Eng 162-6
Target 373
Zak Foulkes strays on to the pads of Gus Atkinson, who picks up his first boundary of the day with a flick which goes fine for four.
Can England get through until lunch with these two still at the crease?
Eng 158-6
Mitchell Santner finds a bit of extravagant turn with the first delivery of his fifth over which flummoxes Gus Atkinson.
The left-arm spinner tosses his fifth ball up and Gus Atkinson makes clean contact but his drive is stopped by the fielder in the covers.
More big turn from the final ball of the over as Jamie Smith defends.
Eng 157-6
A friend of mine, Simon, called it Cristiano Ronaldo-esque in its nature so I can understand why some people think there has been a bit of main character syndrome about it.
Zak Foulkes keeps Jamie Smith honest, but pitch appears to have settled a little following that opening half hour or so.
Eng 156-6
Target 373
A reminder this is a record fourth-innings chase for England at Trent Bridge, which would eclipse their 298 chased in 2022.
Mitchell Santner starts to find a bit of turn off the pitch to Jamie Smith who defends the Kiwi left-arm spinner.
I can smell a leading edge coming into play here.
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Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
It's been a fantastic pitch. Good for batting on the first couple of days then after you've had to bat very well for your runs.
Target 373
Zak Foulkes strays on to the pads of Gus Atkinson, who picks up his first boundary of the day with a flick which goes fine for four.
Can England get through until lunch with these two still at the crease?
Eng 158-6
Mitchell Santner finds a bit of extravagant turn with the first delivery of his fifth over which flummoxes Gus Atkinson.
The left-arm spinner tosses his fifth ball up and Gus Atkinson makes clean contact but his drive is stopped by the fielder in the covers.
More big turn from the final ball of the over as Jamie Smith defends.
Eng 157-6
A friend of mine, Simon, called it Cristiano Ronaldo-esque in its nature so I can understand why some people think there has been a bit of main character syndrome about it.
Zak Foulkes keeps Jamie Smith honest, but pitch appears to have settled a little following that opening half hour or so.
Eng 156-6
Target 373
A reminder this is a record fourth-innings chase for England at Trent Bridge, which would eclipse their 298 chased in 2022.
Mitchell Santner starts to find a bit of turn off the pitch to Jamie Smith who defends the Kiwi left-arm spinner.
I can smell a leading edge coming into play here.
Post
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
It's been a fantastic pitch. Good for batting on the first couple of days then after you've had to bat very well for your runs.
