Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 1st Test | Abu Dhabi | 1/1/14 | Day 2

[imshally81]

Misbah with his favorite format

 

[imshally81]

:4

 

[Nuekboi]

Shot by Misbah

 

[imshally81]

64 Overs remaining for today .....

 

[Justcrazy]

more

trail by 88 now

 

[James]

You have no idea how awful it is to endure this every match

Arnold and Raja are the only decent commentators. The rest of them were picked up randomly.

Watched the afternoon session yesterday, first cricket I've seen since the Ashes, and to go from the class, grace, professionalism and insight of Athers/Nasser/Gower to the likes of Waqar, Chishti, Ramiz and Russell was a depressing experience!

 

[imshally81]

Last 3 overs... 14 Runs....
Who said .. itz Boring

 

[fastyy]

I swear Pakistan bats have steroids in them.

 

[ChaudrySaab]

Got to say, Misbah has played some real good looking drives.

 

[Justcrazy]

Final over before Lunch

 

[fastyy]

Watched the afternoon session yesterday, first cricket I've seen since the Ashes, and to go from the class, grace, professionalism and insight of Athers/Nasser/Gower to the likes of Waqar, Chishti, Ramiz and Russell was a depressing experience!

lol they are a dumber version of channel 9. Channel 9 does have some good commentators though.

 

[Nuekboi]

These two are looking good now. Both in 20s

 

[ChaudrySaab]

What a SHOT!!!

 

[Executioner]

Pakistan going aggressive all of a sudden.

Just 84 more runs before Pakistan take lead.

 

[Nuekboi]

As even a session if we've seen one

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan trail by 83 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the 1st innings


Lunch

 

[fastyy]

Decent session for Pak. These two need to go on until lead is finished.

 

[Justcrazy]

One of these two has to get a big one. pakistan would think they lost one wicket more here

 

[ChaudrySaab]

That was a good session for us.

 

[imshally81]

Lunch...

 

[imshally81]

This Morning Session

75/2

 

[Nuekboi]

lol they are a dumber version of channel 9. Channel 9 does have some good commentators though.

Bill Lawry is class, and so is Mark Nicholas, but the rest of them are like a bunch of 3 year old s high on sugar candy who get over-excited on everything that happens in a game

 

[fastyy]

Adnan Akmal is a real weak point for Pakistan as their tail is so weak. They definitely need to find a WK batsman.

 

[fastyy]

Bill Lawry is class, and so is Mark Nicholas, but the rest of them are like a bunch of 3 year old s high on sugar candy who get over-excited on everything that happens in a game

Ian Chappel some really good points as well but I fall asleep by his excitement.

 

[Executioner]

It has been a dull contest so far.

Srilanka's bowling has no real penetration just like ours in test cricket the reason why they are struggling to take wickets. Pakistan are playing the smart way of seeing off herath who is the only threat in this lineup.

 

[ChaudrySaab]

What would be a decent lead on this pitch?

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Fans are there... but tired due to TUK TUK

haaahaa. True

 

[fastyy]

What would be a decent lead on this pitch?

200 at least against this bowling attack. Pak should only look to bat once.

 

[fastyy]

Hopefully, we see 100s from Misbah, Younis and Shafiq. This attack is club level tbh.

 

[Sunny786]

I hope Shafiq scores a 70+ strike rate century

 

[Executioner]

I would also like to add the fact that SL has been miserable so far in this series, reason why even Pakistan fans are not excited.

7-10 years ago Pakistan VS Srilanka Tests would have been watched by hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis. Murali, Vaas, Atapattu, Sanga, Jayasuria VS Inzamam, Saqlain, Moyo, Younis. This time around its basically Sanga, Jayawardene, Herath VS Junaid, Ajmal, Younis.

 

[Saeed]

Hopefully both of these batsman score 100+. I used to love those days when Yousuf and Younus would come at the crease and I would be like we will be fine now.

 

[pakistani pride]

Ok thanks but why r u watching it then?

 

[cricket083]

It really needs patience to watch Pakistan batting.Misbah and Younis in particular who believe in 'Slow and steady wins the race'

 

[Justcrazy]

These two need to bat out another session here patiently.

 

[Nuekboi]

Elegantly driven by YK

 

[Justcrazy]

125 / 3

 

[Justcrazy]

is Sachitra a Test Bowler ?

I think he is more suited to shorter formats , along with his batting.

 

[Justcrazy]

Anman: "Younis now has scored 1000 runs in UAE"

 

[Nuekboi]

Goddamn claim time solicitors

 

[Justcrazy]

Run rate picking up now, this will ease the pressure

 

[Justcrazy]

:4 more

Pakistan trail by 65 now.

 

[Nuekboi]

Both seniors into the 30s now

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan looking solid here now , runs coming.

 

[Saeed]

We should play on flat tracks more often. I love seeing our batsman dominate others.

 

[Kiri]

Sena is struggling. SL need to put Herath and Lakmal to quash this run rate.

 

[Nuekboi]

We should play on flat tracks more often. I love seeing our batsman dominate others.

But I also like to see a result in a test match

 

[Justcrazy]

150 up

 

[Justcrazy]

Both batsmen on 38

 

[Saeed]

But I also like to see a result in a test match

We have good bowlers unlike few other countries. They should be able to get wickets and we would be able to brag that look out bowlers take wickets even on flat tacks.

 

[Justcrazy]

herath back

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan Trail by 54 runs.

 

[sehban]

Despite popular opinion, I believe the pitches in UAE produce rather good cricket - there is a bit of something for everyone - it allows for some seam and swing if bowlers bend their back, there is appreciable amount of spin, and batsmen can score too if they are willing to grind it out.

I dont think UAE pitches apart from the ones in the ODI series against Lanka are not flat at all

 

[fastyy]

Lol Waqar showing off again with Pakistan's battery of fast bowlers. The SL commentator was like ok ok I got it.

 

[Justcrazy]

rare width given by herath cuts for a 4

 

[GreenKnightRises]

from MYK

 

[sehban]

Pakistan getting into a pretty decent position here...good stuff by these two after lunch

 

[Sunny786]

Pakistan slowly picking up the rate

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Just Trail by 50 runs

 

[Kiri]

Herath needs to pick a wicket.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lakmal back here.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Suranga Luckmal brought in by Mathews in hope for a Luck

 

[saiyan0312]

Pakistan cruising here... need both of these veterans to score big.

 

[Justcrazy]

If Lanka can get a breakthorough here they can restrict pakistan lead to 50 - 75 runs here still.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

every over getting a 4

158 / 3

 

[Justcrazy]

partnership 79 runs already

 

[Saeed]

Misbah on fire.

 

[fastyy]

 

[saiyan0312]

back to back for king lead is now just 42 runs.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

If Lanka can get a breakthorough here they can restrict pakistan lead to 50 - 75 runs here still.

Still the Gutsy Batsman yet to come :adnan.

 

[Nuekboi]

This partnership old but gold

 

[Justcrazy]

If these two can take Pakistan to a lead , it will be extremely tough for Lanka.

 

[Saeed]

Run rate after lunch has been 4.5

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Herath averages 32 vs Pakistan which is not exactly a great average.

 

[fastyy]

There is no professionalism in this commentary box whatsoever. lololol

 

[Nuekboi]

Misbah sahab nearing his 50

 

[Nuekboi]

There is no professionalism in this commentary box whatsoever. lololol

Haven't ever seen one this bad

 

[Nuekboi]

Mr Lakmal getting close to his career average

 

[saiyan0312]

Man look at misbah,s consistency in tests,.

5,53,52,33,79*,100,28*,2,88,and today 48*.