Rain halts England’s push for series win over Pakistan
Rain has halted play at Lord's, delaying England's bid to clinch the series with a win over Pakistan.
The update
Rain has halted play at Lord’s, delaying England’s bid to clinch the series with a win over Pakistan. The hosts were in a commanding position on Day 3, leading by 261 runs with three wickets in hand when play was stopped.
Why it matters
England leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first test by an innings. A victory in this match would secure the series and cap a dominant performance against Pakistan. The weather forecast indicates more showers are likely in northwest London, which could further disrupt the match schedule.
What to watch
England will resume on 81-3 in their second innings if play resumes. The team needs to chase a target of 261 runs or bowl Pakistan out quickly to secure the win. Pakistan will look to capitalize on any delay to salvage a draw or a win.
Sources
- skysports.com — Match status and context
- Associated Press — Lead details and forecast