Pakistan vs Australia | 5th ODI | Abu Dhabi | 3/5/09 | Pakistan Innings

[Oxy]

Pak have been set 251 runs to win the 5th & final ODI.

Personally, I hope all those players that I have in my Fantasy team do well

 

[On_the_up]

On form Pakistan should get nowhere near this target but we always live in hope.

 

[Inswinger]

Only 9 pages in the Aussie innings thread. Disgraceful turnout by PPers....

 

[Muhammad Saad]

I have a feeling Shehzad will either score a ton or 0 today.

 

[Momo]

Afridi opening and staying for ten overs is the only realistic hope. I have a feeling it will happen today, Inshallah.

 

[pakcricketfan]

^ disgraceful turnout in the Sh Zayed stadium as well..

 

[Inswinger]

^ disgraceful turnout in the Sh Zayed stadium as well..

Dead rubber in that heat, they deserve a break.

 

[Lethal]

Only 9 pages in the Aussie innings thread. Disgraceful turnout by PPers....

Can you blame us. I've been there throughout for at least 3 ODI's. To tell you the truth its been boring.

 

[AZ]

^ disgraceful turnout in the Sh Zayed stadium as well..

it's the 1st day of the week, what do you expect? how the hell is it "disgraceful"?

 

[Inswinger]

Afridi opening and staying for ten overs is the only realistic hope. I have a feeling it will happen today, Inshallah.

I doubt it.

 

[MIG]

Afridi opening and staying for ten overs is the only realistic hope. I have a feeling it will happen today, Inshallah.

Given the "importance" of this game - expect Afridi to score the fastest 100 ever and Misbah to play an innings composed entirely of reverse sweeps.

 

[pakcricketfan]

First time in years, I dont feel like wanting Pak to win the match..
Im just too disappointed not to see Fawad in the playing XI today..dunno if Im overreacting..

 

[Inswinger]

Can you blame us. I've been there throughout for at least 3 ODI's. To tell you the truth its been boring.

I can't blame you. Only reason I've been posting is because it's raining outside and I'm bored.

 

[Lethal]

^ disgraceful turnout in the Sh Zayed stadium as well..

Again can you blame them. The Pakistan team has been very poor. I was thinking of selling my 20/20 world cup/warm up tickets. Just hope a couple of ICL players are bought back. Gone are the days when Pakistan cricket used to be exciting.

 

[Plasma]

First time in years, I dont feel like wanting Pak to win the match..
Im just too disappointed not to see Fawad in the playing XI today..dunno if Im overreacting..

You are.

 

[pakcricketfan]

it's the 1st day of the week, what do you expect? how the hell is it "disgraceful"?

calm down, sir..!

 

[Momo]

Only reason I've been posting is because it's raining outside and I'm bored.

A Lethal combination, eh?

 

[Lethal]

I can't blame you. Only reason I've been posting is because it's raining outside and I'm bored.

I've watched the 4 ODI's and I'd realised that I wasted 8 hours each day of my life. Today I just watched the end of the innings after I decided to go play cricket. It was much good.

 

[Inswinger]

First time in years, I dont feel like wanting Pak to win the match..
Im just too disappointed not to see Fawad in the playing XI today..dunno if Im overreacting..

You can't put a certain player ahead of the team. I know it's very disheartening not to see Alam get a game but I'm still rooting for the guys in the team to do well and lead us to a victory.

 

[Inswinger]

A Lethal combination, eh?

So subtle and brilliant, typical Momo!

 

[pakcricketfan]

You are.

I'm just too disappointed and fed up of the "seniority tag"! issed: Our batting has fallen apart in all of the matches...We've lost 3 matches in a row..We know where the problem lies..our "senior" batsmen have this laidback attitude.. and yet we've maintained the same batting line up in all the matches..just coz "we can't drop senior players"!

 

[Lethal]

Well Pakistan innings should be starting in a couple of minutes. Looking forward to Shazad and see what the approach of the rest of the batsmen is.

Butt and Shazad are in the middle.

 

[Inswinger]

Let's go Shehzad!! Teach Butt how to open the innings!

 

[pakcricketfan]

You can't put a certain player ahead of the team. I know it's very disheartening not to see Alam get a game but I'm still rooting for the guys in the team to do well and lead us to a victory.

hm..but it's not only about Alam.. That's only 'one' of the reasons..

 

[Inswinger]

Shehzad on strike?

 

[Lethal]

Bollinger to bowl to Shazad.

 

[Oxy]

GONE GONE GONE!!!

My wife and kids are gone outside to get away from a grumpy dad/husband!

 

[pakcricketfan]

I hope Ahmed Shehzad scores heavily today..

 

[Oxy]

Who is this chubby lad about to open the bowling - and nearly get Shehzad out 1st ball?

 

[Lethal]

Loose drive first ball from Shazad. Easy does it Shazad

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Salman Butt clean bowled by Bollinger for a DUCK!!!

 

[Inswinger]

Shehzad foes fishing first ball.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Lol

 

[Lethal]

GONE GONE GONE!!!

