Win Projections to be updated soon
1st Test, Manchester, August 05, 2020, 03:30 PM
Pakistan
326/10(109.3ov) & 169/10(46.4ov)
England
219/10(70.3ov) & 277/7(82.1ov)
England beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
That's all from this game! England have come back from behind and won their first game of a three-match series after a long time. They have also received 40 points in the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need to recover from this loss quickly and perform better in crunch situations. The next Test begins on 13th August, 2020 at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) in Southampton. Until then, cheers and take care.
Chris Woakes, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says playing positive was the way to go especially after Pope fell and he talked to Buttler about it. Adds that the idea to take it to Pakistan worked and seeing Jos Buttler bat like that was good. Says that it was a great partnership and Jos is one of the best white-ball players in the world and he showed that he can play well in Tests too. Goes onto say that he has been working hard in the nets and tried to get into form. States that he focussed on the ball and luckily, it worked. Is pleased to take the wickets of the big chaps in the Pakistan team as they can do a lot of damage.
Joe Root, the England skipper, says that it was a fantastic Test match and brilliant cricket was played for all the four days. Adds that Woakes and Buttler were pretty clever with how they played. States that it took something special but they believed that anything can happen and they never gave up. Says that Buttler did really well and he managed the risks well and how he played the spinners was fantastic to see. Adds that they need to back up their performance but realizes that they need to improve on certain aspects of the game.
Azhar Ali, the Pakistan skipper, says that it was a wonderful Test but is disappointed to be on the wrong end of it. Credits Woakes and Buttler for playing really well and they changed the momentum of the game. Adds that when someone plays like that, it is difficult to set fields. States that this innings from Woakes and Buttler was not far from how Stokes played against Australia last year. Goes on to say that they would have enjoyed more with the crowds. Says that it was a surprise that the ball did not reverse later on. States that they had the opportunity to bat England out of the game but suddenly they lost wickets and it is unfortunate not to get more runs on the board. Ends by saying that they should have defended this total.
Stay tuned for the Presentation ceremony as we find out who the Man of the Match is.
277 though still seemed a little out of reach for England on this wicket. The feeling was proving to be correct when they were five down for 117. One partnership though, one brilliant stand, two excellent individually brilliant knocks has taken them over the line. The visitors' bowlers were excellent till the Buttler-Woakes stand. The younger ones, the ones who lacked experience, probably crumbled under pressure and had no answers to the counterattack from the two. Yasir Shah, the experienced campaigner, once again impressed with a four-fer but he lacked support when needed. In the end, this could well be termed as a demoralizing loss.
For Pakistan, this is going to be a difficult loss to take. They would have felt in control of this Test right from the first day when Masood�s marathon innings took them to a competitive total. Then, Yasir�s four-fer saw them bundle out England for 107 runs less than what they scored in their first innings. England did fight back with the ball as a combined effort saw them bowl Pakistan out for 169.
What a turnaround we have witnessed! If any of you�ll thought that England would win when they lost their 5th wicket, you should probably go buy yourself a lottery ticket because we never felt so. It was a tremendous effort from Buttler and Woakes. Take a bow the two of you. A 139-run stand between the two and that too in quick time has single-handledly taken the hosts over the line. This session was all about the two. Yes, Buttler was dismissed towards the end but Woakes with the lower order ensured that the hosts get over the line.
82.1
4
EDGY FOUR! That's the end of this game! What a wonderful chase from England! They were down and out in this game but Woakes and Buttler have done it. They have won it for England. Good length ball on middle, Woakes looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes through the slip cordon and into the third man fence. ENGLAND WIN BY THREE WICKETS.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Yasir Shah 100/4(30)
81.6
.
Full outside off, Bess pushes it to cover.
81.5
.
Flatter one on off, Bess is in two minds whether to defend it or leave. The ball takes the edge and rolls to the slip cordon.
81.4
.
Quicker one on middle and leg, Bess looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The replays show that he had hit it with the bat first.
81.3
.
Flatter on middle, Bess defends it out.
Dom Bess is the next man in with 4 runs to win.
81.2
W
OUT! LBW! Is it too late for Pakistan? Yasir has picked up the wicket with the new ball! Fourth wicket for him. Floated on middle, Broad looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Broad does not review and simply walks back. Root watches from the dressing room nervously. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it was plumb in front.
81.1
1
Short ball outside off, Woakes cuts it to deep point for a single. England are just a wicket away.
In over# 1
1
4
2
1nb
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 57/1(15)
80.6
1
Just the 5 needed now! A short ball on middle, Woakes pulls it through square leg and a run is taken.
80.5
4
FOUR! Lovely! Probably the shot which seals the deal for England. 6 more needed. Fuller and on middle, this is creamed through mid off and it races away to the fence.
80.4
2
10 more needed now! A couple. Catch it was the call but it is away from the fielder. Full and outside off, it is driven wide of the fielder at deep point and two is taken.
80.4
1nb
NO BALL! Outside off, it is left alone. The third umpire conveys the message that Shaheen has overstepped. 12 more needed.
80.3
.
Inside edge! Needless stroke there! It is full and outside off, the sucker ball. Woakes goes after it wide from the body. He gets an inside edge onto the pads.
80.2
.
No swing on this delivery! It is on a length and around off, Woakes keeps it out easily.
80.1
.
Some swing straightaway with the second new ball! The line though is down the leg side. Woakes looks to flick but misses.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 99/3(29)
79.6
1
Full toss on middle, Woakes flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
79.5
.
BEATEN! Another beautiful delivery! Tossed up ball outside off, Woakes attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
79.4
.
BEATEN! Lovely from Yasir! He has bowled his heart out! Flighted outside off, Woakes looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
79.3
1
Full on middle, Broad sweeps but straight to deep square leg. Only a single.
79.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Woakes flicks it to short leg.
79.1
.
Floated on middle, Broad sweeps it but it hits the short leg fielder.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
0
Shadab Khan 34/0(8)
78.6
.
On off, Woakes defends it to covers.
78.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Woakes blocks it off the back foot.
78.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it through square leg for a single.
78.3
.
On middle, Broad defends it off the back foot.
78.2
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
78.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Broad keeps it out.
In over# 1
1
0W
0
2
0
2
Yasir Shah 97/3(28)
77.6
1
Floated on middle, Broad sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a single.
77.5
W
OUT! LBW! Is there twist in the tale? Buttler has to go but after playing a terrific innings. He has almost taken his side home! Yasir has his third wicket. Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to play the reverse but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Buttler takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on impact and hitting the stumps. End of a very good innings from Jos Buttler.
Stuart Broad is the next man in. He has come into play some shots.
Buttler has taken a review as he has been given out LBW! Ultra Edge shows no bat! The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call.
77.4
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
77.3
2
Loopy ball on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for another couple.
77.2
.
Flatter one outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
77.1
2
Flighted on middle, Buttler whips it to deep square leg and collects a couple.
In over# 1
1
6
1
0
0
0
Shadab Khan 29/0(7)
76.6
1
Loopy ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike for the next over.
76.5
6
SIX! A rank long-hop and Buttler makes full use of it. England need more 26 runs. Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.
76.4
1
Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single.
76.3
.
Excellent fielding! Shan Masood has done really well! Flighted ball outside off, Woakes drives it wide of mid off. Masood dives and makes a terrific stop. Saved a certain boundary.
76.2
.
Tosses this one on off, Woakes pushes it to mid off.
76.1
.
Floated on middle, Woakes looks to work it to the leg side but gets a leading edge back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 91/2(27)
75.6
.
Outside off, Jos does not bother to play at that.
75.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Buttler plays a reverse sweep towards covers.
75.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Jos keeps it out.
75.3
1
Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a run.
75.2
.
Flighted delivery just outside off, Woakes lets it go.
75.1
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Woakes offers no shot to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Shadab Khan 21/0(6)
74.6
.
Floated outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover.
74.5
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
74.4
.
Flighted on middle, Buttler looks to flick but gets a leading edge back to the bowler.
74.3
1
Outside off, Woakes drives it to deep cover for a single.
74.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
74.1
1
Lands safely! Very lucky for Jos Buttler. Pakistan desperately needed that go into the hands of the fielder! Short ball on middle, Buttler looks to pull but it takes the top edge. It goes towards deep mid-wicket but lands safely. A single.
In over# 1
1
1
2
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 90/2(26)
73.6
1
On middle, Buttler flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
73.5
1
Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a single.
73.4
2
Flighted delivery on off, Woakes punches it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
73.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler guides it towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
73.2
.
Floated delivery just outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
73.1
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Shadab Khan 19/0(5)
72.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
72.5
.
Full on middle, Woakes pushes it to mid on.
72.4
.
NOT OUT! Missing the off stump! Wasted review! Probably took in desperation! Flighted ball on off, Woakes goes on his knees to paddle sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. Azhar Ali takes ages to decide whether to take the review. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the off stump. Pakistan lose all their reviews.
Review time! An appeal for lbw! Azhar Ali takes the review at the last moment. Just when the timer was about to hit 0. Chris Woakes is the man in question. Ultra Edge shows no bat. Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the off stump.
72.3
.
On middle, Woakes comes down the track and defends it.
72.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes blocks it off the front foot.
72.1
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a run.
Shadab Khan is back on. 4-0-18-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 85/2(25)
71.6
1
Flighted on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it to third man for a single.
71.5
.
BEATEN! Loopy ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
71.4
.
What happened there? Lots of turn there! Floated ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but the ball spins in and hits Buttler on the shoulder.
71.3
.
NOT OUT! The Ultra Edge shows no spike! Excellent decision from the on-field umpire though. Floated ball outside off, Buttler looks to cut but he seems to have missed. Pakistan think that Buttler has edged and they take the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no spike as the ball passes the bat. Pakistan had to take the review in desperation and they lose one.
Is that caught behind? Pakistan certainly thinks so as they take the review. Jos Buttler is the man in question. The Ultra Edge shows no spike. Review lost.
71.2
1
Full delivery outside off, Woakes drives it to deep cover for a single.
71.1
.
Floated outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
1nb
0
Shaheen Afridi 49/1(14)
70.6
2
Slower ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to deep square leg and collects a couple. Good running from the two batters. 44 more runs to win.
70.5
.
On a length on middle, Jos defends it out to the point region.
70.4
.
Fullish on middle, Jos pushes it to mid off.
70.3
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to the cover region.
70.2
.
Length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
70.2
1nb
NO BALL! Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. The third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire that it is a No Ball.
70.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 83/2(24)
69.6
.
On middle, Chris defends it out.
69.5
1
Flighted on middle, Jos tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
69.4
1
Tossed up on middle, Woakes works it to square leg for a single.
69.3
.
Play and a miss! Short ball outside off, Woakes looks to cut off the back foot but fails to get any bat on it.
69.2
.
Just short! Lovely leg spinner from Yasir Shah! Floated on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the gloves and goes towards the slip cordon. Luckily, it lands safely.
69.1
.
Loopy ball down the leg side, Woakes looks to flick but misses.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
2
0
Shaheen Afridi 46/1(13)
68.6
.
On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to cover.
68.5
.
Very full delivery on middle, almost a yorker. Buttler plays it back to the bowler.
68.4
1
A single now! Fullish ball outside off, Woakes drives it to cover. Yasir dives and makes a half stop, allowing the batters to take a single.
68.3
.
Very full delivery on off, Woakes digs it out to point.
68.2
2
Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover and picks up a couple. England need only 50.
68.1
.
Full delivery on off, Woakes pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
1
0
0
2
0
0
Yasir Shah 81/2(23)
67.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Woakes drives it through mid off for a run.
67.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Woakes drives it to mid on.
67.4
.
On middle, Woakes blocks it well.
67.3
2
Loopy delivery on off, Woakes looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.
67.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes drives it to mid on.
67.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 43/1(12)
66.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
66.5
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to cover.
66.4
2
Full delivery on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but it takes the inside edge, hits the pads and rolls to fine leg for a couple.
66.3
.
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
66.2
.
On a length on off, Buttler shuffles across and looks to flick but gets a leading edge which goes to cover.
66.1
1
Short ball outside off, Woakes guides it to the third man region for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 77/2(22)
65.6
1
On off, Woakes works it to mid on for a single.
65.5
.
Floated delivery outside off, Woakes shoulders arms to this one.
65.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler pushes it towards covers for a run.
65.3
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Buttler looks to sweep but gets hit on the shoulder.
65.2
1
Short delivery on off, Woakes makes room and cuts it through point for a single. 100-run stand is up between Woakes and Buttler.
65.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes drives it to covers.
DRINKS! Woakes and Buttler are continuing on their merry way and are taking England closer to victory. They need just 61 runs to win and if this current pair continues to bat for longer, they should be able to chase this down. Pakistan , on the other hand, need to pick up wickets as soon as possible as time is running out for them. Can they make a comeback?
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Shaheen Afridi 40/1(11)
64.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
64.5
1
Fuller on middle, Woakes flicks it to mid on for a single.
64.4
.
Full on middle, Woakes defends it to the off side.
64.3
.
Very full on middle, Woakes digs it out to mid on.
64.2
1
Good length ball on middle, Buttler works it wide of mid on for a run.
64.1
.
Full ball on off, Buttler drives it to mid off.
Shaheen Afridi comes back to bowl. 10-1-38-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 75/2(21)
63.6
.
Floated on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
63.5
.
On off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
63.4
.
Flatter one on off, Chris blocks it to point.
63.3
.
Tossed up on off, Woakes lunges forward and defends it to cover.
63.2
1
Tossed up on the pads, Buttler sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
63.1
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Loopy ball on the pads, Buttler looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested.
Yasir Shah is back on. 20-2-74-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
4
4
1
Naseem Shah 45/1(13)
62.6
1
Full ball on middle, Buttler pushes it wide of mid on and picks up a single. 11 from the over. An excellent one for England.
62.5
1
Good length ball on middle, Woakes looks to flick but it takes the inside edge and it goes to deep square leg. A single taken.
62.4
.
On a length outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
62.3
4
FOUR! 5th Test fifty for Chris Woakes! This has been a top class innings from Woakes! He and Buttler are taking England closer and closer to victory! Brilliant stuff. Fullish ball outside off, Woakes lunges forward and drives it through the cover region for another boundary.
62.2
4
FOUR! Well played! Woakes got into a tangle playing the short ball in Naseem's last over but not this time! Short ball outside off, Woakes makes room and plays it over the cover region for a boundary.
62.1
1
FIFTY! 17th Test fifty for Jos Buttler! An important one for his side and himself! He had a tough time with the gloves but is making amends in this knock. His job is not done yet and he needs to take his side home. Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 36/1(16)
61.6
1
Moves to 49! Full delivery on the middle and leg stump line, Buttler whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
61.5
.
Good length delivery on middle, Buttler defends it to mid on.
61.4
1
Shortish on middle, Woakes pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
61.3
.
On a length on off, Woakes guides it to gully.
61.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Chris works it to mid-wicket.
61.1
.
Just short! Fullish ball on off, Woakes drives it uppishly. Luckily, it lands safely in front of the mid off fielder.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
1
0
Naseem Shah 34/1(12)
60.6
.
Short ball around off, Buttler sways away from it.
60.5
1
Almost worked! Short ball almost does the trick for Pakistan! Short ball around off, Woakes looks to pull but it takes the top edge. Yasir tries his level best to catch it but the ball lands safely. A single taken. 200 up for England. They need more 77 runs.
60.4
4
FOUR! What a shot from Woakes! He is playing a gem of an innings here! Good length ball outside off, Woakes guides it to the third man region for a boundary. The fielder tries hard to stop it with a dive but fails to do so.
60.3
.
SWING AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to heave it to the off side but the ball moves in and beats the edge of the bat. It goes on a bounce to the keeper.
60.2
1
Fullish ball on off, Buttler taps it to deep point for a single. Moves to 48.
60.1
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler defends it to mid off.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 34/1(15)
59.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Woakes pushes it to mid on.
59.5
.
Good length ball on off, Woakes blocks it to cover.
59.4
4
FOUR! BEAUTIFUL FROM WOAKES! He has looked in incredible form since he came out to bat! Fullish ball on middle, Woakes flicks it wide of mid on for a boundary. More 83 needed for England. Azhar Ali does not look happy at all.
59.3
1
On a length on the pads, Buttler tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
59.2
1
Full on middle, Woakes flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
59.1
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Poor shot! Not needed at this stage! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to drive but fails to make any connection.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 28/1(11)
58.6
.
On a length outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
58.5
4
FOUR! Picks up the length perfectly! Excellent batting from Buttler! Short ball on off, Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs across and dives but fails to stop it. A four signalled.
58.4
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler solidly defends it to the cover region.
58.3
.
Full this time on middle, JB blocks it onto the pitch.
58.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Jos plays it to mid off.
58.1
.
BEATEN! Back of a length ball outside off, Buttler looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
Naseem Shah is back on. 10-4-24-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Mohammad Abbas 28/1(14)
57.6
.
Short ball around middle, Woakes ducks under it.
57.5
.
Good shot for nothing! Fullish ball outside off, Woakes prods forward and creams the drive but finds the cover fielder.
57.4
.
Full ball on middle, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler.
57.3
.
On a length on middle, Woakes flicks it to mid-wicket.
57.2
.
Good length ball on off, Woakes blocks it to cover off the back foot.
57.1
1
Good running! Length ball on off, Buttler pushes it to point and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Buttler was well in though.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
2
0
Shadab Khan 18/0(4)
56.6
.
Flighted outside off, Woakes drives it towards cover.
56.5
.
Fullish on middle, Chris pushes it to mid on.
56.4
1
Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
56.3
1
Full on the pads, Woakes flicks it to the leg side for a single.
56.2
2
Shadab bowls a full toss on off, Woakes heaves it to the deep mid-wicket region and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
56.1
.
BEATEN! That spun a long way! Floated ball outside off, spinning away. Woakes looks to defend but misses it altogether.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 27/1(13)
55.6
1
Slower ball outside off, Woakes taps it to deep point to collect another single.
55.5
1
On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to deep point for a single.
55.4
1
Full delivery on off, Woakes pushes it through the point region for a single. England need more 100.
55.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Chris pushes it to cover.
55.2
.
On a length outside off, Woakes lets it go to the keeper.
55.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
4
1
1
1
1
0
Shadab Khan 14/0(3)
54.6
4
FOUR! Excellent from Buttler! Brilliant over for England! 8 from it. Loopy ball outside off, Buttler drives it through extra cover. Yasir Shah runs across from long off but fails to stop it as the ball touches the fence.
54.5
1
Loopy ball on off, Woakes drives it wide of mid off for a single.
54.4
1
Shortish on off, Buttler moves in his crease and pushes it to long off for a single.
54.3
1
Well played! Floated outside off, Woakes creams the drive through cover for a single.
54.2
1
Low full toss outside off, Buttler drives it to long off for a single.
54.1
.
Tossed up ball on middle, Buttler defends it towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 24/1(12)
53.6
.
Full on off, Woakes defends it out onto the pitch. Good start from Abbas.
53.5
.
BEATEN! Nicely bowled! Good length ball outside off, Woakes looks to poke at it but misses it altogether.
53.4
1
First run of the session! Good length ball on middle, Jos works it to deep square leg for a single.
53.3
.
BEATEN! Slashes but misses! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to slash but fails to make any connection to it.
53.2
.
On a length on middle, Buttler pushes it to mid on.
53.1
.
Abbas starts with a good length ball on off, Buttler comes ahead and defends it to cover.
Time for the final session of Day 4 and maybe the match! The Pakistan players stride out to the middle, followed by Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes. 110 runs more to win for England. Mohammad Abbas will start with the ball.
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
Pakistan's session easily but the partnership between Buttler and Woakes just gives a sense of the momentum shifting in favour of England. Pakistan is still on top but this stand might just be getting them worried. However, they were excellent right from the word go after Lunch. They got wickets once again at regular intervals and have got rid of the top and the middle order of the England side. They would know another two wickets or so and they would be into the tail. However, Buttler and Woakes are looking pretty comfortable out there especially the latter who has come out with a lot more intent. They need to go on for longer. Another 110 runs are needed and they would want this pair to score as much as possible. Can they do so, can they continue the fightback? We will find out after the break.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Shadab Khan 6/0(2)
52.6
1
50-run stand comes up! Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Excellent counterattacking cricket from England. They are in still with a chance, courtesy this partnership. TEA ON DAY 4.
52.5
1
Flighted on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. A single taken.
52.4
.
On middle, Woakes flicks it to short leg.
52.3
.
Flatter ball on off, Woakes punches it to cover.
52.2
.
Loopy ball on middle, Woakes blocks it back to the bowler.
52.1
.
Tossed up on middle, Woakes blocks it to point.
Shadab Khan is back on. 1-0-4-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
4
1
0
0
1
Yasir Shah 74/2(20)
51.6
.
Tossed up on off, Buttler blocks it to cover.
