Pakistan v New Zealand | 1st Test | Nov 9-13, 2014 | Abu Dhabi | Day 3

[Sakss]

Pakistan have a massive advantage and a few good days to bowl NZ out twice. Lets see how our bowlers do after the batsmen amassed 566

 

[aukhan]

It will be interesting to see how NZ batsman play Babar and Shah.

 

[Sakss]

It will be interesting to see how NZ batsman play Babar and Shah.

Hoping the same way Australia did

 

[hussain.r97]

Pakistan's biggest threat is Williamson and Taylor. If these two fire, a draw is on the cards.
New Zealand's biggest threat is Yasir Shah. I predict Babar will play a supporting role today, this pitch will be better for leggies.

 

[Justcrazy]

Big day coming up for Pakistan bowlers

 

[hussain.r97]

Ball will turn today.

9.55am A high of 29 degrees and a low of 19 degrees in Abu Dhabi today. The footmarks are a lot more visible on the pitch today than they were yesterday.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan spinners need to do the damage here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Ball will turn today.

Slow turn is not that dangerous though, sharp turn is tough to negotiate

 

[Yatoo]

I feel it's going to be a boring draw.
Don't think the pitch will offer anything to anyone.

 

[hussain.r97]

Slow turn is not that dangerous though, sharp turn is tough to negotiate

Not sure how the young kiwi batsmen will deal with slow turn though, i.e. Latham, Anderson, and Neesham.

 

[Red Devil]

Looks extremely close

 

[Sohaib011]

Has this Imran Khan played for Pakistan before the Aus series ?

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

We can't say it was a trop chance it was a fluke chance,

 

[Asif321]

didnt hit the bat otherwise out

 

[Asif321]

Khan bhai bowling well

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

Once again am umpire call or you can say 50 50 decision went against Pak, i think there is some sort of trend, in last series also 9/10 umpire call decision went against Pak really feel sorry for them

 

[Sohaib011]

Khan looking good maiden over.

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch looks dead , full of runs

 

[ramizq1]

How is Imran Khan bowling?

 

[Xoib]

IK is a good bowler will never be in a class of Adderson, Harris, Steyn but he keeps it up makes the batsman play and always does something with the ball will be useful in non sub cont conditions.

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

Dear [MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] are you watching how pacers should bowl on such a wicket, only umpire saved your captain.

 

[Justcrazy]

Why Hafeez cannot get left hander out ?

 

[Justcrazy]

This, incidentally, is New Zealand's highest opening partnership in 12 Test inning

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

IK is a good bowler will never be in a class of Adderson, Harris, Steyn but he keeps it up makes the batsman play and always does something with the ball will be useful in non sub cont conditions.

yes he should be persisted with and he can become better bowler than JK , The jaffa with which he bowled clarke JK can only dream of bowling such delivery in these conditions.

 

[Justcrazy]

So far solid start by kiwis.

 

[Asif321]

Nz looking f0r 400

 

[Space Cat]

You know its a good batting wicket when both NZ openers are still there after 30 min

 

[OZGOD]

537 runs to go

 

[Justcrazy]

31 / 0

14 overs

 

[DW44]

IK moving it around.

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

Keep your cool guys, hobbits ain't making 300 let alone 400 on this pitch, my prediction, 250-290 all out till the end of this day, anyone have other ideas?

 

[Yatoo]

Going to sleep
Don't feel like watching
Boring draw

 

[mmkextreme_1]

We need a breakthrough! These umpires call decisions always go against us, come on boys!

 

[Justcrazy]

Will pakistan strike before drinks ?

 

[Justcrazy]

81 overs left today

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ playing really well, they have learnt a lot from Aussie series, Anything above 350 will ensure a Draw for Kiwis

 

[battler]

What a road this pitch is!

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahat Ali in now.

 

[Hawkeye]

Run fest it will be.

Draw.

 

[OZGOD]

Put Yasir Shah on to break this partnership

 

[hur rizvi]

Key thing here is NZ are willing to gut it out (going at less than 2 RPO ) where as Aussies were willing to blast everything without having a clue

 

[Hawkeye]

Hafeez scored 96 on this pitch for heaven's sake.

