England v Pakistan | 3rd Test | Birmingham | Aug 3-7, 2016 | Day 3

[SM1989]

All over now. England will win from here. Azhar Ali to blame for throwing his wicket away, Shafiq for his crap innings, Yasir Shah for that run out.

 

[hur rizvi]

Sarfraz needs to get a 50 and then from there just go for his shots

Its really not all under his control

 

[Inswing]

in logon na to har jaga fielder rakha hayn

 

[asyed]

Asad shafiq's pathetic innings today was the ultimate difference between a Massive lead and a good lead

This is what happened (what happened to Asad) when you bring unnecessary pressure to yourself and do unless Tuk Tuk for no reason.

 

[Prince_]

Less than 150 would be comfortable.

Yup, it will be extremely difficult for Pak to score above 150 in the fourth innings.

 

[hur rizvi]

All over now. England will win from here. Azhar Ali to blame for throwing his wicket away, Shafiq for his crap innings, Yasir Shah for that run out.

Still Egland are behind and will have to play well to win this

 

[MMHS]

Nobody's forcing you to torture yourself here mate !!! You can enjoy India's batting culture via the highlights reel today...

Wrong answer - you see, now Sarfu has placed 3 shots for easy single, but can't take the run as it's last pair. This could have been 390/7 from proper match awareness. There was absolutely no need for that 2nd run of Yasir which opened the tail. These things often happens with PAK batting.

 

[Adil_94]

wth sarfraz

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[hur rizvi]

This might be last ball or an rahat deny the inevitable?

 

[aroor]

Indian Tail is rubbish. We can't trust Ashwin/Jaddu in England

 

[asyed]

Shuker khuda ka ... Sarfu took single.

 

[ExplicitAI]

I come back and find Sohail back in the pavilion

 

[Adil_94]

Indian Tail is rubbish. We can't trust Ashwin/Jaddu in England

Ashwin can do well with the bat in England I remember in 2014 he made us some very good quickfire 30s and 40s when All the top order were collapsing.

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[Shafi]

Rahat please score 10 runs please

 

[aroor]

Why do you people waste your time in watching this? [MENTION=134482]SM1989[/MENTION]

 

[hur rizvi]

Can we score our First 400 in England in 10 years. Another motivation

 

[ExplicitAI]

9 more runs man for a 100 lead, c'mon

 

[aroor]

They should do a KP to keep Rahat on Strike.

 

[arehaan]

I don't mind this as long as it keeps England in the field . They will get frustrated and pitch deteriorates further

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Stop the moaning.

 

[dhump]

Run 2 with such shots.


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[Syed1]

9 more runs pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[hur rizvi]

Rahat please score 10 runs please

I would be happy if he survives 10 balls even if he scores zero

 

[dhump]

9 more runs pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

by this rate in next 9 overs


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[hur rizvi]

RAhat has two to face.SArfraz bhayn khariat?

 

[aroor]

Two ball to survive. Can he?

 

[arehaan]

Actually this is tailor made situation for Rahat. He is not some one who goes after the ball and has a better defensive game than all Pak tail

 

[hur rizvi]

Lead by 92. Lucky 92 WC

 

[dhump]

2 runs taken on last ball by rahat...best thing happened for pakistan today


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[hur rizvi]

Shot of the match from Rahat Babu

 

[aroor]

Rahat, You beauty!!

 

[Syed1]

2 runs taken on last ball by rahat...best thing happened for pakistan today


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Shot of the day

 

[LowKiiSavage]

2 runs taken on last ball by rahat...best thing happened for pakistan today


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Shehzada.

 

[dhump]

Lead by 92. Lucky 92 WC

loo ji dal di panoti


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[hur rizvi]

Comon Sarfi one Big hit

 

[asyed]

by this rate in next 9 overs

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Which could be fine, where Rahat is exposed for only a ball or two to face.

Plus, beside 1 in every over, in rest 3/4 Sarfu should try to hit a 4 or 6 as well.

 

[ExplicitAI]

8 more needed

 

[Syed1]

Bus aek chaka marde Sarfuuu

 

[ExplicitAI]

2 vital runs

 

[dhump]

Bus aek chaka marde Sarfuuu

lookin for a chakka


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[imshally81]

So 100 runs lead is enough ???

 

[Amjid Javed]

2 more vital runs, another 6 runs here would be great.

Sirfraz needs to learn to bat with the tail better then this.