51.5
4
FOUR! Excellent batting from Jos Buttler! This partnership is keeping England in the game! Floated outside off, Buttler goes on his knees and reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for a boundary.
51.4
1
Short ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single.
51.3
.
Loopy ball on middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
51.2
.
Floated outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
51.1
1
Flatter outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover and takes a single.
In over# 1
2
0
4
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 38/1(10)
50.6
2
Excellent fielding in the deep! Saved a couple! Short ball around middle, Woakes pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder comes across and tumbles to make the stop. Two runs taken.
50.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Chris pushes it to mid on.
50.4
4
FOUR! That is beautifully timed! Good length ball outside off, Woakes drives it through the cover region for a boundary. The partnership moves to 40 off just 35 balls.
50.3
.
Well fielded! Full delivery on middle, Woakes drives it crisply towards the bowler. Afridi gets his foot in between. Saved a certain boundary there.
50.2
.
EDGY! Nicely bowled! Full on off, Woakes looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads.
50.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Woakes blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
1
0
Yasir Shah 68/2(19)
49.6
.
On the pads, Buttler pads it away.
49.5
.
Floated on the pads, Buttler looks to sweep but it takes the under edge and it goes to short fine leg.
49.4
1
Shorter on off, Woakes defends it to point for a single.
49.3
4
FOUR! This shot is so pleasing to the eye! 150 up for England! This partnership is racing! Loopy ball outside off, Woakes lunges forward and drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary.
49.2
1
Flatter on the pads, Buttler works it to the leg side for a single.
49.1
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Buttler sweeps it but straight to short fine leg.
In over# 1
0
0
4
2
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 32/1(9)
48.6
.
On middle, defended nicely.
48.5
.
Outside off, Woakes guides it towards gully. Once again a shot where he is looking to score.
48.4
4
FOUR! Woakes has been positive right from the word go! Runs flowing now. This is full and outside off, Woakes creams it through covers and it races away to the fence.
48.3
2
Shorter in length again and outside off, it is guided through backward point for two.
48.2
.
Back of a length and on middle, it is defended nicely.
48.1
1
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
2
Yasir Shah 62/2(18)
47.6
.
Flighted outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
47.5
.
On middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
47.4
1
Top edge but safe! Buttler has to be careful! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to sweep but it takes the top edge. Luckily, it lands safely towards square leg. A single taken.
47.3
.
Flighted on the pads, Buttler pads it away.
47.2
4
FOUR! That is Jos Buttler at his best! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
47.1
2
Low full toss on the pads, Buttler sweeps it to deep square leg and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
1
3
4
1
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 25/1(8)
46.6
1
Back of a length and on off, Buttler guides it towards point for a run.
46.5
3
Three now! A shorter one and on middle, Woakes looks to pull but does not time it properly. It goes over mid-wicket for three.
46.4
4
FOUR! That is played nice and late! Shorter and outside off, Woakes waits for it and then guides it down to third man for a boundary.
46.3
1
Shorter and around off, Buttler stands tall and defends it.
46.2
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
46.1
.
Outside off, it is not played at.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
4
2
Yasir Shah 55/2(17)
45.6
1
Full on off, Buttler drives it to long off for a single.
45.5
.
Short on off, Jos pushes it to mid off.
45.4
.
Floated on the pads, Buttler pads it away.
45.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
45.2
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Buttler will look to counterattack! Floated on middle, Buttler reverse sweeps it towards the deep point region for a boundary.
45.1
2
A couple! Floated on off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1nb
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 16/1(7)
44.6
.
The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman.
Chris Woakes is the next man in.
44.5
W
OUT! In the air... taken! Another one bites the dust! Pope, the hero for England in the first innings is gone for a single-digit score. He though has got a nasty delivery. There is nothing he could have done with that. Just nothing. This lands on off, it is a length ball. Once again it takes off after landing. Pope is caught by surprise. He looks to fend it somehow but the ball hits the glove and lobs towards the off side. Shadab Khan from gully takes a dolly. Half the side back in the hut for England. Everything is falling away pretty quickly here for them. The chase now seems an uphill task from here.
44.4
.
Shorter and outside off, it is pushed towards covers.
44.4
1nb
The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. No ball signalled by the Umpire.
44.3
.
Shorter and around off, this is defended nicely.
44.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
44.1
.
Shorter and on off, Pope stays back and keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
4
0
4
1
0
Yasir Shah 48/2(16)
43.6
.
Loopy ball on off, Buttler defends it to gully.
43.5
4
FOUR! Another super shot from Buttler! Flighted outside off, Buttler hammers it through extra cover. The fielder chases after it and dives but fails to stop it as the ball touches the fence.
43.4
.
Loopy on middle, Jos blocks it to mid on
43.3
4
FOUR! Creamed! Nice way to get off the mark! Floated outside off, Buttler drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary.
43.2
1
On the pads, Pope flicks it to fine leg for a single.
43.1
.
Flatter one outside off, Pope punches it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Shaheen Afridi 15/0(6)
42.6
.
That appeal, that celebration but no review! Strange! Afridi was not even bothered about the decision that is how confident he seemed. This lands outside off, Afridi comes from around the wicket. It jags back in sharply. Cuts Buttler into half. It hits the top of the pad and goes to the keeper. Afridi starts celebrating as he appeals but the umpire shakes his head. No review taken.
42.5
.
Another one outside off, not played at.
42.4
.
The sucker ball, full and outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
42.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
42.2
1
Fullish ball outside off, Pope pushes it to cover where the fielder makes a half stop. A single taken.
42.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Pope leaves it alone.
Jos Buttler replaces Ben Stokes out in the middle. He has a big job in his hands. Shaheen Afridi comes into the attack. 5-1-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0W
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 39/2(15)
41.6
W
OUT! There is a spike on Ultra Edge and Stokes is a goner! He walks off with a shocked look on his face but judging by the replays, it did seem like it kissed the glove. Pakistan are ecstatic as they have got Stokes once again for a low score. Huge wicket as Stokes is a match-winner, the visitors are clear favourites now. Stokes was always going to have a tough time against Yasir with all the rough outside the off stump and he falls to one which lands in it. It takes off and also zips through. Stokes looks to move out of the way but it seems to have taken his glove and Rizwan initially does not take it as it pops out but he hangs on in the second attempt.
A review taken for caught behind now! It seems that Stokes has missed it. The Ultra Edge shows that there is a spike as it passes the gloves. Excellent review.
41.5
.
That has turned a long way! It lands outside off, it turns back in a long way. Hits Stokes on the pad as he tries to flick. This is going to be a real test for Stokes with the ball turning out off the rough. A huge appeal but the umpire does not agree. Pakistan review after a discussion. Replays show that the on-field call has to be overturned.
41.4
1
Close! Pope comes down the track and does not get to the pitch of the ball. He looks to drive but the ball spins away a touch. It goes off the outer half towards cover for one.
41.3
.
The slider on middle, Pope goes back and defends it onto the ground.
41.2
.
Shorter and outside off, Pope looks to cut but mistimes it towards point.
41.1
.
That turns and stays low! Slow spin though! It lands on middle and turns away, it also stays low. Pope does well to get his bat down in time and keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 24/1(10)
40.6
.
Short ball around middle, Stokes looks to pull but misses.
40.5
.
NOT OUT! Poor, poor review! It looked like it will go down the leg side from the naked eye. Good length ball on the pads, Stokes comes ahead and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan put up an appeal but nothing from the umpire. Azhar Ali reviews. The Ultra Edge shows nothing while the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump. Wonder what made the Pakistan skipper go for the review. A review wasted.
Review time! Pakistan have taken a review for LBW! The Ultra Edge shows no bat. Poor review as Ball Tracker shows it is missing the leg stump.
40.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Stokes lunges forward and blocks it to the leg side.
40.3
.
Fuller one on middle, Ben whips it but finds the mid-wicket fielder.
40.2
.
Very full delivery on off, Stokes digs it out towards point.
40.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Stokes blocks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
0
Yasir Shah 38/1(14)
39.6
.
Short and outside off, Pope cuts but straight to the point fielder.
39.5
.
Flighted on off, Pope blocks it to point.
39.4
1
Tossed up on middle, Ben flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
39.3
4
FOUR! Stokes looks to attack the spinner now! Flighted on middle, Stokes reverse sweeps it through point for a boundary.
39.2
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! It has gone off the bat anyway! Loopy ball on off, Stokes looks to flick but it takes the outside edge and rolls to the point region. Yasir appeals but nothing from the umpire.
39.1
.
Flatter one on middle, Stokes blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
4
0
0W
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 24/1(9)
38.6
4
FOUR! Strays on the pads and it has been punished! 100 up for England! Good length ball on the pads, Pope flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. Pope is also off the mark.
38.5
.
Full ball on off, Pope drives it to mid off for nothing.
Ollie Pope makes his way out to the middle.
38.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The England skipper is out of here! Big wicket for Pakistan! They will believe that they can win this from here! Brilliant stuff from Naseem Shah. Pakistan are on top now. Good length ball outside off, moving away. Root looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to first slip at a catchable height. Azam will not drop those and Root has to walk back. He got off to a start but like many times in his career, he has thrown it away. England still a long way away from achieving a victory.
38.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Root defends it back to the bowler.
38.2
.
Good length ball on off, Root strides forward and blocks it to cover.
38.1
.
Full ball on middle, Root pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
4
Yasir Shah 33/1(13)
37.6
.
Tossed up on middle, Stokes lunges and defends it out.
37.5
.
Floated on middle, Ben works it to short leg.
37.4
.
Flatter one on the pads, Stokes pads it away.
37.3
1
Short delivery outside off, Root punches it to deep cover for a single.
37.2
.
On the pads, Root pads it away.
37.1
4
FOUR! Lovely controlled shot from Root! Floated on middle, Root reverse sweeps it towards the third man region for a boundary. Moves into the 40s.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
1
Naseem Shah 20/0(8)
36.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Stokes defends it back to the bowler.
36.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
36.4
4
EDGY FOUR! Stokes is off the mark in a tricky fashion! Good length ball on off, Stokes looks to leave it at first but then decides to defend. It goes off the outside edge and through the slip cordon for another boundary.
36.3
.
Fullish ball on off, Stokes taps it to point.
36.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Stokes blocks it to mid off.
36.1
1
Good length ball on middle, Root flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Ben Stokes is the next man in.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
0
0
4
Yasir Shah 28/1(12)
35.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Sibley cannot resist the drive and it has cost him! Big wicket for Pakistan and the door has been opened for them. Yasir bowls a floated ball outside off, Sibley's eyes lit up and looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes to first slip where Asad Shafiq takes a simple catch. England still need 191 more runs to win.
35.5
1
Low full toss on middle, Root sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
35.4
.
Full on middle, Root defends it out onto the pitch.
35.3
.
The batsman offers no stroke and is wrapped on the pads.
35.2
.
That bounced a little extra! Shah tosses this one on middle, turns away and bounces. Root does well to leave it alone.
35.1
4
FOUR! Excellently cut away by Root! Flatter delivery outside off, Root cuts it through the point region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
2lb
0
Naseem Shah 15/0(7)
34.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Sibley nudges it to mid-wicket.
34.5
1
Full delivery on the middle stump line, Root tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
34.4
.
On a length on off, Root blocks it to the cover region.
34.3
4
FOUR! Nicely played from Root! He is looking good! Back of a length ball outside off, Root guides it through the gully region for a boundary. England need below 200 now.
34.2
2lb
TWO LEG BYES! Full ball on the pads, Root looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball goes to deep square leg and the batters pick up a couple of leg byes.
34.1
.
Good length ball on off, Root prods forward and pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 23/0(11)
33.6
2
A couple to end! On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
33.5
.
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
33.4
.
Floats it up but lands it outside leg. Padded away.
33.3
.
One more ball outside off, not played at.
33.2
.
This one pitches outside leg and hence, Sibley does not offer a shot.
33.1
.
This lands on off and then turns away. Left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 10/0(6)
32.6
.
A solid defense to end! On off, kept out.
32.5
.
Edged but well short! Played that with soft hands did Root! Length and on off, Root looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge well short of the first slip fielder.
32.4
.
Outside off, Root shoulders arms to this one.
32.3
.
Angled into the off pole, Root blocks it nicely.
32.2
.
Good shot for no runs! Slightly shorter and just outside off, Root stays leg side of the ball and guides it to gully.
32.1
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
Naseem Shah is back on. 5-2-10-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 21/0(10)
31.6
2
Full ball on middle, Sibley flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. 50-run partnership comes up between the two. An important one for England. They would know that their job is only half done and they need to continue.
31.5
.
The batsman offers no stroke and gets hit on the pad.
31.4
.
Another tossed up ball on the leg stump line, Sibley pads it away.
31.3
.
Floated on middle, padded away.
31.2
.
On the pads, Sibley blocks it out to the leg side.
31.1
.
Flatter on middle, Sibley defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 23/1(11)
30.6
.
Back of a length and on off, Root stays back and keeps it out.
30.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
30.4
.
Root now takes a few steps ahead and defends this ball on off.
30.3
.
Well played! A length ball on middle, it takes a chunk out of the surface when it lands. Takes off after pitching. Root does well to defend it by taking one hand off the handle.
30.2
.
Angled into the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
30.1
.
On middle, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 19/0(9)
29.6
.
The last ball is also padded away as it lands outside the leg pole.
29.5
.
Fires this on middle, DS keeps it out.
29.4
.
Another one which is bowled outside leg. Sibley is happy to kick it away.
29.3
.
Once again this lands outside the leg pole. Sibley is happy to offer no shot.
29.2
.
Yasir goes around the wicket. He lands it outside leg. Sibley pads it away.
29.1
.
Floats it up on off, Sibley defends it nicely.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 23/1(10)
28.6
.
Angled into the off pole, Root stays behind and defends it onto the ground.
28.5
.
On middle, kept out.
28.4
.
On the off stump, defended out nicely.
28.3
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
28.2
.
Angled into the pads, Root misses the flick and wears it onto the pads.
28.1
.
Leading edge but safe! Luck not going Pakistan's way at the moment. There are two gullies in place but it evades both. It is on middle, it straightens a touch. Root looks to work it on the leg side which is against the movement. It goes off the leading edge but short of point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Yasir Shah 19/0(8)
27.6
.
Fuller and on off, Sibley drives it towards covers.
27.5
.
Floats it up on off, DS keeps it out with ease.
27.4
.
Tossed up outside off, Sibley watches it go to the keeper.
27.3
.
Another leg spinner on off, Sibley defends it out.
27.2
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
27.1
4
FOUR! Sibley moves into the 30s! Flighted delivery outside off, it turns away a touch. Sibley opens the face of the bat, plays it with the turn and it goes behind point for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 23/1(9)
26.6
.
Shorter and outside off, Root goes back and cuts but to point. Batting seems to have gotten a touch easier at the moment.
26.5
.
Good length and on middle, kept out.
26.4
.
Back of a length and on off, Root guides it towards point.
26.3
.
On middle, defended.
26.2
1
Angled into the pads, Sibley works it towards square leg for one.
26.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 15/0(7)
25.6
1
Flighted on the pads, Sibley flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
25.5
.
Tossed up on off, Sibley prods forward and blocks it to cover.
25.4
.
Loopy one on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
25.3
.
Flatter one outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
25.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Sibley blocks it back to the bowler.
25.1
.
Floated on middle, Sibley defends it out onto the pitch.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1nb
0
0
4
Mohammad Abbas 22/1(8)
24.6
.
On a good length on off, Joe blocks it off the front foot.
24.5
.
Good length delivery on middle, Root blocks it off the back foot.
24.4
.
Length delivery on off, Root plays it to point.
24.4
1nb
NO BALL! Abbas oversteps and third umpire calls it a No Ball! On a good length on off, Root keeps it out.
24.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Root flicks it to mid-wicket.
24.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
24.1
4
FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Root cuts it behind point for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 14/0(6)
23.6
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Flatter one outside off, Sibley looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
23.5
.
NOT OUT! Excellent review from Sibley! It looked like Sibley had missed to the naked eye. Tossed up ball outside off, spinning a mile. Sibley goes on his front foot to defend but seems to have missed. Pakistan think otherwise as they put in a huge appeal. The umpire agrees and raises the finger. Sibley reviews immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no spike. Perfect use of the review from Dom Sibley.
Dom Sibley has been given out caught behind! Sibley has reviewed it immediately. There is daylight between bat and pad.
23.4
.
Quicker on middle, defended back to the bowler.
23.3
.
Tossed up ball on off, Sibley blocks it to point off the back foot.
23.2
.
On off, Sibley pushes it to cover.
23.1
.
Careful, Sibley! Flatter one outside off. Sibley leaves it alone. That goes just past the off stump.
Yasir Shah will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 17/1(7)
22.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Root leaves it alone.
22.5
4
FOUR! Brilliant from Root! He needs to keep playing these kind of shots! Fullish on off, Root moves ahead and across, to take the LBW out of the equation. He flicks it towards the deep square leg region for a boundary.
22.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Root plays it back to the bowler.
22.3
.
BEATEN! What a lovely delivery from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, straightening after pitching. Root looks to defend but he seems to have missed it. Rizwan is confident that Root has edged it but the bowler is not. They do not take the review.
22.2
.
Full ball on middle, Root pushes it to mid on.
22.1
.
Abbas starts with a good length ball on off, Root defends it to the cover region.
All set for the second session of Day 4! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Joe Root and Dom Sibley. They need 222 runs more to win. Mohammad Abbas will start with the ball for the visiting side.
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
So, England have started their chase quite nicely! Yes, they have lost Burns but Root and Sibley have then looked to steady things and are now looking comfortable out there. However, there is still a long way to go and it will be vital for the hosts for the two to make use of the starts they have got. Pakistan, on the other hand, have bowled decently. They have hit the right lines and lengths on most of the occasions but the key here is to be patient and one feels, they would get the rewards. However, the first sessions in this Test have mostly been good for the English. It is the second session where they falter. They can't afford that now so it will be interesting to see how they go about things. Join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for the second session.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Yasir Shah 14/0(5)
21.6
1
Floated on middle, Root works it to square leg for a single. LUNCH ON DAY 4.
21.5
1
Flatter one on middle, Sibley nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
21.4
.
On middle, worked to short leg.
21.3
.
Flatter one outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
21.2
1
Loopy ball outside off, Root pushes it to deep cover for a single.
21.1
1
Flatter one outside off, Sibley punches it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
1
0
Shadab Khan 4/0(1)
20.6
.
Good leave in the end! This lands just outside off, Root leaves thinking it will turn away but the ball goes straight on and just misses the front pad.
20.5
3
Three! Just a clip! The googly on middle, it is worked through square leg for three.
20.4
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
20.3
.
On middle, it is driven back to the bowler.
20.2
1
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
20.1
.
Floats it up on off, Root drives it towards cover.
Shadab Khan comes into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
4
0
Yasir Shah 10/0(4)
19.6
.
Flatter on middle, Sibley plays it back to the bowler.
19.5
1
Floated outside off, Root pushes it to deep cover for a single.
19.4
.
Flatter on off, Root pushes it to cover.
19.3
.
Tossed up on middle, Joe blocks it back to the bowler.
19.2
4
FOUR! Hammered! Yasir bowls a full toss on middle, Root sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
19.1
.
Full on middle, Root defends it out.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
1
Naseem Shah 9/0(5)
18.6
.
Good length and on middle, defended.
18.5
4
FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Sibley goes down on one knee and slices it through backward point. No stopping that.
18.4
.
One more ball outside off, not played at.
18.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
18.2
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
18.1
1
Outside off, it is pushed towards cover for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 5/0(3)
17.6
.
Flighted on middle, Sibley pushes it to mid on for nothing.
17.5
.
Tossed up on off, Sibley blocks it back to the bowler.
17.4
1
Loopy ball outside off, Joe plays it to deep cover for a single.
17.3
.
Full on off, Root pushes it to cover.
17.2
.
Flatter ball outside off, Root lets it go to the keeper.
17.1
.
Floated on off, Root defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Naseem Shah 4/0(4)
16.6
.
Back of a length and on middle, defended.
16.5
.
An appeal but turned down. Angled into the pads, Sibley looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
16.4
.
EDGED BUT SHORT! Just short actually! This is a length delivery outside off, it skids through. Sibley looks to block but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge but lands just short of first slip. The slip fielders are probably standing a yard behind for Shah. He is more of a skiddy bowler so you would want to be a couple of steps ahead than you usually are for another bowler.
16.3
.
Shorter and around off, Sibley stays back and defends it onto the ground.
16.2
1
On middle, this is worked towards mid on for one.
16.1
.
On off, it is guided to point.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 4/0(2)
15.6
.
On middle, Sibley keeps it out easily.
15.5
.
Quicker and outside off, it turns away nicely. Sibley leaves it alone.
15.4
1
A little too full and it is pushed through covers for one.
15.3
.
Quicker and flatter on middle, Root stays back and blocks it.
