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    England secure Lord’s series triumph driven by Ollie Robinson’s eight‑wicket masterclass

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    England secure Lord’s series triumph driven by Ollie Robinson’s eight‑wicket masterclass

    England secured their first Test series win since late 2024, defeating Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s on August 31, 2026. The hosts delivered another dominant bowling performance, dismissing Pakistan for 194/9 while defending a target of 389.

    Ollie Robinson was the standout performer, delivering a four‑wicket haul in the second innings to finish with an impressive eight‑for‑35 match tally. Jofra Archer also contributed key breakthroughs, while Saud Shakeel offered Pakistan’s best resistance with a determined 97‑run innings.

    England set up victory despite Pakistan’s bowling fightback

    Pakistan’s bowlers put England under pressure early, reducing the hosts to 77/4. Mohammad Abbas was particularly effective, claiming 5 for 57 in England’s second innings – his maiden five‑wicket haul at Lord’s. However, England’s lower order mounted a recovery, propelling the total to 290. Jamie Smith top‑scored with 61, supported by Jordan Cox’s 55.

    Abbas struck again in the first innings, finishing with a nine‑wicket haul after England had reached 208, with Dan Lawrence top‑scoring for the hosts on 54. Despite Abbas’s onslaught, England built a commanding 389‑run target that Pakistan could not chase.

    Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer seal England’s series triumph

    Pakistan’s chase unraveled quickly as Robinson and Archer removed the openers early. Azan Awais, Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam were dismissed for low scores, leaving Pakistan in dire straits. Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood attempted a rebuilding effort, but Shakeel’s superb counter‑attacking knock of 97 – his fifty coming from just 54 balls – briefly revived hopes.

    After a rain delay, Robinson returned to dismiss Masood and Mohammad Rizwan shortly thereafter. Shakeel fell three runs short of a century, caught at deep square leg off Josh Tongue. Tongue then cleaned up the tail, guiding Pakistan from 140/5 to 194/9. Robinson finished with 4 for 24 in the innings, while Archer claimed two wickets. England recorded a comprehensive 194‑run victory with a day to spare, sealing a 2‑0 series lead.

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