Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Babar Azam Blames Batting Collapse for England Test Defeat
England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s.
Pakistan won the toss but chose to bowl first.
Babar Azam said Pakistan’s batters did not play well enough in either innings.
Pakistan scored only 110 runs in their first innings.
England then set Pakistan a difficult target of 389 runs.
Saud Shakeel scored 97 and tried to help Pakistan recover.
Mohammed Abbas took five wickets in England’s second innings.
England’s bowlers eventually dismissed Pakistan for 194.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said poor batting caused the 194-run loss to England in the second Test at Lord’s.
Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in the first innings and 194 while chasing England’s target of 389.
England’s Ollie Robinson took match figures of 8/35 and was named Player of the Match.
Saud Shakeel scored 97 and shared a 97-run partnership with Shan Masood during Pakistan’s chase.
Mohammed Abbas took five second-innings wickets for Pakistan and was praised by Babar for his performance at Lord’s.
- Who
- Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, played England in the second Test.
- What
- England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs.
- When
- During the second Test; the articles do not specify the match date.
- Where
- Lord’s.
- Why
- Pakistan’s batting collapsed in both innings, while England’s bowlers controlled the match.
- Result
- England won by 194 runs.
- Venue
- Lord’s.
- Pakistan first innings
- 110 all out.
- England second innings
- 208, setting Pakistan a target of 389.
- Pakistan chase
- 194 all out.
- Top Pakistan chase scorer
- Saud Shakeel scored 97.
- Player of the Match
- Ollie Robinson, with match figures of 8/35.
- Mohammed Abbas
- Took five wickets in England’s second innings.