Pakistan vs England Live Score — 2nd Test, Lord's

Pakistan vs England Live Score — 2nd Test, Lord's

Searching for PAK vs ENG live, PAK vs ENG live score or simply the PAK vs ENG score right now? Here's the latest from Lord's, updated as the day's play develops.

England's four seamers tore through Pakistan's top order either side of lunch on Day 2, with only opener Azan Awais (46) offering real resistance — Pakistan were effectively nine wickets down after Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out of batting with a calf injury picked up while fielding. Ollie Robinson's 4 for 11 from 13 overs, including six maidens, was the standout spell, backed by Jofra Archer's 3 for 26 and Josh Tongue's 2 for 27. England then extended their lead to 261 before bad light forced an early finish, with Joe Root out for 24 among the wickets to fall in a second innings that slipped to 60/3 before Emilio Gay and Harry Brook steadied things.

Pakistan vs England Playing XI — Lord's 2nd Test

Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's playing XI as captain for the must-win Lord's Test, with Salman Ali Agha making way after leading the side to defeat at Headingley. It's a straight swap — captain for captain — with every other player from the Headingley XI retained.

Salman Ali Agha, who captained Pakistan at Headingley, has been left out of the XI for the Lord's Test. Imam-ul-Haq was unable to bat in Pakistan's first innings after suffering a low-grade calf injury while fielding on Day 1, with Shan Masood opening in his place.

England go into the Lord's Test with an unchanged XI from their innings-and-103-run win at Headingley.

Pakistan tour of England 2026 — Full Test Schedule & Results

Pakistan's 2026 tour of England is a three-match Test series, forming part of both teams' World Test Championship campaign. It follows Pakistan's two-Test tour of the West Indies and arrives in England in the second half of August, running through to mid-September. Each Test is a five-day match, played at three of English cricket's most historic grounds.

Babar Azam Captaincy Records

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan at Lord's as statistically the side's finest Test captain with the bat. As of late August 2026, he has scored 1,883 runs in 38 innings while leading the side in Test cricket, at an average of 53.77 with four centuries — the highest batting average of any Pakistan captain with at least 1,000 Test runs as skipper, ahead of Saleem Malik (52.35) and Imran Khan (52.34). Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Javed Miandad are the only other former captains to also average above 50 while leading the side.

Beyond the red-ball numbers, Babar also recently became only the third player to captain Pakistan in 150 international matches across all formats, joining Imran Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq in that club. His white-ball captaincy record includes 26 wins from 43 ODIs across two separate spells in charge, and a Pakistan record 85 T20I matches as captain with 48 victories, though he stepped back from white-ball leadership in 2024 to focus on his batting and Test captaincy.

Babar Azam's Test Record in England

England has historically been one of the tougher tours for Babar Azam compared with his numbers at home and in Asia. His most recent visit as captain, the 2022 tour that ended 3-0 to England, saw him finish as Pakistan's leading run-scorer in the series with 348 runs — a reminder that even in a heavy series defeat, he remained the side's most reliable batter. Seam-friendly conditions, the Dukes ball's extra movement and England's aggressive bowling plans have generally pushed his average in English conditions below his outstanding overall Test numbers.

Having missed the Headingley defeat through injury, Babar's return at Lord's has so far been brief — he was dismissed for just a handful of runs in Pakistan's 110 all out, nicking behind to a probing Josh Tongue delivery. With Pakistan now 261 runs behind, his second-innings contribution is likely to be pivotal to Pakistan's hopes of avoiding another heavy defeat.

Joe Root Stats as Captain

Joe Root leads England into the Lord's Test on the back of a dominant innings win at Headingley, in what is his second stint as England's Test captain after taking the armband back following Ben Stokes' departure from the leadership. His first spell, from 2017 to 2022, remains one of the most statistically significant in English cricket history.

Root's first stint included standout series wins at home to India in 2018 and away to South Africa in 2019/20, but never delivered an Ashes series win — England lost all three Ashes contested under his leadership. His batting form dipped noticeably while captain compared with his numbers outside the role, before a stunning resurgence once he handed the armband to Ben Stokes in 2022, when he was freed to focus purely on batting.

