Pakistan v England | 3rd Test | Sharjah | Nov 1-5, 2015 | Day 4

[Arsal_AK]

Ball is turning all over the place. 200 is going to be really tough as I said yesterday.


for Hafeez. His best international knock yet. Great innings.

Now he needs to kick on and get a 150.

 

[castortroy]

Ball is skidding

Anderson will be a handful here

 

[Mir jibran]

come on hafeez bai add more 50-60 runs

 

[Yatoo]

"England strike or two away from a victory" - Rameez

Kali zubaan

 

[Watsupdoc]

Finally now hopefully he can calm down a bit.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Reversing too.

Wahab and Yasir would love this.

 

[MMHS]

MoHa's best ever knock. If he gets a 150, PAK wins.

I think recently, I had lots of post regarding "Batsman winning Test match" - considering the surface, this could be one of those knocks that probably is more valuable than a 10 fer, if he gets a 150.

 

[Yatoo]

Misbah playing across a little. Looks like squared up but then middles it. I hate watching misbah bat

 

[Justcrazy]

Runs will not be easy to come by here.

 

[Faisalsq092]

I think, PAK has used the heavy roller this morning. Whatever moisture was there has come on top of surface, therefore ball is "zipping" a bit. This 'll be extremely helpful, if PAK can put 200+ target as the top surface 'll break on day 5, but it makes 1st hour tricky.

Why MoHa is shaking?

If that is the case, wouldnt the moisture dry out in this heat after few hours?

 

[Justcrazy]

Reversing too.

Wahab and Yasir would love this.

You need runs on board .

 

[Faisalsq092]

Probably seeing Misbah bat the last time

 

[#GreenRoars]

That's the way to go Hafeez,

 

[Caved12]

The way this pitch is behaving, even a target of 200 is enough for England. Mark my words

 

[Arsal_AK]

You need runs on board .

Of course.

by Hafeez.

 

[razabbas]

Shabash hafeez shabash

 

[Naim]

from hafeez

 

[Justcrazy]

some runs

 

[Logical]

If that is the case, wouldnt the moisture dry out in this heat after few hours?

Probably, but regardless there is plenty of spin on this pitch.

 

[MMHS]

If that is the case, wouldnt the moisture dry out in this heat after few hours?

That's exactly the idea. Not even few, within an hour in UAE. After that, the top surface starts to crumble, which becomes uneven & double paced. PAK can take advantage if the can go to lunch for say something like 233/5. After that, ENG 'll have to go defensive.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Adil has learned something from Warne

 

[Logical]

The way this pitch is behaving, even a target of 200 is enough for England. Mark my words

I second this !

Go to bed btw you have work soon

 

[Arsal_AK]

The way this pitch is behaving, even a target of 200 is enough for England. Mark my words

I have been saying this since yesterday. Add to that the outfeild is really slow. That adds another 30 runs.


Drift and Spin again from Rashid.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rashid when he balls properly loooks gooood.

But rarely bowls properly.

 

[Slog]

Hafeez looks a million dollars when he is striking the ball well and is in touch but boy can he look like a tailender at times.

Great innings though! He has done really well in the past year

 

[Yatoo]

The way this pitch is behaving, even a target of 200 is enough for England. Mark my words

Looks a bit slow. Not good for bowlers. Batsmen can dig in

 

[Mamoon]

"England strike or two away from a victory" - Rameez

He is right. This lead is nothing at the moment.

 

[Mamoon]

A bit of application.

 

[Mamoon]

Misbah looks much more organized vs. pace compared to Younis. The way he was dancing last evening was just embarrassing.

 

[Yatoo]

A bit of application.

His feet went nowhere

 

[MMHS]

Misbah's innings 'll determine who wins the MoS - another 71 & he is certain to win it (his 71 means ENG .ll chase 230+)

 

[ChachaCricket]

Anderson's been excellent this match. [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION]

 

[Logical]

He did try to get behind that delivery tbf. This was on the cards.

 

[Justcrazy]

Maiden by Anderson

 

[#GreenRoars]

Misbah looks much more organized vs. pace compared to Younis. The way he was dancing last evening was just embarrassing.

It was innovation to deal with vicious swing, be positive

 

[Mamoon]

Anderson has owned plenty of people in this series, complete bowler.

Wish we had someone like him.

 

[Slog]

Anderson's been excellent this match. [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION]

This tour honestly

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

This pitch is really good for spinners now.

200 looks fine here if both Zulfi clicks along Yasir.

