Eng Vs Pak at Old Trafford

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:38 pm

Pope was a bit unlucky with that though because the ball reared up and wasn't really short. You always need a bit of luck when that happens and Pope didn't have any.
Buttler is on a hiding to nothing and is probably playing the right game by playing as he does in the shorter game. With the ball moving around and bouncing he is just as well playing his natural game instead of just occupying the crease and possiby getting a 'freak' ball.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:39 pm

Past halfway now but 5 wickets down, if this pair could get us to within 70-80 then who knows Pakistan might start getting twitchy. They're taking the attacking approach which is the correct tactic.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:49 pm

Hell of a delivery to get Pope

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:00 pm

Amazing how much better we look going positive.

50 partnership off just 49 deliveries and the field goes everywhere. The bowlers get hit off their line.

Great to see.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:03 pm

167-5 at tea, this Buttler/Woakes rally has given England a chance, only 110 needed now, if they can keep going like this for another 30-40 minutes after tea, then the runs will be coming, Pakistan will be hoping for a couple of quick wickets to regain control, but this match keeps ebbing and flowing. Even a tie can't be ruled out, although it's still unlikely.

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:09 pm

Buttler might win us the game but needs replacing behind the stumps up the colne

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:14 pm

Longsidelenny1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:09 pm
Buttler might win us the game but needs replacing behind the stumps up the colne

If Buttler wins the game from here there's no way he'll be dropped, despite his struggles with the gloves.

Foulthrow · Post by **Foulthrow** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:14 pm

Tea break comes at an ideal time for Pakistan. This could end the momentum that Buttler and Woakes have built up and see a quick end to the game.

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:47 pm

It's getting interesting - get below 70 needed and the pressure is well and truly on the Pakistanis.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:48 pm

83 to win now. These two going well.

Whatever happens here we will have too much for them in the next two test matches.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:53 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:48 pm
83 to win now. These two going well.

Whatever happens here we will have too much for them in the next two test matches.

You think so i'd say there's little to choose between the sides in English conditions, i wouldn't like to call this match let alone the series.

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:59 pm

Butler maybe dodged a bullet with this innings.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:01 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:53 pm
You think so i'd say there's little to choose between the sides in English conditions, i wouldn't like to call this match let alone the series.

We have played this game at about 60% capacity. Much room for improvement.

There's only Babar Azam that would get in the England team as a certainty.
The leg spinner might as we haven't a decent one but he's very overhyped like all leg spinners get.

Abbas has bowled well but we have dozens of line and length bowlers at 80mph in county cricket. And we would never pick Graham Onions for instance.

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:04 pm

What ever way this goes it’s been a very good game upthecolne

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:13 pm

Guller Bull wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:59 pm
Butler maybe dodged a bullet with this innings.

I've been one of Buttler's biggest critics, however if he sees England over the line here, he'll have really shown his character and skill.

Woakes has been brilliant also, but they need to ensure it's not a glorious failure and finish the job.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:18 pm

Still a lot to do here but when the 5th wicket fell I wasn’t expecting to get within 60

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:26 pm

It's good stuff this.
Didn't look likely earlier.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:46 pm

They’ve wasted their reviews now.

Enthralling stuff this.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:49 pm

Phew.

All reviews gone for them. Close calls those last two.
Very good Umpires calls.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:52 pm

35 needed now

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:53 pm

Heck. Nervy nery.
Thought he'd spooned that then!

What Test cricket is about, this.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:56 pm

England inching towards a huge win, i couldn't envisage this when Pope was out, but this pair have been outstanding. The odd half chance for Pakistan, but you need to ride your luck at times.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:00 pm

This is what I love about test cricket - always hard to call.

Great match, England on top now but still couldn’t rule out a collapse

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:01 pm

Jos gone

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:03 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:00 pm
This is what I love about test cricket - always hard to call.

Great match, England on top now but still couldn’t rule out a collapse

Surely even England can't lose from here. Only 21 needed now.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:03 pm

Just hope we see this through now

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:04 pm

He was very unlucky with that ---very marginal!

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:04 pm

Ashingtonclaret46 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:04 pm
He was very unlucky with that ---very marginal!

No idea how ball tracking can accurately work that one out!

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:05 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:03 pm
Surely even England can't lose from here. Only 21 needed now.

Shhhhhhh Tiger

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:05 pm

Very, very unlucky.
Right call though.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:11 pm

Good lad, Stu.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:12 pm

Broad will see us home, sensible choice to promote him up the order given his good form.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:17 pm

13 to win

Woakes on strike

New ball taken

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:17 pm

New ball taken but only 13 required

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:19 pm

This is tense, such a shame there's nobody there to see it, this match deserves a crowd.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:22 pm

Take that! 12 wanted.
Now 10.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:23 pm

Four needed

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:23 pm

5 needed

Glorious straight drive for 4

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:23 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:19 pm
This is tense, such a shame there's nobody there to see it, this match deserves a crowd.

It does.
Been a cracking day's play.
They've not bowled badly, either.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:24 pm

Broad out

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:25 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:12 pm
Broad will see us home, sensible choice to promote him up the order given his good form.

Maybe he won't!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:27 pm

Shouldn't matter we only need 4 to win, one hefty blow will do it.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:29 pm

Won it - brilliant cricket

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm

Woakes on strike that's what England want.

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm

Cracking game and two more to go ---bring it on.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm

What a match! Superb win.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm
Woakes on strike that's what England want.

I think you must be behind us

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:31 pm

That is why I love cricket

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:34 pm

Great game of cricket.
Hugs in the pavilion, touching elbows on the field.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:30 pm
I think you must be behind us

I blame the Beeb text feed, honestly don't know why we pay the licence fee

Cracking game of cricket, that's why test cricket is still the best form of the game, because you're never quite sure how it'll pan out.

Once again Stokes turned the game England's way with the ball, his spell totally transformed the game, and gave England the belief that victory was possible.

Brilliant innings from Buttler & Woakes, England always look a better team when they attack the bowling, and that's their natural game, also at 117-5 they didn't have anything to lose.

That will be a devastating defeat for Pakistan they controlled the match for long periods, but they couldn't bat England out of the game in the 2nd innings, and that's what has cost them.