London, August 28: The second Test match between England and Pakistan is underway at Lord’s, and the first day has been completely dominated by Pakistan’s fast bowlers. By the end of the day’s play, England had lost 9 wickets, managing to score only 248 runs in their first innings.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off as England’s batting lineup struggled. Emilio Gay was dismissed for just 8 runs, followed by Ben Duckett, who scored 17 runs before falling to Mohammad Abbas. Captain Joe Root was sent back to the pavilion for a mere 4 runs, while Harry Brook managed only 15 runs. Dan Lawrence also fell cheaply, scoring 17 runs.
However, Jordan Cox held one end steady, scoring 55 runs off 105 balls with the help of 7 boundaries. Jamie Smith also made a significant contribution, scoring 61 runs from 80 balls, including 10 fours. The pair formed a crucial partnership, adding 67 runs for the sixth wicket in 95 balls. Gus Atkinson chipped in with a quick 34 runs off just 27 balls, while Jofra Archer contributed 14 runs.
Mohammad Abbas was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking 4 wickets for 56 runs, while Mohammad Ali claimed 3 wickets for 67 runs. Khurram Shehzad also took one wicket. England’s batsmen appeared completely overpowered by the exceptional bowling performance from Abbas and Ali on the first day of the Test.
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