England Seal Series Against Pakistan With 194-Run Victory at Lord's

England clinched the Test series against Pakistan with a comprehensive 194-run victory in the second match at Lord's on Sunday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead with one Test remaining. The win marked England's first multi-match series triumph since their 2-1 success in New Zealand more than a year ago.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that initially seemed justified as Mohammad Abbas reduced England to 120/4. However, Jordan Cox (55) and Jamie Smith (61) rebuilt the innings, with contributions from Gus Atkinson (45), Josh Tongue (30 not out), and Dan Lawrence (54) helping England post 290 in their first innings. Abbas took 4/73 for Pakistan, while Mohammad Ali claimed three wickets.

In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 110, with Josh Tongue taking 2/27 and Gus Atkinson 3/46. England's pace attack, led by Josh Tongue, proved decisive. Pakistan then struggled again in their second innings, losing three wickets for just 14 runs. Captain Babar Azam was dismissed for six, caught off the bowling of Jofra Archer. Shan Masood made 26 but fell to Tongue. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 97, sharing a 97-run stand with Masood for the fourth wicket, before Pakistan were bowled out for 261, leaving England a target of 389.

England sealed the series with a 194-run victory on the fourth day, completing back-to-back wins over Pakistan. The result gives Joe Root his second Test series victory as captain. Pakistan, who have now lost both matches, remain winless in the series.