Pakistan cruising at 330-1 in the 'morning' session.
454-2 with 48 overs left in the day.
I'd probably bat another 38 overs today and try and get the total up to 600+
Azhar practising the ramp shot. I really don't think he'll use it.
Shambolic fielding gives Azhar a six and his 250. Fielder gets the ball and tries to pass it to another to throw it in but he chucks it over the rope. 4 overthrows added to the 2 he had already run. 482-2 and going at over 5rpo
Pathetic pitch for a test match! Utter disgrace to make such roads and then folks argue why tests are dying! Nothing for bowlers and at least India vs New-Zealand test match pitches had everything for everyone. Pace bowlers, spinners and batsmen had almost perfect balance. ICC needs to look 👀 hard n make sure that pitches are competitive for both bat n ball!
We'll see how good the pitch is after WIndies bat. Look at the last test between India and NZ. Was that a 500+ batting pitch and a 200 all out pitch as well? If Pak bowl the Windies out twice cheaply, how different will that be?
Going at near 7rpo. 35 overs left today, so they feasibly get to 650 and declare leaving a testing 12 overs or so. Enough to break the middle order...
If Azhar was on 320-330 would Misbah declare or carry on so he can have a go at the top records?
Could Misbah go for a quick ton?
Good knock from Azhar Ali, think the declaration came at the right time. West Indies batting well so far. When will we hurry up and take a few wickets.
Slow progress from both teams. Yawnfest draw
Another 50 from Duckett in the warm-up. He surely has to play in the Tests. I'd open with Hameed and put Duckett at number four.
I'd give Hameed a go. He's a right slowcoach but England have many fast scorers later on so it's not going to be an issue.
Pak have a chance to get the WIndies out and enforce the follow on but I guess the bowlers will be tired. I can't see them wanting to bowl all another 3 or 4 sessions right away.
May be worth going out to bat again, depending on when they take the last 4 wickets. Take them within an hour, then maybe bat until tea, aiming to put on another 200 or so and leave them chasing around 450 to win in 4 sessions.
Still, draw looks likely unless the WIndies collapse 2nd time around. Which could easily happen.
I think Pakistan still really should win from here but we need to be more ruthless. I hope we can bowl them out quickly tomorrow. I think if we have the choice to make them follow on we should probably bat again as it could be harder to bat on day 5 and then that's where we really should take the initiative and wrap things up. It's all going to depend on how long West Indies bat tomorrow and how big our 1st innings lead is.
Scoreboard pressure should be able to take its toll on the WIndies 2nd time around. Try and get a lead around 200 and bat 2 sessions. 50 overs at 4-5 an over isn't unreasonable. That should give an unassailable lead and let the spinners do their stuff.
Maiden from Amir to start the 4th day
Horrible from Pakistan. Horrible.
Are they really trying to lose this?
212-6. 47 overs to go and 134 needed. That's 5rpo. Only Bravo stands between Pakistan and victory.
3rpo sorry. WIndies are inching closer. If they lose this, it'll hit Pakistan hard.
Pak very lucky. It shouldn't have been that way. BS excuses for their complacency 2nd time around.
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posted on 14/10/16
Pakistan cruising at 330-1 in the 'morning' session.
posted on 14/10/16
454-2 with 48 overs left in the day.
I'd probably bat another 38 overs today and try and get the total up to 600+
posted on 14/10/16
Azhar practising the ramp shot. I really don't think he'll use it.
posted on 14/10/16
Shambolic fielding gives Azhar a six and his 250. Fielder gets the ball and tries to pass it to another to throw it in but he chucks it over the rope. 4 overthrows added to the 2 he had already run. 482-2 and going at over 5rpo
posted on 14/10/16
Pathetic pitch for a test match! Utter disgrace to make such roads and then folks argue why tests are dying! Nothing for bowlers and at least India vs New-Zealand test match pitches had everything for everyone. Pace bowlers, spinners and batsmen had almost perfect balance. ICC needs to look 👀 hard n make sure that pitches are competitive for both bat n ball!
posted on 14/10/16
We'll see how good the pitch is after WIndies bat. Look at the last test between India and NZ. Was that a 500+ batting pitch and a 200 all out pitch as well? If Pak bowl the Windies out twice cheaply, how different will that be?
posted on 14/10/16
Going at near 7rpo. 35 overs left today, so they feasibly get to 650 and declare leaving a testing 12 overs or so. Enough to break the middle order...
posted on 14/10/16
If Azhar was on 320-330 would Misbah declare or carry on so he can have a go at the top records?
posted on 14/10/16
Could Misbah go for a quick ton?
posted on 15/10/16
Good knock from Azhar Ali, think the declaration came at the right time. West Indies batting well so far. When will we hurry up and take a few wickets.
posted on 15/10/16
Slow progress from both teams. Yawnfest draw
posted on 15/10/16
Another 50 from Duckett in the warm-up. He surely has to play in the Tests. I'd open with Hameed and put Duckett at number four.
posted on 15/10/16
I'd give Hameed a go. He's a right slowcoach but England have many fast scorers later on so it's not going to be an issue.
posted on 15/10/16
Pak have a chance to get the WIndies out and enforce the follow on but I guess the bowlers will be tired. I can't see them wanting to bowl all another 3 or 4 sessions right away.
May be worth going out to bat again, depending on when they take the last 4 wickets. Take them within an hour, then maybe bat until tea, aiming to put on another 200 or so and leave them chasing around 450 to win in 4 sessions.
Still, draw looks likely unless the WIndies collapse 2nd time around. Which could easily happen.
posted on 16/10/16
I think Pakistan still really should win from here but we need to be more ruthless. I hope we can bowl them out quickly tomorrow. I think if we have the choice to make them follow on we should probably bat again as it could be harder to bat on day 5 and then that's where we really should take the initiative and wrap things up. It's all going to depend on how long West Indies bat tomorrow and how big our 1st innings lead is.
posted on 16/10/16
Scoreboard pressure should be able to take its toll on the WIndies 2nd time around. Try and get a lead around 200 and bat 2 sessions. 50 overs at 4-5 an over isn't unreasonable. That should give an unassailable lead and let the spinners do their stuff.
posted on 16/10/16
Maiden from Amir to start the 4th day
posted on 16/10/16
Horrible from Pakistan. Horrible.
posted on 16/10/16
Are they really trying to lose this?
posted on 16/10/16
Arrogant.
posted on 17/10/16
212-6. 47 overs to go and 134 needed. That's 5rpo. Only Bravo stands between Pakistan and victory.
posted on 17/10/16
3rpo sorry. WIndies are inching closer. If they lose this, it'll hit Pakistan hard.
posted on 17/10/16
Lucky beggars
posted on 17/10/16
posted on 18/10/16
Pak very lucky. It shouldn't have been that way. BS excuses for their complacency 2nd time around.
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