England vs Pakistan | 1st Test | Lord's, London | May 24-28, 2018 | Day 3 | Match Thread

[MenInG]

So the match situation:

England 184
Pakistan 350/8 (110 ov)
Stumps - Pakistan lead by 166 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the 1st innings

Simple question. Can Pakistan take an unassailable 1-0 lead in this 2 match series today?

 

[Sarwar89]

There is no need for Babar Azam to bat, Pakistan shall look for quickfire 10 odd runs, with a lead of 175, our initial target shall be an innings defeat and that is definitely a possibility. In worst case scenario Pakistan shall not be chasing more than 70-80 in 4th innings.

 

[hur rizvi]

Haha that would be a demoralizing for England if it happens, I expect them to fight back and set Pakistan atleast 120-150

 

[AFM]

Last day of the Test, perhaps?

 

[IMMY69]

So the weather this morning is exactly like the previous two days. It’s cloudy and raining.
It’s forecast to stop raining soon and then sunny, warm weather from this afternoon.

Any run we can eek out this morning will be a bonus.
Then I back our bowlers to do the job and keep England below 250 in second innings.

Without scatter gun Wahab and Rahat we now actually have a very disciplined bowling unit so scoring won’t be easy for England. I think Abbas will bowl beautifully again, hitting top of off stump.

England will have to bat cautiously and I think they’ll cut out any risky shots to avoid being destroyed again by the press and pundits. So they’ll be in two minds and this should work in our favour.

This is it lads. Today is judgment day.

 

[Justcrazy]

Big day for Pakistan , They need to attack , never be negative

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cloudy and humid here at Lord's today but the forecast is good <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/UZbPZROFpH">pic.twitter.com/UZbPZROFpH</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1000286796511678465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[QuickCrick]

England will fight back and knowing we’re a batsman down could play on our minds and give them a boost.

We’ve won 6 sessions so far, win 2 more and avoid a terrible one should be the plan.

First up get another 25 runs and get Cook and Root early

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[Mueez]

Pakistan to wrap up the match today!
Hopefully Amir gets a 5 wicket haul and shows that he still hasn't lost his skills of 2010.
Key wicket will be Cook, if we get him early along with Root, we will seal the match today.

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[Mueez]

Who's wanting to see pushups once again at Lords?

 

[MenInG]

 

[MenInG]

 

[Ali_Pakistan]

First target should be to frustrate England for 4 to 5 overs. Then bowl with discipline like they did in the 1st innings. Insha Allah victory will be ours.

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

Mickey is so good to listen to. He knows what he is doing and seems to have a plan

 

[Sirris]

First target should be to frustrate England for 4 to 5 overs. Then bowl with discipline like they did in the 1st innings. Insha Allah victory will be ours.

Frustrate them as much as humanly possible.

 

[NauV]

Mickey is so good to listen to. He knows what he is doing and seems to have a plan

What did he say?

 

[AFM]

Mickey is so good to listen to. He knows what he is doing and seems to have a plan

You can feel his enthusiasm for Pakistan cricket. He wants the job for a long time.

 

[QuickCrick]

Mickey is so good to listen to. He knows what he is doing and seems to have a plan

Soo true.. best coach we’ve ever had?

 

[Markhor]

Mickey is so good to listen to. He knows what he is doing and seems to have a plan

Yet according to some Mickey is a conman who is only here to collect paycheck.

He has done a superb job in all aspects.

 

[AFM]

Batting day. Good luck dislodging Abbas England

 

[castortroy]

Pitch will be flat today

Sun is out

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

What did he say?

I got to hear only last few minutes of his interview. He talked about how they have changed the culture from playing for myself to playing for the team. Consistency in the selection and overall culture.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

One more run added to the lead.Broad to bowl the next over.

 

[imshally81]

 

[imshally81]

No ball too....

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

You can feel his enthusiasm for Pakistan cricket. He wants the job for a long time.

He is very passionate. Could see his dedication when he talks and it isn't only just the talk. HE walks the talk as well.

 

[AFM]

Dangerous signs for England. Abbas looks set for a double

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

Yet according to some Mickey is a conman who is only here to collect paycheck.

He has done a superb job in all aspects.

