I think it will be a a draw… unless there is a English batting collapse on the third day…
But I had predicted the 1st test will be a draw too when the first day play was washed out.
Also, both Pakistani and English sides are very unpredictable…
[This message has been edited by chilli (edited June 01, 2001).]
On second thoughts, Pak has a better chance to win this match. Say they get the Englishmen out for around 350 runs on the third day and score around 250 themselves in the second innings...(conservative estimates).England will be then looking at scoring 300+ runs to win or surviving 1.5 days for a draw. Either way its going to be difficult for England.
How is the weather at Old Trafford ? Any chances of rain ?
Given the inconsistant nature of Pakistan's batting, it is unlikely that they would put up a decent score in the second innings.
If Pakistan do not get England out by tea time tomorrow, then I can see England winning this match (weather permiting).
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I see England winning the series.
The weather in Manchester is bad most of the time, that coupled with the fact that it is a batting pitch a draw is the most likely outcome, even though the inconsistent batting by the Pakistanis could yet give England the match. Series: To England 1 nil.
[This message has been edited by ehsan (edited June 01, 2001).]
its gona ba draw unless pakistan is lucky
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Pakistan is looking really well rightnow as they knocked out the whole team in 350 so they might have a chance of wining. Saeed has failed again as he has been got out in 12 runs. Currently Pakistan is 60/2 with Inzimam and Faisal Iqbal.
Thank you, come again