| 0.0 : West Indies - check, Ireland - check, now it is time for Pakistan to face England, starting with the first Test in Manchester. The home side have lost the first match of a Test series comprising of 2 or more Tests in their last 5 bilateral series and they would want to change that record and start the series with a win. They have named a 14-man squad for this Test and it will be interesting to see who will be the pace bowlers for this game. |
| Pakistan, on the other hand, are playing their first Test in the post-Covid era and will look to begin well. They have a good bowling line-up and they will fancy their chances. Their batting is a little weak though and they will want that their batting comes good in testing conditions. They have performed well in England on their last two tours and will look to continue that. Their coach, Misbah-ul-haq, has hinted that they will play 2 spinners, along with 3 pacers. An interesting clash awaits u |
| Toss - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of Pakistan. They have chosen to bat first. |
| Pakistan (Playing XI) - Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali (C), Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Shadab Khan, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah. |
| England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Joe Root (C), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (WK), Chris Woakes, Dom Bess, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, James Anderson. |
| Azhar Ali, the Pakistan skipper, says that they will bat first. Adds that they wanted to be clear in their heads and they cannot do anything about the weather. States that they are playing 2 spinners with Shadab coming in as an all-rounder. Is thankful to the ECB for providing good facilities to them. Goes on to say that they have prepared themselves well. Adds that they love playing in England and they will miss the crowds. |
| Joe Root, the England skipper, says that it was nice to have some time away from the bubble. States that they have made most of their practice period. Adds that they are playing an unchanged squad from the last Test match. Goes on to say that Stokes is not 100 percent fit and they did not want to risk him bowling. Adds that they are aware of not winning the first Test match of a series and they are working hard on improving that. |
| The players from both the sides take a moment of silence in respect of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19. |
| We are all in readiness to begin Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan. The England players make their way onto the field, followed by Shan Masood and Abid Ali. James Anderson will start with the ball. |
| 0.1 : J Anderson to S Masood, EDGY WAY TO START! Anderson starts with a good length ball on middle and leg. Masood looks to flick it off his pads but it takes the leading edge and goes towards gully. |
| 0.2 : J Anderson to Masood, DEAD BALL! Anderson has not got his line right to the left-hander! On a length on the pads, Masood leaves it. It hits his thigh pad and goes to the fence. The umpire signals it a dead ball as no shot was attempted. |
| 0.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length delivery outside off, Masood leaves the ball alone. |
| 0.4 : J Anderson to Masood, BEATEN! Beautiful from James Anderson. Just where he would want to be to Masood. Good length ball around off, moving away. Masood looks to defend it off the front foot but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 0.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Anderson dishes a length ball outside off, Masood watches the ball carefully and leaves the ball alone. |
| 0.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Good probing start from Anderson! He finishes the over by bowling a length ball on middle, Masood blocks it to the cover region. A maiden over to start. |
| Stuart Broad will share the new ball from the other end. |
| 1.1 : S Broad to Ali, Pakistan are underway! Broad starts with a full delivery on middle, with little swing on it. Abid defends it to cover and calls Masood for a single. |
| 1.2 : S Broad to Masood, Broad comes around the wicket and bowls a fuller one around off, Shan goes on the front foot and defends it to point. |
| 1.3 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 1.4 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, angling in sharply, Masood does not bother playing at that one. |
| 1.5 : S Broad to Masood, Masood is off the mark! Full delivery on off, Masood defends it to the off side and takes a single. |
| 1.6 : S Broad to Ali, On a length on middle, Ali tucks it to square leg. |
| 2.1 : J Anderson to Masood, BEATEN! Once again Anderson goes past the bat of Masood! Just brilliant from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Masood looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 2.2 : J Anderson to Masood, FOUR LEG BYES! Good length delivery on the pads, Masood attempts to flick but it hits the thigh pad and goes past the diving keeper and into the fine leg fence. |
| 2.3 : J Anderson to Masood, BEATEN! Anderson has started really well here! He is troubling Masood very early on in the innings. Full delivery outside off, Shan looks to put bat on ball but misses it completely. |
| 2.4 : J Anderson to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood blocks it to mid on. |
| 2.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Back of a length ball on middle, Masood solidly plays it towards mid on. |
| 2.6 : J Anderson to Masood, On a length outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it. |
| 3.1 : S Broad to Ali, Wayward delivery from Broad! You don't see this everyday! Good length ball down the leg side, Abid lets it go. Buttler dives to his left and makes a half-stop. A bye taken. |
| 3.2 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Shan blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 3.3 : S Broad to Masood, Fullish ball on the middle stump line, Shan defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 3.4 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. |
| 3.5 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Shan leaves it alone. |
| 3.6 : S Broad to Masood, BEATEN! Lovely finish to the over from Broad! Good length ball outside off, Masood attempts to defend it off the back foot but the ball whizzes past the outside edge and into the mitts of the keeper. |
| 4.1 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Massive movement there! On a length around off, moving away sharply. Abid looks to block but fails to make any connection with it. |
| 4.2 : J Anderson to Ali, Full ball on the pads, Ali flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 4.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 4.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood is solid in defense. |
| 4.5 : J Anderson to Masood, EDGY RUN! Nicely bowled from Anderson! Good length ball on off, moving in, Masood looks to defend but it takes the inside edge, hits the pads and goes towards square leg. A single taken. |
| 4.6 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Wow, what a delivery from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Abid looks to defend but misses it altogether. |
| 5.1 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. No run. |
| 5.2 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood tucks it to square leg. He wants the single but is sent back. |
| 5.3 : S Broad to Masood, Full ball on off, Masood prods forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 5.4 : S Broad to Masood, EDGY! Broad dishes a full delivery on off, Masood looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards gully. |
| 5.5 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Masood was not sure what to do there! Back of a length ball outside off, Masood first attempts to play the cut but then looks to withdraw it. It hits the bat and goes through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 5.6 : S Broad to Masood, Full on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 6.1 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Another one which goes past the bat! Good length ball outside off, Ali attempts to put bat on ball but fails. |
| 6.2 : J Anderson to Ali, PLAY AND A MISS! Anderson might feel unlucky not to have got an edge yet! Good length ball outside off, swinging away. Abid gets beaten as he attempts to defend this one. |
| 6.3 : J Anderson to Ali, On a length on the pads, Abid flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 6.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Full delivery outside off, Masood lets it through to the keeper. |
| 6.5 : J Anderson to S Masood, EDGY FOUR! Frustration for Anderson! He has beaten Masood many times and when it takes the edge, the ball races to the fence. Good length ball on off, Masood looks to block but it takes the outside edge and goes past the slip cordon and into the fence. |
| 6.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but fails to make any contact with it. |
| 7.1 : S Broad to Ali, Length and it starts outside off, does come in a bit. Ali plays inside the line, the ball whizzes past the outside edge. It was a long way away though. |
| 7.2 : S Broad to Ali, Outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one. |
| 7.3 : S Broad to Ali, Slightly fuller and on middle, Ali plays a solid drive to mid on. |
| 7.4 : S Broad to Ali, Another one on the middle pole, Ali works it to mid-wicket. Broad is looking to hit the front pad of Ali. He is hoping Abid falls across as he plants his front foot down. |
| 7.5 : S Broad to Ali, Now goes outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one. |
| 7.6 : S Broad to Ali, Close shave! Abid Ali goes for an expansive drive to this delivery outside off. He went a little too hard at it and hence, got an inside edge. It was going towards the stumps but then it hits the back leg and deflects away. Lucky. |
| 8.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 8.2 : J Anderson to Masood, A single as this is worked around the corner. |
| 8.3 : J Anderson to Ali, FOUR! A little too straight and Ali puts it away in style! Full and on the pads, Abid works it through square leg to bring up his first boundary. |
| 8.4 : J Anderson to Ali, FOUR! Second boundary for Ali! This one is lucky. It was uppish but just out of the reach. Shorter and outside off, Ali looks to play the back foot punch but does so away from the body. It flies off the outside edge but just wide of the diving gully fielder and down to the third man fence. Ali is riding his luck here. |
| 8.5 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Length and just outside off, Abid looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 8.6 : J Anderson to Ali, Good length and on off, Ali defends it onto the ground. A good over for Pakistan, 9 from it. |
| 9.1 : S Broad to Masood, On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one. |
| 9.2 : S Broad to Ali, Length and on off, comes back a little. Ali looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 9.3 : S Broad to Ali, BEAUTY! Gets the last one to come back and this one holds its line. It lands on off, Ali has to play at it. He goes back to defend but the movement sees the ball beat the outside edge. |
| A short leg fielder is in place now. Ollie Pope is the player standing there. |
| 9.4 : S Broad to Ali, Solid defense! On off, defended nicely. |
| 9.5 : S Broad to Ali, Gets off strike! Ali stands tall and pushes it towards the off side for one. |
| 9.6 : S Broad to Masood, A good nut to end! Comes from around the wicket to the left-hander. Lands it outside off and gets it to jag back in. Masood looks to block but misses to get hit high on the pads. |
| Chris Woakes comes into the attack for the first time. |
| 10.1 : C Woakes to Ali, Starts off with a decent outswinger. The line though is just outside off. Ali shoulders arms to this one. |
| 10.2 : C Woakes to Ali, Bowls this one on the stumps, Ali defends it nicely. |
| 10.3 : C Woakes to Ali, Well bowled! This is fuller and around off, it shapes away a touch. Ali looks to play it with a straight bat but it goes off the outer half through covers for one. |
| 10.4 : C Woakes to Masood, BEATEN! Gets the ball to move off the pitch! It is a length delivery around off, Masood lunges to keep it out but it pitches and shapes away. Beats the outside edge. |
| 10.5 : Woakes to Masood, Appeal but a soft one! Woakes has started well here. He is getting the ball to move both ways. He lands this on a length, similar line to the last ball and gets it to come back in. Masood looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 10.6 : C Woakes to Masood, A dot to end a testing over! Back of a length and around off, Masood keeps it out. |
| 11.1 : S Broad to A Ali, Broad almost got Ali there! He continues angling it into the pads of Ali. Abid does plant his front foot a little too across this time but manages to get his bat down right at the end. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. No inside edge, he would have been a goner. |
| 11.2 : S Broad to Ali, Outside off, left alone. |
| 11.3 : S Broad to Ali, Another one outside off, not played at. |
| 11.4 : S Broad to Ali, A short one, Ali fends it away uncomfortable towards fine leg for one. |
| 11.5 : S Broad to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 11.6 : S Broad to Masood, Back of a length and on middle, Masood keeps it out. |
| 12.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Full ball on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on. |
| 12.2 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 12.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball around off, angling in. Masood lets it go to the keeper. |
| 12.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 12.5 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on middle, Shan comfortably tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 12.6 : C Woakes to Masood, MAIDEN! Fullish ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. |
| Jofra Archer is into the attack. |
| 13.1 : J Archer to Ali, Archer starts with an incoming full delivery on middle, Ali works it to the fine leg region for a single. |
| 13.2 : J Archer to Masood, Archer dishes a back of a length ball on off, Masood blocks it to cover and collects a single. |
| 13.3 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Abid lets the ball through to the keeper. |
| 13.4 : J Archer to Ali, Another one which is outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one. |
| 13.5 : J Archer to Ali, There comes the short one! Archer bends his back and bowls a short one around middle, Ali plays it well as he ducks under it. |
| 13.6 : J Archer to Ali, Short one outside off, Ali sways away from it. |
| DRINKS! Pakistan's hour! After electing to bat, the new ball was probably going to be the toughest to face and they have done that well so far. They haven't scored very quickly but they haven't lost a wicket. More of the same is what they will hope for. England though will be wanting a wicket quickly. |
| 14.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Good running! Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it wide of mid on and takes a single. |
| 14.2 : C Woakes to Ali, Back of a length ball on middle, Ali flicks it to square leg for a single. |
| 14.3 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler. |
| 14.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Full delivery outside off, Masood pushes it to the point region. |
| 14.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it. |
| 14.6 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 15.1 : Archer to A Ali, OUT! TIMBER! That's a ripper from Archer! A full delivery does the trick for England. A good little start comes to an end for Pakistan. Archer bowled a couple of bouncers at the end of his previous over but this time, he dishes a full delivery on off, nipping in, Ali looks to push but is trapped in his crease as the ball hits the pads and goes onto hit the off stump. Just terrific from Archer. Abid was probably expecting a bouncer but got surprised by the length of the del |
| 0.0 : Azhar Ali is the next man in. |
| 15.2 : J Archer to Ali, BOUNCER! It is bowled outside off, Azhar sways away from it. |
| 15.3 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball on off, Ali prods forward and defends it to cover. |
| 15.4 : J Archer to Ali, On a length outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it. |
| Out of nowhere, it has started to rain in Manchester and the players are going off. It looks like it is a passing shower and let's hope that it stops soon and the players get back on the field. The groundsmen have just brought the hover cover on. |
| Good news, the rain has stopped! The players are back on the field and they are all set to resume. Archer will complete his over. |
| 15.5 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it to the off side. |
| 15.6 : J Archer to Ali, Short ball around middle, Ali ducks under it. |
| 16.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Woakes bowls a full delivery on middle, Masood drives it through mid off and picks up a couple. |
| 16.2 : C Woakes to Masood, Back of a length ball on off, Masood camps back and blocks it to cover. |
| 16.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Fullish ball outside off, Masood lets the ball through to the keeper. |
| 16.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 16.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Late movement! Good length ball outside off, moving in late. Masood leaves it alone. Buttler dives and makes a good stop. |
| 16.6 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on the pads, Shan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.1 : J Archer to Masood, BEATEN! Excellent bowling from Archer! Good length ball outside off, moving away, Masood attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 17.2 : J Archer to S Masood, EDGY FOUR! Masood will take it however they come! Good length ball around off, Masood looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 17.3 : J Archer to Masood, Full delivery on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler. |
| 17.4 : J Archer to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket. |
| 17.5 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood does not bother to play at that one. |
| 17.6 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle and leg, Masood blocks it to mid on. |
| Azhar Ali has been given out LBW! He has taken the review immediately, suggesting that he has hit it. The Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat and the Ball Tracker shows all reds. Poor review. |
| 18.1 : C Woakes to Ali, OUT! LBW! All reds it is and Ali has to go. Ali thought that there was some bat on it but that wasn't the case. This is terrific bowling from Chris Woakes. He was exceptional in the last Test against West Indies and he has started well here too. Good length ball around off, nipping in sharply. Ali looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Azhar takes the review immediately. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracke |
| 0.0 : Babar Azam is the next man in. |
| 18.2 : C Woakes to Azam, BEATEN! Wow, what a way to welcome Babar Azam. Absolutely brilliant. Good length ball around off, moving away. Azam looks to defend but misses it altogether. |
| 18.3 : C Woakes to Azam, Good length ball on the pads, Azam looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and a leg bye is taken. |
| 18.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 18.5 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood defends it out. |
| 18.6 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, defended out onto the pitch. |
| 19.1 : J Archer to Azam, On a good length on off, Azam defends it off the back foot. |
| 19.2 : J Archer to Azam, Good length delivery on off, Azam keeps it out. |
| 19.3 : J Archer to Azam, Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one. |
| 19.4 : J Archer to Azam, Archer bowls a bouncer outside off, Azam does well to duck under it. |
| 19.5 : J Archer to Azam, Good length delivery on off, Azam blocks it off the back foot. |
| 19.6 : J Archer to Azam, On a good length on off, Babar offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 20.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one. |
| 20.2 : C Woakes to Masood, On a good length and outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 20.3 : C Woakes to S Masood, EDGY FOUR! Lucky for Masood! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards Sibley at second slip. Sibley dives and manages to get a slight hand on it but hits his hand goes to the third man fence. |
| 20.4 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 20.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal made for LBW but noting from the umpire. |
| 20.6 : C Woakes to Masood, On middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 21.1 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Babar blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 21.2 : J Archer to Azam, Full ball on off, Azam is solid in defense. |
| 21.3 : J Archer to Azam, Shortish down the leg side, Babar looks to work it to the leg side but misses. |
| 21.4 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Azam blocks it to the bowler. |
| 21.5 : J Archer to Azam, Azam leaves this good length ball outside off alone. |
| 21.6 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to the point region. |
| 22.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. |
| 22.2 : C Woakes to Masood, An appeal for LBW turned down! Probably pitched outside leg. Slightly fuller on the leg stump line, Masood looks to drive but he misses and hits the pad. Woakes and England appeal but the umpire is not interested. They think of the review but decide against it and rightly so as the Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching outside leg. |
| 22.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 22.4 : C Woakes to S Masood, Fullish on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on. |
| 22.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Back of a length on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 22.6 : C Woakes to Azam, Babar is off the mark finally! Full ball on off, Azam pushes it to cover and takes a single. |
| 23.1 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to short leg. |
| 23.2 : J Archer to B Azam, Full ball on off, Azam pushes it to the cover fielder. |
| 23.3 : J Archer to Azam, Lovely drive! Good length ball outside off, Babar drives it crisply but finds the cover fielder. |
| 23.4 : J Archer to Azam, BEATEN! Beautiful piece of bowling from Archer! Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 23.5 : J Archer to Azam, Bouncer bowled around middle, Azam ducks under it. |
| 23.6 : J Archer to Azam, Length ball on middle, Babar flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a single. |
| 24.1 : C Woakes to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to defend at first but then decides to leave it alone. |
| 24.2 : C Woakes to Azam, EDGY! Full ball on middle, Azam looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes to point. The fielder throws it to the keeper's end but it hits the bat of Azam and lobs off to Archer at square leg. |
| 24.3 : C Woakes to Azam, On a length on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler. |
| 24.4 : C Woakes to Azam, BEATEN! Lovely from Woakes! He bowls a good length ball around off, moving away. Azam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 24.5 : C Woakes to Azam, Length ball outside off, Babar lets the ball through to the keeper. |
| 24.6 : C Woakes to Azam, Full toss on the pads, Babar flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple to end the session. LUNCH ON DAY 1. |
| England's session to be honest! However, the day started nicely for Pakistan. They won the toss, elected to bat and their openers went about things nicely. They played the new ball well and got through the first hour. However, the introduction of Archer and Woakes changed things. The former got Abid Ali and the latter got the Pakistan skipper. The two did not let the batters score freely too and England would want this to continue after the break. The visitors, on the other hand, would hope that |
| ... Day 1, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of Day 1. The England players stride out to the middle. Babar Azam and Shan Masood follow them out. Stuart Broad will start with the ball. |
| 25.1 : S Broad to Masood, Lovely start to the session for Broad! Beautiful delivery! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge and into the mitts of the keeper. |
| 25.2 : S Broad to Masood, Full ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 25.3 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on middle, Shan rocks on his back foot and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 25.4 : S Broad to Masood, Broad bowls a good length ball outside off, Shan shoulders arms to it. |
| 25.5 : S Broad to Masood, Fullish ball on off, Masood prods forward and pushes it to cover. |
| 25.6 : S Broad to Masood, A maiden to start the second session! Good length ball on off, Masood blocks it to gully off the back foot. |
| 26.1 : J Anderson to Azam, FOUR! Anderson starts with a poor delivery! Full delivery on the pads, Azam just helps it on its way to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 26.2 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball on off, Azam defends it to cover. |
| 26.3 : J Anderson to Azam, Full ball on middle, Babar looks to defend but it takes the leading edge and goes towards the off side for a single. |
| 26.4 : J Anderson to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg. |
| 26.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood watches it carefully and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 26.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, not played at. |
| 27.1 : S Broad to Azam, On a length on leg, Azam flicks it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 27.2 : S Broad to Masood, Good length delivery outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one. |
| 27.3 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Crunched from Masood! He is looking good! Back of a length ball outside off, Masood punches it through the point region for a boundary. |
| 27.4 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on middle, Shan flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 27.5 : S Broad to Masood, Fullish ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it. |
| 27.6 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on off, Shan solidly blocks it to cover. |
| 28.1 : J Anderson to Azam, Anderson dishes a length ball on middle, Azam tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 28.2 : J Anderson to Azam, FOUR! Anderson has started well after Lunch! Azam is a very good player off his pads and he will not miss out on these freebies! Full delivery on the pads, Azam clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 28.3 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Azam nudges it to mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 28.4 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves the ball alone. |
| 28.5 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 28.6 : J Anderson to Azam, On a length on off, Babar defends it to mid off. |
| 29.1 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 29.2 : S Broad to Masood, Back of a length on off, Shan blocks it to cover. |
| 29.3 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on off, Masood guides it to gully and wants a single. Azam though sends him back. |
| 29.4 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 29.5 : S Broad to Masood, On middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 29.6 : S Broad to Masood, Half an appeal! A beautiful nut to end the over! Good length ball around off, Masood looks to defend without moving his feet. He gets beaten. There's an appeal made for caught behind but nothing from the umpire. |
| 30.1 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves it alone. |
| 30.2 : J Anderson to Azam, Outside off, Azam shoulders arms to it. |
| 30.3 : J Anderson to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Babar defends it back to the bowler. |
| 30.4 : J Anderson to Azam, NO BALL! Another length ball on middle, Azam blocks it out onto the pitch. The third umpire gives it as a No Ball. |
| J Anderson to Azam, FOUR! Perfect balance and perfect timing! Back of a length ball outside off, Azam drives it nonchalantly through the covers for a boundary. |
| 30.5 : J Anderson to Azam, On a length on off, Azam defends it to the off side. |
| 30.6 : J Anderson to Azam, Azam solidly defends this length ball on off to cover. |
| 31.1 : S Broad to Masood, On a good length on off, Masood defends it to covers. |
| 31.2 : S Broad to Masood, Good length delivery on off, Masood blocks it off the back foot. |
| 31.3 : S Broad to Masood, On a good length and outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one. |
| 31.4 : S Broad to Masood, Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 31.5 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Beautifully flicked away from Masood! Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it towards deep square leg. Bess runs after it and dives but fails to stop it. A boundary signalled. |
| 31.6 : S Broad to Masood, Very full ball on off, Masood defends it to cover. |
| First signs of spin! Dom Bess is into the attack. He did not bowl at all in the third Test against West Indies but finally gets a chance here. |
| 32.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Bess starts with a flat delivery on middle, Masood pulls it to mid on. |
| 32.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on off, Masood defends it to cover. |
| 32.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Short delivery outside off, Shan punches it to cover for a single. |
| 32.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floated on middle, Babar plays it back to the bowler. |
| 32.5 : Dom Bess to Azam, Full on the pads, Azam works it to short leg. |
| 32.6 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flatter on middle, Babar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 33.1 : S Broad to Azam, FOUR! That's a gift from Broad and it has been put away! Full toss on middle, Azam drives it through mid on for a boundary. |
| 33.2 : S Broad to Azam, Better from Broad! Good length ball outside off, nipping in. Azam watches it and lets the ball through to the keeper. |
| 33.3 : S Broad to Azam, Outside off, left alone. |
| 33.4 : S Broad to Azam, Full ball on middle, Azam defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 33.5 : S Broad to Azam, Good length ball on middle, played back to the bowler. |
| 33.6 : S Broad to Azam, Fullish outside off, Azam lets it go to the keeper. |
| 34.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up ball on middle and leg, Masood defends it out. |
| 34.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one on off, Shan pushes it to point. |
| 34.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Quicker delivery on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the keeper. |
| 34.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up ball on middle, Shan defends it back to the bowler. |
| 34.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket. |
| 34.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy on off, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| Jofra Archer is back on. 6-3-7-1 are his figures so far. |
| 35.1 : J Archer to Azam, FOUR! Azam welcomes Archer with a delicious shot! Archer starts with a loosener on middle, Azam just pushes it down to long on for a boundary. |
| 35.2 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 35.3 : J Archer to Masood, Fullish on middle, Masood tucks it to the leg side. |
| 35.4 : J Archer to Masood, Length ball on off, Masood pushes it to mid off. |
| 35.5 : J Archer to Masood, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood ducks under it. |
| 35.6 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it. |
| 36.1 : Dom Bess to B Azam, FOUR! Babar Azam is looking in terrific touch! What a way to bring up the 50-run stand! It has been a good one and needs to continue on to a big one. Tossed up outside off, Azam lunges forward and drives it through extra cover for a boundary. |
| 36.2 : Dom Bess to B Azam, On off, Babar blocks it to cover and takes a single. |
| 36.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses. |
| 36.4 : Dom Bess to S Masood, Full on middle, Masood drives it to mid on and takes a quick single. |
| 36.5 : Dom Bess to Azam, Tosses this one outside off, Babar prods forward and leaves it alone. |
| 36.6 : Dom Bess to Azam, FOUR! That's another gorgeous drive from Azam! 100-up for Pakistan! Full outside off, Babar drives it towards the deep cover region for a boundary. |
| 37.1 : J Archer to Masood, FOUR! Looking for the yorker but it ends up as a full toss! It is bowled on middle, Masood flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary. |
| 37.2 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 37.3 : J Archer to Masood, On a length on off, Masood pushes it to gully. |
| 37.4 : J Archer to Masood, Back of a length ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses. |
| 37.5 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood stands tall and defends it out. |
| 37.6 : J Archer to Masood, Short on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 38.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Full and outside off, it is stroked through covers for one. |
| 38.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Quicker and on middle, Masood keeps it out nicely. |
| 38.3 : Dom Bess to S Masood, That is mighty close! Masood does not pick the length there. It is quicker and on middle, Masood goes back to a delivery which he should have played forward to. It hits both the inside edge and the pads, goes just past the leg pole towards fine leg for one. There is a soft appeal but nothing from the umpire. Hold on! Replays show that it is pad first. That looked dead if it was pad first. |
| 38.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floats it up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one. |
| 38.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, A full toss, it is worked behind square on the leg side for two. |
| 38.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, DROPPED! Buttler has put down Masood! A difficult chance but you expect the keeper to take it. Bess gives it nice amount of flight and it lands on off, it turns away sharply. Masood lunges forward and looks to defend but the ball takes a faint outside edge. Buttler fails to move his glove to the left, it hits the webbing and falls onto the ground. Bess could have had Masood not once but twice in the over. Two let offs for the left-hander. Also, Pakistan won't mind seein |
| 39.1 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves it alone. |
| 39.2 : J Archer to Azam, Full delivery on off, Azam drives it to mid off. |
