90.7 mph average speed: Jofra Archer bowls fastest spell of Test career; calls speed guns 'dodgy'
England’s pace attack made full use of the conditions after Pakistan resumed with hopes of staying in the contest. Ollie Robinson finished with 4/11, Archer took 3/26 and Josh Tongue returned 2/27 as Pakistan were dismissed for 110, giving England a first-innings lead of 180 runs.
Jofra Archer delivered his fastest spell in a Test match for England, as the team took control of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. After Pakistan opted to bat, they were dismissed for 110, giving England a 180-run lead in the first innings. Archer opened his spell with an average speed of 90.7 mph, with some deliveries reaching 94 mph, according to CricViz.
The Pakistani captain, Shan Masood, was the first to fall, caught behind. Despite the speed gun readings, Archer questioned their accuracy, stating, "Nah, the speed gun isn’t working properly." He is not alone in his skepticism, recalling a similar doubt during the 2019 Ashes series. Archer praised the pace attack for working collaboratively, acknowledging the contributions of Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue.
England's bowlers extended their lead to 261 runs in the second innings, with England finishing the day at 81/3, ensuring their first home Test series win in two years.
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