Just as Shane Watson's surprise five-wicket haul had dismantled Pakistan's batting line-up in the first innings, the Aussies and their captain Ricky Ponting were indebted to another occasional bowler second time round.
Hull KR's best moment came when Jake Webster intercepted Sean Long's pass, but Pryce used his pace to haul the winger down on the half-way line, much to the delight of the Knowsley Road faithful.
But the mood was buoyant and bright at Blackheath Park in south-east London as the runners prepared to begin the long haul to the finish line near Buckingham Palace.