Shaheen Shah Afridi 10-fer leads Pakistan to 109-run win over West Indies in 2nd Test - Series Drawn

[shah_1]

Rain has stopped

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Rain has stopped

Early tea will be taken at 2:10 (local time) pm

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssss

Hopefully no mucking about by the ground staff and umpires delaying checks/inspections. They've really took the mickey in this test.

 

[Titan24]

Early tea taken and rain stopped. So still some hope for Pak

 

[Thephenom]

Should be 159 for 9, if this match ends in a draw it’s on Abid Ali

 

[Titan24]

D/L rule should come into play in test matches too. This game should be awarded to Pakistan as they played brilliantly and are deserving winners. West Indies must not be allowed to escape with a draw.

Was thinking the same however, in tests as there is a possibility of draw as well unlike ODI and T20Is so maybe not possible for D/L to come into play. Thats how its is I guess and just part of the game.

 

[street cricketer]

Pakistan deserve to win this match for the way they have played despite long rain interruptions.

 

[Snowflake]

That's not true, as Azhar Ali has been in there this game

Okay, Azhar is an anomoly because I think he was terrific in that spot. But, time and time again I've seen newbies thrusted in that position and there's no way all of them are close in specialists! It has to do with seniority as it's a tough spot. You can't tell me Abid was fielding there because he's got the best reflexes.

It's the toxic seniority culture.

 

[Devadwal]

What is cut off time when game called of ?

 

[Omer2002]

Abid ali what a culprit

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

What is cut off time when game called of ?

5pm + 30mins.

 

[Amjid Javed]

What is cut off time when game called of ?

0530PM is close of play. so around bout 2.5 hours play left. even then pakistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly.

 

[Devadwal]

Fortunately pakistan is bowling so holder don't have any excuse like some wet area around bowler run up .

 

[Shoaibbtt]

0530PM is close of play. so around bout 2.5 hours play left. even then pakistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly.

2.5 hrs should be adequate time. We are into the tail now remember so they will be even more nervous cause it's not as if WI are gonna win.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Fortunately pakistan is bowling so holder don't have any excuse like some wet area around bowler run up .

Yep, dirty tactics and still dirty tactics being applied here.

 

[Devadwal]

0530PM is close of play. so around bout 2.5 hours play left. even then pakistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly.

Pakistan only need 10-12 overs to get last 3 wickets .so enough time here ,No need to panic .

 

[Titan24]

Pakistan only need 10-12 overs to get last 3 wickets .so enough time here ,No need to panic .

Da Silva can bat as well, so need atleast one of Holder and Da Silva early

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Hope no stupid inspections

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Should be 159 for 9, if this match ends in a draw it’s on Abid Ali

Trust me these 3 wickets won't last long.

A little moisture now in the wicket will be in our favour. Trust me they won't last 90 mins.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Trust me these 3 wickets won't last long.

A little moisture now in the wicket will be in our favour. Trust me they won't last 90 mins.

Pitch was covered well and that little moisture will not there for long.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Pitch was covered well and that little moisture will not there for long.

Well even then it's turning, new batsman in DeSilva is set to arrive and don't forget we are not far off from the new ball.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Pitch was covered well and that little moisture will not there for long.

A small break for Shaheen and co won't hurt.

Just make sure you bring Numan on when Roach arrives, it will bring about a false shot.

 

[Titan24]

Break is over, so now it all depends upon when umpires give a go ahead. Sky looks to be better for now

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Play will resume in 10 minutes. We will have around 2 hr and 45 min to clean up these minnows. Let's get it done.

 

[imshally81]

Play will resume at 2.45

 

[Saj]

Update:

Play to resume at 2:45 pm (local time)

In 8 minutes

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Play will resume in 10 minutes. We will have around 2 hr and 45 min to clean up these minnows. Let's get it done.

They've been jokers the umpires and ground staff this series.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

They've been jokers the umpires and ground staff this series.

Yep they have made me really angry. We need to end this ASAP.

 

[MenInG]

They've been jokers the umpires and ground staff this series.

Well play is resuming so no point bad-mouthing them

 

[TheSultan]

Pakistan will find a way not to win this. But it’ll be close so Misbah has a few nice excuses.

 

[Titan24]

Shaheen and Nauman for me to start and then after Shaheen’s spell Hassan should be given a go. Nauman should remain bowling from one end

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Well play is resuming so no point bad-mouthing them

Sorry mate but that day 3 drama was a joke. So much time wasted.

 

[NauV]

Why on earth is there a ring field? WI has no chance of winning . .t here should 3/4 slips, gully . . bat pad . . most fielders should be in catching positions . . I don't understand these tactics

 

[MenInG]

0530PM is close of play. so around bout 2.5 hours play left. even then pakistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly.

Please not the 2017 last Test drama again!

 

[UzmanBeast]

Imam looks mentally tough. Should be given the long rope like Babar was. He won’t learn by not playing.

Is he playing FC ?

Don’t know much about Abdullah Shafique

Neither of those three have been playing FC cricket, Salahuddin for different reasons as he hasn't opened.

Abdullah has just one game, whereas Imam hasn't played entire seasons so it's hard to pick a player.

In that situation, you go by potential.

 

[90MPH]

West Indies can’t survive this, Pak have the bonus of a new ball around the corner.

Only the weather can save them.

 

[UzmanBeast]

You may have said this as a joke but I saw Nauman bat against SA and he leaves the ball really well. Watched the ball
Actually might be a better opener than Abid Ali

I meant it.

