Jofra Archer bowls fastest opening spell of Test career as England dominate Pakistan
Jofra Archer produced his fastest opening spell in Test cricket as England reduced Pakistan to 14 for 3 in the second innings at Lord's.
Jofra Archer bowled the fastest opening spell of his Test career as England produced a relentless bowling display on day two of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Pakistan managed just 14 runs in the first 7.1 overs.
Archer dismissed Pakistan captain Babar Azam with a rib-high lifter that the batter attempted to pull but failed to connect properly. Jordan Cox took the catch as Babar was caught for a low score.
The spell formed part of England's dominant position as they closed in on victory in the match. Archer's pace and bounce created immediate pressure on Pakistan's top order.
CricHubb Take
Archer's spell at Lord's shows he can still generate the pace and bounce that made him a white-ball force, provided his body holds up across formats.