Pakistan A v England XI | Tour Match | 8th-9th Oct | Sharjah | Match drawn

[Sakss]

England XI Team
MM Ali, JM Anderson, JM Bairstow, IR Bell, SCJ Broad, JC Buttler†, AN Cook*, ST Finn, AD Hales, SR Patel, LE Plunkett, AU Rashid, JE Root, BA Stokes, JWA Taylor, MA Wood

Pakistan A Team
Adnan Akmal†, Ali Asad, Ehsan Adil, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Junaid Khan*, Khurram Manzoor, Mir Hamza, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Asghar, Sami Aslam, Umar Amin, Usman Salahuddin, Zafar Gohar, Zia-ul-Haq

 

[Pakcricket89]

Another borefest on cards?

 

[Sakss]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Hales and Moeen Ali will open batting in final practice game. Here's team but we expect flexibility <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bbccricket?src=hash">#bbccricket</a> <a href="http://t.co/Hrws9LnDnf">pic.twitter.com/Hrws9LnDnf</a></p>— Test Match Special (@bbctms) <a href="https://twitter.com/bbctms/status/651993819873964032">October 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Ahson8]

It's a good thing we got rid of Manzoor, the guy has serious technical problems.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Shabash hai Khuram Manzoor

 

[#GreenRoars]

It's a good thing we got rid of Manzoor, the guy has serious technical problems.

Seriously, don't know how he comes again and again

 

[Asif321]

khuram should play T20 and ODI not test

 

[Sakss]

Steven Finn picks up Khurram Manzoor who is dismissed for 4. Pakistan A are 12-1 in 9 overs of play #PAKvENG #cricket

 

[Sakss]

khuram should play T20 and ODI not test

He shouldn't play anything

 

[Ahson8]

Ali Asad gone, he had a good outing for PAK A in SriLanka. Should send in Amin now, let's see how he does.

 

[Ahson8]

Sami to score a big ton today.

 

[IAJ]

Sami to score a big ton today.

Tumhare munh mein soo'n halwa

 

[Slog]

If Misbah is in the squad then he surely should try to get some time in the middle.

Hasnt played non-T20 cricket since SL tests

 

[Ahson8]

Moeen being hit around.

 

[Pakcricket89]

moeen being hit around.

@ 2.6 rpo

 

[Pakcricket89]

Tumhare munh mein soo'n halwa

Sohan halwa hmmmmmmmmm Tasty

 

[Ahson8]

@ 2.6 rpo

Was economical at the start but got hit for 2 sixes in last two overs...

 

[dashing_man]

Tumhare munh mein soo'n halwa

he likes Burgers

 

[dashing_man]

is this also a 2 day test ?

 

[Sakss]

is this also a 2 day test ?

Yes 2 days

 

[dashing_man]

is there any channel showing this ?

 

[Pakcricket89]

he likes Burgers

PTI ai ai ai

 

[Pakcricket89]

is there any channel showing this ?

Yes live on PTV-Zoom

 

[Amjid Javed]

I hope after this game players like Manzoor are never picked for pakistan in any representative team again, time to stop persisting with players who clearly arent good enough.

 

[zabalestmsm]

They must attack the spinners. Shouldnt be over cautious against them.

 

[Pakcricket89]

They must attack the spinners. Shouldnt be over cautious against them.

what if i tel you Moeen-Ali-Tharan will annihilate them if they over attack

 

[zabalestmsm]

what if i tel you Moeen-Ali-Tharan will annihilate them if they over attack

Thats why i said attack. Not over attack ha ha.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Want Ifti to score big again

 

[pak4life]

Either this is a very slow pitch or the Pak players are in a ultra defensive mode again. The spinners should not be allowed to settle or get in any sort of rhythm before the tests.

 

[Ahson8]

These guys seriously need to improve their strike-rates.

 

[Pakcricket89]

These guys seriously need to improve their strike-rates.

1.44 RPO is good for tests they should probly slow down a bit

 

[Ahson8]

1.44 RPO is good for tests they should probly slow down a bit

Lol, maybe for their standards it might actually be good

 

[the Great Khan]

would like to see Misbah bat . hopefully someone makes a fifty then retires to let him settle in for an innings. I think this series will be very close!

 

[#GreenRoars]

Finn on fire

 

[#GreenRoars]

would like to see Misbah bat . hopefully someone makes a fifty then retires to let him settle in for an innings. I think this series will be very close!

I was expecting Misbah to come, but...

 

[Amjid Javed]

Looks like finn is pushing hard for a test spot in the side.

 

[Slog]

is Misbah even physically there?

 

[#GreenRoars]

Either this is a very slow pitch or the Pak players are in a ultra defensive mode again. The spinners should not be allowed to settle or get in any sort of rhythm before the tests.

Pakistan batsmen playing epic defensive game

 

[Amjid Javed]

another for finn now!

shocking batting for Pakistan "A" here!

 

[#GreenRoars]

I told you guys, Finn on fire

 

[Firebreaker]

What's the reason of having 2 day practice match? Atleast get a result out of it

 

[#GreenRoars]

is Misbah even physically there?

He is there to motivate his team

 

[#GreenRoars]

What's the reason of having 2 day practice match? Atleast get a result out of it

That's why no result

 

[the Great Khan]

whats the score???

 

[Markhor]

Pakistan C more like, some pretty feeble batting here. Finn making an impression.

 

[Markhor]

whats the score???

50-5 after 33 overs.

 

[the Great Khan]

50-5 after 33 overs.

lol what a bunch of nobodies. I think this is a bad omen. Whenever england to well in warm ups they do well in tests out there. Pakistan better be ready or we could be in for a hammering.