My wife and kids are gone outside to get away from a grumpy dad/husband!

What did you do?

 

[Inswinger]

Salman Butt clean bowled by Bollinger for a DUCK!!!

Not funny.

 

[Inswinger]

GONE GONE GONE!!!

My wife and kids are gone outside to get away from a grumpy dad/husband!

You deserve a ban!

 

[12thMan]

Pakistani pariyan batting now

 

[Momo]

What did you do?

Another question that comes to mind is, what are you going to do now?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Not funny.

Well it is now!

he is out for a DUCK!!!

RUN OUT!!! )

 

[Oxy]

Salman Butt Does It Again!!!

Another Shocking Run Out

Off A No Ball

 

[Lethal]

Good drive from Shazad but straight to the fielder.

No Ball. Butt heard it and wanted to face the ball. Butt is run out.

 

[pak4life]

ha you could have written the script!!

 

[Inswinger]

Typical Salman Butt dismissal.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Great start for Pakistan! The usual happening as always! Chickens runnings without any sense!

 

[Lethal]

Not funny.

He is out now though.

 

[shabs100]

) ) monsee is gonna have a field day!

 

[Zohaib Shah]

Wooooooo Butt Is Out

 

[Inswinger]

Well it is now!

he is out for a DUCK!!!

RUN OUT!!! )

)

 

[Best_Bacha]

Justice is done. Shehzad takes his revenge )

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Free Hit it is Ahmed Shahzad! GO FOR IT! A WILD ONE!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

And he gets hit himself on the leg! Ouch thats nasty!

 

[Momo]

The good thing is that it is Butt who is run out and not the other guy like that other day. Wait a minute, the other day too it was Butt who was runout but for some reason he stayed and poor Shahzad had to depart.

 

[Lethal]

Shazad gets his revenge on Butt.

 

[tauseefm]

Shazad gets his revenge on Butt.

Totally agree with you. First time it wasn't Butts fault )

 

[Oxy]

I have no sympathy with Butt.

Shehzad shows his 'ruthlessness' - he clearly got Butt back!

 

[Lethal]

Totally agree with you. First time it wasn't Butts fault )

It really is a sad state of affairs.

 

[Oxy]

I'm not turning off...yet. I'm too depressed after football todayto leave the house.

The cricket will take my mind off things

 

[Deewana Mastana]

)

Well atleast you found that amusing!

 

[Inswinger]

I have no sympathy with Butt.

Shehzad shows his 'ruthlessness' - he clearly got Butt back!

There was an easy single there but Shehzad had other ideas!! )

 

[rhussain33]

Whose fault was this run out though... ?? Dean saying the run was on and it was shezads who turned his back on butt,

 

[Kashi786]

younis out of form )

 

[Inswinger]

I'm not turning off...yet. I'm too depressed after football todayto leave the house.

The cricket will take my mind off things

Stick around for a Misbah special!
The King of innovation! How will he go this time?

 

[Momo]

I'm not turning off...yet. I'm too depressed after football todayto leave the house.

The cricket will take my mind off things

This is height of desperation, Oxy.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

YK nearly playing out a Hilfenhaus maiden!

 

[Inswinger]

Whose fault was this run out though... ?? Dean saying the run was on and it was shezads who turned his back on butt,

Shehzad's, It was Butt's call but he turned his back on Butt as if to say "It's your turn,senior".

 

[Oxy]

Whose fault was this run out though... ?? Dean saying the run was on and it was shezads who turned his back on butt,

We'll never know if it was on - because Shezad didnt respond to the call.

Shehzad MIGHT have struggled.

Personally - I dont think there was a run.

 

[Lethal]

Pakistan needs a good innings from Younus. He isn't moving around too much which is a good sign.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Yk plays out a maiden after all!

2 for 1 after 2

 

[Oxy]

I'm surprised 'senior' Butt didnt stop - and point Shazad towards the pavillion...

 

[Oxy]

2-1 off 2 overs

 

[Deewana Mastana]

There wasn't a run as Shehzad did put his hand up but Butt kept on running looking at the fielder rather than loo at his partner! Complete shambles!

 

[Lethal]

YK nearly playing out a Hilfenhaus maiden!

Can you blame him. He always comes to bat early. He has to get in now and play a good innings.

 

[lollol]

Commentator: "I dont know if they speak different languages.." )

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good bouncer by Bollinger! Looks really pacey !

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Commentator: "I dont know if they speak different languages.." )

) ) )

 

[shabs100]

I'm surprised 'senior' Butt didnt stop - and point Shazad towards the pavillion...

quite right. Now that would have been a fascinating sight!

 

[hashman]

here we go 2-2

 

[pakcricketfan]

We'll never know if it was on - because Shezad didnt respond to the call.

Shehzad MIGHT have struggled.

Personally - I dont think there was a run.

I dont think he would have struggled...He could have easily covered the stumps..coming in between the ball and stumps..

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good bouncer and Shahzad walks back too!

 

[Osman]

usual pathetic start ....