New Zealand v Pakistan | 1st Test | Christchurch | Nov 17-21, 2016 | Day 3

[Haroon786]

50 run lead is significant but not if Pakistan bat well then I don't see why they cannot make 300 + second time around.

 

[aloo paratha]

He will slog him too

Harder for tail enders to hit spinners, especially with the ball spinning away.

 

[Boi]

Hope Rahat gets a 5fer

 

[Rayyman]

Our catching has been great.

 

[Buffet]

lead 34 runs now. Its swelling fast

Lead shouldn't go more than 50-55 runs.

 

[hur rizvi]

Why easy singles?

 

[Rayyman]

Hope Rahat gets a 5fer

Tbf Sohail Khan deserves one more.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead is swelling towards 50 now.

 

[Boi]

Tbf Sohail Khan deserves one more.

He's bowled a long spell. Don't see him bowling this innings again.

 

[Justcrazy]

Why easy singles?

Because it is misbah

 

[Uzair Gooner]

Harder for tail enders to hit spinners, especially with the ball spinning away.

Yasir doesn't spin it much and Southee is an able Batsman

 

[Watsupdoc]

Misbah's field set to Southee

 

[Haroon786]

Amir needs to pitch the ball up.

 

[Rayyman]

Amir needs to pitch the ball up.

Thank you Coach Haroon

 

[aloo paratha]

Out!

 

[London_Lahori]

The only thing that could make this morning better is if the sun was to come out.

 

[Buffet]

So it will be around 50 runs lead.

 

[Justcrazy]

nine down

 

[Chief Destroyer]

That swung away a bit.

 

[On_the_up]

6 wkts in under 2 hrs this morning. As good a session as Pak could reasonable hope for.

 

[Inswing]

Very welldone PAK

 

[Rayyman]

Unless he gets a wicket, Rahat should be replaced with Yasir.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Such a weak bowling attack. Yasir please save us.

 

[Justcrazy]

50 runs lead now.

 

[NauV]

I get amazed at the kinda techniques numbers 9, 10 and 11 show these days .. They look so solid .. Being a Pakistani, it makes me so envious . .

 

[Haroon786]

Excellent economy from Amir - highlighting the control he has had over the opposition.

 

[NauV]

Look at that shot from Wagner!! Number 10!! Woww . . . Sangakkara would be proud of that

 

[Nasty Naz]

Where are the yorkers to these tailenders?

It baffles me how little our bowlers use the yorkers.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

yorker kara do yaar

 

[Rayyman]

I get amazed at the kinda techniques numbers 9, 10 and 11 show these days .. They look so solid .. Being a Pakistani, it makes me so envious . .

You haven't seen Yasir Shah's technique.

 

[Haroon786]

Lead 60 now.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Our tailenders were pathetic. Need to hit out

 

[Justcrazy]

This two adding useful runs.

 

[Rayyman]

4 for Rahat.

 

[London_Lahori]

We need the sun to come out, right now!

 

[Watsupdoc]

yaar out karo... Bring on Yasir...

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Rahat with a 4-fer. Haters silenced. [MENTION=31948]hur rizvi[/MENTION] Hush baby hush.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Despite the hitting by Southee and Wagner, a great session for Pakistan.

 

[On_the_up]

67 lead.

Azhar Ali is key for Pakistan, he has to bat long.

 

[world cup captain]

Thank you pessimistic people. NZ have scored 200 now.

 

[boomboom6]

Need to bat out of our skins ... can't come out looking to block ... have to look to score but we have Azhar & Sami up front

Good fight back from the bowlers. Proving their mettle.

 

[Buffet]

NZ didn't get big score here, but they would like to bowl on this pitch again and pick up few wickets quickly.

 

[Nothing matters]

That's what I wanted from Pak tailenders yesterday needed to hit out no point defending.

 

[Dman]

Pakistan has a chance to make a comeback into this match.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Told ya they'd get 200 max with this batting line-up and a cloud cover.

No one is good enough apart from Williamson and Taylor.

Now batsmen should target a lead of 250+

 

[90MPH]

Very good fight back by the bowlers - they were excellent.