15.2
.
One more tossed up delivery. Root prods forward and keeps it out.
15.1
.
Tossed up on off, Root defends it onto the ground.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 4/0(3)
14.6
.
A maiden! A good one from Shah! On off, blocked.
14.5
.
A bumper now! Ducked under. Mixing it up nicely is Shah.
14.4
.
Another back of a length ball, Sibley keeps it out again.
14.3
.
On middle, Sibley gets right behind the line and defends it.
14.2
.
WOW! What a delivery! Pace, carry, movement, it had everything but does not produce a wicket. It is angled into the off pole again from wide of the crease. It pitches, straightens and also takes off. Beats the outside edge of Sibley's bat as he tries to defend.
14.1
.
Fuller and on middle, it is pushed to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Yasir Shah 3/0(1)
13.6
.
Does the right thing this time, Yasir invites Root to cut again by bowling a slider outside off. Root resists and lets it be.
13.5
.
BEATEN! Almost a replay of how Root got out in the first innings! Poor shot. This is a little too close to cut. Shortish and outside off, it skids through. Root goes back and looks to cut but misses.
13.4
1
Once again a little too full, on middle, Sibley works it through square leg for a run.
13.3
.
Gives it nice amonut of flight. It is a fraction fuller than it needs to be. Easily blocked.
13.2
1
Slightly shorter and around off, it turns away. Root has enough time to go back, adjust to the turn and push it through covers for one.
13.1
1
A full toss on the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
Yasir Shah comes onto bowl! He picked up a 4-fer in the first innings. Can he have the same impact in the second as well?
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 4/0(2)
12.6
.
Shorter and on off, Root goes back and keeps it out. So just the boundary from the over. Overall a good one by Shah.
12.5
4
FOUR! Easy-peasy! Slips one onto the pads, Root is way too strong there, he works it through square leg and bags a boundary.
12.4
.
Shorter and around off, Root stands tall and pushes it to point.
12.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
12.2
.
One more delivery on a length and around middle, Root keeps it out.
12.1
.
Another beauty! He goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. It lands on a length and then straightens. Root looks to play the original trajectory but gets beaten.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
0W
Mohammad Abbas 13/1(6)
11.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Sibley works it to mid-wicket.
11.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper.
11.4
4
FOUR! A gift from Abbas! Easy pickings for Sibley! Fullish on the pads, Sibley flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
11.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
11.2
1
Root is off the mark! Full delivery on middle, Root flicks it towards mid on and collects a single.
Joe Root is the next man in.
11.1
W
OUT! LBW! Coming around the wicket does the trick for Abbas! Abbas was confident in his appeal! Brilliant piece of bowling from Abbas! He has delivered for Pakistan yet again. Good length ball on off, angling in. Burns looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Abbas appeals and the umpire raises his finger. Burns has a discussion with Sibley and goes for the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no bat. What about Ball Tracker? It shows that it is umpire's call. Review retained. Burns walks off but not before engaging in some words with the Pakistan players. England still need 255 runs.
Rory Burns has been given out LBW! He has taken the review! The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 0/0(1)
10.6
.
That's a pacy delivery! Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms. It wobbles a bit after pitching and Rizwan fails to collect it cleanly.
10.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
10.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper.
10.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
10.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
10.1
.
Naseem starts with a good length ball outside off, at 136 kph. Sibley has no problems in leaving it alone.
Naseem Shah is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
0
Mohammad Abbas 8/0(5)
9.6
.
On a length on middle, RB blocks it back to the bowler.
9.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Burns leaves it alone.
9.4
1
A single now! Good length ball on middle, Sibley works it to mid-wicket for a single.
9.3
.
On a length on middle, Sibley tucks it to mid-wicket.
9.2
4
EDGY FOUR! Lucky but Sibley won't mind as long as the runs keep coming! Good length ball on off, Sibley looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and through the gully region for a boundary.
9.1
.
Full ball on middle, Sibley pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
3
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 14/0(5)
8.6
3
Finds the gap! Fullish ball outside off, Sibley drives it through extra cover. The fielder chases it down but cannot stop the batters from taking three.
8.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Sibley looks to drive but the bat face closes at the last moment and the ball takes the edge and goes back to the bowler.
8.4
.
Short ball around off, Sibley sways away from it.
8.3
.
Good length delivery outside the off stump line, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
8.2
.
Full ball on middle, Sibley drives it straight to mid on for a dot.
8.1
.
Afridi dishes a good length ball outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 3/0(4)
7.6
.
Fullish ball on off, Burns solidly blocks it to point. A maiden over.
7.5
.
Good length delivery outside off, Burns shoulders arms.
7.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Rory pushes it to mid on.
7.3
.
Fullish ball outside off, Burns leaves it alone.
7.2
.
On a length on middle, Burns blocks it to mid off for another dot.
7.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Burns tucks it to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 11/0(4)
6.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley does not bother to play at it.
6.5
.
On a length on middle, Sibley blocks it to mid on off the front foot.
6.4
.
Outside off, not played at it.
6.3
.
On a length down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
6.2
.
Full ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
6.1
.
Good length ball angling in. Sibley lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 3/0(3)
5.6
1
Good length ball on middle and leg, Sibley tickles it to fine leg for a single.
5.5
.
On a length on off, Sibley plays it to gully off the front foot.
5.4
.
Full delivery on off, Sibley blocks it to cover.
5.3
.
BEATEN! Another one which beats the bat! Abbas is bowling exceptionally well! Length ball around off, moving away. Sibley looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the bat and into the keeper's gloves.
5.2
.
Half an appeal! Good length ball outside off, Sibley attempts to put bat on ball but misses. The captain is interested for caught behind but the bowler is not. The umpire shakes his head.
5.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Sibley plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 11/0(3)
4.6
.
A dot to end! On off, defended.
4.5
.
Fuller again, Burns strokes it nicely to mid off.
4.4
.
Very full and outside off, Burns looks to drive but he gets an underedge which rolls towards gully.
4.3
2
Misfield and two! Length and outside off, this is pushed to the left of Masood at point. He lets it through and two is taken.
4.2
.
Good length and on middle, Burns keeps it out nicely.
4.1
.
A bumper! It is on the body of the batter, Burns keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Mohammad Abbas 2/0(2)
3.6
.
Back of a length on middle, Dom works it to mid-wicket.
3.5
.
BEATEN! Lovely stuff from Abbas! Just lovely! Good length ball outside off, moving away, Sibley looks to defend but misses it completely.
3.4
.
Extra bounce! Good length ball on middle, bouncing a little extra. Sibley looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes towards the cover region.
3.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley watches it go to the keeper as he shoulders arms.
3.2
2
Sibley is off the mark! Full delivery on middle, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket. The fielder comes across but fails to stop it. Two taken.
3.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1nb
2
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 9/0(2)
2.6
.
Length ball on middle, Burns blocks it back to the bowler.
2.5
4
FOUR! Poor bowling from Afridi! Not the line to bowl! Good length ball on the pads, Burns flicks it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
2.4
.
Pacy delivery! Good length ball outside off, Burns shoulders arms to it.
2.4
1nb
NO BALL! Good length ball on off, Burns defends it to cover. The third umpire signals it a No ball.
2.3
2
Nicely driven! Afridi overpitches it outside off, Burns takes a stride forward and drives it through cover for a couple.
2.2
.
Good length ball on off, moving away, Rory solidly defends it to point.
2.1
.
On a length on off, Burns blocks it to gully off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 0/0(1)
1.6
.
Full ball on off, Sibley defends it to cover.
1.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
1.4
.
Good length delivery outside off, Sibley lets it go to the keeper.
1.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone.
1.2
.
Fullish ball on middle, Dom pushes it to mid on.
1.1
.
Abbas starts with a length ball on off, Sibley blocks it to point.
Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 2/0(1)
0.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Burns defends it back to the bowler.
0.5
2
England are underway with a couple! Good length ball outside off, Burns prods forward and drives it to deep cover for a couple.
0.4
.
Good length ball on off, Rory is solid in defense and does so towards point.
0.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Burns stands tall and defends it to the slip cordon.
0.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Burns prods forward and blocks it to the cover region.
0.1
.
Afridi starts with an out-swinger which is bowled outside off. Burns shoulders arms to it.
277 now on a Day 4 wicket! Not going to be easy, especially on a wicket which has a lot for the pacers and the spinners. England have a huge task ahead of them. They need their openers to start off well. Pakistan, on the other hand, would want a repeat of their performance in the second innings.
The English bowlers were excellent! All the bowlers picked wickets except for Anderson who picked a wicket apiece. Broad was the pick with a three-fer but it was a combined team effort which has given the hosts a chance.
Right! Just 16 balls for England to roll over Pakistan but Yasir Shah and Pakistan have managed to score 32 precious runs. It is the leggie who finishes as the top scorer for his side and his runs could well prove to be match winning runs. Overall though, Pakistan will not be pleased with how they went along things in this innings. Just the one batter scored above 30. However, their performance in the first two innings has ensured they are still on top in the game.
46.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! That's the end of that! Pakistan end with a lead of 276. 32 runs were added today and 277 is not an easy target to chase! Good length ball on middle, Naseem looks to swing it away but misses and the ball goes onto hit the stumps. PAKISTAN ALL OUT FOR 169.
46.3
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! Pakistan will take the runs anyhow they come! Short ball around middle, Naseem looks to pull but it takes the shoulder and goes over the keeper for a boundary.
46.2
1
Fullish on middle, Naseem flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
46.1
2
Over the mid off fielder! Good length ball around off, Abbas looks to go over mid off but does not time it so well. It goes over the fielder and the batters pick up a couple.
In over# 1
4
0W
0
6
0
4
Stuart Broad 37/3(10)
45.6
4
FOUR! Smashed! Naseem too is looking to play his shots! Despite a wicket, it is a terrific over for Pakistan! Full on middle, Naseem thrashes it over the bowler's head and into the fence.
Naseem Shah is the last man in.
45.5
W
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! With the field coming in, Yasir Shah thought that he could have gone for a big one but fails as he nicks one to the keeper. End of a wonderful little cameo from Shah! He has added some valuable runs to the lead. Broad dishes a good length ball outside off, Shah clears his front leg and looks to go over mid off but the ball takes the outside edge and goes to Buttler who makes no mistake this time. Pakistan lead by 265 runs.
45.4
.
Good length ball on off, Shah blocks it to cover off the front foot.
45.3
6
SIX! That's a big shot alright! The players in the dressing room are standing in applaud for this knock! Good length ball on middle, Shah lifts it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.
45.2
.
Goes for another big shot but does not time it well! Length ball on off, Yasir looks to hammer it over mid off but does not time it well. Luckily for him, it lands safely in front of the mid off fielder.
45.1
4
FOUR! Yasir is playing a gem of a knock here! Valuable, valuable runs so far. He has raced to 27 off just 20 balls! Good length ball on off, Yasir heaves it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
4
2
Jofra Archer 24/0(6)
44.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Abbas solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Good start for Pakistan. 11 runs from the over. The lead moves up to 255.
44.5
.
Full ball on middle, Abbas flicks it to mid-wicket.
44.4
1
On a length on middle, Yasir works it to deep square leg for a single.
44.3
4
FOUR! Wow, what a start for Pakistan! 10 already off the first three balls! Short ball around middle, Yasir upper cuts it over the keeper's head for another boundary.
44.2
4
FOUR! Very well played! The lead moves to 250 in some style! Short ball around middle, Yasir pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
44.1
2
Pakistan are underway immediately! Archer starts with a good length ball on middle, Yasir flicks it to deep mid-wicket for an easy couple.
We are all set to begin Day 4! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Yasir Shah and Mohammad Abbas. Jofra Archer will start for the hosts.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are still ahead in the game despite their horror show in the final session of Day 3. They now would need Yasir Shah to add some quick runs and then their bowlers to continue what they did in the England's first innings to take the lead in the 3-match series. The spinners will be eager to bowl again, judging by the spin that this pitch has offered so far. This might be the last day of the Test as well. Do join us in a while.
Welcome everyone! England have made a roaring comeback in this game but they still have a long way to go. First, they need to pick up the two remaining wickets as quickly as possible and then bat better than they did in the first innings. It won't be easy against the bowling of Pakistan on this wicket which has started to take some serious turn and bounce and they have two quality spinners in the line-up. They would hope that they play their best level of cricket and take a 1-0 lead.
... Day 4, Session 1 ...
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be pleased with where they stand in the game! However, they were unable to push home the advantage that they got after bowling out England earlier on in the day courtesy Yasir Shah's four-fer. They though would know that this is not a lead which is daunting but on this wicket and with the bowlers they have, they will back themselves to defend it. They though will somehow hope the last two wickets can drag this lead to over 260. Anything above 255 or 260 will give them that psychological edge. Day 4 promises to be a cracker, it could well be the last day of the Test too. Do join us for all the action at 1100 Local (1000 GMT). Until then, cheers.
What a lionhearted performance by the English bowlers in this session! It is because of them that England are back in this game. Yes, Pakistan are still ahead but England surely won't feel out of it. Root was excellent in this final phase of the day. His changes, his field placements and his reviews were pretty good. His bowlers backed him up, they bowled short spells but effective ones. Woakes, Broad and Stokes were brilliant. Bess too was impressive. The performance in the last session has given England momentum heading into Day 4.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Ben Stokes 11/2(4)
43.6
.
Full ball on middle, Abbas pushes it to mid on. STUMPS ON DAY 3.
43.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
43.4
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Abbas lets it go to the keeper.
Mohammad Abbas is the next man in.
43.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! What a nasty delivery from Stokes! You cannot keep him out of the game! He failed with the bat but he is delivering big time with the ball! Short ball around middle, Afridi looks to fend it away but gets a glove on it and it lobs towards gully. Burns comes ahead and takes the simplest of catches. Pakistan are effectively 244 for 8.
43.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Afridi blocks it to point.
43.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Afridi defends it back to the bowler.
Ben Stokes has a change of ends. 3-0-11-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 40/1(12)
42.6
.
The batsman has nudged the ball fine down the leg side.
42.5
.
Full on the pads, Shah pushes it to mid on.
42.4
.
On middle, Yasir dances down and defends it out.
42.3
.
Shah had no idea where that went! Floated ball on middle, Yasir looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lobs towards the off side but no harm done.
42.2
.
Tossed up ball on off, Yasir blocks it to the off side.
42.1
.
Flatter on middle, Shah flicks it to square leg.
Dom Bess is back into the attack.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
1
4
Stuart Broad 23/2(9)
41.6
2
On a length on the pads, Afridi flicks it to the fine leg region for a couple.
41.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Afridi lets it go to the keeper.
41.4
.
Good length ball on off, Afridi solidly defends it to cover.
41.3
.
BEATEN! Excellent delivery! Good length ball outside off, Afridi looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
41.2
1
Full ball on the pads, Yasir flicks it to fine leg for a single.
41.1
4
FOUR! Useful runs for Pakistan! Short ball around middle, Shah looks to pull but gets a top edge and the ball goes to the fine leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2nb
4
2
Ben Stokes 11/1(3)
40.6
.
On a good length on off, Shaheen defends it off the back foot.
40.5
.
Good length delivery on middle, Afridi keeps it out.
40.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Afridi looks to defend but misses it.
40.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Afridi leaves it alone.
40.3
2nb
NO BALL! The third umpire calls No Ball as Stokes oversteps! Short delivery on leg, Yasir nudges it towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
40.2
4
FOUR! Nicely played! On a length on middle, Shah flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
40.1
2
Full delivery outside off, Shah drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
Shaheen Afridi is the next man in.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
0
0
2
Stuart Broad 16/2(8)
39.6
W
OUT! LBW! All reds and Khan has to go. England are right back in this game! Brilliant bowling from Broad. He bowled shorter before this and now dishes a full delivery on middle. Shadab hangs back in his crease, expecting another bouncer. He looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads. Broad and the rest put up a huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. Root takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no spike. What about Ball Tracker? It shows all reds. Shadab has to go now. Pakistan lead by 229.
England have taken a review! It looks very close! Nothing on Ultra Edge! The Ball Tracker shows all reds. Khan has to go.
39.5
.
Good length ball on middle, played back to the bowler.
39.4
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Shadab blocks it back to the bowler.
39.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Khan lets it go to the keeper.
39.2
.
Shortish around middle, Khan ducks under it.
39.1
2
Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Ben Stokes 3/1(2)
38.6
.
Short ball outside off, Yasir sways away from it.
38.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
38.4
.
BEATEN! Excellent stuff! Good length delivery outside off, Yasir looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
38.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Yasir leaves it alone.
Yasir Shah comes out to bat.
38.2
W
OUT! LBW! Umpire's call it is! Ben Stokes does it again! We have seen it many times that whenever England need a wicket, Ben Stokes provides them with one. Lovely bowling from Ben Stokes. Good length ball on off, angling in. Rizwan looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Rizwan opts for the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge and the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. Rizwan has to go. Pakistan lead by 227.
Mohammad Rizwan has been given out LBW! He has taken the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows umpire's call on hitting the stumps.
38.1
1
Back of a length on middle, Shadab flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 14/1(7)
37.6
.
On a length on off, Rizwan blocks it to point off the front foot.
37.5
.
On middle, Rizwan solidly blocks it to mid on.
37.4
.
Good length ball on the middle stump line, Rizwan tucks it to the leg side.
37.3
.
Full on middle, Rizwan nudges it to mid-wicket.
37.2
1
On a length on the pads, Khan works it to deep square leg for a single.
37.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Shadab defends it back to the bowler.
Stuart Broad is back on. 6-3-13-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Ben Stokes 2/0(1)
36.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.
36.5
1
On a length on the pads, Khan flicks it to fine leg for a single.
36.4
.
BEATEN! Good length ball around off, Khan looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
36.3
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Looks like Shadab wants to take Stokes on! Shortish outside off, Khan looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it.
36.2
1
Short ball on middle, Rizwan pulls it to fine leg for a single.
36.1
.
Stokes starts with a short one outside off, Rizwan looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and goes to the keeper who collects it on the bounce.
Ben Stokes is going to have a bowl! He was unfit to bowl in the last Test against West Indies. Let's see how he goes.
In over# 1
4
1nb
0
2
1
0
2
James Anderson 34/0(9)
35.6
4
EDGY FOUR! Luck is favouring Pakistan! On a length on off, Shadab looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
35.6
1nb
NO BALL! Anderson oversteps and the third umpire calls it a No Ball. Full delivery on middle, Khan flicks it to mid-wicket.
35.5
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Shadab looks to defend but misses it.
35.4
2
Length delivery on off, Khan guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
35.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single.
35.2
.
On a length on off, Rizwan taps it to covers.
35.1
2
Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
1
Dom Bess 40/1(11)
34.6
.
Short delivery on off, Shadab cuts it to point.
34.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Shadab defends it off the back foot.
34.4
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Khan pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Khan keeps it out.
34.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Shadab defends it off the back foot.
34.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
0
0W
1
1
0
4
James Anderson 24/0(8)
33.6
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
Shadab Khan is the next man in.
33.5
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Excellent piece of fielding has resulted in a wicket. This partnership was building and England have picked up a wicket at the right time. Shafiq walks back disappointed. Good length ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover and takes off for a single. He is hesitant but then they decide to go for it. Sibley comes across, picks it up with one hand and has a shy at the stumps. He hits and the third umpire is called into question. From the looks of Shafiq, he thinks he is a goner. The replays roll in and they show that Shafiq is well out. Excellent stuff from Dom Sibley.
An appeal for run out has been taken upstairs! This looks close! The replays show that Shafiq is well out. Poor running.
33.4
1
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq flicks it to fine leg for a single.
33.3
1
Short ball on middle, Rizwan pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
33.2
.
On a length on middle, Mohammad defends it back to the bowler.
33.1
4
FOUR! That's a cracking shot from Mohammad Rizwan! He is looking really good out there! Good length ball on off, Rizwan drives it through mid off and collects a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
4
Dom Bess 35/1(10)
32.6
.
Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it out.
32.5
.
On off, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot.
32.4
2
Loopy delivery on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
32.3
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Asad defends it off the front foot.
32.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq keeps it out.
32.1
4
FOUR! Good shot! Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a boundary. The lead is now 200.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
James Anderson 18/0(7)
31.6
.
Cracking delivery from Anderson! But has Buttler dropped another one? No as per the replays! Buttler will be relieved! This was a peach of a delivery. Good length ball around off, Rizwan looks to defend but he seems to have missed. England go up in appeal but they see that Buttler has not collected it. The Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat on it.
31.5
.
On a length outside off, MR punches it to point.
31.4
1
On the pads, Shafiq flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
31.3
.
On off, Shafiq defends it to point.
31.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq blocks it out onto the pitch.
31.1
1
Good length ball on middle, Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
3
2
0
3
Dom Bess 29/1(9)
30.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq keeps it out.
