England and Pakistan face off on Day 2 of the second Test at Lord’s, with England looking to recover after a challenging first day.
England and Pakistan will continue their contest on Day 2 of the second Test at Lord’s in London on Friday, August 28. The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to assert their dominance.
After a challenging opening day, England will resume play in a precarious position. The hosts concluded Day 1 at 248/9 in 56 overs, with Gus Atkinson remaining unbeaten on 34 and Josh Tongue on 1 when bad light curtailed the day’s play.
Pakistan’s pace attack was the standout feature of the first day, with Mohammad Abbas leading the charge by claiming 4 wickets for 56 runs. Mohammad Ali also made a significant contribution, taking 3 wickets for 67 runs, while Khurram Shahzad added one wicket to the tally. However, it is worth noting that Pakistan’s bowlers conceded 10 no-balls during England’s innings.
The day began with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Abbas made an immediate impact, dismissing Emilio Gay and Ben Duckett early, before trapping England captain Joe Root LBW for just 4 runs. England found themselves in a difficult position at 36/3.
Fortunately for the hosts, Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith stepped up to lead a recovery with important half-centuries. Cox scored 55 runs off 105 balls, while Smith top-scored with 61 runs from 80 deliveries, helping England stabilize their innings. However, Pakistan struck back in the latter stages of the day, taking four wickets in the final 10 overs, leaving England on the brink of collapse at stumps.
Atkinson’s late counter-attack, which included five boundaries, provided some hope for England as he remained not out on 34 from 27 balls. On Day 2, England will aim to add crucial runs before their pace attack gets the chance to exploit a Lord’s pitch that has already shown signs of assistance for seamers. Meanwhile, Pakistan will be eager to wrap up England’s innings quickly and then begin their own batting effort.
For fans looking to catch the action, here are the details for viewing the match across different regions:
In India, cricket enthusiasts can watch Day 2 of the England vs Pakistan second Test live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will also be available via the SonyLIV app and platform.
In the United Kingdom, fans can tune in to Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event for live coverage. Live streaming options include Sky Go, while those without a Sky subscription can purchase NOW day or monthly passes. Additionally, free highlights will be available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, and ball-by-ball commentary can be accessed through BBC Test Match Special on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website and app.
In Pakistan, cricket fans can watch the match live on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with live streaming available through Tapmad, Tamasha, and Myco.
For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on Willow TV, with streaming options available through Willow by Cricbuzz.
As for the playing XIs, England has fielded Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (c), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson, and Josh Tongue. Pakistan’s lineup includes Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Khurram Shahzad, Ali Usman, Mohammad Abbas, and Mohammad Ali.
The match is part of the Pakistan Tour of England 2026, and fans are eagerly anticipating what Day 2 will bring.
For more details, refer to The Sunday Guardian.