South Africa need 243 runs to win the 2nd Test against Pakistan after ending Day 4 on 127/1

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[wrongun]

A wagging tail & a good knock from Rizwan can make this game safe for Pakistan. They'll have to handle Nortje's short stuff better to do that.

If SA can restrict this lead to 225/230 then they will be 50/50 to steal the game. Just a couple of decent partnerships might get them there.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

A wagging tail & a good knock from Rizwan can make this game safe for Pakistan. They'll have to handle Nortje's short stuff better to do that.

If SA can restrict this lead to 225/230 then they will be 50/50 to steal the game. Just a couple of decent partnerships might get them there.

Gotta look at this pitch as well, the cracks are starting to widen and become progressively hard for the batsmen, good thing for pakistan is that they just need around 50-60 runs which is quite feasible given the batting to come.

 

[Justcrazy]

Rizwan looking good here , SA would be looking to get him quick.

 

[Justcrazy]

Hassan slogs Maharaj

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan should set a target of 300 runs here minimum, they can get that here

 

[PakPremi]

Hasan Ali would give away his wicket rather than batting sensibly.

 

[Justcrazy]

It would not be easy for SA to get these last 4 wickets here

 

[PakPremi]

Pakistan should set a target of 300 runs here minimum, they can get that here

I very much doubt it they will get that. I be happy with 270.

 

[Justcrazy]

Hassan should look to hit out here , SA bowling is poor , he needs to capitalize and help himself to some easy runs

 

[MRSN]

It would not be easy for SA to get these last 4 wickets here

Why are you trying to jinx us. Geez

 

[Bigboii]

[MENTION=146530]DeadBall[/MENTION] time to let loose atleast for first 2 pages before the usual stuff...

 

[Justcrazy]

I very much doubt it they will get that. I be happy with 270.

You are overestimating this SA attack , they are like a state-level bowling.

 

[Justcrazy]

Why are you trying to jinx us. Geez

No jinx , Pakistan lower order is improved these days , also the lead Pakistan have right now is enough to win this game , SA can no way bat through Pakistan spin twin here and get beyond 175 runs

 

[imshally81]

Out

 

[PakPremi]

Hasan Ali would give away his wicket rather than batting sensibly.

Like I predicted.

 

[Rafa]

Pakistan should set up 250+ on the safer side . SA will fancy their chances at anything less than that because they have lot of time on their hands.

 

[Justcrazy]

Hassan wastes a review here , if he did not hit the ball , he should not have wasted the review. I hope Nouman can smack a quick cameo here

 

[MRSN]

Pathetic cricket

 

[JimmyGetsBuckets]

Hassan Ali is boneheaded

 

[PakPremi]

Either Yasir or Nauman should have batted at no 8. Hasan Ali is no 10.

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan should set up 250+ on the safer side . SA will fancy their chances at anything less than that because they have lot of time on their hands.

Pakistan will get more than that , Nouman and Yasir both can chip in here

 

[imshally81]

Hassan wastes a review here , if he did not hit the ball , he should not have wasted the review. I hope Nouman can smack a quick cameo here

Review retained as it was umpire's call

 

[Justcrazy]

FOUR

Good treatment given by Yasir to Maharaj

 

[Justcrazy]

I am suprised Rabada did not start the proceedings for SA here

 

[imshally81]

Another boundary by Yasir

 

[Bigboii]

Yasir on fire my boi

 

[Justcrazy]

Yasir is a best batsman in Pakistan tail

 

[PakPremi]

Mahraj and Nortje have bowled well this series. Many wickets have been gifted by Pakistan though.
SA have long batting line up and if the pitch does not help spinners we are in for very tense Test match
I expect Elgar, Dussan, Faf, Mulder and Linda to play crucial knocks.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA batting , bowling as well as fielding standards have gone down drastically , its now a shadow of its former self

 

[Justcrazy]

Mahraj and Nortje have bowled well this series. Many wickets have been gifted by Pakistan though.
SA have long batting line up and if the pitch does not help spinners we are in for very tense Test match
I expect Elgar, Dussan, Faf, Mulder and Linda to play crucial knocks.

Long batting does not mean quality batting. Also , Pakistan spin is much more superior

 

[Justcrazy]

SA should get ready for a close to 300 run chase here

 

[Justcrazy]

MR Rabada back

I hope he is smacked for a few boundaries here

 

[imshally81]

How is pitch behaving? Uneven bounce or spinning?

