England reached 248 for 9 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at Lord's, with Jamie Smith on 61 and Jordan Cox 55, as Pakistan's seam duo Abbas and Ali troubled the hosts after a top-order collapse.

Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan's attack with three wickets for 34, including the early dismissals of Gay, Duckett, and Root, while Mohammad Ali added a scalp before lunch.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam chose to bowl first after winning the toss, citing helpful conditions and a grassy pitch as he returned to lead the side.

The match is broadcast on Sony Sports Network with live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website for viewers at home.

India fans can watch the action on Sony Sports Network with SonyLIV live streaming as well.

The contest offers a more balanced challenge compared with the first Test, while MCC remains cautious about pitch conditions for the rest of the series.

The second Test runs from August 27 to 31, with Day 1 sessions adjusted due to a one-hour rain delay and start times aligned to 3:30 PM IST.

Azhar Ali urged a positive mindset on X, stressing the need to treat each day as a fresh opportunity.

A PCB complaint was filed against Sky Sports over an interview with Imran Khan’s sons, adding off-field context to the day’s coverage.

Abbas is highlighted among legendary seamers for his precise, stump-to-stump bowling, underscoring his effectiveness in modern English conditions.

Root praised England's all-round performance as a blueprint and signaled expectation of more in this match.