Pakistan suffer a familiar batting collapse to end Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Australia at 194/6, trail by 124 runs

[Suleiman]

Can’t believe we were so impatient with Hamza… he deserved a long run based on his domestic stats rather than being slotted in and out randomly. Can’t treat someone who tops the charts like that.

Now he’s finding his rhythm overseas.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Hamza definitely seems to be running in and putting max effort in his last couple of overs. Getting good carry!

 

[Rana]

Pakistan will struggle to bat here

 

[Buffet]

Get the 3 wickets quickly.

 

[imshally81]

Gone

 

[Rana]

If Pakistan bowl out Australia under 300 with 4 trundlers…

 

[Seen Sheen]

This has been Pak's best bowling performance in Tests in Australia since the first inning rout in Sydney 2010.

On probably the spiciest pitch since Sydney 2010..


The pitches on 2016/17 were really flat as were the pitches in 2019/20 tour.

 

[emranabbas]

If aussies are falling like pack of cards I'm wondering how the pakistanis are going to last

 

[Buffet]

Under 300 is on target here. Good job in this session by Pakistan.

 

[Firebat]

Wow, was not expecting to see such great bowling this morning. Great work done so far

 

[Seen Sheen]

Shan's captaincy impact has been higher than his runs so far on the tour.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Always surprising to hear commentator's complimenting a Pakistan captain's tactics. Masood has had that quite a bit this series.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Wow some brilliant captaincy from Shan. Unexpected fielding placement there and it pays off.

 

[topspin]

How much do you reckon Pakistan will score here guys?

I’m gonna say under 200

 

[Omer2002]

I think we will do well to get 150

 

[batandballbattle]

Falls into the trap, and two tailenders in now. Under 300 boys c'mon

 

[Seen Sheen]

Under 300 is on target here. Good job in this session by Pakistan.

3rd man should be placed for tailenders otherwise edges can leak cheap boundaries.

 

[Rana]

Some of the legendary Pakistan mascots are in the stands

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Two paced wicket. Pakistan will struggle on this against their gun attack

 

[Rana]

How much do you reckon Pakistan will score here guys?

I’m gonna say under 200

We have our Sangakara back

We should get 500

 

[Seen Sheen]

Agree with Mark Waugh; even though he has picked up only 1 wicket but Hasan Ali has been the most threatening and accurate bowler for Pakistan.

 

[Rana]

Shan in 6/7 days of captaincy has been better than Babar’s 3 years of captaincy

 

[BunnyRabbit]

On probably the spiciest pitch since Sydney 2010..


The pitches on 2016/17 were really flat as were the pitches in 2019/20 tour.

Still no reason to not even be able to bowl out a side. The big grounds of Australia test the endurance and fitness of not just the bowler but the fielders as well. Aus are extremely good at sneaking in singles and turning ones into twos.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Two paced wicket. Pakistan will struggle on this against their gun attack

More than the up and down nature, it is the consistent seam movement that will wreak havoc. Can't see Pakistan cross 200.

Should not have let Australia cross 200 on this pitch.

 

[Pace]

I'm watching on Willow here in the US, wonder why they have Indian commentators like Shastri and Bhogle in the comm box?. Wasim is the only one from Pakistan. One can't help but notice Shastri's glee at Pakistans performance woe's, he's definitely not impartial. Listening to Harsha is like having having hot lead poured into your ears, he's just horrible and also not entirely impartial.

 

[160KPH]

Agree with Mark Waugh; even though he has picked up only 1 wicket but Hasan Ali has been the most threatening and accurate bowler for Pakistan.

Was surprised when I just saw how good his Test stats are.. he might be a little underrated at this point

 

[topspin]

We have our Sangakara back

We should get 500

Bounce billo or squared up you reckon?

 

[ataullah]

Tbf that was a beautiful catch

Sarfraz wouldn't catch that in his dreams but routine catch by rizzy

 

[Rana]

Pakistan’s best chance is someone stepping up and playing a fluke blinder like Sehwag would (but Sehwag is no fluke player)

 

[Rana]

Sarfraz wouldn't catch that in his dreams but routine catch by rizzy

Rizwan can’t play the ball on the off-side in his dreams either

 

[Sher Khan]

Seems some people on here are doing bhangra. But let me tell you this is a 150 pitch.

Aus have got way too much already.

 

[Buffet]

10 runs to get 2 wickets.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Seems some people on here are doing bhangra. But let me tell you this is a 150 pitch.

Aus have got way too much already.

At least Pakistan are in with a chance now.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Lyon and Cummins are no mugs with the bat. They can easily put together a 50 partnership.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Was surprised when I just saw how good his Test stats are.. he might be a little underrated at this point

You are correct. With the cupboard being almost bare, he still is better than the current fast bowling stocks.

His downfall was brought about by his drop in pace. When he was bowling around 135 -137 kph in test cricket, he was a genuine threat due to his nagging lengths, skiddy nature and movement. It's just that the lack of pace has rendered him ineffective on flat decks. That's why he failed to create any impact in the Australia series in Pakistan.

 

[Rana]

Bounce billo or squared up you reckon?

Bounce Billo for sure

Can’t wait for him to produce a Nora Fatehi item number on this wicket

 

[AAli98]

Pak won 1 session in Perth now this session ball moving violently Pak won’t score more than 180.

Just need to win 1 session in Sydney 0-3 to Pak happy days

 

[Rana]

Why are you saying sorry to him?

