South Africa end Day 3 of the 1st Test on 187/4 with a lead of 29 runs

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[HappyWarsFan]

Hoping to wake up to Pakistan 376 all out, SA 138 all out - Pak win by an innings.

Not gonna happen I know. Just putting my dream out there.

 

[MRSN]

Hoping to wake up to Pakistan 376 all out, SA 138 all out - Pak win by an innings.

Not gonna happen I know. Just putting my dream out there.

anti-jinx.. I see what you are doing with these.

 

[observer1]

What's batting here in the 4th inning like ?

Pakistan news to eek this lead abit more and really go at the South African batsmwn. I don't fancy leaving Pakistan chasing more than 160.

 

[Bilal_103]

What's batting here in the 4th inning like ?

Pakistan news to eek this lead abit more and really go at the South African batsmwn. I don't fancy leaving Pakistan chasing more than 160.

does the karachi pitch turn into a minefield in the 4th and 5th day?

 

[Justcrazy]

If SA want to make a comeback they need to get the remaining wickets quickly and look to get at least 350 in the second innings.

Any total within 250 Pakistan would chase easily.

 

[Justcrazy]

does the karachi pitch turn into a minefield in the 4th and 5th day?

Even if it does , SA spinners are mediocre.

 

[Justcrazy]

Hassan Ali can be dangerous hitter

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan leading by 92 runs , Pakistan already in a strong position here , a few more lusty blows , would be final nail in the coffin

 

[Justcrazy]

Four

Pure timing !

Pakistan lower order is looking very competent , when number 10 can play such a beautiful backward punch , pure timing

 

[Justcrazy]

Uneven bounce, as the ball hits Hassan

 

[Justcrazy]

Now Nouman gets a boundary of Rabada

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan now 100 ahead of SA

 

[Justcrazy]

If this two can add another 20 runs , SA would be really frustrated

 

[imshally81]

Out

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Pakistan loose ninth wicket with 103 runs lead

 

[MachoKhan]

Rabadas bowling average is 22, what does this actually means? Like he picks 22 wickets per match?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

4

 

[Nadeemp]

he gets a wicket every time he gives 22 runs

 

[Mesozoic]

Rabadas bowling average is 22, what does this actually means? Like he picks 22 wickets per match?

Concedes 22 runs per every wicket.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Lead now 109

 

[Mean&Green]

Pakistan's tail >>>>> Indian tail

It’s actually vice versa we don’t have a top order and you don’t have a tail

 

[Mean&Green]

Concedes 22 runs per every wicket.

Isn’t that strike rate which is 40 I think average means something else

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 110 runs now

 

[angrypathan]

Isn’t that strike rate which is 40 I think average means something else

No strike rate is number of deliveries bowled per wicket. For example, a bowling SR of 50 means a player takes a wicket every 50 deliveries, or 8.2 overs.

 

[Mesozoic]

Isn’t that strike rate which is 40 I think average means something else

Nope.

Strike rate is no of balls you took to take a wicket.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yasir with a test hundred batting at number 11

 

[Goharn]

Isn’t that strike rate which is 40 I think average means something else

Bowling Average: Runs Conceded/Wickets Taken
Bowling S/R: Balls bowled/Wickets Take

 

[Justcrazy]

10 valuable runs added by last pair so far

 

[Mean&Green]

Got it thanks

 

[Amirforpresident]

Nauman Ali batting better than some of our so called top order batsmen

 

[angrypathan]

Is Wasim seriously cheering boundaries on commentary? Incredibly unprofessional

 

[Ahmed216]

Rabadas bowling average is 22, what does this actually means? Like he picks 22 wickets per match?

