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Rain halts second Test at Lord's as England stretch lead over Pakistan to 357

Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50 amid persistent weather interruptions and difficult batting conditions on day three.

Updated Aug 29, 2026 · 18:21 UTC1 reports

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England reached 177-7 in their second innings, holding a 357-run lead over Pakistan after rain limited play to just 24.5 overs on day three.
Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50 to strengthen England's position after Pakistan's seamers troubled the middle order.
Play was officially abandoned at 18:30 BST despite clearing skies, drawing boos from the remaining spectators at Lord's.
Clearer weather forecast for Sunday is expected to give England enough time to pursue a match and series victory.

England closed day three of the second Test at Lord's on 177-7 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 357 runs.[BBC News]
Rain restricted play to 24.5 overs on Saturday, with play starting late at 14:40 BST before being officially abandoned at 18:30 BST.[BBC News]
Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten half-century off 64 balls, his second consecutive Test fifty.[BBC News]
Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas took 3-48 in England's second innings, dismissing opener Emilio Gay lbw for 31.[BBC News]
Harry Brook contributed 34 runs before being caught by Pakistan wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan.[BBC News]

Whether Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will be healthy enough to bat in Pakistan's second innings due to an injury.[BBC News]