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Match Ended   
579&268 (96.3)
657&264/7d
England beat Pakistan by 74 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ollie Robinson
That is it from this game. Test cricket at its best again. These two meet again for the 2nd Test on 9th December. Do join us at 1030 IST (0500 GMT). Join us earlier for the build up. Till then, it is goodbye and cheers!
Ben Stokes, the captain of England says they planned how to approach this game. He credits his players for the way they performed. Applauds the performance of Ollie Pope and Will Jacks. Shares everytime they try to take a positive route in every match. Reckons it is an exciting team and the pitch was brilliant to bat so, they used it well. Appreciates James Anderson's performance. Mentions the players are ready to put their bodies on the line. Tells they came here to play the way they wanted. Says the players kept on fighting after the declaration and tells, reverse swing did help their bowlers after the second session.
Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan says they were not upto the mark with the ball. Adds they executed their plans in the first innings and in the second innings they had a golden chance to win but lost wickets in every session. Reckons their bowling department is a bit young. He credits his bowlers though for the way they performed. Reckons they had to think differently when England scored a bulk of runs in the first innings. Shares there are lot of positives, batting, bit of bowling and hopes to do well in the next match.
Ollie Robinson wins the Player of the Match award. He says the pitch was not favoring bowlers much but the player left everything on the pitch.  Adds they had to stay patient and take their chances. On the declaration, he says it was hard but they had time and prepared for it. Shares this was one of his best matches recently.
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The start for Pakistan was not the best as they lost two wickets towards the end of Day 4 but Imam, Saud, Azhar Ali and Agha Salman got them back into the game. However, the spells from Anderson and Ollie Robinson changed the tide completely into the visitors' favor. Both got 4 each. It came down to the last hour with Pakistan needing just the one wicket. The last pair for Pakistan fought hard but it was the second new ball which did the trick and it is the visitors who have taken 1-0 lead in this series.
England then came out in their second innings and continued to go after the bowlers! They yet again scored at over 6 per over, they actually went at around 7 per over in the second innings. Harry Brook yet again shown with the bat but even then it seemed like this game would be heading towards a draw but the declaration at Tea on Day 4 just sparked life in this game. England had around 4 sessions to take 10 wickets and Pakistan had the same amount of time to score 342 runs which would have been a record.
England though right from Day 1 showed they are not here to only win but to dominate! After electing to bat, their batters came out all guns blazing. They scored over 500 runs on Day 1 with four batters scoring tons. They were not able to add a lot on Day 2 but had a huge, huge score on the board. In reply, Pakistan had three of their batters crossing the 100-run mark, at one stage, they were in a decent position to take the lead but Will Jacks' spell ensured it was England who took a slender lead as he got a six-fer on debut.
Jubilation in the English camp! What a win, what a win for England! The Pakistan last wicket pair tried their best but this is a well-deserved win for England. They were outstanding right from Day 1. Their batting, the effort by the bowlers, the decisions they took and Stokes' captaincy was just fabulous. Everything he did was brilliant, every decision he took was spot on. It was that bold move of declaring, it could have gone either way, it was risky but Stokes trusted his bowlers and they delivered when it mattered.
End Of The Over 96.3 : 268/10
0 Runs
  • 096.1
  • 096.2
  • W 96.3
N. Shah
6 (46)
M. Ali
0 (26)
J. Leach
18.3-6-56-1
96.3
W
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah OUT!
OUT! SHAH HAS BEEN GIVEN LBW! He reviews it! That looked very close. Will come down to the umpire's call we think so. NO BAT INVOLVED! IT IS THREE REDS! WOW! England have done it. The stubborn final wicket is scalped. This is full and on middle, an arm ball. Shah gets on the front foot as he looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and hits on the pads. An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Naseem Shah reviews but to no avail as three reds it shows. ENGLAND WIN BY 74 RUNS.
96.2
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
Flatter and outside off, Shah leaves it alone.
96.1
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
Tossed up on off, Shah plays it back to the bowler.
Change of gloves for Naseem Shah. He wants to waste every second possible.
End Of The Over 96 : 268/9
0 Runs
  • 095.1
  • 095.2
  • 095.3
  • 095.4
  • 095.5
  • 095.6
M. Ali
0 (26)
N. Shah
6 (43)
O. Robinson
22-6-50-4
95.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
Another one on the shorter side. Ali lets it go over him.
95.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
Really good carry on this one! Short and on middle, Ali though does well to duck under it.
95.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
That one does not bounce a lot! Short and on middle, Ali hops but ths comes at waist height. He manages to keep it out.
95.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
Well played again! On a length and around off, kept out.
95.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
Another one on middle, Ali watches it closely and plays it right under his syes.
95.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Ali
Solid again! The crowd getting right behind the two batters! Length and on off, Ali defends it out.
Ollie Robinson is back on.
End Of The Over 95 : 268/9
0 Runs
  • 094.1
  • 094.2
  • 094.3
  • 094.4
  • 094.5
  • 094.6
N. Shah
6 (43)
M. Ali
0 (20)
B. Stokes
20-4-69-1
94.6
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Solid! Back of a length and on off, Shah defends. A loud cheer from the crowd.
94.5
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Another harmless nut! Outside off, Shah covers his off pole and leaves it.
The new ball has been taken by England.
94.4
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
A waste of a delivery there! Down the leg side with the second new ball. Left alone.
94.3
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Another good length delivery, Shah guides it to point.
94.2
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
On the shorter side, Shah guides it towards gully.
94.1
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Angled into middle, Shah blocks it off. Stokes is running back to his mark.
The light-meter is out. Okay, to continue for now.
End Of The Over 94 : 268/9
0 Runs
  • 093.1
  • 093.2
  • 093.3
  • 093.4
  • 093.5
  • 093.6
M. Ali
0 (20)
N. Shah
6 (37)
J. Leach
18-6-56-0
93.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
On the stumps, it is kept out. Another over negotiated.
93.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
Off the inside edge! Angled into middle, Ali comes forward and looks to block but this goes off the inner half towards the leg side.
93.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
Floats it up on off, Ali manages to block it out.
93.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
On the stumps, Ali defends it with his bat in front of his pad.
93.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
On the stumps again, this is kept out.
93.1
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Ali
On middle, defended. A round of applause from Naseem for Ali and says it is just coming on straight.
Change. Jack Leach to bowl now.
End Of The Over 93 : 268/9
0 Runs
  • 092.1
  • 092.2
  • 092.3
  • 092.4
  • 092.5
  • 092.6
N. Shah
6 (37)
M. Ali
0 (14)
B. Stokes
19-3-69-1
92.6
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Another over negotiated! On middle, this is defended.
92.5
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
A short one now on middle, Shah spots it early and ducks under it.
92.4
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Length and on off, defended.
92.3
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
This one does not carry! Frustrating for England! Length and on off, Naseem looks to defend but with soft hands. It goes off the outside edge but well short of second slip.
92.2
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Was there something on it? NO! Shorter and around off, this one holds its line. Shah is beaten as he tries to defend.
92.1
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Samck on the glove! Shorter and on the body, Naseem looks to fend it but it hits the glove.
End Of The Over 92 : 268/9
0 Runs
  • 091.1
  • 091.2
  • 091.3
  • 091.4
  • 091.5
  • 091.6
M. Ali
0 (14)
N. Shah
6 (31)
J. Anderson
24-12-36-4
91.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
James Anderson goes for the yorker on middle. Ali jams it out well. Another over survived.
91.5
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
On a length and outside off. Ali looks to push but misses.
91.4
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Full and swinging on off. Ali negotiates well as he defends it.
91.3
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Short in length and on off. Ali hops and defends it out.
91.2
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Length and on off. Ali blocks it out.
91.1
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Short and this one stays low. Ali does well to dead bat it.
Drinks! What a big opportunity that was to seal the game. England have to work a bit more hard to find the last wicket. Pakistan on the other hand are hoping these two can watch it out and hopes the sun settles down quickly and run out of time. Only 30 minutes or so remaining. Stokes was not amused at the end of the Drinks break! Ali had gone off maybe for a toilet break and took some time to come back. With the fading light, every minute is important and Stokes knows that
End Of The Over 91 : 268/9
4 Runs
  • 490.1
  • 090.2
  • 090.3
  • 090.4
  • 090.5
  • 090.6
N. Shah
6 (31)
M. Ali
0 (8)
B. Stokes
18-2-69-1
90.6
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
A bit squared up but Shah defends it out. On middle, it is kept out.
90.5
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
This is full and outside off, Shah pushes it to cover.
90.4
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
On a length and outside off. Shah defends it to cover.
90.3
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
On a length and on middle. Shah tucks it to short leg.
90.2
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Outside off, kept out.
90.1
4
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
FOUR! IT GOES THROUGH! A BIG CHANCE! Short in length and outside off. Shah pokes, gets an outside edge. The ball flies in-between the keeper and first slip. Both Ollie Pope and Joe Root leave for each other and eventually, it goes through to the third man fence. Ben Stokes is not happy.
End Of The Over 90 : 264/9
0 Runs
  • 089.1
  • 089.2
  • 089.3
  • 089.4
  • 089.5
  • 089.6
M. Ali
0 (8)
N. Shah
2 (25)
J. Anderson
23-11-36-4
89.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
This one goes away, shorter and outside off. Ali defends inside the line again. He survives.
89.5
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
A length ball, swinging on middle. Ali lunges forward to defend it out.
89.4
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Full and on middle. Ali leans and blocks it.
89.3
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Length ball on middle. Ali defends.
89.2
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
James Anderson is bowling to the plan but Mohammad Ali is doing well to avoid the trap. Short and down leg. Ali lets it go.
89.1
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Short and just sliding down. Ali fails to tickle it away.
End Of The Over 89 : 264/9
0 Runs
  • 088.1
  • 088.2
  • 088.3
  • 088.4
  • 088.5
  • 088.6
N. Shah
2 (25)
M. Ali
0 (2)
B. Stokes
17-2-65-1
88.6
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
BEATEN AGAIN! Length ball, outside off, it lands and swings in. Shah defends the wrong line and misses. That was close to the off pole.
88.5
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Short in length and on middle, Shah gets an outside edge but he does well to play with soft hands.
88.4
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Outside off, Shah keeps it out.
88.3
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
This one is angled across on a length. Shah is beaten as he looks to defend.
88.2
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
This one swings away. Shah defends in the line and misses.
88.1
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
A length ball, outside off, Shah has a poke at it but misses.
