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Patna : England defeated Pakistan by 52 runs in the 2nd ODI at Lord’s, London, on July 10, 2021, late night, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. England player Lewis Gregory, 29, an all-rounder, was named Player Of The Match for making 40 runs and taking three wickets (3/44) in the match. England had won the 1st ODI by 9 wickets on July 8, 2021.

Chasing a target of 248 runs, Pakistan were all out for 195 in 41 overs with Saud Shakeel scoring 56 runs in 77 balls with 4 fours and medium fast bowler Hasan Ali scoring 31 runs in 17 balls hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes.

Pakistan had won the toss but opted to bowl. Batting first, England were all out for 247 runs in 45.2 overs with opener Philip Salt scoring 60 runs and James Vince scoring 56 runs. Hasan Ali took 5/51. The match was reduced to 47 overs per side due to rain.