Predict the outcome of the 1st Test between Pakistan and New Zealand

[MenInG]

NZ look to be in a good position but things could change tomorrow OR Azhar Ali could play a blinder in the 2nd innings!

 

[szrana]

New zealand win.

 

[Amjid Javed]

New zealand win as are batting crumbles under pressure batting last.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Yes NZ are favourites now. Can see us panicking in the 4th innings.

 

[Rana]

NZ to win. Pakistan messed up

 

[Sadozai]

Pak will win..

 

[Ozeirk]

Newzealand is slightly ahead however the game is still winnable for Pakistan

 

[CricketDon]

New Zealand win. Batting becomes a lot easier after a couple of days. New Zealand will score 350 and Pakistan have to chase 300 plus. 4th innings against Boult.

 

[Syed1]

Untill yesterday I was confident of Pak win, but in typical Pakistan fashion we left the door ajar and NZ have sneaked back in. 50-50 atm. If tomorrow morning the Kiwis are able to string long partnerships then its game over for Pak.

 

[Syed1]

NZ look to be in a good position but things could change tomorrow OR Azhar Ali could play a blinder in the 2nd innings!

There is more chance of us being blind than Azhar Ali playing a blinder. Borderline tailender these days.

 

[The Viper]

Looks worrying. Only getting a 70 run lead is a problem. If New Zealand score 270+ then we are in trouble. Batting last and chasing above 200 will be difficult. Let’s hope Abbas and co get them out for lower than that.

 

[MMHS]

Still PAK’s game to lose. Last year SRL defended 135 due to Herath, but kiwis don’t have one. Probably 170 is a tough chase, but no impossible, which means Kiwis will need to score around 275 (basically bat out Day 3) at least, which is not impossible but improbable.

But, I didn’t like Sarfraz’s tactics in last session with a 74 runs lead & a wicket on 0 - looked impatient, too many bowling changes & a bit defensive in field - signs of nervousness. Unless, PAK gets act together tmro morning, Kiwis will be in driving by seat by lunch.

 

[hadi123]

New Zealand win is what I voted. Pakistan's only chance is to induce a collapse but NZ have a partnership going and if these two carry on, then a big lead is likely to accumulate and there won't be time for Pak to bat out for a draw. But it's very close atm I'd say 60-40 to NZ

 

[Buffet]

It's even right now.

 

[aukhan]

Big Test of Williamson tomorrow. If he scores a ton than the game could be theirs. 50/50 right now.

 

[Fahdi]

New Zealand are in a better position at the moment. Pakistan may have messed it up with the poor batting display. But Pakistan aren't out of the game yet.

 

[Hasan123]

By the evening session we will know who is the favourite. Too close to call right now.

 

[Square Drive]

Pakistan win.

Can see us restricting NZ's lead to 150.

Abbas to get Kane early.

 

[shaaik]

The odds have shifted in Pakistan's favor with Hasan Ali unleashing his inner self. New Zealand still in with a chance since Pakistan are to bat last here and anything over 150 would set the cat among the pigeons. It's Pakistan's game to lose from here on..

Take Your Pick Guys.

 

[Ilustcricket]

New Zealand’s game if Pak has to chase in excess of 200

 

[MenInG]

Any waverers?

 

[Ab Fan]

Pakistan

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Imam has done splendidly. If we win this his start was as important as Hasan and Yasir.

 

[CricVet]

Any naysayers?

Inshallah we will win it. Although there is no country like us to botch things up, but we shall cross the line with a tiny little drama of our own.

 

[Hasan123]

Pakistan will win. I was worried at 1 point but we should be able to chase this down.

 

[coy0607]

Pakistan in a really strong position obviously, and Imam's aggressive start would have calmed a lot of nerves...

but this is the Pakistani batting, and history tells us there will be some real drama tomorrow.

Asad, Babar, Haris will be key, I expect absolutely nothing from Azhar and Hafeez

 

[CricVet]

Shocking or expected? We know how to botch! Yikes. I woke up in the morning and saw the results. Man; what is it with us. Trolls/Biased will call Pak weak but again I'm sure it is just lack of winning attitude. I did not see one ball today but when I see the highlights later, I am sure I will find many self inflicted wounds. What a roller coaster Pakistan cricket.

 

[Zakaz]

Pakistan in a really strong position obviously, and Imam's aggressive start would have calmed a lot of nerves...

but this is the Pakistani batting, and history tells us there will be some real drama tomorrow.

Asad, Babar, Haris will be key, I expect absolutely nothing from Azhar and Hafeez

You couldn't have been more right...

 

[coy0607]

You couldn't have been more right...

we have seen this toooo many times in the past. I don't think anyone should be surprised