Pakistan vs South Africa | 2007 Series | 1st Test | Karachi | 01/10/07 | Day 4

[tauseefm]

Very well played by younis khan..
if we play without any fear we can be a good team.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

335 to get

 

[Oxy]

This is the sort off situation (esp at home) where YK/MoYo/Inzi have seen us through.

I think Misbah will have huge bearing on the outcome of this one.

 

[Phuzz]

Pakistan playing positively, this is good batting. But I still think we will fall short in the end.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Beauty to end the over frrom Harris

 

[Hash]

Is Zaheer that bad a commentator? Sorry, not near a TV or radio at this point and having a 'quick' skive.

Chaps, one question - do any of you remember why, exactly, umpire John Holder reported the English cricket team during a match in 1991, I believe, the 5th and last Test at the Oval, against the WIs?

The reason why I ask is that I'm contending that there's some double standards in the way the (black) umpire John Holder was treated, removed from officiating in Test cricket for nine years after lodging his complaint/report and the way umpire Hair is being glorified as some hero.

Any light on this will be illuminating, thanks!

hmmm

I wasn't aware of that filo

Will try and look it up.

 

[Oxy]

In his selfish mind, he has done his job....he will be out very soon now (I pray he continues).

Conveniently forgetting all his TEAM work in the last 2 years? Some ludricous statements being made by some posters today.

 

[AWAN IN A MILLION]

This is the sort off situation (esp at home) where YK/MoYo/Inzi have seen us through.

I think Misbah will have huge bearing on the outcome of this one.

They're not playing, so let's forget about them for now bhai.

 

[hasbeen]

any streams to watch this match?

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

I would be very happy if we can bat out for a draw from this position. Then next match I hope there are some significant changes in the team - Inzi, Moyo, Taufeeq, Hameed in.

 

[Phuzz]

But you never know if we can get through the end of the day without losing a wicket, the runs needed should be down to like 270 at this rate.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Nel trying very hard to get his 100th wicket

 

[Hash]

14 overs left today

If we get to close without losing another wicket...we will still be in with a shout.

But no more wickets today.

 

[AWAN IN A MILLION]

Conveniently forgetting all his TEAM work in the last 2 years? Some ludricous statements being made by some posters today.

I'm not judging him during the past two years. I want him to succeed today.....

 

[Oxy]

They're not playing, so let's forget about them for now bhai.

I didnt say they were playing - do we have to 'dumb-down' our posts to make them easier to understand for some of you?

 

[Hash]

I would be very happy if we can bat out for a draw from this position. Then next match I hope there are some significant changes in the team - Inzi, Moyo, Taufeeq, Hameed in.

There is no way this will be a draw

95% SA win
5% Pak win
0% draw


There are not enough runs required for it to be a draw. Too many overs left.

 

[filosofee]

Oh right, so it was just a generalisation about Punjabis! That's ok then!

As for you...to be honest I had not even heard of you before today so never thought about how old you might be. Never mind.

This little exchange is creasing me up and keeping me from work!

Where do us Balochans fit in, with Pak generalisations? Just asking so I know my place!!!!! )

 

[Safar55]

Younis Kahn is playing like an Aussie Opener... Going for it... putting the saffers on the backfoot.

If he can make a double hundred.... oh wait a second... let me wake up

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Well played YK,he didnt tried to invent anything in the last over and thats good to see

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Thanks God its not thelegend in the box

334 to get

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

There is no way this will be a draw

95% SA win
5% Pak win
0% draw


There are not enough runs required for it to be a draw. Too many overs left.

Well, based on the overs remaining I think our run rate required to win would be about 3.25.

A draw is possible, but I agree that the odds are heavily in SA's favour.

 

[Phuzz]

I think we're all getting a little excited here, its still a huge chase and the odds are way against us.

 

[Hash]

This little exchange is creasing me up and keeping me from work!

Where do us Balochans fit in, with Pak generalisations? Just asking so I know my place!!!!! )

Ahhhh....do your work filo! It's more important!

I love Balochis by the way! One of my Dad's best childhood friends was a Balochi....sadly no longer with us but in true desi fashion he stayed at our house for like 3 years when I was a kid. Was a great man, with a great sense of humour!

