Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Juggy777]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

@WatChe how can a test specialist perform in a T20 format?, for example Pujara is great in tests however he’s no good in a T20 format and thus I don’t believe that Test matches can help team’s find player’s for the T20 format. Furthermore when Sehwag used to play he used to make test matches fun, because he used to smash bowlers left and right but now there’s barely any batsmen like him that can constantly entertain the crowd who’re so addicted to instant entertainment that’s provided by the T20 matches.

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[YinShuiSiYuan]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

[kro55]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

@WatChe how can a test specialist perform in a T20 format?, for example Pujara is great in tests however he’s no good in a T20 format and thus I don’t believe that Test matches can help team’s find player’s for the T20 format. Furthermore when Sehwag used to play he used to make test matches fun, because he used to smash bowlers left and right but now there’s barely any batsmen like him that can constantly entertain the crowd who’re so addicted to instant entertainment that’s provided by the T20 matches.

A lot of players do not understand that in t20 the risk vs reward is actually in favour of the batsmen. In test cricket, batsman rarely plays high-risk shots.  But in T-20 player has the luxury to do that because the team needs to run on the board, doesn’t matter how they come along. The problem is there are some players who are not confident enough to go for high-risk shots. Or another reason is they are just not thinking out of the box. That’s why a player who can be a great test and one-day cricketer, who has all the classic shots in the book, might not be able to be the best T-20 player.

Pakistan is playing quite well right now. They are trailing by 44 runs. But they have 0 wickets in hand. The sad part is this is going to be another boring test match because it is already the final session of the third day and Pakistan is playing their first innings.

[ZAINmalik75]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan was struggling after Imam and baber dismissal but sarfaz and saud Shakeel take charge and build a strong partnership of 150 runs , after dismissal of sarfaz who score 78 runs, the strong partnership with Saud Shakeel has been broke, but after that agha Salman the new guy who already take 3 wicket in bowling join him and score a handsome runs with Saud. But unfortunately at the end of the day 9 wicket are down with a spectacular century of Suad Shakeel. Now Pakistan has 407 runs while Shakeel is on the crease hope he will chase the reaming 42 runs before all out.

[rojan]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

[onecall123]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

A rally by New Zealand has brought them back into the game at the end of the third day, but Saud Shakeel remains unbeaten with 124 runs. His strike rate is questionable, and his defensive mindset can be detrimental. You must score runs even though it is a test match. It should have been Pakistan who took the lead, but tailenders played unprofessional cricket to make things worse. With only one wicket left in hand, Pakistan remains 42 runs behind. We'll see how long it takes them to take the lead. Yes, with 78 runs, Sarfaraz Ahmed ends another fine innings.

[coinerer]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

Saud Shakeel managed 124 runs alone. it was really good runs . he is a good player for Pakistan and he is likely a young player. another player  Imam-ul-Haq done 83 runs and Sarfaraz Ahmed score 78 runs . this three players played very well for Pakistan today. If other players like them could have made good runs they would have gone a long way in terms of scores today which would have played a big role in them winning this test match.

[Naficopa]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

A rally by New Zealand has brought them back into the game at the end of the third day, but Saud Shakeel remains unbeaten with 124 runs. His strike rate is questionable, and his defensive mindset can be detrimental. You must score runs even though it is a test match. It should have been Pakistan who took the lead, but tailenders played unprofessional cricket to make things worse. With only one wicket left in hand, Pakistan remains 42 runs behind. We'll see how long it takes them to take the lead. Yes, with 78 runs, Sarfaraz Ahmed ends another fine innings.

This match is now in Newzealand hands they did well with ball and took 6 wickets today . Pakistan still on tail of 42 runs I don't think Pakistan will chase completely because of 1 wicket on hand .
All is in hands of saud shakeel he'll tell about Pakistan tomorrow either its a draw or defeat.  Winning is not an option here I guess.

[SATWAT]

Simon Doull: Who is responsible for these pitches? Babar Azam? So that he can stat pad on these decks?

