Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas took 5-57 to bowl England out for 208 early on day four of the second Test at Lord's, earning a place on the ground's honours board.
Key facts
- Muhammad Abbas finished with figures of 5-57.
- He helped bowl England out for 208.
- The wickets came early on day four of the second Test.
- Abbas earned a place on the Lord's honours board.
- The match is the second Test between England and Pakistan.
Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas produced a standout spell on day four of the second Test against England, taking five wickets to book his place on the famous Lord’s honours board.
Abbas finished with figures of 5-57 as he helped bowl England out for 208 early in the day’s play, according to the BBC.
The Lord’s honours board recognises bowlers who take five wickets in an innings at the ground, making Abbas’s performance a notable career milestone.
Sky Sports, which broadcast highlights from the morning session, reported that the wickets came during play on day four of the second Test between England and Pakistan.
The five-wicket haul was central to England being dismissed for 208, a total that shaped the balance of the match at that stage.
Both broadcasters highlighted Abbas’s achievement in reaching the honours board, a distinction reserved for the most memorable individual bowling displays at the venue.
Why it matters
A place on the Lord's honours board is one of the most prestigious individual honours in Test cricket, reserved for bowlers who take five wickets in an innings at the historic ground. Abbas's haul both marks a personal milestone and had a direct impact on the course of the second Test between England and Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
What were Muhammad Abbas's bowling figures?
Abbas finished with figures of 5-57, according to the BBC.
How many runs did England score in the innings?
England were bowled out for 208 early on day four of the second Test.
Why is the Lord's honours board significant?
It recognises bowlers who take five wickets in an innings at Lord's, and Abbas earned his place with his five-wicket haul.