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England takes control against Pakistan in second Test at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

England takes control against Pakistan in second Test at Lord's
Summary

On the second day of the second Test at Lord's, England’s seam quartet restricted Pakistan to 110, with Ollie Robinson claiming 4-11 and Jofra Archer taking 3-26. England, resuming from 290 in their first innings, reached 81-3 in their second, leading by 261 runs. Pakistan, missing injured opener Imam-ul-Haq, has struggled throughout the series, with their highest total so far being just 171 runs. England's bowlers dominated the day, and unfavorable weather forecasts may impact play on Saturday, but England appears set to clinch the series win soon.

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By the Numbers
  • •England leads by 261 runs after 81-3 in their second innings.
  • •Pakistan bowled out for 110, with Awais top-scoring at 46.
  • •Robinson and Archer excelled with 4-11 and 3-26, respectively.
  • •England's total in the first innings was 290.
  • •Saturday's weather forecast predicts possible disruption to play.
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  • 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
  • 6:00 PMBBC Sport — Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
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England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.

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England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.

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