NZ will make at least 400 and this will be dull boring draw.

 

[Xoib]

NZ playing really well, they have learnt a lot from Aussie series, Anything above 350 will ensure a Draw for Kiwis

why you are always so negative even Aus had a opening stand of 128 in first test. Patience.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to bowl really well here to force a win. Kiwis batting with a solid plan.

 

[Genghis]

why you are always so negative even Aus had a opening stand of 128 in first test. Patience.

Exactly. Some people have short memory and want wickets every over. Test cricket is not about wickets or boundaries every ball. You need to earn it.

 

[Hawkeye]

Ye cheeeeez!!

Need 4 down before lunch boys!

 

[Xoib]

Exactly. Some people have short memory and want wickets every over. Test cricket is not about wickets or boundaries every ball. You need to earn it.

and here is the breakthrough.

 

[Hawkeye]

why you are always so negative even Aus had a opening stand of 128 in first test. Patience.

We're nervous. It's natural

 

[hur rizvi]

Williamson is their best player of spin

 

[Sohaib011]

Gone,

Younis Khan showing his class by letting the umpire know he wasn't 100% sure about the catch. A very good catch btw.

 

[Genghis]

and here is the breakthrough.

Well done! They've bowled well this morning.

 

[OZGOD]

NZ collapsing

 

[mmkextreme_1]

McCullum Out!

Zulifiqar Babar takes his first

NZ 38-1

Younis Khan's 102nd test match catch

 

[Xoib]

Well done! They've bowled well this morning.

yup Imran done more with the ball in 4 overs what Southee and Boult combined did in their bowling stint.This is a good batting tract we will not run though them their will be partnerships at different points.

 

[hur rizvi]

Meanwhile any update on Shehzad's health?

 

[hur rizvi]

Williamson is a stylist Bat

 

[Hawkeye]

Williamson is a stylist Bat

Yeahh so stylish he let the ball hit his stumps )

 

[akamaka]

Unlucky Rahat gets a wicket

 

[Genghis]

NZ collapsing

You called it.

 

[Hawkeye]

HAHAHAHA unlucky for so long he was!

Good that he got lucky today

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Rahat Ali gets Williamson played on, NZ 38-2

 

[hur rizvi]

Yeahh so stylish he let the ball hit his stumps )

That's a stylish way to get

 

[Hawkeye]

OMG he hit the ball with his bat and increased its velocity as it hit the stumps

 

[Poison]

Lol our seamers have been very impressive today .. really puts into perspective how much Southee and Boult flopped here. Imran in particular was unlucky, got a lot of movement off the seam on this 'dead' track.

 

[battler]

Geez, there goes enzed's last hope

 

[Genghis]

Latham sweeping and to good effect. That's something we didn't see from the Aussies.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Another umpires call going against us

 

[Xoib]

Latham looks a good bat.

 

[hur rizvi]

WTH are NZ doing Rahat (One of the worst fast men in the world) going at 0.20/over and has a wicket

 

[Aman]

WTH are NZ doing Rahat (One of the worst fast men in the world) going at 0.20/over and has a wicket

Batting out for the draw.

 

[ramizq1]

Has Rahat bowled well or are NZ making him look good?

 

[Aman]

Taylor to fail too.

First decent quality game since July.

 

[Aman]

Has Rahat bowled well or are NZ making him look good?

Williamson's wicket was lucky, he carried it on.

Good one did McCullum.

 

[Aman]

Should have reviewed that.

 

[Aman]

Looked a good shout.

 

[hur rizvi]

Batting out for the draw.

YEah I understand that but how can a bowler like Rahat go at less than 1/over even if you are playing for draw is beyond me..

 

[Aman]

No ball lol....

 

[Aman]

YEah I understand that but how can a bowler like Rahat go at less than 1/over even if you are playing for draw is beyond me..

Pressure from the spinners have made them tentative.

 

[Aman]

Where's the run for that no ball

 

[Aman]

Another umpires call going against us

NZ had one go against them too, looked plumber than that.