End Of The Over 88 : 264/9
0 Runs
  • 087.1
  • W 87.2
  • 087.3
  • W 87.4
  • 087.5
  • 087.6
M. Ali
0 (2)
N. Shah
2 (19)
J. Anderson
22-10-36-4
87.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
Short and on middle. Ali hops and blocks it out.
87.5
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Ali
On a length and on middle, nips in. Ali blocks it out.
87.4
W
James Anderson To Haris Rauf OUT!
OUT! LBW! An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Haris Rauf will take it upstairs. No bat there. Is it just sliding down though? Umpire's call it is. England won't mind it. They are nearing to the victory. James Anderson is showing his class all over again. What a champion of a bowler. He serves it on a length and tailing on leg. Rauf misses his flick. It looked like it will go down but the on-field decision is with England and it is enough for them to take the 9th wicket.
87.3
0
James Anderson To Haris Rauf
On a length and on middle. Rauf blocks it out.
87.2
W
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Absolutely brilliant from Pope! James Anderson continues to serves it short, this is on leg. Mahmood tickles it, it goes more off the gloves and to the eft of the keeper. Ollie Pope puts in a full-length dive, stretches his left hand out and takes a stunner. He does well to keep hold onto it as he lands on the ground. Just superb. James Anderson gets his third wicket. England need two wickets now.
87.1
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
This is full and outside off. Mahmood drops it to point.
End Of The Over 87 : 264/7
1 Runs
  • 086.1
  • 086.2
  • 186.3
  • 086.4
  • 086.5
  • 086.6
N. Shah
2 (19)
Z. Mahmood
1 (19)
B. Stokes
16-1-65-1
86.6
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
On the stumps, kept out.
86.5
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
On off, defended.
86.4
0
Ben Stokes To Naseem Shah
Beaten again! Another outswinger, this moves away after being angled into the off pole. Shah is beaten.
86.3
1
Ben Stokes To Zahid Mahmood
On off, this is pushed through covers for one. A huge cheer from the crowd as the run is taken.
86.2
0
Ben Stokes To Zahid Mahmood
BEATEN! It goes past the outside edge for another time! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Zahid is beaten as he pushes at it.
86.1
0
Ben Stokes To Zahid Mahmood
On off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 86 : 263/7
0 Runs
  • 085.1
  • 085.2
  • 085.3
  • 085.4
  • 085.5
  • 085.6
N. Shah
2 (16)
Z. Mahmood
0 (16)
J. Anderson
21-9-36-2
85.6
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
BEATEN! An outswinger to end, Shah has a poke at it and is beaten.
85.5
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
That just did not get up! A short one, Naseem was looking to move out of the way but the ball keeps coming in with the angle and does not bounce a lot. It hits him on the glove. Luckily for him, it does not lob up in the air.
85.4
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
On off, Shah gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
85.3
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
This lands and moves away from the off pole. Shah is beaten as he tries to defend.
85.2
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
On the stumps, blocked.
85.1
0
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
Good length and on off, defended.
End Of The Over 85 : 263/7
2 Runs
  • 184.1
  • 084.2
  • 084.3
  • 084.4
  • 084.5
  • 1 NB 84.6
  • 084.6
Z. Mahmood
0 (16)
N. Shah
2 (10)
O. Robinson
21-5-50-4
84.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Solid from Zahid Mahmood! Length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
84.6
nb
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Outside off, this time it moves the other way. Zahid Mahmood has a poke at it and is beaten. An edge would not have mattered as Ollie Robinson has overstepped.
84.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Well evaded! Shorter and around off, Zahid moves out of the way.
84.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Solid! Length and on middle, Zahid pushes it back to the bowler.
84.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
On off, defended.
84.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Shorter and on off, ZM blocks it towards cover.
84.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Naseem Shah
Yet another big booming inswinger, it comes back in from around off, Shah looks to defend, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 84 : 261/7
1 Runs
  • 183.1
  • 083.2
  • 083.3
  • 083.4
  • 083.5
  • 083.6
Z. Mahmood
0 (10)
N. Shah
1 (9)
J. Anderson
20-8-36-2
83.6
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
Another over negotiated! On middle, this is played back to the bowler.
83.5
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
On off, blocked.
83.4
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
Shortish and on middle, Zahid defends.
83.3
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
Back of a length and on the stumps, kept out.
83.2
0
James Anderson To Zahid Mahmood
On the middle pole, defended.
83.1
1
James Anderson To Naseem Shah
Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 83 : 260/7
0 Runs
  • W 82.1
  • 082.2
  • 082.3
  • 082.4
  • 082.5
  • 082.6
Z. Mahmood
0 (5)
N. Shah
0 (8)
O. Robinson
20-5-48-4
82.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
A yorker then outside off, Zahid jams it out to covers.
82.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Bangs it short and on middle, this is blocked.
82.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
On off, defended.
82.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Bangs is short and on middle, ths is worked to mid-wicket.
82.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Zahid Mahmood
Excellent from Ollie again! A yorker, comes back in on middle, Zahid Mahmood jams it out well.
82.1
W
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the leg slip fielder! Ollie Robinson is on fire, he has two in two overs and England can sense a win now. The last recognized batter, Azhar Ali is out of here and England are just the three wickets away. This is on the pads, Ali flicks but to the man at leg slip. Root takes an excellent low catch. Yet again the reverse swing doing the job, the ploy not to take the second new ball is working. This is going to be really tough for the bowling all-rounders now.
End Of The Over 82 : 260/6
1 Runs
  • 081.1
  • 181.2
  • 081.3
  • 081.4
  • 081.5
  • 081.6
N. Shah
0 (8)
A. Ali
40 (80)
J. Leach
17-5-56-0
81.6
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
This is full and on middle. Shah blocks it out.
81.5
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
Fuller ball on middle. Shah defends on the front foot.
81.4
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
Slants a full ball on middle. Blocked out.
81.3
0
Jack Leach To Naseem Shah
Full and on off. Shah prods and defends it out.
81.2
1
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Flatter and on off, punched to deep cover for a single.
81.1
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 81 : 259/6
1 Runs
  • 180.1
  • W 80.2
  • 080.3
  • 080.4
  • 080.5
  • 080.6
N. Shah
0 (4)
A. Ali
39 (78)
O. Robinson
19-4-48-3
80.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Naseem Shah
All of a sudden the ball is swinging. This is outside off, easily left alone.
80.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Naseem Shah
On a length and on middle. Shah defends it solidly.
80.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Naseem Shah
Length and on middle, blocked out.
80.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Naseem Shah
How has that missed the stumps? That was inches away from the off pole. WOW! A yorker, this one swings around off. Shah tries to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball just lands few inches away from the base of the off pole and goes to the keeper. UltraEdge later shows it did hit the stumps but the bails stayed intact.
80.2
W
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman OUT!
OUT! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. ENGLAND REVIEW IT. Desperate times for England. This is the stand they want to break. Pad first clearly. THREE REDS! Agha Salman is out. The 61-run stand is broken and England now are into the bowlers. A big moment in the game. This one is on a length and outside off, it lands and nips back in sharply. Salman stays back and tries to dab to third man with an angled bat but puts his front foot across. The ball pings the pad first. UltraEdge confirms it is pad first. Three reds are shown and England are absolute delight.
80.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
On middle, Ali gets inside the line and pulls it behind square leg for one.
End Of The Over 80 : 258/5
1 Runs
  • 079.1
  • 079.2
  • 179.3
  • 079.4
  • 079.5
  • 079.6
A. Salman
30 (63)
A. Ali
38 (77)
J. Leach
16-5-55-0
79.6
0
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
Flat and on off. Salman taps it to point.
79.5
0
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off. Salman prods and defends it out.
79.4
0
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
On middle, blocked out.
79.3
1
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
First run after Tea! Flatter and on off, Ali punches it to mid off for one.
79.2
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
On off, kept out.
79.1
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Tossed up on off. Ali defends as he comes down the track.
End Of The Over 79 : 257/5
0 Runs
  • 078.1
  • 078.2
  • 078.3
  • 078.4
  • 078.5
  • 078.6
A. Salman
30 (60)
A. Ali
37 (74)
O. Robinson
18-4-47-2
78.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
This one lands outside off and swings in. Salman looks to push but gets an inside edge to mid-wicket.
78.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Short and on the hips, Salman nudges it to square leg.
78.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
This is outside off, left alone.
78.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
On middle, this is tucked to square leg. Ali is long way down as he wants a quick single but is sent back. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end. Would have been saved.
78.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
A bouncer, angling down. Salman thinks to play at it but leaves alone in the end.
78.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Starts with a short ball on leg. Salman evades it well.
Ollie Robinson to bowl from the other side.
End Of The Over 78 : 257/5
0 Runs
  • 077.1
  • 077.2
  • 077.3
  • 077.4
  • 077.5
  • 077.6
A. Ali
37 (74)
A. Salman
30 (54)
J. Leach
15-5-54-0
77.6
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Angles a full ball on middle. Ali eases it to cover. A maiden to start the proceedings.
77.5
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Flights one outside off. Ali throws his bat as he looks to cut but misses.
77.4
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Flatter and outside off. Ali punches it to cover.
77.3
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Tossed up on off. Ali prods and defends it.
77.2
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Flatter and on middle. Ali blocks it out.
77.1
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Very full and on middle. Ali comes down the track and pushes it to cover.
We are back for the final session. The one we were all waiting for. The players are out in the middle. Jack Leach to start after the break.
...Day 5, Session 3...
For England, they have been good with the ball, they have stuck to their plans and the bowlers are creating problems for the batters. They would have loved for Pope to hang onto the chance last on in this session but that was not to be. That wicket just before the break would have given them a big boost. However, they would know one wicket quickly can turn things around. The second new ball is also around the corner and something tells me there is still a lot of drama left in this game. Do join us for the final session in a bit.
Another top, top session and wen enter into the third session with all three results possible. Have to say though courtesy this stand, Pakistan do have their noses ahead. The start to this session was not the best as they lost Rizwan and Saud in quick succession. At that time, England were right on top of this game but Azhar Ali and Agha Salman have battled brilliantly. They are admist a 59-run stand but they will know with not a lot of batting to come, they really need to keep batting as Pakistan are still 86 runs away from the target.
End Of The Over 77 : 257/5
1 Runs
  • 176.1
  • 076.2
  • 076.3
  • 076.4
  • 076.5
  • 076.6
A. Salman
30 (54)
A. Ali
37 (68)
O. Robinson
17-3-47-2
76.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
A bumper to end the session. Salman ducks under it. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 5!
