LONDON: Mohammad Abbas added his name to one of Lord&rsquo;s most exclusive records on Sunday, becoming the latest Pakistan bowler to feature on the Lord&rsquo;s Test Honours Board after taking 5 for 57 in the second Test against England.

The five-wicket haul was Abbas&rsquo; eighth in Test cricket and came as Pakistan bowled England out for 208 in their second innings. England&rsquo;s total left Pakistan with 389 to chase in the final stages of the three-match series.

Abbas reached the milestone when he removed Ollie Robinson for eight, completing a spell in which he delivered 22 overs and led Pakistan&rsquo;s attack. Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad provided support with two wickets apiece.

<h2>Abbas Joins Distinguished Pakistan List</h2>

The <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-2-england-bowled-out-for-290-at-lords/7794-5-0">Abbas</a> included in Lord&rsquo;s Test Honours Board achievement places the 36-year-old alongside seven other Pakistan bowlers who have produced five-wicket performances at the historic ground.

Khan Mohammad was the first Pakistan bowler to achieve the feat, taking 5 for 112 in 1954. Fazal Mahmood also claimed five wickets in that match, with Asif Masood following in 1971 with 5 for 111.

Mudassar Nazar recorded the best figures among Pakistan&rsquo;s earlier entries when he took 6 for 32 in 1982. Mohammad Asif added his name in 2006 with 5 for 77 before Mohammad Amir returned a decade later with 5 for 52.

Yasir Shah became the most recent Pakistan bowler to reach the mark before Abbas, taking 6 for 72 in 2016.

Pakistan&rsquo;s entries on the Lord&rsquo;s Test Honours Board now read:

<ul>
	<li>Khan Mohammad: 5/112 (1954)</li>
	<li>Fazal Mahmood: 5/148 (1954)</li>
	<li>Asif Masood: 5/111 (1971)</li>
	<li>Mudassar Nazar: 6/32 (1982)</li>
	<li>Mohammad Asif: 5/77 (2006)</li>
	<li>Mohammad Amir: 5/52 (2010)</li>
	<li>Yasir Shah: 6/72 (2016)</li>
	<li>Mohammad Abbas: 5/57 (2026)</li>
</ul>

Abbas&rsquo; performance came after England had established a sizeable lead in the second Test. Dan Lawrence made 54 before becoming one of Pakistan&rsquo;s wickets on the fourth day, while Josh Tongue scored 12 before being run out by Babar Azam.

England were eventually dismissed in 54.2 overs, setting up a challenging run chase for Pakistan and giving Abbas a place in the history of one of international cricket&rsquo;s most recognised venues.

Mohammad Abbas earned a spot on the Lord’s Test Honours Board with a brilliant 5 for 57, restricting England to 208 and leaving Pakistan chasing 389.

Mohammad Abbas Included in Lord’s Test Honours Board

LORD&rsquo;S: A masterclass in vintage seam bowling collided with a familiar top-order batting collapse on a pulsating ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 4 at the Home of Cricket.&nbsp;

Despite a historic five-wicket haul from Muhammad Abbas that earned him a coveted spot on the Lord&rsquo;s honours board, Pakistan is in early trouble after their daunting fourth-innings chase of 389 runs began in disastrous fashion.

<h2>Abbas Masters the Slopes</h2>

The morning session commenced with England looking to expand on their formidable overnight lead. Resuming at 177/7 under overcast skies, the hosts found runs hard to come by as Muhammad Abbas extracted sharp lateral movement off the Lord&#39;s turf.&nbsp;

Operating with meticulous accuracy, Abbas targeted the stumps relentlessly. He broke England&#39;s resistance by cleaning up the dangerous <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-3-lawrence-fifty-extends-lead/7811-5-0">Dan Lawrence</a> for 54 with a magnificent delivery that kept low. Shortly after, Abbas induced a sharp outside edge from Ollie Robinson, which was safely gathered by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.The wicket secured Abbas spectacular final figures of 5-57, adding his name to the iconic Lord&rsquo;s honours board and bowling England out for 208.

