Pakistan batsmen pile on 386/7 on Day 1 of second practice match against Cricket Australia XI

[MenInG]

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat

 

[The Viper]

Hopefully Haris Sohail can find some touch.

Others like Abid and Kashif get a chance to show their capabilities and put pressure on others.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

They won't risk Rizwan so Abid Ali will probably play and keep wickets.

 

[world cup captain]

Any coverage for this?

 

[azimiqbal]

I think this is last chance saloon for Haris , if does not get atleast a 50, should be dropped

 

[Pete Rose]

Not sure about the pedigree of the CA XI

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Pakistan won the toss and will bat first against Cricket Australia XI.

Squad update to follow.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Pak XI: Abid Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq (c), Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Kashif Bhatti, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Musa.

 

[Titan24]

This one is pretty mediocre team. While some Pak players like Babar, Shaheen and Naseem should be rested but performances of players against this team shouldnt be considered for the first test. I guess only confusion remaining is Abbas or Imran Khan snr after the fifer from the later.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Any coverage for this?

No livestream available for this match.

 

[Titan24]

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I think there is no point of playing Naseem as he is just coming from QAE trophy and has bowler decent 8 overs to show his form in the last practice match as well. Bowl him maybe few overs and then rest him before the 1st test. Also no need for Babar to play against this bowling attack, he has already played a better attack and showed decent form with a big 100.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

This one is pretty mediocre team. While some Pak players like Babar, Shaheen and Naseem should be rested but performances of players against this team shouldnt be considered for the first test. I guess only confusion remaining is Abbas or Imran Khan snr after the fifer from the later.

Interesting that Azhar is not playing. One would think he needs the practice.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

I think there is no point of playing Naseem as he is just coming from QAE trophy and has bowler 8 overs in the last match as well. Bowl him maybe few overs and then rest him before the 1st test. Also no need for Babar to play against this bowling attack, he has already played a better attack and showed decent form with a big 100.

Also, why risk Rizwan's finger injury? I'd be all for Abid if he was a proper keeper. But he didn't seem comfortable at all the other day and can't have the ball popping out if Smith every edges one.

 

[Titan24]

Interesting that Azhar is not playing. One would think he needs the practice.

True however, with Azhar’s knee issues I dont think they wanna risk him against this bowling attack in comparison to which net practice might be better for him. Also Azhar is coming of a decent form from QAE with 2 100s and 2 50s from 5 matches and he has already played in Australia before he knows the conditions reasonably well too.

 

[Titan24]

Also, why risk Rizwan's finger injury? I'd be all for Abid if he was a proper keeper. But he didn't seem comfortable at all the other day and can't have the ball popping out if Smith every edges one.

I agree unless Rizwan’s finger is 100% now and they think he doesnt have any issue.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

True however, with Azhar’s knee issues I dont think they wanna risk him against this bowling attack in comparison to which net practice might be better for him. Also Azhar is coming of a decent form from QAE with 2 100s and 2 50s from 5 matches and he has already played in Australia before he knows the conditions reasonably well too.

Makes sense. Also helps Imam and Abid Ali get some time with the bat. I guess against this lot I'm looking forward to seeing how Kashif Bhatti does. And Musa too.

 

[ahmadharis1]

Abid Ali out 0(3)

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Abid Ali goes for a duck.

Abid Ali 0(3) c Doran b Grant.

PAK 1-2. Imam 2(6) Masood 0(0).

 

[HasanA]

Is this being streamed

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Any live scorecard or coverage?

 

[Pete Rose]

Any live scorecard or coverage?

Cricket Australia website has commentary

 

[fight_club]

Seems like Imam is bringing he T20 form in the match as strokeless wonder shan masood watch from other end...

 

[Xoib]

Imam wants to make a statement I think Haris is in danger if he fails here and Imam gets score

 

[Indiafan]

Any live scorecard or coverage?

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...anis-tour-match-pakistan-in-australia-2019-20

Ni commentary though

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I only recognise merlo's name from the u-19 world cup.

