{
  "id": 4412248,
  "title": "Five-wicket Abbas gets on Lord's honours board as Pakistan on 389-run chase to win second Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/five-wicket-abbas-gets-on-lords-honours-board-as-pakistan-on-389-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T11:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026161/five-wicket-abbas-gets-on-lords-honours-board-as-pakistan-on-389-run-chase-to-win-second-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mohammad Abbas records fifth wicket haul on Lord’s honours board",
    "Pakistan needs to win by 389 runs in three-match series",
    "Abbas' 79-run dismissal helps Pakistan chase down 389"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}