Awkward silence in com box

Bazid Khan: Umm... Ramiz... Bla bla, management Bla bla, nullify opposition attack bla bla, domestic pitch good bla bla

Simon Doull: Pakistan is going through an identity crisis in Test cricket.

The surprise from South Africa is that they included Simon Harmer in the playing XI. So they are going in to this test with 3 pacers (Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen), and two spinners (Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer).

SCG is considered a spin venue, not too much but a fair amount of assistance for spinners in comparison to SENA standards.

What you expect from Bazid Khan other than this Bla bla because he also needs to be in good list of PCB for having good time in commentary for the future assignments, even they all know how things going into PCB and Pakistan in last three decades.

[BobK71]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

Saud Shakeel managed 124 runs alone. it was really good runs . he is a good player for Pakistan and he is likely a young player. another player  Imam-ul-Haq done 83 runs and Sarfaraz Ahmed score 78 runs . this three players played very well for Pakistan today. If other players like them could have made good runs they would have gone a long way in terms of scores today which would have played a big role in them winning this test match.

When Pakistan had 5 wickets, I was almost certain that they would easily reach the target. I was shocked when I saw their score after the scheduled time was over. In the last segment, a few players have just arrived and returned. After Agha Salman no one else could score well. Pakistan has been able to collect 8 runs in by lost 3 wickets. Which is disappointing for Pakistan. That is why many people say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team. Whatever, Saud Shakeel a young talented cricketer has proved himself by today's match. He is still on the pitch.

[eaLiTy]

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When Pakistan had 5 wickets, I was almost certain that they would easily reach the target. I was shocked when I saw their score after the scheduled time was over. In the last segment, a few players have just arrived and returned. After Agha Salman no one else could score well. Pakistan has been able to collect 8 runs in by lost 3 wickets. Which is disappointing for Pakistan. That is why many people say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team. Whatever, Saud Shakeel a young talented cricketer has proved himself by today's match. He is still on the pitch.

The Pakistan middle order played really well and Sarfaraz Ahmed scored his third consecutive half century but could not capitalize that and go on and make a huge hundred and he was stumped but had a steady partnership with Saud Shakeel who is still in the crease with an unbeaten century rescued the team and now they are just trailing by 42 runs and with the way the match is going it is going to be another draw.

[coinerer]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

Saud Shakeel managed 124 runs alone. it was really good runs . he is a good player for Pakistan and he is likely a young player. another player  Imam-ul-Haq done 83 runs and Sarfaraz Ahmed score 78 runs . this three players played very well for Pakistan today. If other players like them could have made good runs they would have gone a long way in terms of scores today which would have played a big role in them winning this test match.

When Pakistan had 5 wickets, I was almost certain that they would easily reach the target. I was shocked when I saw their score after the scheduled time was over. In the last segment, a few players have just arrived and returned. After Agha Salman no one else could score well. Pakistan has been able to collect 8 runs in by lost 3 wickets. Which is disappointing for Pakistan. That is why many people say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team. Whatever, Saud Shakeel a young talented cricketer has proved himself by today's match. He is still on the pitch.

Hasan Ali ,Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza They played the most terrible game due to which Pakistan is very disappointed if they could have scored atleast 20 to 25 runs then Pakistan would have easily won the match.  But both got out for just four runs.  And one is out for no runs.  which was not expected by them.  However, there is no end to the game and they still have one more wicket .so let's see if they can win the match

[dezoel]

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

Saud Shakeel could be good for the Pakistan in the future, but mostly he will be helpful at home or dead wickets while if he is going to play in SENA countries most chances he is going to struggle because his technique is not helpful on these pitches and as he is doing at home he can play good cricket at home 5 matches and having 547 runs with the average of 78 on flat pitches surely good but if they want to compete with the top test cricketing nations then surely bring some better and improved techniques and facilities for their batsmen which can give good results in SENA countries as well.

