Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Tongue Strikes Late as Pakistan Stumble at Lord’s
England finished their innings with 290 runs.
Gus Atkinson scored 45 runs and Josh Tongue made 30 not out.
Together, they helped England add important runs at the end of the innings.
Pakistan then began batting but quickly lost captain Shan Masood.
Jofra Archer took that wicket with a very fast delivery.
Pakistan also used a review to overturn a decision against Azan Awais.
Just before lunch, Josh Tongue dismissed Abdullah Shafique.
Pakistan were 16 runs for two wickets at the break.
England added 42 runs to reach 290 after resuming on 248-9.
Gus Atkinson scored 45 in a 47-run last-wicket stand with Josh Tongue.
Jofra Archer dismissed Pakistan captain Shan Masood with a 91mph delivery.
Pakistan successfully reviewed a catch decision that would have dismissed Azan Awais.
Josh Tongue dismissed Abdullah Shafique with the final ball before lunch, leaving Pakistan 16-2.
- Who
- England and Pakistan, with notable contributions from Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer.
- What
- England reached 290 before reducing Pakistan to 16-2 by lunch.
- When
- The second day of the second Test, on Friday, with lunch following the morning session.
- Where
- Lord’s.
- Why
- England’s late batting partnership and fast bowling put Pakistan under early pressure.
- England total
- 290 all out
- England overnight score
- 248-9
- Gus Atkinson
- 45 runs off 46 balls, including six boundaries
- Josh Tongue
- 30 not out and two late wickets
- Jofra Archer
- Dismissed Shan Masood with a 91mph delivery
- Pakistan score at lunch
- 16-2
- Key dismissed batter
- Abdullah Shafique, caught behind after a successful review