*Official* Pakistan in England and Ireland 2016

[LegionOfBrad]

Wow, absolutely brainless.

 

[Pratters]

Was thinking what are the chances of Pakistan collapse when weldone mentioned they are favourites. Wasn't able to ascertain but thought there would be at least a fair chance of it. Big come back by England today.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Okay *now* it is pretty even.

 

[Jono]

Eng 1.73
Pak 2.66
Draw 21


Basically both teams have wavered between 1.7 and 2.6ish all day today.

 

[Pratters]

Yeah Pakistan bogged themselves down and clearly Misbah felt pressured to attack Moeen. Huge partnership now.

Not sure why they allowed themselves to be so bogged down either. A trademark of their first inning was that they kept taking singles and hitting fours where they could.

 

[MW1304]

Such a well-judged catch by Hales too. Always more impressed by those in Tests when you're really not expecting it as much.

 

[91Jmay]

Not sure why they allowed themselves to be so bogged down either. A trademark of their first inning was that they kept taking singles and hitting fours where they could.

Woakes bowled absolutely brilliantly but just blocking Moeen was odd instead of using their wrists. Plenty of gaps as he had 3 men back.

 

[Raffski]

Not sure I can recall too many times when Misbah has actually been caught on the fence. Probably should've given himself a few deliveries before going after Ali again mind.

 

[91Jmay]

Anyone think Younus is moving a bit to much at the moment? Seems like he can barely get his weight into ball.

 

[MW1304]

****ing sub.

 

[Jono]

Anyone think Younus is moving a bit to much at the moment? Seems like he can barely get his weight into ball.

It definitely doesn't look "right".

 

[Pratters]

@91May: It has seemed to me that he has been moving much more than last year.

 

[MW1304]

My word, great decision. Thought that was plumb.

 

[Jono]

wow slightest of edges,

 

[91Jmay]

Reckon this is one of the worst innings I've ever seen him play. Looks totally out of form. If he grafts on and gets a 70+ score to help them win it won't matter though.

Sheesh I triggered him live then. That would have been awesome.

 

[Pratters]

Kumar Dharmasena is brilliant. Looked plumb but he spotted the inside edge.

 

[OverratedSanity]

This is a massive partnership. Time for Shafiq to gun it again. Younis could too but he's looked pretty poor so far.

Edit : **** me that's poor

 

[Pratters]

While England hasn't always bowled well, I have liked how dogged they have been. Bent their backs on a pitch where they have needed to do it. Impressed by the effort put in by the seamers. In the first inning, with Moeen becoming a non factor, was particularly tough on them but they kept at it.

 

[91Jmay]

Bairstow just has no wicketkeeping instincts. He didn't even shift to the leg side there let alone move.

This partnership could be the game I think.Another 100 more and Pakistan are going to feel quite confident. If we can get them all out for another 80 I'd take it.

 

[Jono]

Bairstow just has no wicketkeeping instincts. He didn't even shift to the leg side there let alone move.

This partnership could be the game I think.Another 100 more and Pakistan are going to feel quite confident. If we can get them all out for another 80 I'd take it.

take it? That'd be an absolutely massive result for England. Would be clear favourites