Bangladesh in trouble on 76/7 at Stumps on Day 4 after Pakistan declare on 300/4

[Firebat]

After a rain-affected first 3 days, Pakistan will start Day 4 still on their first innings on 188/2 after opting to bat. Babar Azam (71*) and Azhar Ali (52*) at the crease.

Will Pakistan look to up the batting tempo to increase the chances of a result?

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[MenInG]

Day 4 Update:

There will be a delay in start of play as drizzle continues at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur. Ground staff have covered the stadium's pitch and square - Both teams are at the ground awaiting instructions

 

[Nasty Naz]

I would love to see some sort of general rule being implemented where if something like if minimum 200 overs are lost due to rain, both teams forfeit an innings.

Pakistan already play few Tests as it is and they're losing out on playing the few they do. There was a couple of rained out England matches too.

 

[Shafi]

Knowing weather forecast (cloudy) we should play 4 fast bowlers and spinner (safety) Both Afridi and Hasan cannot ball 20-30 overs in a row and Fahim is not that good to take 4-5 wickets. Saqlain shows that he is just a dummy coach with lack of intellect/no say in selection. Babar as usual as carbon copy of Misbah, who wants to ensure draw than force to win.
PCB should appoint a professional coach with aggressive captain (Shadab/Rizwan).

 

[ChTab]

Pakistan already play few Tests as it is and they're losing out on playing the few they do. There was a couple of rained out England matches too.

The rained-out matches in Eng worked in our favor because otherwise, Pakistan would have lost both games. Pakistan did get some valuable points in WTC because of those drawn games.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Play expected around 11am according to commentator Sikander Bakht.

 

[ChTab]

Play expected to start very soon maybe in half an hour. Babar needs to be focused & score an unbeaten double ton here which might elevate his average in test matches.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Corrected start time is 10:50 local time. 86 overs to be bowled today.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Man more delay! After 3 days of rain
So annoying

 

[MenInG]

Play will start at 1050

1st session-
10h50-12h40

2nd session 13h10-15h10

3rd session-
15h30-1 7h30

Minimum 86 overs

(Bangladesh standard time)

 

[Nasty Naz]

Azhar being out is a good thing if the team is actually going to try playing quickly.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Azhar falling once again ,think it's time for him to retire.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Crappy innings from Azhar. They should have sent in Faheem to play some shots. We need quick runs.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Babar is gone. This is what happens when you go into a shell and play like chickens

 

[Savak]

These Bangladeshi wickets are horrible. Too many balls just keep low

 

[boomboomcheema]

Choker Babar also gone.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

These Bangladeshi wickets are horrible. Too many balls just keep low

Pakistan needs to play shots. There is no point being so defensive. Yes, wicket is low and its overcast but our approach is horrible.

 

[shah_1]

Pathetic approach

There is enough in the pitch for the result, just declare it

 

[shah_1]

Pakistan will remain a minnow team with this approach

5.5 overs and only 10 runs. No winning mentality

 

[shah_1]

Babar has a mentality of a minnow. No believe at all.

The ball is keeping is really low

 

[Shafi]

Pakistan is playing for draw. They are too scared to save the match if they all out soon.

 

[Cric1234]

Fawad 1 run of 18 balls.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Babar has a mentality of a minnow. No believe at all.

The ball is keeping is really low

If this was australia, they would declare and start bowling right now. But these guys want to bat and get settled in without scoring any runs.

 

[Shafi]

Choker Babar also gone.

He is just an average batsman with so much hype by media. Ok for LOI but not a test material.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Babar has a mentality of a minnow. No believe at all.

The ball is keeping is really low

Jesus Christ, calm down

 

[shah_1]

Pakistan is playing for draw. They are too scared to save the match if they all out soon.

Misbah diseases of safety first has spread like wildfire

 

[boomboomcheema]

Not scoring runs at all..just tuk tuk tuk and waiting for a random ball to dismiss them.

