Summary

  • Pakistan eye shock win - England 78-7

  • England lose five wickets in first 10 overs

  • Fatima removes Jones, Knight & Sciver-Brunt cheaply

  • Pakistan win toss in Colombo

  • Arlott & Glenn replace ill Bell & Ecclestone

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary at top of page

Live Reporting

by Matthew Henry

  1. I always fancied myself as a weather reporter. It couldn't be worse than my attempts in cricket, right?

  2. Right, operation cover the entire playing area is complete and the rain is still coming down.

    Matthew Henry was meant to be coming in for the second half of the England innings but instead will play the role of weather reporter.

    Hopefully he'll get to do a bit of cricket stuff as well (although England fans might prefer he doesn't have to)...

  3. The highly impressive operation to cover the entire playing surface in blue sheets is almost complete as the rain continues to pour.

    Pakistan, who bowled so well to reduce England to 78-7, will hope to see it in reverse before too long.

    England, not so much...

  4. More and more covers are emerging. The rain is getting heavier and so I think it's best we all start to settle in.

    This could be a lengthy wait - and England will be thrilled.

    The top seven have come and gone - all either bowled or lbw - as winless Pakistan have torn through them.

  5. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    The ground staff are absolutely legging it here. The rain has well and truly begun.

    England are rushing off in a reviled fashion.

  6. rain stops play

    Rain stops play

    Eng 79-7

    You can see the rain falling on Em Arlott's helmet now... and the covers are coming on.

    The rain isn't too bad just yet but it's enough to force the players off.

    England might have been saved...

  7. The numerous groundstaff have literally got the big blue tarpaulin in their hands, ready to run on when they get the signal.

    So far, the umpires are holding off...

  8. Estelle Vasudevan
    Sri Lankan cricket commentator

    They key for Pakistan will be wrapping this innings up as quickly as possible and trying to get in for a bat. However, once it starts raining it really does not stop.

  9. Eng 79-7

    Em Arlott is the new batter as Pakistan try to finish this innings off.

    A single last ball denies Rameen Shamim a wicket maiden.

    The groundstaff are poised. It is raining now and who would have thought it'd be England wanting a heavy downpour?

  10. Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport cricket writer on BBC Radio Sports Extra

    Alice Capsey shakes her head as she heads off. She hung around but it did feel like she was fighting her natural instinct because of the situation she was in.

  11. Estelle Vasudevan
    Sri Lankan cricket commentator

    A bit of redemption for Rameen Shamim after the drop of Capsey from her bowling. She has come back and got another lbw.

  12. wicket

    WICKET

    Capsey lbw b Rameen 16 (Eng 78-7)

    Gone. Pakistan are celebrating wildly again!

    It looked plumb and it was. Alice Capsey knew that, too, but was talked into reviewing given she was England's last remaining recognised batter.

    A first wicket for off-spinner Rameen Shamim, just sliding that under the bat of Capsey as the right-hander tried to sweep.

    Capsey out after losing lbw review

  13. Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport cricket writer on BBC Radio Sports Extra

    Alice Capsey goes for the sweep, a shot she has played so many times. You feel like England have to take the review.

  14. England review

    Eng 78-6

    Alice Capsey misses with a sweep and she's been given out.

    She reviews but I think she knows she's done for here...

  15. Get Involved

    #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    I’ll admit, I’m now praying for rain. But with so many rain-affected games, was it a good idea to host a cricket tournament in Colombo during Monsoon season?

    Alex, Birmingham.

  16. Eng 78-6

    After 18 balls without a run, England get the scoreboard moving again with an Alice Capsey single.

    Charlie Dean then nudges the ball into the leg side and they scamper back for two.

    Pakistan are trying to race through their overs before the rain comes.

  17. Estelle Vasudevan
    Sri Lankan cricket commentator

    England's Alice CapseyGetty Images

    Pakistan have missed a huge opportunity in Alice Capsey - that is what we have seen from the lower-ranked teams.

    England will not be too bothered by the run-rate as they can cash in with the lower-order batters.

  18. Eng 75-6

    Another maiden but Charlie Dean is frustrated with herself.

    She knows she has missed out after hitting a drag-down from Rameen Shamim straight to cover.

  19. Get Involved

    #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    England need to change their strategy. Just block the ball for as long as possible and wait for the rain.

    Michael, Malaga

  20. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Pakistan have got to start bowling straighter and hit the stumps every single time. Those deliveries have caused the most problem but they have drifted away from that in the last 30 minutes or so.