# Pakistan cricket team performance and selection

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-cricket-team-performance-and-selection
> Updated: 2026-08-28T11:18:24.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 4.

In the second Test at Lord’s, England has taken significant control of the match. After posting a first-innings total of 290, bolstered by half-centuries from Jamie Smith (61) and Jordan Cox (55), England’s seam attack overwhelmed Pakistan, bowling them out for just 110 runs.

Ollie Robinson led the English bowling effort with figures of 4-11, while Jofra Archer contributed 3-26. For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas was the standout performer with 4-73. In their response, only Azan Awais (46) and Saud Shakeel (16) reached double figures. England currently holds an 180-run lead and has reached 81-3 in their second innings.

Pakistan’s batting remains impacted by the absence of opener Imam-ul-Haq, who is sidelined with a low-grade left calf strain. Off the field, tensions persist between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Sky Sports following a formal complaint and threat of a boycott regarding an interview involving the sons of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

## Claims

- Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered a low-grade left calf strain. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- England was bowled out for 290 runs in the second Test at Lord's. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohammad Abbas took 4 wickets for 73 runs. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohammad Ali claimed three wickets. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox scored half-centuries for England. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Pakistan Cricket Board threatened to boycott the match over a Sky Sports interview with Imran Khan's sons. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: England dominates Pakistan at Lord's Test on Day 2

England has seized control of the second Lord's Test against Pakistan, bowling the visitors out for 110 after scoring 290 in their first innings, establishing a massive lead.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-bowlers-dismiss-england-for-290-in-lords-test

### 2026-08-26: Pakistan bowlers dominate England on opening day of Lord's Test

Pakistan's bowlers, led by Mohammad Abbas, dominated England on a rain-affected opening day at Lord's, leaving the hosts 248-9 despite half-centuries from Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith.

46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/babar-azam-returns-to-lead-pakistan-for-second-test-at-lords

### 2026-08-24: Salman Butt defends Pakistan cricket team amid English media criticism

Salman Butt defends the Pakistan Test team against English media criticism, while Stuart Broad calls for the return of captain Babar Azam for the upcoming Lord’s Test following a heavy defeat at Headingley.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salman-butt-defends-pakistan-cricket-team-amid-english-media-criticism

### 2026-08-23: Pakistan cricket team expected to make changes for Lord's Test

Pakistan is considering major lineup changes for the second Test against England at Lord's, including the expected return of captain Babar Azam following a heavy defeat in the first match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-cricket-team-expected-to-make-changes-for-lords-test

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