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August 17th 2006 14:04
England have began their attempt to finish their 4-match test series against Paksitan abismally as they were rolled for just 153 in their first innings. With rain delays during the beginning of the day, play finally got underway without any stoppages until after lunch.
This was when the worst happened for the home side, as they slipped and slipped until they were in a vertical freefall. After losing left-handed opener Marcus Trescothick for 6 (from a staggering 61 balls) at 1/36, things only kept getting worse for the Poms as they lost their next 9 wickets for just 137 runs. Pietersen, Collingwood and Bell were all dismissed for single digits, as the middle slumped miserably, with Pietersen copping a golden duck.
Opening bowlers Mohammed Asif and Umar Gul were the dominators for the visitors as they took four wickets a piece at an economy rate of just 3 runs per over. Finishing the day on 1/96, Pakistan look to take the box seat in the test match as play resumes tomorrow, as they strive to gain some pride and respect out of this fourth and final test match.
Marcus Trescothick's snail-pace 6 from 61 balls ignites an English batting meltdown. Image Getty Images
Opening bowlers Mohammed Asif and Umar Gul were the dominators for the visitors as they took four wickets a piece at an economy rate of just 3 runs per over. Finishing the day on 1/96, Pakistan look to take the box seat in the test match as play resumes tomorrow, as they strive to gain some pride and respect out of this fourth and final test match.
The skies clear after lunch on the 1st day of the 4th test at The Oval. Image Getty Images
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