'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings
Summary
England won the second Test against Pakistan by 194 runs, securing a series win for the first time since 2024. The article provides player ratings for both teams, highlighting strong performances from England's Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith, and Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas.Key Facts
- England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s.
- This was England’s first series win over Pakistan since 2024.
- Ollie Robinson took eight wickets in this match and 23 wickets in the series at a very low average.
- Jamie Smith scored 61 runs in difficult conditions, marking his best Test performance in a year.
- Jofra Archer bowled well, taking three wickets and dismissing top batter Babar Azam with a bouncer.
- Jordan Cox scored 55 runs, showing promise as a consistent player.
- Pakistan’s Muhammad Abbas took nine wickets in the match, including five in the second innings.
- Pakistan’s batting was weak overall, with key players like Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique scoring very few runs.
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