Pakistan v New Zealand | 1st Test | Nov 9-13, 2014 | Abu Dhabi | Day 4

[Random Aussie]

It's much more enjoyable seeing this happen to NZ instead of us

 

[90MPH]

99

 

[Aman]

It's much more enjoyable seeing this happen to NZ instead of us

Would have been better if it were England

 

[90MPH]

Congrats in advance for a well deserved ton

 

[Ahson8]

100.

 

[Aman]

Well played Hafeez

 

[JibranAnsari]

Declared.

A bit early.

 

[saiyan0312]

for hafeez. joins the 6 hundred centurion club

 

[Ahson8]

Declared.

 

[Aman]

Pakistan chalking up tons like nothing.

 

[Justcrazy]

will declaration come here ?

 

[saiyan0312]

DECLARED YEAH!!1 let the fun begin

 

[Aman]

No

 

[JibranAnsari]

480 to win.

 

[hussain.r97]

Well played Hafeez!

 

[Aman]

At least bat out a day... 90 overs...

 

[Ahson8]

Declared.

A bit early.

Thought we should have got a 500 lead but oh well.

The more time we have to get 10 wkts the better.

 

[JibranAnsari]

741/5 pakistan this match.

 

[hussain.r97]

Declared. Lol, at this rate, it looks like Shafiq and Sarfraz won't get to bat until the England series next year

 

[90MPH]

Surprised they declared earlier than I thought.

Great positive intent by management.

 

[Aman]

Really disappointed in how Southee and Boult have gone here.

Should learn from what Rahat did in the first innings.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Utter domination.

 

[Aman]

Watling should be batting above Anderson and Neesham

 

[JibranAnsari]

Really disappointed in how Southee and Boult have gone here.

Should learn from what Rahat did in the first innings.

Its only their first match here in uae.

Steyn averaged 46 in his first 2 matches in uae. Its difficult for fast bowlers unless you are junaid khan.

 

[saiyan0312]

Man if we take ten then we will have lost only 5 to the opposition losing 20. phaintas dont get any bigger than this.

 

[90MPH]

NZ need a miracle to survive tbh.

 

[Aman]

How many runs did Australia lose by on this pitch?

 

[iHammad]

Brilliant century by Hafeez, and great decision by Misbah to declare. Now for the bowlers to get NZ 5 down before the close of play.

 

[junaid.ahmed]

they should have played 10 overs more

 

[Yatoo]

A little early declaration. I was waiting for 500.
Hope it doesn't turn out to be our Johnsburg.

 

[hussain.r97]

NZ need some magic from Williamson and Taylor to come anywhere close to salvaging this Test. Neesham and Anderson should be pushed down the order. Watling will last longer.

 

[Sam18696]

Poor Shafiq. He is the only one who hasn't gotten a chance to score a ton

 

[hussain.r97]

How many runs did Australia lose by on this pitch?

356 Runs. NZ need 120 odd to beat the Aussies

 

[junaid.ahmed]

Poor Shafiq. He is the only one who hasn't gotten a chance to score a ton

he play this match like 12th man

 

[90MPH]

How many runs did Australia lose by on this pitch?

More than 300.

 

[Aman]

356 Runs. NZ need 120 odd to beat the Aussies

I'll be happy with that

That's the target

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

This declaration might come and bite us later in the game. I was hoping we give them only 4 sessions so that either we win or NZ draw out. By giving them 4.5 session we have probably given NZ a sniff for a win.

 

[90MPH]

This declaration might come and bite us later in the game. I was hoping we give them only 4 sessions so that either we win or NZ draw out. By giving them 4.5 session we have probably given NZ a sniff for a win.

They are not winning, no way In hell.

 

[Sherlock]

Will be tough to bowl out NZ for a 2nd time.

Let's see.

 

[90MPH]

Draw is a possibility, but even then a remote one.

 

[Professor]

This declaration might come and bite us later in the game. I was hoping we give them only 4 sessions so that either we win or NZ draw out. By giving them 4.5 session we have probably given NZ a sniff for a win.

You really think they can chase down 480?

 

[Aman]

This declaration might come and bite us later in the game. I was hoping we give them only 4 sessions so that either we win or NZ draw out. By giving them 4.5 session we have probably given NZ a sniff for a win.

We're nowhere good as SA, won't be happening.

