© Action Images © Worcestershire CCC | AN Cook and MM Ali to open the batting | ||
12:00 GMT: Start of innings | |||
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
0 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook on a length and down the leg side, tries to work at it but misses |
0 | b2 | 0 | back of length and outside off stump, defends it and the ball goes just past the stumps |
0 | b3 | 0 | full and well wide outside off stumps, leaves it alone |
0 | b4 | 0 | pitched up around off stump, works it to off side |
0 | b5 | 1 | fuller on off stump, drives it to cover and gets off the mark |
0 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali on a length on off and middle stump, defends it off the back foot |
End of over 1: | (1 run scored) England 1-0 (Cook 1*, 5 balls, Ali 0*, 1 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
1 | b1 | 2 | Imran Khan to Cook good length on the stumps, works it past short leg for a couple |
1 | b2 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
1 | b3 | 1 | on a length around off stump, punches it to cover and gets a single |
1 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali back of length on leg stump, blocks it to short midwicket |
1 | b5 | 0 | fuller and outside off stump, pushes it to mid off |
1 | b6 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 2: | (3 runs scored) England 4-0 (Cook 4*, 8 balls, Ali 0*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
2 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook short of length on off stump, pulls it to midwicket |
2 | b2 | 2 | outside off stump, comes on the front foot and drives it to extra cover for a brace |
2 | b3 | 0 | on a length on off stump, gets across and blocks it down the wicket |
2 | b4 | 0 | full ball around off stump, comes forward and blocks it |
2 | b5 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, flicks it to deep backward square leg |
2 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali tad full and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 3: | (3 runs scored) England 7-0 (Cook 7*, 13 balls, Ali 0*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
3 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook tad fuller on middle stump, turns it to midwicket |
3 | b2 | 0 | pitched up outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
3 | b3 | 3 | fuller in length on off stump, defensive push straight down the ground for three runs |
3 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali another full ball outside off, comes on the front foot and plays it to point |
3 | b5 | 3 | on a length and outside off stump, punches it to deep extra cover for three runs |
3 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook seaming away to off, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 4: | (6 runs scored) England 13-0 (Cook 10*, 17 balls, Ali 3*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
4 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali on a length and just oustside off stump, gets across and blocks it |
4 | b2 | 0 | angling into the right-hander, comes on the front foot and blocks it solidly |
4 | b3 | 0 | good length around off, defended |
4 | b4 | 1 | back of length around off, seaming in, comes on the front foot and looks to defend it but misses, onto the pad. Appeals for lbw, does not respond by the umpire. Pakistan goes for a review. The impect looks just outside off. Not Out is the final call |
4 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook touch short on off and middle stump, gets back and punches it down back |
4 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 5: | (1 run scored) England 14-0 (Cook 10*, 19 balls, Ali 4*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
5 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali floated up on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
5 | b2 | 0 | flatter around off, turning in, pushes it down back to the bowler |
5 | b3 | 0 | tossed up and just outside off, presses forward and blocks it well |
5 | b4 | 0 | on middle and leg stump,turns it to leg side, no run available |
5 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
5 | b6 | 0 | flighted ball on the pads, comes on the front foot and blocks |
End of over 6: | (0 runs scored) England 14-0 (Cook 10*, 19 balls, Ali 4*, 17 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
6 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook back of length outside off, punches it to short cover, no run |
6 | b2 | 0 | touch short on just off stump, hangs back and defends it back |
6 | b3 | 4 | Four!! good length and outside off stump, smashes it to sweeper cover fence |
6 | b4 | 3 | seaming in from outside off, punches it wide long on for three runs |
6 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali short of length and outside off stump, hangs back and leaves it alone |
6 | b6 | 0 | bouncer on off stump, gets up tall and plays it to backward point |
End of over 7: | (7 runs scored) England 21-0 (Cook 17*, 23 balls, Ali 4*, 19 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
7 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook turning in from outside off stump, truns it to leg side for one |
7 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali tossed up on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
7 | b3 | 2 | flatter and outside off stump, flicks it to deep square leg for a brace |
7 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
7 | b5 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, pushes it to off side |
7 | b6 | 0 | floated up on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 8: | (3 runs scored) England 24-0 (Cook 18*, 24 balls, Ali 6*, 24 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
8 | b1 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Cook seaming down the leg side, glances it to fine leg fence |
8 | b2 | 0 | short of length outside off stump, leaves it alone |
8 | b3 | 0 | back of length on off and middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
8 | b4 | 0 | good length and outside off stump, plays it to backward point |
8 | b5 | 1 | short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket |
8 | b6 | 1wd | Wahab Riaz to Ali bouncer outside off stump, leaves it alone, wide called by the umpire |
8 | b7 | 0 | back of length on off stump, pushes it to mid off |
End of over 9: | (4 runs scored) England 28-0 (Cook 21*, 29 balls, Ali 6*, 25 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
9 | b1 | 3 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter outside off stump, turning in, flicks it to deep midwicket for three runs |
9 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali on the stumps, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
9 | b3 | 1 | shorter on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket |
9 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on off stump, turns it to leg side |
9 | b5 | 0 | floated up on off stump, defends it to point |
9 | b6 | 0 | on leg stump, plays it to square leg for a blob |
End of over 10: | (4 runs scored) England 32-0 (Cook 24*, 33 balls, Ali 7*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12:45 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
12:48 GMT: Play resumes | |||
10 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Ali good length and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
10 | b2 | 0 | back of length on off and middle stump, gets back and blocks it |
10 | b3 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, ducks slightly under it and let's it go |
10 | b4 | 0 | on a length on off and middle stump, uses his feet and defends it |
10 | b5 | 0 | bumper and around off, leaves it |
10 | b6 | 0 | fuller on middle stump, plays it to mid on |
End of over 11: | (0 runs scored) England 32-0 (Cook 24*, 33 balls, Ali 7*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
11 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook turning down the leg side, clips it and misses |
11 | b2 | 0 | full ball on middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
11 | b3 | 1 | slower on the stumps, works it to backward square leg |
11 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
11 | b5 | 0 | turning down the leg side, gets back and blocks it |
11 | b6 | 0 | full on leg stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 12: | (1 run scored) England 33-0 (Cook 25*, 36 balls, Ali 7*, 36 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook touch short and outside off stump, looks to defend it but misses |
12 | b2 | 0 | good length and outside off stump, tries to defend it but misses |
12 | b3 | 2 | on a length on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a couple of runs |
12 | b4 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, glances it to fine leg for one run |
12 | b5 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Ali bouncer and outside off stump, sways away and evades it |
12 | b6 | 0 | back of length on the stumps, gets back and defends it well |
End of over 13: | (3 runs scored) England 36-0 (Cook 28*, 40 balls, Ali 7*, 38 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
13 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook slower on the stumps, clips it to leg side |
13 | b2 | 0 | full ball on off stump, sweeps it to square leg |
13 | b3 | 0 | flighted on off stump, comes on the front foot |
13 | b4 | 1 | turning away to off, punches it to extra cover for one |
13 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali full delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
13 | b6 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, works it to point |
End of over 14: | (1 run scored) England 37-0 (Cook 29*, 44 balls, Ali 7*, 40 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
14 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook good length on the stumps, dabs it to backward point, no run |
14 | b2 | 1 | turning down the leg side, plays it to backward square leg for one |
14 | b3 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Ali seaming into the right-hander, flicks it and gets an edge to backward poing. No ball called due to overstepped |
14 | b4 | 0 | bouncer and outside off stump, sways away and let's it pass |
14 | b5 | 0 | overpitched outside off, pushes it to cover-point |
14 | b6 | 1 | slower and around off, turning in, clips it to deep backward square leg |
14 | b7 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook fullish outside off stump, pushed to off side |
End of over 15: | (3 runs scored) England 40-0 (Cook 30*, 47 balls, Ali 8*, 44 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
15 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali floated up on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
15 | b2 | 0 | just outside off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
15 | b3 | 0 | full ball on leg stump, drives it to mid on, no run |
15 | b4 | 1 | shorter on leg stump, tucks it to deep midwicket for one |
15 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up outside off, presses forward and blocks it |
15 | b6 | 4 | flatter on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a boundary |
End of over 16: | (5 runs scored) England 45-0 (Cook 34*, 49 balls, Ali 9*, 48 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
16 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali tad back of length on middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
16 | b2 | 0 | back of length and outside off stump, pushes it to cover, no run |
16 | b3 | 2 | on a length on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a brace |
16 | b4 | 0 | outside off stump, tries to drive it but misses it completely |
16 | b5 | 0 | good length on middle stump, defends it down the wicket |
16 | b6 | 0 | back of length and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side |
End of over 17: | (2 runs scored) England 47-0 (Cook 34*, 49 balls, Ali 11*, 54 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
17 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
17 | b2 | 1 | outside off stump, drives it to extra cover |
17 | b3 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali full ball on middle stump, drives it to long on for one |
17 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
17 | b5 | 0 | leans on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket |
17 | b6 | 0 | shorter on off stump, blocks it off the back foot |
End of over 18: | (2 runs scored) England 49-0 (Cook 35*, 54 balls, Ali 12*, 55 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
18 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali touch short outside off stump, blocks it to cover for a blob |
18 | b2 | 0 | bouncer on the stump, ducks underneath it and let's it pass |
18 | b3 | 1 | tad full on middle and leg stump, comes on the front foot and plays it to mid on |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 50 took 18.3 overs | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 35, Ali 13) took 112 balls | |||
18 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
18 | b5 | 0 | full and outside off stump, drives it to cover |
18 | b6 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
End of over 19: | (1 run scored) England 50-0 (Cook 35*, 57 balls, Ali 13*, 58 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Asad Shafiq comes on to bowl | |||
19 | b1 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Ali floated on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
19 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob |
19 | b3 | 0 | flatter on off stump, pushes it to off side, no run |
19 | b4 | 0 | flighted on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
19 | b5 | 1 | flat outside off stump, punches it to cover for one run |
19 | b6 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Cook fuller on the stumps, defends it to leg side for one |
End of over 20: | (2 runs scored) England 52-0 (Cook 36*, 58 balls, Ali 14*, 63 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
20 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook full and around off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
20 | b2 | 0 | yorker and outside off stump, turns it to leg side, no run |
20 | b3 | 3 | short on leg stump, tucks it to deep backward square leg for three runs |
20 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali back of length on the stumps, blocks it off the back foot |
20 | b5 | 1 | back of length on the stumps, clips it to midwicket for one |
20 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook fuller and outside off stump, pushes it to off side |
End of over 21: | (4 runs scored) England 56-0 (Cook 39*, 62 balls, Ali 15*, 65 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Stumps Day 2: Pakistan batted well today as they scored 523 and declared the innings. They might score more if they dont declare the innings. Shoaib Malik was the star of the day, this Test will belong to him whatever the result. He kicked on to register a first ever double-hundred. Alastair Cook and Moeen Ali are going well so far. England trail by 467 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the 1st innings. This is all we have for you today. Please join us tomorrow for the 3rd day's play at 06:00GMT. Till then, goodbye | |||
13:46 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
13:49 GMT: Close of play for the day | |||
05:31 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
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05:59 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
21 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali slower through the air just outside off, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
21 | b2 | 0 | flatter and just outside off, leans forward and blocks it well |
21 | b3 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, blocks it past short leg |
21 | b4 | 0 | fuller and just outside off, tries to sweep it but misses |
21 | b5 | 0 | angling in but turning away to off, looks to defend it but misses |
21 | b6 | 0 | flighted on off stump, comes on the front foot and sweeps it to backward square leg |
End of over 22: | (0 runs scored) England 56-0 (Cook 39*, 62 balls, Ali 15*, 71 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
22 | b1 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Cook touch short and outside off stump, leaves it alone, Wahab has overstepped. No ball called by the umpire |
22 | b2 | 0 | short of length outside off, Cook does not bother to play at it |
22 | b3 | 0 | tad fuller on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
22 | b4 | 0 | full ball on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
22 | b5 | 0 | short ball outside of stump, does not dare to play at it and the keeper collects |
22 | b6 | 0 | good length and outside off stump, left alone |
22 | b7 | 2 | too full on off stump, digs the drive to long on for a couple of runs |
End of over 23: | (3 runs scored) England 59-0 (Cook 41*, 69 balls, Ali 15*, 71 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
23 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali flighted on the stumps, pushes it past the bowler to mid on for one |
23 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook full ball on off stump, presses forward and blocks it down the wicket |
23 | b3 | 2 | turning down the leg side, turns it to fine leg and picks up two runs |
23 | b4 | 0 | flatter on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
23 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length on off stump, plays it to midwicket, no run |
23 | b6 | 3 | touch quicker on off and middle stump, shimmies down the track and flicks it to deep midwicket for three runs |
End of over 24: | (6 runs scored) England 65-0 (Cook 46*, 74 balls, Ali 16*, 72 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
24 | b1 | 4 | Wahab Riaz to Cook FOur!! back of length and outside off stump, dabs it down to third man for four |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 50 in 75 balls with 3 fours | |||
24 | b2 | 1 | good length on leg stump, nudges it to deep square leg for one run |
24 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Ali pitched up around off, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
24 | b4 | 0 | overpitched and slow ball outside off, leans forward and blocks it down the wicket |
24 | b5 | 0 | touch short on the stumps, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
24 | b6 | 1nb | sharp bouncer on off and middle stump, Ali looks to ducks under it but the ball hits him and rolls to the fielder at second slip |
24 | b7 | 0 | back of length on leg stump, turns it to square leg for no run |
End of over 25: | (6 runs scored) England 71-0 (Cook 51*, 76 balls, Ali 16*, 77 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
25 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter outside off stump, leans down and cuts it to point, no run |
25 | b2 | 0 | quicker and fuller outside off stump, Cook looks to pad it away but misses |
25 | b3 | 1b | floated up outside off, looks to sweep it but misses and the keeper fails to collec the ball as well |
25 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali flighted outside off, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
25 | b5 | 0 | slower outside off, presses forward and blocks it to off side |
25 | b6 | 0 | fuller and outside off, comes forward and pushes it to short cover |
