England vs Pakistan: Lord's 2nd Test Day 1 Score and Report

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Lord's Test Day 1: Babar Azam's Captaincy Test and Salman Agha's Stunning Catch Steal the Show, Report BBC


Pakistan were widely expected to improve on their dismal showing at Headingley, and under the returning captaincy of Babar Azam, the opening day at Lord's showed early signs of exactly that, as Pakistan's bowling attack troubled England from the outset before a defiant partnership pulled the hosts back into the contest.

Babar Returns, Pakistan Strike Early

Babar Azam returned to lead Pakistan after missing the Headingley Test with a finger injury, with Salman Ali Agha, who had captained the side in his absence, making way as the only change to the XI. Winning the toss, Babar chose to bowl first on a green, overcast Lord's surface, a decision that paid early dividends as pace bowler Mohammad Abbas, who took eight wickets on this same ground in Pakistan's 2018 win, struck twice in the opening session. Mohammad Rizwan produced a superb diving one-handed catch down the leg side to remove Emilio Gay, before Abbas picked up his 900th first-class wicket soon after.

Smith and Cox Rebuild for England

After slipping to 77 for 4, England were rescued by a composed 67-run partnership between wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox, playing just his third Test. Smith made 61 in difficult batting conditions under grey skies, while Cox compiled a disciplined 55, ending a 15-over boundary drought for England with a nick through the slips off spinner Ali Usman. The stand steadied England's innings after their top order had again struggled against Pakistan's improved seam attack.

Salman Agha's Catch Ends Cox's Innings

The moment of the day came when Salman Agha, fielding as a substitute at second slip, produced a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Cox, springing to his right, twisting mid-air, and clinging onto the ball despite a heavy landing. The wicket, which came off the bowling of Khurram Shahzad, was one of several bright fielding moments for Pakistan on a day when their overall performance was described as markedly improved compared to their innings-and-103-run defeat in the first Test.

Rain and Bad Light Cut Short Play

Persistent drizzle and dark skies disrupted play for large parts of the day, with an early rain delay pushing back the start of play and bad light forcing the close of play earlier than scheduled. Despite the interruptions, England managed to reach a competitive 248 for 9 at the end of the opening day, a total Pakistan will feel they can chase down given their improved bowling display.

Why This Score Matters

Given the tricky batting conditions at Lord's and the collapse Pakistan suffered in the first Test, restricting England to under 250 on a bowler-friendly opening day is being seen as a genuinely positive outcome for the tourists. However, with Pakistan's own batting having faltered badly at Headingley, question marks remain over whether Babar's side can convert their improved bowling effort into a competitive first-innings total when they come out to bat.

Pakistan Time Analysis


Day one of the second Test at Lord's was played on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with the close of play falling in the early evening UK time, corresponding to around 10:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time given the four-hour time difference. With rain in the forecast continuing to be a factor, Pakistan fans will be watching closely to see how much playing time is available on day two, Friday, Pakistan time.

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