Pakistan v Australia | 2nd Test | 1/11/2014 | Abu Dhabi l Day 3

[Aman]

Shehzad butchering MJ )

 

[Red Devil]

Good idea to bat again. Why take a chance Aus score 430-450, and we need to score 120-150 on a day 5 pitch? Play it safe, score a chunk of runs and play it safe.

They'll probably set a target of 430-450 runs lol, if we go by that logic then Aus can score 450 and win the match.

 

[Bilal7]

MItchell getting destroyed by Shehzad.

What a batsman!

 

[Mr Consistent]

 

[hussain.r97]

Yeah Shezzy!

 

[SL_Fan]

Pak on fyah!

 

[hussain.r97]

Mitch gonna regret shaving

 

[Aman]

Mitch gets the last laugh.

*In best Mark Nicolas voice* Cracking delivery

 

[Mamoon]

Hideous technique by the new Hafeez.

 

[hussain.r97]

whoa

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

and..................Out

 

[Mr Consistent]

Yorker

 

[Bilal7]

Absolutely do not mind that dismissal. Shehzad showed the intent and he should be applauded for that. Well played!

 

[ViciousMachine]

hehe, got too arrogant. Pak need to realize this is still a test match, not a 2020. But maybe YK can get 4 centuries in a row?

 

[OZGOD]

Good to see Jonno still fighting at least

 

[Jabo]

lol

& some verbal

 

[Mamoon]

Can't last when he tries to be aggressive. Should continue with his usual tuk tuk which works for him.

 

[hussain.r97]

Mitch gonna regret shaving

I think I jinxed it

 

[Bilal7]

Hideous technique by the new Hafeez.

Much better than Hafeez. And lets not even bring age into the equation.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Shehzad thought he was Viv reincarnated. Short ball followed by yorker. Fell for the oldest trick in the book

 

[Aman]

Here comes the answer to insomnia.

 

[Pete Rose]

That's pretty aweful technique against the Yorker. Benefit of the doubt, I am assuming he was trying to run it down to third man for quick runs.

 

[786warrior]

factor in Pak stupidity when formulating any strategy then this game is still open!

 

[Mamoon]

If everyone got better with age, there would be no mediocre 30+ cricketers. That was worse than a number 11 technique.

 

[Mamoon]

Professor needs to treat this like a T20. Only way he might be able to get a 50-60.

 

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez thanking his stars that he doesn't have to face a pacer.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Starc should have shared the new ball there. Lyon is bowling a very negative line methinks.

 

[f.b.m]

So far Maxwell's contribution is a T20esque 37 off 28 (I guess he was the 3rd highest score) and 0-78 off 16 at an econ of 4.87. Great move from the boffins in charge.

You forgot the X-factor which makes all the difference.

 

[Aman]

Imagine if Pakistan get out for 100 here

 

[Pete Rose]

Shortball will work against Hafeez. He was being bounced out by all kinds of nobodies in the champions league

 

[hussain.r97]

http://cricingif.com/Match/65

 

[Asif321]

Pakistan looking for 450

 

[Mamoon]

Imagine if Pakistan get out for 100 here

I am trying.

 

[Pete Rose]

You forgot the X-factor which makes all the difference.

Yup we played shahid afridi for 17 years on that premise

 

[Big Mac]

ffs Hafeez, that's a pathetic shot

 

[Mamoon]

LMAO Professor.

 

[Moe]

Hafeez gone

 

[Mr Consistent]

hafeez joker )

 

[Mamoon]

Amazing display of technique by the two openers.

 

[Bilal7]

If everyone got better with age, there would be no mediocre 30+ cricketers. That was worse than a number 11 technique.

Shehzad > Hafeez.

 

[hussain.r97]

Wow Hafeez Pakistan better not blow it from this position!

 

[Jabo]

Joke of Hafeez is out

please don't include him for the Test against NZ

YK in, he will get out around 20-30...

wont be surprised if Pak get bowled out for something around 120, now they will bat slow and declare midway tomorrow

 

[Asif321]

oh no now they will start tuk tuk sojao

 

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez you are truly awful. Please retire.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

This should mark the end of the journey for #Professor at least in Tests

 

[Bilal7]

Hafeez has been useless in this series. Does not deserve to plunder runs against the Kiwis and should be dropped.

