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England vs Pakistan 2nd Test: The second match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is being played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. In this test match, host England has tightened its grip on Pakistan and has strengthened its position very much. The play on the third day of the match was affected by rain, due to which the day’s play had to be ended before the scheduled time. However, by the end of the game, England had scored 177 runs for 7 wickets in their second innings, taking their total lead to 357 runs and Pakistan was in danger of defeat.

England achieved a lead of 357 runs

Batting first in the Lord’s Test, England had scored 290 runs in the first innings, in response to which Pakistan’s batting flopped badly and the entire team collapsed for just 110 runs in 37.2 overs. On the basis of first innings, England got a huge lead of 180 runs. After this, by the end of the third day’s play, England had scored 177 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in their second innings. Now the total lead of the host team has increased to 357 runs, after which Pakistan’s defeat is considered almost certain.

Dan Lawrence is at the crease after scoring a half century.

On the third day, England started playing with a score of 81/3 and by the end of the day they added 96 runs after losing 4 wickets. During this, Harry Brook was out after scoring 34 runs, while Emilio Gay returned to the pavilion after scoring 31 runs. After this, Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson were out cheaply after scoring 7 runs each. Whereas, Dan Lawrence remained at one end and scored a brilliant half-century. Lawrence is currently at the crease after scoring 50 runs in 66 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. With him, Ollie Robinson returned unbeaten after scoring 2 runs.

Pakistan took 4 wickets on the third day

Pakistan team was successful in taking only 4 wickets of England on the third day. However, due to rain on the third day only 24.5 overs could be played. During this, Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali took 2-2 wickets for Pakistan. So far in this innings, Abbas has taken 3 wickets for 48 runs in 18 overs, while Kharram Shahzad and Ali have taken 2-2 wickets.

In the second innings, England has scored 177 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 46.5 overs and the total lead of the host team has become 357 runs. Looking at the current situation, the English team is considered a strong contender for victory. In such a situation, Pakistan team would like to make a comeback at any cost on the fourth and fifth day of the match.