Bad light halts play as England fights to 248-9 against Pakistan at Lord's
Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith hit half-centuries as Pakistan dropped three catches and bad light stopped play after only 56 overs.
- On Thursday, England reached 248-9 against Pakistan in the second Rothesay Test at Lord's before bad light prematurely ended play. Rain delayed the morning start by 80 minutes, leaving only 56 overs possible on the opening day.
- Winning the toss, returning Pakistan captain Babar Azam utilized muggy, bowler-friendly conditions to pressure England. Pace bowler Mohammad Abbas dominated the morning, snatching three wickets as the hosts initially struggled to avoid being bowled out for under 200.
- Stabilizing the innings, Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith underpinned England's total with half-centuries. Pakistan's bowling was bolstered by Mohammad Ali, though the visitors missed three catches, including one that allowed Smith to score 61.
- Adding exactly 100 runs for one wicket, the afternoon session became a game of cat and mouse despite never looking in control. Abbas returned to remove Jofra Archer before bad light stopped play.
- Abbas is on the brink of a Lord's five-for after taking three for 34 in his opening spell. England's tail must extend the fighting total when play resumes, with umpires pulling the light meter an hour before scheduled close.
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