England in Command After Lawrence's Fifty | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

England’s Dan Lawrence smashed an unbeaten fifty in a rain-hit day at Lord’s, helping his side post 177 for 7 — a commanding 357-run lead over Pakistan, who collapsed to 171 and 135 in the first innings. With Pakistan’s historic fourth-innings chase record against England in England at Lord’s standing at just 234, and the highest ever chased there being 344, Pakistan faces an almost impossible task. Ollie Robinson tore through Pakistan’s top order for 11 runs, taking four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas chipped in with three for 48. England, resuming at 81 for 3 after morning rain, held firm…