Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Test | Sharjah | 19/01/14 | Day 4

[Fahdi]

That ball really took a beating. Lankans were reluctant to change it because they wanted a softer ball for Misbah to hit.

 

[Big Mac]

Guys, who else cannot wait for WL's thread with "proof" that this innings was selfish tuk tuk because of the high dot ball percentage.

 

[Sam18696]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO misbah gone

 

[Big Mac]

Misbah gone trying for another big hit, unlucky. Played like a boss this morning

 

[Madplayer]

gone misbah. Big lead comming for Sl.

 

[Madplayer]

massive six by juni

 

[Sam18696]

WHATTA by .

 

[Big Mac]

hahahaha Junaid ) tonks the first ball into orbit

 

[Sunny786]

Six by

 

[Asif321]

 

[runslikeinzy]

It will be a sad day when Misbah finally retires. Fighting innings like this will be sorely missed. I don't see anyone on the horizon who seems to have the level of commitment and temperament to bat for Pakistan in tests. A whole hearted player who has represented his Pakistan with pride.

Watching people like Shafiq, Azhar and Hafeez in tests makes it seem so hopeless.

 

[Sunny786]

Another by

 

[Big Mac]

haha Junaid, this is hilarious

 

[HASHAM2]

Junaid Showing his Talent with Bat
Can,t Blv Rahat ali was bating ahead of Junaid khan

 

[Sakss]

Junaid you beast

 

[Statistics375]

I always said Junaid can be a very good Batsman.

 

[Sakss]

Looks gloomy out there

 

[Big Mac]

Junaid Showing his Talent with Bat
Can,t Blv Rahat ali was bating ahead of Junaid khan

Don't confuse blind heaves with talent. Makes it even funnier tbh

 

[Sakss]

Perfect time to bowl for Junaid and Talha with the cloud cover?

 

[Madplayer]

brilliant hitting by junaid. Always knew he had batting potential . Hit sixes at will in england domestic t20s tourney.

 

[Saeed]

Little entertainment out there but lets not get too excited, still too much work needed.

 

[Asif321]

now we are safe

 

[Sam18696]

Hahahahahahaha Junaid gave Herath a phainty of his life )

 

[HASHAM2]

Rain coming Soon

in Rainy Cloudy Conditions

Pakistani Fast Bowler,s should Take full Advantage

Maybe SL All out around 130 Dream do come true

 

[vandokkum]

pakistan have to bowl sri lanka out today with target of less than 300 to have a chance of winning this game, lanka will surely not declare with a target under 400...

 

[leatherface58]

Rain coming Soon

in Rainy Cloudy Conditions

Pakistani Fast Bowler,s should Take full Advantage

Maybe SL All out around 130 Dream do come true

Delusions don't.

 

[Sam18696]

Rain coming. :/

 

[HASHAM2]

New ball is Swinging

Good sign for Junaid and Talha

Rain plez stay away

let us bowl 10 Overs

 

[Statistics375]

That reminded me of Sachin charging down to a fast bowler.

 

[Big Mac]

Rain coming. :/

Mother Nature knows there's no point playing on now that Misbah is out

 

[HASHAM2]

Junaid Khan Gone

Blind Slog over

SL Trail by 87

Need SL All out around 130

220 Target in last Day

if we want to win this One

Cloudy Conditions

Bowl may swing around

Junaid WASIM And Waqar Talha come on

 

[HASHAM2]

Junaid Khan Gone

Blind Slog over

SL Trail by 87

Need SL All out around 130

220 Target in last Day

if we want to win this One

Cloudy Conditions

Bowl may swing around

Junaid WASIM And Waqar Talha come on

 

[Madplayer]

junaid gone. Sl lead by 87. If Pak get them under 150, there is a chance of winning.

 

[Sam18696]

that's it.

5fer for Herath

 

[Saeed]

SL should score quick 250 and take the chance to win this match.

 

[hur rizvi]

Worst 5 wkt haul ever ....> herath

 

[HASHAM2]

SL should score quick 250 and take the chance to win this match.

