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Pakistan bowlers restrict England to 248-9 on day one at Lord's

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Pakistan bowlers restrict England to 248-9 on day one at Lord's

Summary

On day one of the second Test at Lord's, Pakistan's bowlers, led by Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali, put England under pressure. England ended the day at 248-9 after rain delayed the start of play until 12:20 PM. The hosts struggled early, falling to 36-3 within 11 overs, and captain Joe Root managed just four runs. A solid partnership between Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith helped stabilize the innings, with Smith top-scoring at 61 runs before being dismissed by Ali. Bad light suspended play at 6:10 PM, ending the day’s action without further overs being bowled.

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Key Details

•England finished day one at 248-9 at Lord's.
•Mohammad Abbas took key wickets for Pakistan, dismissing Root and Duckett.
•Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith added a crucial 67-run partnership.
•Play was suspended due to bad light at 6:10 PM.
•This match marks the second Test in the series between England and Pakistan.

What they're saying

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Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali starred with the ball as Pakistan took advantage of overcast conditions at Lord's to reduce England to 248-9 on day one of the second Test.
— Sky Sports

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