Australia v Pakistan | 2nd Test | Melbourne | Dec 26-30, 2016 | Day 3

[Abdullah719]

Pakistan 310/6

 

[Abdul]

Hopefully there are no rain interruptions today. Absolutely hate those.

 

[DRsohail]

when it starts..pst?

 

[Haroon786]

when it starts..pst?

4 am.

 

[DRsohail]

4 am.

thanks

 

[Haroon786]

thanks

Better timing for those in Pakistan than us in the UK, the match starts at 11 pm which means the majority of the playing day is during the night when everyone is asleep.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

rain expected in the first session

 

[Barragan]

Hopefully, we see some fireworks today from Azhar and the tail.

More rain is predicted, so get as many runs rapidly and see what happens from there.

 

[Abdul]

9.45pm now on to some ordinary news. A drizzle is on. Think it will be fair to assume we can forget this early 10am start. They are pulling out more covers to cover the bowlers' run-ups.

 

[Logical]

Sighhh i thought we wouldnt have to deal with rain for at least today

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Sighhh i thought we wouldnt have to deal with rain for at least today

Never trust Melbourne's weather.

It can be like four seasons in one day.

 

[Square Drive]

This is so damn frustrating.

 

[Zeshan547]

Man why we love this damn thing so much, it's 4:00 am and we are not sleeping and hoping against hope that we will see some lengthy action for rest of 3 days and a possible result. This is cricket craze at it's best i guess.

 

[Uzair Gooner]

It will start at 10:35 Aussie time if there is no further rain

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Another half hour wait...just great.

 

[QalandarFan]

Yaar, how long will they rain last this is getting way to frustrating! I just want to watch some cricket!

 

[Abdul]

Play will resume at 10.35am local time (which is 20 minutes from now).

 

[Barragan]

Oh great, start delayed by another 30 mins.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Pakistan Better buckle up. I would say if play resumes bat 25 overs more and then declare. 380/400 would be a perfect score. And then the rest will be up to Yasir shah, he has to deliver here, if we are to have any chance of winning this match. Amir is definitely proving everyone wrong, his passion to bat and fearless attitude is amazing to see, he is finally settling into international cricket again. Inshallah hoping for 5fer from him in this series and yasir.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Still on if we play well. Get another 50 minimum then strike big with the new ball.

If we can have Australia 200-6 tonight we have a chance.

 

[QalandarFan]

Oh great, start delayed by another 30 mins.

There is suppose to be another storm coming in soon. That's what I heard the Aussie Commies say before the start of the match.

 

[QalandarFan]

Still on if we play well. Get another 50 minimum then strike big with the new ball.

If we can have Australia 200-6 tonight we have a chance.

Mickey said before the match that they need a substantial first innings score and that they would like at least 400.

 

[Barragan]

There is suppose to be another storm coming in soon. That's what I heard the Aussie Commies say before the start of the match.

That's what the weather guide said is well.

Oh well, at least Pak batsmen have won the battle against the Aussie bowlers.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Man why we love this damn thing so much, it's 4:00 am and we are not sleeping and hoping against hope that we will see some lengthy action for rest of 3 days and a possible result. This is cricket craze at it's best i guess.

Bring back my memmories of last two Test tours of Australia

 

[QalandarFan]

Here we go play underway!

 

[Justcrazy]

That's what the weather guide said is well.

Oh well, at least Pak batsmen have won the battle against the Aussie bowlers.

Bowlers have to play for win here .

Misbah needs to have three slips and a gully , and ask the bowlers , that I give you five overs , give your everything. I need wickets , do not look for runs , get me wickets.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Play has started

 

[Justcrazy]

Aamir on 28 , can he hit few more

 

[Sarfarazian92]

amir 50 karo yaar

 

[Justcrazy]

Hazelwood one short of 100 wickets

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Nice shot by Azhar for 3

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to hit out here.

 

[Anchorman]

Logging onto PP after such a long time and that too, without sleeping. Reminds me of the good old days.

Hope team Pakistan plays out of their skins today.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Azhar is batting so well here.

 

[Archer]

Pakistan need to play with a positive approach and hopefully declare at 425 by Lunch

 

[Anchorman]

Azhar's going to comfortably beat Majid Khan's record for the highest score against Aus in Aus.