| 39.3 : J Archer to Azam, FOUR! That is an excellent shot from Babar Azam! He is batting on a diferent planet at the moment! Back of a length ball outside off, Azam plays it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 39.4 : J Archer to Azam, BOUNCER! It is bowled outside off, Azam leaves it alone. |
| 39.5 : J Archer to Azam, Short one outside off, Azam leaves it alone. |
| 39.6 : J Archer to Azam, Bouncer! The batsman ducks under the bouncer at the last moment. |
| DRINKS! An excellent hour of play for Pakistan! Shan Masood and Babar Azam have been brilliant and are continuing on their merry way. Both are reaching their half tons and now will look to continue. England, on the other hand, have looked flat. They erred in their lines and lengths and they have been punished. They could have had Masood but Buttler dropped one down. |
| 40.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Floats it up on off, defended. |
| 40.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter and on off, it is pushed towards cover. |
| 40.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Fires it on the pads, Masood goes back and tries to flick but is a little late on the shot. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken. |
| 40.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, On middle, defended nicely. |
| 40.5 : Dom Bess to Azam, FOUR! Lovely use of the feet! Azam gets to the pitch of it and hits it up and over mid-wicket. He plays it with the turn and it goes for a one bounce boundary. |
| 40.6 : Dom Bess to Azam, Fifty for Azam! His 14th in Tests. What a player he has become in the last year or so. He's scoring runs just for fun. He did struggle at the start of his innings but then has looked fluent as ever. He gets there by pushing it through covers for one. He would want to keep going here. |
| 41.1 : J Archer to Azam, Played that well in the end! Short ball around middle, Babar is late in picking that up but manages to pull it to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 0.0 : Update 1450 Local (1350 GMT) - Ohh no! It has gone really gloomy out in the middle and it is drizzling a bit as well. The umpires have decided to take the players off. There was forecast for rain around this time and it has been proven correct. Let's hope that it is not a long delay. |
| Update 1505 Local (1405 GMT) - The entire square has been covered now and it looks like it will be a long delay. Stay tuned for further updates. |
| Update 1515 Local (1415 GMT) - Tea has been taken early due to the rain. It was a shortened session which belonged to Pakistan. They came out all guns blazing and have gone to Tea with 8 wickets in hand. Babar Azam was excellent and has counter-attacked since Lunch. Masood has played well too and is reaching his 50. |
| England, on the other hand, have looked poor after Lunch. They gave away too many easy runs and Pakistan feasted on that. Anderson and Broad were poor while Archer got only a few overs to bowl. Bess was good with the ball and he would have had a wicket if Buttler had not dropped a catch, before rain forced the players off. Stay tuned for further updates. |
| ... Day 1, Session 3 ... |
| Update 1540 Local (1440 GMT) - Nothing new to update as it is still raining in Manchester and we are in for a further delay. Let's hope that the rain stops as soon as possible. |
| Update 1600 Local (1500 GMT) - Unfortunately, it is still raining in Manchester. It does not look we will get back on the field anytime soon. All we can do is wait. Let's hope for the best. |
| Update 1625 Local (1525 GMT) - We have an update that the groundsmen are having a look out in the middle as the rain has eased a little. Stay tuned. |
| Update 1635 Local (1535 GMT) - Good news for all the cricket fans! The covers are coming off and an inspection is scheduled at 1700 Local (1600 GMT). Stay with us for further updates. |
| Update 1710 Local (1610 GMT) - The umpires have done their inspection and it looks like they are still not happy with the ground conditions. Another inspection is scheduled for 1730 Local (1630 GMT). Stay tuned. |
| Update 1735 Local (1635 GMT) - Great news, the inspections are done and we have a restart time. The action resumes at 1745 Local (1645 GMT). It has been a long, long wait but it will be pleasing to see play resume. |
| Welcome back! All set for the game to resume after a long rain break. The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Babar Azam and Shan Masood. Jofra Archer will finish his over. 22.5 overs are scheduled to be bowled with Stumps at 1900 Local (1800 GMT). |
| 41.2 : J Archer to Azam, Archer starts with a nasty bouncer around middle, Azam ducks under it comfortably. |
| 41.3 : J Archer to Azam, Back of a length ball on middle, Azam blocks it off the back foot to mid-wicket. |
| 41.4 : J Archer to Azam, Shortish around the leg stump line, Babar fends it away towards fine leg and picks up a single. |
| 41.5 : J Archer to Masood, Well played! Archer bends his back and bowls a short ball outside off, Masood camps on his back foot and then pushes it to point. |
| 41.6 : J Archer to Masood, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood ducks under it. |
| The umpires are having a chat with Joe Root and they have had a word with him to give a bowl to a spinner. Out comes the light meter. The umpires check the reading. Dom Bess will bowl. |
| 42.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floated on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler. |
| 42.2 : Dom Bess to Azam, Loopy ball on middle, flicked to square leg. |
| 42.3 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flatter one on middle, Azam works it to short leg. |
| 42.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Tossed up ball on off, Azam defends it to cover and takes a single. |
| 42.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Quicker delivery outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 42.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, An appeal for LBW turned down! Floated on the pads, Masood looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. England appeal but nothing from the umpire. They think of a review but decide against it. |
| Joe Root has no option but to bring himself on. |
| 43.1 : Joe Root to Azam, Root starts with a tossed up delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 43.2 : Joe Root to Azam, Loopy delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot. |
| 43.3 : Joe Root to Azam, On middle, Azam flicks it towards square leg for a run. |
| 43.4 : Joe Root to Masood, Outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one. |
| 43.5 : Joe Root to Masood, Floated delivery on off, Masood plays it to covers. |
| 43.6 : Joe Root to Masood, On off, Masood blocks it off the front foot. |
| 44.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floated on middle, Azam defends it to short leg. |
| 44.2 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flatter one on middle, Azam flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on off, Masood pushes it to cover. |
| 44.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, On middle, Shan tucks it to square leg. |
| 44.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up on off, Masood prods forward and drives it to mid off. |
| 44.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball outside off, left alone. |
| 45.1 : Joe Root to Azam, Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot. |
| 45.2 : Joe Root to Azam, Flatter ball down the leg side, Azam lets it go. Buttler fails to collect it and the ball rolls to the leg side. |
| 45.3 : Joe Root to Azam, On off, defended to cover. |
| 45.4 : Joe Root to Azam, Flatter one on the pads, Azam tucks it to square leg. |
| 45.5 : Joe Root to Azam, Floated on middle, Azam defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 45.6 : Joe Root to Azam, Tossed up ball on middle, Azam nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| Not sure why England are willing to continue at the moment! They are forced to bowl spin from both ends and that is something Pakistan won't mind. They are probably just playing into the hands of the visitors. |
| 46.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flighted delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards short leg. |
| 46.2 : Dom Bess to Azam, Loopy delivery on off, Azam defends it off the front foot. |
| 46.3 : Dom Bess to Azam, On middle, Azam comes down the track and flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 46.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, MISSED STUMPING! Masood gets another opportunity! He wwas dropped earlier in the game and now has been given another opportunity from Buttler. Poor keeping but it was probably the extra bounce that did Jos in. Floated ball outside off, Masood comes down the track and then looks to heave it away but misses. It bounces a little extra. It hits the shoulder of Buttler and goes to the off side. Masood is itching to get to his fifty it seems. There is no need to go for that s |
| 46.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 46.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up on off, Masood defends it to point. |
| 47.1 : Joe Root to Azam, Floated delivery on leg, Azam flicks it to square leg. |
| 47.2 : Joe Root to Azam, Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 47.3 : Joe Root to Masood, Loopy delivery on off, Masood defends it off the front foot. |
| 47.4 : Joe Root to Masood, Full delivery on off, Masood drives it through mid off for a run. |
| 47.5 : Joe Root to Azam, FOUR! Nicely swept! On middle, Azam sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 47.6 : Joe Root to Azam, Floated delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 48.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floated on middle, Azam flicks it to square leg. |
| 48.2 : Dom Bess to Azam, Quicker one on off, Azam defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 48.3 : Dom Bess to Azam, FOUR! Excellent use of the feet from Azam! Tossed up ball on middle, Azam dances down the track and lifts it over mid on and into the fence. |
| 48.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Excellent batting! Short on middle, Babar tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 48.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 48.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one outside off, Masood cuts it to point. |
| The umpires have checked for bad light and they deem the conditions unfit to play cricket. They are taking the players off. Root is having a discussion with the umpires but he has to go back. Probably that will be the end of the day. |
| So the inevitable has happened! It is STUMPS on Day 1! Just the 49 overs were manageable today but we got to witness some good Test match action in those overs. |
| Pakistan's day in the end! The stand between Masood and Azam has given them the advantage. They were in trouble when they lost both the Alis but a stand which is just 4 short of a ton has taken them to safer shores. Babar Azam and Shan Masood have played the bowlers with ease and are looking comfortable in the middle. |
| Pakistan will hope that they can bat long and set the base for them to score a big first innings total. England, on the other hand, were poor with the ball and they need to break this stand quickly. A big total by Pakistan in the first innings is not what they want as the visitors have two spinners and the hosts have to bat last on this wicket. An important first session awaits us on Day 2. Also, the weather is a lot better on Thursday. Do join us at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) for the second day's pl |
| ... Day 2, Session 1 ... |
| Welcome everyone! A shortened Day 1 belonged to Pakistan, with Babar Azam looking at his best. Shan Masood was given two lives by Jos Buttler but full credit should be given to the Pakistani batter for sticking it out in the middle. On Day 2, Pakistan would look to continue the good work and post a good score on the board. England, on the other hand, started well with the ball but went flat after Lunch to give Pakistan the advantage. They need to perform much better with the ball and pick up qui |
| Weather report - There is a slight drizzle going on in Manchester but there is still around 30 minutes to go for the scheduled start. The weather is forecasted to be better than Day 1. Let's hope that the rain blows away and we have a prompt start. |
| Right then! The rain has stopped and we are having a prompt start. The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Shan Masood and Babar Azam. 98 overs are scheduled to be bowled in the day, weather permitting. James Anderson will start with the ball for the hosts. |
| 49.1 : J Anderson to Azam, Excellent start from James Anderson! He bowls a good length ball on off, moving away. Azam looks to defend but the ball beats the outside edge, hits the thigh pad and rolls to the slip cordon. |
| 49.2 : J Anderson to Azam, On a length on middle, Azam stands tall and blocks it to cover. Azam wants the single but is sent back. |
| 49.3 : J Anderson to Azam, Another good length ball on off, Azam strides forward and blocks it to the cover region. Good first three deliveries from Anderson. |
| 49.4 : J Anderson to Azam, Anderson goes full this time and bowls it outside off, Babar lets it go to the keeper. |
| 49.5 : J Anderson to Azam, Fullish ball on middle, Babar solidly defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 49.6 : J Anderson to B Azam, OUT! CAUGHT! That's what England would have been hoping for at the start! Brilliant delivery from James Anderson. Azam goes after playing a classy knock. England needed this start after having a poor Day 1. Anderson dishes a full delivery outside off, moving away. Azam looks to drive it away from his body. It takes the outside edge and goes to Root at first slip who makes no mistake. Anderson was testing Azam in this over and gave away no freebies and he has been rewa |
| Asad Shafiq is the next man in. Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. |
| 50.1 : S Broad to Masood, On a good length and outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 0.0 : Review time! England have taken a review for LBW. Shan Masood is the man in question. It looks close. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is bat on it. Review lost. |
| 50.2 : S Broad to S Masood, NOT OUT! There is bat involved! England lose a review! It did not look he had hit it but the replays prove otherwise! Broad bowls a good length ball on off, angling in. Masood looks to defend but seems to have missed. It raps him on his pads and England put up an appeal. The umpire is not interested. Root takes the review after a brief discussion with his teammates and opts for it. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is a spike as the ball passed the bat. G |
| 50.3 : S Broad to Masood, Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple. |
| 50.4 : S Broad to Masood, FIFTY! 7th Test fifty for Masood! He struggled at the start but he stuck it out and now has reached his fifty. Brilliant. Back of a length ball outside off, Masood punches it through the cover region and picks up a couple to get to the milestone. Can he continue on and score a big one? |
| 50.5 : S Broad to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 50.6 : S Broad to Masood, Length ball on middle, Masood defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 51.1 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good length ball on middle, Shafiq flicks it to fine leg for a couple. Shafiq is off the mark. |
| 51.2 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Full ball on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler. |
| 51.3 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good length ball outside off, left alone. |
| 51.4 : J Anderson to Shafiq, FOUR! Beautiful from Shafiq! Full ball outside off, Shafiq leans forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 51.5 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Full ball on off, Shafiq looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards gully where the fielder stops it. |
| 51.6 : J Anderson to Shafiq, EDGY! Length ball outside off, Shafiq is late in getting his bat down. It takes the edge and goes towards second slip. |
| 52.1 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 52.2 : S Broad to Masood, Full ball on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler. |
| 52.3 : S Broad to Masood, On middle, Masood pushes it to mid off. |
| 52.4 : S Broad to S Masood, Fullish outside off, Masood drives it crisply towards cover but for no runs as the fielder dives to make a good stop. |
| 52.5 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 52.6 : S Broad to Masood, Nicely bowled! Good length ball around off, nipping in. Masood attempts to defend it but misses out and gets hit on the pads. |
| 53.1 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good length ball on off, Shafiq prods forward and defends it to the cover region. |
| 53.2 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Full on middle, Asad blocks it to mid on for a dot. |
| 53.3 : J Anderson to Shafiq, BEATEN! Anderson has been right on the money on Day 2. He was poor in on Day 1. Good length ball outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 53.4 : J Anderson to Shafiq, On a length on off, Shafiq is solid in defense. |
| 53.5 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good running! Length ball on off, Shafiq blocks it to cover and takes a quick single. Broad comes ahead and throws it to the keeper's end but misses. Masood was in though. 150 up for Pakistan. |
| 53.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, Masood does not bother playing at that. |
| Some sawdust is being put on the bowler's crease. |
| 54.1 : S Broad to Shafiq, Good length ball on middle, Shafiq strides forward and defends it to mid off. |
| 54.2 : S Broad to Shafiq, Fullish on middle, Shafiq drives it straight to mid off. |
| 54.3 : S Broad to Shafiq, Another full one on middle, Shafiq plays it back to the bowler. |
| 54.4 : S Broad to Shafiq, Good length ball outside off, Shafiq leaves it alone. |
| 54.5 : S Broad to Shafiq, On a length on off, Asad solidly blocks it to cover. |
| 54.6 : S Broad to Shafiq, Good length outside off, Shafiq watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone. |
| 55.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 55.2 : J Anderson to Masood, One more delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one. |
| 55.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Closer to the off pole but the length is shorter. Masood goes back and keeps it out easily. |
| 55.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Goes back to bowling outside off, another leave. Good carry for Anderson. Buttler takes it near his chest. |
| 55.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Fuller and on off, Masood strokes it to mid off. |
| 55.6 : J Anderson to Masood, One more delivery outside off, Masood does not fiddle with it. |
| 56.1 : S Broad to Shafiq, Outside off, not played at. |
| 56.2 : S Broad to Shafiq, On off, Shafiq lunges and keeps it out. |
| 56.3 : S Broad to Shafiq, Good length delivery on the off pole, Shafiq gets right behind the line and keeps it out. |
| 56.4 : S Broad to Shafiq, Slightly fuller this time and on off, Shafiq pushes it towards mid off. |
| 56.5 : S Broad to Shafiq, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Broad now gets one! Asad Shafiq walks back for a single digit score and England are probably back on top in this game. This is a lovely delivery. It is on a length, it lands around off and then straightens a touch. There is also good bounce on this one. Asad looks to defend but does so inside the line. It flies off the outside edge and goes towards second slip where Stokes makes no mistake. England have started brilliantly today morning. |
| Mohammad Rizwan makes his way out to the middle. |
| 56.6 : S Broad to Rizwan, A wicket maiden from Broad! Brilliant. On off, Rizwan defends it onto the ground. |
| 57.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length and on off, Masood defend it. |
| 57.2 : J Anderson to Masood, That is a gem! Beats the outside edge! It is on a length and around off, angles away late. Masood is drawn into playing at it. He ends up pushing at it away from the body. Gets beaten. |
| 57.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Wide outside off, left alone. |
| 57.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Once again keeps it outside off, it is not fiddled with. |
| 57.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Change of angle from Anderson and it nearly worked! Angles it into the off pole and then gets it to straighten. Masood is squared up as he tries to block. It goes off the outside edge but on the bounce to gully. Masood played it with soft hands. |
| 57.6 : J Anderson to Masood, A harmless delivery to end! Outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one. Another maiden. |
| 58.1 : S Broad to Rizwan, Watchful leave! This is just outside off, not played at. |
| 58.2 : S Broad to Rizwan, Into the off pole now, Rizwan solidly keeps it out. |
| 58.3 : S Broad to Rizwan, One more delivery outside off, not played at. There have been quite a few deliveries which have been outside off. |
| Mohammad Rizwan has been given out LBW. He has reviewed it immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is bat involved. Excellent review. |
| 58.4 : S Broad to Rizwan, NOT OUT! There is a spike on Ultra Edge! Just a feather probably which only Rizwan must have felt and hence, he reviewed. A good one though and the Pakistan side will breathe a big sigh of relief. Another wicket would have been dreadful for them right now. Broad lands it on middle, it is on a length. Rizwan goes back to defend but it straightens. It seems to have missed the bat and hit the pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. Rizwan reviews immediately. Replays roll in |
| 58.5 : S Broad to Rizwan, On the stumps, Rizwan gets right behind the line and defends it. |
| 58.6 : S Broad to Rizwan, Once again makes the batter play by attacking the stumps. Rizwan negotiates it well. Good three balls to end. |
| 59.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Back of a length and on middle, kept out. |
| 59.2 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, Masood need not play at those. |
| 59.3 : J Anderson to Masood, One more ball outside off, Masood lets it go. |
| 59.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Shorter and on off, Masood guides it to point. |
| 59.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Very full and outside off, Anderson is looking to tempt Masood into a drive. The opener resists and lets it be. |
| 59.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off again, left alone. Another maiden, 6 in a row for England. Pakistan are playing themselves into a shell here. |
| Chris Woakes is into the attack for the first time on Day 2. 8-2-14-1 are his figures so far. |
| 60.1 : C Woakes to Rizwan, BEATEN! Lovely bowling from Woakes! This was a loose shot though! Full delivery outside off, Rizwan pushes at it but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 60.2 : C Woakes to Rizwan, On a length on off, Mohammad blocks it to cover. |
| 60.3 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Fullish ball on off, Rizwan prods forward and blocks it to the off side. Pakistan last scored a run in the 54th over. |
| 60.4 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Fullish ball outside off, Rizwan shoulders arms to this one. |
| 60.5 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Finally, Pakistan have scored runs! Last time they scored in the 54th over. On a length on off, Rizwan guides it through the gully region for a couple. |
| 60.6 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it through point and picks up another couple of runs. |
| 61.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Back of a length and on off, defended. |
| 61.2 : J Anderson to Masood, FOUR! Elegant! A boundary at last for Pakistan! This is full and outside off, Masood drives it square on the off side and it races away to the fence. He played it away from his body but the key was he was leaning into the stroke. |
| 61.3 : J Anderson to Masood, A single to follow the boundary! On off, it is pushed wide of mid off for one. |
| 61.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length and on middle, Rizwan keeps it out. |
| 61.5 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Another defensive stroke! This is played away from the body but this time it is done well. However, it is quite risky in England. You need to play it late and close to the body. |
| 61.6 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Another good over by Anderson comes to an end. On off, kept out. |
| 62.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Full ball on off, Masood pushes it through the cover region for a single. |
| 62.2 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover. |
| 62.3 : C Woakes to Rizwan, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Rizwan looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 62.4 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Fullish on middle, Mohammad works it to mid-wicket. |
| 62.5 : C Woakes to Rizwan, On a length on middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 62.6 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Fullish on middle, Rizwan plays it towards mid on for nothing. |
| Bowling change! Jofra Archer is into the attack. |
| 63.1 : J Archer to Masood, Length delivery on off, Masood punches it through point for a run. |
| 63.2 : J Archer to Rizwan, BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! On a good length on off, Rizwan looks to defend but misses it due to the inswing on this one. It went over the stumps towards the keeper where Buttler collects it safely. |
| 63.3 : J Archer to Rizwan, On a length on off, Rizwan taps it to point. |
| 63.4 : J Archer to Rizwan, Good length delivery on off, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot. |
| 63.5 : J Archer to Rizwan, On a good length on middle, Rizwan offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 63.6 : J Archer to Rizwan, Short delivery on middle, Rizwan drops it on the leg side and takes a quick single. |
| 64.1 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off. |
| 64.2 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Full delivery on middle, Mohammad drives it to mid on for another dot. |
| 64.3 : C Woakes to M Rizwan, Good shot for nothing! Another full delivery on off, Rizwan drives it to mid off for nothing. |
| 64.4 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Outside off, not played at. |
| 64.5 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Rizwan drives it to mid off. |
| 64.6 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Mohammad strides forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 65.1 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 65.2 : J Archer to Masood, Short ball on middle, Shan pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 65.3 : J Archer to Rizwan, Punched away! Good length ball outside off, Rizwan punches it through the covers and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 65.4 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it through to the keeper. |
| 65.5 : J Archer to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood blocks it to mid on. |
| 65.6 : J Archer to Masood, Shan solidly defends this good length ball back to the bowler. |
| 66.1 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Full ball outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper. |
| 66.2 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Back of a length on off, Rizwan camps on his back foot and defends it to the off side. |
| 66.3 : C Woakes to Rizwan, That came back in sharply! Length ball around off, angling in. Rizwan looks to flick but misses. An appeal is made for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 66.4 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Fullish on middle, driven to mid on. |
| 66.5 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Good length ball on off, Mohammad blocks it to point. |
| 66.6 : C Woakes to Rizwan, On off, Rizwan prods forward and plays it to point. |
| 67.1 : J Archer to Masood, Fullish on off, Masood blocks it to cover. |
| 67.2 : J Archer to Masood, On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg. |
| 67.3 : J Archer to Masood, Short ball around off, Masood sways away from it. |
| 67.4 : J Archer to S Masood, Shortish on middle, Shan pulls it but it goes straight to mid-wicket. |
| 67.5 : J Archer to Masood, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood does well to duck under it. |
| 67.6 : J Archer to Masood, Archer bends his back and bowls a short one on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 68.1 : C Woakes to Masood, FOUR! A handy gift for Pakistan! First real poor delivery from them on Day 2! Full ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 68.2 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball outside off, left alone. |
| 68.3 : C Woakes to Masood, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 68.4 : C Woakes to Masood, An appeal for LBW! Good length ball on off, angling in. Masood looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The players appeal but the umpire is not interested. They do not take the review. |
| 68.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Full on middle, Masood pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 68.6 : C Woakes to S Masood, On middle, Shan flicks it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 69.1 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it through the mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 69.2 : J Archer to Masood, On a length on off, Masood pushes it to point. |
| 69.3 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 69.4 : J Archer to Rizwan, Back of a length on middle, Rizwan tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 69.5 : J Archer to Masood, BOUNCER! Short ball around middle, Masood ducks under it. |
| 69.6 : J Archer to Masood, Full delivery on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 70.1 : C Woakes to Rizwan, OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan have lost their half side! Rizwan was looking fidgety out there and he perishes! Beautiful piece of bowling from Woakes. He has been England's best bowler so far and he delivers yet again. Good length ball around off, Rizwan looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards the right of the keeper. Buttler tumbles and takes a simple catch. England have been all over Pakistan in the morning session of Day 2. |
| 0.0 : Shadab Khan is the next man in. |
| 70.2 : C Woakes to Khan, BEATEN! Just beautiful from Woakes! Good length ball outside off, Shadab looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 70.3 : C Woakes to Khan, PLAY AND A MISS! Excellent stuff from Woakes! He is bowling on another level! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Khan looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. Root seems excited and appeals but the umpire says no. |
| 70.4 : C Woakes to Khan, Back of a length ball outside off, Khan punches it to cover. |
| 70.5 : C Woakes to Khan, Full ball on middle, Khan pushes it to mid on. |
| 70.6 : C Woakes to Khan, Probably going down the leg side! Woakes bowls a full delivery on the pads, Shadab looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW is made but nothing from the umpire. |
| 71.1 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and rolls to square leg. |
| 71.2 : J Archer to Masood, Back of a length ball outside off, Masood punches it through the cover region for three. |
| 71.3 : J Archer to Khan, PLAY AND A MISS! Khan has to be careful! He does not need to play at that! Short ball outside off, Shadab looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 71.4 : J Archer to Khan, BEATEN! That is a lovely delivery from Archer! Good length ball around off, moving away. Khan looks to defend but misses it completely. |
| 71.5 : J Archer to Khan, On a length on off, Khan defends it to point. He wants the single but is sent back. |
| 71.6 : J Archer to Khan, Full delivery on middle, Shadab pushes it to mid on for another dot ball. |
| 72.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Full on off, Masood solidly pushes it to mid off and shouts a loud no to his partner. |
| 72.2 : C Woakes to Masood, Back of a length ball on off, Shan punches it to cover. |
| 72.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Outside off, not played at. |
| 72.4 : C Woakes to Masood, EDGY FOUR! It is fortunate but Pakistan will take it! Full delivery on middle, Masood looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes past the gully fielder and into the fence. |
| 72.5 : C Woakes to Masood, BEATEN! Wow! This is some piece of bowling from Woakes! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but misses. |
| 72.6 : C Woakes to Masood, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 73.1 : J Archer to Khan, Full on middle, Khan pushes it to mid on. |
| 73.2 : J Archer to Khan, Needed a direct hit! It was very close! Very full ball on middle, Shadab flicks it to mid-wicket and calls Masood for a single. Pope runs ahead and collects the ball, he has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. |
| 73.3 : J Archer to Masood, Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 73.4 : J Archer to Khan, Length ball on middle, Khan plays it to mid on. |
| 73.5 : J Archer to Khan, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Khan ducks under it. |
| 73.6 : J Archer to Khan, Full delivery outside off, Khan leaves it alone. |
| Dom Bess is into the attack. 9-1-30-0 are his figures so far. |
| 74.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler. |
| 74.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on off, Masood blocks it to point. |
| 74.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter delivery outside off, Masood cuts it through the point region and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 74.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flat one on middle and leg, Masood looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 74.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Terrific spin there! Loopy ball on off, spinning away sharply. Masood prods forward to defend but misses as the ball turns away. |
| 74.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, There is definitely some turn there! Floated outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. LUNCH ON DAY 2. |
| Brilliant from England in this session! It was a delight to watch their bowlers bowl, especially Woakes, Broad and Anderson. The three were very disciplined, gave absolutely nothing away, they were also patient and that patience was rewarded with three good wickets. The three took one apiece which sees England with their noses ahead at the Lunch break on Day 2. They are now into the bowling all-rounders and they would hope they can bag the remaining 5 wickets as quickly as possible. |
