Pakistan v New Zealand | 2nd Test | Nov 17-21, 2014 | Dubai | Day 1

[Aman]

C'mon lunch..

 

[Fastandfurious]

This is where Wahab's pace and reverse would come in play.

 

[akamaka]

Cmon Yasir

 

[GreenKnightRises]

And also no to bowl to left hander

He was the weakest link in our squad. don't just judge based on the last test. Actually it was Rahat and Yasir shah who got out most of the left handers.

Prof's performance against Aust both with the bowl and bat was horrible

 

[Lords]

In last few series Pakistan has amassed huge totals. It wasnt really tested by huge or decent score of the opponent. Can today be that day?

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need more wickets here.

 

[Fastandfurious]

Damn! Almost

 

[hur rizvi]

We have enough bowlers who are good with the old ball but new ball skills have been terribly lacking.

So how do you rate Ehsan's new ball skills??

In these conditions you should be good with old ball to be consistently effective

 

[Fastandfurious]

Yasir bowling beautifully, mashaAllah.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

That was really close, just inches away from Younis Khan's hands.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Wicket Lo Yar

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Lucky wicket but well deserved for Ehsan should have had MCCullum twice before

Should have had a wicket earlier on if it was not for Rifle. Almost 95% of the time it would have been given out

 

[Mamoon]

Messi needs to develop a googly and a slider. Always useful when the batsman is stuck on the backfoot looking to play for spin.

 

[akamaka]

Bowl another bouncer/yorker, just 5 mins to lunch.

 

[Justcrazy]

If Kiwis get 450 , that will put pressure on pakistan.

 

[hur rizvi]

That was really close, just inches away from Younis Khan's hands.

Younis's reaction was a bit slow

 

[Mamoon]

So how do you rate Ehsan's new ball skills??

In these conditions you should be good with old ball to be consistently effective

He's clearly much better than all our current pacers barring Rahat when it comes to new ball skills and I think he can be really useful in England, NZ and SA. Gets good bounce as well.

 

[Fastandfurious]

Messi needs to develop a googly and a slider. Always useful when the batsman is stuck on the backfoot looking to play for spin.

He has a slider.

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ's session though Pakistan can take heart from McCullum's dismissal

 

[Aman]

Hurrah, Australasia's first session in the UAE [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]

 

[Mamoon]

He has a slider.

Tell him to use it.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Pick of the Bowlers in this Session - Yasir for me

 

[Justcrazy]

New Zealand 82/1

Lunch

 

[Fastandfurious]

Once again, solid stuff from Yasir. Keep working on that googly boy.

 

[Aman]

I'm happy with the session, expecting us to collapse next session - KW and Taylor are out of touch, they will struggle here.

 

[Mamoon]

Need 3/4 wickets in the next session.

Pitch showing some life in the last few overs.

 

[Justcrazy]

Messi needs to develop a googly and a slider. Always useful when the batsman is stuck on the backfoot looking to play for spin.

A flipper

 

[leatherface58]

We have already done better than Oz in this series.

 

[Mamoon]

Flipper is not particularly useful on a day 1/2, but can be a lethal option when the pitch is gripping.

 

[Mamoon]

We have already done better than Oz in this series.

Have you? They were 100/0 in the 1st Test.

 

[Rayyman]

Has he bowled any topspinners?

 

[Aman]

Have you? They were 100/0 in the 1st Test.

Session finished even, IIRC it was after Pak declared late in the day.

 

[Buffet]

I'm happy with the session, expecting us to collapse next session - KW and Taylor are out of touch, they will struggle here.

Needless wicket gifted otherwise a long partnership would have tired bowlers here. Pakistan has only 4 bowlers. If NZ can manage to not lose any wicket in the first hour after the lunch then Pakistan will again feel bit deflated. NZ simply needs to bat sensibly because wicket is not turning much right now.

 

[MeanAndGreen]

I like the look of this Ehsan guy. He has very good discipline and I think a defensive captain like Misbah will enjoy having him at his disposal. Add to that, he is tall and has seemed to have really improved his pace from the last time I saw him.

Looks like a promising young bowler that should have been given more chances in the last year or so.

 

[shaaik]

2nd session holds the key here ...


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[shaaik]

I like the look of this Ehsan guy. He has very good discipline and I think a defensive captain like Misbah will enjoy having him at his disposal. Add to that, he is tall and has seemed to have really improved his pace from the last time I saw him.

Looks like a promising young bowler that should have been given more chances in the last year or so.

He is only what 21-22... So he still has a lot of time to show case his skills. Seems a good prospect none the less..


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[Xoib]

Tell him to use it.

this is how he picked Taylor and McCullum last game its probably his most potent weapon.

 

[hussain.r97]

Watching Adil today, he has a case for the World Cup. He's tall, good pace, and can get the ball to swing. He's got good discipline, and control. He's a smart bowler, knows what to do, looked classes above Rahat in that respect. Irfan, Ehsan and Wahab will be a pretty good pace attack IMO.

 

[Aman]

Don't want to watch this session, have a bad feeling about it.

 

[Aman]

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[JibranAnsari]

why imran khan isnt playing? Injured?

 

[hussain.r97]

why imran khan isnt playing? Injured?

Resting

 

[JibranAnsari]

Resting

He hardly bowled in the last match.