<h2>Pakistan in Early Trouble</h2>

With a target of 389 dangling before them, Pakistan&#39;s top order required absolute discipline against an aggressive English bowling unit. Instead, the tourists crumbled almost immediately under intense pressure.&nbsp;

Opening the batting, Azan Awais was pinned completely plumb in front of his stumps by an incoming delivery from <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-pakistan-bowled-out-for-110-at-lords/7800-5-0">Ollie Robinson</a> for just 6 runs. Left with no choice but to review, tracking technology confirmed the ball was crashing into the leg stump. Things went from bad to worse just a few deliveries later. Abdullah Shafique was completely outclassed by Robinson&rsquo;s unrelenting line, prodding defensively without any foot movement. The ball jagged past his defense and clipped the off stump, sending Shafique back to the pavilion for a duck.

<h2>Babar Falls Cheaply</h2>

Any lingering hopes of a historic rescue act evaporated when Babar Azam was dismissed shortly after. Facing a blistering, high-velocity spell from Jofra Archer, Babar struggled to adapt to the immense bounce and extreme movement. Looking to break the shackles on 6 runs, he pushed aggressively at a fuller, away-swinging delivery. The ball took a thick outside edge and flew straight into the hands of the slip cordon. Babar&#39;s swift departure left Pakistan reeling at a catastrophic 14/3, effectively extinguishing the tourists&#39; middle-order resistance and putting England on the absolute precipice of a series-clinching victory.

As the players headed into the session interval, the English slip cordon was buzzing while Pakistan&#39;s dressing room looked shell-shocked. While Abbas&#39;s bowling display remains a monumental individual triumph, it will take a historic batting effort to rescue the visitors from defeat.

Muhammad Abbas claimed 5 for 57, but Pakistan is in early trouble at 14/3 after Babar Azam fell cheaply in a daunting 389-run chase on Day 4 at Lord's.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 4: Pakistan in Trouble Despite Abbas 5 Wickets

Pakistan had a tough task ahead of them even before the third day&#39;s play got underway at Lord&#39;s. Rain kept interrupting the action, with the teams managing less than 25 overs across three separate sessions. Pakistan picked up four wickets, but England still added 96 runs to their total and took their <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-3-lawrence-fifty-extends-lead/7811-5-0">lead</a> to 357.

Mohammad Ali has taken two wickets so far in the innings and accepted that Pakistan&#39;s problems started with their batting on the second day.

&quot;The deficit from the first innings was too deep anyway. When you&#39;re so far behind, all you can do is get opposition wickets as quickly as possible. I think we bowled better here than the first innings. In better areas and with more consistency. That&#39;s why England are 177 for 7.&quot; said Mohammad Ali.

Mohammad Ali also talked about the conditions at Lord&rsquo;s, saying the pitch at the venue often produces variable bounce which makes batting difficult for the players.

&quot;You often get variable bounce at Lords. If you watched the Test against New Zealand here [earlier this summer], you saw variable bounce too. As a cricketer, you have to be in awkward conditions. I don&#39;t talk about anyone else, but if you ask me to bowl all my life, I will be ready to do that. Because that&#39;s my job.&rdquo; said Mohammad Ali.

&ldquo;And no matter how many fast bowlers play, fast bowlers should enjoy bowling in these conditions. If your workload is fine and your preparation is fine, you&#39;ll never have a problem.&rdquo; added Mohammad Ali.

&quot;We&#39;ve seen this in domestic cricket too. A cricketer can only do what&#39;s in his control. The weather, atmosphere, conditions, pitch, should not get to you that much.&quot; added Mohammad Ali.

Meanwhile, Ali is also hopeful for a comeback from Pakistan, saying nothing is impossible if the team executes its plans perfectly.

&quot;It&#39;ll be a difficult task but not impossible. Until the last ball is bowled in cricket, you can&#39;t make predictions. The Test still has a way to run. 350-400 has been chased in the past, too. It&#39;s all about mindset and belief. Conditions are tough, but we&#39;ll have to face that challenge and find a way out to get runs.&quot; said Mohammad Ali.

Mohammad Ali is confident that Pakistan can make a comeback in the Lord’s Test. He believes the team can still win the match if they execute their plans perfectly.

