England stare at defeat as Pakistan roll over top order

England were 116 for six in their second innings, a deficit of 68 runs, at tea on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's today.

England were 116 for six in their second innings, a deficit of 68 runs, at tea on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's today.

Pakistan need four more wickets to secure a historic win and go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series.

The hosts got through the first hour after lunch without losing a wicket with skipper Joe Root waging a lone battle to keep England’s hope alive but pacer Amir struck twice after drinks, scalping the prized wickets of David Malan and Jonny Bairstow.

Amir claims the wicket of Jonny Bairstow with a nut.pic.twitter.com/cFmM33RYqW #ENGvPAK

— The Cricket Paper (@TheCricketPaper) May 26, 2018

Abbas followed Aamir’s foot step as he sent the English skipper packing on 68.

Earlier, Pakistan were dismissed for 363 in their first innings after resuming on 350 for eight.

Their innings ended when Abbas was caught behind off Mark Wood.

Babar Azam, who top-scored in the innings with 68, was unable to bat again after retiring hurt on Friday having been struck just above the left wrist while facing Ben Stokes.

A scan later revealed a fractured forearm, with Babar now ruled out of next week's second and final Test of the series at Headingley.

Stokes, deploying the short ball to good effect, led England's attack with three wickets for 73 runs in 22 overs.