| It all went wrong for Pakistan! Yes, England bowled really well but the visitors did not show a lot of intent and were content in defending or leaving most of the deliveries. The day itself started off poorly for them as they lost Azam early. Shafiq and Rizwan did not contribute a lot but Masood is hanging in there. A lot relies on him now and they would hope Shadab can provide able support as there is not a lot of batting to come. 250 is what they will be aiming for right now. Can they get ther |
| ... Day 2, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of Day 2! The England players stride out to the middle and they are followed by Shan Masood and Shadab Khan. Joe Root is going to start with the ball. |
| 75.1 : Joe Root to Khan, Pakistan are underway straightaway! Floated ball outside off, Shadab pushes it through the gully region and picks up three. |
| 75.2 : Joe Root to Masood, Loopy ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 75.3 : Joe Root to S Masood, Short ball outside off, Shan punches it to cover for a single. |
| 75.4 : Joe Root to Khan, FOUR! Shadab has come out with intent! Flighted ball on the pads, Khan flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 75.5 : Joe Root to Khan, Short and outside off, Khan cuts but straight to point. |
| 75.6 : Joe Root to Khan, Floated on middle, Shadab plays it back to the bowler. |
| Dom Bess will bowl from the other end. |
| 76.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one on off, Masood gets his bat down in time and guides it towards third man. A single taken. |
| 76.2 : Dom Bess to Khan, Short ball on the pads, Shadab works it to square leg for a single. |
| 76.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one on off, Masood pushes it to the off side for a single. |
| 76.4 : Dom Bess to Khan, FOUR! This is poor bowling from Bess! Just like yesterday, England have not started the post-Lunch session well! Short down the leg side, Khan helps it on its way to the fine leg boundary. |
| 76.5 : Dom Bess to Khan, Another short one on the pads, Shadab pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 76.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Floated on off, Masood defends it onto the pitch. |
| 77.1 : Joe Root to Khan, On the pads, Shadab works it to mid-wicket. |
| 77.2 : Joe Root to Khan, Tossed up on middle, Khan plays it back to the bowler. |
| 77.3 : Joe Root to Khan, Flatter one on the pads, Khan plays it to the deep square leg region for a single. |
| 77.4 : Joe Root to Masood, Full delivery on off, Masood drives it to mid off and takes a quick single. |
| 77.5 : Joe Root to Khan, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 77.6 : Joe Root to Khan, Short ball on the pads, Khan looks to pull but it hits the pads and rolls to fine leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 78.1 : Dom Bess to Khan, Looped up ball on middle, Khan defends it out. |
| 78.2 : Dom Bess to Khan, Shortish on middle, Shadab bends on his knees and works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 78.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Looped up ball on off, Masood defends it to silly point. |
| 78.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Full on middle, Masood blocks it back to Bess. |
| 78.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Quicker delivery on the pads, Masood tucks it to square leg and takes a single. |
| 78.6 : Dom Bess to Khan, Tosses this one on middle, Khan defends it out back to the bowler. |
| 79.1 : Joe Root to Masood, Angled into the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one. |
| 79.2 : Joe Root to Khan, On middle, Khan lunges and keeps it out. |
| 79.3 : Joe Root to Khan, One more sweep by Shadab. He gets it through square leg for two. |
| 79.4 : Joe Root to Khan, Another couple! Shadab brings out the sweep again. Anything on the leg stump and even on the middle is being swept by him. He is playing it well. This is fine on the leg side for two. |
| 79.5 : Joe Root to Khan, Finds the fielder this time! One more sweep and this time it is connected really well but straight to square leg. |
| 79.6 : Joe Root to Khan, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. One run added to the total. |
| The second new ball is available now and it has been taken. Stuart Broad will make the first use of it. |
| 80.1 : S Broad to Khan, Broad starts with a good length ball around off, angling in. Khan blocks it solidly towards the cover. |
| 80.2 : S Broad to Khan, Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 80.3 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood blocks it to cover off the front foot. |
| 80.4 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Pakistan are scoring freely after Lunch! This beautifully played! Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 80.5 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. |
| 80.6 : S Broad to Masood, Outside off, left alone by Masood. |
| James Anderson is back into the attack. 15-6-44-1 are his figures so far. |
| 81.1 : J Anderson to Khan, Outside off, it is left alone. |
| 81.2 : J Anderson to Khan, Just over the off pole! A poor shot by Shadab. It is shorter and outside off, cuts back in. Khan looks to cut but misses. It goes over the off pole. It also stayed low a touch. |
| 81.3 : J Anderson to Khan, Good length ball outside off, Khan shoulders arms to it. |
| 81.4 : J Anderson to Khan, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single. |
| 81.5 : J Anderson to Masood, BEATEN! The away-swinger from off, Masood is drawn into the stroke away from the body. He gets beaten. |
| 81.6 : J Anderson to Masood, One more delivery angling away from the off pole. Masood plays it late and guides it to gully. |
| 82.1 : S Broad to Khan, Back of a length, angled into the batter. Khan looks to defend but it takes the inside edge, hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A quick run. |
| 82.2 : S Broad to Masood, Shorter and around off, Masood guides it towards point for one. Good run! The two are really playing well out there. Scoring freely and not letting the pressure build. |
| 82.3 : S Broad to Khan, On middle, defended. |
| 82.4 : S Broad to Khan, A quick run! Shorter and around off, it is tapped towards point for one. |
| 82.5 : S Broad to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 82.6 : S Broad to S Masood, Fuller and on off, it is driven towards mid off. |
| 83.1 : J Anderson to Khan, Good length ball on middle, Khan flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. |
| 83.2 : J Anderson to Khan, Overthrows! Good length ball on off, Khan defends it to point and he wants the single but is sent back. The fielder comes ahead and has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. The ball goes towards deep square leg, allowing the batsmen to take two. 50-run stand is up between the two. Excellent one for Pakistan. They have been proactive after Lunch and they are looking good. They need to continue though. |
| 83.3 : J Anderson to Khan, On a length on off, Khan looks to defend but it takes the inside edge onto the pads. |
| 83.4 : J Anderson to S Khan, FOUR! Poor bowling from Anderson! Rightly put away! Short and wide outside off, Khan hammers it through the point region for a boundary. |
| 83.5 : J Anderson to Khan, Good length ball on middle, Khan defends it back to the bowler. |
| 83.6 : J Anderson to Khan, Fullish on off, Khan prods forward and blocks it towards point. He wants the single but Masood sends him back. |
| 84.1 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Masood is into the 90s! This is another good shot from him! Good length ball outside off, Masood guides it through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 84.2 : S Broad to Masood, Full ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 84.3 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Shan lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 84.4 : S Broad to Masood, FOUR! Another one! Masood is inching closer and closer to his century! Good length ball outside off, Masood plays it towards the third man region for a boundary. |
| 84.5 : S Broad to Masood, Length ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. Moves to 98. |
| 84.6 : S Broad to Masood, Full on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on. |
| 85.1 : J Anderson to Khan, Back of a length ball on middle, Khan works it to the leg side and takes a quick single. |
| 85.2 : J Anderson to Masood, CENTURY! There it is for Shan Masood! 4th Test century for him! It has been one kind of a knock. He weathered the early storm of Anderson and Broad on Day 1 and from thereon, he has not looked back. He enters an elite list of Pakistan players to score 3 centuries in consecutive innings. Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. He removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from his teammates. |
| 85.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Full delivery on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler. |
| 85.4 : J Anderson to Masood, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 85.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 85.6 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it. |
| 86.1 : S Broad to Khan, Good length ball outside off, Shadab leaves it alone. |
| 86.2 : S Broad to Khan, Short ball outside off, Khan hops and looks to play it first but then decides to let it go. |
| 86.3 : S Broad to Khan, Just short! Should Archer have gone for it? Short ball on middle, Khan looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards fine leg. Archer comes forward but it falls short of him. A single taken. |
| 86.4 : S Broad to Masood, Short ball on middle, Masood works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 86.5 : S Broad to Khan, Excellent delivery! Good length ball on off, angling in. Shadab looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge, hits the pads and rolls to the leg side. A single taken. |
| 86.6 : S Broad to Masood, Full delivery on the pads, Masood flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. Runs coming thick and fast for Pakistan now. |
| 87.1 : J Anderson to Khan, Good length ball on off, Khan pushes it to point and takes a single. 250 up for Pakistan. |
| 87.2 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Khan probably had made it with his dive. |
| 87.3 : J Anderson to Khan, Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 87.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 87.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Back of a length on off, Masood blocks it to cover. |
| 87.6 : J Anderson to Masood, FOUR! Nicely played! Good length ball outside off, Masood pushes it through the cover region. The fielder gives it a chase but the ball wins the race. A boundary signalled. |
| Chris Woakes comes back on. 15-5-28-2 are his figures so far. |
| 88.1 : C Woakes to Khan, Woakes starts with a full ball on middle, Shadab works it to square leg for a single. |
| 88.2 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on off, Masood blocks it to point. |
| 88.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it back out onto the pitch. |
| 88.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Masood defends this length ball on off towards point. |
| 88.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood works it towards square leg. Pope runs across and dives but fails to stop it. Two taken. |
| 88.6 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood defends it to the off side. |
| Dom Bess is back on. 12-1-42-0 are his figures so far. |
| 89.1 : Dom Bess to Khan, Floated on middle, Khan flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 89.2 : Dom Bess to Khan, Tossed up ball on off, Khan comes down the track and defends it to cover. |
| 89.3 : Dom Bess to Khan, Flatter delivery outside off, Khan punches it towards cover for a single. |
| 89.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Floated on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler. |
| 89.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up on middle, Masood drives it to mid on and picks up another run. |
| 89.6 : Dom Bess to Khan, On middle, worked to mid-wicket. |
| 90.1 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket. |
| 90.2 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on the pads, Shan tucks it to deep square leg and collects a single. |
| 90.3 : C Woakes to Khan, Another length ball on the pads, Khan nudges it to the leg side for a run. |
| 90.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 90.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Outside off, not played at. |
| 90.6 : C Woakes to Masood, Full ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| DRINKS! An excellent passage of play for Pakistan! Shadab Khan and Shan Masood have done really well and have put Pakistan in a strong position. They have run well between the wickets and are looking good. England, on the other hand, need to break this stand first and then look to bowl them out quickly. They have been poor so far in the second session. |
| 91.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, Flatter one outside off, Masood pushes it to point. |
| 91.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, Full toss on the pads, Masood comes down the track and looks to heave it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 91.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Tossed up on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 91.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 91.5 : Dom Bess to Khan, Well played! Floated ball outside off, Khan drives it through cover-point. The fielder chases after it but cannot stop the batsmen from taking three. |
| 91.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, On middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 92.1 : C Woakes to Khan, Short ball down the leg side, Khan ducks under it. |
| 92.2 : C Woakes to Khan, Short ball on middle, it does not bounce as much after pitching. Khan still does very well to duck under it. |
| 92.3 : C Woakes to Khan, What is Khan doing there? Short ball around middle, Khan hops and looks to hammer it over the of side but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 92.4 : C Woakes to Khan, Another bouncer bowled around middle, Khan ducks under it. |
| 92.5 : C Woakes to Khan, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Shadab ducks under it again. |
| 92.6 : C Woakes to Khan, Shortish down the leg side, Khan lets it go to the keeper. |
| 93.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, FOUR! Beautifully swept away from Masood! Loopy ball on middle, Masood sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 93.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, FOUR! What a way to reach the 100-run partnership! Brilliant partnership for Pakistan! They have put Pakistan on top! Floated on off, Masood dances down the track and drives it through extra cover for a boundary. |
| 93.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, Short ball outside off, Masood punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 93.4 : Dom Bess to Khan, Loopy on middle, flicked to mid-wicket. |
| 93.5 : Dom Bess to Khan, On middle, Khan defends it back to the bowler. |
| 93.6 : Dom Bess to Khan, Flatter one on middle, Shadab works it to square leg. |
| 94.1 : C Woakes to S Masood, Good shot! Full ball outside off, Masood creams the drive through the covers and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 94.2 : C Woakes to S Khan, Short ball on the pads, Khan pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 94.3 : C Woakes to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 94.4 : C Woakes to Masood, Length ball outside off, Shan lets it go to the keeper. |
| 94.5 : C Woakes to Masood, Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg. |
| 94.6 : C Woakes to Masood, On a length on off, Masood blocks it to point. |
| 95.1 : Dom Bess to Khan, Flatter one outside off, Shadab looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 95.2 : Dom Bess to Khan, Flatter one on middle, Khan works it to square leg. |
| 95.3 : Dom Bess to Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! England needed that desperately! A brilliant partnership comes to an end! Shadab Khan played a handy innings but now has to walk back. Bess tosses this one on middle, Shadab comes down the track and looks to heave it to the mid-wicket. He does not get to the pitch of the ball and can only get a top edge. Joe Root settles himself and takes a simple catch. England need to keep taking wickets. |
| Yasir Shah is the next man in. |
| 95.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, On middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 95.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, Quicker one outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. |
| 95.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, Loopy ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. |
| 96.1 : C Woakes to Shah, On a good length on off, Shah blocks it off the front foot. |
| 96.2 : C Woakes to Shah, Good length delivery on middle, Yasir keeps it out. |
| 96.3 : C Woakes to Y Shah, Full delivery on off, Shah drives it through mid off. Broad gets a hand on it but does not stop the batters from taking two runs.. |
| 96.4 : C Woakes to Shah, Woakes bowls a bouncer outside off, Yasir does well to duck under it. |
| 96.5 : C Woakes to Shah, Good length delivery outside off, Shah shoulders arms to this one. |
| 96.6 : C Woakes to Shah, Length delivery outside off, Shah taps it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. |
| Stuart Broad is off the field. |
| 97.1 : Dom Bess to Shah, Loopy delivery on middle, Shah blocks it off the front foot. |
| 97.2 : Dom Bess to Shah, Flighted delivery on off, Yasir defends it out. |
| 97.3 : Dom Bess to Shah, Is that a drop? From the reactions of Dom Bess, it looks like it. Floated ball outside off, Shah prods forward to defend but he seems to have missed it. Buttler fails to collect it as well. Ohh no, the replays show that there was bat on it. Then, it was a dropped catch. Buttler is having a tough time in the field. Two dropped catches and 1 missed stumping so far. |
| 97.4 : Dom Bess to Shah, Floated delivery on middle, Shah flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 97.5 : Dom Bess to Shah, BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, Shah looks to defend but misses it. |
| 97.6 : Dom Bess to Shah, On middle, Yasir flicks it towards the leg side. |
| Jofra Archer is back on. |
| 98.1 : J Archer to Masood, On a good length on off, Masood defends it off the back foot. |
| 98.2 : J Archer to Masood, Good length delivery on off, Shan keeps it out. |
| 98.3 : J Archer to Masood, On a good length on middle, Masood defends it out. |
| 98.4 : J Archer to Masood, Good length delivery on off, Shan blocks it off the back foot. |
| 98.5 : J Archer to Masood, Length delivery down the leg side, Masood leaves it alone. |
| 98.6 : J Archer to Masood, On a good length on off, Masood keeps it out. |
| 99.1 : Dom Bess to Shah, Flighted delivery on middle, Shah flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 99.2 : Dom Bess to Shah, Tossed up delivery on off, Yasir blocks it off the front foot. |
| 99.3 : Dom Bess to Shah, On middle, Shah flicks it towards short leg. |
| 99.4 : Dom Bess to Shah, Loopy delivery on off, Yasir blocks it off the front foot. |
| 99.5 : Dom Bess to Shah, Floated delivery on middle, Shah defends it out. |
| 99.6 : Dom Bess to Shah, On off, Yasir offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 100.1 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 100.2 : J Archer to Masood, Down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses. |
| 100.3 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler. |
| 100.4 : J Archer to Masood, Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 100.5 : J Archer to S Masood, Shortish on middle, Masood pulls it to the deep and collects a single. |
| 100.6 : J Archer to Shah, Full ball on off, Shah defends it to point. |
| 101.1 : Dom Bess to S Masood, Flatter one outside off, Shan cuts it to deep point for a single. |
| 101.2 : Dom Bess to Shah, EDGY! Flatter one on off, Shah looks to defend but it takes the edge and it goes towards gully. |
| 101.3 : Dom Bess to Shah, Loopy ball on middle, Shah defends it back to the bowler. |
| 101.4 : Dom Bess to Shah, On middle, Shah blocks it out. |
| 101.5 : Dom Bess to Shah, Shorter outside off, Yasir punches it to point. |
| 101.6 : Dom Bess to Shah, Floated on middle, Shah blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 102.1 : J Archer to Masood, Floated on middle, Shah blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 102.2 : J Archer to Shah, OUT! LBW! Time up and Shah cannot take the review! Archer gets his second wicket. Good length ball on middle and leg, nipping in. Shah looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Archer and the rest appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Yasir is involved in a long discussion with Masood but the time finishes. He has to walk back to the pavilion. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it was umpire's call on hitting the stumps. England three wickets aw |
| Mohammad Abbas is the new batsman in. |
| 102.3 : J Archer to M Abbas, OUT! CAUGHT! Archer has two-in-two! He will be on a Hat-Trick. Pakistan's lower order is a little weak and it is proving correct. Good length ball around off, Abbas looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to Root at first slip who pouches it comfortably. Pakistan collapsing yet again. |
| Shaheen Afridi is the next batsman in. |
| 102.4 : J Archer to Afridi, Plays out the Hat-Trick ball well! Back of a length ball on middle, Afridi solidly blocks it to mid-wicket. |
| 102.5 : J Archer to Afridi, NASTY! Short ball around middle, Shaheen looks to sway away from it. It hits his gloves and rolls to the slip cordon. |
| 102.6 : J Archer to Afridi, Very full delivery on middle, Afridi defends it back to the bowler. |
| 103.1 : Dom Bess to Masood, SIX! Excellent batting! We might just see him up the ante! Floated ball on middle, Masood powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. His first one of the game. |
| 103.2 : Dom Bess to Masood, EDGY! Short ball outside off, Masood looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. |
| 103.3 : Dom Bess to Masood, SIX! 300 up in some style! Loopy ball on middle, Masood dances down the track and hammers it over the bowler's head for another biggie. |
| 103.4 : Dom Bess to Masood, Got his leg back in! Floated ball outside off, Masood moves to the off side and looks to heave it to the off side but misses. Buttler whips the bails off but Masood was in. |
| 103.5 : Dom Bess to Masood, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 103.6 : Dom Bess to Masood, FOUR! Just a four this time! Floated on middle, Masood thrashes it over mid on and into the fence. Good over for Pakistan. |
| 104.1 : J Archer to Afridi, An appeal for caught behind turned down! Good length ball outside off, Afridi looks to push but seems to have missed it. Archer appeals but nothing from the umpire. Root thinks of the review but decides against it and rightly so as the Ultra Edge shows no bat. |
| 104.2 : J Archer to Afridi, That's the one that Pakistan need! Full ball on off, Afridi drives it to cover and collects a single. |
| 104.3 : J Archer to S Masood, Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to mid-wicket for another single. |
| 104.4 : J Archer to Afridi, Short ball on middle, Afridi hops and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 104.5 : J Archer to Afridi, Back of a length ball on off, Afridi blocks it towards point. |
| 104.6 : J Archer to Afridi, Good length ball outside off, Afridi leaves it alone. |
| Stuart Broad is back into the attack. 20-8-51-1 are his figures so far. |
| 105.1 : S Broad to Masood, Good length ball on off, Masood pushes it to mid off. |
| 105.2 : S Broad to Masood, 150 FOR MASOOD! What an innings from him! He has played really well and has been the backbone in this innings. Full ball on middle, Masood flicks it to deep square leg and calls Afridi for the second. The fielder throws it to Buttler. Afridi is slow off the blocks but makes his way in at the bowler's end as Buttler's throw is wide. |
| 105.3 : S Broad to Masood, Fullish on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 105.4 : S Broad to Masood, That is nasty! Short ball on middle, Masood looks to pull but is early into the shot. He misses and gets hit on the elbow. |
| The physio is coming out to check on Masood who got hit on the elbow. He seems fine as he gives the thumbs up. Good sign. |
| 105.5 : S Broad to Masood, Sloppy from England! Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to fine leg. Anderson comes across but allows the ball to go past him. Two taken. |
| 105.6 : S Broad to Afridi, Nicely bowled! Good length ball on off, angling in. Shaheen looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. TEA ON DAY 1. |
| Excellent session for Pakistan! Shan Masood has played an exceptional innings! He along with Shadab at the start of the session batted excellently. They managed to rotate strike easily which helped them not build the pressure on themselves. The two added a 100-plus run stand before Khan gifted his wicket away. Masood though continued, he got up his 150 and now with the tail, is looking to accelerate. |
| The England bowlers once again have looked flat after session 1. They could not do a lot even with the second new ball. Buttler once again is having a poor day behind the stumps. They would hope to take the remaining two wickets as quickly as possible or 350 is going to be a daunting total. Stay tuned for an important session coming up after the Tea break. |
| ... Day 2, Session 3 ... |
| Welcome back for the final session! The England players stride out to the middle, followed by Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi. Jofra Archer will start with the ball. |
| 106.1 : J Archer to Masood, Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it to square leg. |
| 106.2 : J Archer to Masood, Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep mid-wicket and refuses the single. |
| 106.3 : J Archer to Masood, FOUR! Poor stuff from Archer! Cannot bowl there at all! Short ball on the pads, Masood pulls it fine to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 106.4 : J Archer to Masood, Shortish around middle, Shan pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single this time. |
| 106.5 : J Archer to Afridi, Good length ball on the pads, Afridi flicks it to fine leg but does not take the single. |
| 106.6 : J Archer to Afridi, An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball on the pads, Afridi looks to defend but misses. Archer and England appeal but nothing from the umpire. They do not take the review. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing leg stump. |
| Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. |
| Shan Masood has been given out LBW! Masood has taken the review immediately. There is nothing on Ultra Edge and Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call. |
| 107.1 : S Broad to Masood, OUT! LBW! Umpire's call it is and Masood's magnificent innings comes to an end. Brilliant stuff. He has taken Pakistan to a strong position. He raises his bat as he walks back to the dressing room. Good length ball on middle, angling in. Masood looks to push but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Broad appeals and the umpire raises the finger. Broad appeals and the umpire takes a lot of time to raise his finger. Broad does not realize that he has given it out and is su |
| 0.0 : Naseem Shah is the last man in. |
| 107.2 : S Broad to Shah, BEATEN! Lovely! Good length ball outside off, Shah looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 107.3 : S Broad to Shah, Short ball around middle, Shah ducks under it. |
| 107.4 : S Broad to Shah, Good length ball down the leg side, Shah looks to flick but misses. |
| 107.5 : S Broad to Shah, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 107.6 : S Broad to Shah, Full on middle, Shah plays it back to the bowler. |
| 108.1 : J Archer to Afridi, NO BALL! Archer oversteps! Full ball on middle, Shaheen drives it to mid on. The on-field umpire calls a No Ball and then realizes that it is the decision of the third umpire to call for it. |
| J Archer to Afridi, Very full delivery on off, Afridi defends it to cover. |
| 108.2 : J Archer to Afridi, Good length ball on middle and leg, Afridi blocks it to mid on. |
| 108.3 : J Archer to Afridi, Short ball around middle, Afridi ducks under it. |
| 108.4 : J Archer to Afridi, FOUR! Poor bowling from Archer! It had to be put away and it was. Slower full toss on the pads, Afridi flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 108.5 : J Archer to Afridi, FOUR! That is timed beautifully from Afridi! Very full delivery on the pads, Afridi just pushes it to the deep square leg region for another boundary. Valuable runs for Pakistan. |
| 108.6 : J Archer to Afridi, Good length ball on middle, Afridi plays it back to the bowler. |
| 109.1 : S Broad to Shah, Short ball down the leg side. Naseem looks to flick but misses. |
| 109.2 : S Broad to Shah, Another one down the leg side, Shah looks to put bat on ball again but misses it altogether. |
| Naseem Shah has taken the review. He does not think that he is out. There is a spike as it passes the gloves. Pakistan are all out. |
| 109.3 : S Broad to Shah, OUT! CAUGHT! That's the end of that! Clear spike on Ultra Edge and Pakistan's innings is over. Good length ball around off, Shah looks to defend but it seems to have hit the gloves and goes into the mitts of the keeper. They appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Shah does not think that he is out and reviews. The Ultra Edge shows that there is a spike as the ball passes the gloves. PAKISTAN BOWLED OUT FOR 326. |
| Pakistan have ended with a total which is more than competitive! They will be pretty pleased with where they stand in the game at the moment. They have one man to thank and that is Shan Masood. He was the mainstay! Yes, he was supported by Shadab and Azam but his innings could well prove to be the difference. Also, just the two 100-plus stands is what took Pakistan to a very good total. There was not a lot of contribution from the rest. Overall though, it will be the visitors who are happier aft |
| The England bowling, on both the days, was brilliant to begin with! However, after the Lunch break, they looked flat. Their pacers looked ineffective and Bess was very unfortunate. He did create chances but he was let down by Buttler. One of those were of Masood which cost England really badly. Overall, it was a below average performance by the hosts. |
| Now though, they will need to put this behind and concentrate on their batting. They have an uphill task ahead of them as this wicket is offering quite a bit for the spinners and Pakistan have two. England will not want to concede a good lead to Pakistan and the away side would love one. It is about surviving the remainder of the day without a lot of damage. Can they do so? We will find out in a while. |
| 0.1 : S Afridi to Burns, Afridi starts with a poor one! Good length ball down the leg side, Burns lets it go to the keeper. |
| 0.2 : S Afridi to Burns, Excellent follow-up delivery from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Burns lets it go to the keeper. |
| 0.3 : S Afridi to Burns, FOUR! ENGLAND ARE UNDERWAY IN A TERRIFIC FASHION! Afridi overpitches it on middle, Burns flicks it nonchalantly through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| Pakistan have taken a review for LBW. Rory Burns is the man in question. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows that all reds. Burns has to go. |
| 0.4 : S Afridi to Burns, OUT! LBW! Fantastic review from Pakistan! What a start for them! Just the start they needed! That's why Pakistan's fast bowling line-up is one of the best. Good length ball on middle and leg, which straightens after pitching. Burns looks to push but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Pakistan put in a huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. Azhar takes the review after consulting his teammates. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching i |
| Joe Root is the next man in. |
| 0.5 : S Afridi to Root, Full ball outside off, Root lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 0.6 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root leaves it alone. Excellent start from Pakistan. |
| Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Length and just outside off, left alone. |
| 1.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good delivery! On a length and around off, shapes away a touch. Sibley defends it out nicely. |
| 1.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, Outside off, it is left alone. |
| 1.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, On middle, it is worked through square leg for two. Sibley is off the mark. |
| 1.5 : M Abbas to Sibley, On off, defended. |
| 1.6 : M Abbas to Sibley, EDGY FOUR! Fuller and around middle, it shapes away. Sibley looks to play it with a straight bat but it goes off the outside edge wide of gully for a boundary. |
| 2.1 : S Afridi to Root, OHH! Good shape and carry for Afridi! Good length ball outside off, angling in sharply. Root watches the ball carefully and shoulders arms. |
| 0.0 : Joe Root has been given out LBW! Root takes the review. It is a fair delivery! It is clearly pad first. Good review as the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the stumps. |
| 2.2 : S Afridi to Root, NOT OUT! Excellent review from Joe Root! Afridi gets a lot of bounce due to his height and that's what saved the English skipper. Afridi is on fire at the moment! He is causing all sorts of problems for England. Good length ball around off, nipping in sharply, Root is late into his defense and gets hit on the pads. Afridi and the rest appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Root takes the review immediately. The Ultra Edge confirms that there is no bat on it. What |
| 2.3 : S Afridi to Root, Another appeal! An inside edge saves Root! Full delivery on middle and leg, Root looks to flick but seems to have inside edged it onto the pads. Afridi goes up in huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. The replays confirm that there is an edge on that. |
| 2.4 : S Afridi to Root, Full ball on off, Root pushes it to cover. |
| 2.5 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root blocks it solidly. |
| 2.6 : S Afridi to Root, On a length on off, Root defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 3.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, On a length on middle, Sibley flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 0.0 : Dom Sibley takes the review this time! The Ball Tracker shows all reds. Waste of a review. |
| 3.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, OUT! Three reds and that turns out to be a waste of a review. Expected that as it looked plumb. England in deep, deep trouble here as they have lost both their openers within the first 4 overs. Abbas has one now. This is on a length and around off, it pitches and jags back in. Sibley fails to put bat on ball and is hit on the pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. Sibley reviews and replays show that the on-field call is the right one. England lose a review too. |
