England reduces Pakistan to 53-3 in series-deciding test at Lord's
BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
During the fourth morning of the second test at Lord's on Sunday, England successfully reduced Pakistan to 53-3 as the visitors chase 389 runs for victory. Ollie Robinson took two early wickets, dismissing Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique, while Jofra Archer removed captain Babar Azam. Despite Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood stabilizing Pakistan's innings to reach lunch, they face a daunting challenge. Pakistan previously struggled with batting performance, failing to record 200 runs in their earlier innings of the series. England seeks to secure a series victory, having not won a series since December 2024.
- •Pakistan is 53-3 in their chase of 389 runs at Lord's
- •Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer take key wickets early
- •Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood provide some resistance
- •Pakistan has failed to score over 200 runs in prior innings
- •England looks to win their first series since December 2024
- 4:56 PMBBC News — England vs Pakistan: Ollie Robinson inspires series win despite Saud Shakeel defiance - BBC
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — England eyes series win after Pakistan slumps to 53-3 in a 389 chase at Lord's
"England was eyeing a series win after reducing Pakistan to 53-3 in a chase of 389 on the fourth morning of the second test at Lord's on Sunday. Ollie Robinson dismissed Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique and Jofra Archer bounced out captain Babar Azam in the first eight overs. Saud Shakeel, 23 off 36 balls, and opener Shan Masood, 15 off 42, hung on to lunch.
"England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.
Sources
External links- BBC NewsAug 30, 2026, 4:56 PMEngland vs Pakistan: Ollie Robinson inspires series win despite Saud Shakeel defiance - BBC
England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:48 PMEngland eyes series win after Pakistan slumps to 53-3 in a 389 chase at Lord's
England was eyeing a series win after reducing Pakistan to 53-3 in a chase of 389 on the fourth morning of the second test at Lord's on Sunday. Ollie Robinson dismissed Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique and Jofra Archer bounced out captain Babar Azam in the first eight overs. Saud Shakeel, 23 off 36 balls, and opener Shan Masood, 15 off 42, hung on to lunch.
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