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Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test at Lord’s ended early due to bad light, with *England 290 & 177/7 (Dan Lawrence 50)**, leading Pakistan (110 all out) by a massive 357 runs. Rain wiped out the entire morning session, and only 22.3 overs of play were possible all day. England lost Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith in the afternoon, but Dan Lawrence held firm with a gutsy unbeaten fifty to keep England firmly in control heading into Day 4.
Agar aap ek line mein samjhna chaho: Pakistan ke haath se ye Test practically nikal chuka hai, jab tak koi chamatkari comeback na ho. England ke paas 357 runs ka cushion hai aur Pakistan ki batting line-up already ek baar collapse ho chuki hai first innings mein.
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What Happened on England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 at Lord’s?
Day 3 was less about cricket and more about weather. Poora morning session washout ho gaya, aur jab play shuru bhi hua, to stop-start raha — rain aur bad light ke wajah se baar baar interruptions aate rahe. Sirf 22.3 overs ka cricket poore din mein possible ho paya, jo ek normal day ke roughly one-third hai.
England resumed the day at their overnight score of 81/3, chasing to extend an already-commanding 261-run lead. Unhone 96 runs add kiye din mein, lekin isके liye chaar wickets bhi gawaye. Emilio Gay ne apni overnight innings ko 31 tak le jaake exit li, jabki Harry Brook — jo is series mein sabse consistent batter raha hai — ko Mohammad Abbas ne 34 par bowled kar diya. Jamie Smith bhi sasti mein out ho gaye, sirf 7 runs banakar.
Lekin Dan Lawrence ne is chaos ke beech mein apni jagah bana li. Unhone patience aur aggression ka mix dikhate hue apna sixth Test half-century complete kiya, unbeaten 50 par. Just as he reached the milestone, evening ka session bhi rain aur poor light ki wajah se abruptly khatam kar diya gaya — aur umpires ne 6:32 PM par stumps declare kar diya, jab ki fans ka kehna tha ki sky already clear ho chuki thi.
England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Full Scorecard After Day 3
| Innings | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| England 1st Innings | 290 all out | 66.4 |
| Pakistan 1st Innings | 110 all out | 37.2 |
| England 2nd Innings | 177/7 | 46.5 |
Match position: England lead by 357 runs, with 7 wickets down in their second innings.
Key Bowling Figures (Pakistan’s First Innings Collapse)
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | 4/11 (13 overs, 6 maidens) |
| Jofra Archer | 3/26 (11.2 overs) |
| Josh Tongue | 2 wickets |
| Gus Atkinson | 0 wickets |
Pakistan’s batting card tells its own story — Azan Awais, a debutant opener playing only his third Test innings, top-scored with a gritty 46 off 102 balls. The next best contribution on the scorecard was 20 extras, which shows just how one-sided the innings was.
Session-by-Session Recap (England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3)
Morning Session
Completely washed out due to persistent rain. No play was possible before lunch.
Afternoon Session
Play resumed with England at 81/3. Wickets fell steadily — Emilio Gay (31), Harry Brook (34), and Jamie Smith (7) — as Pakistan’s seam attack, led by Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali, kept chipping away. Despite the pressure, Dan Lawrence anchored the innings and began building his fifty.
Evening Session
The shortest session of the day at just 2.1 overs before rain returned again. Gus Atkinson was dismissed for 7 by Mohammad Ali, but Dan Lawrence brought up his half-century right before bad light forced an early end to play. Officials called stumps at 6:32 PM local time, drawing frustration from fans and commentators, including Sky Sports’ Nasser Hussain, who felt conditions had actually improved enough to continue.
Key Performances of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3
Dan Lawrence — 50 (66 balls)* Lawrence’s innings was the difference between a stalled England innings and a controlled one. Mixing calculated shots with occasional big hits, including a slog-sweep into the Tavern Stand, he steadied things after three quick wickets fell around him.
Mohammad Abbas — Key Wicket-Taker Abbas continued his good form with the ball, removing Harry Brook, England’s most in-form batter this series — to keep Pakistan’s hopes of restricting the lead alive, even if only marginally.
Azan Awais (First Innings) Though his knock came a day earlier, Awais’ 46 remains the standout Pakistan batting effort of the match so far, especially given he was playing only his third Test and had to open in place of the injured Imam-ul-Haq.
Why Did Play End Early?
Two separate weather issues affected Day 3:
- Morning washout — Continuous rain meant zero play was possible before lunch, cutting the day’s potential overs roughly in half from the start.
- Bad light call at 6:32 PM — Officials ended the day citing bad light, even though several fans and commentators noted the skies had visibly brightened. This decision proved controversial, with boos ringing around the ground as players walked off.
For context, only 22.3 overs were bowled across the entire day, less than 40% of a full day’s typical 90-over allocation.
What’s Next — Day 4 Preview?
England will resume Day 4 at 177/7, leading by 357 runs. The key question now is timing: how many more overs will England bat before declaring, and will they have enough time left in the match to bowl Pakistan out twice more?
With Pakistan already dismissed for just 110 in their first innings, and their most experienced opening batter Imam-ul-Haq still unavailable due to a calf injury, England will fancy their chances of forcing a series-levelling win at Lord’s, a ground where, historically, Pakistan have actually performed well in the past two visits.
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England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 FAQs
What is the score at the end of Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test?
England are 177/7 in their second innings (having scored 290 in the first), leading Pakistan (110 all out) by 357 runs.
Why did play stop early on Day 3?
Play was suspended twice, first for a complete morning rain washout, and then again in the evening when umpires called stumps early due to bad light at 6:32 PM local time.
Who scored a half-century for England on Day 3?
Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50 off 66 balls, his sixth Test half-century, anchoring England’s innings through a difficult batting session.
How many overs were bowled on Day 3?
Only 22.3 overs were possible across the entire day due to repeated weather interruptions.
What was Pakistan’s first innings total?
Pakistan were bowled out for just 110 runs in 37.2 overs, with Ollie Robinson taking 4/11 and Jofra Archer taking 3/26.
Who is Azan Awais?
Azan Awais is Pakistan’s debutant opener who top-scored with 46 in the first innings, stepping in after regular opener Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out with a calf injury.
What time does Day 4 start?
Day 4 resumes at the standard Lord’s start time of 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST, 3:00 PM PKT).
Is this match part of the ICC World Test Championship?
Yes, this Test is part of the 2025–2027 WTC cycle, and the result will directly impact both teams’ points table standing.
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