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Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Sun Dec 18, 2022 7:27 pmby Durhamfootman
I just assumed the light was a bit too iffy for anything other than spin and England wanted to get in as many overs as possible at the end in the hope of lifting a cheap wicket
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:52 amby alfie
Durhamfootman wrote:I just assumed the light was a bit too iffy for anything other than spin and England wanted to get in as many overs as possible at the end in the hope of lifting a cheap wicket
Think that is probably right. Light wasn't too bad but we know it fades fast here. Pity they couldn't snare a wicket but after coming back from 4 down early to get a modest lead I reckon they'll feel it was an OK day.
Very open from here . They'll doubtless fancy chasing anything
But I'd hope they don't let Pakistan get too many as batting might be tough on day four...
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:43 amby bigfluffylemon
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Handy lead. My usual formula now is two wickets at scores level is a 50-50 game.
You got your even game, AC.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:23 amby Durhamfootman
3 wickets for Leach this morning and Pakistan are 99-3 at lunch
I know I keep banging on about this, but despite bowling spin for half of them, England only managed 24 overs
unless the start was delayed or there was a rain break or something, that's astonishingly poor even by England standards
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:47 amby Arthur Crabtree
Great spell from Ahmed.
Was in pub last night with bloke whose daughter was in his year at school. Was supposed to be very, er, confident!
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:49 amby Arthur Crabtree
Batted at eight, so maybe can hold a bat.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:52 amby Durhamfootman
Rehan has turned the match on it's head again after Pakistan were threatening to get themselves back in control of it
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:54 amby Arthur Crabtree
Going to be an interesting target.
One more needed for Ahmed's first 5-fer.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:21 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Yes, 5-48. Well done to our local leggie.
167 to win. Could be a thriller...
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:22 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Youngest ever debut 5-fer.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:24 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Batted at eight, so maybe can hold a bat.
Has a first class ton.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:43 pmby Gingerfinch
England want it done today by the looks of it.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:02 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Arthur Crabtree wrote:
167 to win. Could be a thriller...
Thought that might happen.
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:23 pmby Durhamfootman
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Youngest ever debut 5-fer.
I think that is what's known as an unqualified success
Re: Eng Test tour of Pak, Dec 1-21
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:24 pmby bigfluffylemon
My word, what a spectacular debut. I hope we'll be seeing more from the young lad (and that he doesn't go the way of so many young England spinners - although not many have a successful debut...).
From 164/3 it was looking like Pakistan were bedding in to set a tough total, then 216 all out. Of course England could collapse too given they need 55 runs to win, but barring a horrendous collapse they are on course for a 3-0 clean sweep, which is unprecedented. As far as I can tell, no away side has ever won three tests in a series in Pakistan. Waugh's Australia won 3-0 away against Pakistan in 2002, but that series was played in Sri Lanka and the UAE.
Truly remarkable stuff from England. And a huge amount of credit has to go to the bowlers for bowling Pakistan out six times on these tracks.