London, August 28: The second Test match between England and Pakistan is underway at Lord’s. The first day was entirely dominated by Pakistan’s fast bowlers.
By the end of the day’s play, England had lost 9 wickets and scored 248 runs in their first innings.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. England’s batting did not start well, with Emilio Gay dismissed for just 8 runs. Ben Duckett also struggled, getting out for 17 runs to Mohammad Abbas. Captain Joe Root fell for a mere 4 runs, also to Abbas, while Harry Brook managed only 15 runs. Dan Lawrence was dismissed after scoring 17 runs.
However, Jordan Cox held one end up, facing 105 balls and scoring 55 runs with the help of 7 fours. Jamie Smith played a remarkable innings, scoring 61 runs off 80 balls, including 10 boundaries. Cox and Smith combined for a crucial partnership of 67 runs for the sixth wicket off 95 balls. Gus Atkinson contributed 34 runs off just 27 balls, hitting 5 fours. Smith and Atkinson added an important 35 runs for the seventh wicket, while Jofra Archer chipped in with 14 runs.
Mohammad Abbas dismissed Ollie Robinson for a duck. Atkinson is currently at the crease with Josh Tong, who has scored 1 run. In the bowling department for Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas took 4 wickets for 56 runs, while Mohammad Ali claimed 3 wickets for 67 runs. Khurram Shehzad has also taken 1 wicket. England’s batsmen appeared completely helpless against the outstanding bowling of Abbas and Ali on the first day of the Test.