*Official* Pakistan in England and Ireland 2016

[Howe_zat]

The last time a side had to chase 282 was this

2nd Test: England v Australia at Birmingham, Aug 4-7, 2005 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[nightprowler10]

Really wish they could've added another 20 runs but oh well. Should be a thrilling chase.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Woakes obviously getting the plaudits but Broad getting 6 wickets in the match has been huge to keep us in it too.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Have we had the usual discussion about what an absolute bull**** stat the biggest chases one is today?

 

[Meridio]

Delicately balanced, this. Pakistan slight favourites imo, it's a bit muggy in London today, feels like it could swing around a bit.

 

[MW1304]

Woakes obviously getting the plaudits but Broad getting 6 wickets in the match has been huge to keep us in it too.

He was bowling well within himself because of the slowness of the pitch. I look forward to seeing him get some pace and bounce.

 

[smash84]

Crap only added 1 run. Damn it

 

[flibbertyjibber]

England odds on, Pakistan odds against.

 

[Howe_zat]

Have we had the usual discussion about what an absolute bull**** stat the biggest chases one is today?

No but I'm happy to indulge. It's bull****.

It's such an easy fix as well, just look at attempted chases of about the same score to get a realistic measure of the odds.

 

[fredfertang]

England odds on, Pakistan odds against.

You're kidding?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

You're kidding?

No just looked at a couple of firms and that what they were.

In fact all are.

Best odds on Pakistan is 5/4 though. England 4/6 with most firms.

 

[91Jmay]

Reckon Amir 5fer as he blows us away is on the cards here.

 

[Jono]

You're kidding?

Eng's odds crashed with those two wickets. $1.75 to win now.

 

[fredfertang]

If Amir has a sense of humour he'll open up with a front foot no ball

 

[GIMH]

England odds on, Pakistan odds against.

Patriotic pound at play?

Edit - appears not if we are favourites with Oz bookmakers

 

[LegionOfBrad]

The bookies go where the money is. Hence England at 1.7 vs 2.3 for Pakistan.

England always get a boost because the bookies we're looking at are English.

 

[Jono]

Reckon Amir 5fer as he blows us away is on the cards here.

imagine him on the honour board twice. eek

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Goodness me that's a pie.

 

[Howe_zat]

You're kidding?

The odds have underrated Pakistan all game, it's been really strange. I honestly think it's because not enough people are prepared to admit they're a good side.

If we were chasing 282 against Australia I doubt we'd be favourites.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Patriotic pound at play?

Can't see why, we face a very tough task here.