Pakistan takes early control against England in second Test at Lord's
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
In the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on August 27, England had a challenging start, finishing the opening session at 80-4. Pakistan capitalized on favorable conditions after winning the toss, claiming four wickets during the session. Key England batsmen Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were dismissed, putting the hosts in a difficult position heading into the next session.
- •England scored 80 runs with 4 wickets down at lunch.
- •Pakistan effectively utilized the conditions after winning the toss.
- •Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were all dismissed.
- •The second Test is ongoing at Lord's.
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"After winning the toss, Pakistan take full advantage of the conditions at Lord's, as they take four wickets in the opening session of the second Test against England, with Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Harry Brook all falling, with the hosts reaching 80-4 at lunch.
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