England reach 492/3 at stumps of Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan as the hosts struggled to take wickets

[RidiculousMan]

That’s it. The game is “safe” for England after today, probably was sealed as soon as the follow-on target was reached. Now it’s just a question of blockathon snore draw from Pak, or can Eng force a win somehow.

Question is of Pakistan's survival. They couldn't survive against Bangladesh in the 3rd innings. Don't think they'll survive against England if the pitch starts to offer something for spinners.

 

[James]

England batted a tad too slow.

They played normal Test cricket at a reasonable clip. Seems that the abject loss against Sri Lanka has caused some embarrassment/honest conversation, and they have refined their approach. Even in the interviews with Brydon Carse, Root and Duckett this game, just standard interviews and no bluster.

 

[Abdullah]

The problem with the team is basically like their fans. There is a loser mentality.
We all know 550 was par, and England could easily have been 6 down.

We need to come out fighting in the morning and hope we can break this partnership and we are into the tail, whom Abrar will have more success against.

Even if England take 100 run lead, we should be looking to get to 200 ahead, as hope the pitch starts imploding after lunch on day 5.

It's still good for batting but things can spee up on day 5.

The key thing is having belief!

 

[Abdullah]

The problem with the team is basically like their fans. There is a loser mentality.
We all know 550 was par, and England could easily have been 6 down.

We need to come out fighting in the morning and hope we can break this partnership and we are into the tail, whom Abrar will have more success against.

Even if England take 100 run lead, we should be looking to get to 200 ahead, as hope the pitch starts imploding after lunch on day 5.

It's still good for batting but things can spee up on day 5.

The key thing is having belief!

By easily be 6 down, I'm referring to Brooks fortune and also Jamal and Naseem spells at points in the day.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

now england will take a lead of more than 100 runs tomorrow and then Pakistan will bowled under 200 in their 2nd inning... which means another defeat is on the cards for Pakistan.

 

[pakistani pride]

Please Pak team, please stop playing TEST cricket!

 

[Kianig89]

Would.be embarrassing of Pakistan lose this game, 550 in 1st innings is always a good score , the only thing Pakistan need to make sure was Eng should.not score too freely , yet they failed to execute their plan Eng score 100 runs too many.

All the pressure will be on Pakistan knowing Eng only needs 60+ overs to chase anything , can Pakistan bat for 100 overs in their 2nd innings is a task too much

 

[Aami]

Can I ask a question here please?
How many Pak supporters on this forum are actually Pak supporters?

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Would.be embarrassing of Pakistan lose this game, 550 in 1st innings is always a good score , the only thing Pakistan need to make sure was Eng should.not score too freely , yet they failed to execute their plan Eng score 100 runs too many.

All the pressure will be on Pakistan knowing Eng only needs 60+ overs to chase anything , can Pakistan bat for 100 overs in their 2nd innings is a task too much

England win these games

 

[PakHammer]

They might just draw the match. Pakistan will know all the cricketing world will be looking at their second innings expecting them to fail. Pride may just force them to draw the match on which is still a flat pitch.

 

[Josh]

They might just draw the match. Pakistan will know all the cricketing world will be looking at their second innings expecting them to fail. Pride may just force them to draw the match on which is still a flat pitch.

Let's see who fights for the honor and gives the captain Shan a honorable draw