6.08pm That is that. England have wrapped up the series with one match to go in the series. Is there any bottom to the abyss Pakistan are hurtling into? Shakeel's 97 was a silver lining for sure, but the rest of the batting line-up collapsed once again. This is Pakistan's 10th defeat in the latest 11 away from home. The third Test is due to begin on September 9. Until next time, this is Deivarayan Muthu signing off on the behalf of Andrew Miller, Alan Gardner, Chandan Duorah and P Ranjith. Take care and cheers
Here's Sampath Bandarupalli, our statsguru: Pakistan now has more defeats (154) than wins (153) in Test cricket, for the first time since the draw against England at The Oval in August 1987. They had 39 wins and 40 defeats in 170 Test matches at that point while this Lord's Test is Pakistan's 473rd match.
Ollie Robinson, Player of the Match: I think the slope has something to offer even if it gets a bit flatter and the pitch. It was a great pitch and just managed to keep the stumps in play and contribute to a win. I think it's the consistency - I've had starts and a few injuries, but the body has come through well. I'm just trying to hone in the skills and helps to have three guys who bowl at 90 mph. I don't think my role changes, it allows me to a bit more defensive and to be patient. Jofra and the guys bowl rapid at the other end. It's a nice pairing and long may it continue.
Joe Root, England captain: It does feel good and the way was convincing. It was difficult conditions, especially with the bat. The batters found a good tempo and with the bowling we have three guys who bowl at 90mph and Ollie Robinson. The guys are growing - me as captain and them as players. I think regardless of the conditions, the mentality of the batters was outstanding. Dan and Gay made significant contributions. The bowlers bowling they way they were and the conditions...a lot of really good things to build on. I would like to see more of the same [in the final Test match] with bat and ball. If we can keep adapting and evolving, we're going to be a pretty hard team to break.
Babar Azam, Pakistan captain: I think we won the toss and bowled first and we tried to utilise the conditions. Then, the batting was not up to the mark. Second innings again, bowling...Abbas was outstanding. Batting again collapsed. I think Saud played showed class and determination. We just followed our plans and tried to build partnership, but unfortunately we didn't have partnerships. I think a Lord's five-for is a memorable moment for Abbas. To be honest, we're trying to do our best with both batting and bowling.
5.48pm Imam-ul-Haq will not bat, so that is the end of that. Handshakes all round, and smiles for England as they cap a rough few months with a pleasing high. Ollie Robinson is left stranded on his second four-for of the match, and 99 Test wickets, but his skilful seam bowling was once again the key to this win. Allied, of course, to some brutal pace from Jofra Archer - whose mugging of Babar Azam was one of the day's key moments - and Josh Tongue. Saud Shakeel batted brilliantly for his 97, but how much will he regret one big shot too many, when he'd all but reached his milestone?
Presentations coming up. I'll hand back to Deiva for the formalities.
Arquam: "Robinson player of the match twice, already player of the series? "
Faisal: "Pakistan cricket never been in such condition before where you can't predict a bright spot!! Wonder what changes they can do going forward as there's is nothing left in the bank for sure ."
Muhammad: "Pakistan has not crossed 200 in this series"
Faisal Jaan: "@Shine Stine: Abbas has even taken more wickets than Babar's runs in this test. "
Mohammad Ali c Brook b Tongue 8 (11m 5b 2x4 0x6) SR: 160
Shine Stine: "with this six, Abbas has scored more runs than Babar Azam in this series" One more Test, but ouch
END OF OVER:50 | 9 Runs | PAK: 189/8
- Mohammad Abbas12 (13b)
- Mohammad Ali4 (3b)
- Jofra Archer15-1-73-2
- Josh Tongue8-1-41-2
