*Official* Pakistan v New Zealand in the UAE 2018

[Borges]

The 3 important calls I'd like to see are Sommerville for Sodhi, Southee for Boult, and MOST IMPORTANTLY "tails"

Right then! Game on!

 

[straw man]

If you already knew Southee was coming in and will take the new ball off CDG, then why not bolster the batting by bringing in Blundell too?

Southee's just replaced the only thing that De Grandhomme has provided all series.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Well CDG had better contribute with the bat, that's all I can say. So far Wagner has outscored him this series, 22 runs to 17.

 

[straw man]

Well CDG had better contribute with the bat, that's all I can say. So far Wagner has outscored him this series, 22 runs to 17.

lol

 

[Starfighter]

Yesssss. Sommers Somerville. Spikey better be happy.

 

[straw man]

So all we need is what, four of the top six to score runs here? They're all capable, just need to do it in the same innings for a change.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Big innings for Raval here, would love to see him get a maiden ton.

 

[straw man]

Raval on target for his hundred in 34 balls so far

 

[Gnske]

I can't believe Will Somerville is a test cricketer. Even in this decade.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Oh dear. These two need to get through to lunch

 

[straw man]

Good bowling I guess, did nip in a bit. Latho didn't even reach the Latho-zone.

 

[Starfighter]

How's Shaheeeeen look with the red ball?

 

[Borges]

A tremendous ball to bag the maiden test wicket. Well done, young man!
Umpires are being shown up as being pretty bad these days.

 

[straw man]

How's Shaheeeeen look with the red ball?

The snap of his wrist as he releases the ball is something to behold. No wonder he extracts movement off the seam.

 

[nzfan]

Shaheen Afridi doesn't look express. Very consistent at landing the ball in the right areas though. More of a swing bowler.

First job done, bat first. Second job, score over 350 at least.

Surprisingly, Wagner rested.

 

[Bijed]

Southee for Wagner? Memory of that first test is pretty short

Most memories of Wagner in tears are short tbh

 

[NZTailender]

A tremendous ball to bag the maiden test wicket. Well done, young man!
Umpires are being shown up as being pretty bad these days.

Haha what? The umpires have been pretty great this series and I thought he had nicked it into pads live.

 

[NZTailender]

Yesssss Jeets got the cap on

 

[straw man]

Just had to go out for a bit, impressed we've accumulated 30 runs in that short time. Unheard-of strike rate from Raval.

 

[straw man]

Damn.