| Ben Stokes comes out with his side in big trouble. |
| 3.3 : M Abbas to Stokes, Good length and on middle, defended. |
| 3.4 : M Abbas to Stokes, On off, it is defended again. Stokes is standing well ahead of his crease to negotiate the swing. |
| 3.5 : M Abbas to Stokes, Another solid defense to this ball on middle. |
| 3.6 : M Abbas to Stokes, A wicket maiden! On middle, Stokes keeps it out. |
| 4.1 : S Afridi to Root, Full delivery way outside off, Root does not bother playing at that one. |
| 4.2 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root lets it through to the keeper. |
| 4.3 : S Afridi to Root, On a length on off, Root solidly blocks it to point. |
| 4.4 : S Afridi to Root, Short ball outside off, Root sways away from it. |
| 4.5 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball on off, angling in. Root strides forward and blocks it to mid off. |
| 4.6 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root defends it back to the bowler. |
| 5.1 : M Abbas to Stokes, Good length ball outside off, Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 5.2 : M Abbas to Stokes, Full ball on off, Stokes prods forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 5.3 : Abbas to Ben Stokes, OUT! TIMBER! It takes something special to get Stokes out and this is one of the best balls you will get to see. You could see the surprise on Stokes' face. Unplayable to be honest. Stokes standing in the crease or outside wouldn't have mattered. One just gets the feeling that delivery would have gotten out many a batters. It is a length delivery, slightly fuller for Stokes as he is a touch ahead of his crease. He looks to defend the original trajectory but the ball mov |
| Ollie Pope is the next man in. |
| 5.4 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length on off, Pope pushes it to point. |
| 5.5 : M Abbas to Pope, EDGY FOUR! Unconvincing but England will take it! Good length ball on off, Pope looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 5.6 : M Abbas to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket. The third umpire checks for a No Ball but is fine. End of another excellent over. |
| 6.1 : S Afridi to Root, Full ball on off, Root pushes it to point. |
| 6.2 : S Afridi to Root, Full on off, Root drives it to mid off. |
| 6.3 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root lets the ball through to the keeper. |
| 6.4 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball outside off, left alone. |
| 6.5 : S Afridi to Root, Full ball on middle, Root works it to square leg. |
| 6.6 : S Afridi to Root, Fullish ball on off, Root blocks it to cover. |
| 7.1 : M Abbas to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on. |
| 7.2 : M Abbas to Pope, Well played! Good length ball outside off, Pope guides it through gully and picks up a couple. |
| 7.3 : M Abbas to Pope, Full ball on off, Pope pushes it to cover and takes a single. |
| 7.4 : M Abbas to Root, Nicely bowled! Good length ball, nipping in. Root looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 7.5 : M Abbas to Root, Finally, Root is off the mark! It took him 22 balls to do so. Fullish on off, Root plays it to cover and takes a single. |
| 7.6 : M Abbas to Pope, Good length ball on off, Pope guides it to gully. |
| 8.1 : S Afridi to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it. |
| 8.2 : S Afridi to Root, NO BALL! Very full delivery on middle, Root plays it well as he defends it to the off side. Afridi has overstepped. |
| S Afridi to Root, BEATEN! Lovely stuff from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, Root looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 8.3 : S Afridi to Root, Full on middle, Root pushes it to mid on. |
| 8.4 : S Afridi to Root, BEATEN! Excellent piece of bowling from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, Root attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 8.5 : S Afridi to Root, Outside off, left alone. |
| 8.6 : S Afridi to Root, BEATEN! Afridi is on fire at the moment! Root is under a lot of pressure! Full delivery outside off, moving away. Root looks to block but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 9.1 : M Abbas to Pope, Good length ball on off, Pope defends it to cover. |
| 9.2 : M Abbas to Pope, Fullish on off, Pope looks to push it off the front foot but it takes the inside edge and goes towards the leg side. |
| 9.3 : M Abbas to O Pope, On middle, Ollie pushes it down to mid on. |
| 9.4 : M Abbas to Pope, NO BALL! Abbas has overstepped! Good length ball on off, Ollie blocks it to the off side. |
| M Abbas to Pope, NO BALL! Length ball on off, Pope guides it to the gully region. Abbas oversteps again. |
| M Abbas to Pope, Full ball on middle, Pope flicks it through mid-wicket and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 9.5 : M Abbas to Root, On a length on off, Root blocks it out. |
| 9.6 : M Abbas to Root, The batsman has played it to the point region. |
| 10.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball outside off, left alone. |
| 10.2 : S Afridi to Pope, On a length outside off, Pope does not bother to play at that one. |
| 10.3 : S Afridi to Pope, Full ball outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper. |
| 10.4 : S Afridi to Pope, Fullish on middle, Pope pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 10.5 : S Afridi to Pope, Good shot for nothing! Full delivery on middle, Pope drives it straight back. It touches the boot of Afridi and rolls to the stumps at the bowler's end. |
| 10.6 : S Afridi to Pope, Nicely done! Full delivery outside off, Pope drives it through covers and picks up a couple to end the over. |
| 11.1 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root plays it back to the bowler. |
| 11.2 : M Abbas to Root, On a length outside off, Root has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 11.3 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball on off, Root strides forward and defends it to cover. |
| 11.4 : M Abbas to Root, Length ball on middle, Root flicks it to square leg. |
| 11.5 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it. |
| 11.6 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball on off, Root looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes towards deep square leg. A couple taken. |
| Naseem Shah comes into the attack. He is the youngest bowler to take a Hat-Trick in Test cricket. |
| 12.1 : N Shah to Pope, Shah starts with a good length ball outside off, at 136 kph. Pope lets it go to the keeper. |
| 12.2 : N Shah to Pope, That took off! Good length ball outside off, that takes off after pitching. Pope leaves it alone. Rizwan does well to collect it. |
| 12.3 : N Shah to Pope, BIG SHOUT! Good length ball on middle and leg, Pope looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the stumps. |
| 12.4 : N Shah to Pope, Full on off, Pope pushes it to mid off. |
| 12.5 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope looks to flick but misses and hits him on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters take a leg bye. |
| 12.6 : N Shah to Root, BEATEN! Excellent start from Naseem! Good length ball outside off, Root looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| DRINKS! A brilliant hour of play for Pakistan! They are all over England and have taken 3 wickets for just over 30 runs on the board. Abbas showed what a class bowler he is and Afridi was menacing. England, on the other hand, need this partnership to continue and not throw away their wickets away. |
| 13.1 : M Abbas to O Pope, Full ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on for nothing. |
| 13.2 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length on the pads, Pope flicks it through mid-wicket and picks up a single. |
| 13.3 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root is solid in defense. |
| 13.4 : M Abbas to Root, On a length on off, Joe punches it to cover. |
| 13.5 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it. |
| 13.6 : M Abbas to Root, On middle, solidly defended to silly mid off. |
| 14.1 : N Shah to Pope, On a length on middle at 143 kph. Pope solidly plays it back to the bowler. |
| 14.2 : N Shah to Pope, Full ball on middle, Ollie pushes it to mid on. |
| 14.3 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball down the leg side, Pope looks to flick but fails to make any connection. |
| 14.4 : N Shah to Pope, FOUR! Classic shot from Pope! Brilliant! Full ball on middle, Pope drives it through mid on for a boundary. |
| 14.5 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 14.6 : N Shah to Root, On a length on middle and leg, Root defends it to mid on. |
| Spin time! Yasir Shah is into the attack. |
| 15.1 : Y Shah to Pope, Shah starts with a loosener on the pads, Pope pulls it to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 15.2 : Y Shah to Pope, Loopy ball on off, Pope drives it through the covers for a single. |
| 15.3 : Y Shah to Root, A big appeal for LBW! Probably going down leg. Floated ball on the pads, Root looks to defend but gets rapped on the pads. Pakistan appeal but the umpire is not interested. The Ball Tracker shows that it was pitching outside leg. |
| 15.4 : Y Shah to Root, Massive turn! Loopy ball outside off, Root looks to defend but the ball spins away and beats the bat. |
| 15.5 : Y Shah to Root, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| 15.6 : Y Shah to Root, FOUR! That will break the shackles! Loopy ball on middle, Root goes on his knees and then sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 16.1 : N Shah to Pope, FOUR! Pope is a class player and it shows in this shot! Full delivery outside off, Pope lunges forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 16.2 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope works it to mid-wicket. |
| 16.3 : N Shah to Root, On a length on off, Root blocks it to cover off the back foot. |
| 16.4 : N Shah to Root, Full ball on off, Root strides forward and plays it to mid off. |
| 16.5 : N Shah to Root, Short ball outside off, at 144 kph. Root looks to play at it first but moves his bat away. |
| 16.6 : N Shah to Root, Back of a length on off, Root blocks it to point. |
| 17.1 : Y Shah to O Pope, Flatter ball outside off, Pope cuts it straight to point. |
| 17.2 : Y Shah to O Pope, FOUR! Hammered! 50 up in style! Short ball on middle, Pope moves inside the crease and then pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 17.3 : Y Shah to Pope, Good batting! Floated ball on middle, Pope comes down the track and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.4 : Y Shah to Root, Tossed up outside off, Root leaves it alone. |
| 17.5 : Y Shah to Root, Short one outside off, Joe punches it to point. |
| 17.6 : Y Shah to Root, FOUR! Yasir Shah is leaking runs here! Floated on middle, Root paddle sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 18.1 : N Shah to Pope, Short ball outside off, Pope sways away from it. |
| 18.2 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on. |
| 18.3 : N Shah to Pope, Length ball on off, Pope blocks it to cover off the front foot. |
| 18.4 : N Shah to Pope, On a length on off, Ollie solidly blocks it to mid off. |
| 18.5 : N Shah to Pope, PLAY AND A MISS! Extra effort ball from Naseem! Short ball outside off, Pope looks to play the cut but the ball beats the bat and goes into the mitts of the keeper. |
| 18.6 : N Shah to Pope, An appeal for LBW! Good length ball on off, angling in. Pope looks to leave it but the ball comes in and hits him on the pads. Naseem appeals but nothing from the umpire. Good decision not to review as the Ball Tracker shows that it was missing the stumps. |
| 19.1 : Y Shah to Root, Tossed up delivery on middle, Root flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 19.2 : Y Shah to Root, Flighted delivery on off, Root looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 19.3 : Y Shah to Root, Floated delivery on off, Root plays it towards point. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 19.4 : Y Shah to Pope, Short and outside off, Pope cuts it through point for a single. 50-run partnership between Pope and Root. A much-needed partnership for England. They were in trouble early on and this has settled the nerves a little bit. |
| 19.5 : Y Shah to Root, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Root falls and Pakistan strike again! Yasir Shah did not start well but has delivered the wicket. Root was struggling at the crease and his luck runs out. Brilliant catch from Rizwan though. Flatter one around off, Root looks to cut but it is too close. It takes the outside edge towards the keeper. Rizwan takes a good catch. England have a long tail and they desperately did not want this wicket to fall. Pakistan are on top at the moment. |
| Jos Buttler makes his way out to the middle. |
| 19.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler. |
| 20.1 : N Shah to Pope, On a good length on off, Pope defends it off the back foot. |
| 20.2 : N Shah to Pope, Good length delivery on middle, Pope offers a solid block on this one. |
| 20.3 : N Shah to Pope, Short delivery outside off, Pope sways away from it. |
| 20.4 : N Shah to O Pope, FOUR! Pope is a good player and shows it again. Short delivery on off, Pope pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 20.5 : N Shah to O Pope, FOUR! Slashes and slashes hard! There is a good battle going on between Naseem and Pope. Full ball outside off, Pope looks to slash but it takes the edge and goes past the gully fielder and into the fence. |
| 20.6 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on off, Pope defends it out. |
| 21.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy ball on off, Buttler prods forward and defends it to cover. |
| 21.2 : Y Shah to Jos Buttler, Low full toss on off, Buttler drives it to cover. It ricochets off the fielder towards mid off. No run though. |
| 21.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, On middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler. |
| 21.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted ball on middle, Buttler paddle sweeps it to fine leg for a couple. Buttler is off the mark. |
| 21.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Low full toss on middle, Jos paddles it to fine leg for another couple. |
| 21.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flatter one outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper. |
| Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 6-3-7-1 are his figures so far. |
| 22.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball on the pads, Pope looks to defend. It goes off his thigh pad towards deep square leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 22.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball down the leg side, Buttler looks to flick but misses. |
| 22.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 22.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Fullish ball outside off, Buttler does not play at that one. |
| 22.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 22.6 : S Afridi to Jos Buttler, FOUR! That's a poor delivery and it is beautifully played by Jos Buttler! Fullish on off, Buttler creams the drive through mid off for a boundary. |
| 23.1 : Y Shah to Pope, Flatter on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. |
| 23.2 : Y Shah to Pope, Loopy ball outside off, Pope shoulders arms to it. |
| 23.3 : Y Shah to Pope, Full on off, Pope dances down the track and drives it to mid off for a quick single. |
| 23.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Close! Floated outside off, Buttler looks to leave. The ball goes just past the off stump. |
| 23.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, That nearly took the off stump! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to defend but it spins away and beats the edge. It goes just over the off stump. |
| 23.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, The batsman plays it with an angled bat and guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 24.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it. |
| 24.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 24.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler makes another leave to the keeper. |
| 24.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length delivery on middle, Jos blocks it to mid on. |
| 24.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 24.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 25.1 : Y Shah to Pope, Floated on middle, Pope defends it to short leg. |
| 25.2 : Y Shah to Pope, Flatter ball outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper. |
| 25.3 : Y Shah to Pope, Tosses this one on middle, Pope uses his feet and drives it to mid off for a single. |
| 25.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! That is exceptionally well timed! Flatter one outside off, Buttler moves inside his crease and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 25.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, This time behind square! Short ball outside off, Buttler cuts it behind square on the off side and picks up a couple. |
| 25.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 26.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Very full delivery outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper. |
| 26.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball outside off, Ollie leaves it alone. |
| 26.3 : S Afridi to Pope, On a length on off, Pope defends it to mid off. |
| 26.4 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball on off, Ollie pushes it to cover and takes a single. |
| 26.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good shot for nothing! Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it with power but straight back to the bowler. |
| 26.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to point. |
| 27.1 : Y Shah to Pope, Tossed up delivery on middle, Pope defends it off the back foot. |
| 27.2 : Y Shah to Pope, Flighted delivery on off, Pope plays it to covers. |
| 27.3 : Y Shah to Pope, Loopy delivery on off, Pope pushes it to point. |
| An appeal for run out. It has been taken upstairs. Yasir has gotten hands to it but Buttler is well in. |
| 27.4 : Shah to Pope, NOT OUT! Buttler is well in! The umpire probably wanted to be sure! Floated ball on middle, Pope comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler. Shah gets a hand on it and it rolls onto the stumps. Pakistan appeal and the umpire takes it upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that Buttler was well in. |
| 27.5 : Y Shah to Pope, Flatter one on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 27.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. STUMPS ON DAY 2. |
| Pakistan's session, Pakistan's day! They are well ahead in the game at the moment! They had a hero with the bat in Masood and heroes with the ball in Abbas, Afridi and Yasir. Afridi started things by getting rid of Burns. Then Abbas took over and picked up Sibley and Stokes. Root then tried to weather the storm but he fell prey to Yasir. |
| Pope though is doing really well. He is 4 short of a half ton and Buttler has started off well. They need to continue though as England still trail by another 234 runs. Pakistan know another wicket and they will be into the bowling all-rounders. They would hope for more of the same from their bowlers. |
| The first session on Day 3 can well decide which way this game is going. Do join us at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) to find out. |
| ... Day 3, Session 1 ... |
| Day 3 is called the moving day and this Test match has moved pretty quickly on Day 2. Pakistan inched ahead courtesy a fine batting performance from Masood and then their bowlers were exceptional, reducing the hosts to 92/4. They would now hope to pick up wickets quickly and get a good lead. |
| England, on the other hand, need Pope and Buttler to build a strong partnership and reduce the trail. They have only the bowlers to come after this and they don't want a wicket to fall early. An exciting day awaits us. |
| Weather report - The sun is out and that is a good sign for all the cricket fans. Let's hope that the rain gods stay away and do not spoil the party. |
| We are all set to begin Day 3! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler. 98 overs are scheduled to be bowled today, weather permitting. Shaheen Afridi will start with the ball. |
| 28.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Afridi starts with a good length ball down the leg side, Pope leaves it alone. |
| 28.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball on off, angling in. Pope camps on his back foot and pushes it to gully. |
| 28.3 : S Afridi to Pope, Full ball on off, Pope prods forward and pushes it to the mid off region for a dot. |
| 28.4 : S Afridi to Pope, NO BALL! Shaheen oversteps! Good length on off, Pope solidly blocks it to cover. |
| S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 28.5 : S Afridi to Pope, Another length ball outside off, Pope shoulders arms to it. |
| 28.6 : S Afridi to Pope, Good start from Afridi! Good length ball on off, Ollie pushes it to mid off to get through the over. |
| Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end. |
| 29.1 : M Abbas to Buttler, Abbas starts with an out-swinging goog length delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 29.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler solidly defends it to mid on. |
| 29.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, moving away. Buttler lets it through to the keeper. |
| 29.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, Full ball on off, Buttler prods forward and defends it to cover. |
| 29.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler makes a leave to this one. |
| 29.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler solidly blocks it to mid-wicket. |
| 30.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Just outside off, Afridi is looking to get the ball back in. It goes on with the angle. Left alone. |
| 30.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Another leave as it is once again bowled outside off. |
| 30.3 : S Afridi to O Pope, Quick run! Afridi gets this one full and around off, Pope pushes it to mid off and takes off. The fielder does have a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Pope's dive would have saved him though. |
| 30.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Another delivery on a length and on the stumps, defended nicely. |
| 30.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Once again hits the length and the off stump is attacked. Buttler goes back and keeps it solidly. |
| 30.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, This one comes back in just a little after landing on middle, Buttler works it to mid-wicket. |
| 31.1 : M Abbas to Pope, Pope probably misses out on one there! It is angled into the pads, Pope works it nicely but too close to mid on for one. |
| 31.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length and on middle, kept out. |
| 31.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, Outside off, left alone. |
| 31.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, BEATEN! This is what Abbas can do. He would land it on one length and the line is around that off pole and get it to move both the ways. This time he gets it to straighten. Buttler does nothing wrong as he tries to play the original line but is beaten. |
| 31.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 31.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, A fuller ball to end! JB strokes it towards mid on. The fielder there moves to his left quickly and stops it. Good energy shown by Pakistan in the field. They aren't letting England score easily. |
| 32.1 : S Afridi to O Pope, Another dot! Fuller and around off, Pope looks to hit it through the off side but it goes off the inner half towards mid on. |
| 32.2 : S Afridi to Pope, It bounces over the stumps! Pope probably decided to play that really late and that could have cost him. It is on a length and just outside off. Pope looks to play it late but gets an inside edge which bounces in front of the stumps and then goes over it. |
| 32.3 : S Afridi to Pope, FIFTY FOR POPE! His 5th in Tests! Quality, quality knock till now! He thrived under testing conditions yesterday against bowlers who were brilliant. Also, he was under pressure when he walked out but he has come good. Needs to keep going though. He gets there by working it through square leg and bags a couple. |
| 32.4 : S Afridi to Pope, Fuller and outside off, Pope goes after it a little too hard. He gets an inside edge onto the leg side. Afridi has overstepped as the third umpire conveys the message to the on-field umpire. |
| S Afridi to Pope, Good length and on off, blocked. |
| 32.5 : S Afridi to Pope, Outside off, left alone. |
| 32.6 : S Afridi to Pope, The sucker ball to end, full and wide outside off. Pope is not sucked into the shot. He leaves it alone. |
| 33.1 : M Abbas to Jos Buttler, EDGED BUT JUST SHORT! Good length ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but gets an outside edge. Luckily for him, it lands short of the second slip fielder. |
| 33.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, FOUR BYES! Poor keeping from Rizwan! Should have stopped that! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses. The keeper fails to collect and the ball goes to the third man fence. 100 up. |
| 33.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to cover. |
| 33.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, Fullish ball on off, Jos pushes it to mid off for another dot. |
| 33.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler does not bother playing at that one. |
| 33.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 34.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Another inside edge! Maybe Pope is just going at it a little too hard. It is full and outside off, Pope looks to hit it through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 34.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Fuller and on off, it tails back in a touch. Pope strokes it to mid on. |
| 34.3 : S Afridi to O Pope, Good stop! Good work from Pakistan in the field! They are making England work hard for their runs which will just keep building the pressure. Full and on off, Pope strokes it to the right of mid off where the fielder dives and stops it. |
| 34.4 : S Afridi to Pope, Outside off, left alone. |
| 34.5 : S Afridi to Pope, Good running! Such quick singles are important when runs are not coming easily. On middle, it is pushed towards mid on for one. |
| 34.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, On middle, Buttler defends it out nicely. |
| 35.1 : M Abbas to Pope, Outside off, not played at. |
| 35.2 : M Abbas to Pope, Just outside off, Pope does not play at it. |
| 35.3 : M Abbas to Pope, Attacks the off pole, blocked out. |
| 35.4 : M Abbas to Pope, One more delivery outside off, not played at. |
| 35.5 : M Abbas to Pope, Another one outside off, left alone. |
| 35.6 : M Abbas to Pope, On the stumps to end, defended nicely. |
| Naseem Shah is into the attack for the first time on Day 3. |
| 36.1 : N Shah to Jos Buttler, Naseem starts with a full delivery on off, at 142 kph. Buttler strides forward and pushes it to mid off. |
| 36.2 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 36.3 : N Shah to Jos Buttler, Just short! The first slip fielder is standing a little behind! This though is a loose shot from Jos Buttler! Back of a length ball outside off, Buttler looks to punch it off the back foot but it takes the edge and goes towards first slip. It lands in front of the fielder at first slip. |
| 36.4 : N Shah to Buttler, Fullish delivery on off, Buttler prods forward and pushes it to cover. |
| 36.5 : N Shah to Jos Buttler, Nice looking drive! Full ball outside off, Buttler leans forward and creams the drive through extra cover. Three taken before the fielder cuts it off. First runs for Jos in 30 balls. |
| 36.6 : N Shah to Pope, That's a loose, loose shot from Pope! He would be disappointed by that! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to drive but fails to make any connection with it. |
| 37.1 : M Abbas to Buttler, Angled into the off pole, it pitches and then leaves the batter. Beats the outside edge of Buttler's bat. Good delivery again. |
| 37.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, That is a peach! Just too good! Buttler could only hope for it to miss the outside edge. It lands on off and it is on a length which means Buttler has to play at it. He looks to defend but the ball leaves him and whizzes past the outside edge. |
| 37.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, Angled into the pads, Buttler looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 37.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, On middle, it is kept out. The umpire just having a look at where Abbas finishes with his followthrough, whether he is stepping on the danger area, no warning or word for now. |
| 37.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, Goes wide of the crease now, maybe to create an angle or to stay away from the danger zone. It is outside off, left alone. |
| 37.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, BEATEN AGAIN! Top, top stuff from Abbas! On a length and around off, it pitches and moves away. Buttler looks to defend but gets beaten. |
| 38.1 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball on off, Pope defends it to the cover region. |
| 38.2 : N Shah to Pope, Top class stuff from Naseem! Pakistan have done well with the ball in the morning session! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 38.3 : N Shah to Pope, On a length on middle, Pope works it to mid-wicket. |
| 38.4 : N Shah to Pope, BEATEN! Wow, what a beauty from Naseem! There is a good battle going on between Naseem and Pope! Length ball outside off, Pope looks to defend but misses it completely. |
| 38.5 : N Shah to Pope, Outside off, left alone by Pope. |
| 38.6 : N Shah to Pope, Good length ball outside off, Pope leaves it alone. |
| 39.1 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler blocks it to cover off the back foot. |
| 39.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, Abbas bowls a length ball outside off, Buttler covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 39.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length on off, Jos blocks it to point for another dot. |
| 39.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, Goes full this time and bowls it on off, Jos strides forward and drives it to mid off. |
| 39.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, FOUR BYES! The keeper is not getting that! A big in-swinger from Abbas on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but misses. Rizwan dives to his left but misses. The ball goes into the fine leg fence. |
| 39.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, On off, Buttler solidly blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 40.1 : N Shah to Pope, Full delivery on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 40.2 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it. |
| 40.3 : N Shah to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler makes another leave. |
| 40.4 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Jos defends it to cover. |
| 40.5 : N Shah to Buttler, Fullish on middle, Jos taps it to the point region. |
| 40.6 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Jos lets it go to the keeper. |
| 41.1 : M Abbas to Pope, BEATEN! Lovely delivery from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to push at it but fails to make any connection. |
| 41.2 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length on off, solidly blocked to mid off. |
| 41.3 : M Abbas to Pope, Good length ball on off, Pope blocks it to cover. |
| 41.4 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper. |
| 41.5 : M Abbas to Pope, Was there an edge? The keeper certainly thinks so. Good length ball outside off, Pope attempts to defend but misses. The keeper does well to collect it and appeals for caught behind. Nothing from the umpire though. |
| 41.6 : M Abbas to Pope, Fullish on off, Pope pushes it to point. |
| DRINKS! An excellent hour of play for both sides! Pakistan did not give many runs and their fast bowlers were right on the money and they kept it tight. England, on the other hand, would be pleased that they haven't lost a wicket despite a few passing the edge. They will look to consolidate from here on and not throw away their wickets. |
| 42.1 : N Shah to Buttler, Full ball on middle and leg, Buttler blocks it to mid on. |
| 42.2 : N Shah to Buttler, FOUR! That is a gorgeous shot! That will give him a lot of confidence! Full delivery outside off, Buttler lunges forward and times it beautifully through extra cover for a boundary. 50-run stand comes up between the two. Brilliant one for the hosts. They have weathered the first hour well and need to continue. |
| 42.3 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 42.4 : N Shah to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it. |
| 42.5 : N Shah to Buttler, Outside off, not played at it again. |
| 42.6 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Jos makes another leave. |
| 43.1 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length on middle, Pope works it to square leg. |
| 43.2 : M Abbas to Pope, NO BALL! Full ball on off, Pope pushes it towards cover-point and takes a single. The third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire that Abbas has overstepped. |
| M Abbas to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to cover. |
| 43.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, Full ball outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper. Rizwan dives to his right and collects it well. Excellent keeping. |
| 43.4 : M Abbas to Jos Buttler, Quick single! Full delivery on middle, Buttler works it to mid on and takes a single. |
| 43.5 : M Abbas to Pope, FOUR! Width and dealt with ease! Good length ball outside off, Pope drives it with superb timing through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 43.6 : M Abbas to Pope, On a length on off, Pope pushes it to point and takes off for a run. Buttler hesitates but decides to go for it. They make it easily in the end. |
| 44.1 : N Shah to Pope, FOUR! Delightful! Easy! Full and outside off, Pope leans into it and creams it through covers for a boundary. |
| 44.2 : N Shah to Pope, Drags his length back and the line is a little straighter. It is worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 44.3 : N Shah to Pope, OUT! EDGED AND TAKENB! That is a nasty delivery! Top class from Naseem Shah. Pope is in disbelief! He couldn't do a lot over there. Needed something good to get rid of Pope who was looking solid and Shah has provided it. He is absolutely pumped up. |
| 44.2 : Chris Woakes is the next man in. |
