England endured a poor start to their run chase on day four of the final Test, losing Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over to sit at 2-2 chasing 130 to win at Edgbaston, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- England lost Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over of their run chase, according to the BBC.
- Mohammad Abbas took both wickets.
- England were left at 2-2 chasing 130 to win.
- The action came on day four of the final Test at Edgbaston.
England made a poor start to their run chase on day four of the final Test at Edgbaston, losing two wickets in the opening over of their pursuit of 130 to win, according to the BBC.
Mohammad Abbas was the bowler responsible for the early damage, removing Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over.
The double blow left the home side at 2-2, chasing a target of 130.
The BBC described the opening as a ‘dreadful start’ for the home side.
Why it matters
Losing two wickets in the first over of a run chase puts immediate pressure on a batting side, even when the target is small. The remainder of the day-four chase will determine the result of the final Test.
Frequently asked questions
What was England's target in the final Test?
England were chasing 130 to win in the final Test at Edgbaston, according to the BBC.
Who took the early wickets for the opposition?
Mohammad Abbas removed both Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over of England's run chase.
What was England's score after the first over?
England were 2-2 after losing Duckett and Gay in the opening over of the chase.
Timeline
- 'What a start!' – England lose Duckett and Gay in first over
BBC Sport: England get off to a dreadful start on day four of the final Test as Mohammad Abbas removes Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over, to leave the home side 2-2, chasing 130 to win at Edgbaston.