Friday, December 11, 2009

Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd TEST

Running Commentary
(TEA DAY TWO)
166-5


After a terrible batting performance yesterday the PAK bowlers have bowled very well to keep the run-rate down and let the leg-spinner do the wicket taking

The bowlers have been accurate and patient - qualities not on show from the batsmen who have got out to poor strokes

Kaneria has bowled as brilliantly on a flat wicket and has 4/5 wickets

OBSERVATIONS
  • In two sessions, NZ made just 119 runs for the loss of 5 wickets - the lack of the former resulting in the high number of the latter
  • Vettori and McCullum are at the crease and represent the last decent partnership
  • McIntosh did find some form (74 off 187 balls) after changing his guard from middle to leg
  • Again I remind readers that the pitch is very good for batting, it is a mixture of very good bowling and some poor shot selection that is preventing big scores

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