England delivered a commanding performance at Lord’s to defeat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test, effectively sealing the three-match series with a 2-0 lead. The hosts dominated both with the bat and the ball, leaving the visitors unable to mount a sustained challenge throughout the contest.
The match began with England posting 290 runs in their first innings, led by Jamie Smith’s 61 off 80 balls. Jordan Cox provided solid support with 55 runs, while Gus Atkinson contributed 45 toward the end. Pakistan’s pace attack saw Mohammad Abbas claim 4 for 73 and Mohammad Ali take 3 for 86. In response, the Pakistani batting lineup collapsed under pressure, managing only 110 runs. Ajan Awais top-scored with 46, but Ollie Robinson dismantled the order with a brilliant spell of 4 for 11, supported by Jofra Archer, who picked up 3 wickets.
Holding a substantial 180-run lead, England added 208 runs in their second innings, with Dan Lawrence scoring a team-high 54. Mohammad Abbas was again the standout for Pakistan, taking 5 for 57 to restrict the English total. Set a daunting target of 389 runs on the fourth day, Pakistan’s chase faltered immediately as they lost three wickets for just 14 runs. Despite the collapse, Saud Shakeel fought valiantly, scoring 97 runs before falling just three runs short of a century. Opener Shan Masood added 26, but the team was eventually bowled out for 194.
Ollie Robinson proved to be the primary architect of Pakistan’s downfall in the second innings as well, securing another 4-wicket haul to extinguish any remaining hopes for the visitors. The comprehensive victory underscores England’s clinical execution in both departments, ensuring they claim the series with one match still to be played.
