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

[Rana]

Pakistan really need to wake up.

They need to get a grip, these runs are coming too easily. 4-5 runs per over!

 

[castortroy]

SA cruising

 

[ethan hunt]

We will win this game. But if we perform like this against England,Australia, and NZ at home we will lose the series. Individuals,the tail scoring, and poor cricket from South Africa have helped us a lot.

Australia can't.

 

[Hasan123]

Markham is going to be a top class player. Shown plenty of character since being humiliated on that India tour.

 

[ethan hunt]

Why have the pushed the field back.
Keep attacking with men around the bat.
This is not an odi.

 

[Markhor]

That's the thing, Yasir and Hasan in the same team is very costly on the run rate

Those dead slow UAE pitches allowed Yasir to get away with bad balls.

The ball comes onto the bat better on Pakistani surfaces.

 

[Hasan123]

Australia can't.

Yes they can because they are a better team than Pakistan.

 

[AAli98]

Yasir shah bowling half treckers along with old man numan. Forget about the riches of India, I would rather have leach n Bess. Also would rather have rashid n Ali for shorter format..

 

[Kaddy]

South Africa is going for the target..................

 

[Zaz]

Its looking pretty flat at the moment

Very little turn n bowlers being played v easily

 

[ethan hunt]

Yasir has been terrible with his control so far.

 

[castortroy]

This is flattest the pitch has been all series

 

[Dark_Horse]

Yasir shah bowling half treckers along with old man numan. Forget about the riches of India, I would rather have leach n Bess. Also would rather have rashid n Ali for shorter format..

You could have leach 8 overs 79 runs in test match

 

[UzmanBeast]

IMO Nauman should keep the short catcher on the other side (off-side of Markram) seeing as the ball is gonna spin towards the catcher. Right now Markram and Dussen will try to work to the off-side, and that only opens up the LBW chance.

Take the catcher to the off-side and bowl middle stump. Get them to try and turn it to the leg-side, and just maybe get some turn on offer to generate a bowled, LBW, or even a catch. Right now he's not keeping the slip in play.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Guys wake up! Wake up!

West Indies just chased 390 odd against Bangladesh on day 5! This could be us also!!!

That could be the end of Misbah too.

 

[ethan hunt]

Yes they can because they are a better team than Pakistan.

Lol not in these conditions.
What is this based on?

 

[ethan hunt]

Bring the field in.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Need to dry up runs and wickets will come. Just poor control from bowlers so far.

 

[Mueez]

Why are we panicking so much...

 

[Saj]

Looking flat.

I think they came out thinking that South Africa would just crumble and gift their wickets.

 

[Shafi]

That could be the end of Misbah too.

Misbah secured his position after winning the first test. Don't be fooled by PCB's stunt of Andy Flower/Gary Kristen Saga.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

If any SENA team chases down this, it should be the greatest chase in history and much more impres6than what India pulled off at the Gabba.

 

[Hasan123]

Lol not in these conditions.
What is this based on?

If the ball is coming onto the bat they can definitely beat Pakistan. Furthermore if they had Pakistan 4/5 out early, they would not have let us get well over 200.

Obviously if it's typical Asian conditions Pakistan will more than likely win.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Don't tell me South Africa are going for the target. It's impossible....

 

[Markhor]

That could be the end of Misbah too.

Yes, Cricket Committee were blunt in saying Misbah has to win here vs SAF or else.

It's all on the line now.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

If any SENA team chases down this, it should be the greatest chase in history and much more impres6than what India pulled off at the Gabba.

SA has like 0.1% chance of winning this match.

 

[Markhor]

If the ball is coming onto the bat they can definitely beat Pakistan. Furthermore if they had Pakistan 4/5 out early, they would not have let us get well over 200.

Obviously if it's typical Asian conditions Pakistan will more than likely win.

They had us 57-5 in Abu Dhabi in 2018 but still conceded 282 and lost.

 

[IMMY69]

Looking flat.

I think they came out thinking that South Africa would just crumble and gift their wickets.

If they did then they are even bigger idiots then I thought they were.