End of over 26: | (1 run scored) England 72-0 (Cook 51*, 79 balls, Ali 16*, 80 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
26 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length and outside off stump, chops it to point for no run |
26 | b2 | 1 | full ball on middle and leg stump, plays it to mid on for a single |
26 | b3 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Ali full and outside off stump, leaves it alone, no ball called |
26 | b4 | 0 | full outside off stump, left alone |
26 | b5 | 0 | on a length and outside off, gets back and defends it down the wicket |
26 | b6 | 2 | good length around off, cuts it to deep point for a couuple of runs |
26 | b7 | 0 | just outside off stump, defends it off the back foot |
End of over 27: | (4 runs scored) England 76-0 (Cook 52*, 81 balls, Ali 18*, 85 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
27 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
27 | b2 | 0 | flatter outside off stump, plays it to the fielder at point |
27 | b3 | 1b | quicker and fuller outside off stump, sweeps it and misses, the keeper does not try to grab it |
27 | b4 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali comes on the front foot and push-drives it to long on for one run |
27 | b5 | 4 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook Four!! shorter outside off, goes on the back foot and smashes it to sweeper cover fence |
27 | b6 | 0 | fuller and outside off, comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket |
End of over 28: | (6 runs scored) England 82-0 (Cook 56*, 86 balls, Ali 19*, 86 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
28 | b1 | 4 | Rahat Ali to Ali Four!! fuller in length on middle and leg stump, flicks it between long on and midwicket |
28 | b2 | 0 | short of length and outside off stump, pushes it to mid off |
28 | b3 | 0 | full and outside off stump, drives it to cover, no run |
28 | b4 | 0 | pitched up outside off, flicks it and misses |
28 | b5 | 0 | down the leg side, defends it off the front foot |
28 | b6 | 0 | angling in from outside off, turns it to leg side |
End of over 29: | (4 runs scored) England 86-0 (Cook 56*, 86 balls, Ali 23*, 92 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
29 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook short and outside off stump, cuts it but can't beat short cover |
29 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
29 | b3 | 1 | flighted around off, comes forward and sweeps it to backward square leg |
29 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali flighted outside off stump, eases it to mid off |
29 | b5 | 0 | just outside off stump, plays it to short mid on |
29 | b6 | 1 | on middle stump, flicks it to midwicket |
End of over 30: | (2 runs scored) England 88-0 (Cook 57*, 89 balls, Ali 24*, 95 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
30 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali full ball on middle stump, clips it to midwicket |
30 | b2 | 0 | just outside off, gets across and defends it well |
30 | b3 | 0 | touch short and outside off stump, gets back and punches it to cover |
30 | b4 | 0 | short of length and down the leg side, gets across and leaves it alone |
30 | b5 | 0 | around off stump, comes on the front foot and pushes it to the fielder at cover |
30 | b6 | 0 | good length on off and middle stump, defends it to mid off |
End of over 31: | (0 runs scored) England 88-0 (Cook 57*, 89 balls, Ali 24*, 101 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
31 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter and low delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
31 | b2 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, leans forward and blocks it |
31 | b3 | 1 | fuller outside off, gets back and pushes it to off side, one run |
31 | b4 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali slower through the air outside off, push-drives it to extra cover |
31 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flighted on off stump, presses forward and blocks it down the wicket |
31 | b6 | 0 | turning in from outside off, tries to clip it but misses |
End of over 32: | (2 runs scored) England 90-0 (Cook 58*, 94 balls, Ali 25*, 102 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
32 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali back of length on middle, seaming down the leg side, tucks it to backward square leg |
32 | b2 | 0 | fullish on off stump, digs it out back to the bowler, no run |
32 | b3 | 0 | touch back of length on off, comes forward and defensive push to mid off |
32 | b4 | 1 | good length and a bit extra bounce outside off, punches it to sweeper cover |
32 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook short ball outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
32 | b6 | 0 | touch short on the stumps, gets back and punches it to mid on |
End of over 33: | (1 run scored) England 91-0 (Cook 58*, 96 balls, Ali 26*, 106 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
33 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Ali quicker outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
33 | b2 | 0 | flighted outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks |
33 | b3 | 1 | flatter on the stumps, clips it to deep square leg for one |
33 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up on middle stump, turns it to square leg for no run |
33 | b5 | 4 | Four!!! floated up on off stump, sweeps it to deep backward square leg |
33 | b6 | 1 | tossed up on off and middle stump, sweeps it to backward square leg |
End of over 34: | (6 runs scored) England 97-0 (Cook 63*, 99 balls, Ali 27*, 109 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
34 | b1 | 2 | Rahat Ali to Cook fuller on leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg for a brace |
34 | b2 | 0 | good length on off stump, pushes it to cover-point |
34 | b3 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, flicks it to deep backward square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 100 took 34.3 overs | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 100 (Cook 66, Ali 27) took 211 balls | |||
34 | b4 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Ali loopy outside off stump, tries to work at it but misses |
34 | b5 | 4 | Four!! flatter on leg stump, glances it to fine leg for four |
34 | b6 | 0 | back of legnth on off, comes forward and blocks it |
End of over 35: | (7 runs scored) England 104-0 (Cook 66*, 102 balls, Ali 31*, 112 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Asad Shafiq comes on to bowl | |||
35 | b1 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Cook short outside off stump, cuts it to deep point |
35 | b2 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Ali fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
35 | b3 | 0 | flatter on off stump, drives it to cover |
35 | b4 | 0 | outside off, punches it down the wicket |
35 | b5 | 0 | outside off, pushes it to point, no run |
35 | b6 | 1 | short on off stump, nudges it to mid on for a quick single |
End of over 36: | (2 runs scored) England 106-0 (Cook 67*, 103 balls, Ali 32*, 117 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
07:05 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
07:08 GMT: Play resumes | |||
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
36 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali back of length on the stumps, goes on the back foot and blocks it |
36 | b2 | 0 | back of length on off and middle stump, goes on the back foot and defends it |
36 | b3 | 0 | on a length around off, seaming in, defends it to off side |
36 | b4 | 0 | touch short on off stump, gets back and punches it to mid off |
36 | b5 | 0 | on the pads, gets across and clips it to leg side, no run |
36 | b6 | 0 | on middle stump, brings his bat in front of the pad and pushes it to mid off |
End of over 37: | (0 runs scored) England 106-0 (Cook 67*, 103 balls, Ali 32*, 123 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
37 | b1 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook tossed up on off and middle stump, plays it to mid on |
37 | b2 | 1 | flighted on leg stump, plays it to midwicket for one run |
37 | b3 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Ali floated up on middle stump, presses forward and defends |
37 | b4 | 1 | just around off, gets back and punches the drive to long off |
37 | b5 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Cook low full toss on leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg for one |
37 | b6 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Ali tossed up on off and middle stump, presses forward and blocks |
End of over 38: | (3 runs scored) England 109-0 (Cook 69*, 106 balls, Ali 33*, 126 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
38 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook good legnth around off, shuffles across and plays it to mid off |
38 | b2 | 0 | touch short and seaming away to off, Cook looks to defend it but misses, the ball goes just past the bat |
38 | b3 | 0 | on a length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
38 | b4 | 0 | touch short on the stumps, gets back and turns it to midwicket |
38 | b5 | 0 | on a length on off stump, turns it to square leg, no run |
38 | b6 | 0 | short and outside off stump, hops up and defends it, the ball rolls to the fielder at second slip |
End of over 39: | (0 runs scored) England 109-0 (Cook 69*, 112 balls, Ali 33*, 126 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
39 | b1 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Ali flatter on off stump, nudges it to square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Moeen Ali has passed his previous highest score of 33 in first-class matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
39 | b2 | 4 | Asad Shafiq to Cook Four!! shorter around off, pulls it to deep midwicket fence |
39 | b3 | 1 | full ball on the stumps, works it to square leg for one run |
39 | b4 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Ali tossed up outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
39 | b5 | 1 | shorter on the stumps, plays it to sweeper cover |
39 | b6 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook quicker outside off stump, defends it to mid off |
End of over 40: | (7 runs scored) England 116-0 (Cook 74*, 115 balls, Ali 35*, 129 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
40 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Ali good length on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
40 | b2 | 0 | Caught!! good length and around off, seaming away to off, Ali stays in the crease and looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge straight to the keeper, who dives forward and takes a good low catch and jumps with joy |
Ali c Sarfraz Ahmed b Imran Khan (35 runs, 131 balls, 2x4, 0x6) | |||
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40 | b3 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell touch short around off, looks to defend it, the ball gets an edge and rolls to the fielder at first slip |
40 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot to mid on |
40 | b5 | 1 | good length around off, seaming in steeply, Bell turns it to square leg and gets off the mark |
40 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook touch back of length on off stump, turns it to midwicket |
End of over 41: | (1 run scored) England 117-1 (Cook 74*, 116 balls, Bell 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
41 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell tossed up around off stump, defends it off the front foot |
41 | b2 | 0 | flatter on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
41 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length on off stump, pushes it down back to the bowler |
41 | b4 | 0 | turning down the leg side, clips it to square leg |
41 | b5 | 0 | flighted outside off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
41 | b6 | 0 | fullish on middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 42: | (0 runs scored) England 117-1 (Cook 74*, 116 balls, Bell 1*, 9 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
42 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook fullish outside off stump, defends it to mid off |
42 | b2 | 0 | on a length on the stumps, turns it to square leg |
42 | b3 | 0 | touch short and outside off stump, gets forward and blocks it |
42 | b4 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
42 | b5 | 0 | slower and back of length on off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
42 | b6 | 0 | good length and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
End of over 43: | (0 runs scored) England 117-1 (Cook 74*, 122 balls, Bell 1*, 9 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
43 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell tossed up on off stump, gets forward and blocks |
43 | b2 | 0 | floated up on off stump, defends it down the wicket |
43 | b3 | 0 | touch quicker and outside off stump, tries to defend it but misses |
43 | b4 | 0 | fullish on off stump, digs it out point |
43 | b5 | 0 | on middle stump, presses forward and blocks it well |
43 | b6 | 0 | turning away to off, comes forward and defends it, the ball lobs past the fielder at silly point |
End of over 44: | (0 runs scored) England 117-1 (Cook 74*, 122 balls, Bell 1*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
44 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length on off stump, defends it off the back foot |
44 | b2 | 0 | back of length and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
44 | b3 | 0 | good length and outside off stump, pushes it to cover |
44 | b4 | 1nb | on a length and outside off stump, defends it, no ball called |
44 | b5 | 0 | low full toss on off stump, works it to short midwicket |
44 | b6 | 0 | good length on off stump, defends it to cover |
44 | b7 | 0 | fuller on middle stump, plays it to mid on |
End of over 45: | (1 run scored) England 118-1 (Cook 74*, 129 balls, Bell 1*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
45 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell turning in from outside off, leans forward and blocks it |
45 | b2 | 0 | uses his feet and tries to defends it but misses, onto the pad |
45 | b3 | 0 | slower on the stumps, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
45 | b4 | 0 | outside off stump, comes on the front foot and defends it |
45 | b5 | 0 | turning in from outside off, turns it to short leg |
45 | b6 | 0 | on the pads, turns it to backward square leg |
End of over 46: | (0 runs scored) England 118-1 (Cook 74*, 129 balls, Bell 1*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
46 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length on off stump, defends it off the back foot |
46 | b2 | 0 | pitched up outside off stump, pushes it to cover |
46 | b3 | 4 | Four!! good length and outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover fence |
46 | b4 | 0 | touch short outside off stump, hangs back and defends it down the wicket |
46 | b5 | 0 | outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
46 | b6 | 0 | tad full and outside off stump, leans forward and defends it |
End of over 47: | (4 runs scored) England 122-1 (Cook 78*, 135 balls, Bell 1*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
47 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell floated up on off and middle stump, blocks it |
47 | b2 | 0 | just outside off stump, pushes it to point, no run |
47 | b3 | 0 | fuller on middle stump, pushes it down the wicket |
47 | b4 | 0 | turning in from outside off, rocks back and punches |
47 | b5 | 0 | tossed up around off stump, plays it to cover-point |
47 | b6 | 0 | fullish on off stump, digs it outside back to the bowler |
End of over 48: | (0 runs scored) England 122-1 (Cook 78*, 135 balls, Bell 1*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
48 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up on middle stump, moving down leg, flicks it and gets an edge to off side |
48 | b2 | 0 | flighted on leg stump, pushes it to the fielder at square leg |
48 | b3 | 0 | flighted on off stump, pushes it to extra cover, no run |
48 | b4 | 0 | slower ball on middle stump, leans forward and pushes it down the wicket |
48 | b5 | 0 | floated up around off, drives it to the fielder at silly mid off |
48 | b6 | 0 | turning away to off, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 49: | (0 runs scored) England 122-1 (Cook 78*, 141 balls, Bell 1*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
08:02 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
08:02 GMT: Day 3: Lunch Break.. | |||
08:42 GMT: Welcome Back.. | |||
08:42 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
49 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell floated up on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket |
49 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length and too straight outside off, pushes it to the fielder at short cover |
49 | b3 | 0 | turning away to off, comes forward and leaves it alone forthe keeper |
49 | b4 | 0 | touch quicker outside off, Bell does not bother to play at it |
49 | b5 | 0 | floated up on off, Bell gets behind the crease and blocks it well |
49 | b6 | 0 | Bell shimmies down the track and pushes it to the left of Babar |
End of over 50: | (0 runs scored) England 122-1 (Cook 78*, 141 balls, Bell 1*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
50 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook flatter and low delivery on off stump, gets back and punches it to cover-point |
50 | b2 | 1 | slower and touch short on off, gets across and turns it to midwicket |
50 | b3 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell dances down the track and makes this delivery low full toss, pushes it to off side |
50 | b4 | 0 | Bell gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket to the bowler |
50 | b5 | 3 | short and slow ball on off, Bell rocks back and punches it to deep extra cover |
50 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fuller in length on off, presses forward and blocks |
End of over 51: | (4 runs scored) England 126-1 (Cook 79*, 144 balls, Bell 4*, 36 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
51 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flatter around off, gets back and plays it to backward point |
51 | b2 | 0 | slower and turning in, close to off stump, Bell lifts his bat to let it go |
51 | b3 | 0 | full and just outside off, defends it off the front foot |
51 | b4 | 0 | too straight outside off, Bell is happy to leave it alone |
51 | b5 | 1 | touch quicker on leg stump, whips it to backward square leg for a single |
51 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook full ball on middle stump, sweeps it to backward square leg |
End of over 52: | (2 runs scored) England 128-1 (Cook 80*, 145 balls, Bell 5*, 41 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
52 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook loopy delivery on off stump, Cook digs it out gently to extra cover |
52 | b2 | 0 | turning away to off, comes on the front foot and defensive push to mid off |
52 | b3 | 4 | Boundary!! tossed up around off, leans on the front foot and sweeps it to deep midwicket |
52 | b4 | 0 | floated up outside off, pushes it down back to the bowler |
52 | b5 | 0 | short and turning away to off, gets back and punches it to short cover |
