Pakistan's lead swells to 166 after solid batting display against England on Day 2 at Lord's

[Abdullah719]

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

England just about stayed in it, could have been all over if Babar hadn't retired hurt.

 

[hur rizvi]

Excellent day

Hopefully Babar can come out tomorrow and slog some

 

[big_gamer007]

Game set and match for Pakistan now, england should start thinking about 2nd test and decide what changes they will need to compete against a strong Pakistan line up.. Right now it’s looking like lions vs Lambs.

 

[Markhor]

Exceptional day's play from Pakistan to put us in a commanding position. Hopefully Babar can come out to bat tomorrow.

There is some uneven bounce from this pitch and given the dry forecast Shadab's legspin may come into the Test too.

 

[hur rizvi]

Game set and match for Pakistan now, england should start thinking about 2nd test and decide what changes they will need to compete against a strong Pakistan line up.. Right now it’s looking like lions vs Lambs.

I won’t say that. If Ireland can make a match of it after follow on, we would be fools to write England off yet

 

[Sarwar89]

I think there is Rain forecast for Sunday, i hope Pakistan declares as soon as the lead is around 175. They should aim to chase no more than 60-70 in the 2nd innings.

 

[Square Drive]

Excellent excellent stuff from Pakistan.

If Babar can come and push the lead to 200, it's game over - perhaps even an innings victory.

I'm predicting a 9 wicket victory for Pakistan.

Very very pleased.

Dare I say it, tomorrow might be the last day of this Test, assuming we get a full day's play.

 

[big_gamer007]

I won’t say that. If Ireland can make a match of it after follow on, we would be fools to write England off yet

Ofcourse but Pakistan will have to play really poorly to let england have a chance from here on..

 

[Suleiman]

I don't care about the "Amir is the best, he's just unlucky" nonsense, but when it comes to getting retired hurt we are a tad unlucky. IIRC in our previous tour Sami Aslam got retired hurt as well, and he was also in the zone.

 

[Syed1]

Another flukey day

 

[Ali_Pakistan]

Brilliant play from the boys. Just needs to finish it off tomorrow.

 

[Jabo]

good day

160+ we'll take
better than nothing
bowling has to be full on tomorrow

 

[Asif321]

looks like pakistan wrapping it up on day 4 or may be tommrow. we cant lose this series now

 

[hur rizvi]

I don't care about the "Amir is the best, he's just unlucky" nonsense, but when it comes to getting retired hurt we are a tad unlucky. IIRC in our previous tour Sami Aslam got retired hurt as well, and he was also in the zone.

Yeah perfect timing for England that

 

[babajee]

Number 1 T20 batsman should treat it like a T20 tomorrow.

 

[hur rizvi]

Number 1 T20 batsman should treat it like a T20 tomorrow.

Hopefully he is feeling well enough to come out

 

[Asif321]

england have fielded very poor

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Hopefully he is feeling well enough to come out

Mickey just said that hopefully, he will come out to bat tomorrow.

Need Amir to stay there with him.

 

[hur rizvi]

england have fielded very poor

That’s what pressure does to you

 

[hur rizvi]

Mickey just said that hopefully, he will come out to bat tomorrow.

Need Amir to stay there with him.

Yeah fingers crossed

 

[Xoib]

Hopefully he is feeling well enough to come out

Should start the day with Amir, Abbas can follow

 

[Zeshan547]

all good and sweet but we should not jump the gun yet and should be humble even when we are on the upper side, our performance on the field is enough to shut up all the haters and wrist slitters,, hope we can continue the good work but make it clear Poms aren't going down without a fight,,, so we better don't get complacent.

 

[UP]

This is all fluke.

 

[hadi123]

Good day for Pakistan. Hopefully we can get a 200+ lead tomorrow if Babar Azam can bat. I think England are not feeling very optimistic. Mark Wood was speaking after the game and he seemed very very down. Body language + the way he was speaking suggest England camp must be feeling demoralized. We need to capitalize. Hopefully with the new ball we can wreak havoc.

 

[hadi123]

I don't care about the "Amir is the best, he's just unlucky" nonsense, but when it comes to getting retired hurt we are a tad unlucky. IIRC in our previous tour Sami Aslam got retired hurt as well, and he was also in the zone.

I can't remember Sami Aslam getting retired hurt.

 

[90MPH]

Pakistan are in a very strong healthy position.

England are just about hanging on.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Another proffesional and intelligent performance by Pak. Azhar and Shafiq started the ball rolling with this mentality and it continued right through to the end. Hopefully Babar is ok for tommorow and the rest of the test.

England on the other hand were poor and Joe Root looks lost, a poor captain so far.

 

[hur rizvi]

I can't remember Sami Aslam getting retired hurt.

I think he got run out unluckily at Edgbaston but yeah don’t remember retired hurt either

 

[Big Mac]

From the rolling report at a place that shall not be named

Forgive us if we keep banging on this particular drum, but it is a small wonder: Pakistan are playing, consistent, sensible, sober cricket. In this Test, it's as if Misbah-ul-Haq's presence in the dressing room for all those years has finally rubbed off on the team. As a beautiful, final screw-you to Misbah, who has endured more screw-yous than most, they have only played this way AFTER he has retired.

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[hadi123]

I think he got run out unluckily at Edgbaston but yeah don’t remember retired hurt either

Yeah I remember him getting run out when he was in the zone but not retired hurt.

