3rd Test, Southampton, August 21, 2020, 03:30 PM
England
583/8(154.4ov)
Pakistan
273/10(93.0ov) & 187/4(83.1ov)
England drew with Pakistan
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Zak Crawley
Commentry
That's all from this game and series! England end up winning it 1-0 and it has been a terrific Test summer for them. All credit to Pakistan, they gave a tough fight in all the Test matches. Now, we move onto the T20I series which will be played at Old Trafford Manchester. The first T20I begins on 28th August, 2020 at 1800 local (1700 GMT). Join us for that. Until then, cheers.
England skipper, Joe Root says that he is happy with the boys for their performance and for the win. On what was said to Anderson, Root says that he said to enjoy and celebrate and adds Broad says some things and compared this coldy windy Wednesday night in the Premier League. On the young players, Root says Crawley's work ethic and reading of the game has been there to see and hence he is not surprised by his performance. Adds the way he played spin, seam was fantastic. Tells they knew they had to play well to win the series. Ends by thanking everyone involved in the series.
Pakistan skipper, Azhar Ali says that he regrets the final session of the first Test but congratulates England for winning the main session of the Test and playing good cricket. Adds they were good and were competitive and credits his biys for that. Tells there is always room for improvement but credits his bys for staying together and sticking together with each other and also for showing fight in the games. On his personal form, he says that it was important for himself and also for his side as they were in trouble. Adds that an innings like that can boast the confidence of any player
Pakistan's Man of the Series, Mohammad Rizwan says that he was practicing some drills before the series and that hepled him. States that he was told by his teammates that keeping is tough in England and he tried to practice it here and that worked. Says that it is difficult to stand near the stumps to Abbas but it has been nice to play in England. Goes onto say that he looked to play a compact innings and it is difficult to play with the tail but that is the beauty of Test cricket.
Player of the Series for England, Jos Buttler on Anderson, he says his variety and skills makes him stand out along with his longivety and adds he is an inspiration for all the boys in the dressing room.Adds it was a shame that there was no crowd to witness it. Says he was confident and kept his calm which is important in both succeess and failure. Tells nytime he can hit one past the bowler makes him feel like it is his day. Adds it was a good pitch and he was hapy to make a contribution. On Crawely and Pope, he says that thye have a good future and is excited to watch them bat. Adds Sibley and Burns also have a great future. Admits he is happy to go out of the buble as it has been long and hard. Thanks the Pakistan side for coming to playin these tough situations.
Man of the Match, Zak Crawley, says that he cannot believe that he has the 10th highest score by and England player and says it is a huge honour. Tells that he was happy to get off to a start and ease the nerves and says he was happy to cash in on the start and get on a big score. Tells he had a very good preparation and he was preparing for these bowlers when he was out of the side. Says Stokes coming back in the side later on was not on his mind and when he got past 100 he wanted more. Tells it has not sunk in yet but he is sure that it will give him confidence.
England enforced the follow-on but rain had started to dominate and the pitch too had started to slow down and became flat like a biscuit. The openers took their time and with some luck built a 49-run stand. Azhar Ali then joined Abid and the pair did what they had to do, eat away the balls and ensure they get closer to rain. Abid's 162 balls 42 helped them get closer. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam then ensured there were no more damage at the end of Day 4 before rain came down heavily and killed all hopes of an England win on Day 5. The final day became more of a formality and about Anderson's unbelievable milestone which he got when he got rid of the Pakistan skipper. Asad failed to make the most of the formal day and got out to another low score before both sides decided that a result was not possible. Not much to talk about England's bowling. It was hard and they tried their best. Archer and Bess bowled their hearts out but to no success. Anderson got his 599th and 600th wicket while Root and Broad finished with one to their name.
Pakistan in reply got off to a terrible start and were staring at an innings defeat with the team struggling at 75/5 but the skipper, who was under tremendous pressure gave them hope along with Rizwan. The duo stitched together a 138-run stand and ate away a lot of deliveries. Azhar stayed unbeaten on 141, though that was not enough to avoid the follow-on but it was good enough to drag the game to days which had rain forecasted. The fine-wine, Anderson was the star for the England side as he finished with yet another 5-wicket haul. His partner-in-crime, Stuart Broad finished with 2 while Woakes and Bess had one apiece.
A little recap of this rain-marred Test, after winning the toss and opting to bat, England did not get off to a good start but a marathon 267 from Zak Crawley and a superb 152 from Buttler took the game away from the Asian side. The pair added a 359-run stand and took their side out of a danger position from 127/4. The hosts declared for a gigantic total of 583/8. It was a tough job for the bowlers with Mohammad Abbas going wicketless while the trio of Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Fawad Alam getting two. Asad Shafiq and Naseem Shah bagged one each.
That is it! The players are shaking hands and that is the end of the Test match and the series. It was another day marred by rain but this day will go down in history as Jimmy Anderson became the first-ever pace bowler to get to 600 wickets. A result was always unlikely after so much of the day being washed out by rain and wet outfield. England have won the series but with another draw, Pakistan add 13 points in their World Test Championship kitty.
83.1
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Full delivery outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one. Both the teams shake hands and THE MATCH ENDS IN A DRAW! ENGLAND WIN THE SERIES 1-0!
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
4
4
James Anderson 45/2(19)
82.6
.
Full delivery outside off, left alone.
82.5
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Outside off, not played at.
82.4
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Back of a length ball on middle, Alam blocks it back to the bowler.
82.3
1
Good length ball on middle, Azam flicks it through square leg for a single.
82.2
4
FOUR! What a shot that one! Full delivery outside off, Azam drives it through the covers. The fielder chases after it but fails to stop it.
82.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully flicked! Full delivery on the pads, Azam flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
1
2lb
0
0
Stuart Broad 27/1(14)
81.6
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Full delivery on middle, Alam plays it towards mid on.
81.5
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An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball on the pads, Alam looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
81.4
1
Full again on middle, Azam flicks it through square leg for a single.
81.3
2lb
On a length on the pads, Azam looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and the batters pick up a couple of leg byes.
81.2
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On a length on middle, Azam defends it out back to the bowler.
81.1
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Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
0
James Anderson 36/2(18)
80.6
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Good length delivery on off, Alam offers a solid defense on this one.
80.5
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Outside off, Alam offers no shot to this one.
80.4
3
Full delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get three runs.
80.3
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Outside off, Babar offers no shot to this one.
80.2
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Back of a length on off, Azam defends it off the front foot.
80.1
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Length delivery outside off, Azam shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
1
0
1
Joe Root 17/1(6)
79.6
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Floated ball on middle, Alam defends it back to the bowler.
79.5
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The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
79.4
W
OUT! Caught! A wicket against the run of play. Root has a wicket to his name. Asad's poor series comes to an end. Had a chance to get some runs today but he has failed to take that. Tossed up delivery on middle and off, it spins in a bit. Asad looks to defend but the ball takes an inside edge, clips the pad and goes low to short leg. Substitute Bracey takes a very good catch. 4 down, the new ball around the corner and anything can happen here.
79.3
1
Loopy ball on middle, Azam defends it out.
79.2
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Floated ball on middle, Azam defends it out.
79.1
1
The batsman has driven it through mid-on. They pick up a single
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Dom Bess 54/0(21)
78.6
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Loopy ball on middle, Babar blocks it out.
78.5
1
Flighted on middle, Asad flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
78.4
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On off, defended out.
78.3
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Tossed up ball on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
78.2
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On middle, flicked to square leg.
78.1
1
Floated on the pads, Azam flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
1nb
0
0
1nb
0
2
3nb
Dom Sibley 7/0(1)
77.6
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Flighted on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
77.5
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Tossed up on middle, Shafiq defends it to mid on.
77.5
1nb
NO BALL! On off, defended out solidly. Another No ball.
77.4
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The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
77.3
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Loop ball on middle, Shafiq flicks it to mid-wicket.
77.3
1nb
No Ball! Floated on off, Shafiq pushes it to cover.
77.2
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Full delivery on middle, Shafiq pushes it to mid on.
77.1
2
Full toss outside off, Shafiq drives it through extra cover and picks up a couple.
77.1
3nb
Starts with a rank long-hop but gets away with it! He bowls a short ball outside off, Asad punches it towards the cover region for a couple. No ball signalled.
What do we have here? Dom Sibley is being brought into the attack. He bowls leg spin.
In over# 1
4
0
2
4
0
0
Dom Bess 52/0(20)
76.6
4
FOUR! He has hit that really hard! Azam is going after the spinners here! Floated outside off, Azam uses his feet and powers it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
76.5
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Down the leg side, Babar looks to flick but misses.
76.4
2
Flatter on off, Azam guides it through the gully region and picks up a couple.
76.3
4
FOUR! Hammered away! This is too short on this pitch and it sits up to be hit! Short and outside off, Azam thrashes it through the cover region for a boundary.
76.2
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Flatter one outside off, Azam shoulders arms to it.
76.1
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Tossed up on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
0
0
Joe Root 15/0(5)
75.6
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The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
75.5
1
Floated on middle, Azam flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
75.4
.
Full on middle, driven to mid on.
75.3
4
FOUR! Nicely cut away from Azam! Short ball outside off, Azam cuts it through the point region. Broad comes across and looks to stop but fails as the ball reaches the fence.
75.2
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Quicker one on middle, Azam works it to mid-wicket.
75.1
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Loopy ball on off, Azam defends it to the off side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 42/0(19)
74.6
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On off, Shafiq solidly defends it to cover. 23 overs to go in the day.
74.5
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Bess bowls this on off, Asad is solid in defense.
74.4
.
Flighted around off, Shafiq lunges forward and defends it out.
74.3
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Floated on off, Shafiq leans forward and defends it to the cover fielder.
74.2
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On middle, pushed back to Bess.
74.1
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Quicker one on middle, Shafiq defends it out onto the pitch.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Joe Root 10/0(4)
73.6
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The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
73.5
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Tossed up on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
73.4
.
Floated on middle, worked to short leg.
73.3
2
Short outside off, Azam cuts it through the cover-point region and picks up an easy couple.
73.2
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Quicker ball on middle, Azam defends it back to the bowler.
73.1
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Short and outside off, Azam punches it straight to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Dom Bess 42/0(18)
72.6
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Tossed up ball on off, Shafiq defends it out onto the pitch.
72.5
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Full on middle, Shafiq pushes it back to the bowler.
72.4
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Bess flights this on off, Shafiq blocks it to cover off the front foot.
72.3
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On off, Shafiq leans forward and defends it to cover.
72.2
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Floated on middle, Asad plays it back to Bess off the front foot.
72.1
2
Flatter one outside off, Shafiq cuts it through the point region and collects a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
0
Joe Root 8/0(3)
71.6
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Full on off, Azam comes forward and defends it back to the bowler.
71.5
4
FOUR! Goes for the big shot! Looped up ball on middle, Azam dances down the track and launches it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
71.4
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On middle, Azam solidly blocks it out.
71.3
1
Short and outside off, Shafiq punches it to deep cover for a single.
71.2
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Flatter on off, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
71.1
.
Loopy ball on off, Asad defends it out onto the pitch.
Joe Root comes into the attack. Just the two overs for Broad then.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 40/0(17)
70.6
.
Full on middle, Babar flicks it to mid-wicket.
70.5
.
Quicker one outside off, cut to point.
70.4
.
Quicker one on middle, Azam tucks it to the leg side.
70.3
.
Full on middle, Azam works it to mid on for another dot.
70.2
1
Tossed up on middle, Shafiq looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes towards square leg. A single taken.
70.1
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Loopy ball on off, Shafiq blocks it towards the bowler.
Drinks Break! An hour of Test cricket with one mega highlight, i.e., Azhar Ali becoming Anderson's 600th Test victim, apart from that nothing much has happened. The pitch is very flat and unless a miracle from England, we are heading for a draw.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 26/1(13)
69.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam cuts it straight to point. 28 overs remain in the day.
69.5
1
On a length on off, Asad defends it to cover and takes a single.
69.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq nudges it to mid-wicket.
69.3
.
On off, pushed to point.
69.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Asad defends it back to the bowler.
69.1
.
Good length ball around off, Asad looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes onto hit the pads.
In over# 1
0
1
1
4
1
0
Dom Bess 39/0(16)
68.6
.
Tossed up on middle, Azam blocks it out onto the pitch.
68.5
1
Loopy ball on middle, Asad pushes it to long on for a single.
68.4
1
Shorter ball outside off, Azam cuts it through the cover-point region for a single.
68.3
4
FOUR! Lovely cover drive from Azam! He is a class player! Flighted ball outside off, Azam creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary.
68.2
1
Flighted ball on off, Shafiq leans forward and defends it to point and takes a single.
68.1
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Flatter on off, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Stuart Broad 25/1(12)
67.6
.
Good length ball on off, Babar drives but does not mid off. No run.
67.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Babar solidly defends it to mid on.
67.4
.
Good length ball on off, Babar leans forward and defends it to cover.
67.3
2
Full delivery on middle, Babar flicks it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple.
67.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Azam lets it go to the keeper.
67.1
.
Full delivery on off, Azam pushes it to mid off.
Stuart Broad comes back into the attack. 11-5-23-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
0
0
Dom Bess 32/0(15)
66.6
.
Floated on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.
66.5
1
On middle, worked to deep square leg for a single.
66.4
.
Tossed up on off, Azam defends it to cover.
66.3
4
EDGY FOUR! No chance for Root at first slip! Flat one outside off, Azam looks to cut but it takes the bottom edge and goes past Root at first slip for a boundary.
66.2
.
Full on middle, Azam prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.
66.1
.
Flatter on middle, Azam flicks it to square leg.
Dom Bess is into the attack for the first time on Day 5. 14-3-27-0, his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
James Anderson 33/2(17)
65.6
.
On off, Shafiq is solid in defense.
65.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it to mid on.
65.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Shafiq works it to mid-wicket.
65.3
.
BEATEN! Lovely from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but misses it altogether.
65.2
1
On a length on off, Azam blocks it to the point region for another single.
65.1
1
Good length ball on off, Shafiq prods forward and pushes it to point for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Jofra Archer 14/0(14)
64.6
.
Outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
64.5
.
Defended off the back foot by Babar.
64.4
.
Length ball on off, Babar keeps it out.
64.3
2
Good length ball on off, Babar looks to play but it goes off the outer half through cover-point and gets two.
64.2
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On the pads, Babar flicks it to the on side.
64.1
.
On off, Babar blocks it.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
2
1
James Anderson 31/2(16)
63.6
2
On the pads, Shafiq glances it through mid-wicket and gets a couple to get through the over.
63.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
63.4
.
Outside off, Shafiq leaves it alone.
63.3
.
Fuller on off, Asad defends it.
63.2
2
Again on the pads, Shafiq glances it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
63.1
1
On the pads, Azam flicks it and gets a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 12/0(13)
62.6
.
On the pads, Asad works it to the leg side. Another Archer maiden.
62.5
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Bouncer! Asad ducks under it!
62.4
.
Full outside off, Shafiq leaves it alone.
62.3
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
62.2
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Fullish on off, Shafiq pushes it to mid off.
62.1
.
On off, Asad blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0W
0
James Anderson 26/2(15)
61.6
.
Length ball on off, Azam looks to defend but does so off the outer half of his bat.
61.5
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On off, Azam blocks it.
61.4
3
Good length ball on off, Shafiq punches it through cover-point and gets three to get off the mark.
61.3
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On off, Shafiq defends it.
Asad Shafiq is the new man in.
61.2
W
OUT! There it is! A mountain no pace bowler has been able to scale before, Jimmy Anderson has scaled that as well. Joins an elite list of Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble to become only the 4th player and the first pace bowler to get 600 Test wickets. What a milestone! Take a bow legend! With that mystical number, Anderson carves his name into history books and enters the Mount Rushmore of greatest ever Test bowlers. It has been a frustrating wait from wicket 598 to 600 but he has got it. Azhar Ali becomes a milestone victim for Jimmy and his expressions have changed. He is up in joy and has the ball in hand and waves it to the empty stands but all his teammates applaud. Finally Anderson gets a bit of help from the slip. Anderson bowls it in the channel of uncertainty around off, the ball bounces a bit off the surface which takes Azhar by surprise. He looks to defend it with a horizontal bat but the extra bounce surprises Azhar, takes the outside edge of his bat and goes to Root at widish first slip. The England skipper makes no mistakes and takes the catch. A perfect role model for all the youngsters in the world watching this game. Anderson has aged like a fine wine!
61.1
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Outside off, Azhar leaves it alone.
In over# 1
1
0
3
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 12/0(12)
60.6
1
On the pads, Azhar flicks it fine away from short leg for one.
60.5
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The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
60.4
3
Length delivery on off, Babar punches it through mid on and gets three as Bess and the slow outfield stop it from getting to the ropes.
60.3
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Another short ball, Azam ducks again.
60.2
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Bouncer! Babar ducks under it.
60.1
.
On the body, Azam tucks it to the right of short leg. Substitute Bracey does well to stop it with a dive.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
0
James Anderson 23/1(14)
59.6
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Another ball safely negotiated by the Pakistan skipper.
59.5
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On off, Azhar defends it.
59.4
3
Good shot. Length ball on off, Babar punches stylishly through covers. Broad gives it a chase as the outfield is slow and stops it before the ropes. 3 taken.
59.3
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On the pads, Babar turns it to the leg side.
59.2
.
Good length ball around off, Azam keeps it out.
59.1
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Length ball on off, Azam defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 8/0(11)
58.6
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Ouch that must have hurt! Short ball around off, Azhar looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto his box. He bends down in pain. No surprise there.
58.5
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Now Archer comes around the wicket and bowls it on middle and leg. It is short but makes Azhar play. He does well to hop and tap it onto the ground.
58.4
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The ploy is not working as of now as the pitch is slow and the ball is not bouncing a lot. It is around the body, Azhar ducks again.
58.3
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Another short one, this time down the leg side. Azhar ducks under this as well.
58.2
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Shortish ball outside off, Azhar sways away.
58.1
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Full on off, Azhar taps it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
James Anderson 20/1(13)
57.6
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Fuller on off, Babar plays it to the man at fly mid on.
57.5
1
Late call but safe call. Good length ball on off, Azhar taps it in front of point. Initially does not think of the run but then he sees the fielder is well behind so takes a run with ease.
57.4
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Good length ball around off, Azhar gets behind the ball and blocks it.
57.3
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Length ball on off, Azhar keeps it out.
57.2
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Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it and calls a confident wait to his partner.
57.1
1
Anderson starts with a length ball on the pads, Babar flicks it to the on side and gets the first run of the day.
Jimmy Anderson to start the day from the other end in hunt for his 600th Test wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 8/0(10)
56.6
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Down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but misses. Maiden from Jofra.
56.5
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Another short ball but not that speedy as it is bowled at 134 kph. Archer ducks under it.
Some issue with the run-up for Archer as he pulls out.
56.4
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On off, Azhar blocks it.
56.3
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Archer changes his angle and comes over the wicket. He dishes another short ball and once again Azhar sits under it.
56.2
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Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it with a straight bat and gets bat to ball for the first time today.
56.1
.
Jofra starts with a bouncer! It is around the body, Azhar ducks under it.
After a lengthy, lengthy delay the players are finally all set to walk out to the middle. The England players are out. Pakistan's Test captain, Azhar Ali and T20I captain Babar Azam stride out to resume their innings. Jofra Archer to bowl the first over of the day. He will come around the wicket.
Update 1600 local (1500 GMT) - Official! After a long, long delay we will have first action of the final day at 1615 local (1515 GMT).
Update 1547 local (1447 GMT) - Finally, better late than never as we finally have a good news to report. There will be another inspection at 1600 local with play likely to start at 1615 local (1515 GMT). Finally!
Update 1500 local (1400 GMT) - The inspection is done and we wish we could say that we will resume in sometime but that is not the case. The only positive news to update about right now is that there will be another inspection at 1535 local (1435 GMT). Hopefully, then we can update you about the start time and have some action on the final day of this final Test of the English summer.
Update 1400 local (1300 GMT) - The umpires are done with their inspection and the result of that is another inspection which is scheduled at 1500 local (1400 GMT). Let's hope that the news is positive that time.
Update 1345 local (1245 GMT) - The umpires are out there for the inspection and they are having a chat with the groundsmen. The pitch is still covered. Stay tuned for further updates.
Update 1300 local (1200 GMT) - We have some news! The run-up covers have been taken off and the groundsmen are at work but there is still some drizzle and the ground is wet. All we can do is hope. Stay tuned.
Update 1212 local (1112 GMT) - Well, well, well, it has started to drizzle again in Southampton and this will make matters worse for the groundsmen. Let's stay hopeful. Stay with us.
Update 1140 local (1040 GMT) - So, it's confirmed that there will be no play before Lunch. It is not raining currently and the umpires have scheduled an inspection for 1340 local (1240 GMT). Stay tuned.
Update 1127 local (1027 GMT) - Well it has stopped raining in Southampton but there is a lot of water on the ground and it will take some time for the groundsmen to clear it. Let's stay positive and hope that we get to see some action. Stay with us.
Update 1100 local (1000 GMT) - If you had not guessed it already, the start is delayed due to rain. The forecast is slightly better for later on in the day. Hoping that it clears soon. Stay with us.
Update 1050 local (0950 GMT) - The conditions are very wet and it is still raining. It is unlikely that any play will be possible at least till Lunch. Stay with us.
We have been greeted with some bad news! It is currently raining in Southampton and is unlikely that the action will start on time. Let's hope that it clears soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
Welcome all! Pakistan had a good Day 4, losing only 2 wickets and now they have a realistic chance of saving this Test match. They were helped by rain as well and with the weather forecast not great for Day 5, they would hope that they are able to achieve a draw. England, on the other hand, were poor with the ball. They looked tired and they still need 8 wickets for a victory. Anderson is still short of 600 Test wickets and he would want to get it today as England will not play their next Test for a long time. Will England be able to achieve a victory or will Pakistan manage a draw?
... Day 5, Session 1 ...
So that is it from Day 4 from Southampton. Pakistan will be the happier of the two sides at the end of the day's play as they now have a realistic chance to rescue this Test match. Anderson will have to sleep 1 shy of 600 Test wickets. The predicted weather forecast is not a pleasing one for all neutral and England fans but let's hope that rain stays away. Join us on Tuesday, 25th August, 2020 at 1100 local (1000 GMT) for the all-important 5th and final day of this Test and the series. Until then, cheers and take care.
A tough day for the English bowlers. The pitch did offer a little bit of movement early on in the day but after that there were hardly any demons on it. Anderson's hard luck continued as Buttler early in the day denied him his 599th scalp. Broad did manage to break the opening stand later on. With the ball getting softer and the pitch getting easier to bat on, the hosts' bowling struggled to get the breakthroughs. The 38-year old though finally managed to get to 599 wickets later on in the day but his wait for victim number 600 goes on. Tough day for all the bowlers in a nutshell as the pace has gone off the pitch.
STUMPS ON DAY 4! A very strong fight from Pakistan and with a very strong support from rain, the hosts have given themselves a very good chance of stealing a draw from this lost cause. They have lost just 2 wickets and will enter the final day with 8 wickets in hand. Shan Masood and Abid Ali started the day with a fighting stand of 49. The former was given a lifeline early in the innings by Jos Buttler who dropped a sitter. Though Masood did not score much, he did eat away 66 balls. Abid was then joined by his skipper and the pair fought on, playing some classical Test match cricket. Abid though became Anderson's 599th Test victim. The Pakistan Test skipper, Azhar Ali and the T20I skipper, Babar Azam then ensured there was no further damage before dark clouds and bad light came to the tourists' rescue.
Update 1840 local (1740 GMT) - And to add to the misery, it has started to rain as well and that might as well be the final nail in the coffin for Day 4. We are still waiting for the official confirmation though.
Update 1832 local (1732 GMT) - The umpires get together and they check for the light. They have decided that it has gone too dark and off go the players. That will probably be Stumps. Still no confirmation yet. Stay tuned.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Joe Root 3/0(2)
55.6
1
On middle and leg, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
55.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Azhar keeps it out.
55.4
.
On middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
55.3
1
Full toss on middle and leg, Azam flicks it through square leg for a single.
55.2
.
Tossed up delivery on leg, Azam flicks it to square leg.
55.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
1
3
0
0
0
1
Dom Bess 27/0(14)
54.6
1
On middle, Azam flicks it towards square leg for a run.
54.5
3
Floated delivery on off, Azhar guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
54.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Ali defends it out.
54.3
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
54.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Ali blocks it off the front foot.
54.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Azam pushes it towards point for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Joe Root 1/0(1)
53.6
.
On middle, Azhar blocks it off the back foot.
53.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Azhar offers no shot and gets hit on the thigh pad.
53.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the front foot.
53.3
1
On middle, Azam flicks it through square leg for a run.
53.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam blocks it off the front foot.
53.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Azam keeps it out.
Joe Root brings himself into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Dom Bess 22/0(13)
52.6
.
On off, Azhar blocks it off the back foot.
52.5
.
Floated delivery on middle, Ali defends it off the front foot.
52.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Azhar keeps it out.
52.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali drives it to mid on.
52.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azhar drives it towards mid on.
52.1
2
Full delivery on off, Ali drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen pick up a couple.
Ominous signs! The umpires have the light meter out and the groundsmen are getting ready. Root is involved in a discussion with the umpire. Probably the discussion is about that they will have to bowl spin with the light deteriorating. Root obliges and brings Dom Bess back into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
James Anderson 18/1(12)
51.6
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Azam blocks it off the back foot.
51.5
.
Length delivery on off, Azam keeps it out.
51.4
1
Full delivery on middle again, Ali flicks it through square leg for a single.
51.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
51.2
.
Back of a length on off, Azhar offers a solid defense on this one.
51.1
.
Length delivery on middle, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Jofra Archer 8/0(9)
50.6
.
Short of a length delivery outside off, Babar looks to pull but misses it.