52 | b6 | 0 | flighted on off stump, drives it mid off, no chance for a single |
End of over 53: | (4 runs scored) England 132-1 (Cook 84*, 151 balls, Bell 5*, 41 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
53 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell tossed up and outside off stump, gets across and defends it |
53 | b2 | 0 | quicker outside off stump, pushes it down back to the bowler |
53 | b3 | 4 | Four!! tossed up outside off stump, sweeps it to deep midwicket for four |
53 | b4 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, digs it out back to the bowler |
53 | b5 | 0 | slower on off and middle stump, pushes it down the wicket |
53 | b6 | 0 | flighted on middle stump, digs it out back to the bowler |
End of over 54: | (4 runs scored) England 136-1 (Cook 84*, 151 balls, Bell 9*, 47 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
54 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook flatter on off stump, gets across and defends it down the wicket |
54 | b2 | 0 | fuller and outside off stump, presses forward and pushes it to off side |
54 | b3 | 0 | on middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
54 | b4 | 1 | quicker and fuller on leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg |
54 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell Bell goes on the back foot and defends it full delivery down the wicket |
54 | b6 | 0 | loopy this time, on middle stump, turns it to midwicket, over is completed |
End of over 55: | (1 run scored) England 137-1 (Cook 85*, 155 balls, Bell 9*, 49 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
55 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook sliding down the leg side, defends it off the front foot |
55 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, blocks |
55 | b3 | 0 | on middle and leg stump, turns it past short leg |
55 | b4 | 1 | low full toss on leg stump, works it to midwicket |
55 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flighted on middle stump, pushes it to the bowler |
55 | b6 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side |
End of over 56: | (1 run scored) England 138-1 (Cook 86*, 159 balls, Bell 9*, 51 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
56 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook fuller and outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
56 | b2 | 1nb | fullish on off stump, pushes it to off side |
56 | b3 | 1 | back of length and outside off stump, punches it to cover |
56 | b4 | 1wd | Wahab Riaz to Bell full and well wide outside off stump, wide called |
56 | b5 | 1wd | fullish and well wide outside off, another wide |
56 | b6 | 1nb | good length outside off and moving away further, no ball due to overstepped |
56 | b7 | 0 | full and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
56 | b8 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone |
56 | b9 | 0 | full and outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
56 | b10 | 0 | on off stump, defends it |
End of over 57: | (5 runs scored) England 143-1 (Cook 87*, 162 balls, Bell 9*, 56 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
57 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
57 | b2 | 4 | Four!! shorter outside off, cross bats it to deep point fence |
57 | b3 | 0 | short ball on leg stump, nudges it past leg slip |
57 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, drives it to extra cover |
57 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, gets behind the line and blocks |
57 | b6 | 0 | turning into the left-hander, works it past short leg |
End of over 58: | (4 runs scored) England 147-1 (Cook 91*, 168 balls, Bell 9*, 56 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
58 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Bell back of length and seaming into the right-hander, edges it to the fielder at first slip, the ball lands just in front of Hafeez |
58 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook touch short outside off stump, looks to cut it but misses |
58 | b3 | 0 | tad full on leg stump, turns it to midwicket |
58 | b4 | 1 | touch short outside off, pushes it to deep point |
58 | b5 | 4 | Wahab Riaz to Bell Four!! fullish outside off, edges it, the ball races away to third man fence |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 150 took 58.5 overs | |||
58 | b6 | 0 | overpitched on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
End of over 59: | (6 runs scored) England 153-1 (Cook 92*, 171 balls, Bell 14*, 59 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
59 | b1 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook shorter outside off stump, punches it to extra cover for a brace |
59 | b2 | 0 | floated up on middle stump, pushes it down back to the bowler |
59 | b3 | 0 | flatter on the stumps, clips it to leg side |
59 | b4 | 1 | tossed up outside off, plays it square of the wicket |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 94 in Test matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 94 in first-class matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
59 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell fuller on off stump, plays it to off side |
59 | b6 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, pushes it to short cover |
End of over 60: | (3 runs scored) England 156-1 (Cook 95*, 175 balls, Bell 14*, 61 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
60 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length and outside off stump, cuts it square of the wicket |
60 | b2 | 3 | Wahab Riaz to Bell back of length and outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover |
60 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook outside off stump, tries to drive it but misses it completely |
60 | b4 | 0 | full ball on off stump, blocks it off the back foot |
60 | b5 | 0 | outside off stump, gets across and plays it to short cover |
60 | b6 | 4 | pitched up outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover fence |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 100 in 180 balls with 10 fours | |||
End of over 61: | (8 runs scored) England 164-1 (Cook 100*, 180 balls, Bell 17*, 62 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
61 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell good length and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
61 | b2 | 4 | Four!! good length and outside off stump, gets across and cuts it to square third man fence |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 26, Bell 21) took 129 balls | |||
61 | b3 | 0 | on a length around off, blocks it off the front foot |
61 | b4 | 1 | outside off stump, cuts it ot third man for one |
61 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
61 | b6 | 0 | back of length outside off, defends it |
End of over 62: | (5 runs scored) England 169-1 (Cook 100*, 182 balls, Bell 22*, 66 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
62 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flatter on off stump, punches it to cover |
62 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
62 | b3 | 0 | flighted on off, sweeps it to short leg |
62 | b4 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
62 | b5 | 0 | full ball outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
62 | b6 | 0 | floated up around off stump, defends it |
End of over 63: | (0 runs scored) England 169-1 (Cook 100*, 182 balls, Bell 22*, 72 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
63 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook tossed up outside off stump, left alone |
63 | b2 | 0 | outside off stump, punches it to off side |
63 | b3 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, leaves it alone |
63 | b4 | 1 | full ball on off, punches it to mid on for a single |
63 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell good length outside off, chops it and the ball rolls to the keeper |
63 | b6 | 0 | short of length outside off stump, leaves it |
End of over 64: | (1 run scored) England 170-1 (Cook 101*, 186 balls, Bell 22*, 74 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
09:44 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
09:48 GMT: Play resumes | |||
64 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up on middle stump, turns it to backward square leg |
64 | b2 | 0 | slower through the air on off stump, pushes it to mid on |
64 | b3 | 0 | fuller on middle stump, plays it to midwicket, no run |
64 | b4 | 0 | too full outside off stump, presses forward and defends it |
64 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on off, comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket |
64 | b6 | 0 | low delivery and turning into the left-hander, defends it off the back foot |
End of over 65: | (0 runs scored) England 170-1 (Cook 101*, 192 balls, Bell 22*, 74 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
65 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell short of length and outside off stump, tries to cut it but does not connect |
65 | b2 | 0 | good length on off stump, pushes it to cover-point, no chance for a single |
65 | b3 | 0 | back of length and too straight outside off, Bell tries to chop it, misses |
65 | b4 | 0 | full and seaming away outside off stump, Bell does not dare to play at it |
65 | b5 | 1 | slower and back of length on the stumps, plays it to leg side for a single |
65 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook full ball outside off, plays it straight to mid on for a blob |
End of over 66: | (1 run scored) England 171-1 (Cook 101*, 193 balls, Bell 23*, 79 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
66 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flighted on middle stump, comes forward and pushes it to mid on |
66 | b2 | 2 | shorter outside off stump, cross bats it to sweeper cover for two |
66 | b3 | 1 | tossed up outside off stump, dabs it to backward point for a single |
66 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on off and middle stump, sweeps it, the ball hits Asad |
66 | b5 | 0 | too full outside off, digs the drive straight to the fielder at mid on |
66 | b6 | 3lb | flighted delivery on off, turning in, Cook comes on the front foot and looks to sweep it but misses, onto his pad. Babar shouts for lbw but the umpire says no. Pakistan takes a review. Front foot it fine and the ball turning away from the leg side. Not out |
End of over 67: | (6 runs scored) England 177-1 (Cook 101*, 196 balls, Bell 26*, 82 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
67 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Cook on a length on off stump, works it to leg side for one |
67 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell good length outside off stump, leaves it alone |
67 | b3 | 0 | just outside off stump, dabs it to backward point |
67 | b4 | 0 | good length on off, turns it to leg side for a blob |
67 | b5 | 0 | full ball on off stump, digs it out to off side |
67 | b6 | 0 | on a length on off stump, gets across and blocks it |
End of over 68: | (1 run scored) England 178-1 (Cook 102*, 197 balls, Bell 26*, 87 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
68 | b1 | 1 | Imran Khan to Cook good length on the stumps, glances it to fine leg for one |
68 | b2 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell back of length around off, blocks it off the front foot |
68 | b3 | 1 | touch short outside off, cuts it to point for a quick single |
68 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook seaming away to off, presses forward and pushes it to mid off |
68 | b5 | 0 | slightly back of length on middle and off stump, Cook tries to drive it and gets an edge, onto the pad |
68 | b6 | 0 | on a length on middle and leg stump, plays it to leg side |
End of over 69: | (2 runs scored) England 180-1 (Cook 103*, 201 balls, Bell 27*, 89 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
69 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell full ball on off stump, blocks it off side |
69 | b2 | 0 | too full outside off stump, leaves it alone |
69 | b3 | 0 | good length on leg stump, clips it and misses, onto the pad |
69 | b4 | 0 | tad short outside off, punches it to off side |
69 | b5 | 1 | outside off, dabs it to third man for one |
69 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook pitched up on off, seaming in, tries to defend it but misses,onto the pad. Appeals for lbw, does not respond |
End of over 70: | (1 run scored) England 181-1 (Cook 103*, 202 balls, Bell 28*, 94 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
70 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell fuller around off comes on the front foot and blocks it |
70 | b2 | 1 | good length and too straight outside off, dabs it with an angled bat to third man |
70 | b3 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook fuller delivery from Imran, comes forward and pushes it to off side |
70 | b4 | 0 | good length on off stump, punches it down back to the bowler |
70 | b5 | 3 | full outside off stump, runs it to deep extra cover for three runs |
70 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 71: | (4 runs scored) England 185-1 (Cook 106*, 205 balls, Bell 29*, 97 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
71 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook slower on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
71 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, works it to leg side for a blob |
71 | b3 | 1 | turning down the leg side, works it to backward square leg for one |
71 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell fullish on middle sktump, drives it to mid on |
71 | b5 | 1 | on middle and leg stump, turns it to leg side and gets a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Ian Bell has passed his previous highest score of 29 in Test matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that Ian Bell has passed his previous highest score of 29 in first-class matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
71 | b6 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fuller outside off stump, works it to mid on for a quick single |
End of over 72: | (3 runs scored) England 188-1 (Cook 108*, 209 balls, Bell 30*, 99 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
72 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook touch short outside off, gets across and defends it down the wicket |
72 | b2 | 4 | Four!! touch short on off stump, shuffles across and pulls it to deep midwicket fence |
72 | b3 | 0 | back of length on middle and leg stump, defends it |
72 | b4 | 1 | on leg stump, flicks it to deep backward square leg for one run |
72 | b5 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses |
72 | b6 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, plays it to extra cover |
End of over 73: | (5 runs scored) England 193-1 (Cook 113*, 213 balls, Bell 30*, 101 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
73 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook flighted down the leg side, works it to square leg for one |
73 | b2 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Bell tossed up on off stump, flicks it to midwicket for one |
73 | b3 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook flatter outside off stump, gets back and blocks it down the wicket |
73 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on off stump, blocks it to cover |
73 | b5 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, sweeps it and the ball hits Shan Masoon at short leg |
73 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell comes forward and blocks it down the wicket |
End of over 74: | (3 runs scored) England 196-1 (Cook 115*, 217 balls, Bell 31*, 103 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Asad Shafiq comes on to bowl | |||
74 | b1 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook flatter around off, pushes it to off side for a blob |
74 | b2 | 0 | fuller outside off, presses forward and blocks it well |
74 | b3 | 0 | presses forward and blocks it down the wicket |
74 | b4 | 0 | too full outside off, digs it out to mid off |
74 | b5 | 1 | outside off, goes back and pulls it to deep midwicket |
74 | b6 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Bell sliding in from outside off, blocks it well |
End of over 75: | (1 run scored) England 197-1 (Cook 116*, 222 balls, Bell 31*, 104 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10:40 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
10:41 GMT: Day 3: Tea Time.. | |||
11:04 GMT: Welcome Back for the Post-Tea session | |||
11:04 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
75 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fullish outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover |
75 | b2 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Bell short outside off stump, punches it to extra cover for one |
75 | b3 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook flighted around off, works it to leg side for no run |
75 | b4 | 1 | shorter outside off, cuts it to sweeper cover for one |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 200 took 75.4 overs | |||
75 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell on a length on the stumps, works it to leg side |
75 | b6 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, plays it to cover |
End of over 76: | (3 runs scored) England 200-1 (Cook 118*, 225 balls, Bell 32*, 107 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
76 | b1 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook outside off stump, keeps it out to off side |
76 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, plays it to off side |
76 | b3 | 0 | tossed up outside off, knocks it to cover |
76 | b4 | 0 | outside off stump, dabs it to point |
76 | b5 | 0 | fullish on off stump, plays it to off side |
76 | b6 | 1 | on the stumps, plays it to midwicket for one run |
End of over 77: | (1 run scored) England 201-1 (Cook 119*, 231 balls, Bell 32*, 107 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
77 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook just outside off stump, leaves it alone |
77 | b2 | 0 | fullish on off stump, blocks it well |
77 | b3 | 1 | shorter outside off, punches it to sweeper cover for one |
77 | b4 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Bell down the leg side, glances it to fine leg for one |
77 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook floated up on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
77 | b6 | 0 | tossed up and turning away to off, pushes it to point |
End of over 78: | (2 runs scored) England 203-1 (Cook 120*, 236 balls, Bell 33*, 108 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
78 | b1 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Bell tossed up on middle stump, punches it to mid on for a single |
78 | b2 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook flatter and low delivery outside off, chops it to cover-point |
78 | b3 | 1 | slower through the air on leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg |
78 | b4 | 1 | Asad Shafiq to Bell too full outside off, drives it between long off and extra cover |
78 | b5 | 0 | Asad Shafiq to Cook outside off stump, plays it to point, no run |
78 | b6 | 0 | too full outside off stump, works it to short cover |
End of over 79: | (3 runs scored) England 206-1 (Cook 121*, 240 balls, Bell 35*, 110 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
