Day 3: 1st Test, Pak vs Eng - Update thread

[Rana]

44444444444444444444444 again

 

[Easa]

What timing and class from Yousaf

 

[Rob H]

another great shot from Moyo. Superb batting again.

 

[ShowStopper]

that was a close appeal!

Don't worry we had a few too

 

[Saj]

Graceful back foot shot through mid wicket for Yousuf, 4 more

 

[Hache]

Prolonged appeal by Monty, going down leg.... neglected by Bucknor, followed by a timed pull b.w midwkt and midon....

6/352 Pak

155* Yousaf..

 

[Jive Jive Pakistan]

350 up

 

[Easa]

If he can play like that, why does he feel the need to sweep?

 

[KB]

Delightful 4, just went back and gracefully slotted it away

 

[Schiller]

great innings
has been exciting reading it

 

[Bilsher007]

Pakistan needs to bat sensibly in this evening session and make sure they get to atleast 400/ 6 at stumps INSHALLAH.

 

[Easa]

According to Hawkeye, that was a brilliant decision from Bucknor who's having a very very good match

 

[the_game]

I have to say, Yousuf looks in amazing touch. He is just timing the ball so well. I hope he continues this throughout the series.

 

[ShowStopper]

Current partnership 52 runs, 11.1 overs, rr: 4.65 (Mohammad Yousuf 19, Kamran Akmal 32)

Pretty aggressive from these too BANG it on guys.

 

[shan]

another partnership of over 50

 

[KB]

Might be tiring a bit Yousuf. So he might take a few more risks against Monty.

Hopefully, he will not give it away.

 

[Easa]

Kami plays Hoggy easily, just finds it extra difficult against the extra pace of Harmy

 

[shan]

According to Hawkeye, that was a brilliant decision from Bucknor who's having a very very good match

good match? he give England extra 100 runs

 

[Rob H]

another edge and short. Slips should be brought in closer.

 

[Easa]

I have to say, Yousuf looks in amazing touch. He is just timing the ball so well. I hope he continues this throughout the series.

Inshallah

 

[Easa]

good match? he give England extra 100 runs

Taufel was the one that missed the decision

 

[Mutazalzaluzzaman Tarar]

Hopefully, he will not give it away.

hopefully not.

it'll be a huge mental advantage if these two can take us to the close without any more losses.

 

[shan]

another edge and short. Slips should be brought in closer.

yes especially for a 78 mph bowler

 

[Easa]

Guided it away past the slips for Yousaf's 21st four

 

[KB]

Lovely soft hands from Yousuf. This is a delightful knock.

 

[Jive Jive Pakistan]

4 more

if we are less than 150 we no more wkt tomorrow could be interesting

 

[Rob H]

Taufel was the one that missed the decision

and i might add gave a stinker to Pietersen. Bucknor has had a great match. That last shout was a superb call.

 

[ShowStopper]

Kami plays Hoggy easily, just finds it extra difficult against the extra pace of Harmy

So that Extra is the worrying thing isn't?

 

[shan]

the way they two are playing we might pass 400+ easly today

 

[shan]

and i might add gave a stinker to Pietersen. Bucknor has had a great match. That last shout was a superb call.

i think Pietersen was leaving the incoming ball

 

[KB]

Yousuf looking to dominate Monty I think

 

[Easa]

and i might add gave a stinker to Pietersen. Bucknor has had a great match. That last shout was a superb call.

You're right but the missed nick was a even worse one

 

[Easa]

Yousuf looking to dominate Monty I think

And he should imo.

Lofted over his head for two now.

 

[KB]

And Yosuuf plays his first lofted shot of the day. Nobody lofts the ball better than Yosuuf.

 

[ShowStopper]

Pakistan 359/6 (96 ov)

 

[Easa]

And Yosuuf plays his first lofted shot of the day. Nobody lofts the ball better than Yosuuf.

He hit a six before

 

[Hache]

Spreaded field for Monty now, and Yousaf almost handed one in the hands of long-off fielder....