| 44.3 : N Shah to Pope, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is a nasty delivery! Top class from Naseem Shah. Pope is in disbelief! He couldn't do a lot over there. Needed something good to get rid of Pope who was looking solid and Shah has provided it. He is absolutely pumped up. A real effort ball. It lands on a length and around off, takes off from nowhere. Pope does all he could to keep it down. He looks to play it with soft hands and also tries taking one hand off the handle in the end. Nothing saves h |
| 44.4 : N Shah to Woakes, Good length and on off, kept out. |
| 44.5 : N Shah to Woakes, Back of a length and on middle, defended nicely. |
| 44.6 : Shah to Woakes, Right on the helmet! Welcome to the crease Woakes! This is shorter and on middle, Woakes is a touch late in ducking under it. He is hit on the helmet. Seems a little rattled as he stays in the ducked position for a bit but seems fine now. End of a steamy over from Naseem. |
| Mandatory concussion Test! Woakes was hit on the helmet and the umpires have called for the physio. Woakes wants a new helmet. Chris seems fine though and that is a good sign. Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 13-4-18-1 are his figures so far. |
| 45.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length and on middle, defended. |
| 45.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Uppish but for two! Fuller and around off, Buttler plays a check-drive, it goes wide of the bowler and down towards long off for two. |
| 45.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, left alone. |
| 45.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, WIDE! Way too short and well outside off, Buttler leaves. It keeps going with the angle after it passes the batter. Rizwan does well to move to his right and take it with one hand diving to that direction. |
| S Afridi to Buttler, Closer to the off pole but not close enough to make the batter play. |
| 45.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, One more ball outside off, it is not played at. |
| 45.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 46.1 : N Shah to Woakes, That is a gem! But Chris Woakes seemed like he was actually backing away before the ball was even bowled. Maybe he was worried about another short ball. Shah though lands it on a length and around off, it pitches and straightens. Woakes ends up pushing at it tentatively away from his body. Gets beaten. |
| 0.0 : A short leg fielder comes in place now. |
| 46.2 : N Shah to Woakes, SHOT! This should give him some confidence. Another length delivery on off, Woakes strokes it on the up through covers and takes three. |
| 46.3 : N Shah to Buttler, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 46.4 : N Shah to Buttler, FOUR! Away from the body but gets the desired result! Fuller and outside off, tailing away. Buttler reaches out for it. It goes uppishly but wide of point and for a boundary. |
| 46.5 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length and outside off, not played at. |
| 46.6 : N Shah to Buttler, On middle, defended nicely. |
| 47.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, An appeal for LBW turned down! Probably going down leg! Good length ball on middle and leg, angling in. Woakes looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pad. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Pakistan think of a review but decide against it. |
| 47.2 : S Afridi to Woakes, FOUR! Poor fielding! Abbas was maybe tired after bowling a long spell. Full ball on middle, Woakes drives it past the bowler. Abbas chases after it and tumbles but fails to stop it. Four signalled. |
| Well, well, well, it is raining! Did not see that coming, the forecast was for no rain but it has arrived. The Manchester weather has always been fickle and it has been proven right here. It though seems to be a passing shower, let’s hope it is one. Stay tuned. |
| Great news! The rain has stopped and the players are back on the field. This was quick. Shaheen Afridi will finish his over. |
| 47.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, EDGY! Good length ball on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region. A couple. |
| 47.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, Full ball outside off, Woakes lets it go to the keeper. |
| 47.5 : S Afridi to C Woakes, FOUR! This is one of the rare deliveries that Afridi has bowled. It is full and wide. Woakes strides forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 47.6 : S Afridi to Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Woakes defends it to mid on. |
| Yasir Shah comes into the attack. 7-0-36-1 are his figures so far. |
| 48.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Starts with a full one outside off, Buttler drives it to deep point for a single. |
| 48.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flatter one on middle, Chris tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 48.3 : Y Shah to C Woakes, Short ball around off, Woakes cuts it to point for another dot. |
| 48.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flat one outside off, Chris punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 48.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flatter delivery outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper. |
| 48.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Outside off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 49.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 49.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it. |
| 49.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, FOUR! Lovely drive from Buttler! He is looking comfortable now! Full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 49.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Length ball on off, Jos prods forward and blocks it to mid off. |
| 49.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Well played! Full delivery on middle, nipping in. Buttler flicks it to fine leg for a couple. |
| 49.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 50.1 : Y Shah to C Woakes, Flatter ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 50.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, Very full ball on off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 50.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated on middle, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 50.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, On off, Chris plays it to cover. |
| 50.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up ball outside off, Woakes leaves it alone. |
| 50.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, Quicker ball on off, Woakes defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 51.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, NO BALL! Good length ball on middle, Buttler works it to mid-wicket. Afridi has overstepped. |
| S Afridi to Buttler, Full ball on off, Buttler drives it to mid off for nothing. |
| 51.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Full ball outside off, Jos shoulders arms to it. |
| 51.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, Buttler has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 51.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Jos does not bother playing at that one. |
| 51.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Comes around the wicket and dishes a length ball outside off, Buttler does not fiddle with it as he leaves it alone. |
| 51.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Full ball outside off, Buttler makes another leave to the keeper. LUNCH ON DAY 3. |
| A testing session of Test cricket comes to an end. It was all about patience for both, the bowlers and the batters. In the end, it will probably be England who will be pleased with how things went along in this one but Pakistan are still ahead in the game. It started off with Pope and Buttler going along things nicely and slowly. The former then got to his half ton but then just as the partnership started to get going, Naseem struck. |
| Woakes then came out to bat and seemed uncomfortable to begin with but he looks solid now. Buttler is showing his class by hanging in there but England heavily rely on him at the moment to take them close to Pakistan’s score. The away side will know one more wicket and they are into the bowlers. They would want to take it quickly though. Join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for an intriguing second session. |
| ... Day 3, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes will resume their innings for England. Naseem Shah will start the proceedings for the second session of Day 3. |
| 52.1 : N Shah to Woakes, Starts off with one outside off, it is left alone. |
| 52.2 : N Shah to Woakes, One more delivery outside off, Woakes does not play at it. |
| 52.3 : N Shah to Woakes, Loose! Woakes' patience finally gives in. He gets away with one though. It is another one outside off, wider this time. CW goes after it away from his body but misses. |
| 52.4 : N Shah to C Woakes, Cracking shot! Fuller and on off, Woakes just puts bat to ball, it races off the willow but straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 52.5 : N Shah to Woakes, Beauty! Goes wide of the crease, it lands on a length, straightens and then zips through. Woakes is squared up as he tries to defend. Gets beaten. |
| 52.6 : N Shah to Woakes, A maiden to begin with! On a length and outside off, Woakes lets it be. |
| Yasir Shah will bowl from the other end. |
| 53.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted ball outside off, Buttler lets it be. |
| 53.2 : Y Shah to Jos Buttler, OUT! TIMBER! Right through the gate! Yasir Shah strikes on his second ball after Lunch and it is the big one of Buttler. He walks back without adding any runs after the break and he probably takes England's hopes of getting close to the Pakistan total with him. Lovely delivery. Gives it nice amount of loop and lands it on off, Buttler looks to play for turn, he ends up playing outside the line and also leaves the gap between bat and pad. It sneaks it through as it sk |
| Dom Bess is the new batsman in. |
| 53.3 : Y Shah to Bess, Tossed up on off, Bess defends it onto the ground. |
| 53.4 : Y Shah to Bess, One more flighted ball around middle, Bess keeps it out nicely. |
| 53.5 : Y Shah to Bess, On middle, Bess gets right behind the line and keeps it out. |
| 53.6 : Y Shah to Bess, A beauty to end a beautiful over! This is given nice amount of loop and it lands on off, spins away sharply. Bess prods forward to block but is beaten by the away turn. |
| Review time! Chris Woakes is the man in question. It looks like it is going down leg. The Ultra Edge shows no bat but the Ball Tracker shows that it missing the leg stump. |
| 54.1 : Shah to Woakes, NOT OUT! Missing leg! Not sure why Pakistan went for the review there. They probably got a little too excited. Naseem Shah too wasn't that interested when he appealed. This is angled into the pads, Woakes looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal more from the players behind the wicket but it is turned down. Pakistan review. Replays show that they lose one. |
| 54.2 : N Shah to Woakes, Goes short, Woakes pulls it nicely but to the man at mid on. |
| 54.3 : N Shah to Woakes, Well fielded! On middle, this is clipped nicely towards the mid on fielder. He dived to his right and ensures it is only a single. |
| 54.4 : N Shah to Bess, Outside off, Bess does not bother playing at it. |
| 54.5 : N Shah to Bess, Shorter and on off, Bess stays back and keeps it out. |
| 54.6 : N Shah to Bess, A bumper to end, it is ducked under. |
| 55.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Slower through the air and on middle, Woakes prods forward and defends it out. |
| 55.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Another tossed up ball on off, CW keeps it out. |
| 55.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Shah is bowling with a lot of control here! He floats it up and lands it on off, Woakes is once again solid in defense. |
| 55.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Quicker and outside off, it is left alone. |
| 55.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, Slider, quicker and on middle, Woakes stays back and defends it onto the ground. |
| 55.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, On middle, Woakes manages to defend it. Another maiden from Shah. |
| 56.1 : N Shah to Dom Bess, Angled into the middle pole, Bess pushes it towards mid on for one. |
| 56.2 : N Shah to Woakes, Attacks the stumps again, Woakes gets right behind the line and plays it to mid off. |
| 56.3 : N Shah to Woakes, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 56.4 : N Shah to Woakes, On middle, Woakes keeps it out again. |
| 56.5 : N Shah to Woakes, On middle, CW gets right behind the line and defends it. |
| 56.6 : N Shah to Woakes, Just a single from the over! On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 57.1 : Y Shah to Bess, Tossed up delivery on off, Bess pushes it to point. |
| 57.2 : Y Shah to Bess, Flighted delivery outside off, Bess shoulders arms to this one. |
| 57.3 : Y Shah to Bess, Loopy delivery on middle, Bess blocks it off the front foot. |
| 57.4 : Y Shah to Dom Bess, OUT! Edged and that is a superb catch from Shafiq! Another one for Shah, really would love to know what he had for Lunch because he is on fire at the moment. Another rippa of a delivery. Turn, bounce and he gets the breakthrough. It lands on off and then spins away sharply. Bess looks to defend but due to the turn and the extra bounce, it hits the shoulder and lobs to the right of the first slip fielder. He moves there, dives and takes it with two hands. Three for Yasir |
| Jofra Archer is the next man in. |
| 57.5 : Y Shah to Archer, Tossed up delivery on off, Archer guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 57.6 : Y Shah to Archer, Floated delivery on off, Archer taps it through point for a single. |
| 58.1 : N Shah to Archer, On the stumps, defended. |
| 58.2 : N Shah to Archer, Slightly fuller, Archer is rooted to his crease as he defends it. |
| 58.3 : N Shah to J Archer, Angled into the batter, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one. |
| 58.4 : N Shah to Woakes, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They pick up a single. |
| 58.5 : N Shah to Archer, Good length ball outside off, Archer looks to defend but misses. |
| 58.6 : N Shah to Archer, BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, ducked under. |
| 59.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes defends it off the front foot. |
| 59.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 59.3 : Y Shah to Archer, BEATEN! Floated delivery outside off, Archer looks to defend but misses it. |
| 59.4 : Y Shah to Archer, On middle, Archer flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 59.5 : Y Shah to Archer, Loopy delivery on off, Archer defends it off the front foot. |
| 59.6 : Y Shah to Archer, Full delivery on off, Archer drives it to mid off. |
| 60.1 : N Shah to C Woakes, A direct hit and Woakes would have been a goner! A big mix-up. He taps the ball towards covers and then takes off. Archer is not interested in the run. Yasir gets to the ball, picks it up and fires it at the keeper's end but misses it by a whisker. Woakes' dive would not have saved him there. |
| 60.2 : N Shah to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a single. |
| 60.3 : N Shah to Archer, Good length delivery outside off, Archer shoulders arms to this one. |
| 60.4 : N Shah to J Archer, Naseem Shah bowls a yorker on off, Archer looks to dig it out but gets an outside edge. It goes past second slip towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 60.5 : N Shah to Archer, On a good length on off, Archer defends it off the front foot. |
| 60.6 : Shah to Archer, Good length delivery on middle, Archer looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Replays show that there was an inside edge on that one. |
| 61.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated on off, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 61.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up on middle, Chris defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 61.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Well kept by Rizwan! Looped up ball outside off, turning away. Woakes lets it go to the keeper. |
| 61.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, OUT! TIMBER! What a delivery from Yasir Shah! 4th wicket for Yasir. Woakes has to go and England are on the verge of conceding a big lead. Short and quicker on middle, Woakes rocks on his back foot and looks to pull. He misses and the ball goes onto hit the middle stump. Brilliant stuff from the leg spinner. Pakistan are right on top. England are still 156 behind. |
| Stuart Broad comes out to bat. |
| 61.5 : Y Shah to Broad, Looped up ball on middle, Broad defends it back to the bowler. The third umpire signals it a No Ball. |
| Y Shah to Broad, Floated on middle, Broad defends it back to the bowler. |
| 61.6 : Y Shah to Broad, Tossed up ball on off, Stuart defends it to cover. |
| Shaheen Afridi comes back into the attack. 17-4-38-1 are his figures so far. |
| 62.1 : S Afridi to Archer, Decent fielding! Shorter and outside off, it is cut towards point where the fielder dives to his right and saves at least two. One taken. |
| 62.2 : S Afridi to Broad, Down the leg side, Broad looks to flick but misses. |
| 62.3 : S Afridi to Broad, Where was Broad running there? This is fuller and on middle, it is worked towards mid on. Broad is off but is sent back in time. |
| 62.4 : S Afridi to Broad, FOUR! Angles it into the pads, it is a little too full. Broad works it through square leg and bags a boundary. |
| 62.5 : S Afridi to Broad, EDGY FOUR! Fortunate boundary but England won't mind a few more like this. A Yorker on leg pole, Broad looks to jam it out but it goes off the underedge down towards the fine leg fence. |
| 62.6 : S Afridi to Broad, FOUR! Smacked! Bonus runs for England. Three boundaries in a row! This is the best of the lot. Length and outside off, Broad hammers it through covers for a boundary. |
| 63.1 : Y Shah to Archer, Tossed up delivery on off, Archer plays it to point. |
| 63.2 : Y Shah to Archer, Full delivery on off, Archer lofts it over covers. The batsmen take a single. |
| A run out appeal has been taken upstairs. It looks like Archer is in and the replays show that he is. |
| 63.3 : Y Shah to Broad, NOT OUT! But that was lazy running by Archer! this is swept behind square on the leg side. The batters go for one. The fielder fires it to the keeper who whips the bails off and appeals. The umpire takes it upstairs. Archer was casually taking the run but he has made it in the end. |
| 63.4 : Y Shah to Archer, Floated on the middle, Archer looks to flick but gets a leading edge on that one. A single taken. |
| 63.5 : Y Shah to Broad, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 63.6 : Y Shah to Broad, On middle, Broad flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| Shadab Khan is into the attack finally. |
| 64.1 : S Khan to Archer, Tossed up delivery on off, Archer defends it off the back foot. |
| 64.2 : S Khan to Archer, Flighted delivery on middle, Archer keeps it out. |
| 64.3 : S Khan to J Archer, FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Archer drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 64.4 : S Khan to Archer, Loopy delivery on middle, Archer keeps it out. |
| 64.5 : S Khan to Archer, Floated delivery on off, Archer blocks it off the front foot. |
| Run out appeal taken upstairs. Shadab Khan has definitely touched it. Broad is in though. |
| 64.6 : Khan to Archer, NOT OUT! Broad is well in! A low full toss on middle, Broad drives it straight back. Shadab gets a hand on it and the ball goes to hit the stumps and towards mid off. Pakistan put up an appeal for run out and the third umpire is called into question. The replays roll in and they show that Broad had his feet on the ground. A single. |
| 65.1 : Y Shah to Archer, On middle, it is defended. |
| 65.2 : Y Shah to Archer, Outside off, left alone. |
| Has Yasir got a fifth? Pakistan have reviewed as a decision for caught behind is turned down. They did not look very confident though. |
| 65.3 : Y Shah to Archer, NOT OUT! A big gap between bat and ball! Another waste of a review. This though is another excellent delivery. Yasir is giving the ball a lot of rip. It lands on off and then spins away sharply. Archer goes back and tries to defend. It goes past the outside edge. There is an appeal from the keeper, the bowler joins in late. The umpire shakes his head. Babar Azam really likes it and hence, Pakistan review. Replays show that the on-field call is the right one. |
| 65.4 : Y Shah to Archer, The googly on the pads, Archer looks to flick but it hits the pad and goes towards fine leg. Two taken. Leg byes signalled. |
| 65.5 : Y Shah to J Archer, Archer eases it down to long on for one. |
| 65.6 : Y Shah to Broad, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 66.1 : S Khan to Archer, Loopy on middle, Archer defends it back to the bowler. |
| 66.2 : S Khan to Archer, Tossed up outside off, Archer pushes it to long off for a single. |
| 66.3 : S Khan to Broad, Floated on off, Broad pushes it to cover for a single. |
| 66.4 : Khan to Archer, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a ball from Shadab Khan! Archer cannot believe that he has been given out but eventually walks off. Floated ball around off, which spins away. Archer looks to defend but it takes the gloves and goes into the mitts of the keeper. Pakistan put up an appeal and the finger goes up. Archer stands in disbelief but then walks back to the pavilion. England still 129 runs behind. |
| James Anderson is the last man in. |
| 66.5 : S Khan to Anderson, Loopy ball outside off, Anderson looks to push but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 66.6 : S Khan to Anderson, Tossed up on off, Anderson pushes it to the off side and takes a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end but the batsman is in. |
| 67.1 : Y Shah to Anderson, Loopy ball on middle Anderson works it to short leg. |
| 67.2 : Y Shah to Anderson, Tossed up ball on off, Anderson looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. |
| 67.3 : Y Shah to Anderson, FOUR! Well played! Flighted on off, Anderson reverse sweeps it to the third man region for a boundary. |
| 67.4 : Y Shah to Anderson, Down the leg side, Anderson looks to flick but misses. |
| 67.5 : Y Shah to Anderson, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 67.6 : Y Shah to Anderson, Tosses this one on middle, Anderson flicks it to short leg. |
| 68.1 : S Khan to Broad, Tossed up delivery on off, Broad drives it through mid off. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 68.2 : S Khan to Broad, Flighted delivery on middle, Broad defends it off the back foot. |
| 68.3 : S Khan to Broad, Loopy delivery on off, Broad blocks it off the front foot. |
| Pakistan take a review for LBW! It looks close. Let's see what happens. |
| 68.4 : Khan to Broad, NOT OUT! Umpire's call it is. Floated on middle, turning a little, Broad looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Pakistan take the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge but the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. |
| 68.5 : S Khan to Broad, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 68.6 : S Khan to Broad, Flatter one on middle, Broad flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 69.1 : Y Shah to Broad, SIX! That is huge! Flighted delivery on middle, Broad plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum. |
| 69.2 : Y Shah to Broad, DROPPED AND FOUR! Shadab Khan drops a sitter! Knowing how good he is, he should have taken it with his eyes closed! This is tossed up outside off, Broad looks to sweep but it pitches in the rough and there is extra bounce. The top edge is induced. It goes high up in the air towards Shadab Khan who settles under it at deep square leg but spills it. To add salt to the wound, it rolls into the fence behind. Yasir Shah is not happy. 10 from the first two balls. |
| 69.3 : Y Shah to S Broad, 12 from the first three balls! Handy runs these. On off, it is slapped through covers for two. |
| 69.4 : Y Shah to Broad, On off, kept out. |
| 69.5 : Y Shah to Broad, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 69.6 : Y Shah to Broad, On middle, it is defended nicely. |
| 70.1 : S Khan to Anderson, Flighted delivery on off, Anderson looks to play a reverse sweep but gets hit on the pads. |
| 70.2 : S Khan to J Anderson, Full delivery on off, Anderson drives it through mid off. The batsmen get two runs. |
| Anderson has been given out LBW! It looks plumb. Let's see what happens. |
| 70.3 : Khan to Anderson, OUT! LBW! That's it! England all out and Pakistan lead by 107 runs. Brilliant stuff from Pakistan! Floated on middle, Anderson looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan put up an appeal. The umpire raises his finger. Anderson reviews. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that all reds. ENGLAND ALL OUT FOR 219. |
| End of a fabulous performance from Pakistan! Once again after a decent session before Lunch, England have crumpled badly in the session which followed. Yasir Shah was the tormentor-in-chief, he bagged 3 out of the five wickets to fall in this session to complete a brilliant performance not only with the ball but in the field too by Pakistan. |
| Right from the time they got the cherry in hand, their bowlers were excellent, they took 4 yesterday, with Abbas being the highlight on Day 2. The English batters, Pope and Buttler to be precise, showed some resistance today morning. Pope was the highest scorer for the English with a 50-plus score but they needed a big one from either of him and Buttler. Both though could not make use of the starts they got as one received a Jaffa from a 17-year old and the other fell to the guile of Yasir who w |
| Now then, Pakistan would be eager to press home the advantage that their bowlers have given them. They would want to bat and take their lead past a total which one would feel is out of the reach of England. Also, they would hope for the wicket to wear even more so that batting last becomes very difficult. England, on the other hand, need wickets and that too quickly. They will need their star-studded bowling line-up to deliver. Will they do so? We will find out in a bit. |
| 0.1 : J Anderson to Masood, Starts off with one outside off, it is left alone. |
| 0.2 : J Anderson to Masood, Beauty! Good use of the angle. It lands on off and then slants away. Masood looks to defend but gets beaten. He does so inside the line. |
| 0.3 : J Anderson to Masood, Masood misses out there! On the pads, it is worked nicely but straight to square leg. |
| 0.4 : J Anderson to Masood, Back of a length and on off, Masood keeps it out. |
| 0.5 : J Anderson to Masood, Well wide outside off, Masood does not fiddle with it. |
| 0.6 : J Anderson to Masood, A maiden to begin with by Anderson! On off, blocked. |
| Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : S Broad to Ali, Broad starts with a good length ball outside off, Abid lets it go to the keeper. |
| 1.2 : S Broad to Ali, PAKISTAN ARE UNDERWAY! Full delivery on middle, Pope flicks it to square leg where the fielder dives to make a good stop. A single. |
| 1.3 : S Broad to Masood, NO BALL! Length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. The third umpire signals it a No Ball. |
| S Broad to Masood, FOUR BYES! Buttler has had a tough time in this Test match! Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. Buttler fails to collect it and the ball races to the fence. |
| 1.4 : S Broad to Masood, Length ball on middle, Shan blocks it to mid-wicket. |
| 1.5 : S Broad to Masood, On a length on off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to gully. |
| 1.6 : Broad to Masood, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Strangled down the leg side! England needed an early wicket and they have got one. Masood scored a century in the first innings but gets out for a duck in the second. How fortunes change! Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but it goes off the middle and into the gloves of Buttler. A huge sigh of relief for Buttler. |
| Azhar Ali is the next man in. |
| 2.1 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Abid looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one. |
| 2.2 : J Anderson to Ali, Length delivery on middle, Abid flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 2.3 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Abid looks to defend but misses it. |
| 2.4 : J Anderson to Ali, Outside off, Abid leaves it alone. |
| 2.5 : J Anderson to Ali, On a good length on off, Abid defends it off the back foot. |
| 2.6 : J Anderson to Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Abid offers no shot to this one. |
| 3.1 : S Broad to Ali, Good length ball on off, angling in. Azhar defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 3.2 : S Broad to Ali, On a length outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper. |
| 3.3 : S Broad to A Ali, Just short! Good length ball on off, Azhar attempts to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards the first slip fielder. It bounces short though. Root seems to have hurt himself there. |
| Joe Root is going off as he has hurt himself on his thumb. Ben Stokes will lead in his place. |
| 3.4 : S Broad to Ali, Full ball on off, it is pushed to cover off the front foot. |
| 3.5 : S Broad to Ali, Fullish on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket for another dot. |
| 3.6 : S Broad to Ali, Outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper. |
| 4.1 : J Anderson to Ali, Back of a length ball on middle, Abid tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 4.2 : J Anderson to Ali, Full delivery on middle, Abid pushes it to mid on off the front foot. |
| 4.3 : J Anderson to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Abid lets it through to the keeper. |
| 4.4 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! Excellent bowling from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, Abid looks to put bat on ball but fails to make any connection. |
| 4.5 : J Anderson to Ali, Fullish on off, Abid pushes it to mid off. |
| 4.6 : J Anderson to Ali, Outside off, left alone. |
| 5.1 : S Broad to Ali, Full delivery on off, Azhar pushes it to point. |
| 5.2 : S Broad to Ali, BEATEN! Brilliant stuff! Good length delivery outside off, Azhar looks to defend but misses it due to the out-swing on this one. |
| 5.3 : S Broad to Ali, BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Azhar looks to defend but misses it. |
| 5.4 : S Broad to Ali, Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot. |
| 5.5 : S Broad to Ali, Outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one. |
| 5.6 : S Broad to Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one. |
| 6.1 : J Anderson to A Ali, EDGY FOUR! It went at a catchable height but right through the gap! Good length ball outside off, Abid looks to push but it takes the outside edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 6.2 : J Anderson to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Abid leaves it alone. |
| 6.3 : J Anderson to Ali, Abid defends this length ball on off towards point for a dot. |
| 6.4 : J Anderson to A Ali, DROPPED! Stokes has dropped some catches in this series and has put down another one. Disappointment is shown all over his face. England need to take catches like these if they want to make a comeback. This was Root's catch though. Don't understand why Stokes went for it. Good length ball on off, Abid looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards Root at first slip. Stokes at second slip has different ideas. He moves to his left and tries to take the ca |
| 6.5 : J Anderson to Ali, Outside off, left alone. |
| 6.6 : J Anderson to Ali, FOUR! That's adding insult to injury! Anderson is furious as he kicks the ground in anger! Good length ball outside off, Abid drives it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 7.1 : S Broad to Ali, On a good length and outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one. |
| 7.2 : S Broad to Ali, BEATEN! Full delivery outside off, Azhar looks to drive but misses it. |
| 7.3 : S Broad to Ali, Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it to point. |
| 7.4 : S Broad to Ali, On a length on middle, Azhar flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 7.5 : S Broad to Ali, Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot. |
| 7.6 : S Broad to Ali, Outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one. |
| 8.1 : J Anderson to Ali, FOUR! Beautifully played from Abid! Good length ball outside off, Abid punches it through the cover region for a boundary. This will frustrate Anderson more. |
| 8.2 : J Anderson to Ali, On a length on off, Abid pushes it to cover. |
| 8.3 : J Anderson to Ali, BEATEN! This is brilliant! Full delivery outside off, Abid looks to push but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 8.4 : J Anderson to Ali, On middle, Abid pushes it to mid on. |
| 8.5 : J Anderson to Ali, Fullish delivery on middle, Abid plays it back to the bowler. |
| 8.6 : J Anderson to Ali, Good length ball on off, Abid blocks it to cover off the front foot. TEA ON DAY 3. |
| A decent period for England but the visitors are in a strong position heading into the Tea break. They are effectively 127-1, they could have easily been two down had England not dropped Abid Ali. However, they need to put that behind after the break and look for more wickets. The last session is one where the ball does seem to misbehave so the home side will hope that they can make use of it. Pakistan, on the other hand, should look to be positive and look to score and put the pressure on the h |
| ... Day 3, Session 3 ... |
| Welcome back for the final session! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Abid Ali and Azhar Ali. Stuart Broad will start with the ball for the home side. |
| 9.1 : S Broad to Ali, Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to point off the front foot. |
| 9.2 : S Broad to Ali, FOUR! Azhar Ali is off the pair with a classic shot! He will breathe a huge sigh of relief! Full ball on off, Azhar drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 9.3 : S Broad to A Ali, FOUR! Poor start from Broad! He is giving freebies to Azhar Ali at the moment! He overpitches this outside off, Azhar lunges forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 9.4 : S Broad to Ali, Length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to cover. |
| 9.5 : S Broad to Ali, Fullish ball on off, Azhar solidly blocks it to point. |
| 9.6 : S Broad to Ali, A dot to finish! Good length ball on off, AA defends it to the off side. Good start from Pakistan. 8 from the over. |
| Jofra Archer will bowl from the other end. |
| 10.1 : J Archer to Ali, Archer starts with a full ball on middle, Abid lunges forward and defends it to mid on. |
| 10.2 : J Archer to Ali, Strays down the leg side! Good length ball down the leg side, Abid looks to flick. Buttler dives to his left and collects it. |
| 10.3 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it. |
| 10.4 : J Archer to A Ali, Back of a length ball outside off, Abid hops and punches it to deep point for a single. |
