England finishes day three at Lord's with 357-run lead over Pakistan
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50 runs as England closed day three of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's with a total of 177-7 in their second innings. The match was significantly affected by rain, but England still managed to build a strong overall lead of 357 runs. With one day remaining, the hosts appear poised for a series victory with one match left to play. Further play will determine if England can capitalize on their lead.
- •England closed on 177-7 in their second innings on day three.
- •Dan Lawrence finished unbeaten on 50 runs off 66 balls.
- •The match has seen interruptions due to rain.
- •England holds a 357-run lead against Pakistan.
- 6:11 PMBBC Sport — Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's
- 5:08 PMBBC Sport — 'A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead
"Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.
"Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as England closed on 177-7 on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, giving them a lead of 357.
"England advanced to a healthy 357-run lead over Pakistan on a frustrating rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord's, as Dan Lawrence (50no) brought up his fifth Test half-century.
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External links- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 6:11 PMLawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's
Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.
- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 5:08 PM'A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead
Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as England closed on 177-7 on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, giving them a lead of 357.
- Sky Sports—Lawrence's 50 lifts England to healthy lead vs Pakistan at rainy Lord's
England advanced to a healthy 357-run lead over Pakistan on a frustrating rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord's, as Dan Lawrence (50no) brought up his fifth Test half-century.
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