Pakistan defeated England in the second Test on Sunday, converting a strong position built on day two into a series-defining victory. England's batting subsided against Pakistan's spin attack after struggling from the second day onward.

Pakistan's bowlers exploited the deteriorating surface, and England's top order failed to build the substantial partnerships needed to save the match. The result handed Pakistan momentum and a commanding position in the series, delighting the home crowd.

England's captain will face questions over the tourists' selection and their approach to spin-friendly conditions on the subcontinent. The batting unit contributed too little across both innings, leaving the bowlers with insufficient runs to defend.

Pakistan's spinners were central to the win, extracting sharp turn and consistent bounce that England could not counter. The Pakistan Cricket Board praised the team's fightback, while England's management acknowledged they were outplayed and pledged to regroup before the remaining fixtures.