Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
LONDON: England No 11 Josh Tongue frustrated Pakistan with a Test-best 30 not out before the hosts were dismissed for 290 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s on Friday.
On the second day of the second Test at Lord's, England reached 290 all out, thanks to a notable last-wicket partnership between Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson. The duo managed to score 47 runs together, with Atkinson finishing at 45 after adding 47 for the tenth wicket. Pakistan's bowler Mohammad Abbas spearheaded their attack with 4-73 in 20 overs.
England's fortunes had been low earlier in the day, standing at 36-3 after Pakistan won the toss. However, Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox's fifties helped England recover to 248-9 when play was halted due to bad light. Tongue, despite being a tailender, scored 30 not out off 48 balls, including four boundaries, and surpassed his previous highest Test score of 19 against Australia at Lord's three years ago.
Atkinson and Tongue's partnership was crucial as it came at a time when England needed it most. Pakistan, buoyed by the return of captain Babar Azam after missing the first match due to a finger injury, began their reply with Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood, but Imam remained off the field due to a left calf muscle strain.
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