50.5
.
Archer bowls a bouncer outside off, Azam lets it sail through to the keeper.
50.4
.
Short delivery on off, Babar pulls it towards the bowler.
50.3
.
Archer bowls a bumper on off, Azam ducks under it.
50.2
.
Archer bowls a bouncer on leg, Azam does well to duck under it.
50.1
1
Length delivery on leg, Azhar flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
Jofra Archer is back on. 8-5-7-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
0
0
James Anderson 17/1(11)
49.6
.
On a length on off, Azam defends it to cover region.
Babar Azam makes his way out to the middle.
49.5
W
OUT! LBW! Umpire's call it is and Abid Ali has to go! Wicket number 599 for Anderson! What a bowler he has been for England! Finally, something goes right for him. Can he get to 600 wickets before Stumps? This is terrific bowling from Anderson and he is pumped up. Good length ball on middle and leg, Abid looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. England appeal and Michael Gough, the on-field umpire, raises the dreaded finger. Abid consults his partner and takes the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and is shows no bat on it while the Ball Tracker shows umpire's call on hitting the stumps. Abid Ali played really well and fought really hard but it has ended and he has to walk back. Review retained.
Abid Ali has been given out LBW! He takes the review after consulting with Azhar Ali. It looks close. Let's see what happens.
49.4
.
On a good length on off, Abid defends it off the back foot.
49.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Azhar flicks it through square leg for a single.
49.2
.
Length delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
49.1
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Azhar pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 20/0(12)
48.6
.
Floated delivery on off, Abid blocks it well.
48.5
.
On middle, Abid blocks it off the back foot.
48.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Abid defends it out.
48.3
.
On middle, Abid flicks it towards the leg side.
48.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Abid looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
48.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Abid defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
James Anderson 16/0(10)
47.6
.
Length delivery on middle, Azhar offers a solid defense on this one.
47.5
.
Back of a length on off, Azhar defends it to point.
47.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Azhar keeps it out.
47.3
2
Back of a length delivery on off, Azhar taps it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
47.2
.
Length delivery on off, Azhar blocks it off the back foot.
47.1
.
BEATEN! Back of a length and outside off, Azhar looks to push at it but misses it.
James Anderson is back into the attack. 9-3-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 20/0(11)
46.6
.
Full delivery on off, Abid drives it to covers.
46.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Abid offers a solid defense on this one.
46.4
.
On middle, Abid defends it out.
46.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Azhar pushes it through point for a run.
46.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Azhar blocks it off the front foot.
46.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azhar keeps it out.
DRINKS! Another engrossing hour of play but Pakistan will be a little happier as they continue to fight and not let things slip. England, on the other hand, have been a little off-colour today and they are struggling to bowl the right lines and lengths. They need to be patient and bowl better than they have done. An interesting final passage of play coming up.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 23/1(11)
45.6
.
Again outside off, Abid leaves it alone.
45.5
.
Outside off, Abid lets it go.
45.4
.
Short delivery on middle, Abid keeps it out.
45.3
.
Full again on middle, Abid pushes it back towards the bowler.
45.2
.
Full delivery on off, Abid drives it towards the bowler.
45.1
.
Length delivery down the leg side, Abid does not bother to play at that.
In over# 1
0
2
1
0
1
0
Dom Bess 19/0(10)
44.6
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azhar drives it back towards the bowler.
44.5
2
Full delivery on off, Azhar drives it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
44.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Abid guides it towards third man for a single.
44.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Abid looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
44.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Azhar pushes it towards point for a run.
44.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Azhar pushes it back towards the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 23/1(10)
43.6
.
Full delivery on leg, Abid looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
43.5
.
Full delivery on off, Abid drives it back towards the bowler.
43.4
.
Broad bowls a bouncer, Abid does well to duck under it.
43.3
.
Full delivery on leg, Abid flicks it to square leg.
43.2
.
Broad bowls a bouncer on leg, Abid ducks under it.
43.1
.
Short delivery down the leg side, Abid lets it go.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 15/0(9)
42.6
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Abid flicks it towards square leg for a run.
42.5
.
On middle, Abid flicks it towards short leg.
42.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Abid blocks it off the front foot.
42.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Abid defends it towards the leg side.
42.2
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Abid looks to defend but misses it.
42.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Abid defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 23/1(9)
41.6
.
Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it.
41.5
.
BEATEN! Lovely follow-up delivery! Good length ball outside off, Azhar looks to defend but misses.
41.4
.
An appeal for caught behind turned down! Short ball down the leg side, Azhar looks to flick at first and then decides to leave it. He seems to have missed it but England think that there is bat on it and go up for an appeal. The umpire is not interested. The Ultra Edge shows that it has gone off the shirt of Azhar.
41.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Azhar blocks it off the back foot.
41.2
.
Broad bowls a bouncer, Azhar does well to duck under it.
41.1
.
Length delivery on middle, Azhar defends it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 14/0(8)
40.6
1
Full delivery on off, Azhar looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards point. The batsmen cross ends.
40.5
.
On off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
40.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Azhar blocks it well.
40.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Azhar keeps it out.
40.2
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Azhar drives it to mid on.
40.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Stuart Broad 23/1(8)
39.6
.
Back of a length ball on off, Abid defends it to cover.
39.5
.
Down the leg side, Abid leaves it alone.
39.4
.
Bouncer bowled around the off stump line, Abid sways away from it.
39.3
.
Short ball on middle, Abid tucks it to short leg.
39.2
.
Short ball around middle, Abid ducks under it.
39.1
4
FOUR! This is poor bowling from Broad! Needs to be straighter than this! Good length ball on the pads, Abid just helps it on its way to the fine leg region for a boundary.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack. 7-2-19-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
3
Dom Bess 13/0(7)
38.6
4
FOUR! Bess strays on the pads and pays the price! Floated down the leg side, Azhar flicks it to the fine leg region and picks up a boundary.
38.5
.
On middle, Azhar blocks it off the front foot.
38.4
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar drives it to covers.
38.3
.
On middle, Azhar keeps it out.
38.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Azhar tucks it to mid-wicket.
38.1
3
Flighted delivery on middle, Abid sweeps it towards fine leg. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
0
Chris Woakes 14/0(8)
37.6
.
On a length on middle, Azhar tucks it to square leg.
37.5
.
Full and outside off, Azhar taps it to point.
37.4
4
FOUR! That is a lovely shot from Azhar Ali! Good length ball on the pads, Azhar flicks it wide of the mid on fielder and into the fence.
37.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Azhar defends it back to the bowler.
37.2
1
Short ball on the pads, Abid flicks it to fine leg for a single.
37.1
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Abid blocks it out back to the bowler.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 6/0(6)
36.6
1
A single! Flighted on off, Abid looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes past the slips. A single taken.
36.5
.
On off, played to cover.
36.4
.
Loopy ball on off, Abid blocks it off the back foot.
36.3
.
Tossed up on off, Abid drives but finds the cover fielder.
36.2
.
Full on middle, Abid sweeps it to mid-wicket.
36.1
.
Quicker one on off, Abid blocks it onto the pitch.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 9/0(7)
35.6
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar pushes it to point.
35.5
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it to the off side.
35.4
2
TOP EDGE BUT SAFE! Woakes bowls a short one around middle, Azhar looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes over the slip cordon. Burns chases after it but it falls short. A couple of runs taken.
35.3
.
On a length on off, Azhar solidly defends it to cover.
35.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Azhar pushes it to cover.
35.1
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Azhar plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 5/0(5)
34.6
.
Loopy ball on middle and leg, Abid looks to defend but it goes off his pads to short leg. There is a big appeal for a catch but the umpire is unmoved.
34.5
.
Full delivery on off, Abid plays it to mid off for another dot.
34.4
.
On off, pushed to mid off.
34.3
.
Quicker one on middle, Abid is solid in defense.
34.2
.
Floated on the pads, flicked to the leg side.
34.1
.
Flatter one on middle, Abid defends it to short leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 7/0(6)
33.6
.
Good length delivery around off, it shapes away a bit. Azhar looks to defend but misses.
33.5
.
On the pads, Azhar flicks it but once again finds the fielder.
33.4
.
Good length ball around off, Azhar plays it to mid on.
33.3
.
Length ball on off, Azhar keeps it out.
33.2
.
Fuller outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
33.1
.
Woakes starts his new spell with a full ball on the leg side. Azhar flicks it nicely but straight to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Dom Bess 5/0(4)
32.6
.
BEATEN! Much better from Bess! He needs to be more on this channel! Floated outside off, Abid looks to defend but gets beaten.
32.5
.
Quicker delivery on middle, Abid nudges it to mid-wicket.
32.4
.
Flatter on middle, Abid works it to mid-wicket.
32.3
.
Loopy ball on middle, Abid blocks it to short leg.
32.2
.
Flatter on middle, Abid tucks it to mid-wicket.
32.1
1
Very full delivery on off, Azhar digs it out to point and takes a single.
DRINKS! Pakistan are fighting it out! They need to continue doing that and make England work hard for their wickets. England, on the other hand, have not looked good so far. They have not shown the same energy that they showed in the previous two overs. They are still on top and they need to be patient. Abid is getting some spray put on his hand as well.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 7/0(8)
31.6
.
The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
31.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Abid defends it to mid on.
31.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Abid flicks it to mid-wicket.
31.3
.
Short ball around middle, Abid ducks under it.
31.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
31.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
2
Dom Bess 4/0(3)
30.6
.
Tossed up on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket. 3 runs from the over.
30.5
.
Loopy ball on middle, Azhar leans forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
30.4
.
On middle, Azhar tucks it to mid-wicket.
30.3
.
Flatter on off, Azhar defends it out to the off side.
30.2
1
Flatter one on the pads, Abid works it towards square leg for a single.
30.1
2
Nicely played! Full delivery outside off, Abid leans forward and drives it through the cover region and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 7/0(7)
29.6
.
Short ball around off, Azhar sways away from it.
29.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
29.4
.
Archer goes full on middle and leg, Azhar drives it but finds the mid on fielder.
29.3
.
Back of a length ball on off, Azhar stands tall and defends it to the off side.
29.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
29.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Azhar drives it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 1/0(2)
28.6
.
Loopy ball on middle and leg, Abid plays it to the leg side for a dot. Maiden over from Bess.
28.5
.
Bess tosses this one on off, Abid prods forward and defends it out onto the pitch.
28.4
.
Loopy ball on middle, Abid defends it solidly to square leg.
28.3
.
Quicker on middle, Abid blocks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket.
28.2
.
On off, Abid rocks on his back foot and punches it to cover.
28.1
.
Flatter one on off, Abid pushes it to mid off.
In over# 1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 7/0(6)
27.6
2
Good length ball on the pads, Azhar flicks it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple.
27.5
1
On a length on middle, Abid nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
27.4
.
Good length ball on off, Abid blocks it to cover off the back foot.
27.3
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Abid ducks under it.
27.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid leaves it alone.
27.1
.
BOTTOM EDGE! Good length ball outside off, Abid looks to defend but gets a bottom edge back to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 1/0(1)
26.6
.
Flat one on the pads, Azhar works it to mid-wicket.
26.5
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Azhar tucks it to short leg.
26.4
1
On middle, Abid works it to square leg and picks up a single.
26.3
.
Tosses this one on off, spinning in. Abid prods forward to defend but gets hit on the thigh pads.
26.2
.
Floated on off, Abid prods forward and pushes it to mid off.
26.1
.
Bess starts with a flatter one on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler.
Dom Bess comes into the attack for the first time in this innings.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 4/0(5)
25.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
25.5
.
Back of a length ball on off, Azhar pushes it to cover.
25.4
.
Short ball outside off, Azhar sways away from it.
25.3
.
Fullish and outside off, left alone.
25.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
25.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
He has been bowling short spells in this Test as skipper, Joe Root said before the game that his job is to bowl fast and in his short spells, he has bowled quick but has not got a wicket to his name.
Jofra Archer comes into the attack.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 14/0(9)
24.6
2
Around off on a length, Abid punches it through covers and gets a couple to end the over.
24.5
.
Length ball on off, Abid keeps it out.
24.4
.
Short ball. Abid ducks.
24.3
.
Good length ball on off, Abid looks to defend but the ball shoots off the surface and once again hits Abid on his gloves.
24.2
.
Full on off, Abid lunges forward and defends it.
24.1
.
Full on off, Abid defends it with a dead bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 19/1(7)
23.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar defends it back to the bowler.
23.5
.
On a length on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
Azhar Ali, the skipper, comes out to bat.
23.4
W
OUT! LBW! Umpire's call it is and Masood has to go! His fight in this innings is over! Excellent delivery from Broad and he deservedly gets a wicket. This partnership comes to an end but needed to continue. Masood showed promise but fails to carry on. Good length ball around off, angling in. Masood looks to leave it alone but gets rapped on the pads. England appeal and the umpire raises his dreaded finger. Masood thinks for a while and signals for the 'T'. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. The impact will not matter as there was no shot played. Masood has to walk back. Pakistan do not lose the review. England are 9 wickets away.
Shan Masood has been given out LBW! He takes the review! As there was no shot played, the impact won't matter. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. Review retained.
23.3
.
Fullish on the middle stump line, Masood drives it but straight to mid on.
23.2
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Full delivery on middle, Masood lunges forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
23.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
James Anderson 12/0(8)
22.6
.
BEATEN! Excellent delivery! Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
Abid Ali seems to have got hurt on his thumb. The physio is coming out to have a look at him. The magic spray is out and this will help Abid in numbing the pain.
22.5
.
Back of a length ball around the pads, Ali looks to flick but gets hit on the gloves.
22.4
.
Short ball around middle, Abid tucks it to square leg.
22.3
.
On a length on off, driven to cover off the back foot.
22.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
22.1
2
A couple now! Good length ball on middle, Ali looks to flick but gets an inside edge and it goes through square leg. Two taken before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 19/0(6)
21.6
4
FOUR! Nicely driven from Masood! Gets the first boundary of the session! Full ball on middle, Masood drives it through the mid on region for a boundary.
21.5
.
BEATEN! Wow, that is some delivery from Broad but unlucky not to find the edge! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Masood looks to defend but misses it altogether.
21.4
.
Short ball on middle, Masood pulls it to mid-wicket.
21.3
.
On off, Masood prods forward and plays it to the cover region.
21.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
21.1
.
Broad comes around the wicket and bowls a full delivery on middle, nudged to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
James Anderson 10/0(7)
20.6
.
A beautiful nut to end! Good length ball around off, Ali looks to defend off the back foot but he seems to have missed it. There is an appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. England do not take the review. The Ultra Edge shows no spike as it passed the bat.
20.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket. Ali wants the single but Masood sends him back. Good decision from Masood as there was never a run there.
20.4
.
On a length on off, Ali taps it to the gully region for another dot.
20.3
.
Good length ball on off, defended to point off the back foot.
20.2
.
Full delivery on off, Ali goes on his front foot and blocks it to the cover region.
20.1
1
Good length ball on the pads, Masood flicks it to fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 15/0(5)
19.6
.
Broad dishes a full delivery on off, Ali prods forward and drives it to mid off. A maiden over.
19.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Abid lets it go to the keeper.
19.4
.
On a length on middle, Ali rocks on his back foot and then defends it to the on side.
19.3
.
Another fuller one on middle, Ali defends it to mid on.
19.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it.
19.1
.
Broad starts with a length ball on off, Ali blocks it to gully off the front foot.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. 4-0-15-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1lb
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 9/0(6)
18.6
1lb
Pakistan are underway in this session! Full delivery on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and they take a leg bye. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
18.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali watches it carefully and leaves it alone.
18.4
.
Anderson dishes a good length ball on middle, Abid works it to square leg for another dot.
18.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
18.2
.
Good length ball on off, Ali is solid in defense as he plays it to the cover region.
18.1
.
Anderson starts with a full delivery on off, Abid defends it to the cover region off the front foot.
We are all in readiness to resume! The England players make their way out to the middle and they are followed by Abid Ali and Shan Masood. James Anderson will start the proceedings with the ball.
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
TEA ALSO HAS BEEN TAKEN! That is a very good decision. We are hearing that 52 overs are left in the day and play can be extended till 1930 local (1830 GMT). Stay tuned.
Update 1510 local (1410 GMT) - Great news! The umpires have completed their latest inspection and we have a start time! The action will resume at 1545 local (1445 GMT), provided there is no further rain. The groundsmen have done an exceptional job to get the ground ready. Stay tuned.
Update 1456 local (1356 GMT) - More positive news coming in as most of the covers are off and the conditions have brightened up. There is still an area of concern though near the square of the pitch. Stay tuned.
Update 1425 local (1325 GMT) - The umpires are done with their inspection and they still are not happy with the ground conditions. There is another inspection scheduled at 1500 local (1400 GMT). Stay with us.
Update 1335 local (1235 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped for now but the ground has taken a lot of water and it will take some time to drain. The umpires have decided to have an inspection at 1420 local (1320 GMT). Stay tuned.
Update 1310 local (1210 GMT) - The Lunch break is over but it is absolutely pelting down in Southampton. It looks like we are in for a long delay. Let's hope that it clears soon and the players get back on the field. Stay with us for further updates.
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
England, on the other hand, were not upto the mark with the ball today. They did not bowl the perfect line and length and remain wicketless so far. Anderson could have had a wicket but Buttler dropped an easy chance of Masood. With the weather forecast not great, they will need to find breakthroughs sooner rather than later. Stay with us.
Update 1230 local (1130 GMT) - Early Lunch has been taken on Day 4. 18 overs were bowled in the session before rain forced the players off. Pakistan did really well in this session, not losing any wickets and batting sensibly. They have scored runs when available and respected the good deliveries. They would hope that they continue doing the same when the game resumes.
Update 1220 local (1120 GMT) - Another day and another rain interruption as it has started to rain and a bit heavily so the players are off. Pakistan have done well so far and have managed to have all their 10 wickets intact. They won't mind this rain and they will hope that it continues. England have not been good themselves this morning. As a neutral, let's hope that we can resume quickly.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 7/0(5)
17.6
.
Fullish ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
It has gone a bit dark and the fourth umpire is ready to bring on the light meter.
17.5
.
Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but it is going down leg.
17.4
.
Full on off, pushed to the point region.
17.3
.
Good length ball on off, Masood plays it to point and looks for a single but Abid sends him back.
17.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Masood blocks it to cover off the back foot.
17.1
1
Good length ball on middle, Ali flicks it to square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Jofra Archer 4/0(4)
16.6
.
Length ball on off, Shan defends it off his back foot.
16.5
.
Comes around the wicket to the left-hander and uses the angle to bowl it outside off. Masood looks to defend but misses.
16.4
.
Way outside off, Shan shoulders arms to it.
16.3
1
Length ball on off, Abid strokes it to the right of mid on and rotates the strike.
16.2
1
Length ball on the pads, Masood turns it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
16.1
.
A very full ball on leg, Shan manages to block it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Chris Woakes 6/0(4)
15.6
.
Length delivery on off, Abid keeps it out.
15.5
.
Short delivery outside off, Ali cuts it to point.
15.4
.
Back of a length delivery outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.
15.3
2
Full on middle, Ali flicks it through the square leg region for a couple.
15.2
.
Going down leg probably! Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested.
15.1
.
Good length ball on off, Abid blocks it to the cover region.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 2/0(3)
14.6
.
Outside off, left alone by Masood.
14.5
2
Good length ball on middle, Masood works it to deep square leg. Masood wants a couple and takes off. The fielder collects it and throws it to the bowler's end but misses. Ali was in though.
14.4
.
On a length outside off, Masood makes a leave to this one.
14.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood tucks it to square leg.
14.2
.
Archer bowls a good length ball outside off, Shan has no problems in leaving it alone.
14.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
DRINKS! Pakistan have done really well to negotiate the first hour of play as they have not lost any wickets. Abid Ali and Shan Masood have looked solid but they need to continue the good work. England, on the other hand, would have had a wicket if Buttler held onto a chance. They have been off colour today and will look to bowl better in the next hour.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 4/0(3)
13.6
.
Length ball on the stumps, Abid defends it.
13.5
.
Down the leg side, Abid looks to flick but the ball kisses his thigh pad and goes to Buttler to his left.
13.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Abid blocks it.
13.3
.
On off, Abid defends it.
13.2
.
BEATEN! Excellent delivery from Woakes! Good length ball around off, Ali looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
13.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 0/0(2)
12.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
12.5
.
Full on middle, Shan works it to mid-wicket.
12.4
.
On off, pushed to point.
12.3
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball around off, angling in. Masood looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
12.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
12.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Chris Woakes 4/0(2)
11.6
.
Good length ball around off, it zips away from Abid. He looks to defend but misses.
11.5
1
Length delivery on middle and leg, Shan turns it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
11.4
.
Length ball on off, Masood defends it.
11.3
.
Length ball outside off, Shan looks to defend but misses.
11.2
1
On the pads, Abid tucks it to the on side and gets to the other end.
11.1
.
Outside off, Abid leaves it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 0/0(1)
10.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
10.5
.
On middle, defended solidly.
10.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood blocks it out onto the pitch.
10.3
.
Driven through mid on by the batsman.
10.2
.
On a length on middle, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
10.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 2/0(1)
9.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to defend but misses it altogether.
9.5
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The Ultra Edge shows that it is going over the stumps.
9.4
2
Back of a length ball outside off, Ali punches it through the cover region and picks up a couple.
9.3
.
On a length outside off, Ali leaves it alone.
9.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid cuts but straight to the point fielder.
9.1
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Nothing shot from Ali! Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to cut it but fails to make any connection.
Chris Woakes replaces Broad into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
2
0
James Anderson 9/0(5)
8.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
8.5
.
Good length ball on off, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
8.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
8.3
3
Three this time! Good length ball on middle, Ali plays it through mid off and before Archer can give chase, they take three.
8.2
2
Nicely driven from Ali! Full delivery outside off, Abid leans forward and drives it through the mid off region. The batters pick up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
8.1
.
Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 15/0(4)
7.6
.
BEATEN! Just past the outside edge! Back of a length ball outside off, Masood pokes at it but fails to make any connection.
7.5
4
FOUR! Squirted away! Good length ball on off, Masood plays it with soft hands and guides it through the gully region for a boundary.
7.4
.
Good length delivery outside off, left alone by Masood.
7.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler.
7.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Shan pushes it to cover off the back foot.
7.1
.
Full on middle, Masood blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 4/0(4)
6.6
.
Anderson bowls a good length ball on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
6.5
.
On a length on off, Abid blocks it solidly to cover.
6.4
.
Good length ball on off, defended to point.
6.3
.
PLAY AND A MISS! This is poor! He could have left this alone but he goes for it. Full delivery outside off, Ali looks to drive but misses it altogether.
6.2
.
BEATEN! Another one beats the outside edge! Anderson has bowled really well but is yet to pick up a wicket in this innings! Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to defend but misses.
6.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali does not bother to play at that one.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 11/0(3)
5.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Shan nudges it to mid-wicket.
5.5
3
Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali tucks it through the mid-wicket region and picks up three before the fielder cleans it up.
5.4
.
On a length on middle, Ali works it to mid-wicket.
5.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Abid flicks it to short leg where Bracey, the substitute, makes a good stop. Saved a few runs there.
5.2
.
Full and around off, Ali solidly blocks it to the off side.
5.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Abid defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
James Anderson 4/0(3)
4.6
.
On middle, defended back to the bowler.
4.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
4.4
2
Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
4.3
.
Is that a drop? It certainly looks like from the reactions from the England players! The replays show that it is as there was a big outside edge on that and another catch is dropped off Anderson's bowling. Buttler took a blinder of a catch on Day 3 but drops a sitter today. Anderson bowls a full delivery outside off, Masood looks to drive without moving his feet but it takes the outside edge and goes towards Buttler. It wobbles and Buttler fails to hold on. Andersons's wait continues. He has his hands on his head.
4.2
.
On a length outside off, nipping in. Masood leaves it alone.
4.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
2
Stuart Broad 8/0(2)
3.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
3.5
4
FOUR! This is a gift from Broad! Pakistan have started positively here! They are looking for runs and not just defending! Good length ball on the pads, Ali flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
3.4
.
Good length ball, angling in. Ali covers his stumps and leaves it alone.
3.3
.
BEATEN! Beautiful from Broad! Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge and into the mitts of the keeper.
3.2
.
Back of a length on off, Abid looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards second slip where it falls short of Burns. We have seen it many times that the edge has not found the fielder at slips in this Test.
3.1
2
Full delivery on off, Ali drives it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
5lb
0
0
1
1
0
James Anderson 2/0(2)
2.6
5lb
FIVE LEG BYES! That was really unnecessary! Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and they take off for a leg bye. James Bracey, the substitute fielder, collects and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses and the ball goes to the long off fence for five leg byes.
2.5
.
Wayward from Anderson! Good length ball down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but fails to get any bat on it.
2.4
.
BEATEN! A beauty from Anderson! Good length ball around off, moving away. Ali looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
2.3
1
Well played! Back of a length ball on off, Masood defends it to the off side and takes a single. Anderson runs ahead and then tries to throw it at the keeper's end but misses. Ali was well in though.
2.2
1
A quick single! Good length ball on off, Ali defends it to the cover region and picks up a single.
2.1
.
Edgy! Good length ball on off, Abid looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards gully.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Stuart Broad 2/0(1)
1.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Masood defends it back to the bowler.
1.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Shan makes a leave to this one.
1.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.
1.3
.
On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to square leg.
Pope is going off! As he went to field the ball off the second ball, he knew that something was wrong with his shoulder and is going off.
1.2
2
Masood is off the mark in an edgy manner! Good length ball on off, Masood looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes through gully. Pope chases after it and cleans it up but cannot stop the batters from taking two.
1.1
.
Back of a length delivery on leg, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1lb
James Anderson 0/0(1)
0.6
.
