*Official* - Pakistan in New Zealand 2010/2011

[Xuhaib]

Misbah would have done quite decently had he been consistent run in his younger days despite the scores I feel he is clearly past it.

 

[r3alist]

235/4 is a fair score tbh. Could easily push for 400.

i was thinking 400 was a par score yesterday

 

[Flem274*]

I'm taking a shine to Misbah. Blocked all day then brought out the reverse sweep with five overs left in the day.

He entertains me.

 

[r3alist]

hopefull Gul is on in the 2nd innings he seldom is these days.

huh?

 

[smash84]

Indeed. He'd probably make my 35years+ World XI. WAG he is.

 

[Prince EWS]

Misbah would have done quite decently had he been consistent run in his younger days despite the scores I feel he is clearly past it.

Haha, I actually agree tbh. His prime was passed over. He had Inzamam, Younis and Yousuf to compete with for middle order spots and he didn't take his (admittedly limited) opportunities when he got them earlier. I don't really think he's actually particularly good now, but with every score he makes at the ripe age of 36 I think he goes somewhat further to proving he could've had a real good Test career in his prime with some more selector faith and patience.

I'd still pick him in my 35+ World XI though. I'd probably make him captain tbh.

 

[Mike5181]

He is good for another ten tests i'd say. Don't know how many tests they are playing this year though due to the whole world cup thing going on.

 

[smash84]

I'd still pick him in my 35+ World XI though. I'd probably make him captain tbh.

Are you serious???? You would make him captain even while Ricky is in the team????

 

[Prince EWS]

Are you serious???? You would make him captain even while Ricky is in the team????

Ricky probably wouldn't make my team tbh.

Nah, seriously, I actually had a think about it and my batting lineup would probably be: Katich, Trescothick, Kallis, Tendulkar, Laxman, Hussey. I'd think about bringing Dravid in for Trescothick. So no Ponting ... and no Misbah.

 

[Teja.]

Trescothick(

WAG. One of my favourite cricketers of all-time. His 87 of 55 balls in this match has to be my favourite ODI Innings ever. Would kill to get a video of that tbh.

 

[Blaze 18]

The way Pakistan have been playing recently suggests they have turned a corner. They appear to be in control of this match. How is the pitch playing ? Is it a road ?

 

[smash84]

The way Pakistan have been playing recently suggests they have turned a corner. They appear to be in control of this match. How is the pitch playing ? Is it a road ?

it is not exactly a road. Doesn't look too bowler friendly but not exactly a road. Definitely in the pitch with the new ball

 

[Blaze 18]

it is not exactly a road. Doesn't look too bowler friendly but not exactly a road. Definitely in the pitch with the new ball

I see...I saw Xuhaib criticising Misbah's decision to bowl first, that is why I asked.

 

[smash84]

I see...I saw Xuhaib criticising Misbah's decision to bowl first, that is why I asked.

You see Xuhaib is Scrooge so he will criticize anyway . I am sure had Misbah batted first and had NZ exploited the conditions somewhat you would have ppl criticizing him for batting first on a minefield. Tbf the pak batting can make any pitch look like a minefield.

 

[Prince EWS]

Bowling first was a poor call IMO but it's worked out okay.

 

[slowfinger]

Well we have control of the match, all that counts to be fair. Azhar got out by not batting an hour only 5 times in 17 innings, great to hear.

 

[TumTum]

Azhar got out by not batting an hour only 5 times in 17 innings, great to hear.

He's a bit of a blocker isn't he? Although he seems to have got his runs a bit quicker here.

 

[smash84]

Bowling first was a poor call IMO but it's worked out okay.

It was an ok call I think. The pitch didn't seem as much of a road on the first morning. I am sure it must have been Waqar's idea and he was gun vs NZ

 

[r3alist]

it is not exactly a road. Doesn't look too bowler friendly but not exactly a road. Definitely in the pitch with the new ball

its about 75% road, have hardly seen the ball do much - although there was some green in the first session - but pak only got one wicket out of that.


pakistan got out by playing crappy shots.

i think 400 is a par score


if vettori remains ill that will be a big boost for pak.

 

[lockton2skipper]

seems tame stuff compared to the ashes, from both sides.