30.5
.
On middle, Shafiq blocks it off the front foot.
30.4
3
Short delivery on off, Rizwan plays a late cut towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
30.3
2
Loopy delivery on middle, Rizwan makes room and punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
30.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot.
30.1
3
Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq punches it through point. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
James Anderson 16/0(6)
29.6
.
On a good length on off, Rizwan offers a solid defense on this one.
29.5
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Rizwan looks to defend but misses it due to the reverse swing on this one.
29.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it to mid-wicket.
29.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Asad defends it off the back foot.
29.2
1
On a length on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards square leg for a run.
29.1
1
Full delivery on leg, Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single.
James Anderson is back on. 5-2-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
4
Dom Bess 21/1(8)
28.6
.
Flighted ball on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and looks to heave it away. It goes off the inner half of the bat towards the leg side.
28.5
.
Floated on middle, Shafiq blocks it out.
28.4
3
Misfield! Shorter outside off, Rizwan punches it to point. It is uppish for a while. Broad comes ahead in order to take the catch but it bounces in front and spins away from him. The ball rolls to deep point and the batters take three.
28.3
.
Floated on middle, Rizwan defends it back to the bowler.
28.2
.
Flatter on off, Rizwan punches it to cover.
28.1
4
FOUR! Positive cricket from Rizwan! Nice way to get his first boundary of the innings! Full toss on middle, Rizwan sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Chris Woakes 11/2(5)
27.6
.
The batsman works it down the leg side.
27.5
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Rizwan looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. England appeal but the umpire is not interested. Root seems interested for the review but the others are not. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the stumps.
27.4
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball around off, angling in. Rizwan looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
27.3
1
Well played! Fullish ball on middle, Rizwan flicks it wide of mid on. Archer dives and stops it. Keeps it down to a single.
27.2
.
Short ball outside off, Mohammad punches it to cover off the back foot.
27.1
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Rizwan tucks it to square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Dom Bess 14/1(7)
26.6
1
Flighted ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover and takes a quick single.
26.5
.
Loops this one on middle, Rizwan looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
26.4
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
26.3
1
Floated on off, Shafiq pushes it to point and takes off for a single. Archer comes ahead to collect but slips. He is fine though and that is a good sign.
26.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Shafiq flicks it to mid-wicket.
26.1
1
Flatter one on off, Rizwan pushes it to cover and takes a single. Mohammad is off the mark.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Chris Woakes 10/2(4)
25.6
.
Good length ball on off, Asad blocks it to cover.
25.5
.
Fullish on off, Shafiq looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards gully.
25.4
.
On a length on off, Shafiq blocks it back to the bowler.
25.3
.
Full on middle, Shafiq defends it to mid off.
25.2
.
Down the leg side, Shafiq looks to flick but misses.
25.1
2
Was that a drop? Yes it was! Another dropped catch from England! It was a tough one as it was travelling quickly but it should have been taken. Back of a length ball outside off, Shafiq cuts it to the point region where Anderson dives and gets a hand on it but fails to hold on. Two taken before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 11/1(6)
24.6
.
Flatter one on middle, Mohammad plays it back to Bess off the back foot.
24.5
.
Full delivery on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
24.4
.
Tossed up ball on off, Rizwan looks to defend. It takes the bottom edge and goes to the keeper.
24.3
.
On the pads, Mohammad pushes it to mid on.
24.2
1
Short ball on middle, Shafiq pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
24.1
.
Loopy ball on off, Asad defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 8/2(3)
23.6
.
On a length on off, Rizwan defends it to cover. End of a very good over from Woakes.
Mohammad Rizwan is the next man in.
23.5
W
OUT! LBW! That looked plumb! The reverse swing does the trick for Woakes! He bowls on a different level when it comes to bowling in England. The home side are not out of it yet. Brilliant stuff from Chris. Full delivery on middle, it reverses after pitching. Ali looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Azhar discusses with Shafiq for the review but decides against it. Good decision as the Ball Tracker shows all reds. Would have been a waste of a review. Pakistan lead by 170 runs.
23.4
.
EDGY! Good length delivery on off, Ali looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads.
23.3
.
On a length on off, Ali blocks it to cover off the back foot.
23.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulder arms to it.
23.1
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali blocks it to mid on.
DRINKS! England have done well in this hour of play! They have taken two further wickets but they are still behind in the game and need to keep applying the pressure. Pakistan, on the other hand, need to build their lead and get to at least 300 as that will not be an easy target to chase. An interesting last passage of play awaits.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
2
Dom Bess 10/1(5)
22.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on leg, Shafiq sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.
22.5
.
Turn and bounce on this one! Floated delivery on off, Shafiq looks to defend but gets hit on the glove.
22.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Shafiq nudges it towards the leg side.
22.3
.
On middle, Asad defends it off the back foot.
22.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq blocks it off the front foot.
22.1
2
Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq drives it towards mid on and takes a single. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it. It goes as overthrows and the batsmen take an extra run.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
1
0
Chris Woakes 8/1(2)
21.6
.
On a length on middle and leg, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
21.5
.
BEATEN! That is some bowling from Woakes! Good length ball around off, moving away. Ali looks to defend but misses. The keeper and Root are interested but Woakes says no.
21.4
1
Back of a length on the pads, Asad tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
21.3
4
FOUR! Not the right line! Easy pickings for Asad Shafiq! Full ball on the pads, Shafiq flicks it to deep square leg. The fielder runs across and dives but the ball touches the ropes.
21.2
1
Full ball on the pads, Ali whips it to fine leg for a single.
21.1
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to the off side.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
1lb
Dom Bess 4/1(4)
20.6
2
Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs.
20.5
.
On middle, Shafiq defends it out.
20.4
.
Full delivery on off, Asad drives it to mid off.
20.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot.
20.2
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one.
20.1
1lb
Tossed up delivery on middle, Ali looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
Dom Bess has a change of ends.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
2
0
Chris Woakes 2/1(1)
19.6
.
Fullish on middle, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket.
Asad Shafiq makes his way out to the middle.
19.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Stokes does not drop this one! Azam falters this time. Woakes comes into the attack and strikes immediately. Brilliant from Woakes and England are making a comeback in this match. Chris dishes a good length ball around off, Azam looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip. Stokes dives to his left and takes a good catch. Pakistan lead by 155.
19.4
.
Good length ball on off, Babar blocks it to cover and shouts a loud no to his partner.
19.3
.
Good length delivery, angling in from outside off, Babar shoulders arms to it.
Woakes is not happy with the ball and the umpire checks it with the 8-ball gauge. The umpire says it is fine.
19.2
2
Full ball on off, Babar pushes it through extra cover and collects a couple. Good batting.
19.1
.
Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to cover.
Chris Woakes replaces Dom Bess into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
2
0
Jofra Archer 13/0(5)
18.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
18.5
.
BOUNCER! Ali almost falls onto his stumps! It is bowled around middle, Azhar ducks under it but falls in the process. Luckily, not onto the stumps.
18.4
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Azhar works it to mid-wicket.
18.3
2
On a length on middle, Ali whips it through mid-wicket and picks up another couple of runs.
18.2
2
Full ball on middle, Ali drives it through mid on and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
18.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar defends it out onto the pitch.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 2/1(3)
17.6
.
Gets away with a full toss! Bess bowls one around off, Azam misses out as he punches it straight to point.
17.5
.
Flatter one outside off, spins in after pitching! Azam carefully lets it go to the keeper.
17.4
.
Bess tosses this on middle, Babar blocks it back to the bowler.
17.3
1
Flatter ball on middle, Ali tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
.
On off, Ali strides forward and blocks it to cover.
17.1
.
Loopy ball on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 9/0(4)
16.6
2
A couple! Good length ball outside off, Babar punches it to deep point and picks up a couple.
16.5
.
Well fielded! Good length ball around off, Azam guides it towards gully. Burns dives and makes a good stop. Saved few runs for his side.
16.4
.
Back of a length ball on off, Azam defends it to point. He wants the single but is sent back.
16.3
.
Fullish on off, BA pushes it to mid off.
16.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam shoulders arms to it.
16.1
.
Very full ball on off, Babar digs it out to cover.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 1/1(2)
15.6
1
Shorter on middle, Azam works it to deep square leg for a single.
15.5
.
Loops this one on middle, Azam defends it out onto the pitch.
15.4
.
Tossed up on off, Babar pushes it to point.
15.3
.
Flatter one on the middle stump line, Azam blocks it solidly back to Bess.
15.2
.
On middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
15.1
.
Floated on middle, Babar plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
5nb
0
Jofra Archer 7/0(3)
14.6
.
Archer bowls a yorker on middle, Azhar does well to dig it out.
14.5
.
Length delivery on off, Azhar punches it towards the off side.
14.4
.
On a good length on off, Azhar keeps it out.
14.3
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar drives it back towards the bowler.
14.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Azhar blocks it off the back foot.
14.2
5nb
NO BALL! Archer oversteps! FOUR! Full delivery on off, Azhar looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes between first slip and second slip towards third man for a boundary.
14.1
.
Archer bowls a bouncer, Azhar does well to duck under it.
Babar Azam is the next man in.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 0/1(1)
13.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! This is really poor batting! There was absolutely no need of hitting this shot! Why attempt it when there is a fielder present in the deep? This is the exact reason that Bess was brought into the attack. Bess tosses this one on middle, Abid goes on his knees and then looks to sweep but the ball bounces a little extra and it goes off the top edge towards deep mid-wicket. Chris Woakes comes ahead and takes a simple catch. Pakistan are effectively 140 for 2.
13.5
.
That landed on the rough! Floated on off, it hits the rough and spins in. Abid looks to defend but hits the gloves and lobs towards short leg. It lands safely though.
13.4
.
Tossed up on off, Abid prods forward and blocks it to cover.
13.3
.
Loopy ball on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler.
13.2
.
Floated ball on off, Abid pushes it to cover.
13.1
.
Flatter one on middle, Abid defends out onto the pitch.
Dom Bess is into the attack. Let's see how much spin he gets.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 2/0(2)
12.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
12.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
12.4
1
Slightly short outside off, Abid pushes it to deep cover for a run.
12.3
.
Here comes the short one! It is bowled around middle, Abid ducks under it.
12.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Abid punches it to the cover region.
12.1
.
Full ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 13/1(6)
11.6
1
Good length ball on middle, Abid works it to mid-wicket for a single.
11.5
.
On a length on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler.
11.4
2
Poor fielding! England have been sloppy in the field in this match so far! Full delivery on off, Abid pushes it to mid off where Anderson lets the ball go past him. Two taken.
11.3
.
Good length ball on off, Abid prods forward and defends it to the off side.
11.2
.
Some confusion but safe in the end! Good length ball on middle, Abid defends it towards mid off. They think of a single but decide against it.
11.1
.
On a length on middle, Abid pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 1/0(1)
10.6
.
Fuller one on off, Azhar pushes it to mid off.
10.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar decides to leave it alone.
10.4
1
Back of a length ball outside off, Abid hops and punches it to deep point for a single.
10.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it.
10.2
.
Strays down the leg side! Good length ball down the leg side, Abid looks to flick. Buttler dives to his left and collects it.
10.1
.
Archer starts with a full ball on middle, Abid lunges forward and defends it to mid on.
Jofra Archer will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
4
0
Stuart Broad 10/1(5)
9.6
.
A dot to finish! Good length ball on off, AA defends it to the off side. Good start from Pakistan. 8 from the over.
9.5
.
Fullish ball on off, Azhar solidly blocks it to point.
9.4
.
Length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to cover.
9.3
4
FOUR! Poor start from Broad! He is giving freebies to Azhar Ali at the moment! He overpitches this outside off, Azhar lunges forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary.
9.2
4
FOUR! Azhar Ali is off the pair with a classic shot! He will breathe a huge sigh of relief! Full ball on off, Azhar drives it through mid off for a boundary.
9.1
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to point off the front foot.
Welcome back for the final session! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Abid Ali and Azhar Ali. Stuart Broad will start with the ball for the home side.
... Day 3, Session 3 ...
A decent period for England but the visitors are in a strong position heading into the Tea break. They are effectively 127-1, they could have easily been two down had England not dropped Abid Ali. However, they need to put that behind after the break and look for more wickets. The last session is one where the ball does seem to misbehave so the home side will hope that they can make use of it. Pakistan, on the other hand, should look to be positive and look to score and put the pressure on the hosts. Easier said than done though. Join us in some time for another exciting session...
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
James Anderson 14/0(5)
8.6
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Good length ball on off, Abid blocks it to cover off the front foot. TEA ON DAY 3.
8.5
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Fullish delivery on middle, Abid plays it back to the bowler.
8.4
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On middle, Abid pushes it to mid on.
8.3
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BEATEN! This is brilliant! Full delivery outside off, Abid looks to push but fails to get any bat on it.
8.2
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On a length on off, Abid pushes it to cover.
8.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully played from Abid! Good length ball outside off, Abid punches it through the cover region for a boundary. This will frustrate Anderson more.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 2/1(4)
7.6
.
Outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one.
7.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
7.4
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On a length on middle, Azhar flicks it towards the leg side.
7.3
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Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it to point.
7.2
.
BEATEN! Full delivery outside off, Azhar looks to drive but misses it.
7.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
4
James Anderson 10/0(4)
6.6
4
FOUR! That's adding insult to injury! Anderson is furious as he kicks the ground in anger! Good length ball outside off, Abid drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
6.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
6.4
.
DROPPED! Stokes dropped some catches in the series against West Indies and has put down another one in this Test. Disappointment is written all over his face. England need to take catches like these if they want to make a comeback. This was Root's catch though. Don't understand why Stokes went for it. Good length ball on off, Abid looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards Root at first slip. Stokes at second slip has different ideas. He moves to his left and tries to take the catch but spills it. It would have been a simple catch for Root. Poor fielding. How costly will this be?
6.3
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Abid defends this length ball on off towards point for a dot.
6.2
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Good length ball outside off, Abid leaves it alone.
6.1
4
EDGY FOUR! It went at a catchable height but right through the gap! Good length ball outside off, Abid looks to push but it takes the outside edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 2/1(3)
5.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one.
5.5
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Outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one.
5.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
5.3
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Azhar looks to defend but misses it.
5.2
.
BEATEN! Brilliant stuff! Good length delivery outside off, Azhar looks to defend but misses it due to the out-swing on this one.
5.1
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar pushes it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 2/0(3)
4.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
4.5
.
Fullish on off, Abid pushes it to mid off.
4.4
.
BEATEN! Excellent bowling from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, Abid looks to put bat on ball but fails to make any connection.
4.3
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Good length ball outside off, Abid lets it through to the keeper.
4.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Abid pushes it to mid on off the front foot.
4.1
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Back of a length ball on middle, Abid tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 2/1(2)
3.6
.
Outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
3.5
.
Fullish on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket for another dot.
3.4
.
Full ball on off, it is pushed to cover off the front foot.
Joe Root is going off as he has hurt himself on his thumb. Ben Stokes will lead in his place.
3.3
.
Just short! Good length ball on off, Azhar attempts to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards the first slip fielder. It bounces short though. Root seems to have hurt himself there.
3.2
.
On a length outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
3.1
.
Good length ball on off, angling in. Azhar defends it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
James Anderson 2/0(2)
2.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Abid offers no shot to this one.
2.5
.
Full delivery on off, Abid drives it towards mid off.
2.4
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Outside off, Abid leaves it alone.
2.3
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Abid looks to defend but misses it.
2.2
2
Length delivery on middle, Abid flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
2.1
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Abid looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one.
Azhar Ali is the next man in.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
4b
1nb
1
0
Stuart Broad 2/1(1)
1.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Strangled down the leg side! England needed an early wicket and they have got one. Masood scored a century in the first innings but gets out for a duck in the second. How fortunes change! Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but it goes off the middle of the bat and into the gloves of Buttler. A huge sigh of relief for Buttler.
1.5
.
On a length on off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to gully.
1.4
.
Length ball on middle, Shan blocks it to mid-wicket.
1.3
4b
FOUR BYES! Buttler has had a tough time in this Test match! Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. Buttler fails to collect it and the ball races to the fence.
1.3
1nb
NO BALL! Length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone. The third umpire signals it a No Ball.
1.2
1
PAKISTAN ARE UNDERWAY! Full delivery on middle, Pope flicks it to square leg where the fielder dives to make a good stop. A single.
1.1
.
Broad starts with a good length ball outside off, Abid lets it go to the keeper.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 0/0(1)
0.6
.
A maiden to begin with by Anderson! On off, blocked.
0.5
.
Well wide outside off, Masood does not fiddle with it.
0.4
.
Back of a length and on off, Masood keeps it out.
0.3
.
Masood misses out there! On the pads, it is worked nicely but straight to square leg.
0.2
.
Beauty! Good use of the angle. It lands on off and then slants away. Masood looks to defend but gets beaten. He does so inside the line.
0.1
.
Starts off with one outside off, it is left alone.
Now then, Pakistan would be eager to press home the advantage that their bowlers have given them. They would want to bat and take their lead past a total which one would feel is out of the reach of England. Also, they would hope for the wicket to wear even more so that batting last becomes very difficult. England, on the other hand, need wickets and that too quickly. They will need their star-studded bowling line-up to deliver. Will they do so? We will find out in a bit.
Right from the time they got the cherry in hand, their bowlers were excellent, they took 4 yesterday, with Abbas being the highlight on Day 2. The English batters, Pope and Buttler to be precise, showed some resistance today morning. Pope was the highest scorer for the English with a 50-plus score but they needed a big one from either of him and Buttler. Both though could not make use of the starts they got as one received a jaffa from a 17-year old and the other fell to the guile of Yasir who was the pick of the bowlers. Once Jos fell, the lower order did not contribute a lot, the last 5 wickets were shared between the two leg spinners which has seen Pakistan take a very good lead.
End of a fabulous performance from Pakistan! Once again after a decent session before Lunch, England have crumbled badly in the session which followed. Yasir Shah was the tormentor-in-chief, he bagged 3 out of the five wickets to fall in this session to complete a brilliant performance not only with the ball but in the field too by Pakistan.
70.3
W
OUT! LBW! That's it! England all out and Pakistan lead by 107 runs. Brilliant stuff from Pakistan! Floated on middle, Anderson looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pakistan put up an appeal. The umpire raises his finger. Anderson reviews. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that all reds. ENGLAND ALL OUT FOR 219.
Anderson has been given out LBW! It looks plumb. Let's see what happens.
70.2
2
Full delivery on off, Anderson drives it through mid off. The batsmen get two runs.
70.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Anderson looks to play a reverse sweep but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
4
6
Yasir Shah 66/4(18)
69.6
.
On middle, it is defended nicely.
69.5
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
69.4
.
On off, kept out.
69.3
2
12 from the first three balls! Handy runs these. On off, it is slapped through covers for two.
69.2
4
DROPPED AND FOUR! Shadab Khan drops a sitter! Knowing how good he is, he should have taken it with his eyes closed! This is tossed up outside off, Broad looks to sweep but it pitches in the rough and there is extra bounce. The top edge is induced. It goes high up in the air towards Shadab Khan who settles under it at deep square leg but spills it. To add salt to the wound, it rolls into the fence behind. Yasir Shah is not happy. 10 from the first two balls.
69.1
6
SIX! That is huge! Flighted delivery on middle, Broad plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Shadab Khan 11/1(3)
68.6
1
Flatter one on middle, Broad flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
68.5
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
68.4
.
NOT OUT! Umpire's call it is. Floated on middle, turning a little, Broad looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Pakistan take the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge but the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps.
Pakistan take a review for LBW! It looks close. Let's see what happens.
68.3
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Loopy delivery on off, Broad blocks it off the front foot.
68.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Broad defends it off the back foot.
68.1
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Broad drives it through mid off. Khan chases after it and collects. He tumbles, collects and throws it back to the bowler's end but misses it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Yasir Shah 54/4(17)
67.6
.
Tosses this one on middle, Anderson flicks it to short leg.
67.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
67.4
.
Down the leg side, Anderson looks to flick but misses.
67.3
4
FOUR! Well played! Flighted on off, Anderson reverse sweeps it to the third man region for a boundary.
67.2
.
Tossed up ball on off, Anderson looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.
67.1
.
Loopy ball on middle, Anderson works it to short leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0W
1
1
0
Shadab Khan 8/1(2)
66.6
1
Tossed up on off, Anderson pushes it to the off side and takes a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end but the batsman is in.
66.5
.
Loopy ball outside off, Anderson looks to push but fails to get any bat on it.
James Anderson is the last man in.
66.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a ball from Shadab Khan! Archer cannot believe that he has been given out but eventually walks off. Floated ball around off, which spins away. Archer looks to defend but it takes the gloves and goes into the mitts of the keeper. Pakistan put up an appeal and the finger goes up. Archer stands in disbelief but then walks back to the pavilion. England still 129 runs behind.
