England has clinched a Test series victory over Pakistan, securing a dominant win at Lord's. The match concluded on its fourth day, following an earlier three-day success at Headingley. This marks England's first Test series triumph since the end of 2024.
Pakistan's performance in the series has been described as meek, with the team struggling to breach 200 runs in any innings. Mohammad Abbas was a standout player for Pakistan, achieving a five-wicket haul at Lord's, which earned him a place on the honours board. Saud Shakeel also contributed with a score of 97.
The current state of Pakistan cricket has been attributed to factors including perpetual changes to domestic structure and coaching staff, as well as their exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and financial rewards from bilateral series against India.