Very bad bowling from Pakistan:nook:
Lets seee what inzi can do… we need 329 again:dhimpak:
Fleming and Vettori lift New Zealand to 563
The Wisden Bulletin by Lynn McConnell
December 20, 2003
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Who said No. 9s can't bat? Daniel Vettori's 137 not out was an innings of the highest quality
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Pakistan set about wiping off New Zealand's 563 in determined fashion on the second day of the first Test at Hamilton, scoring 118 for 2 in the 28 overs that they batted. Yousuf Youhana, who scored a double-century on his last visit to New Zealand, was not out on 24, while Yasir Hameed was 36 not out.
It was a day dominated by New Zealand's batting. Starting the day at 295 for 6, they added another 268 runs. The lower order did what the middle order hadn't done – they provided support. First, to Stephen Fleming, who made a majestic 192. And then, to Daniel Vettori, who scored his maiden Test century and ended unbeaten on 137. New Zealand's 563 was their highest score against Pakistan.
Fleming's batting in the morning showcased the same instinct to dominate as on the first day. He counter-attacked superbly in an effort to achieve his stated intent of taking New Zealand past 400, and began by smashing Mohammad Sami out of the attack, hitting him for three fours in his third over of the day.
Robbie Hart (10) was the only batsman to be out in the first session, in which 128 runs were scored. He had tried to guide a rising ball from Shabbir Ahmed behind square leg, but was beaten by both pace and bounce, and could only lob it up to short leg, where Youhana took an easy catch (314 for 7).
As Fleming passed his previous highest score in New Zealand, of 129, Vettori started to open out. Their 50 partnership took 43 minutes and Vettori's half-century took 74 balls. They scored 72 runs in the hour.
After lunch, Fleming had a double-century in his sights but failed to connect with a ball from Umar Gul and was trapped lbw after 479 minutes and 332 balls at the crease (439 for 8). The eighth wicket stand of 125 runs broke the New Zealand record against Pakistan – the previous best was 100, set by Bryan Yuile and Dayle Hadlee in 1969.
Meanwhile, Vettori rode his luck. In one Shabbir Ahmed over, he offered three hard chances, and was reprieved each time. He moved past his previous highest Test score of 90 and then played a lovely cover-drive for four off the first ball after the afternoon drinks break to bring up his century, off 132 balls.
Daryl Tuffey also achieved his highest Test score of 35 during another New Zealand record partnership against Pakistan – of 99. Vettori added another 25 with Ian Butler before Shabbir had Butler caught at square leg. With figures of 5 for 117, he was clearly the best of the Pakistan bowlers.
The quality of the pitch was obvious when Pakistan batted. They had scored 47 by the time they lost their first wicket in the eighth over. Butler proved expensive and Fleming called Jacob Oram into the attack in the eighth over. Oram had immediate success, when Imran Farhat edged a ball moving across him to Hart, New Zealand's wicketkeeper.
Then, eight runs later, Taufeeq Umar attempted a hook to a ball from Tuffey that arrived sooner than he expected, and he chipped a shot to mid-on where Butler held on easily. Youhana and Yasir then took a trouble-free route to stumps to lay the foundation for a full-scale assault on New Zealand's total tomorrow.
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1st Test, Hamilton, day two (close)
New Zealand 563 ; Pakistan 118-2 (close)
Big innings from Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori on day two of the first Test took New Zealand to a huge score.
Fleming and Vettori shared a stand of 125, an eighth wicket record for the Kiwis against Pakistan, as New Zealand made 563 in their first innings.
Fleming finally departed for 192 while Vettori went on to make his maiden Test century, reaching 137 not out.
Seamer Shabbir Ahmed took 5-117 for Pakistan before they reached stumps on 118-2.
Resuming on 295-6, the home side lost only one wicket during the morning session when Shabbir had Robbie Hart caught by Yousuf Youhana at short leg for 10.
Mohammad Sami’s problems continued as he failed to find the right line or length, and he was also guilty of sending down 15 of the 33 no-balls in New Zealand’s innings.
Fleming was ultimately foiled in his bid for the second double century of his Test career when Umar Gul trapped him lbw.
But Pakistan’s hopes of polishing off the tail were soon dashed as Daryl Tuffey provided determined support to Vettori as they added 99 in 20 overs.
Vettori, who was batting at nine, brought up his hundred on his home ground by cover driving Sami for four, one of 23 boundaries during his innings, which also included a six.
With Tuffey, he set a new ninth wicket partnership record record against Pakistan, surpassing the 90 of Mark Burgess and Bob Cunis, which had also stood for 34 years.
Tuffey was eventually bowled by Gul for 35 and last man Ian Butler fell to Shabbir for seven to bring the innings to a close.
Vettori said: "When Daryl came in at number 10 I think they thought it was almost all over because you don’t expect a number 10 to hang around much.
“But he batted really well and gave me the confidence to think I could get to the century.”
