New Zealand v Pakistan | 1st Test | Christchurch | Nov 17-21, 2016 | Day 2

[Hamza_]

We should get to 370-400.

 

[waleed88]

Babar doesn't look like he'll survive long here

 

[waleed88]

He's playing like an ODI batsman here

 

[Aman]

Dropped catch..

 

[Justcrazy]

Very good ball by southee , baabr beaten completely

 

[Mamoon]

Babar doesn't have good front foot stride. Can look static at the crease full pitched deliveries. Needs to work on that, his balance is really good already.

 

[Slog]

how do you feel about it?

Don't mind

If Babar can perform and have more consistency then awesome and as it is in these conditions we need runs from lower middle order which Nawaz wasnt offering so could be a win win. In these conditions we need a deeper line up so doesn't hurt having the one of best #6 batsmen in history return there and gluing up our lower middle order

Also with Misbah and YK on last legs it could work out better for long term to get games under Babars belt

 

[Speedster1]

Make it count now babar

 

[MMHS]

Babar at #3 instead of Asad.

It was always on the card with Arthur, he is an Aussie ideological Coach - most talented player to bat at 3. If it was in his hand entirely, he would have sent Asad at 4.

 

[On_the_up]

We should get to 370-400.

That would be remarkable. Low 300's would be a more realistic target.
A let off for Babar, although took some catching.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Chance

 

[waleed88]

Babar is definitely not a no.3 batsman

 

[Abdullah]

I like babars intent

 

[Aman]

That would be remarkable. Low 300's would be a more realistic target.
A let off for Babar, although took some catching.

Not really, it was straight to him. Should have taken it..

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Spinner kidhar hai yaar?

No spinner, no party

 

[Hasan123]

It was always on the card with Arthur, he is an Aussie ideological Coach - most talented player to bat at 3. If it was in his hand entirely, he would have sent Asad at 4.

This is an Arthur decision. No way is Babar playing at 3 if it was upto Misbah. Asad will move up to 4 when Younis and Misbah retire. Umar,Amin, or Rizwan will take the other slot and than an all rounder at 6.

That is what Arthur wants.

 

[Boi]

Expect Wagner to do a Wahab. He will be fast and bowl some short balls in his spells also making use of reverse swing.

The ball shouldn't reverse here unless Faf is around.

 

[waleed88]

If Southee keeps bowling like this, we are in big trouble

 

[syed abbas]

People ignoring the fact that Babar is playing 2nd test match and that too against a good pace attack on a green pitch.Give the guy some time.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Spinner kidhar hai yaar?

No spinner, no party

Spoken like a true Pakistani

 

[Aman]

Southee finally getting it right.

Need to make up for that horrid start.

 

[MMHS]

Babar is definitely not a no.3 batsman

Who else - there is no ready made No. 3; Arthur is trying to build one & picked the best prospect at young age. If he plays all these 5 Tests at 3, he'll be ready; just needs one big innings (like his ODI career).

 

[Hasan123]

Dammm sami gone. Come on Younis. No dancing today please.

 

[London_Lahori]

Problems now, get the feeling we need 300 to ensure we won't lose. Will be tough getting there.

 

[Speedster1]

Damn Aslam gone caught at slip

 

[Justcrazy]

It will be interesting to see when Spin is introduced .

 

[Chief Destroyer]

The legund is here. Super ATG.

 

[Watsupdoc]

Which YK will show up today? I am curious to see

 

[srh]

It was always on the card with Arthur, he is an Aussie ideological Coach - most talented player to bat at 3. If it was in his hand entirely, he would have sent Asad at 4.

Asad at #4 makes lot of sense to me

 

[Justcrazy]

Problems now, get the feeling we need 300 to ensure we won't lose. Will be tough getting there.

How Pakistan bowl is also important.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Spoken like a true Pakistani

Sami needed the spinner to increase his strike rate. Unfortunately, he couldn't last that long.

 

[On_the_up]

Normality is resumed.

Babar to go next and we are back to usual Misbah/Younis get us out of a hole territory.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

2 good balls. 250 will keep us in the game.

 

[Hasan123]

Key partnership. Don't want to relay Misbah on this type of pitch.

 

[Inswing]

And another gone i just hope somehow we will reach 300

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Babar can learn so much about test cricket if he somehow manages to stick around with Younis.

 

[Aman]

Southee first up to Younis should be interesting.

 

[srh]

And another gone i just hope somehow we will reach 300

who?

 

[angrypathan]

What was that Babar...