A dot to end the first over! Good length ball outside off, Abid Ali carefully lets it go to the keeper. Good start from Anderson.
0.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid shoulders arms to it. A watchful start from Pakistan.
0.4
.
On a length outside off, Ali makes another leave to the keeper.
0.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali lets it go to the keeper.
0.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Abid covers his stumps and leaves the ball alone.
0.1
1lb
Anderson starts with a gentle loosener and Pakistan are underway! Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick but it goes off his pads towards the keeper. Buttler dives and makes a half stop. A leg bye taken.
We are all set for the action to begin! The England players stride out to the middle. Azhar Ali strode out to the middle to open at the end of Day 3 but as the rules state that as the umpires had not called play, they are allowed to change the opening partners. Who are the openers for Pakistan? It is Shan Masood and Abid Ali, so Azhar Ali will bat at his regular position. James Anderson will start with the ball. The action begins on the other side.
Hello all! England continue to dominate the game and are on the verge of winning the series 2-0. They still lead by 310 and have forced Pakistan to bat again. Anderson is closing in on 600 wickets and would hope that he gets to the landmark soon. The hosts' fielding was a little poor during the latter stages of Day 3 and they would look to improve that. Pakistan, on the other hand, would be happy that Azhar Ali roared back to form with a scintillating century. They still have a long way to enforce a draw and they would need to perform exceptionally well to achieve it. The forecast is not ideal for Day 4 and Day 5 and the visitors will hope that it comes true and save them from the blushes.
... Day 4, Session 1 ...
So end of another good day of cricket with a few rain interruptions. Pakistan have technically batted only once the whole day. From the situaton they were in, their skipper has given them a ray of hope of stealing a draw from this Test with the weather forecast not very ideal for Day 4 and Day 5, if you are a cricket fan or an England fan but the tourists will pray for rain. Join us on Monday, 24th August for Day 4 of the final Test between England and Pakistan. The action will begin at 1100 local (1000 GMT). We shall see you then. Till then, goodbye and take care!
There is all sorts of drama going on out there! The England players had made their way out to the middle. Azhar Ali and Shan Masood were going to be the openers for Pakistan but were sent back as the umpires are checking for the light and they have called STUMPS ON DAY 3.
Now, England would look to pick up a few wickets before the end of Day 3 while Pakistan, on the other hand, need a miracle to save them. They would desperately hope that the rain forecast comes good and help them enforce a draw.
Pakistan, on the other hand, rode on their skipper's knock of 141 and it is Azhar Ali who has given their side some respectability. They were stuttering early on in the innings but then Fawad Alam showed some resilience before he fell. Rizwan continued his good form as he played another solid knock of 53. Post his wicket, Pakistan faltered and were bowled out for 273.
ENGLAND HAVE ENFORCED THE FOLLOW-ON! Anderson leads his side out as he bowled brilliantly well to pick up a 5-fer. He could have had more if catches were not dropped off his bowling. England though have been terrific with the ball and they are fully ahead in the game. They still lead by 310 runs and they are holding all the cards at the moment. Anderson was the star of the show while he received good support from Broad and Bess. Archer and Woakes were off-colour.
92.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Finally, a catch is taken and Anderson gets his five-fer. 29th 5-fer in Tests! Brilliant stuff from Anderson! Good length ball outside off, Naseem looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes to the third slip region where Sibley takes a good low catch. PAKISTAN HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 273.
92.5
.
BEATEN! On a length on off, Naseem looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
92.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Naseem looks to defend but misses.
92.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Shah leaves it alone.
92.2
.
Outside off, Naseem sways away.
92.1
.
Length ball on leg and going away with the angle. Naseem looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
4
0
0
2
0
0
Jofra Archer 58/0(17)
91.6
4
FOUR! Lovely shot but runs are not an issue and they will be happy to start the next over with Naseem Shah on strike! Short ball around off, Azhar whacks his pull to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
91.5
.
Full outside off, Azhar swings but misses.
91.4
.
Fuller on off, Ali pushes it to mid on.
91.3
2
Back of a length on off, Azhar flat-bats it over extra cover and gets a couple as ideally they would like to deal in even numbers.
91.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Ali gets behind it and defends it.
91.1
.
Short ball around off, Azhar pulls it to mid-wicket.
Jofra Archer comes back into the attack. 16-3-52-0 are his figures so far. Broad has gone off the field.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 56/4(22)
90.6
1
On the pads, Ali flicks it to the on side and gets a single.
90.5
.
Length ball on off, Azhar keeps it out.
90.4
.
On the stumps, Ali defends it.
90.3
.
On off, Ali blocks it.
90.2
.
Fuller on off, Azhar looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
90.1
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
0
Stuart Broad 40/2(20)
89.6
.
On the stumps, Shah negotiates it.
Broad has been given a first official warning for running on the pitch.
89.5
.
Hopeful appeal more than anything. Good length ball outside off, Naseem looks to defend but misses. There is a hopeful appeal but the umpire turns it down.
89.4
1
On the pads, Azhar flicks it to the on side for one.
89.3
4
FOUR! Good shot from Azhar Ali! Fullish delivery around off, Azhar gets on his front foot and plays a lovely on-drive through mid on for a boundary.
89.2
.
Outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
89.1
.
Down the leg side, Azhar looks to flick but misses. Again good take by Jos Buttler behind the stumps.
Naseem Shah is the last man in.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
1
0
0
James Anderson 55/4(21)
88.6
W
OUT! RUN OUT! That was absolute chaos! First a dropped catch but Abbas who was ball watching has not made his ground at the keeper's end. The frustration will not end though for Anderson! He has had three dropped catches off his bowling in his last two overs. England just one wicket away from bowling Pakistan out! Good length ball on middle, Ali pushes it uppishly towards mid on where Broad makes a mess of an easy catch. Ali who wants the single takes off but Abbas who is watching the ball is late to take off. Broad collects the ball and has a shy at the keeper's end and hits. No need for the third umpire as Abbas was well out of the crease. Broad apologizes to Anderson after that.
88.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali blocks it out. He would want to take a single now.
88.4
.
On a length on middle, defended out onto the pitch.
88.3
1
A single now! On a length on middle, Abbas looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes to the deep square leg region. A single taken.
88.2
.
On a length on middle, Abbas flicks it to mid--wicket.
88.1
.
Full on middle, Abbas pushes it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
4
0
Stuart Broad 35/2(19)
87.6
.
Full on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
87.5
.
NOT OUT! Ali has just made his way in! He does not want to end his innings like that. Brilliant effort from Broad though! He bowls a good length ball on off, Ali looks to defend but it takes the inside edge onto the pads. He wants the single and takes off. Afridi obliges but seeing Broad charging in, Ali goes back. Broad collects the ball and throws it to the stumps at the keeper's end. The third umpire is called for and the replays show that Ali had made his way in.
A run out appeal has been taken upstairs! It looks close! Let's see what happens.
87.4
.
Full on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
87.3
4
FOUR! This is even better from Ali! Broad has lost his line a bit here! Good length ball outside off, Azhar drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
87.2
4
FOUR! Majestic shot from Azhar Ali! He continues on his merry way! Short ball on middle, Ali pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
87.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
0
James Anderson 54/4(20)
86.6
.
On the stumps, Abbas manages to block it. End of a very eventful over.
86.5
.
EDGED AND DROPPED AGAIN! Anderson cannot believe his luck and he must be fuming inside. Crawley is the culprit this time. Maybe Anderson does not have a 5-fer in his luck in this innings. Good length ball around off, Abbas has a poke at it but gets a thick outside edge which goes low to fourth slip. Crawley there gets both his hands to it but fails to grab onto it. The youngster has had such a good game so far but he fails to help his senior teammate add another 5-fer to his name.
86.4
1
On off, Ali plays to point and gets a single.
86.3
4
EDGED AND DROPPED! FOUR! Burns at second slip is the guilty party. Not his usual position as Stokes is the one who occupies that area generally. Good length ball on off, Azhar looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge which goes to the left of Burns at second slip. It is at a good height as well but he fails to hang on. The ball goes behind and they take a run. Anderson denied his 598th Test scalp and a 5-wicket haul. The ball goes behind and to the fence.
86.2
.
Down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but misses.
86.1
.
Full on off, Azhar taps it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Stuart Broad 27/2(18)
85.6
.
Down the leg side again. Buttler takes it nicely again but unlike Shaheen, Abbas does not get anything on the cherry.
85.5
.
Good length ball around off, Abbas defends it late from behind his body.
85.4
.
On the pads, Abbas looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
85.3
.
Short ball around the body, Abbas ducks under it.
85.2
.
Length ball on off, Abbas blocks it.
Mohammad Abbas is the next man in.
85.1
W
OUT! Caught! Brilliant! Outstanding catch from Buttler! Wow! What a turnaround, in form Buttler has had, both with the bat and with the gloves behind the stumps. Broad bangs it in short around the body. Shaheen looks to glance it fine down the leg side. The ball kisses the edge and flies to the right of Buttler. He wears his Superman boots, flies to that side and takes a superb one-handed stunner. England 2 wickets away now from wrapping up this innings.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
James Anderson 49/4(19)
84.6
.
Full ball on off, Ali pushes it to cover.
84.5
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
84.4
.
BIG SHOUT! England have burned all their reviews! Good length ball on middle, Ali looks to flick but he seems to have missed. There was a noise as it passed the bat. It hits him on the pads. Anderson appeals but the umpire shakes his head. The Ultra Edge shows that there was bat on it.
84.3
.
On middle, defended out onto the pitch.
84.2
.
Full delivery on off, Ali pushes it to mid off.
84.1
1
EDGY! Good length ball on middle, Afridi looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes towards fine leg. A single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Stuart Broad 27/1(17)
83.6
.
Inside edge saves him! Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
83.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali leaves it alone.
83.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
83.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
83.2
2
Good length ball outside off, Ali plays it over the point fielder and runs a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
83.1
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar prods forward and blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
James Anderson 48/4(18)
82.6
.
BEATEN! Leave that alone, Afridi! Full delivery outside off, Afridi looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it.
82.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Afridi leaves it alone.
82.4
1
Back of a length ball on the pads, Ali flicks it to deep square leg and is happy to take just a single. Afridi will have to survive two balls in the over.
82.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
82.2
.
On a length on the pads, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
82.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali works it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0W
0
Stuart Broad 25/1(16)
81.6
.
BEATEN! Excellent delivery to end a successful over! Good length ball outside off, Afridi looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
81.5
.
Full delivery on off, Shaheen pushes it to point for a dot.
81.4
.
Short ball on off, Afridi taps it to the slip cordon.
81.3
2
Afridi is off the mark! Good length ball on the pads, Afridi flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple.
Shaheen Afridi makes his way out to the middle.
81.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The new ball does the trick for England! This is a good catch from Joe Root as it was travelling quickly. Broad gets his first wicket. Beautiful delivery from Broad and he fully deserves the wicket. Good length ball around off, moving away. Shah looks to defend but it bounces extra and it takes the outside edge. It goes to first slip where Root takes it over his head. England just three wickets away from bowling Pakistan out.
81.1
.
Back of a length ball on off, Shah defends it to cover off the back foot.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack. 15-4-23-0, his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 47/4(17)
80.6
1
Good length ball on middle, Shah looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes to square leg. A single taken.
80.5
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely from Shah! Short ball on middle, Yasir pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
80.4
.
This is poor batting! Good length ball outside off, angles away. Shah looks to poke at it but misses it altogether.
80.3
.
BEATEN! Beautiful nut from Anderson! Good length ball around off, moving away. Shah looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
80.2
.
Anderson bowls an out-swinger outside off, Shah leaves it alone.
80.1
.
Anderson starts with a length ball on middle, Shah defends it back to the bowler.
The second new ball is available now and it has been taken. James Anderson will make the first use of it. 16-2-42-4 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
3
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 42/1(15)
79.6
4
FOUR! CREAMS THE DRIVE! Very full delivery outside off, Ali leans forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
79.5
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it to cover.
79.4
3
Good shot from Shah! Full delivery on middle, Yasir drives it past the bowler. Archer chases after it from mid on but cannot stop the batters from taking three.
79.3
.
Full on middle, Shah blocks it back to the bowler.
79.2
.
On a length on middle, Shah tucks it to square leg.
79.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Azhar flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
4
2
Dom Bess 68/1(18)
78.6
.
Full on middle, blocked out.
78.5
1
Full on the pads, Azhar nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
78.4
1
Flatter on middle, Yasir flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
78.3
.
Tossed up on middle, Yasir flicks it to mid-wicket.
78.2
4
FOUR! Floated ball on off, Shah looks to defend but it goes past the keeper and into the third man fence.
78.1
2
Floated on the pads, Shah sweeps it to the fine leg region. The fielder collects and throws it to the keeper but the batter was well in.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Chris Woakes 34/1(14)
77.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali leaves it alone. The ball wobbles after pitching and Buttler fails to collect it. He seems to have hurt himself but is fine to continue.
77.5
.
Straight to the fielder! Good length ball outside off, Ali cuts but straight to the point fielder.
77.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
77.3
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Yasir flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
77.2
.
Full delivery on off, Shah defends it onto the pitch.
77.1
1
Short ball on middle, Ali pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 60/1(17)
76.6
2
Loopy delivery outside off, Yasir pushes it through the point region for a couple.
76.5
1
On the pads, Azhar tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
76.4
.
Full on middle, worked to mid-wicket.
76.3
.
Flatter on middle, Azhar plays it back to the bowler.
76.2
.
Down the leg side, Ali lets it go to the keeper.
76.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0W
Chris Woakes 32/1(13)
75.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Yasir lets the ball go to the keeper.
75.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Yasir pushes it back to the bowler.
75.4
.
BEATEN! BEAUTY! Good length ball around off, Yasir looks to defend but misses it altogether.
75.3
2
Yasir is off the mark! Good length ball outside off, Yasir guides it through the gully region for a couple.
75.2
.
Poor shot from Yasir! Good length ball outside off, Yasir looks to poke at it but fails to get any bat on it.
Yasir Shah comes out to bat.
75.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a catch from Jos Buttler! Excellent stuff from the England keeper! This was a nothing delivery and it has fetched Woakes a wicket. Rizwan will feel unlucky and he has to go after playing a gutsy knock but he needed to be out there. Woakes dishes a good length ball on the pads, Rizwan looks to flick but it goes off the edge towards the left of the keeper. Buttler dives to that side and takes a magnificent catch. England appeal and up goes the finger. Rizwan has to walk back.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Dom Bess 57/1(16)
74.6
.
Flatter on the pads, Ali looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
74.5
1
Full on off, pushed to long on for a single.
74.4
.
Quicker one on off, Rizwan defends it back to the bowler.
74.3
1
Full on the pads, Ali works it to the leg side for a single.
74.2
1
Floated on the pads, Rizwan sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
74.1
.
Tossed up on off, Rizwan blocks it to cover.
DRINKS! A good hour of play for Pakistan again! They are showing a lot of grit and determination out there. Azhar Ali has reached his ton while Mohammad Rizwan is also doing a wonderful job. They need to continue though. England, on the other hand, need to be patient as they are still ahead in the game and a wicket will bring the bowlers into bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 30/0(12)
73.6
.
Good solid block to end the over. It is once again full on the stumps, Azhar lunges forward and taps it onto the ground.
73.5
.
Full again on off, Ali defends it.
73.4
.
Slowish delivery on the stumps, Azhar keeps it out.
73.3
.
Full on off, Ali defends it right under his eyes.
73.2
.
Full on off, Azhar defends it on the front foot.
73.1
.
Full ball outside off, Ali leaves it alone.
In over# 1
1
0
4
0
0
1
Dom Bess 54/1(15)
72.6
1
On the pads, Azhar glances it to the on side and keeps the strike with a single.
72.5
.
On the stumps, Azhar regains his focus and defends it.
72.4
4
FOUR! Hundred for Azhar Ali! What a knock this has been! A captain's knock from the Test skipper and he has silenced his critics and doubters with the bat. A lot of pressure heading into the Test, chips were down when he came out to bat but like a true leader he has shown his troops how to fight and battle it out in the middle and given his side a glimmer of hope. A much-needed century for him. He gets to his 17th Test ton in style. Floated delivery on off, Azhar gets on his front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary. He raises his bat, removes his helmet and has a huge smile on his face. His teammates are up on their feet and he looks at the sky. The job is not done though and he will need to carry on his effort.
72.3
.
Flatter one on off, Ali is in no hurry as he defends it out onto the pitch.
72.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Azhar blocks it back to the bowler.
72.1
1
Takes the single! Loopy ball on off, Rizwan guides it to the third man region for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 30/0(11)
71.6
.
BEATEN! Ohh ho! Almost! Brilliant delivery from Woakes! Good length ball around off, Ali looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
71.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Azhar tucks it to mid-wicket.
71.4
4
FOUR! Moves to 99 with a lovely shot! Woakes is not having a good time with the ball! Good length ball on the pads, Ali works it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
71.3
.
Short ball on off, Azhar defends it onto the pitch.
71.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali drives it past the bowler and it goes onto hit the stumps at the bowler's end.
71.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
Chris Woakes is back on. His figures read 10-1-26-0 so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
6
1
Dom Bess 48/1(14)
70.6
.
Tossed up on off, Rizwan blocks it out.
70.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
70.4
.
Flighted on off, defended to point.
70.3
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Short and outside off, Rizwan looks to cut but misses.
70.2
6
SIX! What a way to reach his 3rd Test fifty! He is having a wonderful series. He scored one in the last Test and continues his form in this match as well. He will look to make it a huge one now. Floated outside off, Rizwan dances down the track and hammers it over long off for a biggie. 200 up for Pakistan.
70.1
1
Flatter on the pads, Azhar flicks it to fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Jofra Archer 52/0(16)
69.6
.
Short on middle, Rizwan defends it to gully.
69.5
.
Another bouncer which is bowled around middle and leg, Rizwan is not bothered as he ducks under it.
69.4
.
Comes around the wicket and bowls a length ball on middle, Rizwan defends it out onto the pitch.
69.3
.
Short and around off, Mohammad taps it to gully.
69.2
.
Short ball around middle, Rizwan ducks under it.
69.1
1
Back of a length on middle, Ali works it to mid on and takes a single.
In over# 1
3
0
0
0
3
0
Dom Bess 41/1(13)
68.6
3
Azhar moves to 93! Flighted and full around off. Ali drives it through covers. The ball does not have the legs to reach the fence and he gets three.
68.5
.
Better from Bess. Gives this one air and bowls it just outside off. Ali taps it to backward point.
68.4
.
Too straight as this one is on middle. Ali defends it with ease.
68.3
.
Flighted on off, Ali keeps it out.
68.2
3
Shortish around off, Rizwan punches it through cover-point and gets three as the outfield is slow and the fielder mops it up.
68.1
.
Tossed up on off, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 51/0(15)
67.6
1
On a length outside off, guided to third man for a single.
67.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Mohammad leaves it alone.
67.4
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, ducked under.
67.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
67.2
.
Another short one which is bowled around middle, Rizwan manages to duck under it. 2nd bouncer of the over.
67.1
.
Short one around middle, Rizwan ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Dom Bess 35/1(12)
66.6
.
Outside off, pushed to point.
66.5
.
Floated on off, defended off the front foot.
66.4
.
Flatter on middle, Ali tucks it to short leg.
66.3
2
Full and outside off, Ali sweeps it to deep square leg and picks up an easy couple. Moves into the 90s.
66.2
.
Tossed up on the pads, worked to short leg.
66.1
.
Floated on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
Dom Bess replaces Stuart Broad. 11-2-33-1, his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
0
0
4
0
0
Jofra Archer 50/0(14)
65.6
2
Good length ball on off, Rizwan looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes through gully. A couple of runs added to the total of Pakistan.
65.5
.
On off, pushed to point.
65.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.
65.3
4
FOUR! Excellent batting from Rizwan! This is poor bowling from Archer! Short ball around off, Rizwan waits for it and then upper cuts it over the keeper's head for a boundary.
65.2
.
On a length on middle, Rizwan defends it solidly back to the bowler.
65.1
.
Short of a length on off, Rizwan pushes it to point off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 23/0(15)
64.6
1
Short ball on middle, Rizwan looks to pull but does not time it well. It lands in the mid-wicket region and the batsmen collect a single.
64.5
.
On middle, driven to mid off.
64.4
.
Full delivery on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
64.3
.
On a length on the pads, Mohammad nudges it to mid-wicket.
64.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Rizwan blocks it to mid on for another dot.
64.1
.
Full on middle, Rizwan plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
4
1
1lb
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 44/0(13)
63.6
4
FOUR! Beautifully played! Archer is quick but is still able to play that well! Short ball outside off, Ali guides it over the slip cordon and into the third man fence. 100-run partnership is up between the two. A brilliant one for Pakistan but they have a long way to go and cannot throw their wickets away.
63.5
1
Good length ball on middle, Rizwan tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
63.4
1lb
On the pads, Azhar looks to flick but it goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
63.3
.
Short ball on the off stump line, Ali defends it to cover.
63.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Azhar defends it to the off side.
63.1
.
BEATEN! What a beauty from Archer! Good length ball outside off, moving away. Ali looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 22/0(14)
62.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Rizwan solidly blocks it back to the bowler.
62.5
.
Full delivery on off, Mohammad blocks it to mid off.
62.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Ali tucks it to the fine leg region for a single.
62.3
.
Good length ball on off, Ali pushes it to cover.
62.2
.
On middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
62.1
.
That is very close! But England are out of their reviews! Full delivery on middle and leg, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. England put up an appeal but the umpire is unmoved. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the leg stump. Another excellent decision by Michael Gough, one of the on-field umpires.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
4
0
Jofra Archer 39/0(12)
61.6
.
Length ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
61.5
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan blocks it to the cover region.
61.4
4
FOUR! What a shot that is from Rizwan! Perfect shot from the Pakistan wicket-keeper! Full delivery on middle, Rizwan drives it straight past the bowler and into the fence for another boundary in the over. Rizwan continues to impress.
61.3
.
Good length ball on off, Mohammad blocks it to cover.
61.2
4
FOUR! Thrashed! Positive start from Rizwan! Back of a length ball outside off, Rizwan hammers it through the cover region for a boundary.
61.1
.
Short ball on middle, Rizwan blocks it back to the bowler.
Jofra Archer will bowl from the other end. 11-3-31-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
1
0
Stuart Broad 21/0(13)
60.6
1
Full delivery on the pads, Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
60.5
.
On a length on middle, Mohammad blocks it back to the bowler for a dot.
60.4
.
Full delivery on the pads, Rizwan flicks it to square leg.
60.3
1
EDGY! Good length ball on middle, Ali looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes to deep square leg. A single taken.
60.2
1
First run of the session! Good length ball on off, Mohammad drives it wide of mid off and picks up a single.
60.1
.
Broad starts with a full delivery on middle, Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.
We are all in readiness for the final session of Day 3 to begin! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Azhar Ali and Mohammad Rizwan. 47 overs remain in the day! Stuart Broad will start with the ball. 12-4-18-0, his figures so far.
... Day 3, Session 3 ...
In the plain context of a session of a Test match, the post-Lunch session belonged to Pakistan but in terms of this game, England are still well and truly on top. Pakistan lost Fawad Alam in this session but the skipper has led the fight and showed heart. Azhar Ali and Mohammad Rizwan, the last recognized batting pair, have done really well adding 83 runs and seeing out the session without any further damage. The skipper is 18 short of a well-deserved century but the tunnel is still dark in this Test match for the visitors. England will be satisfied if not too pleased with their efforts. They have plenty of runs to play with and would look to end this stand early in the final session and enter the tourists' tail. A tough session awaits Pakistan. Can they stage a big fight? Expect the unexpected from the mercurial Asian side. Join us at 1615 local (1515 GMT) for the final session to find out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 33/1(11)
59.6
.
Was there an edge? No, there is not as the replays show that it has hit the back thigh pad. Bess bowls a floated ball around off, Ali looks to defend but it goes off the thigh pad. Buttler fails to collect it cleanly. Bess has his hands on his head but it had gone off the thigh pad. With that, it is TEA ON DAY 3.
59.5
.
Full on middle, Ali solidly defends it to short leg.
59.4
.
On middle, Azhar prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.
59.3
.
Tossed up on off, Ali blocks it to the bowler.
59.2
1
Floated on off, Mohammad defends it to point and takes a single.
59.1
.
Full and outside off, Rizwan pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 26/0(10)
58.6
4
FOUR! Steered it deliberately! Well played! Full delivery outside off, Ali steers it through gully for a boundary.
58.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
58.4
.
On a length on middle, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
58.3
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar pushes it to the point region.
58.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
58.1
1
Good length ball on off, Rizwan guides it wide of point and takes a single.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
3
Dom Bess 32/1(10)
57.6
.
On off, defended off the front foot.
57.5
4
FOUR! Swept away nicely! Ali has used the sweep shot well against Bess! Tossed up on middle, Ali bends on his knees and sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. 150 up.
57.4
.
Quicker one on off, Ali blocks it out onto the pitch.
57.3
1
Flatter and outside off, Rizwan punches it to deep cover for a single.
57.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Rizwan blocks it back to the bowler.
57.1
3
Nicely played! Flatter one outside off, Ali guides it to the point region and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 21/0(9)
56.6
1
Poor line! Good length ball on the pads, Ali tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
56.5
.
Full on middle, Azhar pushes it to mid on.
56.4
.
Very full delivery down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but fails to get any bat on it.
56.3
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar prods forward and defends it to the point region.
56.2
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but misses.
56.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali defends it to silly mid on.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 24/1(9)
55.6
1
Floated on middle, Ali flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
55.5
1
Flatter on off, Mohammad pushes it to the deep point region for a single.
55.4
.
Full one on off, defended out onto the pitch.
55.3
.
Quicker one on off, Rizwan blocks it to mid off.
