England Crush Pakistan at Lord's: Player Ratings from 2nd Test

England secured a series victory against Pakistan with a commanding 194-run win in the second Test at Lord’s, their first series triumph since 2024. The hosts dominated from the outset, reinforcing their dominance with a commanding performance in the second Test.

Ben Duckett struggled again, managing just 18 runs across the match, including a poor shot in the second innings. Emilio Gay showed promise with 31 in the second innings but fell victim to Lord’s difficult batting conditions. Jordan Cox impressed with a composed 55 in the first innings, strengthening his case for a permanent spot. Joe Root, dismissed lbw in both innings, continued his run of lbw dismissals this summer.

Harry Brook played responsibly, making 15 and 34, while Dan Lawrence rebounded from a run-out with a solid 54. Jamie Smith delivered his best performance in a year, scoring 61 and improving his glovework. Ollie Robinson continued his stellar form, taking eight more wickets to finish with 23 in three Tests at an average of 8.34. Jofra Archer’s pace troubled Pakistan, with a standout bouncer dismissing Babar Azam.

Pakistan’s batting struggled, with Shan Masood managing just 26 in the second innings. Abdullah Shafique, once Pakistan’s best batter, managed only five runs in the match. Saud Shakeel fought hard with a century, while Muhammad Rizwan’s keeping stood out. Muhammad Abbas was Pakistan’s standout performer, taking nine wickets, including 5-57 in the second innings.

England’s series win at Lord’s marks a significant milestone, with Robinson and Archer leading the bowling attack. Pakistan, despite Shakeel’s resistance, were outclassed in difficult conditions.

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