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Imam Ul-Haq is out

Imam Ul-Haq - 44 (67), 8x4 c Perry b Pope

22 Overs - Pakistan are 75/2

Abid Ali - 0 (3) c Doran b Grant
Imam Ul-Haq - 44 (67), 8x4 c Perry b Pope
Shan Masood - 21* (59), 3x4
Haris Sohail - 2* (3)

 

[angrypathan]

Haris Sohail out for 2. If he plays the first test after 6 consecutive failures with the bat then God help us

 

[angrypathan]

I only recognise merlo's name from the u-19 world cup.

Pope was the leg spinner who took 8fer or something against England

 

[Danyaalr01]

Imam should have solidifyed his spot in the team. Haris Sohail should be dropped now. He has had failures in all 3 innings now. And 6 if you count t20is.

 

[angrypathan]

Should have played both Abbas and Imran together to see who bowls better

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Haris Sohail is gone for 2 runs...

I am really dissapointed to how badly he has performed. His solid WC performances, espicially the 89 against South Africa really made him look a very promising player, now he has gone down so much in the space of a few months. However, I still have hopes for him, He is still a very talented batsman with a brilliant technique. He should have not been playing T20s and should be playing T20s (probably) ever again

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Azhar Ali is not playing the second practice game due to fever and throat infection.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pope was the leg spinner who took 8fer or something against England

Oh yeah. Forgot about him.

 

[MenInG]

Team sheets in Post #1

 

[Boiz Played Well]

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[Ahmed216]

Haris Sohail is gone for 2 runs...

I am really dissapointed to how badly he has performed. His solid WC performances, espicially the 89 against South Africa really made him look a very promising player, now he has gone down so much in the space of a few months. However, I still have hopes for him, He is still a very talented batsman with a brilliant technique. He should have not been playing T20s and should be playing T20s (probably) ever again

What brilliant technique? Havent u seen he doesnt take his front foot across to balls outside off stump and edges so often. He plays well inside the line of the ball.

 

[omairsiddiqui]

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Lol that non-striker is a slow runner.

 

[Xoib]

Shan is getting valuable time on the pitch hope babar also gets to bat today

 

[Boiz Played Well]

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[Boiz Played Well]

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[IAJ]

Haris Sohail’s form is a big worry.

 

[Justcrazy]

Shan looking good here again , I hope he translates his form in Test Match as well.

 

[angrypathan]

Shan needs to stop throwing it away when set, did the same in South Africa, although admittedly over there he often ran out of partners.

 

[Justcrazy]

Masood gone

 

[Boiz Played Well]

PAK 5-170. 47 overs. Shafiq 13(33) Azam 3(4).

 

[Justcrazy]

Steady partnership developing here.

 

[Abdullah]

Interesting that Azhar is not playing. One would think he needs the practice.

Precisely

 

[Boiz Played Well]

PAK 5-190. 52 overs. Shafiq 22(48) Azam 14(19).

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Precisely

Apparently he is out sick with a fever and throat infection.

 

[Justcrazy]

both batsmen looking good here .

 

[Justcrazy]

Babar is looking very positive

 

[Justcrazy]

runs partnership.

Both these batsmen form will be critical for Pakistan in test Matches.

 

[Xoib]

Babar going too hard again needs to tone it down and at at a test match SR

 

[Justcrazy]

Babar 43 no from 38 balls , very very fluent.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Pakistan are 5-230 at TEA.

Babar Azam is taking on the bowlers with a 38-ball 43 (6 fours and a six).

Asad Shafiq is steady on the other end with 33 runs off 65 balls (3 fours).

 

[Junaids]

All the Test batsmen except Azhar have had a decent outing this week. Haris is obviously unselectable.

1. Imam
2. Azhar
3. Shan
4. Shafiq
5. Babar
6. Rizwan (wk)
7. Iftikhar
8. Yasir
9. Naseem
10. Abbas
11. Shaheen

The tail is too long, as always with Misbah’s reluctance to select all-rounders.

