England secured a 194-run series-sealing victory over Pakistan at Lord's, with the seam attack once again dominating proceedings. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led the bowling charges, exploiting seamer-friendly conditions to trouble the Pakistan batters. Jos Buttler's side took a commanding 2-0 series lead with this win.

Jordan Cox looked assured with the bat at No. 3, registering a second fifty in as many Tests since his reintroduction. Despite a century being denied by a stunning slip catch from Salman Ali Agha, Cox played a key role in the middle order. Dan Lawrence also staked his claim for a permanent spot, excelling at No. 6.

However, the batting lineup struggled, with Ben Duckett and Joe Root both managing meager scores. Root's lbw dismissals came under scrutiny, with Michael Atherton noting a developing trend. Harry Brook batted cautiously but fell to sharp wicketkeeping. The seamers' performance overshadowed a disjointed batting display as England closed in on a series sweep.