Thts 968 wickets in 44 matches

 

[Deewana Mastana]

119

 

[MenInG]

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[Mean&Green]

Is Wasim seriously cheering boundaries on commentary? Incredibly unprofessional

Lmao his inner Pakistani coming out which went somewhere else in 99 World Cup but it was funny he’s like yes yes another boundary

 

[Deewana Mastana]

132-9

 

[ahsan17]

Is Wasim seriously cheering boundaries on commentary? Incredibly unprofessional

Kiwi commentators would say hi.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Seems like the pitch is in perfect condition to bat

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Maharaj on

 

[sindhiboy]

Rabada could have easily gotten a 5 Fer.
Has been pretty unlucky.

South Africa need to score big now, otherwise they look pretty much the losing team.

 

[cricfan967]

So refreshing to see Pakistan having a deep batting line up. Yasir Shah at # 11 is a great sign.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Hassan should have got a 50 here

 

[imshally81]

Good partnership

 

[Deewana Mastana]

134-9

 

[angrypathan]

Kiwi commentators would say hi.

Never said the Kiwi commentators were professional

 

[shaaik]

Hassan should have got a 50 here

He played a reckless premeditated slog to a straight delivery ..

 

[Deewana Mastana]

He played a reckless premeditated slog to a straight delivery ..

Yep with that blow on the hand too

 

[Ozymandiasza]

I fear this lead spells the end. Some players are due some runs, so you never know...

 

[Deewana Mastana]

I fear this lead spells the end. Some players are due some runs, so you never know...

Today is perhaps the best day to bat

 

[MenInG]

Kiwi commentators would say hi.

keep discussions on this game only

 

[azimiqbal]

Perfect start for Pakistan , could not of asked for more

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Still a difficult pitch to bat. This has been damn good batting by Pakistan.

 

[Abdullah Rabbani]

This confidence is missing in uae dead pitches

 

[Deewana Mastana]

144-9

 

[Slim]

Anyway, on the match: Reaching almost 150 now, if they take it to 200, then it would be a healthy lead to boot.

 

[Abdullah Rabbani]

Next series should be 3 match against sena

 

[Deewana Mastana]

150

 

[Goharn]

Yasir tryna get a promotion with this batting

 

[Deewana Mastana]

50 off 53 balls

 

[Amirforpresident]

50 runs partnership of Just 53 balls. Well done Yasir and Nauman

 

[Darkness]

I dont seem to recall a better tail in recent years.

 

[Madplayer]

This is what playing at home means. The home advantage that was missing for Pak. Its a different ball game altogether.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

158-9

 

[Goharn]

Anyone feeling a 200+ lead? Outside chance maybe?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pakistan will have to bowl exceptionally well in the 2nd inns

 

[Nov15]

Awesome batting this. Misbah now can relax till 2023 World Cup.

 

[Varun]

Heck South Africa are trash.

Their ranking flatters them.

Well played so far, Pakistan.

 

[naseem]

This is what happens when u play in ur home.......

 

[naseem]

Still job not done.....have to bowl n field well Pakiatan

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Heck South Africa are trash.

Their ranking flatters them.

Well played so far, Pakistan.

At least we play Pakistan in their home.

 

[naseem]

This is what playing at home means. The home advantage that was missing for Pak. Its a different ball game altogether.

Exactly...... If we can play at home.....our cricket will improve and our game also

 

[azimiqbal]

Got a lot more then i thought Pakistan would get ! New ball will be rally important , would be Great to get some wickets with the new ball but even if we don’t , must keep it tight and keep run rate under 2.5

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This is what happens when u play in ur home.......

Yes. Have said this so many times. If Pakistan continously play at home they will be in Top 4.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

158 all out

 

[naseem]

At least we play Pakistan in their home.

Yes big thanks 2 u guys.........hats off....... And they send their A team.......good gesture from Sa.....unlike many others

 

[imshally81]

Outtt

 

[Mesozoic]

Innings defeat loading....

 

[Slim]

Lead of 158, all out. Need to get at least 3 to 4 wickets before the trail ends for Pakistan to be in a strong position.

 

[naseem]

Innings defeat loading....

Nope too early 2 say that.....