It's not often England fans have asked such questions of Ben Stokes during his captaincy. This has felt neither defensive nor attacking and Pakistan have just nudged the score on.

Shoaib Bashir tries to tempt Saud Shakeel into something reckless but, with that century only four runs away now, he's not going to fall for the trap.

You can sense the frustration in Ben Stokes as an edge by Saud Shakeel off Rehan Ahmed drops well short at slip. The pitch is so slow. It's going to take a lot for it to carry.

A new ball in five overs could change that but England's lead will be all but gone by then.

Another single - England just can't stop them - takes Saud Shakeel to 89, equalling England's top-scorer from their first innings in Jamie Smith.

It also brings up the fifty partnership.

Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

It feels like it has been too easy to score after lunch.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Rawalpindi

Saud in particular has taken so many singles on the off side, many of them in front of square. Neither of these players has hit a boundary in front of the square on the off side. Rehan Ahmed is turning the ball into the left-handers. Despite all of this, England are operating with a deep cover. I get that Rehan could drag one down, but even if he does, it won't get hit there.

England at least have a drinks break to regroup. What plans can they come up with?

Noman Ali has been down on his back doing some stretches.

Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special

That's the value of occupying the crease, getting used to the bounce, width, length then making the right shot.

Pak 225-7published at 73 overs

73 overs

Trail by 42

Noman Ali is beaten on the outside edge but responds by heaving Rehan Ahmed down the ground for six.

That has delighted the crowd which is growing as Pakistan fight on.

WizViz has dropped to have England only favourites at 51% now as Pakistan continue to wrestle back some initiative.

Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special

It's been good stuff from Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali.

Saud Shakeel is such a valuable asset for Pakistan.

Close but not to be for England in that over. This partnership is now worth 38 - like a buzzing, irritating insect you can't get rid of from England's perspective.

It hit Noman Ali outside the line of off stump and would have missed too.

A sign of the times?

England have three reviews left but this looks optimistic.

A change of ends for Shoaib Bashir and a review first ball!

It's Noman Ali on the sweep. It was given not out on the field.

Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special

Can England bat like Saud Shakeel?

No I don't think so, they're always trying to be aggressive and try to find quick runs.

Rehan Ahmed stands with his hands on his hips after Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali nudge him for singles throughout this comeback over.

The only real chance since lunch was that lbw shout and that was ruled out by a decent inside edge.

Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special

Saud Shakeel has played a great hand. He has played with soft hands but a great innings.

Pakistan have been purposeful today.

They've been focused on the ball and not the situation, remained in the present moment instead of thinking about the conditions.

Ah. Here is Rehan Ahmed. Can he be the partnership-breaker again?

It's another maiden from Gus Atkinson - the second in this spell.

I'm trying to work out why Rehan Ahmed hasn't bowled since lunch. The best I can come up with is Shakeel's preference for spin rather than pace.

He averages 88 against spinners and 34 against pace bowlers.