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England held up by rain but Dan Lawrence seizes the day against Pakistan in second Test

Dan Lawrence’s half-century helped England extend their lead despite rain limiting play to just 47 overs at Lord’s, with Mohammad Abbas again proving a threat on day three.
Dan Lawrence hits a stunning six over the covers

By Matt Thacker

August 27-31, Lord’s Cricket Ground
England 290 (Smith 61, Cox 55, Abbas 4-73, Ali 3-86) & 177-7 (Lawrence 50*, Brook 34, Abbas 3-48, Ali 2-54)
Pakistan 110 (Azan 46, Saud 16, Robinson 4-11, Archer 3-26)
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and decided to field
Officials: Allahudien Paleker, Paul Reiffel, Chris Gaffaney, Ranjan Madugalle, Rob White
Day three at Lord’s was another case of England’s growing dominance being interrupted, rather than threatened, by the weather.
Persistent rain reduced the day to just 47 overs, with several stoppages and lengthy delays, but Eng...

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