Rain ends day two of England-Pakistan Test with hosts leading by 274 runs

Rain forced an early end to the second day of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. Pakistan reached 52 for two in their second innings before play was halted, still 268 runs behind the hosts.

England had earlier extended their lead to 274 runs after declaring at 453 all out in their first innings. Dan Lawrence scored 65, falling five short of a century, and has now made 312 runs in the series at an average of 52.

Pakistan lost early wickets in their first innings and struggled to build partnerships on a surface offering assistance to England's bowlers. The rain interruption leaves the match evenly poised heading into day three.