55.2
.
Tossed up on off, Mohammad prods forward and defends it out.
55.1
.
Flighted on off, Rizwan defends it to the short leg fielder.
Dom Bess is coming back on. 8-2-22-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1nb
Chris Woakes 20/0(8)
54.6
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar solidly blocks it to cover.
54.5
.
On a length ball on middle, Ali plays it back to the bowler.
54.4
.
An appeal for LBW! Turned down! England have no reviews left. This looked close! Good length ball on off, Ali looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. England appeal but nothing from the umpire. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it was umpire's call on impact.
54.3
.
Full delivery on off, Ali looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge towards the square leg region.
54.2
.
On middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
54.1
1
Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it to point for a single.
54.1
1nb
NO BALL! Back of a length ball on middle, Rizwan defends it out onto the pitch. Woakes has overstepped.
Chris Woakes is back into the attack. 7-1-18-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
4
3
0
0
Jofra Archer 31/0(11)
53.6
.
Short and around middle, Ali ducks under it.
53.5
.
Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
53.4
4
FOUR! Pulled away in disdain! Short ball on middle, Ali pulls it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
53.3
3
Nicely punched away! Short ball outside off, Rizwan punches it through the cover region and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
53.2
.
Back of a length on off, Rizwan hops and defends it onto the pitch.
53.1
.
Short ball around middle, Rizwan ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
1
4
James Anderson 42/4(16)
52.6
.
Full on middle, driven back to the bowler.
52.5
.
Good length ball on off, Ali pushes it to silly mid off.
52.4
4
OVERTHROWS! Unnecessary runs from England! Good length ball on off, Ali defends it to deep point and takes off for a single. The fielder throws a wild one back towards the keeper and it goes towards deep mid-wicket. Four runs added to the total.
52.3
1
On off, Rizwan pushes it to gully for a single.
52.2
1
Good length ball on middle, Ali tucks it to square leg for a single.
52.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully played from Ali! Stylish shot! Back of a length ball outside off, Ali cuts it through point for another boundary. The partnership between these two move to 50. These two are fighting hard but they need to continue on and get a big partnership just like Buttler and Crawley did for England.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 24/0(10)
51.6
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Rizwan blocks it to the off side.
51.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Rizwan pushes it to cover.
51.4
.
Short one around middle, Mohammad ducks under it.
51.3
.
Good length ball on middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
51.2
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan solidly blocks it onto the pitch.
Time for the mandatory concussion test! The physio comes out to have a look on Rizwan who was hit on the helmet. He looks fine and that is a good sign for Pakistan.
51.1
.
That is nasty! Right on the helmet! Archer bowls a bouncer on middle, Rizwan looks to sway away but gets hit on the helmet. This was a pacy delivery from Archer.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
1lb
0
James Anderson 32/4(15)
50.6
4
FOUR! Tickled away! Good length ball on off, Azhar opens the face of the bat in the last minute and guides it away from slip for a boundary.
50.5
.
Away from off, Ali cuts it but now finds point.
50.4
.
Length ball on off, Azhar punches it to cover.
50.3
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it.
50.2
1lb
On the pads, Rizwan looks to flick but the ball hits his thigh pad and goes to the leg side. They take a leg bye.
50.1
.
Full on middle and leg, Rizwan pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
4
0
Jofra Archer 24/0(9)
49.6
4
FOUR! FIFTY! 32nd one for Ali in Tests! Flicked away nicely! Good length ball on the pads, Azhar flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary. This brings up the 50 for Azhar Ali. A welcome return to form for the Pakistan skipper. He has fought hard and needs to continue. Not much of a celebration as he knows that his job is not done yet.
49.5
.
Bouncer bowled around middle. It is bowled at 87 mph. Ali does well to duck under it.
49.4
.
Back of a length ball on off at 87 mph. Ali stands tall and defends it to cover.
49.3
.
Short ball around middle, Ali ducks under it.
49.2
4
FOUR! Cut away and cut away nicely! This is poor bowling and Ali moves to 48! Good length ball outside off, Ali cuts it through the gully region for a boundary.
49.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
James Anderson 28/4(14)
48.6
.
On a length on middle, Mohammad defends it onto the pitch.
48.5
.
Full delivery on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
48.4
.
Good length ball on off, Mohammad blocks it to the point region.
48.3
.
On a length on middle, Mohammad blocks it to mid on.
48.2
4
FOUR! Carved away from Rizwan! Short ball outside off, Rizwan cuts it through cover-point and it races away to the fence. Rizwan is looking good.
48.1
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan blocks it to point.
DRINKS! This was an engrossing hour of play! Pakistan are fighting and not giving up that easy. Azhar Ali has done well. They lost Alam but Rizwan since then has looked good. They have a long way to go still and need a big, big partnership. England though know that one wicket will bring the bowlers to the crease and they need to patient.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 16/0(8)
47.6
.
Fullish on off, the Pakistan Test skipper blocks it to get through the over.
47.5
.
Length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
47.4
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Milestone boundary for Azhar Ali as he crosses 6000 runs in Test cricket. Good length ball on off, Azhar looks to play on the off side but the ball goes off the outside edge and away from the slip to the third man fence. A lot of pressure on the skipper heading into this innings but he has fought his demons so far and is giving some respectability to his side's total and is continuing to fight.
47.3
.
Outside off, Ali leaves it alone.
47.2
.
Just about 90 mph this one. This one is around middle and off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
47.1
.
Warm up delivery as it is in the 80s mph. Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it off his back foot.
Jofra Archer is back into the attack. 7-2-12-0 are his figures so far. He was sending fire balls in his previous spell. Let's see how he goes about his business in this spell.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 24/4(13)
46.6
.
Was there an edge on that? From the looks of Anderson and Root, it looks like it. Good length ball outside off, Rizwan looks to defend but it seems to have gone off the outside edge towards the keeper. Buttler tumbles to collect but it falls short.
46.5
.
Full on off, Rizwan lunges forward and defends it to mid off.
46.4
.
Fullish down the leg side, Rizwan looks to flick but misses.
46.3
.
Full on middle, Mohammad defends it back to the bowler.
46.2
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Full delivery on the pads, Rizwan looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
46.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Rizwan blocks it back to Anderson.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 18/0(12)
45.6
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar blocks it to point.
45.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
45.4
2
A couple now! On a length on off, Ali guides it through the gully region and picks up a couple. 100 up for Pakistan.
45.3
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar lunges forward and blocks it to cover.
45.2
.
BEATEN! That bounced a little extra! Good length ball outside off, it bounces more than expected. Ali looks to punch it off the back foot but fails to get any bat on it.
45.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
1
0
James Anderson 24/4(12)
44.6
.
On a length on middle, Rizwan blocks it solidly back to the bowler.
44.5
.
Good length ball on off, Mohammad blocks it to cover.
44.4
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
44.3
2
On the pads, Rizwan flicks it to the fine leg region and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
44.2
1
Another full one on middle, Azhar drives it past the bowler and takes a single.
44.1
.
Full delivery on off, Ali pushes it to mid off.
James Anderson is back on. 11-1-21-4 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 16/0(11)
43.6
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball around off, angling in. Rizwan looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal but the umpire says no. England think but what are they thinking about as there are no reviews left? The Ball Tracker shows that the impact is outside off.
43.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Mohammad has no problems in leaving it alone.
43.4
.
Outside off, not played at.
43.3
.
Full on off, Rizwan drives it to mid off. Archer dives and saves some runs for his side. Good fielding.
43.2
.
Fullish on off, Mohammad drives it straight to cover.
43.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
4
0
Dom Bess 22/1(8)
42.6
4
FOUR! Poor ball! It was short and wide and got what it deserved! Bess bows it way outside off, Ali cuts it through the point region for a boundary.
42.5
.
Tosses this one on middle, Ali nudges it to mid-wicket.
42.4
.
On middle, Azhar flicks it to the leg side.
42.3
.
Quicker one on middle, Ali works it to mid-wicket.
42.2
4
FOUR! Nicely swept from Ali! Bess tosses this on off, Ali goes on his knees and sweeps it. There is no fielder in the deep on the leg side and Ali fetches himself a boundary.
42.1
.
Flatter one on middle, Azhar tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 16/0(10)
41.6
.
On off, Rizwan solidly blocks it to cover.
41.5
.
Full ball on middle, Rizwan blocks it to the leg side.
41.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
41.3
.
On a length on off, Rizwan drives it to the cover region where the fielder dives to make a good stop.
41.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Rizwan pushes it to point.
41.1
.
Good length ball on off, Rizwan blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
3
4
0
2lb
0
0
Dom Bess 14/1(7)
40.6
3
Short ball on middle, Rizwan pulls it to fine leg and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
40.5
4
FOUR! No man in the deep and Rizwan fetches a boundary! Loopy ball on middle, Rizwan sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
40.4
.
Flatter one on middle, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.
40.3
2lb
Beautiful delivery from Bess! Floated ball around off, spinning in. Rizwan prods forward to defend but it hits the thigh pad and goes past the keeper. Two leg byes taken.
40.2
.
Tossed up ball on middle, Rizwan defends it back to the bowler.
40.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Stuart Broad 16/0(9)
39.6
.
Good length ball on the pads, Ali tucks it to square leg.
39.5
.
BEATEN! Excellent nut from Broad! Good length ball outside off, Ali looks to defend but the ball moves away but misses.
39.4
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Ali defends it solidly off the back foot.
39.3
2
Full delivery on middle, Ali flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple.
39.2
.
Good length ball on off, pushed to cover.
39.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali blocks it to mid off.
Stuart Broad comes back on. 8-2-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 7/1(6)
38.6
1
Tossed up on middle, Ali works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
38.5
.
Full on middle, Azhar pushes it back to the bowler.
38.4
.
Flighted on the middle stump line, Ali nudges it to the leg side.
38.3
.
On middle, Ali tucks it to mid-wicket.
38.2
.
Floated on off, Azhar prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
38.1
.
Loopy ball on middle, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 18/0(7)
37.6
.
On off, Rizwan blocks it to point.
37.5
1
Good length ball on off, Ali drives it to cover and takes a single.
37.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar pushes it to cover.
37.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
37.2
.
On a length on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
37.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
0
Dom Bess 6/1(5)
36.6
.
Full on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
36.5
.
Flatter one on middle, Mohammad defends it out onto the pitch.
36.4
.
Full on middle, Rizwan pushes it to mid on.
36.3
.
Short ball down the leg side, Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.
Mohammad Rizwan makes his way out to the middle.
36.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Beautifully bowled from Bess! Bowls it on the rough and gets the reward. Fawad Alam's fight is over in this innings and he walks back to the pavilion. Pakistan are struggling. Bess flights this one on off, it spins away. Fawad Alam prods forward in an attempt to defend. It takes the faintest of edges back to Buttler who takes a good catch. England appeal and up goes the finger. Alam knew it as well and turns back to go to the pavilion. He fought hard in the middle but needed to stay there a bit longer.
36.1
.
Flatter on off, Azam pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 17/0(6)
35.6
.
BEATEN! Excellent ball from Woakes! This was a much-better over from him! Good length ball outside off, angling away. Ali looks to defend but misses it altogether.
35.5
.
Good length ball outside the off stump line, Ali covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper.
35.4
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Ali punches it to cover for nothing.
35.3
.
Fuller one outside off, Ali has no problems in leaving it alone.
35.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Azhar solidly defends it to mid on.
35.1
.
Good length ball on off, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
Drinks break! An hour of play well negotiated by the pair of Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam but they cannot let loose as they have a mammoth task in hand. They will have to keep their heads down and keep grinding for a long time. England have bowled well so far in this session. Archer in his short fiery spell bowled absolute venom. They have not been able to take any wicket so far but they know if they can get a couple this Pakistan batting lineup can crumble anytime.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 6/0(4)
34.6
.
Flatter and outside off, Alam cuts it to point.
34.5
.
Flighted on off, Alam defends it to short leg.
34.4
.
Shorter and outside off, Alam punches it to cover.
34.3
.
Quicker one on middle, Fawad gets his bat down in time and blocks it to mid on.
34.2
.
On off, Alam prods forward and defends it to the off side.
34.1
.
Floated on off, Alam defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Chris Woakes 17/0(5)
33.6
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Azhar punches it to mid on.
33.5
.
Woakes bowls another full one on middle, Azhar plays it to mid-wicket.
33.4
.
Back of a length ball on off, Ali blocks it to cover.
33.3
.
Full delivery on off, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
33.2
2
Good piece of fielding! Woakes has not got his line right yet! Good length delivery on the pads, Ali flicks it to fine leg. Anderson runs across and makes a good diving stop. Keeps it down to two.
33.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 6/0(3)
32.6
.
Tossed up on off, Alam prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
32.5
.
Short ball around off, Alam moves inside his crease and then cuts it to point.
32.4
.
Quicker one on middle, Alam blocks it back to the bowler.
32.3
.
Down the leg side, Alam looks to flick but misses.
32.2
1
Flatter one on off, Ali plays it to deep cover for a single.
32.1
.
Loopy ball on middle, Azhar pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Chris Woakes 15/0(4)
31.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Alam tucks it to mid-wicket.
31.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Ali blocks it wide of cover and takes a single.
31.4
.
On a length on middle, Ali works it to mid on.
31.3
1
On the pads, Fawad flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
31.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Alam pushes it to mid off.
31.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Alam lets it go to the keeper.
Chris Woakes has a change of ends. 3-0-13-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 5/0(2)
30.6
1
Full on the pads, Alam works it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
30.5
.
Outside off, cut to point for another dot.
30.4
.
Shorter and outside off, Fawad drives it straight to cover.
30.3
.
Quicker ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
30.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Alam prods forward and blocks it to the bowler.
30.1
.
Floated on middle, Alam defends it to short leg.
In over# 1
3
0
0
1b
0
0
Jofra Archer 12/0(7)
29.6
3
Short ball on middle, Alam pulls it to deep mid-wicket and picks up three to keep the strike for the next over.
29.5
.
Bouncer! It is bowled around middle, Alam ducks under it.
29.4
.
Back of a length on middle, Alam defends it out onto the pitch.
29.3
1b
BYE! Short ball around middle, Ali ducks under it. Buttler jumps to collect but fails. The ball rolls to fine leg and the batters steal a bye.
29.2
.
Short ball outside off, Ali pushes it to cover.
29.1
.
Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 4/0(1)
28.6
.
Darts it quicker on middle and leg. A spin bowler's gentle angry response. Alam blocks it out to get through the over.
28.5
4
FOUR! Good shot and this is how they need to bat. Respect the good balls but when there is a loose ball, punish it. Bess is guilty of bowling short and wide outside off. Fawad Alam gets on his back foot and cuts it through point for a boundary.
28.4
.
Little bit of bounce now for Bess. It is on middle and off, Alam keeps it out.
28.3
.
Short and quicker now outside off. Fawad gets on his back foot and cuts it but finds point.
28.2
.
Flighted and slower outside off. Fawad defends it.
28.1
.
Bess starts with a floated delivery on off, Alam keeps it out.
Dom Bess is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Jofra Archer 9/0(6)
27.6
.
NOT OUT! Hits the shoulder! This though is a corker of a delivery from Jofra Archer! He is really cranking it up at the moment. Archer bowls a bouncer around off, Ali is surprised by it and hops to defend but he seems to have missed it. England think that there was a noise and appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Root asks Buttler whether to take the review and at the last moment, he takes it. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that it hit the shoulder of Ali before it went to the keeper. England have lost all their reviews now.
England have taken a review for caught behind! There was a noise as it passed the bat. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that it has hit the shoulder and not the gloves.
27.5
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Alam tucks it to square leg for a single.
27.4
.
Archer bends his back and bowls a bouncer around middle, at 92 mph. Alam ducks under it.
27.3
.
Short and outside off, Alam punches it but straight to the point fielder.
27.2
.
Short ball around middle and leg, Fawad ducks under it.
27.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Ali flicks it wide of short leg and picks up a single.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 13/0(3)
26.6
1
Short ball on middle, Ali pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
26.5
.
Full delivery on off, Ali pushes it to point.
26.4
2
A couple here! On a length on the pads, Ali tucks it to deep square leg and picks up an easy couple.
26.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
26.2
.
Excellent yorker but extremely well played! Woakes bowls this one on middle, Ali manages to dig it out to the square leg region.
26.1
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Azhar looks to play the flick shot but misses.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 7/0(5)
25.6
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Fawad looks to flick but misses.
25.5
.
Much-better from Archer! Good length ball on middle and leg, Alam attempts to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
25.4
.
On a length outside off, Alam leaves it alone.
25.3
.
Archer bowls this one way outside the off stump, Alam has no problems in leaving it alone.
25.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, Alam looks to defend at first but moves his bat away.
25.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Alam shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
3
2
1lb
1
0
Chris Woakes 10/0(2)
24.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Ali looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
24.5
3
Gets through the slips! Full delivery outside off, Alam looks to block but it takes the outside edge. The third slip fielder tries to stop it but fails. Burns chases after it and slides to make a stop. The umpires check whether it is a clean save and the replays show that it is. Three runs.
24.4
2
EDGY! Well bowled from Woakes! On a length on off, Alam attempts to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes through the gully region. Two taken.
24.3
1lb
Good length ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and the batters take a leg bye.
24.2
1
A quick single! Full delivery on off, Alam flicks it to square leg. There was a bit of hesitation for a single but they take the single in the end.
24.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Alam lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Jofra Archer 7/0(4)
23.6
.
Ali leaves this good length ball outside off alone.
23.5
.
Full outside off, left alone.
23.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali lets it go to the keeper.
23.3
.
A bouncer around middle, Azhar ducks under it.
23.2
.
A big appeal for LBW turned down! Probably going down the leg side. A yorker on the pads, Ali looks to defend but misses and goes onto hit the pads. Archer and England put up an appeal but the umpire shakes his head. England don't take the review. Good decision as the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump.
23.1
4
FOUR! That's nicely clipped away from Ali! Archer starts with a good length ball on the pads, Ali is very good on the leg side and he flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
Jofra Archer will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
0
1nb
0
Chris Woakes 4/0(1)
22.6
.
A dot to end the over! Good length ball outside off, Alam leaves it alone.
22.5
3
Excellent fielding! Saved a run there! Very full delivery outside off, Ali drives it through the point region. Pope runs after it and dives forward to pull it back before it reaches the fence. Three taken.
22.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
22.3
.
Another length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
22.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali makes a leave to this one.
22.2
1nb
No Ball! Good length ball on off, keeping a little low. Ali looks to defend but it takes the bottom edge and hits the pads. Woakes has overstepped and the third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire.
22.1
.
Some swing straightaway for Woakes! Good length ball outside off, swinging away. Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
We are back for the second session! The rain has stopped and the England players are back on the field. Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam also make their way out to the ground. Tea will be taken at 1555 local (1455 GMT) and play can be extended till 1930 local (1830 GMT). 85 overs are scheduled to be bowled in the day. Chris Woakes is going to start off the proceedings with the ball.
... Day 3, Session 2 ...
Update 1255 local (1155 GMT) - We have good news! The rain has stopped and the groundsmen are mopping up. The action will resume after Lunch at 1310 local (1210 GMT). That is just 15 minutes away.
For Pakistan, Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam have struggled but they have managed to stick it out. They have a long way to go and they need this batting pair to stay out there for as long as possible. This is a very good opportunity for Fawad Alam to show that he is here to stay. Hopefully, when we come back for the second session, there is no rain and we get some action.
Update 1235 local (1135 GMT) - A very smart decision from the umpires as they see it is raining and rather than wasting time they have decided to take early Lunch. So another session in an English summer with good cricketing action sprinkled with some rain interruptions of course. Anderson picked up the wicket of Asad Shafiq at the start and all the bowlers have been right on the money.
Update 1215 local (1115 GMT) - Off go the players again as it has started to rain. The umpires have called for the covers. This is frustrating. Let's hope that it is just a passing shower and we get more cricketing action sooner rather than later.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 3/0(3)
21.6
.
Archer runs and bowls a length ball at 144.4 kph on middle, Alam looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. A maiden to start from Archer.
21.5
.
BEATEN! Excellent from Archer! He has started well here! Good length ball outside off, Alam looks to defend but gets beaten.
21.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Alam defends it out onto the pitch.
21.3
.
Fullish on off, Fawad plays it to cover.
21.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Alam looks to defend at first and then decides to get his bat away.
21.1
.
Archer starts with a full delivery outside off, Alam shoulders arms to it.
Jofra Archer is into the attack for the first time today! He bowled 2 overs at the end of Day 2 and gave away just 3 runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
James Anderson 21/4(11)
20.6
.
BEATEN! What a delivery from Anderson! Full delivery outside off, inviting Ali for the drive. Azhar obliges and goes for it but fails to get any bat on it.
20.5
.
Outside off, Azhar leaves it alone.
20.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali has no problems in leaving it alone.
20.3
1
On a length on middle, Alam works it to square leg and collects a single.
20.2
.
Good length ball on off, Alam blocks it back to the bowler.
20.1
.
Full delivery on off, Fawad moves forward and then defends it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 14/0(8)
19.6
.
Fuller on off, the Pakistan Test skipper gets on his front foot and keeps it out.
19.5
.
Now on off, Azhar Ali keeps it out.
19.4
.
Good leave! Length ball outside off, it comes back in. Azhar lunges forward and shoulders arms to it. The ball just about misses the off pole and Broad cannot believe it.
19.3
.
Broad now deliberately goes full on off. Azhar pushes it to mid off.
19.2
.
This time Broad bowls it on the off stump line. Azhar defends it with a straight bat.
19.1
.
Good length ball well outside off, it comes in a bit but still away. Azhar does not disturb that.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 20/4(10)
18.6
2
Fullish ball on the pads, Alam flicks it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple before the fielder cleans it up.
18.5
.
Good length ball on off, Fawad pushes it to mid on.
18.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Alam lets it go to the keeper.
18.3
.
Full on middle, Alam flicks it to mid-wicket.
18.2
.
Again! Anderson has his tail up! On a length outside off, Alam is looking to defend off his back foot but gets beaten again.
18.1
.
BEATEN! Beauty from Anderson! Good length ball around off, Alam looks to defend but misses it completely.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Stuart Broad 14/0(7)
17.6
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar defends it to cover.
17.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali makes a leave to this one.
17.4
.
BEATEN! That is a lovely delivery from Broad! Good length ball around off, Ali attempts to put bat on ball but the ball whizzes past the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
17.3
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
17.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
17.1
2
Good length ball on off, Azhar pushes it through the cover-point region and collects a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 18/4(9)
16.6
.
BEATEN! Beats the outside edge again! Good length ball outside off, Alam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
16.5
1
A single! Anderson bowls a length ball on off, Azhar leans forward and pushes it to point for a single.
16.4
.
On a length outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
16.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
16.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.1
.
Full delivery on off, Azhar Ali prods forward and blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 12/0(6)
15.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Azhar nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
15.5
1
Broad bowls another length ball on middle, Fawad flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
15.4
.
On a length on middle, Alam looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Probably going a bit too high.
15.3
.
Full delivery on off, Alam pushes it to mid off.
15.2
.
Did it carry? No, it did not! Good length ball on off, Alam looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip. Luckily for Alam, it lands short.
15.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Alam watches the ball carefully and leaves the ball alone.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
James Anderson 17/4(8)
14.6
.
Good length ball away from the stumps and the Pakistan skipper is happy to let that go.
14.5
.
Outside off, Azhar leaves it alone.
14.4
1
A huge sigh of relief as Fawad Alam has got his first run in Test cricket in more than a decade! Fuller ball on off, Fawad defends it with soft hands to the off side and calls for a quick single. He gets it with ease. This run will calm his nerves and now he will start looking a bit more confident.
14.3
.
On off, Alam keeps it out.
14.2
.
Anderson hits the deck hard on middle and off, Fawad defends it off the inner half of his bat.
14.1
.
Good length ball on off, Alam defends it with a dead bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1lb
0
1
Stuart Broad 10/0(5)
13.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
13.5
.
NOT OUT! Waste of a review! It is missing leg stump! Broad was convinced and he convinces Root to take the review! Good length ball on middle and leg, Azhar looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Broad puts up a huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. Broad is interested and tells Root to take the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge and the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump. Poor decision to review.
England have taken a review! Azhar Ali is the man in question! It looks close. Let's see what happens.
13.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
13.3
1lb
LEG BYE! Alam will have to wait to get off the mark! On a length on the pads, Alam shuffles across and looks to flick. It goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
13.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Alam pushes it back to the bowler.
13.1
1
Good length ball on off, Ali looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes to the leg side. A single taken.
Stuart Broad will run in to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0W
1
0
0
1
James Anderson 16/4(7)
12.6
.
Anderson dishes a full delivery on off, nipping in. Alam blocks it to cover. End of a successful over from Anderson.
We are back already! It was just a short delay! The England players stride out to the middle, followed by Azhar Ali and the new batsman, Fawad Alam. The latter needs to make use of this opportunity as he was out for a duck in the last game and will be under pressure. James Anderson will finish his over.
Update 1125 local (1025 GMT) - Good news! It was just a passing shower and it has stopped already! The covers are coming off and the action will resume at 1135 local (1035 GMT). So only a short delay. Stay tuned.
Update 1110 local (1010 GMT) - Bad news as the rain has come and taken everyone off the field to join Asad Shafiq in the pavilion. The covers are on but let's hope that it is not a lengthy delay and we are back with the action. Pakistan though would welcome this rain and would hope that it keeps pelting down as they are in all states of bother here. They trail by a massive margin of 553 runs and have just 6 wickets in hand. England, on the other hand, are on a roll and would be itching to get back on.