Anyway, Pak 90 for 2.

334 required.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Now YK is trying to invent against Harris might not be a good idea

 

[Hash]

Well, based on the overs remaining I think our run rate required to win would be about 3.25.

A draw is possible, but I agree that the odds are heavily in SA's favour.

I can't see us batting out 100+ overs from here and going at less than 3.25 per over.

 

[Oxy]

This little exchange is creasing me up and keeping me from work!

Where do us Balochans fit in, with Pak generalisations? Just asking so I know my place!!!!! )

I note he gets away with calling you 'filo'

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Oooooooooooopps my heart almost came in my mouth,use the God damn bat man

 

[AWAN IN A MILLION]

I didnt say they were playing - do we have to 'dumb-down' our posts to make them easier to understand for some of you?

OK moderator saab....what was your point about them then? Oh, and don't ban someone just because they don't agree with your opinion....Like you have done on many occasions. Mr meglamaniac! I am trying not to swear you effin pr1*k! ....Do not imply that I'm stupid.

 

[xbox]

I think younis should let faisal play Harris, he is handling him better

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Ok who is in here from Pakistan?

 

[filosofee]

Sorry bhai, but I can't help thinking that you are one angry person. Are you fasting?

I don't read anger in what Hash is posting, more irony. Whereas the other poster is clearly upset. Let's not use the term in this thread, just to be on the inoffensive fence.

 

[Oxy]

Well Faisal Iqbal is still there - every ball is a bonus, and who knows, he could do a Abd Razzaq, and score a 'career-saving' knock tomorrow!

If we can go into the final day needing about 270 off 90+ overs with 8 wickets in hand - anythings possible!!

 

[Amoeba]

14 overs left today

If we get to close without losing another wicket...we will still be in with a shout.

But no more wickets today.

If we don't lose any more wickets by the end of tomorrow then we should definately be in with a shout.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

I can't see us batting out 100+ overs from here and going at less than 3.25 per over.

I don't recall the exact requirements now, but last time SA played a test in Pakistan, we managed to bat for a draw when it looked like we were going to lose.

Players like Malik can shut up shop and go along at 1 run per over.

 

[Hash]

I note he gets away with calling you 'filo'

not to be pronounced PHILLO

but feelo, to make it a bit more feminine!

 

[Afridi_Fan]

I think younis should let faisal play Harris, he is handling him better

Thats what i want,
Yk to face fast bowlers and Bhanga sahib to face Harris

 

[Oxy]

Ok who is in here from Pakistan?

You and Hashvinder

 

[Oxy]

not to be pronounced PHILLO

but feelo, to make it a bit more feminine!

YOu calling her a flaky pastry? )

 

[Hash]

Well Faisal Iqbal is still there - every ball is a bonus, and who knows, he could do a Abd Razzaq, and score a 'career-saving' knock tomorrow!

If we can go into the final day needing about 270 off 90+ overs with 8 wickets in hand - anythings possible!!

12 overs to go now.

Say, we go at 3 per over......another 36 runs.

That leaves 298 to win on the last day. If we don't lose any more wickets today that is by no means impossible.

Younis is going to have to get a very big one.

Every ball Faisal survives is a bonus so not expecting or hoping for anything from him.

 

[Oxy]

OK moderator saab....what was your point about them then? ! I am trying not to swear you effin pr1*k! ....Do not imply that I'm stupid.

Is that all it takes for you to resort to that level?

 

[Afridi_Fan]

333 to win

 

[khalidali7070]

I don't read anger in what Hash is posting, more irony. Whereas the other poster is clearly upset. Let's not use the term in this thread, just to be on the inoffensive fence.

Not agreeing with some one dont mean that they are upset with them, and where did you feel that i was being angry..........Which i am still not or to prove my point i have to use some of these........ )

 

[Afridi_Fan]

329 to win

 

[Hash]

YOu calling her a flaky pastry? )

ummmm

Its probably quite nice!

