[VIDEO] New Zealand win 1st Test by 101 runs despite heroics by Fawad Alam (102) and M. Rizwan (60)

[Colorblind Genius]

What a mentally weak cricketer Yasir Shah is.

Pathetic effort.

With that cringe worthy smile, he acts as if everything is super funny.

 

[Energy]

Did Sarfraz come out with gloves and a message? Or was that just PP joke?

Yeah he came out and it's very clear the message was from the dressing room to block or to see through the first hour after tea or something. All shots dissappeared.

 

[Rana]

Abbas is too funny

 

[IMMY69]

Shan, Abid, Harris lost us this game.

If it's Harris's knees that are preventing him from losing the extra 30kg then maybe he's in the wrong profession.

 

[msb314]

If Anderson and Panesar could do it...so can these two

Like your optimism buddy

 

[wrongun]

I swear at some point it just becomes too dangerous with this light

Pakistan team all taking light readings like this under the clear blue sky

 

[Ahmed216]

Yeah he came out and it's very clear the message was from the dressing room to block or to see through the first hour after tea or something. All shots dissappeared.

Yes that may have allowed the bowlers to settle into good line n lengths

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Lets support these two. Shawa

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Man what a gripping match.. watching Pakistan bat in test match is so enthralling. One of the most watchable team.

 

[guna]

This Watling Guy has such a punchable face

It’s only a game. Appreciate the fight back from Pakistan instead of hating on Kiwi players.

 

[Energy]

The reason why we have these heroic losses is because we have no spine and the dressing room promotes defensive approach. We thrive when there's no pressure or when you just need to go on a blockathon. That makes it look like a grand innings is in the making.

 

[Firebat]

Abbas needs to farm the strike

 

[Space Cat]

Neil Wagner just does this time and time again on day 5. Such a determined character.

 

[Thomaskutty]

It is getting dark out there. Why are umpires not checking?

 

[guna]

Man what a gripping match.. watching Pakistan bat in test match is so enthralling. One of the most watchable team.

My second favorite team after india.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Kyle jamison will be handy in Australia.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Its a day 5 pitch with bounce and cracks. If we had to draw, rizwan or fawad had to stay. With 25 overs left and 6 wickets in hand, we end up in this collapsing situation. It shows how vulnerable this batting lineup is. Nevertheless good fight back.

 

[Zeshan547]

Man what a gripping match.. watching Pakistan bat in test match is so enthralling. One of the most watchable team.

Yeah man only for neutrals, don't worry ham tu do bay hain Snam shaid tumhein b le dobein, if Aus win next two and you guys don't white wash Poms. So jayada khush hona ke zaroorat nai.

 

[wrongun]

Neil Wagner just does this time and time again on day 5. Such a determined character.

Only other bowlers I can think of who took as many wickets through sheer force of personality were Warne (who had more talent obviously in addition) & Kumble.

 

[hur rizvi]

Appreciate Rizwan and Fawad's effort

This was just too much of an uphill task especially after top order collapse yesterday and Azhar knicking off 2nd ball today

 

[Rana]

It is getting dark out there. Why are umpires not checking?

Kiwi umpires

 

[shaaik]

Neil Wagner just does this time and time again on day 5. Such a determined character.

How can you bowl 10 overs on the trot with 2 broken toes in the last session of a test match .. it’s a superhuman effort !!!

 

[Energy]

Within a space of 15 min, to have two set batsmen draw false shots having batted over 350 deliveries is rare.

 

[ARK Rafay]

I swear at some point it just becomes too dangerous with this light

I don't think umpires will call it off until the remaining overs arr bowled or Pakistan grts all out

 

[Yk313]

Shan, Abid, Harris lost us this game.

If it's Harris's knees that are preventing him from losing the extra 30kg then maybe he's in the wrong profession.

If weight-wise he had wanted to be in shape, he would have been in shape.

 

[hur rizvi]

Can we get fractured babar as concussion sub if Wagner injures Abbas

 

[wrongun]

It is getting dark out there. Why are umpires not checking?

There is like 2 clouds amid bright blue skies...

 

[Yk313]

Yeah he came out and it's very clear the message was from the dressing room to block or to see through the first hour after tea or something. All shots dissappeared.

Did I mention I love Misbah?

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

How can you bowl 10 overs on the trot with 2 broken toes in the last session of a test match .. it’s a superhuman effort !!!

Morphine shots probably..

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Kiwi umpires

We could use Rajnikanth at this point

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Yeah man only for neutrals, don't worry ham tu do bay hain Snam shaid tumhein b le dobein, if Aus win next two and you guys don't white wash Poms. So jayada khush hona ke zaroorat nai.

Tum doubo ya Tairo koi farak nahi padta.. it is fun to watch.

 

[Thomaskutty]

Kiwi umpires

This is why we need neutral umpires.

