England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win

England finished day two of the second Test at Lord's on 81 for 3, leading Pakistan by 261 and asserting clear control of the match. BBC Sport reported the hosts enjoyed a dominant day with both bat and ball, leaving them well placed as the game moves forward. The visitors were unable to wrest momentum back as England built a substantial overall advantage by stumps. The position leaves the home side with the initiative going into the next session, able to set the tempo and force Pakistan to chase the game. Play resumes with England in command at their home ground, holding a sizeable lead and three wickets down on the second day of the Test.