Rain delayed the start of play on day three of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Lord’s on Saturday, with the hosts firmly in control after a dominant second day.<\/p>\n
England will resume their second innings at 81-3, holding a 261-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in reply to England’s first-innings 290.<\/p>\n
Emilio Gay was unbeaten on 30 and Harry Brook on seven when bad light brought an early end to the second day’s play.<\/p>\n
Pakistan’s innings collapsed in just 38 overs despite a fighting 46 from opener Azan Awais. Saud Shakeel added 16 but England’s pace attack proved too strong, with Ollie Robinson taking 4-11 in a devastating spell.<\/p>\n
Jofra Archer claimed three wickets, while Josh Tongue took two as Pakistan struggled to build partnerships against England’s relentless seamers.<\/p>\n
England also endured a shaky start to their second innings. Khurram Shahzad dismissed Ben Duckett and Jordan Cox cheaply before Mohammad Ali removed England captain Joe Root for 24.<\/p>\n
Gay and Brook steadied the innings, however, surviving until the close to leave England in a commanding position.<\/p>\n
With more rain forecast, interruptions could complicate England’s attempt to push for victory, but Pakistan face a daunting task if they are to keep the hosts from taking control of the three-Test series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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