England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in second Test at Lord's
England completed a 194-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's to take a 2-0 series lead.
England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's after dismissing the visitors for 194 while chasing a target of 389 on the fourth day. Pakistan's second innings collapsed on Sunday after rain restricted play to 25 overs on day three. England declared their second innings at 177 for seven to set up the substantial target.
The victory gives England a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan now trail significantly in the World Test Championship standings and face an uphill task in the final Test at Edgbaston next week. The rain-affected third day limited opportunities for both sides to build momentum.
England's bowlers capitalised on the target and the conditions to finish the match inside four days. Pakistan will need to regroup quickly before the series finale.
CricHubb Take
Pakistan's inability to build on the rain-shortened third day exposed their lack of depth when chasing substantial targets overseas.