Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Joe Root Urges Sensible Celebrations After England’s Pakistan Series Win
England won the second cricket Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.
This gave England a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, so Pakistan cannot win the series.
England first scored 290 runs after losing four early wickets for 77 runs.
Pakistan then scored only 110 runs.
England scored 208 more runs and set Pakistan a target of 389.
Pakistan was eventually dismissed for 194 runs.
Joe Root said the players should enjoy the important victory.
He also told them to celebrate responsibly and avoid causing new controversies.
This warning followed reports of drinking-related incidents involving England players.
England beat Pakistan by 195 runs at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.
Joe Root urged his players to celebrate the victory in a “sensible, grown-up way.”
England recovered from 77/4 to score 290 in the first innings, while Pakistan were bowled out for 110.
England made 208 in the second innings and dismissed Pakistan for 194 while defending 389.
The victory gave Root a record 15 Test wins against Asian teams as an England captain.
- Who
- England, led by Joe Root, defeated Pakistan.
- What
- England won the second Test by 195 runs and secured the series with a 2-0 lead.
- When
- The victory was reported after the match on Sunday.
- Where
- Lord’s in London, England.
- Why
- England won after recovering from an early batting collapse and dismissing Pakistan for 110 and 194.
- Series result
- England leads Pakistan 2-0 in the three-match Test series.
- Match result
- England won the second Test by 195 runs.
- England first innings
- England scored 290 after being reduced to 77/4.
- Pakistan first innings
- Pakistan was bowled out for 110.
- Second innings
- England scored 208 and set Pakistan a target of 389.
- Pakistan chase
- Pakistan was dismissed for 194 despite a 97-run partnership between Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel.
- Root’s record
- Root has 15 Test victories against Asian teams as England captain, the most by an England captain.
- Squad change
- Brydon Carse was removed from the squad for the second Test after a drinking-related incident and replaced by Sonny Baker.
