ENGLAND BEAT PAKISTAN BY 26 RUNSpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2022
It did brush the bat!
The England players roar in delight. They have won the game by 26 runs and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
England beat Pakistan by 26 runs to win second Test and claim series
Robinson has Ali caught behind for final wicket
Wood takes four overall, including key dismissals of Nawaz and Shakeel
Shakeel made a superb 94 before being given out caught down leg in tight decision
Third Test in Karachi starts on Saturday
Tom Mallows and Sam Drury
It did brush the bat!
The England players roar in delight. They have won the game by 26 runs and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
It definitely came off Mohammad Ali's pad, but did it brush the bat as well?
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
England are jubilant, they're absolutely convinced they've got him.
Is this the moment?
England are convinced Mohammad Ali had edged through to Ollie Pope.
Ali reviews - but the body language suggests this is out.
This looks a good move from Ben Stokes. Ollie Robinson is coming back into the attack.
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Thank goodness this isn't going to penalties!!
Jeremy, Kent
Was hoping we’d get the last wicket before anyone else arrived in the office. Now the big boss has just appeared so I have to look busy. C’mon England!
Matt Martin
Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan fast bowler on TMS
Boundaries are the only way Pakistan can win this game so it's the right approach from Salman.
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
Wood is puffing. He's got his hands on his hips as he walks back and is sucking in air.
Pakistan need 27 runs to win
Agha Salman looks fairly relaxed out there. He has a big smile on his face.
And well he might.
As the field comes in for the single he takes advantage, driving a half volley down the ground for four. A short ball is then pulled away to the rope.
Wood looks exhausted. He might be done here.
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Tattz: Mark Wood showing how important it is to have a 90mph+ bowler in your side. We just need to find a way of keeping him fit! Changes the game in these dry and dusty pitches.
Pakistan need 35 runs to win
Mohammad Ali sees off those two balls from Jack Leach. He is looking pretty solid in defence so far.
Agha Salman takes a single off the fourth ball with a sweep down to fine leg.
The field comes right in for Mohammad Ali...
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Can't we bring Jude Bellingham on for a couple of overs!?
Kev Brown
Jack Leach is indeed coming into the attack.
A big call by Ben Stokes.
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
Question is, how will Salman play in the next over? He's only got his number 11 for company.
Leach is warming up.
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Mark Burt: Wood is worth his weight in gold. An invaluable point of difference. Wrap him in cotton wool after this match.
Ross: Getting weird looks from staff in staff room, especially after that wicket! Come on England.
Target 355
Well played, Mohammad Ali. He successfully sees off five fierce deliveries from Mark Wood.
Mohammad Ali is the new batter as England take their time with the field placings.
Mark Wood is chasing a five-fer.
A big moment.
Vic Marks
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
It was quite dramatic, the off-stump came out of the ground and the red bails went a long way off.
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Zahid Mahmood had no idea about that delivery. Mark Wood has his fourth and England are now one wicket away from winning here in Multan.