CricketLiveENG vs PAK 2nd Test Live Score: Bad light stops play

England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: England head to Lord's for the second Test against Pakistan on Thursday with confidence high after their emphatic 103-run victory at Headingley.

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• England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: 248/9 (55.6 overs).
• While Jamie Smith injected aggression with a brisk 44, cox brought up a second successive Test half-century and remained unbeaten on 55.
• Pakistan dominate the morning – Pakistan created the most of the conditions after winning the toss and opting to bowl, reducing England to 80/4 by Lunch.
• Jordan Cox fell for 55, ending his significant partnership with Jamie Smith.
• 5.11 pm GMT, BAD LIGHT – The light meter is out now.

23: 20 (IST) Aug 27.

Wrapping up – Right then, that brings us to the end of a rain-affected yet eventful opening day of this second Test. The game is nicely poised, with both England and Pakistan having plenty to play for as they look to gain the upper hand on Day 2. Play gets underway at 10 am GMT, but create sure you join us early for all the build-up. Cheer! 23: 18 (IST) Aug 27.

Late wickets swing the session – Pakistan will be the happier side after a late burst in the final session saw England lose four wickets for 68 runs, slipping from 180/5 to 248/9. Jordan Cox fell for 55, ending his significant partnership with Jamie Smith. This person continued his counter-attack to produce a valuable 61. Gus Atkinson then continued a handy 34 and still out there, but Pakistan kept finding breakthroughs, with Mohammad Abbas moving to 4/56 and leaving himself one wicket short of a five-for. England managed to resist long enough to avoid being bowled out, but bad light concluded the day with Pakistan just one wicket away from wrapping up the innings.

England fight back after Lunch – England turned the session around with a much more assured batting display, adding 100 runs in 26 overs for the loss of just one wicket to reach 180/5 at Tea. While Jamie Smith injected aggression with a brisk 44, cox brought up a second successive Test half-century and remained unbeaten on 55. The only wicket came through a mix-up between Cox and Lawrence. This person was run out for 17, while Pakistan additionally missed a couple of chances that could have produced the session particularly different.

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Pakistan dominate the morning – Pakistan created the most of the conditions after winning the toss and opting to bowl, reducing England to 80/4 by Lunch. While Mohammad Ali continued the wicket of Harry Brook, mohammad Abbas led the charge with a superb three-wicket burst, removing Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett and Joe Root. England discovered it tough to score freely, with Jordan Cox providing some resistance as he carried England through to the interval alongside Dan Lawrence. 23: 09 (IST) Aug 27.

5.39 pm GMT – STUMPS, DAY 1! With the light refusing to improve, the on-field umpires have called an early end to the day, with no further play feasible due to bad light. It was a delayed start after the rain, but there was still plenty of action once play obtained underway, despite the weather refusing to cooperate. Although their fielding remained a concern, pakistan were much sharper with the ball than in the first Test. England, meanwhile, indicated plenty of fight and head into Day 2 on 248/9, looking to squeeze out a few more valuable runs. Pakistan will be eager to finish the innings rapidly, knowing batting is unlikely to be straightforward with overcast conditions projected to remain a factor throughout the Test.

UPDATE – 5.20 pm GMT – Another reading is being taken now, with the on-field umpires additionally having a conversation with the head of the ground staff. Additionally, the reading recorded here will serve as the benchmark for the rest of the days in this Test. What will ENG score in their 1st innings? 22: 40 (IST) Aug 27. Game halted due to: Bad Light. 22: 39 (IST) Aug 27.

5.11 pm GMT, BAD LIGHT – The light meter is out now. A reading is being taken at both ends of the pitch. As they feel artificial light has taken over natural light, the on-field umpires have asked the players to walk off the field. Michael Atherton informs on air that if play cannot be resumed till 6 pm GMT, then that will be Stumps, but we still have some time left to reach that mark. Although it does not look promising whether the light will improve by then.

England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: 248/9 (55.6 overs). Score after 56 overs 248 – 9. Mohammad Abbas 15 – 3 – 56 – 4.

Mohammad Abbas to Gus Atkinson, EDGED AND FOUR! Mohammad Abbas pulls his length back, around off, gets it to shape away. Gus Atkinson steps throughout to turn this around the corner but gets a leading edge that flies over the slip cordon or a boundary. How plenty of wickets will PAK take in 1st innings?

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