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Babar Azam hits 102* as Pakistan fight back to reach 192/2 at Stumps on Day 4 in the 2nd Test

21 overs and not a single boundary.
I feel sorry for anyone who is there in stadium.
 
The way they are playing even the Boycotts and Gavaskars would be embarrassed
 
Blocking and defensive tactic in a situation like this im pretty sure has never ever worked, you still have to play your shots, back yourself and play your game.
 
Pakistan palyers look completely drained and not in stable mental state hopefully they will get a counselling session for the day off tomorrow
 
Sad state of affairs.
This entire series pakistan stadium crowd, pcb, players, umpires, media ppl, all are in process of pleasing the Aussies.

UAE test series were far more competitive and compelling.
 
Thanos said:
Blame is on Imam. Other batsmen get nervous of using/wasting another review.
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Well atleast we can't blame Azhar for being selfish but come on, that called for a review. There are still 2 left and he's our number 3
 
The first boundary in the 26th over by Captain Karachi himself :babar
 
Sarwar89 said:
Sad state of affairs.
This entire series pakistan stadium crowd, pcb, players, umpires, media ppl, all are in process of pleasing the Aussies.

UAE test series were far more competitive and compelling.
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What the hell is the umpiring doing ? It did not look out. Umpire calls going against us every time - this match could have been saved - I am getting more angry about this rubbish umpiring
 
our batsmen showing Aussie spinners way to much respect.
 
Incredible - total failure of courage

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MenInG said:
Incredible - total failure of courage

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:))) why are you surprised. same failures weve seen since 2017.
 
458 runs needed from 140 overs.

Babar plays 1st decent shot of the inns vs cummins.
 
If this pair can bat out the full session , its possible to salvage a draw. The ball is not reversing a lot so far
 
Players available isn't the worst..the defensive approach has killed us and played in Australia's hands..

Abdullah Shafiq
Babar
Rizwan
Shaheen

These are great

Saud
Dahani
Naseem

These need a long run and will definitely be an upgrade on Hasan Ali, Azhar and Fawad who is on his last legs.

What we are lacking in is spinners...need to get faisal Akram ready a few other quality young spinners we have...Sajid and Nauman are minnow level
 
It's all about the mindset on this pitch. You could block block all day and get 10 of 100 or play positive like they done since babar azam has come in and get 50 of 70
 
There is no batting talent in Pak full stop...You try Saud ..Gulam or who ever the result will be the same.

Just check the running out already gifted three run outs last match and then again should have been run out again.
 
To be honest you cant blame the blocking here or can you ..They have to survive two days so hardly can play shots
 
How on earth did Pakistan make 148 on this wicket? Even a 'below average' batting effort would have helped them get to 300 atleast which could have been enough for a draw.

Don't see them surviving 130+ overs.
 
Noman said:
What the hell is the umpiring doing ? It did not look out. Umpire calls going against us every time - this match could have been saved - I am getting more angry about this rubbish umpiring
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Yes I pointed thus out yesterday that any 50 50 decison umpires are giving in favour of Aussies to please them. Ahsan Raza against against Rizwan was not even a 50 50 ,I was shocked whwn he gavw that out and then it was over turned.
 
Mesozoic said:
How on earth did Pakistan make 148 on this wicket? Even a 'below average' batting effort would have helped them get to 300 atleast which could have been enough for a draw.

Don't see them surviving 130+ overs.
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in these conditions 1 bad inns in war of attrition will cost you a test or series.
 
Swepson looks thoroughly mediocre thus far.

If this guy is Australia's no.2 spinner, they're in for a pummeling against India next year. Even Lyon is nowhere near his 2017 self.
 
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shafiques been a positive find atleast in this series, could work on his running a bit more but has the right attributes to succeed.
 
Babar on fire 🔥 🔥. Still no demons in the pitch. We bat deep, if we do it sensibly we can save the match
 
Mesozoic said:
Swepson looks thoroughly mediocre thus far.

If this guy is Australia's no.2 spinner, they're in for a pummeling against India next year. Even Lyon is nowhere near his 2017 self.
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Pakistan has a knack of making mediocre bowlers look good
 
It is highly unlikely Pakistan or any team can survive almost two days, but like to see fightback as Babar and Abdullah does. Babar often finds himslef in these situations in all formats, and often puts good effort in but needs to play a substantial inning in tests. HopefullyAussies 12thand 13thmen will not strike against Pakistan ,the umpires.
 
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100 runs per session basically

If pakistan get 200 in 3 sessions and lose a couple of wickets Maximum

Who knows what pressure can do!
 
Nikhil_cric said:
Poor decision to declare. Australia should have batted another 50 overs and waited for the pitch to wear out even more all the while burying the Pakistan bowling attack. 120 overs would have been enough to bowl PAK out.
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Like I said, poor decision. There is a chance that Australia may end bowling 172 overs on this dodo pitch now :)))
 
Australia will have attacking fields until the end now. Keep picking up the odd boundary when it’s in the slot!
 
Don’t mind a pointless 100 for either Babar and Shafique if not both
 
Mesozoic said:
How on earth did Pakistan make 148 on this wicket? Even a 'below average' batting effort would have helped them get to 300 atleast which could have been enough for a draw.

Don't see them surviving 130+ overs.
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I did state that the match will go into bay 5 when when Pakistan got bowled out for 148.Pakistan gave them wickets only 2/3 were decent bowls.
 
Mesozoic said:
How on earth did Pakistan make 148 on this wicket? Even a 'below average' batting effort would have helped them get to 300 atleast which could have been enough for a draw.

Don't see them surviving 130+ overs.
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I did state that the match will go into bay 5 when when Pakistan got bowled out for 148.Pakistan gave them wickets only 2/3 were decent bowls.
 
MenInG said:
Incredible - total failure of courage

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show this to Major and RedwoodOriginal

:moyo2
 
Just take on Cameron’s short ball

Every 3rd short ball by green stays low
 
Gritty inning by Abdullah. There are quite a few talented batsmen in Pakistan waiting for their turn
 
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