Pakistan collapses to 110 all out against England at Lord's
Imam-ul-Haq ruled out with calf strain as England's seamers dominate
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Pakistan was bowled out for 110 against England at Lord's, handing the hosts a 180-run first-innings advantage as Ollie Robinson took four wickets and Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out with a calf strain.
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Why It Matters
Pakistan faced England in a Test match at Lord's, struggling against the pace attack and suffering an injury to Imam-ul-Haq.
Pakistan's problems were compounded by the absence of opener Imam-ul-Haq, who suffered a left calf strain while fielding on the opening day and has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test. The visitors' batting lacked both stability and depth, with Azan Awais' 46 the only meaningful contribution as wickets tumbled around him.
Babar's return also failed to provide the boost Pakistan had hoped for. The captain was dismissed for just eight, while Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood were among the early casualties as England's seamers exploited the conditions at Lord's.
Pakistan had earlier been bowled out for just 110 in 37.2 overs, handing England a huge 180-run first-innings advantage. The collapse came despite the return of captain Babar Azam and left Pakistan with a mountain to climb after their batting order struggled against England's pace attack.
Ollie Robinson was the chief destroyer, finishing with remarkable figures of four for 11 from 13 overs, including six maidens. Jofra Archer provided sustained hostility and claimed three for 26 from 11.2 overs, while Josh Tongue picked up two wickets. Gus Atkinson went wicketless despite keeping the pressure on Pakistan's batters.
Open Questions
- How will Pakistan recover in the second innings?
- What is the exact recovery timeline for Imam-ul-Haq's calf strain?
