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England extended its lead over Pakistan in the second test to 342 runs after reaching 162-6 at tea on a rain-hit Day 3 at Lord’s.<\/p>\n
England’s bid for victory had been delayed with no play possible on Saturday morning at the home of cricket because of showers.<\/p>\n
The hosts eventually resumed in the afternoon on 81-3 in its second innings and with a commanding lead of 261 runs. By tea – and more time lost to rain – England’s innings had doubled to 162 runs at the cost of losing three wickets to Mohammad Abbas (3-48).<\/p>\n
Emilio Gay (31) was quickly trapped leg before by Abbas and Harry Brook (34) was caught behind after a 45-run stand for the fifth wicket with Dan Lawrence. Abbas dismissed Jamie Smith (7) for his third wicket.<\/p>\n
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Lawrence (37 not out) and Gus Atkinson (7 not out) are at the crease.<\/p>\n
Almost 23 overs have been bowled so far on Saturday.<\/p>\n
England scored 290 in its first innings before dismissing Pakistan for 110.<\/p>\n
England won the first test by an innings at Headingley last week so it is looking to clinch the three-match series.<\/p>\n
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