--- title: "Pakistan elect to bowl in Lord’s Test against England after winning toss" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second Test against England at Lord’s. The framing and details were largely consistent across the excerpts, with both headlines and summaries focusing on the team's decision to field first." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4885-babar-is-fit-as-pakistan-take-on-england-in-2nd-test-at-lord site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan elect to bowl in Lord’s Test against England after winning toss sports · latest filing 27 Aug 2026, 10:58 PM PKT · 26–27 Aug 2026 · 14 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 27 Aug 2026 — Pakistan elect to bowl in Lord’s Test against England after winning toss (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second Test against England at Lord’s. The framing and details were largely consistent across the excerpts, with both headlines and summaries focusing on the team's decision to field first. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in Lord’s Test against England](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-win-toss-elect-to-bowl-first-in-lords-test-against-england-619803/) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:58 PM PKT > Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second Test of the three-match series against England at Lord’s on Thursday. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan opt to bowl after winning toss in second Test against England](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/27/pakistan-opt-to-bowl-after-winning-toss-in-second-test-against-england) · 27 Aug 2026, 9:08 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against England in the second Test at Lord’s. Babar Azam returned to the side, while Salman Ali Agha was dropped after the opening match. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan elect to bowl as Babar Azam returns for Lord’s Test against England](https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Aug-2026/pakistan-elect-bowl-babar-azam-returns-lord-s-test-england) · 27 Aug 2026, 8:52 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against England in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord’s on Thursday. ### 26 Aug 2026 — Pakistan and England begin second Test at Lord’s with Babar Azam returning (10 outlets) > Most outlets led with the start of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Lord’s and highlighted Babar Azam’s return as captain after he missed the first match. Several also noted that Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. A few mentioned the rain delay and the context of Pakistan trailing the series 0-1 after a heavy loss in the first Test. While most coverage was uniform in framing the match as a key opportunity to level the series, a few outlets briefly referenced the result of the first Test, though not in detail. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first against England in second Test](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/27-Aug-2026/pakistan-win-toss-elect-to-bowl-first-against-england-in-second-test) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM PKT > LONDON – Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against England in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. Pakistan have made one notable alteration to their side, with experienced batter Babar Azam returning after being rested for the opening Test at Headingley. Stand-in skipper Salman Ali […] The post Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first aga... - **Dawn** — [Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025510/pakistan-bowl-against-england-in-rain-delayed-second-test) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:53 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday. Azam was absent as Pakistan suffered an innings and 103-run thrashing in last week’s series opener at Headingley after aggravating a finger injury. “We will bowl first because of the conditions,” the 31-year-old batsman said. “The pitch has grass on it… “Now, I am... - **Hum News English** — [PAK vs ENG: Pakistan elect to field as Babar returns for second Test at Lord’s](https://humenglish.com/latest/pak-vs-eng-pakistan-elect-to-field-as-babar-returns-for-second-test-at-lords/) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:44 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > WEB DESK: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against England in the second Test at Lord’s on Thursday, with captain Babar Azam returning to the playing XI. Babar, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury, said Pakistan opted to bowl because of the overcast conditions and grass on the pitch. Pakistan will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the se... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan opt to bowl first against England in second Test at Lord's](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/969966-pakistan-opt-to-bowl-first-against-england-in-second-test-at-lords) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:28 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan have made a key change to their playing XI, with Babar Azam returning to the side after missing the opening Test at Headingley. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in second England Test at Lord's](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Aug-2026/pakistan-win-toss-elect-bowl-first-second-england-test-lord-s) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:15 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the second Test of the three-match series being played at Lord's, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Geo News** — [Second Test: Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first against England](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679431-second-test-pakistan-win-toss-elect-to-bowl-first-against-england) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:10 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > England's Joe Root and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam look on during the toss ahead of the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on August 27, 2026. — PCBLONDON: Pakistan have decided to bowl first after winning the toss against England in... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan win toss against England in Lord’s Test](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-win-toss-against-england-in-lords-test) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:06 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second Test of the three-match series against England here at Lord’s on Thursday. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan-England second Test begins today](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-england-second-test-begins-today-619245/) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan face England in the crucial second Test at Lord’s as Babar Azam returns and the visitors aim to level the three-match series.... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656020/pakistan) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:08 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LONDON: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord's on Thursday. Azam was absent as Pakistan suffered an innings and 103-run thrashing in last week's series opener at Headingley after aggravating a finger injury. "We will bowl first because of the conditions," the 31-year-old batsman said. "The pitch has grass on it... ... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Babar fit to lead Pakistan in second test against England](https://www.app.com.pk/sports/babar-fit-to-lead-pakistan-in-second-test-against-england/) · 26 Aug 2026, 10:34 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan captain Babar Azam is fit and will lead the Green Shirts in the second test of the three-match rubber against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. Pakistan trail the test series 0-1. This post Babar fit to lead Pakistan in second test against England first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and owns the property. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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