official day 5 thread

[The_Cricket_Devil]

inzi looking to go for a big one here but didnt get that one only a single

 

[Ace Base]

Alhumduliallh, Pakistan have done well here.

Another 40 more runs and they'll kill England's chances.

 

[AT1]

wow inzi's on great form!

 

[kasoo10]

Is ball just keeping low or it is un-even bounce?

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

lol Botham is 50 today salah buddha

 

[Toony™®]

lead 215 now

59mins left to 6am (uk time)

 

[Amjid Javed]

single off last ball of the over

lead 215

akthar shielding inzi well lol!

 

[Ace Base]

50 more runs for Inzi to get to guarantee a Test average of 51.

Although, he could do the same by staying not out...

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Is ball just keeping low or it is un-even bounce?

its a little bit of both but the ball does seem to be keeping lower

 

[Amjid Javed]

giles on now.

 

[Amjid Javed]

inzi almost averaging 60 with bat as skipper now!

 

[kasoo10]

Thanks Devil!

 

[mlegha1]

I hope INzi doens't lose his cool .now Giles is on

 

[AT1]

how did rana get out?

 

[Ace Base]

Wallahi, I believe Inzi is one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game, but he gets so little recognition because of his laid back personality. Masha Allah.

In fact, I rate him second only to Bradman, Lara, Richards.

 

[kasoo10]

Do we get to see a Chicken dance from Flintoff if he gets Shoaib, or is he going to get Turkey? Let us see!

 

[Amjid Javed]

how did rana get out?

stupid flash drive to a very wide ball and was caught behind!

 

[Cartman]

he wont get shoaib.

 

[Amjid Javed]

maiden from giles

pak 199/7

 

[Ace Base]

Masha Allah, Shoiab batting doggedly and showing a lot of heart in this series.

Alhumdulillah, he's realised how he's not bigger than the team.

 

[Raz]

Maiden from Giles well played out by Shoaib.

 

[Amjid Javed]

highest total chased by any visitors in test match in pakistan is 220.

quick single for inzi

lead 216

 

[Amjid Javed]

airy fairy poke by akthar outside off-stick

 

[kasoo10]

Masha Allah, Shoiab batting doggedly and showing a lot of heart in this series.

Alhumdulillah, he's realised how he's not bigger than the team.

Really all praise to him. I did not expect such a good come back after all that happened.

 

[Amjid Javed]

big yahoo shot and miss by akthar!

no need for that!

 

[kasoo10]

If we loose this match (oh Allah no!) I will blame it on Inzi's 1st ball singles.

 

[Raz]

Goes for a lofted drive misses.

 

[Amjid Javed]

soild block next ball

new ball due in 5.2 overs time!

 

[octavian]

whi is Inzi taking singles early in the over ?

 

[Amjid Javed]

pakistan need some quick runs before the new ball comes.

 

[Amjid Javed]

quick single again for akthar

akthar protecting the tailender inzi well

lead 217

 

[octavian]

foolish again.. single off the last ball

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

whi is Inzi taking singles early in the over ?

Looks like the plan is for him to bat normally until Pak are 8 or 9 down.

 

[AT1]

soild block next ball

new ball due in 5.2 overs time!

not good..

 

[Amjid Javed]

another single for akthar

lead 218

 

[kasoo10]

If we loose this match (oh Allah no!) I will blame it on Inzi's 1st ball singles.

And partly on Shoaib's last ball singles.

 

[mlegha1]

Shoaib wants to do with his bat this time for Pakistan

 

[Amjid Javed]

inzi down track and adjusts shot and gets 1

lead 219

 

[Raz]

Inzi needs to take a chance now against Giles.

 

[Ace Base]

85 overs scheduled.

Reduce two overs for change of innings.

83 overs available.

England will refuse bad light if they feel they can win this.

218 to get in 83 overs.

Virtually impossible, I say.

 

[immubhai]

yar, why Inzi is letting Akhtar playing all the balls. I have never seen him takin gall these cheeky singles. I thought he should have kept most of the strikes but hey, he takes singles on the first ball and thats it...I remember Miandad in this sort of condition keeping most of the strikes and hell, even Asim Kamal was doing the same

 

[kasoo10]

Inzi has to score some runs now before new ball is taken.

 

[Monsee]

How about 'Blaming those who always leave Inzi in these situations'...typical Desi Mentality: Blame the one in front of you i.e. Inzi

 

[Amjid Javed]

every run is vital inzi/akthar doing well

 

[Amjid Javed]

yar, why Inzi is letting Akhtar playing all the balls. I have never seen him takin gall these cheeky singles. I thought he should have kept most of the strikes but hey, he takes singles on the first ball and thats it...I remember Miandad in this sort of condition keeping most of the strikes and hell, even Asim Kamal was doing the same

inzi knows what hes doing. hes showing faith with akthar.

all good players know how to bat with tail.

every run is vital!

 

[AT1]

the latest score anyone?

 

[mlegha1]

Nice going new ball is due soon though

 

[mlegha1]

203/7

 

[Amjid Javed]

harmison back on now

4 overs left till new ball

single for inzi

leas 220

 

[Ace Base]

I think Inzi probably will start protecting Akhtar once the new ball is taken.

Until then, he probably believe Akhtar can survive and gain some confidence.

 

[AT1]

203/7

thanks

 

[immubhai]

Damn, i am blaming Inzi...sure, he should go for 4's and 2's instead of taking all these singles, what good would that be if he stands alone and rest of them gone. Akhtar is playing mostly on the back foot. It s just a matter of min, that he is gone

 

[Amjid Javed]

single for akthar

lead 221

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

205-7

 

[Monsee]

218 to get in 83 overs.

Virtually impossible, I say.

I wouldn't say that just yet...a 250 score and 70 overs to do it would be quite difficult for any team including Aussies but not completely impossible

 

[Cartman]

i think they are doing fine.

 

[Amjid Javed]

what a shot!

fking hell

inzi swats harmison into crowd!

 

[Toony™®]

super 6!!!!!!!!!! by inzy!

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

inzi whacks it outta the park!!

 

[immubhai]

what a shot..........waao, a real cracker...

 

[kasoo10]

Akhtar said on interview on ARY that he wants, rather dreams of getting a test 50. This is his best chance to show that he is capable.

 

[octavian]

Majestic !!!1

 

[Amjid Javed]

another single for inzi

lead 228

raz, please get that six on video!

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

lead up to 228 with that single

 

[Amjid Javed]

3 overs till new ball now

 

[Monsee]

I wanna see, I wanna see...BUT sadly no Free Connection

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Pakistan should be looking to hit out and either be all out or declare within 10 overs

 

[Raz]

Ill try Amjid!

 

[Amir]

Inzi motta hits Hramy out of the ground

 

[mlegha1]

250+ and then start throwing ur bat at everything...

 

[octavian]

thisis highly amusing, a determind and solid in defence Akhtar. Im loving it

 

[AT1]

niec shot!!

 

[Amjid Javed]

giles to continue now

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

giles to inzi

 

[Amjid Javed]

4 more for inzi off a sweep shot

lead 232

 

[AT1]

new ball in 3 overs now..

 

[KaSaNoVa_G]

pakistan going along good yet... england will be looking to try and bowl us
over with the new ball.. inshallah if we can get another 30 runz we are safe...

4 more to inzi...

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

gr8 swwep for 4 by inzi!

 

[Amjid Javed]

inzi down track and gets a cut straight to fielder.

 

[Raz]

Paddle swept for 4 with great force!