*Official* Pakistan in Australia 2019

[Burgey]

Terrific partnership. If Pakistan can get 300 plus they’re not out of it. What are the batsmen to come like? Any good?

Never mind

 

[morgieb]

LMAO Paine almost didn't review it. WTF.

Also wtf @ Illingworth not giving that out.

Having the 16 year old in this situation seems unfair.

 

[Gnske]

That was such a milennial shot to play facing a hat trick ball.

 

[Spark]

what a shot

 

[quincywagstaff]

Fox comms trying to talk up Pakistan's effort but in truth they're miles off it on this pitch.

Reckon they'd be very few times in the past 20 years that Australia haven't reached 400 in a Gabba 1st innings.

 

[Daemon]

I’d be furious at Starc trying to get these two out today if I was Warner/Burns. What’s the point?

 

[NUFAN]

240 is a little behind the game but I think 275-300 would be a reasonable score.

Of course Aussies can make way more, but its definitely not guaranteed.

 

[morgieb]

240 is a little behind the game but I think 275-300 would be a reasonable score.

Of course Aussies can make way more, but its definitely not guaranteed.

It's pretty rare that Australia have failed to score runs at Brisbane historically. Of course a lot of the time they're batting first but 240 is definitely well below par.

Australia bowled very well for the most part, Pakistan's middle-order collapse was pretty self-inflicted though. Being harsh, they bowled a bit too short in the first session and I think they let the game drift somewhat in the Shafiq/Yasir partnership, but any time you bowl someone out for under 250 when losing the toss and bowling first you've done a good job IMO.

 

[Daemon]

Just seen the no ball on CA’s instagram. That’s a seriously bad call. One of, if not the worst ever. Robbed Pakistan of a chance at a fighting total.

 

[Burgey]

They hunt so well as a pack, these blokes. Give you very little at all

 

[NUFAN]

It's pretty rare that Australia have failed to score runs at Brisbane historically. Of course a lot of the time they're batting first but 240 is definitely well below par.

Australia bowled very well for the most part, Pakistan's middle-order collapse was pretty self-inflicted though. Being harsh, they bowled a bit too short in the first session and I think they let the game drift somewhat in the Shafiq/Yasir partnership, but any time you bowl someone out for under 250 when losing the toss and bowling first you've done a good job IMO.

I think youve sort of agreed with me. Im saying Australia is ahead in the game and Pakistan needed that 275-300 score to at least feel ok.

I thought that all 3 quicks were very good, especially post lunch. Day 2 should be good batting conditions, but youd expect everyone bar Smith would be somewhat nervous.

 

[aussie tragic]

Starc (219) overtakes Grimmett (216) and is now 13th highest Aussie (2 behind Siddle and 9 behind Lindwall)

Cummins also now equal 18th with Alan Davidson (186)

 

[Burgey]

Starc (219) overtakes Grimmett (216) and is now 13th highest Aussie (2 behind Siddle and 9 behind Lindwall)

Cummins also now equal 18th with Alan Davidson (186)

Probably belongs in the top 30 bowlers of all time...

 

[quincywagstaff]

A score of 350 would have been OK for Pakistan although I think 400 was par.

Australia should be on track for an innings victory here, especially if Warner gets going tomorrow morning.

 

[Smudge]

A delight meeting Marcuss today and we didn't even have to pull out our questionable back story to explain to his mate how we knew each other. He even bought me a beer. I, however, am a round dodger (to be fair, it was the last hour of the day).

 

[Gnske]

A delight meeting Marcuss today and we didn't even have to pull out our questionable back story to explain to his mate how we knew each other. He even bought me a beer. I, however, am a round dodger (to be fair, it was the last hour of the day).

"We occasionally interact on an online forum that is the Libertarian equivalent of Stormfront"

I mean theoretically its easy.

 

[trundler]

Hey, that Asad Yasir partnership was great so not a fully spineless display I guess. Australia will pile on 400+ with ease.

 

[smash84]

so, i went to bed around 180 odd for 6, and its 240 all out. Sigh

Australia will now pile on the misery

 

[vcs]

Wouldn't jump to conclusions before before both sides have batted.

Knowing Pakistan, they will probably have Australia at 150/7 and then let Paine and Cummins add 200.

 

[smash84]

Knowing Pakistan, they will probably have Australia at 150/7 and then let Paine and Cummins add 200.

Lol, this is definitely something I can see happening with tons of dropped catches thrown in the mix