Australia v Pakistan | 2nd Test | Melbourne | Dec 26-30, 2016 | Day 5

[Abdullah719]

Pakistan 443/9d
Australia 465/6

 

[Yossarian]

Weather forecast?

 

[Barragan]

Weather forecast?

Clear for today.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Wow weather is finally clear for once. Shame that the Test is gonna end in a draw.

 

[jog_1]

I dont know why everyone is so certain of a draw here. Chances are the game will be drawn but knowing our team anything is possible, especially a collapse. Lets hope not.

 

[Sanzcool]

Oz should go all out for 20 overs and then give Pak to bat, anything can happen

 

[Junaids]

Wow weather is finally clear for once. Shame that the Test is gonna end in a draw.

If Misbah tries to go for negative tactics, I think Pakistan will lose.

The safest bet for Pakistan is to knock over the tail quickly and then score at 3.5 an over - the Test would be saved by Tea.

And when I say knock over the tail, they need to put Smith under pressure too, not play him in with wide rubbish. This ball is only 30 overs old and in ten overs will be hugely hittable.

But I can imagine Misbah trying defensive fields, leaving Australia 590-9 declared at Lunch.

A defensive Pakistan might then be 80-4 at Tea, still 70 behind, and under huge pressure.

 

[Syed1]

Only two possibilities now, an Aussie win or a draw.

Thank you Misbah

 

[Justcrazy]

Smith shows his intent here

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan have collapsed against England as well as against kiwis , they need to be careful

 

[Justcrazy]

If pakistan bat , it will be opportunity for sami Aslam to get some runs , he has not been among runs lately

 

[Junaids]

If Misbah tries to go for negative tactics, I think Pakistan will lose.

The safest bet for Pakistan is to knock over the tail quickly and then score at 3.5 an over - the Test would be saved by Tea.

And when I say knock over the tail, they need to put Smith under pressure too, not play him in with wide rubbish. This ball is only 30 overs old and in ten overs will be hugely hittable.

But I can imagine Misbah trying defensive fields, leaving Australia 590-9 declared at Lunch.

A defensive Pakistan might then be 80-4 at Tea, still 70 behind, and under huge pressure.

I was wrong.

Misbah is going to risk defeat with more negative rubbish.

Shocking, shocking captaincy.

The Aussies were seriously considering not bowling Starc and Hazlewood this afternoon on this flat track. But Misbah is giving them a chance to wrap this up today and not even select them at Sydney.

 

[Belawal2014]

Yep, like the commies have said and as the graphics suggest, Amir need to bowl a touch fuller.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yasir has been taken care of this innings , he needs to be rested next test

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Team look down. We are going to hand the series over after all that effort today possibly.

 

[Pakprideuk]

I really don't understand why were not going for wickets. We pick up for wickets and Australia only lead by 60-70 will mean we've saved the test and Aussies have to bowl 70 overs in the day which means Starc and hAzlewood are tiredz

 

[Buffet]

LOL, Pakistna is not going to lose this test. Pitch is road and not enough time for Aus to put runs and also bowl out Pakistan. If anything Pakistani should use it as batting practice.

Having said that Pakistan should try to pick up wickets rather than save runs.

 

[Justcrazy]

Misbah should have looked for wickets , Misbah defensive captaincy has costed pakistan several games , a bowler like Yasir can never be effective with him.

 

[Big Mac]

Misbah should have looked for wickets , Misbah defensive captaincy has costed pakistan several games , a bowler like Yasir can never be effective with him.

Never?

 

[Big Mac]

LOL, Pakistna is not going to lose this test. Pitch is road and not enough time for Aus to put runs and also bowl out Pakistan. If anything Pakistani should use it as batting practice.

Having said that Pakistan should try to pick up wickets rather than save runs.

Yeah, look at Smith. He's playing like it's a net session.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Never?

On these docile pitches , you need tactics more than the waiting game!

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

Amir pumping up the pace

A lot of high 140s couple of 145 km/h

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

143..144.. and good bounce / carry

Shabba Amir ( is playing with smith's game here)

 

[Buffet]

Yeah, look at Smith. He's playing like it's a net session.

