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England Reduce Pakistan to 53-3 to Close in on Victory
England’s pace attack took three wickets in the chase, while Mohammad Abbas claimed five for 57 as Pakistan’s fragile batting again faltered.
On Sunday, England moved closer to a series victory after reducing Pakistan to 53-3 at Lord's on the fourth morning of the second test, chasing a target of 389.
England set the daunting target after posting 208, compounded by Pakistan's struggle to reach 200 in three previous innings this series, exposing the visitors' fragile batting.
Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer dismantled the top order early; Robinson removed Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique while Archer bounced out captain Babar Azam in the first eight overs.
Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel provided fighting runs before lunch, though Pakistan remains effectively four down with opener Imam-ul-Haq unable to bat due to a left calf injury.
A victory at Lord's would secure England's first home test series win in two years, ending a significant drought if the pace attack maintains pressure on remaining batters.