England eyes series win after Pakistan slumps to 53-3 in a 389 chase at Lord’s

England clinched their first test series win over Pakistan since December 2024, defeating the Pakistani team by 194 runs in the second test at Lord's on Sunday. The victory came with a match to spare, marking England's first series triumph in the post-Bazball era under new captain Joe Root and interim coach Marcus Trescothick.

Saud Shakeel spearheaded Pakistan's first batting resistance, scoring an impressive 97 runs before being caught on the boundary. Despite Shakeel's efforts, England's bowlers, led by Ollie Robinson with eight wickets, including a stellar performance of 8-35 in 27 overs, managed to bowl Pakistan out for 194. Robinson's match-winning effort earned him the Player of the Match award for the third time in three straight tests.

England's bowlers, including Robinson and Jofra Archer, showcased their skills by bowling at a high pace, putting pressure on the Pakistani batsmen. The team's lack of batting consistency, as Pakistan hasn't scored a 200 total in the series, made Shakeel's resilience against the relentless bowling attack the highlight of the match.