England v Pakistan | 1st Test | Lord's | Jul 14-18, 2016 | Day 3

[Sarfarazian92]

Garh gaye

 

[#GreenRoars]

Need 100 more runs
Really hope Sarfi will play a better innings today.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

can they make another 130?

 

[The_KING]

Pathetic innings

 

[Mamoon]

Younis just played the Mohali semifinal version of his innings here.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

innings by YK

Never saw him batting this ugly in test cricket

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Need a 300 lead

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

This is what happens out of no where, whenever you go into a shell, you stop the runs, and then when you get out, the team is in trouble.

 

[Syed1]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar

 

[QalandarFan]

We need to get a 300 run lead.

 

[haroon91]

need a sarfraz special here

 

[Muhammad10]

That's the end of Team Man's struggle. Must be awfully disappointing to have played out the pacers for so long, only to fall to the spinner.

 

[aukhan]

Sarfraz better perform in this innings.

 

[Hasan123]

These 2 got a good partnership last year vs Sri Lanka hopefully another one here.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Sarfraz to play a heroic knock.

 

[Syed1]

If Moeen bhai is spinning this much then just imagine what Yasir will do

 

[MRSN]

two wicketss gifted by our most experienced batsmen.

 

[Watsupdoc]

Ali being very threatening at the moment.

 

[blackanhyellow]

A test series against PAK would be interesting for us even though we are ranked higher ATM it will be a tough affair

If India want a tough series, play Pakistan now.

If India decides to play Pakistan in 2 years, we will be a much weaker team most likely.

YK will be 2 years older and misbah will have retired.

 

[QalandarFan]

Sarfraz can't throw his wicket away, we need him to try and score a 50.

 

[JibranAnsari]

I think this might be Younis khans last series , he wasn't great against pace but the slowing reflexes now are finally affecting him to an uncomfortable level.

Misbah too has slowed down , despite his century I think its time he hangs up his boot. Yesterday's morning session was an indicator how much he has slowed down.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Come on Saifi rehm kar. Pls score a 50 here!

 

[MMHS]

You have watched enough cricket. Do you honestly think Younis would have scored runs in England in 2010, given how friendly the bowling conditions were?

No one did, that's not the point - the point is he is far better Test player than Zaheer Abbas. He doesn't look stylish, and has attitude issues, but he 'll make my PAK best ever XII.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Younis gone.

Ball turning.

 

[Syed1]

Lol jee jhaaro shoro

 

[classic]

Damn just when YK and Shafiq were looking good . YK gets bowled by MA.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

With the likes of Misbah and Younus, expect nothing against fast bowlers, they would put unnecessary pressure on other batsmen.

 

[Hasan123]

Sarfraz needs a big innings to make up for his pathetic drop

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Lead is ~ 200. If Sarfaraz can chip in with a quick fire 40, PAK shall be in good position.

This Ali guy is again picking wickets

 

[daytrader]

Time for some oxygen

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

If Moeen bhai is spinning this much then just imagine what Yasir will do

Both YK/Misbah were soft dismissals.

Root/Cook are not going to throw it away

 

[JibranAnsari]

At most we will get another 50 runs. Match is gone.

 

[Pete Rose]

Pakistan still in it

 

[Syed1]

Dont freaking cut him for God's sake

 

[MSaad1237]

I wouldn't mind Pak playing 2 spinners for Old Trafford game ..

 

[MRSN]

If Moeen bhai is spinning this much then just imagine what Yasir will do

Pakistani batsmen are struggling against pace so they are going extra attacking on Moeen which resulting in wickets. I think Eng batsmen will try to negotiate Shah and go for attack on our pace battery.

 

[QalandarFan]

Can't believe our two best players against spin just gifted their wickets like that to Moeen.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Saffi is a sitting duck

 

[daytrader]

Atleast a 50 run partnership required by these 2

 

[classic]

One thing I have noticed about Moeen Ali he takes out key players just when they are looking good.

