Pakistan vs West Indies | 2nd Test | Multan | January 25-29 | Pre-Match Discussion

[BouncerGuy]

The stage is set for an exciting 2nd Test match between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled from January 25-29 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

After defeating the West Indies by 127 runs in the 1st Test, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a series whitewash.

With Pakistan aiming to defend their 1-0 lead and the West Indies eager to bounce back and level the series, it promises to be a thrilling clash filled with intense competition and skillful performances.

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[emranabbas]

All in the safe hands of kaptaana Shanna

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Are they going to use the same pitch? It will be truly iconic if they decide to go with this strip for the next match as well.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Are they going to use the same pitch? It will be truly iconic if they decide to go with this strip for the next match as well.

That pitch will be disastrous... Not to use same one... Make it better a bit before using

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Are they going to use the same pitch? It will be truly iconic if they decide to go with this strip for the next match as well.

The game will end in 2 days instead of 3.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

That pitch will be disastrous... Not to use same one... Make it better a bit before using

This pitch will come under a lot of scrutiny and could fetch an unsatisfactory label.

 

[Aami]

Different pitch. Commentators mentuined it

 

[khyberlion]

There needs to be some balance. These pitches are awful. I am all up for spinning pitches if that helps us to win, but can't have the ball turning square from ball 1.

 

[Devadwal]

The game will end in 2 days instead of 3.

Just 177.2 overs and 40 wickets. 1st test was ended in less than 2 day but bad weather was the reason why test match gone to 3rd Day.

 

[Amjid Javed]

I always criticised India for moondust wickets and Pakistan deserve the same criticism. Whilst or spinners will now look like prime Jim laker and murali, their has to be some balance

Our already struggling batsmen aren't going to develop and pretty much playing seamers has become pointless.

I don't want to be playing on roads either. We play SL and NZ at home in next cycle and this rank Turner policy will back fire t somepoint as spinners can't keep bailing out our substandard batsmen.

We have no one even competent enough to play spin like misbah, YK use to play spin. I won't be shocked if Pakistan lose to SL or NZ playing this way.

When players like babar look like village cricketers again left arm spinners

 

[TeymurBlake]

I would like to see Kashif Ali get a go, to really see what he’s made of.

Now his domestic record isn’t very complimentary of him, but he’s in the squad, so let’s have a look.

 

[Justcrazy]

Play on the same pitch , it will be fun , trust me fun all the way . Another 3 day Test.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Play on the same pitch , it will be fun , trust me fun all the way . Another 3 day Test.

Play on same pitch and game will be done 2 days. The fact that both set of batsmen looked clueless in 1st test will only roll over into this one.

If WI win toss and bat 1st on a similar surface we could see a different result

 

[jnaveen1980]

Home advantage is perfectly fine. But against an opposition like West Indies do they actually need it? Are they afraid of losing to them on a flat track? Windies is not exactly a good side on flat wickets either.

 

[Kianig89]

Yes , most important factor will be that flip of the coin make sure you win it

 

[moghul]

The stage is set for an exciting 2nd Test match between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled from January 25-29 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

After defeating the West Indies by 127 runs in the 1st Test, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a series whitewash.

With Pakistan aiming to defend their 1-0 lead and the West Indies eager to bounce back and level the series, it promises to be a thrilling clash filled with intense competition and skillful performances.

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"exciting" what's exciting about this ridiculous test series in front of an empty stadium . Pakistan is winning but killing the test cricket. What is there to watch for cricket followers in this. Just watch BGT, that's test cricket, not this .

 

[moghul]

Make sure Khurram is in playing 11 again, he needs some well deserved rest after playing " grueling " 2 test series in SA.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Make sure Khurram is in playing 11 again, he needs some well deserved rest after playing " grueling " 2 test series in SA.

Khurram is essentially in team to make cups of tea in this series

 

[shah9425]

Hopefully last test of Englishman as captain

 

[Rana]

Yes , most important factor will be that flip of the coin make sure you win it

So West Indies will win the Test if they win the toss?

 

[Rana]

Hopefully last test of Englishman as captain

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875854421180965165

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Hopefully last test of Englishman as captain

I still don't understand your agenda against Shan.

You didn't clarify in the other thread.

 

[sweep_shot]

I expect Pakistan to get a big win and and make it 2-0.

 

[gazza619]

I would like to see Kashif Ali get a go, to really see what he’s made of.

Now his domestic record isn’t very complimentary of him, but he’s in the squad, so let’s have a look.

Do you have a clip of him? I m confused about this Kashif ali.

 

[shamaan]

Pakistan should be able to beat West Indies on any pitch.

 

[kingusama92]

Before doing anything else, turn on the fans.

I am guessing it's going to be a similar pitch to the 1st Test, but there's a clear gap between the teams anyway. An interesting question is should they add another batsman over Khurram?

