Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day four – live

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Share Preamble Daniel GallanLadies and gentleman, we have a game on our hands. Pakistan's double strike in the gloom last night, where they knocked over both of England's openers , has them on the front foot. But if Baz's ballers have taught us anything it's that we should never write them off.

England need a further 261 to win to go along with the 36 runs they already have on a pitch that's starting to misbehave. That they only managed 221 all-out in the first dig puts the task in context.

This would be a record chase in Asia, eclipsing the 209-5 England achieved back in 1961 when an unbeaten 66 from captain Ted Dexter's saw his team home in Lahore. Back then England were in a similar hole at 17-2, so in a way they're ahead of the game!

Wishful thinking as far as the tourists are concerned, especially with the wonderfully moustachioed Sajid Khan waiting to cause chaos with his twirly off-spinners.

Whoever win it should be a treat and I'm excited to bring you all the action.

Get in touch if you've got something to say. I welcome all contributions.

First ball scheduled at 6am BST.

Bits and bobs til then.

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