India v Pakistan | 2nd Test | Kolkata | Day 3 | 2/12/07

[W63L35]

First ball 44444444 by Butt!


Good start. Lets see how thins go today!

 

[siimo]

Good news for Pakistan: Zaheer Khan is still struggling with the injury he suffered yesterday. But then again most of the bowling will be done by spinners I feel.

 

[the true passionist]

Today is the day when we have to show some fight.

We didn't have many options in the first two days with half-fit bowling attack against a very good batting lineup on a batting paradise. But now Pakistan have to show the fighting spirit.

Let's see how we do it.

 

[darkmoon459]

Good start ,Hoping that pakistani players will play +tive cricket and make the best of the situation and end up batting for long times and score some runs to their name.

 

[the true passionist]

Good news for Pakistan: Zaheer Khan is still struggling with the injury he suffered yesterday. But then again most of the bowling will be done by spinners I feel.

that is not so good since Zaheer will be harmless and this would bring their spinners into play.

 

[iZeeshan]

They're obvious plan is to just block out everything and hope nothing goes wrong.

 

[W63L35]

Good news for Pakistan: Zaheer Khan is still struggling with the injury he suffered yesterday. But then again most of the bowling will be done by spinners I feel.

Yes....dusty wicket - tailor made for Kumble.

 

[siimo]

This is a great opportunity for batsmen to fill their boots and put up some big scores without worrying about being labeled as selfish players cause it is needed by their team that they put premium on their wickets.

 

[darkmoon459]

They're obvious plan is to just block out everything and hope nothing goes wrong.

If that is pakistans plan ,then look for an inning defeat.Pakistani batsmen needs to play their regular natural game instead.

 

[W63L35]

Today is the day when we have to show some fight.

Totally agree. Today the wicket will be playing better than tomorrow...so Pak will not only have to save wickets but also score at a decent rate.

 

[iZeeshan]

They gotta move the score along. They're only building pressure up this way. But Bhajji is bowling well...

 

[W63L35]

nice 44444 by Younis to mid wicket!

 

[iZeeshan]

Good. 4 through midwicket.

Bhajji couldn't care less.

 

[iZeeshan]

Good stroke by Younis through leg side for 2.

 

[iZeeshan]

Wonderful pull shot by Younis for 4.

 

[iZeeshan]

"Indians will relish the taste of Salman Soup, Younis Fri, and Yousuf Curry!" ) )

 

[12thMan]

crowd not good at making banners

 

[iZeeshan]

You broke my streak :

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

616/5 + 50/1 = 666/6

WOW...what does that mean

 

[the true passionist]

Harbajhan should be the biggest threat to Butt.

 

[Obeid]

"Indians will relish the taste of Salman Soup, Younis Fri, and Yousuf Curry!" ) )

HAHA...TO BAD THEY CANT EAT MEAT...

 

[iZeeshan]

Bhajji trying things intelligently.

Pakistan -547/1

 

[iZeeshan]

616/5 + 50/1 = 666/6

WOW...what does that mean

I don't get it.

 

[siimo]

Harbhajan getting a lot of grip and sharp turn of this track. Look out.

 

[slix10]

If that is pakistans plan ,then look for an inning defeat.Pakistani batsmen needs to play their regular natural game instead.

If Sami can block 40 overs, so can they.

I'm not saying block the whole day.

But they MUST block atleast the first session.

Surviving 5 sessions is crucial.

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

I don't get it.

well throughout india innings...they were always ...111/1....222/2....333/3...444/4....555/5....

but at the end of day they were 616/5 ...add to that pakistan end of day score at 50/1 = 666/6...freaky

 

[W63L35]

I don't get it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_of_the_Beast_(numerology)#666

 

[darkmoon459]

well throughout india innings...they were always ...111/1....222/2....333/3...444/4....555/5....

but at the end of day they were 616/5 ...add to that pakistan end of day score at 50/1 = 666/6...freaky

You have too much free time on your hands

 

[Dhonifan]

well throughout india innings...they were always ...111/1....222/2....333/3...444/4....555/5....

but at the end of day they were 616/5 ...add to that pakistan end of day score at 50/1 = 666/6...freaky

666, the number of the beast...

 

[W63L35]

You have too much free time on your hands

Runs: 2,527
Wickets: 77

Speaking of free time!

