Mohammad Abbas Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul at Lord's, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026
Mohammad Abbas delivered a strong performance at Lord's during the second Test between Pakistan and England. On August 27, 2026, the 36-year-old pacer claimed four wickets for 56 runs in England's first innings and reached the significant milestone of 900 first-class wickets.
Pakistan seam bowler Mohammad Abbas registered his maiden Test five-wicket haul on English soil during Day 4 of the second Test against England at Lord’s. The 36-year-old paceman delivered an exhibition of disciplined swing and seam bowling to claim 5 for 54 in England’s second innings, earning his place on the famous Lord’s Honours Board. Imam-Ul-Haq Ruled Out of PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026 Due to Calf Tear: Report.
Mohammad Abbas Claims Fifer At Lord's
Relentless Accuracy at the Home of Cricket
Abbas capitalised on overcast London conditions and natural movement off the pitch to dismantle England’s middle and lower order. Operating with his trademark probing line around the off-stump, Abbas bowled 21 overs, conceding just 54 runs at an economy rate of 2.57 while collecting three maiden overs. Abbas's wickets include, Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith, and Ollie Robinson, who became his fifth victim.
His breakthrough spell ensured Pakistan contained England’s overall lead, giving the visiting side an opportunity to fight back after being bowled out for 110 in their first innings. Pakistan vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 2nd Test 2026, Day 4.
Long-Awaited Milestone in England
Despite an exceptional track record in English conditions—both in international cricket and county stints with Hampshire—a five-wicket haul in England had previously eluded Abbas. During Pakistan’s 2018 tour, he came close at the same venue by recording identical figures of 4 for 23 and 4 for 41, finishing with eight wickets in the match.
Having taken 4 for 73 in England’s first innings earlier in the match, Abbas finished the second Test with nine wickets, solidifying his reputation as one of Pakistan’s most effective seamers in seamer-friendly conditions. Mohammad Abbas Traps Joe Root LBW at Lord’s in PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026.
Key Match Figures: Mohammad Abbas at Lord's (2026)
| Metric | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Match Total |
| Overs Bowled | 20.0 | 21.0 | 41.0 |
| Maidens | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Runs Conceded | 73 | 54 | 127 |
| Wickets Taken | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Economy Rate | 3.65 | 2.57 | 3.09 |
Career Context
The milestone marks Abbas’s eighth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. His career Test tally now stands at 128 wickets from 32 appearances, maintaining a bowling average of under 23. His sustained control and tactical use of the Lord’s slope once again proved vital in keeping Pakistan competitive in the three-match series.
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