Pakistan bowled out for 297 at Stumps on Day 1 of 2nd Test against New Zealand

[naseem]

Pak need to score runs.....not just defend....score runs....do it before new ball is due

 

[imshally81]

4444 by Zafar

 

[Rayyman]

What a cover drive

 

[imshally81]

We crossed the magical mark of 270

 

[CricVet]

This wicket is going to offer movement for one more day at least. It will be foolish to just give away. I like the way they are batting

 

[Aman]

This pitch seems really good to drive on tbh.

So many drives this first innings.

Need to pick and choose the right balls though or you'll nick off.

Pakistan have done well with their shot selection hence they've scored rather quickly.

 

[Suleiman]

Gohar batting so smoothly. Very nice to see. Finally some actual allrounders and not phonies.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

They should try to speed up and increase the run rate to get more runs before the new ball is taken.

Great to see Zafar proving his selection over Yasir Shah.

 

[naseem]

Good Zafar good.....need to be positive......Hasan Ali would have strengthened the batting too....

 

[Ahmed216]

This wicket is going to offer movement for one more day at least. It will be foolish to just give away. I like the way they are batting

Exactly. U dont play test cricket for new ball or stuff like that. Its about backing ur abilities to go through tough phases with a lot of fight

 

[MRSN]

Jamie Lannister looks tired now.

 

[imshally81]

Shaheen's dropped

 

[Line and Length]

Zafar’s inclusion has shortened it a bit but yes our 3 specialist pacers are one of the worst with the bat.

I don’t think Shaheen’s that bad actually. Just doesn’t play any shots. Now with Hasan back presumably for the SA series, it doesn’t actually look that bad of a tail.

 

[CricVet]

There is no need to start throwing bat. They are playing sensibly and hope they continue doing it. The new ball also can provide lucky runs behind the wicket. Why give away?

 

[BigShak]

It didn’t get him on the glove you idiot.

 

[imshally81]

Shaheen off the mark

 

[Slog]

Sad thing is this is gonna be considered a very good innings by Pakistani standards but we will barely touch 300 if at all. Our standards are so freaking low

 

[Zeshan547]

Hassan at 9 in place of naseem for South Africa tour will make lower order batting even better and yasir at 10 for Abbas. Fahim is good enough to pay as third steamer in asia, considering our stocks.

 

[Titan24]

Jamie Lannister looks tired now.

Considering his height he looks like a combo of Jamie and Brienne of Tarth.

 

[Ozeirk]

NZ bowling smartly. They have been bowling wider to ensure Pakistan can't score a lot of runs. Every now and then they try to bowl one closer the wicket.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Shaheen's dropped

Shaheen needs to start swinging the bat. He is in a continuous block mode.

 

[naseem]

I know we may be all-out.....not the bad time to be all-out honestly if we loose all to new ball.....esp with some overs to bowl before stumps....Pak need to be positive here.....look for 300

 

[Usman Chadda]

Sad thing is this is gonna be considered a very good innings by Pakistani standards but we will barely touch 300 if at all. Our standards are so freaking low

Have you watched the match, or just looking at the scorecard?

 

[angrypathan]

Sad thing is this is gonna be considered a very good innings by Pakistani standards but we will barely touch 300 if at all. Our standards are so freaking low

Scoring 300 when sent in to bat by the opposition is a decent effort anywhere in the world. Please bemoan our low standards when we're actually failing

 

[MRSN]

Sad thing is this is gonna be considered a very good innings by Pakistani standards but we will barely touch 300 if at all. Our standards are so freaking low

batting on this pitch on day 1 is very tough and having a score pike 300 is very good.

 

[Titan24]

I don’t think Shaheen’s that bad actually. Just doesn’t play any shots. Now with Hasan back presumably for the SA series, it doesn’t actually look that bad of a tail.

Has been working on his batting but, still other than a decent defence he doesnt seem to add much runs. Hopefully can improve the scoring shots as well. As its good to have pacers who can hit around a bit in such situations.

