Day 5: England still lead the series as 2nd Test ends in a draw

Test Match Special

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🗓️ 17 August 2020

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Simon Mann presents from the Ageas Bowl where the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan finished in a draw. There was more rain but we finally got some play in the afternoon. England reached 110-4 in reply to Pakistan's 236 before the teams agreed to end proceedings. The result means Joe Root's side still lead 1-0 in the series. Michael Vaughan, Azhar Mahmood and Aatif Nawaz dissect what little cricket we saw across the five days and debate how the two sides will approach the final Test which starts later this week. Jonathan Agnew gets reaction from Root and Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali about the match and how the sport can get round the bad light issues that affected this Test, while Andy Zaltzman provides some statistical analysis including how England's declaration score compares with other low totals seen in previous matches.

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds Music Radio Podcasts
0:04.8	This is the TMS Podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live.
0:10.1	I'm Simon Mann and welcome to the Test Match Special Podcast looking back on the final day
0:14.5	of the second test at the EGIS Bowl.
0:16.9	A rain-affected draw, but some interesting cricket today.
0:19.8	We'll hear from Michael Vaughn, Tief Nawaz, Azamah Mood
0:23.0	and we'll get some reaction from Azar Ali and Joe Root.
0:26.2	You're listening to the TMS Podcast.
0:29.0	From BBC Radio 5 Live.
0:32.2	So this second test match has come to a predictable close in a draw.
0:38.4	It's not been a great game.
0:39.6	It's not been a game that's been that well received.
0:45.6	I think from spectators watching on and listeners as well from outside.
0:52.2	There's been some criticism flying around about how much cricket we've had
0:55.6	or how little cricket we've had.
0:56.9	We did have some cricket today and started at 320 and England moving on to 110 for four
1:03.8	declared in reply to Pakistan's 236.
1:07.8	Root 9 not out at the end but let's score over a nice half century from Zach Crawley
1:12.6	making 53.
1:13.6	He would have taken something out of this final day and also Muhammad Abbas,
1:16.6	he bowed beautifully, picked up a couple of wickets and won wicket for Yassir Shah.
1:21.7	How do you reflect on this test match, Azar?
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