Pakistan v England 3rd Test, Sharjah, Nov 1-5

[budgetmeansbudget]

Would you rather have the lead on this pitch, or 60 behind but not having to bat last

It's being playing like a day 4 pitch from ball one so maybe it isn't so crucial to not be batting last in this game.

[sussexpob]

Would you rather have the lead on this pitch, or 60 behind but not having to bat last

It's being playing like a day 4 pitch from ball one so maybe it isn't so crucial to not be batting last in this game.

By tomorrow evening this pitch could just literally fall apart

[Arthur Crabtree]

Would you rather have the lead on this pitch, or 60 behind but not having to bat last

Given the scoring rates, England have about 25-30 overs to take wickets before Pakistan draw level. That feels like a big advantage. Stokes not being able to bowl shouldn't be too much of an issue on this pitch.

[Gingerfinch]

70 runs looks like quite a large lead on this pitch. The way it's going we could have another tense finish.

[hopeforthebest]

It's a cruel game.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Declare Steely.

For goodness sake.

[sussexpob]

Not sure what this stunt is proving

[sussexpob]

Steals the single at the end of the over ha ha

[Arthur Crabtree]

How much can you want another ten runs?

[budgetmeansbudget]

Not sure what this stunt is proving

Stokes is a tough guy.

Besides he has a two month lay off after this game irrespective of him going to SA.

[sussexpob]

Not sure what this stunt is proving

Stokes is a tough guy.

How long was Fabragas out for that time he refused to leave the field for Arsenal?

[Arthur Crabtree]

If Stokes is a tough guy, all the more need for Cook and Bayliss to protect him.

[sussexpob]

Another useless failure from ben there

[yuppie]

Not a bad lead for England, would have wanted more from the morning situation. But with being a batter short they should be pretty happy.

Early wickets required

[sussexpob]

Another useless failure from ben there

Actually, I shouldnt have said that.... Westoelad might get me