Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Summary
England scored 248 runs for 9 wickets on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, with Jamie Smith making 61 runs and Jordan Cox 55. Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas took four wickets, while the match was affected by rain and bad light, leading to a shortened first day.Key Facts
- England reached 248 runs for 9 wickets by the end of day one.
- Jamie Smith scored 61 runs and Jordan Cox scored 55 runs.
- Mohammad Abbas took 4 wickets for Pakistan.
- Pakistan captain Babar Azam returned to the team after injury.
- The match started late due to rain and was shortened by bad light.
- England’s Gus Atkinson added 34 runs not out late in the day.
- England’s Brydon Carse was removed from the squad following an off-field incident.
- The Test is part of a series where England aim to win their first since 2024.
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