 

[Afridi_Fan]

329 needed off 100 overs at 3.29 RPO

 

[xbox]

I think we should give credit where its due. I think Faisal is handling Harris pretty good. Very good technique to play spin

 

[Amoeba]

Pakistani batsmen have a habit of losing concentration and throwing their wickets before a break. Still a long way to go before close.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Smith in

 

[Oxy]

Not agreeing with some one dont mean that they are upset with them, and where did you feel that i was being angry..........Which i am still not or to prove my point i have to use some of these........ )

OK moderator saab....what was your point about them then? I am trying not to swear you effin pr1*k! ....Do not imply that I'm stupid.

^Theres the angry one...

 

[W63L35]

I'm enjoying watching Younis shove his haters words back down their throats!

...how about Faisal haters??

 

[Afridi_Fan]

325 to win

 

[Afridi_Fan]

324 to win

Filed has spread now

100 up

 

[NeVerMind]

Conveniently forgetting all his TEAM work in the last 2 years? Some ludricous statements being made by some posters today.

This is not what I undertsand, A player is playing well and instead of commending him, people still have negative things to say about them. Idiots! How is he slefish? Because when he gtes a score he goes to make a real big one? Hell, if that's the criteria, then I wish all our players were selfish too!

 

[NeVerMind]

...how about Faisal haters??

Hey, I still stand by that if Faisal makes a double hundred today, i will be the first one to give him a hug!

 

[Hash]

...how about Faisal haters??

well the Faisal haters includes me

and yes I am enjoying his innings too!

Though when I posted that it was still a bit early.

100 for 2.

 

[Hash]

Hey, I still stand by that if Faisal makes a double hundred today, i will be the first one to give him a hug!

Forget hug, I'll give him a kiss

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

If Faisals posts a hundred, should he play in the next test ahead of Moyo and possibly Inzi?

What ifs.

In the meantime, let's hope he keeps going.

 

[W63L35]

Forget hug, I'll give him a kiss

....just like that Indian...who kissed Ricky?
I'd pay to watch you do that!!!

 

[Afridi_Fan]

323 to get

 

[Afridi_Fan]

321 to win

 

[Luton Bad Boy]

If Faisals posts a hundred, should he play in the next test ahead of Moyo and possibly Inzi?

What ifs.

In the meantime, let's hope he keeps going.

He's already made 34 more runs that I had expected, anything else now is a bonus, lets not think too far ahead shall we

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Now that was lucky

317 to get

 

[Oxy]

Fasial nearly out - played a weird shot between the 2 slips! Goes for 4!

 

[khalidali7070]

^Theres the angry one...

Who me or the other guy........

 

[Phuzz]

lucky edge by Faisal for 4

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

He's already made 34 more runs that I had expected, anything else now is a bonus, lets not think too far ahead shall we

Well Faisal has a rep in the 2nd innings and against spin. Let's hope he lives up to that.

 

[Hash]

107 for 2

8 overs left today

 

[NeVerMind]

Forget hug, I'll give him a kiss

People, get a room!

and as for if Faisal makes a hundred today, should he play instead of Inzy/MoYo. I think he should def play but not in place of Moyo. I think we can drop Hafeez and have a makeshift opener.

 

[CricnPak]

I don't know about you folks but, my nerves are starting to hit me because I don't want to lose another wicket before the close of play. Gotta Love Tests.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Reverse sweap,his fav shot

313 to win

 

[Afridi_Fan]

And another one

309 to win

 

[Hash]

oh please Younis

PLEASE don't do that

Not with 8 overs to go.

 

[Faisal Akhtar]

Defensive smith could have had Faisal there had he not been protecting the boundries and had a second slip in place! Thats where Australia have been so successful, you rarely see any bowler bowling with just 1 slip.

 

[W63L35]

Well Faisal has a rep in the 2nd innings and against spin. Let's hope he lives up to that.

Key is to NOT get lose any wicket today.......!!!

Usually closes to the end of the day, players change their batting style (too defensive), they get out!

 

[Safar55]

This game can be drawn if the run-rate slows... and this will happen if wickets fall.... So all options still open at this point.... though most stacked in SA favour

 

[Oxy]

BIG SIX!!!

'YK on Fire'

121-2

100 partnership up

 

[thurkeebaba]

So, is reverse sweep the correct shot at this stage... He's either very brave or stupid !

 

[Faisal Akhtar]

haha go Younis!

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Biggyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy


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100 Partnership

303 to win

 

[Phuzz]

big 6 by younis khan, great batting