England Surge to 357-Run Lead | Belfast News

England’s lead swells to 357 runs as Dan Lawrence smashes an unbeaten half-century, steering his team toward a series-clinching victory despite rain delays and a brutal pitch. With play resuming in the afternoon, England reached 177 for 7 before weather halted proceedings again — enough to suggest a two-nil series win is within reach. But opener Emilio Gay’s shock LBW dismissal adds pressure to his place in the lineup, while concerns mount over Lord’s deteriorating wicket, flagged by the ICC as unsatisfactory. Pakistan’s seamers exploited the surface with sharp movement, even forcing Rizwan to seek treatment after being hit repeatedly. Lawrence’s aggressive strokeplay, including two sixes, kept England in control — but his heroics now complicate England’s selection puzzle as key players return from injury.

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