Re: 1st Test : India v Pakistan @ Delhi - Nov 22-26
Although Misbah and Sami batted well, 210/8 is still a hopeless position. On these placid sub-continental pitches 350 is the minimum you need to stay in the game. Their stand may have just delayed the inevitable. But Akhtar’s presence gives some hope. He is someone who can get 4 or 5 wickets in no time. Pakistan and Akhtar can draw inspiration from this game in 1999. They won despite being bundled out for a paltry 185 in the first innings. The only problem there is Kaneria and Sami are not quite as good as Saqlain and Wasim respectively!
Scorecard - 1998-1999 India v Pakistan - 1st Test - 16/02/1999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Test No. #1444](Scorecard - 1998-1999 India v Pakistan - 1st Test - 16/02/1999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Test No. #1444)