Robinson and Archer put England in control of Lord's Test

England moved into a commanding position in the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's after Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led the dismissal of the tourists for 110. BBC Sport reported that England ended the second day on 81-3 in their second innings, giving the hosts a lead of 261 runs.

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England had earlier extended their first innings from 248-9 to 290. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue added 42 runs on the second morning, taking their last-wicket partnership to 47 and increasing the pressure on Pakistan before the tourists began their reply. Jamie Smith top-scored for England with 61, Jordan Cox made 55 and Muhammad Abbas finished with 4-73.

Pakistan were without opener Imam-ul-Haq because of a calf injury and struggled against England's four seamers. Azan Awais made 46, the only Pakistan batter to pass 20, as the innings ended 180 runs behind. Robinson returned 4-11, Archer took 3-26 and Tongue claimed two wickets, while Atkinson completed the pace attack.

Robinson combined movement with accuracy and frequently bowled with wicketkeeper Smith standing up to the stumps. Archer supplied the greater pace, reaching 95mph during his opening spell, according to the BBC report. Robinson removed Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan after successful leg-before reviews and later dismissed Awais, while Archer bowled Ali Usman and Abbas.

England then lost Ben Duckett and Cox inside the first 19 balls of their second innings, both to Khurram Shahzad. Emilio Gay and Joe Root responded with a 47-run stand before Mohammad Ali trapped Root lbw for 24. Harry Brook overturned an lbw decision on the next delivery after a review showed an inside edge.

Gay reached the close unbeaten on 30, with Brook still alongside him, as fading light brought play to an end. BBC Sport noted that poor weather was forecast for Saturday, leaving uncertainty over how much play would be possible on day three. England nevertheless retained a substantial advantage as they pursued victory in the match and the series.