 

[Justcrazy]

Aamir not getting enough strike

 

[Haroon786]

The rain has scuppered the chances of Australia getting the ball to reverse - Pakistan have been very comfortable after negotiating the initial new ball periods in this innings.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Hazelwood is going to stand between us and a win.

 

[Anchorman]

The rain has scuppered the chances of Australia getting the ball to reverse - Pakistan have been very comfortable after negotiating the initial new ball periods in this innings.

Agreed. Starc, especially, has been nullified with tremendous ease.

 

[fast1975]

Aslamo Alaikum wa Rehmat Uallah wa Baraktah

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

why are we still so slow

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

Azhar need to get a move on, each lazy leave by him is a potential delievery from Amir

 

[Iffitheking]

Come on Azhar score some quick runs, no time for tuk tuk

 

[Tired]

One of Hazelwood or Starck wont play next game, CA needs to protect their fragile bowlers

 

[GLORY OF '92]

No rush just get to 400 by lunch.

 

[Inswing]

Abeey yaaar now sher khan time

 

[Anchorman]

Tame dismissal.

 

[QalandarFan]

Yaar Amir gone!

 

[ExplicitAI]

unlucky

 

[Zeshan547]

Here comes the sher khan, Aus be afraid be very afraid.

 

[Archer]

Amir gone down the legside. Time for some hitting from our very own Sher Khan

 

[Haroon786]

Need the other tailenders to continue in a similar vein to what Amir displayed.

 

[QalandarFan]

Still batted well, did Amir.

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

We lost all the momentum we had yesterday

 

[Justcrazy]

seven down

 

[Anchorman]

Sohail Khan in now.

This is going to be quick one way or another.

 

[fast1975]

slowest fast bowler on crease

sohail khan

 

[QalandarFan]

Starc is bowling everything down the leg side

 

[Justcrazy]

Its better for Pakistan to be all out in next 5 overs

 

[Justcrazy]

Sohail and Wahab need to slog 20 runs each here.

 

[dauntless]

Just switched on the TV and amir is gone! Disappointed!!

 

[Justcrazy]

5 overs of good slog is required , a 20 20 like slog.

 

[fast1975]

Sohail and Wahab need to slog 20 runs each here.

acha jee....bilkul sarkar why not

 

[Haroon786]

Agreed. Starc, especially, has been nullified with tremendous ease.

Seems like he's gun barrel straight at 140 kph.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I dont think Pakistan should look to be overly aggressive.

If we get bowled out for 350, Australia might rack up 450 in 4 or 5 sessions.

Then Pakistan would have to face last 2 sessions and we all know what Pakistan does (Hamilton).

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

I clocked in work at 7:30 am today.....

#RealPassion !!

 

[QalandarFan]

Why is Sohail Khan trying to defend he's not been very good at it. He's been at his best when trying to attack.

 

[Anchorman]

Seems like he's gun barrel straight at 140 kph.

Yeah, Sohail needs to take Starc on because I don't see him surviving another Hazelwood over.

 

[Zeshan547]

Sher khan don't seem to be in the zone, and how did that ball missed the stumps?

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Sher Khan still at the crease !!

Hazzelwood can't believe it Couple of peaches to end the over !

 

[ExplicitAI]

That squared him up

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Also i will only judge the pitch after Australia bat.

At the moment it looks like seaming and moving around, but have to see how Pakistan do to get any gauge.

 

[Justcrazy]

Azhar also needs to show more intent here.

 

[fast1975]

I dont think Pakistan should look to be overly aggressive.

If we get bowled out for 350, Australia might rack up 450 in 4 or 5 sessions.

Then Pakistan would have to face last 2 sessions and we all know what Pakistan does (Hamilton).

now this is a smart and strategic analysis.

so challenge for us is to trust our second innings batting and score some quick runs now and dont mind losing wickets so that they have enough time to get aussies out

or

dont take risk, play slow,waste time more time to make sure we dont have to bat more than one session on the last day

 

[Arham_PakFan]

150 up for Azhar!Well played!Good shot to bring it up too.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Azhar Ali might be looking for a rare double century in Australia.

While the intent is right, not sure if this is the right time for an innings of attrition.

 

[Archer]

Good shot for 150 . Hopefully, Azhar attacks and plays positively after getting the milestone

 

[Haroon786]

150 up.

Well played, Azhar.

 

[Anchorman]

Beautifully played Azhar.