New Zealand v Pakistan | 2nd Test | Hamilton | Nov 25-29, 2016 | Day 5

[NZ Fan]

Pitch is flat.

Most teams would get this.

Hilarious ignorance.

Obviously you haven't watched many tests or even first class cricket in Hamilton.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Very impressed with Azhar's batting so far. Playing in V

Not batting. Taking us to a series loss.

 

[Pakprideuk]

I think everyone on this forum is forgetting that it was important to see this part out. How many overs will these three quicks bowl out of 98? They will eventually tire and that is when we can cash in.

 

[itsme]

Upping the runrate is no biggie, as seen.

Upping the runrate with 50 remaining is not the same as upping the runrate with 300 remaining.

 

[Pete Rose]

upping the runrate with 50 remaining is not the same as upping the runrate with 300 remaining.

ok.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

They've gone from 1.00 to 1.50 an over in an hour and halfs play so far, so some achievement.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Lol NZ taking ages. Imagine if we actually put them undee pressure.

 

[Pete Rose]

Not batting. Taking us to a series loss.

A draw keeps us from going to 4. A win keeps us afloat. Happy either way.

 

[Haroon786]

The more we advance the more there is going to be irregular bounce and this is what is causing them problem right now and you need to put some pressure on the bowling sides to make thing easier.

Which is what I said in my post - they should try to up the rate a bit.

 

[imshally81]

What a useless review

 

[Justcrazy]

You need to rotate the strike , that is the key . Rotation of strike can get you 3 an over easily with occassional boundaries.

 

[Boi]

Lol no where near the bat

 

[desirous of desire]

did they need snicko for this or they are robots?

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Lol what a terrible review.

 

[itsme]

Which is what I said in my post - they should try to up the rate a bit.

They are starting now if they go to lunch unbeaten at around 2rpo it would be good.

 

[imshally81]

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ look desperate from this review

 

[Pete Rose]

Different teams approach chasing differently. Pakistan has a defensive batting line up. This is the ideal start for them to set up for a chase. You should not do what is not authentic to you. Too many talented batsmen in the past have been guilty of chickening out under the guise of being aggressive.

 

[ahmadharis1]

strange review

 

[itsme]

Nz took pressure too quickly.

 

[Justcrazy]

331 runs away Pakistan.

 

[hur rizvi]

Should drive all the full balls
Just need to try and nudge the short stuff

 

[Belawal2014]

Different teams approach chasing differently. Pakistan has a defensive batting line up. This is the ideal start for them to set up for a chase. You should not do what is not authentic to you. Too many talented batsmen in the past have been guilty of chickening out under the guise of being aggressive.

Good post.

 

[Suleiman]

Very impressed with Azhar's batting so far. Playing in V

Can't believe people were saying there is something wrong with his batting at the start of the day as few threads suggested, same thing with Sami Aslam's discussion

Think if anything our top order is the least of our worries.

It's what comes after that is the problem.

 

[itsme]

128kph thunderbolt from wagner

 

[Saeed]

Hilarious ignorance.

Obviously you haven't watched many tests or even first class cricket in Hamilton.

Don't know about other days but pitch is flat today. This is an easy win for any good batting side.

 

[angrypathan]

 

[Belawal2014]

How tall is Wagner?

 

[itsme]

Don't know about other days but pitch is flat today. This is an easy win for any good batting side.

369 batting last is never easy and this pitch is not completely flat.

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ fast bowlers will have a decent workout today

 

[Justcrazy]

42 after 23 overs

 

[Aman]

I swear we have the worst bowlers in the world for flat wickets.

Bangladesh and India miles ahead of these lullos.

 

[Saeed]

You can tell rom Kane's body language that he is worried.

 

[imshally81]

 

[hur rizvi]

Ooops

 

[Aman]

How tall is Wagner?

Under 6 foot.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Is it just me ,or are all NZ commies too biased in favour of the home side?

 

[Suleiman]

How tall is Wagner?

Around 6'0.

 

[hur rizvi]

Ooops that was close

 

[Aman]

You can tell rom Kane's body language that he is worried.

If they lose today, he should step down right after the match.

 

[badsha001]

Mashallah Pakistan is going for chase

 

[Boi]

Really hope Azhar gets a hundred here. He deserves to have better stats for the technique he has in these conditions.

 

[Saeed]

Azhar Ali almost out to a brilliant catch, .

 

[Pete Rose]

Is it just me ,or are all NZ commies too biased in favour of the hone side?

They are alright. Not as bad as wessels, Jackman, haysman, and mbwanga

 

[Speedster1]

A bounday of each of the last 3 overs, playing well these 2 starting to open up a bit more

 

[itsme]

This was too risky.

 

[hur rizvi]

Good over

 

[Belawal2014]

Under 6 foot.

Appreciable then the way he gets his short ball in and they way they take off off the pitch. Imagine him with Wahab's height..

 

[Zeshan547]

We have almost doubled the run rate in just four overs. Now only if sami can get a little move on we will be fine.

 

[On_the_up]

So far not bad.

Run rate nearly 2.

Are they setting themselves up for a dart at the target late in the day. With wkts in hand even 120 off 20 overs could be on.

 

[Buffet]

Pitch pretty good to bat and if Pakistan can get a quick and big partnership then NZ will worried.

 

[ahmadharis1]

looks like they're trying to go for it, exciting to see how this turns out!

 

[Boom boom legend]

Starting to believe we can do this now. Keep it up boys!!

 

[Haroon786]

Hopefully weather remains fine throughout.

 

[hur rizvi]

Azhar looking positive now

 

[Speedster1]

last 10 overs 32 runs which is considerably better, they have weathered out the early storm

 

[Hasan123]

Azhar looking better now and looking to score.

 

[badsha001]

good intent by Azhar....

 

[hur rizvi]

Hopefully weather remains fine throughout.

Forecast is fine for today

 

[itsme]

Now azhar don't throw your hardwork away please.

 

[badsha001]

common aslam, play your natural game... there is no hafeez to replace you or whatsoever.

 

[Pete Rose]

Azhar looking positive now

You have to do the hardwork earlier to capitalize later.

 

[itsme]

Azhar looking better now and looking to score.

good intent by Azhar....

A little too agressive .

 

[hur rizvi]

Good now Sami should continue the blockathon till lunch and hope that we reach lunch unscathed

 

[Pete Rose]

Pakistan scoring at 6 an over for the past 5 overs

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Good batting

 

[Hasan123]

A little too agressive .

That's what people want.

 

[hur rizvi]

A little too agressive .

Yeah back foot punches are a bit risky.

I am comfortable with drives

 

[Square Drive]

Well on our way to a victory.

 

[Saeed]

Azhar still doesn't look comfortable against southee.

 

[hur rizvi]

Now since they have done good with regards to survival best thing would be not to lose a wicket till lunch now

 

[Justcrazy]

Sami 14 from 76 balls

 

[Pete Rose]

Well on our way to a victory.

I don't know if we will win, but this is the best way for this batting line up to approach a chase.

 

[hur rizvi]

Negative field from kane

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Let's Gun this down boys !!!!!!

 

[imshally81]

No ball

 

[hur rizvi]

Good call no ball

 

[Hasan123]

The way the commentators always come up with ways to get wickets is good but I don't think many of them would do it if they was in a captaincy position

 

[imshally81]

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Is Wagner exempt to the 2 short balls over the shoulder rule??