In this second match now he is having good 124 runs which helps Pakistan for staying into this match because after having 449 from New Zealand things looking not good for them with losing early wickets and other batsmen not able to perform as they were needed at this stage.

[mm2543363580]

I think this is not the issue. T20 or Test match. The players are almost same. And I think if a player is practicing good so he can perform well. I think they have lack of practice or others issues can matter. Or there can be mis management too. And Babar should focus on the team and not only on his personal stats.
By the way let see what let see?

Test format is not entertaining in current era of T20 but we have to admit that Test cricket will continue to exist for coming years. So its not a good idea to ignore test format since it produces quality players for ODI and T20.
Meanwhile Pakistan recovering nicely as they are now 271/4 and Sarfraz has once again scored a fifty and that too in crucial time. 177 still more required, Pakistan need to be careful as they are in habbit of losing quick wickets.

Pakistan is moving a little bit towards their expectation. Another wicket fall after the lunch break. Sarfaraz Ahmed has returned with 78 runs. If he could stay, Pakistan would have been stay in reliable position. I hope that the disappointment of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's wicket  fall in the match will be able to fulfill it through Saud Shakeel. In the meantime he has been able to complete the century. If Pakistan won't lose wicket until the end of day then Pakistan can get something good in this test series.

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel he batted great today. I thought he can score 100 runs today. Saud Shakeel scored 124 runs from 336 balls. Pakistan lost 9 wickets today. And they have only 1 wicket left. But Pakistan  All the batsmen gave a great performance. Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 78 runs in 109 balls in this match. If he could have played a few more overs, he might have scored 100 runs today. But he was out long ago.

Saud Shakeel managed 124 runs alone. it was really good runs . he is a good player for Pakistan and he is likely a young player. another player  Imam-ul-Haq done 83 runs and Sarfaraz Ahmed score 78 runs . this three players played very well for Pakistan today. If other players like them could have made good runs they would have gone a long way in terms of scores today which would have played a big role in them winning this test match.

When Pakistan had 5 wickets, I was almost certain that they would easily reach the target. I was shocked when I saw their score after the scheduled time was over. In the last segment, a few players have just arrived and returned. After Agha Salman no one else could score well. Pakistan has been able to collect 8 runs in by lost 3 wickets. Which is disappointing for Pakistan. That is why many people say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team. Whatever, Saud Shakeel a young talented cricketer has proved himself by today's match. He is still on the pitch.

Hasan Ali ,Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza They played the most terrible game due to which Pakistan is very disappointed if they could have scored atleast 20 to 25 runs then Pakistan would have easily won the match.  But both got out for just four runs.  And one is out for no runs.  which was not expected by them.  However, there is no end to the game and they still have one more wicket .so let's see if they can win the match

What's wrong with Pakistan batting lineup why don't they make some runs specially lower order, its not that this is a t20 or ODI and they have limited number of balls and time so they have to rush to make runs and got out. This is a Test format and they can take their time to settle on pitch first and make runs slowly .
This is really disappointing except of 2 3 players no one bothers to make runs .

[JSRAW]

Simon Doull: Who is responsible for these pitches? Babar Azam? So that he can stat pad on these decks?

Awkward silence in com box

Bazid Khan: Umm... Ramiz... Bla bla, management Bla bla, nullify opposition attack bla bla, domestic pitch good bla bla

Simon Doull: Pakistan is going through an identity crisis in Test cricket.

The surprise from South Africa is that they included Simon Harmer in the playing XI. So they are going in to this test with 3 pacers (Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen), and two spinners (Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer).

SCG is considered a spin venue, not too much but a fair amount of assistance for spinners in comparison to SENA standards.

What you expect from Bazid Khan other than this Bla bla because he also needs to be in good list of PCB for having good time in commentary for the future assignments, even they all know how things going into PCB and Pakistan in last three decades.

It Might be an embarrassing moment for Bazid but have to say i as a spectator loled real good after hearing this on comm.