It is a net session and Pakistani batsmen should simply use it for practice without worrying about match. You have to bat extremely bad to lose it from here. Not sure why so many PPers think that Pakistan can lose this test. NZ situation was different because few batsmen went for shots to get quick runs.

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

Good clever pacy maiden by Amir

 

[Napa]

Amir pumping up the pace

A lot of high 140s couple of 145 km/h

He also seems to be bowling way outside the off stump, trying to save runs rather than attack.

Starc just hit another 6, seems like Aus is thinking about a win here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Starc showing what he can do with the bat

 

[Justcrazy]

Another

Aussies playing positive and looking for win

 

[Solid Snake]

Yasir being spanked by a tailender like there is no tomorrow...

If only there was a 5-4 field I'm sure this wouldn't be happening...

 

[Belawal2014]

Epic phainta dished out to Shah Ji by Starcy.

 

[Hamza_]

Yasir Shah is a real disappointment.

 

[Justcrazy]

500 up for Aussies

 

[Big Mac]

It is a net session and Pakistani batsmen should simply use it for practice without worrying about match. You have to bat extremely bad to lose it from here. Not sure why so many PPers think that Pakistan can lose this test. NZ situation was different because few batsmen went for shots to get quick runs.

They just go with the current mood rather than looking at the whole picture.

When Pakistan were scoring runs, there were some calling for us to declare on 300 because that the only way to win the game.

Then when Azhar scored 200, everyone was cockahoop and there was talk of enforcing the follow-on.

Then once Warner smashed it everywhere and all the talk became about Misbah, suddenly everyone thinks we're bound to lose just because everyone is in a worse mood.

More than the team, it's the fans who are mercurial.

 

[hadi123]

pakistan gonna lose unfortunately. Birmingham was flat but we still cocked that up

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

now 145. 3 cuts Starc in half..Amir is in great form

 

[Imy]

Pakistan cant lose this can they

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Leaking so many runs, seems like a ODI match to me

 

[Solid Snake]

Thankfully Misbah has taken Yasir out of the attack at least. Starc was really punishing him.

 

[Justcrazy]

lead now 63 runs

 

[Big Mac]

I heard one of the Aussie commentators in the background mention Kaneria. Have that discussion on the mic so we can hear it

Sohail into the attack, hooray.

 

[Big Mac]

Man, this match is going nowhere. Gonna wait for the end of Wahab's spell and then shoot off to get some work done for a bit

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership worth 61 runs now

 

[Justcrazy]

I heard one of the Aussie commentators in the background mention Kaneria. Have that discussion on the mic so we can hear it

Sohail into the attack, hooray.

Kaneria was not that bad as people say , he went for runs , but could turn it.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Another flop tour.

 

[Big Mac]

Kaneria was not that bad as people say , he went for runs , but could turn it.

If you want to talk about a leggie who was let down by his captain/teammates then you should talk about Kaneria, not Yasir.

 

[Buffet]

Another flop tour.

Series is alive and it can be 1-1.

 

[Solid Snake]

Kaneria was not that bad as people say , he went for runs , but could turn it.

Very interesting stats shown by commies about spinners performances in Australia- to sum up they struggle!

Kaneria was alright, probably would have better stats if the useless Kamran wasn't keeping when he played.

 

[Solid Snake]

3-4 good overs on the trot.

Edge falls short off Sher Khan.

 

[Justcrazy]

Smith may get double hundred here

 

[Big Mac]

Another flop tour.

This is still better than most Pakistan trips to Australia, spare a thought for those of us who stayed up through the night in 04/05 and 09/10

 

[Justcrazy]

Very interesting stats shown by commies about spinners performances in Australia- to sum up they struggle!

Kaneria was alright, probably would have better stats if the useless Kamran wasn't keeping when he played.

Also , Inzamam was not exactly a bowlers captain

 

[Sadevdesai]

They are just having a Batting practice...... darn !!!!

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

This is still better than most Pakistan trips to Australia, spare a thought for those of us who stayed up through the night in 04/05 and 09/10

Not interested in moral victories.