Abid Ali is clueless.

 

[JibranAnsari]

70 percent chance that west indies will save the match , pakistan dont do well in such situations.

 

[imshally81]

Only two slips?

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Come on Pakistan dont let us down

 

[imshally81]

Bring hasan ali back...

 

[imshally81]

Shaheen is useless when he comes round the wicket..

 

[Local.Dada]

Colin Croft

“You can’t compare any left armer to wasim Akram. You say Wasim Akram take a pause and then there is everyone else”:

These WI commentators come up with some underrated quotes. Very true though

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Damn it

 

[Amjid Javed]

Please not the 2017 last Test drama again!

i hope not, lets pray we get 3 quick wickets.

 

[Local.Dada]

First time looking at Nauman, seems like another “youngster beauty”

 

[PakPremi]

Not Faheem again . Babar why you love him.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

WI going for chase???

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Cant let this dribble along. Windies r going for it. Need wkts

 

[PakPremi]

WI are 7 down and still have two capable batsmen and thwn there is Bradman Roach to come too.
New ball hopefully should take care of them all.

 

[Titan24]

WI going for chase???

Cant let this dribble along. Windies r going for it. Need wkts

143 runs to get. Dont think they are getting unless some miracle happens

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

143 runs to get. Dont think they are getting unless some miracle happens

But if we see at numbers it's doable.

 

[Ami]

This test is going like the first one...down to the wire

 

[Titan24]

But if we see at numbers it's doable.

Definitely doable if in terms of overs and runs but, WI is 7 down

 

[Devadwal]

How is light there?

 

[Mainul]

Pak bowling line up has a big question mark besides it. Can't clean up supertail of one of the weakest test team!!!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hasan ali needs to bowl. Pakistan needs some agression. Faheem is a timid bowler

 

[Ami]

Stopped watching it on tv/net...gonna keep refreahing these posts and follow it here.

 

[UzmanBeast]

This is where a batting all-rounder who can bowl a bit of spin would be useful.

Just get overs through early.

 

[adarsh_bang]

Bowling Faheem in a situation like this is a rubbish decision. I’ll take back my words if he gets one or two out

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Pak bowling line up has a big question mark besides it. Can't clean up supertail of one of the weakest test team!!!

Patience, new ball is coming. This will be over in the next 45 mins i believe

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Not Faheem again . Babar why you love him.

Keeping Shaheen, Abbas and Hassan for the new ball in 7 overs.

 

[Ami]

still 7 down?

 

[Mainul]

Pakistan doesn't belong to top test teams anymore. They can't clean up tail

 

[PakPremi]

Pak bowling line up has a big question mark besides it. Can't clean up supertail of one of the weakest test team!!!

Only that WI has a very small tail ,most are batsmen.

 

[adarsh_bang]

How is light there?

Looks low to me. Which is why there has to be more intensity on the field, Babar looks strangely relaxed.

Holder on the other hand is fighting it out beautifully at the moment.

Good test match but strange tactics by Babr

 

[Mainul]

Patience, new ball is coming. This will be over in the next 45 mins i believe

Why you should wait untill that time to clean up tail?

 

[Ami]

Pakistan doesn't belong to top test teams anymore. They can't clean up tail

They never were or are..

 

[adarsh_bang]

Keeping Shaheen, Abbas and Hassan for the new ball in 7 overs.

Saving three bowlers for the new ball under fading light conditions with the threat of rain with WTC points at stake?

 

[Firebat]

Need Nauman and Faheem to keep it tight until the new ball. Holder is looking dangerous, if they survive the new ball burst could be trouble.

 

[Titan24]

Saving three bowlers for the new ball under fading light conditions with the threat of rain with WTC points at stake?

Fair point. I would have gone with Hassan instead of Faheem here

 

[PakPremi]

bPakistan doesn't belong to top test teams anymore. They can't clean up tail

They did in first inning and in this inning they only bowled 73 overs, there is no help drom pitch as its still quite fresh. Rain has obstructed Pakistan winning this match.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Saving three bowlers for the new ball under fading light conditions with the threat of rain with WTC points at stake?

Wicket will come just need to wait it out. Still a lot of overs left.

 

[adarsh_bang]

Fair point. I would have gone with Hassan instead of Faheem here

Exactly, he doesn’t bowl with the new ball anyways

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Not Faheem again . Babar why you love him.

By the way, no wicket in next 10 overs and a possibility of West Indies win comes into play. We Know what Stokes and Parera have already done in recent times.

 

[Firebat]

Saving three bowlers for the new ball under fading light conditions with the threat of rain with WTC points at stake?

Commentators saying at least 30 overs left before bad light forces the players off. The threat of rain has passed, and the new ball is coming in just 6 overs.

At least wait until the plan fails before mindlessly criticising.

 

[PakPremi]

Keeping Shaheen, Abbas and Hassan for the new ball in 7 overs.

They will not havw many overs to ball after new ball,it will get dark soon after.
So one of Hasan Ali or Abbas should bowl in place of Faheem who is just qasting rime and giving the batsmen confidence.

 

[adarsh_bang]

The only explanation to this could be that the umpires have mandated slower bowlers due to low light.

Not attacking with Hasan at this stage is strange

 

[PakPremi]

Good to see Babar taking my earlier advise and trying Fawad . Lol

 

[Titan24]

This is where a batting all-rounder who can bowl a bit of spin would be useful.

Just get overs through early.

Using Fawad here

 

[JibranAnsari]

would love to see windies try to get the target.