76.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
76.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Well bowled! A yorker on middle, this is jammed back to the bowler.
76.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Down the leg side again, Salman looks to flick but misses.
76.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, blocked.
76.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
DROPPED! A tough chance but England need to take those, they are behind in the game at the moment! Down the leg side, Azhar Ali looks to flick, it goes off the inside edge and to the left of Pope who dives, gets a hand to it but it does not stay in. A single in the end.
End Of The Over 76 : 256/5
2 Runs
  • 075.1
  • 175.2
  • 075.3
  • 075.4
  • 175.5
  • 075.6
A. Salman
30 (49)
A. Ali
36 (67)
J. Leach
14-4-54-0
75.6
0
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
THE FINGER IS RAISED! Agha Salman has been given out LBW but he reviews. Is it too high or is it clipping the bails? Big moment in the game! NOT OUT! It is going over! England can't believe it! The crowd here is going bonkers! Agha Salman survives to fight yet another day. The last recognized pair continues to battle. This is tossed up on middle, Salman looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the body. An appeal and the finger is raised. Stokes really can't believe this is going over especially on this wicket which is slow and low.
75.5
1
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
75.4
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Another one on off, it is kept out.
75.3
0
Jack Leach To Azhar Ali
Floats it up on off, Ali defends it towards cover.
75.2
1
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
On the pads, this is worked down to long on for one.
75.1
0
Jack Leach To Agha Salman
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 75 : 254/5
5 Runs
  • 074.1
  • 474.2
  • 074.3
  • 074.4
  • 074.5
  • 174.6
A. Salman
29 (46)
A. Ali
35 (64)
O. Robinson
16-3-46-2
74.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Angled into the pads, Salman works it through square leg for one.
74.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
74.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
A LOUD APPEAL BUT TURNED DOWN! It has been reviewed. Seems like it is swinging a lot! NOT OUT! It is going down leg and the crowd erupts. This is full, Agha Salman takes a few steps down the track and tries to flick but misses. It hits the pad. A loud shout but turned down. England lose a review.
74.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
NOT OUT! The dive helped Ali make it in! Fuller and on middle, this is stroked back towards the bowler who sticks his riight leg out. It hits his leg and then the stumps. An appeal and it is taken upstairs. Ali is in.
74.2
4
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
FOUR! Shot! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for a boundary.
74.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
On middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 74 : 249/5
7 Runs
  • 073.1
  • 073.2
  • 073.3
  • 273.4
  • 173.5
  • 473.6
A. Ali
35 (64)
A. Salman
24 (40)
J. Anderson
19-8-35-2
73.6
4
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
FOUR! Lovely stroke! Fuller and on middle, this is driven past mid on for a boundary.
73.5
1
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
73.4
2
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Fuller and on off, Salman strokes it through mid off for two.
73.3
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
On off, Salman blocks it out.
73.2
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Fuller and on off, Agha Salman strokes it to mid off.
73.1
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Another one on off, this is kept out well.
End Of The Over 73 : 242/5
6 Runs
  • 072.1
  • 072.2
  • 472.3
  • 072.4
  • 072.5
  • 1 NB 72.6
  • 172.6
A. Salman
21 (35)
A. Ali
31 (63)
B. Stokes
15-1-64-1
72.6
1
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Angled into the pads, this is clipped through square leg for one.
72.6
nb
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
No ball! Another one! On off, this is defended.
72.5
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
72.4
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, blocked.
72.3
4
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
FOUR! Lovely placement! Length and around off, this is guided past point for a boundary.
72.2
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, this is pushed to cover.
72.1
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Around off, kept out.
End Of The Over 72 : 236/5
6 Runs
  • 171.1
  • 071.2
  • 471.3
  • 071.4
  • 071.5
  • 171.6
A. Salman
16 (28)
A. Ali
31 (63)
J. Anderson
18-8-28-2
71.6
1
James Anderson To Agha Salman
On off, this is guided through point for one.
71.5
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Outside off, Salman looks to guide it down to third man but is beaten.
71.4
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
On off, kept out.
71.3
4
James Anderson To Agha Salman
FOUR! Put away! Fuller and on middle, this is timed down the ground and into the fence.
71.2
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Length and around off, Salman pokes at it and is beaten.
71.1
1
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
On the stumps, defended.
End Of The Over 71 : 230/5
2 Runs
  • 170.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 170.4
  • 070.5
  • 070.6
A. Salman
11 (23)
A. Ali
30 (62)
B. Stokes
14-1-58-1
70.6
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On the stumps, it is kept out.
70.5
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
70.4
1
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Around off, Ali guides it through point for one.
70.3
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Another one outside off, not played at.
70.2
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Outside off, left alone.
70.1
1
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Around off, this is guided down towards third man for one.
End Of The Over 70 : 228/5
0 Runs
  • 069.1
  • 069.2
  • 069.3
  • 069.4
  • 069.5
  • 069.6
A. Ali
29 (59)
A. Salman
10 (20)
J. Anderson
17-8-22-2
69.6
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
BEATEN! This one moves away, it lands on off. Ali is beaten as he tries to block.
69.5
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Ali takes a few steps down the track again, this is bowled on the shorter side. Defended.
69.4
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Gets it to tail back in from just outside off. Defended.
69.3
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
On off, this is pushed towards cover and there is a loud shout of no.
69.2
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
This is well wide outside off, left alone.
69.1
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Good length and on off, Ali blocks.
End Of The Over 69 : 228/5
4 Runs
  • 068.1
  • 068.2
  • 068.3
  • 068.4
  • 168.5
  • 368.6
A. Ali
29 (53)
A. Salman
10 (20)
B. Stokes
13-1-56-1
68.6
3
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Three more taken! Ali moves right across and works this from just outside off through square leg. Three taken. Tht is porbably Stoke's last over in this spell. He has bowled 9 on the trot. Does he have the gas to bowl another one?
68.5
1
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Around off, this is guided through point for one.
68.4
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Angled into the pads, Salman works it to mid-wicket.
68.3
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On the off pole. Salman gets right behind the line and defends it.
68.2
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On the stumps, Salman keeps it out.
68.1
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Fuller and on off, Salman pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 68 : 224/5
1 Runs
  • 067.1
  • 167.2
  • 067.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
A. Ali
26 (52)
A. Salman
9 (15)
J. Anderson
16-7-22-2
67.6
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Fuller and on off, Ali pushes it to covers.
67.5
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Length and on off, Ali guides it to point.
67.4
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Another one outside off, not played at.
67.3
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Ali takes a few steps down the track, this is bowled well wide outside off, left alone.
67.2
1
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Length and on off, blocked.
67.1
0
James Anderson To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, it is blocked.
End Of The Over 67 : 223/5
6 Runs
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 166.4
  • 166.5
  • 466.6
A. Ali
26 (48)
A. Salman
8 (13)
B. Stokes
12-1-52-1
66.6
4
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
FOUR! Put away! It was a full toss but still needed to be put away! This is outside off, Ali caresses it through covers for a boundary.
66.5
1
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Edged but a run! Fuller and on off, this moves away. Salman plays at it away from the body, it goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.
66.4
1
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Angled into the pads, Ali works it through square leg for one.
66.3
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Good length and on off, Ali plays it towards cover.
66.2
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Fuller and on off, Ali drives but to covers.
66.1
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Fuller and on middle, Ali pushes it to mid on.
DRINKS! This is heading towards a really fine ending! Pakistan need just over 120 runs and have 5 wickets in the bag. There are 51 overs left, we might not get all of them but we probably might not need all of those. Pakistan will know if these two manage to put up a good stand, they will have their noses ahead but if England manage to get a wicket here, they will surely feel the game is in their pocket.
End Of The Over 66 : 217/5
3 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 065.3
  • 065.4
  • 365.5
  • 065.6
A. Salman
7 (12)
A. Ali
21 (43)
O. Robinson
15-3-41-2
65.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Down the leg side, left alone.
65.5
3
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
More runs! This is full and it comes back in. Ali gets his front leg out of the way and works it past mid-wicket for three.
65.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Good length and on off, Ali blocks it out.
65.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Outside off, left alone.
65.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
On off, defended.
65.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
He really bent his back on that one! Bowls a head-height bumper. Ali moves out of the way.
End Of The Over 65 : 214/5
2 Runs
  • 064.1
  • 264.2
  • 064.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
A. Salman
7 (11)
A. Ali
18 (38)
B. Stokes
11-1-46-1
64.6
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
This time he gets closer to the stumps and lands this on a length and around off, blocked out.
64.5
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, kept out.
64.4
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
BEATEN! It is all because of the angle, Agha Salman is playing at those. From wide of the crease, Stokes angles it in, it is still a little too wide outside off and shapes away. Salman has a poke at it and is beaten.
64.3
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, kept out.
64.2
2
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Two more! On the pads, Agha Salman works it through square leg and takes two.
64.1
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
That is a beauty! He goes wide of the crease, angles it into the off pole and then gets it to leave the batter late. Agha Salman is all squared up as he tries to defend, he is beaten. The keeper too has to adjust as he was moving the wrong way, good take in the end.
End Of The Over 64 : 212/5
2 Runs
  • 063.1
  • 063.2
  • 063.3
  • 063.4
  • 263.5
  • 063.6
A. Ali
18 (38)
A. Salman
5 (5)
O. Robinson
14-3-38-2
63.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
On middle, defended.
63.5
2
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for two.
63.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Angled into the pads, Ali works it to mid-wicket.
63.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Three leaves in a row as this is also bowled outside off.
63.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Another one outside off, not played at.
63.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 63 : 210/5
5 Runs
  • 062.1
  • 062.2
  • 462.3
  • 162.4
  • 062.5
  • 062.6
A. Salman
5 (5)
A. Ali
16 (32)
B. Stokes
10-1-44-1
62.6
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
On off, this is pushed to cover.
62.5
0
Ben Stokes To Agha Salman
Good movement! Length and around off, this lands and moves away. Agha Salman initially looks to defend but then bails out.
62.4
1
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Another one on a length and on off, Ali looks to defend, it goes off the outer half towards point for one.
62.3
4
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
FOUR! Nicely played! Length and just outside off, Ali lets the ball come to him and then opens the face of the bat, he guides it past, no fielder in the deep and it results in a boundary.
62.2
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Length again and on off, Ali defends it towards cover.
62.1
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Length and around off, Ali defends.
