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England dominate at Lord's, take 261‑run lead in second Test vs Pakistan
WHY IT MATTERS
England’s 261‑run lead positions them strongly for a series win, forcing Pakistan to mount a significant comeback in the remaining days.
What happened
England’s second Test at Lord’s saw a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, leaving the hosts in complete control. By the close of day two, England were 81‑3, a 261‑run advantage over Pakistan.
The batting and bowling units combined to restrict the Pakistani side, setting a challenging target for the visitors.
With the series now in England’s favour, Pakistan must produce a strong reply in the remaining innings to keep the contest alive.
LINKED SOURCES
England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
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