Some people will always find something to cry about.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Whacked for by Abbas

No ball as well

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

Dangerous signs for England. Abbas looks set for a double

Dare I say, fastest double

 

[AFM]

Excellent leaves so far

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

Soo true.. best coach we’ve ever had?

He has changed the mentality and that is the most important thing. He is one of the best we ever had.

 

[run-out]

Babar fit to bat?

 

[AFM]

Amir not using the bat Virat gave him. Smart. He actually wants runs in England

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

Babar fit to bat?

No. He is ruled out of the series.

 

[UN talkz]

Babar fit to bat?

No
Ruled out of England tour

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Maiden over.

 

[imshally81]

 

[castortroy]

Typical lords pitch, getting flatter as the days go on

 

[Arham_PakFan]

What a shot by Amir

 

[predictablyunpredictable]

What a shot by Amir

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Overthrow allows an extra run.

 

[castortroy]

Out

 

[imshally81]

 

[letme alone]

shadab can be healthy on this pitch

 

[castortroy]

Expect England to bat long here

Root to get a ton

 

[AFM]

Oh no. Was enjoying that

 

[Robert]

Best day for batting. Sunny, no swing, no seam, surface not cracking up yet.

 

[JibranAnsari]

lead of 179 , pakistan should not allow them to score more than 280. anything more than this will be tricky.

 

[AFM]

We all know how Amir bowls in London when we have a huge lead

 

[Watsupdoc]

Abbas is a real tail ended

The conditions are great for batting though. Shadab will be key in this innings now.

 

[Mueez]

A good, healthy lead for Pakistan.
Expecting a innings win for Pakistan.

 

[castortroy]

Put it this way, pak won't be able to chase 150 so if England get into 300 plus territory then its game over

 

[Mueez]

We all know how Amir bowls in London when we have a huge lead

#180

 

[Markhor]

Ideally we restrict England below 350 but these are excellent batting conditions with the sun out now.

 

[asadee]

If only one of our main batsmen stayed on we cud have batted Eng out of the game

 

[UN talkz]

lead of 179 , pakistan should not allow them to score more than 280. anything more than this will be tricky.

180 would have been perfect

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pretty good batting by Pakistan and a fantastic 179 lead to work with.

Going to be a little tougher to bowl now but what they can't allow is for England to put 400 runs. With Pakistan down Babar in the game, a 220 target or so would be pretty challenging.

 

[QuickCrick]

We’ve won the first half but Roots decision to bat first was based on the flatness of the wicket on days 3/4 and deteration day 5.

Still a long way to go, need to make the morning session count!

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

looks like great batting conditions now

Dont want to be negative but we really missed the opportunity to put Eng to the sword. No batsmen carrying on, Babar's break, Shadab's unlucky dissmisal and most of all Safraz's stupidity

 

[Sarwar89]

looks like great batting conditions now

Dont want to be negative but we really missed the opportunity to put Eng to the sword. No batsmen carrying on, Babar's break, Shadab's unlucky dissmisal and most of all Safraz's stupidity

Are you still complaining despite 179 lead ?

 

[Watsupdoc]

Gonna be a long day in the field...

 

[imshally81]

Some Swing for Amir

 

[Mueez]

Amir pitch it up, please!!!!!!!!

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56568; <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@waqyounis99</a> with MCC Chief Executive & Secretary, Guy Lavender, prior to ringing the five-minute bell this morning. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveLords?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveLords</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a> <a href="https://t.co/jZkGMKgKsu">pic.twitter.com/jZkGMKgKsu</a></p>— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/HomeOfCricket/status/1000320640396746752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[imshally81]

Yesss

 

[Watsupdoc]

Abbas you beauty!!!!

 

[babajee]

Abbas is a legend

 

[Markhor]

You little beauty Abbas.

 

[asadee]

Cook gone

 

[QuickCrick]

Get in!!!!!!

 

[Mueez]

Ohhhhh yessssssssss

 

[pratiktc]

Big wkt! Get Root and game over today

 

[Boi]

Abbasif! Beautiful bowling.

 

[daytrader]

Gone!!!! Abbas you beauty

 

[Theo_14]

WOW.

What a delivery. Plumb.

 

[Fahdi]

:

Seekh Amir, Abbas se seekh!

 

[Mueez]

Abbasified.