*Official* Pakistan in England and Ireland 2016

[LegionOfBrad]

Took the dog out for a walk at tea. I see there has been a lot of #propercricket played since. Proper test strike rate from Woakes.

Dig in lad.

 

[Pothas]

Comfortable over this.

 

[GIMH]

This is all a bit stressful

 

[91Jmay]

Can't only be pessimistic old me that sees absolutely no way for us to win this? 3 wicket taking balls per over.

 

[StephenZA]

I think that tea break came at just the wrong time for Pakistan....

 

[Howe_zat]

I can't get excited about every run when there's 112 still to go ffs. I won't last

 

[smash84]

This just seems to get closer ans closer. Wrap it up for ffs

 

[Daemon]

Ali really can't bat against anyone besides SL can he

 

[greg]

I can't get excited about every run when there's 112 still to go ffs. I won't last

Think it'll feel a bit different when it gets below 100

Should be about 20 minutes before the close.

 

[Groundking]

I can't get excited about every run when there's 112 still to go ffs. I won't last

The thing is, the closer we get with these two the more nervous they'll get about it all, which is what Moeen's wicket was completely ridiculous, even if it's only a 20 run partnership it's way more pressure on Pakistan and way easier for us, as each next bast doesn't have to do as much to put it back into them.

 

[GIMH]

Wouldn't think so given there's also another half hour on offer if either side are close

I retract this post unconditionally

 

[Compton]

It might not be blockbuster, but this is proper war of attrition stuff now. Bairstow and Woakes know there's still enough time in the game, and they intend on using it!

Game will start to change once target drops to within 100.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Intriguing stuff, obviously Pakistan well on top but they may just be getting a bit frustrated now.

Is it going to rain tomorrow?

 

[LegionOfBrad]

<100 needed.

Would get them sometime after tea tomorrow.

 

[Groundking]

Ok sub 100 to win has been achieved, next psychological target is to get past 200 so at least in I'd the figures to reach is the same. After that sub 50 guys c'mom

 

[91Jmay]

This two must bat to the close of play. Would imagine we will be 60 odd behind, but at least they have fought hard and made a game of it.

 

[Daemon]

How good is the review system?

 

[Niall]

Get to 200 without losing a wicket and England favorites.

 

[91Jmay]

Amazing how many of those bigger inside edges are missed still by umpires. Almost like the thinner ones are easier to spot for some reason.

 

[fredfertang]

Wish Pakistan could take a new ball - this one's doing us no good at all