South Africa vs Pakistan | 1st Test | Johannesburg | 2/2/13 | Day 2

[Wassixpakistani]

Smith & Co looking to give us a phainty of a lifetime .

 

[battler]

i think india is the only team over the last 3 years amongst the top 5 teams that has not been shot out for less than hundred in tests even once!even sa were dismissed for less than 100 in the cape town test against aus in 2011.
and remember india has played tests in wi,aus,eng and sa in the last 3 years.
respect to indian ftb's

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Don't see Rahat getting more then two wickets in an innings ever (you sometimes get lucky to get two wickets atleast). Oldies had more nip and swing than this youngster.

 

[CalculatedRisk]

I guess this will be the last time we will see Rahat Ali. I can't believe that I've been hearing so much about him from fellow ppers.

 

[MoinHaroon]

Bring on Ajmal, I am not sure if he will do anything but it will be better than Rahat

 

[Asif321]

why rahat ali was soo hyped here on pp ? i thought he was some world class bowler

 

[mosh101]

Just finish this test match already

 

[style_guru]

The lead is already 250+. I cannot see how Pakistan can overcome that in 4th inning

 

[MoinHaroon]

why rahat ali was soo hyped here on pp ? i thought he was some world class bowler

Rahat has nothing to offer. I am not sure why

 

[Asif321]

declare now smith and finish this match today

 

[MoinHaroon]

They will declare today before end of day and get 2-3 out today and finish it by lunch tomorrow

 

[Red Devil]

No Rahat for Rahat.

Looooooooool

 

[HaMmy FinE LeG StriKeR]

How pathetic can one get? Being happy that a bowler failed because you predicted so and because he got the nod ahead of your favourite?

Some comment on Shafiq or Sarfraz's performance?

right, and now it brings me to these comments

if rahat ali is that good he should be in there

hope he does well in the second innings, and misbah should encourage the guy and back him up

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?p=5513608#post5513608

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?p=5517513#post5517513

 

[MoinHaroon]

Who would you drop for 2nd test, Rahat and who else

 

[mosh101]

Ajju to bowl

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Lets hope Ajmal pick up couple atleast in this innings.

 

[Jeetu111]

73/0 or 277/0 & still 42 overs left on day 2 ....this is really tedious . will Smith declare at lunch on day 4 with a target of say over 450 ?

 

[MJcricket]

I feel bad about SA fans who have spent money expecting to watch some quality cricket.

 

[Jo_Don]

declare now smith and finish this match today

No I still wanna see # bat

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Last ball looked closed.

 

[MJcricket]

73/0 or 277/0 & still 42 overs left on day 2 ....this is really tedious . will Smith declare at lunch on day 4 with a target of say over 450 ?

By that time, the target will be 700

 

[IAJ]

Just some hours ago Pakistan had no clue on this wicket and SA seem to be playing on a road in Pakistan.

 

[HaMmy FinE LeG StriKeR]

ajmal should be definitely dropped to make room from either rehman or one pacer, rahat should be dropped for another pacer

we should call some bowlers from pakistan to SA like sadaf hussain, anwar ali etc

i dont think gul should play but we also have no other options now

 

[mosh101]

Smith 9 away from surpassing pakistan team total

 

[style_guru]

CSA has dropped the prices of tickets:-
Cricket South Africa @OfficialCSA
Grandtstand ticket prices will drop to R20 at the Bidvest Wanderers from the tea break onwards...Come support our boys against Pakistan.

Such poor display by Pakistan here

 

[Jeetu111]

By that time, the target will be 700

oops,meant lunch on day 3

 

[Asif321]

im starting to hate YK ... he is in team in name of expreince and doesnt offer anything

 

[Noman]

CSA has dropped the prices of tickets:-
Cricket South Africa @OfficialCSA
Grandtstand ticket prices will drop to R20 at the Bidvest Wanderers from the tea break onwards...Come support our boys against Pakistan.

Such poor display by Pakistan here

Im coming

 

[Square Drive]

Guys, I missed South Africa's bowling. Saw Pakistan 48 all out, and I got so damn depressed. Did the Saffers actually bowl well, or was our batting bad?

Really shocked.

 

[Fire Bird]

Lol this must be like drip torture for Pak fans.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

ajmal should be definitely dropped to make room from either rehman or one pacer, rahat should be dropped for another pacer

we should call some bowlers from pakistan to SA like sadaf hussain, anwar ali etc

i dont think gul should play but we also have no other options now

Why would you drop ajmal? Just because he is wicketless in one test? Our expectations are way too high.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

I expected the Pakistani pacers to do at least a little better than what they've done so far.

 

[HaMmy FinE LeG StriKeR]

Why would you drop ajmal? Just because he is wicketless in one test? Our expectations are way too high.

no because the conditions arnt right for him to play his doosra, rehman because the guy has some smart bowling dunno if he can be successful or not

 

[Jeetu111]

folks, since its tea time atm & we all know where this test is heading ,i need to ask something . As soon as your batting collapsed,i saw a few posts saying bring back Asif & Amir . why are guys so keen to welcome cheats who brought disrepute to your country ? is winning or competing that important ?

 

[battler]

i think india is the only team over the last 3 years amongst the top 5 teams that has not been shot out for less than hundred in tests even once!even sa were dismissed for less than 100 in the cape town test against aus in 2011.
and remember india has played tests in wi,aus,eng and sa in the last 3 years.
respect to indian ftb's

 

[akamaka]

Guys, I missed South Africa's bowling. Saw Pakistan 48 all out, and I got so damn depressed. Did the Saffers actually bowl well, or was our batting bad?