End Of The Over 62 : 205/5
7 Runs
  • 061.1
  • W 61.2
  • 061.3
  • 461.4
  • 161.5
  • 1 NB 61.6
  • 161.6
A. Ali
11 (28)
A. Salman
5 (3)
O. Robinson
13-3-36-2
61.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
On the shorter side and on the body, Ali pulls it down to fine leg and takes one.
61.6
nb
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
That is a sharp bumper, Ali does really well to move out of the way! No ball called though.
61.5
1
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Almost! Ollie Robinson goes for a yorker, he ends up bowling a full toss on the pads. Salman did lose his balance a bit but manages to flick it down to fine leg for one.
61.4
4
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
FOUR! Agha Salman is off the mark with a boundary! Length and outside off, Agha opens the face of the bat and guides it past gully and down to the third man fence.
61.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, Salman blocks.
61.2
W
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That is a lovely catch! Ollie Robinson comes on and strikes. Stokes can do no wrong with his bowling changes here and England now on top. They are just the one wicket away from entering the bowlers now. Saud Shakeel who looked solid out there falls. England are delighted. This is fuller and outside off, quite wide outside off. Shakeel could have left it but it is the length that makes him play the stroke. It is just behind a driving length. Shakeel stretches for it, it goes uppishly and to the right of a very short cover. Keaton Jennings, the sub, dives to his right and takes it brilliantly. England now 5 wickets away.
61.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 61 : 198/4
7 Runs
  • 060.1
  • 060.2
  • 260.3
  • 060.4
  • 460.5
  • 1 NB 60.6
  • 060.6
A. Ali
10 (26)
S. Shakeel
76 (157)
B. Stokes
9-1-39-1
60.6
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
That will be the end of the over! On off, kept out.
60.6
nb
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
NO BALL! Stokes has overstepped once again! On off, this is guided to point.
60.5
4
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
FOUR! Between first slip and gully! Lucky boundary! Length and around off, this lands and moves away a touch. Ali has a poke at it, it goes off the outside edge between the two and down to the third man fence.
60.4
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Back of a length and on off, defended.
60.3
2
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Works it with the angle through square leg for two.
60.2
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Angled into the off pole. Ali blocks it out.
60.1
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
On the off pole, kept out.
End Of The Over 60 : 191/4
5 Runs
  • 059.1
  • 159.2
  • 059.3
  • 059.4
  • 059.5
  • 459.6
S. Shakeel
76 (157)
A. Ali
4 (19)
J. Anderson
15-7-21-2
59.6
4
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Clipped away! That is a poor delivery! A full toss on the pads, Shakeel works it fine and this one races away to the fence.
59.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Back of a length and on off, Saud lets the ball come to him and then guides it to point.
59.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On the fuller side, Saud takes a few steps down the track and pushes it to mid off.
59.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On off, Shakeel pushes it to covers.
59.2
1
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
This one tails back in from around off, Ali works it down to fine leg and takes one.
59.1
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Good length and on off, it is kept out.
End Of The Over 59 : 186/4
3 Runs
  • 058.1
  • 058.2
  • 058.3
  • 158.4
  • 258.5
  • 058.6
S. Shakeel
72 (153)
A. Ali
3 (17)
B. Stokes
8-1-32-1
58.6
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Just outside off, Saud was in two minds, he first thought of playing at it but then leaves it alone.
58.5
2
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Length and outside off, Saud strokes it on the up through covers for two.
58.4
1
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
A quick run! Fuller and on off, Ali pushes it towards mid off for a single.
58.3
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
On the stumps, Ali pushes it to covers.
58.2
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Continues to bowl it on off, Ali plays it to cover.
58.1
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
On off, Ali gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 58 : 183/4
1 Runs
  • 057.1
  • 057.2
  • 157.3
  • 057.4
  • 057.5
  • 057.6
S. Shakeel
70 (151)
A. Ali
2 (13)
J. Anderson
14-7-16-2
57.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, kept out.
57.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Around the off pole, this is blocked right under his eyes.
57.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, blocked.
57.3
1
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Nicely played! A short one, Ali gets right on top of the bounce and pulls it all along the ground through square leg for one.
57.2
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Around off, Ali moves right across and keeps it out.
57.1
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
On the off pole, this is kept out.
End Of The Over 57 : 182/4
6 Runs
  • 056.1
  • 156.2
  • 056.3
  • 056.4
  • 156.5
  • 456.6
S. Shakeel
70 (148)
A. Ali
1 (10)
B. Stokes
7-1-29-1
56.6
4
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Cut away! Short and outside off, Saud Shakeel slams it through point. A welcome boundary for Pakistan and Shakeel who was bogged down a bit.
56.5
1
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
56.4
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Outside off, left alone.
56.3
0
Ben Stokes To Azhar Ali
Length again, this is pushed to cover.
56.2
1
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Angled into the pads, Shakeel works it through square leg for one.
56.1
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Good length and on off, blocked.
End Of The Over 56 : 176/4
0 Runs
  • W 55.1
  • 055.2
  • 055.3
  • 055.4
  • 055.5
  • 055.6
A. Ali
0 (7)
S. Shakeel
65 (145)
J. Anderson
13-7-15-2
55.6
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
A dot to end! A successful over from Anderson. On middle, kept out.
55.5
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Pushes at it with hard hands! Length and outside off, Ali ends up pushing at it with hard hands. It lands short of cover.
55.4
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
On off, this is pushed towards cover.
55.3
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Another length delivery on the off pole, Ali pushes it to covers.
55.2
0
James Anderson To Azhar Ali
Good length and on off, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
55.1
W
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Anderson gets another one! This guy is an absolute legend, irrespective on the conditions, just manages to find the breakthroughs for his side. It is the big wicket of Mohammad Rizwan who just did not look like getting out. He falls four short of a half ton and England now back on top. This is on a length, it lands and moves away. Rizwan has a poke at it away from the body. He also plays it with an angled bat. It goes off the outside edge and it goes into the hands of the keeper. He maybe could have left that delivery but that is how Rizwan plays, he likes feeling bat on ball and that proves to be his downfall.
End Of The Over 55 : 176/3
3 Runs
  • 054.1
  • 054.2
  • 1 NB 54.3
  • 054.3
  • 054.4
  • 254.5
  • 054.6
S. Shakeel
65 (145)
M. Rizwan
46 (91)
B. Stokes
6-1-23-1
54.6
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
A yorker to end then, on middle, Saud jams it out towards cover.
54.5
2
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Two more! Length and around off, Saud looks to block, this goes more off the outer half through point for two.
54.4
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Outside off and on a length. Left alone.
54.3
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Just outside off, Saud covers his off pole and shoulders arms to this one.
54.3
nb
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Stokes goes really full, on middle, Saud gets his front leg out of the way and plays it to mid off. No ball signaled by the umpire as Stokes oversteps.
54.2
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Good length and on off, defended.
54.1
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Back of a length and on off, Saud blocks.
End Of The Over 54 : 173/3
4 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 053.2
  • 053.3
  • 053.4
  • 453.5
  • 053.6
M. Rizwan
46 (91)
S. Shakeel
63 (138)
J. Anderson
12-6-15-1
53.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Uppish but safe! This is on middle, holds in the surface a touch. Rizwan plays a check-shot, it goes uppishly but lands well short of mid on.
53.5
4
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! First runs of this session. That is a wonderful stroke! Fuller and on off, Rizwan shows the full face of the bat, it is creamed down to the long off fence.
53.4
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On the fuller side, not a lot of movement, Rizwan plays it back to the bowler.
53.3
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Fractionally short and on off, Rizwan blocks.
53.2
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length again and on off, Rizwan blocks it out.
53.1
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Just a wee bit of swing, some outswing, it starts on off and moves away. Rizwan plays it to covers.
James Anderson to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 53 : 169/3
0 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 052.4
  • 052.5
  • 052.6
S. Shakeel
63 (138)
M. Rizwan
42 (85)
B. Stokes
5-1-20-1
52.6
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
A maiden to begin with by Stokes! Length and on off, this is guided to point.
52.5
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Good length again and on off, Saud plays it to mid off.
52.4
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Attacks the off pole this time. Saud gets his bat down in time and blocks.
52.3
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
This one does not bounce a lot! Length and outside off, Shakeel shoulders arms to this one. It just about gets to the keeper.
52.2
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Solid from Saud! Back of a length and on off, Shakeel lets the ball come to him and plays it right under his eyes.
52.1
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Some swing for Stokes! This starts outside off and comes back in late. Saud somehow manages to work it on the leg side.
We are back for the second session! Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel will resume their innings. It is Ben Stokes who will begin for England. 65 overs left in the day's play, do not think we will get all of them though. Pakistan need another 174. Here we go...
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
Ben Stokes looks a bit out of options. The pacers are doing well as they kept things tight in the first hour but once the spinners were introduced, they were put under the hammer and the bulk of the runs were scored against them. Liam Livingstone is now ruled out of the series. Ben Stokes himself is not bowling much. England have to find an answer and come with energy as they look for wickets and wickets in the next session and so on. For Pakistan, their planned work beautifully and if it continues to do so, we might find a winner in the next session itself but surely, England will not let it happen so easily. This game is still wide open. A big second session is coming up. Stay tuned.
Just the way Pakistan wanted! What a session for them! They looked all out of this match at one stage and now are firm favorites to win it, still though a long way to go but this match is nicely poised for a win for the hosts.
End Of The Over 52 : 169/3
1 Runs
  • 051.1
  • 051.2
  • 051.3
  • 051.4
  • 151.5
  • 051.6
M. Rizwan
42 (85)
S. Shakeel
63 (132)
J. Anderson
11-6-11-1
51.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length and on middle. Rizwan blocks it out on the deck. That will be LUNCH on Day 5.
51.5
1
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Angled on the pads, it is flicked to deep square leg for a single.
51.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On middle, kept out.
51.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Saud comes down the track and defends this length ball back to Anderson.
51.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
This is full and outside off. Shakeel gets inside the line and blocks it out.
51.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On a length and on middle. Shakeel keeps it out on the leg side.
End Of The Over 51 : 168/3
12 Runs
  • 050.1
  • 250.2
  • 650.3
  • 050.4
  • 050.5
  • 450.6
M. Rizwan
42 (84)
S. Shakeel
62 (127)
J. Leach
13-4-52-0
50.6
4
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Runs flowing easily. Shorter and outside off. Rizwan punches off the back foot, past cover and it races into the fence. 12 off the over.
50.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on off. Rizwan leans and blocks it.
