Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 2nd Test | Colombo (PSS) | June 25-29 | Day 4

[Slog]

Important day coming up

All 3 results possible as of now

Come on Pakistan!!!

 

[Neferpitou]

Pakistan will set a target of 300 inshaAllah.

 

[Slog]

Pakistan will set a target of 300 inshaAllah.

iA

if we can do that and have a whole day to bowl at them we will win

 

[Zeshan547]

Plan something better guys, just checked out weather forecast on many sites and it's say continuous rain both today and tommarow, what a shame because it was turning out to be another classic test and nicely poised.

 

[yasir]

Pakistan will set a target of 300 inshaAllah.

Lets not get ahead of our self, let's take bite size chunk at a time.
first hour is crucial than the session. Once we win those, then we can think about batting another session...

 

[Man Of Steel]

Such a shame to see a wonderful test match evenly poised spoiled by rain, I want to see how far Pakistan can go in this stunning fightback but nature has other plans!

 

[Man Of Steel]

Cricinfo: It rained quite a lot yesterday but we are all set for cricket today. Perfect conditions for a crucial fourth day at the P Sara Oval. Early wickets key for Sri Lanka here, while Pakistan's middle order will need to bat well to give their bowlers a challenging total to defend.
Phewwww, I thought we would have another delayed start!

 

[Man Of Steel]

5 minutes to go, Hope to see a YK special today!

 

[Man Of Steel]

First session is the key, If we don't lose any wicket and can score around 3 RPO, we're all set for the day, need to see off chameera!

 

[yasir]

First session is the key, If we don't lose any wicket and can score around 3 RPO, we're all set for the day, need to see off chameera!

Chameera is not 100%, he may not bowl much. To me first 30-45 mins are critical. Then go from there. Rain is big factor, looks like no sun right now

 

[Man Of Steel]

Chameera is not 100%, he may not bowl much. To me first 30-45 mins are critical. Then go from there. Rain is big factor, looks like no sun right now

No sun but its bright as compared to yesterday!

 

[m.shah]

9.45 am Early start today since we lost
some time yesterday afternoon. The
players are ready, the umpires are ready,
Colombo is ready, Lahore is ready, we are
ready, you are ready.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Good first over, 3 runs off it!

 

[yasir]

What was that from Azhar?

 

[yasir]

Good first over, 3 runs off it!

Welcome to PP!! - Looks like you joined recently

 

[Arsal_AK]

Much better from YK.

 

[yasir]

YK its terrible to chase 2 foot wide ball

 

[Arsal_AK]

Poking again.

 

[walashi]

I dont think it edged

 

[Arsal_AK]

Dont think there is anything there.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Terrible start from Younis though.

 

[Neferpitou]

YK trolling fast bowlers since 1999.

 

[yasir]

Terrible judgment once again. It's criminal to do that three times in a row

 

[Man Of Steel]

YK is not in the zone

 

[Neferpitou]

YK is not in the zone

He's never in the zone against pace.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Welcome to PP!! - Looks like you joined recently

Yes, was on the sidelines for some time but recently decided to join!

 

[Slog]

He's never in the zone against pace.

nah if hes set then he is

 

[m.shah]

Misbah be ready yunis is in hurry to go back

 

[yasir]

What's going on with YK?

 

[Neferpitou]

up 1.

 

[Neferpitou]

nah if hes set then he is

Nope not on pitches like these.

 

[adarsh_bang]

in the lead now. Need YK's hundred. That is my only interest in the game. Go

 

[Neferpitou]

For those having a heart attack watching Younis bat, relax. This is nothing new, YK's been trolling fast bowlers since debut. His poke and move away technique is outstanding.

 

[Man Of Steel]

He's never in the zone against pace.

TBH judging YK yesterday against both pace and spin in his short stay looked confident and positive and I thought he might continue from where he left off but not the case today, he looks edgy, can sense him edging one behind to the keeper!

 

[Arsal_AK]

Azhar should be opening in England. Because;
a- His technique is really solid against moving ball.
b- It will really strenghten our batting. Haris should bat at three, Shafiq move up to five and introduce Babar at six; maybe even at five.

Now thats a really strong middle order and gets rid of the dead-weight in the form of Hafeez.

 

[ViciousMachine]

dropped, lucky lucky

 

[yasir]

Big life for Pakistan

 

[Arsal_AK]

Just as I say that; he goes and does that.

 

[#GreenRoars]

dropped

 

[Asif321]

it was chandimals catch poor keeping

 

[Neferpitou]

We deserve this life after all the cheating from Reiffel.

 

[Justcrazy]

big let off for Azhar

 

[Man Of Steel]

A lifeline for AA, will need to make it count with a big 100.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Ohhhh No, Younis shouldn't face Prasad, I can sense his wicket coming

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 13 runs

 

[Man Of Steel]

Poor shaky start by Pakistan

 

[Man Of Steel]

YK getting off strike

 

[Man Of Steel]

YK first goal must be to get to his average score and then look to accelerate

 

[Man Of Steel]

Thats more like it, get off strike first ball and leave the rest to AA

 

[Man Of Steel]

Prasad lol what a clown

 

[m.shah]

Shaky start from pak.. But doesn't matter as long as runs are coming

 

[angrypathan]

Younis continuing to troll

 

[yasir]

Maybe one more over from Prasad in this spell

YK, cannot handle Mathew's 110

 

[honeybadger]

Younis should ride his luck now.

 

[Man Of Steel]

No Younis, what's going on with you? even a 120mph trundler beating you

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 19 runs

 

[yasir]

YK in general is terrible judge of where is his off stump

 

[#GreenRoars]

something wrong with YK today he is totally confused.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Such a contrast between YK of yesterday and today, doesn't look convincing and is struggling to find his feet!

 

[Square Drive]

We deserve this life after all the cheating from Reiffel.

Agree.

Hopefully now, we can get a lead of 250+ (weather permitting).

 

[honeybadger]

He looked well set for a big one yesterday. He will have to grit it out for now.

 

[angrypathan]

Younis you beauty

 

[uberkoen]

Don't worry lads. It's just the nervous 30's for YK.

 

[Square Drive]

Edged and

200 up!

 

[taqi]

YK being lucky again and again

 

[Square Drive]

Ooh, beaten!

8 more deliveries to survive off Prasad...

 

[Neferpitou]

Lovely technique from Younis. The split of the legs at the end was perfect.

 

[honeybadger]

This is getting ridiculous now. Its Prasad for crying out loud.

 

[Square Drive]

Prasad's average!

 

[Justcrazy]

Lead 25 runs now

 

[Zeshan547]

You have to say awesome bowling by parsad, and you have to be lucky to get through that. Which younis is.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Lets not forget, just 11 overs till new ball is taken which is gonna make life more difficult for Pakistan, they need to cash in Now!

 

[angrypathan]

aaand he's out, luck runs out

 

[UpInTheAir]

Don't worry guyses, Younis Khan likes Wwf, he's just entertaining

 

[Zeshan547]

Oh man i jinxed him, and what a kali zuban russel arnold have.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Younis khan

 

[Square Drive]

Younis

SL with a slight advantage once again. Need a 50+ partnership here.

 

[Man Of Steel]

There you go

 

[Mir jibran]

younus gone

 

[yasir]

This was always on the cards