 

[aroor]

survived three overs, but only 5 runs

 

[hadi123]

Why is Sarfraz playing stupid shots if he is not gonna get runs

 

[hur rizvi]

Sarfi steam rolling the danger area LOL

 

[Syed1]

Jhaaro shots

 

[dhump]

So 100 runs lead is enough ???

physiologically better than 99 otherwise we are far from advantage or good cricket we played yesterday.


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[Syed1]

Sarfi steam rolling the danger area LOL

Hahah made me lol

 

[hur rizvi]

Chinese cut or French one for one, Bring Rahat on strike for one

 

[Amjid Javed]

why not try and pick a gap and run quick twos!

 

[MMHS]

Not really. Our batting culture applies to our batsmen only.

Our tail is quite rubbish. Umesh, Ishant, Mohammed Shami are just as bad as this lot at batting.

I am talking about batting culture, not capability. Doen't matter how good your batting capability is.

When a set batsman is there, your No. 8, 9, 10 & 11 can't make it as easy as losing wicket for shuffling on last ball or running him self out. Sohail & Aamir could have been bowled or LBW - no complains, but, they tried to score of last ball & Yasir tried to go back to strike on a chancy double.

This'll never happen with Indian tail, as they put value to their wickets. Check several partnerships with VVS/MS with Ishant or other genuine No. 10/11.

 

[aroor]

97

 

[dhump]

why not try and pick a gap and run quick twos!

saying this for quite some overs
and rahat with another 2 runs on last ball full on cheetah.


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[hur rizvi]

RAhat playing innings of his life

 

[Naim]

couple more from rahat

 

[Markhor]

Come on Sarfraz, get your fifty here. Stretch the lead into three figures.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Fact is England is going to take a lead in the 3rd innings. A few runs here so be useful but the real test will be batting under pressure in the 4th innings.

 

[Syed1]

Rahat playing better than Sarfaraz lol

 

[dhump]

Rahat playing more useful inning than YK,Hafeez and Asad combined


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[Syed1]

Three more runs please

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

lead of 100 is enough..

 

[Amjid Javed]

Maybe Rahat should be saving sarfraz from the strike!

 

[asyed]

Rahat you're the man dude.

 

[imshally81]

Current partnership 8 runs, 4.0 overs - (Sarfraz Ahmed 3, Rahat Ali 4)
Going good....

 

[dirk diggler]

Rahat to open instead of the blessed one

 

[Adil_94]

Need to just edge over that 100 run mark

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[Adil_94]

will be a good psychological milestone to make 400 in England.

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[marlonbrowndo]

Sarfraz should hit a boundary of the second last ball when the field is in and try to take a single off the last

 

[Jabo]

I don't think we can chase down anything over 200

We'll probably collapse

Big ask of Azhar and Sami playing well again

Need something special from the bowlers

 

[dhump]

so they will ball negative line to Sarfraz.


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[hur rizvi]

Fact is England is going to take a lead in the 3rd innings. A few runs here so be useful but the real test will be batting under pressure in the 4th innings.

TRue 4th inning will be tough if target is more than 200

 

[Prince_]

England mustn't allow Pak to take the lead over 100. It will give Pak a psychological edge before the 2"nd innings.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

This is why Sarfraz shouldnt be playing LOIs. Just cant hit big. He scores quick in Tests because he can take singles and pick gaps

 

[Syed1]

TRue 4th inning will be tough if target is more than 200

For the target to be 200, England have to score 300. Do you really it is possible on this pitch now?

 

[pak4life]

stalemate for not many runs.

 

[Amjid Javed]

1 ball for Rahat to survive here.

 

[dhump]

I don't think we can chase down anything over 200

We'll probably collapse

Big ask of Azhar and Sami playing well again

Need something special from the bowlers

exactly my point to be realistic we are playing with 3.5 batsman both Younis and Hafeez are up to no good and Sarfraz is as good as the day suggests.

Sami Aslam is unpredictable for the moment


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[hur rizvi]

Solid Rahat, Pur Sukoon Pakistan

 

[LowKiiSavage]

For the target to be 200, England have to score 300. Do you really it is possible on this pitch now?

No one is sure about how the pitch is behaving. Its just the tailenders are making it look really and some shambolic batting from Pakistan.

 

[Syed1]

No one is sure about how the pitch is behaving. Its just the tailenders are making it look really and some shambolic batting from Pakistan.

No even the commentators are saying it is bouncing and swinging..