79 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell slower through the air, on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
79 | b2 | 0 | on the stumps, turns it to leg side for no run |
79 | b3 | 0 | flatter on the stumps, blocks it down the wicket |
79 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it to off side |
79 | b5 | 2 | on leg stump, flicks it and gets two runs quickly |
79 | b6 | 1 | dances down the track and drives it to long on |
End of over 80: | (3 runs scored) England 209-1 (Cook 121*, 240 balls, Bell 38*, 116 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
80 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell on a length on off stump, pushes it to extra cover, no run |
80 | b2 | 0 | back of length around off, defends it off the back foot to mid on |
80 | b3 | 3 | pitched up around off, flicks it to deep midwicket and picks up three runs |
80 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook back of length and down the leg side, leaves it alone |
80 | b5 | 2 | tad full on leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg for one |
80 | b6 | 1 | full ball on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
End of over 81: | (6 runs scored) England 215-1 (Cook 124*, 243 balls, Bell 41*, 119 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
81 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook on a length on off stump, pushes it to off side for no run |
81 | b2 | 0 | too full and outside off stump, digs it out back to the bowler |
81 | b3 | 0 | just outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
81 | b4 | 0 | yorker length outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
81 | b5 | 1 | good length outside off, cross bats it square of the wicket |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 100 (Cook 51, Bell 41) took 252 balls | |||
81 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell touch short outside off, leaves it alone for the keeper |
End of over 82: | (1 run scored) England 216-1 (Cook 125*, 248 balls, Bell 41*, 120 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
82 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
82 | b2 | 0 | back of length and seaming away from the left hander, leaves it alone |
82 | b3 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
82 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell back of length and seaming into the right-hander, tries to defend it but misses it completely |
82 | b5 | 0 | on a length and too straight outside off, leans down and cuts it to point |
82 | b6 | 0 | full and outside off stump, pushes it to point |
End of over 83: | (1 run scored) England 217-1 (Cook 126*, 251 balls, Bell 41*, 123 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
83 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Cook pitched up outside off, digs the drive to extra cover |
83 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bell too full outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
83 | b3 | 0 | touch short on off stump, defends it to short cover |
83 | b4 | 1 | short of length on middle and leg stump, pulls it to fine leg |
83 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook full ball outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
83 | b6 | 1 | back of length outside off stump, dabs it to backward point |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 127 in Test matches against Pakistan | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 127 in first-class matches against Pakistan | |||
End of over 84: | (3 runs scored) England 220-1 (Cook 128*, 254 balls, Bell 42*, 126 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
84 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook pitched up outside off stump, drive it to mid off |
84 | b2 | 1 | on a length on the stumps, clips it to deep midwicket for one |
84 | b3 | 0 | Imran Khan to Bell fuller outside off stump, pushes it to mid off |
84 | b4 | 0 | full outside off stump,pushes it to cover |
84 | b5 | 3 | tad back of length around off, flicks it to deep midwicket for three runs |
84 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook around off, comes forward and blocks it well |
End of over 85: | (4 runs scored) England 224-1 (Cook 129*, 257 balls, Bell 45*, 129 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
85 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell floated up on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
85 | b2 | 0 | flighted on the stumps, defends it off the front foot |
85 | b3 | 1 | slower around off, comes forward and sweeps it to backward square leg |
85 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook touch quicker on the stumps, sweeps it to square leg |
85 | b5 | 3 | tossed up down the leg side, leg glances it to fine leg for three runs |
85 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flighted outside off stump, defends it to off side |
End of over 86: | (4 runs scored) England 228-1 (Cook 132*, 259 balls, Bell 46*, 133 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
86 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook back of length and outside off stump, punches it to cover |
86 | b2 | 1 | outside off stump, cuts it to deep point |
86 | b3 | 4 | Rahat Ali to Bell Four!!! short outside off stump, pulls it to deep midwicket fence. Fifty for Bell |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Ian Bell has made 50 in 134 balls with 4 fours | |||
86 | b4 | 0 | on a length and seaming away to off, blocks it to point |
86 | b5 | 1 | on middle and leg stump, plays it to backward square leg |
86 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook just outside off stump, defends it gently to off side |
End of over 87: | (6 runs scored) England 234-1 (Cook 133*, 262 balls, Bell 51*, 136 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
87 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell flighted on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
87 | b2 | 0 | slower ball from Babar, comes forward and blocks it well |
87 | b3 | 0 | full delivery on the pads, leans down and defends it |
87 | b4 | 0 | tossed up and rising on off stump, hangs back and defends it |
87 | b5 | 0 | loopy on off stump, presses forward and defends it to off side |
87 | b6 | 0 | sliding in from outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
End of over 88: | (0 runs scored) England 234-1 (Cook 133*, 262 balls, Bell 51*, 142 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
88 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length outside off, punches it square of the wicket for one |
88 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bell angling in on off stump, taps it to cover |
88 | b3 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go |
88 | b4 | 1 | pitched up outside off, pushes it to short cover |
88 | b5 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook just outside off stump, plays it to off side, no run available |
88 | b6 | 1 | shorter outside off, pulls it to deep square leg for one |
End of over 89: | (3 runs scored) England 237-1 (Cook 135*, 265 balls, Bell 52*, 145 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
89 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter and outside off stump, plays it to square leg |
89 | b2 | 0 | full ball on off stump, blocks it down the wicket |
89 | b3 | 2 | turning down the leg side, sweeps it to fine leg for a brace |
89 | b4 | 0 | full and outside off stump, defends it well down the wicket |
89 | b5 | 0 | comes on the front foot and works it to leg side |
89 | b6 | 0 | tossed up on off stump, works it to leg side |
End of over 90: | (2 runs scored) England 239-1 (Cook 137*, 271 balls, Bell 52*, 145 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
90 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bell on a length on off and middle stump, defends it well |
90 | b2 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, Bell looks to pull it but misses it completely |
90 | b3 | 4 | Four!! short and outside off, cuts it to sweeper cover fence |
90 | b4 | 1 | short ball around off, gets up tall and dabs it to third man for one |
90 | b5 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook good lenght and just around off, Cook does not bother to play at it |
90 | b6 | 0 | touch short outside off stump, Cook tries to cut it but does not connect |
End of over 91: | (5 runs scored) England 244-1 (Cook 137*, 273 balls, Bell 57*, 149 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
91 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell outside off stump, punches it to short cover |
91 | b2 | 0 | flighted outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
91 | b3 | 0 | floated up on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
91 | b4 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, defends it to to off side |
91 | b5 | 0 | loopy delivery on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
91 | b6 | 0 | just outside off stump, defends it to off side for a blob |
End of over 92: | (0 runs scored) England 244-1 (Cook 137*, 273 balls, Bell 57*, 155 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
92 | b1 | 4 | Wahab Riaz to Cook FOur!! touch short outside off stump, dabs it to third man for four |
92 | b2 | 4 | Four!! good length outside off stump, Cook cuts it over the top to third man for four more |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 250 took 92.2 overs | |||
92 | b3 | 1 | short of length on the stumps, hangs back and pulls it to deep midwicket |
92 | b4 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bell short of length and down the leg side, looks to pull it but misses it completely, the keeper takes the catch and shouts for caught behind, does not respond by the umpire. Pakistan goes for a review but in vain |
92 | b5 | 1 | touch short on leg stump, tucks it to fine leg for one |
92 | b6 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook too full on middle stump, flicks it to fine leg for one run |
End of over 93: | (11 runs scored) England 255-1 (Cook 147*, 277 balls, Bell 58*, 157 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12:23 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
12:31 GMT: Play resumes | |||
93 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter on off stump, turns it to leg side |
93 | b2 | 2 | Dropped!! tossed up outside off stump, lobs it to deep square leg, where the fielder drops an easy catch |
93 | b3 | 0 | floated up outside off stump, turns it to midwicket |
93 | b4 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, works it to leg side for no run |
93 | b5 | 1 | full ball on off stump, flicks it to deep square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 150 in 282 balls with 13 fours | |||
93 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell fuller on middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 94: | (3 runs scored) England 258-1 (Cook 150*, 282 balls, Bell 58*, 158 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
94 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook quicker outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
94 | b2 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, glances it to fine leg |
94 | b3 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Bell shorter on the stumps, tucks it to leg side for one run |
94 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook slower outside off stump, plays it to off side |
94 | b5 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it well |
94 | b6 | 0 | flatter outside off stump, pushes it to backward point |
End of over 95: | (2 runs scored) England 260-1 (Cook 151*, 287 balls, Bell 59*, 159 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
95 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell just outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
95 | b2 | 0 | just outside off stump, turns it to leg side |
95 | b3 | 0 | uses his feet and defends it down the wicket |
95 | b4 | 0 | .; just outside off stump, pushes it to cover-point, no run |
95 | b5 | 0 | touch quicker on off stump, blocks it |
95 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it to off side |
End of over 96: | (0 runs scored) England 260-1 (Cook 151*, 287 balls, Bell 59*, 165 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
96 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook comes on the front foot and drives it to sweeper cover for one |
96 | b2 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell slower through the air, Bell gets back and defends it solidly |
96 | b3 | 0 | shorter on leg stump, tucks it to backward square leg, no run |
96 | b4 | 0 | leans on the front foot and blocks this flighted delivery to off side |
96 | b5 | 0 | another slow ball from Shoaib, comes up with a forward defence |
96 | b6 | 0 | on off stump, defends it off the front foot to leg side, no run |
End of over 97: | (1 run scored) England 261-1 (Cook 152*, 288 balls, Bell 59*, 170 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
97 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook on the stumps, turns it to leg side for no run |
97 | b2 | 1 | tossed up on leg stump, plays it to square leg |
97 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell slower on off stump, defends it to off side |
97 | b4 | 0 | uses his feet and runs it to short cover for a blob |
97 | b5 | 0 | Bell comes forward and plays it to point, no run |
97 | b6 | 0 | flatter delivery on off, defends it gently past silly point |
End of over 98: | (1 run scored) England 262-1 (Cook 153*, 290 balls, Bell 59*, 174 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
98 | b1 | 4 | Shoaib Malik to Cook Four!! flighted delivery outside off stump, smashes it to long off fence |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 150 (Cook 83, Bell 59) took 350 balls | |||
98 | b2 | 0 | quicker outside off stump, defends it off the front foot to point |
98 | b3 | 0 | tossed up and outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
98 | b4 | 0 | well outside off stump, comes with a forward defence |
98 | b5 | 4 | Four!! full on off stump, drives it to deep extra cover fence |
98 | b6 | 0 | outside off stump, goes on the back foot and punches it to cover |
End of over 99: | (8 runs scored) England 270-1 (Cook 161*, 296 balls, Bell 59*, 174 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
99 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bell slower through the air, Bell pushes it to on side, no run available |
99 | b2 | 0 | tossed up and just outside off stump, turns it to leg side for no run |
99 | b3 | 0 | fuller on off stump, plays it to square leg for no run |
99 | b4 | 1 | just outside off, turning in, turns it to square leg for one |
99 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook on off stump, Cook turns it past short leg for a blob |
99 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, plays it to FSL, no run |
End of over 100: | (1 run scored) England 271-1 (Cook 161*, 298 balls, Bell 60*, 178 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
100 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell flatter on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
100 | b2 | 0 | full and around off, pushes it down back to the bowler |
100 | b3 | 1 | just outside off stump, cuts it to backward point |
100 | b4 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up on the stumps, plays it to square leg for one |
100 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell tossed up from Malik, defends it off the front foot |
100 | b6 | 0 | just around off, blocks it |
End of over 101: | (2 runs scored) England 273-1 (Cook 162*, 299 balls, Bell 61*, 183 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
101 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on the stumps, turns it to short leg, no run |
101 | b2 | 0 | tossed up from Babar, comes forward and defends it |
101 | b3 | 0 | just outside off, presses forward with a defensive push |
101 | b4 | 2 | just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover for a brace |
101 | b5 | 0 | fullish on leg stump, flicks it to midwicket for no run |
101 | b6 | 0 | on middle and leg stump, plays it past short leg for no run |
End of over 102: | (2 runs scored) England 275-1 (Cook 164*, 305 balls, Bell 61*, 183 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
102 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell fuller on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
102 | b2 | 0 | turning into the right-hander, hangs back and blocks |
102 | b3 | 0 | fuller on off stump, Bell defends it off the back foot |
102 | b4 | 0 | touch quicker and fuller on off stump, defends it well down the wicket |
102 | b5 | 0 | Bell leans across and pushes it to the bowler, who moves to his left and collects |
102 | b6 | 0 | full ball on off, comes on the front foot and blocks it gently down the pitch |
End of over 103: | (0 runs scored) England 275-1 (Cook 164*, 305 balls, Bell 61*, 189 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
103 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook back of length outside off stump, goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover |
103 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bell fuller in length outside off, comes on the front foot and blocks it solidly |
103 | b3 | 0 | good length and seaming away from the right-hander, drives it and misses |
103 | b4 | 0 | slow and short around off, dabs it to backward point, no run |
103 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, Bell shoulders arms at it |
103 | b6 | 1; 1nb | on a length outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover and gets a quick single. No ball called by the umpire as Wahab overstepped |
103 | b7 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook back of length on the stumps, turns it to backward square leg for one |
End of over 104: | (4 runs scored) England 279-1 (Cook 166*, 307 balls, Bell 62*, 194 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
104 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook floated up on middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
104 | b2 | 1 | fuller on leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg for one |
104 | b3 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Bell slower through the air on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
104 | b4 | 1 | turning in from outside off, goes on the back foot and punches it to long on for one |
104 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook on leg stump, presses forward and defends it past short leg |
104 | b6 | 0 | full ball on leg stump, flicks it to midwicket for no run |
End of over 105: | (2 runs scored) England 281-1 (Cook 167*, 311 balls, Bell 63*, 196 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
105 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bell pitched up outside off stump, plays it to off side |
105 | b2 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
105 | b3 | 0 | Finally Taken!! slightly back of length outside off, seaming away further, Bell leans down and slices it uppishly to point, Where Hafeez dives forward and takes a good low catch and celebrates |
Bell c Mohammad Hafeez b Wahab Riaz (63 runs, 199 balls, 5x4, 0x6) | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Wahab Riaz in an innings in Test matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Wahab Riaz in an innings in first-class matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
