England clinches Test series victory against Pakistan at Lord's
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

England secured a Test series victory against Pakistan at Lord's, marking the captaincy tenure of Joe Root with a 194-run win. England set a 389-run target for the visitors, relying on a pace-heavy attack that exploited the Lord's pitch throughout the match. Ollie Robinson led the bowling effort with eight wickets, supported by five-wicket hauls from Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue. Dan Lawrence, Emilio Gay, and Harry Brook contributed key batting performances to help build the decisive lead. The win follows off-field disciplinary issues involving Brydon Carse, who was omitted from the squad for the second Test. England now turns toward the next match at Edgbaston before a future tour of South Africa.
- •England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs to clinch the Test series.
- •Ollie Robinson took eight wickets and was named Player of the Match.
- •Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue contributed five wickets each to the victory.
- •The teams meet next for the third Test at Edgbaston on September 10.
"Joe Root has challenged his England team to carve out their own legacy in the game, after his side secured a series victory against Pakistan at Lord's.
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