England clinches Test series against Pakistan at Lord's

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England clinches Test series against Pakistan at Lord's
Summary

England secured a 194-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, sealing the series win. Seamers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer were highlighted for their performances, with Robinson contributing eight wickets throughout the match. Jordan Cox, stepping in for the injured Jacob Bethell, impressed with a half-century in the first innings. Captain Joe Root struggled with lbw dismissals in both innings, continuing a recent trend that has seen him fall in that fashion nine times in his last 12 Test innings. The team now looks ahead to the final Test of the series, which is scheduled to take place at Edgbaston starting Wednesday, September 9.

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  • England beat Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord's to win the series.
  • Ollie Robinson took eight wickets during the second Test.
  • Jordan Cox scored a fifty in the first innings as a replacement for Jacob Bethell.
  • Joe Root has been dismissed lbw in both innings of the match.
  • The final Test match of the series begins at Edgbaston on September 9.
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