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South Africa defeat Pakistan by 6 wkts to win the 1st Test & take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series

SA surely aren't racing to the target.

They'll have to grit it out for sure. The more overs the play the more chances for us.
 
Amla releasing the pressure and I don't think we can comeback from the shock of these decisions. Team doesn't look too happy.
 
Its not Amla and Elgar that worry me. Bavuma and DeQock are gonna be the real difficult wickets
 
ExpressPacer said:
Look, I'm just saying this happens far too often for it to not be a race thing. And, we're the same race, it's not that. Pakistanis just aren't liked, buddy. All marginal decisions go against us.
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If you believe it is a race thing, I wonder if you know that the TV Umpire Joel Wilson is black!
 
For SA's sake, they probably would like that Elgar decision to be out. This victory is going to be marred with a question mark
 
Too many loose deliveries. That’s easing up the pressure created from the other end. Hasan please keep it tight yaara!!!
 
This is high quality pace bowling. So chuffed to witness such skill. If only our batsmen were even half-decent. This bowling attack deserves better.
 
Napa said:
If you believe it is a race thing, I wonder if you know that the TV Umpire Joel Wilson is black!
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Although I dont think that the third umpire made his decision based on a racist prejudice, but being black does not mean that the guy cannot be a racist.
 
Napa said:
If you believe it is a race thing, I wonder if you know that the TV Umpire Joel Wilson is black!
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Probably had some bad experiences staying abroad. I’ve been targeted too, and at times not by white people. Race/colour/nationality anything can play a role. Doesn’t leave a great feeling.
 
ExpressPacer said:
Look, I'm just saying this happens far too often for it to not be a race thing. And, we're the same race, it's not that. Pakistanis just aren't liked, buddy. All marginal decisions go against us.
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As someone who actually lives in the West, you're wrong. Now focus on the cricket.
 
Bilal7 said:
As someone who actually lives in the West, you're wrong. Now focus on the cricket.
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I don't care where you live, that matters very little. As a Pakistani living in Pakistan who travels to the West every year, I think Id know what I'm talking ahout.

And anyway, Canada is the worst example to give as a representation of the Western mentality.
 
Hasan gives too many loose balls. He needs a lot of practice to be able to ball consistently in Tests
 
Zeeraq said:
Black people can't be racist?
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Rana said:
Although I dont think that the third umpire made his decision based on a racist prejudice, but being black does not mean that the guy cannot be a racist.
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While black people can be racist, normally one doesn't think they harbor racist feelings wrt South Asians.

ExpressPacer said:
Do you have a reading problem or did I not make it clear that it's not a race thing?
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I must have a reading problem as on re-reading "I'm just saying this happens far too often for it to not be a race thing" I still believe you meant it was a race thing.
 
Game of cricket boys, 40-1 can turn into 44-4 in no time. Keep believing
 
Pakistani pace bowlers averaging 22 this year. Shah should also be averaging around 25. MashAllah. Let's get that even lower.
 
poor catching and some luck , SA have withered the storm.

Its gonna be easy from here now.

Yasir shah may have to get a couple of wickets here.
 
SA slowly weathering the storm here. Hasan is getting a bit loose here. Oh how I miss Abbas..
 
Amir and Shaheen's combo is exactly what's needed. Take Hasan off. Maybe try Yasir to check if the cracks are helping or not.
 
ExpressPacer said:
I don't care where you live, that matters very little. As a Pakistani living in Pakistan who travels to the West every year, I think Id know what I'm talking ahout.

And anyway, Canada is the worst example to give as a representation of the Western mentality.
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You need to be careful with your words because you make no sense. Do not generalize the "West", if you admit that not all Western countries are the same. Also, my experiences matter very little but yours, despite the fact that you do not even live in the West, are enough to make this a done deal and for you to hijack this thread?
 
Faisalabadimunda said:
Hassans a joke been rubbish past 6 months
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He's been brilliant. Even in this match he's looked like getting a wicket every over nearly. That's the thing with wicket-taking bowlers like him, they bowl a couple of loose ones every now and then but watching him bowl today has been a breath of fresh air.
 
Rana said:
Game of cricket boys, 40-1 can turn into 44-4 in no time. Keep believing
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Very good bowling by Pakistanis, and definitely a bit unlucky with a few close calls and the dropped catch.
 
Faisalabadimunda said:
Hassans a joke been rubbish past 6 months
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Forget about watching cricket for the last six months, are you even following the current game? He's the only one with a wicket and did everything to get us another. If you thought that all our bowlers would have economy rates of under 3, you really shouldn't be watching such matches.
 
I think we are being harsh on our bowlers. They have bowled brilliantly and are giving their best. It's just does small things that don't go in your way and if you will be attacking as a bowler you will also get punished at times.
 
If I was an umpire, I would not have given Markram out. Looked too high on replay.
 
Rana said:
You think a team with a history of losing matches from winning situations would have dealt with 16-2 and Pakistani bowlers with their tails up?
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That's not what I'm saying at all. Are you sure Haysman is the problem? :)) I'm saying we'll take a win however it comes. The game is still on, anything can happen.
 
ARK Rafay said:
I think we are being harsh on our bowlers. They have bowled brilliantly and are giving their best. It's just does small things that don't go in your way and if you will be attacking as a bowler you will also get punished at times.
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And the South Africans are not idiots either. They know that they need to score their runs at a good rate.
 
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