12.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Another wicket falls! Anderson is just three wickets from getting his 600th Test wicket. This was a nothing shot from Asad Shafiq and Pakistan slip further. Poor cricket from the visitors. Anderson is having the time of his life out there. He dishes a good length ball around off, moving away. Shafiq could have left that alone but he looks to defend. It takes the outside edge and goes towards Root at first slip. He makes no mistake and Pakistan are 4 down with just 30 on the board.
12.4
1
On a length on middle, Ali tucks it to deep square leg and crosses over for a single.
12.3
.
Good length ball on off, Azhar blocks it off the front foot.
12.2
.
Good length ball down the leg side, Azhar looks to flick but misses.
12.1
1
Inside edge saves Shafiq! That would have been plumb if he had missed it! Good length ball on off, Shafiq looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge towards deep square leg. A single taken.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 9/0(4)
11.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Azhar solidly blocks it back to the bowler.
11.5
3
Nicely driven from Shafiq! Confident shot! Full delivery outside off from Broad, Shafiq leans forward and drives it through the cover region. The fielder chases after it and cleans it up. Three taken.
11.4
.
EDGY BUT SAFE! Good length ball on off, tailing away. Shafiq looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to point. No run.
11.3
.
Broad bowls a back of a length ball on off, Shafiq blocks it out onto the pitch.
11.2
.
Good length ball on off, Asad blocks it to point off the front foot.
11.1
.
Broad starts with a good length ball on off, Shafiq prods forward and blocks it to mid on.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. 3-1-6-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0W
0
0
0
0
James Anderson 14/3(6)
10.6
1
Shafiq is underway straightaway! Anderson starts with a good length ball on middle, Shafiq looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards the point region. He is off the mark with a single.
We are all set for the action to begin on Day 3! The England players stride out to the middle, followed by Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq. James Anderson will finish his incomplete over.
Weather report - It rained overnight but it is not raining as of now, even though it is overcast. We should have a prompt start.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 3 of this final Test match between England and Pakistan! It has been all England in this match as they have dominated this game throughout. First they scored 583 with the bat and to add cherry to the top, they managed to pick up 3 wickets before the end of Day 2. They would want to bat only once and bowl out Pakistan and try to enforce the follow-on. Pakistan, on the other hand, are in dire straits and only a miracle can save them now. Can they make something out of this Test match or will the hosts continue their dominance? Join us in a while.
... Day 3, Session 1 ...
On Day 3, Pakistan would look upon Azhar Ali and the rest to take them out of the trouble that they have put themselves in while England will hope that they continue their dominance. Despite the little rain at the start of Day 2, the officials have decided not to have an early start on the third day as the forecast is iffy for the morning. The action will resume on 23rd August, 2020 at 1100 local (1000 GMT). Join us for what promises to be another exciting day of Test match cricket. Until then, cheers.
Pakistan, on the other hand, already had a tough day in the field. The last thing that they would have wanted is to lose wickets while batting and that is exactly what happened. They lost three wickets with just 24 runs on the board and they are already staring down the barrel in this Test. They need something special to even save this Test match, let alone a victory.
What a day for England! What a Test match for England so far! They would have hoped to pick up a wicket in the latter stages of the day and guess what, they not only picked up one but ended up with 3 wickets, including that of Babar Azam. Anderson was the star of the show, picking up all the wickets that fell. Broad was a little wayward while Archer was good in his two overs.
10.5
W
OUT! LBW! Anderson gets his 596th Test wicket! What a delivery this is and what a bowler Anderson is. Pakistan's talisman has to go. Good length ball on off, angling in. Azam looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Anderson appeals and the umpire raises his finger. Babar does not review as he knows that he is a goner. The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting the stumps. With that, IT IS STUMPS ON DAY 2.
10.4
.
On a length on off, Azam looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes safely towards the slip region.
10.3
.
Length delivery outside off, Babar does not bother to play at that.
10.2
.
Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one.
10.1
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Azam blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Jofra Archer 2/0(2)
9.6
.
Down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but misses.
9.5
.
NOT OUT! Waste of a review as it flicked the elbow! Good length ball around off, Azhar looks to defend at first but then decides to leave it alone. There was a noise as it passed the bat. Root is convinced that there is a noise and he takes the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and shows that it is hitting the elbow. England lose a review.
England have taken a review! Azhar Ali is the man in question! Let's see how it pans out. Waste of a review.
9.4
.
Archer bowls a bouncer outside off, Azhar lets it sail through to the keeper.
9.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
9.2
.
Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one.
9.1
.
Back of a length delivery outside off, Azam shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
0
1
2
0
0
0
James Anderson 13/2(5)
8.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
8.5
1
Full ball on middle, Babar tucks it to square leg and picks up a single.
8.4
2
Nicely punched off the back foot! Back of a length ball outside off, Azam punches it through cover and collects a couple.
8.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Babar shoulders arms to it.
8.2
.
BEATEN! Beautiful bowling from Anderson! He dishes a good length ball around off, Azam fails to defend as it beats the outside edge.
8.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
2wd
0
0
0
0
Jofra Archer 1/0(1)
7.6
.
On middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler.
7.5
.
WOW! What a delivery from Archer! Brilliant stuff! Ali had no answer to it. Good length ball around off, angling in. Ali looks to block but the ball goes through to the keeper.
7.5
2wd
TWO WIDES! That's flown over Buttler's head! Archer bowls a bouncer around middle, Babar ducks under it. Buttler hops but fails to collect. The batters collect a couple of byes. It is also called a wide.
7.4
.
BEATEN! That's a corker of a delivery from Archer! Length ball around off, Babar looks to defend but it beats the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
7.3
.
Fuller one on middle, BA pushes it to mid on.
7.2
.
Archer bowls a good length ball on middle, Babar flicks it to the leg side.
7.1
.
Archer starts with a good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to cover.
Jofra Archer comes into the attack for the first time in this innings.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
James Anderson 10/2(4)
6.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
6.5
.
Inside edge! Good length ball around off, Azhar looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and hits him on the pads.
6.4
1
On the pads, Azam nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
6.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Azam does not bother to play at that one.
6.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Babar works it to mid-wicket.
6.1
.
Full delivery on off, Babar looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes towards gully. No run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 6/0(3)
5.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
5.5
.
Well bowled! Good length ball on middle and leg, tailing in. Azhar attempts to put bat on ball but misses to get hit on the pads.
5.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
5.3
.
Broad dishes a good length delivery outside off, Ali lets it go to the keeper.
5.2
.
Again! Good length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar looks to work it on the leg side but misses. It hits him on the thigh pad.
5.1
.
On a length on the pads, Azhar looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
2
0W
James Anderson 9/2(3)
4.6
.
Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it to point.
4.5
4
FOUR! What a shot that is! Azam makes it look so easy! Full delivery on middle, Azam drives it through mid on for a boundary.
4.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Azam works it to square leg.
4.3
.
BEATEN! Another lovely delivery from Anderson! Good length ball around off, Azam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
4.2
2
Good length ball on the pads, Azam gets off the mark by flicking it to fine leg for a couple.
Babar Azam is the next man in.
4.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Anderson gets another and he is inching closer to 600 wickets in Tests. Pakistan have started miserably. They have already lost 2 wickets and we are only in the 5th over. This is another lovely delivery from Jimmy. Good length ball around off, Abid looks to defend but the ball moves away and takes the outside edge. It goes towards third slip where Sibley takes a good low catch. That's the advantage of standing a little ahead in the slips.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1b
Stuart Broad 6/0(2)
3.6
.
On a length down the leg side, Azhar looks to flick but misses.
3.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it go to the keeper.
3.4
.
Short ball around middle, Azhar ducks under it.
3.3
4
FOUR! Poor bowling from Broad! Good length ball on the pads, Azhar flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
3.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Azhar keeps it out.
3.1
1b
Length delivery down the leg side, Abid looks to flick but misses it. Buttler dives and gets a hand on it. Saved a boundary there. The ball goes to fine leg and the batters take a bye.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
1lb
0
James Anderson 3/1(2)
2.6
.
That is nasty! Short ball around middle, Azhar looks to fend it away but gets hit on the gloves.
2.5
.
Way outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to it.
2.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Azhar leaves it alone.
Azhar Ali, the skipper, makes his way out to the middle.
2.3
W
OUT! LBW! Plumb it is and Masood has to go and he takes the review along with him! Masood falls to Anderson again. This is the 8th time that Anderson has dismissed Masood in Tests. This is a peach of a delivery from Anderson. Perfect line and length from him. He dishes a full delivery on middle, nipping in. Masood looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. England put up an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Masood consults his partner and takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows all reds. Masood has to go. He has struggled since that century he got in the first Test.
Masood has been given out LBW again! This one looks plumb though. Let's see what happens.
2.2
1lb
Back of a length on middle, Ali looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
2.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Abid offers no shot to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Stuart Broad 2/0(1)
1.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood lets it go to the keeper.
1.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
1.4
.
On a length outside off, Masood leaves it alone.
1.3
2
Good length ball on middle, Masood flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple.
1.2
.
NOT OUT! Impact is outside off! Perfect use of the review from Masood! He needs to make use of this opportunity! Good length ball around off, angling in. Masood looks to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Broad appeals and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Masood is not amused and he signals for the 'T'. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is no bat. What about Ball Tracker? It shows that impact is outside off and Masood survives. Brilliant piece of bowling from Broad though.
Shan Masood has been given out LBW! He thinks for a while and then takes the review. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. Ball Tracker shows that impact is outside off. Excellent review.
1.1
.
Broad starts with a length ball outside the off stump line, Masood leaves it alone.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
James Anderson 3/0(1)
0.6
.
Anderson finishes the over with a good length ball on the pads, Abid tucks it to mid-wicket. Good start from Pakistan.
0.5
1
Anderson dishes a good length ball on off, Masood pushes it to cover and calls Ali for a single.
0.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to it.
0.3
1
Abid Ali is off the mark! Full delivery on the pads, Ali works it to mid-wicket and collects a single.
0.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Abid blocks it back to the bowler.
0.1
1
Pakistan are underway! Anderson starts with a full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it wide of mid on for a single.
So, Pakistan have a big task in their hands. They are way behind and they need their batsmen to step up and not throw their wickets away. England will want to make use of the last few overs and pick some wickets before Stumps. They hold all the cards at the moment and let's see how they go. Join us in a while for Pakistan's first innings.
Pakistan, on the other hand, were poor with the ball. They started well and then fell flat as they conceded freebies to Crawley and Buttler. By the end of Day 1, their shoulders dropped. On Day 2, they bowled well in the first session but since then, they looked out of sorts and were just waiting for the declaration. Overall, it was a disappointing performance from their bowlers.
That's it then! England declare after posting a huge score on the board. They will be mighty pleased after electing to bat first. All the credit has to be given to Crawley and Buttler though. The hosts were in trouble at one stage, before Crawley and Buttler joined hands. From thereon, it was all England. Crawley and Buttler stitched a 359-run partnership before Crawley fell for a magnificent 267. Buttler fell for 152 and Woakes and the lower order added a few valuable runs before Root declared. They are on top of this game and will hope to take a wicket or two before the end of play.
154.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! You miss, I hit says Afridi! Full delivery on middle, Broad looks to heave it to the leg side but misses and the ball goes onto hit the middle stump. England have declared as well. THEY FINISH ON 583 FOR 8.
154.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Bess flicks it towards square leg for a single.
154.2
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Bess defends it out.
154.1
.
Length delivery on off, Bess guides it to second slip.
Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 33-5-120-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
6
4
1
0
1
Yasir Shah 173/2(39)
153.6
1
Flatter on off, Bess drives it to cover and takes a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end but misses.
153.5
6
SIX! Bang! Bess is on the move! Floated on middle, Bess slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
153.4
4
FOUR! That's really well placed from Dom Bess! Flatter one outside off, Bess cuts it through the cover-point region for a boundary.
153.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it towards fine leg for a single.
153.2
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Broad keeps it out.
153.1
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Bess flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Asad Shafiq 24/1(7)
152.6
.
Outside off, Broad lets it go.
152.5
.
Full delivery on off, Broad drives it to mid off.
152.4
.
Floated delivery outside off, Broad looks to go after it but misses it.
152.3
.
Short delivery outside off, Broad slaps it to covers.
152.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Broad punches it to covers.
152.1
6
SIX! That is huge! Flighted delivery on middle, Broad plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.
Asad Shafiq is back on. 6-0-18-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Yasir Shah 160/2(38)
151.6
.
Flatter on off, Bess pushes it to point.
151.5
.
Full on off, Bess pushes it to cover.
151.4
2
DROPPED! Naseem Shah puts one down! He never looked in control and puts it down! It was a difficult chance though! Floated on off, Bess dances down the track and then looks to hammer it over long on but does not time it well. Naseem Shah from mid on runs after it and settles himself but he fails to hold on. Two taken.
151.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Bess pushes it to point.
151.2
.
BEATEN! Floated delivery outside off, Bess looks to sweep but misses it.
151.1
2
Flighted delivery on middle, Bess sweeps it towards fine leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple.
In over# 1
2
0
6
0
0
0
Fawad Alam 46/2(12)
150.6
2
Loopy ball on middle, Broad sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple.
150.5
.
Flatter on middle, Broad works it to the leg side.
150.4
6
SIX! Broad gets off the mark in style! He faced 6 dot balls and he says it's enough! Floated on middle, Broad goes on his knees and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
150.3
.
Floated delivery on off, Broad keeps it out.
150.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Broad pushes it to point.
150.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Broad sweeps it to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Yasir Shah 156/2(37)
149.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Bess blocks it off the back foot.
149.5
.
On middle, Dom offers a solid defense on this one.
149.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Bess keeps it out.
149.3
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Bess looks to defend but misses it.
149.2
4
FOUR! Nice shot! Loopy delivery on off, Bess drives it wide of the point fielder for a boundary.
149.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Bess defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
1
Fawad Alam 38/2(11)
148.6
.
Floated on middle, Broad looks to flick but gets a leading edge towards the point fielder.
148.5
.
On off, pushed to cover.
148.4
.
Just short! Flatter ball on off, Broad looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes on the bounce to first slip.
Stuart Broad comes out to bat.
148.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Woakes falls! He looked to go over the cover fielder but hits it straight to the fielder! Loopy ball outside off, Woakes dances down the track and looks to go over the cover fielder. He does not get the required elevation and it goes straight to Yasir Shah at cover. End of a breezy innings from Woakes.
148.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes defends it off the back foot.
148.1
1
Full toss on off, Bess drives it through covers for a single.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 152/2(36)
147.6
4
FOUR! This is pulled really well by Woakes! Short ball on middle, Woakes pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
147.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Woakes offers a solid defense on this one.
147.4
1
On middle, Bess sweeps it towards fine leg for a single.
147.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Bess defends it off the back foot.
Now it seems that Rizwan has hurt himself from a throw from Shadab Khan. He looks in pain. Let's hope that he is okay. The physio is out to have a look at him. Drinks taken as well. Looks like Rizwan is okay and we are all set to continue.
147.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Bess plays it to covers.
Azhar Ali has got hurt on his finger and is going off the field. Pakistan would hope that it is not a serious injury.
147.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Bess drives it to covers.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
1
0
Fawad Alam 37/1(10)
146.6
.
On middle, Woakes pushes it back towards the bowler.
146.5
2
Full delivery on off, Woakes drives it wide of the cover fielder. The batsmen pick up a couple.
146.4
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes keeps it out.
146.3
1
Full delivery on off, Bess drives it through covers for a single.
146.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Woakes flicks it towards square leg for a run.
146.1
.
Floated delivery on off, Woakes blocks it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
1
1
Yasir Shah 147/2(35)
145.6
1
On off, Woakes pushes it through mid off for a run.
145.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Chris defends it out.
145.4
2
Loopy delivery on off, Woakes punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
145.3
.
BEATEN! Yasir bowls a googly outside off, Woakes looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one.
145.2
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Bess punches it through point for a run.
145.1
1
Short delivery on off, Woakes makes room and cuts it through point for a single.
Yasir Shah is back into the attack. 34-3-142-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0W
0
Fawad Alam 33/1(9)
144.6
2
Bess is off the mark! Flat one outside off, Bess cuts it through the cover-point region and picks up a couple.
144.5
.
Quicker on off, Bess drives it to cover.
144.4
.
Tossed up outside off, Bess pushes it to cover.
144.3
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Bess flicks it to mid-wicket.
Dom Bess is the next man in.
144.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! An absolute dolly for Fawad Alam! A soft, soft dismissal for Jos Buttler! It ends a magnificent innings from Jos Buttler but it ends in a tame manner. He walks off to a huge round of applause from his teammates! Flatter one on middle, Buttler could have hit it anywhere in the ground but instead chips it back to Alam who accepts it gleefully. First Test wicket for Fawad Alam.
144.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
4
0
Naseem Shah 109/1(27)
143.6
.
On off, pushed to mid off.
143.5
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler pushes it to deep cover for a single.
143.4
1
Short ball on middle, Woakes pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
143.3
1
Good length ball on off, Buttler guides it to third man for a single.
143.2
4
FOUR! Finally a boundary for Jos Buttler! He reaches his 150 as well! Brilliant innings and now he will look to accelerate! A low full toss on off, Buttler drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
143.1
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Fawad Alam 31/0(8)
142.6
.
On off, Woakes punches it towards covers.
142.5
.
On middle, Woakes keeps it out.
142.4
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Woakes looks to defend but misses it.
142.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler pushes it through point for a run.
142.2
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Woakes drives it past the bowler through mid on for a single.
142.1
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a run.
In over# 1
2
0
1
1
0
0
Naseem Shah 102/1(26)
141.6
2
Length delivery on off, Woakes guides it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
141.5
.
BEATEN! Full delivery outside off, Woakes looks to drive but misses it.
141.4
1
Back of a length on middle, Buttler looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends.
141.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Woakes flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
141.2
.
Length delivery on off, Woakes defends it out.
141.1
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Woakes defends it off the back foot.
Naseem Shah is back on. 25-6-98-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Fawad Alam 28/0(7)
140.6
1
On middle, Woakes flicks it through square leg for a single.
140.5
.
Floated delivery on middle, Woakes blocks it off the front foot.
140.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler guides it towards third man for a run.
140.3
.
On middle, Buttler pushes it back towards the bowler.
140.2
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Buttler keeps it out.
140.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Woakes drives it through mid on for a single.
Fawad Alam is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
0
Shaheen Afridi 120/1(33)
139.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
139.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
139.4
1
Shortish on middle, Woakes plays it to deep square leg for a single.
139.3
.
Short ball on middle, Woakes pulls it to mid-wicket.
139.2
4
EDGY FOUR! England will take the runs anyhow they come! Short ball around middle, Woakes looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes over the keeper for a boundary.
139.1
.
Good length ball on off, Woakes tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
2nb
0
1
0
1
Asad Shafiq 18/1(6)
138.6
.
Full on the pads, Buttler paddle sweeps it to short fine leg.
138.5
1
Flatter on off, Woakes pushes it to the cover region for a single.
138.5
2nb
Quicker one on the pads, Buttler pushes it to cover and takes a single. The third umpire has called it a No Ball!
138.4
.
Flatter on the leg stump line, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
138.3
1
Loopy ball on the pads, Chris works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
138.2
.
On the pads, Woakes flicks it to mid-wicket.
138.1
1
Flighted on the pads, Buttler pushes it to cover and takes a single.
In over# 1
4
4
0
0
0
4
Shaheen Afridi 115/1(32)
137.6
4
FOUR! Woakes was waiting for it! Short ball around off, Woakes clears his front leg and powers it to the long on region for a boundary. 500 up for England.
137.5
4
FOUR! Hammered! Full delivery outside off, Woakes thrashes it through the extra cover region for another boundary.
137.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Woakes shoulders arms to it.
137.3
.
Fuller one outside off, Woakes lets it go to the keeper.
137.2
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone by Woakes.
137.1
4
FOUR! Wonderful batting from Chris Woakes! Good length ball outside off, Woakes creams the drive through extra cover for a boundary.
Shaheen Afridi will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Asad Shafiq 13/1(5)
136.6
.
Flighted down the leg side, Buttler looks to sweep but misses.
136.5
.
Flatter on middle, Buttler pushes it back to the bowler.
136.4
.
NOT OUT! It has clipped the pads! Mohammad Rizwan was confident! Pakistan lose another review! Another excellent take from Rizwan though. Darted down the leg side, Buttler looks to paddle it but misses. Rizwan collects it and appeals. Nothing from the umpire. Azhar takes the review. The replays roll in and they show that it has clipped the pads.
Pakistan have taken a review for caught behind! Mohammad Rizwan looks confident. Let's see what the replays show.
136.3
1
England are underway in this session! Floated outside off, Woakes guides it to third man for a single.
136.2
.
Down the leg side, Woakes leaves it alone.
136.1
.
Flatter one on the pads, Woakes looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the pads. No run.
We are back for the final session of the day! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes! Asad Shafiq will start with the ball.
... Day 2, Session 3 ...
Post the Tea break, England will like to add quick runs before they declare while Pakistan can only hope to take wickets or wait for the hosts to declare. The third session will start at 1700 local (1600 GMT). Join us for that.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are just going through the motions. They are looking like that they have given up and are just waiting for England to declare. The shoulders have started to drop and are looking extremely tired out there. It has been a sorry performance from them and only a miracle can save them.
Another session which has gone England's way! They are holding all the cards at the moment. 28 overs were bowled in the session and 117 runs were scored. That tells you the story! England have dominated this game and have batted Pakistan out of this game, you would feel. They lost only Zak Crawley but not before he scored a mammoth 267. Buttler is still out there on 140 and they are closing in on 500. They will now look to add a few more runs before they declare and put the visitors into bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 103/1(31)
135.6
.
On the off stump line, Buttler keeps it out. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2!
135.5
.
BEATEN! Back of a length and outside off, Buttler looks to cut but misses it.
135.4
.
Outside off, Jos shoulders arms to this one.
135.3
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler lets it go.
135.2
.
Outside off, Jos offers no shot to this one.
135.1
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Buttler punches it to covers.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Asad Shafiq 12/1(4)
134.6
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through point for a run.
134.5
1
On middle, Woakes flicks it towards square leg for a single.
134.4
.
Shafiq bowls it down the leg side, Woakes lets it go.
134.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Woakes defends it off the back foot.
134.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Woakes looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It falls short of the bowler.
134.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Woakes flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 103/1(30)
133.6
.
Back of a length delivery outside off, Jos leaves it alone.
133.5
.
Outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
133.4
1
Good length delivery on off, Woakes looks to leave but plays it at the last moment. It goes towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
133.3
1
Full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it through point for a run.
133.2
.
Length delivery outside off, Jos shoulders arms to this one.
133.1
.
Back of a length and outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Asad Shafiq 10/1(3)
132.6
.
Loopy ball on middle, Chris defends it out onto the pitch.
132.5
.
On middle, Woakes defends it back to the bowler.
132.4
.
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
132.3
.
Flatter on middle, Woakes flicks it to square leg.
Chris Woakes is the next man in.
132.2
W
OUT! STUMPED! End of a mammoth innings from Zak Crawley! What an innings from him! He came out to bat when his team were under pressure and he goes back with a score of 267. He should be proud of his effort. He has taken England to a great position. Can you believe that a part-timer has got the wicket of a batsman who was in his 260s? Finally, Pakistan have something to cheer about. Shafiq bowls a floated ball down the leg side, Crawley comes down the track and looks to flick. He misses. Rizwan moves to his left, collects the ball and whips the bails off. Crawley was not even in the picture. Crawley is walking off to a huge round of applause from not only his teammates but also from the Pakistani dressing room.
132.1
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a run.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
2lb
0
Shaheen Afridi 101/1(29)
131.6
1
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler punches it through covers for a single.
131.5
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
131.4
.
BEATEN! Full and outside off, Jos looks to drive but misses it.
131.3
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Buttler pushes it to covers.
131.2
2lb
Full delivery on leg, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen get two runs. The umpire gives it as leg byes.
131.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler moves across and looks to drive but misses it.
Shaheen Afridi is back on. 28-4-100-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
1
0
Asad Shafiq 9/0(2)
130.6
4
FOUR! Connects with the reverse sweep this time! Floated ball outside off, Crawley goes on his knees and then reverse sweeps it to the deep cover region for a boundary.
130.5
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Crawley looks to play a reverse sweep but misses it.
130.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a single.
130.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it towards mid on.
130.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Crawley sweeps it through square leg for a run. 350-run stand is up between Crawley and Buttler.
130.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Crawley plays it to covers.
In over# 1
4b
1
0
1
0
1
Mohammad Abbas 82/0(33)
129.6
4b
FOUR BYES! A rare poor delivery from Abbas! Full toss down the leg side. Buttler looks to flick but misses. Rizwan who has done so well so far fails to hold on and the ball races to the fence.
129.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Crawley drives it through mid on for a run.
129.4
.
Full again on off, Crawley drives it to mid off.
129.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it through mid on for a run.
129.2
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler taps it to point.
129.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Crawley drives it through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Asad Shafiq 3/0(1)
128.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Jos offers a solid defense on this one.
128.5
.
On middle, Buttler flicks it towards the leg side.
128.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Crawley sweeps it through square leg for a run.
128.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it through mid on for a single.
128.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Crawley punches it through mid on for a run.
128.1
.
Tossed up outside leg, Crawley looks to play a reverse sweep but misses it.
Asad Shafiq is into the attack. Pakistan are trying all sorts of options to break this stand.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
4
Mohammad Abbas 79/0(32)
127.6
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler defends it to the off side.
127.5
1
On a length on middle, Crawley pushes it to long on for a single.
127.4
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley pushes it to point.
127.3
.
Full delivery on off, Crawley defends it onto the pitch.
127.2
.
Good length ball on off, Zak blocks it to point.
127.1
4
FOUR! Squirted away! Moves to 257! Good length ball outside off, Crawley squirts it through gully for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Shan Masood 11/0(3)
126.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Crawley flicks it through square leg for a run.
