Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue roll over Pakistan to give England series win
England secured a series victory against Pakistan in the second Test match at Lord's, winning by 194 runs. Bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue were instrumental in the win, which marks England's first series victory since late 2024.
Why it matters
The win provides a significant morale boost for the England Test team and captain Joe Root following a period of inconsistent performance.
Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Azan Awais. Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Azan Awais. England v Pakistan 2026 Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue roll over Pakistan to give England series win 2nd Test, D4: England, 290 & 208, bt Pakistan, 110 & 194, by 194 runs
Robinson’s 4-24 earns match figures of 8-35; Tongue takes 3-46
Prefer the Guardian on Google Tempting as it is to wince at the state of Pakistan’s Test team, England’s completion of a breezy series victory with a match to spare was not entirely insignificant for Joe Root and his men given the backdrop of their chaotic summer.
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