 

[bujhee kom]

Pak will want as close to 200 lead as they can get. Then Eng will struggle to stay in it.

 

[Syed1]

Oh God Misbah is refusing to fade away

 

[Suleiman]

I can't remember Sami Aslam getting retired hurt.

Someone got hurt recently can't remember who,, thought it was Sami, it was either the England or Aussie tour.

 

[Sirris]

A bit disappointed that Hasan Ali couldn't stay for a while but even more glad that at the end we were still able to take the batting to another day.

Hopefully Baba is fit tomorrow.

 

[Madplayer]

Another flukey day

Dont know how Pakistan batsmen managed so many fluke 50s in these hostile conditions for batting.

 

[161]

Any official updates on Babar ?

Did he go for an x-ray or not ?

 

[hur rizvi]

Any official updates on Babar ?

Did he go for an x-ray or not ?

I think he didn’t go for x-ray

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Bowl out England for 280 after 170 lead. Match is on our hands.

 

[161]

I think he didn’t go for x-ray

Well that's a good sign.

If not tomorrow hopefully he will bat in the second innings at least.

 

[Hasan123]

Solid day of batting by Pakistan. Hopefully Babar gets a 100. Don't see this Pom line up getting a big lead.

 

[emranabbas]

Just need another fluke Day tomorrow

 

[Hasan Cheema]

166 lead, even if England scored 250, Pakistan can chase 84 in 4th Innings. Anderson and Broad are spent forces.

 

[The Googly]

Shadab and Faheem were the highlight of the day for me. They came together at a crucial point when England saw a chance of restricting the lead to around 80. Both played fearless, positive, sensible cricket. These two provide much needed balance to the test team. And Shadab is a proper batsman.

 

[imshally81]

Great performance by Pakistan....

 

[The Googly]

Great performance by Pakistan....

Yes - but England are not out of this. If they score 350 plus- and Saturday will be the best day to bat- Pakistan will not chase 180 plus successfully on a 4th day pitch.
Great day for Pakistan but England can’t be ruled out although Pak SHOULD win. Inshallah.

 

[hur rizvi]

Yes - but England are not out of this. If they score 350 plus- and Saturday will be the best day to bat- Pakistan will not chase 180 plus successfully on a 4th day pitch.
Great day for Pakistan but England can’t be ruled out although Pak SHOULD win. Inshallah.

Yup England are lucky to be just in it. Babar not getting injured would have insured 200 lead

 

[The Googly]

Yup England are lucky to be just in it. Babar not getting injured would have insured 200 lead

We must restrict England to 280 max. Chasing over 120 on day 4 will be nerve wracking.

 

[AFM]

Anyone catch Mark Wood's interview at the end of the day?

Ian Ward: "How would you assess today?"

Mark Wood (with a confused face): "They kept getting scores."

Cracked me up

 

[Chief Destroyer]

What are the chances of Babar coming back?

 

[hur rizvi]

With Babar ruled out I would say England have a real chance. If they can set around 150 they will win

 

[majiz]

Anyone catch Mark Wood's interview at the end of the day?

Ian Ward: "How would you assess today?"

Mark Wood (with a confused face): "They kept getting scores."

Cracked me up

that interview was so depressing lol

 

[Boycottisno2]

Babar will not come out to bat .... doctor has banned him from coming out to bat.....

 

[hur rizvi]

Babar will not come out to bat .... doctor has banned him from coming out to bat.....

Yes he shouldn’t now. May be in next innings if we desperately need him for scenario like 20 runs left to chase he should have courage to bat then

 

[cricketworm]

Pakistan just needs to bowl well against England's lower order, their top order is walking wicket. Well Done Pakistan. Excellent bowling and batting. Ab thode catches bhi pakdlo toh maza aa jaye

 

[Boi]

This is going to be one painful defeat if we somehow manage to mess it up and lose from here. Hope the bowlers don't lose the plot in the 2nd innings.

 

[UP]

Faheem’s and Shadab’s intent was the turning point so far. Loved it. Older Pak side would have folded with a mere 50 odd runs lead.

 

[Ab Fan]

If England scores in excess of 275, good bye Pakistan!

 

[Sadevdesai]

An Innings Victory quite possible with TWO days to spare !!!

 

[El Generico]

Need to somehow get to a lead of 200. Its possible if Azam bats for a bit.

 

[SL_Fan]

Game is set up nicely should be good watching next few days.

 

[Zeshan547]

If England scores in excess of 275, good bye Pakistan!

i know its Pak but getting shoot out for 100 odd in 2nd dig, not happennig mate, realistically england have to get 200 lead, which mean they have to score 370 plus, which i dont see happening unless we drop more than half a dozen catches,,,

 

[Madplayer]

The pitch had deteriorated it seemed. Lots of uneven bounce.

 

[James]

Pakistan have been superb, I can’t recall England being comprehensively blown away like this in the first two days of a home Test for some time.

This match is done and dusted.

It’s just a matter of Headingley now and whether England can restore some respectability - it could already be too late and Pakistan might now run away with the series.

 

[hur rizvi]

Pakistan have been superb, I can’t recall England being comprehensively blown away like this in the first two days of a home Test for some time.

This match is done and dusted.

It’s just a matter of Headingley now and whether England can restore some respectability - it could already be too late and Pakistan might now run away with the series.

Match isn’t done and dusted yet if England can score 300 in the second dig