England Secures 261-Run Lead in Second Test Against Pakistan on Day Two
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Friday 28 August 2026 19:03, UK Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer rattled their way through Pakistan's batting order as England took a 261-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.
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BBC SportPakistan 110 (Awais 46; Robinson 4-11, Archer 3-26) England lead by 261 runs England's quartet of seamers once again overwhelmed Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.
The Guardian SportAll that anger appeared to melt away at Lord’s on Friday, however, when, with 290 first innings runs on the board after some tail-end swish in the morning, Root’s attack set about unstitching Pakistan’s batting lineup once more. Ollie Robinson claimed a remarkable four for 11 from 13 overs, Jofra Archer three for 26 from 11.2. The visitors were bowled out for a sorry-looking 110 to ship a 180-run deficit – with England stretching this to 261 for the loss of three wickets in the final session.
ESPNcricinfoRobinson, Archer demolish Pakistan as England take strong grip Visitors blown away despite Azan Awais' gritty knock, as wickets continue to tumble at Lord's
Reuters SportsEngland dismiss Pakistan for 110 to seize control of Lord's test - Reuters England dismiss Pakistan for 110 to seize control of Lord's test Reuters
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According to CricViz, Archer's opening spell averaged 90.7 mph, with the odd delivery touching 94 mph. He picked up the flat-footed Shan Masood caught behind as Pakistan limped to lunch at 16-2 after 14.1 overs of superb pace bowling.
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BBC SportArcher, as he often is at Lord's, was sensational and deserved more. His top speed in a terrifying opening spell touched 95mph and he averaged 90.7mph.
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The home side were two down inside 19 balls. Ben Duckett played an awful drive to be caught at mid-off and Cox was trapped on the crease to be lbw, both to Khurram Shahzad. Given their healthy lead, there was no panic for England, but caution was required.
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The Guardian SportThe value of those runs increased early on in England’s second innings when Ben Duckett chipped Shahzad to mid-off for one and Jordan Cox, lbw for eight, handed Shahzad a second wicket. But alongside Emilio Gay (30 not out), Root settled things down and England are closing in on a first series win for 18 months.
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01 Sky Sports England eye series win over Pakistan, leading three-Test series 1-0 after innings victory at Headingley last week; build-up to Lord's Test dominated by Brydon Carse's withdrawal after nightclub incident in Derby; watch second Test live on Sky Sports Cricket and contract-free with NOW Saturday 29 August 2026 10:40, UK
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02 BBC Sport Published Second Rothesay Test, Lord's (day two of five) England 290 (Smith 61, Cox 55; Abbas 4-73) & 81-3 (Gay 30)
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03 The Guardian Sport The rain shouldn’t stop England winning this match and taking the series with one game still to play in Birmingham.
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