 

[darkmoon459]

Runs: 2,527
Wickets: 77

Speaking of free time!

touche

 

[W63L35]

Excellent cover drive by Butt to Zaheer for 2 runs.

Next ball........4 of his legs!

 

[iZeeshan]

Salman looking brilliant! 2 and then 4 through the leg.

 

[iZeeshan]

Butt is like the only kid who has ACTUALLY improved his cricket.

 

[12thMan]

I think YK wanted a 3rd run. No run out please. Do a hitwicket for a change instead

 

[W63L35]

butt gone.....caught in the slips off Harby!

 

[siimo]

Butt taken by Harbhajan!!

 

[iZeeshan]

Godammit.

 

[W63L35]

Salman looking brilliant! 2 and then 4 through the leg.

Jinxed him!

 

[slix10]

****.

There was no need for that.

 

[Plasma]

i was just about to post how well he is playing...

 

[iZeeshan]

These two have to get to the end of the day. No matter what.

 

[Pathan007]

that was very poor shot. just like in the 2nd inning of 1st test, he once again throws away his wicket.

 

[iZeeshan]

Yea it reminded me a lot of the way he ended his 67. He's gotta get onto his starts.

 

[W63L35]

Puffs of dust from the batting crease.....as Yousaf played a defensive stroke.

 

[shahzad_1]

I think, Butt shoudln't be given anymore chance.

Cause if you can't play on this pitch, then you can not play any other pitch

 

[shahzad_1]

Damn, yesterday same pitch was looking like batting paradise
now today same pitch looking like bowling paradise

 

[slix10]

Defensive strokes.. that is ALL that is required till lunch.

 

[W63L35]

Yousaf HAS to score a big one here!

 

[Plasma]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Chacha Cricket!!!

 

[slix10]

Damn, yesterday same pitch was looking like batting paradise
now today same pitch looking like bowling paradise

Lol it's our bastmen, they make everything look impossible.

 

[W63L35]

Yousaf seems to be in big hurry.
Plays a rash stroke to Zaheer. Edge drops just short of Dhoni.

 

[Pathan007]

if Pak wanna daraw this both Ys have to score double or else we'll lose this match by tomorrow.

 

[shahzad_1]

Chacha Cricket bechara alone among thousands

 

[Plasma]

I think, Butt shoudln't be given anymore chance.

Cause if you can't play on this pitch, then you can not play any other pitch

he was playing brilliantly, just lose concentration, he is a good player.

 

[siimo]

Zaheer is reversing the ball.

 

[shahzad_1]

he was playing brilliantly, just lose concentration, he is a good player.

why is always our players lose concentration

look how whole indian teams played

 

[DM]

harbhajan looking threatening

 

[shahzad_1]

i was hoping 100 from Butt today
but I am very upset that he didnt even make 50

 

[DM]

Yousuf definitely in a hurry. He's going for the win.

Edit - GONE!

 

[Plasma]

"Century for Laxman, for ganguly,... centuries for Tanvir and Danish"

) )

 

[W63L35]

Yousaf gone!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[iZeeshan]

I wanna see both these two get AT LEAST 100 each. Anything less will not do unless Faisal is a godsend.

 

[DM]

Great turn by singh, right through yousuf

 

[iZeeshan]

 

[shahzad_1]

safe

 

[shahzad_1]

he was almost gone

 

[iZeeshan]

And Yousuf fails again. So much for the strongest middle order ever. Game over. Seriously.

 

[siimo]

Harbhajan strikes again!! Yusuf Bowled!

 

[shahzad_1]

gone gone

 

[Plasma]

**** ****!!! SHITTTTT!!!!ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[DM]

Misbah in

 

[shahzad_1]

Yousuf gone

 

[W63L35]

Yousaf HAS to score a big one here!

So much for the big one!

 

[slix10]

What the **** is he doing?

These two are supposed to stay there till today.

Game Over.

 

[Muddaser]

he was almost gone

Well what you say about Yousuf.

He didnt score ON THIS PITCH so he must be crap right?

 

[DM]

Faisal being kept back

First ball to Misbah - destroyed him

 

[Pathan007]

chalo ji. good luck. Pak will not even make 150. game will be won today by India.

 

[siimo]

Pakistan's fate rests in Misbah's determination now

 

[DM]

Harbhajan's tearing it