‘Could have walked away with 5-for’: Broad on Archer after 3 wickets vs Pakistan

After England posted 290 batting first, Pakistan's second innings came to an abrupt end at 110 runs, with Jofra Archer taking three crucial wickets. Former England international Stuart Broad expressed his admiration for Archer, believing he could have been bowled out for five instead. Archer showcased his prowess, swinging and seaming the ball, while also delivering some excellent bouncers.

Despite his impressive performance, Archer remained content, having taken 3-26 from his 11.2 overs. His fellow England bowler Ollie Robinson added to the impressive display, claiming 4 wickets off just 13 overs, including six crucial maidens. Broad praised Robinson's accuracy, noting how well the bowler handled pitches designed to seam for England.

The pitches at Lord's proved ideal for the moving ball, as England's four seamers dismantled Pakistan's batting order for 110 in 37.2 overs, securing a first-innings lead of 180. Pakistan's top scorer, Azan Awais, showed some fight with a 46-ball 46, but it wasn't enough as the team collapsed at 106-8. The match highlighted Archer's and Robinson's exceptional performances, making them England's best exponents of the moving ball.