 

[PakPremi]

Long batting does not mean quality batting. Also , Pakistan spin is much more superior

Yasir was poor first inning.
If SA do play sensibly their batting have enough quality to chase anything less than 250 unless they gift their wickets.

 

[MRSN]

How is pitch behaving? Uneven bounce or spinning?

Looks manageable

 

[shah_1]

Where are the boundaries Rizwan?

 

[MRSN]

Where are the boundaries Rizwan?

Field is spread when he is on

 

[shah_1]

Rizwan doesn't know how to bat with tail?

 

[imshally81]

Lead is 231

 

[PakPremi]

I would bring on Linde for Rabada, Yasir would more likely give his wicket away on spinner, even though he would give away on any bowler before long.

 

[Abdullah]

Man this is tense.

 

[imshally81]

Decision review...

 

[imshally81]

Should be not out

 

[Ahmed216]

Yasir shah has taken the game away from SA were with his breathtaking 14 off 29

 

[Justcrazy]

These two have added 24 runs already

 

[JimmyGetsBuckets]

Those tea Ads are so cringe to watch. I'm certain the cups are empty.

 

[Justcrazy]

I already said SA attack cannot get last 4 easily , Pakistan lower order has been batting well these days.

 

[Justcrazy]

This pair easily milking the bowling here

 

[Justcrazy]

Yasir is doing well here , he certainly can be one of the best number 8 in the world

 

[imshally81]

44444

 

[imshally81]

12 overs remaining in new ball

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 246 now , slowly moving towards 300 mark

 

[Justcrazy]

12 overs remaining in new ball

New ball will yield more runs , it will come on more nicely to the bat

 

[imshally81]

Lead is 250 now..

 

[Justcrazy]

Where is everyone who was laughing at me when I said Pakistan's lower order is capable ??

 

[Savak]

Nothing terrifying in the wicket, South Africans will not make it easy for Pakistan in the fourth innings. They also have full 2 days to chase this target.

 

[MRSN]

Wasim bhai bahit bari bari chor rahe hain

 

[Darkrai]

Wasim said 65-70% of Pakistan watches PSL. Is this true???

 

[PakPremi]

Yasir can bat for long time if and when he bats sensibly. Still angry how Pak management think Hasan Ali should bat higher than Yasir or even Nauman.

 

[MRSN]

67 percent population watches PSL..

 

[PakPremi]

Wasim said 65-70% of Pakistan watches PSL. Is this true???

Only those watch Pak cricket in general.

 

[MRSN]

Wasim said 65-70% of Pakistan watches PSL. Is this true???

Bahut lambi chori hai

 

[imshally81]

4444

50 for Rizwan

 

[Justcrazy]

SA bowling is worse than Bangladesh , this is not first time , Pakistan lower order has consistently got big runs in all innings , it shows how poor and pathetic their bowling is.

 

[MRSN]

Where is everyone who was laughing at me when I said Pakistan's lower order is capable ??

There's nothing in the pitch. Should get more than 300

 

[MHN1293]

50 up for rizwan, what an innings under pressure.

 

[Darkrai]

Good innings from Rizwan.

 

[shah_1]

Good going

 

[Justcrazy]

This two toying with the bowling now

 

[PakPremi]

Where is everyone who was laughing at me when I said Pakistan's lower order is capable ??

No one was laughing?
We just know how likes of Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and often Yasir play rubbish shots to get out. It's good job Rizwan is keeping Yasir calm. More than shots we need to bat for time, runs will continue to come. Pak with exception of Hasan Ali have been good today.

 

[Justcrazy]

No one was laughing?
We just know how likes of Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and often Yasir play rubbish shots to get out. It's good job Rizwan is keeping Yasir calm. More than shots we need to bat for time, runs will continue to come. Pak with exception of Hasan Ali have been good today.

So I had the last laugh )

 

[imshally81]

4444

Shot by Rizwan

 

[uberkoen]

Rizwan has been pretty good in tests. He just needs to start making those big scores now

 

[PakPremi]

It's a shame Rizwan often bats with tailenders otherwise he would have scored century by now.

 

[Justcrazy]

Mulder into attack , but does not matter , as Pakistan gets another boundary

 

[uberkoen]

Where is everyone who was laughing at me when I said Pakistan's lower order is capable ??

If you're hearing people laugh while communicating with them over a forum, I'd suggest you get a mental checkup done

 

[uberkoen]

I think we have a decent lead on the board considering how the pitch has deteriorated.

 

[PakPremi]

So I had the last laugh )

What is there to laugh about everyone knows about tail end capability of this team.