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Monday, August 9, 2010

Broad sets England target 118 runs



Pakistan have only ever defended a target less than 150. However, when did that, they skittled New Zealand for 93 at Hamilton in 1992-93. That would do today.

So, England will need 118 runs to win this Test and go 2-0 up in the series. Can Pakistan produce some magic?

The key for England is to get a steady start, but Alastair Cook is seriously out-of-form at the moment. A solid innings here would be a major boost, but Asif, Amir and Ajmal (shall we call them the A-team?) will fancy their chances against him.