 

[sharmaji]

Terrible way to get out by Yasir Shah.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Within a space of 15 min, to have two set batsmen draw false shots having batted over 350 deliveries is rare.

This is Pakistan team for you. Blowing hot and cold.

 

[Space Cat]

lmao at the bad light talk when its blue sky out.

 

[Rana]

Is the new ICC chairman making rules that suit NZ?

If lights are on the light is bad?

 

[Saj]

Final hour now....

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Younis Khan looks happy and satisfied

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Two fractured toes and this guy still bowled 27 overs ? Brexit is a blessing in disguise for NZ. They should import as many Saffers as possible.

 

[shaaik]

This is Pakistan team for you. Blowing hot and cold.

Rizwan’s was the ball of the match ..

 

[waleed88]

The reason why we have these heroic losses is because we have no spine and the dressing room promotes defensive approach. We thrive when there's no pressure or when you just need to go on a blockathon. That makes it look like a grand innings is in the making.

You can't really do much when your top order is in the dressing with 1 session and a day still to play

 

[Buffet]

It's bright out there.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

15 overs left, Pakistan can still survive.

 

[Space Cat]

One trick getting some reverse swing here.

 

[Rana]

Needs to be offered light now!

 

[hur rizvi]

Babar as concussion sub for shaheen

 

[imshally81]

15 overs left, Pakistan can still survive.

Not possible

 

[IMMY69]

I can see bats flying in the sky

 

[Rana]

Who is our concussion sub?

 

[shaaik]

Is the new ICC chairman making rules that suit NZ?

If lights are on the light is bad?

I don’t think it’s that bad

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Pakistani players love to give those sajdas in the middle of the pitch, well, time to pray Namaaz-e-istasqah bajamaat in the dressing room and pray for rain.

 

[wrongun]

lmao at the bad light talk when its blue sky out.

I thought they were being funny at first... I actually thought it was a good joke banter...

Then I realised they were serious... under blue skies... in a part of the world sun sets at literally 8.30-9pm this time of year...

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Oh no.. that was nasty

 

[Rana]

Wagner is such a typical Pakistani uncle

 

[mazkhan]

With the three bunnies left i highly doubt we can survive

 

[Buffet]

Abbas can do Monty here and save this test. Not impossible.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Lol even Shaheen and Abbas copping 3-4 more on the grill can't save Pakistan.

 

[shaaik]

Who is our concussion sub?

Has to be a like to like substitute..

 

[Rayyman]

Babar as concussion sub for shaheen

Think Imran Butt is 12th man.

 

[Yk313]

Shaheen should take his sweeeet time even if he is OK

 

[Rana]

Pakistanis don’t shy away so easily

 

[Zeshan547]

Icing on they cake will be one of our bowlers getting seriously injured, these kiwis don't even need to bowl short, just pitch one up and get it done. How times change, still remember those pre 2010 days where We would be itching to smash them Hobbits. Now they have every right to smash us. That's nature at its best, in long run things does get even out.

 

[Space Cat]

He ducked right into that. Lucky Wagner is not very quick.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Babar as concussion sub for shaheen

Concussion sub has to be a like for like replacement.

 

[Thomaskutty]

There is like 2 clouds amid bright blue skies...

2 clouds can block out a lot of light, if it's positioned at certain angles.

 

[Slog]

Pakistan has three #11s

 

[Rana]

Has to be a like to like substitute..

Sher khan??

 

[Yk313]

What’s the rule here? Is this eating time or does this mean they will still bowl all of their remaining overs?

 

[Tubs]

Pak's physio is an absolute unit

 

[Saj]

Pakistan has three #11s

And two opening the batting.

 

[B_Positive]

their fate is still in india's hands. NZ with this win will be 360/540 points, india is 390/540 points.

if we assume that nz doesnt loose any more, they will be 540/720 i.e. 75%

so if india takes 150 points in their last remaining one 1.5 series then its all good. which means they need to win one more test in aus. and their home series vs eng must be a sweep to stay above NZ

this aus series has more importance since aussies will lose points too. and they have a series coming vs SA in SA which they will likely lose. so it could be Ind vs Nz in finals.

 

[Yk313]

And two opening the batting.

Hahah, love it.

 

[Rayyman]

Sher khan??

Or Zafar?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What the hell does Neil Wagner run on? I think he has bowled something like 12 overs on the trot...with a broken foot.

 

[Rana]

Some champions, future and current out there fighting for their countries

 

[IMMY69]

Shaheen should check his helmet again. It looks loose..
Also best get new pair of boots too

 

[Space Cat]

What’s the rule here? Is this eating time or does this mean they will still bowl all of their remaining overs?

There is a minimum amount of overs that has to be bowled. 14 left I think.

 

[angrypathan]

How many overs left? 14?

 

[Yk313]

Thankfully SSA looks OK. But don’t they normally change the helmet?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Sohail Khan wouldnt be the worst repalcement