Sports News Report
Sport: CricketCountry: EnglandCategory: Scores & Results

Dan Lawrence impresses as England leads Pakistan in second Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Dan Lawrence impresses as England leads Pakistan in second Test
Summary

On the weather-hit third day of the second Test at Lord's, Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50, guiding England to 177-7 in their second innings against Pakistan. Despite only 24.5 overs of play due to rain interruptions, England holds a significant 357-run lead following their first innings total of 290. Persistent rain delayed the match until 14:40 BST, leading to an eventual abandonment of play at 18:30. The forecast for Sunday indicates improved weather conditions, allowing for the possibility of England securing their first series win since 2024.

Source Links
Yahoo SportsBBC Sport
By the Numbers
  • •England 290 and 177-7; Pakistan 110 in first innings
  • •Lawrence records second consecutive half-century
  • •Only 24.5 overs were bowled on day three due to rain
  • •Next day’s weather expected to improve for play
  • •England has not won a series since 2024
Latest Updates
  • 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Lawrence impresses as weather delays England
  • 5:43 PMBBC Sport — Lawrence impresses as weather delays England
What they're saying
"

Dan Lawrence impresses in devilishly difficult batting conditions to advance England’s push for a series win over Pakistan on a weather-hit third day of the second Test.

"

Dan Lawrence impresses in devilishly difficult batting conditions to advance England’s push for a series win over Pakistan on a weather-hit third day of the second Test.

Related Teams & Leagues
Cricket

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days