 

[aukhan]

Lead is ~ 200. If Sarfaraz can chip in with a quick fire 40, PAK shall be in good position.

This Ali guy is again picking wickets

He is being gifted wickets.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

That hit a foothole

 

[MRSN]

Lead is ~ 200. If Sarfaraz can chip in with a quick fire 40, PAK shall be in good position.

This Ali guy is again picking wickets

gifts.

 

[daytrader]

Just hope we play out the day

 

[MMHS]

Just when one side is getting nose ahead, other coming back. But Moeen is turning the ball with variable bounce - won't be easy for Poms.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

You have watched enough cricket. Do you honestly think Younis would have scored runs in England in 2010, given how friendly the bowling conditions were?

Yes, in his prime, he would have, has an excellent temperament.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

These 2 need to get around a 70 partnership.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Just when one side is getting nose ahead, other coming back. But Moeen is turning the ball with variable bounce - won't be easy for Poms.

Yes but rough is outside righties off stump. How will that help Yasir against leftie

 

[shebimalik]

Lords 4th innings successful run chases:
300+ : once
250-300: once
200-250: once
150-200: Thrice

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Just when one side is getting nose ahead, other coming back. But Moeen is turning the ball with variable bounce - won't be easy for Poms.

That is why I feel 250+ is a herculean task for England.

Yes, England will tighten up their game agianst Yasir but still its not easy.

 

[Rayyman]

it'll help against hales, root and bairstow

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Hmm. Heavily favours team that bats first/wins toss

 

[MMHS]

The more I see, Wahab is more & more critical - may be Misbah can save him till 35th over. Problem is Rahat can't contain, therefore by that time ENG might be 125+

At Traford, PAK has to play 2 spinners - either Babar or Iftekhar.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

wicket is still quick..

 

[Pete Rose]

This is a solid lead. Problem is that there is too much time in the game.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Why the appeal lol

 

[QalandarFan]

:4

 

[daytrader]

Lords 4th innings successful run chases:
300+ : once
250-300: once
200-250: once
150-200: Thrice

There's still 2 days left, cook and root alone are good for atleast a 100

 

[Pete Rose]

Sarfaraz playing like Akmal

 

[QalandarFan]

What was that!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Awesome shot Sarfraz. Great intent as usual. Just dont throw it away

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Sharp turn, need to quickly get to 350, and then let England suffer at the hands of spinners, lol.

 

[PakFan2010]

Sarfraz scores runs, his attitude is so much better than YK.

 

[aukhan]

Pitch is making this mediocre Moin look a much better bowler then he is.

 

[Pete Rose]

Well, if he survives, they'll be leading by 250 in no time

 

[MMHS]

Another 50, PAK's game.

 

[QalandarFan]

Great Shot for four.
Great intent from Sarfraz

 

[Naim]

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

pak accelerating, somethings gotta give. Do or die now...

 

[Hasan123]

Sarfraz needs to relax a bit. He will get runs but just needs to not be reckless.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

I like Sarfraz's attitude, this is how every batsman in our team must play, Younus wasted many balls.

 

[shah_1]

Heart attack dey gah yaar

 

[QalandarFan]

12 Runs from the over!

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Another 50, PAK's game.

250 is not enough, at least 350.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

sarfi plays spin well.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Somehow drag the lead to 300 fellas.

 

[Naim]

sarfi is playing dangerously

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Why the heck would you slog when there are fielders on the boundary smh

 

[ViciousMachine]

Great stuff by Sarfraz!! A big innings from him would be nice! Good chance with older/softer ball right now

 

[Energetic]

Pakistan won. High-quality leg spin is extremely tough to play. I'd say it's still superior even if you combine off and left arm spin. The good thing about this Pakistan test team is that if the pitch offers seam movement – you got Amir, and if the pitch has some turn – you got Yasir Shah. Even if the pitch does nothing – you have Hafeeze and YK to rack up scores. Regardless of rankings, I'd say Pakistan are probably the 2nd best test side in the world right now.