Pakistan v South Africa l 2nd Test | Dubai | 24/10/13 | Day 2

[Gotham Cronie]

Can Pakistan fight back on Day 2?

How much of a lead can South Africa take? How much will ensure a win?

 

[chaiwala]

Any lead over 200 and I think SA have got this in the bag.

 

[Kianig89]

a hat trick might do something for Pakistan otherwise its tough if we can restrict to 240 then there is a slim chance otherwise

 

[Saeed]

Some hard work needed from bowlers like lead should be restricted to 100 or else forget about winning this series.

 

[hur rizvi]

With lead b/w 100-150 Pakistan may have a slight chance if they can bat well in 2nd innings and set a target of around 200...

Lead above 150, Pak wont have any chance of comeback

 

[Xoib]

unless we do a 7-50 this morning otherwise game is in sa's bag.

 

[taqi]

lead should be restricted to 125 not more then that and we need to bat very well next time around.

 

[hur rizvi]

unless we do a 7-50 this morning otherwise game is in sa's bag.

Yes, SA have to collapse big time, to let Pakistan have any chance

 

[Justcrazy]

Miracles do not happen always.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan would need a deadly spell from someone

 

[hur rizvi]

Miracles do not happen always.

yes if miracles, happen in every match, the wont be called miracles

 

[Munna]

Dav has looked so dejected since yesterday, its almost as if he has already given up

 

[hur rizvi]

I dont like this approach of opening with Irfan...

We dont have much to play with, and Spinners should be bowling straight away

 

[Justcrazy]

Styen would take strike here

 

[hur rizvi]

Too wide, rubbish stuff from Irfan

 

[Justcrazy]

needs to fire today

 

[Justcrazy]

After such a pathetic batting , bowlers cannot be expected to make amends always.

 

[Haroon786]

Steyn batting better than our batsmen.

 

[hur rizvi]

We need spin from both ends, only if they fail we should revert to fast bowlers

 

[iRfaN_LA]

harmless over from Irfan. Does he know he is bowling to a tailender?

 

[KA$H]

Dav has looked so dejected since yesterday, its almost as if he has already given up

Irritating attitude

 

[imshally81]

Any update regarding zulfiqar baber ???

 

[Justcrazy]

needs to attack more

 

[Justcrazy]

Styen has decent technique

 

[Haroon786]

Pitch spinning?

 

[KA$H]

We sound flat. What's the body lingo like?

 

[hur rizvi]

WTH is wrong with commies, comparing Irfan and steyn

 

[Haroon786]

Perhaps they're trying to contain.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA will not throw away wickets like pakistan did , you will have to bowl good balls to get them out

 

[chaiwala]

Empty stadium

 

[JilaWatan]

need to put pressure on steyn

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[Robbie]

Irfan not making the batsmen play here!!

 

[KA$H]

Perhaps they're trying to contain.

Agreed. Looks like we're waiting for them to make a mistake

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[hur rizvi]

Irfan should make the batsman play, he has bowled rubbish line so far today

 

[Haroon786]

Agreed. Looks like we're waiting for them to make a mistake

Not bad tactic tbh, as this slows the match doen and can result in a mistake.

 

[KA$H]

Not bad tactic tbh, as this slows the match doen and can result in a mistake.

Still need to make the batsman play tho.

 

[Haroon786]

Smith sr plummeting

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 34 runs

 

[hur rizvi]

Take Irfan off

We need to attack them, Irfan bowling easy "Leave me deliveries"

 

[Haroon786]

Still need to make the batsman play tho.

Agreed, but luck is not on our side today.

 

[Xoib]

Irfan will never be a test standard bowler struggle so see him average less then 40 in test cricket he just has no other tools barring his bounce.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

WTH is wrong with commies, comparing Irfan and steyn

I think they were comparing pace off the wicket

 

[Justcrazy]

Batsmen looking well set here

 

[hur rizvi]

Agreed, but luck is not on our side today.

We cant leave anything on luck, we should make them play, bowling at 5th stump line is just Pathetic from Irfan, he isnt a test class bowler

 

[imshally81]

Maiden Over

 

[hur rizvi]

I think they were comparing pace off the wicket

No they were literally comparing them, Haysman said both are wonderful bowlers

 

[Haroon786]

Bring Zulf on.

 

[Robbie]

Junaid Khan would be a better option early when the pitch is juciest.

 

[Xoib]

No they were literally comparing them, Haysman said both are wonderful bowlers

what next Azhar Ali is the next Kallis?

 

[Haroon786]

We cant leave anything on luck, we should make them play, bowling at 5th stump line is just Pathetic from Irfan, he isnt a test class bowler

True

 

[KA$H]

Has irfan had his official warning for running on pitch?

 

[hur rizvi]

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lol people writing off Irfan and he gets Steyn. Good stuff.

 

[imshally81]

 

[akamaka]

Keep chipping away at them. We can handle it , if they take a lead of 150.

 

[hur rizvi]

True

yes he isnt a test class bowler...

This wicket doesnt change the fact that he has bowled rubbish through out this spell

 

[Munna]

is that dropped?

 

[chaiwala]

Akmal special. This might come back to haunt Pakistan big time.

 

[hur rizvi]

AB dropped


:akmal best keeper

 

[Xoib]

Lol people writing off Irfan and he gets Steyn. Good stuff.

one swallow does not make the summer.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

And he almost got De Villiers as well.

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[akamaka]

DROPPEd

 

[BHM :D]

disgrace

 

[imshally81]

Dropped ??????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[hur rizvi]

Well this could prove very costly ....

Dropping AB on 0, Cant bat, Cant keep Adnan, What is he doing in the team

 

[doctordamor]

I have defended Adnan many times but this is criminal, how can you drop ABD

 

[Premier Cricketer]

Well, thank you for enjoying this Test Series guys, that drop is going to cost us that match.

 

[SOSami]

That could well bean other match dropped by an Akmal.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

one swallow does not make the summer.

I admit hes not been consistent with his line but i think he's one of those bowlers who can turn the game on its head in a spell or two.

 

[Colt]

AB dropped, OMG!

All these Akmals have a habit of spilling chances at the worst possible time..

 

[imshally81]

Time for attack....

 

[kamz]

yeh drop na hota 100 ki lead bhi nahi hoti!

buhtu bara chance miss kar gaya adnan akmal

 

[LegendAli]

Well this could prove very costly ....

Dropping AB on 0, Cant bat, Cant keep Adnan, What is he doing in the team

Keeping the Akmal name alive, that's what he's doing.

 

[imshally81]

Is it easy chance ????

 

[coca-cola]

chalo ji abcd ki century tou pakki...

 

[akamaka]

Why are we giving AB a single off his first ball? to long on? worst captaincy ever

 

[imshally81]

where is Zulfi ??

 

[hur rizvi]

I admit hes not been consistent with his line but i think he's one of those bowlers who can turn the game on its head in a spell or two.

No, he cant, At best he can get 1 or 2 wickets with new ball, after that he's pretty ineffective