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England Trounce Pakistan by 194 Runs to Win Series

Ollie Robinson took 8 for 35 as Pakistan fell short in a 389-run chase and England earned its first Test series win since December 2024.

  • On Sunday, August 30, 2026, England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord's, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead. This marks England's first home Test series victory in two years.
  • Seamer Ollie Robinson proved instrumental, claiming match figures of 8-35. His expert exploitation of movement dismantled the tourists and ended the contest on day four.
  • Chasing a target of 389, Pakistan was bowled out for 194, despite a defiant 97 from Saud Shakeel. The visitors have failed to reach 200 runs this series.
  • Captain Joe Root steered his side to their first multi-match series triumph since December 2024. Root's team dominated, completing the match inside four days.
  • The third and final Test of the series is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, at Edgbaston. The decider is now meaningless for the series result.
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England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord's to win the three-match series. Pakistan's players once again looked helpless against England.

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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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