Tasmania v Pakistan | Tour Match | Hobart | 19-21 Dec 09

[Ali Raja]

Rain delay

 

[sultanator]

Eughh... stupid rain.

 

[d0gers]

Wow, slow start. If Nazir was playing, he would be on 30 from 5 instead of 5 from 30, right AZ

if Nazir had been playing, he would've top edged to second slip in the 4th over and the catch wouldn't have been dropped

 

[S.MalikFan]

by the way who is Captaaning the team? Kami?!

according to cricinfo he is

 

[sultanator]

if Nazir had been playing, he would've top edged to second slip in the 4th over and the catch wouldn't have been dropped

I was just teasing AZ, 'twas to do with a discussion from another thread.

Just for the record, looking at things in the QEA, what you said is false.

 

[iZeeshan]

Is this being televised? Perhaps an official stream from Cricket Australia?

 

[AZ]

Wow, slow start. If Nazir was playing, he would be on 30 from 5 instead of 5 from 30, right AZ

and actually it was something like 2 from 5 overs!

 

[AZ]

and they're back! only 16 minutes lost to rain

 

[AZ]

Over 13.4: MacDonald to Butt, two runs, ball kicks from short of a length, takes the glove and rolls toward fine leg, no fieldsman down there so Paine forced to chase the ball from behind the stumps

touch pitch

 

[sultanator]

Yikes! Run rate of 0.96! Hopefully soon they'll start rotating the strike better.

 

[Random Aussie]

Yikes! Run rate of 0.96! Hopefully soon they'll start rotating the strike better.

The wicket is green, it is windy and cold. Geeves is the official 12th man for Australia in the Perth Test - he is a good bowler.

Following on from the NZ tour, it must be somewhat pleasing to Pak fans to see the application displayed by these 2 when opening. Except for those who want Nazir of course.

 

[12thMan]

Over 8.1: Geeves to Farhat, FOUR, edges between gully and third slip, ball runs to the third man fence for the first boundary of the day

yippppeee a

A request - early on in the innings do not post Australian style score like 0-2 as we can think it is two wickets down

 

[AZ]

The wicket is green, it is windy and cold. Geeves is the official 12th man for Australia in the Perth Test - he is a good bowler.

Following on from the NZ tour, it must be somewhat pleasing to Pak fans to see the application displayed by these 2 when opening. Except for those who want Nazir of course.

yep, and heavy atmosphere with rain in the air...must be pretty tough batting conditions out there

 

[sultanator]

I think MoYo made a mistake dropping himself, expect nothing from Misbah. I presum the Akmal bros will have to save the day again. Hopefully Fawad is less pressurised at 4, i think he should be at 6, Misbah at 3 and Bhanja at 4.

 

[cricketcrazy]

Over 13.4: MacDonald to Butt, two runs, ball kicks from short of a length, takes the glove and rolls toward fine leg, no fieldsman down there so Paine forced to chase the ball from behind the stumps

touch pitch

Where r u follwoing this> ?? Cricinfo does not have any commentary on it.

 

[d0gers]

Yikes! Run rate of 0.96! Hopefully soon they'll start rotating the strike better.

see, this is what I don't like about our current approach, which was a problem in the 3rd test against NZ as well. fine if you're trying to cut down on shotmaking but at least look for singles. there's loads of space available.

 

[AZ]

I think MoYo made a mistake dropping himself, expect nothing from Misbah. I presum the Akmal bros will have to save the day again. Hopefully Fawad is less pressurised at 4, i think he should be at 6, Misbah at 3 and Bhanja at 4.

dude it's a practise match, who cares about the result...the main objective is for the batsman to get some time in the middle and the bowlers to get some match practice

 

[AZ]

Where r u follwoing this> ?? Cricinfo does not have any commentary on it.

here ya go mate

http://livescores.cricket.com.au/commentary_2462_1.html

 

[sultanator]

The wicket is green, it is windy and cold. Geeves is the official 12th man for Australia in the Perth Test - he is a good bowler.