 

[Shafi]

Our batsmen wants to save this test first. Deep inside they know they didn't have enough fast bowlers to win this test. We might end up loosing.

 

[shah_1]

Jesus Christ, calm down

Why should I not be angry with this approach? There is enough in the pitch for the result. No intent at all

 

[boomboomcheema]

Rizwans form has also become very pathetic.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Rizwan ) He barely survives this. Go into a shell and collapse. Minnow play by Pakistan.

 

[Cric1234]

This team would get thrashed in SENA long way to go close to minnow level in tests no progress looks like.

 

[Darkrai]

In future series, we need to include Shafi and Shah_1. One can show us aggressive captaincy and the other can score a 30-ball 100 and take 10 wickets in a session in such situations.

 

[shah_1]

Rizwan has been exposed recently. Keep targeting the stumps, him being too fidgety will make mistakes.

 

[Darkrai]

Need to somehow get Saud in the team.

 

[shah_1]

In future series, we need to include Shafi and Shah_1. One can show us aggressive captaincy and the other can score a 30-ball 100 and take 10 wickets in a session in such situations.

Oh

It is all about intent. This pitch has enough to get Bangladesh out for 250 runs(both innings)

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-test-1130745/full-scorecard

This is great evidence, Bangladesh batting line up is no India.

 

[Cric1234]

Declare at lunch try and get Bangladesh all out today get them in again tomorrow for 50 overs best chance of a win.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

In future series, we need to include Shafi and Shah_1. One can show us aggressive captaincy and the other can score a 30-ball 100 and take 10 wickets in a session in such situations.

Lmao, both of them love.to overreact.and complain.

 

[realitygaf]

Rizwans form has also become very pathetic.

Did he get out ?

 

[Cric1234]

Did he get out ?

No still there.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Pakistan should declare at 250 max. This pitch is not easy to bat on. Bat with intent.

 

[realitygaf]

No still there.

So why make that remark lol

 

[Darkrai]

Oh

It is all about intent. This pitch has enough to get Bangladesh out for 250 runs(both innings)

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-test-1130745/full-scorecard

This is great evidence, Bangladesh batting line up is no India.

I get what you mean but you two have been at it since yesterday lol.

Should declare after the first session regardless of how many they score.

 

[shah_1]

I get what you mean but you two have been at it since yesterday lol.

Should declare after the first session regardless of how many they score.

Shouldn't they score with more intent with 6 wickets in hand. Don't think they have any intention of declaring after lunch.

 

[realitygaf]

Shouldn't they score with more intent with 6 wickets in hand. Don't think they have any intention of declaring after lunch.

What are they doing now ?

 

[shah_1]

What are they doing now ?

Much better. Should have sent Faheem and Hasan Ali to smash a few

 

[realitygaf]

Much better. Should have sent Faheem and Hasan Ali to smash a few

This is not a t20 match though

 

[shah_1]

This is not a t20 match though

Only 5 session left, nothing to lose here. Pakistan can not lose from this position, might as well try but timid approach.

 

[Darkrai]

Shouldn't they score with more intent with 6 wickets in hand. Don't think they have any intention of declaring after lunch.

They should but I'm doubting their ability to do so on this pitch.
Unless BD bowlers bowl a poor delivery, it's been difficult for them to score runs. Riz and Fawad could have been out already.

 

[emranabbas]

Knowing Pakistan they will play for a draw

 

[realitygaf]

Only 5 session left, nothing to lose here. You can try.

They can’t play t20 mode on an ultra uneven bounce and seaming pitch especially with two players you mentioned who manage to hit the ball on good pitches

 

[emranabbas]

4 overs left for the new ball

 

[shah_1]

People think that I believe that Pakistan has great chance for win. No, the probability is very very high for a draw. It is all about the will to win and have that intent to create a chance out of nothing.

The mentality is not there at all.

