Pakistan finish Day 3 on 137/8 against England, lead by 244 runs

[Thunderbolt14]

So, typical Pakistan collapse on the cards or can we win this?

 

[Kroll]

Only half way through the test. A lot of time left, Shan just needs to keep leaving balls outside off and he can do similar damage like 1st innings.

 

[the Great Khan]

need 200 runs so im encouraged as I think we can manage that. If everyone chips in and one of our boys hits a 50-70 odd we should get there.

Good batting conditions are expected today and tomorrow.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

In the 2016 Edgbaston Test don’t forget that Pakistan led on First Innings by 103 runs, and still lost heavily!

The reason why Pak needs to bat well for at the least 2,5 sessions.

 

[CricVet]

I am hoping Pak plays till after tea tomorrow and break Eng back - demoralize them. Let Eng bat last 1-2 hrs tomorrow. Someone will need to play big again. It won't be easy to bat again.

 

[topspin]

Shadab silencing his haters

He tactfully denied his fellow leggie a 5fe, so he could get that extra wicket for himself.

 

[Kroll]

How many runs will Azhar get?

 

[Robert]

Pakistan have this in the bag. They only need another 150 to put this beyond England.

 

[imshally81]

First from the bat?

 

[the Great Khan]

I usually really enjoy reading Mamoon’s comments but it’s getting a bit toxic now. We get that we are rubbish, just let us enjoy these what you call few flukes moments

you need to ignore his comments. your life will be better for it

 

[Yk313]

Want Abid to score in this. Like the guy, no shame in admitting. Would be good to have a stable top 3 (Imam is round the corner with Azhar’s impending retirement).

 

[shamaan]

Buttler lol

 

[Yk313]

The reason why Pak needs to bat well for at the least 2,5 sessions.

Precisely. Shan needs to realise he needs to do the same again. Plus, Abid ideally.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Will be an incredible test match for Shan Masood if he score runs in the 2nd innings as well.

 

[Yk313]

Buttler lol

Apparently George Dobell’s already paid him a goodbye tribute on cricinfo lol.

 

[Buffet]

So, typical Pakistan collapse on the cards or can we win this?

Even in dire scenario, Pakistan can put 150-160 runs. That will be too much for Eng on turning pitch and batting last.

 

[imshally81]

What is the safe target here?

 

[shamaan]

Apparently George Dobell’s already paid him a goodbye tribute on cricinfo lol.

No let him keep playing

 

[Yk313]

Man, I would want a look in YK’s notebook. Hopefully not doodling a picture of Grant Flower with a knife to his throat.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Shan gone for a duck

 

[imshally81]

 

[CricVet]

250 in the 2nd will be invincible

 

[shamaan]

What a crap bowl

 

[Yk313]

OK, Pakistan being Pakistan....

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Was no need to play at that

 

[pratiktc]

Shan+Babar+Shadab need to score atleast150 combined here. Rest of batting as usual will fold for nothing scores

 

[the Great Khan]

rubbish

 

[AdamM97]

Normal service resumed for Pakistan.

 

[Forum363]

Butler looks mentally shot. He could have become a brilliant test match player and has the skill for it, but he needs to be replaced now.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Ah oh no... ) here we go again.

 

[CricVet]

Typical Pak beginning

 

[Deewana Mastana]

A big innings for Azhar and Asad

 

[watson367]

Azhar needs to step up big time

 

[Yk313]

Was no need to play at that

Just instinctive. Just bad luck. Azhar bhai is out there now.

 

[castortroy]

Can't get skittled here for 150 or something like that

 

[AdamM97]

What a soft dismissal. Should’ve gone for a four.

 

[Junaids]

250 in the 2nd will be invincible

The problem is, this game has gone fast. England would then be batting just after Lunch on Day 4.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Happens a lot in test cricket. Batsman scoring huge runs in one innings but getting out cheaply in the 2nd.

 

[the Great Khan]

need 150 here no matter what..then anything above is a bonus. need to get to 110 -3 ish by close of play..at least

 

[Yk313]

Butler looks mentally shot. He could have become a brilliant test match player and has the skill for it, but he needs to be replaced now.

He’s caught one down leg now. England have got a sniff.

 

[AdamM97]

Butler looks mentally shot. He could have become a brilliant test match player and has the skill for it, but he needs to be replaced now.

Bairstow is a pretty decent test keeper. Dunno why he wasn’t chosen to play.

 

[ARK Rafay]

What is the safe target here?