MA Wood comes in to bat | |||
105 | b4 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Wood back of length outside off stump, defends it to off side for no run |
105 | b5 | 0 | bouncer and just outside off stump, sways away from the line and let's it go |
105 | b6 | 4 | Four!! on a length outside off stump, tries to drive it and gets an edge over the slip cordon |
End of over 106: | (4 runs scored) England 285-2 (Cook 167*, 311 balls, Wood 4*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
106 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook slower and just outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
106 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, presses forward and defends it |
106 | b3 | 0 | tossed up and turning down the leg side, tries to defend it but misses |
106 | b4 | 0 | quicker and fuller on middle and leg stump, flicks it and gets an edge to off side |
106 | b5 | 0 | flighted on off stump, presses forward and blocks it well |
106 | b6 | 0 | flatter outside off, defends it off the back foot |
End of over 107: | (0 runs scored) England 285-2 (Cook 167*, 317 balls, Wood 4*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
107 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Wood good length around off, seaming in, edges it, the ball rolls to second slip |
107 | b2 | 0 | seaming in from outside off, defends it off the front foot to leg side |
107 | b3 | 0 | angling in on off and middle stump, blocks it solidly down the wicket |
107 | b4 | 0 | Bowled!! touch short and just outside off, Wood gets up tall and tries to cut it but gets a thick inside edge, onto the stumps |
Wood b Wahab Riaz (4 runs, 7 balls, 1x4, 0x6) | |||
JE Root comes in to bat | |||
107 | b5 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Root short of a good length on the stumps, clips it to deep backward square leg for one |
107 | b6 | 0 | yorker outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
End of over 108: | (2 runs scored) England 287-3 (Cook 167*, 317 balls, Root 2*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
108 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter on middle and leg stump, turns it past short leg |
108 | b2 | 0 | floated up outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
108 | b3 | 0 | slower through the air on off and middle stump, defends it down the wicket |
108 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, presses forward and defends it to the bowler |
108 | b5 | 0 | turning in from outside off, comes on the front foot and tries to defend it but misses, onto the pad |
108 | b6 | 0 | full ball on off stump, defends it down the wicket |
End of over 109: | (0 runs scored) England 287-3 (Cook 167*, 323 balls, Root 2*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
109 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Root back of length on off stump, dabs it to backward point |
109 | b2 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Cook good length on off and middle stump, defends it off the front foot |
109 | b3 | 0 | slower and down the leg side, flicks it and misses it completely |
109 | b4 | 0 | back of length on the stumps, Cook covers the stumps and defends it solidly |
109 | b5 | 0 | full ball just outside off stump, defends it off the back foot |
109 | b6 | 0 | on a length and seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses, the ball clips his pad and rolls to the keeper |
109 | b7 | 1 | fuller down the leg side, flicks it to deep backward square leg for one |
End of over 110: | (3 runs scored) England 290-3 (Cook 168*, 329 balls, Root 3*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Stumps Day 3: The day was all about Cook and Bell. Alastair Cook's determined graft and assuredness at the crease gave England plenty to cheer. The tourists are slowly but steadily chipping away at the lead. At the other end of the spectrum, Wahab gave some hope to their teammates as he took a crucial wicket at the last moments and ended the 165-run stand between Cook and Bell. Currently England trail by 233 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the 1st innings. Please join us tomorrow for the 4th day's play at 06:00GMT. Till then, goodbye.. | |||
13:52 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
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110 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
110 | b2 | 0 | tossed up around off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
110 | b3 | 0 | fuller on off stump, leans on the front foot and pushes it down the wicket |
110 | b4 | 1 | flighted ball on leg stump, sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one |
110 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root floated up on off stump, comes on the front foot and defends it solidly |
110 | b6 | 0 | flighted delivery on middle stump, turns it to square leg for no run |
End of over 111: | (1 run scored) England 291-3 (Cook 169*, 333 balls, Root 3*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
111 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook too full and down the leg side, flicks it and misses |
111 | b2 | 0 | back of length on middle and leg stump, leans forward and defends it |
111 | b3 | 1 | on a length on leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg for one |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 9500 runs in Test matches | |||
111 | b4 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Root back of length and outside off stump, goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep backward point |
111 | b5 | 0 | on off stump, defends it off the front foot down the wicket |
111 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
End of over 112: | (3 runs scored) England 294-3 (Cook 170*, 336 balls, Root 5*, 8 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
112 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flighted outside off stump, pushes it to point for one |
112 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root floated up on middle stump, shimmies down the track and pushes it to mid on |
112 | b3 | 1 | uses his feet and flicks it between long on and midwicket for a single |
112 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flighted ball just outside off, comes on the front foot and defends it |
112 | b5 | 1 | leans forward and whips it to deep square leg and picks up an easy single |
112 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root angling in but turning away to off, rocks back and pushes it to point for a blob |
End of over 113: | (3 runs scored) England 297-3 (Cook 172*, 339 balls, Root 6*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
113 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length on off, seaming into the left-hander, blocks it down the pitch |
113 | b2 | 1 | seaming down the leg side, Cook glances it to fine leg and gets a single |
113 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Root touch short and just outside off, hangs back and plays it to backward point |
113 | b4 | 0 | slower and fuller outside off stump, leans across and squeezes it out well |
113 | b5 | 1 | back of length outside off, goes on the back foot and dabs it to third man |
113 | b6 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook Dropped!! short of a good length and just outside off stump, seaming in, looks to defend it but gets an edge to the keeper, who dives to his left but fails to gather the ball |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 300 took 113.6 overs | |||
End of over 114: | (3 runs scored) England 300-3 (Cook 174*, 342 balls, Root 7*, 14 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
114 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook full ball on middle stump, flicks it to deep square leg |
114 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root floated up on middle stump, defends it to the fielder at cover |
114 | b3 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, pushes it to short cover for no run |
114 | b4 | 0 | comes on the front foot and defends it down to the bowler |
114 | b5 | 1 | on middle and leg stump, tucks it to deep midwicket for a single |
114 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook full toss on the pads, flicks it to deep square leg for one run |
End of over 115: | (3 runs scored) England 303-3 (Cook 176*, 344 balls, Root 8*, 18 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
115 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook back of length on middle stump, leans forward and blocks it |
115 | b2 | 0 | touch fuller on leg stump, drives it to mid on, no run |
115 | b3 | 0 | full delivery from Wahab, comes down the track and defends |
115 | b4 | 1 | yorker on middle and leg stump, flicks it to fine leg for one |
115 | b5 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Root on a length outside off, dabs it to third man and gets a run |
115 | b6 | 0 | seaming in from outside off, punches down to mid on for no run |
End of over 116: | (3 runs scored) England 306-3 (Cook 177*, 348 balls, Root 10*, 20 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
116 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook slower and outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover for one |
116 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root floated up on off stump, presses forward and defends it back to Babar |
116 | b3 | 0 | tossed up on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks |
116 | b4 | 0 | just outside off, rocks back and punches it to short cover |
116 | b5 | 2 | flighted on the pads, comes on the front foot and sweeps it to deep square leg |
116 | b6 | 0 | touch quicker and fuller on off stump, leans forward and blocks it |
End of over 117: | (3 runs scored) England 309-3 (Cook 178*, 349 balls, Root 12*, 25 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
117 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook fuller in length on off stump, leans forward and plays it to mid off |
117 | b2 | 1 | bouncer on the stumps, gets back and hooks it to short fine leg, who fumbles and allows a single |
117 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Root fuller in length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
117 | b4 | 0 | full and well outside off stump, tries to drive it but misses it completely |
117 | b5 | 0 | pitched up and around off, comes on the front foot and blocks it solidly |
117 | b6 | 1 | short of length on the stumps, hooks it to fine leg for one |
End of over 118: | (2 runs scored) England 311-3 (Cook 179*, 351 balls, Root 13*, 29 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
118 | b1 | 2 | Imran Khan to Root good length on the stumps, pulls it to deep square leg for a brace |
118 | b2 | 0 | back of length around off, blocks it off the back foot |
118 | b3 | 0 | fullish outside off stump, blocks it, the ball bounces into the ground and then hits his hemlet grille |
118 | b4 | 0 | good length on off stump, turns it to short midwicket for a blob |
118 | b5 | 0 | back of length outside off, punches it to cover-point for no run |
118 | b6 | 0 | slower and turning away to off, gets back and plays it, gets an edge, onto his pad |
End of over 119: | (2 runs scored) England 313-3 (Cook 179*, 351 balls, Root 15*, 35 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
119 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up outside off stump, pulls it to deep midwicket for one |
119 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root fuller in length on off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
119 | b3 | 0 | floated up around off, plays it to backward point for no run |
119 | b4 | 0 | comes down the track and defends it down the wicket |
119 | b5 | 0 | tossed up, Root gets well forward and blocks it to the bowler |
119 | b6 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, plays it to short cover, no run |
End of over 120: | (1 run scored) England 314-3 (Cook 180*, 352 balls, Root 15*, 40 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
120 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook touch short outside off stump, chops it down the wicket for no run |
120 | b2 | 0 | seaming away to off, tries to drive it but misses, the ball goes past the bat |
120 | b3 | 0 | back of length on off and middle stump, defends it down the wicket |
120 | b4 | 0 | tad fuller on middle stump, leans forward and pushes it down back to the bowler |
120 | b5 | 0 | good length on off stump, comes on the front foot and defends it |
120 | b6 | 0 | seaming away to off, pushes it to mid off, no run available |
End of over 121: | (0 runs scored) England 314-3 (Cook 180*, 358 balls, Root 15*, 40 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
121 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root flighted delivery on middle stump, plays it to short cover, no run |
121 | b2 | 0 | tossed up on off stump, turns it to leg side for a blob |
121 | b3 | 0 | floated up outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover |
121 | b4 | 1 | just outside off stump, plays it to cover-point for one run |
121 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook angling outside off, turning in, rocks back and defends it well |
121 | b6 | 4 | Four!! floated up on off and middle stump, sweeps it to deep square leg for four |
End of over 122: | (5 runs scored) England 319-3 (Cook 184*, 360 balls, Root 16*, 44 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
122 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Root touch short on leg stump, looks to clip it but misses, onto the pad |
122 | b2 | 4 | Four!! tossed up outside off stump, comes on the front foot and drives it to deep extra cover fence |
122 | b3 | 4 | Four!! on a length and outside off stump, drives it and gets an edge to fine leg fence |
122 | b4 | 0 | seaming into the right-hander, defends it and gets an edge, onto the pad |
122 | b5 | 0 | good length on middle, seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses, onto the pad. Imran shouts for lbw but the umpire does not respond. Pakistan have decided to take the review. It shows the front foot and fine and the ball just clipping the leg stump so the umpire's decision will be upheld |
122 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side |
End of over 123: | (8 runs scored) England 327-3 (Cook 184*, 360 balls, Root 24*, 50 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
06:58 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
07:04 GMT: Play resumes | |||
123 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook turning in from outside off stump, plays it to deep square leg |
123 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root turning away to off, blocks it off the back foot |
123 | b3 | 4 | Four!! full ball outside off, sweeps it to deep midwicket fence |
123 | b4 | 0 | on off stump, pushes it to the right of the bowler |
123 | b5 | 1 | flatter outside off stump, plays it to backward point |
123 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook slower on middle stump, turns it to short leg |
End of over 124: | (6 runs scored) England 333-3 (Cook 185*, 362 balls, Root 29*, 54 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
124 | b1 | 2 | Imran Khan to Root back of length outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 18, Root 31) took 100 balls | |||
124 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off stump, plays it to off side |
124 | b3 | 0 | good length outside off, leaves it alone for the keeper |
124 | b4 | 0 | seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses, the ball clips his pad and rolls to the keeper |
124 | b5 | 0 | too full and outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
124 | b6 | 1 | seaming in from outside off, flicks it to deep square leg for one |
End of over 125: | (3 runs scored) England 336-3 (Cook 185*, 362 balls, Root 32*, 60 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
125 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root floated up on middle stump, plays it to leg side for no run |
125 | b2 | 0 | slower on the stumps, plays it down the wicket |
125 | b3 | 0 | full ball on off stump, turns it to leg side |
125 | b4 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, drives it past silly point |
125 | b5 | 0 | flatter on middle stump, blocks it to off side |
125 | b6 | 0 | quicker and fuller outside off, turns it to leg sie |
End of over 126: | (0 runs scored) England 336-3 (Cook 185*, 362 balls, Root 32*, 66 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
126 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Cook good length on middle and leg stump, clips it to deep square leg for one |
126 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Root too full outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
126 | b3 | 0 | short of length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
126 | b4 | 2 | seaming away from the right-hander, punch-drives it to cover, Asad dives and the ball clips his finger tips |
126 | b5 | 0 | Root shuffles across and defends it solidly to the fielder at short cover |
126 | b6 | 1 | back of length outside off stump, dabs it to third man for one |
End of over 127: | (4 runs scored) England 340-3 (Cook 186*, 363 balls, Root 35*, 71 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
127 | b1 | 4 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root Four!! flighted and low full tos on middle and leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket fence |
127 | b2 | 0 | tossed up on off, leans forward and pushes it to short cover |
127 | b3 | 0 | floated up down the leg side, sweeps it straight to the fielder at short fine leg |
127 | b4 | 1 | down the leg side, sweep[s it to deep backward square leg for one |
127 | b5 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook low full toss on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for one |
127 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root tossed up on midle stump, plays it to leg side for one run |
End of over 128: | (7 runs scored) England 347-3 (Cook 187*, 364 balls, Root 41*, 76 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
128 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Root fuller and outside off stump, dabs it with an angled bat to third man |
128 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook back of length on off stump, defends it to off side |
128 | b3 | 1 | good length and outside off stump, plays it to backward point |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 17500 runs in first-class matches | |||
128 | b4 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Root fuller and outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
128 | b5 | 0 | slightly back of length and seaming awy from the right-hander, blocks it solidly to point |
128 | b6 | 1 | touch short on off stump, pulls it to deep midwicket for one run |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 350 took 128.6 overs | |||
End of over 129: | (3 runs scored) England 350-3 (Cook 188*, 366 balls, Root 43*, 80 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
129 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Root high full toss on the stumps, clips it to midwicket |
