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Four-Wicket Robinson Stars as Pakistan Collapse in Second Test
Ollie Robinson took 4-11 as England’s seam attack exposed Pakistan’s batting fragility and built a 180-run first-innings lead.
- On Friday at Lord's, England bowled out Pakistan for 110, securing a commanding 180-run first-innings lead as fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer dismantled the tourists in 37.2 overs.
- Earlier, the hosts recovered from 120-5 to reach 290, fueled by a vital 47-run last-wicket partnership between Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue, who scored 45 and 30 respectively.
- Fast bowler Ollie Robinson claimed 4-11 while Jofra Archer added 3-26, effectively dismantling Pakistan's batting order. Despite the collapse, Azan Awais top-scored with a determined 46 off 102 balls, providing the tourists' only meaningful resistance.
- Compounding Pakistan's woes, opener Imam-ul-Haq could not bat due to a calf injury sustained while fielding on Thursday. England later reached 81-3 in their second innings before bad light forced an early close.
- The hosts currently hold a 261-run overall lead, positioning themselves to secure an unassailable 2-0 advantage in the three-match series. Archer noted, "I think our lead is a lot of runs on this wicket," underscoring England's control.
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France24Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan collapse in second Test
But on a day when 13 wickets fell in total, England then slumped to 13-2 in their second innings on a pitch still offering significant seam movement. England, however, had recovered to 81-3 -- an overall lead of 261 runs -- when bad light forced an early close to the second day. The hosts are seeking an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. Robinson was well-supported by fast bowler Jofra Archer, who did the initial damage in a return o…
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England's seamers rip through Pakistan for 110, taking a 180-run lead at Lord's
England has bowled out Pakistan for 110 and taken a 180-run first innings lead on day two of the Lord's test. England was all out for 290 in the morning and its four seam bowlers then tore through Pakistan in…
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