Jofra Archer delivered the fastest opening spell of his Test career as England showcased a relentless bowling display, skittling Pakistan for just 110 runs in their first innings during the second Test at Lord’s. Archer's blistering five-over burst set the tone for the match, contributing to his figures of 3-26 alongside Ollie Robinson's impressive 4-11 and Josh Tongue's 2-27.

His opening spell averaged 90.7 mph, with some deliveries reaching 94 mph, proving too much for the Pakistani batsmen. Archer's breakthrough came when he dismissed Shan Masood, leaving Pakistan struggling at 16-2 after just over 14 overs.

England's bowlers maintained a high level of pressure throughout the innings. Mark Wood praised the performance on Sky Sports Cricket, stating, "If you want to come and watch international sport at its very best, this was it." The varied pace and skill of the England attack created significant challenges for Pakistan, as noted by Nasser Hussain, who emphasized the difficulty posed by different bowling angles and speeds.

Archer continued to trouble the batsmen, notably Azan Awais, who survived numerous close calls. Despite his efforts, Archer lamented his lack of luck, hinting that it has been a recurring theme. He expressed optimism about his performance and the team's fitness, stating, "It is nice having extra seamers in the line-up... I can probably play until 40 at this rate!"

Overall, England's bowlers executed a masterclass in Test cricket, leaving Pakistan's batting lineup in disarray and establishing a commanding position in the match.