126.5
.
Length delivery on off, Crawley keeps it out.
126.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Buttler flicks it towards square leg for a single.
126.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it towards the bowler.
126.2
1
Back of a length ball on off, Crawley punches it towards point for a run.
126.1
1
Length delivery on off, Buttler pushes it through covers for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
1
Mohammad Abbas 74/0(31)
125.6
1
A single now! Good length ball on middle, Buttler pushes it to mid on and takes a single.
125.5
.
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler defends it out onto the pitch.
125.4
1
Good length ball on off, Crawley drives it wide of mid off and takes a single.
125.3
.
The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket.
125.2
4
FOUR! 250 up for Zak Crawley! He just does not want to stop! Brilliant. Can he get to 300 now? What an innings! Good length ball on off, Crawley dances down the track and flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
125.1
1
Length delivery on off, Buttler guides it towards point for a single.
Mohammad Abbas is back on.
England are cruising along at the moment and Pakistan are just going through the motions.
In over# 1
4
2
0
0
0
1
Shan Masood 7/0(2)
124.6
4
FOUR! 450 comes up in style! Crawley, seeing the long off fielder up in the circle, goes for it and fetches a boundary. Good length ball on off, Crawley lifts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary.
124.5
2
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it through mid off for a couple.
124.4
.
On the off stump line, Zak defends it to mid off.
124.3
.
Length delivery on off, Crawley pushes it to covers.
124.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Crawley drives it to mid on.
124.1
1
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler pushes it towards point for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
Naseem Shah 98/1(25)
123.6
.
Slower ball outside off, Crawley looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it.
123.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Crawley defends it out onto the pitch.
123.4
.
On a length on off, Zak defends it to point.
123.3
4
FOUR! That is delicious! What a shot! Wonderful! Good length ball outside off, Crawley drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
123.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Crawley defends it out.
123.1
1
Back of a length delivery on off, Buttler pushes it through point for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shan Masood 0/0(1)
122.6
.
Length ball on off, Crawley defends it towards the off side.
122.5
.
On the off stump line, Zak offers a solid defense on this one.
122.4
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Crawley looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
122.3
.
On a length on middle, Zak keeps it out.
122.2
.
Back of a length on off, Crawley defends it off the back foot.
122.1
.
Length delivery down the leg side, Crawley looks to flick but misses it.
DRINKS! This is only going England's way! Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler have made merry and are pressing on the accelerator. They would look to score more than 500 and then put Pakistan into bat. Pakistan, on the other hand, need a miracle if they want to make a comeback in this game. Shan Masood comes into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 93/1(24)
121.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Jos offers a solid block on this one.
121.5
.
Back of a length and outside off, Buttler does not bother to play at that.
121.4
.
Outside off, Jos leaves it alone.
121.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Buttler drives it to mid on.
121.2
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
121.1
.
BEATEN! Full and outside off, Buttler looks to drive but misses it.
In over# 1
4
0
2
1
1
2
Yasir Shah 142/2(34)
120.6
4
FOUR! Plays the reverse sweep to perfection! Floated on middle, Crawley bends on his knees and then reverse sweeps it to the third man region for another boundary.
120.5
.
Tossed up delivery on leg, Crawley looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
120.4
2
Loopy delivery on off, Crawley punches it through covers for a couple.
120.3
1
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler chips it towards the bowler where Yasir Shah tries to take the catch but it goes past him towards long off. A single taken.
120.2
1
Floated delivery on middle, Crawley comes down the track and lofts it over mid on. The fielder at long on collects the ball on one bounce. The batsmen cross ends.
120.1
2
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley sweeps it towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
2
0
0
1
0
4
Naseem Shah 93/1(23)
119.6
2
Good length ball on the pads, Buttler flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple. 300-run partnership comes up between Buttler and Crawley. It keeps on growing and growing and does not look like stopping. They are also making a move-on and are starting to go for the big shots.
119.5
.
On a length on off, Buttler works it to mid-wicket.
119.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
119.3
1
Short ball on middle, Zak pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
119.2
.
On a length on off, Crawley blocks it to point.
119.1
4
FOUR! Not a bad delivery but a classic shot from Crawley! He is motoring along! Good length ball on off, Crawley prods forward and drives it through the mid off region for a boundary.
Naseem Shah is back into the attack. 22-5-86-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
6
4
Yasir Shah 132/2(33)
118.6
1
Shorter and outside off, Crawley pushes it to the deep on the off side for a single.
118.5
1
Flatter one outside off, Buttler drives it to deep cover for a single.
118.4
.
Flighted on off, defended to cover.
118.3
1
Floated on off, Crawley pushes it to cover and takes a single.
118.2
6
SIX! That is chipped so beautifully! For a moment, it looked like that it will go to the fielder but it was timed extremely well! Tossed up ball outside off, Crawley dances down the track and chips it wide of the long off fielder for a biggie. The fielder runs across and tries his best but it goes over.
118.1
4
FOUR! That is a very good shot from Crawley! He is making a move-on now! Loopy ball on middle, Crawley sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
2
1wd
0
Shaheen Afridi 100/1(28)
117.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Crawley flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
117.5
.
On a length on off, Zak taps it to covers.
117.4
1
Back of a length delivery on off, Buttler punches it through covers for a single.
117.3
1
Short delivery on off, Crawley cuts it through point for a run.
117.2
2
Length delivery on off, Crawley punches it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
117.2
1wd
WIDE! Afridi bowls a bouncer, Crawley looks to play an upper cut but misses it.
117.1
.
Short delivery outside off, Crawley sways away from it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 119/2(32)
116.6
.
Quicker ball on off, Buttler pushes it to point.
116.5
.
Loopy ball on middle, Buttler plays it back to the bowler.
116.4
.
Flatter on off, Buttler punches it to cover.
116.3
1
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. One run added to the total.
116.2
.
Tossed up outside off, Crawley dances down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.
116.1
.
That's a beauty from Yasir Shah! But unlucky not to find the edge! Floated ball outside off, Crawley looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 94/1(27)
115.6
.
Length delivery on off, Jos offers a solid defense on this one.
115.5
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Buttler looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
115.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Jos blocks it off the back foot.
115.3
2
Short of a length delivery on middle, Buttler pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it with a slide. The batsmen get two runs. England cross 400.
115.2
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
115.1
.
Afridi bowls a bouncer, Buttler does well to duck under it.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
2
Yasir Shah 118/2(31)
114.6
.
Floated delivery on off, Crawley comes down the track and plays it to covers.
114.5
4
FOUR! Nicely swept! On middle, Crawley sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
114.4
.
BEATEN! Short and outside off, Crawley looks to cut but misses it.
114.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Buttler punches it through mid off for a single.
114.2
.
Short delivery on leg, Buttler looks to pull but gets hit on the pads.
114.1
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Buttler drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
Yasir Shah has a change of ends.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 92/1(26)
113.6
1
Length delivery on off, Buttler taps it towards point for a single.
113.5
.
Back of a length on off, Buttler defends it towards the off side.
113.4
.
Outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
113.3
.
Length delivery on off, Jos taps it to point.
113.2
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket.
113.1
.
On a length on off, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 25-4-91-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
4
1
Naseem Shah 86/1(22)
112.6
.
The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
112.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Not a great way to reach a double century but he has got it! Phenomenal effort from Zak Crawley! What an innings! This is his first in Test cricket and it is a proud moment for him. Good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to drive but it takes the edge. Luckily for him, it goes past the diving second slip fielder and into the fence. He might have had his heart in his mouth but is a relieved man and raises his bat to his teammates. Crawley becomes the third youngest player for England to score a double century in Tests.
112.4
.
Outside off, not played at.
112.3
.
BEATEN! Much-better from Naseem! Back of a length ball outside off, Crawley looks to drive but misses.
112.2
4
FOUR! Brilliant! Crawley is inching closer to his double century! Good length ball on the pads, Crawley flicks it nonchalantly through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
112.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Buttler pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 111/2(30)
111.6
.
On middle, Zak offers a solid defense on this one.
111.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Crawley blocks it well.
111.4
1
On off, Buttler punches it through covers for a single.
111.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Jos keeps it out.
111.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Crawley punches it through point for a run.
111.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Buttler defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 77/1(21)
110.6
.
Outside off, Jos leaves it alone.
110.5
.
Back of a length on off, Buttler punches it to mid off.
110.4
.
On a length on off, Jos keeps it out.
110.3
.
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it back towards the bowler.
110.2
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler blocks it off the back foot.
110.1
.
BEATEN! Back of a length delivery outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 109/2(29)
109.6
.
On off, Zak defends it off the back foot.
109.5
1
Floated delivery on middle, Buttler flicks it through square leg for a single.
109.4
.
On middle, Buttler blocks it off the front foot.
109.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler punches it towards the off side.
109.2
1
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it through mid off for a single.
109.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Crawley drives it to covers.
Yasir Shah will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 77/1(20)
108.6
.
BEATEN! Good end to the over from Naseem Shah! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses.
108.5
1
On the pads, Crawley flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
108.4
4
FOUR! Well-timed and well-placed! Crawley moves into the 190s! Good length ball outside off, Crawley creams it through extra cover for a boundary. This partnership keeps on cruising as it has crossed 250 and does not look like stopping anytime soon.
108.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley solidly works it to mid on for the third dot in a row.
108.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Crawley blocks it to the cover region.
108.1
.
Naseem starts with a good length ball on middle, Crawley defends it out onto the pitch.
All set for the second session to begin! The Pakistan players are in a huddle before they make their way out to the middle. They are followed by Jos Buttler and Zak Crawley. Naseem Shah will start with the ball.
... Day 2, Session 2 ...
Post the Lunch break, England will look to add more runs to their tally and get a huge score on the board. Pakistan, on the other hand, will hope that they can pick up wickets and bowl out England. They are way behind in this game and need something special to make a comeback. Join us for the second session at 1440 local (1340 GMT) to find out what happens.
Pakistan, on the other hand, were disciplined but were not rewarded with any wickets. Abbas was the best bowler on show as he beat the bat quite a few times but was unlucky. He could have had a wicket but the third umpire overruled the decision. Naseem Shah has just come back into the attack and he has done decently while Shaheen was wayward.
A shortened session where not many runs were scored but England will be happy as they did not lose any wickets. Play started on time but there were a couple of rain interruptions which led to the Lunch being extended. Only 18 overs were bowled in the session but it was an engrossing one. Crawley and Buttler played cautiously and scored only 41, with the latter reaching his second Test ton. Crawley has struggled for timing a little and he will look to reach his milestone in the next session.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Mohammad Abbas 67/0(30)
107.6
.
On a good length on off, Buttler defends it off the back foot. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2!
107.5
.
Length delivery on off, Jos defends it out.
107.4
.
On the off stump line, Buttler blocks it off the back foot.
107.3
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Jos flicks it to mid-wicket.
107.2
2
Full delivery on middle, Buttler flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
107.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Naseem Shah 72/1(19)
106.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
106.5
.
Fuller one outside off, left alone.
106.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
106.3
4
FOUR! Flies through the gap! Another boundary for Crawley! Good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to drive but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
106.2
.
Length delivery outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to this one.
106.1
.
BEATEN! Full delivery outside off, Crawley looks to drive but misses it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
Mohammad Abbas 65/0(29)
105.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
105.5
.
BEATEN! Abbas has been really unlucky! He has bowled brilliantly but has not been able to pick up a wicket! Full delivery outside off, Buttler looks to drive it off the front foot but fails to get any bat on it.
105.4
.
Full delivery on off, Buttler blocks it to mid off.
105.3
4
FOUR! There is no third man and Buttler gets another boundary! Good length ball outside off, Buttler plays it with soft hands and it goes past the slip cordon and into the third man fence.
105.2
.
Outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
105.1
1
Length delivery on middle, Crawley flicks it towards square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Naseem Shah 68/1(18)
104.6
.
Outside off, Jos lets it go.
104.5
1
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it through point for a single.
104.4
.
BEATEN! Naseem has started well here! Good length delivery outside off, Crawley looks to defend but misses it.
104.3
1
Length delivery on off, Buttler pushes it towards point for a run.
104.2
.
BEATEN! Well bowled! Good length delivery outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses it due to the away movement on this one.
104.1
.
On a length on off, Buttler defends it out.
Naseem Shah is into the attack. 17-4-66-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 60/0(28)
103.6
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Crawley keeps it out.
103.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Zak offers a solid defense on this one.
103.4
.
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it to mid off.
103.3
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Crawley pushes it to covers.
103.2
.
Length delivery on off, Crawley defends it off the back foot.
103.1
.
On a good length on off, Crawley looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 91/1(25)
102.6
.
Outside off, Jos offers no shot to this one.
102.5
4
FOUR! Excellent shot! Buttler is growing in confidence now! Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary.
102.4
.
Length delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
102.3
.
Outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
102.2
.
On a good length on middle, Jos keeps it out.
102.1
.
Length delivery on leg, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
3
0
0
0
0
4
Mohammad Abbas 60/0(27)
101.6
3
There it is! 2nd Test century for Jos Buttler! He would have had his heart in his mouth the previous ball but he will be relieved that he got his century. Back of a length ball outside off, Buttler creams the drive through the cover region for three to reach the milestone. He removes his helmet and acknowledges the applause from his teammates. This is Buttler's first Test 100 since 2018.
101.5
.
NOT OUT! Thank God for the DRS, Buttler must be thinking! Very fortunate. Excellent use of the review. Nothing is going right for Pakistan at the moment. Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but it seems to have taken the edge back to the keeper. Rizwan is confident and puts in a huge appeal. The umpire agrees and raises his finger. Buttler is disappointed and he reviews. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that the noise was of the bat hitting the bat and there was daylight between the bat and the ball. What a relief for Jos Buttler!
Jos Buttler has been given out caught behind! The replays show that the bat is hitting the pad.
101.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler is in no hurry as he leaves it alone.
101.3
.
BEATEN! Lovely ball from Abbas! On a length around off, Buttler looks to defend but the ball beats the outside edge. Rizwan too fails to collect.
Rizwan is coming up to the stumps.
101.2
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
101.1
4
FOUR! What a shot that is! Buttler moves to 99! Good length ball outside off, Buttler creams the drive through the covers for a boundary. 350 up for England.
In over# 1
0
4
3
1
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 87/1(24)
100.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
100.5
4
FOUR! Excellent shot! This is turning out to be a good over for England! Back of a length ball outside off, Crawley stands tall and punches it through the cover region for a boundary. The partnership now is 222 which is the highest for the 5th wicket for England against Pakistan.
100.4
3
Half-stop! Saved a certain boundary! Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it towards mid off. Azhar dives and makes a half-stop. Before the fielder can cut it off, the batters take three.
100.3
1
A single now! On a length outside off, Zak punches it to the cover-point region and collects a single.
100.2
.
Back of a length ball on the pads, Crawley works it to square leg for a dot.
100.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 53/0(26)
99.6
.
End of another excellent over from Abbas! Fullish on off, pushed back to the bowler.
99.5
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it back to the bowler.
99.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Jos shoulders arms to it.
99.3
.
On off, Buttler solidly defends it to cover.
99.2
.
Hits the back leg! Brilliant bowling! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but it hits the back leg and goes to the keeper who pouches it. The keeper is interested but the bowler is not. The replays show that it has gone off the back leg.
99.1
.
Good length delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
0
Shaheen Afridi 79/1(23)
98.6
.
Good comeback from Afridi! Good length ball around middle and leg, Crawley looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
98.5
4
FOUR! Finally, Crawley gets some runs on Day 2! He was stuck on it for a long, long time! Full delivery on the pads, Crawley flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Lovely shot!
98.4
.
Afridi dishes a full delivery on middle and leg, Crawley works it to mid-wicket.
98.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley nudges it to mid-wicket.
98.2
1
Fuller delivery on the pads, Jos flicks it to the fine leg region for a single.
98.1
.
Afridi starts with a good length ball on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
And we are back for the action! The Pakistan players are out in the middle and they are joined by Jos Buttler and Zak Crawley. Shaheen Afridi will start with the ball.
Update 1300 local (1200 GMT) - As expected, it was a passing shower and the play will resume at 1315 local (1215 GMT). Stay with us.
Update 1250 local (1150 GMT) - Off go the players again as it has started to rain again. This is so frustrating for everyone. It looks like a passing shower again and let's hope that it is one. Stay tuned.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 53/0(25)
97.6
.
Good length delivery on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
97.5
.
Edged but safe! Good length ball on middle, Zak looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes towards point. No harm done though.
97.4
.
Brilliant bowling and brilliant keeping as well! Good length ball around off, Crawley looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
97.3
.
Abbas bowls a length ball on off, Crawley defends it to mid off.
97.2
.
On a length outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
97.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 74/1(22)
96.6
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
96.5
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
96.4
.
NOT OUT! It is missing the stumps! Poor review from Pakistan! Good length ball on middle and leg, angling in, Buttler looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Afridi puts up a huge appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Azhar Ali takes the review after a long time. The Ultra Edge shows no bat. What about the Ball Tracker? It shows that it is missing the stumps. Review lost.
Azhar Ali has taken the review for LBW! Jos Buttler is the man in question! It looks close. Let's see what happens.
96.3
.
Back of a length ball around off, angling in. Buttler rocks on his back foot and plays it to mid off.
96.2
.
Full delivery on the middle stump line, Buttler pushes it to mid on.
96.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket.
Shaheen Afridi will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 53/0(24)
95.6
.
EDGY! Nicely bowled from Abbas! Good length ball around off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the inside edge, hits the pads and rolls to the off side. Rizwan moves to catch it but fails.
95.5
.
BEATEN! Beautiful delivery to start! Good length outside off, Crawley looks to defend but misses it altogether.
The action is set to resume! The Pakistan players stride out to the middle, followed by Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler. Mohammad Abbas will complete his over. 80.2 overs remain in the day!
Update 1215 local (1115 GMT) - Great news! The action will resume at 1240 local (1140 GMT) and the Lunch break will be taken at 1400 local (1300 GMT). Stay with us.
Update 1210 local (1110 GMT) - It's time for the inspection! The umpires are out there and the groundsmen are still removing the water. Stay tuned for further updates.
Update 1145 local (1045 GMT) - Good news, the rain has stopped and the groundsmen are out there mopping up. There is an inspection scheduled at 1210 local (1110 GMT) which is 25 minutes away. Stay tuned.
Update 1124 local (1024 GMT) - Ohh no, it has started to rain all of a sudden and the umpires have called for the covers. It looks like a passing shower. Let's hope that the players get back on the field as soon as possible. Stay tuned!
95.4
.
Abbas bowls a good length ball on middle, Crawley nudges it to mid-wicket.
95.3
1
EDGY! Full delivery on off, Buttler looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it goes to square leg. A single taken.
95.2
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Buttler tucks it to square leg.
95.1
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler moves forward and blocks it to point.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 74/1(21)
94.6
.
Full delivery outside the off stump line, Crawley has no problems in leaving it alone.
94.5
1
A quick single! Good length delivery on middle, Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket and takes a single. Moves into the 90s.
94.4
.
Good length delivery outside the off stump line, Jos makes another leave to this one.
94.3
.
Outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
94.2
.
On a length outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
94.1
.
Afridi keeps on bowling it wide! Good length ball outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 52/0(23)
93.6
.
Back of a length ball on off, Crawley blocks it out towards gully. Good probing over from Abbas comes to an end.
93.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
93.4
.
BEATEN! Beautiful ball from Crawley! Abbas is bowling really well! Good length ball around off, moving away. Crawley looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
93.3
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley leans forward and defends it out onto the pitch.
93.2
.
On a length on the middle stump line, Zak works it to mid-wicket for another dot.
93.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Shaheen Afridi 73/1(20)
92.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler makes another leave to the keeper.
92.5
.
Too wide from Afridi! He has to make the batsman play! Full delivery outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
92.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
92.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
92.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler drives it to cover.
92.1
2
First runs of the day! Short ball outside off, Buttler punches it through the cover region and collects a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 52/0(22)
91.6
.
EDGY! Good end to the over! Full delivery outside off, Crawley looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and it rolls to point. Another maiden.
91.5
.
Abbas dishes a good length ball on middle, Crawley solidly defends it back to the bowler.
91.4
.
Crawley defends this full ball on off to mid off.
91.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Zak prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
91.2
.
Pakistan keep on dishing balls outside off. 8th ball in a row which is on that line. Full delivery outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
91.1
.
Abbas starts with a good length ball outside off, Crawley makes a leave to this one.
Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 71/1(19)
90.6
.
A maiden to start! Full delivery outside the off stump line, Buttler lets it go to the keeper to see the over off.
90.5
.
A little closer this time! On a length outside off, Buttler covers his stumps and leaves it alone.
90.4
.
Make that 4th leave in a row! Afridi bowls a good length ball outside off, Buttler shoulders arms
90.3
.
Another one which is bowled outside off, Buttler does not bother to play at that one.
90.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper. Shaheen has to be closer to the batsman.
90.1
.
Afridi starts with a wayward delivery! Good length ball outside off, Buttler will not play at those as he leaves it alone.
We are all set for the action to begin on Day 2! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Jos Buttler and Zak Crawley. Their partnership is unbeaten on 205. How many more will they add? Shaheen Afridi will start the proceedings with the ball.
Weather report - The weather looks absolutely fine. It is bright and sunny and that should make it a good day for batting.
Day 1 belonged to England! It was a Crawley and Buttler show as they are in a middle of a 205-run stand and have put England on top. Zak Crawley is just 29 runs away from a terrific double century while Buttler is 13 runs away from reaching his ton. They will look to add some quick runs and take England to a total above 450 which will be a huge total on this wicket. Pakistan, on the other hand, looked tired by the end of Day 1 and sprayed runs all over and now they would hope that they can pick up wickets and bowl out England as soon as possible. It promises to be another exciting contest. Join us in a while.
... Day 2, Session 1 ...
On Day 2, England will look to continue to dominate and post a score above 500. They are scoring at a good pace and with the way, the partnership of Buttler and Crawley is going, it is highly possible that they will reach it before the end of the second session. Pakistan need to break this stand quickly and then hope that they can pick up the remaining wickets sooner than later. It promises to be another day of exciting Test match cricket. Join us at 1100 local (1000 GMT) to find out what happens. Until then, cheers and take care.
Pakistan, on the other hand, were disappointing to say the least since they picked up the wicket of Pope. They bowled poor lines and lengths and gave away too many freebies. Buttler and Crawley pounced on it and rarely gave them a chance. By the end of the day, their shoulders started to drop and it showed in the way they bowled in the last few overs. Yasir Shah bowled his heart out and was rewarded with 2 wickets but the others were not upto the mark.
This session has England written all over it! They added 148 runs in 34 overs and that is huge. They were scoring runs at will and have taken the ascendancy in this game. Crawley was the star of the show but Buttler also has to be given credit. He came in when England were in a spot of bother. He took his time to settle in and then when he settled, he showed his vast range of shots. He is just 13 runs away from a century and will hope that he gets there on Day 2. Him, along with Crawley, have put England in a position of strength.
What a day for England! What a day for Zak Crawley! He walks off to a huge round of applause from his teammates! He is on 171 and is still not done yet. He has played a flawless knock and has not given Pakistan many chances. This is a wonderful chance to score a double century and he will be looking forward to that.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
4
Naseem Shah 66/1(17)
89.6
.
Naseem bowls a full delivery on off, Crawley pushes it to gully. With that, it is STUMPS ON DAY 1.
89.5
.
Good length ball outside off, not played at.
89.4
3
Good length ball on middle, Buttler flicks it through mid-wicket and picks up three before Yasir Shah runs after it and cleans it up.
89.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
89.2
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Buttler blocks it back to the bowler.
89.1
4
FOUR! What a way to raise the 200-run partnership! Brilliant! Full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 52/0(21)
88.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
88.5
.
BEATEN! Lovely delivery from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
88.4
3
A couple! Good length ball on the pads, Buttler flicks it through the mid-wicket region and picks up three.
88.3
.
Abbas bowls another one outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to it.
88.2
.
Outside off, Buttler lets it go to the keeper.
88.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler does not bother to play at that one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 59/1(16)
87.6
.
On middle, Crawley solidly blocks it out to mid on.
87.5
.
Full delivery on middle, played back to the bowler.
87.4
.
Back of a length on off, Crawley punches it straight to the cover fielder.
87.3
.
Very full delivery on off, Zak digs it out towards the gully region.
87.2
.
Naseem bowls a good length ball outside the off stump line, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
87.1
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley drives it to cover for a dot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 49/0(20)
86.6
.
Outside off, Jos lets it go.
86.5
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses it.
86.4
.
Back of a length delivery on middle, Buttler blocks it well.
86.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Jos defends it off the front foot.
86.2
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Buttler looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It lands short of the first slip fielder.
86.1
.
On a length and outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 59/1(15)
85.6
.
Outside off, not played at. A maiden over from Naseem.
85.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Zak solidly blocks it to mid on.
85.4
.
Back of a length ball around off, Zak pushes it to the cover fielder.
85.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
85.2
.
On off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
85.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
Naseem Shah comes back into the attack. 14-2-59-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
4lb
1
Shaheen Afridi 71/1(18)
84.6
.
Poor batting! Could have left this alone! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to drive but misses.
84.5
.
Full on off, Buttler solidly blocks it to mid off.
84.4
4
FOUR! Does not time it well but still has enough to reach the fence! Fullish ball outside off, Buttler drives it through mid off and picks up another boundary.
84.3
.
The batsman has driven it through mid off.
84.2
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! Full delivery on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Rizwan tries his best to stop it with a dive but fails and the ball rolls to the fine leg fence.
84.1
1
Good length ball on middle and leg, Crawley looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls to square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 49/0(19)
83.6
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler plays it to covers.
83.5
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Jos defends it out.
83.4
.