Mohammad Ali Keeps Faith in Miracles as Pakistan Stay Alive in Lord’s

LORD&#39;S: England remain firmly in a strong position to control the outcome of the 2nd Test against Pakistan after a <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-3-heavy-rain-delays-play-at-lords/7807-5-0">rain-delay</a> session, driving their second-innings lead past the 350-run mark on a heavily weather-interrupted Day 3.&nbsp;

While overcast skies and multiple downpours have forced the players on and off the field, the hosts have successfully chipped away to reach 177 for 7, leaving the tourist&#39;s bowling attack with an uphill mountain to climb. The defining feature of the afternoon sessions has been a crucial, attacking Dan Lawrence half-century. Arriving at the crease under heavy clouds with the ball nipping around, Lawrence showed excellent tactical awareness to anchor the lower order.&nbsp;

Rather than retreating into a defensive shell against a probing Pakistan pace battery, he countered aggressively. Lawrence particularly targeted the left-arm spin of Ali Usman, breaking the shackles with sharp sweeping and decisive footwork to bring up his milestone off just 64 deliveries. His ongoing presence has ensured England&rsquo;s lead continues to swell into unassailable territory. Earlier, Pakistan fought back with commendable discipline using the famous Lord&#39;s slope.&nbsp;

Spearheaded by veteran seamer Mohammad Abbas, who relentlessly hit a demanding line to pick up 3 for 48, the visitors managed to trigger a mid-innings wobble. Abbas captured the prized wicket of Joe Root (24) leg-before-wicket, marking a continuing trend of lbw dismissals for the former captain.&nbsp;

Supported by Khurram Shahzad, Pakistan&rsquo;s quicks exploited the moisture in the deck to slide England from their overnight comfort down to 128 for 5, briefly offering the touring fans a glimmer of hope.However, England&rsquo;s massive 180-run first-innings cushion has cushioned them against panic. That advantage was forged on Day 2 during a blistering Ollie Robinson bowling masterclass, where his sensational figures of 4 for 11 dismantled the visitors for a meager 110.

Compounding Pakistan&#39;s troubles as they try to keep the match alive is a severe Imam-ul-Haq calf strain. The opening batsman was unable to feature in the first innings and remains a major doubt to take the field. Staring down a massive deficit a batsman short, Pakistan faces an incredibly steep task once the skies clear.&nbsp;

With plenty of cricket left in the Test match, England stands poised to dictate when to pull the trigger on a declaration.

England is in a strong position as a gritty Dan Lawrence half-century pushes their overall lead past 350 runs on Day 3 at Lord's.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 3: Lawrence Fifty Extends Lead

LORD&#39;S: Persistent rain and thundery showers have forced a frustrating rain delay to the start of the ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 3 at Lord&#39;s Cricket Ground. The classic London skies opened up early in the morning, keeping the hover covers firmly locked over the historic square and leaving the match officials with no choice but to push back the scheduled start time.

The weather intervention comes at a point of absolute English dominance in the match. By the end of Day 2, England had comfortably tightened their grip on the fixture, building a massive 261-run lead. Resuming their second innings at 81 for 3, the hosts are currently anchored by opener Emilio Gay, who battled to an unbeaten 30, alongside the explosive Harry Brook on 7.&nbsp;

The foundation of England&#39;s control was laid by a relentless bowling display on Friday afternoon. Returning pace spearheads Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer tore through the visitors, sharing seven wickets between them. Robinson delivered a clinic in line and length to finish with exceptional figures of 4 for 11, while a hostile Archer hit speeds of 94mph to claim 3 for 26. Their efforts bundled a fragile <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-pakistan-bowled-out-for-110-at-lords/7800-5-0">Pakistan</a> out for a paltry 110 in their first innings. Pakistan&#39;s technical woes were worsened by a left calf strain to opener Imam-ul-Haq, which completely prevented him from batting. Only the young Azan Awais offered any notable resistance with a gritty 46.&nbsp;

While the current rain delay offers Pakistan a brief reprieve from the incoming English onslaught, the local weather forecast remains exceptionally grim. The local meteorological office predicts a high probability of downpours extending well into the afternoon, creating heavy saturation on the outfield. Ground staff stand ready with the super-soppers, but play cannot resume until the precipitation completely ceases and an official inspection is cleared by the umpires.