Following on from the NZ tour, it must be somewhat pleasing to Pak fans to see the application displayed by these 2 when opening. Except for those who want Nazir of course.

I...did not know that. Well then just forget that comment. I wonder if PCB sent them proper clothing this time :/

 

[cricketcrazy]

here ya go mate

http://livescores.cricket.com.au/commentary_2462_1.html

Thanks

 

[Gollum]

LOL...man these guys are soooooooooo slow...19 runs in 15 overs in a warm up game? What kind of 'warm up' is that?

 

[AZ]

yipeeeee! run rate is above 1.0!

 

[AZ]

LOL...man these guys are soooooooooo slow...19 runs in 15 overs in a warm up game? What kind of 'warm up' is that?

Tasmania have won the toss and elected to bowl on what looks a very green wicket following on from the less than ideal preparation conditions earlier in the week.
Weather could be a mixed bag today, following on from hot mid 30's on Wednesday, heavy soaking rain all day Thursday and chilly blustery conditions yesterday, at the moment we have blustery wind, overcast skies and skittering showers.

 

[12thMan]

And get used to the heat not just the pitch. Australia will be 90+ degrees when matches start and not the blanket wearing NZ days, Pitches will not be like this anyway. Just get used to the weather and some conditions

 

[AZ]

SB seems to have settled now, is rotating the strike

 

[sultanator]

dude it's a practise match, who cares about the result...the main objective is for the batsman to get some time in the middle and the bowlers to get some match practice

That's the point, it's a practice match. Which is why everything has to be right. It's like a video game, you don't start on Easy then go for Hard straight after. They're not preparing themselves properly.

 

[d0gers]

well, at least this will be good practice for when they play the Hobart test. if it's warmer than today then batting should be easier.

 

[Gollum]

And get used to the heat not just the pitch. Australia will be 90+ degrees when matches start and not the blanket wearing NZ days

Pakistan should be the last ones complaining about heat. We had MoYo wearing cardigans and sweaters in 30+ degrees in NZ

 

[Gollum]

SB seems to have settled now, is rotating the strike

Too slow for me, a single run every 3 overs is not 'rotating the strike'. If they are having so much trouble with 'Class B' bowlers, I can't imagine the situation come Boxing Day.

 

[AZ]

Over 16.4: Drew to Farhat, three runs, full, driven back past the bowler, nicely played

superb shot by Immy

 

[AZ]

Too slow for me, a single run every 3 overs is not 'rotating the strike'. If they are having so much trouble with 'Class B' bowlers, I can't imagine the situation come Boxing Day.

did you read what I posted for your previous post?

 

[sultanator]

Too slow for me, a single run every 3 overs is not 'rotating the strike'. If they are having so much trouble with 'Class B' bowlers, I can't imagine the situation come Boxing Day.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Gollum]

did you read what I posted for your previous post?

Yes it is very difficult for the batsmen woooweeeee......but but but this is a warm up game.....and the OZ attack will be twice as good. Isn't it a better idea to tax yourself somewhat and play a few runs and get your feet and timing going? They are just blocking, edging and missing right now.

 

[Random Aussie]

I would have said this is a intelligent cricket from Pakistan.
The weakness is at the top of the order so 2 of them are getting a good long look at the conditions and not worrying too much about scoring runs.

Would you rather they were 5/80? Because if they went for their shots thats probably about where they would be on this pitch this morning....

 

[sultanator]

Well our bowlers should be better, so i think we can win. But it's only, what, 3 days? Might as well put 'Result - Draw' on the scorecard now.

 

[AZ]

Yes it is very difficult for the batsmen woooweeeee......but but but this is a warm up game.....and the OZ attack will be twice as good. Isn't it a better idea to tax yourself somewhat and play a few runs and get your feet and timing going? They are just blocking, edging and missing right now.

I'm sure they would play shots if it were that easy, both are natural stroke makers...sometimes you have to respect the bowlers too, especially in conditions that are in their favour

 

[sultanator]

I would have said this is a intelligent cricket from Pakistan.
The weakness is at the top of the order so 2 of them are getting a good long look at the conditions and not worrying too much about scoring runs.