 

[Justcrazy]

Babar from other end.

 

[Aman]

One of these two will be NZ's next long term Test captain.

 

[Justcrazy]

87 / 1

30 overs

 

[JibranAnsari]

Nz going well , pakistan need to chip in with two quick wickets.

 

[Justcrazy]

First day it will be tough for Pakistan spinners.

 

[Mamoon]

He hardly bowled in the last match.

Not resting, dropped for Adil.

 

[Aman]

Nz going well , pakistan need to chip in with two quick wickets.

Only a matter of time before we gift you a few more. You need to bowl great balls or jaffas on this road to get wickets, the chances of which are quite low on this wicket.

 

[hussain.r97]

Not resting, dropped for Adil.

I hope that's the case.

 

[Justcrazy]

Latham has looked really neat in this series , he has really surprised me.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Latham really has a lot of subcontinental batting features about him, good find for NZ

 

[Mamoo_cricket]

This is the the session which will decide where the match is heading , a draw or a Pak victory!

 

[Justcrazy]

latham playing good.

 

[Mamoon]

Latham looks an excellent prospect.

 

[hussain.r97]

I'm surprised how easily Latham has managed the spin throughout the series.

 

[hussain.r97]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] what are your thoughts on Ehsan so far?

 

[mmkextreme_1]

A little bit of reverse swing starting to happen

For people who know a little more about Ehsan Adil, can he reverse the ball?

 

[hussain.r97]

A little bit of reverse swing starting to happen

For people who know a little more about Ehsan Adil, can he reverse the ball?

It's what remains to be seen about him. He needs to be brought on soon. I reckon he will get some reverse at the pace he's bowling.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis getting to a strong position.

 

[JibranAnsari]

The best thing about ehsan adil I like is wicket to wicket stuff , so any movement from the pitch or in the air can prove crucial.

 

[dhump]

Big big opportunity for NZ to get Pakistan now, if the throw wicket yet again in this session it will be bad.

 

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] what are your thoughts on Ehsan so far?

Looks very good. Decent pace, great wrist position and jags the ball around and gets good bounce because of his height. Should be a permanent part of our Test XI and replace Anwar Ali at number 8 in ODIs.

 

[hussain.r97]

The best thing about ehsan adil I like is wicket to wicket stuff , so any movement from the pitch or in the air can prove crucial.

Yeah. He always gets the batsman to play. He seems to get a little bit of shape outwards, but also shapes it inwards at times. He'll be very good in Aus, Nz, Sa and Eng.

 

[Mamoon]

Williamson needs to be attacked more. He hasn't looked convincing so far but he's a quality player and could get a big hundred if he gets his eye in.

 

[Mamoon]

I'd take Wahab, Irfan and Adil to the World Cup as the first choice pace attack.

 

[hussain.r97]

Looks very good. Decent pace, great wrist position and jags the ball around and gets good bounce because of his height. Should be a permanent part of our Test XI and replace Anwar Ali at number 8 in ODIs.

Agreed. I've heard he can bat too. I'd like to see him on the plane the Australia/NZ. An attack with Ehsan, Irfan and Wahab will be pretty good IMO. I really hope he's called up for the ODIs ahead of Tanvir/Gul.

 

[hussain.r97]

I'd take Wahab, Irfan and Adil to the World Cup as the first choice pace attack.

+1

 

[Justcrazy]

Fifty for Latham

 

[hussain.r97]

Well deserved 50 for Latham Looks really promising indeed.

 

[Justcrazy]

+1

I would agree

 

[hussain.r97]

Zulfiqar Babar being taken to the cleaners today. Economy above 4 now.

 

[Mamoon]

Agreed. I've heard he can bat too. I'd like to see him on the plane the Australia/NZ. An attack with Ehsan, Irfan and Wahab will be pretty good IMO. I really hope he's called up for the ODIs ahead of Tanvir/Gul.

Gul is past his prime but I fear he will be recalled for the World Cup by the selectors because of his experience. I'm pretty certain of it. Junaid's injury is not looking good at all so there is an opening for Ehsan.

Anwar Ali will probably get the NZ ODIs and if he continues to bowl poorly, he will be in trouble with Bhatti, Ehsan and Tanvir breathing on his neck.

 

[Lords]

For the first time in last 4 tests it looks like Pakistan will be tested. Koi tou thore runs banao, thoda maza shaza aye.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need at least two wickets this session some how.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Zulfi is quite prone to getting smacked , unusual for a slow left arm bowler.

 

[Justcrazy]

109 / 1

37 overs

 

[hussain.r97]

Gul is past his prime but I fear he will be recalled for the World Cup by the selectors because of his experience. I'm pretty certain of it. Junaid's injury is not looking good at all so there is an opening for Ehsan.

Anwar Ali will probably get the NZ ODIs and if he continues to bowl poorly, he will be in trouble with Bhatti, Ehsan and Tanvir breathing on his neck.

Junaid shouldn't be considered for the World Cup even if he is fit in time. He won't have enough match practice to come straight back into a World Cup. I'd pick Ehsan, he's a better option than Junaid in any case. But this is Pakistan, Gul and Tanvir are somehow going to be on that flight to Adelaide

 

[Justcrazy]

52 overs remaining.