Babar Azam Wicket Video: Watch Jofra Archer Dismiss Pakistan Captain With Fiery Short Ball In PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026
Witness the viral moment as England's Jofra Archer unleashes a brutal short-ball to dismiss Pakistan captain Babar Azam for just 8 runs during Day 2 of the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test at Lord's on August 28, 2026. This pivotal wicket further cemented England's dominance in the Rothesay Test Series, with Azam recently returning to the side after injury.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer produced a moment of hostile fast bowling to dismiss Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Day 4 of theĀ PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026Ā at Lordās, dealing a significant blow to the visitorsā fourth-innings run chase. Archer struck with a well-directed, rising delivery that forced Babar to defend awkwardly, resulting in a catch behind the stumps.Ā Mohammad Abbas Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul at Lord's, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026.
Jofra Archer Dismisses Babar Azam
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ā England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 30, 2026
After setting Babar up with full-length deliveries outside off-stump, Archer shortened his length with an aggressive bouncer aimed at the batter's shoulder. Babar attempted to sway out of the line, but the extra pace hurried the Pakistan skipper, brushing his glove before carrying comfortably through to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith
Babarās dismissal for a single-digit score further compounded Pakistan's difficulties in the Test match. Having returned to the side after missing the opening match at Headingley due to a hand fracture, the skipper struggled to find rhythm against England's fast bowlers across both innings.Ā His departure left Pakistan in deep trouble during their pursuit of a formidable target, tilting the balance decisively in favour ofĀ Joe Root'sĀ side.Ā Imam-Ul-Haq Ruled Out of PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026 Due to Calf Tear: Report.
Babar Azam's Form Under Scrutiny
Babar Azam, who turned 31 in October 2025, had recently shown signs of resurgence in Test cricket, climbing to the tenth spot in the ICC Test Batting Rankings after a strong series against West Indies earlier in August, where he scored 193 runs. Despite this recent form, his short outing at Lord's for just 8 runs has raised questions about his ability to withstand England's pace battery in challenging conditions.
England currently holds a slight edge in the head-to-head Test record against Pakistan, with 31 wins compared to Pakistan's 23 from 93 matches, with 39 draws. The last Test series between the two nations saw Pakistan emerge victorious with a 2-1 margin in October 2024.
As the 2nd Test progresses at Lord's, Archer's impactful spell, highlighted by the dismissal of Azam, has set the tone for England's dominance, pushing Pakistan further into a precarious position.
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