175

 

[Rana]

Soft dismissal

I hope Pakistan just don’t switch off here. They need at least 250 to feel they have a secure target

 

[imshally81]

2 runz by Abid..

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Warne mixing up Azhar and Abid

 

[Forum363]

Shan has done his job in the match anyway. This innings is for Abid to stand up and take charge. If he survives past the 10 over mark, he will punish England. But these are still testing conditions against a brilliant attack.

 

[topspin]

I fear Azhar will be a gonner soon!

 

[imshally81]

175

Meanz... Only 60 runz more needed

 

[Yk313]

Don’t like Abid’s leave technique. If it works consistently don’t care how he looks, but right now looks suspect.

 

[Bewal Express]

I fear being bowled out for a 100. We need to get at least 150 to be in with a good shout to win.

 

[CricVet]

Buckle up I am ready for Pak typical roller coaster ride for this weekend.

 

[Kroll]

Only half way through the test. A lot of time left, Shan just needs to keep leaving balls outside off and he can do similar damage like 1st innings.

And leave leg side...

 

[Yk313]

Shan has done his job in the match anyway. This innings is for Abid to stand up and take charge. If he survives past the 10 over mark, he will punish England. But these are still testing conditions against a brilliant attack.

100% agree. He’s free flowing when he gets in. Sun is there.

 

[the Great Khan]

In the 2016 Edgbaston Test don’t forget that Pakistan led on First Innings by 103 runs, and still lost heavily!

yup, we can easily still lose this.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Abid would need to score runs too here too

 

[MenInG]

Tense period of play and Azhar Ali has a chance to become a hero.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Abid would need to score runs too here too

Abid needs runs. Imam has shown good form in the warm ups.

 

[CricVet]

Weak hearts need to turn off the TV while Pak playing 2nd inning.

 

[Mueez]

This will be a roller coaster ride! I know that for sure!

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Weak hearts need to turn off the TV while Pak playing 2nd inning.

Just need 100 more.. with babar still to come.. I’m pretty confident

 

[imshally81]

Didn't carry...

 

[Major]

Weak hearts need to turn off the TV while Pak playing 2nd inning.

oh come on, my stream is 2-3 deliveries behind, dont tell me a wicekt fell another

 

[Darkrai]

lol warne

 

[watson367]

PCT aur tension na ho. Aise Kesay?

 

[Ab Fan]

Time for Azhar Ali to show the Englishmen who the real boss is!

 

[imshally81]

Very solid defensive shot by Azhar

 

[CricVet]

Enjoy this ride in the middle of Pandemic - you will not get to have much fun than this.

 

[shariqnoor]

Pakistan needs minimum 200 here. Azhar Ali is a walking wicket so must add that to the scoreboard anyways. I would say 250-260 would seal the match but 200 is a minimum.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

oh come on, my stream is 2-3 deliveries behind, dont tell me a wicekt fell another

Been there.. Pakistan cricket with 2 balls behind is a step closer to heart attack )

 

[imshally81]

Azhar doing the same mistakes... Which he did in first innings... Losing his balance..

 

[Forum363]

He’s caught one down leg now. England have got a sniff.

Like I said, he looks mentally shot. Even that catch was a bit wobbly though I saw just one replay.

 

[shamaan]

Why is azhar planting his foot and playing around his leg

 

[CricVet]

Even if Azhar Ali makes 0 and play out 10 overs, I am good (hoping the other guy is scoring meanwhile)

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Abid needs runs. Imam has shown good form in the warm ups.

If Asad doesn't score again, I'd be tempted to get Fawad for him for the next game.

 

[shariqnoor]

And somebody needs to play a counter-attacking innings here. Plodding and prodding here would be suicidal, especially in the 3rd innings where Pakistan have notoriously collapsed.

 

[Rana]

Nervous out there. England bowling well here

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Patience is the key . unless broad or anderson bowl a ripper.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Azhar doing the same mistakes... Which he did in first innings... Loss his balance..

His balance has mostly been like this throughout his career falls over to the legside mostly which causes him to be lbw and they target those legs and pads.

 

[Yk313]

Like I said, he looks mentally shot. Even that catch was a bit wobbly though I saw just one replay.

Bud, I agree. But just want to keep ENG on the backfoot overall. Team wise and individually too.

 

[Yk313]

And somebody needs to play a counter-attacking innings here. Plodding and prodding here would be suicidal, especially in the 3rd innings where Pakistan have notoriously collapsed.

Exactly. Would calm Pak nerves if somehow Yasir or a free wicket could just come up the order and rattle a few nerves even if it’s 15-20 runs. Won’t happen.