 

[Aman]

Colin might get 5 lol

 

[Watsupdoc]

Babar couldn't resist the drive and gone

 

[Speedster1]

Another gone

 

[Inswing]

Ohhh GOD and it has already begun

 

[Aman]

who?

Sami and now Babar.

 

[angrypathan]

Colin might get 5 lol

Called it

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Terrible shot by Babar.

 

[Justcrazy]

A good partnership required here.

 

[castortroy]

Did say this guy will get a 5fiver

 

[Aman]

Did say this guy will get a 5fiver

Got Babar out twice

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Mission: Make a nobody a legend
Status: 40% complete

 

[MMHS]

First Holder, then this guy Grandhomme - at this rate teams will stop picking spinners against PAK & load the team with medium pacers. What's next - Mitch to take 7/47?

 

[On_the_up]

Sun still rises from the east,

Misbah comes in at Pak 50 odd for 3

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Really poor shot....

 

[Aman]

First Holder, then this guy Grandhomme - at this rate teams will stop picking spinners against PAK & load the team with medium pacers. What's next - Mitch to take 7/47?

To be fair, that delivery to Azhar was a good one.

 

[Rana]

In trouble now.

 

[Zeshan547]

Babar still thinking he is playing in UAE, we didn't lose wicket when we were meant to be i mean in first hour, and now losing wicket after facing the initial storm, iss moqay pay wo sher fit beth ta hai, "hamein tu gairoon ne loota apnun mein kahan dam tha, hmarai kashti wahan doobi jahan pani kam tha"

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Get 200 please

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Told you guys we'd get near 250 odd. Lack of match practice is hurting. Need atleast 250 here.

 

[castortroy]

Pak will be Bowled out for 150

 

[Aman]

Southee really getting it to go.

Amir, Rahat and Sohail are going to be great here.

 

[Abdullah]

Lets not judge the boy so quick, he will need to show more in his next 3 digs.

Hafeez is waiting on the wings

 

[Hamza_]

YK show is on.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis have so far dominated, they will look to get Pakistan within 250 .

 

[On_the_up]

Terrible shot by Babar, very loose and totally against the requirements of the situation.

 

[IcedCoffee]

Really needed that warm up game as practice.

 

[Jabo]

55/3 now

And Pakistan still protecting the golden child Shafiq by throwing him back to 6... Still wrapping him up in cotton wool.

 

[Saeed]

If these two go we are done. What is the good score on this pitch?

 

[wasimjunior]

Get 200 please

game on if we get there

 

[MMHS]

To be fair, that delivery to Azhar was a good one.

I am not taking credit out of him; but there was more or less 6 inch gap between bat-pad on drive.

Also, PAK batsmen should be sympathized as well - played 2 months in UAE, then playing straight 1st Test on 180 degree opposite condition. Those 3 wickets so far won't have been out in UAE, even if edged, ball hardly would have carried to slips at the pace Kiwis are bowling.

 

[Aman]

If these two go we are done. What is the good score on this pitch?

200 would be a good score first up IMO.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

If these two go we are done. What is the good score on this pitch?

53 is good enough with our ATG bowling attack.

 

[Jabo]

Told you guys we'd get near 250 odd. Lack of match practice is hurting. Need atleast 250 here.

Great excuse, let's not act like we don't have in Azhar and an unstable Shafiq.

The team is all YK/Misbah and a quick fire by Sarfraz

Sami/Babar are new so you can give them some leeway
But Azhar/Shafiq have been in the side and always are either hot or cold.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

I am not taking credit out of him; but there was more or less 6 inch gap between bat-pad on drive.

Also, PAK batsmen should be sympathized as well - played 2 months in UAE, then playing straight 1st Test on 180 degree opposite condition. Those 3 wickets so far won't have been out in UAE, even if edged, ball hardly would have carried to slips at the pace Kiwis are bowling.

What would be a par score on this pitch? I'd reckon 250 odd would put pressure on NZ.

 

[Syed1]

Whose bright idea was it to send Babar at 3?

 

[Aman]

YK gives it away.

Horrible shot..

 

[coy0607]

55/3 now

And Pakistan still protecting the golden child Shafiq by throwing him back to 6... Still wrapping him up in cotton wool.

how is the top order's failure Shafiq's fault now?

 

[angrypathan]

What is going on...

 

[Hamza_]

Whose bright idea was it to send Babar at 3?

Mickey Ji.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

ATG gone. Hopefully gets a flat track in the 2nd match so he can pad his stats again.

 

[Watsupdoc]

Chalo - YK gone as well - another loose stroke