Five-wicket Abbas gets on Lord's honours board as Pakistan on 389-run chase to win second Test
Mohammad Abbas finally achieved a coveted place on the Lord’s honours boards with a five-wicket haul on Sunday, but Pakistan were still set a daunting 389 to win the second Test against England. The veteran seamer took 5-57 in 22 overs as England were dismissed for 208 in their second innings on the fourth morning as they looked to go an unassailable 2-0 up in this three-match series. Pakistan…
Mohammad Abbas achieved a coveted spot on the Lord’s honours board with a five-wicket haul during the second Test against England. Despite reaching the milestone, Pakistan were still required to beat England by 389 runs in the three-match series. In the second innings, England managed to dismiss England for a meager 208 runs on the fourth day.
To make a comeback, Pakistan would need to surpass the West Indies' record of 344-1 set in 1984. In the first Test, Pakistan suffered a devastating 171-8 and 135-7 defeat at Headingley. Their opening innings at Lord’s saw them reduced to 110 all out, though injured opener Imam-ul-Haq was unable to bat. Abbas, 36, had previously registered three four-wicket hauls, including a 4-73 during England's 290 in the first innings.
After a short rain-interrupted third day, Abbas achieved his landmark after England resumed at 177-7. Dan Lawrence scored 50 not out, followed by Abbas who dismissed Josh Tongue for 79 with a skilful delivery. Tongue's innings ended abruptly when Babar Azam ran him out with a direct hit from the covers.
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