6/361

 

[Easa]

BIG appeal, given not out

 

[shan]

Moyo calm down plz we need u in the end of the day

 

[Easa]

Umpires dont usually give that out unless their name is Daryll Hair and the team is a non asian one

 

[Rob H]

i think Pietersen was leaving the incoming ball

so because he left it he's out even though the ball was going miles over the stumps? Taufel just gave him because he left it. It's a trend nowadays to do it. I've seen it happen to Darren Ganga and Justin Langer too.

 

[Easa]

so because he left it he's out even though the ball was going miles over the stumps? Taufel just gave him because he left it. It's a trend nowadays to do it. I've seen it happen to Darren Ganga and Justin Langer too.

For once I agree with you

 

[Jive Jive Pakistan]

hoaggard warned for running on da pitch

 

[Bilsher007]

Fantastic Yousuf great stuff, great quality and great class.

 

[KB]

Oh Akaml seemed to lose that ball in flight for a moment

 

[Easa]

Yorker, just wasn't the right line

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

well bowled by hoggy

 

[Easa]

Akmal didn't seem to pick that up

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

akmal missed that ball in the air lucky the line wasnt right or we wouldnt been 7 dow

 

[Schiller]

anyone with a free link?

 

[Easa]

He picked that one.

3 to Akmal

 

[iZeeshan]

Nice going by Akmal and Yousuf. We have come out of the danger area, and things are seeming to look great. Good batting by Yousuf and Akmal to bring Pak up.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

followed by a drive that is stopped well at the boundary but they run 3 anyways

 

[Easa]

anyone with a free link?

You're lucky Oxy isn't around

 

[Easa]

365-6

 

[shan]

so because he left it he's out even though the ball was going miles over the stumps? Taufel just gave him because he left it. It's a trend nowadays to do it. I've seen it happen to Darren Ganga and Justin Langer too.

there is more chance of umpire giving lbw if player is not playing then when he play.

 

[Easa]

This p'ship is worth 67 runs

 

[UJ]

Yousuf has to see the day out, fatigue must be kicking in now

 

[ShowStopper]

Current partnership 65 runs, 14.1 overs, rr: 4.58 (Mohammad Yousuf 24, Kamran Akmal 40)

365/6

 

[Easa]

there is more chance of umpire giving lbw if player is not playing then when he play.

That doesn't stop the decision from being wrong

 

[Gunner786]

akmals already reached 40,
damn thats quick

 

[Easa]

Harmison has quite easily been the pick of the bowlers.

 

[shan]

another 12 overs left

 

[Easa]

Monty has hardly spun a single ball

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

akmal onto 40 and moyo at 161

366-6

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Monty has hardly spun a single ball

he has but it has spun at too slow a speed to be troubling at all

 

[shan]

who will be the first to reach 100? Hoggard or Monty?

 

[iZeeshan]

Yousuf has to see the day out, fatigue must be kicking in now

now, mustve started before tea

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

single off of the last ball and moyo retains the strike

 

[Easa]

he has but it has spun at too slow a speed to be troubling at all

Very few balls have even actually spun.

 

[Easa]

Played away through the gap for a single

 

[Easa]

Pitch is getting uneven - that ball kept low

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

ball kept low and was edged by akmal but didnt carry

 

[iZeeshan]

Yousuf looks so comfertable at the crease...

 

[Saj]

Uneven bounce again. I wouldnt fancy batting on this pitch on day 5 having to save the game.

 

[Saj]

Lovely square cut from Kamran for 4.

He's a joy to watch when in full flow.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

SUPER SHOT by akmal thru point region for 4

 

[Rob H]

Give Harmison a late burst now. Let him bowl as fast as he can. Doesnt matter if he sprays it all over the place but just to get one or two balls an over in a wicket taking position.

 

[shan]

Hoggard reach 100

 

[Easa]

Beautiful shot from Akmal, moves onto 44*