Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Sydney Jan 3-7, 2010

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@brahmachari99

I think the situation is graver than it looks and the table can be easily overturned. The wicket has eased up considerably, and if Australia ends up making 450-500 runs in the second innings, Pakistan will be left with a target of around 250-300 on a fifth day wicket. That will be near impossible to get in the fourth innings.

Australian batsmen will be looking to make amends, and couple with an easier wicket, 450-500 runs is not out of question. I am keeping my fingers crossed. After the first day, I had hoped for an innings defeat, but the 200 runs lead may not amount to much.

Your anxiousness is well appreciated…

but seriously for aussies to win from here there are only 2 scenarios:

1. Pakistan completely squander the position by bowling half volleys and way outside off to let them score freely, drop catches and miss field. Given that Moyo and co. want to level the series, which is obvious, I think they won’t just give up.
   or
2. The pitch suddenly becomes totally placid which would be a major cameleon type change if that happens - Otherwise, there is still a lot of life in this pitch for the bowlers that persist and keep line/length as well as some pace like Sami showed. It has a history of turn, so Kaneria should prove lethal. He took 7 wickets 5 years ago. I can expect atleast 3-4 scalps this time.

So lets see …I seriously hope Pak wins from here.