What impact will Babar Azam’s absence have on the result of this match?

[hur rizvi]

I really feel we have been unfortunate here and absence of Babar clearly means we can’t chase much in 4th innings now. I won’t be confident of chasing more than 120

 

[Ummii]

It all depends on our bowling now. If we took 2 or 3 wickets before 50 then it could be our match. Let me tell you that even in presence of Babar. Pakistan team is capable enough to collapse in 4th innings

 

[Sherlock]

This is where my initial pessimism comes from. We'll miss Babar's presence in the 4th innings because I can genuinely see England playing well in their 2nd innings and putting up a tough total to chase.

 

[Ahson8]

I understand the pessimism considering our dismal 4th innings record recently, but InshaAllah we should still be able to pull this off, considering our batting goes down till No. 10

But it’s important we bowl well in the 2nd innings

 

[AFM]

Will need to fly in some emergency 'experience' to save the day

 

[daytrader]

Between Amir, Hasan, Faheem and Shadab, chasing 120 will be a breeze. Maybe we should reverse the batting order for 4th innings

 

[AssassinatedDevil]

There shouldn't be too much of an impact IF our bowlers don't let the Englishmen attain a lead of more than 100 runs. Within 100 is easily chasable by our team even if we are 1 man down. The important thing to note is Babar wasn't the only one to have a high score in the game. Azhar, Asad and Shadab all got 50s and Haris got close to one. By all intents and purposes, these players are in form and step up when the pressure builds up.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Can't let England score more than 300.

 

[s28]

yes stage set for Bess fifer on a wearing pitch

 

[gazza619]

Can't let England score more than 300.

There is absolutely no way England can score more than 200 on this pitch. The bounce is getting uneven now.
Unless of course our fielders drop a dozen catches.

 

[idrizzy]

There is absolutely no way England can score more than 200 on this pitch. The bounce is getting uneven now.
Unless of course our fielders drop a dozen catches.

Plus the deck will get a bit drier and assist Shadab. But having said that if England play like they did in the first innings then it’ll be a cake walk. Can’t imagine England not putting up at least 250. Bounce is still capable of playing with, just gotta use soft hands and keep your balance, hit through the ball.

I got faith in our bowling to do good damage. 300 and under and it’s our game.

 

[Asch Ali]

Well IMAM UL HAQ will have to show up!!! How about Azhar opens with Harris in the second innings? If there even is a second inning!!

 

[hadi123]

I have a bad feeling. I am not confident of chasing down 100+tbh

 

[classic]

I am quietly confident . The new Pakistan team are a breath of fresh air in all department. They seem more hungrier for a Lords victory. Looking forward to Mohammad Abbas bowling . He is a new born Asif.