With a 1-0 series lead already banked and his side 261 runs clear at Lord's — his home ground — Root looks well placed to push for an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, even after being dismissed himself for 24 in England's second innings.

Where to Watch Pakistan vs England Live

Whether you're watching from Karachi, Lahore or anywhere else in Pakistan, following PAK vs ENG live score updates from your desk, or catching the series from the UK, here's exactly where to stream and watch every ball of the Lord's Test and beyond.

Watching in Pakistan

Watching in the UK — including near Lord's

If you're already in St John's Wood or elsewhere around Lord's cricket ground without a match ticket, several pubs and sports bars near the ground show the Sky Sports feed live — worth a quick search on the day for "cricket live near me" if you're local to north-west London.

England vs Pakistan Tickets 2026

Ticket demand for a Pakistan Test series in England is always high given the size and passion of the British Pakistani community, and Lord's in particular sells out quickly. With England 261 runs ahead and closing in on an unassailable series lead, remaining tickets for the final days at Lord's and for the Edgbaston decider are likely to move fast. Here's how to buy tickets for each venue, along with typical pricing and availability.

How to buy tickets

Ticket prices & availability

As a general guide, a general admission ground ticket for a weekday session typically starts from around £30-£40 at Headingley and Edgbaston, while Lord's — English cricket's most in-demand ground — commands a premium, with prime pavilion and members' areas running well over £100 for a weekend day. Prices and availability change constantly as tickets are released in phases, so always check each ground's official site directly rather than relying on resale platforms, and be wary of third-party sellers charging well above face value.

Hotels Near the Grounds

Where you stay depends on which Test you're attending and your budget. Booking early is essential for all three grounds, since hotel rates in Leeds, London and Birmingham rise sharply around match days.

Hotels near Lord's, London (St John's Wood)

Lord's sits in St John's Wood, north-west London, close to Regent's Park and well connected to central London by the Jubilee line. Expect London-level hotel pricing, especially with a live series decider on the line — booking as early as possible, ideally the moment your travel dates are confirmed, will get the best rates around St John's Wood and Maida Vale.

Hotels near Headingley cricket ground

Headingley sits around 2-3 miles north-west of Leeds city centre. A small cluster of budget and mid-range hotels sit within walking distance of the ground in the Headingley/Burley area, while the much wider choice of hotels — including most major UK chains — is in Leeds city centre, a short taxi, bus or train ride from the stadium.

Hotels near Edgbaston, Birmingham

Edgbaston is around 2 miles south-west of Birmingham city centre, with a good spread of hotels both near the ground itself and in the city centre, which offers the widest choice of budget-to-premium options and easy transport links to the stadium.

England Weather During the Pakistan Test Series

English weather in late summer can swing from warm and sunny to overcast and showery within the same day, so packing for all conditions is essential for a Test match trip — Lord's has already seen bad light interrupt play on both Day 1 and Day 2.

As a rule, pack layers, a light waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes for every Test. September in Birmingham typically runs noticeably cooler than August in Leeds and London, so travellers attending the Edgbaston decider should pack warmer clothing than for the earlier two matches.

Flying from Pakistan to the UK for the Series

With three Tests spread across five weeks and three different cities, getting your flights right matters as much as your match tickets. PIA operates the only direct flights between Pakistan and the UK, flying non-stop from London Heathrow to Islamabad and Lahore, and from Manchester to Islamabad. Every other airline — Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and Saudia — connects through a Gulf, Turkish or Saudi hub, generally with a higher baggage allowance and wider choice of Pakistani departure cities.

For a full breakdown of every airline flying this route — fares, baggage allowances, direct versus connecting options and the cheapest months to fly — read our complete guide: Best Airlines for UK to Pakistan Flights 2026. And when you're ready to book, TripNext compares live fares across every airline on our UK to Pakistan flights page.