66.3
1
Floated on off, Broad pushes it to cover for a single.
66.2
1
Tossed up outside off, Archer pushes it to long off for a single.
66.1
.
Loopy on middle, Archer defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
2lb
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 50/4(16)
65.6
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
65.5
1
Archer eases it down to long on for one.
65.4
2lb
The googly on the pads, Archer looks to flick but it hits the pad and goes towards fine leg. Two taken. Leg byes signalled.
65.3
.
NOT OUT! A big gap between bat and ball! Another waste of a review. This though is another excellent delivery. Yasir is giving the ball a lot of rip. It lands on off and then spins away sharply. Archer goes back and tries to defend. It goes past the outside edge. There is an appeal from the keeper, the bowler joins in late. The umpire shakes his head. Babar Azam really likes it and hence, Pakistan review. Replays show that the on-field call is the right one.
Has Yasir got a fifth? Pakistan have reviewed as a decision for caught behind is turned down. They did not look very confident though.
65.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
65.1
.
On middle, it is defended.
In over# 1
1
0
0
4
0
0
Shadab Khan 5/0(1)
64.6
1
NOT OUT! Broad is well in! A low full toss on middle, Broad drives it straight back. Shadab gets a hand on it and the ball goes to hit the stumps and towards mid off. Pakistan put up an appeal for run out and the third umpire is called into question. The replays roll in and they show that Broad had his feet on the ground. A single.
Run out appeal taken upstairs. Shadab Khan has definitely touched it. Broad is in though.
64.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Archer blocks it off the front foot.
64.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Archer keeps it out.
64.3
4
FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Archer drives it through covers for a boundary.
64.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Archer keeps it out.
64.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Archer defends it off the back foot.
Shadab Khan is into the attack finally.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Yasir Shah 49/4(15)
63.6
.
On middle, Broad flicks it to mid-wicket.
63.5
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
63.4
1
Floated on middle, Archer looks to flick but gets a leading edge on that one. It lands safely towards covers. A single taken.
63.3
1
NOT OUT! But that was lazy running by Archer! This is swept behind square on the leg side. The batters go for one. The fielder fires it to the keeper who whips the bails off and appeals. The umpire takes it upstairs. Archer was casually taking the run but he has made it in the end.
A run out appeal has been taken upstairs. It looks like Archer is in and the replays show that he is.
63.2
1
Full delivery on off, Archer lofts it over covers. The batsmen take a single.
63.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Archer plays it to point.
In over# 1
4
4
4
0
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 51/1(18)
62.6
4
FOUR! Smacked! Bonus runs for England. Three boundaries in a row! This is the best of the lot. Length and outside off, Broad hammers it through covers for a boundary.
62.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Fortunate boundary but England won't mind a few more like this. A yorker on leg pole, Broad looks to jam it out but it goes off the underedge down towards the fine leg fence.
62.4
4
FOUR! Angles it into the pads, it is a little too full. Broad works it through square leg and bags a boundary.
62.3
.
Where was Broad running there? This is fuller and on middle, it is worked towards mid on. Broad is off but is sent back in time.
62.2
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Down the leg side, Broad looks to flick but misses.
62.1
1
Decent fielding! Shorter and outside off, it is cut towards point where the fielder dives to his right and saves at least two. One taken.
Shaheen Afridi comes back into the attack. 17-4-38-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1nb
0W
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 46/4(14)
61.6
.
Tossed up ball on off, Stuart defends it to cover.
61.5
.
Floated on middle, Broad defends it back to the bowler.
61.5
1nb
Looped up ball on middle, Broad defends it back to the bowler. The third umpire signals it a No Ball.
Stuart Broad comes out to bat.
61.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! What a delivery from Yasir Shah! 4th wicket for Yasir. Woakes has to go and England are on the verge of conceding a big lead. Short and quicker on middle, Woakes rocks on his back foot and looks to pull. He misses and the ball goes onto hit the middle stump. Brilliant stuff from the leg spinner. Pakistan are right on top. England are still 156 behind.
61.3
.
Well kept by Rizwan! Looped up ball outside off, turning away. Woakes lets it go to the keeper.
61.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Chris defends it out onto the pitch.
61.1
.
Floated on off, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
1
0
Naseem Shah 44/1(16)
60.6
.
Good length delivery on middle, Archer looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Replays show that there was an inside edge on that one.
60.5
.
On a good length on off, Archer defends it off the front foot.
60.4
2
Naseem Shah bowls a yorker on off, Archer looks to dig it out but gets an outside edge. It goes past second slip towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple.
60.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Archer shoulders arms to this one.
60.2
1
Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through covers for a single.
60.1
.
A direct hit and Woakes would have been a goner! A big mix-up. He taps the ball towards covers and then takes off. Archer is not interested in the run. Yasir gets to the ball, picks it up and fires it at the keeper's end but misses it by a whisker. Woakes' dive would not have saved him there.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 45/3(13)
59.6
.
Full delivery on off, Archer drives it to mid off.
59.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Archer defends it off the front foot.
59.4
.
On middle, Archer flicks it towards the leg side.
59.3
.
BEATEN! Floated delivery outside off, Archer looks to defend but misses it.
59.2
1
Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it through mid off for a single.
59.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Naseem Shah 41/1(15)
58.6
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, ducked under.
58.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Archer looks to defend but misses.
58.4
1
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They pick up a single.
58.3
1
Angled into the batter, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
58.2
.
Slightly fuller, Archer is rooted to his crease as he defends it.
58.1
.
On the stumps, defended.
In over# 1
1
2
0W
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 44/3(12)
57.6
1
Floated delivery on off, Archer taps it through point for a single.
57.5
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Archer guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
Jofra Archer is the next man in.
57.4
W
OUT! Edged and that is a superb catch from Shafiq! Another one for Shah, really would love to know what he had for Lunch because he is on fire at the moment. Another rippa of a delivery. Turn, bounce and he gets the breakthrough. It lands on off and then spins away sharply. Bess looks to defend but due to the turn and the extra bounce, it hits the shoulder and lobs to the right of the first slip fielder. He moves there, dives and takes it with two hands. Three for Yasir.
57.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Bess blocks it off the front foot.
57.2
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Bess shoulders arms to this one.
57.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Bess pushes it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Naseem Shah 39/1(14)
56.6
.
Just a single from the over! On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
56.5
.
On middle, CW gets right behind the line and defends it.
56.4
.
On middle, Woakes keeps it out again.
56.3
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
56.2
.
Attacks the stumps again, Woakes gets right behind the line and plays it to mid off.
56.1
1
Angled into the middle pole, Bess pushes it towards mid on for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 41/2(11)
55.6
.
On middle, Woakes manages to defend it. Another maiden from Shah.
55.5
.
Slider, quicker and on middle, Woakes stays back and defends it onto the ground.
55.4
.
Quicker and outside off, it is left alone.
55.3
.
Shah is bowling with a lot of control here! He floats it up and lands it on off, Woakes is once again solid in defense.
55.2
.
Another tossed up ball on off, CW keeps it out.
55.1
.
Slower through the air and on middle, Woakes prods forward and defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Naseem Shah 38/1(13)
54.6
.
A bumper to end, it is ducked under.
54.5
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Shorter and on off, Bess stays back and keeps it out.
54.4
.
Outside off, Bess does not bother playing at it.
54.3
1
Well fielded! On middle, this is clipped nicely towards the mid on fielder. He dived to his right and ensures it is only a single.
54.2
.
Goes short, Woakes pulls it nicely but to the man at mid on.
54.1
.
NOT OUT! Missing leg! Not sure why Pakistan went for the review there. They probably got a little too excited. Naseem Shah too wasn't that interested when he appealed. This is angled into the pads, Woakes looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal more from the players behind the wicket but it is turned down. Pakistan review. Replays show that they lose one.
Review time! Chris Woakes is the man in question. It looks like it is going down leg. The Ultra Edge shows no bat but the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
0
Yasir Shah 41/2(10)
53.6
.
A beauty to end a beautiful over! This is given nice amount of loop and it lands on off, spins away sharply. Bess prods forward to block but is beaten by the away turn.
53.5
.
On middle, Bess gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
53.4
.
One more flighted ball around middle, Bess keeps it out nicely.
53.3
.
Tossed up on off, Bess defends it onto the ground.
Dom Bess is the new batsman in.
53.2
W
OUT! TIMBER! Right through the gate! Yasir Shah strikes on his second ball after Lunch and it is the big one of Buttler. He walks back without adding any runs after the break and he probably takes England's hopes of getting close to the Pakistan total with him. Lovely delivery. Gives it nice amount of loop and lands it on off, Buttler looks to play for turn, he ends up playing outside the line and also leaves the gap between bat and pad. It sneaks it through as it skidded on and clips the off pole. It was the tiniest gap between bat and pad but it goes through. The visitors will be sensing a big lead now.
53.1
.
Flighted ball outside off, Buttler lets it be.
Yasir Shah will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 37/1(12)
52.6
.
A maiden to begin with! On a length and outside off, Woakes lets it be.
52.5
.
Beauty! Goes wide of the crease, it lands on a length, straightens and then zips through. Woakes is squared up as he tries to defend. Gets beaten.
52.4
.
Cracking shot! Fuller and on off, Woakes just puts bat to ball, it races off the willow but straight to the fielder at covers.
52.3
.
Loose! Woakes' patience finally gives in. He gets away with one though. It is another one outside off, wider this time. CW goes after it away from his body but misses.
52.2
.
One more delivery outside off, Woakes does not play at it.
52.1
.
Starts off with one outside off, it is left alone.
We are back for the second session. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes will resume their innings for England. Naseem Shah will start the proceedings for the second session of Day 3.
... Day 3, Session 2 ...
Woakes then came out to bat and seemed uncomfortable to begin with but he looks solid now. Buttler is showing his class by hanging in there but England heavily rely on him at the moment to take them close to Pakistan�s score. The away side will know one more wicket and they are into the bowlers. They would want to take it quickly though. Join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for an intriguing second session.
A testing session of Test cricket comes to an end. It was all about patience for both, the bowlers and the batters. In the end, it will probably be England who will be pleased with how things went along in this one but Pakistan are still ahead in the game. It started off with Pope and Buttler going along things nicely and slowly. The former then got to his half ton but then just as the partnership started to get going, Naseem struck.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1nb
Shaheen Afridi 38/1(17)
51.6
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Full ball outside off, Buttler makes another leave to the keeper. LUNCH ON DAY 3.
51.5
.
Comes around the wicket and dishes a length ball outside off, Buttler does not fiddle with it as he leaves it alone.
51.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Jos does not bother playing at that one.
51.3
.
Outside off, Buttler has no problems in leaving it alone.
51.2
.
Full ball outside off, Jos shoulders arms to it.
51.1
.
Full ball on off, Buttler drives it to mid off for nothing.
51.1
1nb
NO BALL! Good length ball on middle, Buttler works it to mid-wicket. Afridi has overstepped.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Yasir Shah 41/1(9)
50.6
.
Quicker ball on off, Woakes defends it out onto the pitch.
50.5
.
Tossed up ball outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
50.4
.
On off, Chris plays it to cover.
50.3
.
Floated on middle, Woakes pushes it back to the bowler.
50.2
1
Very full ball on off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover for a single.
50.1
1
Flatter ball outside off, Woakes punches it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
0
2
0
4
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 37/1(16)
49.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
49.5
2
Well played! Full delivery on middle, nipping in. Buttler flicks it to fine leg for a couple.
49.4
.
Length ball on off, Jos prods forward and blocks it to mid off.
49.3
4
FOUR! Lovely drive from Buttler! He is looking comfortable now! Full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
49.2
.
On a length outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
49.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Yasir Shah 39/1(8)
48.6
1
Outside off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover for a single.
48.5
.
Flatter delivery outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
48.4
1
Flat one outside off, Chris punches it to deep cover for a single.
48.3
.
Short ball around off, Woakes cuts it to point for another dot.
48.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Chris tucks it to mid-wicket.
48.1
1
Starts with a full one outside off, Buttler drives it to deep point for a single.
Yasir Shah comes into the attack. 7-0-36-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
4
0
2
4
0
Shaheen Afridi 31/1(15)
47.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Woakes defends it to mid on.
47.5
4
FOUR! This is one of the rare deliveries that Afridi has bowled. It is full and wide. Woakes strides forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
47.4
.
Full ball outside off, Woakes lets it go to the keeper.
47.3
2
EDGY! Good length ball on off, Woakes looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region. A couple.
Great news! The rain has stopped and the players are back on the field. This was quick. Shaheen Afridi will finish his over.
Well, well, well, it is raining! Did not see that coming, the forecast was for no rain but it has arrived. The Manchester weather has always been fickle and it has been proven right here. It though seems to be a passing shower, let�s hope it is one. Stay tuned.
47.2
4
FOUR! Poor fielding! Abbas was maybe tired after bowling a long spell. Full ball on middle, Woakes drives it past the bowler. Abbas chases after it and tumbles but fails to stop it. Four signalled.
47.1
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Probably going down leg! Good length ball on middle and leg, angling in. Woakes looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pad. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Pakistan think of a review but decide against it.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
3
0
Naseem Shah 37/1(11)
46.6
.
On middle, defended nicely.
46.5
.
Good length and outside off, not played at.
46.4
4
FOUR! Away from the body but gets the desired result! Fuller and outside off, tailing away. Buttler reaches out for it. It goes uppishly but wide of point and for a boundary.
46.3
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
46.2
3
SHOT! This should give him some confidence. Another length delivery on off, Woakes strokes it on the up through covers and takes three.
A short leg fielder comes in place now.
46.1
.
That is a gem! But Chris Woakes seemed like he was actually backing away before the ball was even bowled. Maybe he was worried about another short ball. Shah though lands it on a length and around off, it pitches and straightens. Woakes ends up pushing at it tentatively away from his body. Gets beaten.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1wd
0
2
0
Shaheen Afridi 21/1(14)
45.6
.
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
45.5
.
One more ball outside off, it is not played at.
45.4
.
Closer to the off pole but not close enough to make the batter play.
45.4
1wd
WIDE! Way too short and well outside off, Buttler leaves. It keeps going with the angle after it passes the batter. Rizwan does well to move to his right and take it with one hand diving to that direction.
45.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
45.2
2
Uppish but for two! Fuller and around off, Buttler plays a check-drive, it goes wide of the bowler and down towards long off for two.
45.1
.
Good length and on middle, defended.
Mandatory concussion Test! Woakes was hit on the helmet and the umpires have called for the physio. Woakes wants a new helmet. Chris seems fine though and that is a good sign. Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 13-4-18-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
4
Naseem Shah 30/1(10)
44.6
.
Right on the helmet! Welcome to the crease Woakes! This is shorter and on middle, Woakes is a touch late in ducking under it. He is hit on the helmet. Seems a little rattled as he stays in the ducked position for a bit but seems fine now. End of a steamy over from Naseem.
44.5
.
Back of a length and on middle, defended nicely.
44.4
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
44.3
W
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is a nasty delivery! Top class from Naseem Shah. Pope is in disbelief! He couldn't do a lot over there. Needed something good to get rid of Pope who was looking solid and Shah has provided it. He is absolutely pumped up. A real effort ball. It lands on a length and around off, takes off from nowhere. Pope does all he could to keep it down. He looks to play it with soft hands and also tries taking one hand off the handle in the end. Nothing saves him as the ball keeps rising, hits the shoulder of the bat and lobs towards gully. Shadab takes it quite awkwardly. He had his body weight backwards but did well to hang onto it. He then indicates he did not see it. An important catch though as the momentum had just about started to shift. England trail by 199.
Chris Woakes is the next man in.
44.2
.
Drags his length back and the line is a little straighter. It is worked towards mid-wicket.
44.1
4
FOUR! Delightful! Easy! Full and outside off, Pope leans into it and creams it through covers for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
4
1
0
0
2nb
0
Mohammad Abbas 33/2(15)
43.6
1
On a length on off, Pope pushes it to point and takes off for a run. Buttler hesitates but decides to go for it. They make it easily in the end.
43.5
4
FOUR! Width and dealt with ease! Good length ball outside off, Pope drives it with superb timing through the cover region for a boundary.
43.4
1
Quick single! Full delivery on middle, Buttler works it to mid on and takes a single.
43.3
.
Full ball outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper. Rizwan dives to his right and collects it well. Excellent keeping.
43.2
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to cover.
43.2
2nb
NO BALL! Full ball on off, Pope pushes it towards cover-point and takes a single. The third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire that Abbas has overstepped.
43.1
.
On a length on middle, Pope works it to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Naseem Shah 26/0(9)
42.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Jos makes another leave.
42.5
.
Outside off, not played at it again.
42.4
.
On a length outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
42.3
.
Good length ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
42.2
4
FOUR! That is a gorgeous shot! That will give him a lot of confidence! Full delivery outside off, Buttler lunges forward and times it beautifully through extra cover for a boundary. 50-run stand comes up between the two. Brilliant one for the hosts. They have weathered the first hour well and need to continue.
42.1
.
Full ball on middle and leg, Buttler blocks it to mid on.
DRINKS! An excellent hour of play for both sides! Pakistan did not give many runs and their fast bowlers were right on the money and they kept it tight. England, on the other hand, would be pleased that they haven't lost a wicket despite a few passing the edge. They will look to consolidate from here on and not throw away their wickets.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(14)
41.6
.
Fullish on off, Pope pushes it to point.
41.5
.
Was there an edge? The keeper certainly thinks so. Good length ball outside off, Pope attempts to defend but misses. The keeper does well to collect it and appeals for caught behind. Nothing from the umpire though.
41.4
.
On a length outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper.
41.3
.
Good length ball on off, Pope blocks it to cover.
41.2
.
On a length on off, solidly blocked to mid off.
41.1
.
BEATEN! Lovely delivery from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to push at it but fails to make any connection.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Naseem Shah 22/0(8)
40.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Jos lets it go to the keeper.
40.5
.
Fullish on middle, Jos taps it to the point region.
40.4
.
Good length ball on off, Jos defends it to cover.
40.3
.
On a length outside off, Buttler makes another leave.
40.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
40.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
4b
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(13)
39.6
.
On off, Buttler solidly blocks it out onto the pitch.
39.5
4b
FOUR BYES! The keeper is not getting that! A big in-swinger from Abbas on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but misses. Rizwan dives to his left but misses. The ball goes into the fine leg fence.
39.4
.
Goes full this time and bowls it on off, Jos strides forward and drives it to mid off.
39.3
.
On a length on off, Jos blocks it to point for another dot.
39.2
.
Abbas bowls a length ball outside off, Buttler covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper.
39.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler blocks it to cover off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 21/0(7)
38.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Pope leaves it alone.
38.5
.
Outside off, left alone by Pope.
38.4
.
BEATEN! Wow, what a beauty from Naseem! There is a good battle going on between Naseem and Pope! Length ball outside off, Pope looks to defend but misses it completely.
38.3
.
On a length on middle, Pope works it to mid-wicket.
38.2
.
Top class stuff from Naseem! Pakistan have done well with the ball in the morning session! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
38.1
.
Good length ball on off, Pope defends it to the cover region.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(12)
37.6
.
BEATEN AGAIN! Top, top stuff from Abbas! On a length and around off, it pitches and moves away. Buttler looks to defend but gets beaten.
37.5
.
Goes wide of the crease now, maybe to create an angle or to stay away from the danger zone. It is outside off, left alone.
37.4
.
On middle, it is kept out. The umpire just having a look at where Abbas finishes with his followthrough, whether he is stepping on the danger area, no warning or word for now.
37.3
.
Angled into the pads, Buttler looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
37.2
.
That is a peach! Just too good! Buttler could only hope for it to miss the outside edge. It lands on off and it is on a length which means Buttler has to play at it. He looks to defend but the ball leaves him and whizzes past the outside edge.
37.1
.
Angled into the off pole, it pitches and then leaves the batter. Beats the outside edge of Buttler's bat. Good delivery again.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 21/0(6)
36.6
.
That's a loose, loose shot from Pope! He would be disappointed by that! Good length ball outside off, Pope looks to drive but fails to make any connection with it.
36.5
3
Nice looking drive! Full ball outside off, Buttler leans forward and creams the drive through extra cover. Three taken before the fielder cuts it off. First runs for Jos in 30 balls.
36.4
.
Fullish delivery on off, Buttler prods forward and pushes it to cover.
36.3
.
Just short! The first slip fielder is standing a little behind! This though is a loose shot from Jos Buttler! Back of a length ball outside off, Buttler looks to punch it off the back foot but it takes the edge and goes towards first slip. It lands in front of the fielder at first slip.
36.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler has no problems in leaving it alone.
36.1
.
Naseem starts with a full delivery on off, at 142 kph. Buttler strides forward and pushes it to mid off.
Naseem Shah is into the attack for the first time on Day 3.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(11)
35.6
.
On the stumps to end, defended nicely.
35.5
.