Rapid reply
Vettori’s parents were at the ground to watch him go to three figures for the first time in Tests, surpassing his previous best of 90.
In reply, Pakistan’s openers Imran Farhat and Taufeeq put on a rapid 47 for the first wicket.
Farhat hit four fours before he was caught behind by Hart off Jacob Oram for 20.
Taufeeq thumped five fours in his 27 before he mistimed a pull off Tuffey and skied the ball to Butler at short mid-wicket.
Youhana and Yasir Hameed then managed to see out the day without further damage, Hameed reaching 36 not out.
Saving the follow on is the immediate task. Can we do it? yes I think we can, unless our batsmen commit atmatya the same way as our bowlers did. Once the follow on is saved the match should head towards a draw.
Very inept bowling and apart form Shabbir and Kaneria. Aslo Inzi's captaincy was not proactive enough. The guy needs to wake up and take charge.
Tough and decisive day coming up.
Its too difficult… I dont see Pakistan saving the follow one that easily, they need a big partnership early int he morning.. if Yoyo and Hameed stick to the wicket till lunch, then the inning will go in our favour, other wise, its pretty difficult…
and yes the word is Atmaa Hatiyaa…
How were the umpires? I read somewhere that some very close calls (LBWs and catches) were not given out, including of Vettori and Fleming.
I am sure umpires played a big role in NZ's innings. (Our bowlers played their role pretty nicely):)
Sami disappointed us all (expect some indians). Thanks to Shabir and Danish. Who says we don't need Shoaib Akhtar.
First of all, great batting performance from the Kiwis. It was really a treat to watch Vettori and Fleming bat and play shots to all parts of the ground. They really exposed the toothless Pakistani bowling on Day 2, and all credit to them. I was watching the match on dishnetwork, and I agree with ehsan bhai, Inzi needs to wake up. Lets say he has a good cricketing brain, but he lacks the pro-activity. He was just going thru the motions. It was so predictable in the sense that, lets say, razzaq would bowl a six or eight over spell, no matter if Kiwis are hitting him or not (which they did). I agree with the earlier post that Pak should seriously start looking for a bowling coach, or we will have more and more batting records against us.
While taking nothing away from the kiwis, I feel that umpiring was really shabby and completely favored them. In the morning session, both Fleming and Vettori were given chances: one very clear caught behind, in which there was a sound and deflection, pads were very much behind, and the only object around was the bat. Also, two very close appeals for LBW, and atleast one was very plumb. I honestly feel its not a good idea to have both gora umpires in a match against a goree team. You should have seen the contempt and ridicule on their faces the way they rejected the appeals, and even the kiwi commentators mentioned it. I mean, you give chances to batsmen on these wickets, and they will eat you.
Daniel Vettori had a ton 
- what in the world is going on? very pathetic bowling by Sami but then you see every New Zealander bowler bowled an extra ball at the end of second day - it’s not just him(Sami) - everyone is overstepping the line except Kaneria.
well done to Stephen Fleming on his tremendous comeback - utterly brilliant knock and what a great leader he has been for the Kiwis side.
the ground favors batsmen alot - it’s time for Yousuf Youhana to come off good - he has been really down for quite a while - like Nancy Drew said i reckon Pakistan would need a bowling coach - Javed is a great coach but i don’t think he could teach Pakistani bowlers that much - i think Imran or Wasim would be good to train youngsters - even though Shoaib Akhtar leads the Pakistan’s pace attack - and the situation wouldn’t have been worst had it been Shoaib playing - but i reckon bowling coach is necessary for the young side.
Farhat and Taufeeq threw away their wickets on a good batting pitch IMO.
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Yes they did, they were playing like it was fifth day already. Useless aggression, which at least Taufeeq's is not natural game.
Pakistan's main strategy should be to get to 363 and save the follow on by the half way through tea and declare immediatley.
Put New Zealand into bat for the last 10 overs of the day, and get some wickets, dismiss them for less then 200 runs on day 4, and set yourself the target of 350 or less and win the match. :)
But because we don’t live in a perfect world, lets just hope we draw this match. 
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Pakistan's main strategy should be to get to 363 and save the follow on by the half way through tea and declare immediatley.
Put New Zealand into bat for the last 10 overs of the day, and get some wickets, dismiss them for less then 200 runs on day 4, and set yourself the target of 350 or less and win the match. :)
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And everyone lived happily ever after. :)
Hey if India can beat Australia then anything can happen.
So ppl finally i can broadcast though my bandwidth is only 128K … i hope atleast some of u can enjoy … it would be fine if someone can try it out to tell me (with in the next few minutes) wheather any kind of adjustments are needed …
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no sound, no video....
but something's playing....
yuppppppp no sound at all
right now he is showing Eng vs SL game (day 5 I think).
you won’t get any audio, you’ll get some video when someone logs out may be :halo:
was worth a laugh…
moved to JOKES forum…
voted as the funniest joke of 2003…