50.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, blocked out.
50.3
6
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! This is off the middle! Flighted on middle. Rizwan comes down the track and thumps it straight down for a biggie.
50.2
2
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
JUST OVER! Tossed up on off, holds onto the surface. Rizwan goes inside-out over covers but toe ends his shot. Will Jacks from covers runs back but the ball just flies over him and falls on the deck. Two runs.
50.1
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Floated full and on middle, pushed to the right of Leach.
End Of The Over 50 : 156/3
1 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 149.4
  • 049.5
  • 049.6
S. Shakeel
62 (127)
M. Rizwan
30 (78)
J. Anderson
10-6-10-1
49.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Full and outside off, pushed to cover. Tight fielding from Stokes. Hard to find a gap there.
49.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
This is full and angling on middle. Shakeel looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball balloons up and falls to the square leg region. No short  leg there.
49.4
1
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Length and on middle, jags in. Rizwan helps it to deep square leg for a single.
49.3
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on off, played back to the bowler.
49.2
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length and around off. Rizwan shows full face of the bat as he defense.
49.1
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length and on middle. Blocked out.
End Of The Over 49 : 155/3
6 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 2 LB 48.3
  • 048.4
  • 448.5
  • 048.6
S. Shakeel
62 (125)
M. Rizwan
29 (74)
W. Jacks
6-0-38-0
48.6
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off, blocked out.
48.5
4
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Jacks keeps on leaking runs. This is full and outside off. Saud sweeps it to deep square leg past the running fielder for a boundary.
48.4
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
On middle, defended on the front foot.
48.3
lb
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Jacks slants it on the pads. Shakeel tickles it fine to fine leg for a couple of runs.
48.2
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off. Saud steps across and keeps it out.
48.1
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Flighted ball on off. Defended out.
End Of The Over 48 : 149/3
0 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 047.4
  • 047.5
  • 047.6
M. Rizwan
29 (74)
S. Shakeel
58 (119)
J. Anderson
9-6-9-1
47.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Short of a length and outside off. Rizwan splices as he looks to defend to point. The ball rolls uppishly but safe.
47.5
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Ollie Pope comes close to the stumps. This is on middle, it is pushed to mid-wicket.
47.4
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on off. Rizwan defends it again.
47.3
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, blocked out.
47.2
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
James Anderson goes full again as he looks for some reverse-swing. This is outside off, blocked out.
47.1
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
This is full and outside off. Rizwan leans and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 47 : 149/3
2 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 146.2
  • 046.3
  • 146.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
S. Shakeel
58 (119)
M. Rizwan
29 (68)
J. Root
6-0-16-0
46.6
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
This is outside off. Saud makes a big stride forward to leave it alone.
46.5
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Flatter and on off. Saud strokes it to cover.
46.4
1
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on leg. Rizwan sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.
46.3
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
This is full and on middle. Rizwan reaches for it and eases it to mid-wicket.
46.2
1
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on middle, Shakeel flicks it past mid-wicket for a single.
46.1
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Touch short and on middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 46 : 147/3
3 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 145.4
  • 145.5
  • 045.6
M. Rizwan
28 (66)
S. Shakeel
57 (115)
J. Leach
12-4-40-0
45.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, defended to cover.
45.5
1
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On the pads, clipped to deep square leg for one.
45.4
1
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, knocked to long off for a single.
45.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off. Rizwan with a solid block again.
45.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Very full and on off. Rizwan leans and dead bats it.
45.1
1
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On the pads, worked on the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 45 : 144/3
5 Runs
  • 444.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 144.6
S. Shakeel
55 (113)
M. Rizwan
27 (62)
J. Root
5-0-14-0
44.6
1
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Floated outside off. Shakeel comes forward to push but gets an outside edge to third man for one.
44.5
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Angles a full ball on off. Shakeel rocks back and defends it out.
44.4
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Flatter and outside off, worked through point for one.
44.3
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
On off, blocked out.
44.2
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, turning away. Shakeel shoulders arms.
44.1
4
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Good shot! Tossed up, outside off. Saud Shakeel sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 44 : 139/3
0 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
M. Rizwan
27 (62)
S. Shakeel
50 (107)
J. Leach
11-4-37-0
43.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
A maiden! Full and outside off. Defended out.
43.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and outside off, Rizwan punches it to cover.
43.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, kept out.
43.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up, outside odd, this is the odd one which comes in. Rizwan inside edges his defense on the deck.
43.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker and on middle. Rizwan defends on the back foot.
43.1
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
An arm ball on off. Rizwan stays back and defends it out.
End Of The Over 43 : 139/3
1 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 142.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
S. Shakeel
50 (107)
M. Rizwan
27 (56)
J. Root
4-0-9-0
42.6
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Again punched to covers for a dot.
42.5
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up, outside off. This is punched to cover.
42.4
1
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
This time Rizwan sweeps it well behind square leg for one.
42.3
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan tries to sweep but this is very full, he misses his shot this time.
42.2
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, kept out.
42.1
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on middle, played back to Root.
End Of The Over 42 : 138/3
6 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 041.2
  • 241.3
  • 041.4
  • 441.5
  • 041.6
S. Shakeel
50 (105)
M. Rizwan
26 (52)
J. Leach
10-3-37-0
41.6
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Full and on off. Saud Shakeel dead bats it.
41.5
4
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Fifty for Shakeel! A wonderful knock under pressure! Tossed up on midldle. Saud Shakeel comes down and lofts it to long on for a boundary.
41.4
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Full and on middle, kept out.
41.3
2
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Touch short, outside off. Saud Shakeel punches it through covers for a brace.
41.2
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On middle, tucked to square leg.
41.1
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and moving in on middle. Saud Shakeel looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal but height was an issue.
End Of The Over 41 : 132/3
5 Runs
  • 140.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 440.5
  • 040.6
M. Rizwan
26 (52)
S. Shakeel
44 (99)
J. Root
3-0-8-0
40.6
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, defended out.
40.5
4
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! A bit of error from Root as he serves it down the leg side. Rizwan doesn't think twice as he sweeps this behind square leg for a boundary.
40.4
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and angling on middle, nudged to mid-wicket.
40.3
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
On the pads, clipped to square leg.
40.2
0
Joe Root To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle. Rizwan chips it to mid on, uppish but safe.
40.1
1
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Full and on off, drilled to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 127/3
5 Runs
  • 439.1
  • 039.2
  • 039.3
  • 139.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
M. Rizwan
22 (47)
S. Shakeel
43 (98)
J. Leach
9-3-31-0
39.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, kept out.
39.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and outside off, punched to cover.
39.4
1
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Fuller and outside off. Saud Shakeel works it to covers for a single.
39.3
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off. Blocked out.
39.2
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On middle, nudged to square leg.
39.1
4
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Saud Shakeel takes on Leach now! Tossed up, outside off, Saud Shakeel comes down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 39 : 122/3
7 Runs
  • 138.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 638.6
M. Rizwan
22 (45)
S. Shakeel
38 (94)
W. Jacks
5-0-34-0
38.6
6
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Rizwan not letting Jacks settle at all. What a shot. This is full and outside off. Rizwan skips down, gives room and then smacks it over long off for a biggie.
38.5
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and on off. Rizwan keeps it out.
38.4
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, blocked off the back foot.
38.3
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Flighted, very full and on off. Rizwan looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Much better from Jacks.
38.2
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and down leg, pulled straight to short fine leg.
The ball has lost its shape and it needs to be changed. Ben Stokes is not happy with something regarding the condition of the ball and has a conversation with the umpire.
38.1
1
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and outside off. Saud Shakeel punches it to cover for a quick single.
End Of The Over 38 : 115/3
0 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
M. Rizwan
16 (40)
S. Shakeel
37 (93)
J. Leach
8-3-26-0
37.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
A maiden for Leach. Flatter and on off. Rizwan rocks back and dead bats it.
37.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Another dot! Flatter and on middle, kept out.
37.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, it is driven to mid on.
37.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle. Rizwan prods to defend.
37.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on off. Blocked on the front foot.
37.1
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and on middle. Rizwan works it to the off side.
End Of The Over 37 : 115/3
4 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 136.2
  • 036.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 236.6
S. Shakeel
37 (93)
M. Rizwan
16 (34)
W. Jacks
4-0-27-0
36.6
2
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
On the pads, this is flicked past mid-wicket for easy couple.
36.5
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off. Defended out.
36.4
1
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Floated full and outside off. Rizwan sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
36.3
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and outside off, defended on the front foot.
36.2
1
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off. Saud Shakeel knocks it to cover for a single.
36.1
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Down the leg side. Saud Shakeel leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 36 : 111/3
7 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 435.5
  • 235.6
M. Rizwan
15 (32)
S. Shakeel
34 (89)
J. Leach
7-2-26-0
35.6
2
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Hitting the loose balls away. Down the leg side, swept behind square leg for a couple.
35.5
4
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Good shot! Shorter and outside off. Rizwan slaps it through covers for a boundary.
35.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
This one lands outside off and spins away. Rizwan is drawn forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. Something for the spinners there.
35.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and outside off. Rizwan drives it to cover.
35.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, blocked out.
35.1
1
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Very full, outside off, pushed to mid off for one.
End Of The Over 35 : 104/3
11 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 434.2
  • 034.3
  • 434.4
  • 134.5
  • 134.6
S. Shakeel
33 (88)
M. Rizwan
9 (27)
W. Jacks
3-0-23-0
34.6
1
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
13 off the over! On the pads, flicked through square leg for one.
34.5
1
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
This one lands on middle and turns away. Rizwan opens his body as he looks to pull but gets an inside edge to fine leg for one.
34.4
4
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Looks like the message has been received to score more often now. Tossed up on off. Mohammad Rizwan skips down and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for four more.
34.3
0
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and on middle. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and defends.
34.2
4
Will Jacks To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Mohammad Rizwan opens his account! Flighted, outside off. Rizwan slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Not off the middle but enough to go over the man.
34.1
1
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Flatter and outside off, punched through covers for one.
DRINKS! A tensed first half of the final day. England have tried their best with Ollie Robinson and James Anderson bowling through the hour but only a wicket as their reward. Pakistan on the other hand have been watchful and wants to go to Lunch without more hurt. Pakistan need 250 more runs to win.
End Of The Over 34 : 93/3
0 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
M. Rizwan
0 (23)
S. Shakeel
31 (86)
J. Leach
6-2-19-0
33.6
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle. Defended out again. A maiden to start for Leach.
