India, Aug. 27 -- England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Preview: Joe Root's side enter the Lord's Test with a 1-0 lead after beating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. England were rarely troubled in the opening Test, with Ollie Robinson striking with the first ball of Pakistan's innings before Josh Tongue produced a decisive spell to help the hosts complete a one-sided victory.

England will now look to seal their first Test series victory since their tour of New Zealand in December 2024. The hosts are expected to field an unchanged side, with Root leading a settled unit that includes the returning Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Tongue in the pace attack.

Pakistan, meanwhile, will be under pressure to respond after a disappointin...