After losing the opening match by an innings and 103 runs, the visitors endured another disappointing batting performance and slumped to a 194-run defeat, handing England an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Among Pakistan’s batters, captain Babar Azam drew particular criticism from fans and pundits for his underwhelming performance. He managed scores of just eight and six in the two innings, failing to make a meaningful impact.
Pakistan suffered yet another heavy defeat against England in the second Test of the two-match series on Sunday at Lord’s, London.
Talking about the match, Ollie Robinson led the way once more as England clinched a series win over Pakistan with a thumping 194-run win in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday despite Saud Shakeel ‘s fine 97. Babar’s awkward dismissal quickly became a talking point on social media, where fans flooded various platforms with memes and jokes mocking the Pakistan captain’s struggle against Archer’s fiery bowling.
Pakistan were dismissed for 194 on the fourth day, having been set an improbable victory target of 389, to give England an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. This was England’s first multi-match Test series win since a 2-1 success in New Zealand more than a year ago. Player-of-the-match Robinson finished with overall figures of 8-35 in 26 overs, his 4-24 on Sunday following the seamer’s sensational 4-11 during Pakistan’s meagre first-innings 110.
“It was about keeping the stumps in play and nibble it either way,” said Robinson during the presentation ceremony.
