Smith and Cox guide England to 248-9 against Pakistan at Lord's
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox helped England reach 248-9 on the first day of the second Test at Lord's, despite difficult conditions. Smith scored 61 runs and Cox contributed 55, with a late 34 not out from Gus Atkinson adding to the total. The day was affected by rain and bad light, limiting play. Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas took four wickets while Mohammad Ali claimed three, with the visitors having dropped three catches. The pitch is considered better than that used in England's previous match against New Zealand.
- •England scored 248-9 on the opening day of the second Test.
- •Smith top-scored with 61 runs, and Cox added 55.
- •Mohammad Abbas took four wickets for Pakistan.
- •Rain and bad light curtailed play, impacting the match schedule.
- •More rain is expected over the next three days of play.
- 6:10 PMBBC Sport — Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's
- 5:54 PMBBC Sport — Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Smith & Cox battle for England at damp Lord's
"Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.
"Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.
"Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.
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External links- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 6:10 PMSmith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's
Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 5:54 PMSmith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:38 PMSmith & Cox battle for England at damp Lord's
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.
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