Quote from: Minecache on Today at 05:28:35 AM

Quote from: ilovealtcoins on Today at 02:13:22 AM

I think the outcome of this match will depend a lot on the performance of both teams in the first session. If Pakistan can bat well in the first session and not lose more than one wicket, then I would say Pakistan will win this match. But if Pakistan loses 2/3 wickets in the first session, then it will be very difficult for Pakistan to get back on track. Collecting 263 runs in 90 overs is not a very difficult task.

I partially agree with you. The outcome of the match will depend on the first session itself. Also, staying at the crease on the last day is challenging. Pakistan lost one wicket before adding 10 runs to the scoreboard today. Experienced batsman Imam Ul Haque returned to the dressing room with 48 runs. Right now Pakistan needs 253 runs to win. Pakistan team could not start the day well. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan are batting now. Saud Shakeel is batting very well, he collected 29 runs off 67 balls. Rizwan played 9 balls but could not collect any runs. If these two batsmen can build a big partnership then maybe Pakistan will win. But I think Pakistan will lose a few more wickets in the first session.

Aside from hitting a fifty, Saud Shakeel has been batting very well and is confident of going big. Against the English bowlers, Rizwan performed well and challenged them to stay for long. At this moment, it would be wrong to give wickets away to English bowlers. A total of 188 runs is needed by Pakistan. During the process of going for runs, batsmen will lose some wickets, but their approach should ensure that wickets are not lost. I hope the rest of the day the team played well in the test match. If Pakistan settles for a draw instead of a win, I will be amazed if they give up on a possible win.