Jofra Archer delivers fast bowling spell as England faces Pakistan

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:28 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Jofra Archer delivers fast bowling spell as England faces Pakistan
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Jofra Archer bowled a remarkable opening spell in Pakistan's first innings during the second Test, averaging 90.7mph and claiming three wickets. Despite his impressive performance, Archer dismissed the notion of achieving high speeds, attributing the readings to potential inaccuracies with the speed gun. England continues to assert its dominance in the match against Pakistan, leading into the next phases of play.

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  • Jofra Archer takes three wickets in Pakistan's first innings.
  • Archer averages 90.7mph, his fastest speed in Test cricket.
  • England looks to maintain dominance in the second Test match.
  • Archer questions the accuracy of the speed gun readings.
  • The match is currently in progress.
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  • 7:28 PMThe Guardian Sport‘Maybe the speed guns are dodgy’: Jofra Archer plays down fastest spell after England dominate
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Bowler averaged 90.7mph and took three wickets ‘With this attack you don’t have to do too much’ Jofra Archer produced a ferocious spell of fast bowling at the start of Pakistan’s first innings, which will go down as his fastest in Test cricket with an average speed of 90.7mph, to help England into a dominant position in the second Test against Pakistan. But after finishing with three wickets the bowler insisted that whatever his contribution to breaking the tourists’ spirit, it was the speed gun that broke first. “Nah, the speed gun isn’t working properly,” the 31-year-old said. “I saw some of them [speeds] and I was like, it didn’t really feel that way. I don’t know who’s up in the box working it, but thanks. I remember playing here in the Ashes in 2019 and thinking the same thing. Maybe the speed guns are a little bit dodgy here.” Continue reading...

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