Pakistan v England | 2nd Test | Abu Dhabi | Jan 27th, 2012 | Day 3

[hur rizvi]

Game is gone


shafiq and azhar Need to show intent now no use of useless blocking

 

[NkA]

wht we will do now

we need flat pitch like lahore for 3rd test. drawn series with no1 team is more than enough

 

[Zamee]

180 runs lead and win for sure.

180 ?? lol Kon banaega ??

 

[Britstani]

Time for the youngster beautys to make a point............but I highly doubt they will

 

[siccric]

Azhar and Asad have a fantastic opportunity to show that they deserve to be in this lineup ahead of Umar.

Shafiq played well in the first innings of this match but the shot he played to get dismissed was atrocious. Time for redemption.

Ali has had a quiet series after a long time now. He has played innings under pressure in the past, but let's see if he can do it against the top team

The pitch has no demons here - no excuses guys!

 

[Asif321]

worst tail in world to come says nasser :adnan

 

[IAJ]

Every ball of Monty looks dangerous!

Nasser believes Pakistan probably has the worst tail in the world. Thank you.

 

[yadunoe]

I think Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq are alright batsmen but nothing special. I don't think they have that X factor in them like Inzi did or Yousaf.


However. This is their chance to prove me wrong. Of course, not their only chance, but a very good chance.

we need to get umar akmal in here instead of shafiq

 

[hur rizvi]

Hundred run partnership. First target..

Reaching 100 is the first target we are in severe danger of getting bowled out before getting to 100

 

[Badsha]

Hit him for six. Come on. Think for once. The situation requires a big six.

 

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Not watching cos i'm at college.

Hows the pitch playing, is it worse? Or is this a classical Pakistani collapse?

 

[Britstani]

Nasser just said after akmal its the worst tail in the world.......absolutley correct.....pak tailenders should take note!!!

 

[ecstatic_freak]

This is our last recognised pair and we havent scored a run yet How can we win it ??
We cant bowl out Englad under 100 thanx to our shitty pacers.

Lets see, fingers crossed.

 

[hur rizvi]

Shafiq all at sea....

 

[Sherlock]

Credit to England again. They've been better in all aspects.

Third Test it is then.

 

[siccric]

worst tail in world to come says nasser :adnan

This just goes to show how quickly people forget! Pakistan's tail did fairly well in the first match. Of course, it does not come close to comparing with England's tail, which is barely a tail at all, but our tail is not THAT bad (although they were shockingly bad in the first innings of this match!)

 

[Asif321]

crowd is coming in

 

[MenInG]

What ? Now Revers swing as well? What the hell was Junaid Khan doing in the 1st innings?

 

[Badsha]

Reaching 100 is the first target we are in severe danger of getting bowled out before getting to 100

Yeah. Maybe. My point is about them needing to set targets.

 

[Sledger]

Dropping catches and mis-fielding.

 

[Osman]

this is poor.....just plodding along till a good ball with ur name on it is not the right way to go! needs to be some kind of attack!

 

[Badsha]

This just goes to show how quickly people forget! Pakistan's tail did fairly well in the first match. Of course, it does not come close to comparing with England's tail, which is barely a tail at all, but our tail is not THAT bad (although they were shockingly bad in the first innings of this match!)

Our tail is good. Our mentality when we're seven down is horrible.

 

[Sledger]

Nasser believes Pakistan probably has the worst tail in the world. Thank you.

Nasser just said after akmal its the worst tail in the world.......absolutley correct.....pak tailenders should take note!!!

It's statistically proven - they average like 18 for the last 4-5 wickets, which is worse than the likes of NZ.

Their top order currently has the best average (England are second) which is why they're still doing well in tests.

 

[donsrk]

I ll be glad if they can only remove the deficit. Forget about the lead. Warr gaey ajj too

 

[Sherlock]

Maybe this'll be the match which Pakistan re-think their tactics.

Only good can come out of a series loss.

 

[Badsha]

To be fair, in his defensive way of playing Azhar is at least trying to hit..

 

[Asif321]

we r still traling

 

[hur rizvi]

Azhar Ali needs to improve against spin

 

[Badsha]

Maybe this'll be the match which Pakistan re-think their tactics.

Only good can come out of a series loss.

Only?

 

[Sledger]

Great shot by Asad but great fielding. 64/4.

