Pakistan v New Zealand | 1st Test - Day 3 | Dunedin | 26/11/09

[Big Mac]

Oh the blindness...it's called a type BTW...

typo?

 

[Cheguvera]

typo?

Are you still blind where does the off stump start?????

 

[Big Mac]

Wow, before you dig yourself any deeper into that hole you should go back and use your superior eyesight to remind yourself exactly who it was that questioned the placement of the red lines.

 

[Asok Chaktra]

well played akmals! both of them played brilliantly! But your top order looks shaky! Not much class in top 3.. Chandrapaul like technique of fawad alam is not looking good. bring some body steady to open the innings.

 

[Xoib]

well played akmals! both of them played brilliantly! But your top order looks shaky! Not much class in top 3.. Chandrapaul like technique of fawad alam is not looking good. bring some body steady to open the innings.

we don't have any

 

[Big Mac]

Someone build a time machine so I can go back and get Asim Kamal from 5 years ago.

 

[Sheikh]

well played akmals! both of them played brilliantly! But your top order looks shaky! Not much class in top 3.. Chandrapaul like technique of fawad alam is not looking good. bring some body steady to open the innings.

Fawad fought it out, was third highest scorer, and got out to an absolute snorter from Bond.

He can hold his head up high.

 

[Theo_14]

I don't know why but I'm actually happy with the scoreline pakistan have managed to make, considering they couldnt even go past 160 v sri lanka.

Great to someone make century, and it's u.akmal on his debut, infact the both brothers were impressive.

All pakistan need to is have partnerships, but im pretty happy.

 

[Big Mac]

It's probably just giddiness after watching Junior bat but I think if we can get within 100 then sneak Afridi on to moonwalk on the pitch when nobody is looking then we could have a chance.

 

[AZ]

It's probably just giddiness after watching Junior bat but I think if we can get within 100 then sneak Afridi on to moonwalk on the pitch when nobody is looking then we could have a chance.

it's all going according to plan, really: just wait till and :aamir get to bowl again

 

[adarsh_bang]

what's so confusing?

Indeed Kamran has played quite a few terrific innings under pressure. Who can forget his century at Mohali to save the match.

hey wait!! i meant to use these ... it was a mistake people... sorry sorry

 

[muchacho]

hooyeah will be back for the 2nd test!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan still have a lot to do to stay in this match.

Aamer will need to play an inns like he did in the 3rd ODI v Kiwis and pakistan need to try and get the kiwis lead under 100.

Then pakistan need to bowl well in 2nd inns.

 

[Asok Chaktra]

that why i said his technique is not good. couldn't handle that ball well.

 

[Apnacricket]

pakistans tail need to add the valuble 50 runs to decrease the lead by staying out there. Aamer should play the anchor role.

 

[Hash]

Yep.......first target is to get the lead below 100

If we do that and bowl the Kiwis out for 200 or so, then we still have a chance of winning this game and saying that the New Zealand lamb has been curried.

I feel the weather will play a big role though.

 

[Da Best]

Aamer needs to bat well here. Try to the NZ lead down as much we can. Then bowl exceptionally in the 2nd innings. Aamer and Asif will be the key there. But it was a great comeback by the Akmal brothers, brilliant from those two. Pakistan just maybe able to win this one. First test win after a long, long, long time guys?

 

[Xoib]

lulz...at those who think a win is likely.

 

[Hash]

lulz...at those who think a win is likely.

haven't seen anyone say a win is likely

 

[Xoib]

haven't seen anyone say a win is likely

I meant possible. I feel draw is the best outcome that can be achieved this is just personal oponion ofcourse.

 

[Apnacricket]

pakistns tail needs to add about 50-60 runs. If aamer can do it in od why not test.Inshallah we will see a test match 50 from aamer tommorow.

 

[adarsh_bang]

^^ pak can still win it.. not like they cant...

 

[Hash]

I meant possible. I feel draw is the best outcome that can be achieved this is just personal oponion ofcourse.

Well those of us who have watched Pakistan cricket for the last few years know that a win is still very possible. Too many occassions have we come back from near impossible situations.

 

[90MPH]

Anything is possible, though a draw is probably the best hope for Pakistan now.

 

[sali]

We need Ameer and Ajmal to pull another rabbit out of hat...like 3rd ODI.

 

[offcutter]

Barring the Akmal's because they are immune to criticism after performing so well, the only two players who didn't get themselves out were Yousuf and Alam - both were out to terrific displays of bowling and fielding from the BOND. Farhat, Manzoor, and Malik - seriously, what are these three doing in the Test team with their techniques?

 

[offcutter]

Can Asif do what he did in SL three years ago? Pakistan conceded a 100ish run lead in the second Test, but a brilliant spell of bowling by Asif limited SL to under 100 in the second inning, which Pakistan chased comfortably.

It's a lot to ask from Asif, but he's the only one with the brilliance to do it.

 

[azfar wali]

Can Asif do what he did in SL three years ago? Pakistan conceded a 100ish run lead in the second Test, but a brilliant spell of bowling by Asif limited SL to under 100 in the second inning, which Pakistan chased comfortably.

It's a lot to ask from Asif, but he's the only one with the brilliance to do it.

InshaAllah asif can do that again

 

[offcutter]

http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238217.html

This is that Test vs SL, where Asif won us the game singlehandedly. Really shows you what true class can do.

