England finished the first day of their Test match against Pakistan at Lord's with a score of 248 for nine. The hosts, put in to bat in bowler-friendly conditions, saw half-centuries from Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith.
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl. Abbas led the attack for Pakistan, taking the wickets of Emilio Gay (8), Ben Duckett (17), and Joe Root (4) in an opening spell. Mohammad Ali also contributed with the wickets of Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, and Robinson.
Jordan Cox scored 50 from 88 balls, while Jamie Smith reached his half-century from 63 deliveries. Their partnership of 67 runs provided resistance for England. Play concluded prematurely due to fading light at 10 past six.