Another one outside off, left alone.
35.4
.
One more delivery outside off, not played at.
35.3
.
Attacks the off pole, blocked out.
35.2
.
Just outside off, Pope does not play at it.
35.1
.
Outside off, not played at.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 18/1(13)
34.6
.
On middle, Buttler defends it out nicely.
34.5
1
Good running! Such quick singles are important when runs are not coming easily. On middle, it is pushed towards mid on for one.
34.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
34.3
.
Good stop! Good work from Pakistan in the field! They are making England work hard for their runs which will just keep building the pressure. Full and on off, Pope strokes it to the right of mid off where the fielder dives and stops it.
34.2
.
Fuller and on off, it tails back in a touch. Pope strokes it to mid on.
34.1
.
Another inside edge! Maybe Pope is just going at it a little too hard. It is full and outside off, Pope looks to hit it through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4b
0
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(10)
33.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
33.5
.
On a length outside off, Buttler does not bother playing at that one.
33.4
.
Fullish ball on off, Jos pushes it to mid off for another dot.
33.3
.
On a length on off, Buttler blocks it to cover.
33.2
4b
FOUR BYES! Poor keeping from Rizwan! Should have stopped that! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses. The keeper fails to collect and the ball goes to the third man fence. 100 up.
33.1
.
EDGED BUT JUST SHORT! Good length ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but gets an outside edge. Luckily for him, it lands short of the second slip fielder.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1nb
2
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 17/1(12)
32.6
.
The sucker ball to end, full and wide outside off. Pope is not sucked into the shot. He leaves it alone.
32.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
32.4
.
Good length and on off, blocked.
32.4
1nb
Fuller and outside off, Pope goes after it a little too hard. He gets an inside edge onto the leg side. Afridi has overstepped as the third umpire conveys the message to the on-field umpire.
32.3
2
FIFTY FOR POPE! His 5th in Tests! Quality, quality knock till now! He thrived under testing conditions yesterday against bowlers who were brilliant. Also, he was under pressure when he walked out but he has come good. Needs to keep going though. He gets there by working it through square leg and bags a couple.
32.2
.
It bounces over the stumps! Pope probably decided to play that really late and that could have cost him. It is on a length and just outside off. Pope looks to play it late but gets an inside edge which bounces in front of the stumps and then goes over it.
32.1
.
Another dot! Fuller and around off, Pope looks to hit it through the off side but it goes off the inner half towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Mohammad Abbas 25/2(9)
31.6
.
A fuller ball to end! JB strokes it towards mid on. The fielder there moves to his left quickly and stops it. Good energy shown by Pakistan in the field. They aren't letting England score easily.
31.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
31.4
.
BEATEN! This is what Abbas can do. He would land it on a length and the line is around that off pole and get it to move both the ways. This time he gets it to straighten. Buttler does nothing wrong as he tries to play the original line but is beaten.
31.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
31.2
.
Good length and on middle, kept out.
31.1
1
Pope probably misses out on one there! It is angled into the pads, Pope works it nicely but too close to mid on for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 14/1(11)
30.6
.
This one comes back in just a little after landing on middle, Buttler works it to mid-wicket.
30.5
.
Once again hits the length and the off stump is attacked. Buttler goes back and keeps it solidly.
30.4
.
Another delivery on a length and on the stumps, defended nicely.
30.3
1
Quick run! Afridi gets this one full and around off, Pope pushes it to mid off and takes off. The fielder does have a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Pope's dive would have saved him though. The batsmen cross ends.
30.2
.
Another leave as it is once again bowled outside off.
30.1
.
Just outside off, Afridi is looking to get the ball back in. It goes on with the angle. Left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 24/2(8)
29.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler solidly blocks it to mid-wicket.
29.5
.
On a length outside off, Buttler makes a leave to this one.
29.4
.
Full ball on off, Buttler prods forward and defends it to cover.
29.3
.
Good length ball outside off, moving away. Buttler lets it through to the keeper.
29.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler solidly defends it to mid on.
29.1
.
Abbas starts with an out-swinging good length delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1nb
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 13/1(10)
28.6
.
Good start from Afridi! Good length ball on off, Ollie pushes it to mid off to get through the over.
28.5
.
Another length ball outside off, Pope shoulders arms to it.
28.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket.
28.4
1nb
NO BALL! Shaheen oversteps! Good length on off, Pope solidly blocks it to cover.
28.3
.
Full ball on off, Pope prods forward and pushes it to the mid off region for a dot.
28.2
.
Good length ball on off, angling in. Pope camps on his back foot and pushes it to gully.
28.1
.
Afridi starts with a good length ball down the leg side, Pope leaves it alone.
We are all set to begin Day 3! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler. 98 overs are scheduled to be bowled today, weather permitting. Shaheen Afridi will start with the ball.
Weather report - The sun is out and that is a good sign for all the cricket fans. Let's hope that the rain gods stay away and do not spoil the party.
England, on the other hand, need Pope and Buttler to build a strong partnership and reduce the trail. They have only the bowlers to come after this and they don't want a wicket to fall early. An exciting day awaits us.
Day 3 is called the moving day and this Test match has moved pretty quickly on Day 2. Pakistan inched ahead courtesy a fine batting performance from Masood and then their bowlers were exceptional, reducing the hosts to 92/4. They would now hope to pick up wickets quickly and get a good lead.
... Day 3, Session 1 ...
The first session on Day 3 can well decide which way this game is going. Do join us at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) to find out.
Pope though is doing really well. He is 4 short of a half ton and Buttler has started off well. They need to continue though as England still trail by another 234 runs. Pakistan know another wicket and they will be into the bowling all-rounders. They would hope for more of the same from their bowlers.
Pakistan's session, Pakistan's day! They are well ahead in the game at the moment! They had a hero with the bat in Masood and heroes with the ball in Abbas, Afridi and Yasir. Afridi started things by getting rid of Burns. Then Abbas took over and picked up Sibley and Stokes. Root then tried to weather the storm but he fell prey to Yasir.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 36/1(7)
27.6
.
Flighted outside off, Buttler leaves it alone. STUMPS ON DAY 2.
27.5
1
Flatter one on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
27.4
.
NOT OUT! Buttler is well in! The umpire probably wanted to be sure! Floated ball on middle, Pope comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler. Shah gets a hand on it and it rolls onto the stumps. Pakistan appeal and the umpire takes it upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that Buttler was well in.
An appeal for run out. It has been taken upstairs. Yasir has gotten hands to it but Buttler is well in.
27.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Pope pushes it to point.
27.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Pope plays it to covers.
27.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Pope defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 12/1(9)
26.6
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it to point.
26.5
.
Good shot for nothing! Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it with power but straight back to the bowler.
26.4
1
Good length ball on off, Ollie pushes it to cover and takes a single.
26.3
.
On a length on off, Pope defends it to mid off.
26.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Ollie leaves it alone.
26.1
.
Very full delivery outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
2
4
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 35/1(6)
25.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
25.5
2
This time behind square! Short ball outside off, Buttler cuts it behind square on the off side and picks up a couple.
25.4
4
FOUR! That is exceptionally well timed! Flatter one outside off, Buttler moves inside his crease and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
25.3
1
Tosses this one on middle, Pope uses his feet and drives it to mid off for a single.
25.2
.
Flatter ball outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper.
25.1
.
Floated on middle, Pope defends it to short leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 11/1(8)
24.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket.
24.5
.
On a length on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
24.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Jos blocks it to mid on.
24.3
.
On a length outside off, Buttler makes another leave to the keeper.
24.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
24.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
2
Yasir Shah 28/1(5)
23.6
1
The batsman plays it with an angled bat and guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.5
.
That nearly took the off stump! Loopy ball on middle, Buttler looks to defend but it spins away and beats the edge. It goes just over the off stump.
23.4
.
Close! Floated outside off, Buttler looks to leave. The ball goes just past the off stump.
23.3
1
Full on off, Pope dances down the track and drives it to mid off for a quick single.
23.2
.
Loopy ball outside off, Pope shoulders arms to it.
23.1
2
Flatter on middle, Pope flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
1lb
Shaheen Afridi 11/1(7)
22.6
4
FOUR! That's a poor delivery and it is beautifully played by Jos Buttler! Fullish on off, Buttler creams the drive through mid off for a boundary.
22.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
22.4
.
Fullish ball outside off, Buttler does not play at that one.
22.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
22.2
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Buttler looks to flick but misses.
22.1
1lb
Good length ball on the pads, Pope looks to defend. It goes off his thigh pad towards deep square leg. A leg bye taken.
Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 6-3-7-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
2
2
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 24/1(4)
21.6
.
Flatter one outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
21.5
2
Low full toss on middle, Jos paddles it to fine leg for another couple.
21.4
2
Flighted ball on middle, Buttler paddle sweeps it to fine leg for a couple. Buttler is off the mark.
21.3
.
On middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
21.2
.
Low full toss on off, Buttler drives it to cover. It ricochets off the fielder towards mid off. No run though.
21.1
.
Loopy ball on off, Buttler prods forward and defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
4
4
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 18/0(5)
20.6
.
Good length ball on off, Pope defends it out.
20.5
4
FOUR! Slashes and slashes hard! There is a good battle going on between Naseem and Pope. Full ball outside off, Pope looks to slash but it takes the edge and goes past the gully fielder and into the fence.
20.4
4
FOUR! Pope is a good player and shows it again. Short delivery on off, Pope pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
20.3
.
Short delivery outside off, Pope sways away from it.
20.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Pope offers a solid block on this one.
20.1
.
On a good length on off, Pope defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0W
1
1
0
2
Yasir Shah 20/1(3)
19.6
.
Loopy ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
Jos Buttler makes his way out to the middle.
19.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Root falls and Pakistan strike again! Yasir Shah did not start well but has delivered the wicket. Root was struggling at the crease and his luck runs out. Brilliant catch from Rizwan though. Flatter one around off, Root looks to cut but it is too close. It takes the outside edge towards the keeper. Rizwan takes a good catch. England have a long tail and they desperately did not want this wicket to fall. Pakistan are on top at the moment.
19.4
1
Short and outside off, Pope cuts it through point for a single. 50-run partnership between Pope and Root. A much-needed partnership for England. They were in trouble early on and this has settled the nerves a little bit.
19.3
1
Floated delivery on off, Root plays it towards point. The batsmen cross ends.
19.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Root looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
19.1
2
Tossed up delivery on middle, Root flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 10/0(4)
18.6
.
An appeal for LBW! Good length ball on off, angling in. Pope looks to leave it but the ball comes in and hits him on the pads. Naseem appeals but nothing from the umpire. Good decision not to review as the Ball Tracker shows that it was missing the stumps.
18.5
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Extra effort ball from Naseem! Short ball outside off, Pope looks to play the cut but the ball beats the bat and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
18.4
.
On a length on off, Ollie solidly blocks it to mid off.
18.3
.
Length ball on off, Pope blocks it to cover off the front foot.
18.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on.
18.1
.
Short ball outside off, Pope sways away from it.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
4
0
Yasir Shah 16/0(2)
17.6
4
FOUR! Yasir Shah is leaking runs here! Floated on middle, Root paddle sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
17.5
.
Short one outside off, Joe punches it to point.
17.4
.
Tossed up outside off, Root leaves it alone.
17.3
1
Good batting! Floated ball on middle, Pope comes down the track and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
4
FOUR! Hammered! 50 up in style! Short ball on middle, Pope moves inside the crease and then pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
17.1
.
Flatter ball outside off, Pope cuts it straight to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
4
Naseem Shah 10/0(3)
16.6
.
Back of a length on off, Root blocks it to point.
16.5
.
Short ball outside off, at 144 kph. Root looks to play at it first but moves his bat away.
16.4
.
Full ball on off, Root strides forward and plays it to mid off.
16.3
.
On a length on off, Root blocks it to cover off the back foot.
16.2
1
Good length ball on middle, Pope works it to mid-wicket.
16.1
4
FOUR! Pope is a class player and it shows in this shot! Full delivery outside off, Pope lunges forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
1
2
Yasir Shah 7/0(1)
15.6
4
FOUR! That will break the shackles! Loopy ball on middle, Root goes on his knees and then sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
15.5
.
The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
15.4
.
Massive turn! Loopy ball outside off, Root looks to defend but the ball spins away and beats the bat.
15.3
.
A big appeal for LBW! Probably going down leg. Floated ball on the pads, Root looks to defend but gets rapped on the pads. Pakistan appeal but the umpire is not interested. The Ball Tracker shows that it was pitching outside leg.
15.2
1
Loopy ball on off, Pope drives it through the covers for a single.
15.1
2
Shah starts with a loosener on the pads, Pope pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.
Spin time! Yasir Shah is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 5/0(2)
14.6
.
On a length on middle and leg, Root defends it to mid on.
14.5
1
Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
4
FOUR! Classic shot from Pope! Brilliant! Full ball on middle, Pope drives it through mid on for a boundary.
14.3
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Pope looks to flick but fails to make any connection.
14.2
.
Full ball on middle, Ollie pushes it to mid on.
14.1
.
On a length on middle at 143 kph. Pope solidly plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 24/2(7)
13.6
.
On middle, solidly defended to silly mid off.
13.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it.
13.4
.
On a length on off, Joe punches it to cover.
13.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Root is solid in defense.
13.2
1
On a length on the pads, Pope flicks it through mid-wicket and picks up a single.
13.1
.
Full ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on for nothing.
DRINKS! A brilliant hour of play for Pakistan! They are all over England and have taken 3 wickets for just over 30 runs on the board. Abbas showed what a class bowler he is and Afridi was menacing. England, on the other hand, need this partnership to continue and not throw away their wickets.
In over# 1
0
1lb
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 0/0(1)
12.6
.
BEATEN! Excellent start from Naseem! Good length ball outside off, Root looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
12.5
1lb
Good length ball on middle, Pope looks to flick but misses and hits him on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters take a leg bye.
12.4
.
Full on off, Pope pushes it to mid off.
12.3
.
BIG SHOUT! Good length ball on middle and leg, Pope looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the stumps.
12.2
.
That took off! Good length ball outside off, that takes off after pitching. Pope leaves it alone. Rizwan does well to collect it.
12.1
.
Shah starts with a good length ball outside off, at 136 kph. Pope lets it go to the keeper.
Naseem Shah comes into the attack. He is the youngest bowler to take a Hat-Trick in Test cricket.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 23/2(6)
11.6
2
Good length ball on off, Root looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes towards deep square leg. A couple taken.
11.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it.
11.4
.
Length ball on middle, Root flicks it to square leg.
11.3
.
Good length ball on off, Root strides forward and defends it to cover.
11.2
.
On a length outside off, Root has no problems in leaving it alone.
11.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Root plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 7/1(6)
10.6
2
Nicely done! Full delivery outside off, Pope drives it through covers and picks up a couple to end the over.
10.5
.
Good shot for nothing! Full delivery on middle, Pope drives it straight back. It touches the boot of Afridi and rolls to the stumps at the bowler's end.
10.4
.
Fullish on middle, Pope pushes it back to the bowler.
10.3
.
Full ball outside off, Pope lets it go to the keeper.
10.2
.
On a length outside off, Pope does not bother to play at that one.
10.1
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
3
1nb
1nb
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 21/2(5)
9.6
.
The batsman has played it to the point region.
9.5
.
On a length on off, Root blocks it out.
9.4
3
Full ball on middle, Pope flicks it through mid-wicket and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
9.4
1nb
NO BALL! Length ball on off, Pope guides it to the gully region. Abbas oversteps again.
9.4
1nb
NO BALL! Abbas has overstepped! Good length ball on off, Ollie blocks it to the off side.
9.3
.
On middle, Ollie pushes it down to mid on.
9.2
.
Fullish on off, Pope looks to push it off the front foot but it takes the inside edge and goes towards the leg side.
9.1
.
Good length ball on off, Pope defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1nb
0
Shaheen Afridi 5/1(5)
8.6
.
BEATEN! Afridi is on fire at the moment! Root is under a lot of pressure! Full delivery outside off, moving away. Root looks to block but fails to get any bat on it.
8.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
8.4
.
BEATEN! Excellent piece of bowling from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, Root attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
8.3
.
Full on middle, Root pushes it to mid on.
8.2
.
BEATEN! Lovely stuff from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, Root looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
8.2
1nb
NO BALL! Very full delivery on middle, Root plays it well as he defends it to the off side. Afridi has overstepped.
8.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
2
0
Mohammad Abbas 16/2(4)
7.6
.
Good length ball on off, Pope guides it to gully.
7.5
1
Finally, Root is off the mark! It took him 22 balls to do so. Fullish on off, Root plays it to cover and takes a single.
7.4
.
Nicely bowled! Good length ball, nipping in. Root looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
7.3
1
Full ball on off, Pope pushes it to cover and takes a single.
7.2
2
Well played! Good length ball outside off, Pope guides it through gully and picks up a couple.
7.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Pope pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 4/1(4)
6.6
.
Fullish ball on off, Root blocks it to cover.
6.5
.
Full ball on middle, Root works it to square leg.
6.4
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
6.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Root lets the ball through to the keeper.
6.2
.
Full on off, Root drives it to mid off.
6.1
.
Full ball on off, Root pushes it to point.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0W
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 12/2(3)
5.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket. The third umpire checks for a No Ball but is fine. End of another excellent over.
5.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Unconvincing but England will take it! Good length ball on off, Pope looks to defend but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
5.4
.
On a length on off, Pope pushes it to point.
Ollie Pope is the next man in.
5.3
W
OUT! TIMBER! It takes something special to get Stokes out and this is one of the best balls you will get to see. You could see the surprise on Stokes' face. Unplayable to be honest. Stokes standing in the crease or outside wouldn't have mattered. One just gets the feeling that delivery would have gotten out many batters. It is a length delivery, slightly fuller for Stokes as he is a touch ahead of his crease. He looks to defend the original trajectory but the ball moves away and hits the top of off. Pakistan are ecstatic. They know the importance of this wicket. Waqar Younis, the bowling coach, is a pleased man as he applauds from the pavilion. Abbas would have enjoyed it as that is what you hope of, hitting the top of off as a bowler. Pakistan all over England at the moment. Mohammad Abbas just showing once again what he is capable of in England. Top class stuff.
5.2
.
Full ball on off, Stokes prods forward and blocks it to cover.
5.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 4/1(3)
4.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Root defends it back to the bowler.
4.5
.
Good length ball on off, angling in. Root strides forward and blocks it to mid off.
4.4
.
Short ball outside off, Root sways away from it.
4.3
.
On a length on off, Root solidly blocks it to point.
4.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Root lets it through to the keeper.
4.1
.
Full delivery way outside off, Root does not bother playing at that one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
2
Mohammad Abbas 8/1(2)
3.6
.
A wicket maiden! On middle, Stokes keeps it out.
3.5
.
Another solid defense to this ball on middle.
3.4
.
On off, it is defended again. Stokes is standing well ahead of his crease to negotiate the swing.
3.3
.
Good length and on middle, defended.
Ben Stokes comes out with his side in big trouble.
3.2
W
OUT! Three reds and that turns out to be a waste of a review. Expected that as it looked plumb. England in deep, deep trouble here as they have lost both their openers within the first 4 overs. Abbas has one now. This is on a length and around off, it pitches and jags back in. Sibley fails to put bat on ball and is hit on the pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. Sibley reviews and replays show that the on-field call is the right one. England lose a review too.
Dom Sibley takes the review this time! The Ball Tracker shows all reds. Waste of a review.
3.1
2
On a length on middle, Sibley flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 4/1(2)
2.6
.
On a length on off, Root defends it out onto the pitch.
2.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Root blocks it solidly.
2.4
.
Full ball on off, Root pushes it to cover.
2.3
.
Another appeal! An inside edge saves Root! Full delivery on middle and leg, Root looks to flick but seems to have inside edged it onto the pads. Afridi goes up in huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. The replays confirm that there is an edge on that.
2.2
.
NOT OUT! Excellent review from Joe Root! Afridi gets a lot of bounce due to his height and that's what saved the English skipper. Afridi is on fire at the moment! He is causing all sorts of problems for England. Good length ball around off, nipping in sharply, Root is late into his defense and gets hit on the pads. Afridi and the rest appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Root takes the review immediately. The Ultra Edge confirms that there is no bat on it. What about Ball Tracker? It shows that it is missing the stumps.
Joe Root has been given out LBW! Root takes the review. It is a fair delivery! It is clearly pad first. Good review as the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the stumps.
2.1
.
OHH! Good shape and carry for Afridi! Good length ball outside off, angling in sharply. Root watches the ball carefully and shoulders arms.
In over# 1
4
0
2
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 6/0(1)
1.6
4
EDGY FOUR! Fuller and around middle, it shapes away. Sibley looks to play it with a straight bat but it goes off the outside edge wide of gully for a boundary.
1.5
.
On off, defended.
