Pakistan South Africa | 2nd Test | Cape Town | 17/2/13 | Day 4

[IMMY69]

We need to play a little more aggressively. Not be reckless but take the attack to them just a little bit more..

 

[talha3]

14 in 10 overs today , not good tatctics.

Misbah's tactics were to see off the firdt half hour and then step it up.

 

[ViciousMachine]

What on earth was Misbah doing today ?

Why was he looking for quick runs, really uncalled to play such risky shots.

90% of the posts on this forum are complains about Tuk Tuk and play "Attacking". So when he plays an attacking shot, why are 90% of posts now still complaining....???

Pick one side. When you attack and sweep, you are going to run into issues.

This is why I said since yesterday, Azhar Ali is playing Peterson PERFECT!! Just defend. If you defend vs him, it is VERY unlikely you will get out. Play safe until tea, then you can do whatever you want once we are in a safer spot.

 

[Irshadbhat]

As worst as it can get Misbah just cant win matches for Pakistan

 

[lahoriyah1234]

220 plzzzz atleadt. Ahhhh tuk tuk..

 

[kamz]

it was dropped short of Kallis phew the edge didnt carry

 

[mosh101]

These boys need to dig in

 

[JibranAnsari]

has no release shots.

 

[Sherlock]

Shafiq likely will play Peterson well, barring he isn't out by then

 

[JibranAnsari]

if they play like this , they will add only 40 more and new ball will remove the tail. Absolutely cowardly batting.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan lead by 126 runs with 6 wickets remaining

 

[ViciousMachine]

We need to play a little more aggressively. Not be reckless but take the attack to them just a little bit more..

That is what Misbah tried...

You cannot be aggressive but we totally safe. If Peterson bowls around the wicket, just pad up and kick the damn ball away.

Go Azhar!! Need a 100 from you!!

 

[iafzal]

dolly

 

[Red Devil]

by Asad

 

[mosh101]

Shandaar chowkaaa

 

[imshally81]

:4

 

[JibranAnsari]

and :4

Azhar would have played it to the fielder

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Shafiq off the mark with a 4. Lead now 130.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Misbah sweeping, when he jst had a life given early. Misbah putted pak under pressure now.

 

[ekpakistani]

70 more needed

 

[Justcrazy]

Peterson to Asad Shafiq, FOUR

 

[JibranAnsari]

at least can find gaps.

 

[mosh101]

Shafiq playing his shots

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Another 2 runs to AS.

 

[mosh101]

Another chowkaaaaaaa

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Lead now 132

 

[imshally81]

another :4

 

[Red Devil]

Terrific shot By Asad

 

[deviously~fading~away]

Misbah needs to get a spanking from the bowlers for throwing away his wicket.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan lead by 132 runs with 6 wickets remaining

 

[JibranAnsari]

Thats how you play azhar :4

 

[adnan yasin]

.............. 2 .......................

 

[MR__KHAN__JI]

120 needed

 

[iafzal]

Shabash asad, he listened to YK, If the ball is there to hit just hit

 

[ekpakistani]

good batting by shafiq .. nicely done boy

 

[IMMY69]

That is what Misbah tried...

You cannot be aggressive but we totally safe. If Peterson bowls around the wicket, just pad up and kick the damn ball away.

Go Azhar!! Need a 100 from you!!

I meant be a little more aggressive now, I.e. since Misbah has gotten out.. I say this because they're youngsters and can't afford to get bogged down.. As I write Shafiq is doing exactly what I wanted him too.

 

[fight_club]

Jiyo, shafiq

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Another 4. Lead now 136

 

[Digital]

Good shot Shafiq, someone to push tick the score card

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Great batting by AS.

 

[IAJ]

That is how you play an average spinner.

 

[deviously~fading~away]

Shafiq understanding that the more runs Pakistan score the further the pressure on SA.

 

[ekpakistani]

64 needed more

 

[speed]

Shafiq attacking the spinner so smith will take his slip fielders out.

 

[adnan yasin]

nice backfoot punch by azhar 2 runs

 

[fight_club]

While I have ordered 50 frozen desserts what do I see, Sir Ali hit one into the gap

 

[Digital]

Pushed for 2

 

[IMMY69]

Both playing well... Showing great intent now.. You can't just keep blocking out delivery after delivery, especially if the ball is just gun barrel straight

 

[imshally81]

:44

 

[Red Devil]

Class shot by Azhar

 

[adnan yasin]

Masha Allah Azhar Ali driving the ball nicely

look at that

 

[iafzal]

Next 24 over before new ball our target should be to score 80-100 runs.
It will be tough going after that.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Shot :4

 

[waqar goraya]

Azhar is awake..:4

 

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

What a shot. Four to Azhar Ali.

 

[Digital]

Azhar 4

 

[iafzal]

Steyn really cranking it up and almost hitting 140k

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan lead by 142 runs with 6 wickets remaining

 

[waqar goraya]

Lead 142 now......Smith and co. will start feeling the heat with every run scored now..

 

[kamz]

ek baar score 200 to tapay 4 wickets pe hi, phir SA ka confidence bhi aahistay aahistay jaayega

 

[adnan yasin]

azhar ali 2 short coming

1) he cant find gaps on consistent basis
2) limited range of shots

learn this with time and experience and he will be much more consistent

 

[iafzal]

SAF out of reviews

 

[CalculatedRisk]

it's make or break for Sarfraz. It will be tough to justify his selection if he makes another low score today

 

[speed]

Next 23 overs crucial need at least 75 runs.

 

[imshally81]

wicket is very friendly

 

[deviously~fading~away]

I remember there was a time when we would have Razzaq & Afridi coming in at 6 & 7.

 

[mosh101]

Tanvir should get another 40 for us today

 

[waqar goraya]

Awesome start by Shafiq..He is very sure and clear in his approach..

 

[kamz]

next 23 overs mein 10 over steyn karade on the trot, phir steyn 11th over nayi baal se karaye

 

[adnan yasin]

azhar ali has done so much effort .... 240 odd mins .. 170 balls and scored just 58

its his own effort which is being wasted

at least take singles ... it will ease his work load

 

[mosh101]

Awkard looking shot gets 2 for azhar

 

[waqar goraya]

Azhar finally on the move..

 

[ViciousMachine]

azhar ali 2 short coming

1) he cant find gaps on consistent basis
2) limited range of shots

learn this with time and experience and he will be much more consistent

Really??? Our openers have scored a combined 20 runs in 4 innings, and your complaining about the guy who is 57 not out?

Maybe the rest of our team should learn to DEFEND. Maybe tuk tuk is not a mistake in some situations.

Azhar can try any shot that a batsman can play. The only thing is, he's smart enough to leave everything and mostly only hit what he wants too.

Go Azhar!! I got your back bhai !!

 

[Digital]

135/4 Leading by 147

 

[waqar goraya]

Asad has no problems unless he starts to chase the balls outside offstump ,away from his body

 

[Digital]

Drinks

 

[Strike!]

Need to get to 200 first safely.

 

[ekpakistani]

meray aziz humwatno .. we need another 53 w/o losing a wicket

 

[taqi]

wicket is still good to bat on i think we need above 300 here

 

[adnan yasin]

144 dot balls out of 173

its 83% dot balls

bring it to 70 %b at least by converting those dots into singles and double ... he will automatically score more without risk