END OF OVER:20 | 19 Runs 1 Wkt | PAK: 169/6 | RR: 8.45
- Babar Azam87 (59b)
- Reece Topley4-0-31-1
- Sam Curran4-0-26-2
9:24pm Mebs: "This will be an interesting run chase". You're telling me. Fascinating couple of hours in store here. Hales and Salt are out there, Mohammad Nawaz's left-arm orthodox to get us going...
9.12pm: You and who's army? Babar Azam doesn't need footsoldiers. The skipper leads the way once again with a majestic, unbeaten 87, and Pakistan might just have sneaked above par. Certainly this is a steeper chase than the one England flunked two nights ago. "Uncle" Iftikhar Ahmed played a decent hand in the middle, helping to add 48 with his captain, while Haider Ali and Mohammad Nawaz also chipped in. Can England make it third time lucky chasing? Vish will be back to find out shortly
Mohammad Nawaz (3) c Brook b Topley 12 (17m 7b 0x4 1x6) SR: 171.42
Topley to finish off
END OF OVER:19 | 9 Runs | PAK: 150/5 | RR: 7.89
- Mohammad Nawaz6 (5b)
- Babar Azam75 (55b)
- Sam Curran4-0-26-2
- Reece Topley3-0-13-0
"Dew is definitely gonna help England with ball coming better and spinners ineffective." That was the theory the other night, too, Nauman
Hasan: "Tbh, this has been one of the better displays from Pakistan this whole series (barring the 200 chase) in terms of intent."
Salt goes back now
SCurran on, keeper up
Two overs to go. Pakistan still eyeing 160
END OF OVER:18 | 5 Runs | PAK: 141/5 | RR: 7.83
- Mohammad Nawaz3 (2b)
- Babar Azam70 (52b)
- Reece Topley3-0-13-0
- David Willey4-0-32-2
Shadab Khan Mohammad Nawaz is the new batter
"What a jinx by Immad," groans Rafay
Another timely strike for England, Pakistan relying on their captain again. Topley returns
END OF OVER:17 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | PAK: 136/5 | RR: 8.00
- Babar Azam68 (48b)
- David Willey4-0-32-2
- Richard Gleeson4-0-39-1
Asif Ali c Topley b Willey 9 (14m 9b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
"Bit of dew by the sounds, gradually getting worse," reports Matt R. "Bowlers have been asking for towels"
"Now if Asif can get a quick 20-30 I will be happy with the middle order," chirps Immad