(LUNCH DAY FIVE)
PAK 421-7 (lead of 173)
A wicket in the last over before lunch will give hope to those of us yearning for a result this afternoon
Vettori picked up two easy wickets during the session (from bad strokes) but IS bowling very well
OBSERVATIONS
- The lead is approaching 200 and if it crosses that mark then victory will be tough. The worst case will be if NZ have to chase in an ODI style, at 4-5 runs per over - possible but anymore than that would be too ambitious
- Vettori MUST attack straight after LUNCH with 2+ slips and O'Brien and himself to bowl. A chance was missed early as the slips-cordon was empty and Vettori's use of a deep point speaks of defensive mindset; as Martin Crowe said during commentary 'you must risk defeat to win test matches'
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