Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Test | Sharjah | 20/01/14 | Day 5

[Punish3r]

Ever heard of umesh, varun, Rahul shukla, pawan suyal? They are all capable of bowling 145 plus. Btwn, talha ain't bowling at 140 plus, lol. He is more of 132-137 avg speed.

never heard of the and dont want to here about rubbish )

 

[Asif321]

NOT OUT

 

[Xoib]

Ever heard of umesh, varun, Rahul shukla, pawan suyal? They are all capable of bowling 145 plus. Btwn, talha ain't bowling at 140 plus, lol. He is more of 132-137 avg speed.

check the amount of bowling Junaid has done in this series its natural he would be out of gas I think he can be proud of his series efforts especially with Ajmal gone missing he had to carry the lead role.

 

[Asif321]

Mana jee has bowled beautifully

 

[s.h.a.k]

good idea i just hope we make a good start manzoor can score fast too.

I just hope they don't go all crazy and play stupid slogs and give their wickets away. Need to have a good balance between attack and defence. If Manzoor and Shehzad can give a good start then maybe have a chance. Shehzad and Misbah are the two crucial batsmen for me I hope Misbah don't play his tuk tuk and rotates the strike.

 

[cricketerB94]

Misbah will not let the team go for chase.
He will be happy with a draw match.

 

[Punish3r]

I just hope they don't go all crazy and play stupid slogs and give their wickets away. Need to have a good balance between attack and defence. If Manzoor and Shehzad can give a good start then maybe have a chance. Shehzad and Misbah are the two crucial batsmen for me I hope Misbah don't play his tuk tuk and rotates the strike.

need to get in and then accelerate.

 

[Asif321]

only 61 left

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

No chance now, I don't us dismissing Lakmal and Eranga for the next 20 minutes.

 

[Indiana Jones]

never heard of the and dont want to here about rubbish )

I have opened a new thread on this. Reply there...ha ha...let everyone know he is trundling....

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Shezhad
Khurram
Younis
Misbah
Sarfraz
Abdur Rehman
Shafiq
Azhar
Ajmal
Junaid


thats what the order should be

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

This is just down right pathetic, I have lost all respect for mathews and co tbh.

 

[s.h.a.k]

I just hope they don't go all crazy and play stupid slogs and give their wickets away. Shehzad and Misbah will be crucial of we are to even get close.
Should stick to top 4 of Shehzad, Manzoor, Younis and Misbah and then bring pinch hitter at 5 and 6 and use Shafiq at 7 and Azhar ali at 8 so if we collapse then these two can try getting a draw as they won't offer much up the order. No point sending pinch hitters at the top and early because if we loose early wickets then our mindset will change.

 

[saeedhk]

NO.We will not be looking for a win.

 

[Asif321]

Get Talha he will clean this stuff

 

[Saeed]

Get them out already.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

To all those who are frustrated at Sri Lanka's negative approach :

Shiral: "Pakistan, stop grumbling and take the last wicket. then you can go for the win or whatever you want!!!"

 

[Asif321]

303 to win comonnnnnn

 

[Dr_Bassim]

lol in 59 overs?

Not happening.

 

[s.h.a.k]

We all start making plans how to chase but forgot about taking the last wicket.

 

[Kiri]

300 to win. 300 to bowl out the Pakistani's and kill this series.

 

[Logical]

302 runs to win in 59 overs.

Can we get India to bat for us.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Finally the torture is over

 

[shehzi]

Pakistan need 302 to win this Test. There will be no overs docked. So they will have 59 overs to square the series - cricinfo

 

[style_guru]

SL have been smart. They've ensured they dont lose the game.

 

[Kiri]

If Pak do go at the target, they will be taking risks, and thats where the wickets will come

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

300 runs in almost 60 overs. No number of overs are to be docked

 

[Saeed]

Pakistan have to chase at the run rate of 5.28 who thinks its achievable?

 

[Punish3r]

yesss game on if sri lanka dont take early wickets they are in deep trouble....watch them bowl down the legside )

 

[cricwiz]

Re: Fortune favors the brave: Pakistan should open with Rehman/Sarfaraz as pinch hitt

Eh? How about no? Go with Shehzad and tell him to play his natural T20 game. Khurram can rotate strike etc.

Khurram and Shahzad can play quick so not a problem their

When did I say that either of opening batsmen cannot play attacking cricket. Indeed as you said, both are natural stroke makers.. but what if one of openers is out within 1st 10-15 overs??

The problem is that there is no real stroke maker in top 6 after them (barring younis khan).. Do you think any of Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq or Misbah can go for strokes without consuming 40-50 balls???

 

[Punish3r]

Pakistan have to chase at the run rate of 5.28 who thinks its achievable?

yara it all depends on wickets in hand.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pakistan have to chase at the run rate of 5.28 who thinks its achievable?

Anyone who thinks it is, is just making themselves happy.

There is a difference between achievement and fantasy.

On a wicket that's crumbling , Rehman is getting the outside edges, and we have to face Herath,

Going at even 3 is gonna be tough. Going at 5.28 with no Power Plays, no fielding restrictions, test style fields is not possible.

I don't know if Pakistan will go for it or not, but I am having no fantasy about this.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

We fans would surely have to eat humble pie if, after all this banter and SL bashing, Misbah doesn't even go for the target from ball 1.

Considering how Misbah approaches the game, I wouldn't be surprised if he has already shut shop.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Come on Pakistan! We shud go for the chase! We can do it! We have nothing to lose!

