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Babar Azam concedes batting failure after Pakistan's 194-run Lord's defeat
Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted his team's batting was "not up to the mark" after a 194-run loss to England in the second Test at Lord's. England took an unassailable 2-0 series lead, with Ollie Robinson's eight-wicket match haul earning him Player of the Match honours.
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Babar Azam concedes batting failure after Pakistan's 194-run Lord's defeat
Pakistan captain Babar Azam acknowledged that his team's batting was the key reason behind their 194-run defeat against England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday. England's victory sealed the series with a match to spare.
Speaking after the loss, Babar said Pakistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss to make use of the conditions, but the batting unit failed to capitalise.
"I think we won the toss and bowled first, and we tried to utilise the conditions. Then, the batting was not up to the mark," Babar said during the post-match presentation. "Second innings again, Abbas was outstanding. Batting again collapsed."
The Pakistan captain praised Saud Shakeel, who scored 97 in the second innings during a 97-run partnership with Shan Masood. "I think Saud showed class and determination. We just followed our plans and tried to build a partnership, but unfortunately we didn't have partnerships," Babar added.
Babar also lauded Mohammed Abbas, who claimed a five-wicket haul in England's second innings. "I think a Lord's five-for is a memorable moment for Abbas," he said.
England's victory and key performances
England bowled out Pakistan for 194 while chasing a target of 389. Ollie Robinson led the attack with match figures of 8/35, including 4/24 on the final day, and was named Player of the Match.
In the first innings, England recovered from 77/4 after Pakistan reduced them to a precarious position. Jordan Cox (55) and Jamie Smith (61) steadied the innings, with lower-order contributions from Gus Atkinson (45) and Josh Tongue (30 not out) helping England post 290. Mohammed Abbas took 4/73 and Mohammed Ali 3/86 for Pakistan, who were then bowled out for 110.
England set Pakistan a target of 389 after scoring 208 in their second innings, with Dan Lawrence top-scoring with 54. Abbas claimed five wickets in that innings, finishing with 9/130 in the match — the second-best bowling figures for Pakistan at Lord's after Yasir Shah's 10/141 in 2016.
Saud Shakeel led Pakistan's chase with 97, hitting two sixes and a boundary in a single over off Josh Tongue before being caught on the boundary. Shan Masood made 26 from 72 balls before being trapped lbw by Robinson, who also dismissed Mohammad Rizwan for 1.
Series context and records
England, under new captain Joe Root and interim coach Marcus Trescothick — who will be replaced by Stephen Fleming next month — secured their first Test series win since December 2024. Joe Root told the BBC: "It does feel good and fully deserved as well. The guys have been excellent."
Robinson has now taken 23 wickets in three Tests at an average of 8, the most recent England bowlers to achieve at least seven wickets in three consecutive matches being Steve Harmison in 2003-04 and Ian Botham in 1984-85. England will aim for a 3-0 sweep in the third Test in Birmingham starting September 9.
Pakistan, meanwhile, suffered their 10th defeat in their last 11 away Tests and have yet to pass 200 in the series. Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq did not bat after tearing his left calf muscle on the first day.
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Framing: England's dominant win and series victory
Facts Included:
England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in four days of the second cricket test at Lord's on Sunday
Pakistan was bowled for 194 in a chase of 389
Saud Shakeel was caught on the boundary for 97
Imam-ul-Haq never appeared after tearing his left calf muscle on the first day
Ollie Robinson led England's four seamers with eight wickets, including 4-24 on Sunday and 8-35 in 27 overs in the match
Robinson was voted player of the match for a third time in three straight tests
England has won a series at its first attempt in the post-Bazball era under new captain Joe Root and Marcus Trescothick, the interim coach until Stephen Fleming arrives next month
Root told the BBC: 'It does feel good and fully deserved as well.'
Pakistan suffered its 10th defeat in its last 11 away tests
Shakeel and Shan Masood fashioned a 97-run partnership from 14-3
Robinson trapped Masood lbw on leg stump, out for 26 from 72 balls
Robinson had 3-15 and then 4-17 when Mohammad Rizwan on 1 missed a swat and was struck in the groin
Robinson's brief but outstanding summer has netted 23 wickets in three tests at an average of 8
The most recent England bowlers to take at least seven wickets in three consecutive matches were Steve Harmison in 2003-04 and Ian Botham in 1984-85
Shakeel accelerated his magnificent lone hand with two sixes and a boundary in a single over off Josh Tongue
Shakeel trudged off to a standing ovation
Tongue finished the match 20 minutes later with the last two wickets
Mohammad Abbas made the Lord's honors board for the first time with 5-57
Abbas took 9-130 in the game, the second best bowling figures for Pakistan at the famed venue after Yasir Shah's 10-141 in 2016
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ClaimPakistan lost the second Test against England at Lord's by 194 runs.
ClaimThe most recent England bowlers to take at least seven wickets in three consecutive matches were Steve Harmison in 2003-04 and Ian Botham in 1984-85.
ClaimEngland has won a series at its first attempt in the post-Bazball era under new captain Joe Root and Marcus Trescothick, the interim coach until Stephen Fleming arrives next month.