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Persistent rain and thundery showers delay the start of Day 3 in the ENG vs PAK 2nd Test at Lord's, with England holding a massive 261-run lead.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 3: Heavy Rain Delays Play at Lord's

Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed is disappointed with the batting performance of the team, saying the players have not performed according to the expectations. He expressed his frustration after the green shirts produced another dismal batting performance on the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pakistan-vs-england-second-test-day-two-report/7802-5-0">second day</a> of the Lord&rsquo;s Test.

&quot;The batting is a concern. In both Tests we haven&#39;t batted well. We try to create a combination that strengthens the batting. But unfortunately, that didn&#39;t work this innings either.&quot; said Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Pakistan have struggled to find a solution with the bat, and their numbers have only continued to get worse. In all three innings of the series so far, they have scored less than they did in the previous innings. They have also faced fewer deliveries each time, showing just how quickly their batting has fallen away.

Sarfaraz urged his batters to spend more time at the crease and show greater determination. He also praised Azan Awais, who played 102 balls and was Pakistan&rsquo;s top scorer with 46 runs.

&quot;The team keeps getting out in 30-odd overs. We&#39;re unable to spend time at the crease. They&#39;re challenging conditions for batters, but you&#39;re rewarded if you spend time at the crease. The first 30-40 balls are difficult for batters, but if you get out of them, you&#39;ll find it easier, like Azan did. The first hour for a batter requires good technique as a batting unit.&quot; said Sarfaraz Ahmed.

According to Sarfaraz, Pakistan need to focus on improving their batting beyond this series and the current group of players. With questions being raised about some batters&rsquo; techniques, the head coach stressed that players need to play as much first-class cricket as possible to improve their game.

&quot;You must play domestic cricket. If you&#39;re not playing domestic cricket, that&#39;s on you. It will always help you.&quot; said Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Despite the disappointing performance, Sarfaraz is still hoping for a miraculous comeback from Pakistan. He said that if they can bowl England out cheaply in the second innings, there is still a chance for them to get back into the match.

&quot;Strange things happen in cricket, so I&#39;m still hopeful. There&#39;s still one innings left. If we can get them out in the next 70-80 runs and chase down a target around 300-350, there&#39;s a chance.&quot; said Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has raised concerns over the team's batting after another poor display at Lord’s, urging his players to show more patience and fight.

Sarfaraz Raises Batting Concerns As Pakistan Fight To Avoid Test Defeat

LONDON: Pakistan is bowled out for a paltry 110 runs in their first innings on Day 2 of the second Test at Lord&#39;s, handing England a commanding 180-run lead. In a stark demonstration of batting frailty under heavily overcast skies, the visitors struggled continuously to build stable partnerships, completely unravelling against a relentless English seam attack led by a clinical Ollie Robinson.

<h2>Early Top-Order Dismantled</h2>

The innings began in chaotic fashion after regular opener Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out from batting due to a left calf strain. Forced into a late tactical reshuffle, the experimental top order collapsed under a hostile new-ball spell from Jofra Archer.&nbsp;

Shan Masood was the first to depart for just 1 run, prodding indecisively at a rising delivery from Archer that flew straight to the slip cordon. His opening partner, Abdullah Shafique, struggled heavily to rotate the strike, enduring a painful 32-ball vigil for just 5 runs before Josh Tongue breached his defense. The early wickets left the tourists reeling at 16 for 2, completely destroying any hopes of a steady foundation.

<h2>Babar Falls as Partnerships Refuse to Form</h2>

All eyes turned to the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-2-tongue-strikes-as-babar-falls-early/7798-5-0">returning Babar Azam</a> to rescue the visitors, but his premature exit further highlighted Pakistan&#39;s inability to form meaningful partnerships. The captain initially looked composed, clipping a pair of elegant boundaries to reach 8. However, Tongue engineered a classic seam-bowling setup, extracting sharp movement to lure Babar into a defensive poke that carried to slip.

Babar&rsquo;s departure for 8 effectively broke the spine of the response. With the score at a precarious 30 for 3, the middle order completely failed to absorb the pressure. Saud Shakeel attempted a brief counter-attack, striking four boundaries in a quickfire 16, but his aggression was short-lived. Major partnerships simply refused to materialize as England&rsquo;s bowlers never allowed two batsmen to settle together. Mohammad Rizwan&rsquo;s painstaking 7 runs off 20 deliveries offered little respite, crawling forward without ever shifting the momentum.

