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

[KB-24]

A quick fire 50/60 from Hafeez here would have been just what Pakistan needed..

That's what Shehzad was trying to do ... gutted that he got out, there was no need for it as Matthews was giving them easy 5-6/over in singles.

 

[hur rizvi]

I am loving this aggression from Pakistan. They should keep going unless they get in danger of losing too many wickets.

No aggression since Khurrams dismissal

 

[saiyan0312]

We need a partnership and a big one. A platform to attack. rotate strike and then attack.

 

[hur rizvi]

need a boundary

 

[hur rizvi]

242 reqd off 270 balls, that would one of the biggest chases if Pakistan can pull this off, but dont think we can

 

[Osman]

and then younis khan says he wants to be in the one day side

 

[Aman]

Lol my friend was belting a few sixes and fours with a similar field set the other day.

The guy scored 80+ runs alone in our 8 over 92

Other team chased it down in 7 overs

 

[LegendInzi]

Lets see how Azhar Ali fares against spin

 

[Indiana Jones]

Positive batting by Pak.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

A quick fire 50/60 from Hafeez here would have been just what Pakistan needed..

From Hafeez!!! Did you spell the 50/60 right?? Or the 'Zeros' came without your knowledge

 

[Sunny786]

Good over

 

[Mr Consistent]

15 overs 67/2

 

[Aman]

From Hafeez!!! Did you spell the 50/60 right?? Or the 'Zeros' came without your knowledge

There's nothing in the wicket

 

[hur rizvi]

good over for Pakistan,

 

[Mr Consistent]

missing umar akmal and maqsood today

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Damn i missed that over, brother watching regular show instead of this brute of a test match


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[Mr Consistent]

71/2 need 231 runs more

 

[hur rizvi]

bit of reverse for erranga could be useful for him

 

[WebGuru]

Azhar and younis batting with S/R of 47 and 45 respectively they have officially shut the shop

57 and 60 now

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Shop still open ??


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[steelo green]

We won't win, it's not possible, but at least they're trying for once. This type of play is way better to watch than a team that simply has no aggression.

 

[Mr Consistent]

younis khan dropped

 

[hur rizvi]

LOL an upper cut from YK

 

[saiyan0312]

we add around another 60 to 100 without a wicket loss, srilanka will panic big time.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Guys someone tell me if the shop is still on ????


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[saiyan0312]

we need younis khan in this chase. cant lose him at all.

 

[saiyan0312]

last three overs have been good. keep it up guys.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Younus going good with a healthy strike rate.

 

[Aman]

Misbah holds the key for Pakistan.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Rotating strike often will be the key.

 

[Asif321]

have to be 130 at tea

 

[Sunny786]

The shop is still open boys. They are rotating the strike beautifully.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Guys someone tell me if the shop is still on ????


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The shop is open. Not shut

 

[steelo green]

Why can't we always play like this? Clearly shoes our gameplan is always defensive.

 

[saiyan0312]

What rotation. We can do that?

 

[Sheikh_Ji]

Is there someplace i can listen to audio/radio commentary for this match online? I am in the office and can't switch on video streaming

 

[saiyan0312]

220 from 41 overs with 7 wickets in hand. game is so on.

 

[liaqat]

If only Shehzad last another 10 over's and we have Mr professor for a change,
These sort of situations suit Hafeez but its all wish full thinking,

Shehzad's wicket was a big blow
Need him to go on and make 70-80 quick runs, now 20
I see a draw

 

[hur rizvi]

SL are giving Dharna outside the shop

So shop may have to be closed

 

[Sunny786]

Herath back with his negative line.

 

[liaqat]

They should send in Asad in next and tell him to go and play positive cricket or Sarfraz

Take a gamble and ask them to hit the ball ,

If they get out Misbah can come and close up shop(play normal)

 

[hur rizvi]

They should start batting left handed

 

[Sam18696]

I'm happy to see Pak going for a win
I hate to admit it but Hafeez would've been very useful right now

 

[Sunny786]

Sri Lanka back to their pathetic tactics. Negative bowling instead of trying to get wickets.

 

[WebGuru]

KP like switch hit

 

[Red Devil]

Required RR 5.4

 

[Sunny786]

They should start batting left handed

Azhar heard you )

 

[the Great Khan]

too many runs to get. Will end in a draw. Remember they can be negative and no field restrictions.

 

[hur rizvi]

I think Rehman should be used as pinch hitter if this partnership continues for 50 more runs

 

[akamaka]

Azhar should look for the big hits, younis to rotate strike

 

[Logical]

Sri Lanka is such a pathetic and boring team. I actually feel sorry for Indian fans as their team plays them the most.

 

[hur rizvi]

almost dragged on

 

[saiyan0312]

azhar with a switch hit. where did he learn that?

 

[Sunny786]

Why is Mathews hard to play/hit? He bowls so slow and straight.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Shop having very few customer right now


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[Indiana Jones]

Poor tactics from Sri Lankans.

Just saw Sri Lankan batting score card,..lol
212 in 102 overs...lol, that's pure comedy...

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Poor tactics from Sri Lankans.



Just saw Sri Lankan batting score card,..lol

212 in 102 overs...lol, that's pure comedy...

I can just feel for Indian fans who play them almost 2wice each year :face palm:


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[saiyan0312]

lankans need to be sportsman about this and not bowl negative!!

 

[Sam18696]

Good rotation of strike

 

[saiyan0312]

is the key.

 

[WebGuru]

azhar with a switch hit. where did he learn that?

KP Public School, New Anar Kali Lahore

 

[Seen Sheen]

I think Rehman should be used as pinch hitter if this partnership continues for 50 more runs

Talha is a hitter not Abdur Rahman, so I might promote him to have a go.

 

[Aman]

5 an over for the next 30 will get Pakistan 150.

It will leave 60 runs to get from 9 overs which should be pretty easy with wickets in hand.

 

[Sunny786]

How are the Sri Lankan fans reacting to these negative tactics? Any Sri Lankan around?

 

[zabalestmsm]

Come Younus ur wish has come true abt ODI selection literally
This is no less than an ODI match type situation

 

[Aman]

How are the Sri Lankan fans reacting to these negative tactics? Any Sri Lankan around?

Most teams would do the same thing.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Pakistan 93/2 in 20.4 overs in a test match?

 

[hur rizvi]

Herath will pick up few wickets if we keep playing reverse sweeps out of the rough, but there is no option..

Keep going lads

 

[saiyan0312]

208 from 38. come on bring it close and then go nuts. If we add 100 for the next 20 we can have a good chance to slog the last 18.

 

[Logical]

Pakistan 93/2 in 20.4 overs in a test match?

maanta hai ki nahi ?

 

[hur rizvi]

younis dropped

 

[Sunny786]

More intent by

 

[GreenKnightRises]

There's nothing in the wicket

Neither was in previous tests. I guess he scored 50's and 100's there too.

 

[saiyan0312]

why is slogging.

 

[Aman]

Dumb shot from Younis.

 

[Mr Consistent]

younis

 

[hur rizvi]

pathetic cricket from lanka pays off

 

[Saurav]

time to shut shop

 

[Sunny786]

Younis

 

[Mr Consistent]

misbah should send asad now