Rain halts England against Pakistan on day two of third Test
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
England holds a 268-run lead over Pakistan on day two of the third Test match. Play was interrupted by rain as the visitors struggled to contain the English batting lineup. Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith, and Ollie Robinson all recorded half-centuries during the session. These contributions helped build a significant advantage for the home side before the weather forced a stoppage. The match remains in progress as officials monitor conditions to determine when play can resume. The two sides continue their series following this interruption.
- •England leads Pakistan by 268 runs on day two of the third Test.
- •Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith, and Ollie Robinson all hit half-centuries.
- •Rain interrupted play on Wednesday, September 10, 2026.
- •The match is still in progress as officials assess weather conditions.
- 5:05 PMBBC Sport — England march to early win over Pakistan halted by rain
- 4:37 PMBBC News — England vs Pakistan: Brook, Smith, Lawrence and Robinson push hosts towards third Test win - BBC
"Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith and Ollie Robinson all bat half-centuries on day two of the third Test for England, with rain the only respite for a Pakistan side trailing by 268.
"England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 5:05 PMEngland march to early win over Pakistan halted by rain
Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith and Ollie Robinson all bat half-centuries on day two of the third Test for England, with rain the only respite for a Pakistan side trailing by 268.
- BBC NewsSep 10, 2026, 4:37 PMEngland vs Pakistan: Brook, Smith, Lawrence and Robinson push hosts towards third Test win - BBC
England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.
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