Would you rather they were 5/80? Because if they went for their shots thats probably about where they would be on this pitch this morning....

I don't want any shots, just placement through the gaps for singles at least once or twice an over.

 

[Gollum]

I'm sure they would play shots if it were that easy, both are natural stroke makers...sometimes you have to respect the bowlers too, especially in conditions that are in their favour

My point exactly. They are natural stroke makers as you say, so this is the perfect time to play naturally, and not artificially alter the game-plan to be ultra-negative and block/edge/miss every ball. Because the conditions and bowling quality is only going to get more difficult from here on.

 

[Gollum]

Better first positive shot by Butt - Four.

 

[iZeeshan]

I'm fine with this kind of batting, so as long as they can accelerate their SR into the lower 40s before they get out.

 

[AZ]

Over 20.1: Drew to Butt, FOUR, lovely cover drive, easily th eshot of the morning, smashed through the off side

absolutely breathtaking stroke from SB, the lad simply oozes class

 

[Gollum]

 

[AZ]

SB's dying to get himself out...

 

[Gollum]

Both openers are showing terrible shot selection. Way too many edges, misses, swishes outside off stump. Hope they correct this before the first Test, or they won't be staying long at the crease.

 

[ammarz]

Matches Runs HS Ave
Salman Butt (lhb) 80 5437 290 41.50
Imran Farhat (lhb) 126 8579 242 42.68

This is the FC average and highest score of our two openers. Pretty good, except their real averages are 10 or more points lower at international level. What a pity!!

 

[AZ]

Over 22.5: Krejza to Butt, no run, dances down the wicket, big swing and a miss, ball kicks off a length, Paine doesn't take cleanly with Butt well out of his ground

) what the HELL is he doing?!

 

[12thMan]

SB's dying to get himself out...

He is just exposing the bowling. They cannot even get an edge. Terrible, BTW how do you know?

 

[AZ]

He is just exposing the bowling. They cannot even get an edge. Terrible, BTW how do you know?

just imagining how he's batting

 

[saadjhussain]

the scoring rate is unbelievable!

 

[Gollum]

He is just exposing the bowling. They cannot even get an edge. Terrible, BTW how do you know?

SB is in telepathic link with his '#1 Fan'.

 

[161]

25 overs in and they are still going at a run an over

 

[Gollum]

25 overs in and they are still going at a run an over

Run an over you mean...

 

[12thMan]

Is this really true
PAK 32-0 after 24.1 overs

 

[161]

so butts been out twice so far ?

 

[AZ]

5 mins till lunch...very slow going but the 2 have shown good determination to still be there

 

[Random Aussie]

Matches Runs HS Ave
Salman Butt (lhb) 80 5437 290 41.50
Imran Farhat (lhb) 126 8579 242 42.68

This is the FC average and highest score of our two openers. Pretty good, except their real averages are 10 or more points lower at international level. What a pity!!

Yeah I was a bit surprised to see those stats. Pretty decent.

 

[AZ]

so butts been out twice so far ?

yes, they're playing a double wicket match

 

[Gollum]

Wait until Bhanja comes in, this exceptional RR is set to tank.

 

[AZ]

Over 24.2: Krejza to Butt, FOUR, paddled fine off the pads to the fine leg fence

a bit of inventive strokeplay there, Inzamam-esque sweep down to fine leg

 

[Khabri420]

yes, they're playing a double wicket match

Is it -2 or -5 each time you get out?

 

[12thMan]

5 mins till lunch...

I am sure that has been on their mind for last one hour and a half. Australia probably has better desi food

 

[mindless slogging]

Butt saab and Farhat best not take all the strike for the whole day and leave the middle-order undercooked.

I have a bad feeling that in a tour match of all places they will block out the overs and do their job. But the middle-order may not get much. 25 overs gone already and they are still going.

No criticism, just an observant analysis.

