sublime

King struck sublime back-to-back boundaries in Jofra Archer’s opening spell in a quick start for the home side on a wicket that had favoured the chasing team in nine of the previous 11 matches.

Wainwright is accustomed to bringing high culture into, shall we say, less than highbrow arenas; after all, his sublime version of “Hallelujah” originated on the soundtrack for “Shrek.”

Saud Shakeel’s sublime century took Pakistan to 344, a lead of 77, before spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan left England 24-3, 53 behind in Rawalpindi.

It was simply sublime, though the rabbit croquette was the best bite of the night.

Fifteen minutes later, striker Rasmus Hojlund applied a deft chipped finish to Bruno Fernandes' sublime flicked pass.