On a length and outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
83.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Buttler looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It lands safely towards second slip.
83.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Crawley drives it through mid on for a run.
83.1
.
On a good length on off, Crawley defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
0
Shaheen Afridi 66/1(17)
82.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
82.5
4
FOUR! Throws the kitchen sink at that and fetches himself a boundary! Full delivery outside off, Buttler looks to drive but it takes the edge and goes through the gully region for a boundary.
82.4
.
Full delivery on off, Jos drives it to mid off.
82.3
.
Full delivery on leg, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
82.2
1
Full again on middle, Crawley flicks it through square leg for a run.
82.1
.
BEATEN! Full delivery outside off, Crawley looks to drive but misses it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Mohammad Abbas 48/0(18)
81.6
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses it.
81.5
.
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it to mid off.
81.4
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
81.3
.
On a good length and outside off, Jos offers no shot to this one.
81.2
2
Length delivery on middle, Buttler flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
81.1
.
On a good length on middle, Buttler looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
Mohammad Abbas is back on. 17-2-46-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
4
3nb
2nb
4lb
2nb
Shaheen Afridi 61/1(16)
80.6
1
Very full delivery on the pads, Buttler jams it to the mid-wicket region for a single. End of a long and a poor over from Afridi.
80.5
1
Back of a length on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
80.4
.
Full on middle, Crawley flicks it to mid-wicket.
80.3
.
BEATEN! Much better from Afridi! Good length ball outside off, angling in. Crawley looks to push but the ball sneaks in between the bat and pad, into the mitts of the keeper.
80.2
4
FOUR! This is getting clumsy from Afridi and Pakistan! Good length ball on middle, Crawley flicks it nonchalantly through mid-wicket for a boundary. 300 up for England.
80.2
3nb
NO BALL! Another No ball! Poor stuff from Afridi! Full ball on middle, Crawley pushes it past the bowler and picks up a couple before the fielder cleans it up.
80.2
2nb
EDGY! No Ball! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and it goes to square leg. A single. The third umpire conveys it to the on-field umpire that Shaheen has overstepped.
80.1
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! Strays on the pads! Full delivery on the pads, Buttler looks to flick but it goes off his pads and past the diving keeper and into the fine leg fence.
80.1
2nb
NO BALL! Shaheen oversteps! On a length on middle, Crawley flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
The second new ball is available and it has been taken. Shaheen Afridi will make the first use of it.
In over# 1
1
0
2
4
1
0
Fawad Alam 25/0(6)
79.6
1
Is that a drop? From the reactions of the Pakistan players, it certainly looks like it. Floated ball on off, Crawley drives it straight back to the bowler. Alam lunges forward to catch but it is a tough one and fails to hold on. The ball goes towards long off and the batters pick up a single. Tough chance.
79.5
.
The batsman has driven it through mid off.
79.4
2
Tossed up on the pads, Crawley flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple. This is excellent cricket from England.
79.3
4
FOUR! Swept away and swept away nicely! He is in full control of this shot! Loopy ball on the pads, Crawley sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
79.2
1
Flatter on off, Buttler pushes it to point and takes a single.
79.1
.
Tossed up outside off, Buttler pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
1
2
1
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 107/2(28)
78.6
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a single.
78.5
2
On middle, Buttler flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
78.4
1
Floated delivery on off, Crawley makes room and punches it through point for a run. 150-run stand is up between Buttler and Crawley.
78.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler punches it through mid off for a single.
78.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
78.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Buttler plays it to covers.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Fawad Alam 17/0(5)
77.6
.
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it to covers.
77.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Zak defends it off the front foot.
77.4
1
On middle, Buttler punches it through mid on for a run.
77.3
1
Full delivery on off, Crawley drives it through mid off for a single.
77.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler pushes it through mid off for a run.
77.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley pushes it through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
1
4
1
2
0
0
Yasir Shah 102/2(27)
76.6
1
150 up for Crawley! He continues to impress with this performance. He has been flawless. This knock should make him a regular in the England side. Flatter on middle, Crawley flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. Can he score a double century?
76.5
4
FOUR! What a sweep shot that is! Floated ball on middle, Crawley sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
76.4
1
Gets away with it! Tossed up ball outside off, Buttler looks to slap it but has to reach for it. It goes uppishly towards long off. A single taken.
76.3
2
Full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it wide of long off and collects a couple.
76.2
.
On off, pushed to point.
76.1
.
Flatter and outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Fawad Alam 13/0(4)
75.6
1
On off, Buttler pushes it towards covers for a single.
75.5
.
On middle, Buttler blocks it well.
75.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
75.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Crawley comes down the track and plays it towards mid on for a single.
75.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
75.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Crawley blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 94/2(26)
74.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Buttler defends it out.
74.5
1
On middle, Crawley makes room and punches it towards long on for a run.
74.4
1
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler punches it through covers for a single.
74.3
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Jos defends it off the back foot.
74.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket.
74.1
.
Short delivery on middle, Buttler pulls it to mid-wicket.
DRINKS! England are cruising along at the moment! Buttler and Crawley are making merry and the runs are coming thick and fast for the hosts. They would look to do more of the same after the break. Pakistan, on the other hand, need wickets desperately as this partnership is taking the game away from them. Can they make a comeback in this game?
In over# 1
0
2
1
1
2
0
Fawad Alam 11/0(3)
73.6
.
Flighted delivery on off, Zak keeps it out.
73.5
2
On middle, Crawley plays a reverse sweep towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
73.4
1
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it through mid off for a run.
73.3
1
Floated delivery on off, Crawley punches it towards long off for a single.
73.2
2
Flighted delivery on middle, Crawley plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs.
73.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley defends it off the back foot.
Fawad Alam is back into the attack. 2-0-5-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Yasir Shah 92/2(25)
72.6
1
Tossed up on off, Crawley drives it to long off for a single.
72.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Buttler pushes it to long on for a single.
72.4
1
Short ball on middle and leg, Zak tucks it to square leg for a single.
72.3
1
Floated on the pads, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. 250 up for England.
72.2
1
Goes again but there is protection in the deep this time! This is bowled on the pads, Crawley plays the reverse sweep to deep cover for a single.
72.1
4
FOUR! Time for some innovation! Yasir comes around the wicket to Crawley and bowls a floated ball on middle, Crawley goes on his knees and reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
4
Shaheen Afridi 48/1(15)
71.6
.
On off, Buttler blocks it to point.
71.5
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. A rare false shot from Buttler today.
71.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Crawley works it to wide of mid on for a single.
71.3
.
Good length ball on the pads, flicked to mid-wicket.
71.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley defends it back to the bowler.
71.1
4
FOUR! Terrific! We have been a witness to some great shots from Zak Crawley today! Good length ball outside off, Crawley drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
1
Yasir Shah 83/2(24)
70.6
.
The batsman has played it to the point region.
70.5
2
FIFTY! 18TH Test fifty for Jos Buttler! He continues his good form in this series and is silencing his critics. He came in when England had lost a couple of quick wickets and has not taken England to a safe position along with Zak Crawley. Loopy ball on middle, Buttler flicks it to deep square leg for a couple.
70.4
.
Tossed up on off, Buttler pushes it to mid off.
70.3
.
Flatter one outside off, punched to cover.
70.2
.
Loopy ball outside off, Buttler leans forward and leaves it alone.
70.1
1
Floated on middle, Crawley pushes it to mid on for a single.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 43/1(14)
69.6
4
FOUR! Beautiful from Buttler! Good length ball outside off, Buttler prods forward and drives it through the covers. It is not the quickest of outfield but it gets to the fence. Moves to 48.
69.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Jos shoulders arms to it.
69.4
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler rocks on his back foot and pushes it to point.
69.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
69.2
.
Good length ball on off, Buttler blocks it out.
69.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack. 13-2-39-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 80/2(23)
68.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
68.5
.
Floated on off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
68.4
1
Floated delivery on off, Buttler plays it towards covers for a single.
68.3
.
Loopy delivery outside off, Jos offers no shot to this one.
68.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
68.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Mohammad Abbas 46/0(17)
67.6
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley solidly blocks it to the cover region.
67.5
.
On off, pushed to point.
67.4
.
EDGY! Good length ball on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the outside edge towards the slip cordon. The fielder dives and makes a good stop.
67.3
.
Good length ball on the pads, Zak flicks but straight to mid-wicket.
67.2
.
On a length on middle, Crawley works it to mid-wicket.
67.1
2
Good length ball on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it rolls to deep square leg. A couple taken.
In over# 1
4
0
6
0
6
0
Yasir Shah 79/2(22)
66.6
4
FOUR! That is pure timing! Brilliant batting and end of a big over for England! Flighted ball outside off, Buttler leans forward and just drives it nonchalantly through the extra cover region for a boundary. 16 runs from the over. The ball seems to have been lost but finally Abbas and Afridi have found it. The partnership also moves to over 100. Excellent one for England!
66.5
.
Tossed up on middle, Buttler blocks it back to the bowler.
66.4
6
SIX! This is even bigger! Buttler is in the mood now! Flighted on middle, Buttler uses his feet and thrashes it over the bowler's head for another biggie.
66.3
.
On off, pushed to cover.
66.2
6
SIX! That is terrific batting from Jos Buttler! He tried this in the previous over of Yasir but did not time but he has picked the bones out of this one. Floated on middle, Buttler dances down the track and lifts it over the bowler's head for a biggie. The umpires check whether it is a six or a four and the replays show that it is the former.
66.1
.
Tossed up on middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 44/0(16)
65.6
.
BEATEN! Lovely from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to defend but misses.
65.5
.
Full delivery on off, Crawley blocks it to point.
65.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
65.3
4
FOUR! What a shot that is! This has been a flawless innings from him so far! Back of a length ball outside off, Crawley hammers it through the covers for a boundary.
65.2
1
On a length on the pads, Buttler flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
65.1
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 63/2(21)
64.6
1
EDGY! Tossed up on middle, Buttler comes down the track and looks to heave it away but it takes the inside edge and goes to deep square leg. A single.
64.5
1
Loopy ball on the pads, Crawley flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
64.4
.
Flatter on off, Zak punches it to mid off for another dot.
64.3
.
Tossed up on off, Zak pushes it to point.
64.2
.
On the pads, Crawley works it to the leg side.
64.1
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Loopy ball on the pads, Crawley looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
0
Naseem Shah 59/1(14)
63.6
.
Back of a length ball on off, Buttler works it to mid-wicket.
63.5
.
BEATEN! Beautiful piece of bowling from Naseem! He needs to be regularly on this line and length! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses it.
63.4
1
On a length on middle, Crawley tucks it to square leg for a single.
63.3
.
Back of a length ball on off, Crawley blocks it off the back foot onto the pitch.
63.2
4
FOUR! This one is hammered! Three fielders in the deep but Crawley still takes it on! Short ball on middle, Crawley pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
63.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Crawley drives it back to the bowler who gets his boot on it to stop it. Saved some runs there.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Yasir Shah 61/2(20)
62.6
.
That is a very good leave! Floated ball outside off, Buttler watches it carefully and leaves it alone.
62.5
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
62.4
.
On middle, Buttler defends it back to the bowler.
62.3
1
Flatter on off, Zak punches it to long off for a single.
62.2
.
Loopy ball on off, Crawley defends it to the cover region.
62.1
.
Tossed up down the leg side, Crawley looks to sweep but misses it altogether.
Yasir Shah is back into the attack. 19-3-60-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Naseem Shah 54/1(13)
61.6
1
Short ball on middle, Zak pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
61.5
.
Good length ball on off, Zak defends it to point.
61.4
.
Short ball outside off, Crawley looks to pull but fails to make any connection. That was a pacy delivery as well.
61.3
.
Very full delivery on off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
61.2
1
Short ball around middle and leg, Buttler pulls it to fine leg for a single.
61.1
.
Short ball around middle, Buttler ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 39/0(15)
60.6
.
Outside off, Crawley leaves it alone.
60.5
.
Full again on off, Zak drives it to covers.
60.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Crawley defends it out.
60.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Zak shoulders arms to this one.
60.2
.
Length delivery on off, Crawley punches it to covers.
60.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Crawley offers no shot to this one.
In over# 1
3
0
0
0
0
4
Naseem Shah 52/1(12)
59.6
3
NICELY PUNCHED! Good length ball outside off, Crawley rocks on his back foot and then punches it through the cover region for three.
59.5
.
Crawley defends this good length ball on middle to the leg side.
59.4
.
Naseem dishes a good length delivery outside off, Crawley punches it to cover.
59.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Crawley blocks it to mid on.
59.2
.
Good length ball on off, Zak blocks it of the back foot.
59.1
4
FOUR! This is poor bowling! Sheer timing as well from Crawley! Good length ball on the pads, Crawley flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
3
0
Mohammad Abbas 39/0(14)
58.6
.
Length delivery outside off, Jos lets it go.
58.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Jos offers a solid defense on this one.
58.4
.
Back of a length on middle, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
58.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
58.2
3
Three now! Good length ball on middle, Crawley pushes it past the bowler through mid on. Afridi chases after it and slides to clean it up but cannot stop the batters from taking three.
58.1
.
On a good length on off, Crawley keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 45/1(11)
57.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Buttler does not bother to play at that.
57.5
.
On a good length and outside off, Jos leaves it alone.
57.4
.
Full delivery on off, Buttler drives it to covers.
57.3
.
Outside off, Jos shoulders arms to this one.
57.2
.
Length delivery on off, Buttler dabs it towards the off side.
57.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
Naseem Shah will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
2
0
0
2
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 36/0(13)
56.6
2
First Test century for Zak Crawley! What a proud moment for him! He will never forget this moment. What an innings this has been. Hopefully, this is the first of many. Good length ball outside off, Crawley drives it through the cover region and picks up a couple to reach the milestone. Crawley has looked excellent, has not given many chances to Pakistan and has deservedly got a century.
56.5
.
Abbas bowls a good length ball outside the off stump line, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
56.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
56.3
2
Moves to 99! Good length ball on middle, Crawley flicks it to deep square leg. He runs fast and comes back for a couple. It was a bit tight but he made it in comfortably.
56.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Zak pushes it back to the bowler.
56.1
.
Abbas starts with a good length ball on middle, Crawley flicks it to mid-wicket.
We are back for the final session of Day 1. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler will resume their innings for England.
... Day 1, Session 3 ...
Now, after the break, England would look to consolidate and not lose many wickets. They would love to go to the end of Day 1 without any further loss of wickets. Pakistan, on the other hand, will look to pick up wickets quickly as they know, one wicket will bring the bowling all-rounders into the crease. An interesting final session of Day 1 awaits us. Join us at 1600 local (1500 GMT) for that.
Pakistan, on the other hand, started the session brilliantly. They picked up the wickets of Root and Pope at the start and bowled brilliantly. They were unable to do much with the ball since then and have given some easy runs. Yasir Shah has been the pick of the bowlers so far while the others too did decently. They found a few edges as well but they did not go to hand.
A shared session, one would feel! The first hour belonged to Pakistan while the last hour was clearly England's. The hosts though started well but were given a setback by Naseem Shah when Root fell. Pope could not last long as he was outfoxed by Yasir. Then, Buttler joined hands with Crawley and since then, they have played positively and registered a 50-run stand. They are looking comfortable at the crease and they would hope that they continue post the Tea break and get England to a good score. Crawley is unbeaten on 97 and he will look to get to a century once the game resumes.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 60/2(19)
55.6
.
Flatter delivery on middle, Buttler defends it out. With that, it is TEA ON DAY 1.
55.5
.
Tossed up on middle, Buttler lunges forward and defends it out.
55.4
1
Flatter one on off, Crawley drives it to long off for a single.
55.3
.
Tossed up on off, Crawley pushes it to point.
55.2
.
Flatter on off, Zak works it to the leg side.
55.1
.
Quicker one on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
Yasir Shah comes back on. 18-3-59-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Fawad Alam 5/0(2)
54.6
.
On middle, Jos keeps it out.
54.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Buttler offers a solid block on this one.
54.4
.
On middle, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
54.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Crawley punches it through mid off. The batsmen take a run.
54.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler looks to push but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
54.1
.
Tossed up on off, Buttler pushes it back towards the bowler.
In over# 1
0
4
0
3
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 39/1(13)
53.6
.
Bouncer bowled around middle, Crawley ducks under it.
53.5
4
FOUR! Pulled away in disdain! Shortish on middle, Crawley whacks it through square leg for a boundary. Moves to 95.
53.4
.
Short ball on middle, Crawley blocks it out onto the ground.
53.3
3
50-run partnership comes up between the two! An important one for England. They could have easily lost more wickets but this has steadied the ship a bit. Good length ball outside off, Buttler creams the drive through extra cover for three. Can they continue on and build a big one?
53.2
.
On a good length on off, Buttler defends it out.
53.1
1
Good length ball on middle, Crawley flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
1
2
2lb
0
0
0
Fawad Alam 3/0(1)
52.6
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
52.5
2
On middle, Crawley flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
52.4
2lb
Floated delivery on leg, Crawley looks to sweep but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs. The umpire gives it as leg byes.
52.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Zak defends it out.
52.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Crawley blocks it off the back foot.
52.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Crawley keeps it out.
Surprise, surprise, Fawad Alam is coming into the attack. Alam has never bowled in a Test match before. Let's see if he can create an impact.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1lb
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 31/1(12)
51.6
.
Short ball around off, Buttler sways away from it.
51.5
.
NOT OUT! Waste of a review as there was clearly no bat on it. Wonder what noise that Rizwan and his teammates heard. Good length ball around off, Buttler is in two minds whether to leave or defend. He does the former. Rizwan thinks that there was an edge as it passed the bat and appeals. The umpire is not interested. Azhar takes the review. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is nothing on it. Azhar and the umpire are involved in a laugh after the decision.
Azhar Ali has taken a review for caught behind! Pakistan are confident. There is a clear daylight between bat and ball. Review wasted!
51.4
1
Short delivery on middle, Crawley pulls it through square leg for a run.
51.3
1lb
Length delivery on leg, Buttler looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
51.2
.
Afridi bowls a bouncer outside off, Buttler sways away from it.
51.1
1
On a length on middle, Crawley flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Yasir Shah 59/2(18)
50.6
.
On middle, defended back to the bowler.
50.5
.
Tossed up outside off, Buttler drives it back to the bowler.
50.4
.
Quicker on off, Buttler pushes it to point.
50.3
4
FOUR! This is not an easy shot to play but Buttler makes it look so easy! Flatter one outside off, Buttler creams the drive off the back foot through the cover region for a boundary.
50.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler punches it to point.
50.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Buttler defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Shaheen Afridi 29/1(11)
49.6
.
On a length on off, driven to mid off.
49.5
.
Short ball around off, Crawley sways away from it.
49.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
49.3
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Zak pushes it back to the bowler.
49.2
.
On off, defended off the back foot.
49.1
2
Shouts of catch it but it is safe! Short ball around off, Crawley looks to pull but it takes the top edge. Luckily, it lands in between the mid-wicket and the mid on fielder. Two taken.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
0
4
Yasir Shah 55/2(17)
48.6
4
FOUR! There's the drive that Buttler loves to plays. He played it well in the first Test as well! Floated outside off, Buttler lunges forward and drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
48.5
.
Loopy ball on off, Buttler blocks it off the front foot.
48.4
1
Tossed up on middle, Zak sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
48.3
.
Flatter ball outside off, Crawley punches it to cover.
48.2
.
Loopy ball outside off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
48.1
4
FOUR! Whipped nicely! Floated ball on middle, Crawley whips it towards mid-wicket. There were shouts of catch it but it was wide of the fielder! Afridi chases after it and dives but fails as the ball touches the ropes.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 27/1(10)
47.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Jos offers a solid defense on this one.
47.5
.
On a good length on middle, Buttler blocks it off the back foot.
47.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
47.3
.
On a good length and outside off, Buttler shoulders arms to this one.
47.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, Jos offers no shot to this one.
47.1
.
On a good length on off, Buttler defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 46/2(16)
46.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
46.5
.
Floated on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
46.4
.
NOT OUT! It has bounced on the ground! Yasir bowls a flighted ball on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and it seems to have gone off the ground and towards the leg side. Rizwan moves to that side and collects. He is not sure whether the ball hit the ground or the boots of Zak. The umpires converge and refer it upstairs. The replays show that the ball hit the ground.
Has that gone off the boot? Rizwan is not sure. The two umpires get together and refer it upstairs. The replays roll in and it shows that it has bounced on the ground.
46.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Zak blocks it off the back foot.
46.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Crawley keeps it out.
46.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Crawley drives it to covers.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 27/1(9)
45.6
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone by Buttler.
45.5
.
On a length on off, solidly blocked out onto the pitch.
45.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Buttler watches the ball carefully and leaves the ball alone.
45.3
3
Got it through! Back of a length ball outside off, Crawley stands tall and punches it towards cover. Yasir dives but fails to stop. Three taken before the fielder collects it. This is Crawley's highest score in Tests, crossing 76 that he scored against West Indies in the first Test of the summer.
45.2
.
Full delivery on the off stump line, Zak solidly defends it to mid off.
45.1
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 46/2(15)
44.6
2
On middle, Buttler flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
44.5
.
Outside off, Buttler offers no shot to this one.
44.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Crawley pushes it towards point for a run.
44.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Zak plays it to point.
44.2
.
Floated delivery on off, Crawley looks to sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
44.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Crawley defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1
0
Mohammad Abbas 32/0(12)
43.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
43.5
.
Almost! It again bounces short! Good length ball on middle, Buttler flicks it but does so uppishly. Abid tumbles ahead to take the catch but it bounces short. Pakistan think that he has caught it but Abid says that it has bounced.
43.4
.
BEATEN! Lovely comeback from Abbas! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
43.3
4
FOUR! That was just a push! Buttler is in good form and will hope that he continues it in this game! Full delivery outside off, Buttler pushes it through mid off for a boundary.
43.2
1
JUST SHORT! How many times have we seen the outside edges not carrying to the slip cordon? Many times, I believe and that is the case here as well! Good length ball on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. It bounces short of the fielder. A single taken as the ball rolls towards fine leg after hittng the fielder on the hands.
43.1
.
Good length delivery on off, Crawley keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Yasir Shah 43/2(14)
42.6
.
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler punches it to point.
42.5
.
On off, Jos plays it towards mid off.
42.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Buttler pushes it to mid off.
42.3
2
Floated delivery on middle, Buttler plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs.
42.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Buttler keeps it out.
42.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Buttler defends it off the back foot.
DRINKS! It has been an excellent hour of play for Pakistan! They have picked up 2 wickets and kept a check on the runs a bit. They would look to pick up more wickets and get into the bowling all-rounders. For England, Crawley has looked good so far and a lot depends on him. He needs to continue on to score a big one. He needs able support from the rest as well.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 27/0(11)
41.6
.
Careful, Zak! Good length ball on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the bottom edge and almost goes onto the stumps. Good bowling.
41.5
4
FOUR! Crawley moves into the 70s! Brilliant shot from Crawley! This was pure timing! Good length ball on middle, Crawley flicks it to the deep square leg region for another boundary.
41.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Zak defends it off the back foot.
41.3
.
On a good length on middle, Crawley keeps it out.
41.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Zak offers a solid defense on this one.
41.1
.
On a good length on off, Crawley blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
4
1
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 41/2(13)
40.6
.
Tossed up on off, Buttler prods forward and defends it to cover.
40.5
4
FOUR! Buttler is off the mark in style! Yasir bowls a googly on the pads, Buttler picks it and flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
40.4
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Crawley drives it through mid off for a run.
40.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Zak defends it off the front foot.
40.2
.
Short delivery on off, Crawley cuts it to point.
40.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Crawley blocks it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 23/0(10)
39.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
39.5
1
On a length on middle, Crawley flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
39.4
.
Outside off, Crawley does not bother to play at that.
39.3
.
On a good length on off, Zak keeps it out.
39.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, Crawley offers no shot to this one.
39.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to this one.
Mohammad Abbas is back on. 9-1-22-0 are his figures so far.
Jos Buttler makes his way out to the middle.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
2
0
1
Yasir Shah 36/2(12)
38.6
W
OUT! TIMBER! Yasir has got Pope again on the back foot! Brilliant piece of bowling from Yasir and he gets his second wicket. Yasir Shah has been terrific in this series so far and he is doing the job again for his side. Pope had to play Yasir on the front foot and he does not and that brings about his downfall. Quicker delivery on off, Pope is on the back foot to defend but misses and the ball goes onto hit the off stump. The leg spinner had dismissed Pope in the same manner in the second Test match and has got him again. Lovely.
38.5
1
Tossed up outside off, Zak pushes it to cover for a single.
38.4
.
Tossed up on middle, Crawley defends it back to the bowler.
38.3
2
Just short! Short ball on middle, Crawley camps on his back foot and works it towards mid-wicket. It lands in front of the fielder and goes past him. Two taken.
38.2
.
Floated delivery on off, Crawley plays it to point.
38.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Pope comes forward and flicks it towards square leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
3
Naseem Shah 45/1(10)
37.6
1
A single to end the over! Good length ball on middle, Pope flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
37.5
.
Good length ball on off, Pope blocks it out onto the pitch.
37.4
.
On a length on off, Pope punches it to point.
37.3
.
Full delivery on off, Pope blocks it back to the bowler.
37.2
.
On a length on middle, bouncing a little extra. Pope fends it away to the mid-wicket region.
37.1
3
Driven nicely from Crawley! Good length ball on middle, Crawley drives it through mid off and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 32/1(11)
36.6
.
On middle, defended out onto the pitch.
36.5
.
Flighted on middle, Pope defends it back to the bowler.
36.4
.
Ohh! That is a lovely piece of bowling from Yasir Shah! Floated outside off, Pope uses his feet and then looks to drive. It takes the outside edge and goes towards the slip cordon.
36.3
.