33.5
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle. Mohammad Rizwan shows a full bat to block out.
33.4
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and outside off. Rizwan punches it straight to cover.
33.3
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, defended out.
33.2
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and blocks again.
33.1
0
Jack Leach To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle. Defended on the front foot.
Jack Leach to bowl now.
End Of The Over 33 : 93/3
1 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 1 LB 32.5
  • 032.6
S. Shakeel
31 (86)
M. Rizwan
0 (17)
O. Robinson
12-3-29-1
32.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Full and outside off, pushed to cover.
32.5
lb
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Leg bye! The English players get together as they think to review it but it looed like going down and Ollie Pope suggests the same. Ben Stokes listens to his keeper and walks away. Yes, the replay confirms it is going down. This is full and tailing on the pads, going more away. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
32.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan look like they want to go to Lunch unhurt. Short and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms to it.
32.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Tight from Ollie Robinson. On middle, blocked out.
32.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
This is full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan reaches and drives it to cover.
32.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Ben Stokes still wants to go with these two. Nothing off the pitch for the bowlers. On off, left alone.
End Of The Over 32 : 92/3
0 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
S. Shakeel
31 (85)
M. Rizwan
0 (12)
J. Anderson
8-5-9-1
31.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Short in length and on off. Shakeel punches off the back foot to cover.
31.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
This is angled outside off. Shakeel leaves it alone for the keeper.
31.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On a length and on off. Shakeel keeps it out.
31.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
This is full and on middle, Saud eases it to mid on.
31.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Short of a length and outside off. Shakeel hops and works it to point.
31.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 31 : 92/3
1 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 130.6
S. Shakeel
31 (79)
M. Rizwan
0 (12)
O. Robinson
11-2-29-1
30.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
That was not far away! On a length and outside off. Shakeel pushes it firmly, gets an outside edge past Zak Crawley who is standing much closer than normal at the short third man region. One.
30.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
On a length and around off. Shakeel is drawn forward as he knocks it to cover.
30.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Length and on off, kept out.
30.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Another leave! On a length and outside off. Shakeel watches it go.
30.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Length ball, outside off. Shakeel leaves it alone.
30.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Angles a length ball, outside off. Shakeel shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 30 : 91/3
1 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 129.6
S. Shakeel
30 (73)
M. Rizwan
0 (12)
J. Anderson
7-4-9-1
29.6
1
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Pitches it up, outside off. Shakeel drives it to mid off and takes a quick single. The fielder hits the stumps at the bowler's end but Shakeel was in.
29.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Tails a full ball on the pads, it is hit to mid-wicket.
29.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and outside off. Shakeel leaves it alone.
29.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Short in length on middle. Shakeel tucks it to square leg. Since nothing is happening, it looks like a change is imminent by Ben Stokes.
29.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On middle, nudged to square leg.
29.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, knocked to cover.
End Of The Over 29 : 90/3
0 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
M. Rizwan
0 (12)
S. Shakeel
29 (67)
O. Robinson
10-2-28-1
28.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Length and on off. Mohammad Rizwan prods and defends it out.
28.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
A length ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan is early as he looks to drive, mistimes it to mid-wicket.
28.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Very full and on off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it straight to mid off.
28.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
This is full and outside off, pushed to cover.
28.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, kept out.
28.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Very full and on middle. Blocked out.
End Of The Over 28 : 90/3
0 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
S. Shakeel
29 (67)
M. Rizwan
0 (6)
J. Anderson
6-4-8-1
27.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On drive comes out. Full and on middle, this is hit to mid on.
27.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Very full now on middle, it's flicked to mid-wicket.
27.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Fuller and outside off. Shakeel drives it to cover.
27.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Shakeel has shown a good defensive show. On middle, blocked out.
27.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
James Anderson slants one outside off. Shakeel watchfully lets it go.
27.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
James Anderson keeps the same channel, angling across on middle. Shakeel blocks it out.
End Of The Over 27 : 90/3
1 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
M. Rizwan
0 (6)
S. Shakeel
29 (61)
O. Robinson
9-1-28-1
26.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Length and on off. Defended out.
26.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Length ball on middle. Blocked out.
26.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, left alone.
26.3
1
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Short in length and on middle. Shakeel pulls it to square leg for one.
26.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
This is close to the body but Shakeel makes a good leave.
26.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
A bouncer, outside off. Shakeel lets it go.
End Of The Over 26 : 89/3
0 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • W 25.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
M. Rizwan
0 (3)
S. Shakeel
28 (58)
J. Anderson
5-3-8-1
25.6
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On the pads, pushed to mid-wicket.
25.5
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
Length ball, outside off at 128 clicks. Rizwan pokes it to point.
25.4
0
James Anderson To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length and on middle. Blocked out.
Mohammad Rizwan is the new man in.
25.3
W
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Imam-ul-Haq goes and England have found the breakthrough. The 64-run stand is broken. Imam could have left this alone. James Anderson slants a length ball, going down the leg side. Imam tries to flick it but gets a faint edge to Ollie Pope who dives to his right and takes a fine catch. First, it looked like it came off the pads but Imam-ul-Haq showed his back immediately and started walking off. He goes for fine 48.
25.2
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, length and it is blocked it.
25.1
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, blocked out.
End Of The Over 25 : 89/2
0 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
S. Shakeel
28 (58)
Imam
48 (74)
O. Robinson
8-1-27-1
24.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
A maiden for Robinson as well! This is full and angling on middle. Shakeel tries to work on the leg side but mistimes it back to the bowler.
24.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
On a length and slanting on off. Defended on the deck.
24.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Ollie Robinson bowls from 'round the wicket and serves it around off. Shakeel has his stumps covered as he blocks it.
24.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Another dot as Shakeel works it to cover.
24.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
This is full and outside off. Shakeel pushes  it to cover.
24.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 24 : 89/2
0 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
Imam
48 (74)
S. Shakeel
28 (52)
J. Anderson
4-2-8-0
23.6
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
A maiden for James! On a length and on middle. Imam watchfully blocks it out.
23.5
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
Slants a length ball on middle. Imam stays back and defends it out.
23.4
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
Length and on middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
23.3
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
On a length and on middle. Imam gets his bat in front to defend.
23.2
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
Angling down the leg side. Imam misses his flick.
23.1
0
James Anderson To Imam-ul-Haq
Short of a length and on middle, nudged to square leg.
End Of The Over 23 : 89/2
1 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
S. Shakeel
28 (52)
Imam
48 (68)
O. Robinson
7-0-27-1
22.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Way outside off. Shakeel lets it go to the keeper.
22.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
This is outside off again, it is left alone.
22.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Length ball, outside off. Shakeel shoulders arms to it.
22.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
On a length and on off, Shakeel keeps it out.
22.2
1
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Length ball on middle. Imam clips it past square leg for one.
22.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Length and on off. Imam taps it to point.
End Of The Over 22 : 88/2
4 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 421.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
S. Shakeel
28 (48)
Imam
47 (66)
J. Anderson
3-1-8-0
21.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! On a length and outside off, holds its line. Shakeel looks to defend but misses.
21.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Angles a full ball on middle, it's driven to mid off.
21.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Goes full, outside off, it is driven to cover.
21.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On middle, blocked out.
21.2
4
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Through the gap for four! Length ball, outside off. Shakeel punches off the back foot through covers. Zak Crawley gives a chase, does all the hard work but fails to flick it perfectly and the ball rolls back and touches the ropes.
21.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
A length ball, outside off, knocked to cover.
James Anderson to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 21 : 84/2
4 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 420.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
Imam
47 (66)
S. Shakeel
24 (42)
O. Robinson
6-0-26-1
20.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Length ball, outside off. Imam pushes it to cover.
20.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, blocked out.
20.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
A loud shout but mainly from behind! Short and outside off, extra bounce again. Imam pushes forward to defend but misses.
20.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Extra bounce this time! Short in length, on middle. Imam stays back to defend, mistimes it to square leg.
20.2
4
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Pakistan are off the mark on Day 5! Length ball, outside off. Imam lunges forward, slices it past backward point for a boundary.
20.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Beauty to start with! A length ball, angling outside off before it nips away. Imam prods to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq to resume their batting. Ollie Robinson (5-0-22-1) to open with the ball.
This Test match has showed why this format is still one of the best in cricket and how unpredictable it still can be. England played the ‘Bazball’ way and bossed Day 1. Pakistan played on their own terms but till yesterday it looked like draw is the most likely result. However, England were happy to give a target and to find a result rather than settling for a draw. The final session of Day 4 has made Day 5 to watch out for. The first session is the most important one. Pakistan need 262 more runs to win from 90 off overs. England need 8 wickets to win on the other hand. A fascinating day of cricket awaits. Stay tuned.
...Day 5, Session 1...
The key for England will be patience, they need to keep hitting the right lines and lengths. The wicket is still quite flat and there is not a lot on offer for their bowlers. Pakistan on the other hand, have two set-batters and they will need these two to bat long. They still need another 263 runs and it is going to be very important for the batters who have their eye in to cash in. A very exciting last day of this Test awaits. Do join us for the action which begins at 1015 IST (0445 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
The day though began with Pakistan fighting back after losing quite a wickets in the last session of Day 3. Agha Salman notched up a fine half ton and reduced England's lead to below 100. Jacks was the star with the ball for the visitors as he got a six-fer on debut. England then, came out all guns blazing. It was Brook and Root for them who really took the attack to the bowlers. They were yet again scoring at over 6 and in just over a session, they managed to extend their lead to close to 350. It was a surprise declaration from them as they did so during the Tea interval. They came out with a plan with the ball of bowling short and that worked. They have got Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam and we are not sure about the injury of Azhar Ali! Overall, have to say, the English have their noses in front at the moment.
The light meter is out again, the umpires have a look again and this time they have deemed the light is not good enough to continue and off they go! A round of applause from Stokes for his players as they walk off and rightly so, they have been brilliant, the day has surely belonged to them and the game is set up beautifully for Day 5.
End Of The Over 20 : 80/2
1 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
S. Shakeel
24 (42)
Imam
43 (60)
J. Root
2-0-3-0
19.6
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Another one tossed up on off, Saud plays it to cover.
19.5
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
On off, this is pushed towards cover.
19.4
0
Joe Root To Saud Shakeel
Floats it up on off, defended.
19.3
1
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
On off, this is guided towards point for one.
19.2
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Slower through the air again and outside off, left alone.