 

[shah_1]

They can’t play t20 mode on an ultra uneven bounce and seaming pitch especially with two players you mentioned who manage to hit the ball on good pitches

No one is asking them to play T20 mode. 1 runs in last 3 overs is acceptable WOWWW?

 

[emranabbas]

Bangladesh bowling really well

 

[raashidkhan89079]

I dont know what these 2 3 posters are upto
This is not gully mohalla cricket where you will come and hit.
Pitch is under covers from last3 days
It is tough to bat
And runs are not even very much scored that they will declare and tell bangladesh come and have some fun on pitch.
You act like immatures, calm down
Pakistan plan must be to bat till tea and add whatever runs they can and give 10 12 overs to bangladesh as light wont permit to have all the overs.

 

[emranabbas]

No one is asking them to play T20 mode. 1 runs in last 3 overs is acceptable WOWWW?

Maybe bangladesh are bowling really well
And it's difficult to hit

 

[Smudger]

I dont know what these 2 3 posters are upto
This is not gully mohalla cricket where you will come and hit.
Pitch is under covers from last3 days
It is tough to bat
And runs are not even very much scored that they will declare and tell bangladesh come and have some fun on pitch.
You act like immatures, calm down
Pakistan plan must be to bat till tea and add whatever runs they can and give 10 12 overs to bangladesh as light wont permit to have all the overs.

They are talking about Australia and ironically Australia lost a test last time they played a test series in Bangladesh

 

[shah_1]

Lets agree to disagree

 

[shah_1]

I dont know what these 2 3 posters are upto
This is not gully mohalla cricket where you will come and hit.
Pitch is under covers from last3 days
It is tough to bat
And runs are not even very much scored that they will declare and tell bangladesh come and have some fun on pitch.
You act like immatures, calm down
Pakistan plan must be to bat till tea and add whatever runs they can and give 10 12 overs to bangladesh as light wont permit to have all the overs.

There is test championship points at stake here.

 

[Shafi]

I think our team management wanted to score at least 350. Most likely they want to declare 10-15 overs before the end of the day. They are happy to draw.

 

[shah_1]

) Rizwan

 

[shah_1]

The ball is spinning

It might miss the off stump

 

[shah_1]

The ball is spinning

It might miss the off stump

Correct NOT OUT

 

[boomboomcheema]

Rizwan got saved twice in a row. Umpires in a hurry to give him out.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

I dont know what these 2 3 posters are upto
This is not gully mohalla cricket where you will come and hit.
Pitch is under covers from last3 days
It is tough to bat
And runs are not even very much scored that they will declare and tell bangladesh come and have some fun on pitch.
You act like immatures, calm down
Pakistan plan must be to bat till tea and add whatever runs they can and give 10 12 overs to bangladesh as light wont permit to have all the overs.

With bat until tea approach, the best you can get is a draw. Pakistan cannot bowl BD out twice in 4 sessions.

Yes batting conditions are tough but what are we achieving with this defensive approach eating up overs? I would take 270 all out with hit it out approach. Let BD bat, make a game of it. If Babar wants to achieve big things, he needs to think big.

 

[Cric1234]

No point to bat till tea and watch Fawads amazing batting declare at lunch try and get Bangladesh
Out for 100 odd then put them in again tomorrow afternoon.

 

[shah_1]

With bat until tea approach, the best you can get is a draw. Pakistan cannot bowl BD out twice in 4 sessions.

Yes batting conditions are tough but what are we achieving with this defensive approach eating up overs? I would take 270 all out with hit it out approach. Let BD bat, make a game of it. If Babar wants to achieve big things, he needs to think big.

