Sri Lanka v Pakistan | 3rd Test | July 3-7 | Pallekele | Day 4

[Man Of Steel]

Day 3*

 

[Pete Rose]

I can live with 150 for 2 at the end of today.

 

[wasimjunior]

beautiful beautiful shot. Good batting by Shaan. Trust me, if he has a positive attitude he's a very good batsman.

I trust you

 

[Bullet Drive]

Beautiful shot by Shaan but straight to fielder. He's looking v good now.

 

[Pete Rose]

Let me jinx it. The Sri Lankan attack looks flat

 

[Bullet Drive]

Tight defence by Shaan. Looking quite secure now against pace. Just off spinner will be tough for him as he is a leftie.

 

[Pete Rose]

Beautiful shot by Shaan but straight to fielder. He's looking v good now.

Begin get to move better at the crease.

 

[Man Of Steel]

17 (53)

 

[LegbreakGoogly]

What is the record of 4rth inngs hundred? I guess 4 by Younis and Greame Smith?

 

[Fineline]

The most fluent I saw him in this series was in second innings in previous Test when he came out to bat before the end of Day 4 and scored 20 odd with some aggressive strokes only to mess it up next morning and get out for 40.

I saw that too.He was murdering the bowlers from the very first ball.

 

[Pete Rose]

17 (53)

T20 fan,

 

[Bullet Drive]

Good leave. Shaan very assured vs pace. That's why I think he'll be a very good choice in England overseas. Will do better overseas compared to sub-continent I think.

 

[Belawal2014]

beautiful beautiful shot. Good batting by Shaan. Trust me, if he has a positive attitude he's a very good batsman.

Was a full toss.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Keep spin for YK. Shan for pace. Stay on these ends. No singles

 

[#GreenRoars]

The most fluent I saw him in this series was in second innings in previous Test when he came out to bat before the end of Day 4 and scored 20 odd with some aggressive strokes only to mess it up next morning and get out for 40.

so you only saw him in this series?

 

[Man Of Steel]

17 (58)

 

[Pete Rose]

Yk agains off spinner is easy runs.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Was a full toss.

your cricketing knowledge on full show here. Claps for you.

He came down the track and made it into a full toss. If he stood where he was, it'd be a normal length ball.

 

[Bullet Drive]

YK vs spin is a beautiful sight. Love the way he flicks on the leg side.

 

[Bullet Drive]

20* off 32.

YK looking ominous for SL.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Keep spin for YK. Shan for pace. Stay on these ends. No singles

Yk heard you,

 

[Pete Rose]

This off spinner is wasting his time around the wicket to the right handed batsman. Hoping to pin him on the back foot.

 

[Man Of Steel]

so you only saw him in this series?

this* it doesn't imply or suggest I haven't seen him batting before.

 

[Pete Rose]

Run rate has gone above 2

 

[Fineline]

2 in a row.

 

[Bullet Drive]

beautiful.

YK looking v good.

24*

 

[Justcrazy]

Run rate does not matter , need a really huge partnership here

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shan very assured now.

 

[Belawal2014]

your cricketing knowledge on full show here. Claps for you.

He came down the track and made it into a full toss. If he stood where he was, it'd be a normal length ball.

That seems to be everyone's favorite comeback here. But on topic, even your boy Shezzy coulda hit that one for a four. That shot doesn't inspire confidence one bit.

 

[Pete Rose]

Inexperienced off spinner vs Yk = good for Pakistan

 

[Bullet Drive]

Beautiful beautiful. Shaan has the best straight drive in this team. more.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Masood straight drive is beautiful MashALLAH

 

[Fineline]

Yasir Shah reminds me of George bailey.Smile even if you are losing the match.That's the spirit!

 

[Belawal2014]

Now that shot was good [MENTION=56866]Bullet Drive[/MENTION]

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shaan should avail this lucky opportunity he has to bat with YK

 

[Justcrazy]

fifty up

 

[Pete Rose]

28 runs in the last 8 overs.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shan don't take a single now. STay away from Kaushal

 

[marlonbrowndo]

If we beat up kaushal just a bit more i gurantee mathews will take him off which is brilliant for shan.

 

[Bullet Drive]

When Shan came in on debut he was pulling likes of Philander and Morkel. Not sure why he's stopped now.

I remember Keppler was very impressed with Shaans ability on short ball......

 

[Pete Rose]

It will be tougher for Shaan to change his footwork so he should work on keeping his hands down when leaving the short delivery.