19.1
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
That was very well bowled! Imam steps out, Root shortens the length and also slows it. The ball turns a little too. Imam defends it.
The light meter is out and the umpires are having a look! It is fine for now and we will continue.
End Of The Over 19 : 79/2
2 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 218.5
  • 018.6
S. Shakeel
24 (39)
Imam
42 (57)
J. Leach
5-1-19-0
18.6
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, kept out.
18.5
2
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Two more! On the shorter side, this is pushed through covers for two.
18.4
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On off, this is pushed towards cover.
18.3
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, blocked.
18.2
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Floats it up on off, blocked.
18.1
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Chance? Half a chance! On middle, Saud works it firmly towards short leg. It hits his hand but does not stay in. Needed to react very quickly.
End Of The Over 18 : 77/2
2 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
Imam
42 (57)
S. Shakeel
22 (33)
J. Root
1-0-2-0
17.6
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, kept out.
17.5
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Another one on middle, blocked.
17.4
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Floats it up on off, Imam defends.
17.3
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Steps out now and almost yorks himself, jams it out towards cover.
17.2
0
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Misreads the length there! Flatter and on the pads, Imam looks to stay back to a relatively full ball, gets his bat down in time and works it to square leg.
17.1
2
Joe Root To Imam-ul-Haq
Two! On the pads, this is worked towards fine leg for a couple.
End Of The Over 17 : 75/2
1 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
S. Shakeel
22 (33)
Imam
40 (51)
J. Leach
4-1-17-0
16.6
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On off, blocked.
16.5
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, Saud gets right behind the line and defends.
16.4
1
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On off, this is worked down to long on with the turn for one.
16.3
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Flatter and on off, kept out.
16.2
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, defended.
16.1
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Tossed up on off, kept out.
End Of The Over 16 : 74/2
5 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
Imam
39 (47)
S. Shakeel
22 (31)
W. Jacks
2-0-12-0
15.6
1
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
On the shorter side, this is guided to point for one.
15.5
0
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
Shortish and on off, this is played to point.
15.4
0
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
On off, defended.
15.3
0
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, defended.
15.2
4
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Imam steps out and gets to the pitch of it, lofts it clean and over the mid off fielder for another boundary.
15.1
0
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
Floats it up on off, blocked.
End Of The Over 15 : 69/2
7 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 214.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
S. Shakeel
22 (31)
Imam
34 (41)
J. Leach
3-1-16-0
14.6
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
Floats it up on off, Shakeel blocks.
14.5
1
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On the pads, this is clipped through square leg for one.
14.4
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Flatter and on off, defended.
14.3
4
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Cut away! Another one short and outside off, this time there is enough width on offer and Imam cashes in. He cuts it past point for a boundary.
14.2
2
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Two more! Shorter and outside off, this one turns back in. Imam-ul-Haq still manages to cut towards point for two.
14.1
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Imam steps down the track but does not get to the pitch of it. Defends.
End Of The Over 14 : 62/2
7 Runs
  • 313.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
S. Shakeel
22 (30)
Imam
27 (36)
W. Jacks
1-0-7-0
13.6
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, blocked.
13.5
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Slower and outside off, Saud lets it be.
13.4
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on middle, defended.
13.3
4
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Cut away! This is short and outside off, Saud cuts it past point for a boundary.
13.2
0
Will Jacks To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up outside off, slower, left alone.
13.1
3
Will Jacks To Imam-ul-Haq
Three more! Runs flowing now! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for three.
End Of The Over 13 : 55/2
9 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
S. Shakeel
18 (25)
Imam
24 (35)
J. Leach
2-1-9-0
12.6
4
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Smart stuff yet again! Uses his feet but does not get to the pitch of it. Still chips it over the silly mid on fielder for another boundary.
12.5
0
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
On middle, defended.
12.4
4
Jack Leach To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Up and over! Tossed up on middle, Saud lifts it over silly mid on for a boundary. Smart short, there was no mid on in place and he just chipped it over the fielder close-in.
12.3
1
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, this is worked to mid on for one.
12.2
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On off, defended.
12.1
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Tossed up on off, blocked.
End Of The Over 12 : 46/2
4 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
S. Shakeel
10 (22)
Imam
23 (32)
J. Anderson
2-1-4-0
11.6
4
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! This time nails the pull shot! Times it brilliantly! Short and on the body, this is pulled brilliantly through square leg. No chance for the fielder in the deep.
11.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Another short one and on the body, Saud yet again ducks under it.
11.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Continues to bowl the shorter length. Saud lets it go to the keeper. Saud is not interested in taking on the bumper. Maybe England can sneak in a full one here to surprise Shakeel.
11.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Bangs it short, Saud stands tall and defends.
11.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Another short ball on the body, evaded.
11.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On the shorter side, defended.
DRINKS! England's session so far! They have two big wickets and Azhar Ali has walked back injured. They came out with a plan and it has worked. Imam though has looked solid for Pakistan and Saud has begun well. The two need to continue. England on the other hand, will hope for at least one more wicket before Stumps.
End Of The Over 11 : 42/2
0 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
Imam
23 (32)
S. Shakeel
6 (16)
J. Leach
1-1-0-0
10.6
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Loopy ball on off, blocked.
10.5
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On the stumps, kept out.
10.4
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Gives it air and lands it on off, kept out.
10.3
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Floats it up on off, blocked.
10.2
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, this is worked to mid on.
10.1
0
Jack Leach To Imam-ul-Haq
Imam straightaway gives Leach the charge but does not get to the pitch of it. Imam defends it.
End Of The Over 10 : 42/2
0 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
S. Shakeel
6 (16)
Imam
23 (26)
J. Anderson
1-1-0-0
9.6
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Continues to bang it short and the batter continues to duck under it.
9.5
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Another duck as yet again Anderson goes short and on the body.
9.4
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Digs it in halfway down the wicket, Saud is happy to evade it.
9.3
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Goes short, Saud lets it go over him.
9.2
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
9.1
0
James Anderson To Saud Shakeel
On the shorter side, Suad pulls but finds square leg.
End Of The Over 9 : 42/2
10 Runs
  • 1 NB 8.1
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
Imam
23 (26)
S. Shakeel
6 (10)
O. Robinson
5-0-22-1
8.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Yet again gets on top of this short ball and pulls it onto the ground but to mid-wicket.
8.5
4
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Really good pull shot again! This is on the body, Imam is getting on top of the bounce nicely and hammers it through square leg. Another boundary for him.
8.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Shorter and outside off, left alone.
8.3
4
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Gets hold of this one, really well! Short and on middle, Imam pulls it hard, it races through backward square leg and into the fence.
8.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Back of a length and on middle, Imam defends it onto the ground.
8.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
On the shorter side, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
8.1
nb
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Another no ball! Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 8 : 32/2
6 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
Imam
15 (21)
S. Shakeel
5 (8)
B. Stokes
4-0-20-1
7.6
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Stokes goes short to end the over, Imam ducks under it.
7.5
1
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Another one on the shorter side, this is pulled towards square leg for one.
7.4
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Another short one, Shakeel lets it go over him.
7.3
4
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Flayed away! Slightly shorter and outside off, Saud cuts it past point for a boundary. He played a similar shot to the one he got out in the first innings but this time the length was shorter and hence, he was able to get it away.
7.2
1
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
On the body, Imam nudges it on the leg side and takes one.
7.1
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Another one on the shorter side, Imam hops and defends it.
End Of The Over 7 : 26/2
1 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
S. Shakeel
0 (5)
Imam
14 (18)
O. Robinson
4-0-12-1
6.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Bangs it short from around the wicket, defended.
6.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Saud Shakeel
Down the leg side, Saud leaves it alone.
6.4
1
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
This time Imam does find the gap with the pull, he plays it towards deep square leg only for one.
6.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Another one on the shorter side, fended.
6.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
On the shorter side, this is defended.
6.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Shorter and on middle, Imam pulls but to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 6 : 25/2
1 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • W 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
S. Shakeel
0 (3)
Imam
13 (14)
B. Stokes
3-0-14-1
5.6
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Yet another short one, Saud ducks under it.
5.5
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Another short one and on middle, Saud ducks under it.
5.4
0
Ben Stokes To Saud Shakeel
Back of a length and on off, Saud defends it.
Saud Shakeel walks out to bat!
5.3
W
Ben Stokes To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The finger is raised! Pin-drop silence in this stadium as Babar Azam has been dismissed by the England skiper, Ben Stokes. The short ball ploy works yet again. England well and truly on top now! This is short and on middle, Babar Azam looks to guide it down to third man. There is not enough room to do that. He actually tried making a little bit of room by moving to his the right. This goes off the toe-end and it is taken inches above the ground by the keeper. Two out of the three centurions from the first innings for Pakistan are back in the hut. Do Pakistan have another hero in them?
5.2
0
Ben Stokes To Babar Azam
Bangs it in short and on off, Babar Azam defends it onto the ground.
5.1
1
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Outside off, Imam-ul-Haq guides it down to third man for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
4 Runs
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
B. Azam
4 (3)
Imam
12 (13)
O. Robinson
3-0-11-1
4.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Babar Azam
Another bumper, Azam lets it go over him. A successful over then for Ollie Robinson!
4.5
4
Ollie Robinson To Babar Azam
FOUR! Slammed away! This is short and asking to be hit! Azam waits and slaps it through covers for a boundary. First for Azam and he is underway.
4.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Babar Azam
Short and on middle, this is defended.
Babar Azam walks out to bat in place of him. The crowd erupts.
Ouch! Azhar Ali is looking in some discomfort and is unable to continue. A blow to the batting team as Azhar Ali is retired hurt.
4.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Another short one on middle, Ali looks to fend it but is hit on the glove.
4.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Azhar Ali
Back of a length and on off, Ali defends.
4.1
W
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Abdullah Shafique holes out! The plan to bowl short has worked. Early wicket for England. Just what they needed! This is banged in short and on middle, Abdullah Shafique can't hold back, he goes for the pull, fails to get on top of the bounce and it goes off the top edge towards deep square leg. Harry Brook at deep square leg takes it nicely.
End Of The Over 4 : 20/0
5 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
Imam
12 (13)
A. Shafique
6 (13)
B. Stokes
2-0-13-0
3.6
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Bangs it short and on middle, Imam defends it.
3.5
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Another one on the shorter side. Left alone.
3.4
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Short and outside off, Imam lets it go.
3.3
4
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Thumped down the ground! Goes short and on middle, Imam-ul-Haq pulls, he manages to pull it past mid on for a boundary.
