Live: Day five of the second Ashes Test

  • England begin final day on 96 for four in their second innings and with 104-run lead

  • Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler at the crease

  • Rain threatens delayed start

  • Australia hold 1-0 series lead following 251-run victory at Edgbaston

10.30 Raining again at Lord’s

Heavy rain on day one and torrential downpours on Friday severely reduced the chances of a result in this Test, and another shower on Sunday morning increased the likelihood that we are heading towards a draw.

After losing four second-innings wickets, England may be willing to accept that outcome.

No news yet on whether we will have a delayed start, but it certainly looks likely.

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