 

[Markhor]

That's better, Nauman is a canny bowler but he needs support from other end.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

And all the guys were thinking Pak havr batted saf out of the match een rizwan was schooling them earlier on. Not had we known that this has turned into a Batsman's paradise. We need 1 Bowler just 1 To grab Some wkts. A Match changing spell. Maybe get fahim on

 

[UzmanBeast]

Don't tell me South Africa are going for the target. It's impossible....

Pretty much possible.

Pitch won't break much, don't know why a lot of posters think it's gonna spin wildly, it won't.

Our pacers have a better chance of taking wickets than our spinners.

 

[shaz619]

Pahkistan have been bowling like they have a lead of 999 runs

 

[imshally81]

Need faheem from another end..

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

2 people who are really inconsistent and let you down alot. Hasan Ali and Yasir shah. Both can be match winners. But most often than not do dissapoint a lot.

 

[Hasan123]

They had us 57-5 in Abu Dhabi in 2018 but still conceded 282 and lost.

That was in Dubai and it wasn't even their first 11.

Also they batted like 5 sessions or something like that and got a draw. Khwaja who is rubbish against spin stared in that draw as well.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Pa have been far of frm ther best this series. Just that saf have been poor a lot which hasnt really cost them. Maybe this might be safs Match now

 

[ethan hunt]

Pakistan must keep attacking.
100 for 1 could very easily become 170 for 5.

 

[Omer2002]

Only way of saving this is rain..whats the chance of that tomorrow

 

[Mueez]

Is there also a LO half of this tour?

 

[ethan hunt]

It hasn't turned much in the southafrica innings. Maybe the roller.
Reverse could be a factor hopefully.

 

[Markhor]

That was in Dubai and it wasn't even their first 11.

Also they batted like 5 sessions or something like that and got a draw. Khwaja who is rubbish against spin stared in that draw as well.

Check again.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...a-vs-pakistan-2nd-test-1157371/full-scorecard

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

2 quick wkts will chnage the match situation. Need a special spell from sumone

 

[Hasan123]

Check again.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...a-vs-pakistan-2nd-test-1157371/full-scorecard

That's not the game I am referring to. The 1st test they batted out a ridiculous amount of time and got a draw.

I never said Pakistan can't beat Australia in UAE. We was talking about them playing in Pakistan so not sure why your bringing up UAE results when conditions are not going to be anything like that.

 

[ethan hunt]

Give an over or two to azhar.
Underrated bowler with a better googly than yasir.

 

[imshally81]

Back to back Maiden

 

[IAJ]

If I can recall correctly teams batting first have only won 2 of last 10 Tests played on this ground? That could mean it get’s easier to bat on this track as the days progress, hence this good batting display by our late order. Dont know.

Looking at the scorecard so far I'm starting to believe more and more of my post earlier today, thougt the facts could be wrong.

 

[Dark_Horse]

Give an over or two to azhar.
Underrated bowler with a better googly than yasir.

Yeah he should regularly roll over his arm whenever the opposition has partnership

 

[Hasan123]

We are in big trouble if Faheem is our best pacer btw.

 

[Saj]

Some very gentle bowling from Faheem.

Hitting the heights of 130kph.

 

[Mueez]

We are in big trouble if Faheem is our best pacer btw.

Did you watch Shaheen’s spell?

 

[IMMY69]

I think people have to realise that of our last four wickets can put up so many runs then the wicket has to be flat... people should also realise that just because the SA batters haven't done well so far doesn't mean they can't play and if anything they're due a big innings.

Right now I would say SA are slight favourites

 

[King_Kohli]

Okay
All Indian posters come and present here.

 

[Hasan123]

Did you watch Shaheen’s spell?

I have seen Shaheen spray the ball around plenty of times as well . Shaheen is still developing, Hasan Ali is giving away too many boundary balls. Our fast bowling is a big worry regardless of a good spell from Shaheen.

 

[Nado_]

We need the pitch to deteriorate, just a matter of how long it will take. Maybe play defence until the end of the day and then attack tomorrow?

 

[King_Kohli]

Saffers giving tough fight.

 

[ethan hunt]

Pakistani pitches are the weirdest.
They refuse to break up.

 

[Omer2002]

There is nothing in the wicket here i am afraid..we should have batted time

 

[Amjid Javed]

2 wickets need atleast before close of play. Otherwise SA will be on top.

