England vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: The rain has subsided for now at The Ageas Bowl and the first official inspection of the day is due at 18:10 IST. The stage will be set for thrilling final day in Southampton as Pakistan look to fight it out to save the Test. Pakistan are still trailing by 210 runs with eight wickets in hand. Rain is also expected to play a role on the final day, so England will have a limited window to pick eight wickets. All eyes on James Anderson – one wicket away from milestone.
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Really frustrating
Well, the latest from the ground reports that what started off as a light drizzle has transformed into rain in Southampton. Oh god, this just keeps getting worse. Jimmy, if you are reading this, we feel for you, mate.
Out of nowhere, the sun is out
Typical English weather, pouring down at one moment, bright and sunny the other. But if the sun stays out for long, it sure will help quicken up the drying out process. Maybe, just maybe, there’s hop?
The rain has stopped but…
… the official inspection will take place in two hours from now, which is 18:10 IST. The groundstaff is already out there but such has been the intensity of this rain that it’s going to take quite a bit of time for repair work.
How England can get most out of Anderson? Shane Warne has a suggestion
At 38, James Anderson may not have a lot of Test matches left in him, but former Australia leg-spinner has suggested a way England can get the best out of the fast bowler and extend his career by a couple of years. Due to his wonderful record in England, Warne feels Anderson should be an automatic pick when the team plays at home, but reckons every time England tour overseas, the fast bowler could travel with the team as a bowling coach. Click here to read more…
BBC reports on rain in Southampton
There is a bad news for England fans. According to BBC reports, the groundstaff is predicting that it will take at least 4-5 hours delay after the rain stops to dry the outfield. Talk about cutting it close.
Match start delayed
We have a delayed start in Southampton due to wet outfield at the moment. Stay tuned for more updates.
Delayed start expected
One can expect a delayed start in the day as it is still quite wet in Southampton. The covers are on, it looks pretty dark.
One wicket away – James Anderson
James Anderson is one wicket away from becoming the first fast bowler to claim 600 Test wickets. But will rain and wet outfield derail his plans?
Hello and Welcome
Hello and Welcome to our live blog on the 5th and final day of England vs Pakistan 3rd Test. At this moment, it is clear that Pakistan are losing the series. The question is, will it be 1-0 or 2-0? Can Pakistan bat through the final day and save the Test? Or will England bowlers pounce on them?