People simply can't comprehend a simple fact about the intent to create chance out of nothing . There is no point batting till tea, there will be zero chance after tea of any positive result

 

[raashidkhan89079]

They are talking about Australia and ironically Australia lost a test last time they played a test series in Bangladesh

Exactly i know there a points at stake
But can Pakistan do here
They know 90 percent chances are draw
I would tell you why
If pakistan here scores around i would say 290 and in return bangladesh scores around 140 150
Means they are safe from follow on means pakistan will come to bat again and takes atleast 20 overs to bat
And with light thing
How much overa do you guys think pakistan will get to bowl out bangladesh
One more important point
Bangla know this is not their match to win
Theu will go complete defence mode
Till the end day.
Thats the biggest problem

 

[ask_analyse_act]

They have Azhar and Fawad in the lineup, they can’t bat quickly, because of their nature of batting being Tuk tuk

But having said that , this team is not going for a win , would be happy with a draw.

This pitch has enough to trouble the batting units., then why keep batting

.

 

[realitygaf]

The pitch is so damp that both ends of the wicket have a thick layer of grass right in the popping crease. Ridiculous lol

 

[raashidkhan89079]

If you tell me i would say the best chance is
Bat today and try to score atleast atleast 350 360
Which they can even with 2 rpo from here
Bowl tomorrow with full intensity and see what happens

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Exactly i know there a points at stake
But can Pakistan do here
They know 90 percent chances are draw
I would tell you why
If pakistan here scores around i would say 290 and in return bangladesh scores around 140 150
Means they are safe from follow on means pakistan will come to bat again and takes atleast 20 overs to bat
And with light thing
How much overa do you guys think pakistan will get to bowl out bangladesh
One more important point
Bangla know this is not their match to win
Theu will go complete defence mode
Till the end day.
Thats the biggest problem

Exactly that’s what Pakistan wants Bangladesh to do, go into a shell and pressure themselves for a draw which will allow Pakistan to exploit their batting for wickets.

If Pakistan played quicker this morning to add 100 runs from they left off in say 20 overs , they could easily setup the match for a win by putting Bangladesh to bat may be twice

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Partnership of 123 (240) balls between Babar and Azhar will haunt them a lot.
Azhar playing at a SR of less than 40 is simply needs a boot outta the team.

This guy is good enough to buy draws and not wins. With age not in his side , needs someone who can bat to an acceptable test SR

 

[raashidkhan89079]

Exactly that’s what Pakistan wants Bangladesh to do, go into a shell and pressure themselves for a draw which will allow Pakistan to exploit their batting for wickets.

If Pakistan played quicker this morning to add 100 runs from they left off in say 20 overs , they could easily setup the match for a win by putting Bangladesh to bat may be twice

Brother trust me pakistan team knows what they want to do and how they will approach for a win They are changing gears now.For a moment trust your team for once

 

[Kaddy]

In future series, we need to include Shafi and Shah_1. One can show us aggressive captaincy and the other can score a 30-ball 100 and take 10 wickets in a session in such situations.

. It would be fun to watch then.

 

[street cricketer]

Pakistan should declare at lunch. No point batting further. Bangladesh would need a minimum of 3 sessions to score 240 runs on this wicket.

Pakistan has little chance of losing this game. But Pakistan's best chance of winning this game (minimal) is they give themselves 5 sessions to bowl BD out twice and chase a small total in the last hour to win if needed. Bangladesh would be happy to get a point from the draw.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Pakistan should declare at lunch. No point batting further. Bangladesh would need a minimum of 3 sessions to score 240 runs on this wicket.

Pakistan has little chance of losing this game. But Pakistan's best chance of winning this game (minimal) is they give themselves 5 sessions to bowl BD out twice and chase a small total in the last hour to win if needed. Bangladesh would be happy to get a point from the draw.

A greedy part of me would want both these guys to reach 50 and then declare. I reckon that's possible by end of lunch. Still think people are getting way too ahead of themselves of thinking they'll bowl Bangladesh out twice in 5 sessions.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Purposeless play

 

[street cricketer]

A greedy part of me would want both these guys to reach 50 and then declare. I reckon that's possible by end of lunch. Still think people are getting way too ahead of themselves of thinking they'll bowl Bangladesh out twice in 5 sessions.

What would they possibly gain by scoring a 50 against Bangladesh?