 

[Monsee]

Over 20.1: Drew to Butt, FOUR, lovely cover drive, easily th eshot of the morning, smashed through the off side

absolutely breathtaking stroke from SB, the lad simply oozes class

Are you watching it live...if not then you must be making up these comments just to make Butt-aaah look good...good luck with that!

On a side note, this is purely world class:

*
Pakistan 0/32 (24.0)
*
* PKF Tasmanian Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl

Current Run Rate: 1.33
*

Batsmen R B 4s 6s S/R
Imran Farhat* 12 68 1 0 17.65 [Wagon Wheel]
Salman Butt 14 76 2 0 18.42 [Wagon Wheel]
This Partnership: 32 Runs From 144 Balls (R/R: 1.33)

 

[161]

I think Akmal needs to set a rule ..u only get to play 100 balls and then u must retire.

This is flipping ridiculous.

 

[AZ]

Butt saab and Farhat best not take all the strike for the whole day and leave the middle-order undercooked.

I have a bad feeling that in a tour match of all places they will block out the overs and do their job. But the middle-order may not get much. 25 overs gone already and they are still going.

No criticism, just an observant analysis.

they'll probably retire or something...from their innings, not intl. cricket!

 

[AZ]

Are you watching it live...if not then you must be making up these comments just to make Butt-aaah look good...good luck with that!

On a side note, this is purely world class:

*
Pakistan 0/32 (24.0)
*
* PKF Tasmanian Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl

Current Run Rate: 1.33
*

Batsmen R B 4s 6s S/R
Imran Farhat* 12 68 1 0 17.65 [Wagon Wheel]
Salman Butt 14 76 2 0 18.42 [Wagon Wheel]
This Partnership: 32 Runs From 144 Balls (R/R: 1.33)

surely a great comedian like you should have realised that I'm just messin' about...

if not, then no I am not watching it live

 

[waqar_ahmad]

I think Akmal needs to set a rule ..u only get to play 100 balls and then u must retire.

This is flipping ridiculous.

I honestly think that our batters should play as much as possible. Our bowlers are already tired. No need for them to bowl. Bat for 3 days if possible

 

[Monsee]

so butts been out twice so far ?

was almost twice in two balls...edges going to slips and then off course the missed stumping chance; he played and missed like million balls too!

Only Butt-aaah can make Farhat look like Bradman-esque

 

[12thMan]

Management has ordered a special Boti Kabab for the team for lunch.

 

[AZ]

Krejza to Farhat, FOUR, full and wide, Farhat explodes with a square drive, smasheing it through point

puts the bad delivery away, good shot by Immy

 

[Gollum]

Management has ordered a special Boti Kabab for the team for lunch.

Mmmm boti kabab

 

[Monsee]

surely a great comedian like you should have realised that I'm just messin' about...

if not, then no I am not watching it live

And you knew I will be the only one reading those comments and be bale to read your mind too!

Lagaay Raho...

 

[Free Hit]

ibet tasmania players will be sending texts to australian team and officials that we are doing what you have asked us to do(which is make sure that all the loosers play in the boxing day test match), but would also type it is getting very boring with their tuk tuk :iamlegend

 

[Random Aussie]

Along comes Jason Krejza to rescue the Pakistan run rate!!

 

[AZ]

And you knew I will be the only one reading those comments and be bale to read your mind too!

Lagaay Raho...

you are a worthy adversary Monsee...we shall meet again...

 

[daghetto]

how are you guys watching this?

 

[AZ]

Along comes Jason Krejza to rescue the Pakistan run rate!!

 

[Gollum]

how are you guys watching this?

http://livescores.cricket.com.au/commentary_2462_1.html

 

[AZ]

how are you guys watching this?

http://livescores.cricket.com.au/commentary_2462_1.html

only scoreboard watching

 

[12thMan]

Management has ordered a special Boti Kabab for the team for lunch.

Even that has not detered the specialists and their concentration. They will have to dive in without a shower as there is only enough for 10 people (18 plates to be exact)