England edges closer to victory over New Zealand at Lord's
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During a rain-affected day three of the first Test at Lord’s, England progressed towards victory over New Zealand. Fewer than 10 overs were possible, but Ollie Robinson claimed two crucial wickets, dismissing Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, taking his match tally to seven wickets. New Zealand is currently 55 for 5 and needs 199 runs to win, while England requires just five wickets. Play was interrupted multiple times due to rainfall, ultimately ending early, but drier conditions are expected on Sunday.
- •England scored 140 and 226; New Zealand managed 113 and 55-5.
- •Robinson took 2 wickets on day three, bringing his total to 7.
- •New Zealand requires 199 runs to win; England needs five wickets.
- •Play was limited due to rain, ultimately ending early.
- •Forecast predicts drier weather for the following day.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
- 4:31 PMBBC Sport — England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
"England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
"England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:38 PMEngland move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 4:31 PMEngland move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
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