England v Pakistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd Match, Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Pakistan tour of England 3rd Match: England v Pakistan at Birmingham, September 09, 2026
England
ENG
453/10 (89) & 130/2 (24.2)
Pakistan
PAK
133/10 (33.5) & 449/10 (96.4)
Finished
ENG won by 8 wickets
Pakistan 1st InningPAK 1st Inning133/10 (33.5 ov)
England 1st InningENG 1st Inning453/10 (89 ov)
Pakistan 2nd InningPAK 2nd Inning449/10 (96.4 ov)
England 2nd InningENG 2nd Inning130/2 (24.2 ov)

Commentary

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0.1
Ben Duckett c G Ghori b M Abbas 0 (1) Mohammad Abbas to Ben Duckett, no run, c G Ghori b M Abbas, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards , but the ball finds safe hands of Ghazi Ghori, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Ben Duckett is out.
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0.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment. Umpire signals it a no ball.
1
0.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
0
0.3
Mohammad Abbas to Emilio Gay, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
0
0.4
Mohammad Abbas to Emilio Gay, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Emilio Gay hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
0.5
Mohammad Abbas to Emilio Gay, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Emilio Gay hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
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0.6
Emilio Gay lbw b M Abbas 0 (4) Mohammad Abbas to Emilio Gay, no run, lbw b M Abbas, Out LBW !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Emilio Gay hangs in the crease, strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Mohammad Abbas, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Emilio Gay dismissal.
End of over 1 (2 runs)
Emilio Gay 0 (4)
Jordan Cox 1 (2)
England 2/2
Mohammad Abbas 1-0-2-2
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1.1
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
4
1.2
Razaullah to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.
0
1.3
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
0
1.4
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes back and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
1.5
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
1.6
Razaullah to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 2 (9 runs)
Joe Root 8 (5)
Jordan Cox 2 (3)
England 11/2
Razaullah 1-0-9-0
Mohammad Abbas 1-0-2-2
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2.1
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
0
2.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
2.3
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
2.4
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 2 runs.
0
2.5
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
2.6
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Jordan Cox 4 (9)
Joe Root 8 (5)
England 13/2
Mohammad Abbas 2-0-4-2
Razaullah 1-0-9-0
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3.1
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Razaullah starts the over with a dot as the batter defends. England remain comfortable in pursuit of 130.
0
3.2
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
3.3
Razaullah to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and caresses cut, edged!! towards third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
3.4
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.5
Razaullah to Joe Root, 1 run, Razaullah lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. England move along without any alarms.
4
3.6
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Jordan Cox hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 4 (9 runs)
Jordan Cox 8 (10)
Joe Root 13 (10)
England 22/2
Razaullah 2-0-18-0
Mohammad Abbas 2-0-4-2
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4.1
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
4.2
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
4.3
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Mohammad Abbas keeps things tight as the batter defends safely with the chase comfortably in hand.
0
4.4
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
1
4.5
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 1 run, Mohammad Abbas concedes a single as the batter works it away to rotate the strike comfortably in this chase.
0
4.6
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 5 (1 runs)
Jordan Cox 8 (11)
Joe Root 14 (15)
England 23/2
Mohammad Abbas 3-0-5-2
Razaullah 2-0-18-0
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5.1
Razaullah to Joe Root, 1 run, Razaullah delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5.2
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, no run, Razaullah pitches this back of a length on off stump. No run taken as the chase moves forward comfortably.
1
5.3
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5.4
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Razaullah runs in and delivers a dot ball as the batter defends safely without any alarms in this comfortable chase.
0
5.5
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Razaullah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly as England move along in their chase.
1
5.6
Razaullah to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
Joe Root 16 (19)
Jordan Cox 9 (13)
England 26/2
Razaullah 3-0-21-0
Mohammad Abbas 3-0-5-2
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6.1
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 2 runs, Mohammad Abbas lands this on a good length on the stumps, and he works it away to collect two runs. England keep moving along smoothly in the chase.
0
6.2
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Mohammad Abbas delivers a dot ball as the batter defends steadily during this comfortable chase.
2
6.3
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
6.4
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
0
6.5
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
6.6
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Mohammad Abbas lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Joe Root 20 (25)
Jordan Cox 9 (13)
England 30/2
Mohammad Abbas 4-0-9-2
Razaullah 3-0-21-0
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7.1
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Mohammad Ali begins the over with a dot ball. The chase remains comfortable with one hundred runs required.
1
7.2
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.3
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
0
7.4
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Mohammad Ali runs in and the batter defends solidly with no run taken. The chase remains comfortable.
0
7.5
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
7.6
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 8 (1 runs)
Joe Root 20 (29)
Jordan Cox 10 (15)
England 31/2
Mohammad Ali 1-0-1-0
Mohammad Abbas 4-0-9-2
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8.1
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Mohammad Abbas lands this full length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly with no run taken.
0
8.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
8.3
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.
0
8.4
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
8.5
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Mohammad Abbas keeps it tight, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The chase remains comfortable.
0
8.6
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
End of over 9 (0 runs)
Jordan Cox 10 (21)
Joe Root 20 (29)
England 31/2
Mohammad Abbas 5-1-9-2
Mohammad Ali 1-0-1-0
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9.1
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
0
9.2
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Ali sends down a sharp delivery, Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
3
9.3
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, 3 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 3 runs.
