Mohammad Abbas delivered a masterclass in precision seam bowling to hand Pakistan the upper hand on a rain-curtailed opening day of the second Test at Lord’s.

The relentless pace spearhead claimed four crucial wickets, dismantling England's vulnerable top order and leaving the hosts reeling at 80 for 4 by lunch.

Although England’s lower order mounted a gritty afternoon fightback, the hosts closed the weather-shortened day on 248 for 9, leaving Pakistan firmly in command.