Pakistan v England | 2nd Test | Abu Dhabi | Jan 25th, 2012 | Day 1

[DW44]

The never ending saga of the Great Pakistani Collapses is back!

we hadn't seen one for so long that it almost felt wierd and un-Pakistani!

I'd take 63/2 on this pitch any day. A batting lineup of 11 Brian Laras would be doing the Makarena on this pitch.

 

[cricfan4ever]

last 8 overs 12 runs, 2 wickets

 

[PakPrince]

Very good point raised up on cricinfo's commentary

Kamran: 'Of the 14 matches that Misbah has captained (including this), he has won the toss 8 times, and it is only the second time he has decided to bat first, although essentially all of these matches were played on pitches that were good for batting. This shows a more positive approach from the defensive man."

when we were winning with that approach whats the point of changing it?

 

[Love Pakistan]

we have to go to 100-2 from here first! That should be the first target right now!

 

[JibranAnsari]

The england

 

[Strike!]

We should have bowled first. :mba

 

[Justcrazy]

England have bowled we
l here

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

2 runs to Azhar as Pak moves on to 65/2.

 

[Justcrazy]

England have bowled we
l here

 

[adnan yasin]

Very good point raised up on cricinfo's commentary

Kamran: 'Of the 14 matches that Misbah has captained (including this), he has won the toss 8 times, and it is only the second time he has decided to bat first, although essentially all of these matches were played on pitches that were good for batting. This shows a more positive approach from the defensive man."

I think he might be thinking of not to bat 4th on this wicket

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

at the end of over Pak 65/2.


Azhar Ali 10*
Younis 1*

Hafeez 31
Taufeeq 16

 

[Justcrazy]

This Partnership has to take Pakistan to 150 ......

 

[Sledger]

Azhar wins that over. 65/2.

 

[adnan yasin]

Spinners were giving tough time to Azhar ali ... why bringing broad ?

Just because he got him in last test

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch will help spinners..... I guess Pakistan should look to get at least 375 here

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

single to Yk!

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Misbah and Younis have to score the runs here. They are the only real class players of spin. Asad should suit this pitch too as there isn't much bounce.

 

[adnan yasin]

Pak 66/1

younis khan 2 Azhar ali 10

RR 2.39

 

[Sledger]

Good run by Younis.

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

at the end of over Pak 66/2.


Azhar Ali 10*
Younis 2*

Hafeez 31
Taufeeq 16

 

[Sledger]

Azhar beaten again. 66/2.

 

[Sledger]

Can't wait to watch Misbah come out and unleash those beastly reverse sweeps.

 

[adnan yasin]

The pitch will help spinners..... I guess Pakistan should look to get at least 375 here

tough to score 375 here

 

[Justcrazy]

Panesar has bowled beautifully here...... tough to get away here. I always insisted that England should have played him from the beginning.

 

[Love Pakistan]

Im gonna sleep! I want Pakistan to reach at least 275 mark here! I hope we dont collapse! OK see ya later ppl!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Misbah and Younis have to score the runs here. They are the only real class players of spin. Asad should suit this pitch too as there isn't much bounce.

But there is spin and asad depises spin

 

[James]

Azhar can't play spin

 

[Sledger]

Atherton questioning Azhar's SR. lol.

 

[adnan yasin]

Can't wait to watch Misbah come out and unleash those beastly reverse sweeps.

dont underestimate me :adnan

 

[Justcrazy]

Panesar just 21 runs from 10 ........ good comeback

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

Barbie to YK, Loud appeal, Not given!

 

[ScotRaz]

300 - 350 would be a good score on this

 

[adnan yasin]

Showing younis khan same old problem

bringing the left foot across way too early

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

single to YK as Pak moves on to 67/2.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Younis's pads on attack.

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

end of the over Pak 67/2.


Azhar Ali 10*
Younis 3*

Hafeez 31
Taufeeq 16

 

[Looney]

I miss this guy

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to be patient here........ Patience KEY here

 

[Sledger]

67/2.

 

[adnan yasin]

Pak 67/2

younis khan 3 Azhar ali 10

RR 2.31

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

single to YK off monty as Pak moves on to 68/2.

 

[JibranAnsari]

problem with number 3 we had younis at 3

 

[Justcrazy]

67 /2 .......... 67 /1 would have been better.

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

2 more runs to Azhar as Pak moves on to 70/2.

 

[Sledger]

What a shot by Azhar. Down the track and smashes it for two.

 

[adnan yasin]

played on the onside

2 added to the total

azhar ali moves on to 12

 

[hur rizvi]

I miss this guy

Monty would hv eaten him alive...

 

[Justcrazy]

Monty is difficult to get away.... keeps things straight and simple.

 

[Zamee]

350 is a par score on this pitch

 

[ash 68]

batsmen need to come down the wicket and play straight mid-on mid off.

YK will be fine once he gets going -critical period of play for him

 

[Looney]

We cannot afford to have flashy players :umarakmal - :vicky

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

end of the over Pak 70/2.


Azhar Ali 12*
Younis 4*

Hafeez 31
Taufeeq 16

 

[Sledger]

70/2 now.. gripping cricket.

 

[adnan yasin]

Pak70/2

younis khan 4 Azhar ali 12

RR 2.33

 

[Justcrazy]

70 /2 ( 30 overs )

 

[adnan yasin]

Last over before lunch

already 30 bowled so far

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

Most prolly the last over before Lunch...

 

[Justcrazy]

No lunch ........

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

single to YK as Pak moves on to 71/2.

 

[Sledger]

Great shot by Younis but very well fielded. Only one..

 

[adnan yasin]

good straight hit .... and good stop at mid off

1 taken

 

[JibranAnsari]

Waqar said 'it's hard' in such an exotic voice

 

[adnan yasin]

inside edge

but single to azhar ali

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

yet another quick single to Azhar as Pak moves on to 72/2.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan game Plan should be : Frustrate England Bowlers.

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

Good going for Pakistan, one more to YK!

 

[Justcrazy]

England have saved too many runs with there fielding

 

[Sledger]

Clipped for a single. Azhar to face the last.

 

[Justcrazy]

I hope scores a big one here and Pakistan bat once ......

 

[adnan yasin]

LUNCH DAY 1

Pak 73/2

younis khan 6 Azhar ali 13

RR 2.35

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

end of the over Pak 73/2.


Azhar Ali 13*
Younis 6*

Hafeez 31
Taufeeq 16

 

[Sledger]

Azhar beaten but survives. Even session but a tough test coming up for Paksitan. Big turn.

 

[Saurav]

why r they so slow?just hit out or get out:sehwag

 

[Syed Ali Imran]

Lunch at DAY 1.

 

[Zeeraq]

Lunch.

 

[JibranAnsari]

A bit of spin or swing and azhar ali is confused.

 

[Digital]

Lunch !

 

[Strike!]

Someone has to make a century if were gonna win this game.

 

[adnan yasin]

Match evenly poised at the moment

 

[hur rizvi]

englands session