And unless the surface miraculously flattens out under the Lord\u2019s hover cover, England\u2019s attack will aim to wrap up New Zealand\u2019s chase as quickly as they can on day four. <\/p>\n
Devon Conway (19 not out) and Tom Blundell (2 not out) will return to the crease \u2013 weather permitting \u2013 as the hosts close in on victory, and a 1-0 series lead with two tests still to be played. <\/p>\n
Ollie Robinson remained New Zealand\u2019s tormentor on day three, taking another two wickets to finish the day with 2-18, to go with the 5-39 he claimed<\/a> in the Black Caps\u2019 first innings. <\/p>\n After rain wiped out the first session, the Black Caps resumed their chase at 36-3 still 218 runs away from the target, with overhead conditions in England\u2019s favour. <\/p>\n Rachin Ravindra avoided a king pair after his first innings golden duck and got off the mark with a flawless off-drive, but could only add eight before he was beaten by Robinson, and lost his off-stump at 53-4.<\/p>\n Robinson wasn\u2019t done, either. He trapped Daryl Mitchell LBW for a duck in his next over to leave the Black Caps five down, with 201 still needed for victory.<\/p>\n Blundell and Conway managed to survive 12 deliveries together, before the rain that had been on and off through the entirety of the day returned. The umpires decided enough was enough nearly three hours later. <\/p>\n England 140 and 226 <\/p>\n AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.<\/a><\/p>\n New Zealand 113 and 55-5 (Conway 19 not out; Atkinson 2-16)<\/p>\n New Zealand need 199 runs for victory<\/p>\nRain fell heavily in the morning session on day three between the Black Caps and England. Photo \/ Photosport<\/p>\n