SL Will not Dec before Tomorrow Lunch

 

[hur rizvi]

SL should score quick 250 and take the chance to win this match.

SL dont have any intention to win, only way SL can win is if Pakistan dismiss them cheaply, and lose the match trying to win

 

[Big Mac]

Let's hope Misbah gave them the rocket launcher during the break

 

[hur rizvi]

hint of swing

 

[Sam18696]

As usual luck on the side of SL batsmen

 

[HASHAM2]

2 Edges on first 3 ball

Ball will swing in this Conditions

 

[DW44]

There's that new ball swing. Hope this puts to rest the myth that Junaid Khan doesn't swing the new ball.

 

[HASHAM2]

Talha Can,t get better Fast bowling conditions Than this

not seen Juanid swing Bowl that much in Recent time,s

 

[Big Mac]

ooooh, that's a beauty from Talha. Vicky getting so excited

 

[Sam18696]

The sun is out?

 

[Saeed]

SL dont have any intention to win, only way SL can win is if Pakistan dismiss them cheaply, and lose the match trying to win

Was just saying, don't know what their intentions are.

 

[Madplayer]

get them now.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Poor bowling

need to probe the batsmen.

 

[JibranAnsari]

There's that new ball swing. Hope this puts to rest the myth that Junaid Khan doesn't swing the new ball.

Once in a blue moon doesnt.qualify as a regularity.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Who bowls shott and wide wiyh new ball

 

[Asif321]

without Irfan we are nil

 

[Saeed]

They must make them play the bowls or forget the little chances Pakistan might have.

 

[Sam18696]

Talha gets a wicket!

 

[Mr Consistent]

:4 by silva lead 10 :century

 

[Sunny786]

 

[Big Mac]

Who bowls shott and wide wiyh new ball

Someone who wants the batsman to edge a pull shot onto his stumps

 

[Saeed]

At last but we need 9 of these more.

 

[Mr Consistent]

yes talha gets wicket

 

[HASHAM2]

Need to get Big two Quickly

 

[Sam18696]

Sanga, Mahela and Matthews are the important wickets.

 

[Saeed]

Come on 2 more wicket taking bowls needed before lunch.

 

[ataullah]

Talha used to be very slim but looks quite stocky and strong

 

[Lords]

No intent shown by Lanka. They can win it if they try but they are just happy with a draw.

 

[DW44]

Once in a blue moon doesnt.qualify as a regularity.

Having done so on several occasions in different conditions is proof of ability. Now when and how he chooses to utilize that ability is up to him and there's a reason he's the one playing at the international level, not you.

 

[Mr Consistent]

sl 19/1 leads by 106 lunch time

 

[OZGOD]

Going to be very tough for Pakistan I reckon

 

[Kianig89]

A last gasp effort in the 2nd session if we can fold them then we've gotta chase missed the 1st session just saw some glimpse and Misbah played well

 

[JibranAnsari]

sl bat to number 10 ..its really hard to get them out in 2 sessions.

 

[hur rizvi]

Good to see Pakistan making an effort to force a result, I hope Rehman and Ajmal can produce a game changing spell

 

[saj786]

4-5wickets in next session with minimum runs scored

 

[Xoib]

Good to see Pakistan making an effort to force a result, I hope Rehman and Ajmal can produce a game changing spell

we areb up against a batting line up that has been immovable for past 4 innings. Ajmal is totally useless against them and Rehman is short of game practice will be as close to impossible.

 

[CrowingRooster]

They're back

 

[CrowingRooster]

Talha to start

 

[CrowingRooster]

Get a couple

 

[CrowingRooster]

22-1 after 9

 

[Swing]

The best case scenario is that Junaid, Talha, Rehman and Ajmal suddenly go into beast mode and get Sri Lanka out cheaply, giving as half of today, and whole of tomorrow to chase around 180-220.

Worst case scenario is that Sri Lanka bat through the whole day and most of tomorrow and draw this test match and win the series.

 

[CrowingRooster]

Rehman from the other end

 

[CrowingRooster]

24-1 after 10

 

[Kianig89]

lets hope we can inspire a Cardiff 2011 time is running out :rondu