 

[Rayyman]

batting on this pitch on day 1 is very tough and having a score pike 300 is very good.

Lol Slog just comes on here to rage

 

[CricVet]

300 runs on this wicket is super! Even a number 1 ranked team will have a challenge to score this many on this wicket

 

[naseem]

Saheen block mat karo.....trust ur instincts...... although Shadab is a good handy batter too but if Zafar gets even a 45 and get some scalps in this test...Shadab will feel uncomfortable

 

[Buffet]

300+ looks possible, just 20 odd runs. 330 will be even better.

 

[Rayyman]

Scoring 300 when sent in to bat by the opposition is a decent effort anywhere in the world. Please bemoan our low standards when we're actually failing

India scored 242 in the first innings here last time

 

[Ozeirk]

NZ just allowed Zafar to maintain his wicket. Opened up the field lol

 

[Line and Length]

Scoring 300 when sent in to bat by the opposition is a decent effort anywhere in the world. Please bemoan our low standards when we're actually failing

This. Such difficult conditions with a world class bowling lineup, and our best batsman missing. These people need to get a grip.

 

[Buffet]

Sad thing is this is gonna be considered a very good innings by Pakistani standards but we will barely touch 300 if at all. Our standards are so freaking low

300+ should be a pretty good score. The ball should be moving on 2nd day as well.

 

[sindhiboy]

Watling has kept brilliantly

 

[Titan24]

Pak has done pretty well with the bat considering everything. Bowlers will have to stand up to make a match out of it.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Going to lmao WHEN he owns you again.

When? In India. Maybe if our entire team has covid. He will be found out very very soon outside n.z

Send him over to Australia before he tours India.

 

[Greenstorm]

Zafar is good on the back foot from what I have seen in domestics. Generally plays beautiful pull shots. This must be the first time he is facing such steep bounce.

 

[imshally81]

New ball taken

 

[tyron_woodley]

Jamie Lannister looks tired now.

Kid is a nobody. I don't see anything speical. Trundlers bowls at 130 ish mostly.

Outside nz will be a huge test.

I welcome him to Australia and India. Please come Jamieson.

 

[Titan24]

New ball taken straight away

 

[Ozeirk]

Interesting phase here. The new ball can be challenging.

 

[MRSN]

Lol Slog just comes on here to rage

considering we were 4 down for 80 odd so it makes a very good score. I don't get fans like him always being the critic. Needs to give credit where it's due.

 

[Rayyman]

Kid is a nobody. I don't see anything speical. Trundlers bowls at 130 ish mostly.

Outside nz will be a huge test.

I welcome him to Australia and India. Please come Jamieson.

Yea lol Jamieson is just a bowling version of Labuschagne

 

[Ozeirk]

Zafar needs to attack.

 

[Zeshan547]

all of sudden their is some hope. unless Harry pull a blinder in second innings any middle order batman who top chart in QEA, like usman salahudin or said Shakeel should replace him, and Azhar go back to open specially in aisa it should be a lot easier for him, shani trailender out. still think Abid can be deadly on aisan wickets as ftb or Imam could be solid replacement for now.
1.Azhar
2.Abid/Imam
3.Babar
4. Usman/Saud
5. Fawad
6. Rizwan
7.Faheem
8.Zafar
9.Hassan Ali
10.Yasir
11.Shaheen
5 bowling options and solid batting till ten. [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] hope you like where I am coming from?

 

[Line and Length]

Kid is a nobody. I don't see anything speical. Trundlers bowls at 130 ish mostly.

Outside nz will be a huge test.

I welcome him to Australia and India. Please come Jamieson.

He’ll do really well with the Dukes ball in England. He looks like a real talent.

 

[imshally81]

Good shot for 2 runs

 

[Yk313]

New ball can also go to the boundary quicker. Let’s hope it does.