Flatter one on middle, Pope blocks it back to the bowler.
36.2
.
Tossed up on off, Pope comes down the track and pushes it to mid off.
36.1
.
Flatter one on off, Pope blocks it to point.
In over# 1
0
4
1
0
0W
4
Naseem Shah 41/1(9)
35.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
35.5
4
FOUR! That's a gorgeous drive from Zak Crawley! Brilliant batting from the right-hander! Good length ball outside off, Crawley leans forward and creams the drive through extra cover for a boundary.
35.4
1
On a length on off, Pope blocks it to point and takes off for a single. He is off the mark.
35.3
.
Good length ball on off, Pope lets it go to the keeper.
Ollie Pope comes out to bat.
35.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a brilliant take from Rizwan and what a lovely ball from the teenager. Root was looking really good but falls once again after getting a good start. That was unplayable from Naseem. It lands on the perfect length and it is on the perfect line as well. Just around off and on the good length. Root looks to defend but the away movement means the ball takes a thick outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper. It is in front of the first slip fielder but Rizwan moves to his right and pouches it nicely. Good looking stand is broken again by Pakistan before it grow big.
35.1
4
FOUR! Naseem bowls it short but the line is down the leg side. Root swivels and pulls it fine down the leg side. No chance for the fine leg fielder to cut it off.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 32/1(10)
34.6
1
Single to end the over, 4 from it. Yasir bowls another short ball outside off, Root is quickly on the back foot to punch and keep the strike for the next over.
34.5
1
Another single! Yasir bowls it flatter and around off, Zak is on the back foot to slam it to long off for a single.
34.4
1
Shortish and around off, Root goes back and strokes it to deep cover for a single.
34.3
.
Tossed up around off, Root keeps it out.
34.2
1
Flatter and around off, keeps low as well but Crawley manages to force it through mid off for a single.
34.1
.
Flatter and around off, Crawley keeps it out off his back foot.
Yasir Shah is back into the attack. 9-1-28-1, his figures so far. It was Shaheen who was warming up but Yasir gets the ball first. Maybe Afridi will bowl from the other end. Let's see.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 32/0(8)
33.6
.
Maiden from Naseem as the last ball is left alone as it is little too wide outside off. He needs to make the batters play.
33.5
.
Good length delivery around off, worked towards the leg side.
33.4
.
Little too wide outside off, Root is not going to play at these. That was 91.2 mph which is quick for a 17-year old. Can he bowl a little closer in that channel outside off to force an error?
33.3
.
Good length ball around off, this one is pushed towards the point fielder.
Shaheen Afridi is warming up!
33.2
.
Short and outside off, Root punches it firmly but can't beat the cover fielder who dives to his left to stop the ball with both hands.
33.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 22/0(9)
32.6
.
A leave to end the over! 2 from it.
32.5
1
Another quick single! This is good batting from Root. He gently pushes it towards mid on and calls for a single.
32.4
.
Wide outside off on a length, left alone.
32.3
1
Risky single! Shortish and around middle, Zak tucks it towards mid on and calls for a single. The fielder gets to the ball and fires the throw but misses. Misses the stumps but hits the batter near his ankle. Replays suggested Crawley was home though.
32.2
.
Landed around off on a fuller length, blocked.
32.1
.
In the channel outside off, testing the patience of Crawley, like they did in the 2nd phase of the first session. Crawley, like he controlled himself in that session, does so again and shoulders arms.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
4
0
Naseem Shah 32/0(7)
31.6
1
Shortish and around off, Crawley gets it off the inner half towards square leg for a single.
31.5
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
31.4
.
Shortish and around off, blocked.
31.3
1
Goes short and on middle, a better one from Naseem. Root goes back and pulls it towards fine leg by rolling his wrists for a single.
31.2
4
FOUR! Poor ball and punished! Plenty of width outside off, Root hammers it over backward point to get another boundary. He moves to 21 with that. The boundary takes Root's runs against Pakistan over 1000. 100 is up as well for England.
31.1
.
Fuller and around off, pushed towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 20/0(8)
30.6
.
Leave on the last ball as well as it goes away from outside off on a good length. Maiden from Abbas.
30.5
.
Angled in from way outside off, left alone.
30.4
.
Wide outside off, Crawley lets it be by coming forward.
30.3
.
This time a solid block off the front foot.
30.2
.
Good length ball around off, Crawley looks to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads.
30.1
.
Play and a miss! That shaped away nicely! Abbas bangs it short and around off, Crawley pokes at it but the ball moves away to beat the outside edge. Rizwan gets the ball and fires the throw at the striker's end. He does so with the gloves on but misses. Both the batters are batting out of the crease so Rizwan kind of tries to tell them that he is watching them.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 26/0(6)
29.6
.
Beaten! Just outside off on a good length, Root looks to force it on the off side but misses to get beaten.
29.5
.
Fuller and around off, pushed to mid on.
29.4
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Shortish and outside off, Root is on the back foot to run it down through gully to get a boundary. Just opened the blade there at the last moment, did Root.
29.3
.
Little wide outside off, this time Root shoulders arms.
29.2
.
Play and a miss! Short and outside off, Root goes after it but misses. There is a muted appeal from the bowler but not out says the umpire. Only the bowler looked interested and hence no review from Pakistan.
29.1
.
Short and outside off, Root goes on the back foot and cuts but finds the point fielder.
Naseem Shah will bowl from the other end. 5-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Mohammad Abbas 20/0(7)
28.6
.
Dot to end! Three from the first over of the second session. Fuller and around off, Crawley comes forward and bunts it on the off side.
28.5
.
Fullish and closer to the off pole but Crawley is sure about his timbers as he lets it go to the keeper once again.
28.4
.
In the channel outside off, Crawley shoulders arms.
28.3
.
Good length ball around off, pushed towards gully.
28.2
.
Shortish and around off, blocked.
28.1
3
Runs to begin the second session for Root and England! Short and outside off from Abbas, Root punches it through the covers and runs three before the fielder can get around the ball and return it to the keeper.
We are back for the second session of Day 1. The Pakistan players stride out to the field and they are followed by Zak Crawley and Joe Root. Mohammad Abbas will start with the ball for the visitors. His figures read 6-0-17-0 so far.
... Day 1, Session 2 ...
For Pakistan, the bowlers had to bowl against a strong wind. The opening pair of Afridi and Abbas bowled tightly in the first few overs and it was Afridi who got the reward as he removed Burns once again. However, as soon as Crawley came, he came with intent and scored his runs quickly to push Pakistan on the back foot. However, Yasir got rid of Sibley to break the stand and did not allow England to run away with the honors of the session. Who will have the upper hand in the second essay? Join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) for that.
Root won an important toss this morning and elected to bat first. While when Burns fell early, Sibley along with Crawley added 61 runs with Crawley scoring a majority of the runs in the partnership. He scored briskly as well and took the attack to the opposition. However, Sibley was trapped in front of the wickets by Yasir Shah for 22. Crawley though is looking solid out in the middle along with his skipper Joe Root. The duo have added 18 and would look to continue doing the same in the next session.
An excellent session of cricket with both sides doing well! England would've been a bit happier if they still had Sibley out in the middle. Similarly, Pakistan would've loved a wicket too but they bowled tightly in the last few overs to keep Crawley wait for a while to get to his half ton, eventually getting there on the last ball before Lunch. One can say that the English batters went to the break without taking much risk towards the end as they had got a decent score in the session already.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 24/1(8)
27.6
4
FOUR! 4th Test fifty for Crawley comes up in some style! Back-to-back 50s for him! He has played well so far and will look for a big one here! He started batting positively and has settled down comfortably. Afridi dishes a full delivery on off, Crawley creams the drive through mid off for a boundary. He was made to wait for this but he didn't get too irritated and has got the milestone exactly the way he opened his account, i.e. with a boundary. WITH THAT IT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1.
27.5
.
Another one outside off, Crawley does not bother to play at that one.
27.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
27.3
.
BEATEN! Lovely piece of bowling from Afridi! Good length ball around off, Crawley prods forward to defend but fails to make any connection.
27.2
.
Good length ball on off, angling in. Crawley solidly defends it to point.
27.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 28/1(9)
26.6
2
A couple now! Tossed up on the pads, Root tucks it towards the deep square leg region for a couple.
26.5
.
Flatter one on middle, Root blocks it back to the bowler.
26.4
.
Outside off, not played at.
26.3
.
Low full toss on off, Root pushes it to extra cover where the fielder makes a good stop.
26.2
.
Tossed up outside off, Root leans forward and drives it to the cover fielder.
26.1
.
Flatter one on off, Root pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 20/1(7)
25.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley leaves it alone.
25.5
.
Patience runs out for Crawley! Brilliant bowling from Afridi! He kept on bowling outside off to Crawley to test his patience and it almost worked! Shaheen dishes a good length ball outside off, Crawley looks to drive but misses.
25.4
.
On a length outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
25.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
25.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
25.1
.
Afridi bowls another one outside off, Crawley has to wait to get to his fifty as he leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 26/1(8)
24.6
.
BEATEN! Almost another wicket for Yasir! He is bowling really well! He digs one outside off, Root goes back and looks to cut but misses it altogether.
24.5
.
Flighted on middle, Root blocks it to the bowler.
24.4
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Root works it to square leg.
24.3
.
On off, pushed to cover.
24.2
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Played this shot on width! Flatter ball outside off, Root moves inside his crease and then looks to cut but fails to make any connection.
24.1
.
Loopy ball on off, Root prods forward and defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Shaheen Afridi 20/1(6)
23.6
.
Make that 5th continuous leave in the over! Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
23.5
.
Outside off, Crawley makes another leave to this one.
23.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley thinks of playing it at first but then leaves it alone.
23.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Crawley has no problems in leaving it alone.
23.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
23.1
1
Full delivery on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Shaheen Afridi is back on. 5-0-19-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 26/1(7)
22.6
1
Outside off, Root drives it to deep cover for a single.
22.5
.
Quicker one on off, Root manages to defend it to the off side.
22.4
.
On middle, defended back to the bowler.
22.3
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Floated on off, Root prods forward and looks to defend. He misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The replays show that there was a big inside edge on that one.
22.2
1
Tossed up outside off, Crawley pushes it to deep cover for a single.
22.1
.
Floated outside off, Crawley pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
2
Naseem Shah 22/0(5)
21.6
.
Good length ball around off, Root keeps it out off his front foot.
21.5
1
Shortish one on the body, Crawley tucks it towards fine leg to move to 48.
21.4
1
Edged but fell short. A fuller length ball around off, Root plays at it with soft hands. A thick outside edge is induced but it falls way ahead of Yasir at third slip. Hits his hands and goes behind and the batters cross for a single.
21.3
.
Short and outside off, Root finds point.
21.2
.
Ouch! A short ball around middle, Root looks to sit under it but it just doesn't bounce. Root does well to realize that and somehow fend it off towards the leg side.
21.1
2
Fuller and around off, Root drives it towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 24/1(6)
20.6
1
Quicker and slightly shorter, Root is on the back foot to punch it to deep cover for a single. Quality over from Yasir as he made the batsmen do what he wanted to do.
20.5
1
Shortish and around off, this one is punched away to long off for a single.
20.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
20.3
.
Nicely bowled! He is forcing the batsman to play on the back foot. Bowls it little short and around off, Crawley does well to get his bat down in time to block.
20.2
.
Tosses this full and just outside off, Crawley looks to defend but gets beaten.
20.1
.
Flatter and around off, Crawley is on the back foot to punch it towards mid off.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Naseem Shah 18/0(4)
19.6
.
Dot to end as Root is solid on the front foot to block the last ball of the over.
19.5
1
Like Root, after getting beaten, Crawley works this ball on the leg side to get to the other end.
19.4
.
Poor from Crawley! He could've easily left that alone but he has been in good nick so far so he goes after this fuller ball outside off without any foot movement. A hint of away movement as well. He looks to drive but misses.
19.3
1
Gets to the other end this time by gently forcing this good length ball on middle towards mid off. The fielder there was slow and the cry from the keeper of 'Come on, yar' was heard. Pakistan would love to bowl more balls to the new man on the crease.
19.2
.
Another play and a miss! This is again around off on a good length, Root pokes again to get beaten.
19.1
.
Ripper! Shortish and just outside off, Root is on the back foot to play at it but is beaten for the outside edge.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0W
0
Yasir Shah 22/1(5)
18.6
.
Short and outside off, Crawley punches it well but finds mid off. End of a successful over for Yasir and Pakistan.
18.5
.
Another full ball, pushed towards mid on.
18.4
.
Full and on middle, Crawley keeps it out.
18.3
1
The skipper is off the mark as the first ball he faces is short and wide outside off, he punches it to deep cover for a single.
Joe Root, the skipper, comes out to bat.
18.2
W
OUT! LBW! Three reds and Sibley has to go. England lose a review as well. Sibley looked troubled a bit against Yasir and he has got his man. Yasir tosses this up around off and middle, Sibley comes down the track and looks to slam it through the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. A massive appeal follows and the umpire raises his finger after taking his sweet time. Sibley and Crawley get together and refer it upstairs. The replays roll in and the Ultra Edge detects no bat. And, it is three reds on the Ball Tracker so Sibley has to go. He takes a review along with him. Pakistan break the threatening stand.
Dom Sibley has been given out LBW! He has taken the review after consulting the umpire. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracker shows all reds. Review gone.
18.1
.
Full and around middle, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
4
Naseem Shah 16/0(3)
17.6
.
Firmly punched but straight to mid off. Another excellent over for England, 8 runs coming from it.
17.5
.
Full and around off again, Crawley watchfully defends it.
17.4
.
Fuller and around off, pushed towards the gully fielder.
17.3
.
A block to follow the two boundaries on this fuller ball.
17.2
4
FOUR! Yes, the runs are coming thick and fast. Naseem bowls it short and just outside off, Crawley goes back quickly and powers it through mid-wicket to bag another boundary.
17.1
4
FOUR! Nicely done! Fuller and outside off, Crawley allows the ball to come to him and then gently pushes at it. It goes through gully for another boundary. Runs coming nicely for the hosts. It was off the outside edge but gentle hands meant that it went along the ground.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Yasir Shah 21/0(4)
16.6
1
Floated on middle and leg, Zak works it to the leg side for a single.
16.5
.
Looped up ball on middle, Crawley blocks it back to the bowler.
16.4
1
On the pads, Sibley tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
16.3
.
Tossed up ball on middle, Sibley comes down the track and drives it to mid on. They think of a single but decide against it.
16.2
1
Full and outside off, Crawley pushes it to long off for a single.
16.1
.
Tossed up on off, Crawley defends it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
3
0
0
4
Naseem Shah 8/0(2)
15.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
15.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Sibley blocks it off the back foot.
15.4
3
Three now! Full delivery outside off, Crawley leans forward and drives it through the extra cover region! 50-run partnership is up. This has been good from these two. They have looked good so far and will look to continue.
15.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
15.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Zak defends it out onto the pitch.
15.1
4
FOUR! Poor bowling! Good length ball on the pads, Crawley flicks it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
2
1
1
0
2
0
Yasir Shah 18/0(3)
14.6
2
Floated on middle, Sibley flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple.
14.5
1
Driven through mid off by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
14.4
1
Shorter on off, Sibley drives it straight to mid off for a single.
14.3
.
Flatter one on middle, Dom defends it back to the bowler.
14.2
2
Flighted on middle, Sibley uses his feet and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
14.1
.
Floated on off, Sibley pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Naseem Shah 1/0(1)
13.6
.
Very full and just outside off, Crawley keeps it out.
13.5
1
Goes full but this is on the pads, Sibley works it towards fine leg for a single.
13.4
.
Another one outside off on a good length, Sibley shoulders arms.
13.3
.
This is an easy leave as it is fuller but wide outside off. This one goes straight in the mitts.
13.2
.
Another one little too wide outside off, left alone. Well, that wasn't as simple as it may sound. After going past the batsman, the ball comes back in and Rizwan had to dive a little to his left to collect.
13.1
.
Naseem begins his spell with a shortish ball outside off, Sibley lets it be.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
0
0
Yasir Shah 12/0(2)
12.6
1
Tossed up ball on middle, Sibley tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.5
1
Flatter on off, Crawley pushes it to long off for a single.
12.4
4
FOUR! SMASHED! Crawley has made a good start and he needs to make full use of it! Short and outside off, Crawley thrashes it through the cover region for a boundary.
12.3
.
Looped up ball outside off, Crawley punches it to cover.
12.2
.
Tossed up outside off, Zak prods forward and pushes it to the fielder at mid off.
12.1
.
Floated on off, Crawley drives it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 17/0(6)
11.6
1
Good length ball on middle, Zak works it to mid-wicket for a single.
11.5
2
On a length on off, Crawley looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes through gully. Two taken before the fielder cuts it off.
11.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley offers no shot to this one.
11.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Crawley shoulders arms to it.
11.2
.
Outside off, Zak lets it go to the keeper.
11.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley defends it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
1
2
Yasir Shah 6/0(1)
10.6
1
Shorter and outside off, Crawley plays it to deep cover for a single.
10.5
.
Loopy ball on middle, Crawley defends it back to the bowler.
10.4
2
Floated outside off, Crawley rocks on his back foot and drives it through the cover-point region. Before the fielder can cut it off, the batters take two.
10.3
.
Short delivery outside off, Crawley punches it to cover.
10.2
1
Flatter one outside off, Sibley punches it through the cover region for a single.
10.1
2
Nicely played! Floated ball on middle, Sibley dances down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
Time for spin early in this innings as Yasir Shah has been brought into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
1
Mohammad Abbas 14/0(5)
9.6
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley blocks it to point for another dot.
9.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Zak works it to mid-wicket.
9.4
.
Too high! Nicely bowled! Good length ball on off, angling in. Crawley looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
9.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Crawley pushes it back to the bowler.
9.2
2
EDGY! Lucky for Crawley! Good length ball around off, Crawley comes down the pitch and looks to defend. It takes the edge and goes towards fine leg. A couple taken.
9.1
1
Good length ball on off, Sibley plays it to cover and takes a single.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 19/1(5)
8.6
.
This time he comes forward and blocks the fuller ball around off.
8.5
.
Oh! That was not too far away from the off stump. It is on the fuller length and just around off, comes back in but Crawley is confident that he is covering his stumps and shoulders arms. Any leave is a good leave if that is not scattering the wickets.
8.4
2
Fuller and outside off, Crawley looks to drive it towards the off side but the ball comes in a little late and that means it goes through mid off. A couple taken.
8.3
.
Outside off, left alone this time.
8.2
.
Around off, blocked.
8.1
.
Good length ball on off, Crawley prods forward and blocks it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 11/0(4)
7.6
.
Abbas dishes a full delivery outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
7.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Dom watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone.
7.4
1
A single taken! Good batting! Full delivery on off, Crawley pushes it to cover and collects a single.
7.3
.
On a good length on middle, Crawley dances down and tucks it to mid-wicket.
7.2
.
BEATEN! That is an unplayable delivery from Abbas! Good carry to the keeper as well! Good length ball around off, moving away. Crawley looks to defend but it swings away and gets beaten.
7.1
.
Good length ball around off, pushed towards the cover fielder by Crawley.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Shaheen Afridi 17/1(4)
6.6
.
Landed around middle on a good length, played back to the bowler.
6.5
.
Full and around off, this time Sibley is solid in defense.
6.4
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Sibley tries to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit high on the thigh pad.
6.3
.
Shortish and around off, forced towards point by Sibley and a loud call of no for the run.
6.2
.
Ripper! Fuller and just around off, Sibley looks to defend but the ball swings away as it comes closer to the bat to beat the outside edge.
6.1
3
Another ball on the pads of Crawley, he powerfully works it through mid-wicket for 3 more. He moves to 11 in just 4 balls.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Mohammad Abbas 10/0(3)
5.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
5.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
5.4
.
BEATEN! Beautiful from Abbas! On a length outside off, Sibley looks to put bat on it but misses it altogether.
5.3
.
Hits the thigh pad! Brilliant delivery from Abbas! Good length ball around off, moving away. Sibley looks to defend but gets squared up. He gets beaten and gets hit on the thigh pads.
5.2
4
FOUR! Nicely played from Sibley! He is looking good so far! On a length on middle, Sibley flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
5.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
In over# 1
4
0
4
0W
1
0
Shaheen Afridi 14/1(3)
4.6
4
FOUR! That was the magic ball but Crawley squirted it away through the slip cordon to get another boundary. Yorker around off, Crawley gets his bat down in time to dig it out and it goes through the cordon for another boundary. 9 runs off it but most importantly, a wicket for Pakistan.
4.5
.
Good leave! That was really close. Good length ball just outside off, Crawley covers his stumps and lets it be. More on the length than the line.
4.4
4
FOUR! Perfect way to get off the mark! A juicy full ball on middle and leg, Crawley whips it through mid-wicket and starts his innings with a boundary.
Zak Crawley makes his way out to the middle.
4.3
W
OUT! That has gone straight into the hands, feels the third umpire. The soft signal was out as well so nothing much for the third umpire to check. Shaheen Afridi has drawn the first blood and takes down Burns once again. Good length ball around off, Burns pokes at it but with hard hands. This time the ball takes a thick outside edge and goes to Shan Masood at fourth slip. He gets down and pouches the catch. Burns is not sure if that carried but Masood signals it's out. The umpires get together and refer it upstairs with soft signal being out. The replays confirm the same and Burns has to go.
Has that carried? Pakistan certainly thinks so! Burns is waiting as he is not too sure about that. The soft signal from the on-field umpire is out. Let's see what happens.
4.2
1
Good length ball on middle, Sibley looks to defend but the ball hits the upper part of the bat and goes to fine leg for a single.
4.1
.
Full and on middle, Sibley flicks it to the man at square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Abbas 6/0(2)
3.6
1
Angled in from outside off on a shortish length, Sibley tucks it towards fine leg for a run.
3.5
.
Landed around off, blocked off the front foot.
3.4
.
Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
3.3
.
Slightly shortish and around off, Sibley plays it towards the off side off his back foot and calls for the single but Burns sees Fawad charging at the ball so sends him back.
3.2
.
Good length ball around off, guided towards the gully region with soft hands.
3.1
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, played towards the off side.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 5/0(2)
2.6
.
Way wide outside off on a fuller length. Goes past the batsman as he shoulders arms. The ball moves away a bit as Rizwan dives to his left to collect as the ball dies down.
2.5
.
Little wide outside off for Burns to play at that.
2.4
1
Fuller and around off, Sibley drives it past the cover fielder who chases it and keeps it down to one.
2.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
2.2
.
Landed fuller and around off, Sibley keeps it out.
2.1
.
Fullish and outside off, luring the batsman to go for the drive but Sibley is not interested as he lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
3
0
Mohammad Abbas 5/0(1)
1.6
.
Good length ball around off and middle, Burns plays it back to the bowler with a solid defense.
1.5
.
Fullish and around off, Burns forces it towards point where Masood makes a diving stop to his left.
1.4
.
Little wide outside off, easy leave for Burns.
1.3
2
A couple for Burns. A good length ball around off, Burns tucks it behind square on the leg side. Naseem from fine leg was a bit slow in getting to the ball and that allowed the batters to return for the second run.
1.2
3
Sibley is up and running as well. Timed superbly! Full and on middle and leg, he whips it through mid-wicket and takes three before the fielder can chase and cut it off.
1.1
.
Play and a miss! Abbas is on the money right away! He starts his spell with a good length ball just outside off, Sibley plays at it away from his body to get beaten.
Mohammad Abbas will share the new ball from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Shaheen Afridi 4/0(1)
0.6
.
Dot to end! Good start for both the sides. Good length ball just outside off, Burns first tries to play at it but hangs his bat in the end to allow it go to the keeper.
0.5
.
Good length ball just outside off, Burns lets it go to the keeper.
0.4
.
A muted appeal but nothing from the umpire. Good length ball on the pads, Burns looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal made for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
0.3
4
FOUR! First runs for England and Burns. He will be relieved! A good length ball outside off, Burns with soft hands runs it down through point and gully to bag a boundary.
0.2
.
Slightly short but outside off again, another leave by Burns.
0.1
.
Afridi starts with a good length ball just outside off, the ball moves away a hint as Burns shoulders arms.
We are all set to get underway! The Pakistan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Rory Burns and Dom Sibley. Shaheen Afridi will start with the ball.
Azhar Ali, the Pakistan skipper, says that they were looking to bat first as well as the track is looking good but adds the toss is never under control. Tells that they will look to utilize the conditions in this morning session. Reveals that they have not made any changes in the playing XI from the previous game. Feels all the bowlers are fit and fine and ready to go in this must-win game. Says every batsman wants runs under their belt and he is no different and would look to finish the series with runs under his name.
Joe Root, the England skipper, says that they will bat first. Adds that it is a bit dry and they will look to exploit it when they bowl later on. States that the wind is blowing and it is tough for the batsman. Goes onto say that they will look to put on a good score. States that they have made one change, Jofra Archer comes in for Sam Curran. Says that they want Archer to bowl short and fast spells.
Pakistan (Unchanged Playing XI) - Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali (C), Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah.
England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (C), Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (WK), Chris Woakes, Dom Bess, Jofra Archer (IN PLACE OF SAM CURRAN), Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
Toss - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of England. They have chosen to bat.
Good news! The play can start 30 minutes earlier if there are any rain or bad light delays on Day 1. This is a great news as this will allow to make up for lost overs. The decision though will lie with the Match referee after looking at the forecast for the morning session.
A thriller in the first Test and a tame draw in the second encounter powered by rain and bad light, that's what we've got in this Test series. It is almost time for the third and final Test of the series. What's in store for this game? Well after the toss was delayed for a short time, we are all set to get underway. Will there be any changes in the personnel for this game? Will Anderson get to 600 Test wickets in this game or will we get to witness a Babar special? Too many questions. We will find the answers in the course of this game. Stay with us for the toss and team updates.
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