England has built a commanding 357-run lead against Pakistan in the second Rothesay Test at Lord's, despite significant rain disruptions on day three. The hosts closed their second innings on 177 for seven, with Dan Lawrence scoring an unbeaten half-century.
The third morning of the match was entirely lost to rain, and further interruptions occurred in the afternoon session. England advanced from 81 for three to their eventual score before the weather turned again.
Opener Emilio Gay was dismissed for 31, falling lbw to Mohammad Abbas from a delivery that shot through at shin height. Harry Brook was also dismissed by Abbas for 34, and Jamie Smith fell to the same bowler after scoring 61 in the first innings.
Concerns have been noted regarding the pitch conditions at Lord's, which the International Cricket Council previously ranked as unsatisfactory against New Zealand earlier in the summer. The current match has seen exaggerated movement for seamers, making batting difficult.