 

[IAJ]

I can understand Pakistan lose early wickets against the new ball, but to lose so many wickets against a pacer when the ball is old and against a spinner is not good at all.

They are playing like chickens trying to get into the Test team. If one of them took responsibility and just played positively the bowlers will lose their line and length. At the moment they are just letting Finn bowl on a consistent line and length and with our technique we will edge it anytime. Poor stuff!

But I am glad this is only a side game though.

Two CLH's at the crease now. Let's see.

 

[Slog]

lol what a bunch of nobodies. I think this is a bad omen. Whenever england to well in warm ups they do well in tests out there. Pakistan better be ready or we could be in for a hammering.

England are not mucking around this time.

They seem very focussed and have put in a lot of time and effort in preparation like they had before the successful India tour.

Last time out they came to UAE on a high and clearly undercooked. This might be a tough series.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Over cautiouness has led to their failure.

 

[the Great Khan]

England are not mucking around this time.

They seem very focussed and have put in a lot of time and effort in preparation like they had before the successful India tour.

Last time out they came to UAE on a high and clearly undercooked. This might be a tough series.

will be our toughest series since south africa. We have to take it seriously but I dont think they are and think they can win like last time. We are in for a rude awakening!!!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Im scared now.. Finn.

 

[m.shah]

Umer amin looking fluent among all batsmen

 

[IAJ]

Umer amin looking fluent among all batsmen

Yes and that's about it. He needs to convert it to big ones once he plays for the senior team. Seems to find strange ways of getting out.

 

[rizrox]

Finn took wickets with the new ball & now taking wickets with the old ball ... But inbetween our batsmen scored zilch , when they should hav dominated the spinners on a day 1 pitch ! Utterly defensive approach & everyone playing for his spot . No positive intent shown at all .

 

[samplepiece]

Why has Misbah not batted so far in both the games? Is he expected to bat today?

 

[Slog]

Why has Misbah not batted so far in both the games? Is he expected to bat today?

im not sure if he is even there lol

 

[Ahson8]

lol what a bunch of nobodies. I think this is a bad omen. Whenever england to well in warm ups they do well in tests out there. Pakistan better be ready or we could be in for a hammering.

I wouldn't look too much into the warmup results tbh. England won both warmup games in the 2012 series...

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531626.html

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531625.html

 

[the Great Khan]

I wouldn't look too much into the warmup results tbh. England won both warmup games in the 2012 series...

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531626.html

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531625.html

forgot about those. Still thinkw e need to be very very careful here!!

 

[hussain.r97]

I wouldn't look too much into the warmup results tbh. England won both warmup games in the 2012 series...

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531626.html

http://m.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2012/engine/current/match/531625.html

Guess who got 8 wickets (5 and 3) in one of those warmups?

 

[Sakss]

Umar Amin (16) and Adnan Akmal (9) are in the middle as Pakistan A move to 84-6 (46 overs) #PAKvENG #cricket

 

[zabalestmsm]

This team must be renamed as Hacks A.

 

[samplepiece]

im not sure if he is even there lol

I think Misbah is far too professional to not be there lol

 

[Ahson8]

Guess who got 8 wickets (5 and 3) in one of those warmups?

Yeah, he did well.
So did Mo. Talha, of all people

 

[zabalestmsm]

Surprisingly Adnan Akmal is the only batsman in the A team with an attacking intent.

In the previous match, he was unbeaten in 20s with a good strike rate.

And now looking good as well.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Yeah, he did well.
So did Mo. Talha, of all people

Mohammad Talha was not good. Was wicket less in the 2nd innings.

You should improve ur criteria of "good" [emoji14]

 

[Fantasy]

is Misbah even physically there?

No he is not there.He is with the team and doing practice sessions in Dubai/Abu Dhabi where first match will be played.

 

[Hawkeye]

Seems like Finn was really moving the ball around at pace.

Good to see Sami Aslam surviving it as an opener, so far the highest scorer. Good signs.

Umar Amin on 29, again good sign but he came in quite late so should cash as the ball isn't threatening anymore.

 

[Fantasy]

Another one down.

Patel to Umar Amin, OUT, the long awaited wicket finally, umar amin as others edged the to the keeper

Umar Amin c †Buttler b Patel 39 (119b 3x4 1x6) SR: 32.77

 

[samplepiece]

No he is not there.He is with the team and doing practice sessions in Dubai/Abu Dhabi where first match will be played.

Then why was he selected for the match?

 

[chacha kashmiri]

If it's another two Dayer Pakistan should declare

 

[Fantasy]

Then why was he selected for the match?

For the 1st match only.

But I don't know why was he selected for one match in which he didn't bat.

 

[m.shah]

Khurram Manzoor gone second time

 

[Fantasy]

What the hell )

Khuram Manzoor came AGAIN to bat and still made 11 only and gone to Samit Patel.

Ali Asad another one to come on for the 2nd time.

Is this even allowed to play again in the same innings? )

 

[m.shah]

Ali Asad gone for duck again

 

[Robert]

Fatel gobbles up another wicket....

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pretty poor showing for "A" team here!

 

[rizrox]

Its actually embarassing thay they come to bat second time in the match & still get out on a duck ! Would u call this a pair now ??.. The one by Ali Asad !

 

[Markhor]

Khurram Manzoor is utterly awful.

 

[AJK]

Strange match. Manzoor, Ali Asad and now Salahuddin OUT twice each in this innings. 11 Wickets have fallen and Pak A still batting on.