Summary

  • England win by 74 runs to go 1-0 up in three-match series

  • Tourists win in the gloom, with bad light minutes away from ending the game

  • Four wickets each for Robinson and Anderson as seamers do damage for England

  • Next Test begins in Multan on Friday (05:00 GMT)

  1. Pak 257-5published at 78.4 overs

    JenningsImage source, Getty Images

    Don't rule out a run-out!

    It's Keaton Jennings with a throw which misses. Azhar Ali was probably just back in time.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    #bbccricket

    Kyle Utterson: Brilliant from England having a go at trying to win. Win, lose or draw they have done really well and made it a very exciting Test match. Love the way England play cricket in all formats. Brilliant to watch.

  3. Postpublished at 10:18 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    And there are three debutants among the Pakistan tail.

    It's going to be Ollie Robinson from the other end. Like it.

  4. Postpublished at 10:18 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Waqar Younis
    Former Pakistan fast bowler on TMS

    The only problem Pakistan have to worry about is that if they lose a wicket now they're into the tailenders.

  5. Pak 257-5published at 78 overs

    Target 343

    StokesImage source, Getty Images

    What has been said in each dressing room? Pakistan will just want to continue as they were.

    Ben Stokes waves his arms and points his fingers. He's in charge. Everyone knows it.

    A maiden to start.

  6. Postpublished at 10:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    It's going to be Jack Leach to start. Azhar Ali is on strike.

  7. Pak 257-5published at 77 overs

    Need 86 runs to win

    Strap yourselves in, folks.

    Don't let your boss see the webpage. Hide your phone scrolling from your teacher.

    We've got 90 minutes of the very best sporting theatre ahead.

  8. Postpublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    How big could those five minutes before tea be? This was England's reaction when the review was shown to be going over. Unbelievable.

    England players following reviewImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 10:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Kumar Sangakkara has just backed England to win on Sky. Does that make you feel better?

    He's a wise man - like the world's coolest uncle.

  10. Postpublished at 10:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    We've said it before but it's worth saying again. There are 40 overs left in the day but we're not going to get them. The light will hold until around 11:45 GMT - maybe 22 overs worth of time.

    England need five wickets. Pakistan need 86 runs. What a finale.

  11. Postpublished at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Thanks Tom.

    How are you feeling? You've got until 10:15 GMT until the final session begins. After that the productivity of the nation is going to grind to a halt.

  12. Postpublished at 10:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    That was a brilliant session. Win, lose, draw or tie, England deserve credit for teeing up a thrilling finish.

    Time for me to take a break after all that excitement. I will leave you in the safe hands of Matthew Henry.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

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    Can’t understand all the tension. Seems clear enough to me - Pakistan seven wickets down, need three to win, Stokes brings himself on and takes a hat-trick. You can all relax.

    Aryeh Reif (ex-pat in Israel)

  14. From the press boxpublished at 09:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

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  15. Postpublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    All four results are still possible. Things are going Pakistan's way but there's still time left.

  16. Tea - Pak 257-5published at 77 overs

    Pakistan need 86 runs to win

    Five dot balls from Ollie Robinson brings another absorbing session to an end.

    England will look back at those two crucial moments in the last two overs - will they prove pivotal? If just one had gone their way you would put them in the driving seat.

    As it is Pakistan are favourites. They need 86 runs to win, with two settled batters at the crease, though they will face a race against the fading light in the final session.

    Do not go anywhere.

  17. Postpublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Two big moments have gone Pakistan's way.

  18. dropped catch

    Azhar dropped on 36published at 76.1 overs

    Was this another chance? Azhar Ali might have just feathered a leg-side delivery from Ollie Robinson but a diving Ollie Pope spilled the catch and Pakistan run one.

    The umpire gives it as runs so it will go down as a drop!

    A painful few minutes for England.

  19. Postpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    It was over the top of middle stump by a inch or two. England cannot believe it. Stokes is shaking his head.

  20. Not outpublished at 09:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2022

    Pitching in line, impact in line, but it is going over the top!!

    Would you believe it?!

    Agha Salman survives. England look stunned.