| 10.5 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Azhar decides to leave it alone. |
| 10.6 : J Archer to Ali, Fuller one on off, Azhar pushes it to mid off. |
| 11.1 : S Broad to Ali, On a length on middle, Abid pushes it to mid on. |
| 11.2 : S Broad to Ali, Some confusion but safe in the end! Good length ball on middle, Abid defends it towards mid off. They think of a single but decide against it. |
| 11.3 : S Broad to Ali, Good length ball on off, Abid prods forward and defends it to the off side. |
| 11.4 : S Broad to Ali, Poor fielding! England have been sloppy in the field in this match so far! Full delivery on off, Abid pushes it to mid off where Anderson lets the ball go past him. Two taken. |
| 11.5 : S Broad to Ali, On a length on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 11.6 : S Broad to Ali, Good length ball on middle, Abid works it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 12.1 : J Archer to Ali, Full ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it. |
| 12.2 : J Archer to Ali, Back of a length ball on off, Abid punches it to the cover region. |
| 12.3 : J Archer to Ali, Here comes the short one! It is bowled around middle, Abid ducks under it. |
| 12.4 : J Archer to Ali, Slightly short outside off, Abid pushes it to deep cover for a run. |
| 12.5 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper. |
| 12.6 : J Archer to Ali, Outside off, not played at. |
| Dom Bess is into the attack. Let's see how much spin he gets. |
| 13.1 : Dom Bess to Ali, Flatter one on middle, Abid defends out onto the pitch. |
| 13.2 : Dom Bess to Ali, Floated ball on off, Abid pushes it to cover. |
| 13.3 : Dom Bess to Ali, Loopy ball on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 13.4 : Dom Bess to Ali, Tossed up on off, Abid prods forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 13.5 : Dom Bess to Ali, That landed on the rough! Floated on off, it hits the rough and spins in. Abid looks to defend but hits the gloves and lobs towards short leg. It lands safely though. |
| 13.6 : Dom Bess to Ali, OUT! CAUGHT! This is really poor batting! There was absolutely no need of hitting this shot! Why attempt it when there is a fielder present in the deep? This is the exact reason that Bess was brought into the attack. Bess tosses this one on middle, Abid goes on his knees and then looks to sweep but the ball bounces a little extra and it goes off the top edge towards deep mid-wicket. Chris Woakes comes ahead and takes a simple catch. Pakistan are effectively 140 for 2. |
| Babar Azam is the next man in. |
| 14.1 : J Archer to Ali, Archer bowls a bouncer, Azhar does well to duck under it. |
| 14.2 : J Archer to Ali, NO BALL! Archer oversteps! FOUR! Full delivery on off, Azhar looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes between first slip and second slip towards third man for a boundary. |
| J Archer to Ali, Good length delivery on off, Azhar blocks it off the back foot. |
| 14.3 : J Archer to Ali, Full delivery on off, Azhar drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 14.4 : J Archer to Ali, On a good length on off, Azhar keeps it out. |
| 14.5 : J Archer to Ali, Length delivery on off, Azhar punches it towards the off side. |
| 14.6 : J Archer to Ali, Archer bowls a yorker on middle, Azhar does well to dig it out. |
| 15.1 : Dom Bess to Azam, Floated on middle, Babar plays it back to the bowler. |
| 15.2 : Dom Bess to Azam, On middle, Aza defends it back to the bowler. |
| 15.3 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flatter one on the middle stump line, Azam blocks it solidly back to Bess. |
| 15.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Tossed up on off, Babar pushes it to point. |
| 15.5 : Dom Bess to Azam, Loops this one on middle, Azam defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 15.6 : Dom Bess to Azam, Shorter on middle, Azam works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 16.1 : J Archer to Azam, Very full ball on off, Babar digs it out to cover. |
| 16.2 : J Archer to Azam, Good length ball outside off, Azam shoulders arms to it. |
| 16.3 : J Archer to Azam, Fullish on off, BA pushes it to mid off. |
| 16.4 : J Archer to Azam, Back of a length ball on off, Azam defends it to point. He wants the single but is sent back. |
| 16.5 : J Archer to Azam, Well fielded! Good length ball around off, Azam guides it towards gully. Burns dives and makes a good stop. Saved few runs for his side. |
| 16.6 : J Archer to Azam, A couple! Good length ball outside off, Babar punches it to deep point and picks up a couple. |
| 17.1 : Dom Bess to Ali, Loopy ball on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 17.2 : Dom Bess to Ali, On off, Ali strides forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 17.3 : Dom Bess to Ali, Flatter ball on middle, Ali tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.4 : Dom Bess to Azam, Bess tosses this on middle, Babar blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 17.5 : Dom Bess to Azam, Flatter one outside off, spins in after pitching! Azam carefully lets it go to the keeper. |
| 17.6 : Dom Bess to Azam, Gets away with a full toss! Bess bowls one around off, Azam misses out as he punches it straight to point. |
| 18.1 : J Archer to Ali, Good length ball on middle, Azhar defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 18.2 : J Archer to Ali, Full ball on middle, Ali drives it through mid on and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 18.3 : J Archer to Ali, On a length on middle, Ali whips it through mid-wicket and picks up another couple of runs. |
| 18.4 : J Archer to Ali, Back of a length ball on middle, Azhar works it to mid-wicket. |
| 18.5 : J Archer to Ali, BOUNCER! Ali almost falls onto his stumps! It is bowled around middle, Azhar ducks under it but falls in the process. Luckily, not onto the stumps. |
| 18.6 : J Archer to Ali, Outside off, not played at. |
| Chris Woakes replaces Dom Bess into the attack. |
| 19.1 : C Woakes to Azam, Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to cover. |
| 19.2 : C Woakes to Azam, Full ball on off, Babar pushes it through extra cover and collects a couple. Good batting. |
| Woakes is not happy with the ball and the umpire checks it with the 8-ball gauge. The umpire says it is fine. |
| 19.3 : C Woakes to Azam, Good length delivery, angling in from outside off, Babar shoulders arms to it. |
| 19.4 : C Woakes to Azam, Good length ball on off, Babar blocks it to cover and shouts a loud no to his partner. |
| 19.5 : C Woakes to Azam, OUT! CAUGHT! Stokes does not drop this one! Azam falters this time. Woakes comes into the attack and strikes immediately. Brilliant from Woakes and England are making a comeback in this match. Chris dishes a good length ball around off, Azam looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip. Stokes dives to his left and takes a good catch. Pakistan lead by 155. |
| Asad Shafiq makes his way out to the middle. |
| 19.6 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Fullish on middle, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| Dom Bess has a change of ends. |
| 20.1 : Dom Bess to Ali, Tossed up delivery on middle, Ali looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye. |
| 20.2 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one. |
| 20.3 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot. |
| 20.4 : Dom Bess to A Shafiq, Full delivery on off, Asad drives it to mid off. |
| 20.5 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, On middle, Shafiq defends it out. |
| 20.6 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 21.1 : C Woakes to Ali, Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to the off side. |
| 21.2 : C Woakes to Ali, Full ball on the pads, Ali whips it to fine leg for a single. |
| 21.3 : C Woakes to Shafiq, FOUR! Not the right line! Easy pickings for Asad Shafiq! Full ball on the pads, Shafiq flicks it to deep square leg. The fielder runs across and dives but the ball touches the ropes. |
| 21.4 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Back of a length on the pads, Asad tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 21.5 : C Woakes to Ali, BEATEN! That is some bowling from Woakes! Good length ball around off, moving away. Ali looks to defend but misses. The keeper and Root are interested but Woakes says no. |
| 21.6 : C Woakes to Ali, On a length on middle and leg, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 22.1 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq drives it towards mid on and takes a single. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it. It goes as overthrows and the batsmen take an extra run. |
| 22.2 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq blocks it off the front foot. |
| 22.3 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, On middle, Asad defends it off the back foot. |
| 22.4 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Loopy delivery on middle, Shafiq nudges it towards the leg side. |
| 22.5 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Turn and bounce on this one! Floated delivery on off, Shafiq looks to defend but gets hit on the glove. |
| 22.6 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on leg, Shafiq sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| DRINKS! England have done well in this hour of play! They have taken two further wickets but they are still behind in the game and need to keep applying the pressure. Pakistan, on the other hand, need to build their lead and get to at least 300 as that will not be an easy target to chase. An interesting last passage of play awaits. |
| 23.1 : C Woakes to Ali, Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali blocks it to mid on. |
| 23.2 : C Woakes to Ali, Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulder arms to it. |
| 23.3 : C Woakes to Ali, On a length on off, Ali blocks it to cover off the back foot. |
| 23.4 : C Woakes to Ali, EDGY! Good length delivery on off, Ali looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. |
| 23.5 : C Woakes to Ali, OUT! LBW! That looked plumb! The reverse swing does the trick for Woakes! He bowls on a different level when it comes to bowling in England. The home side are not out of it yet. Brilliant stuff from Chris. Full delivery on middle, it reverses after pitching. Ali looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Azhar discusses with Shafiq for the review but decides against it. Good decision as the Ball Tracker s |
| Mohammad Rizwan is the next man in. |
| 23.6 : C Woakes to Rizwan, On a length on off, Rizwan defends it to cover. End of a very good over from Woakes. |
| 24.1 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Loopy ball on off, Asad defends it back to the bowler. |
| 24.2 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Short ball on middle, Shafiq pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 24.3 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, On the pads, Mohammad pushes it to mid on. |
| 24.4 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Tossed up ball on off, Rizwan looks to defend. It takes the bottom edge and goes to the keeper. |
| 24.5 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Full delivery on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off. |
| 24.6 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Flatter one on middle, Mohammad plays it back to Bess off the back foot. |
| 25.1 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Was that a drop? Yes it was! Another dropped catch from England! It was a tough one as it was travelling quickly but it should have been taken. Back of a length ball outside off, Shafiq cuts it to the point where Anderson dives and gets a hand on but fails to hold on. Two taken before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 25.2 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Down the leg side, Shafiq looks to flick but misses. |
| 25.3 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Full on middle, Shafiq defends it to mid off. |
| 25.4 : C Woakes to Shafiq, On a length on off, Shafiq blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 25.5 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Fullish on off, Shafiq looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards gully. |
| 25.6 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Good length ball on off, Asad blocks it to cover. |
| 26.1 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Flatter one on off, Rizwan pushes it to cover and takes a single. Mohammad is off the mark. |
| 26.2 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Tossed up on middle, Shafiq flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 26.3 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Floated on off, Shafiq pushes it to point and takes off for a single. Archer comes ahead to collect but slips. He is fine though and that is a good sign. |
| 26.4 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 26.5 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Loops this one on middle, Rizwan looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 26.6 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Flighted ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover and takes a quick single. |
| 27.1 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Back of a length ball on middle, Rizwan tucks it to square leg. |
| 27.2 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Short ball outside off, Mohammad punches it to cover off the back foot. |
| 27.3 : C Woakes to Rizwan, Well played! Fullish ball on middle, Rizwan flicks it wide of mid on. Archer dives and stops it. Keeps it down to a single. |
| 27.4 : C Woakes to Shafiq, An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball around off, angling in. Rizwan looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 27.5 : C Woakes to Shafiq, Good length ball on middle and leg, Rizwan looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. England appeal but the umpire is not interested. Root seems interested for the review but the others are not. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the stumps. |
| 27.6 : C Woakes to Shafiq, The batsman works it down the leg side. |
| 28.1 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, FOUR! Positive cricket from Rizwan! Nice way to get his first boundary of the innings! Full toss on middle, Rizwan sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 28.2 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Flatter on off, Rizwan punches it to cover. |
| 28.3 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Floated on middle, Rizwan defends it back to the bowler. |
| 28.4 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Misfield! Shorter outside off, Rizwan punches it to point. It is uppish for a while. Broad comes ahead in order to take the catch but it bounces in front and spins away from him. The ball rolls to deep point and the batters take three. |
| 28.5 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Floated on middle, Shafiq blocks it out. |
| 28.6 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Flighted ball on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and looks to heave it away. It goes off the inner half of the bat towards the leg side. |
| James Anderson is back on. 5-2-14-0 are his figures so far. |
| 29.1 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Full delivery on leg, Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 29.2 : J Anderson to Shafiq, On a length on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards square leg for a run. |
| 29.3 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Good length delivery on off, Asad defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.4 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 29.5 : J Anderson to Rizwan, BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Rizwan looks to defend but misses it due to the reverse swing on this one. |
| 29.6 : J Anderson to Rizwan, On a good length on off, Rizwan offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 30.1 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq punches it through point. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 30.2 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Flighted delivery on middle, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot. |
| 30.3 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Loopy delivery on middle, Rizwan makes room and punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 30.4 : Dom Bess to Rizwan, Short delivery on off, Rizwan plays a late cut towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 30.5 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, On middle, Shafiq blocks it off the front foot. |
| 30.6 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq keeps it out. |
| 31.1 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Good length ball on middle, Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 31.2 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good length ball on middle, Shafiq blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 31.3 : J Anderson to Shafiq, On off, Shafiq defends it to point. |
| 31.4 : J Anderson to Shafiq, On the pads, Shafiq flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 31.5 : J Anderson to Rizwan, On a length outside off, MR punches it to point. |
| 31.6 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Cracking delivery from Anderson! But has Buttler dropped another one? No as per the replays! Buttler will be relieved! This was a peach of a delivery. Good length ball around off, Rizwan looks to defend but he seems to have missed. England go up in appeal but they see that Buttler has not collected it. The Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat on it. |
| 32.1 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, FOUR! Good shot! Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a boundary. The lead is now 200. |
| 32.2 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq keeps it out. |
| 32.3 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Tossed up delivery on off, Asad defends it off the front foot. |
| 32.4 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Loopy delivery on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 32.5 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, On off, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot. |
| 32.6 : Dom Bess to Shafiq, Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it out. |
| 33.1 : J Anderson to Rizwan, FOUR! That's a cracking shot from Mohammad Rizwan! He is looking really good out there! Good length ball on off, Rizwan drives it through mid off and collects a boundary. |
| 33.2 : J Anderson to Rizwan, On a length on middle, Mohammad defends it back to the bowler. |
| 33.3 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Short ball on middle, Rizwan pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 33.4 : J Anderson to Shafiq, Good length ball on middle, Shafiq flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| An appeal for run out has been taken upstairs! This looks close! The replays show that Shafiq is well out. Poor running. |
| 33.5 : J Anderson to Shafiq, OUT! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding has resulted in a wicket. This partnership was building and England have picked up a wicket at the right time. Shafiq walks back disappointed. Good length ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover and takes off for a single. He is hesitant but then they decide to go for it. Sibley comes across, picks it up with one hand and has a shy at the stumps. He hits and the third umpire is called into question. From the looks of Shafiq, h |
| Shadab Khan is the next man in. |
| 33.6 : J Anderson to Khan, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 34.1 : Dom Bess to M Rizwan, Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 34.2 : Dom Bess to Khan, Flighted delivery on middle, Shadab defends it off the back foot. |
| 34.3 : Dom Bess to Khan, Loopy delivery on off, Khan keeps it out. |
| 34.4 : Dom Bess to S Khan, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Khan pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 34.5 : Dom Bess to Khan, Floated delivery on off, Shadab defends it off the back foot. |
| 34.6 : Dom Bess to Khan, Short delivery on off, Shadab cuts it to point. |
| 35.1 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 35.2 : J Anderson to Rizwan, On a length on off, Rizwan taps it to covers. |
| 35.3 : J Anderson to Rizwan, Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 35.4 : J Anderson to Khan, Length delivery on off, Khan guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 35.5 : J Anderson to Khan, BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Shadab looks to defend but misses it. |
| 35.6 : J Anderson to Khan, NO BALL! Anderson oversteps and the third umpire calls it a No Ball. Full delivery on middle, Khan flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| J Anderson to S Khan, EDGY FOUR! Luck is favouring Pakistan! On a length on off, Shadab looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary. |
| Ben Stokes is going to have a bowl! He was unfit to bowl in the last Test against West Indies. Let's see how he goes. |
| 36.1 : Ben Stokes to Rizwan, Stokes starts with a short one outside off, Rizwan looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and goes to the keeper who collects it on the bounce. |
| 36.2 : Ben Stokes to Rizwan, Short ball on middle, Rizwan pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 36.3 : Ben Stokes to Khan, PLAY AND A MISS! Looks like Shadab wants to take Stokes on! Shortish outside off, Khan looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 36.4 : Ben Stokes to Khan, BEATEN! Good length ball around off, Khan looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 36.5 : Ben Stokes to Khan, On a length on the pads, Khan flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 36.6 : Ben Stokes to Rizwan, Full delivery outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper. |
| Stuart Broad is back on. 6-3-13-1 are his figures so far. |
| 37.1 : S Broad to Khan, Good length ball on middle, Shadab defends it back to the bowler. |
| 37.2 : S Broad to Khan, On a length on the pads, Khan works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 37.3 : S Broad to Rizwan, Full on middle, Rizwan nudges it to mid-wicket. |
| 37.4 : S Broad to Rizwan, Good length ball on the middle stump line, Rizwan tucks it to the leg side. |
| 37.5 : S Broad to Rizwan, On middle, Rizwan solidly blocks it to mid on. |
| 37.6 : S Broad to Rizwan, On a length on off, Rizwan blocks it to point off the front foot. |
| 38.1 : Ben Stokes to Khan, Back of a length on middle, Shadab flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 0.0 : Mohammad Rizwan has been given out LBW! He has taken the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows umpire's call on hitting the stumps. |
| 38.2 : Stokes to Rizwan, OUT! LBW! Umpire's call it is! Ben Stokes does it again! We have seen it many times that whenever England need a wicket, Ben Stokes provides them with one. Lovely bowling from Ben Stokes. Good length ball on off, angling in. Rizwan looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Rizwan opts for the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge and the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. Rizwan ha |
| Yasir Shah comes out to bat. |
| 38.3 : Ben Stokes to Shah, Good length ball outside off, Yasir leaves it alone. |
| 38.4 : Ben Stokes to Shah, BEATEN! Excellent stuff! Good length delivery outside off, Yasir looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 38.5 : Ben Stokes to Shah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 38.6 : Ben Stokes to Shah, Short ball outside off, Yasir sways away from it. |
| 39.1 : S Broad to S Khan, Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 39.2 : S Broad to Khan, Shortish around middle, Khan ducks under it. |
| 39.3 : S Broad to Khan, Good length ball outside off, Khan lets it go to the keeper. |
| 39.4 : S Broad to Khan, Back of a length ball on middle, Shadab blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 39.5 : S Broad to Khan, Good length ball on middle, played back to the bowler. |
| England have taken a review! It looks very close! Nothing on Ultra Edge! The Ball Tracker shows all reds. Khan has to go. |
| 39.6 : S Broad to Khan, OUT! LBW! All reds and Khan has to go. England are right back in this game! Brilliant bowling from Broad. He bowled shorter before this and now dishes a full delivery on middle. Shadab hangs back in his crease, expecting another bouncer. He looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads. Broad and the rest put up a huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. Root takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no spike. What about Ball Tracker? It shows all reds. Shadab has to go now. Pak |
| Shaheen Afridi is the next man in. |
| 40.1 : Ben Stokes to Shah, Full delivery outside off, Shah drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 40.2 : Ben Stokes to Shah, FOUR! Nicely played! On a length on middle, Shah flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 40.3 : Ben Stokes to Shah, NO BALL! The third umpire calls No Ball as Stokes oversteps! Short delivery on leg, Yasir nudges it towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends. |
| Ben Stokes to Afridi, Good length delivery outside off, Afridi leaves it alone. |
| 40.4 : Ben Stokes to Afridi, BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Afridi looks to defend but misses it. |
| 40.5 : Ben Stokes to Afridi, Good length delivery on middle, Afridi keeps it out. |
| 40.6 : Ben Stokes to Afridi, On a good length on off, Shaheen defends it off the back foot. |
| 41.1 : S Broad to Shah, FOUR! Useful runs for Pakistan! Short ball around middle, Shah looks to pull but gets a top edge and the ball goes to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 41.2 : S Broad to Shah, Full ball on the pads, Yasir flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 41.3 : S Broad to Afridi, BEATEN! Excellent delivery! Good length ball outside off, Afridi looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 41.4 : S Broad to Afridi, Good length ball on off, Afridi solidly defends it to cover. |
| 41.5 : S Broad to Afridi, Full delivery outside off, Afridi lets it go to the keeper. |
| 41.6 : S Broad to Afridi, On a length on the pads, Afridi flicks it to the fine leg region for a couple. |
| Dom Bess is back into the attack. |
| 42.1 : Dom Bess to Shah, Flatter on middle, Shah flicks it to square leg. |
| 42.2 : Dom Bess to Shah, Tossed up ball on off, Yasir blocks it to the off side. |
| 42.3 : Dom Bess to Shah, Shah had no idea where that went! Floated ball on middle, Yasir looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lobs towards the off side but no harm done. |
| 42.4 : Dom Bess to Shah, On middle, Yasir dances down and defends it out. |
| 42.5 : Dom Bess to Y Shah, Full on the pads, Shah pushes it to mid on. |
| 42.6 : Dom Bess to Shah, The batsman has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. |
| Ben Stokes has a change of ends. 3-0-11-1 are his figures so far. |
| 43.1 : Ben Stokes to Afridi, Good length ball on middle, Afridi defends it back to the bowler. |
| 43.2 : Ben Stokes to Afridi, Back of a length ball on off, Afridi blocks it to point. |
| 43.3 : Stokes to S Afridi, OUT! CAUGHT! What a nasty delivery from Stokes! You cannot keep him out of the game! He failed with the bat but he is delivering big time with the ball! Short ball around middle, Afridi looks to fend it away but gets a glove on it and it lobs towards gully. Burns comes ahead and takes the simplest of catches. Pakistan are effectively 244 for 8. |
| Mohammad Abbas is the next man in. |
| 43.4 : Ben Stokes to Abbas, Good length ball down the leg side, Abbas lets it go to the keeper. |
| 43.5 : Ben Stokes to Abbas, Outside off, not played at. |
| 43.6 : Ben Stokes to Abbas, Full ball on middle, Abbas pushes it to mid on. STUMPS ON DAY 3. |
| What a lionhearted performance by the English bowlers in this session! It is because of them that England are back in this game. Yes, Pakistan are still ahead but England surely won't feel out of it. Root was excellent in this final phase of the day. His changes, his field placements and his reviews were pretty good. His bowlers backed him up, they bowled short spells but effective ones. Woakes, Broad and Stokes were brilliant. Bess too was impressive. The performance in the last session has giv |
| Pakistan, on the other hand, will be pleased with where they stand in the game! However, they were unable to push home the advantage that they got after bowling out England earlier on in the day courtesy Yasir Shah's four-fer. They though would know that this is not a lead which is daunting but on this wicket and with the bowlers they have, they will back themselves to defend it. They though will somehow hope the last two wickets can drag this lead to over 260. Anything above 255 or 260 will giv |
| ... Day 4, Session 1 ... |
| Welcome everyone! England have made a roaring comeback in this game but they still have a long way to go. First, they need to pick up the two remaining wickets as quickly as possible and then bat better than they did in the first innings. It won't be easy against the bowling of Pakistan on this wicket which has started to take some serious turn and bounce and they have two quality spinners in the line-up. They would hope that they play their best level of cricket and take a 1-0 lead. |
| Pakistan, on the other hand, are still ahead in the game despite their horror show in the final session of Day 3. They now would need Yasir Shah to add some quick runs and then their bowlers to continue what they did in the England's first innings to take the lead in the 3-match series. The spinners will be eager to bowl again, judging by the spin that this pitch has offered so far. This might be the last day of the Test as well. Do join us in a while. |
| We are all set to begin Day 4! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Yasir Shah and Mohammad Abbas. Jofra Archer will start for the hosts. |
| 44.1 : J Archer to Shah, Pakistan are underway immediately! Archer starts with a good length ball on middle, Yasir flicks it to deep mid-wicket for an easy couple. |
| 44.2 : J Archer to Y Shah, FOUR! Very well played! The lead moves to 250 in some style! Short ball around middle, Yasir pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 44.3 : J Archer to Shah, FOUR! Wow, what a start for Pakistan! 10 already off the first three balls! Short ball around middle, Yasir upper cuts it over the keeper's head for another boundary. |
| 44.4 : J Archer to Shah, On a length on middle, Yasir works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 44.5 : J Archer to Abbas, Full ball on middle, Abbas flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 44.6 : J Archer to Abbas, Good length ball on middle, Abbas solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Good start for Pakistan. 11 runs from the over. The lead moves up to 255. |
| Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. |
| 45.1 : S Broad to Shah, FOUR! Yasir is playing a gem of a knock here! Valuable, valuable runs so far. He has raced to 27 off just 20 balls! Good length ball on off, Yasir heaves it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 45.2 : S Broad to Shah, Goes for another big shot but does not time it well! Length ball on off, Yasir looks to hammer it over mid off but does not time it well. Luckily for him, it lands safely in front of the mid off fielder. |
| 45.3 : S Broad to Shah, SIX! That's a big shot alright! The players in the dressing room are standing in applaud for this knock! Good length ball on middle, Shah lifts it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. |
| 45.4 : S Broad to Shah, Good length ball on off, Shah blocks it to cover off the front foot. |
| 45.5 : S Broad to Shah, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! With the field coming in, Yasir Shah thought that he could have gone for a big one but fails as he nicks one to the keeper. End of a wonderful little cameo from Shah! He has added some valuable runs to the lead. Broad dishes a good length ball outside off, Shah clears his front leg and looks to go over mid off but the ball takes the outside edge and goes to Buttler who makes no mistake this time. Pakistan lead by 265 runs. |
| Naseem Shah is the last man in. |
| 45.6 : Broad to Shah, FOUR! Smashed! Naseem too is looking to play his shots! Despite a wicket, it is a terrific over for Pakistan! Full on middle, Naseem thrashes it over the bowler's head and into the fence. |
| 46.1 : J Archer to Abbas, Over the mid off fielder! Good length ball around off, Abbas looks to go over mid off but does not time it so well. It goes over the fielder and the batters pick up a couple. |
| 46.2 : J Archer to M Abbas, Fullish on middle, Naseem flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 46.3 : J Archer to Shah, FOUR LEG BYES! Pakistan will take the runs anyhow they come! Short ball a round middle, Naseem looks to pull but it takes the shoulder and goes over the keeper for a boundary. |
| 46.4 : J Archer to Shah, OUT! TIMBER! That's the end of that! Pakistan end with a lead of 276. 32 runs were added today and 277 is not an easy target to chase! Good length ball on middle, Naseem looks to swing it away but misses and the ball goes onto hit the stumps. PAKISTAN ALL OUT FOR 169. |
| Right! Just 16 balls for England to roll over Pakistan but Yasir Shah and Pakistan have managed to score 32 precious runs. |
| 16 balls is what it took England to take the last two wickets today morning! However, 32 runs were added in those 16 balls and those 32 runs can be very decisive. |
| 0.1 : S Afridi to Burns, Afridi starts with an out-swinger which is bowled outside off. Burns shoulders arms to it. |
| 0.2 : S Afridi to Burns, Full delivery outside off, Burns prods forward and blocks it to the cover region. |
| 0.3 : S Afridi to Burns, Good length ball on middle, Burns stands tall and defends it to the slip cordon. |
| 0.4 : S Afridi to Burns, Good length ball on off, Rory is solid in defense and does so towards point. |
| 0.5 : S Afridi to Burns, England are underway with a couple! Good length ball outside off, Burns prods forward and drives it to deep cover for a couple. |
| 0.6 : S Afridi to Burns, Good length ball on middle, Burns defends it back to the bowler. |
| Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Abbas starts with a length ball on off, Sibley blocks it to point. |
| 1.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, Fullish ball on middle, Dom pushes it to mid on. |
| 1.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone. |
| 1.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper. |
| 1.5 : M Abbas to Sibley, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 1.6 : M Abbas to Sibley, Full ball on off, Sibley defends it to cover. |
| 2.1 : S Afridi to Burns, On a length on off, Burns blocks it to gully off the back foot. |
| 2.2 : S Afridi to Burns, Good length ball on off, moving away, Rory solidly defends it to point. |