129 | b2 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up outside off stump, pushes it to mid off |
129 | b3 | 1 | touch short and outside off stump, goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover for a single |
129 | b4 | 2 | Shoaib Malik to Root full ball on middle stump, flicks it to deep square leg and gets a double |
129 | b5 | 4 | Four!! shorter outside off stump, goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep backward point fence. Fifty for Root. He is delighted |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Joe Root has made 50 in 83 balls with 5 fours | |||
129 | b6 | 0 | fuller on middle and leg stump, flicks it to the fielder at backward square leg |
End of over 130: | (8 runs scored) England 358-3 (Cook 189*, 368 balls, Root 50*, 84 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
130 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook back of length and outside off, seaming in, defends it off the front foot |
130 | b2 | 0 | on a length outside off stump, punches it to mid off |
130 | b3 | 0 | touch short and just outside off stump, gets back and punches it down the wicket |
130 | b4 | 0 | short of length on leg stump, clips it and misses |
130 | b5 | 1 | on a length on the stumps, flicks it to deep midwicket for one run |
130 | b6 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Root good length outside off stump, dabs it to third man for one |
End of over 131: | (2 runs scored) England 360-3 (Cook 190*, 373 balls, Root 51*, 85 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
131 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Root tossed up on off stump, gets across and works it to backward square leg for one |
131 | b2 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook turning away from the left-hander, leaves it alone |
131 | b3 | 0 | touch short outside off, cross bats it to backward point |
131 | b4 | 1 | around off, punches it to short cover for one run |
131 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Root full length on leg stump, turns it to mid wicket |
131 | b6 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
End of over 132: | (2 runs scored) England 362-3 (Cook 191*, 376 balls, Root 52*, 88 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
132 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook good length ball on off stump, blocks it off the back foot |
132 | b2 | 1 | pitched up on leg stump, nudges it to mid wicket for a single |
132 | b3 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Root Fuller in length outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
132 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside off stump, dabs it to cover for a blob |
132 | b5 | 2 | good length outside off stump, slices it to square third man |
132 | b6 | 1 | overpitched ball outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover |
End of over 133: | (4 runs scored) England 366-3 (Cook 192*, 378 balls, Root 55*, 92 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
07:46 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
07:48 GMT: Play resumes | |||
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
133 | b1 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Root full length ball just outside off stump, thumps it to sweeper cover |
133 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
133 | b3 | 0 | overpitched delivery outside off stump, taps it to point |
133 | b4 | 1 | full ball outside off stump, dabs it to third man |
133 | b5 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook full length seaming in bal on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
133 | b6 | 0 | quicker delivery just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
End of over 134: | (3 runs scored) England 369-3 (Cook 192*, 380 balls, Root 58*, 96 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
134 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Root tossed up on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
134 | b2 | 0 | pitched up on leg stump, nudges it to mid wicket |
134 | b3 | 1 | fullish delivery on the stumps, digs it out |
134 | b4 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fuller in length on the stumps, dabs it to long on |
134 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Root pitched up on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
134 | b6 | 1 | half volley on the stumps, drives it to long on |
End of over 135: | (3 runs scored) England 372-3 (Cook 193*, 381 balls, Root 60*, 101 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
135 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Root full length on off stump, turns it to square leg |
135 | b2 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook slower ball outside off stump, taps it to backward point |
135 | b3 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Root short length outside off stump, pulls it to deep square leg |
135 | b4 | 4 | bouncer just outside off stump, steers it to third man |
135 | b5 | 1 | full length on leg stump, flicks it to square leg |
135 | b6 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook pitched up on leg stump, works it to fine leg |
End of over 136: | (10 runs scored) England 382-3 (Cook 195*, 383 balls, Root 68*, 105 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
136 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up outside off stump, taps it to cover |
136 | b2 | 0 | loopy ball on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
136 | b3 | 0 | good length on off stump, blocks it |
136 | b4 | 1 | flat ball outside off stump, drives it to deep cover |
136 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Root tossed up outside off stump, dabs it to mid on |
136 | b6 | 0 | pitched up on the stumps, turns it to mid wicket |
End of over 137: | (1 run scored) England 383-3 (Cook 196*, 387 balls, Root 68*, 107 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
137 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook yorker down the leg side, left alone |
137 | b2 | 0 | good length on the stumps, blocks it |
137 | b3 | 0 | back of a length outside off stump, defends it to off side |
137 | b4 | 0 | fullish down the leg side, left alone |
137 | b5 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
137 | b6 | 1 | half volley on leg stump, turns it to mid wicket |
End of over 138: | (1 run scored) England 384-3 (Cook 197*, 393 balls, Root 68*, 107 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
138 | b1 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook good length outside off stump, taps it to point |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 100 (Cook 31, Root 68) took 184 balls | |||
138 | b2 | 2 | Shoaib Malik to Root length ball on leg stump, swings it to deep backward square leg |
138 | b3 | 0 | flat ball on off stump, turns it to mid wicket |
138 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on leg stump, tucks it to mid wicket |
138 | b5 | 0 | short on off stump, taps it to point |
138 | b6 | 4 | fuller in length on leg stump, clips it to mid wicket |
End of over 139: | (7 runs scored) England 391-3 (Cook 198*, 394 balls, Root 74*, 112 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
139 | b1 | 2 | Wahab Riaz to Cook full length down the leg side, flicks it to deep backward square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 200 in 395 balls with 16 fours | |||
139 | b2 | 0 | good length ball on off stump, blocks it to on side |
139 | b3 | 1 | pitched up on leg stump, nudges it to square leg |
139 | b4 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Root full length ball outside off stump, blocks it to cover |
139 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
139 | b6 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, past the outside edge to the keeper |
End of over 140: | (3 runs scored) England 394-3 (Cook 201*, 397 balls, Root 74*, 115 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
140 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook pitched up outside off stump, taps it to square of the wicket |
140 | b2 | 1 | floated ball on leg stump, turns it to mid wicket |
140 | b3 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Root flighted ball down the leg side, sweeps it to deep square leg |
140 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook pitched up outside off stump, cuts it to square of the wicket |
140 | b5 | 0 | fuller on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
140 | b6 | 2 | flat ball down the leg side, sweeps it to deep fine leg |
End of over 141: | (4 runs scored) England 398-3 (Cook 204*, 402 balls, Root 75*, 116 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
141 | b1 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Root full length just outside off, blocks it to cover |
141 | b2 | 1 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 400 took 141.1 overs | |||
141 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook pitched up on off, blocks it to mid off |
141 | b4 | 0 | yorker on off stump, digs it towards the bowler |
141 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length on off stump, blocks it to leg side |
141 | b6 | 0 | slow delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to cover |
141 | b7 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
End of over 142: | (2 runs scored) England 400-3 (Cook 204*, 407 balls, Root 76*, 118 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
142 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root flatter on off stump, taps it to off side for a blob |
142 | b2 | 0 | full on the stump, digs it out back to the bowler |
142 | b3 | 0 | full and on off stump, blocks it well down the wicket |
142 | b4 | 0 | flighted ball around off stump, comes on the front foot and pushes it to off side |
142 | b5 | 0 | quicker and outside off stump, blocks it to point, no run available |
142 | b6 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, blocks it to short cover |
End of over 143: | (0 runs scored) England 400-3 (Cook 204*, 407 balls, Root 76*, 124 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
08:34 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
08:35 GMT: Day 4: Lunch Break.. | |||
09:33 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
Welcome Back.. | |||
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
143 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up on off stump, punches it down to the bowler |
143 | b2 | 0 | flatter around off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
143 | b3 | 0 | floated up on off stump, drives it to mid on |
143 | b4 | 2 | turning in from outside off stump, whips it to deep midwicket for a brace |
143 | b5 | 1 | full ball on leg stump, runs it to long on for one |
143 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Root fullish on off stump, turns it to leg side, no run |
End of over 144: | (3 runs scored) England 403-3 (Cook 207*, 412 balls, Root 76*, 125 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
144 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook pitched up around off stump, plays it to leg side |
144 | b2 | 0 | back of length around off stump, punches it to mid on |
144 | b3 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, pushes it to off side |
144 | b4 | 2 | pitched up outside off stump, drives to sweeper cover for a brace |
144 | b5 | 0 | just outside off stump, blocks it to mid off for a blob |
144 | b6 | 4 | Four!! fuller on off stump, drives it to long on for four |
End of over 145: | (6 runs scored) England 409-3 (Cook 213*, 418 balls, Root 76*, 125 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
145 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root full and outside off stump, turning in, comes on the front foot and looks to defend it but misses it |
145 | b2 | 1 | tossed up onthe stumps, works it to backward square leg |
145 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
145 | b4 | 1 | touch short on the stumps, cuts it to deep backward point |
145 | b5 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root flatter on off stump, drives it to deep extra cover for a couple of runs |
145 | b6 | 0 | full ball on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
End of over 146: | (4 runs scored) England 413-3 (Cook 214*, 420 balls, Root 79*, 129 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
146 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook good length on off stump, defends it to off side |
146 | b2 | 0 | pitched up on off, blocks it off the front foot |
146 | b3 | 0 | good length outside off stump, plays it to point |
146 | b4 | 0 | around off stump, blocks it |
146 | b5 | 0 | back of length outside off stump, defends it |
146 | b6 | 0 | just outside off stump, goes on the back foot and blocks it |
End of over 147: | (0 runs scored) England 413-3 (Cook 214*, 426 balls, Root 79*, 129 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
147 | b1 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root fuller on the stumps, whips it to deep midwicket for a brace |
147 | b2 | 2 | slower on off stump, sweeps it to deep midwicket for a couple |
147 | b3 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket |
147 | b4 | 1 | touch quicker on the stumps, plays it to midwicket for a quick single |
147 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flighted just outside off stump, flicks it to square leg |
147 | b6 | 0 | fuller and outside off stump, turns it to leg side |
End of over 148: | (5 runs scored) England 418-3 (Cook 214*, 428 balls, Root 84*, 133 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
148 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Root good length outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
148 | b2 | 0 | full outside off stump, plays it to off side for no run |
148 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, pushes it to short cover |
148 | b4 | 0 | pitched up outside off, seaming in, plays it to mid on |
148 | b5 | 0 | back of length outside off, shoulders arms at it |
148 | b6 | 0 | slightly back of length on off stump, gets back and punches it to extra cover |
End of over 149: | (0 runs scored) England 418-3 (Cook 214*, 428 balls, Root 84*, 139 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
149 | b1 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on off stump, plays it to backward point for a brace |
149 | b2 | 0 | tossed up onthe stumps, turns it to leg side |
149 | b3 | 0 | fuller on off, blocks it off the front foot |
149 | b4 | 0 | just outside off stump, punches it to short cover |
149 | b5 | 0 | goes on the back foot and defends it down back to the bowler |
149 | b6 | 1 | too full and outside off stump, plays it to off side |
End of over 150: | (3 runs scored) England 421-3 (Cook 217*, 434 balls, Root 84*, 139 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
150 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook short and around off stump, cuts it to cover |
150 | b2 | 0 | pitched up outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
150 | b3 | 0 | full ball around off, plays it to off side |
150 | b4 | 0 | short outside off stump, drives it and misses, the ball gets a bottom edge and rolls to the keeper |
150 | b5 | 1 | back of length around off, defends it off the back foot |
150 | b6 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Root outside off stump, turns it and misses |
End of over 151: | (1 run scored) England 422-3 (Cook 218*, 439 balls, Root 84*, 140 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
151 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter outside off, goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover |
151 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Root fuller on off stump, plays it to leg side and gets a single |
151 | b3 | 1 | flighted on middle stump, gets back and defends it |
151 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook shorter on middle and leg stump, hooks it to the fielder at short fine leg |
151 | b5 | 0 | sweeps it to backward square leg, no chance of single |
151 | b6 | 1 | quicker and fuller on middle stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for one |
End of over 152: | (3 runs scored) England 425-3 (Cook 220*, 443 balls, Root 85*, 142 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
152 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Cook fuller on off stump, drives it to mid on for one run |
152 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Root Gone!! touch fuller and outside off, seaming in, Root leans down and tries to drive it but gets an edge to the keeper, who takes and celebrates |
Root c Sarfraz Ahmed b Rahat Ali (85 runs, 143 balls, 7x4, 0x6) | |||
JM Bairstow comes in to bat | |||
152 | b3 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bairstow on middle and leg stump, flicks it to leg side, no run |
152 | b4 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone |
152 | b5 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it |
152 | b6 | 0 | fuller onoff stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 153: | (1 run scored) England 426-4 (Cook 221*, 444 balls, Bairstow 0*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
153 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up outside off stump, defends it to cover for one |
153 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bairstow flighted ball around off, turns it to square leg, no run |
153 | b3 | 0 | on the stump, Baristow bunts it down the wicket |
153 | b4 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
153 | b5 | 0 | turning away to off, does not play at it |
153 | b6 | 4 | Four!! fuller on off stump, smashes it to deep cover fence |
End of over 154: | (5 runs scored) England 431-4 (Cook 222*, 445 balls, Bairstow 4*, 9 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
154 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Cook fuller outside off, runs it to deep point for one run |
154 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bairstow length outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob |
154 | b3 | 0 | good length on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
154 | b4 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
154 | b5 | 0 | yorker outside off stump, defends it well |
154 | b6 | 0 | too full on off, leans on the front foot and blocks |
End of over 155: | (1 run scored) England 432-4 (Cook 223*, 446 balls, Bairstow 4*, 14 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
155 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on off stump, comes forward and drives it to mid off |
155 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bairstow tossed up around off stump, drives it to cover, no run |
155 | b3 | 1 | tshorter on middle and leg stump, tucks it to backward square leg |
155 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flighted on off stump,nurdles it to square leg for a blob |
155 | b5 | 0 | comes forward and tries to drive it but misses it completely |
155 | b6 | 0 | goes across and sweeps it to bakward square leg, no run available |
End of over 156: | (2 runs scored) England 434-4 (Cook 224*, 450 balls, Bairstow 5*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
156 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Bairstow pitched up outside off stump, leaves it alone |
156 | b2 | 0 | good length around off, punches it to covers |
156 | b3 | 0 | fuller outside off, goes back and defends it |
