In the second Rothesay Test at Lord's, England's bowlers delivered a commanding performance, putting the hosts in control on day two. After scoring 290 in their first innings, England established a lead of 261 runs by reaching 81-3 in their second innings, while Pakistan struggled to 110.

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led the charge with exceptional bowling. Robinson claimed 4-11, continuing his impressive summer, while Archer took 3-26, demonstrating his trademark pace. Despite only Azan Awais scoring 46 for Pakistan, the rest of the batting lineup faltered, with extras being the next highest score.

England initially faced a shaky start in their second innings, falling to 13-2 before a steadying partnership of 47 runs between Emilio Gay and Joe Root. Root's dismissal for 24 by Mohammad Ali marked a troubling trend, as he fell lbw once again.

Key points from the day include:

• England’s total of 290 set a solid foundation.
• The bowling attack, including Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson, proved relentless.
• Conditions favored bowlers, contributing to Pakistan’s collapse.
• England's bowlers have consistently excelled throughout the series.

With a forecast of poor weather on Saturday, England may find themselves in a favorable position to secure victory over the holiday weekend, having already showcased their dominance in this match. Despite Pakistan's challenges, England's pace attack has emerged as a formidable force, raising hopes for future matches.