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Jofra Archer provided England with an electric start to Pakistan's first innings, removing captain Shan Masood for just one run with keeper Jamie Smith taking the catch, leaving Pakistan reeling at 5-1.
Muhammad Abbas delivered a masterclass in seam bowling at Lord's, claiming five wickets for 57 runs to dismiss England for 208 early on day four of the second Test.
Dan Lawrence held firm with an unbeaten half-century to give England a commanding 357-run lead over Pakistan at the close of day three in the second Test.
Ollie Robinson produced a devastating spell of seam bowling to take four wickets for just 11 runs, helping skittle Pakistan out for 110 and give England a commanding 180-run advantage at Lord's.
England are firmly in the driving seat at Lord's after Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer combined to skittle Pakistan's lower order in devastating fashion, bowling the tourists out for just 110 in their first innings.
England put in a complete team performance on day two of the second Test at Lord's, finishing on 81-3 in their second innings to hold a 261-run lead over Pakistan and edge tantalisingly close to a series victory.
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox dug deep in difficult Lord's conditions to give England a competitive platform of 248-9 on a truncated opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.
Joe Root stood firm with an unbeaten 75 to keep England's hopes alive in the second Test against New Zealand, as the hosts closed day four on 182-5 chasing a record 463.
With England 352 runs adrift of New Zealand at The Oval, two of the country's most celebrated former captains are calling on Ben Stokes' side to shelve any ambitions of a run chase and bat for survival.
England's second Test against New Zealand has taken a dramatic turn at The Kia Oval, with dropped catches from debutant James Rew and a commanding century from Henry Nicholls leaving the hosts in deep trouble heading into day four.
England find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.