Pakistan v South Africa l 1st Test | Abu Dhabi | 10/15/13 | Day 2

[saiyan0312]

Another quick run... well done.

 

[PakistanKnight]

Nice to see people praying and not letting the match come in their way.

 

[Justcrazy]

Both batsmen getting close to there 50s

 

[CalculatedRisk]

these batsman better not become complacent after 50

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan's left-right opening combination has not allowed Steyn to settle into a rhythm

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Good to see the faithful ones doing their Zuhar prayer even in the heats

 

[saiyan0312]

steyn bowling 144kph

 

[Justcrazy]

82 / 0

 

[PakistanKnight]

Steyn certainly seems refreshed after the break.

 

[Asif321]

Khurram giving steyn a " dafa ho" look

 

[GreenKnightRises]

better spell from Steyn.

 

[Bullet Drive]

haha Steyn got angry with Khurram. Great from Khurram to give him the look back!

 

[Naheem]

steyn bowling 144kph

Bahi jan u should change ur signature now

 

[PakistanKnight]

5 runs from 3 overs after the break. I will take that. Breaks can lead to lapses and they need to get in their groove again.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Khurram giving steyn a " dafa ho" look

 

[Justcrazy]

Philander in his 7th over

 

[saiyan0312]

why doesnt smith go with spin... has he lost confidence in them/

 

[WebGuru]

Welcome to Asia lol Chishti

 

[Bullet Drive]

Im starting to like Manzoor. I like his aggression and I like the fact he is positive

 

[PakistanKnight]

haha Steyn got angry with Khurram. Great from Khurram to give him the look back!

That is why I want Pakistani players to play leagues like IPL. It develops some friendship but from another side you could say that 'once you are on the field,it shouldn't be about friendship'.

 

[Justcrazy]

82 / 0

 

[Amjid Javed]

Both openers look well set and it looks like a personal mistake will gift a wicket! so both batsmen need to re-focus here!

 

[saiyan0312]

Bahi jan u should change ur signature now

I will change it when ajmal avg less then 10. Hafeez must be constantly reminded of this so that he can never think he is good enough for tests.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

This is more of the bowling strategy that Saffers should employ here. Keep things tight and force the batsmen to commit errors of judgement.

 

[saiyan0312]

144.6 kph...

 

[GreenKnightRises]

that was the real camera, and there is the 'doosra'
Chisty Legend

 

[Bullet Drive]

This is the real Pakistan. The ones that stand up. Great of Manzoor

 

[DW44]

Reverse??

 

[saiyan0312]

cat on the pitch.... Manzoor is not losing his cool.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Steyn having a word. Manzoor responds well.

 

[Asif321]

steyn asking khurram to pull , Khurram "jaa bey "

 

[Bullet Drive]

Worst thing now would be for Manzoor to get out.

He needs to make a ton and shut Steyn up

 

[Justcrazy]

another maiden

 

[GreenKnightRises]

LOl. Steyn asking for trouble against Manzoor

 

[Bullet Drive]

Our bowlers should give the SA batsman words

 

[JibranAnsari]

Shabash lagay raho

 

[Nuekboi]

Chishty is cringeworthy as always

 

[PakistanKnight]

Good from Manzoor to not let his josh affect him while batting against Steyn.

 

[saiyan0312]

nice shot to philander and a single. when you dont make a mistake the bowlers do. thats the patient game.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Our bowlers should give the SA batsman words

Yah especially irfan.

 

[WebGuru]

For the first time after a long time i feel Pakistan got a long batting line

 

[saiyan0312]

pulled for a single.

 

[JibranAnsari]

No exciting commentators out there. I cant believe I am missing ramiz.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Well controlled hook shot from

 

[PakistanKnight]

Ponting-esque pull. Well controlled.

 

[Asif321]

Boom Boom Afridi ke matwale :mib

 

[Justcrazy]

SA bowling tightly , looking to frustrate the batsmen.

 

[PakistanKnight]

What a punch!

 

[GreenKnightRises]

beautifully timed cover drive from masood

 

[in_cutter]

Lmao@ the BOM BOM AFRIDI banner

 

[Colt]

I don't get why a batsman can't just give some back to Steyn, would love to see Manzoor say "Go ____ Yourself and get back to bowling.."

Steyn is so annoying with his sledging.

 

[Justcrazy]

any one missing ?

 

[GreenKnightRises]

 

[Nuekboi]

Steyn getting so pumped he bowls a no-ball

 

[JibranAnsari]

Afridi is ever popular.

 

[WebGuru]

This No Ball shows what's happening in Steyn mind at the moment.

 

[PakistanKnight]

! Reifell can see!

 

[Nuekboi]

any one missing ?

Not at all, except for Chip'n Dale ofcourse

 

[in_cutter]

ISteyn is so annoying with his sledging.

Thats the beauty of Test cricket

 

[WebGuru]

Calm down Shan don't be too excited we need a big innings from you here!

 

[GreenKnightRises]

nearly dragged it to the stumps

 

[Bullet Drive]

Surprised at how well Manzoor has done.

 

[MRSN]

lovely shot

 

[Asif321]

from masood

 

[JibranAnsari]

Steyn is not a natural sledger he just tries. Wasim akram s stare was priceless.

 

[Saeed]

Coulc have hit the stumps lucky.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

. worked away beautifully on the onside

 

[Nuekboi]

and Steyn's UAE average gets worse and worse

 

[Asif321]

i dont even own a laptop - Chisty

 

[DW44]

lol @ Chishti Mujahid, legend...

 

[Seen Sheen]

There is definitely a touch of elegance about Shan's batting. Great flick off his pads through square leg for four.

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

93 / 0

 

[Bullet Drive]

What a shot. Follows it up with a single.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Did we just found out a Pakistani Dhawan .?

 

[Justcrazy]

Both batsmen on 46 now

 

[PakistanKnight]

Steyn's attitude is reflecting what is happening in his mind.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Steyn is upset.

This is the real Pakistan who stand up when someone tries to sledge them. Very good stand and these two deserve a very long run in the side.

 

[PakistanKnight]

Surprised at how well Manzoor has done.

Time to include him in your signature.

 

[PakistanKnight]

I told you that Steyn will get angry and he will start bowling cross-seam deliveries.

 

[Munna]

The last century opening partnership for Pakistan was on Jan 17, 2012 by Hafeez & Taufeeq vs England scoring 114 runs in Dubai, UAE