Pakistan struggle again as England tour slips away
Pakistan’s difficult England tour took another disappointing turn during the second Test at Lord’s. The team struggled with both bat and ball and faced a heavy deficit. England’s bowlers maintained strong pace, variety and discipline throughout the innings. In contrast, Pakistan’s batting lacked the determination needed against a powerful attack. The performance raised fresh concerns […]
Dan Lawrence's unbeaten 50 propelled England to a commanding position against Pakistan on the rain-interrupted third day of the second Test at Lord's. The 29-year-old, who returned to the Test squad for the series after a two-year hiatus following Ben Stokes' retirement, struck two sixes and six fours in a 66-ball innings. At stumps, England stood at 177-7, extending their lead to 357 runs with three second-innings wickets remaining.
Despite Muhammad Abbas' three wickets in the challenging conditions, which brought his match tally to seven, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious situation. With two days still to play, the uneven pitch and improved weather forecast, especially for Monday, positioned England as the favorites to secure a victory, marking their first series win since December 2024.
The tourists' batting lineup, which had not scored over 171 runs in an innings in this series, was struggling. England's opener, Imam-ul-Haq, was dismissed for 110 in the first innings, and opener Harry Brook was also dismissed for 34 before being caught by Rizwan. Jamie Smith's half-century was undone by Abbas, while Lawrence's resilient innings secured the momentum for his team.
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