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Pakistan collapse to 190 all out at stumps on Day 2, set South Africa target of 149 to win

I remeber shan scoring a match winning 100 against SRL. After that he didnt do much.

But, the guy looks to be playing another knock of note. He is a good captaincy material as well in the long run if he remains performing.
 
Well played Shan, needs to go on here though.

Only half the job done.
 
How come Imam and Shan succeed? As per PPers logic both of them were bad players so what happened?
 
Remind me how many Asian teams have won in SA?

And what blunders? I have been on PP since as a lurker and member since 2004 when Oxy ran it- one thing that has never changed is Pakistani fans are convinced that whoever is not in the team is better than players in it.

Inzi is the best selector weve had for many years, and Arthur the best coach.
I W you have not forgotten recent NZ test series and asiatico embrrassment.
 
This stupid umpire is trying his best to give free wickets to SA
 
This umpire is clearly out to get Pakistan. Doesnt change the fact that Shafiq is pathetic!
 
what an idiot! at least he didn't spoil a review
 
Ironically Shan has better list A stats so could be issues for Pak considering they do not want to drop Fakhar/Imam in ODI's.

But Shan is batting on the offstump exposing his leg stump. A bit like S Smith. A smart bowler could work him out.


They say, above all nothing better than a batsman being in form. It's a game of instincts, touch & a bit of luck as well. Same batsman scores 2000 runs a year, then very next year struggles to reach half - not that he suddenly has forgotten batting.

From the A tours, I was actually telling that he is in brilliant touch, PAK should cash on his contemporary form. My hunch is, if picked for ODIs, he'll do well there as well. And, he is extremely fit, athletic, and at right age for 4-5 years peak - a better prospect for ODI probably.
 
Given not out lbw previous ball and next ball he throws the ball at it and out.

Pakistan in some trouble but another 170 runs will be enough.
 
Glorious knock under pressure from Asad one again.

Always fails under pressure.

Last batting pair now for pakistan.
 
Mickey needs to yell some gloses to this joker of a batsman, so irritatting!
 
Shafiq and Azhar have been worthless in this innings. So much for experience!
 
Don’t worry he will score a face saving 50 in the last test match and secure his place for the next series as he always does.
 
Given not out lbw previous ball and next ball he throws the ball at it and out.

Pakistan in some trouble but another 170 runs will be enough.

170? We are down to last batting pair now!
 
Unless these two make a 100 partnership this game is all over

Sarfraz is a walking wicket and the tail will
Be bounced out
 
And I am afraid Babar bhai already has done his bit in first innings
 
Getting out to a ball that bounces and seams or swings is fine because it means our bowlers are in the game...But to a wide short delivery is just unacceptable.

Shafiq should be dropped and told to make runs in FC to stand any chance of a come back
 
Azhar and Asad as usual not performing when required most.
 
My ranking of our tail from best to worst

1. Hasan Ali
2. Sarfraz Ahmed
3. Mohammad Amir
4. Hasan Ali
5. Yasir Shah
6. Shaheen Shah Afridi
7. Asad Shafiq
 
Every 30+ batsmen should be kicked out!!!!! 10 years of investment and both guys fail when one 50 from any of them could have won this Test. Styen is bowling his 12th over today, after yesterdays work out - this was probably his last spell of the day.
 
Shafiq should be shown his auqat in FC before playing for the Test team ever again.
Drop Asad for Faheem. I'm serious.
 
Atleast one of these needs to score a century. Ideally Babar 50+ and Shan 100+
 
I would say another 150 to make it competitive,

Wicket is playing really well now.
 
Imam, Fakhar and Masood negotiated the first 30 overs for Azhar and Asad and these two couldn't even capitalize on that freebie. Don't know when will the management and selectors develop the guts to drop at least one of them?
 
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