Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three

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Rain interrupted England's momentum in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on day three. Ollie Robinson claimed two wickets as England pressed toward victory, but weather halted play with the tourists reduced to 55-5 and needing 199 runs to win. The stop-start conditions have defined the match, frustrating England's push to close out the contest and leaving the result uncertain heading into day four.