Abbas hands Pakistan advantage with four-wicket haul against England
England recovered from a difficult start to reach 248-9 by the close of a rain-affected first day of the second Test at Lord's, while Pakistan's Abbas took four wickets to give his side the edge.
England endured a difficult opening session on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, before clawing back some ground as the day progressed.
The home side had slumped to 80-4 by lunch, losing four wickets for a modest total. However, by the close of play England had built their score to 248-9, showing resilience after the early setback.
Rain disrupts play
The first day's proceedings were shortened due to rain, affecting the overall duration of play and the tactical approach of both teams.
Abbas leads Pakistan's bowling effort
Pakistan's bowler Abbas was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four wickets during the innings. His performance is seen as giving Pakistan a notable advantage heading into the rest of the match, despite England's partial recovery from their shaky start.
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