 

[Yatoo]

Nouman: "Yesterday in presser after match, Hafeez "We need to
score more 160 Runs" and today they exactly score 160 Runs..."
Yup. That was such a Professorial thing to do!

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

These batsman will come out all guns blazing. Either they'll get blown away or they will blow us away. I can't see a draw happening here.

 

[saiyan0312]

Rahat to bowl.

 

[Yatoo]

So another record. 5 straight declarations.

 

[Aman]

These batsman will come out all guns blazing. Either they'll get blown away or they will blow us away. I can't see a draw happening here.

They'll try to grind out the draw, zero chance of a win.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

You really think they can chase down 480?

We're nowhere good as SA, won't be happening.

Cricket is a funny game guys. You never know with us

 

[90MPH]

Some people have not seen enough Test cricket if they think chasing 480 is a possibility.

If it happens it will be the greatest chase ever.

But the fact is chasing anything even close to 300 is highly unlikely at Test cricket, it just doesn't happen very often.

 

[Big Boss]

No

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[saiyan0312]

short and wide

 

[Justcrazy]

480 to win.

 

[Yatoo]

Just imagine, if we loose this match.

Every one will be calling for Misbah's head.

 

[90MPH]

Pitch it up Rahat - let the ball swing automatically.

 

[Big Boss]

It's much more enjoyable seeing this happen to NZ instead of us

Aussies fir ro rahe hai

 

[90MPH]

Nice comeback Rahat. Just keep the ball there.

 

[Sam18696]

Has 480+ ever been chased down?

 

[90MPH]

Poor fielding.

 

[Mamoon]

Lol who is suggesting that NZ can chase this?

It's 95% Pakistan and 5% draw.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Aussies fir ro rahe hai

Well..... This Post was a big giveaway to something we all know.

 

[Yatoo]

Am I alone having bad feelings about this run chase?

 

[90MPH]

Has 480+ ever been chased down?

Nope.

 

[Aman]

Lol who is suggesting that NZ can chase this?

It's 95% Pakistan and 5% draw.

Even if we get to second session tomorrow they won't be going at a rate or have the resources to somehow chase it down.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Am I alone having bad feelings about this run chase?

No I am having the same feeling atm. Slightly uncomfortable with how we abruptly declared.

 

[Aman]

Has 480+ ever been chased down?

Exactly, can't believe people are worried. You would have won by an innings if you enforced the follow on and here people are worried about his chasing down 160 more

 

[Big Boss]

NZ best chance is to get some runs against medium pacers. Once the spinners come, life will be very difficult.

 

[90MPH]

Even if we get to second session tomorrow they won't be going at a rate or have the resources to somehow chase it down.

It's more of a mental thing, just doesn't happen even if the team is full of ATGs.

 

[saiyan0312]

We are winning this. its a matter of when only. hopefully today so tomorrow can be a day off.

 

[Random Aussie]

Am I alone having bad feelings about this run chase?

There is no way the Hobbits could chase this, it would be like Frodo killing a Balrog.

 

[Justcrazy]

50 overs left today , Kiwis have some chance here if they pull out a miracle.

 

[Aman]

It's more of a mental thing, just doesn't happen even if the team is full of ATGs.

Your spinners bowled poorly and were still able to dismiss our batsmen, our batsmen simply aren't good enough to give this a real go.

 

[Sam18696]

Exactly, can't believe people are worried. You would have won by an innings if you enforced the follow on and here people are worried about his chasing down 160 more

Win is a win. Don't care if it's an innings one or not.

 

[saiyan0312]

by mccullum.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need wickets with new ball here

 

[90MPH]

We are winning this. its a matter of when only. hopefully today so tomorrow can be a day off.

Exactly, that's the spirit.

However if NZ somehow manage to pull a draw I will be the first to congratulate them. It will be some achievement.

 

[Aman]

Pakistan wasting time with pacers, bring on the spinners for the real fun to begin

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Rahat being Cannon Fodder again - people we're comparing him with Asif, Rambo should be fired from the combox

 

[Aman]

Where was this earlier

 

[ramizq1]

Things going against NZ:

- scoreboard pressure and remaining overs
- being fatigued from playing 4 days
- our spinners and Rahat 'Mohd Asif' Ali
- NZ not being used to playing in uae
- chasing a world record of 130+ years

Relax guys, we've got this.

 

[Aman]

McCullum bound to throw it away