Pakistan's Abbas and Mohammad Ali's Bowls Lift Mood After No-Show at Headingley
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Abbas duly stamped his mark on proceedings by nipping out four wickets that, with three from the expressive Mohammad Ali, lifted Pakistan’s mood significantly after their no-show at Headingley. But for two proficient half-centuries from Jordan Cox, 55, and Jamie Smith, 61, England’s eventual 248 for nine from 56 overs by the time bad light brought the close would have been considerably worse.
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ESPNcricinfoAbbas, Ali land blows for Pakistan on seam-bowling day at Lord's Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith hit fifties as England scrap their way to 248 for 8 before bad light
BBC SportEngland were boosted by a late cameo of 34 not out from Gus Atkinson, while Pakistan were led by four wickets from Muhammad Abbas and three from Mohammad Ali. Things could have better for the tourists had they not dropped three catches.
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Thursday 27 August 2026 18:53, UK 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.
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BBC SportThis content is not available in your location. There was an error 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. FOLLOW LIVE: England v Pakistan - Second Test, day one
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This content is not available in your location. There was an error 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. MATCH REPORT: Smith & Cox battle for England at damp Lord's
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Sky SportsAs the weather improved, England rallied with Jordan Cox bringing up a score of 55 off 105 deliveries and combined well with Jamie Smith, making a partnership of 67 off 97 deliveries.
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More to follow... Watch day two of England's second Test match against Pakistan at Lord's live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15pm on Friday. Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream no contract
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01 Sky Sports A deluge of rain had postponed play until 12.20pm on Thursday afternoon, and much like the weather, England's day got off to a dreary start, with the hosts going 3-36 after just 10.3 overs.
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02 BBC Sport Published Second Rothesay Test, Lord's (day one of five) England 248-9: Smith 61, Cox 55; Abbas 4-56
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03 The Guardian Sport Footage of Brydon Carse kept flashing up on the big screens at Lord’s on Thursday. Not that footage, of course, but rather the headline-grabbing fast bowler enjoying a refreshing can of the fizzy apple juice that is English cricket’s “official drinks break partner”. In fairness, both clips make a decent advert for sticking to soft drinks.
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