<h2>Lonely Resistance Ends in a Quick Procession</h2>

The solitary beacon of resilience for the tourists came from opener Azan Awais. The young left-hander fought a lonely, gritty battle against the rampaging seamers. Awais struck 7 boundaries, top-scoring with 46 runs off 102 balls. Despite his solitary defiance, the lower order dissolved in rapid succession around him. Ollie Robinson returned to clean up the tail with absolute precision, extracting sharp bounce and movement from the historic Lord&#39;s surface.&nbsp;

Robinson finished with remarkable, world-class figures of 4 wickets for just 11 runs across 13 overs, including 6 maidens. The clinical display concluded in the afternoon session when Pakistan is bowled out in just 37.2 overs. Having failed to construct a single half-century partnership, the visitors handed England total control of the Test match.

Pakistan is bowled out for a meager 110 as Ollie Robinson claims 4 for 11 to give England a 180-run lead on Day 2 at Lord's.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test: Pakistan Bowled Out for 110 at Lord's

LORD&#39;S: The ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 2 delivered a drama as England&#39;s bowlers roared back into the contest. After Pakistan&#39;s disciplined attack wrapped up the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-day-2-england-bowled-out-for-290-at-lords/7794-5-0">English 1st innings</a> for 290 runs early in the morning, the pressure shifted entirely to the Pakistani batting lineup under overcast skies.

The critical phase of play unfolded during Session 2, where England&#39;s pacers, spearheaded by a roaring Josh Tongue and Archer, ruthlessly exploited the swinging conditions. Pakistan&rsquo;s reply stumbled immediately with the early dismissals of Shan Masood (1) and Abdullah Shafique (5).&nbsp;

However, the defining moment of the afternoon focused squarely on Pakistan&#39;s returning captain, Babar Azam. Coming into the crease at a precarious 16/2 just after lunch, Babar looked determined to steady the ship. He countered the initial hostility with elegant composure, picking up two boundaries to reach 8 runs off 10 deliveries.&nbsp;

Every eye in the stadium remained glued to the master batter, but his resistance was short-lived. In a roaring moment that blew the game wide open, the English seamers setup the ultimate trap. With the ball heavily nipping off the seam, Babar played a defensive stroke, only to find a sharp edge that carried straight to the fieldsmen.&nbsp;

The definitive blow echoed across Lord&rsquo;s, Babar out, leaving Pakistan&rsquo;s top-order heavily dismantled at 30/3. The dismissal completely shifted the momentum of Session 2 back to the hosts.&nbsp;

With the opening batter Imam-ul-Haq also sidelined due to a low-grade left calf strain, the visitors have found themselves in extreme trouble.&nbsp;

Azan Awais remains fighting a lone battle with a gritty 22 runs off 61 balls alongside Saud Shakeel (16 off 15 balls). At the current match condition, Pakistan trails England by 231 runs. England clearly holds the upper hand on Day 2, and Pakistan&rsquo;s middle order faces a massive mountain to climb to stay alive in this Test match.

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England dominated Session 2 on Day 2 of the ENG vs PAK 2nd Test at Lord's as Babar Azam fell for 8, leaving Pakistan reeling at 30/3.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 2: Tongue Strikes as Babar Falls Early

LORD&#39;S: A clinical bowling display from Pakistan wrapped up England&rsquo;s first innings in the morning session of Day 2, as England bowled out for 290 in the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/watch/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-test-live/1159281">ENG vs PAK</a> 2nd Test at Lord&#39;s.&nbsp;

Resuming the day at an overnight score of 248/9 after bad light halted play on an opening day plagued by rain delays, the home team managed to add just 42 runs before the visiting seamers took the final wicket to conclude a dominant first session.

<h2>The Tailenders&#39; Resistance</h2>

The morning session began with Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue attempting to push England toward a more commanding total. Overnight batsman Atkinson, who started the day on 34, continued his aggressive approach from Day 1, hitting a couple of elegant boundaries off the fresh morning tracking. Alongside Tongue, the lower-order pair defied the Pakistani pace attack for the first forty-five minutes, adding crucial runs that frustrated the visitors.