1.4
2
On middle, it is worked through square leg for two. Sibley is off the mark.
1.3
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
1.2
.
Good delivery! On a length and around off, shapes away a touch. Sibley defends it out nicely.
1.1
.
Length and just outside off, left alone.
Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
4
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 4/1(1)
0.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Root leaves it alone. Excellent start from Pakistan.
0.5
.
Full ball outside off, Root lets it go through to the keeper.
Joe Root is the next man in.
0.4
W
OUT! LBW! Fantastic review from Pakistan! What a start for them! Just the start they needed! That's why Pakistan's fast bowling line-up is one of the best. Good length ball on middle and leg, which straightens after pitching. Burns looks to push but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Pakistan put in a huge appeal but nothing from the umpire. Azhar takes the review after consulting his teammates. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching in line, impact is in line and is hitting the stumps. Burns fails and this is a terrible start for England.
Pakistan have taken a review for LBW. Rory Burns is the man in question. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. The Ball Tracker shows that all reds. Burns has to go.
0.3
4
FOUR! ENGLAND ARE UNDERWAY IN A TERRIFIC FASHION! Afridi overpitches it on middle, Burns flicks it nonchalantly through mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.2
.
Excellent follow-up delivery from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Burns lets it go to the keeper.
0.1
.
Afridi starts with a poor one! Good length ball down the leg side, Burns lets it go to the keeper.
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.
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.
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 after this innings.
109.3
W
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.
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.
109.2
.
Another one down the leg side, Shah looks to put bat on ball again but misses it altogether.
109.1
.
Short ball down the leg side. Naseem looks to flick but misses.
In over# 1
0
4
4
0
0
0
1nb
Jofra Archer 59/3(22)
108.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Afridi plays it back to the bowler.
108.5
4
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.
108.4
4
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.
108.3
.
Short ball around middle, Afridi ducks under it.
108.2
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Afridi blocks it to mid on.
108.1
.
Very full delivery on off, Afridi defends it to cover.
108.1
1nb
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Stuart Broad 54/2(22)
107.6
.
Full on middle, Shah plays it back to the bowler.
107.5
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
107.4
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Shah looks to flick but misses.
107.3
.
Short ball around middle, Shah ducks under it.
107.2
.
BEATEN! Lovely! Good length ball outside off, Shah looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
Naseem Shah is the last man in.
107.1
W
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 surprised as he turns around to have a look at the umpire again. Masood reviews immediately. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps.
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.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
0
Jofra Archer 50/3(21)
106.6
.
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.
106.5
.
Good length ball on the pads, Afridi flicks it to fine leg but does not take the single.
106.4
1
Shortish around middle, Shan pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single this time.
106.3
4
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.
106.2
.
Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep mid-wicket and refuses the single.
106.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it to square leg.
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.
... Day 2, Session 3 ...
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.
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.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
2
0
Stuart Broad 54/1(21)
105.6
.
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.
105.5
1
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.
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.
105.4
.
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.
105.3
.
Fullish on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
105.2
2
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.
105.1
.
Good length ball on off, Masood pushes it to mid off.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack. 20-8-51-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Jofra Archer 45/3(20)
104.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Afridi leaves it alone.
104.5
.
Back of a length ball on off, Afridi blocks it towards point.
104.4
.
Short ball on middle, Afridi hops and defends it onto the pitch.
104.3
1
Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to mid-wicket for another single.
104.2
1
That's the one that Pakistan need! Full ball on off, Afridi drives it to cover and collects a single.
104.1
.
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.
In over# 1
4
0
0
6
0
6
Dom Bess 74/1(20)
103.6
4
FOUR! Just a four this time! Floated on middle, Masood thrashes it over mid on and into the fence. Good over for Pakistan.
103.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
103.4
.
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.
103.3
6
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.
103.2
.
EDGY! Short ball outside off, Masood looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads.
103.1
6
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0W
1
Jofra Archer 43/3(19)
102.6
.
Very full delivery on middle, Afridi defends it back to the bowler.
102.5
.
NASTY! Short ball around middle, Shaheen looks to sway away from it. It hits his gloves and rolls to the slip cordon.
102.4
.
Plays out the Hat-Trick ball well! Back of a length ball on middle, Afridi solidly blocks it to mid-wicket.
Shaheen Afridi is the next batsman in.
102.3
W
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.
Mohammad Abbas is the new batsman in.
102.2
W
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 away from bowling Pakistan out.
102.1
1
On a good length on off, Masood flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Dom Bess 58/1(19)
101.6
.
Floated on middle, Shah blocks it back to the bowler.
101.5
.
Shorter outside off, Yasir punches it to point.
101.4
.
On middle, Shah blocks it out.
101.3
.
Loopy ball on middle, Shah defends it back to the bowler.
101.2
.
EDGY! Flatter one on off, Shah looks to defend but it takes the edge and it goes towards gully.
101.1
1
Flatter one outside off, Shan cuts it to deep point for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
2
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 42/1(18)
100.6
.
Full ball on off, Shah defends it to point.
100.5
1
Shortish on middle, Masood pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region and collects a single.
100.4
2
Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.
100.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
100.2
.
Down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses.
100.1
.
Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 57/1(18)
99.6
.
On off, Yasir offers a solid defense on this one.
99.5
.
Floated delivery on middle, Shah defends it out.
99.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Yasir blocks it off the front foot.
99.3
.
On middle, Shah flicks it towards short leg.
99.2
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Yasir blocks it off the front foot.
99.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Shah flicks it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 39/1(17)
98.6
.
On a good length on off, Masood keeps it out.
98.5
.
Length delivery down the leg side, Masood leaves it alone.
98.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Shan blocks it off the back foot.
98.3
.
On a good length on middle, Masood defends it out.
98.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Shan keeps it out.
98.1
.
On a good length on off, Masood defends it off the back foot.
Jofra Archer is back on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 57/1(17)
97.6
.
On middle, Yasir flicks it towards the leg side.
97.5
.
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
.
Floated delivery on middle, Shah flicks it towards the leg side.
97.3
.
BEATEN! Floated ball outside off, Shah looks to defend but misses it.
97.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Yasir defends it out.
97.1
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Shah blocks it off the front foot.
Stuart Broad is off the field.
In over# 1
3
0
0
2
0
0
Chris Woakes 43/2(20)
96.6
3
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.
96.5
.
Good length delivery outside off, Shah shoulders arms to this one.
96.4
.
Woakes bowls a bouncer outside off, Yasir does well to duck under it.
96.3
2
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.
96.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Yasir keeps it out.
96.1
.
On a good length on off, Shah blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Dom Bess 57/1(16)
95.6
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
95.5
.
Quicker one outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
95.4
.
On middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
Yasir Shah is the next man in.
95.3
W
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.
95.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Khan works it to square leg.
95.1
.
Flatter one outside off, Shadab looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
3
Chris Woakes 38/2(19)
94.6
.
On a length on off, Masood blocks it to point.
94.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg.
94.4
.
Length ball outside off, Shan lets it go to the keeper.
94.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
94.2
1
Short ball on the pads, Khan pulls it to fine leg for a single.
94.1
3
Good shot! Full ball outside off, Masood creams the drive through covers and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
4
4
Dom Bess 57/0(15)
93.6
.
Flatter one on middle, Shadab works it to square leg.
93.5
.
On middle, Khan defends it back to the bowler.
93.4
.
Loopy on middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
93.3
1
Short ball outside off, Masood punches it to deep cover for a single.
93.2
4
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.
93.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully swept away from Masood! Loopy ball on middle, Masood sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 34/2(18)
92.6
.
Shortish down the leg side, Khan lets it go to the keeper.
92.5
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Shadab ducks under it again.
92.4
.
Another bouncer bowled around middle, Khan ducks under it.
92.3
.
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.
92.2
.
Short ball on middle, it does not bounce as much after pitching. Khan still does very well to duck under it.
92.1
.
Short ball down the leg side, Khan ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
3
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 48/0(14)
91.6
.
On middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
91.5
3
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.
91.4
1
Loopy ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
91.3
.
Tossed up on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
91.2
.
Full toss on the pads, Masood comes down the track and looks to heave it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
91.1
.
Flatter one outside off, Masood pushes it to point.
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.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
1
0
Chris Woakes 34/2(17)
90.6
1
Full ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
90.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
90.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
90.3
1
Another length ball on the pads, Khan nudges it to the leg side for a run.
90.2
1
On a length on the pads, Shan tucks it to deep square leg and collects a single.
90.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 44/0(13)
89.6
.
On middle, worked to mid-wicket.
89.5
1
Tossed up on middle, Masood drives it to mid on and picks up another run.
89.4
.
Floated on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler.
89.3
1
Flatter delivery outside off, Khan punches it towards cover for a single.
89.2
.
Tossed up ball on off, Khan comes down the track and defends it to cover.
89.1
.
Floated on middle, Khan flicks it to mid-wicket.
Dom Bess is back on. 12-1-42-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 31/2(16)
88.6
.
Good length ball on off, Masood defends it to the off side.
88.5
2
Good length ball on middle, Masood works it towards square leg. Pope runs across and dives but fails to stop it. Two taken.
88.4
.
Masood defends this length ball on off towards point.
88.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it back out onto the pitch.
88.2
.
On a length on off, Masood blocks it to point.
88.1
1
Woakes starts with a full ball on middle, Shadab works it to square leg for a single.
Chris Woakes comes back on. 15-5-28-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
1
1
James Anderson 63/1(19)
87.6
4
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.
87.5
.
Back of a length on off, Masood blocks it to cover.
87.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
87.3
1
Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it to fine leg for a single.
87.2
1
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.
87.1
1
Good length ball on off, Khan pushes it to point and takes a single. 250 up for Pakistan.
In over# 1
2
1
1
1
0
0
Stuart Broad 50/1(20)
86.6
2
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.
86.5
1
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.
86.4
1
Short ball on middle, Masood works it to deep square leg for a single.
86.3
1
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.
86.2
.
Short ball outside off, Khan hops and looks to play it first but then decides to let it go.
86.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Shadab leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
1
James Anderson 56/1(18)
85.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
85.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
85.4
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
85.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler.
85.2
2
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.
85.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Khan works it to the leg side and takes a quick single.
In over# 1
0
2
4
0
0
4
Stuart Broad 46/1(19)
84.6
.
Full on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on.
84.5
2
Length ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple. Moves to 98.
84.4
4
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.
84.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Shan lets it go through to the keeper.
84.2
.
Full ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
84.1
4
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.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
2
2
James Anderson 53/1(17)
83.6
.
Fullish on off, Khan prods forward and blocks it towards point. He wants the single but Masood sends him back.
83.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Khan defends it back to the bowler.
83.4
4
FOUR! Poor bowling from Anderson! Rightly put away! Short and wide outside off, Khan hammers it through the point region for a boundary.
83.3
.
On a length on off, Khan looks to defend but it takes the inside edge onto the pads.
83.2
2
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.
83.1
2
Good length ball on middle, Khan flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Stuart Broad 36/1(18)
82.6
.
Fuller and on off, it is driven towards mid off.
82.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
82.4
1
A quick run! Shorter and around off, it is tapped towards point for one.
82.3
.
On middle, defended.
82.2
1
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.
82.1
1
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.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
James Anderson 45/1(16)
81.6
.
One more delivery angling away from the off pole. Masood plays it late and guides it to gully.
81.5
.
BEATEN! The away-swinger from off, Masood is drawn into the stroke away from the body. He gets beaten.
81.4
1
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.
81.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Khan shoulders arms to it.
81.2
.
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.
81.1
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
James Anderson is back into the attack. 15-6-44-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 33/1(17)
80.6
.
Outside off, left alone by Masood.
80.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
80.4
4
FOUR! Pakistan are scoring freely after Lunch! This is beautifully played! Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
80.3
.
Good length ball on off, Masood blocks it to cover off the front foot.
80.2
1
Short ball on middle, Shadab pulls it wide of mid on for a single.
80.1
.
Broad starts with a good length ball around off, angling in. Khan blocks it solidly towards the cover region.
The second new ball is available now and it has been taken. Stuart Broad will make the first use of it.
In over# 1
1
0
2
2
0
1
Joe Root 25/0(6)
79.6
1
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. One run added to the total.
79.5
.
Finds the fielder this time! One more sweep and this time it is connected really well but straight to square leg.
79.4
2
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.
79.3
2
One more sweep by Shadab. He gets it through square leg for two.
79.2
.
On middle, Khan lunges and keeps it out.
79.1
1
Angled into the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 42/0(12)
78.6
.
Tosses this one on middle, Khan defends it out back to the bowler.
78.5
1
Quicker delivery on the pads, Masood tucks it to square leg and takes a single.
78.4
.
Full on middle, Masood blocks it back to Bess.
78.3
.
Looped up ball on off, Masood defends it to silly point.
78.2
1
Shortish on middle, Shadab bends on his knees and works it to deep square leg for a single.
78.1
.
Looped up ball on middle, Khan defends it out.
In over# 1
1lb
0
1
1
0
0
Joe Root 19/0(5)
77.6
1lb
Short ball on the pads, Khan looks to pull but it hits the pads and rolls to fine leg. A leg bye taken.
77.5
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
77.4
1
Full delivery on off, Masood drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
77.3
1
Flatter one on the pads, Khan plays it to the deep square leg region for a single.
77.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Khan plays it back to the bowler.
77.1
.
On the pads, Shadab works it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
4
1
1
1
Dom Bess 40/0(11)
76.6
.
Floated on off, Masood defends it onto the pitch.
76.5
1
Another short one on the pads, Shadab pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
76.4
4
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.
76.3
1
Flatter one on off, Masood pushes it to the off side for a single.
76.2
1
Short ball on the pads, Shadab works it to square leg for a single.
76.1
1
Flatter one on off, Masood gets his bat down in time and guides it towards third man. A single taken.
Dom Bess will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
0
3
Joe Root 17/0(4)
75.6
.
Floated on middle, Shadab plays it back to the bowler.
75.5
.
Short and outside off, Khan cuts but straight to point.
75.4
4
FOUR! Shadab has come out with intent! Flighted ball on the pads, Khan flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
75.3
1
Short ball outside off, Shan punches it to cover for a single.
75.2
.
Loopy ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
75.1
3
Pakistan are underway straightaway! Floated ball outside off, Shadab pushes it through the gully region and picks up three.
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.
... Day 2, Session 2 ...
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 there? We should find out in the next session. Do join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for the Post-Lunch session.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Dom Bess 32/0(10)
74.6
.
There is definitely some turn there! Floated outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper. LUNCH ON DAY 2.
74.5
.
Terrific spin there! Loopy ball on off, spinning away sharply. Masood prods forward to defend but misses as the ball turns away.
74.4
.
Flat one on middle and leg, Masood looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
74.3
2
Flatter delivery outside off, Masood cuts it through the point region and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
74.2
.
Loopy ball on off, Masood blocks it to point.
74.1
.
Tossed up on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler.
Dom Bess is into the attack. 9-1-30-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Jofra Archer 39/1(16)
73.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Khan leaves it alone.
73.5
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Khan ducks under it.
73.4
.
Length ball on middle, Khan plays it to mid on.
73.3
1
Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
73.2
1
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.
73.1
.
Full on middle, Khan pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 28/2(15)
72.6
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
72.5
.
BEATEN! Wow! This is some piece of bowling from Woakes! Good length ball outside off, Masood looks to defend but misses.
72.4
4
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.
72.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
72.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Shan punches it to cover.
72.1
.
Full on off, Masood solidly pushes it to mid off and shouts a loud no to his partner.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
3
0
Jofra Archer 37/1(15)
71.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Shadab pushes it to mid on for another dot ball.
71.5
.
On a length on off, Khan defends it to point. He wants the single but is sent back.
71.4
.
BEATEN! That is a lovely delivery from Archer! Good length ball around off, moving away. Khan looks to defend but misses it completely.
71.3
.
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.
71.2
3
Back of a length ball outside off, Masood punches it through the cover region for three.
71.1
.
Good length ball on off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and rolls to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Chris Woakes 24/2(14)
70.6
.
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.
70.5
.
Full ball on middle, Khan pushes it to mid on.
70.4
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Khan punches it to cover.
70.3
.
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.
70.2
.
BEATEN! Just beautiful from Woakes! Good length ball outside off, Shadab looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
Shadab Khan is the next man in.
70.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan have lost half their 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.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
2
Jofra Archer 34/1(14)
69.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
69.5
.
BOUNCER! Short ball around middle, Masood ducks under it.
69.4
1
Back of a length on middle, Rizwan tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
69.3
1
Good length ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
69.2
.
On a length on off, Masood pushes it to point.
69.1
2
Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it through the mid-wicket region for a couple.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
4
Chris Woakes 24/1(13)
68.6
1
On middle, Shan flicks it wide of mid on for a single.
68.5
.
Full on middle, Masood pushes it back to the bowler.
68.4
.
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.
68.3
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
68.2
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
68.1
4
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.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 30/1(13)
67.6
1
Archer bends his back and bowls a short one on middle, Masood pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
67.5
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood does well to duck under it.
67.4
.
Shortish on middle, Shan pulls it but it goes straight to mid-wicket.
67.3
.
Short ball around off, Masood sways away from it.
67.2
.
On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg.
67.1
.
Fullish on off, Masood blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 19/1(12)
66.6
.
On off, Rizwan prods forward and plays it to point.
66.5
.
Good length ball on off, Mohammad blocks it to point.
66.4
.
Fullish on middle, driven to mid on.
66.3
.
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.
66.2
.
Back of a length on off, Rizwan camps on his back foot and defends it to the off side.
66.1
.
Full ball outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
1
0
Jofra Archer 29/1(12)
65.6
.
Shan solidly defends this good length ball back to the bowler.
65.5
.
On a length on middle, Masood blocks it to mid on.
65.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it through to the keeper.
65.3
3
Punched away! Good length ball outside off, Rizwan punches it through the covers and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
65.2
1
Short ball on middle, Shan pulls it to fine leg for a single.
65.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 19/1(11)
64.6
.
Good length ball on off, Mohammad strides forward and blocks it to cover.
64.5
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan drives it to mid off.
64.4
.
Outside off, not played at.
64.3
.
Good shot for nothing! Another full delivery on off, Rizwan drives it to mid off for nothing.
64.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Mohammad drives it to mid on for another dot.
64.1
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Jofra Archer 25/1(11)
63.6
1
Short delivery on middle, Rizwan drops it on the leg side and takes a quick single.
63.5
.
On a good length on middle, Rizwan offers a solid defense on this one.
63.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot.
63.3
.
On a length on off, Rizwan taps it to point.
63.2
.
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.
63.1
1
Length delivery on off, Masood punches it through point for a run.
Bowling change! Jofra Archer is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 19/1(10)
62.6
.
Fullish on middle, Rizwan plays it towards mid on for nothing.
62.5
.
On a length on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
62.4
.
Fullish on middle, Mohammad works it to mid-wicket.
62.3
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Rizwan looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
62.2
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan defends it to cover.
62.1
1
Full ball on off, Masood pushes it through the cover region for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
4
0
James Anderson 43/1(15)
61.6
.
Another good over by Anderson comes to an end. On off, kept out.
61.5
.
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.
61.4
.
Good length and on middle, Rizwan keeps it out.
61.3
1
A single to follow the boundary! On off, it is pushed wide of mid off for one.
61.2
4
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.
61.1
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
In over# 1
2
2
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 18/1(9)
60.6
2
Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it through point and picks up another couple of runs.
60.5
2
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.
60.4
.
Fullish ball outside off, Rizwan shoulders arms to this one.
60.3
.
Fullish ball on off, Rizwan prods forward and blocks it to the off side. Pakistan last scored a run in the 54th over.
60.2
.
On a length on off, Mohammad blocks it to cover.
60.1
.
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.
Chris Woakes is into the attack for the first time on Day 2. 8-2-14-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 39/1(14)
59.6
.
Outside off again, left alone. Another maiden over. 6 in a row for England. Pakistan are playing themselves into a shell here.
59.5
.
Very full and outside off, Anderson is looking to tempt Masood into a drive. The opener resists and lets it be.
59.4
.
Shorter and on off, Masood guides it to point.
59.3
.
One more ball outside off, Masood lets it go.
59.2
.
Outside off, Masood need not play at those.
59.1
.
Back of a length and on middle, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 28/1(16)
58.6
.
Once again makes the batter play by attacking the stumps. Rizwan negotiates it well. Good three balls to end.
58.5
.
On the stumps, Rizwan gets right behind the line and defends it.
58.4
.
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 and it shows the on-field call has to be overturned.
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.
58.3
.
One more delivery outside off, not played at. There have been quite a few deliveries which have been outside off.
58.2
.
Into the off pole now, Rizwan solidly keeps it out.
58.1
.
Watchful leave! This is just outside off, not played at.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 39/1(13)
57.6
.
A harmless delivery to end! Outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one. Another maiden.
57.5
.
