England's seam quartet overwhelms Pakistan at Lord's
England's seam attack dismissed Pakistan for 110 as the hosts took complete control on day two at Lord's.
England's four seamers continued their dominance on day two of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. The attack dismissed Pakistan for 110 before the hosts extended their lead to 261 runs by stumps.
The quartet maintained consistent pressure throughout Pakistan's innings, exploiting conditions that assisted pace bowling. Pakistan's batters struggled to cope with the movement and bounce on offer.
England's position puts them on the verge of a series-clinching victory. Their seamers' performance reinforces the value of maintaining a four-pronged pace attack in home conditions.
CricHubb Take
The success of England's four-seamer strategy validates their decision to prioritise pace over spin at home, a template that may influence future selection even on flatter pitches.