England Clinch Test Series Against Pakistan with Dominant 194-Run Victory at Lord's
Ollie Robinson's eight-wicket haul led England to a commanding win on Day 4, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The story
England wrapped up the second Test against Pakistan on Sunday at Lord's, securing a 194-run victory on Day 4 and sealing the series with a match to spare. Chasing a formidable target of 389, Pakistan were bowled out for 194, with Ollie Robinson once again starring for the hosts.
Robinson, named Player of the Match, delivered figures of 4-24 in the second innings, adding to his first-innings haul of 4-11 for a match total of 8-35. Pakistan's Saud Shakeel showed some resistance, scoring 97 runs off 122 balls before being caught on the boundary.
Earlier in England's second innings, Mohammad Abbas claimed his first five-wicket haul at Lord's with 5-57, and Dan Lawrence scored 54. England's pace attack proved too much for Pakistan throughout the match, leading to their first multi-match Test series win since December 2024.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Pakistan | Test | England won by 194 runs | Ollie Robinson (8/35) |
Series in play
Pakistan tour of England 2026. England lead the three-match Test series 2-0.
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026. Tournament is ongoing.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 | Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), New Zealand (3rd), England (6th), Pakistan (9th) | England moved to sixth in the standings, while Pakistan remained at the bottom after their loss at Lord's. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. South Africa, 3. New Zealand | India is ranked 4th and England 5th. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India, 2. New Zealand, 3. Australia | India holds the top spot in the ODI format. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India, 2. England, 3. Australia | India and England currently occupy the top two positions. |
What we'll be watching
- Namibia vs Zimbabwe [T20I], 3rd Match, Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, Namibia Cricket Ground (2026-08-31T12:00Z).
- South Africa vs Zimbabwe [T20I], 4th Match, Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, Namibia Cricket Ground (2026-09-01T12:00Z).
- England vs Pakistan [Test], 3rd Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham (2026-09-09 to 2026-09-13).
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