| 2.3 : S Afridi to Burns, Nicely driven! Afridi overpitches it outside off, Burns takes a stride forward and drives it through cover for a couple. |
| 2.4 : S Afridi to Burns, NO BALL! Good length ball on off, Burns defends it to cover. The third umpire signals it a No ball. |
| S Afridi to Burns, Pacy delivery! Good length ball outside off, Burns shoulders arms to it. |
| 2.5 : S Afridi to Burns, FOUR! Poor bowling from Afridi! Not the line to bowl! Good length ball on the pads, Burns flicks it to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 2.6 : S Afridi to Burns, Length ball on middle, Burns blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 3.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it. |
| 3.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, Sibley is off the mark! Full delivery on middle, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket. The fielder comes across but fails to stop it. Two taken. |
| 3.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley watches it go to the keeper as he shoulders arms. |
| 3.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, Extra bounce! Good length ball on middle, bouncing a little extra. Sibley looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes towards the cover region. |
| 3.5 : M Abbas to Sibley, BEATEN! Lovely stuff from Abbas! Just lovely! Good length ball outside off, moving away, Sibley looks to defend misses it completely. |
| 3.6 : M Abbas to Sibley, Back of a length on middle, Dom works it to mid-wicket. |
| 4.1 : S Afridi to Burns, A bumper! It is on the body of the batter, Burns keeps it out. |
| 4.2 : S Afridi to Burns, Good length and on middle, Burns keeps it out nicely. |
| 4.3 : S Afridi to Burns, Misfield and two! Length and outside off, this is pushed to the left of Masood at point. He lets it through and two is taken. |
| 4.4 : S Afridi to Burns, Very full and outside off, Burns looks to drive but he gets an underedge which rolls towards gully. |
| 4.5 : S Afridi to Burns, Fuller again, Burns strokes it nicely to mid off. |
| 4.6 : S Afridi to Burns, A dot to end! On off, defended. |
| 5.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Full delivery on middle, Sibley plays it back to the bowler. |
| 5.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, Half an appeal! Good length ball outside off, Sibley attempts to put bat on ball but misses. The captain is interested for caught behind but the bowler is not. The umpire shakes his head. |
| 5.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, BEATEN! Another one which beats the bat! Abbas is bowling exceptionally well! Length ball around off, moving away. Sibley looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the bat and into the keeper's gloves. |
| 5.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, Full delivery on off, Sibley blocks it to cover. |
| 5.5 : M Abbas to Sibley, On a length on off, Sibley plays it to gully off the front foot. |
| 5.6 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball on middle and leg, Sibley tickles it to fine leg for a single. |
| 6.1 : S Afridi to Sibley, Good length ball angling in. Sibley lets it go to the keeper. |
| 6.2 : S Afridi to Sibley, Full ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it. |
| 6.3 : S Afridi to Sibley, On a length down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses. |
| 6.4 : S Afridi to Sibley, Outside off, not played at it. |
| 6.5 : S Afridi to Sibley, On a length on middle, Sibley blocks it to mid on off the front foot. |
| 6.6 : S Afridi to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley does not bother to play at it. |
| 7.1 : M Abbas to Burns, Good length ball on middle, Burns tucks it to square leg. |
| 7.2 : M Abbas to Burns, On a length on middle, Burns blocks it to mid off for another dot. |
| 7.3 : M Abbas to Burns, Fullish ball outside off, Burns leaves it alone. |
| 7.4 : M Abbas to Burns, Good length ball on middle, Rory pushes it to mid on. |
| 7.5 : M Abbas to Burns, Good length delivery outside off, Burns shoulders arms. |
| 7.6 : M Abbas to Burns, Fullish ball on off, Burns solidly blocks it to point. A maiden over. |
| 8.1 : S Afridi to Sibley, Afridi dishes a good length ball outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper. |
| 8.2 : S Afridi to Sibley, Full ball on middle, Sibley drives it straight to mid on for a dot. |
| 8.3 : S Afridi to Sibley, Good length delivery outside the off stump line, Sibley shoulders arms to it. |
| 8.4 : S Afridi to Sibley, Short ball around off, Sibley sways away from it. |
| 8.5 : S Afridi to Sibley, Full delivery outside off, Sibley looks to drive but the bat face closes at the last moment and the ball takes the edge and goes back to the bowler. |
| 8.6 : S Afridi to Sibley, Finds the gap! Fullish ball outside off, Sibley drives it through extra cover. The fielder chases it down but cannot stop the batters from taking three. |
| 9.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Full ball on middle, Sibley pushes it to mid on. |
| 9.2 : M Abbas to Dom Sibley, EDGY FOUR! Lucky but Sibley won't mind as long as the runs keep coming! Good length ball on off, Sibley looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and through the gully region for a boundary. |
| 9.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, On a length on middle, Sibley tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 9.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, A single now! Good length ball on middle, Sibley works it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 9.5 : M Abbas to Burns, Good length ball outside off, Burns leaves it alone. |
| 9.6 : M Abbas to Burns, On a length on middle, RB blocks it back to the bowler. |
| Naseem Shah is into the attack. |
| 10.1 : N Shah to Sibley, Naseem starts with a good length ball outside off, at 136 kph. Sibley has no problems in leaving it alone. |
| 10.2 : N Shah to Sibley, Outside off, not played at. |
| 10.3 : N Shah to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it. |
| 10.4 : N Shah to Sibley, Full delivery outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper. |
| 10.5 : N Shah to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Dom leaves it alone. |
| 10.6 : N Shah to Sibley, That's a pacy delivery! Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms. It wobbles a bit after pitching and Rizwan fails to collect it cleanly. |
| Rory Burns has been given out LBW! He has taken the review! The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call. |
| 11.1 : M Abbas to Burns, OUT! LBW! Coming around the wicket does the trick for Abbas! Abbas was confident in his appeal! Brilliant piece of bowling from Abbas! He has delivered for Pakistan yet again. Good length ball on off, angling in. Burns looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Abbas appeals and the umpire raises his finger. Burns has a discussion with Sibley and goes for the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no bat. What about Ball Tracker? It shows that it is ump |
| 0.0 : Joe Root is the next man in. |
| 11.2 : M Abbas to Root, Root is off the mark! Full delivery on middle, Root flicks it towards mid on and collects a single. |
| 11.3 : M Abbas to Sibley, Outside off, left alone. |
| 11.4 : M Abbas to Sibley, FOUR! A gift from Abbas! Easy pickings for Sibley! Fullish on the pads, Sibley flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 11.5 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper. |
| 11.6 : M Abbas to Sibley, Good length ball on middle, Sibley works it to mid-wicket. |
| 12.1 : N Shah to Root, Another beauty! He goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. It lands on a length and then straightens. Root looks to play the original trajectory but gets beaten. |
| 12.2 : N Shah to Root, One more delivery on a length and around middle, Root keeps it out. |
| 12.3 : N Shah to Root, Outside off, left alone. |
| 12.4 : N Shah to Root, Shorter and around off, Root stands tall and pushes it to point. |
| 12.5 : N Shah to Root, FOUR! Easy-peasy! Slips one onto the pads, Root is way too strong there, he works it through square leg and bags a boundary. |
| 12.6 : N Shah to Root, Shorter and on off, Root goes back and keeps it out. So just the boundary from the over, overall a good one by Shah. |
| Yasir Shah comes onto bowl! He picked up a 4-fer in the first innings. Can he have the same impact in the second as well? |
| 13.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, A full toss on the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one. |
| 13.2 : Y Shah to Root, Slightly shorter and around off, it turns away. Root has enough time to go back, adjust to the turn and push it through covers for one. |
| 13.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Gives it nice amonut of flight. It is a fraction fuller than it needs to be. Easily blocked. |
| 13.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Once again a little too full, on middle, Sibley works it through square leg for a run. |
| 13.5 : Y Shah to Root, BEATEN! Almost a replay of how Root got out in the first innings! Poor shot. This is a little too close to cut. Shortish and outside off, it skids through. Root goes back and looks to cut but misses. |
| 13.6 : Y Shah to Root, Does the right thing this time, Yasir invites Root to cut again by bowling a slider outside off. Root resists and lets it be. |
| 14.1 : N Shah to Sibley, Fuller and on middle, it is pushed to mid on. |
| 14.2 : N Shah to Sibley, WOW! What a delivery! Pace, carry, movement, it had everything but does not produce a wicket. It is angled into the off pole again from wide of the crease. It pitches, straightens and also takes off. Beats the outside edge of Sibley's bat as he tries to defend. |
| 14.3 : N Shah to Sibley, On middle, Sibley gets right behind the line and defends it. |
| 14.4 : N Shah to Sibley, Another back of a length ball, Sibley keeps it out again. |
| 14.5 : N Shah to Sibley, A bumper now! Ducked under. Mixing it up nicely is Shah. |
| 14.6 : N Shah to Sibley, A maiden! A good one from Shah! On off, blocked. |
| 15.1 : Y Shah to Root, Tossed up on off, Root defends it onto the ground. |
| 15.2 : Y Shah to Root, One more tossed up delivery. Root prods forward and keeps it out. |
| 15.3 : Y Shah to Root, Quicker and flatter on middle, Root stays back and blocks it. |
| 15.4 : Y Shah to Root, A little too full and it is pushed it through the covers for one. |
| 15.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Quicker and outside off, it turns away nicely. Sibley leaves it alone. |
| 15.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, On middle, Sibley keeps it out easily. |
| 16.1 : N Shah to Root, On off, it is guided to point. |
| 16.2 : N Shah to Root, On middle, this is worked towards mid on for one. |
| 16.3 : N Shah to Sibley, Shorter and around off, Sibley stays back and defends it onto the ground. |
| 16.4 : N Shah to Sibley, EDGED BUT SHORT! Just short actually! Tis is a length delivery outside off, it skids through. Sibley looks to block but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge but lands just short of first slip. The slip fielders are probably standing a yard behind for Shah. He is more of a skiddy bowler so you would want to be a couple of steps ahead then you usually are for another bowler. |
| 16.5 : Shah to Sibley, An appeal but turned down. Angled into the pads, Sibley looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 16.6 : N Shah to Sibley, Back of a length and on middle, defended. |
| 17.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floated on off, Root defends it to cover. |
| 17.2 : Y Shah to Root, Flatter ball outside off, Root lets it go to the keeper. |
| 17.3 : Y Shah to Root, Full on off, Root pushes it to cover. |
| 17.4 : Y Shah to Root, Loopy ball outside off, Joe plays it to deep cover for a single. |
| 17.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Tossed up on off, Sibley blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 17.6 : Y Shah to Dom Sibley, Flighted on middle, Sibley pushes it to mid on for nothing. |
| 18.1 : N Shah to Root, Outside off, it is pushed towards cover for one. |
| 18.2 : N Shah to Sibley, Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses. |
| 18.3 : N Shah to Sibley, Outside off, left alone. |
| 18.4 : N Shah to Sibley, One more ball outside off, not played at. |
| 18.5 : N Shah to Sibley, FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Sibley goes down on one knee and slices it through backward point. No stopping that. |
| 18.6 : N Shah to Sibley, Good length and on middle, defended. |
| 19.1 : Y Shah to Root, Full on middle, Root defends it out. |
| 19.2 : Y Shah to Root, FOUR! Hammered! Yasir bowls a full toss on middle, Root sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 19.3 : Y Shah to Root, Tossed up on middle, Joe blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 19.4 : Y Shah to Root, Flatter on off, Root pushes it to cover. |
| 19.5 : Y Shah to Root, Floated outside off, Root pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 19.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter on middle, Sibley plays it back to the bowler. |
| Shadab Khan comes into the attack. |
| 20.1 : S Khan to Root, Floats it up on off, Root drives it towards cover. |
| 20.2 : S Khan to Root, On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 20.3 : S Khan to Sibley, On middle, it is driven back to the bowler. |
| 20.4 : S Khan to Sibley, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 20.5 : S Khan to Sibley, Three! Just a clip! The googly on middle, it is worked through square leg for three. |
| 20.6 : S Khan to Root, Good leave in the end! This lands just outside off, Root leaves thinking it will turn away but the ball goes straight on and just misses the front pad. |
| 21.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter one outside off, Sibley punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 21.2 : Y Shah to Root, Loopy ball outside off, Root pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 21.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter one outside off, Sibley leaves it alone. |
| 21.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, On middle, worked to short leg. |
| 21.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter one on middle, Sibley nudges it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 21.6 : Y Shah to Root, Floated on middle, Root works it to square leg for a single. LUNCH ON DAY 4. |
| So, England have started their chase quite nicely! Yes, they have lost Burns but Root and Sibley have then looked to steady things and are now looking comfortable out there. However, there is still a long way to go and it will be vital for the hosts for the two to make use of the starts they have got. Pakistan, on the other hand, have bowled decently. They have hit the right lines and lengths on most of the occasions but the key here is to be patient and one feels, they would get the rewards. Ho |
| ... Day 4, Session 2 ... |
| All set for the second session of Day 4! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Joe Root and Dom Sibley. They need 222 runs more to win. Mohammad Abbas will start with the ball for the visiting side. |
| 22.1 : M Abbas to Root, Abbas starts with a good length ball on off, Root defends it to the cover region. |
| 22.2 : M Abbas to Joe Root, Full ball on middle, Root pushes it to mid on. |
| 22.3 : M Abbas to Root, BEATEN! What a lovely delivery from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, straightening after pitching. Root looks to defend but he seems to have missed it. Rizwan is confident that Root has edged it but the bowler is not. They do not take the review. |
| 22.4 : M Abbas to Root, Full delivery on middle, Root plays it back to the bowler. |
| 22.5 : M Abbas to Root, FOUR! Brilliant from Root! He needs to keep playing these kind of shots! Fullish on off, Root moves ahead and across, to takes the LBW out of the equation. He flicks it towards the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 22.6 : M Abbas to Root, Good length ball outside off, Root leaves it alone. |
| Yasir Shah will bowl from the other end. |
| 23.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Careful, Sibley! Flatter one outside off. Sibley leaves it alone. That goes just past the off stump. |
| 23.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, On off, Sibley pushes it to cover. |
| 23.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Tossed up ball on off, Sibley blocks it to point off the back foot. |
| 23.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Quicker on middle, defended back to the bowler. |
| Dom Sibley has been given out caught behind! Sibley has reviewed it immediately. There is daylight between bat and pad. |
| 23.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, NOT OUT! Excellent review from Sibley! It looked like Sibley had missed to the naked eye. Tossed up ball outside off, spinning a mile. Sibley goes on his front foot to defend but seems to have missed. Pakistan think otherwise as they put in a huge appeal. The umpire agrees and raises the finger. Sibley reviews immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no spike. Perfect use of the review from Dom Sibley. |
| 23.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, PLAY AND A MISS! Flatter one outside off, Sibley looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 24.1 : M Abbas to Root, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Root cuts it behind point for a boundary. |
| 24.2 : M Abbas to Root, Good length delivery on off, Root defends it off the back foot. |
| 24.3 : M Abbas to Root, Full delivery on middle, Root flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 24.4 : M Abbas to Root, NO BALL! Abbas oversteps and third umpire calls it a No Ball! On a good length on off, Root keeps it out. |
| M Abbas to Root, Length delivery on off, Root plays it to point. |
| 24.5 : M Abbas to Root, Good length delivery on middle, Root blocks it off the back foot. |
| 24.6 : M Abbas to Root, On a good length on off, Joe blocks it off the front foot. |
| 25.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floated on middle, Sibley defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 25.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, Tossed up on middle, Sibley blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 25.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter one outside off, Dom leaves it alone. |
| 25.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Loopy one on middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 25.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Tossed up on off, Sibley prods forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 25.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flighted on the pads, Sibley flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 26.1 : M Abbas to Sibley, Outside off, left alone. |
| 26.2 : M Abbas to Sibley, Angled into the pads, Sibley works it towards square leg for one. |
| 26.3 : M Abbas to Root, On middle, defended. |
| 26.4 : M Abbas to Root, Back of a length and on off, Root guides it towards point. |
| 26.5 : M Abbas to Root, Good length and on middle, kept out. |
| 26.6 : M Abbas to Joe Root, Shorter and outside off, Root goes back and cuts but to point. Batting seems to have gotten a touch easier at the moment. |
| 27.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, FOUR! Sibley moves into the 30s! Flighted delivery outside off, it turns away a touch. Sibley opens the face of the bat, plays it with the turn and it goes behind point for a boundary. |
| 27.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, Outside off, it is left alone. |
| 27.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Another leg spinner on off, Sibley defends it out. |
| 27.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Tossed up outside off, Sibley watches it go to the keeper. |
| 27.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floats it up on off, DS keeps it out with ease. |
| 27.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, Fuller and on off, Sibley drives it towards covers. |
| 28.1 : M Abbas to Root, Leading edge but safe! Luck not going Pakistan's way at the moment. There are two gullies in place but it evades both. It is on middle, it straightens a touch. Root looks to work it on the leg side which is against the movement. It goes off the leading edge but short of point. |
| 28.2 : M Abbas to Root, Angled into the pads, Root misses the flick and wears it onto the pads. |
| 28.3 : M Abbas to Root, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 28.4 : M Abbas to Root, On the off stump, defended out nicely. |
| 28.5 : M Abbas to Root, On middle, kept out. |
| 28.6 : M Abbas to Root, Angled into the off pole, Root stays behind and defends it onto the ground. |
| 29.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floats it up on off, Sibley defends it nicely. |
| 29.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, Yasir goes around the wicket. He lands it outside leg. Sibley pads it away. |
| 29.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Once again this lands outside the leg pole. Sibley is happy to offer no shot. |
| 29.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Another one which is bowled outside leg. Sibley is happy to kick it away. |
| 29.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, Fires this on middle, DS keeps it out. |
| 29.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, The last ball is also padded away as it lands outside the leg pole. |
| 30.1 : M Abbas to Root, On middle, defended. |
| 30.2 : M Abbas to Root, Angled into the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 30.3 : M Abbas to Root, Well played! A length ball on middle, it takes a chunk out of the surface when it lands. Takes off after pitching. Root does well to defend it by taking one hand off the handle. |
| 30.4 : M Abbas to Root, Root now takes a few steps ahead and defends this ball on off. |
| 30.5 : M Abbas to Root, Outside off, not played at. |
| 30.6 : M Abbas to Root, Back of a length and on off, Root stays back and keeps it out. |
| 31.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, Flatter on middle, Sibley defends it out. |
| 31.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, On the pads, Sibley blocks it out to the leg side. |
| 31.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floated on middle, padded away. |
| 31.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Another tossed up ball on the leg stump line, Sibley pads it away. |
| 31.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, The batsman offers no stroke and gets hit on the pad. |
| 31.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, Full ball on middle, Sibley flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. 50-run partnership comes up between the two. An important one for England. They would know that their job is only half done and they need to continue. |
| Naseem Shah is back on. 5-2-10-0 are his figures so far. |
| 32.1 : N Shah to Root, Back of a length and on off, defended. |
| 32.2 : N Shah to Root, Good shot for no runs! Slightly shorter and just outside off, Root stays leg side of the ball and guides it to gully. |
| 32.3 : N Shah to Root, Angled into the off pole, Root blocks it nicely. |
| 32.4 : N Shah to Root, Outside off, Root shoulders arms to this one. |
| 32.5 : N Shah to Root, Edged but well short! Played that with soft hands did Root! Length and on off, Root looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge well short of the first slip fielder. |
| 32.6 : N Shah to Root, A solid defense to end! On off, kept out. |
| 33.1 : Y Shah to Sibley, This lands on off and then turns away. Left alone. |
| 33.2 : Y Shah to Sibley, This one pitches outside leg and hence, Sibley does not offer a shot. |
| 33.3 : Y Shah to Sibley, One more ball outside off, not played at. |
| 33.4 : Y Shah to Sibley, Floats it up but lands it outside leg. Padded away. |
| 33.5 : Y Shah to Sibley, On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 33.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, A couple to end! On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for two. |
| 34.1 : N Shah to Root, Good length ball on off, Root prods forward and pushes it to cover. |
| 34.2 : N Shah to Root, TWO LEG BYES! Full ball on the pads, Root looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball goes to deep square leg and the batters pick up a couple of leg byes. |
| 34.3 : N Shah to Root, FOUR! Nicely played from Root! He is looking good! Back of a length ball outside off, Root guides it through the gully region for a boundary. England need below 200 now. |
| 34.4 : N Shah to Root, On a length on off, Root blocks it to the cover region. |
| 34.5 : N Shah to Root, Full delivery on the middle stump line, Root tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 34.6 : N Shah to Sibley, Full delivery on middle, Sibley nudges it to mid-wicket. |
| 35.1 : Y Shah to Root, FOUR! Excellently cut away by Root! Flatter delivery outside off, Root cuts it through the point region for a boundary. |
| 35.2 : Y Shah to Root, That bounced a little extra! Shah tosses this one on middle, turns away and bounces. Root does well to leave it alone. |
| 35.3 : Y Shah to Root, The batsman offers no stroke and is wrapped on the pads. |
| 35.4 : Y Shah to Root, Full on middle, Root defends it out onto the pitch. |
| 35.5 : Y Shah to Root, Low full toss on middle, Root sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 35.6 : Y Shah to Sibley, OUT! CAUGHT! Sibley cannot resist the drive and it has cost him! Big wicket for Pakistan and the door has been opened for them. Yasir bowls a floated ball outside off, Sibley's eyes lit up and looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes to first slip where Asad Shafiq takes a simple catch. England still 191 more runs to win. |
| Ben Stokes is the next man in. |
| 36.1 : N Shah to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 36.2 : N Shah to Stokes, Back of a length ball on off, Stokes blocks it to mid off. |
| 36.3 : N Shah to Stokes, Fullish ball on off, Stokes taps it to point. |
| 36.4 : N Shah to Stokes, EDGY FOUR! Stokes is off the mark in a tricky fashion! Good length ball on off, Stokes looks to eave it at first but then decides to defend. It goes off the outside edge and through the slip cordon for another boundary. |
| 36.5 : N Shah to Stokes, Outside off, left alone. |
| 36.6 : N Shah to Stokes, Good length ball on middle, Stokes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 37.1 : Y Shah to Root, FOUR! Lovely controlled shot from Root! Floated on middle, Root reverse sweeps it towards the third man region for a boundary. Moves into the 40s. |
| 37.2 : Y Shah to Root, On the pads, Root pads it away. |
| 37.3 : Y Shah to Root, Short delivery outside off, Root punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 37.4 : Y Shah to Stokes, Flatter one on the pads, Stokes pads it away. |
| 37.5 : Y Shah to Stokes, Floated on middle, Ben works it to short leg. |
| 37.6 : Y Shah to Stokes, Tossed up on middle, Stokes lunges and defends it out. |
| 38.1 : N Shah to Joe Root, Full ball on middle, Root pushes it to mid on. |
| 38.2 : N Shah to Root, Good length ball on off, Root strides forward and blocks it to cover. |
| 38.3 : N Shah to Root, Good length ball on middle, Root defends it back to the bowler. |
| 38.4 : N Shah to Root, OUT! CAUGHT! The England skipper is out of here! Big wicket for Pakistan! They will believe that they can win this from here! Brilliant stuff from Naseem Shah. Pakistan are on top now. Good length ball outside off, moving away. Root looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to first slip at a catchable height. Azam will not drop those and Root has to walk back. He got off to a start but like many times in his career, he has thrown it away. England still a long |
| Ollie Pope makes his way out to the middle. |
| 38.5 : N Shah to Pope, Full ball on off, Pope drives it to mid off for nothing. |
| 38.6 : N Shah to Pope, FOUR! Strays on the pads and it has been punished! 100 up for England! Good length ball on the pads, Pope flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. Pope is also off the mark. |
| 39.1 : Y Shah to Stokes, Flatter one on middle, Stokes blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 39.2 : Shah to Stokes, An appeal for LBW turned down! It has gone off the bat anyway! Loopy ball on off, Stokes looks to flick but it takes the outside edge and rolls to the point region. Yasir appeals but nothing from the umpire. |
| 39.3 : Y Shah to Stokes, FOUR! Stokes looks to attack the spinner now! Flighted on middle, Stokes reverse sweeps it through point for a boundary. |
| 39.4 : Y Shah to Stokes, Tossed up on middle, Ben flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 39.5 : Y Shah to Pope, Flighted on off, Pope blocks it to point. |
| 39.6 : Y Shah to Pope, Short outside off, Pope cuts but straight to the point fielder. |
| 40.1 : N Shah to Stokes, Good length ball on middle, Stokes blocks it to mid-wicket. |
| 40.2 : N Shah to Stokes, Very full delivery on off, Stokes digs it out towards point. |
| 40.3 : N Shah to Stokes, Fuller one on middle, Ben whips it but finds the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 40.4 : N Shah to Stokes, Good length ball on middle, Stokes lunges forward and blocks it to the leg side. |
| Review time! Pakistan have taken a review for LBW! The Ultra Edge shows no bat. Poor review as Ball Tracker shows it is missing the leg stump. |
| 40.5 : N Shah to Stokes, NOT OUT! Poor, poor review! It looked like it will go down the leg side from the naked eye. Good length ball on the pads, Stokes comes ahead and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan put up an appeal but nothing from the umpire. Azhar Ali reviews. The Ultra Edge shows nothing while the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump. Wonder what made the Pakistan skipper go for the review. A review wasted. |
| 40.6 : N Shah to Stokes, Short ball around middle, Stokes looks to pull but misses. |
| 41.1 : Y Shah to Pope, That turns and stays low! Slow spin though! It lands on middle and turns away, it also stays low. Pope does well to get his bat down in time and keeps it out. |
| 41.2 : Y Shah to Pope, Shorter and outside off, Pope looks to cut but mistimes it towards point. |
| 41.3 : Y Shah to Pope, The slider on middle, Pope goes back and defends it onto the ground. |
| 41.4 : Y Shah to Pope, Close! Pope comes down the track does not get to the pitch of the ball. He looks to drive but the ball spins away a touch. It goes off the outer half towards cover for one. |
| 41.5 : Y Shah to Stokes, That has turned a long way! It lands outside off, it turns back in a long way. Hits Stokes on the pad as he tries to flick. This is going to be a real test for Stokes with the ball turning out off the rough. A huge appeal but the umpire does not agree. Pakistan review after a discussion. Replays show that the on-field call has to be overturned. |
| A review taken for caught behind now! It seems that Stokes has missed it. The Ultra Edge shows that there is a spike as it passes the gloves. Excellent review. |
| 41.6 : Y Shah to Stokes, OUT! There is a spike on Ultra Edge and Stokes is a goner! He walks off with a shocked look on his face but judging by the replays, it did seem like it kissed the glove. Pakistan are ecstatic as they have got Stokes once again for a low score. Huge wicket as Stokes is a match-winner, the visitors are clear favourites now. Stokes was always going to have a tough time against Yasir with all the rough outside the off stump and he falls to one which lands in it. It takes off |
| Jos Buttler replaces Ben Stokes out in the middle. He has a big job in his hands. Shaheen Afridi comes into the attack. 5-1-14-0 are his figures so far. |
| 42.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Good length ball outside off, Pope leaves it alone. |
| 42.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Fullish ball outside off, Pope pushes it to cover where the fielder makes a half stop. A single taken. |
| 42.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, left alone. |
| 42.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, The sucker ball, full and outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one. |
| 42.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Another one outside off, not played at. |
| 42.6 : Afridi to Buttler, That appeal, that celebration but no review! Strange! Afridi was not even bothered about the decision that is how confident he seemed. This lands outside off, Afridi comes from around the wicket. It jags back in sharply. Cuts Buttler into half. It hits the top of the pad and goes to the keeper. Afirdi starts celebrating as he appeals but the umpire shakes his head. No review taken. |
| 43.1 : Y Shah to Pope, Flatter one outside off, Pope punches it to cover. |
| 43.2 : Y Shah to Pope, On the pads, Pope flicks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 43.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! Creamed! Nice way to get off the mark! Floated outside off, Buttler drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary. |
| 43.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy on middle, Jos blocks it to mid on |
| 43.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! Another super shot from Buttler! Flighted outside off, Buttler hammers it through extra cover. The fielder chases after it and dives but fails to stop it as the ball touches the fence. |
| 43.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy ball on off, Buttler defends it to gully. |
| 44.1 : S Afridi to Pope, Shorter and on off, Pope stays back and keeps it out. |
| 44.2 : S Afridi to Pope, Outside off, left alone. |
| 44.3 : S Afridi to Pope, Shorter and around off, this is defended nicely. |
| 44.4 : S Afridi to Pope, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. No ball signalled by the Umpire. |
| S Afridi to Pope, Shorter and outside off, it is pushed towards cover. |
| 44.5 : S Afridi to O Pope, OUT! In the air... taken! Another one bites the dust! Pope, the hero for England in the first innings is gone for a single-digit score. He though has got a nasty delivery. There is nothing he could have done with that. Just nothing. This lands on off, it is a length ball. Once again it takes off after landing. Pope is caught by surprise. He looks to fend it somehow but the ball hits the glove and lobs towards the off side. Shadab Khan from gully takes a dolly. Half the |
| Chris Woakes is the next man in. |
| 44.6 : S Afridi to Woakes, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman. |
| 45.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, A couple! Floated on off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover and picks up a couple. |
| 45.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! Nicely played! Buttler will look to counterattack! Floated on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it towards the deep point region for a boundary. |
| 45.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, Outside off, left alone. |
| 45.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Floated on the pads, Buttler pads it away. |