0
9.4
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
9.5
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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9.6
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and trying to hit , but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat. Umpire signals it a no ball.
4
9.6
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Joe Root 27 (34)
Jordan Cox 11 (23)
England 40/2
Mohammad Ali 2-0-10-0
Mohammad Abbas 5-1-9-2
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10.1
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Mohammad Abbas begins the over with a dot ball. The target sits ninety runs away with the chase progressing without pressure.
0
10.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
4
10.3
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Jordan Cox goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
10.4
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
0
10.5
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
0
10.6
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Jordan Cox 15 (29)
Joe Root 27 (34)
England 44/2
Mohammad Abbas 6-1-13-2
Mohammad Ali 2-0-10-0
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11.1
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
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11.2
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, 5 no ball, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root goes forward, whacked drive in the gap towards deep cover, ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Umpire signals it a no ball !
1
11.2
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
0
11.3
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot edged!! towards the fielder.
0
11.4
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
11.5
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
11.6
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Joe Root 32 (38)
Jordan Cox 16 (32)
England 51/2
Mohammad Ali 3-0-17-0
Mohammad Abbas 6-1-13-2
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12.1
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
12.2
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1
12.3
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
2
12.4
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
12.5
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root goes forward and tries defensive shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
12.6
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
Joe Root 38 (41)
Jordan Cox 17 (35)
England 58/2
Mohammad Abbas 7-1-20-2
Mohammad Ali 3-0-17-0
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13.1
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.2
Mohammad Ali to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.
0
13.3
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
4
13.4
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Jordan Cox goes back, hits push in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
13.5
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
0
13.6
Mohammad Ali to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Jordan Cox 22 (40)
Joe Root 39 (42)
England 64/2
Mohammad Ali 4-0-23-0
Mohammad Abbas 7-1-20-2
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14.1
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
0
14.2
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
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14.3
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Joe Root's head, It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Umpire Calls it a wide.
0
14.3
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
1
14.4
Mohammad Abbas to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
0
14.5
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
1
14.6
Mohammad Abbas to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Jordan Cox 23 (42)
Joe Root 40 (46)
England 71/2
Mohammad Abbas 8-1-27-2
Mohammad Ali 4-0-23-0
0
15.1
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
2
15.2
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Jordan Cox goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
0
15.3
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
15.4
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Jordan Cox goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
15.5
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
1
15.6
Razaullah to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Joe Root 41 (47)
Jordan Cox 30 (47)
England 79/2
Razaullah 4-0-29-0
Mohammad Abbas 8-1-27-2
0
16.1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
16.2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
16.3
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
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16.4
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, displays his finesse with a beautifully timed defensive shot, ball rolls towards mid on, umpire signals a no ball, as Mohammad Imran Randhawa had overstepped.
0
16.4
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
16.5
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
16.6
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 4 runs. Overthrow and the ball went straight into the boundary
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Joe Root 45 (54)
Jordan Cox 30 (47)
England 84/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 1-0-5-0
Razaullah 4-0-29-0
2
17.1
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
3
17.2
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, 3 runs, Jordan Cox goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
0
17.3
Razaullah to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
17.4
Razaullah to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards point for 1 run.
0
17.5
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
4
17.6
Razaullah to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Jordan Cox goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 18 (10 runs)
Jordan Cox 39 (51)
Joe Root 46 (56)
England 94/2
Razaullah 5-0-39-0
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 1-0-5-0
4
18.1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
18.2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
18.3
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
1
18.4
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
18.5
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, but decided to leave the ball at last.
0
18.6
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Jordan Cox 40 (54)
Joe Root 52 (59)
England 101/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 2-0-12-0
Razaullah 5-0-39-0
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19.1
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.2
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and dabs reverse sweep, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
19.3
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed onto the back foot on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run. England are moving along easily in this chase. That single raises the hundred-run partnership between the pair.
0
19.4
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.5
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes back, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
19.6
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 20 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 44 (57)
Joe Root 53 (62)
England 106/2
Saim Ayub 1-0-5-0
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 2-0-12-0
1
20.1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
20.2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
20.3
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
20.4
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4
20.5
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Root goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
20.6
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 21 (8 runs)
Joe Root 59 (66)
Jordan Cox 46 (59)
England 114/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 3-0-20-0
Saim Ayub 1-0-5-0
0
21.1
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
4
21.2
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four, Saim Ayub lands this on a good length around off stump. Jordan Cox punches it away to find the ropes, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
2
21.3
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Jordan Cox goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
0
21.4
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
21.5
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Cox goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
21.6
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 22 (7 runs)
Jordan Cox 53 (65)
Joe Root 59 (66)
England 121/2
Saim Ayub 2-0-12-0
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 3-0-20-0
1
22.1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
22.2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
22.3
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
22.4
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
22.5
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
22.6
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Jordan Cox 54 (70)
Joe Root 60 (67)
England 123/2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 4-0-22-0
Saim Ayub 2-0-12-0
1
23.1
Saim Ayub to Joe Root, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
4
23.2
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Jordan Cox goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
23.3
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
23.4
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
23.5
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
23.6
Saim Ayub to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Jordan Cox goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 24 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 58 (75)
Joe Root 61 (68)
England 128/2
Saim Ayub 3-0-17-0
Mohammad Imran Randhawa 4-0-22-0
1
24.1
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
24.2
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Jordan Cox goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.