Really shocked.

unplayable bowling. Top order didnt do much wrong just not good enough.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

no because the conditions arnt right to play his doosra, rehman because the guy has some smart bowling dunno if he can be successful or not

Well I personally think A.Rehman is an ordinary bowler (personally I am an anti-fan of him) who with persistent hard work had made himself above average bowler. He reminds me of that 6 ft spinner Arshad Khan though in all honesty A.Rehman is lot better than him.

 

[ekpakistani]

irrespective of the score we have to chase .. Pakistan batters must bat with a positive mindset, rotate the strike and try and bat ball by ball

 

[Sherazkhalid]

i think india is the only team over the last 3 years amongst the top 5 teams that has not been shot out for less than hundred in tests even once!even sa were dismissed for less than 100 in the cape town test against aus in 2011.
and remember india has played tests in wi,aus,eng and sa in the last 3 years.
respect to indian ftb's

Thanks for your valuable copy and paste comment. How can we take anything way from the "mighty" Indians.

 

[HaMmy FinE LeG StriKeR]

Well I personally think A.Rehman is an ordinary bowler (personally I am an anti-fan of him) who with persistent hard work had made himself above average bowler. He reminds me of that 6 ft spinner Arshad Khan though in all honesty A.Rehman is lot better than him.

yeah the guy is a lot more involved in the game and a hard worker, thats right

we dont actually have the options now, can just play with whats available

 

[ekpakistani]

time for wickets ..

 

[Fire Bird]

irrespective of the score we have to chase .. Pakistan batters must bat with a positive mindset, rotate the strike and try and bat ball by ball

LOL ok. Nobody is the embodiment of positive mindset than

 

[battler]

Well I personally think A.Rehman is an ordinary bowler (personally I am an anti-fan of him) who with persistent hard work had made himself above average bowler. He reminds me of that 6 ft spinner Arshad Khan though in all honesty A.Rehman is lot better than him.

.

 

[Fire Bird]

Thanks for your valuable copy and paste comment. How can we take anything way from the "mighty" Indians.

You mad bro

 

[mithun_minhas]

Why is the pitch behaving differently when Pak are bowling?

Just an hour ago, pitch looked like a minefield with Steyn moving the ball well.

 

[ekpakistani]

not sure whom I hate more at this moment .. our batting or ramiz's commentary.. I guess Ramiz's commentary

 

[battler]

Thanks for your valuable copy and paste comment. How can we take anything way from the "mighty" Indians.

well getting irritable are we?

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Why is the pitch behaving differently when Pak are bowling?

Just an hour ago, pitch looked like a minefield with Steyn moving the ball well.

Because the minefield was Steyn not the pitch.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

well getting irritable are we?

Guess you are, as one mention of Indians and whole Indian Troll Brigade has gone mad

 

[Bilal7]

Bowlers confidence is dented big time. Poor guys have to suffer because of the batters in-competence against some superb bowling.

 

[Bilal7]

Because the minefield was Steyn not the pitch.

It was definitely the pitch. WHich is why every South African bowler bowled well and not just Steyn.

 

[alberto]

Umar Gul has been around as long as Steyn. He is struggling in the same conditions.

 

[saiyan0312]

Man.. today i was in class and everyone was watching the match on mobile. I was soo MAD. Everyone was. wicket after wicket after wicket. we capitulated. I just came back today and the only good thing was that i got my laptops battery. Pathetic.

 

[manwidoutsoul]

Seven of the ten lowest totals in test innings for Pakistan has happened in last 11 years. Also they have been bowled out for less than 100 six times in last 4 years. Clearly the team is suffering because of batting, even more than indiscipline and infighting.

 

[Bullet Drive]

74-0

 

[Bullet Drive]

Saeed Ajmal is definitely the number 1 spinner in the world.

 

[saiyan0312]

74 opening partnership. We are 49 all out. You know this was a nightmarish innings.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Smith playing Ajmal really well.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Smith nearing his 50.

 

[Bullet Drive]

I think Ajmal needs to stop bowling on the pads.

 

[Bilal7]

Umar Gul has been around as long as Steyn. He is struggling in the same conditions.

Umar Gul wasn't part of a side that just recorded their lowest ever test score. Anyone watching the match as opposed to checking cricinfo can figure out that our bowlers don't have their chins up, nor do the fielders either.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Ajmal continues to bowl on the pads. Come on Ajmal!

 

[saiyan0312]

I missed their bowling . Were they really that good or we made mistakes. Steyn took 6 for 8

 

[Bullet Drive]

Horrible slog by Smith

 

[ekpakistani]

come on get them out .. enough is enough

 

[Bullet Drive]

50 to Smith

 

[Bullet Drive]

Smith'll have eyes on 3 figures. Not the best of shots.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Ajmal will get Smith....

 

[Bullet Drive]

Good comeback by Ajmal

 

[Bullet Drive]

82-0 after 21.

 

[saiyan0312]

50 of Smith.... I am watching now. Our bowlers look like they have no spirit. Our team has totally lost any spirit they had.

 

[ekpakistani]

why don't saffer's get injured? .. it would help if steyn and philander get injured and not bowl in 2nd innings

 

[alberto]

unplayable bowling. Top order didnt do much wrong just not good enough.

The batsman were playing away from their body. They just bowled in the channel of uncertainty and got out.

 

[Bullet Drive]

I think Gul needs to pitch the ball up... he's far too short.

 

[Bullet Drive]

 

[ekpakistani]

Smith won't score 100

 

[Bullet Drive]

Gul takes a wicket. Lucky wicket.

 

[Akmal Dynasty]

 

[Bullet Drive]

Good catch by Hafeez.

 

[saiyan0312]

but not much celeberations alviro gone.