 

[offcutter]

Why did they send Asif before Ajmal out to bat? Ajmal has two first class fifties and a much better average...

 

[Hash]

Why did they send Asif before Ajmal out to bat? Ajmal has two first class fifties and a much better average...

raat chawkidar

 

[Noman]

http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/238217.html

This is that Test vs SL, where Asif won us the game singlehandedly. Really shows you what true class can do.

Kamran Akmal opening in the test. kya baat hai

 

[Apnacricket]

Pakisatn can still win this test.

 

[Kriketer]

Only rain can save NZ now.

Asif bowls better during second inning and Ajmal will be there too, so no need to worry. NZ will be bowled out for under 150 and we will chase it down with Umar's another trump and Ajmal playing an anchor role with Umar for the last wicket to win the game.

Remember we don't believe in easy wins.

 

[luvthegame]

Pak can still win. If Aamer and asif can add 30 - 40 more runs. NZ lead will be under 100. Then Paks bowlers have to do the job and take NZ wickets quickly.

There still can be result. And Inshallah Pak can win....

 

[Lethal]

InshaALLAH Pakistan can win.

First target is get the lead under 100. Aamer needs to hit some lusty blows.

Then its over to the bowlers. Come on Pakistan.

 

[Apnacricket]

cmon guys

 

[Seen Sheen]

that why i said his technique is not good. couldn't handle that ball well.

i am sure most of the left handers wouldhv struggled to avoid that delivery..

 

[Seen Sheen]

Aamer needs to bat well here. Try to the NZ lead down as much we can. Then bowl exceptionally in the 2nd innings. Aamer and Asif will be the key there. But it was a great comeback by the Akmal brothers, brilliant from those two. Pakistan just maybe able to win this one. First test win after a long, long, long time guys?

yup, I am looking forward to the celebrations after the victory..

 

[Seen Sheen]

Well those of us who have watched Pakistan cricket for the last few years know that a win is still very possible. Too many occassions have we come back from near impossible situations.

Thats what I am saying on every forum..

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Inshallah Pakistan can win this match! First thing is first..bring the lead down to under a hundred..and our tail manage to bring it under 50..GREAT! Then our bowlers need to come in and perform a "demolition job" and then set a target of about 200! We got this! Only worrying factor from the Kiwi's is Bond!

 

[Seen Sheen]

Only rain can save NZ now.

Asif bowls better during second inning and Ajmal will be there too, so no need to worry. NZ will be bowled out for under 150 and we will chase it down with Umar's another trump and Ajmal playing an anchor role with Umar for the last wicket to win the game.

Remember we don't believe in easy wins.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan have won test matches in Kiwi land before from similar dire situations!

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Guys you have to give to Pakistan..playing with only 8-9 players! (others are a waste of space..everyone knows who they are)!

 

[saj001]

There is voice from inside

there is a inner feeling , if somehow aamer n co reduce the lead to 100 or less , we will bowl the kiwi's out for less than 150

 

[kingusama92]

I am liking the voice from inside.

It's going to be a tough ask on this pitch because it's still pretty flat. You never really know though. Magical spells can happen at any point in time and turn the game on it's head.

 

[insaaniyat]

I agree

 

[Boi]

I just hope the Pakistani bowlers can bat as long as they physically can tomorrow.

Personally, I dont feel WE have a chance of winning this game, but you never know.....

 

[saadjhussain]

now this is optimistic

 

[insaaniyat]

now this is optimistic

This is reality. I get the feeling we will turn the match around today completely in our favor

 

[saj001]

now this is optimistic

we have done it before.

 

[saadjhussain]

This is reality. I get the feeling we will turn the match around today completely in our favor

it won't happen, we dont have express pace anymore to rip through the team. line and length bowling along with a poor captain, you can expect new zealand to score in exess of 300

 

[insaaniyat]

it won't happen, we dont have express pace anymore to rip through the team. line and length bowling along with a poor captain, you can expect new zealand to score in exess of 300

I hope you are wrong

 

[saadjhussain]

I hope you are wrong

i hope so too

 

[cricwiz]

it won't happen, we dont have express pace anymore to rip through the team. line and length bowling along with a poor captain, you can expect new zealand to score in exess of 300

hmmm thats pessimism at its best

we dont have express pace of Bond / Shoaib / Lee etc...

But Aamer / Asif are quite capable to rip the top-order off, especially if there are some overcast conditions then Asif could be lethal as any pace bolwer in the world...

But all that is dependent on how our tail enders bat tomorrow morning. I hope Aamer comes with a plan to attack all other bowlers barring Bond. If he is able to score some 40-50 runs in quick succession, and reduce the deficit to under 60-70, then it could turn out to be great moral booster for the team.

 

[Ali Raja]

Don't think it will happen. It's a flat pitch and we don't have a bowler who can rip through batting line-ups on these kind of pitches. But I do hope Asif proves me wrong and blows away the Kiwis!

 

[Wassixpakistani]

Only rain can save NZ now.

Asif bowls better during second inning and Ajmal will be there too, so no need to worry. NZ will be bowled out for under 150 and we will chase it down with Umar's another trump and Ajmal playing an anchor role with Umar for the last wicket to win the game.

Remember we don't believe in easy wins.

Let The Glory Days Be Revived .

 

[Badshah05]

racisst rudi kertzen is the problem.he make couple wrong desision with review system.this zalil new zealand team is not match for us otherwise.