| 45.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Short on off, Jos pushes it to mid off. |
| 45.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Full on off, Buttler drives it to long off for a single. |
| 46.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, it is not played at. |
| 46.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, it is left alone. |
| 46.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Shorter and around off, Buttler stands tall and defends it. |
| 46.4 : S Afridi to C Woakes, FOUR! That is played nice and late! Shorter and outside off, Woakes waits for it and then guides it down to third man for a boundary. |
| 46.5 : S Afridi to Woakes, Three now! A shorter one and on middle, Woakes looks to pull but does not time it properly. It goes over mid-wicket for three. |
| 46.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Back of a length and on off, Buttler guides it to point. |
| 47.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Low full toss on the pads, Buttler sweeps it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. |
| 47.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! That is Jos Buttler is at his best! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 47.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted on the pads, Buttler pads it away. |
| 47.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Top edge but safe! Buttler has to be careful! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to sweep but it takes the top edge. Luckily, it lands safely. A single taken. |
| 47.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, On middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 47.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flighted outside off, Woakes leaves it alone. |
| 48.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one. |
| 48.2 : S Afridi to Woakes, Back of a length and on middle, it is defended nicely. |
| 48.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, Shorter in length again and outside off, it is guided through backward point for two. |
| 48.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, FOUR! Woakes has been positive right from the word go! Runs flowing now. This is full and outside off, Woakes creams it through covers and it races away to the fence. |
| 48.5 : S Afridi to Woakes, Outside off, Woakes guides it towards gully. Once again a shot where he is looking to score. |
| 48.6 : S Afridi to Woakes, On middle, defended nicely. |
| 49.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy ball on the pads, Buttler sweeps it but straight to short fine leg. |
| 49.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flatter on the pads, Buttler works it to the leg side for a single. |
| 49.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, FOUR! This shot is so pleasing to the eye! 150 up for England! This partnership is racing! Loopy ball outside off, Woakes lunges forward and drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary. |
| 49.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Shorter on off, Woakes defends it to point for a single. |
| 49.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Floated on the pads, Buttler looks to sweep but it takes the under edge and it goes to short fine leg. |
| 49.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, On the pads, Buttler pads it away. |
| 50.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, Full delivery on middle, Woakes blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 50.2 : S Afridi to Woakes, EDGY! Nicely bowled! Full on off, Woakes looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. |
| 50.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, Well fielded! Full delivery on middle, Woakes drives it crisply towards the bowler. Afridi gets his foot in between. Saved a certain boundary there. |
| 50.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, FOUR! That is beautifully timed! Good length ball outside off, Woakes drives it through the cover region for a boundary. The partnership moves to 40 off just 35 balls. |
| 50.5 : S Afridi to C Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Chris pushes it to mid on. |
| 50.6 : S Afridi to Woakes, Excellent fielding in the deep! Saved a couple! Short ball around middle, Woakes pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder comes across and tumbles to make the stop. Two runs taken. |
| 51.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flatter outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover and takes a single. |
| 51.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated outside off, Woakes leaves it alone. |
| 51.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Loopy ball on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 51.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 51.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, FOUR! Excellent batting from Jos Buttler! This partnership is keeping England in the game! Floated outside off, Buttler goes on his knees and reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for a boundary. |
| 51.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Tossed up on off, Buttler blocks it to cover. |
| Shadab Khan is back on. 1-0-4-0 are his figures so far. |
| 52.1 : S Khan to C Woakes, Tossed up on middle, Woakes blocks it to point. |
| 52.2 : S Khan to Woakes, Loopy ball on middle, Woakes blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 52.3 : S Khan to Woakes, Flatter ball on off, Woakes punches it to cover. |
| 52.4 : S Khan to Woakes, On middle, Woakes flicks it to short leg. |
| 52.5 : S Khan to Woakes, Flighted on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. A single taken. |
| 52.6 : S Khan to Jos Buttler, 50-run stand comes up! Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Excellent counterattacking cricket from England. They are in still with a chance, courtesy this partnership. TEA ON DAY 4. |
| Pakistan's session easily but the partnership between Buttler and Woakes just gives a sense of the momentum shifting in favour of England. Pakistan is still on top but this stand might just be getting them worried. However, they were excellent right from the word go after Lunch. They got wickets once again at regular intervals and have got rid of the top and the middle order of the England side. They would know another two wickets or so and they would be into the tail. However, Buttler and Woake |
| ... Day 4, Session 3 ... |
| Time for the final session of Day 4 and maybe the match! The Pakistan players stride out to the middle, followed by Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes. 110 runs more to win for England. Mohammad Abbas will start with the ball. |
| 53.1 : M Abbas to Buttler, Abbas starts with a good length ball on off, Buttler comes ahead and defends it to cover. |
| 53.2 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length on middle, Buttler pushes it to mid on. |
| 53.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, BEATEN! Slashes but misses! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to slash but it but fails to make any connection to it. |
| 53.4 : M Abbas to Buttler, First run of the session! Good length ball on middle, Jos works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 53.5 : M Abbas to Woakes, BEATEN! Nicely bowled! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to poke at it but misses it altogether. |
| 53.6 : M Abbas to Woakes, Full on off, Woakes defends it out onto the pitch. Good start from Abbas. |
| 54.1 : S Khan to Buttler, Tossed up ball on middle, Buttler defends it towards mid on. |
| 54.2 : S Khan to Buttler, Low full toss outside off, Buttler drives it to long off for a single. |
| 54.3 : S Khan to C Woakes, Well played! Floated outside off, Woakes creams the drive through cover for a single. |
| 54.4 : S Khan to Buttler, Shortish on off, Buttler moves in his crease and pushes it to long off for a single. |
| 54.5 : S Khan to C Woakes, Loopy ball on off, Woakes drives it wide of mid off for a single. |
| 54.6 : S Khan to Buttler, FOUR! Excellent from Buttler! Brilliant over for England! 9 from it. Loopy ball outside off, Buttler drives it through extra cover. Shah runs across from long off but fails to stop it as the ball touches the fence. |
| 55.1 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Woakes defends it to back to the bowler. |
| 55.2 : M Abbas to Woakes, On a length outside off, Woakes lets it go to the keeper. |
| 55.3 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball outside off, Chris pushes it to cover. |
| 55.4 : M Abbas to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes pushes it through the point region for a single. England need more 100. |
| 55.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to deep point for a single. |
| 55.6 : M Abbas to Woakes, Slower ball outside off, Woakes taps it to deep point to collect another single. |
| 56.1 : S Khan to Woakes, BEATEN! That spun a long way! Floated ball outside off, spinning away. Woakes looks to defend but misses it altogether. |
| 56.2 : S Khan to Woakes, Shadab bowls a full toss on off, Woakes heaves it to the deep mid-wicket region and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off. |
| 56.3 : S Khan to Woakes, Full on the pads, Woakes flicks it to the leg side for a single. |
| 56.4 : S Khan to Buttler, Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 56.5 : S Khan to Woakes, Fullish on middle, Chris pushes it to mid on. |
| 56.6 : S Khan to Woakes, Flighted outside off, Woakes drives it towards cover. |
| 57.1 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good running! Length ball on off, Buttler pushes it to point and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Buttler was well in though. |
| 57.2 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball on off, Woakes blocks it to cover off the back foot. |
| 57.3 : M Abbas to Woakes, On a length on middle, Woakes flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 57.4 : M Abbas to Woakes, Full ball on middle, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 57.5 : M Abbas to C Woakes, Good shot for nothing! Fullish ball outside off, Woakes prods forward and creams the drive but finds the cover fielder. |
| 57.6 : M Abbas to Woakes, Short ball around middle, Woakes ducks under it. |
| Naseem Shah is back on. 10-4-24-1 are his figures so far. |
| 58.1 : N Shah to Buttler, BEATEN! Back of a length ball outside off, Buttler looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 58.2 : N Shah to Buttler, Back of a length ball on off, Jos plays it to mid off. |
| 58.3 : N Shah to Buttler, Full this time on middle, JB blocks it onto the pitch. |
| 58.4 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler solidly defends it to the cover region. |
| 58.5 : N Shah to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Picks up the length perfectly! Excellent batting from Buttler! Short ball on off, Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs across and dives but fails to stop it. A four signalled. |
| 58.6 : N Shah to Buttler, On a length outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 59.1 : M Abbas to Woakes, PLAY AND A MISS! Poor shot! Not needed at this stage! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to drive but fails to make any connection. |
| 59.2 : M Abbas to Woakes, Full on middle, Woakes flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 59.3 : M Abbas to Buttler, On a length on the pads, Buttler tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 59.4 : M Abbas to C Woakes, FOUR! BEAUTIFUL FROM WOAKES! He has looked in incredible form since he came out to bat! Fullish ball on middle, Woakes flicks it wide of mid on for a boundary. More 83 needed for England. Azhar Ali does not look happy at all. |
| 59.5 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball on off, Woakes blocks it to cover. |
| 59.6 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Woakes pushes it to mid on. |
| 60.1 : N Shah to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler defends it to mid off. |
| 60.2 : N Shah to Buttler, Fullish ball on off, Buttler taps it to deep point for a single. Moves to 48. |
| 60.3 : N Shah to Woakes, SWING AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to heave it to the off side but the ball moves in and beats the edge of the bat. It goes on a bounce to the keeper. |
| 60.4 : N Shah to Woakes, FOUR! What a shot from Woakes! He is playing a gem of an innings here! Good length ball outside off, Woakes guides it to the third man region for a boundary. The fielder tries hard to stop it with a dive but fails to do so. |
| 60.5 : N Shah to Woakes, Almost worked! Short ball almost does the trick for Pakistan! Short ball around off, Woakes looks to pull but it takes the top edge. Yasir tries his level bets to catch it but the ball lands safely. A single taken. 200 up for England. They need more 77 runs. |
| 60.6 : N Shah to Buttler, Short ball around off, Buttler sways away from it. |
| 61.1 : M Abbas to Woakes, Just short! Fullish ball on off, Woakes drives it uppishly. Luckily, it lands safely in front of the mid off fielder. |
| 61.2 : M Abbas to Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Chris works it to mid-wicket. |
| 61.3 : M Abbas to C Woakes, On a length on off, Woakes guides it to gully. |
| 61.4 : M Abbas to C Woakes, Shortish on middle, Woakes pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 61.5 : M Abbas to Buttler, Good length delivery on middle, Buttler defends it to mid on. |
| 61.6 : M Abbas to Buttler, Moves to 49! Full delivery on the middle and leg stump line, Buttler whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 62.1 : N Shah to Buttler, FIFTY! 17th Test fifty for Jos Buttler! An important one for his side and himself! He had a tough time with the gloves but is making amends this knock. His job is not done yet and he needs to take his side home. Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to fine leg for a single. |
| 62.2 : N Shah to Woakes, FOUR! Well played! Woakes got into a tangle playing the short ball in Naseem's last over but not this time! Short ball outside off, Woakes makes room and plays it over the cover region for a boundary. |
| 62.3 : N Shah to Woakes, FOUR! 5th Test fifty for Chris Woakes! This has been a top class innings from Woakes! He and Buttler are taking England closer and closer to victory! Brilliant stuff. Fullish ball outside off, Woakes lunges forward and drives it through the cover region for another boundary. |
| 62.4 : N Shah to Woakes, On a length outside off, Woakes leaves it alone. |
| 62.5 : N Shah to Woakes, Good length ball on middle, Woakes looks to flick but it takes he inside edge and it goes to deep square leg. A single taken. |
| 62.6 : N Shah to Buttler, Full ball on middle, Buttler pushes it wide of mid on and picks up a single. 11 from the over. An excellent one for England. |
| Yasir Shah is back on. 20-2-74-2 are his figures so far. |
| 63.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, An appeal for LBW turned down! Loopy ball on the pads, Buttler looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. |
| 63.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, Tossed up on the pads, Buttler sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 63.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up on off, Woakes lunges forward and defends it to cover. |
| 63.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flatter one on off, Chris blocks it to point. |
| 63.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, On off, pushed to cover off the front foot. |
| 63.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| Shaheen Afridi comes back to bowl. 10-1-38-1 are his figures so far. |
| 64.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Full ball on off, Buttler drives it to mid off. |
| 64.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler works it wide of mid on for a run. |
| 64.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, Very full on middle, Woakes digs it out to mid on. |
| 64.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, Full on middle, Woakes defends it to the off side. |
| 64.5 : S Afridi to Woakes, Fuller on middle, Woakes flicks it to mid on for a single. |
| 64.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler. |
| DRINKS! Woakes and Buttler are continuing on their merry way and are taking England closer to victory. They need just 61 runs to win and if this current pair bat continues for any longer, they should be able to chase this down. Pakistan , on the other hand, need to pick up wickets as soon as possible as time is running out for them. Can they make a comeback? |
| 65.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes drives it to covers. |
| 65.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Short delivery on off, Woakes makes room and cuts it through point for a single. 100-run stand is up between Woakes and Buttler. |
| 65.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted delivery on middle, Buttler looks to sweep but gets hit on the shoulder. |
| 65.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy delivery on off, Buttler pushes it towards covers for a run. |
| 65.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated delivery outside off, Woakes shoulders arms to this one. |
| 65.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, On off, Woakes keeps it out. |
| 66.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, Short ball outside off, Woakes guides it to the third man region for a single. |
| 66.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length on off, Buttler shuffles across and looks to flick but gets a leading edge which goes to cover. |
| 66.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Back of a length ball on off, Buttler defends it back to the bowler. |
| 66.4 : S Afridi to Jos Buttler, Full delivery on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but it takes the inside edge, hits the pads and rolls to fine leg for a couple. |
| 66.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to cover. |
| 66.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Outside off, not played at. |
| 67.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes defends it off the front foot. |
| 67.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes drives it to mid on. |
| 67.3 : Y Shah to C Woakes, Loopy delivery on off, Woakes looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 67.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, On middle, Woakes blocks it well. |
| 67.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full delivery on middle, Woakes drives it to mid on. |
| 67.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, Loopy delivery on off, Woakes drives it through mid off for a run. |
| 68.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes pushes it to cover. |
| 68.2 : S Afridi to Woakes, Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover and picks up a couple. England need only 50. |
| 68.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, Very full delivery on off, Woakes digs it out to point. |
| 68.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, A single now! Fullish ball outside off, Woakes drives it to cover. Yasir dives and makes a half stop, allowing the batters to take a single. |
| 68.5 : Afridi to Buttler, Very full delivery on middle, almost a yorker. Buttler plays it back to the bowler. |
| 68.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to cover. |
| 69.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Loopy ball down the leg side, Woakes looks to flick but misses. |
| 69.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Just short! Lovely leg spinner from Yasir Shah! Floated on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the gloves and goes towards the slip cordon. Luckily, it lands safely. |
| 69.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Play and a miss! Short ball outside off, Woakes looks to cut off the back foot but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 69.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up on middle, Woakes works it to square leg for a single. |
| 69.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted on middle, Jos tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 69.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, On middle, Chris defends it out. |
| 70.1 : S Afridi to Buttler, Full delivery outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover. |
| 70.2 : S Afridi to Buttler, NO BALL! Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. The third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire that it is a No Ball. |
| S Afridi to Buttler, Length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 70.3 : S Afridi to Buttler, Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to the cover region. |
| 70.4 : S Afridi to Buttler, Fullish on middle, Jos pushes it to mid off. |
| 70.5 : S Afridi to Buttler, On a length on middle, Jos defends it out to the point region. |
| 70.6 : S Afridi to Buttler, Slower ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to deep square leg and collects a couple. Good running from the two batters. 44 more runs to win. |
| 71.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Floated outside off, Woakes leaves it alone. |
| 71.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full delivery outside off, Woakes drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| Is that caught behind? Pakistan certainly thinks so as they take the review. Jos Buttler is the man in question. The Ultra Edge shows no spike. Review lost. |
| 71.3 : Shah to Buttler, NOT OUT! The Ultra Edge shows no spike! Excellent decision from the on-field umpire though. Floated ball outside off, Buttler looks to cut but he seems to have missed. Pakistan think that Buttler has edged and they take the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no spike as the ball passes the bat. Pakistan had to take the review in desperation and they lose one. |
| 71.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, What happened there? Lots of turn there! Floated ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but the ball spins in and hits Buttler on the shoulder. |
| 71.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, BEATEN! Loopy ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 71.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it to third man for a single. |
| Shadab Khan is back on. 4-0-18-0 are his figures so far. |
| 72.1 : S Khan to Buttler, Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a run. |
| 72.2 : S Khan to Woakes, Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes blocks it off the front foot. |
| 72.3 : S Khan to Woakes, On middle, Woakes comes down the track and defends it. |
| Review time! An appeal for lbw! Azhar Ali takes the review at the last moment. Just when the timer was about to hit 0. Chris Woakes is the man in question. Ultra Edge shows no bat. Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the off stump. |
| 72.4 : S Khan to Woakes, NOT OUT! Missing the off stump! Wasted review! Probably took in desperation! Flighted ball on off, Woakes goes on his knees to paddle sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. Azhar Ali takes ages to decide whether to take the review. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the off stump. Pakistan lose all their reviews. |
| 72.5 : S Khan to Woakes, Full on middle, Woakes pushes it to mid on. |
| 72.6 : S Khan to Woakes, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 73.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Tossed up delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 73.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, Floated delivery just outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one. |
| 73.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy delivery on off, Buttler guides it towards third man. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 73.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flighted delivery on off, Woakes punches it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 73.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a single. |
| 73.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, On middle, Buttler flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 74.1 : Khan to Jos Buttler, Lands safely! Very lucky for Jos Buttler. Pakistan desperately needed that go into the hands of the fielder! Short ball on middle, Buttler looks to pull but it takes the top edge. It goes towards deep mid-wicket but lands safely. A single. |
| 74.2 : S Khan to Woakes, Tossed up on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 74.3 : S Khan to C Woakes, Outside off, Woakes drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 74.4 : S Khan to Buttler, Flighted on middle, Buttler looks to flick but gets a leading edge back to the bowler. |
| 74.5 : S Khan to Buttler, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 74.6 : S Khan to Buttler, Floated outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover. |
| 75.1 : Y Shah to Woakes, Tossed up delivery outside off, Woakes offers no shot to this one. |
| 75.2 : Y Shah to Woakes, Flighted delivery just outside off, Woakes lets it go. |
| 75.3 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a run. |
| 75.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy delivery on middle, Jos keeps it out. |
| 75.5 : Y Shah to Buttler, Floated delivery on off, Buttler plays a reverse sweep towards covers. |
| 75.6 : Y Shah to Buttler, Outside off, Jos does not bother to play at that. |
| 76.1 : S Khan to Woakes, Floated on middle, Woakes looks to work it to the leg side but gets a leading edge back to the bowler. |
| 76.2 : S Khan to Woakes, Tosses this one on off, Woakes pushes it to mid off. |
| 76.3 : S Khan to C Woakes, Excellent fielding! Shan Masood has done really well! Flighted ball outside off, Woakes drives it wide of mid off. Masood dives and makes a terrific stop. Saved a certain boundary. |
| 76.4 : S Khan to Woakes, Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 76.5 : S Khan to Buttler, SIX! A rank long-hop and Buttler makes full use of it. England need more 26 runs. Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. |
| 76.6 : S Khan to Buttler, Loopy ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike for the next over. |
| 77.1 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flighted on middle, Buttler whips it to deep square leg and collects a couple. |
| 77.2 : Y Shah to Buttler, Flatter one outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. |
| 77.3 : Y Shah to Buttler, Loopy ball on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for another couple. |
| 77.4 : Y Shah to Buttler, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| Buttler has taken a review as he has been given out LBW! Ultra Edge shows no bat! The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call. |
| 77.5 : Shah to Woakes, OUT! LBW! Is there a twist in this game? Buttler's reverse sweep does not work this time! But this has been an excellent innings from Jos Buttler. He has almost taken home. Very full delivery on middle, Buttler goes for the reverse sweep but misses. Pakistan appeal but the umpire raises his finger. |
| 77.4 : Stuart Broad is the next man in. He has come into play some shots. |
| 77.5 : Shah to Buttler, OUT! LBW! Is there twist in the tale? Buttler has to go but after playing a terrific innings. He has almost taken his side home! Yasir has his third wicket. Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to play the reverse but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Buttler takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on impact and hitting the stumps. End of a very good innings from Jos B |
| 77.6 : Y Shah to Broad, Floated on middle, Broad sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a single. |
| 78.1 : S Khan to Broad, Tossed up delivery on off, Broad keeps it out. |
| 78.2 : S Khan to Broad, FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 78.3 : S Khan to Broad, On middle, Broad defends it off the back foot. |
| 78.4 : S Khan to Broad, Floated delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it through square leg for a single. |
| 78.5 : S Khan to Woakes, Flighted delivery on off, Woakes blocks it off the back foot. |
| 78.6 : S Khan to Woakes, On off, Woakes defends it to covers. |
| 79.1 : Y Shah to Broad, Floated on middle, Broad sweeps it but it hits the short leg fielder. |
| 79.2 : Y Shah to Broad, Flatter one on middle, Woakes flicks it to short leg. |
| 79.3 : Y Shah to Broad, Full on middle, Broad sweeps but straight to deep square leg. Only a single. |
| 79.4 : Y Shah to Woakes, BEATEN! Lovely from Yasir! He has bowled his heart out! Flighted outside off, Woakes looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 79.5 : Y Shah to Woakes, BEATEN! Another beautiful delivery! Tossed up ball outside off, Woakes attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 79.6 : Y Shah to Woakes, Full toss on middle, Woakes flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 80.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, Some swing straightaway with the second new ball! The line though is down the leg side. Woakes looks to flick but misses. |
| 80.2 : S Afridi to Woakes, No swing on this delivery! It is on a length and around off, Woakes keeps it out easily. |
| 80.3 : S Afridi to Woakes, Inside edge! Needless stroke there! It is full and outside off, the sucker ball. Woakes goes after it wide from the body. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 80.4 : S Afridi to Woakes, NO BALL! Outside off, it is left alone. The third umpire conveys the message that Shaheen has overstepped. 12 more needed. |
| S Afridi to Woakes, 10 more needed now! A couple. Catch it was the call but it is away from the fielder. Full and outside off, it is driven wide of the fielder at deep point and two is taken. |
| 80.5 : S Afridi to Woakes, FOUR! Lovely! Probably the shot which seals the deal for England. 6 more needed. Fuller and on middle, this is creamed through mid on and it races away to the fence. |
| 80.6 : S Afridi to C Woakes, Just the 5 needed now! A short ball on middle, Woakes pulls it through square leg and a run is taken. |
| 81.1 : Y Shah to C Woakes, Short ball outside off, Woakes cuts it to deep point for a single. England are just a wicket away. |
| 81.2 : Y Shah to Broad, OUT! LBW! Is it too late for Pakistan? Yasir has picked up the wicket with the new ball! Fourth wicket for him. Floated on middle, Broad looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Broad does not review and simply walks back. Root watches from the dressing room nervously. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it was plumb in front. |
| Dom Bess is the next man in with 4 runs to win. |
| 81.3 : Y Shah to Bess, Flatter on middle, Bess defends it out. |
| 81.4 : Y Shah to Dom Bess, Quicker one on middle and leg, Bess looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The replays show that he had hit it with the bat first. |
| 81.5 : Y Shah to Bess, Flatter one on off, Bess is in two minds whether to defend it or leave. The ball takes the edge and rolls to the slip cordon. |
| 81.6 : Y Shah to Bess, Full outside off, Bess pushes it to cover. |
| 82.1 : S Afridi to Woakes, EDGY FOUR! That's the end of this game! What a wonderful chase from England! They were down and out in this game but Woakes and Buttler have done it. They have won it for England. Good length ball on middle, Woakes looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes through the slip cordon and into the third man fence. ENGLAND WIN BY THREE WICKETS. |
| What a turnaround we have witnessed! If any of you’ll thought that England would win when they lost their 5th wicket, you should probably go buy yourself a lottery ticket because we never felt so. It was a tremendous effort from Buttler and Woakes. Take a bow the two of you. A 139-run stand between the two and that too in quick time has single-handledly taken the hosts over the line. This session was all about the two. Yes, Buttler was dismissed towards the end but Woakes with the lower order |
| For Pakistan, this is going to be a difficult loss to take. They would have felt in control of this Test right from the first day when Masood’s marathon innings took them to a competitive total. Then, Yasir’s four-fer saw them bundle out England for 107 runs less than what they scored in their first innings. England did fight back with the ball as a combined effort saw them bowl Pakistan out for 169. |
| 277 though still seemed a little out of reach for England on this wicket. The feeling was proving to be correct when they were five down for 117. One partnership though, one brilliant stand, two excellent individually brilliant knocks has taken them over the line. The visitors' bowlers were excellent till the Buttler-Woakes stand. The younger ones, the ones who lacked experience, probably crumbled under pressure and had no answers to the counterattack from the two. Yasir Shah, the experienced ca |
| Stay tuned for the Presentation ceremony as we find out who the Man of the Match is. |
| Azhar Ali, the Pakistan skipper, says that it was a wonderful Test but is disappointed to be on the wrong end of it. Credits Woakes and Buttler for playing really well and they changed the momentum of the game. Adds that when someone plays like that, it is difficult to set fields. States that this innings from Woakes and Buttler was not far from how Stokes played against Australia last year. Goes on to say that they would have enjoyed more with the crowds. Says that it was a surprise that the b |
| Joe Root, the England skipper, says that it was a fantastic Test match and brilliant cricket was played for all the four days. Adds that Woakes and Buttler were pretty clever with how they played. States that it took something special but they believed that anything can happen and they never gave up. Says that Buttler did really well and he managed the risks well and how he played the spinners was fantastic to see. Adds that they need to back up their performance but realizes that they need to i |
| Chris Woakes, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says playing positive was the way to go especially after Pope fell and he talked to Buttler about it. Adds that the idea to take it to Pakistan worked and seeing Jos Buttler bat like that was good. Says that it was a great partnership and Jos is one of the best white-ball players in the world and he showed that he can play well in Tests too. Goes onto say that he has been working hard in the nets and tried to get into form. States that he focussed on the ball |
| That's all from this game! England have come back from behind and won their first game of a three-match series after a long time. They have also received 40 points in the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need to recover from this loss quickly and perform better in crunch situations. The next Test begins on 13th August, 2020 at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) in Southampton. Until then, cheers and take care. |
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