England vs Pakistan 2nd Test: England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led England’s bowling attack, while Pakistan’s second-innings resistance ended with Saud Shakeel falling for 97.
London — England secured a 194-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026, sealing the three-match series 2-0. Pakistan, chasing 389 after England’s second-innings 208, were bowled out for 194 in 50.5 overs on the fourth day at Lord’s.
The result followed another difficult batting performance from Pakistan. Saud Shakeel provided the strongest resistance with 97 from 122 balls, but England’s attack repeatedly broke through the batting order. Ollie Robinson took four wickets in Pakistan’s first innings for 11 runs and another four for 24 in the second innings. Jofra Archer claimed three wickets in the first innings and two in the second, while Josh Tongue also took two wickets in each Pakistan innings.
Key Highlights
- England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s.
- England posted 290 in the first innings and 208 in the second innings.
- Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in their first innings and 194 in the second.
- Jamie Smith top-scored for England in the first innings with 61 from 80 balls.
- Dan Lawrence made 54 from 70 balls in England’s second innings.
- Saud Shakeel scored 97 from 122 balls for Pakistan in the fourth innings.
- Ollie Robinson returned match bowling figures of 8/35 across the two Pakistan innings.
- Jofra Archer finished with 5 wickets across Pakistan’s two innings.
- Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- England led the three-match series 2-0 after the victory.
England’s First Innings: Jamie Smith Leads Recovery
England were bowled out for 290 in 66.4 overs after Pakistan chose to field first. The hosts lost early wickets, with Emilio Gay dismissed at 21, Ben Duckett at 26 and Joe Root at 36.
Jordan Cox then made 55 from 105 balls, while Jamie Smith produced the highest score of the innings with 61 from 80 deliveries. Gus Atkinson added 45 from 46 balls and Josh Tongue remained unbeaten on 30 from 48 balls as England reached 290.
Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan’s leading bowler, taking four wickets for 73 runs from 20 overs. Mohammad Ali claimed three wickets for 86, while Khurram Shahzad and Ali Usman took one wicket each.
England First Innings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | lbw b Mohammad Abbas | 17 | 20 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 85.00 |
| Emilio Gay | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Abbas | 8 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 47.05 |
| Jordan Cox | c sub (Salman Agha) b Khurram Shahzad | 55 | 105 | 215 | 7 | 0 | 52.38 |
| Joe Root (c) | lbw b Mohammad Abbas | 4 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30.76 |
| Harry Brook | b Mohammad Ali | 15 | 26 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 57.69 |
| Dan Lawrence | run out (Shan Masood/†Mohammad Rizwan) | 17 | 41 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 41.46 |
| Jamie Smith † | b Mohammad Ali | 61 | 80 | 96 | 10 | 0 | 76.25 |
| Gus Atkinson | c Mohammad Ali b Ali Usman | 45 | 46 | 102 | 6 | 0 | 97.82 |
| Ollie Robinson | b Mohammad Ali | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jofra Archer | b Mohammad Abbas | 14 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Josh Tongue | not out | 30 | 48 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Extras | b 2, lb 11, nb 11 | 24 | |||||
| Total | 66.4 Ov, RR 4.35 | 290 | |||||
England First Innings Fall of Wickets
- 21-1, Emilio Gay, 4.6 overs
- 26-2, Ben Duckett, 6.4 overs
- 36-3, Joe Root, 10.3 overs
- 77-4, Harry Brook, 17.1 overs
- 120-5, Dan Lawrence, 31.2 overs
- 187-6, Jordan Cox, 47.1 overs
- 222-7, Jamie Smith, 52.2 overs
- 222-8, Ollie Robinson, 52.4 overs
- 243-9, Jofra Archer, 55.3 overs
- 290-10, Gus Atkinson, 66.4 overs
Pakistan Bowling in England’s First Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Abbas | 20 | 3 | 73 | 4 | 3.65 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Khurram Shahzad | 15 | 0 | 79 | 1 | 5.26 | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohammad Ali | 22 | 2 | 86 | 3 | 3.90 | 97 | 0 | 6 |
| Ali Usman | 9.4 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 4.03 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
England First Innings Partnerships
| Batters | Runs | Partnership details |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett & Emilio Gay | 21 | Duckett 13(13), Gay 8(17) |
| Ben Duckett & Jordan Cox | 5 | Duckett 4(7), Cox 1(3) |
| Joe Root & Jordan Cox | 10 | Root 4(13), Cox 6(10) |
| Harry Brook & Jordan Cox | 41 | Brook 15(26), Cox 20(16) |
| Dan Lawrence & Jordan Cox | 43 | Lawrence 17(41), Cox 15(49) |
| Jordan Cox & Jamie Smith | 67 | Cox 50(70), Smith 13(27) |
| Jamie Smith & Gus Atkinson | 35 | Smith 11(10), Atkinson 23(22) |
| Ollie Robinson & Gus Atkinson | 0 | Robinson 0(2), Atkinson 0(0) |
| Jofra Archer & Gus Atkinson | 21 | Archer 14(13), Atkinson 7(4) |
| Josh Tongue & Gus Atkinson | 47 | Tongue 30(48), Atkinson 15(20) |
Pakistan’s First Innings Ends at 110
Pakistan’s first innings lasted only 37.2 overs as England’s bowlers dismantled the batting order. Azan Awais top-scored with 46 from 102 balls, but Pakistan lost wickets regularly and were eventually bowled out for 110.
