So does Ben Stokes stand between Pakistan and victory?

[MenInG]

Lets face it - he is our worst nightmare - bat or ball.

And given what Woakes said about England batsmen not wanting to achieve target slow and steady like, there is a big chance that Stokes will set the scene with some heavy hitting and do his usual when its time.

"To chase this total down, I think we've got to do it pretty positively. You can't just bat out there for a long time and not expect to have one with your name on it. We don't want them to get too much further ahead of us."

 

[Major]

Its funny how ben stokes has become that symbol of cornered tiger.

Before the world cup, wouldnt even care about the guy, would had laughed that he was playing in the team.

But after what he did in the world cup and that game winning innings against australia with leach batting, you could never be sure about winning till hes out.

We have seen what stokes did with NZ and Australia. The last thing i want is him breaking the hearts of pakistanis.

Who knows, today he might pull it off once again. Or maybe give a chance and let broad finish it

 

[MenInG]

Or could his aggression be his and England's downfall?

 

[Ab Fan]

Joe Root's fifty will inch England a bit closer as well. I think we are up for a thrilling day, it's Super Saturday!

 

[Rana]

Yasir Shah stands between England and victory

 

[Hasan123]

Root and Stokes are the key imo.

 

[Smudger]

Root,Stokes and Butler are the key wickets

 

[therealAB]

The rest of England’s batting lineup possibly bar Pope and Sibley will crumble under pressure. Stokes has to win them the game, and we all know he can

 

[DandyFellow]

Need to bring Stokes early on by getting the openers and attack him. He can not score alot on this pitch . We will get him In sha Allah. We just need one special ball.

 

[Ab Fan]

Root gone now.

 

[The Viper]

Stokes is at the crease - this is a pivotal moment in the game.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Gone now.

 

[The Viper]

Stokes is at the crease - this is a pivotal moment in the game.

Gone for 9! Huge moment in the game.

 

[sweep_shot]

Stokes has been very disappointing. If he wasn't fit, why did he play?

 

[Swing]

England are much more than just Stokes. They've got batting till 10.