The main danger is of Misbah trying to pick Imran instead of Naseem or SSA. That would be catastrophic, but I suspect it’s what he’ll do.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

PAK 253/5 (64 overs)

Asad Shafiq pulls a short ball past deep square leg for a 4 and reaches his 50!

Shafiq 53(91) Azam 46(46) .

 

[Abdullah]

These guys should retire and give ifti and the bowlers a go

 

[Boiz Played Well]

And now Babar Azam drives a full toss past deep extra cover for a 4 and gets to his 50!

PAK 260/5 (65 overs)

Babar Azam 52(51) Asad Shafiq 54(94)

 

[Boiz Played Well]

These guys should retire and give ifti and the bowlers a go

Iftikhar not playing this game I believe. Kashif Bhatti in next likely.

 

[fight_club]

They must declare now

 

[Boiz Played Well]

Babar Azam is out caught at first slip!

Azam 63(66) c Hope b Pope
PAK 281/6

 

[Boiz Played Well]

These guys should retire and give ifti and the bowlers a go

I was wrong apparently. It says Iftikhar is out to bat now.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

That’s 4 impressive wickets for the young Australian leggie Lloyd Pope today!

1. Imam-ul-Haq
2. Haris Sohail
3. Muhammad Rizwan
4. Babar Azam

Should we be a little worried about Lyon and Labuschagne now?

 

[Boiz Played Well]

That’s 4 impressive wickets for the young Australian leggie Lloyd Pope today!

1. Imam-ul-Haq
2. Haris Sohail
3. Muhammad Rizwan
4. Babar Azam

Should we be a little worried about Lyon and Labuschagne now?

5 wickets now. Iftikhar also falls to Pope.

 

[Boiz Played Well]

PAK 295/7. 73 overs.
Asad Shafiq 66(113), Kashif Bhatti 3(4).

 

[Attiq_Lone]

That’s 4 impressive wickets for the young Australian leggie Lloyd Pope today!

1. Imam-ul-Haq
2. Haris Sohail
3. Muhammad Rizwan
4. Babar Azam

Should we be a little worried about Lyon and Labuschagne now?

Pope is a really good bowler we should not be scared and just admire the brilliance

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Who is this Pope?

He has ran through half our side.

Doubt Australia will select him though.

 

[szundercover]

Who is this Pope?

He has ran through half our side.

Doubt Australia will select him though.

I remember him playing in the under 19 world cup where Australia and England were playing a knockout match.He single handedly dismantled the english team and took 8 wickets(A world record).

 

[Mainul]

Who this Kashif Bhatti is? Aged enough for debut. Is he in the squad?

 

[angrypathan]

Who this Kashif Bhatti is? Aged enough for debut. Is he in the squad?

Left arm off spinner, also a handy batsman. He is in the squad as the second spinner

 

[Xoib]

Ifti chacha has 2 failures in 3 knocks in the warmups I hope he is not a certain starter for second test if he's had a bad first game just because he can roll his arm over

 

[angrypathan]

Not sure whether to be happy or concerned about Shafiq performing. He normally only has 1 or 2 good performances per tour. This is the 2nd

 

[Salman4.]

Ifti chacha has 2 failures in 3 knocks in the warmups I hope he is not a certain starter for second test if he's had a bad first game just because he can roll his arm over

6, 79* and 2 wickets.
I don't know what you quite mean.

 

[ARK Rafay]

1. Imam
2. Azhar
3. Shan
4. Asad
5. Babar
6. Ifitikhar
7. Rizwan
8. SSA
9. Yasir
10. Abbas
11. Naseem

I'm pretty sure this will be our line up for first test.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Who is this Pope?

He has ran through half our side.

Doubt Australia will select him though.

Was in the OZ under 19 team laat year and took an 8fer to destroy England . Went missing against India though .

 

[Amirforpresident]

Nice Kashif Bhatti also giving Misbah some headaches

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[IAJ]

Good outing for the batters, only worry is Haris. I was expecting him to do well in Tests, but he will be lucky if he even starts in the playing eleven.