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England finish Day 2 on 92/4 in response to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 326

Prince of Pakistan said:
No, he was already doing well scoring at a SR of 70. Should have aimed a 100 here. That would have helped Pak more.
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You're probably the type that's never satisfied. If he scored a 100 you'd be asking for 150. If Pakistan scores 300 you'd be asking for 350.
 
Junaids said:
It’s EIGHT YEARS since England won a home Test after the opposition batted first and scored even 260, let alone 300.

This score is very much what Pakistan would have been targeting.
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yes definatley. i was happy with 250 lol..this is way more than that!! we can at elast apply some pressure on their batters now!
 
King_Kohli said:
Pakistan have played 54 Tests since Shan Masood's debut (2013). Shan has played in just 21 Tests but he has played at least 1 Test every year from 2013. Pretty odd isn't it? Don't remember too many cricketers who are part of the setup for so long but play little.
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Shoaib Akhtar was definitely one, missed more tests than he played between his debut and retirement
 
What a sensational innings. Grit and determination to grind down the bowlers and in the second half of the innings steadily raised tempo, and now cashing in getting quick runs with the tail. An absolutely perfect test match innings.
 
uberkoen said:
Of course it's possible. He's just scored 16 runs from the two sixes and one four he hit. 3 more of those and we're there.
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Umm, that's the definition of going all out. Exactly what some here are asking for! Lol
 
Watching football withou crowd felt boring, but this Test cricket feels comfortable lol
 
uberkoen said:
Didn't know we had lost this game already? Anyone would have taken 300 as a first innings score before the match started. We've got a good total on the board. He's a young lad. 22 years old. Still learning his trade. He played very well and will only get better.
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I didn't say we lost! I didn't say anything about what a good score is . .

Were we thinking of declaring? I guess not!

There was absoliutely no need for that shot! He was playing really well just playing the ball on its merits . . Put a price on your wicket! Yes, he is young and he should learn . . and that's why I want people in the dressing room to let him know what a stupid decision he made!
 
Oh just heard he made the last 60 from 50 balls. Amazing yaar!
 
STAT: The last visiting opener to score 150+ in England before Masood was Chris Rogers (173) at Lord's in Ashes 2015
 
9 more runs and I'll be satisfied. Anything more is just bonus.


Well played commando
 
uberkoen said:
You're probably the type that's never satisfied. If he scored a 100 you'd be asking for 150. If Pakistan scores 300 you'd be asking for 350.
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I am the type that supported Shadab's inclusion and was happy to see him do well. But also feel he has a lot more batting in him. He is a very talented lad.

Don't try to change the topic by getting into types.
 
Great great innings one of the best ive seen in england by a pakistani!! magnificent
 
Now just whack Archer for a few and that's all we want :)

On a serious note, what a wonderful innings! True example of grit and determination
 
Snowflake said:
Umm, that's the definition of going all out. Exactly what some here are asking for! Lol
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I meant like don't take unnecessary risks. The poor balls will come and he can get them away for the odd 4 or double. I think of going all out as taking risk and going after every ball.
 
Magnificent Masood. I am calling this as the match winning innings. Will he carry his bat?
 
would stokes have made a difference had he been able to bowl?, I think so but take nothing away from the beast I.e masood.

this is just terrific from Shan masood.
 
If Shan Masood carries his bat he will become the first player since Rahul Dravid to do it.
 
What a sensational innings. Grit and determination to grind down the bowlers and in the second half of the innings steadily raised tempo, and now cashing in getting quick runs with the tail. An absolutely perfect test match innings.
 
This is like one of Pakistan's bad days from England. Misfielding, dropping catches, poor body language.

I know it's tough playing four back to back Tests but still.
 
Now I just want Naseem to instill fear in these softy English players like M. Johnson. Many like Pope, Burns may take retirement
 
Even though Eng picked up 3 wickets the session defo belonged to Pak. These type of match changing sessions win you test matches.
 
Since 2000

Asian Players facing 300+ balls in England in a Test Inning

Atapattu (2002)
Sachin (2002)
Dravid (2002)
Dravid (2002)
Vandort (2006)
Yousuf (2006)
Vijay (2014)
Younis (2016)
Shan Masood (2020)*
 
Day 2: Tea

PAK 312/8 (106.0), CRR - 2.94

Masood 151* (314)
Shaheen 1* (9)

Archer 20 - 4 - 45 - 3
Woakes 20 - 6 - 43 - 2

Min. Overs Remaining: 41.0
 
Great session for us. Scored at 4.03 in the 31 overs in that session.
 
Jos Buttler has been below average with his wicketkeeping in this test match. Doing many fumbles in catching the ball and yesterday missed the stumping as well of Shan Masood which highly proven costly. England should rest him now in red ball cricket.

Adding to that Root captaincy
 
Any runs after tea will be a bonus, lets hope we can some how scrape to 350.
 
Pakistan bowling need to go all out here , batting last against two leg spinners canbe daunting thing.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Any runs after tea will be a bonus, lets hope we can some how scrape to 350.
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Yep . For me it's also the time issue. 22 overs to bowl would be perfect. Go all out attack at the end of the day and the bowlers are totally fresh for tomorrow
 
Omer2002 said:
This is a flat flat wicket..with sun out next three days only hope is spin in wicket
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Don't really rate either of our legspinners though, just depends which side of the bed they get out of. Shadab and Yasir can look brilliant sometimes, but more often than not they bowl too much rubbish.
 
Excellent batting by Shan. This year's PSL has really worked well for Shan and Shadab. The type of hits Shan made on Bess all the credit goes to the PSL and the effort of Shan to prove himself in T20s too. One of the complete innings and one that would make Younis Khan proud.
Wonderful batting by Shadab too and I would accept that I was not confident about him this time around but he has done a wonderful job. With time he would realise that a 100 was possible for him today with Shan on the other end.
 
Shan-e-Pakistan anyone?

Brilliant innings, nonetheless. Shadab tho should've shown some patience. Could be the difference between 350 and 400.
 
Great knock Masood. My respect for this guy has increased by 10 folds.
Survive another 10 overs score 30 more runs and England wıll have a tough time.
 
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