 

[Saeed]

Doesn't matter where they bowl, rotating strike is the key or else they will fail if they tried to chase this afridi way.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Herath will run through Pakistan. My prediction is 140 all out with Misbah unbeaten at the end.

 

[Punish3r]

even if we lose so what we will go for it tho

 

[Saeed]

If Misbah doesn't go for it then this will be last Pakistani test at least for me.

 

[zabalestmsm]

By going way too defensive can be dangerous too. Will give Srilankans advantage in taking wickets as well. By not going for the target will further dent our defensive mindset.

 

[cricwiz]

Re: Fortune favors the brave: Pakistan should open with Rehman/Sarfaraz as pinch hitt

I just hope they don't go all crazy and play stupid slogs and give their wickets away. Shehzad and Misbah will be crucial of we are to even get close.
Should stick to top 4 of Shehzad, Manzoor, Younis and Misbah and then bring pinch hitter at 5 and 6 and use Shafiq at 7 and Azhar ali at 8 so if we collapse then these two can try getting a draw as they won't offer much up the order. No point sending pinch hitters at the top and early because if we loose early wickets then our mindset will change.

Its most easiest to go against the oppostion bowlers when the cherry is new n hard... Do you think it is wise to go all out againt spinners when ball is soft?

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Pakistan are a very defensive side they will never go for this, if they try they will lose wickets and be all out. They will simply shut shop. This game is heading for a dull draw.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Sl didnt help this match with their negative and defensive approach, but Pakistan were equally defensive in the first innings.

 

[cricwiz]

And the match has so far shown that old ball reverses here.. sri lankan bowlers reversed in Pakistan's 1st innings.. I reckon best time for Pakistan to attack is 1st 25 overs

 

[Kiri]

Sl didnt help this match with their negative and defensive approach, but Pakistan were equally defensive in the first innings.

SL needs the series win more than to win this test.

 

[Punish3r]

I don't go for fantasies.

Cowardly approach was shown by Pakistan in 1st innings when they batted at a RR of 2.5 for nearly 2 and a half sessions, knowing fully well they had to play faster if they wanted to win.

That's when the result of the match became evident.

Now after seeing both teams play like this for almost 4 days, You seem to think Houdini will happen and Pakistan will start belting around to win.

Tell me , if it's cowardice, or just practical logical thought?

you have a right to your view and it may be right .....but it could be wrong so why do you say to people who think different to you that they are living in a fantasy......im being more practical then you when i say if they get a good opening partneship they will go for it because they have too as they are going to lose anyway use your common sense.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

SL needs the series win more than to win this test.

True, Sl earned the right to play like this.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

In we believe

 

[Madplayer]

junaid should be promoted up if a wicket falls when the spinners are bowling. He can tonk the ball hard.

 

[Kiri]

Second session should have started by now.

 

[hur rizvi]

opening with rehman and sarfraz isnt a right thing, if they want to attack regular openers should attack

 

[cricwiz]

Re: Fortune favors the brave: Pakistan should open with Rehman/Sarfaraz as pinch hitt

opening with rehman and sarfraz isnt a right thing, if they want to attack regular openers should attack

I said rehman or Sarfaraz. . Ofcourse not both

 

[Punish3r]

here we go........

 

[zabalestmsm]

Misbah has to gamble here! Must!

 

[hur rizvi]

swing for Lakmal

 

[Indiana Jones]

Pakistan can't chase 250 in Odis. Expecting them to chase 302 in a test match is a joke..

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

I think there going for it. Mb manzoor seemed aggressive in the 1st three balls


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[Punish3r]

Pakistan can't chase 250 in Odis. Expecting them to chase 302 in a test match is a joke..

the yolk will be on you

 

[Madplayer]

what am i seeing? Aggression

 

[Punish3r]

3 runs ....

 

[Asif321]

less than 300 now comon Boys ,, dikha do

 

[hur rizvi]

can't see such a target being chased down, but should try atleast to start with

 

[Azlan Khan]

Boys going for it. Good to see!

Let's go!!

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Let's goooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Punish3r]

some people on here foolishly believe Pakistan are not going to try and win which is rofl in itself.

 

[Asif321]

Shahzad will do Tuk Tuk i guess

 

[Madplayer]

298 from 348 balls. Piece of cake

 

[London_Lahori]

You can't get this in a test. They can put everyone on the leg side if they want.

Though I do want to see us at least show some fight and have a go at it.

 

[criclover510]

I remember back in 2010.. it was 20 match i think against nz.. rahma was struggling to connect the ball with the bat.. so i just wonder.. how did he become a pitch hitter?

shehzad should attack.. maznoor rotate strikes..

 

[zabalestmsm]

At least we shud try for it! We can or cannot win is another thing. But we can try!

 

[Punish3r]

Shahzad will do Tuk Tuk i guess

guess not

 

[Logical]

Intent is there, good to see !

 

[Asif321]

comon WE CAN !

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

In your faces haters Pak going for it YESS!!!!


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[Indiana Jones]

the yolk will be on you

Just 298 to go..shehzad tendulkar looks determined...

 

[Madplayer]

yeah boy shezzyy lets go yo :4

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Shehzyy

 

[Asif321]

we should be 180 till tea

 

[WebGuru]

They are up for it! I like this attitude from Shehzad

 

[Madplayer]

another :4

 

[GreenKnightRises]

. Another one. Ohh Boy SHehzzy