*Official* Pakistan in England and Ireland 2016

[Pothas]

If these two take the lead into the 175 range I will feel fairly comfortable with the batting to come

I think if we want a draw we can have it, can we up the rate without losing wickets though, not sure.

 

[grecian]

Is the pitch breaking up a bit, dya reckon?

 

[Pothas]

Root is the new Bell as opposed to Vince, Bell had a glorious period like Joe but then his conversation rate was not good too, got out so many times when set and looking good. If Root ends up following in his footsteps it will turn me off cricket.

This is a weird post.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

This is a weird post.

m honestly not sure where the sarcasm begins and ends RE Root.

 

[morgieb]

Don't get why Pakistan didn't plump for the new ball. Surely Ballance is a bit of a sitting duck in that case?

 

[Stace]

This is a weird post.

You don't see the similarities?

 

[Tec15]

Don't get why Pakistan didn't plump for the new ball. Surely Ballance is a bit of a sitting duck in that case?

Looks like they got one now.

 

[Pothas]

You don't see the similarities?

Nope.

 

[91Jmay]

You don't see the similarities?

Nah, dire post. Root has already played for match winning innings than Bell - who also never had a run of form nearly this good. He is frustrating but legitimately great.

 

[91Jmay]

Dire shot again. Glad Vince got a score as we needed that but also kind of glad he will be dropped now. Another quick wicket and we are right up against it though, with a really loose couple batsmen to come.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

New number 4 please.

 

[Niall]

Not sure how you can justify not picking Borthwick next series if Vince fails next test or even let Ali bat in the top six.

Vince to soft for test cricket at the moment, way to many nothing dismissals.

 

[Tec15]

There we go. Hopefully Amir runs through England now. Match was getting super boring.

 

[grecian]

Ahh well, it was a decent innings, but he couldn't resist forever, story of his England career. If we don't lose he may get another chance.

 

[MW1304]

That's it Vince. Two scored of 40 in this game rather sums it up, has the technique but not the temperament.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Amir

Been arguing for the last 2-3 days against people calling him a spud and saying he is finished.

 

[Pothas]

Never going to get that 50.

 

[Top_Cat]

Aside from that he keeps getting out playing the same shot, of course.

 

[91Jmay]

Amir could run through us here, new ball hooping. Bairstow also has the ability to score quickly and move game along though

 

[91Jmay]

For the Oval:
Cook
Hales
Borthwick
Root

Rooty still better at 4 and Borthers more suited to 3