Pakistan need to restrict Australia to under 300

[azimiqbal]

Like title says, if we keep Australia under 300 and leave Australia 180+ with the pitch is behaving, we can win the game. Yasir will have to be on his a game.

Massive day for Pakistan tomorrow!

A lot of pressure on our bowling attack, obviously getting Warner and Smith is vital

 

[Relic]

Doubt they'll be kept under 300. But I hope I'm wrong but I believe they'll score around 400 and completely bat us out of the game

 

[Plumb]

Yasir is the weakest link, I got no expectations at this point but Smith and warner are the biggest prize wickets if we somehow able to get them cheap we may comeback in the game.

However Aussies known to play attacking cricket, a few big overs and Azhar 'll put everyone on boundary.

 

[Chikkeh]

We need some early wickets to have any chance of restricting them.

Naseem Shah will hopefully be the X FACTOR!!

 

[TeamPak95]

Day 2 will decide the match, I feel. I just hope that Naseem is in a good head space. What a feeling it'd be if he claims Smith/Warner.

 

[azimiqbal]

Let’s all stay positive! I just hope not picking Abbas won’t cost us

 

[Pete Rose]

If you can catch, you will

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Pak needs a miracle here. One of Shaheen or Naseem needs to pick a 6 for here.

 

[ARK Rafay]

It will require something special to restrict Aussies below 300 and only then Pakistan has a slight chance in the game.

I still think 40+ lead for Aussie and we'll crumble under pressure

 

[Shazzam]

If you bat and field well you will win. You need a inspiring captain as well. None of these things going in Pakistan’s favor I am afraid. With a couches first outing as a Test coach we are in for a disaster. Smith and Warner will eat this bowling alive. The only man that can save us is the 16 year old Prodigy Naseem Shah. I hope he bowls well or else we are doomed.

 

[Kroll]

We need some early wickets to have any chance of restricting them.

Naseem Shah will hopefully be the X FACTOR!!

I've read reports he's slower than Hasnain, so if he's going to be bowling 135-140k, what is it that's making him the X FACTOR?

 

[HappyWarsFan]

I've read reports he's slower than Hasnain, so if he's going to be bowling 135-140k, what is it that's making him the X FACTOR?

He has a nice outswinger but mainly he's quite quick, but has really good control and pitches it up which is great for Aussie wickets.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Pakistan found it hard to dismiss Khawaja and Paine in the UAE Anyone expecting Australia to fold at home for anything less than 400 is delusional.

Australia is going to smash this bowling attack which has a 32 year old trundler who has not played an international match in over 2 years, a 19 year old who has just 3 tests under his belt, a debutante who is completely unproven, and a spinner who averages 90+ in SENA.

 

[fluke]

If aus will take lead they will not take more than 50 otherwise i am seeing Pakistan ripping through their top order and maybe the lower middle order will show some resistance

 

[Ozeirk]

One cannot be sure what to expect with this new bowling attack. It can either go really well for Pakistan as these are unknown entity and Australia probably didn't have enough info on them to do a proper homework or their lack of experience on how exploit the pitches can come to bite them hard and Australia run away with the game.

The Australian team however rely on players like Warner and Smith to get them through and its safe to say their batting line up is work in progress. If Pakistan can pick those wickets early and unleash Yasir Shah on the less experienced Australian players we can have a game!

 

[Titan24]

I've read reports he's slower than Hasnain, so if he's going to be bowling 135-140k, what is it that's making him the X FACTOR?

Not sure about those reports but Mudassar Nazar who is in charge of national academy has himself said that Naseem is the fastest of the current young lot.

He is coming after a back injury but I wont be surprised if he hits mid to high 140s and even 150 kph+ if he gets into rhythm.

Though if one has the skills even 140 kph is good enough pace as Cummins has shown in last couple of years. He was in 150s when he was 18 but after number of back injuries his pace might not be the same but still is enough to get the batsmen out with the other skills he has.

 

[azimiqbal]

My biggest worry to be honest is out catching, I am sure we will great opportunity’s but can we hold on to them ? Will decide how we do in this match

 

[TeamPak95]

If you can catch, you will

I have a feeling this will bite us in the back

 

[Relic]

Pakistan found it hard to dismiss Khawaja and Paine in the UAE Anyone expecting Australia to fold at home for anything less than 400 is delusional.

Australia is going to smash this bowling attack which has a 32 year old trundler who has not played an international match in over 2 years, a 19 year old who has just 3 tests under his belt, a debutante who is completely unproven, and a spinner who averages 90+ in SENA.

Let's see how well this ages...

 

[Hasan123]

It's unlikely we will restrict Australia.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Let's see how well this ages...

Didn’t age too bad, huh?

Far better Pakistani attacks have struggled in Australia. I won’t be surprised if Australia bats once in each game.

 

[Darkrai]

Just hope it doesn't turn into 200-0. I have no expectations from this team.

 

[Darkrai]

Just hope it doesn't turn into 200-0. I have no expectations from this team.

And here we are....Aus 211-0....

 

[Abdullah719]

Maybe OP meant the opening partnership?

 

[Green Patriot]

Maybe OP meant the opening partnership?

Lmao )
This is so embarassing

 

[Relic]

Didn’t age too bad, huh?

Far better Pakistani attacks have struggled in Australia. I won’t be surprised if Australia bats once in each game.

They haven't crossed the 400 mark yet...