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Pakistan v New Zealand | 2nd Test - Day 3 | Wellington | 5/12/09

Umar has given his wicket away.

Entertaining innings though from Umar Akmal.
 
OMG. What a stupid shot. Now we all going to get out. I bet malik wont make more than 15!
 
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No need for that from Junior, a century was there for the taking
 
He's shaking his head as he knows he should've scored big as he got himself in

Walks in Shoaib Malik

Can he score here now, thats the BIG question?! Make or break innings for him?
 
What a superb innings from Umar

In other news the epitome of villainy is in to bat
 
Why does Akmal Jr. look to hit all balls. There was no need to play that shot..he should have converted his 50 to 100. He will learn...young blood right now.
 
A huge innings for Malik. We are in a strong position so not much pressure on him but a lot of pressure to score because if does not he most likely get dropped in next test and possibly Aus series
 
Fastest Fifties
Ball Faced

24 JH Kallis
26 Shahid Afridi
26 Mohammad Ashraful
27 Yousuf Youhana
28 EAV Williams
28 IT Botham
29 B Yardley
29 TG Southee
30 N Kapil Dev
30 TM Dilshan
31 A Ranatunga
31 WJ Cronje
32 IVA Richards
32 IT Botham
32 V Sehwag
 
adzzy786 said:
Fastest Fifties
Ball Faced

24 JH Kallis
26 Shahid Afridi
26 Mohammad Ashraful
27 Yousuf Youhana
28 EAV Williams
28 IT Botham
29 B Yardley
29 TG Southee
30 N Kapil Dev
30 TM Dilshan
31 A Ranatunga
31 WJ Cronje
32 IVA Richards
32 IT Botham
32 V Sehwag
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Man i have to watch this inning is there any youtube link for this inning!
 
Run rate is going to go down again. Akmal's batting was like Sehwag...
 
I just pray Akmal doesn't go on to waste his talent like Afridi did. He's already thrown his wicket away a couple of times in the few innings we've seen him play. Concentrate, boy!

Great innings, but poor shot to get out on. His job wasn't finished as of yet.
 
Lahoria said:
I wish NZ could take the new ball right now so I can watch S. Malik dance :)
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Part of me actually wants malik to get himself out quickly so Kamran akmal comes in score at a higher run rate. I think Pakistan is at the position now they need to pick up the run rate and force New Zealand to bat as soon as possible.

Yousuf is scoring far too slowly, needs to pick up the pace now having already achieved the half century.
 
ads101 said:
Part of me actually wants malik to get himself out quickly so Kamran akmal comes in score at a higher run rate. I think Pakistan is at the position now they need to pick up the run rate and force New Zealand to bat as soon as possible.

Yousuf is scoring far too slowly, needs to pick up the pace now having already achieved the half century.
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I'm actually rooting for his failure so he doesn't get picked for the AUS tour or the 3rd test!
 
ads101 said:
Part of me actually wants malik to get himself out quickly so Kamran akmal comes in score at a higher run rate. I think Pakistan is at the position now they need to pick up the run rate and force New Zealand to bat as soon as possible.

Yousuf is scoring far too slowly, needs to pick up the pace now having already achieved the half century.
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I disagree. Its only day 3. I think Pakistan should bat to about 20 overs before the end of the day and then declare if they have enough runs. So they can have a go at the New Zealand Bastmen
 
why is malik so ****? 1 run from 10 balls whilst umar akmal, whos younger than him and has half his experience, had like 24? isnt that embarrasing for haramzadais like shoaib malik who cant bat to save ****.ing sh.it?
 
Lahoria said:
I'm actually rooting for his failure so he doesn't get picked for the AUS tour or the 3rd test!
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He'll get picked regardless I think anyway.

It's a shame as there was a time I thought Malik was good. But through this series and of late, he just seems poor.

Also why does he not bowl anymore? Couldn't they at least try him for a few overs to rest the opening bowlers (Aamer and Asif). If they're not going to use his bowling talent at all, it's a waste having him. His bowling is effective when utilised properly.
 
maliks going to make 10 runs today
 
I think a failure here will end his chances for the AUS tour especially if we only take a squad of 15. I also want him dropped from the 3rd test cuz apparently the wicket at Napier is really flat and last thing I want to see is a 50 from Malik on a flat track.
 
Malik is on FIRE! omg.. What a shot by malik.. oops sorry i was DREAMING!
 
Akmal is in such a great nick that he could have scored 3x100 in last three innings but he is becoming like his brother and throwing his wkt. He needs to take advantage of this good form.
 
Look at this retard, so called senior "Test Batsman" playing safe for his position. Oh God I am already missing Bond. I am hoping to catch some Kathak from Kathak Maharaj......
 
To me this is the ultimate test for Malik. If he can't make it count today with 0% pressure and excellent surface and weather to bat, when will he?
 
adzzy786 said:
I disagree. Its only day 3. I think Pakistan should bat to about 20 overs before the end of the day and then declare if they have enough runs. So they can have a go at the New Zealand Bastmen
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we only need about 140 runs to put us at 500 runs ahead, 500 runs being a virtually impossible target for NZ batsmen.

Akmal, Aamer and Asif have still yet to bat too. I think 140 runs is quite manageable for 6 wickets.
 
Hopefully Malik fails as I think even without his contribution we can easily get of lead of 450+ which should be more than enough and hopefully will be the last we see of him in tests
 
ads101 said:
we only need about 140 runs to put us at 500 runs ahead, 500 runs being a virtually impossible target for NZ batsmen.

Akmal, Aamer and Asif have still yet to bat too. I think 140 runs is quite manageable for 6 wickets.
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5 Wickets. Malik Cant Bat :)
 
gollumbird said:
To me this is the ultimate test for Malik. If he can't make it count today with 0% pressure and excellent surface and weather to bat, when will he?
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Let me add poor bowling attack to that.
 
I'm not sure about misbah either. Seems to block and then succumb. Look at WI with Nash doing well today. If they can get 400 vs aus we should be able provided we choose the right line up.
 
Plus would love to watch akmal snr bat he is just as pleasing as little bro when in full flow
 
adzzy786 said:
5 Wickets. Malik Cant Bat :)
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neither can Kaneria really lol.

We've got quite good tailenders though overall. More reliable than the openers anyway.
 
I Think Misbah should be given a run. He is a really good bastmen. He needs some support. But Malik is HOPELESS!
 
commentators stopped talking about this match ever since umer got out
 
khalil1986 said:
Plus would love to watch akmal snr bat he is just as pleasing as little bro when in full flow
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me too!
Yousuf seems to be picking up the run rate now I think/hope.

Malik's might be getting even worse lol.
 
Seems as if some has taken a vacuum and sucked all the momentum out of this session.
 
Regardless of poor shot by umar I think the innings has a very good plus which is helping him gain confidence, he will hopefully learn from his mistakes but confidence for him is a lot more important.
 
kashif77 said:
commentators stopped talking about this match ever since umer got out
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The entertainment value of the match nose dived when Malik came out.
 
Moyo seems to have increased his rate since Umar got out. Good things as Malik has hardly done any playing.
 
Yousuf's Strike rate is gone up. So he is trying to accelerate slowly. Shoaib Malik's Strike rate is 15 omg! I could do better!
 
Decleration at lead 450? What do you guys think? Need quick 50.
 
Good morning everyone

We seem to be doing well. Nice to see U.Akmal is keeping his average up :)
 
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