 

[Tabishbeigh]

Should Pakistan not try Usman Qadir in test matches? A genuine spinner who can give the ball a good revolutions. From what I have seen he seems a good prospect. But like all leg spinners, most actually, he does give away a few boundary balls.

 

[Titan24]

Thats a top shot for 2 against new ball by Zafar

 

[Rayyman]

all of sudden their is some hope. unless Harry pull a blinder in second innings any middle order batman who top chart in QEA, like usman salahudin or said Shakeel should replace him, and Azhar go back to open specially in aisa it should be a lot easier for him, shani trailender out. still think Abid can be deadly on aisan wickets as ftb or Imam could be solid replacement for now.
1.Azhar
2.Abid/Imam
3.Babar
4. Usman/Saud
5. Fawad
6. Rizwan
7.Faheem
8.Zafar
9.Hassan Ali
10.Yasir
11.Shaheen
5 bowling options and solid batting till ten. [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] hope you like where I am coming from?

Agreed 100%

Finally somebody with a good XI

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[MRSN]

Really smart batting by Gohar. He has already out performed overrated smiling Yasir.

 

[imshally81]

Outtt

 

[Greenstorm]

Kid is a nobody. I don't see anything speical. Trundlers bowls at 130 ish mostly.

Outside nz will be a huge test.

I welcome him to Australia and India. Please come Jamieson.

Same, he has a nothing action and usually trundles at low 130s.

 

[MRSN]

pull shot was not needed man. after all the hard work. could have finish better

 

[shah_1]

Needs to improve his game against short gall

 

[Line and Length]

How does Zafar only average 21 at FC level. He looks very solid.

 

[Ozeirk]

Well played Gohar.

 

[angrypathan]

Should've ducked that

 

[Titan24]

Should Pakistan not try Usman Qadir in test matches? A genuine spinner who can give the ball a good revolutions. From what I have seen he seems a good prospect. But like all leg spinners, most actually, he does give away a few boundary balls.

Leggies havent been much effective in tests in last decade except Yasir in certain conditions. So unless a leggy is world class, finger spinner are better options.

 

[imshally81]

Need some edges to cross 300 mark

 

[naseem]

Zafar out....I don't want us to be only blocking and hanging around....need quick runs....10 15...whatever or all out

 

[DeadBall]

Well played Gohar.

Gofar*

 

[Titan24]

Valuable runs from Zafar, good knock.

 

[imshally81]

Good shot by Shaheen... 3 runs

 

[TeamPak95]

Played Zafar, well done. Let's see if Pak can crawl to 300 here.

 

[Titan24]

Need to bash a few around here

 

[Colorblind Genius]

80.4 ball
What did Tim Southee just do ????

He scrapped the ball with his shoe spikes ??

Zafar gets out on this ball but what did Southee just do there ????

 

[angrypathan]

Shaheen

 

[Yk313]

Shaheen has a decent eye. Should trow the bat.

 

[Suleiman]

Abbas looking like teenage mutant ninja turtle with all that padding.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Yea lol Jamieson is just a bowling version of Labuschagne

Current Australia would beat pre 2006 in Aussie Condtions. Make no mistake about it. It will be very close. Can go either way.

And labuschagne is a world class player.

Jamieson is a nobody still. He only performed in n.z like their old lies Doull and co.


Auakat will be decimated in India and Australia when he tours. I can't wait. I welcome him.

 

[taqi]

Shaheen need to attack now get some 20 runs

 

[Yk313]

80.4 ball
What did Tim Southee just do ????

He scrapped the ball with his shoe spikes ??

Zafar gets out on this ball but what did Southee just do there ????

Did not see it. If anyone is watching via a rewindable platform like Sky just capture it.

Makes no sense though as it is a new ball.

 

[Fahdi]

Poor judgement to play at the short ball. Valuable knock but should have been more sensible.

 

[imshally81]

Shaheen gone

 

[Greenstorm]

Can we bowl today ? How much time is left ?

 

[Titan24]

Our last 3 are not capable to add even 10-15 combined unfortunately.