Day 3 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's was marred by rain, leading to only 9.4 overs being played. Despite the weather disruptions, England made significant progress towards victory, reducing New Zealand to 55/5 in their second innings while chasing a target of 254 runs. Fast bowler Ollie Robinson was instrumental, claiming both wickets that fell on the day, which included the dismissals of Rachin Ravindra for 8 runs and Daryl Mitchell for a duck. The match has been characterized by a lively pitch that has provided notable seam movement and bounce, making batting particularly challenging. The day was marked by three rain delays, the last of which occurred shortly after 2 p.m., cutting short any hopes of additional play. With only 35 wickets having fallen in less than two days of actual play, the match has seen a struggle for runs, particularly from renowned batsmen Joe Root and Kane Williamson, who managed only 27 runs together. Devon Conway remains at the crease, unbeaten on 19 runs, as England edges closer to a series lead.