New Zealand would have been out for even less but the umpires were turning down some pretty plumb lbws. Neutral umpires are a must at this level.
Sami looked pretty good.
Eventhough the wicket is getting better and better for batting, I think the game is pretty much on........Pakistan has to get on with their job from ball ONE tommaro and Moin has to set very smart field settings i.e no over attack or not much on the defensice either.
Kiwi umpire and his decision-making will play a crucial role too. He is not willing to give any LBW verdicts, doesnt matter how close they get. Kiwi bowlers dont have either skills, pace or capability to get LBW's so to make things even their umpire has decided not to give out any leg befores even when their batters are found plumb infront. Such a pity!
kher, Insha allah mushy or saqlain'll pull something special out of their bag of tricks tommaro.
Irrespective of the result, at the end of the game i will still stand and salute our young team for their performance.
Pakistan Zindabad!!!!
Yes, they are playing amazing. Even if they lose, it's ok... their learning. At least they can say it aws very close.
People learn from mistakes, but don't worry Inshallah Pakistan will in this test.
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FIRST OVER OF THE DAY, WHAT A START!
**35.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, OUT: what a start for Pakistan!
flighted up full angling in from wide outside off stump,
Richardson chases after it, scooping it straight up to Imran who
takes a good sharp catch grabbing it at cover, tosses it high in
the air, Pakistan are
New Zealand 105/2, Partnership of 14
MH Richardson c Imran Farhat b Saqlain Mushtaq 59 (125b 9x4 0x6)
PJ Wiseman 2* (16b) Saqlain Mushtaq 13.4-2-21-1
absolutely ecstatic, the dream start to the day, 1 down, 8 to go
Richardson just stands on the crease with his head hanging down, in
utter disbelief that he played that stroke in this situation
Mathew Sinclair the new batsman**
GO PAKIS GO!
I think the match is in Pakistan's hands....with three wickets down and more than 300 runs to chase.....its a bit too much for the Kiwis.
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5 wickets down! w00t!
127/5......that's about it...the Kiwis are falling apart, and Pakistan are definetly through in this match.....Mohammed Sami and Saqlain Mushtaq doing the honours, both picking up 2 wickets.
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well Pakistan strike early, thats a good sign, another wiket n Insha Allah pakistangets its test victory after a long time, NZ 127/5
~ mera Junoon, meri DIL KI BAAT hai!!!!
Junoonie......here u go, 130/6...
Saqlain's too much for them, lagta hai badla le raha hai...us one day ka jis may pitta tha buri tarha.
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PAKISTAN.......
Zindabad
Pakistan
Zindabad.......
55.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, OUT: another one bites the dust!
beautiful bowling by Saqlain, Fleming on bended knee tries to
sweep, but misses the straight one that goes straight on, pitching
middle and off, going straight on, plumb, umpire Cowie sends him
on his way smartly
New Zealand 130/6, Partnership of 3
SP Fleming lbw b Saqlain Mushtaq 5 (22b 0x4 0x6)
CD McMillan 0* (13b) Saqlain Mushtaq 23.4-10-24-3
Pakistan have run rampant through the New Zealand top order this
morning, 5 wickets falling for just 25 runs in the space of 20.4
overs, it's been a stunner from Saqlain and Sami
Adam Parore the new batsman
PAKISTAN.......
Zindabad
Pakistan
Zindabad.......
55.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, OUT: another one bites the dust!
beautiful bowling by Saqlain, Fleming on bended knee tries to
sweep, but misses the straight one that goes straight on, pitching
middle and off, going straight on, plumb, umpire Cowie sends him
on his way smartly
New Zealand 130/6, Partnership of 3
SP Fleming lbw b Saqlain Mushtaq 5 (22b 0x4 0x6)
CD McMillan 0* (13b) Saqlain Mushtaq 23.4-10-24-3
Pakistan have run rampant through the New Zealand top order this
morning, 5 wickets falling for just 25 runs in the space of 20.4
overs, it's been a stunner from Saqlain and Sami
Adam Parore the new batsman
58.1 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, OUT: dear oh dear, the grand
capitulation continues, McMillan powerfully chips it up towards
wide mid on, Saqlain dives full stretch to his right, pulling off
a stunning diving catch
New Zealand 130/7, Partnership of 0
CD McMillan c Saqlain Mushtaq b Mohammad Sami 0 (20b 0x4 0x6)
AC Parore 0* (8b) Mohammad Sami 14.1-3-36-3 (1nb)
Pakistan are absolutely on fire this morning, Sami and Saqlain are
tearing through them, helped by a mixture of inept batting attimes
James Franklin walks to the crease, sitting on a king pair on his
Test debut - not quite the man you'd want to have walking in in
this situation!
**58.1 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, OUT: dear oh dear, the grand
capitulation continues, McMillan powerfully chips it up towards
wide mid on, Saqlain dives full stretch to his right, pulling off
a stunning diving catch
New Zealand 130/7, Partnership of 0
CD McMillan c Saqlain Mushtaq b Mohammad Sami 0 (20b 0x4 0x6)
AC Parore 0* (8b) Mohammad Sami 14.1-3-36-3 (1nb)
Pakistan are absolutely on fire this morning, Sami and Saqlain are
tearing through them, helped by a mixture of inept batting attimes
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wonderfull debut for Sami......he surely is set to rock in the future.....as Pakistan look forward to win by a huge margin.
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**58.6 Mohammad Sami to Tuffey, OUT: oh my lord, this is unbelievable!
Sami on a hat-trick as he bowls a low full toss on off stump,
Tuffey plays over it and the sticks are rattled again
New Zealand 130/9, Partnership of 0
DR Tuffey b Mohammad Sami 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
58.5 Mohammad Sami to Franklin, OUT: and another! falling like ninepins,
Franklin pushes forward, playing all around a ball angling right
in on off stump, the sticks are splayed, Franklin walks off with a
pair on Test debut
New Zealand 130/8, Partnership of 0
JEC Franklin b Mohammad Sami 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
AC Parore 0* (8b) Mohammad Sami 14.5-3-36-4 (1nb)
Sami by contrast is having a rip-roaring debut, taking 7 wickets in
the match so far, and still up to two more on offer!
Daryl Tuffey the new batsman
7 wickets have fallen this morning, for the addition of just 25
runs, in the space of 23.5 overs, astonishing stuff
apparently there were a fair few very hopeful talkback callers in
New Zealand this morning, believing victory was a real chance!
Daryl Tuffey the new batsman
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What an over....3 wicket maiden....hattrick chance on a debut....what more could one want..
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59.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Martin, OUT: and it's all over! absolutely
amazing stuff, Martin plays all inside a lovely flighted ball, off
stump is clipped and Pakistan wrap up an incredible win by 299
runs, taking 9 wickets for 26 this morning
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That's it, that's the end......Pakistan win by 300 runs.....cool stuff from he three debutants.
Sami would probably have to wait for his hattrick chance, but he should be pretty for a 5 wicket haul on his debut.....Saqlain doing the slaughter along with Sami...and Pakistan taking a much need test win.
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well thats it Saqlain n Sami do it all, fielding as well was done by Saqi in one case, Mubarak hon logon, the young team showed it all, that was a gr8 figting spirit by pak
MABROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK
~ mera Junoon, meri DIL KI BAAT hai!!!!
Pakistannnnnnnnn zindabad! great stuff
Thats more like pakistan isn’t it guys
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