In the second Rothesay Test at Lord's, England faced challenging conditions on the third day, with only 24.5 overs played due to persistent rain. England ended the day at 177-7, leading by 357 runs against Pakistan, who had previously scored 110 in their first innings.

Dan Lawrence stole the spotlight, scoring an unbeaten 50, marking his second consecutive half-century in Tests. His performance bolstered England's position as they aim for a series victory, especially after a slow start at 81-3.

Key highlights include:

• England's first innings: 290 (with contributions from Smith and Cox who scored 61 and 55, respectively; Abbas took 4-73).
• Pakistan's first innings: 110 (notable player Awais scored 46; Robinson and Archer took 4-11 and 3-26).
• Lawrence's partnership with Harry Brook, adding 45 runs for the fifth wicket, was crucial under the difficult conditions.

Play was disrupted and eventually abandoned at 18:30 BST, despite the weather improving, leading to frustration from spectators. The forecast for Sunday promises better conditions, providing England a chance to secure their first series win since 2024.

The batting lineup remains uncertain as Jacob Bethell is set to return from injury, potentially affecting the competition for spots, particularly between Lawrence and Emilio Gay, who has struggled with an average of 23.

Pakistan now faces a daunting task, needing at least 358 runs to win after managing only 416 across three innings in the series.