<h2>Pakistan Breaks Through</h2>

Pakistan&rsquo;s captain Babar Azam, who chose to bowl first on Day 1, marshaled his troops perfectly under the overcast skies of London. Right-arm quick Mohammad Ali and seasoned campaigner Mohammad Abbas bowled in tandem, keeping a tight lid on the scoring rate and constantly probing the channel just outside the off-stump. The persistence finally paid off when Mohammad Ali produced a brilliant delivery that nipped back just enough to breach the defense, ending England&#39;s first innings.&nbsp;

With this final breakthrough, the hosts were officially dismissed for 290, giving the tourists immense confidence as they avoided letting the tail wag too deep into the afternoon session.&nbsp;

<h2>Abbas and Ali Lead the Attack</h2>

The cornerstone of Pakistan&rsquo;s phenomenal bowling blueprint was established on the first day when <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/eng-vs-pak-2nd-test-abbas-shreds-top-order-at-lords-as-england-collapse-to-774/7780-5-0">Abbas</a> shredded the top order, including the big scalp of Joe Root, to leave England shell-shocked.&nbsp;

Abbas finished his exceptional display with figures of 4 wickets, while Mohammad Ali proved a phenomenal partner by claiming vital breakthroughs of his own. Despite dropped chances earlier in the match, Pakistan&#39;s disciplined length on a responsive Lord&rsquo;s wicket kept them ahead of the game.

<h2>Match Context</h2>

England&rsquo;s total of 290 relies heavily on yesterday&#39;s gritty recovery staged by Jamie Smith (61) and Jordan Cox (55), without whom the scoreboard would have looked far more bleak. Pakistan&rsquo;s openers now face a stern test against an England bowling attack eager to exploit the same swinging conditions.The match remains beautifully balanced as the players head into the lunch interval, with Pakistan preparing their reply to England&rsquo;s first-innings score of 290.

England bowled out for 290 on Day 2 of the ENG vs PAK 2nd Test at Lord's as Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali dominate with seven wickets combined.

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test Day 2: England Bowled Out for 290 at Lord's

Pakistan&rsquo;s bright start in the second Test at Lord&rsquo;s has caught the attention of former captain Azhar Ali. He believes the team now needs to stay calm and make sure they turn their early advantage into a strong result against England.

Azhar Ali has remained a key figure in modern Pakistan cricket, with a career filled with strong international performances. He played 97 Tests for Pakistan and finished his career with 7,142 runs at an average of 42.26. He also scored 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries during his international career.

Following Pakistan&rsquo;s strong opening day performance at Lord&rsquo;s, he took to social media to praise the players and asked them to keep their attention on the game.

The former batter also told the team not to lose focus as the match moves on. He urged Pakistan&rsquo;s players to approach each day with a fresh mindset and maintain a positive attitude throughout the contest.

&ldquo;Every day is a new opportunity, keep the mindset positive boys,&rdquo; said former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali in a social media post.

Mohammad Abbas gave Pakistan the start they needed by getting early wickets, something Azhar Ali was quick to point out. The former captain now wants the team to use that advantage well and make things even tougher for England.

&ldquo;A good start from Mohammad Abbas has given us the platform, now the team needs to step up, build on this momentum and dominate the game at Lord&rsquo;s IA,&rdquo; said Azhar Ali.

Pakistan ended the first day of the second Test in a strong position after England lost nine wickets for 248 runs at Lord&rsquo;s. The start of the match was affected by rain, while poor light also stopped play at different stages.

Only 50 overs were possible during the day, but Pakistan&rsquo;s bowlers made good use of the conditions whenever they were on the field. Mohammad Abbas led the attack with four wickets from 15 overs and played a major role in keeping England on the back foot. Mohammad Ali also enjoyed a productive spell, taking three wickets in his 17 overs.

Jamie Smith offered some resistance for England, scoring 61 from 80 balls with 10 fours. Jordan Cox also made a useful 55, facing 105 deliveries and hitting seven boundaries.

England still have one wicket left and will return on the second morning with Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue at the crease. Pakistan will aim to get rid of their partnership quickly, so that England&rsquo;s score remains under 300 in the first innings.

Azhar Ali praised Pakistan’s strong start against England at Lord’s and urged the team to stay focused, confident and positive as the second Test continues.

Azhar Ali Praises Abbas After Pakistan’s Strong Start at Lord’s

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