*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 bullshit 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 bullshit stat the biggest chases one is today?

No but I'm happy to indulge. It's bullshit.

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.