Robinson and Archer star as England take 261-run lead over Pakistan in second Test
England's seamers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer delivered a devastating performance against Pakistan in the second Test, skittling the visitors to give Joe Root's side a massive 261-run first-innings lead. The bowlers dismantled Pakistan's batting order, putting England in a dominant position heading into the second innings. Robinson and Archer were the pick of the bowlers, exploiting conditions expertly to put England in control of the match.
Read the full story at skysports.comEngland's fast-bowling duo of Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer delivered exactly the kind of home conditions masterclass that has become their hallmark, dismantling Pakistan to seize control of the second Test. A 261-run first-innings lead is the kind of platform that turns a competitive Test into a near-impossible chase, especially with the fourth innings typically being the toughest to bat on English soil. For Pakistan, the inability to counter England's seam attack raises serious questions about their batting approach and selection balance heading into the remainder of the series.
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