New Zealand struggles at 55-5 amid rain delays against England
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Rain caused significant interruptions during the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday. After only 9.4 overs of play, New Zealand stood at 55-5 in its second innings, chasing a target of 254 runs. England's Ollie Robinson took both wickets to fall during the brief play. The match was already affected by rain, which delayed the start and caused further interruptions. New Zealand began the chase in trouble, having lost three wickets for just 36 runs on Friday. If conditions allow, England aims to secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- •Match sees New Zealand at 55-5 chasing 254 runs.
- •Ollie Robinson claimed 2 wickets during the limited play.
- •Weather disruptions heavily impacted match progress.
- •England leads the series 1-0 with a win on the line.
- 4:50 PMBBC Sport — Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three
- 4:31 PMBBC News — England vs New Zealand: Ollie Robinson moves hosts closer to first Test win on rain-affected third day - BBC
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Rain chaos stalls England at Lord's as New Zealand slumps to 55-5 chasing 254
"Rain frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their test series opener at a damp Lord's on Saturday. Fast bowler Ollie Robinson took the only two wickets in the 9.4 overs of play allowed to tea and New Zealand was reduced to 55-5 in its second innings in an unlikely pursuit of a 254-run target on a stop-start day three. England was five wickets away from taking a 1-0 lead in the three-test series.
"Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win 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.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 4:50 PMRain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three
Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win at Lord's.
- BBC NewsJun 6, 2026, 4:31 PMEngland vs New Zealand: Ollie Robinson moves hosts closer to first Test win on rain-affected third day - BBC
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:54 PMRain chaos stalls England at Lord's as New Zealand slumps to 55-5 chasing 254
Rain frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their test series opener at a damp Lord's on Saturday. Fast bowler Ollie Robinson took the only two wickets in the 9.4 overs of play allowed to tea and New Zealand was reduced to 55-5 in its second innings in an unlikely pursuit of a 254-run target on a stop-start day three. England was five wickets away from taking a 1-0 lead in the three-test series.
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