 

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Been a Brilliant Series Thus Far, Hopefully Final Test Will be As Good

 

[hur rizvi]

great fielding from Broad

 

[saj001]

150 run lead and the door could swing both wayss with Pakistan maybe justt edgingg......

Let us erase the deficit first.

We will end up with 80-90 runs lead (if lucky).

 

[Amjid Javed]

I think we need to play wahab in last test and also bring in umar akmal for last test, for who? am not sure in umars case.

 

[Asif321]

Chacha still hopefully

 

[Amjid Javed]

still 6 runs behind...

 

[SWERVE_uk]

Monty has been the difference, shows we have not done our homework on him. Don't think anyone thought he would get a game after the first test.

Shows when our batsman ae playing him dont have any plan

 

[Sledger]

Big reverse swing!

 

[hur rizvi]

Our seamers have forgotten the art of Reverse swing . they need to learn it from England seamers

 

[Badsha]

aaah. Classy.

 

[ecstatic_freak]

Shawwwwwwwwtttttttttttttttttttt

 

[Asif321]

5 more yay dhinka chika hay hay hay

 

[Sledger]

Brilliant shot by Shafiq, that swung muillless.

 

[Sledger]

Just one run behind. England will be nervous.

 

[SWERVE_uk]

Need to get Wahab in he can boost that tail

 

[Asif321]

beauty by chotu

 

[Badsha]

I think we need to play wahab in last test and also bring in umar akmal for last test, for who? am not sure in umars case.

Agree hundred percent.

 

[saj001]

Jimmy setting up Asad.

 

[Sledger]

Scores level.

 

[Badsha]

Need to get Wahab in he can boost that tail

And also offer some express pace wicket taking balling.

 

[A.M.]

Lead is over scores are tied

 

[Sledger]

Now it's time to build this lead boys.

 

[Saurav]

lead wiped off

 

[Amjid Javed]

WOOHOO!

England have to bat again )

70/4

 

[Namak_Halaal]

Mubarek ho! Deficit now stands at ZERO!

 

[IAJ]

Decent crowd, they deserve better. Come and Asad and Azhar!

 

[siccric]

W0000000 Pakistan lead by 0 runs now!

0/4

We have done awesomely after losing 4 wickets early in the past - here is another chance for our middle order to shine.

 

[yadunoe]

game not over yet guys if pak can some how get a lead of 150 ajmal can play a big role

 

[the Great Khan]

missing

but alas..can we squeeze a decent lead here??

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lead wiped out! would have taken that 2 down but not 4!

Massive massive task ahead still here!

 

[Sledger]

Pakistan now lead.

 

[ninjafirstslip]

up the chutney boys. Next game we should re think how we handle spin of monty.

 

[Badsha]

We take the lead! Now with each run taken and every passing minute the pressure will mount on the English

 

[W63L35]

It's statistically proven - they average like 18 for the last 4-5 wickets, which is worse than the likes of NZ.

Yes.... since Jan 1, 2011 it is one of the worse tail;

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...1;spanval2=span;template=results;type=batting


Even last 5 years .... it the worse;

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...7;spanval2=span;template=results;type=batting

.

 

[pak4life]

first target completed england will have to bat again no lets get a decent score to defend

 

[SWERVE_uk]

And also offer some express pace wicket taking balling.

And have a friendly chat with Trott

 

[IAJ]

Mubarek ho! Deficit now stands at ZERO!

Well now we only need to build! another 200 runs will do

 

[amirfanforlife]

and day.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Not that we will get it but 150 would be something we could defend. Anything else would be a cake walk for england.

If they get a few more wickets they could wrap up a win today!

 

[Asif321]

yay we r leading

 

[Sledger]

Lead is 2, drip by drop, need to push up as close to 200 as possible.

 

[taqi]

Get out of this blOcking mode show some intent

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lead is 2, drip by drop, need to push up as close to 200 as possible.

) over optimisem! if i ever saw it!

 

[Badsha]

If only we had Afridi in this test squad...

 

[Sledger]

Swann back on. Easy Asad, easy.

 

[Asif321]

we will score more 250

 

[Badsha]

The depression must be really kicking in to Waqar.

 

[ash 68]

lol at the Umar Akmal fan boys wanting a quick fire 100

 

[Sledger]

Mushtaq looking dissapointed haha.

 

[style_guru]

Batting in the fourth inning will be a herculian task for the English.

I would bet my money on Pakistan if they can manage a lead of 150-175.