 

[ChachaCricket]

Anderson has owned plenty of people in this series, complete bowler.

Wish we had someone like him.

Not this series, only this match.

 

[Yatoo]

Misbah run bi karo.

 

[Big Mac]

Probably seeing Misbah bat the last time

Now I'm going to cry

 

[razabbas]

by king

 

[#GreenRoars]

Slapped it towards by Misbah

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

 

[Yatoo]

This really can be last time misbah is playing for his country

 

[MMHS]

Looking at MoHa & the wicket, I understand what sort of hopeless situation Cook would had been, had Azhar not suicide.

 

[Slog]

In 2005 and 2012 England had to chase a total of 170-190 in the final innings and looked dead set to chase it down.

Kaneria did the magic in 2005.
Ajmal and Rehman in 2012
Yasir in 2015?

 

[ahanank]

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He knows his limitations and the strategy has worked good so far!

 

[Caved12]

I second this !

Go to bed btw you have work soon

lol, stayed up to see Hafeez's hundred and he almost gave me a heart attack He is always nervous in 90s. He asked for another pair of gloves just after 10 minutes in his innings, was sweating non-stop

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

He knows his limitations and the strategy has worked good so far!

Indeed.

I have been posting whatever comes on screen when I am watchng.

 

[Slog]

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Lmaoo this is ridiculous

Younis Khan is prolly been like this for past year

 

[Justcrazy]

Misbah off the mark

 

[Yatoo]

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Dismissed 4 times. And good move by cook to have broad bowl later

 

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Anderson has owned plenty of people in this series, complete bowler.

Wish we had someone like him.

We had someone better. Mohammed Asif.

 

[Logical]

This is seriously good stuff from Anderson

 

[Mamoon]

Not this series, only this match.

He has bowled well throughout, but has been special in this match.

 

[Mamoon]

We had someone better. Mohammed Asif.

Yes, but only if he had 10% of Anderson's work ethic and commitment.

 

[Arsal_AK]

This pitch is really good for spinners now.

200 looks fine here if both Zulfi clicks along Yasir.

Malik has a better probability of clicking than Babar. He has looked toothless for a while now.

And Eng have 4 lefties as well.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Malik has a better probability of clicking than Babar. He has looked toothless for a while now.

And Eng have 4 lefties as well.

Oh him too.

Looks like England are screwed chasing anything over 150.

 

[Yatoo]

Misbah some singles please. Blocking won't help.

 

[Justcrazy]

"Pakistan needs a lead of at least 300 considering how well England batted on last day in previous Test..." It's some way off, Anees, but if Pakistan can get another big partnership going, they'll certainly look to bat England out of the match. When you're 1-0 up, there's no need to risk it

Cricinfo

 

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Yes, but only if he had 10% of Anderson's work ethic and commitment.

Sadly true. If only.

 

[Yatoo]

Here's broad

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I think you need 2 spinners from both ends. Pacers don't seem to be creating chances even when bowling well.

 

[Bullet Drive]

How many runs does Misbah need to avg 50?

 

[Yatoo]

Don't give wickets to broad

 

[Arsal_AK]

Lmaoo this is ridiculous

Younis Khan is prolly been like this for past year

Not really. He was doing fine in SL and against NZ, Aus.

Its been just this series and this match in particular where he has looked all over the place. Played the seamers fine in Dubai.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

OK broad ...let's see how he goes.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Four to Hafeez. Some more needed.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Botham angry

 

[Mamoon]

If ICC bans spinners altogether, we will struggle to retain our Test status; most of our batsmen will average below 30.

 

[Justcrazy]

"Assuming it is his last Test match, to end up with an average of 50, Misbah needs to be 86* or 136 in case he gets out.



Not likely.

 

[Yatoo]

How many runs does Misbah need to avg 50?

207 total is match mai if hr gets out twice

If he remains not out then 157 total. Subtract 71 yourself

 

[majiz]

pakistan have their noses in front now imo

 

[Bullet Drive]

Can assure you if Misbah gets his runs to get his 50 avg secured, he will retire after this series.

 

[Justcrazy]

hafezz

 

[LegbreakGoogly]

Hafeez u legend......

 

[ChachaCricket]

pakistan have their noses in front now imo

One wicket would put England in front.

 

[MMHS]

"Assuming it is his last Test match, to end up with an average of 50, Misbah needs to be 86* or 136 in case he gets out.



Not likely.

Why you think that Misbah is going to retire?

 

[Yatoo]

98/4

Need 150 More