156 | b4 | 0 | pitched up outside off stump, drives it to point |
156 | b5 | 0 | touch short and too straight outside off, left alone |
156 | b6 | 2 | back of length on middle and seaming down the leg side, glances it to backward square leg for a brace |
End of over 157: | (2 runs scored) England 436-4 (Cook 224*, 450 balls, Bairstow 7*, 22 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10:38 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
10:38 GMT: Play resumes | |||
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
157 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook back of length on off stump, plays it to off side for a blob |
157 | b2 | 1 | comes on the front foot and drives it, the ball rolls to third man |
157 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bairstow outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
157 | b4 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go through |
157 | b5 | 0 | tad full and just outside off, comes forward and pushes it to mid off |
157 | b6 | 0 | yorker and well wide outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 158: | (1 run scored) England 437-4 (Cook 225*, 452 balls, Bairstow 7*, 26 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
158 | b1 | 3 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook short and outside off stump, punches it to deep extra cover for three runs |
158 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bairstow on off stump, defends it down the back to the bowler |
158 | b3 | 0 | shorter outside off stump, plays it to off side |
158 | b4 | 0 | slower on off stump, defends it solidly |
158 | b5 | 0 | fuller on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
158 | b6 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, defends it well |
End of over 159: | (3 runs scored) England 440-4 (Cook 228*, 453 balls, Bairstow 7*, 31 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
159 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Cook on a length outside off stump, pushes it to cover |
159 | b2 | 0 | full and outside off stump, drives it to cover |
159 | b3 | 0 | back of length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
159 | b4 | 0 | full and well wide outside off stump, does not play at it |
159 | b5 | 1 | pitched up outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover |
159 | b6 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bairstow pitched up outside off stump, leans on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 160: | (1 run scored) England 441-4 (Cook 229*, 458 balls, Bairstow 7*, 32 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
160 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up outside off stump, drivesit to long on for one |
160 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Bairstow floated up on middle stump, comes on the front foot and turnsit to leg side |
160 | b3 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, Bairstow leans forward and pushes it back to Babar |
160 | b4 | 0 | touch quicker and fuller on middle stump, presses forward and blocks it well |
160 | b5 | 1 | slower through the air around off, comes forward and sweeps it to backward square leg |
160 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up on leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg |
End of over 161: | (2 runs scored) England 443-4 (Cook 230*, 460 balls, Bairstow 8*, 36 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
161 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Bairstow tad full and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
161 | b2 | 0 | short of length on off stump, hangs back and knocks it to off side |
161 | b3 | 0 | Gone!! tad full on middle and stump, Bairstow gets behind the line and tries to flick it but misses, onto the pad, Wahab shouts for lbw and the umpire raises his finger straightaway, Bairstow chats with Cook and decides to take a review. Hawkeye shows, Wahab's front foot is fine and looks no connection with the bat. The ball just clips the leg stump and the umpire's decision will be upheld. Out |
Bairstow lbw b Wahab Riaz (8 runs, 39 balls, 1x4, 0x6) | |||
BA Stokes comes in to bat | |||
161 | b4 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Stokes fuller outside off stump, blocks it down the wicket |
161 | b5 | 0 | full and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
161 | b6 | 0 | back of length outside off, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 162: | (0 runs scored) England 443-5 (Cook 230*, 460 balls, Stokes 0*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
162 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flatter on off and middle stump, turns it to leg side for a blob |
162 | b2 | 1 | flighted ball outside off, pushes it to long on for one |
162 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes fullish on off stump, defends it down back tothe bowler |
162 | b4 | 0 | fuller around off, presses forward and defends it well |
162 | b5 | 0 | fuller on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler |
162 | b6 | 0 | floated up on off and middle stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
End of over 163: | (1 run scored) England 444-5 (Cook 231*, 462 balls, Stokes 0*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
163 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Cook back of length on off, seaming in, gets back and plays it to midwicket for one |
163 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Stokes on a length on middle and seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses, onto the pad. Another appeals from Wahab but this time umpire says No |
163 | b3 | 0 | yorker down the leg side, flicks it out but does not connect with the bat and the ball strikes onto bottom of the pad |
163 | b4 | 0 | touch short outside off stump, Stokes does not bother to play at it and the keeper collects |
163 | b5 | 0 | seaming into the left-hander, Stokes tries to drive it to cover but gets an edge and the ball rolls to mid on |
163 | b6 | 4 | Four!! full toss and just outside off, Stokes tries to drive it and gets a thick inside edge goes past the keeper for a boudary |
End of over 164: | (5 runs scored) England 449-5 (Cook 232*, 463 balls, Stokes 4*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
164 | b1 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on middle and leg stump, whips it to deep midwicket for a couple of runs |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 450 took 164.1 overs | |||
164 | b2 | 0 | quicker and fuller on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
164 | b3 | 1 | slower through the air on the stumps, digs the drive to long on for one run |
164 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes angling in but turning away to off, goes back and punches it down back |
164 | b5 | 4 | Four!! floated up on the stumps, sweeps it to deep backward square leg fence |
164 | b6 | 1 | drives it off the front foot to long on and gets a single |
End of over 165: | (8 runs scored) England 457-5 (Cook 235*, 466 balls, Stokes 9*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
165 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Stokes back of length and outside off stump, leaves it alone |
165 | b2 | 0 | slowish outside off and moving away further, left alone |
165 | b3 | 2lb | fullish and down the leg side, flicks it and misses, the ball clips his pad and rolls to fine leg for two legbyes |
165 | b4 | 0 | back of length outside off, pulls his back out of the line and let's it pass |
165 | b5 | 0 | yorker on leg stump, seaming away further, misses out on the flicks shot, onto the pad |
165 | b6 | 0 | outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
End of over 166: | (2 runs scored) England 459-5 (Cook 235*, 466 balls, Stokes 9*, 21 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
166 | b1 | 1 | Imran Khan to Cook good length on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket for one run |
166 | b2 | 4 | Imran Khan to Stokes Four!! back of length on leg stump, glances it to fine leg for a boundary |
166 | b3 | 0 | back of length on leg stump, turns it to leg side |
Finally the third new ball has been taken by Pakistan | |||
166 | b4 | 0 | good length on off stump, pushes it towards the bowler |
166 | b5 | 1 | outside off stump, seaming in, defends it off the back foot |
166 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook slower and seaming away to off, tries to drive it but misses |
End of over 167: | (6 runs scored) England 465-5 (Cook 236*, 468 balls, Stokes 14*, 25 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
167 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes flaoted up on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot |
167 | b2 | 0 | turning down the leg side, gets across and leaves it alone |
167 | b3 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, slog sweeps it to deep midwicket |
167 | b4 | 2 | too full on off stump, digs it out to short cover |
167 | b5 | 0 | loopy delivery on off and middle stump, defends it off the back foot |
167 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it to off side |
End of over 168: | (2 runs scored) England 467-5 (Cook 236*, 468 balls, Stokes 16*, 31 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
168 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Cook on a length on off stump, works it to leg side |
168 | b2 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, leaves it alone |
168 | b3 | 1 | seaming in from outside off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
168 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Stokes full and outside off stump, flicks it and misses, onto the pad |
168 | b5 | 0 | on a length outside off, punches it down the wicket |
168 | b6 | 0 | full outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 169: | (1 run scored) England 468-5 (Cook 237*, 471 balls, Stokes 16*, 34 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
11:34 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
11:35 GMT: Day 4: Tea has been taken | |||
11:53 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
Welcome back to the final session.. | |||
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
169 | b1 | 2 | Rahat Ali to Cook back of length outside off stump, drives it past mid on for a brace |
169 | b2 | 0 | full and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
169 | b3 | 1 | back of length outside off stump, cuts it to deep backward point |
169 | b4 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Stokes on a length outside off stump, blocks it off the back foot |
169 | b5 | 0 | good length outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
169 | b6 | 1 | fuller on off stump, drivesit to long on for one run |
End of over 170: | (4 runs scored) England 472-5 (Cook 240*, 474 balls, Stokes 17*, 37 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
170 | b1 | 4 | Imran Khan to Stokes Fout!! seaming down the leg side, glances it to fine leg fence |
170 | b2 | 0 | on a length outside off stump, chops it down the wicket |
170 | b3 | 2 | full ball and on off and middle stump, lobs it just over mid on for a brace |
170 | b4 | 0 | back of length and seaming away to off, leaves it alone |
170 | b5 | 0 | on a length on off, blocks it solidly |
170 | b6 | 1 | fuller on middle stump, flicks it to midwicket |
End of over 171: | (7 runs scored) England 479-5 (Cook 240*, 474 balls, Stokes 24*, 43 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
171 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Stokes just outside off stump, defends it off the back foot |
171 | b2 | 2 | good length on the stumps, clips it to deep backward square leg |
171 | b3 | 4 | Four!! tad full outside off, drills it to long on for four |
171 | b4 | 1 | short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket |
171 | b5 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Cook tad back of length around off, seaming in quickly, blocks it solidly down the wicket |
171 | b6 | 0 | slightly fuller on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
End of over 172: | (7 runs scored) England 486-5 (Cook 240*, 476 balls, Stokes 31*, 47 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Shoaib Malik comes on to bowl | |||
172 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes flighted on the stumps, reverse sweeps it to point, no run |
172 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length on middle stump, flicks it to midwicket |
172 | b3 | 1 | floated up on leg stump, reverse sweeps it to deep point for one |
172 | b4 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook low delivery on middle stump, flicks it to deep square leg |
172 | b5 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes shorter and turning in, rocks back and carves it to sweeper cover |
172 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook slower through the air outside off, drives it to extra cover |
End of over 173: | (3 runs scored) England 489-5 (Cook 241*, 478 balls, Stokes 33*, 51 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
173 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes fuller outside off stump, flicks it to midwicket |
173 | b2 | 1 | flighted outside off, runs it to long on for one |
173 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller outside off stump, leaves it alone |
173 | b4 | 1 | turning in from outside off stump, sweeps it to deep midwicket |
173 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes on middle and leg stump, plays it to square leg for a blob |
173 | b6 | 1 | fuller on off stump, sweeps it to backward square leg |
End of over 174: | (3 runs scored) England 492-5 (Cook 242*, 480 balls, Stokes 35*, 55 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
174 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes sliding in from outside off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
174 | b2 | 2 | loopy delivery on middle stump, flicks it between long on and midwicket |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 12, Stokes 37) took 77 balls | |||
174 | b3 | 0 | touch quicker around off, defends it off the front foot |
174 | b4 | 0 | fullish this time, digs it out back to Malik |
174 | b5 | 1 | floated up on the stumps, drives it to long on |
174 | b6 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up outside off, cuts it to deep backward point |
End of over 175: | (4 runs scored) England 496-5 (Cook 243*, 481 balls, Stokes 38*, 60 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
175 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook drifting in from outside off stump, plays it to off side |
175 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes full and on off stump, flicks it to leg side for one |
175 | b3 | 0 | around off, turns it to midwicket for a blob |
175 | b4 | 1 | turning down the leg side, turns it to midwicket |
175 | b5 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook shorter around off, rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover |
175 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes quicker and fuller around off, digs it out to off side |
End of over 176: | (3 runs scored) England 499-5 (Cook 245*, 483 balls, Stokes 39*, 64 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
176 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook shorter outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
176 | b2 | 1 | outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 500 took 176.2 overs | |||
176 | b3 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes quicker and fuller on off stump, jams it out well |
176 | b4 | 1 | half-volley outside off, drives it to deep extra cover |
176 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up outside off stump, leaves it alone |
176 | b6 | 0 | low full toss on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket |
End of over 177: | (2 runs scored) England 501-5 (Cook 246*, 487 balls, Stokes 40*, 66 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
177 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes fullish and outside off stump, turning in, flicks it and misses, onto the pad |
177 | b2 | 1 | full on off stump, pushes it to covers |
177 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook clips it to short midwicket for a blob |
177 | b4 | 1 | flatter outside off stump, works it to short midwicket |
177 | b5 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes flighted on the stumps, sweeps it to deep square leg |
177 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook turning away to off, plays it to midwicket for one |
End of over 178: | (4 runs scored) England 505-5 (Cook 248*, 490 balls, Stokes 42*, 69 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
178 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook loopy outside off stump, works it to cover for a blob |
178 | b2 | 0 | short outside off stump, chops it to point for no run |
178 | b3 | 1 | flatter outside off stump, plays it to extra cover for one |
178 | b4 | 4b | Shoaib Malik to Stokes quicker and outside off stump, leaves it alone, the keeper fails to grab |
178 | b5 | 1 | full and outside off, drives it to long off for one |
178 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook turning in from outside off stump, blocks it down the wicket |
End of over 179: | (6 runs scored) England 511-5 (Cook 249*, 494 balls, Stokes 43*, 71 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
179 | b1 | 4 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes Four!! full and outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover fence |
179 | b2 | 1 | touch quicker on middle and leg stump, reverse sweeps it to point for one |
179 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook turning down the leg, sweeps it and misses, onto the pad |
179 | b4 | 1 | shorter on leg stump, goes on the back foot and whips it to deep backward square leg. 250 up. What a sensible batting by Cook. He looks really delighted, removes his helmet, his teammates applauds him |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 250 in 496 balls with 17 fours | |||
179 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes Four!! fuller on off stump, sweeps it to deep square leg for four. Fifty for Stokes |
179 | b6 | 0 | quicker on middle stump, blocks it to leg side |
End of over 180: | (6 runs scored) England 517-5 (Cook 250*, 496 balls, Stokes 48*, 75 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
180 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook full ball on off stump, flicks it to midwicket |
180 | b2 | 0 | short and outside off stump, clips it to leg side |
180 | b3 | 1 | full on middle stump, nurdles it to leg side |
180 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes fuller in length outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
180 | b5 | 4 | Four!! slower and outside off stump, sweeps it to deep square leg for four |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Ben Stokes has made 50 in 77 balls with 7 fours | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that Ben Stokes has passed his previous highest score of 51 in first-class matches at Abu Dhabi | |||
180 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, pushes it to mid off |
End of over 181: | (5 runs scored) England 522-5 (Cook 251*, 499 balls, Stokes 52*, 78 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
