England vs Pakistan, 2nd Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Pakistan tour of England, 2016 Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Date & Time: Jul 22-Jul 26, 11:00 AM LOCAL

James Anderson dismissed Shan Masood for the 6th time in 6 innings. © Cricbuzz

An intriguing fourth day of play awaits us at Old Trafford. Much of the talk yesterday surrounded England's surprise decision to not enforce the follow on. We can categorically state that they haven't declared overnight either. So Joe Root and Alastair Cook will attempt to add to the 489 run lead as quickly as possible and then give Pakistan close to two full days to win/save the Test match.

There's no sight of rain today. Should be a cracking day of Test match.

How much more do England need? It is certain now that the they are playing more for time than runs now. The lead has crossed 500 and Alastair Cook courtesy a sweetly-timed four through covers has recorded his fastest 50 in the format.

We are into the fourth day but the Old Trafford track looks as good as it was on Day 1. It was just Pakistan, who didn't bat well in their first innings. England will want the surface to deteriorate faster.

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Amir fought valiantly to frustrate England with a dogged final-wicket stand with Raht Ali but Chris Woakes picked up the seventh wicket of the match to give England a 330-run series-levelling win. This has been a thoroughly dominating performance from the hosts ever since they won the toss on the opening day. After their heroic win in Lord's, Pakistan were surprising flat throughout and have issues to address with both bat and ball before the next Test.

That game is in a week's time at Edgbaston. For now though, it's all Joe Root. His 254 was a thing of beauty and its put England right back in the series.

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