 

[King_Kohli]

What the hell win predictor showing 29% for SA.

 

[Nado_]

Once the pitch breaks up it will change everything, question is when !!! End of day 4 and it’s playing like a road. Will it even break on day 5 ? If not then we’re in serious trouble

 

[Markhor]

That's not the game I am referring to. The 1st test they batted out a ridiculous amount of time and got a draw.

I never said Pakistan can't beat Australia in UAE. We was talking about them playing in Pakistan so not sure why your bringing up UAE results when conditions are not going to be anything like that.

Oh stop digging yourself into a deeper hole yaar. In your desperation to become the British Mamoon you're inventing facts.

YOU said: If Australia had Pakistan 4/5 out early, they would not have let us get well over 200.

Wrong. Australia had us 57-5 in 2018 and still conceded 282 thanks to Sarfraz Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman of all people.

YOU said: They drew that match.

Wrong, if you bothered to check your facts you'd know Australia LOST that Test handily. That was NOT the match they drew, and that was NOT in Dubai.

Anyway you're the one bringing up Australia. Are we playing them this year ?

 

[Hasan123]

Now even Faheem is going for runs. As the score gets lower Hasan Ali may not be used as he could go for runs. If Faheem keeps getting hammered , we only 3 bowlers essentially.

 

[castortroy]

Pitch isn't breaking up, it's getting better and better

 

[silentkiller187]

Babar needs to be pro active, he’s sitting waiting for a wicket to happen. Needs to either get shaheed back or try some one different for a couple of overs.this is getting too predictable.

 

[Nado_]

Pitch isn't breaking up, it's getting better and better

We need someone to do the Afridi dance on the pitch !

 

[Hasan123]

Oh stop digging yourself into a deeper hole yaar. In your desperation to become the British Mamoon you're inventing facts.

YOU said: If Australia had Pakistan 4/5 out early, they would not have let us get well over 200.

Wrong. Australia had us 57-5 in 2018 and still conceded 282 thanks to Sarfraz Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman of all people.

YOU said: They drew that match.

Wrong, if you bothered to check your facts you'd know Australia LOST that Test handily. That was NOT the match they drew, and that was NOT in Dubai.

Anyway you're the one bringing up Australia. Are we playing them this year ?

Oh go and distribute mithai for Mickey Arthur. Just leave me alone. "British Mamoon ", if you don't like what I say put me on your ignore list.

Also I didn't say they drew that match . I said they drew the first match. So don't make up lies.

 

[ethan hunt]

Get faheem off.

 

[PakPremi]

Hasan123 covering well for Mamoon. I hope it's not because of the frustration from India performance.

 

[Energy]

Late wickets coming up.

 

[Mueez]

Some people on this forum

 

[Titan24]

Would like to see Shaheen or Hassan from one end. No need for long spells just small bursts

 

[IAJ]

Partnership break karo, in sha Allah wickets ki line lag jaye gi

 

[Mueez]

Would like to see Shaheen or Hassan from one end. No need for long spells just small bursts

I’d say to these two bring out your A game and try to bowl as fast as you can.

Bowl them bouncers.

Just make something happen.

 

[Markhor]

Oh go and distribute mithai for Mickey Arthur. Just leave me alone. "British Mamoon ", if you don't like what I say put me on your ignore list.

Also I didn't say they drew that match . I said they drew the first match. So don't make up lies.

You literally did pal, read your own post.

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...2021-Day-4-discussion&p=11078953#post11078953

Take a deep breath and double check your facts before making claims. It's not asking the world is it.

 

[Titan24]

Bit better control in the last few overs. Its alway important to keep that scoring rate under check as well as it creates pressure for the batting side

 

[IAJ]

Either we win this match and take the series 2-0 or lose this match and get rid of Misbah/Younis. Win-win for me at least.

 

[castortroy]

Why is coming around the wicket after 2 delivery

 

[Rana]

Oh boy we need a wicket badly

 

[Titan24]

I’d say to these two bring out your A game and try to bowl as fast as you can.

Bowl them bouncers.

Just make something happen.

For Hassan it will reverse, it was reversing even when he bowled his second spell but couldn’t get his areas right. So that would be decent variety as well to offer.

 

[castortroy]

Why is afridi bowling around the wicket?