181 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook fuller on off stump, flicks it to midwicket |
181 | b2 | 0 | on off stump, plays it to leg side |
181 | b3 | 0 | full ball on the stumps, plays it to short leg |
181 | b4 | 0 | fullish on off, blocks it well |
181 | b5 | 4 | Four!! full on leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg |
181 | b6 | 0 | floated up on off stump, drives it to log on |
End of over 182: | (4 runs scored) England 526-5 (Cook 255*, 505 balls, Stokes 52*, 78 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
182 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes turning in from outside off, tries to defend it but misses, onto the pad |
182 | b2 | 1 | flatter outside off, punches it to cover for one |
182 | b3 | 1 | Shoaib Malik to Cook slower on off stump, works it to mid on for one |
182 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes tossed up on off stump, works it to leg side for a blob |
182 | b5 | 1 | f1lighted outside off, drives it to long off |
182 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fullish outside off, digs it out back to the bowler |
End of over 183: | (3 runs scored) England 529-5 (Cook 256*, 507 balls, Stokes 54*, 82 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
183 | b1 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes shimmies down the leg side, drives it to long off |
183 | b2 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook floated up on middle stump, nudges it to long on |
183 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes floated up outside off stump, plays it to leg side |
183 | b4 | 1 | flatter outside off stump, clips it to midwicket |
183 | b5 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook lunges forward and runs it wide long on |
183 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Stokes skips down the wicket and plays it to deep mid on |
End of over 184: | (5 runs scored) England 534-5 (Cook 258*, 509 balls, Stokes 57*, 86 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
184 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Stokes Bowled!! tossed up and outside off stump, Stokes dances down the track and makes room to get inside the line, gets a thick inside edge, onto the stumps |
Stokes b Shoaib Malik (57 runs, 87 balls, 7x4, 0x6) | |||
JC Buttler comes in to bat | |||
184 | b2 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Buttler flighted on off stump, turns it to FSL |
184 | b3 | 0 | quicker and outside off stump, works it to off side |
184 | b4 | 1 | full on off stump, sweeps it to fine leg for one |
184 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook tossed up on middle stump, defends it to point |
184 | b6 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 185: | (1 run scored) England 535-6 (Cook 258*, 511 balls, Buttler 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
185 | b1 | 1b | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler outside off stump, leaves it alone, the keeper fails to collect |
185 | b2 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook tossed up on middle stump, clips it to square leg |
185 | b3 | 0 | shorter on the stumps, nudges it to midwicket |
185 | b4 | 0 | stretched forward to tap this into the pitch |
185 | b5 | 1 | slower on middle stump, punches it to long on for one |
185 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler shorter on the stumps, nudges it to midwicket |
End of over 186: | (2 runs scored) England 537-6 (Cook 259*, 515 balls, Buttler 1*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
186 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook pitched up outside off stump, flicks it to midwicket |
186 | b2 | 2 | flighted on off stump, sweeps it behind square for a brace |
186 | b3 | 0 | shorter on leg stump, whips it to midwicket |
186 | b4 | 0 | fuller on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
186 | b5 | 0 | shorter on off stump, pulls it to short leg |
186 | b6 | 0 | lunges forward and defends it well |
End of over 187: | (2 runs scored) England 539-6 (Cook 261*, 521 balls, Buttler 1*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
187 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler tossed up on the stumps, Buttler gets forward and defends |
187 | b2 | 0 | on off stump, blocks it down the wicket |
187 | b3 | 0 | flatter on off stump, punches it to extra cover |
187 | b4 | 0 | flighted on off stump, defends it well |
187 | b5 | 3 | tossed up outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
187 | b6 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook flickes it to midwicket for a blob |
End of over 188: | (3 runs scored) England 542-6 (Cook 261*, 522 balls, Buttler 4*, 10 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
188 | b1 | 4 | Shoaib Malik to Buttler Four!! outside off stump, cuts it to deep point fence |
188 | b2 | 0 | floated up down the leg side, tries to reverse sweep but misses, the keeper takes the catch and appeals for caught behind, does not given |
188 | b3 | 1 | gets well forward and drives it to long on for one |
188 | b4 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook fullish outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
188 | b5 | 1 | on the pads, whips it to backward square leg for one run |
188 | b6 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Buttler turning in from outside off stump, plays it past short leg |
End of over 189: | (6 runs scored) England 548-6 (Cook 262*, 524 balls, Buttler 9*, 14 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
189 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Cook shorter outside off, punches it to midwicket for a blob |
189 | b2 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, chops it to point for no run |
189 | b3 | 1 | tossed up on the stumps, ddrives it to long on, one run |
189 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler slower on middle and leg stump, gets forward and blocks it |
189 | b5 | 0 | outside off stump, edges it, the ball rolls to first slip |
189 | b6 | 0 | short outside off stump, knocks it to point |
End of over 190: | (1 run scored) England 549-6 (Cook 263*, 527 balls, Buttler 9*, 17 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
190 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Cook Cook has just got out! what a knock has been played by England's captain. Malik gets Cook out. The double centurion gets the double centurion. flighted delivery on the stumps, Cook comes on the front foot and tries to sweeps it but gets a top edge, the ball lobs in the air towards backward square leg, where Shan Masood runs forward and takes a good catch. Cook walks off the field with a standing ovation |
Cook c Shan Masood b Shoaib Malik (263 runs, 528 balls, 18x4, 0x6) | |||
AU Rashid comes in to bat | |||
190 | b2 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Rashid fuller on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side |
190 | b3 | 0 | just outside off stump, tries to defend it but misses, onto the pad |
190 | b4 | 0 | flighted and just around off, blocks it off the front foot |
190 | b5 | 0 | defended again |
190 | b6 | 0 | around off, turning in, pushes it to the fielder at cover |
End of over 191: | (0 runs scored) England 549-7 (Buttler 9*, 17 balls, Rashid 0*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
191 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler fuller on off stump, turns it to midwicket |
191 | b2 | 0 | floated up on middle stump, defended after coming forward |
191 | b3 | 0 | outside off stump, looks to defend it and gets an edge to off side |
191 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on off stump, forward defence |
191 | b5 | 4 | Four!! outside off stump, lofts it over mid off for a boundary |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 550 took 191.5 overs | |||
191 | b6 | 0 | pushes it to cover for a blob |
End of over 192: | (4 runs scored) England 553-7 (Buttler 13*, 23 balls, Rashid 0*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
192 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Rashid turns it to FSL |
192 | b2 | 0 | outside off, drives it to the bowler |
192 | b3 | 0 | turning down the leg side, defends it to short cover |
192 | b4 | 0 | well outside off, flicks and misses it |
192 | b5 | 0 | floated up on off, smoothers it to short leg |
192 | b6 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it well |
End of over 193: | (0 runs scored) England 553-7 (Buttler 13*, 23 balls, Rashid 0*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
193 | b1 | 6 | Zulfiqar Babar to Buttler Six!! flatter on off stump, lofts it over long off for a super six |
193 | b2 | 0 | slower outside off stump, sweeps it and misses |
193 | b3 | 0 | tossed up on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
193 | b4 | 4 | Four!! around off stump, launches it to deep extra cover fence |
193 | b5 | 0 | Gone!! floated up and outside off, shimmies down the track and makes room to loft over mid off but the ball hits the bottom of the bat and goes in the air to extra cover, Asad takes the catch |
Buttler c Asad Shafiq b Zulfiqar Babar (23 runs, 28 balls, 3x4, 1x6) | |||
© Nottinghamshire CCC | SCJ Broad comes in to bat | ||
193 | b6 | 1 | Zulfiqar Babar to Rashid on a length on off stump, plays it to backward square leg |
End of over 194: | (11 runs scored) England 564-8 (Rashid 1*, 12 balls, Broad 0*, 0 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
194 | b1 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Rashid tossed up on middle stump, turns it to midwicket for a blob |
194 | b2 | 0 | defends it down back to the bowler |
194 | b3 | 0 | around off, goes on the back foot and blocks it |
194 | b4 | 1 | turning in from outside off, whips it to deep square leg for one |
194 | b5 | 0 | Shoaib Malik to Broad tossed up on middle and legs tump, tucks it to leg side |
194 | b6 | 0 | fuller outside off, pushes it to point |
End of over 195: | (1 run scored) England 565-8 (Rashid 2*, 16 balls, Broad 0*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
195 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Rashid turning down the leg side, nudges it to short fine leg |
195 | b2 | 0 | flatter on the pads, works it to the fielder at square leg |
195 | b3 | 0 | turning in from outside off, presses forward to defend but misses, onto his pad |
195 | b4 | 3 | slower through the air on the sktumps, dances down the track and flicks it to deep midwicket for three runs |
195 | b5 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Broad quicker outside off stump, defends it to off side |
195 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length on off stump, turns it to leg side |
End of over 196: | (3 runs scored) England 568-8 (Rashid 5*, 20 balls, Broad 0*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Rahat Ali comes on to bowl | |||
196 | b1 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Rashid short of length outside off stump, punches it down back to the bowler |
196 | b2 | 1 | back of length outside off stump, plays it to square of the wicket |
196 | b3 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Broad short and outside off stump, defends it off the back foot |
Stumps Day 4: Once again, It was another Alastair Cook day. What a player he is and what a tremendous performance he played. England kept on losing wickets but, A man (Alastair Cook) stood rooted to the spot and took a deep breath after pulling his team out of a massive lead. Currently England lead by 46 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the 1st innings. What will happen tomorrow, to find out, please join us for the final day of the Test match at 06:00GMT. Till then, goodbye | |||
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196 | b4 | 0 | seaming in from outside off, Broad defends it down the wicket |
196 | b5 | 0 | good length outside off stump, tries to drive it but misses it completely |
196 | b6 | 4 | Four!! back of length and seaming away to off, comes forward to defend and gets an edge past the fielder at second slip to third man fence |
End of over 197: | (5 runs scored) England 573-8 (Rashid 6*, 22 balls, Broad 4*, 8 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl | |||
197 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Rashid good in length on off stump, Rashid comes forward and defends it solidly |
197 | b2 | 0 | on a length outside off, Rashid tries to work at it but misses it completely |
197 | b3 | 1 | short ball on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket for one run |
197 | b4 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Broad bouncer outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
197 | b5 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, Broad ducks slightly under it and let's it pass |
197 | b6 | 0 | on a length and just outside off, comes on the front foot and blocks it |
End of over 198: | (1 run scored) England 574-8 (Rashid 7*, 25 balls, Broad 4*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
198 | b1 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Rashid touch back of length outside off stump, works and gets an edge to fine leg |
198 | b2 | 0 | Rahat Ali to Broad seaming in from outside off stump, defends it solidly down the wicket |
198 | b3 | 2 | pitched up outside off stump, Broad leans forward and drives it square of the wicket |
198 | b4 | 1 | short of length on middle and leg stump, tucks it to square leg for one run |
198 | b5 | 1 | Rahat Ali to Rashid good length on off stump, plays it to deep midwicket for one run |
198 | b6 | 4 | Rahat Ali to Broad full and outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover and gets boundary |
End of over 199: | (9 runs scored) England 583-8 (Rashid 9*, 27 balls, Broad 11*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
199 | b1 | 1lb | Wahab Riaz to Rashid good length on middle and leg stump, tucks it backward square leg |
199 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Broad bumper on the stumps, Broad ducks slightly under it and let's it pass |
199 | b3 | 0 | pitched up outside off, comes on the front foot and defends it solidly to off side |
199 | b4 | 0 | fullish and down the leg side, flicks it and misses, onto the pad |
199 | b5 | 0 | sharp bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through |
199 | b6 | 2 | touch short around off, gets back and blocks it to off side |
End of over 200: | (3 runs scored) England 586-8 (Rashid 9*, 28 balls, Broad 13*, 20 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
200 | b1 | 2 | Zulfiqar Babar to Rashid floated up on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a couple of runs |
200 | b2 | 1lb | on leg stump, flicks it and misses, onto the pad |
200 | b3 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Broad tossed up on off stump, defends it to off side for no run |
200 | b4 | 0 | outside off stump, tries to sweeps it but misses it completely |
200 | b5 | 0 | just outside off stump, presses forward and defends it down the wicket |
200 | b6 | 0 | defends it off the front foot to short cover |
End of over 201: | (3 runs scored) England 589-8 (Rashid 11*, 30 balls, Broad 13*, 24 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
201 | b1 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Rashid bouncer down the leg side, looks to hook it but misses it completely |
201 | b2 | 1 | good length on the stumps, plays it to square leg and gets a single |
201 | b3 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Broad fuller in length on middle and leg stump, flicks it and misses, onto the pad |
201 | b4 | 0 | overpitched outside off, drives it to extra cover for no run |
201 | b5 | 0 | seaming into the left-hander, defends it off the front foot |
201 | b6 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, ducks underneath it and let's it go through |
End of over 202: | (1 run scored) England 590-8 (Rashid 12*, 32 balls, Broad 13*, 28 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Imran Khan comes on to bowl | |||
202 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Rashid seaming in on middle stump, turns it to square leg for a blob |
202 | b2 | 0 | on a length on the stumps, comes forward and blocks it well |
202 | b3 | 0 | pitched up outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover, no run |
202 | b4 | 0 | Bowled!! on a length and seaming into the right-hander, Rashid comes on the front foot and looks to defend it but misses it completely, the ball goes past the bat and hits the middle stump |
Rashid b Imran Khan (12 runs, 36 balls, 0x4, 0x6) | |||
© Lancashire CCC | JM Anderson comes in to bat | ||
202 | b5 | 0 | Imran Khan to Anderson fuller and well outside off stump, tries to defend it but misses it completely |
202 | b6 | 0 | on a length and well outside off, attemps to work at it but does not connect |
End of over 203: | (0 runs scored) England 590-9 (Broad 13*, 28 balls, Anderson 0*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
203 | b1 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Broad fuller and outside off stump, plays it to deep point for one run |
203 | b2 | 0 | Wahab Riaz to Anderson bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through to the keeper |
203 | b3 | 1 | yorker on off stump, digs it out mid on for a quick single |
203 | b4 | 1nb | Wahab Riaz to Broad beamer around head, ducks down and let's it go through. NO ball called by the umpire |
203 | b5 | 0 | pitched up outside off, pushes it to short cover |
203 | b6 | 1 | down the leg side, glances it to fine leg for one run |
203 | b7 | 1 | Wahab Riaz to Anderson good length and well wide outside off stump, guides it to third man |
End of over 204: | (5 runs scored) England 595-9 (Broad 15*, 32 balls, Anderson 2*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
204 | b1 | 0 | Imran Khan to Anderson back of length outside off stump, punches it to cover point |
204 | b2 | 0 | just outside off stump, tries to work at it but misses it |
204 | b3 | 1 | on a length around off, plays it to cover-point for one run |
204 | b4 | 0 | Imran Khan to Broad outside off stump, plays it to the fielder at cover for a blob |
204 | b5 | 1 | short of length on leg, gets across and whips it to fine leg |
204 | b6 | 0 | Imran Khan to Anderson good length and straight on the pads, blocks it off the front foot |
End of over 205: | (2 runs scored) England 597-9 (Broad 16*, 34 balls, Anderson 3*, 9 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Zulfiqar Babar comes on to bowl | |||
205 | b1 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Broad tossed up and outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
205 | b2 | 0 | flatter outside off stump, tries to defend it but misses it completely |
205 | b3 | 1 | fuller on middle and leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg for one |
205 | b4 | 0 | Zulfiqar Babar to Anderson floated up and just outside off, Anderson tries to reverse sweep but misses, the ball clicks his arm and lobs to Younis, who takes and celebrates. Anderson takes the review and Anderson saves |
205 | b5 | 0 | fuller outside off stump, sweeps it to leg side for no run |
205 | b6 | 0 | fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
End of over 206: | (1 run scored) England 598-9 (Broad 17*, 37 balls, Anderson 3*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
England have decided to declare the innings. | |||
06:53 GMT: End of innings |