**Official** Pakistan in New Zealand (3 tests)

[_Ed_]

McIntosh, please stop leaving those.

 

[straw man]

Seriously though, we are only 4 down... the world hasn't ended, yet. Perhaps Elliott will surprise us

 

[_Ed_]

Elliott's into double figures for the first time in Tests.

 

[Prince EWS]

If McIntosh doesn't get bowled soon, I'll be surprised.

 

[Uppercut]

Aamer bowling really well from around the wicket. Why do so few left-armers use this angle well?

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Pakistan bowling very well here. Surely only a matter of time before a snick comes along. Pakistan just need to make sure they hold on to the chance when it comes; unlike their fielding in the first dig.

 

[Athlai]

Taylor's wicket being felt heavily here, really need to smack Pakistan out of bowling these great lines.

 

[straw man]

McIntosh deserves plaudits for this innings and is showing why NZ have stuck with him for these last few series, but he really needs to get a move on here. SR of 35 would be alright but he's only scoring at 23 this innings. That is really fricking slow.

 

[AaronK]

what is the strategy here.. are they playing for Draw?

I am soo in love Ross Taylor lol.. he is awsome..

 

[TT Boy]

This is great to watch.

Though, I really should be sleeping or writing my paper up.

 

[straw man]

Last 10 overs 8/0 !

FFS they could at least edge one over slips or something. This is achieving nothing.

 

[_Ed_]

A shame for McIntosh, but at least it means McCullum can come in and hopefully play with some positive intent.

 

[Craig]

Was of an innings by McIntosh. He has to be more pro-active and look for singles.

 

[TT Boy]

****. Was hoping McIntosh would record one of the slowest fifties in tests. But at least it progresses the game towards a positive result.

 

[straw man]

Although McIntosh getting out and McCullum in gives us a better chance of winning the match, am now nervous about a collapse. All down to McCullum, Elliott and Vettori as usual to set a reasonable target.

Pakistan bowlers on fire considering the ball is nearly 50 overs old.

 

[Athlai]

Looking like this match is going to come down to the wire. Our 97 run lead means that we're still in a reasonable position, in need of 100 runs but thats still gettable. Some great bowling from Pakistan, batting does look pretty hard out there though.

 

[_Ed_]

No ball!

 

[Craig]

Elliott should buy a lotto ticket. Because without the no-ball, he was plumb.

 

[Athlai]

That was intense. Thought it was a no ball at first but jeez thats a case for the review system right there. The umpire's call on the ball hitting was wrong, but it was also a no ball so the legality of the ball was wrong anyway. Very very close. Great cricket.

 

[Uppercut]

Soo marginal. Still can't make up my mind on whether than was a no-ball or not tbh.