When England got closer than they did in Abu Dhabi, and failed to win

Nearly there

Tests where England got closer to victory than they did in Abu Dhabi, but failed to win

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Oct 17, 2015, 5:05 PM

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63734.html" target="_blank">v Zimbabwe, Bulawayo,1996</a><br>Target: 205 in 37 overs <b>Fell short by 1 run</b><br> "We flippin' murdered 'em," England coach David Lloyd famously said, as the first Test between the two sides became the first Test to end with the scores level. England needed three off the final ball but Nick Knight could only manage two

v Zimbabwe, Bulawayo,1996
Target: 205 in 37 overs Fell short by 1 run
"We flippin' murdered 'em," England coach David Lloyd famously said, as the first Test between the two sides became the first Test to end with the scores level. England needed three off the final ball but Nick Knight could only manage twoGetty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland tour of United Arab EmiratesSeason 2015/16

Venue

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

Match drawn

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Nearly there: Tests where England got closer to victory than they did in Abu Dhabi, but failed to win — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Score Snapshot:PAK 523/8d & 173 vs ENG 598/9d & 74/4 — Match drawn
Tournament Context:Part of England tour of United Arab Emirates 2015/16. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/62930.html" target="_blank">v West Indies, Lord's,1963</a><br>Target: 234 in 91 overs <b>Fell short by 6 runs</b><br> Last over, England needed six runs, West Indies one wicket, in one of the all-time great Lord's Tests. Wes Hall didn't concede any runs as Colin Cowdrey - with a broken arm - and tailender David Allen hung on to avoid defeat — v West Indies, Lord's,1963
Target: 234 in 91 overs **Fell short by 6 runs**
Last over, England needed six runs, West Indies one wicket, in one of the all-time great Lord's Tests. Wes Hall didn't concede any runs as Colin Cowdrey - with a broken arm - and tailender David Allen hung on to avoid defeatPA Photos

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63464.html" target="_blank">v Pakistan, Edgbaston, 1987</a><br>Target: 124 in 18 overs <b>Fell short by 15 runs</b><br> All signs pointed to a snoozefest at lunch on the fifth day as Pakistan reached 74 for 1 after England took an 82-run lead. Neil Foster and Ian Botham sparked a collapse, though, and Pakistan needed Imran Khan's two-hour 37 to eat up valuable time, just enough to deny England — v Pakistan, Edgbaston, 1987
Target: 124 in 18 overs **Fell short by 15 runs**
All signs pointed to a snoozefest at lunch on the fifth day as Pakistan reached 74 for 1 after England took an 82-run lead. Neil Foster and Ian Botham sparked a collapse, though, and Pakistan needed Imran Khan's two-hour 37 to eat up valuable time, just enough to deny EnglandPA Photos

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/566936.html" target="_blank">v Australia, The Oval, 2013</a><br>Target: 227 in 44 overs <b>Fell short by 21 runs</b><br> With the Ashes already lost, and the fourth day's play lost to rain, Michael Clarke took a trademark gamble on the final day of he series. His intriguing declaration set up an enthralling climax. Kevin Pietersen hit England's fastest Ashes fifty but it wasn't enough — v Australia, The Oval, 2013
Target: 227 in 44 overs **Fell short by 21 runs**
With the Ashes already lost, and the fourth day's play lost to rain, Michael Clarke took a trademark gamble on the final day of he series. His intriguing declaration set up an enthralling climax. Kevin Pietersen hit England's fastest Ashes fifty but it wasn't enoughPA Photos

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