Ollie Robinson was outstanding, taking four wickets for only 11 runs from 13 overs, including six maidens. Jofra Archer claimed three for 26, while Josh Tongue took two for 27. Gus Atkinson bowled seven overs for 33 without taking a wicket.
Pakistan First Innings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | c †Smith b Archer | 1 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Azan Awais | c Gay b Robinson | 46 | 102 | 172 | 7 | 0 | 45.09 |
| Abdullah Shafique | c †Smith b Tongue | 5 | 32 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 15.62 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Cox b Tongue | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Saud Shakeel | lbw b Robinson | 16 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan † | lbw b Robinson | 7 | 20 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 35.00 |
| Ali Usman | b Archer | 1 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7.69 |
| Khurram Shahzad | c Brook b Robinson | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Mohammad Abbas | b Archer | 2 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Mohammad Ali | not out | 3 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | absent hurt | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | b 12, lb 1, nb 2, w 5 | 20 | |||||
| Total | 37.2 Ov, RR 2.94 | 110 | |||||
Pakistan First Innings Fall of Wickets
- 5-1, Shan Masood, 3.4 overs
- 16-2, Abdullah Shafique, 14.1 overs
- 30-3, Babar Azam, 16.6 overs
- 63-4, Saud Shakeel, 22.1 overs
- 91-5, Mohammad Rizwan, 30.1 overs
- 104-6, Ali Usman, 33.1 overs
- 105-7, Khurram Shahzad, 34.2 overs
- 106-8, Azan Awais, 34.4 overs
- 110-9, Mohammad Abbas, 37.2 overs
England Bowling in Pakistan’s First Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | 13 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0.84 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | 11.2 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 2.29 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Tongue | 6 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 4.50 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 7 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 4.71 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
England Set Up a 389-Run Target
England’s second innings produced 208 in 54.2 overs. Dan Lawrence top-scored with 54 from 70 balls, while Harry Brook made 34 and Emilio Gay contributed 31. The innings also included 24 from Joe Root and 12 from Josh Tongue.
Mohammad Abbas was again Pakistan’s most successful bowler, taking five wickets for 57 runs from 22 overs. Khurram Shahzad claimed two wickets for 56 and Mohammad Ali took two for 70.
