Smith and Cox revive England after Abbas strikes for Pakistan
LONDON: Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday’s opening day of the second Test at Lord’s.
In the second Test of the three-match series in Leeds, England fought back against Pakistan after a disastrous start. Veteran right-arm paceman Mohammad Abbas dominated the day's play, taking three crucial wickets for just four runs in 16 deliveries. His most notable dismissal was that of England captain Joe Root for four runs. Despite Abbas's impressive figures, Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox led the recovery for England.
Smith scored 61 runs off just 63 balls, while Cox added 55 runs. Cox's performance marked his second half-century in successive Test innings. The duo's efforts brought England's score up to 248-9 at the close of the day's play. Abbas's contribution, however, was the most impactful, as he provided a significant setback to the English batting lineup.
The match took place under challenging conditions, with Pakistan opting to field on a green-tinged pitch under cloudy skies following a rain delay.
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