As i know how "Identity crisis" is used in different contexts regularly in Pakistani.

Poor Scott Styris had to save Bazid by saying that "Pakistan has the best bowling attack in the world"  

[jostorres]

Pakistan somehow managed to control their position after wickets of Babar azam yesterday and sarfaraz today, the responsibility now fell on saud shakeel and Agha Salman they are on crease right now . Saud Shakeel has made his century and is bringing scores to lead. If these two batsman stays on crease Pakistan can end this test on a good note.

Even right now things looking not good for the result of this match but here I have feeling New Zealand which is currently in driving seat can do something like Bazball and bring Pakistan under pressure again because now if they are able to have quick wicket then surely they have good batting which can bring down Pakistan bowling and reach the total of 350+ quickly which could be good total for them and giving Pakistan batting on last day which is having habit of collapse and poor batting under pressure specially on last day of the match this can bring something positive in this match.

Today Sarfraz, Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman helps Pakistan for having 407 for 9 at the end of third day play Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi done good job in last few overs and wrap up tail enders quickly for their good end of third day play.

[S A KHAIR]

What's wrong with Pakistan batting lineup why don't they make some runs specially lower order, its not that this is a t20 or ODI and they have limited number of balls and time so they have to rush to make runs and got out. This is a Test format and they can take their time to settle on pitch first and make runs slowly .
This is really disappointing except of 2 3 players no one bothers to make runs .

The weakness of Pakistan's batting line-up is not new. We have been seeing bad batting from Pakistan for a long time. It is only because of bad batting that they cannot produce the expected results against the top tier teams. Badly losing Test series against England only because of bad batting. While the middle order played well against New Zealand, the lower order players performed poorly. I think Pakistan will lose their last wicket in the first 7/8 overs tomorrow. And will be able to collect like 425.

[Sithara007]

While everyone's focus is in Karachi, Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith are involved in an unbeaten 172 run partnership at Sydney and now Australia are cruising towards the 500 mark. Right now they are at 315/2. Khawaja hit his century and Smith is 13 runs away from that mark. Anrich Nortje has picked up two wickets and all the other South African bowlers have gone wicketless. And Australia still has Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey to come. This is going to be yet another one-sided match involving South Africa.

[pakhitheboss]

While everyone's focus is in Karachi, Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith are involved in an unbeaten 172 run partnership at Sydney and now Australia are cruising towards the 500 mark. Right now they are at 315/2. Khawaja hit his century and Smith is 13 runs away from that mark. Anrich Nortje has picked up two wickets and all the other South African bowlers have gone wicketless. And Australia still has Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey to come. This is going to be yet another one-sided match involving South Africa.

As usual the result of this test match will also go in favour of Australia. I have zero hopes from South Africa after following the previous matches. The match between NZ &  Pakistan is far much intresting at the moment. At the moment Pakistan is trailing by only 42 runs and they might not be able to put a lead as they have lost 9 wickets.

[romero121]

While everyone's focus is in Karachi, Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith are involved in an unbeaten 172 run partnership at Sydney and now Australia are cruising towards the 500 mark. Right now they are at 315/2. Khawaja hit his century and Smith is 13 runs away from that mark. Anrich Nortje has picked up two wickets and all the other South African bowlers have gone wicketless. And Australia still has Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey to come. This is going to be yet another one-sided match involving South Africa.

As usual the result of this test match will also go in favour of Australia. I have zero hopes from South Africa after following the previous matches. The match between NZ &  Pakistan is far much intresting at the moment. At the moment Pakistan is trailing by only 42 runs and they might not be able to put a lead as they have lost 9 wickets.

There is chances of match ending in a draw. Australia is in good form and nearing 500 runs. By the time Usman Khawaja is nearing 200 runs. If South Africa manage to play good in the first innings there is chances of draw.

In the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, NZ have lead by 71 runs. The match isn't favouring any team as both the teams have scored 449 and 409 runs in the first innings.