 

[Fineline]

This is the perfect time for Shan to aim for a big one.His career as well as Pak's win heavily relies upon him.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Kaushal wont get hit for too long. He's too good for that. Expect him to come back well.

 

[Pete Rose]

I sense Prasad will return for a second spell soon. Pradeep is harmless.

 

[Pete Rose]

Important over.

 

[Jabo]

51-2 and seeing no Azhar means he is out which isn't good for Pakistan

Misbah isn't looking so great
Shafiq as always is failure, don't care about his 1 good inning that happens once in a blue moon

 

[Fineline]

Yk almost got himself out there.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shot Shaan!

25*

 

[Pete Rose]

Good very good. Not letting the spinner settle.

 

[walashi]

runrate almost 3

 

[#GreenRoars]

Shan don't take a single now. STay away from Kaushal

Now he is attacking Kaushal which is a good thing, he is boosting his confidence. I want to see that Masood who knocked out Morkel,Steyn e.t.c. I hope you remember

 

[angrypathan]

 

[Bullet Drive]

Beautiful batting here by Shaan.

29*

Any words now guys?

 

[Justcrazy]

masood is playing crucial innings , hope he carries on.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Attack the spinner and he will go off guranteed. The sri lankans dont know were actually uncomfortable against him

 

[Pete Rose]

If this continues, Sri Lanka will miss heraths control

 

[Man Of Steel]

Pitch seems to be playing perfect for batsmen today with not a hint of swing so far. Need to cash in and score big before the pitch wears down any further.

 

[Justcrazy]

Positive batting , 317 more required

 

[Bullet Drive]

Come on Shaan. Perfect chance for a big score.

Shaan of late has scored big once in.

Scored 182 recently in Sri Lanka. Also has a 199 in FC cricket.

 

[Pete Rose]

Beautiful batting here by Shaan.

29*

Any words now guys?

Need to see more. Starts very shaky.

 

[Belawal2014]

Beautiful batting here by Shaan.

29*

Any words now guys?

Yes, I hope he continues.

 

[Fineline]

Now he is attacking Kaushal which is a good thing, he is boosting his confidence. I want to see that Masood who knocked out Morkel,Steyn e.t.c. I hope you remember

Everyday is not Friday bro.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Some luck has to go Shaans way with the way he has been dealt with by DRS twice!

 

[Madplayer]

Azhar got out due to his own mistake. Pitch has little to no swing today. He missed out

 

[Bullet Drive]

Need to see more. Starts very shaky.

As does YK. As do most batsman in world cricket. Starts are tough, especially for an opener.

These are HBL boys batting together.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Beautiful batting here by Shaan.

29*

Any words now guys?

Yes, he's only on 29 at the moment. Let's not get carried away.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Well played Shan.

"Shaan Masood looking solid" - Bazid Khan.

71 more for the ton.

But needs a 150+ or a double here.

These two batting till stumps will be ideal. Angelo will get shaky, and tmrw we will win.

316 more to win.

 

[Man Of Steel]

139 runs more to 200 which must be the task for these two today, still plenty of time left in today's play.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Yes, he's only on 29 at the moment. Let's not get carried away.

But surely someone without talent can't even manage to score 10 runs against an international attack?

 

[wasimjunior]

Yes, he's only on 29 at the moment. Let's not get carried away.

Lol he's acting like the guys on 129.. Our minnow mentality showing up yet again.

 

[Bullet Drive]

So proud of Shaan. 50 partnership with his hero YK.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Every ball from Kaushal is attacking.

 

[Pete Rose]

Let's see: 50 more over to go. Can be potential 210 for 2 at the end of today.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

But surely someone without talent can't even manage to score 10 runs against an international attack?

I'm just telling you it's too early to tell naysayers to eat their words. He's batted well so far but he has a long way to go in this match.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Defensive Matthews showing already. Thrown the field back. Time for some easy singles.

 

[Bullet Drive]

I'm sure that was

 

[Bullet Drive]

I'm just telling you it's too early to tell naysayers to eat their words. He's batted well so far but he has a long way to go in this match.

I didn't say 'eat your words'

I said 'any words now' Big diff.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Hmmmm, gone more quiet since Shaan is scoring runs......... wonder why

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

I didn't say 'eat your words'

I said 'any words now' Big diff.

Either way, it's too soon.

 

[Bullet Drive]

30* off 39 for YK. He's playing to win. Shaan offering good support.