That was an excellent session for England with Pakistan losing 96-6 today. Ali bowled well and has become the 4th fastest English spinner to 50 wickets, Swann and Panesar got to 50 wickets quicker.
I like Ali but he's an average spinner. What he does have, and this will keep him in the side, is an uncanny knack of taking wickets.
If we bat sensibly Pakistan are there for the taking. Their batsmen get themselves in and play rash shots and gift their wickets. They had a good start yesterday and probably edged day one. A strong morning session has changed that.