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.
57.4
.
Once again keeps it outside off, it is not fiddled with.
57.3
.
Wide outside off, left alone.
57.2
.
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.
57.1
.
Good length and on off, Masood defends it.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 28/1(15)
56.6
.
A wicket maiden from Broad! Brilliant. On off, Rizwan defends it onto the ground.
Mohammad Rizwan makes his way out to the middle.
56.5
W
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.
56.4
.
Slightly fuller this time and on off, Shafiq pushes it towards mid off.
56.3
.
Good length delivery on the off pole, Shafiq gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
56.2
.
On off, Shafiq lunges and keeps it out.
56.1
.
Outside off, not played at.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 39/1(12)
55.6
.
One more delivery outside off, Masood does not fiddle with it.
55.5
.
Fuller and on off, Masood strokes it to mid off.
55.4
.
Goes back to bowling outside off, another leave. Good carry for Anderson. Buttler takes it near his chest.
55.3
.
Closer to the off pole but the length is shorter. Masood goes back and keeps it out easily.
55.2
.
One more delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.
55.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 28/0(14)
54.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Shafiq watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone.
54.5
.
On a length on off, Asad solidly blocks it to cover.
54.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Shafiq leaves it alone.
54.3
.
Another full one on middle, Shafiq plays it back to the bowler.
54.2
.
Fullish on middle, Shafiq drives it straight to mid off.
54.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq strides forward and defends it to mid off.
Some sawdust is being put on the bowler's crease.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 39/1(11)
53.6
.
Outside off, Masood does not bother playing at that.
53.5
1
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.
53.4
.
On a length on off, Shafiq is solid in defense.
53.3
.
BEATEN! Anderson has been right on the money on Day 2. He was poor on Day 1. Good length ball outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
53.2
.
Full on middle, Asad blocks it to mid on for a dot.
53.1
.
Good length ball on off, Shafiq prods forward and defends it to the cover region.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 28/0(13)
52.6
.
Nicely bowled! Good length ball around off, nipping in. Masood attempts to defend it but misses out and gets hit on the pads.
52.5
.
On a length on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
52.4
.
Fullish outside off, Masood drives it crisply towards cover but for no runs as the fielder dives to make a good stop.
52.3
.
On middle, Masood pushes it to mid off.
52.2
.
Full ball on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler.
52.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
2
James Anderson 38/1(10)
51.6
.
EDGY! Length ball outside off, Shafiq is late in getting his bat down. It takes the edge and goes towards second slip.
51.5
.
Full ball on off, Shafiq looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards gully where the fielder stops it.
51.4
4
FOUR! Beautiful from Shafiq! Full ball outside off, Shafiq leans forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary.
51.3
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
51.2
.
Full ball on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
51.1
2
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq flicks it to fine leg for a couple. Shafiq is off the mark.
In over# 1
0
0
2
2
0
0
Stuart Broad 28/0(12)
50.6
.
Length ball on middle, Masood defends it to mid-wicket.
50.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
50.4
2
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?
50.3
2
Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple.
50.2
.
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. Great decision by the umpire.
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.
50.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
Asad Shafiq is the next man in. Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 32/1(9)
49.6
W
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. 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 rewarded for his tight line and length.
49.5
.
Fullish ball on middle, Babar solidly defends it to mid-wicket.
49.4
.
Anderson goes full this time and bowls it outside off, Babar lets it go to the keeper.
49.3
.
Another good length ball on off, Azam strides forward and blocks it to the cover region. Good first three deliveries from Anderson.
49.2
.
On a length on middle, Azam stands tall and blocks it to cover. Azam wants the single but is sent back.
49.1
.
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.
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.
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.
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 quick wickets to regain some control. Will Pakistan continue to impress or will England make a comeback?
... Day 2, Session 1 ...
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 play. Until then, cheers and take care.
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.
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.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
0
Dom Bess 30/0(9)
48.6
.
Flatter one outside off, Masood cuts it to point.
48.5
.
Loopy ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
48.4
1
Excellent batting! Short on middle, Babar tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
48.3
4
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.
48.2
.
Quicker one on off, Azam defends it out onto the pitch.
48.1
.
Floated on middle, Azam flicks it to square leg.
In over# 1
1
4
1
0
1
0
Joe Root 9/0(3)
47.6
1
Floated delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
47.5
4
FOUR! Nicely swept! On middle, Azam sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.
47.4
1
Full delivery on off, Masood drives it through mid off for a run.
47.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Masood defends it off the front foot.
47.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
47.1
.
Floated delivery on leg, Azam flicks it to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 25/0(8)
46.6
.
Tossed up on off, Masood defends it to point.
46.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
46.4
.
MISSED STUMPING! Masood gets another opportunity! He was 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 shot after playing so well.
46.3
1
On middle, Azam comes down the track and flicks it through square leg for a single.
46.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Azam defends it off the front foot.
46.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards short leg.
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.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Joe Root 2/0(2)
45.6
1
Tossed up ball on middle, Azam nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.
45.5
.
Floated on middle, Azam defends it out onto the pitch.
45.4
.
Flatter one on the pads, Azam tucks it to square leg.
45.3
.
On off, defended to cover.
45.2
.
Flatter ball down the leg side, Azam lets it go. Buttler fails to collect it and the ball rolls to the leg side.
45.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 24/0(7)
44.6
.
Loopy ball outside off, left alone.
44.5
.
Tossed up on off, Masood prods forward and drives it to mid off.
44.4
.
On middle, Shan tucks it to square leg.
44.3
.
Loopy ball on off, Masood pushes it to cover.
44.2
1
Flatter one on middle, Azam flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
44.1
.
Floated on middle, Azam defends it to short leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Joe Root 1/0(1)
43.6
.
On off, Masood blocks it off the front foot.
43.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Masood plays it to covers.
43.4
.
Outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one.
43.3
1
On middle, Azam flicks it towards square leg for a run.
43.2
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot.
43.1
.
Root starts with a tossed up delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards the leg side.
Joe Root has no option but to bring himself on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 23/0(6)
42.6
.
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.
42.5
.
Quicker delivery outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
42.4
1
Tossed up ball on off, Azam defends it to cover and takes a single.
42.3
.
Flatter one on middle, Azam works it to short leg.
42.2
.
Loopy ball on middle, flicked to square leg.
42.1
.
Floated on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Jofra Archer 23/1(10)
41.6
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood ducks under it.
41.5
.
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.
41.4
1
Shortish around the leg stump line, Babar fends it away towards fine leg and picks up a single.
41.3
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Azam blocks it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
41.2
.
Archer starts with a nasty bouncer around middle, Azam ducks under it comfortably.
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).
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
... Day 1, Session 3 ...
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.
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.
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 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.
41.1
2
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.
In over# 1
1
4
0
1lb
0
0
Dom Bess 22/0(5)
40.6
1
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.
40.5
4
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.
40.4
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On middle, defended nicely.
40.3
1lb
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.
40.2
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Flatter and on off, it is pushed towards cover.
40.1
.
Floats it up on off, defended.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Jofra Archer 20/1(9)
39.6
.
Bouncer! The batsman ducks under the bouncer at the last moment.
39.5
.
Short one outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
39.4
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
39.3
4
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.
39.2
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Full delivery on off, Azam drives it to mid off.
39.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
2
1
1
0
1
Dom Bess 17/0(4)
38.6
.
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 seeing the turn on offer for the spinner. Remember, they have two in their side.
38.5
2
A full toss, it is worked behind square on the leg side for two.
38.4
1
Floats it up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
38.3
1
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.
38.2
.
Quicker and on middle, Masood keeps it out nicely.
38.1
1
Full and outside off, it is stroked through covers for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Jofra Archer 16/1(8)
37.6
.
Short on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
37.5
.
Good length ball on off, Masood stands tall and defends it out.
37.4
.
Back of a length ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses.
37.3
.
On a length on off, Masood pushes it to gully.
37.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
37.1
4
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.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
1
4
Dom Bess 12/0(3)
36.6
4
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.
36.5
.
Tosses this one outside off, Babar prods forward and leaves it alone.
36.4
1
Full on middle, Masood drives it to mid on and takes a quick single.
36.3
.
Loopy ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but misses.
36.2
1
On off, Babar blocks it to cover and takes a single.
36.1
4
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
4
Jofra Archer 12/1(7)
35.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
35.5
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Masood ducks under it.
35.4
.
Length ball on off, Masood pushes it to mid off.
35.3
.
Fullish on middle, Masood tucks it to the leg side.
35.2
1
Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to mid-wicket for a single.
35.1
4
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.
Jofra Archer is back on. 6-3-7-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 2/0(2)
34.6
.
Loopy on off, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
34.5
.
Flatter one on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket.
34.4
.
Tossed up ball on middle, Shan defends it back to the bowler.
34.3
.
Quicker delivery on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the keeper.
34.2
.
Flatter one on off, Shan pushes it to point.
34.1
.
Tossed up ball on middle and leg, Masood defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Stuart Broad 24/0(11)
33.6
.
Fullish outside off, Azam lets it go to the keeper.
33.5
.
Good length ball on middle, played back to the bowler.
33.4
.
Full ball on middle, Azam defends it to mid-wicket.
33.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
33.2
.
Better from Broad! Good length ball outside off, nipping in. Azam watches it and lets the ball through to the keeper.
33.1
4
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.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 2/0(1)
32.6
1
Flatter on middle, Babar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
32.5
.
Full on the pads, Azam works it to short leg.
32.4
.
Floated on middle, Babar plays it back to the bowler.
32.3
1
Short delivery outside off, Shan punches it to cover for a single.
32.2
.
Loopy ball on off, Masood defends it to cover.
32.1
.
Bess starts with a flat delivery on middle, Masood pulls it to mid on.
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.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 20/0(10)
31.6
1
Very full ball on off, Masood defends it to cover.
31.5
4
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.
31.4
.
Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
31.3
.
On a good length and outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.
31.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Masood blocks it off the back foot.
31.1
.
On a good length on off, Masood defends it to covers.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1nb
0
0
0
James Anderson 32/0(8)
30.6
.
Azam solidly defends this length ball on off to cover.
30.5
.
On a length on off, Azam defends it to the off side.
30.4
4
FOUR! Perfect balance and perfect timing! Back of a length ball outside off, Azam drives it nonchalantly through the covers for a boundary.
30.4
1nb
NO BALL! Another length ball on middle, Azam blocks it out onto the pitch. The third umpire gives it as a No Ball.
30.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Babar defends it back to the bowler.
30.2
.
Outside off, Azam shoulders arms to it.
30.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 15/0(9)
29.6
.
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.
29.5
.
On middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
29.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets the ball go to the keeper.
29.3
.
On a length on off, Masood guides it to gully and wants a single. Azam though sends him back.
29.2
.
Back of a length on off, Shan blocks it to cover.
29.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
4
0
James Anderson 27/0(7)
28.6
.
On a length on off, Babar defends it to mid off.
28.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam has no problems in leaving it alone.
28.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam leaves the ball alone.
28.3
2
Good length ball on middle, Azam nudges it to mid-wicket for a couple.
28.2
4
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.
28.1
.
Anderson dishes a length ball on middle, Azam tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
Stuart Broad 15/0(8)
27.6
.
Good length ball on off, Shan solidly blocks it to cover.
27.5
.
Fullish ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
27.4
.
On a length on middle, Shan flicks it to mid-wicket.
27.3
4
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.
27.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one.
27.1
1
On a length on leg, Azam flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
4
James Anderson 21/0(6)
26.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
26.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood watches it carefully and lets it go to the keeper.
26.4
.
On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg.
26.3
1
Full ball on middle, Babar looks to defend but it takes the leading edge and goes towards the off side for a single.
26.2
.
Good length ball on off, Azam defends it to cover.
26.1
4
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 10/0(7)
25.6
.
A maiden to start the second session! Good length ball on off, Masood blocks it to gully off the back foot.
25.5
.
Fullish ball on off, Masood prods forward and pushes it to cover.
25.4
.
Broad bowls a good length ball outside off, Shan shoulders arms to it.
25.3
.
On a length on middle, Shan rocks on his back foot and defends it back to the bowler.
25.2
.
Full ball on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
25.1
.
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.
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.
... Day 1, Session 2 ...
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 Masood who is doing well out there can continue and hope that someone can give him able support. Do join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for the second session.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 14/1(8)
24.6
2
Full toss on the pads, Babar flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple to end the session. LUNCH ON DAY 1.
24.5
.
Length ball outside off, Babar lets the ball through to the keeper.
24.4
.
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.
24.3
.
On a length on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
24.2
.
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.
24.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to defend at first but then decides to leave it alone.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 7/1(6)
23.6
1
Length ball on middle, Babar flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a single.
23.5
.
Bouncer bowled around middle, Azam ducks under it.
23.4
.
BEATEN! Beautiful piece of bowling from Archer! Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
23.3
.
Lovely drive! Good length ball outside off, Babar drives it crisply but finds the cover fielder.
23.2
.
Full ball on off, Azam pushes it to the cover fielder.
23.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to short leg.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 12/1(7)
22.6
1
Babar is off the mark finally! Full ball on off, Azam pushes it to cover and takes a single.
22.5
1
Back of a length on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket for a single.
22.4
.
Fullish on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on.
22.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it out onto the pitch.
22.2
.
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.
22.1
.
Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 6/1(5)
21.6
.
Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to the point region.
21.5
.
Azam leaves this good length ball outside off alone.
21.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Azam blocks it to the bowler.
21.3
.
Shortish down the leg side, Babar looks to work it to the leg side but misses.
21.2
.
Full ball on off, Azam is solid in defense.
21.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Babar blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Chris Woakes 10/1(6)
20.6
.
On middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
20.5
.
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.
20.4
.
On a length on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
20.3
4
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 and goes to the third man fence.
20.2
.
On a good length and outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
20.1
.
Good length delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 6/1(4)
19.6
.
On a good length on off, Babar offers a solid defense on this one.
19.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Azam blocks it off the back foot.
19.4
.
Archer bowls a bouncer outside off, Azam does well to duck under it.
19.3
.
Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one.
19.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Azam keeps it out.
19.1
.
On a good length on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1lb
0
0W
Chris Woakes 6/1(5)
18.6
.
Good length ball on middle, defended out onto the pitch.
18.5
.
On a length on middle, Masood defends it out.
18.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
18.3
1lb
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.
18.2
.
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.
Babar Azam is the next man in.
18.1
W
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 Tracker shows that it is pitching in line and it is going onto hit the stumps. Poor review from the Pakistan skipper. He probably must have heard the noise of the bat hitting the pad.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Jofra Archer 6/1(3)
17.6
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Masood blocks it to mid on.
17.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood does not bother to play at that one.
17.4
.
On a length on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket.
17.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler.
17.2
4
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.
17.1
.
BEATEN! Excellent bowling from Archer! Good length ball outside off, moving away, Masood attempts to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Chris Woakes 6/0(4)
16.6
1
On a length on the pads, Shan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
16.5
.
Late movement! Good length ball outside off, moving in late. Masood leaves it alone. Buttler dives and makes a good stop.
16.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
16.3
.
Fullish ball outside off, Masood lets the ball through to the keeper.
16.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Masood camps back and blocks it to cover.
16.1
2
Woakes bowls a full delivery on middle, Masood drives it through mid off and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Jofra Archer 2/1(2)
15.6
.
Short ball around middle, Ali ducks under it.
15.5
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it to the off side.
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.
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.
15.4
.
On a length outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
15.3
.
Good length ball on off, Ali prods forward and defends it to cover.
15.2
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled outside off, Azhar sways away from it.
Azhar Ali is the next man in.
15.1
W
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 delivery and was beaten by the pace.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Chris Woakes 3/0(3)
14.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
14.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
14.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Masood pushes it to the point region.
14.3
.
On a length on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler.
14.2
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Ali flicks it to square leg for a single.
14.1
1
Good running! Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it wide of mid on and takes a single.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Jofra Archer 2/0(1)
13.6
.
Short one outside off, Ali sways away from it.
13.5
.
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.
13.4
.
Another one which is outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.
13.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid lets the ball through to the keeper.
13.2
1
Archer dishes a back of a length ball on off, Masood blocks it to cover and collects a single.
13.1
1
Archer starts with an incoming full delivery on middle, Ali works it to the fine leg region for a single.
Jofra Archer is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 1/0(2)
12.6
.
MAIDEN! Fullish ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
12.5
.
On a length on middle, Shan comfortably tucks it to mid-wicket.
12.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
12.3
.
Good length ball around off, angling in. Masood lets it go to the keeper.
12.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
12.1
.
Full ball on middle, Masood pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 10/0(6)
11.6
1
Back of a length delivery on off, Masood taps it towards the off side for a quick single.
11.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
11.4
1
A short one, Ali fends it away uncomfortably towards fine leg for one.
11.3
.
Another one outside off, not played at.
11.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
11.1
.
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Chris Woakes 1/0(1)
10.6
.
A dot to end a testing over! Back of a length and around off, Masood keeps it out.
10.5
.
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.
10.4
.
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.
10.3
1
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.
10.2
.
Bowls this one on the stumps, Ali defends it nicely.
10.1
.
Starts off with a decent outswinger. The line though is just outside off. Ali shoulders arms to this one.
Chris Woakes comes into the attack for the first time.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 8/0(5)
9.6
.
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.
9.5
1
Gets off strike! Ali stands tall and pushes it towards the off side for one.
9.4
.
Solid defense! On off, defended nicely.
A short leg fielder is in place now. Ollie Pope is the player standing there.
9.3
.
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.
9.2
.
Length and on off, comes back a little. Ali looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
9.1
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
0
0
4
4
1
0
James Anderson 16/0(5)
8.6
.
Good length and on off, Ali defends it onto the ground. A good over for Pakistan, 9 from it.
8.5
.
BEATEN! Length and just outside off, Abid looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
8.4
4
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.
8.3
4
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.
8.2
1
A single as this is worked around the corner.
8.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 6/0(4)
7.6
.
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.
7.5
.
Now goes outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.
7.4
.
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.
7.3
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Slightly fuller and on middle, Ali plays a solid drive to mid on.
7.2
.
Outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.
7.1
.
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.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
0
James Anderson 7/0(4)
6.6
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Masood looks to flick but fails to make any contact with it.
6.5
4
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 third man fence.
6.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Masood lets it through to the keeper.
6.3
1
On a length on the pads, Abid flicks it to fine leg for a single.
6.2
.
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.
6.1
.
BEATEN! Another one which goes past the bat! Good length ball outside off, Ali attempts to put bat on ball but fails.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 6/0(3)
5.6
.
Full on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
5.5
4
FOUR! Masood was not sure what to do there! Back of a length ball outside off, Masood first attempts to play at it but then looks to withdraw it. It hits the bat and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
5.4
.
EDGY! Broad dishes a full delivery on off, Masood looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards gully.
5.3
.
Full ball on off, Masood prods forward and blocks it to cover.
5.2
.
On a length on middle, Masood tucks it to square leg. He wants the single but is sent back.
5.1
.
Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. No run.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
James Anderson 2/0(3)
4.6
.
BEATEN! Wow, what a delivery from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Abid looks to defend but misses it altogether.
4.5
1
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.
4.4
.
Good length ball on off, Masood is solid in defense.
4.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood has no problems in leaving it alone.
4.2
1
Full ball on the pads, Ali flicks it to fine leg for a single.
4.1
.
BEATEN! Massive movement there! On a length around off, moving away sharply. Abid looks to block but fails to make any connection with it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1b
Stuart Broad 2/0(2)
3.6
.
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.
3.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Shan leaves it alone.
3.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
3.3
.
Fullish ball on the middle stump line, Shan defends it out onto the pitch.
3.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Shan blocks it back to the bowler.
3.1
1b
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.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4lb
0
James Anderson 0/0(2)
2.6
.
On a length outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
2.5
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Masood solidly plays it towards mid on.
2.4
.
On a length on middle, Masood blocks it to mid on.
2.3
.
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.
2.2
4lb
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.
2.1
.
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.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 2/0(1)
1.6
.
On a length on middle, Ali tucks it to square leg.
1.5
1
Masood is off the mark! Full delivery on off, Masood defends it to the off side and takes a single.
1.4
.
Good length ball outside off, angling in sharply, Masood does not bother playing at that one.
1.3
.
On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
1.2
.
Broad comes around the wicket and bowls a fuller one around off, Shan goes on the front foot and defends it to point.
1.1
1
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.
Stuart Broad will share the new ball from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 0/0(1)
0.6
.
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.
0.5
.
Anderson dishes a length ball outside off, Masood watches the ball carefully and leaves the ball alone.
0.4
.
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.
0.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Masood leaves the ball alone.
0.2
.
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.
0.1
.
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.
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.
The players from both the sides take a moment of silence in respect of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toss - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of Pakistan. They have chosen to bat first.
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 us.
West Indies - checked, Ireland - checked, 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.
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