3.2
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Another short one, Imam lets it go over him.
3.1
1
Ben Stokes To Abdullah Shafique
Short and on middle, Abdullah Shafique pulls it through mid-wicket and takes one.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/0
2 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 1 NB 2.6
  • 02.6
Imam
8 (8)
A. Shafique
5 (12)
O. Robinson
2-0-7-0
2.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Another short one, Imam does not fiddle with it.
2.6
nb
Ollie Robinson To Imam-ul-Haq
Back of a length and on off, defended. No ball signaled as Ollie Robinson oversteps. It is a huge no ball.
2.5
1
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
2.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Around off, Abdullah Shafique looks to pull this time but misses. He is beaten by the pace.
2.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
On the shorter side, Abdullah Shafique lets it go to the keeper again.
2.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
On the shorter side again, Abdullah Shafique nudges it on the leg side.
2.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Shorter and on middle, this is blocked.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/0
8 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
Imam
8 (6)
A. Shafique
4 (7)
B. Stokes
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Another short one on the body, Imam lets it go over him.
1.5
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
Good length and on off, Imam defends it towards cover.
1.4
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
A real effort ball, gets good bounce and also good zip off this slow surface. Imam ducks under it.
1.3
0
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
A bumper now, Imam ducks under it.
1.2
4
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Cut away! That was asking to be hit! It is short and outside off, Imam cuts it through point and it races away to the fence. Pakistan off to a flier.
1.1
4
Ben Stokes To Imam-ul-Haq
FOUR! Hammered! That has been thumped! A short ball and it sits up to be hit. Imam slams it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Off the mark in style.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 NB 0.4
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
A. Shafique
4 (7)
Imam
0 (0)
O. Robinson
1-0-5-0
0.6
4
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
FOUR! Short and on middle, Abdullah Shafique pulls, it goes to the deep square leg fence. First boundary of the chase and a good first over for Pakistan.
0.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Bangs it short again and on middle, Abdullah Shafique ducks under it.
0.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Goes short again, outside off, Abdullah Shafique looks to pull but it goes off the inner half towards square leg.
0.4
nb
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Another short one and on middle, Abdullah Shafique does not fiddle with it. A no ball though as Ollie Robinson oversteps.
0.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Now goes short, realises there is no movement and bangs it short. Left alone.
0.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Another one on a good length, no movement again. Defended.
0.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Abdullah Shafique
Goes fuller and on off, no swing on offer, Abdullah Shafique strokes it to mid off.
Match Info
  • Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat Pakistan by 74 runs
  • Player of the Match Ollie Robinson
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Joel Wilson (WI) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England 506/4 in 75.0 overs
  • England 502/4 in 74.4 overs
  • H Brook maiden Test hundred: 101 runs in 80 balls (14x4) (2x6)
  • England 462/4: O Pope lbw b M Ali 108(104)
  • Referral 5 (70.5 ovs): PAK against O Pope (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2)
  • Drinks: England 451/3 in 67.0 overs
  • England 450/3 in 68.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 129 balls between O Pope (74) and H Brook (72)
  • O Pope 3rd Test hundred: 100 runs in 90 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • H Brook Test fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • England 400/3 in 64.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 95 balls between O Pope (58) and H Brook (38)
  • England 350/3 in 57.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 53 off 55 balls between O Pope (27) and H Brook (22)
  • O Pope Test fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Tea: England 332/3 in 54.0 overs
  • England 303/3 in 49.2 overs
  • England 286/3: J Root lbw b Z Mahmood 23(31)
  • Referral 4 (45.6 ovs): J Root against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between O Pope (27) and J Root (23)
  • England 253/2 in 40.1 overs
  • Drinks: England 249/2 in 40.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (35.6 ovs): PAK against O Pope (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, ENG: 3) (Retained)
  • England 233/1: B Duckett lbw b Z Mahmood 107(110)
  • Referral 2 (35.4 ovs): PAK against B Duckett (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 3)
  • B Duckett maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 105 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 200 off 183 balls between Z Crawley (106) and B Duckett (88)
  • England 200/0 in 30.1 overs
  • Z Crawley 3rd Test hundred: 103 runs in 86 balls (19x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 1 (28.4 ovs): Z Crawley against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 3)
  • Lunch: England 174/0 in 27.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 152 off 136 balls between Z Crawley (83) and B Duckett (64)
  • England 152/0 in 22.2 overs
  • B Duckett Test fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: England 103/0 in 14.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 103 off 83 balls between Z Crawley (58) and B Duckett (42)
  • England 103/0 in 13.4 overs
  • Z Crawley Test fifty: 51 runs in 38 balls (11x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 51 balls between Z Crawley (25) and B Duckett (26)
  • England 53/0 in 8.3 overs
  • Liam Livingstone & Will Jacks make their Test debut for England
  • Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Saud Shakeel & Zahid Mahmood make their Test debut for Pakistan
  • Stumps: Pakistan 181/0 in 51.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 262 balls between A Shafique (80) and Imam-ul-Haq (68)
  • Pakistan 150/0 in 43.4 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 108/0 in 33.0 overs
  • Imam-ul-Haq Test fifty: 50 runs in 94 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 173 balls between A Shafique (50) and Imam-ul-Haq (48)
  • Pakistan 100/0 in 28.5 overs
  • A Shafique Test fifty: 50 runs in 82 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 72/0 in 21.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 91 balls between A Shafique (25) and Imam-ul-Haq (26)
  • Pakistan 53/0 in 15.1 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 17/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Innings Break: England 657/10 in 101.0 overs
  • England 650/9 in 98.4 overs
  • England 649/9: O Robinson lbw b Z Mahmood 37(51)
  • Referral 7 (98.2 ovs): O Robinson against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, ENG: 2) (Retained)
  • Drinks: England 647/8 in 98.0 overs
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between W Jacks (23) and O Robinson (26)
  • New ball taken: England 608/7 in 91.3 overs
  • England 605/7 in 90.2 overs
  • Drinks: England 593/7 in 88.0 overs
  • H Brook 153 runs in 115 balls (19x4) (5x6)
  • England 551/6 in 82.2 overs
  • Referral 6 (81.2 ovs): PAK against W Jacks (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, ENG: 2)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 27 balls between H Brook (9) and B Stokes (40)
  • Stumps: Pakistan 499/7 in 136.0 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 473/5 in 126.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 53 off 58 balls between B Azam (25) and M Rizwan (27)
  • Pakistan 450/4 in 119.2 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 411/3 in 113.0 overs
  • B Azam 8th Test hundred: 100 runs in 126 balls (13x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 401/3 in 111.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 103 off 178 balls between B Azam (75) and S Shakeel (28)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 363/3 in 101.0 overs
  • Pakistan 352/3 in 97.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 83 balls between B Azam (36) and S Shakeel (14)
  • B Azam Test fifty: 51 runs in 68 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 300/3 in 83.2 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 298/3 in 83.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (80.5 ovs): A Ali against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, ENG: 3)
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 288/2 in 80.1 overs
  • Pakistan 250/2 in 72.4 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 239/1 in 68.0 overs
  • Imam-ul-Haq 3rd Test hundred: 103 runs in 180 balls (14x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 201 off 346 balls between A Shafique (105) and Imam-ul-Haq (94)
  • Pakistan 201/0 in 57.4 overs
  • A Shafique 3rd Test hundred: 100 runs in 177 balls (10x4) (3x6)
  • Stumps : Pakistan 80/2 in 20.0 overs
  • Bad Light: Pakistan 80/2 in 20.0 overs
  • Pakistan 51/2 in 12.4 overs
  • Drinks : Pakistan 42/2 in 11.0 overs
  • Innings Break: England 264/7d in 35.5 overs
  • Tea : England 264/7 in 35.5 overs
  • England 253/6 in 34.0 overs
  • England 204/5 in 30.3 overs
  • H Brook Maiden test Fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • England 152/3 in 22.4 overs
  • Drinks : England 146/3 in 22.0 overs
  • J Root 55th test Fifty: 51 runs in 48 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • England 105/3 in 14.5 overs
  • England 96/3: Zak Crawley c Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Ali 50(48)
  • Referral 1 (13.5 ovs): PAK against Z Crawley (Caught) Successful (PAK:3, ENG:3)
  • Z Crawley 7th test Fifty: 50 runs in 47 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • England 50/2 in 7.6 overs
  • Lunch : England 44/2 in 7.0 overs
  • Z Crawley dropped on 18 by N Shah in 4.6 overs
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 579/10 in 155.2 overs
  • W Jacks Maiden test 5-wicket haul: 5/161(39.5)
  • Drinks : Pakistan 572/8 in 152.0 overs
  • A Salman 2nd test Fifty: 52 runs in 62 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 553/7 in 146.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (143.6 ovs): A Salman against ENG (LBW) Successful (PAK:2, ENG:3)
  • Pakistan 501/7 in 132.2 overs
  • Pakistan 268/10: N Shah lbw b Jack Leach 6(46)
  • Referral 5 (96.3 ovs): N Shah against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, ENG: 2)
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 268/9 in 94.4 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 268/9 in 91.0 overs
  • Pakistan 264/9: H Rauf lbw b James Anderson 0(2)
  • Referral 4 (87.4 ovs): H Rauf against ENG (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2) (Retained)
  • Pakistan 259/6: A Salman lbw b Ollie Robinson 30(64)
  • Referral 3 (80.2 ovs): ENG against A Salman (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2)
  • Tea: Pakistan 257/5 in 77.0 overs
  • A Ali dropped on 36 by O Pope in 76.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (75.6 ovs): A Salman against ENG (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2)
  • Referral 1 (74.5 ovs): ENG against A Salman (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, ENG: 2)
  • Pakistan 253/5 in 74.2 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 off 78 balls between A Ali (25) and A Salman (24)
  • Pakistan 202/5 in 61.4 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 169/3 in 52.0 overs
  • Pakistan 151/3 in 48.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 103 balls between S Shakeel (22) and M Rizwan (27)
  • S Shakeel maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 104 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 102/3 in 34.4 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Harry Brook ENG 468 93.60
Ben Duckett ENG 357 71.40
Babar Azam PAK 348 58.00
Saud Shakeel PAK 346 57.66
Ollie Pope ENG 238 47.60
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Abrar Ahmed PAK 17 4.73
Jack Leach ENG 15 3.76
Zahid Mahmood PAK 12 6.94
Ollie Robinson ENG 9 2.47
Mark Wood ENG 8 2.72
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