 

[OZGOD]

I'm glad to see people in the stands, even if it's us getting mullered that they are watching. It's important for there to be some crowd support, even if they are giving away free tickets or whatnot.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

ATG arrives at the crease 4th Ton anyone ???

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Prof and his awesome Performances continues!! Stiil he'll be be the NZ Test series

 

[OZGOD]

oh no now they will start tuk tuk sojao

You don't tuk tuk with a 300 lead. even if you are all out for 150 that's still 150 runs to add to 300

 

[hussain.r97]

What was he even trying to do? Do I dare ask?

 

[dhump]

So what exactly is the strategy here ??

 

[Big Mac]

Holy crap Johnson is on fire

 

[Pete Rose]

Australia have to test younis with the short ball.

 

[Mamoon]

Shehzad > Hafeez.

Both are cut from the same cloth. Good for bashing mediocre bowling on flat decks with a rare quality knock and horrendous techniques.

 

[Mr Consistent]

too quick 44

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Excellent decision from Misbah to bat on without forcing them the Follow on !!

 

[786warrior]

Pak team about to hit the panic button!!

 

[Boi]

Hafeez )

 

[Asif321]

opener like hafeez is embarassment

 

[JibranAnsari]

What a lame decision by misbah!

E will be 5 down today.

 

[Ahson8]

Lul. 2 down already. What's going on out there ?

 

[hussain.r97]

On the bright side, Pakistan's Runrate is 7.89

 

[Bilal7]

Both are cut from the same cloth. Good for bashing mediocre bowling on flat decks with a rare quality knock and horrendous techniques.

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Don't even try and group them together. Hafeez is a mediocre batsman in tests who is a bunny against quality pace. Shehzad just hit MJ for 14 runs in an over and then was bowled by a terrific yorker.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lol Starc being wasted here. You need wickets Australia and Lyon can't get any.

 

[Big Mac]

Excellent decision from Misbah to bat on without forcing them the Follow on !!

What a lame decision by misbah!

E will be 5 down today.

You guys need some cricket lessons. Well, Jibran naybe. Greenknight is beyond the help of even the best teachers

 

[saeedhk]

Terrible decision by Misbah.Should have enforced a follow-on.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Hand it to Pakistan to make a match out of the most one sided contest they are ever involved in Congratulations Misbah we have just squandered our 2-0 chances

 

[Asif321]

Pakistan feeling nervous

 

[JibranAnsari]

O

You don't wanna bat on this pitch on day 5 chasing 150 odd runs.

Defeatist mentality..

 

[Bilal7]

Should send Sarfaraz in next. I hope next doesn't happen for a long time though.

 

[hussain.r97]

At least Shehzad made a record

BANG BANG POOF​

14​

Runs scored by Pakistan in the first over of the innings - the most runs since 2001 by any team in the first over when a wicket has fallen​

 

[Mamoon]

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Don't even try and group them together. Hafeez is a mediocre batsman in tests who is a bunny against quality pace. Shehzad just hit MJ for 14 runs in an over and then was bowled by a terrific yorker.

It was a regular yorker and he played it in embarrassing fashion. Shehzad is a little better against pace but an absolute bunny vs spin.

He's no future great.

 

[Strike!]

What a crap decision to not enforce the follow on.

 

[ammar93]

Oh maybe the openers got out so Younus could score another ton.

 

[Bilal7]

Hand it to Pakistan to make a match out of the most one sided contest they are ever involved in Congratulations Misbah we have just squandered our 2-0 chances

What is wrong with you guys? We're 300+ ahead and this pitch is degrading fast. No way are the Aussies chasing down 450 on this pitch in the last innings. This match is ours.

 

[desi_launda]

Lol why are y'all worried no way are Pakistan losing this.Already lead by 339

 

[Mr Consistent]

 

[JibranAnsari]

You guys need some cricket lessons. Well, Jibran naybe. Greenknight is beyond the help of even the best teachers

Your bowlers skilttled them out for 260 on a road and whats the reason they cant do it again. If he was expecting 450 plus made by australia in the third innings.. I am worried for misbah.

 

[Big Mac]

Almost 350 ahead with 8 wickets in hand batting on a road and the wrist-slitters are out in force, do you guys just not understand how test cricket works or what the openers were trying to do?