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England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Pakistan in England, 3 Test Series, 2020, August 5, 2020

PAK 326/10 (109.3) , 169/10 (46.4)
England beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
ENG 219/10 (70.3) , 277/7 (82.1)
Match over
Commentary :
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.