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Though Pakistan's bowlers won several pivotal moments, their efforts were undermined by conceding 68 runs for the final two wickets, and the day was ultimately lost with the bat.

At Lord's, totals in the 250–300 range remain fiercely competitive, yet Pakistan turned England's manageable 290 into a mountain by capitulating for just 110. Unless their batting unit stages an extraordinary revival, England look firmly on course to take a 2–0 series lead.

Some things never change.

England won because they stuck to the basics, they bowled accurately, batted in long partnerships, and took full advantage of Pakistan's mistakes.

Pakistan, on the other hand, looked unprepared for English conditions. Their batting technique let them down, and they struggled with decision-making under pressure. If their top order doesn't find some confidence soon, the rest of the series could end up looking much the same.

England are firmly in control, but Pakistan remain alive thanks to Ali Usman's five-for. The first hour of Day 3 could define the match: an early collapse by England keeps Pakistan in the contest, while another 40-60 runs could turn this into a mountain to climb.

Bangladesh have not only taken a series lead; they have shifted the psychological balance of the contest. Australia now face serious questions about their batting reliability, while Bangladesh have demonstrated that their recent rise is built on sustainable Test-match fundamentals rather than isolated performances.

If Australia do not address their batting frailties quickly, Bangladesh will sense a rare opportunity to secure a landmark series victory on Australian soil.

Day 2 belonged to survival. Bangladesh's ability to see off the second new ball was the day's biggest achievement, and that final unbeaten partnership could ultimately carry more weight than Tanzid Hasan's runs when this Test reaches its climax.

Bangladesh firmly in control after Day 1.

Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul and an unbeaten 60-run partnership from Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan put the Tigers in a commanding position heading into Day 2.

Same old story for Pakistan

West Indies deserved this win because they handled the pressure moments better. Pakistan had windows to control the match, especially after restricting West Indies to 181 in the second innings, but the chase exposed familiar fragility. For Pakistan, Abbas and Babar were the standouts; for West Indies, Seales was the difference-maker and the tone-setter in the final innings.