 

[Saeed]

So thia ia going to be a boring draw. Rain would have been more exciting than this

 

[Big Mac]

Very interesting stats shown by commies about spinners performances in Australia- to sum up they struggle!

Kaneria was alright, probably would have better stats if the useless Kamran wasn't keeping when he played.

Kaneria carried the attack like a hero in 04/05. Always wonder how he'd have done in this team with a captain who knows how to handle a spinner. (As long as they're not bowling to David Warner at the MCG.)

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

So thia ia going to be a boring draw. Rain would have been more exciting than this

This is a chance for redemption for wahab and hes been doing really well as a come back

 

[Justcrazy]

Can Pakistan bat under pressure here ?

 

[Aman]

Don't understand this approach at all from the Aussies, they should have hit out for 10-15 overs and declared 150 ahead..

 

[Aman]

That's some hilarious fielding )

 

[in_cutter]

So thia ia going to be a boring draw. Rain would have been more exciting than this

Don't count on it. A Pakistan collapse is on.

 

[Saeed]

Don't count on it. A Pakistan collapse is on.

It's a flat pitch. Even Bangladesh won't collapse on this pitch.

 

[Muhammad10]

Me watching Day 5's "action"

 

[Big Mac]

Don't understand this approach at all from the Aussies, they should have hit out for 10-15 overs and declared 150 ahead..

Hmmmm...

You want to start the thread bashing Smith for his pathetic, cowardly mindset?

 

[shaz619]

Don't understand this approach at all from the Aussies, they should have hit out for 10-15 overs and declared 150 ahead..

They're not playing New Zealand though, it's the real no.1 team on the planet. They want to wear our bowlers down before the 3rd Test, another issue is that if they declare Pakistan have the opportunity to further dent their bowlers confidence and cause more wear/tear on their body before the 3rd Test

 

[Aman]

They're not playing New Zealand though, it's the real no.1 team on the planet. They want to wear our bowlers down before the 3rd Test, another issue is that if they declare Pakistan have the opportunity to further dent their bowlers confidence and cause more wear/tear on their body before the 3rd Test

9 wickets in one session, never forget.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

If Pakistan were a good team they would have bowled out Australia for 280. The wheels have come off after England series and reaching no.1.

They have a bad bowling coach and no plan of action.

 

[Big Mac]

Yeah I'm off. I'll be back in time for the afternoon session and we can discuss how much we miss Rahat

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Where is the thread for Sohail Khan's 64 vs Starc's 51?

 

[Aman]

Australia have wasted too much time, they should look to bat the day and grind the Pakistani's into the ground. The turnaround for the next Test is short and they may as well attempt to break some records

 

[Saeed]

This is why the stadium is empty. At least push for a result.

 

[Aman]

Horrible drop.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

If Pakistan were a good team they would have bowled out Australia for 280. The wheels have come off after England series and reaching no.1.

They have a bad bowling coach and no plan of action.

Quite true, Mohammed Amir is a better bowler than Azhar Mahmood, even Wahab is a better bowler than Mahmood, Pakistan should hire Heath Streak or Shane Bond as their bowling Coach, Mahmood who's next

If Pakistan wants to stick with Desi coaches then Akhtar is the only choice

 

[Aman]

This is why the stadium is empty. At least push for a result.

Horrible turnout for a MCG Test but that has a lot to do with the weather and inevitability of the result.

 

[Justcrazy]

for starc

 

[Zeshan547]

Good plan by pak, they are making sure, they don't have to bat more than two sessions by not getting Oz all out, MashAllah

 

[fast1975]

Asslamo Alaikum wa rehmat ullah wa barakatuh bhaiyo aur bheno

 

[The intelligent Supporter]

COMMIES MAKING Fun of Sohail's Pecs

 

[Saeed]

Time to sleep I guess. Both teams have already settled for a draw.

 

[itsme]

Aussies know about pak's epic collapses,they still think they have a chance

 

[Justcrazy]

Starc highest score is 99 runs , he has a chance to get a hundred here.