'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings

'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings Ben Duckett earned a rating of 4 after scoring 18 runs in the first innings, only three more than his effort at Headingley the previous week. His first‑innings dismissal offered little scope for impact, and a loose drive to mid‑off in the second innings was judged poorly. Emilio Gay received a 5. He was unfortunate to be the latest casualty of a middling Lord’s performance, having reached 31 in the second innings. The upcoming third Test at Edgbaston may provide a chance for the opener to rediscover form. Jordan Cox was awarded a 7. He compiled 55 in the opening innings, remaining composed as wickets fell around him. Although he has not yet produced a performance that unequivocally forces the selectors’ hand, he is building a strong case for selection when Jacob Bethell returns to fitness. Joe Root also scored a 5. The captain managed 4 and 24, falling lbw in both innings. Seven of his nine Test dismissals this summer have come via lbw, a trend that is not yet a crisis but bears watching. Harry Brook received a 6. He made 15 and 34, adopting a more restrained approach than in recent similar Tests when confronted with difficult conditions. Dan Lawrence earned a 7. After being dropped and failing to convert a start of 17 in the first innings, he responded with an unbeaten 54 in the second, indicating he possesses the necessary skills for the role, at least with the bat. Jamie Smith was rated 8, described as his best showing in a year. He struck 61 in testing conditions during the first innings, playing the innings with precision. He also maintained sharp glovework up to the stumps off Ollie Robinson, a facet of his game that has noticeably improved. Gus Atkinson received a 5. As the lone member of England’s pace quartet struggling for wickets, he bowled quickly on day 4 but still claims only a single scalp in the series. His contribution with the bat, a handy 45 in the first innings, offered some balance. Ollie Robinson was awarded a 9. His summer is turning into a standout period; after adding another eight wickets, he now tallies 23 wickets across three Tests at an average of 8.34 since his recall. Jofra Archer also earned an 8. He was impressive in the first innings, although he finished with just three wickets. His bouncer that dismissed Babar Azam on day 4 recalled the fearsome debut he produced on the same venue. Josh Tongue was given a 7. Pakistan failed to recover after Tongue removed the key wickets of Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique in the opening innings. Additionally, he lifted his Test high score to an unbeaten 30.