When Hazlewood hits your throat, he won’t be saying sorry to you

 

[Firebat]

Jamal bowling beautiful stuff here. It's not only the pitch being favourable, but we have been far more accurate and consistent compared to last game. Definitely a positive

 

[Rana]

Another 4 byes

That’s 20 byes by the GOAT keeper

 

[Champ_Pal]

Ball is moving a lot after pitching. Pak pacers unable to control it.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Another 4 byes

That’s 20 byes by the GOAT keeper

Nobody could stop them. Rizwan has been pretty good in this Test so far.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Still no reason to not even be able to bowl out a side. The big grounds of Australia test the endurance and fitness of not just the bowler but the fielders as well. Aus are extremely good at sneaking in singles and turning ones into twos.

I am not giving an excuse. Infact, just adding historical context. If anything, it tells how mediocre the fast bowling has been in Australia. On pitches with not much movement , the bowling has been completely toothless in Australia. They failed to utilise the pace and bounce on offer in Australia due to poor lengths, lack of control and pace.

 

[Buffet]

Too many extras.

 

[Buffet]

Another 4 byes

That’s 20 byes by the GOAT keeper

It was too far away.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Another 4 byes

That’s 20 byes by the GOAT keeper

As if that was his fault. What's with these ridiculous comments. He's been brilliant.

 

[topspin]

Why are you saying sorry to him?

When Hazlewood hits your throat, he won’t be saying sorry to you

A remanant of the Misbah era.

 

[batandballbattle]

47(!) extras now, bowled tight but ill discipline there too, can't afford this

 

[AAli98]

Ben stokes would have declared now knowing Pak would be 2 down by lunch

 

[Champ_Pal]

Cummins channeling his inner Courtney Walsh here.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Extras are nearing a half century. Currently the 2nd highest scorer in the game!

 

[Rana]

Sarfaraz in Perth: 12 byes in whole Test

Rizwan so far: 20 byes.


No screaming and crying for Rizwan because he has to be protected at all costs

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Jamal is pretty brainless.

 

[Buffet]

47(!) extras now, bowled tight but ill discipline there too, can't afford this

The second highest score after Marnus.

 

[Firebat]

Sarfaraz in Perth: 12 byes in whole Test

Rizwan so far: 20 byes.


No screaming and crying for Rizwan because he has to be protected at all costs

No screaming and crying because we are actually watching the game

 

[Seen Sheen]

Expect Pak physio to be putting in long hours in Pakistan innings. Lots of concussion checks, bruised arms/ribs coming up shortly!

 

[Rana]

It was too far away.

So it should be called wides

But it wasn’t, I’ve kept hearing in the past 3 months that Rizwan has to keep in Australia….well earn your keep then!

 

[topspin]

Jamal is raw.

Someone tell him this isn’t street cricket.

 

[RehanG]

Jamal over tries too much and gives many extras.

 

[batandballbattle]

The second highest score after Marnus.

And extras makes a 50, good prospect this guy

 

[Rana]

No screaming and crying because we are actually watching the game

Yeah we know how you all watch the game when Sarfaraz is keeping versus when Rizwan is keeping

 

[Seen Sheen]

Terrible control. Biggest flaw in Jamal's bowling.

 

[Buffet]

So it should be called wides

But it wasn’t, I’ve kept hearing in the past 3 months that Rizwan has to keep in Australia….well earn your keep then!

Here you go, it was a wide for 4. Poor bowling to give 52 extras.

 

[Asad T]

Half-centutry!

 

[Nasty Naz]

Sarfaraz in Perth: 12 byes in whole Test

Rizwan so far: 20 byes.


No screaming and crying for Rizwan because he has to be protected at all costs

Sarfraz & Rizwan could be keeping back there and it wouldn't be enough to stop most of these byes.

Keep crying though, it's fun to watch.

 

[Devadwal]

When was Pakistan last time take 8 Wickets for less than 300 runs in Australia ( 1st innings)
Great bowling by Pakistan

 

[oatmeal]

Pakistan needs to wrap up the tale. The bowling is really wayward

 

[jnaveen1980]

They are very close to 325 which is a good total here

 

[Sher Khan]

What is Umar Gul doing with these players? They've given 52 extras away.

 

[Rana]

Test umpires are not stupid

If they know something is out of the reach of the keeper, they will call it wides. Otherwise, it’s byes

And it’s fair.

 

[SamNJ]

Really spicy pitch. Haris Rauf here would be so so threatening even with 4 over spells.

 

[Rana]

Half-centutry!

Add that 20 to Sanga’s tally

 

[Champ_Pal]

Pakistan needs to wrap up the tale. The bowling is really wayward

Outside of Hazlewood, almost everyone in Aussie lineup can bat. Their tail is good enough to score 100 runs between them.

 

[kingusama92]

It's already a good score on this pitch. The Australian bowlers are going to be a nightmare to face here.

 

[Buffet]

Test umpires are not stupid

If they know something is out of the reach of the keeper, they will call it wides. Otherwise, it’s byes

And it’s fair.

Umpire don't call wide based on that.

 

[Nasty Naz]

With all these extras and dropped early chance of Warner, Pakistan really had a chance to truly restrict Australia to a below par score but alas, that's what quality & experiences brings you. Australia won't be giving it away to Pakistan like that. Pakistan will need to earn every single run.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Really spicy pitch. Haris Rauf here would be so so threatening even with 4 over spells.

Even 128k bouncers from Hasan and Hamza are looking unplayable . Imagine someone bowling 140k bouncers.

 

[Rana]

Umpire don't call wide based on that.

Well then explain? How is it not a wide if keeper has no chance of reaching it?

 

[kingusama92]

Good catch from Hamza!

 

[Champ_Pal]

Pakistan catching has been brilliant today. Cummins gone.