LONDON: The crucial Pakistan vs England test match at lords began with a delayed start due to morning rain, but the opening session completely belonged to the visiting side.
After Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field, his bowling unit ripped through the English top order.
England found themselves struggling at 80 for the loss of four wickets. Pacer Mohammad Abbas delivered a magnificent spell, dismantling the batsmen and claiming three wickets, while Mohammad Ali chipped in with one dismissal.
England’s early troubles included opener Ben Duckett falling for 17, Emilio Gay for 8, captain Joe Root for just 4, and the dangerous Harry Brook departing for 15 runs.
Meanwhile, Jordan Cox (27) and Dan Lawrence (2) were at the crease when the session concluded. Pakistan made a notable team change with Babar Azam returning to the playing XI while Salman Ali Agha was left out, as the visitors aim to bounce back from trailing the series following a heavy defeat in the previous fixture.
Historical Rivalry: Pakistan vs England test match at lords
The historic venue of Lord’s has witnessed several iconic encounters whenever a Pakistan vs England test match at lords has taken place over the decades.
As the “Home of Cricket”, this legendary ground has hosted numerous high-stakes battles between these two proud cricketing nations since their early bilateral contests.
Historically, matches at this prestigious venue have offered a balanced contest between traditional English seam movement and the fiery, unpredictable brilliance of Pakistani fast bowlers.
Memorable performances, from legendary bowling spells to gritty centuries, are etched into the archives of every historic Pakistan vs England test match at lords.
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Fans continually look forward to these encounters, knowing that the pristine turf and sloping conditions of this iconic ground elevate the intensity of the long-standing rivalry.
