Today's MATCH-UP game has a lot of people confused. Here's a clue: think controversial dismissals, think pop bands from the '90s. Go on and see if you can crack it!

1.04pm: 143 runs in a 25-over session, with only two wickets falling: Masood's sharp work at midwicket accounted for Brook, and Lawrence chopped on to give Mohammad Imran his first Test wicket. Both players were furious with themselves for giving away starts, but England are a long way ahead in this match and will be looking to turn the screw this afternoon. Join Alan in a bit after a bite to eat.

Samuel: "@Sammo: sounding like a John the Baptist type-figure, 'Prepare ye the way for KP!'"

GormintAunty: "@Simon My 90 year old gf and I thought it was clipping leg."

Dunc: "England fans really are the most miserable mules in world cricket."

One more before the break.

Simon: ""this looked good live" - I was watching with my 89-year-old father and we both thought it was missing leg. Optician appointment soon, Matt?" -- He was saved by the inside edge not the line... Would have been tight on leg stump, I reckon. My eyes are terrible, hence the glasses...

Andy: "I think the extrapolations to the SA series are a little harsh. This series is toast and the reality is that Pakistan just aren't challenging England, which may be why concentration/intent isn't quite where we think it should be. I think/hope this will not be the case for the next series"

Pete: "Amazing how much hate England can get while leading by 165 runs and counting in the first innings..."

Sammo: "A lone Bazball voice from the wilderness cries out 'It's not about hundreds, it's about winning the match'"

Angus: "Good litmus test of where England's batting is at this. A really good team would get 500 on this pitch against this attack, 2 debutants and no proper spinner. England are in for a shock against SA i fear. Not sure you can read anything into this series for them"

Rob: "Our batsmen just cant concentrate long enough to score 100s even against novice bowlers on a flat wicket, continually find ways to get themselves out. Why we will continue to be a poor side."

DavidS: "Very cunning for the wicket, @Arppit!"

Chris Turnbull: "Well played, commentator's curse."

Walt: "Well that answers that question...the next wicket will come from a bit of bad luck for the batter."

Seventh Test fifty for Lawrence, and third of the series, but still no hundred. Missed chance. Atkinson walks in at No. 8.

Arppit: "This game is such a thriller that we all discussing the loudest grunt ever by a bowler." -- It's drifting, I'm afraid. Pakistan look like a team going through the motions, no obvious plan as to where their next wicket is coming from.