Dan Lawrence hit an unbeaten 50 as England closed on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, giving the hosts a lead of 357 as they close in on a series victory.
Key facts
- Dan Lawrence finished unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls.
- England closed on 177-7 in their second innings.
- England lead Pakistan by 357 runs.
- Day three was heavily disrupted by rain.
- England appear to be closing in on a series win with a match to spare.
Dan Lawrence produced a gritty unbeaten half-century to help England build a commanding lead over Pakistan on a rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord’s. According to the BBC, England closed on 177-7 in their second innings, leaving the hosts 357 runs ahead.
Lawrence’s innings came against the backdrop of a day heavily disrupted by the weather. The BBC reported that he dug in to finish unbeaten on 50 from 66 balls, described as a gritty knock in difficult conditions.
The substantial lead leaves England in a strong position in the match. The BBC noted that the hosts appear to be closing in on a series victory, with a match still to spare.
Sky Sports, which carried highlights from day three, also reported England’s lead of 357 runs over Pakistan following the rain-impacted play.
With England holding such a significant advantage, attention now turns to whether the weather will allow enough time for the hosts to push for a result and wrap up the series.
Why it matters
A lead of 357 with a match still to spare puts England in a strong position to secure the series against Pakistan. Lawrence's resilience in tough, rain-affected conditions could prove decisive in shaping the outcome of the Test.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score at the end of day three?
England closed on 177-7 in their second innings, leading Pakistan by 357 runs, according to the BBC and Sky Sports.
How many runs did Dan Lawrence score?
Dan Lawrence finished unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, the BBC reported.
Why was play affected?
The day's play was heavily disrupted by the weather, with both the BBC and Sky Sports describing it as a rain-affected or rain-impacted day.