Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer rattled through Pakistan's batting order as England took a 261-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's. England's bowlers excelled with both ball and bat, starting the day with Josh Tongue (30no) and Gus Atkinson (45) at the crease. The tailenders set the tone early, moving England to a first-innings score of 290 before the hosts' fiery bowling attack skulled Pakistan for 110 runs inside 37.2 overs.

England's four-pronged pace attack of Robinson, Archer, Josh Tongue and Atkinson ran riot, producing a relentless hour of bowling before lunch. Back at his happy hunting ground of Lord's, Robinson was the pick of the bowlers, taking impressive figures of 4-11. Archer showcased his phenomenal pace with 3-26, while Tongue impressed with the ball, removing both Abdullah Shafique and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam.

Azan Awais top-scored for the visitors with 46 runs. England returned after tea but lost wickets quickly, with Ben Duckett, Jordan Cox, and Joe Root all falling inside 17 overs. Play was abandoned at 6.50pm due to bad light, with England 81-3 at stumps, and Gay (30no) and Harry Brook (7no) set to return on Saturday morning.