Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan
England secured a series victory against Pakistan in their cricket Test series after winning the second match at Lord's by 194 runs. Bowler Ollie Robinson was instrumental in the win, taking eight wickets across the match.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for England's cricket team under Joe Root's captaincy, signaling a return to form in international Test cricket.
Figure caption, 'Three reds!' - Robinson gets much-needed breakthrough for England
Cricket Correspondent at Lord's Published 30 August 2026, 17:56 BST Updated 18 minutes ago Second Rothesay Test, Lord's (day four of five)
England 290 (Smith 61, Cox 55; Abbas 4-73) & 208 (Lawrence 54; Abbas 5-57)
Pakistan 110 (Awais 46; Robinson 4-11) & 194 (Shakeel 97, Robinson 4-24)
England won by 194 runs, lead three-match series 2-0
England once again steamrollered Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.
Despite being delayed by a defiant 97 by Saud Shakeel, England dismissed the tourists to win by 194 runs.
Ollie Robinson continued his sensational comeback summer, claiming 4-24 on Sunday for match figures of 8-35.
He expertly exploited the lavish movement on offer to conclude a similarly one-sided contest to England's innings win in the first Test at Headingley last week.
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