The historic turf of Lord’s bore witness to an electrifying opening day as England and Pakistan clashed in the second Test match, delivering classic red-ball drama from the very first over.

Fiery bowling spells relentlessly tested the batsmen's resolve under London skies, producing a gripping contest characterized by vital breakthroughs, sharp catching, and stubborn lower-order resistance.

With momentum shifting across all three sessions, both camps remain locked in a tense struggle for early supremacy in the series.