Goa, Aug. 31 -- Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted his team was "not up to the mark" after suffering a second consecutive defeat against England at Lord's, leaving the visitors struggling to find answers ahead of the final Test at Edgbaston.

Babar, who recently returned to the Pakistan Test captaincy, found it difficult to explain his side's poor batting display as Pakistan failed to cross 200 in either innings. Saud Shakeel was the standout performer with a determined 97 in the second innings, while Babar endured a disappointing match, scoring just 8 and 6.

Pakistan had made a promising start after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first under overcast conditions. They reduced England to 80 for four before the hosts recovered and...