Now Pak have to bat much better - can't lose any wickets before lunch.

 

[Markhor]

Challenging day ahead for the batsmen. The pitch has quickened up a bit and I'd be surprised if NZ are as wasteful with the new ball as they were yesterday.

Would be ideal to get to 350. Tomorrow especially looks set to be a good batting day with sunshine expected throughout.

 

[90MPH]

There's less help off the wicket but more help in the air.

 

[castortroy]

Pak will struggle to get 200 here

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis lead by 67 runs , not bad .

Pakistan need to get at least 350 here now.

 

[castortroy]

That dibbly dobbler will again pose a massive threat

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan should not loose more than 3 - 4 wickets today , and look to get around 180 runs at least.

 

[90MPH]

It will be a tough day to bat.

Overcast conditions mean ball will swing for some time.

 

[TalhaSyed]

How many ever he feels like Big fella warming up for the big dawgs in AUS

I love how poor Rahat was getting bashed to bits - he returned the best bowling figures from our pacers

 

[MMHS]

That tail slog might be be critical here. I think, PAK team was a bit rusty in 1st innings, thanks to UAE wickets & nothing in between 1st Day. A bit unfortunate as well, since Kiwis batted mostly under Sun, PAK under cloud. I expect PAK to bat well in 2nd time - may be 250. But, for sure pacers will bowl much better 2nd time - don't think Kiwis will like to chase more than 170 here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Sami Aslam has yet to play a significant innings , that he can be proud of.

 

[shaaik]

The clouds hv started to hover over the ground .. as expected something uncanny has to be happen when we are to bat.

 

[Justcrazy]

how many overs before lunch ?

 

[shaaik]

how many overs before lunch ?

4 or 5 maximum

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to get into lead to feel a bit better.

 

[London_Lahori]

Sitting here thinking we'd do well to get 250. Would mean NZ need 170 odd, which I don't think will be enough.

With some luck and edges not going to hand and to the boundary instead, we could hope for 300 at a long shot which would give us a chance.

 

[London_Lahori]

how many overs before lunch ?

7 more mins, so 2 overs after this.

 

[shaaik]

Sami Aslam has yet to play a significant innings , that he can be proud of.

Still early days for him in international cricket. I m hopeful he will come good but he's to be persisted with even if he fails sometimes.

 

[Boi]

Sami Aslam has yet to play a significant innings , that he can be proud of.

His innings on debut at Edgbaston was definitely something to be proud of. Earned the plaudits from everyone that witnessed it.

 

[On_the_up]

Very crucial that Pak get off to a good start in terms of not losing wkts, as the lead gets smaller, NZ will have to start thinking about keeping the runs down too and cant attack as much.

 

[Justcrazy]

Still early days for him in international cricket. I m hopeful he will come good but he's to be persisted with even if he fails sometimes.

He has the ingredients , but needs to score , to get confidence .

 

[Rayyman]

I love how poor Rahat was getting bashed to bits - he returned the best bowling figures from our pacers

Amir's figures were the best overall, but Sohail was clearly the best bowler.

 

[London_Lahori]

Need to try and ensure this is the last over, someone's needs to make out there's something in their eye or shoelace needs tying.

 

[London_Lahori]

Oh wow, that was close. Legit scared me.

 

[Justcrazy]

last over before lunch.

 

[pakistan cricket fan]

pakistan needs to bat big this inning no need to play at wide bals

 

[90MPH]

Sami lucky escape.

Buts that what survival mindset does.

 

[On_the_up]

Sami bhai use the bat

 

[Rayyman]

Guys don't get too hyped. De Grandhomme hasn't bowled yet.

 

[On_the_up]

The mindset is totally for survival till lunch. Not good mentality to have.

 

[Justcrazy]

Boult is bowling with intent here.

 

[Rayyman]

3 maidens in a row from Southee.

 

[On_the_up]

First mini goal achieved.

 

[Buffet]

Session was owned by Pakistan here. If Pakistan gets two more good session next then game should be in the bag.

 

[desirous of desire]

hopefully the sun will come out after lunch.....