Jofra Archer produced the fastest spell of his Test career as England bowled Pakistan out for 110 on Day 2 of the second Test at Lord’s and took complete control of the match.England’s pace attack made full use of the conditions after Pakistan resumed with hopes of staying in the game. Ollie Robinson finished with 4/11, Archer took 3/26 and Josh Tongue returned 2/27 as Pakistan were dismissed for 110, giving England a first-innings lead of 180 runs.Archer set the tone with a five-over spell before lunch that brought the first breakthrough. According to CricViz, his opening spell averaged 90.7 mph, with some deliveries touching 94 mph. He dismissed Pakistan captain Shan Masood, who was caught behind, as the visitors went into lunch at 16/2 after 14.1 overs.Despite the numbers on the speed gun, Archer said he was not convinced they were accurate.“Nah, the speed gun isn’t working properly,” the 31-year-old said. “I saw some of them [speeds] and I was like, it didn’t really feel that way. I don’t know who’s up in the box working it, but thanks. I remember playing here in the Ashes in 2019 and thinking the same thing. Maybe the speed guns are a little bit dodgy here.”Robinson and Tongue continued the pressure after Archer’s opening burst. Archer praised the pace attack for working together rather than relying on one bowler.“Everyone chips in. Ollie’s been phenomenal since he started [playing] again. Gus and Tonguey, everyone’s picking up the slack,” Archer said. “With this attack you don’t have to go and do too much. You don’t have to try too hard. You know someone’s going to back you up.”Pakistan’s batting struggled throughout the innings. Opener Azan Awais was the only batter to offer resistance with 46, before pulling Robinson to deep square leg. Saud Shakeel was the next highest scorer with 16.England ended the day on 81/3 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 261 runs.Even with rain forecast on Day 3, England remain in a commanding position as they look to secure their first home Test series win in two years.
