Abbas, Ali land blows for Pakistan on seam-bowling day at Lord's
Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith hit fifties as England scrap their way to 248 for 8 before bad light
27/08Stumps
2nd Test, Pakistan tour of England at London, Aug 27-31 2026
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![England]( "England")
248/9 * (56 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
Current Run Rate
CRR
4.42
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
62/4 (6.2)
27/08Stumps
2nd Test, Pakistan tour of England at London, Aug 27-31 2026
-
![England]( "England")
248/9 * (56 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
Current Run Rate
CRR
4.42
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
62/4 (6.2)
Day 1
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