England concluded the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's with a score of 248/9. The day saw resistance from England's middle order after early wickets, with Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith both achieving half-centuries.
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl in conditions that favoured seamers. Abbas made an early impact, dismissing Emilio Gay for 8, Ben Duckett for 17, and Joe Root for 4. Mohammad Ali also contributed with the wickets of Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, and Ollie Robinson.
Cox reached his half-century from 88 balls, while Smith brought up his 50 from 63 deliveries. Their partnership of 67 runs helped England recover. Play was halted prematurely due to fading light at 10 past six.