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The forecast for Day 4 is better and we might see some contest. England trails by 267 runs in the first Test match

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	No play was possible due to rain on the third day of the first England-New Zealand Test here on Friday. Now, the fourth and fifth day&#39;s play will have extended play and 98 overs will have to be bowled on each day, weather permitting.</div>
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	When stumps were drawn on the second day on Thursday, England were 111 for two wickets in their first innings, having recovered from 18 for two wickets. They still trail by 267 runs. Opener Rory Burns (59) and captain Joe Root (42) were at the crease.</div>
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	Earlier, New Zealand were all out for 378 in their first innings, with debutant opener Devon Conway batting for almost nine-and-half hours for his superb 200 (347 balls, 22x4s, 1x6).</div>
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ENG vs NZ  1st Test: Day 3 called off without a ball being bowled

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ENG vs NZ 1st Test Day 3: London weather live updates

According to BBC report, there would be stoppage of play for the most of the day&#39;s play as London&#39;s weather forecast is not pleasant for a game of cricket today.<br />

England vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 live updates

There is heavy drizzle at Lord&#39;s and covers are on the square. There would be delay in scheduled start of play i.e. 11 am local time (3:30 pm IST) today.<br />
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Once the rain stops, it would not take much time to dry the ground as drainage system at Lord&#39;s is of world class.<br />
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England vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 weather forecast

There is chances of rainfall during the afternoon today.<br />
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England vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 live weather updates

The sun is out at Lord&#39;s cricket ground this morning. There is a rain forecast in the afternoon.<br />
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<strong><em>(photo credit: @HomeOfCricket)</em></strong>

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	Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of ENgland vs New Zealand 1st at Lord&#39;s cricket ground.<br />
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