Abbas 4-for Leads Pakistan Fightback
Mohammad Abbas took 4 wickets as England recovered from 80-4 at lunch to reach 248-9 before bad light ended play early.
- On Thursday, Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas took four wickets as England reached 248-9 on the opening day of the second Test at Lord's Cricket Ground in London after a rain-delayed start.
- Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl on a muggy Thursday morning; the overcast conditions and grassy pitch offered the visiting pacers an immediate advantage.
- England recovered from 120-5 as middle-order batters Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith stabilized the innings with half-centuries, though Pakistan's pace attack maintained control throughout the weather-shortened day.
- Abbas finished with four for 56, while Mohammad Ali claimed three for 67, placing Pakistan in a commanding position despite late resistance from Gus Atkinson, who remained unbeaten on 34.
- Bad light forced an early close to play with England at 248-9, leaving Atkinson unbeaten on 34 alongside Josh Tongue not out on one as the hosts prepare to resume.
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Abbas, Ali put Pakistan in command as England stumble to 248-9 at Lord’s
LONDON - Pakistan seized the initiative on a rain- and bad-light-affected opening day of the second Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday, reducing the hosts to 248 for nine after only 56 overs of play.
ENG vs PAK, 2nd Test: Abbas puts Pakistan on top before bad light forces early stumps
Muhammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali drove Pakistan's disciplined attack as England closed on 248/9 at Lord's. England recovered through Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson, leaving the second Test finely poised.
Abbas, Ali Land Blows for Pakistan on Seam-Bowling Day at Lord’s
Pakistan’s seamers bossed the opening day at Lord’s, rolling England for 248 for 8 before bad light shut things down early on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Jordan Cox is 55 not out, Jamie Smith 61. That pair kept the innings afloat. Mohammad Abbas led the charge with 4 for 56. Mohammad Ali backed him up […] The post Abbas, Ali Land Blows for Pakistan on Seam-Bowling Day at Lord’s appeared first on TechnoSports Media Group.
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