Babar Azam in 3rd Test - (Source: AFP)The final Test between England Pakistan has reached an interesting point. The dead rubber has resulted in the most exciting match of the series as the two teams fight hard at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The Babar Azam-led side were down and out, but lower-order heroics from Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas turned things around. The two bowlers stitched a 121-run stand for the 9th wicket, and debutant Razaullah missed his century by 19 runs. After the end of play on Day 3, Pakistan tumbled for just 449 runs on the board. England require 129 runs to whitewash the series 3-0. The Babar Azam-led side still has a chance to produce an upset and script history.Ahead of Day 4, the fans are curious about the lowest total defended at Edgbaston, and this article will shed light on that. What Is The Lowest Total Defended At Edgbaston Stadium in Tests?Pakistan have a huge task on their hands. They will have to rewrite history books and defend the lowest total ever at Edgbaston stadium. At present, England hold the record for defending the lowest total at Edgbaston against Australia.In 1981, England and Australia met at Edgbaston for the 4th Test. England were asked to chase down 151 runs, but the Three Lions collapsed for just 121 runs, resulting in a 29-run win for the Kangaroos.Also Read: Razaullah Busts The Myth Around His Pakistan Passport StoryEdgbaston Stadium has hosted 58 Tests, and 1981 Test heroics by Australia continue to be the best by a bowling team in the fourth innings in Birmingham. Pakistan have the chance to break a 45-year-old record.England's Epic Comeback vs Australia In 1981Talking about the 45-year-old Test, England, batting first, tumbled for just 189 runs. In reply, Australia took a 69 run lead and posted 258 runs on the board. In the 2nd innings, England rode on Mike Gatting and John Embuery's 30+ scores and put 219 runs on the board.In the final innings of the Test, Australia were asked to chase 151 runs but collapsed for 121 runs on the board. Ian Botham was the star with the ball and picked a five-wicket haul. Eventually, England registered a 29-run win.Lowest Total Defended By Pakistan In Test HistoryThe lowest total defended by Pakistan in their history is 127 runs against New Zealand in 1993. The two teams met for the only Test in Hamilton where New Zealand failed to chase down 127 runs.Talking about that match, Pakistan put 216 runs on the board in the first innings. In reply, Kiwis took a lead and posted 264 runs on the board. Pakistan had another bad outing with the bat and scored 174 runs.In reply, New Zealand collapsed for just 93 runs, resulting in a 33-run win for Pakistan. Also Read: India vs Pakistan New Match Announced In Dubai, All Senior Players To Play
