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The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

Rain halts England charge towards victory against New Zealand at Lord’s

England need five more New Zealand wickets to wrap up victory in the first Test - (PA)

Ollie Robinson tightened England’s grip on the first Rothesay Test against New Zealand, edging the hosts two wickets closer to victory despite a near washout of a third day at Lord’s.

Persistent rain meant just under 10 overs were possible at the home of cricket, parcelled out between three separate passages of play in the afternoon, but that was still enough time for Robinson to continue his memorable reintroduction.

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