# Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smith-cox-help-england-to-248-9-on-truncated-day-one/
- Published: 2026-08-27T17:54:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-27T19:06:39+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cddv00z4609o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Asia, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Smith and Cox rescued England after a difficult start.
- England closed day one on 248-9 at Lord’s.
- Pakistan improved but missed chances in the field.

## Summary

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox helped England recover to 248-9 against Pakistan on a rain-affected and light-shortened opening day of the second Test at Lord’s. Their partnership steadied England after a difficult start, leaving the hosts with a potentially competitive total in a match that could decide the series amid further rain forecasts and a troubled week off the field.

Smith made 61 and Cox 55, adding 67 for the sixth wicket after England had slipped to 120-5, while Gus Atkinson finished unbeaten on 34. Pakistan’s improved seam attack was led by Muhammad Abbas, who took 4-56, and Mohammad Ali with three wickets, though the tourists dropped three catches; play began at 12:20 BST after rain and ended early because of bad light.

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