England secured victory in the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, winning by 194 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-0 with a match still to play. The result gives Joe Root his first series triumph since returning as captain, having now won both Tests played so far in his second stint in charge, and marks England's first series win since 2024. Ollie Robinson was the standout performer, exploiting helpful bowling conditions to continue an impressive comeback after more than two years out of the Test side.

Pakistan, chasing a Lord's-record target of 389, were dismissed for 194 despite a defiant 97 from Saud Shakeel, with Robinson taking 4-24 in the innings for match figures of 8-35, following his 4-11 in the first innings. England's innings had been built on half-centuries from Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence, though opener Emilio Gay is yet to register a substantial score. The match was also overshadowed by off-field controversy, including a threat from the Pakistan Cricket Board to abandon the tour over a Sky interview with Imran Khan's sons. The series concludes with the third Test at Edgbaston, starting on Wednesday 9 September.