England Second Innings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | c Babar Azam b Khurram Shahzad | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Emilio Gay | lbw b Mohammad Abbas | 31 | 74 | 128 | 6 | 0 | 41.89 |
| Jordan Cox | lbw b Khurram Shahzad | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Joe Root (c) | lbw b Mohammad Ali | 24 | 37 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 64.86 |
| Harry Brook | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Abbas | 34 | 56 | 99 | 5 | 0 | 60.71 |
| Dan Lawrence | b Mohammad Abbas | 54 | 70 | 130 | 7 | 2 | 77.14 |
| Jamie Smith † | c Shan Masood b Mohammad Abbas | 7 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 53.84 |
| Gus Atkinson | lbw b Mohammad Ali | 7 | 21 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ollie Robinson | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Abbas | 8 | 15 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 53.33 |
| Jofra Archer | not out | 2 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Josh Tongue | run out (Babar Azam) | 12 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Extras | b 4, lb 4, nb 4, w 5 | 17 | |||||
| Total | 54.2 Ov, RR 3.82 | 208 | |||||
England Second Innings Fall of Wickets
- 1-1, Ben Duckett, 1.3 overs
- 13-2, Jordan Cox, 3.1 overs
- 60-3, Joe Root, 16.3 overs
- 83-4, Emilio Gay, 23.4 overs
- 128-5, Harry Brook, 35.5 overs
- 149-6, Jamie Smith, 39.6 overs
- 162-7, Gus Atkinson, 44.6 overs
- 186-8, Dan Lawrence, 49.2 overs
- 187-9, Ollie Robinson, 51.1 overs
- 208-10, Josh Tongue, 54.2 overs
Pakistan Bowling in England’s Second Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Abbas | 22 | 3 | 57 | 5 | 2.59 | 104 | 0 | 0 |
| Khurram Shahzad | 14 | 3 | 56 | 2 | 4.00 | 61 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Ali | 16.2 | 1 | 70 | 2 | 4.28 | 76 | 1 | 3 |
| Ali Usman | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan’s Second Innings: Saud Shakeel Falls Three Short of a Century
Pakistan began the chase of 389 poorly, losing Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique for seven runs. Babar Azam followed at 14, leaving Pakistan in serious trouble before Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel attempted to rebuild the innings.
Shakeel reached his half-century from 54 balls and combined with Masood during a fourth-wicket partnership that took Pakistan beyond 100. Rain then interrupted play when Pakistan were 94/3 after 25 overs.
After the resumption, Ollie Robinson removed Masood for 26 and then dismissed Mohammad Rizwan for one. With Imam-ul-Haq absent hurt, Pakistan’s batting depth was reduced further.
Shakeel continued to resist and reached 97 from 122 balls, striking 13 fours and two sixes. He attempted to accelerate towards his century but was caught at deep square leg off Josh Tongue at 169/7.
Tongue then removed Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali to complete the tail’s collapse. Mohammad Abbas remained unbeaten on 13, but Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in 50.5 overs, giving England a 194-run win.
Pakistan Second Innings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | lbw b Robinson | 26 | 72 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 36.11 |
| Azan Awais | lbw b Robinson | 6 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Abdullah Shafique | b Robinson | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Cox b Archer | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Saud Shakeel | c Brook b Tongue | 97 | 122 | 192 | 13 | 2 | 79.50 |
| Mohammad Rizwan † | lbw b Robinson | 1 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Ali Usman | b Archer | 16 | 44 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Khurram Shahzad | b Tongue | 9 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Mohammad Abbas | not out | 13 | 16 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 81.25 |
| Mohammad Ali | c Brook b Tongue | 8 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | absent hurt | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | b 4, lb 6, nb 1, w 1 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 50.5 Ov, RR 3.81 | 194 | |||||
Pakistan Second Innings Fall of Wickets
- 7-1, Azan Awais, 4.3 overs
- 7-2, Abdullah Shafique, 4.6 overs
- 14-3, Babar Azam, 7.1 overs
- 111-4, Shan Masood, 30.1 overs
- 115-5, Mohammad Rizwan, 32.5 overs
- 146-6, Ali Usman, 43.4 overs
- 169-7, Saud Shakeel, 46.1 overs
- 176-8, Khurram Shahzad, 48.3 overs
- 194-9, Mohammad Ali, 50.5 overs
England Bowling in Pakistan’s Second Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | 14 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 1.71 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 15 | 1 | 73 | 2 | 4.86 | 58 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Tongue | 8.5 | 1 | 46 | 3 | 5.20 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 11 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 3.72 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Lawrence | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Robinson and Archer Lead England’s Bowling Attack
Ollie Robinson’s control was central to England’s victory. He returned 4/11 in Pakistan’s first innings and followed that with 4/24 in the second. His eight wickets came from a combined 27 overs, including 11 maidens.
Jofra Archer also made an impact in both innings. He took 3/26 in the first innings and 2/73 in the second. Josh Tongue added two wickets in the first innings and three in the second, giving him five wickets across the match.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas was the most successful bowler overall. After taking 4/73 in England’s first innings, he claimed 5/57 in the second to finish with nine wickets in the match.