 

[Amjid Javed]

So West Indies will win the Test if they win the toss?

Batting last on a similar wicket, the way both teams looked clueless vs spin.

Yeah toss is crucial

 

[Rana]

“Road ko

Izzat Dou”

 

[Kianig89]

Let's see what kind of wicket is served after that one can deduce , otherwise not much difference between two teams

 

[Rana]

Let's see what kind of wicket is served after that one can deduce , otherwise not much difference between two teams

So you agree that the West Indies keeper+batter is as good as Rizwan?

 

[Kianig89]

Not much difference means that some players from Pakistan are better than their counterparts, same goes for WI.

If that's makes your superego happy than WI keeper is as good as Rizwan

 

[shah9425]

I still don't understand your agenda against Shan.

You didn't clarify in the other thread.

He is non performing player should be removed

 

[Rana]

He is non performing player should be removed

Be quiet!

 

[emranabbas]

He is non performing player should be removed

Second highest scorer since he's been back in the team currently on 766 just 10 runs behind
Rizwan whose on 776

 

[Kianig89]

Hopefully Shan is lucky and calls it right whether heads or tails, otherwise in for a bumpy ride.
For playing XI leave Babar out and play Imam

 

[shah9425]

Last test for this English speaking captain

 

[Kianig89]

Shan
Imam
Hurraira
KG
Saud
Rizwan
Agha
Noman
Sajid
Abrar
Kashif

 

[Rana]

Last test for this English speaking captain

Is it his fault his background is from some mountain village with goats and sheep?

 

[hassan918]

Hopefully Shan is lucky and calls it right whether heads or tails, otherwise in for a bumpy ride.
For playing XI leave Babar out and play Imam

I would also like to see Imam play in this match.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think Pakistan will go with an unchanged 11. Makes sense.

 

[jamie smith]

pak should give a chance to mohammad ali in place of khurram

 

[BouncerGuy]

pak should give a chance to mohammad ali in place of khurram

Not gonna matter much. He might not get a chance to bowl.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Hopefully there is spitting turn from ball one.

Those who think that the pitches shouldn't be aggressively spin-friendly are obviously out of their depth and have no idea what they are talking about.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Last test for this English speaking captain

He's not going anywhere for now

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

He is non performing player should be removed

In this team he is a better performer than everyone except for Saud and Rizwan right now

 

[BouncerGuy]

Last test for this English speaking captain

In our dreams brother... he is going no where... He scored 150+ and will play many series now based on that only.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I don't get where PAK fans get off with this kind of attitude thinking they are world-beaters. Need I remind you that we went three years without winning a test match at home?

Spin-friendly pitches are in the nature and ecology of this part of the world. The weather and conditions here are conducive to these types of pitches. Not only that, its a competitive advantage Asian teams have over SENA teams who generally have better and more well-rounded pace attacks. Going against that is going against nature. Pakistani fans need to come back to reality. First you need to learn how to start winning at home before you can even think about winning in SENA. You have to become a good test team first. Keep your delusions to yourself. The reality is that even if these pitches somehow were pace-friendly, Pakistan would get killed. Because Pakistan's test pace-attack is one of the worst they have ever had in their history.

I would rather take winning at home over not winning at all.

 

[Justcrazy]

Play on same pitch and game will be done 2 days. The fact that both set of batsmen looked clueless in 1st test will only roll over into this one.

If WI win toss and bat 1st on a similar surface we could see a different result

I do not think if WI win toss they can win the game.

pakistan despite struggling , I feel at least couple of batters will get some good score and that will make the difference.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Kamran Ghulam must be dropped if he fails here. Can't believe we dropped Bobby for this guy.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Kamran Ghulam must be dropped if he fails here. Can't believe we dropped Bobby for this guy.

Yep. he has been a disappointment since his debut hundred...

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Yep. he ahs been a disappointment since his debut hundred...

More and more looking like a fluke just like Abrar's debut performance vs England.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

After witnessing the performance in the first Test, this appears to be a dead rubber now

 

[Kianig89]

The real cricket is Test cricket and good that Pakistan is winning games , though batsmen need to step up shall we bowl first

 

[hassan918]

Not gonna matter much. He might not get a chance to bowl.

Or maybe he'll bowl an over in the entire match like Khurram did in the first test.

 

[PakHammer]

Watching some post match comments from Shan, he seems keen to have Amir Jamal back in the side even though he was not named in the squad. I think he will replace Khurram in the only change for the second test.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Or maybe he'll bowl an over in the entire match like Khurram did in the first test.

Yeah. LOL

I don't think any change is needed... Hurraira needs some games before we can judge him. Shan is pathetic as a batter and his captaincy was saved by Sajid and Noman so he is gonna stay as well, babar is gonna stay as well.

We can try ROhail though.. Not gonna happen IMO.

SO UNCHANGED IT IS GONNA BE