Key DRS and Match-Flow Moments
DRS played a role at several important stages of the match. In Pakistan’s second innings, Azan Awais survived an unsuccessful challenge after an lbw decision, with the review returning umpire’s call on impact. England successfully reviewed Shan Masood’s lbw dismissal at 30.1 overs, while Pakistan’s review of Mohammad Rizwan’s dismissal at 32.5 overs remained unsuccessful after the tracker returned umpire’s call on height.
Earlier, England also used reviews in the first innings. A review confirmed Saud Shakeel’s lbw dismissal against Ollie Robinson, while England’s review against Mohammad Rizwan was successful. The supplied match flow also records a Pakistan review at 52.3 overs involving Josh Tongue, with the decision struck down.
Four-Day Match Timeline
| Day | Close of Play |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 27 | England 248/9 in 56 overs, Gus Atkinson 34*, Josh Tongue 1* |
| Friday, August 28 | England 81/3 in 22 overs in the second innings, Emilio Gay 30*, Harry Brook 7* |
| Saturday, August 29 | England 177/7 in 46.5 overs in the second innings, Dan Lawrence 50*, Ollie Robinson 2* |
| Sunday, August 30 | Pakistan 194 all out in 50.5 overs, match ended |
Match Flow Before the Final Collapse
Pakistan reached 50 in 16.1 overs in the second innings, with three wickets down and three runs coming from extras. At lunch, Pakistan were 53/3 after 17 overs, with Shan Masood on 15 and Saud Shakeel on 23.
The fourth-wicket partnership between Masood and Shakeel reached 50 from 67 balls. Shakeel moved to his half-century from 54 balls, with nine fours, before rain interrupted play when Pakistan were 94/3 after 25 overs.
Pakistan reached 100 in 26.6 overs before Robinson broke the partnership by dismissing Masood at 111/4. England then removed Rizwan at 115/5. By tea, Pakistan were 140/5 after 42 overs, with Shakeel on 78 and Ali Usman on 12.
Pakistan reached 150 in 44.1 overs, but the final wickets fell rapidly. Shakeel’s dismissal at 169/7 was followed by Tongue removing Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali, ending Pakistan’s resistance at 194.
Match Details: England vs Pakistan 2nd Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Pakistan, 2nd Test |
| Series | Pakistan tour of England 2026 |
| Date | August 27–30, 2026 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Start time | 11:00 AM local, 10:00 AM GMT, 3:30 PM IST |
| Toss | Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl |
| England first innings | 290 all out in 66.4 overs |
| Pakistan first innings | 110 all out in 37.2 overs |
| England second innings | 208 all out in 54.2 overs |
| Pakistan second innings | 194 all out in 50.5 overs |
| Target | 389 runs |
| Result | England won by 194 runs |
| Series result | England led the three-match series 2-0 |
| Umpires | Allahudien Paleker, Paul Reiffel |
| 3rd Umpire | Chris Gaffaney |
| Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
| Hours of play | 11:00 start; Lunch 13:00–13:40; Tea 15:40–16:00 |
Scorecard Summary
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| England | 290 all out | 208 all out |
| Pakistan | 110 all out | 194 all out |
England’s 290 in the first innings gave them an initial advantage despite Pakistan’s bowlers taking regular wickets. Robinson’s 4/11 then restricted Pakistan to 110, creating a substantial lead before England added another 208 in their second innings.
Pakistan’s final attempt produced a longer period of resistance through Saud Shakeel, but Robinson, Archer and Tongue repeatedly struck at key moments. Once Shakeel departed for 97, Pakistan’s last three wickets fell for 25 runs, bringing the Test to an end at 194.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the England vs Pakistan second Test?
England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s.
What was Pakistan’s score in the second innings?
Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in 50.5 overs while chasing 389.
Who scored the most runs for Pakistan?
Saud Shakeel was Pakistan’s top scorer in the second innings with 97 runs from 122 balls.
Who was England’s best bowler?
Ollie Robinson took 4/11 in Pakistan’s first innings and 4/24 in the second, finishing with eight wickets in the match.
England’s 194-run victory at Lord’s gave them a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan’s second-innings 194 ended the contest on August 30, with England completing the series victory after four days of play.
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