Pakistan vs Australia | Abu Dhabi | 3rd ODI | 27/4/09 | Australia Innings

[Serendipity]

bowled him

[feather]

Gul Strikes!!

[Random Aussie]

The most hated man in Pakistan (apparently) is bowled for a duck by Umar Gul

[pacman]

Bowled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Osman]

bowled him!!! Gul bowls Watson!!

[Serendipity]

**** of wato

[Umta]

That one was lucky kept low. Nevertheless we got another one

[Salman]

Gul strikes , Watson gone for a :duck

[On_the_up]

Watson in, Bring on Ajmal!
Oh well, next time maybe.

[Plasma]

Watson bowled!

Gul the man!

[shabbu1]

hahaha GO HOME TWATSON

[Random Aussie]

Oh well, next time maybe.

:))) :)))

[Saj]

Watson claiming that it was a chuck and has taken the stumps out the ground and grabbed tha ball and stormed off :)

[saeed-sohail]

good fielding makes a HUGE difference one becomes too in no time.

[Lethal]

Captain Clarke in. He normally plays slow.

[Random Aussie]

Horrible shot from Watson, deserved to be bowled

[161]

Too bad Watson got out to Gul.

I would have liked to see him get bowled by an Ajmal doosra !

[Serendipity]

mashallah,opportunity here for Pak to take some control and initiative

[Awesome Anjum]

I wonder if Gul will now be reported for a having a suspect action.

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan fight back is on :)

[Umta]

Is this going to be anoter slow wicket another low scoring game

[On_the_up]

Inside edge.

[Saj]

Pakistan to win today by 5 wickets !

Big games for YK, Gul and Tanvir !
hmmm so far so good :)

[Oxy]

The most hated man in Pakistan (apparently) is bowled for a duck by Umar Gul


No just amongst us PPers. The rest of Pak has other things on its mind

[MIG]

No better sight for dedicated fans -

[Amjid Javed]

Watson is biggest **** goin around in world game at moment!

[Sparhawk]

Gullie has his tail up now... hes hitting the pitch hard

[saeed-sohail]

gulu bowling better now.

[feather]

ARY miss the 1st ball of the overSave yourself the trouble of typing this out another 90 times by having it copied so you can keep pasting it every over :D

[Oxy]

Thick edge - could have done with another slip

29-2 off 7 overs

[On_the_up]

The introduction of Clarke should slow down the scoring a little bit.

[On_the_up]

29-2 (7)

[spectator]

i think its wrong tactics by australia trying to be overly cautious

[sehban]

Pak doing well ...taking wickets and as well as pulling the brakes
Aus 29/2 7 overs...if we can restrict them around 220... it will be a job well done

[VandeMataram]

Watson must report the delivery as suspect ;-)

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 29/2 after 7 overs

Just 9 runs and 2 wkts in last 4 overs :)

[Random Aussie]

Watson is biggest **** goin around in world game at moment!

No you still have Shoaib :))

He is the worst of our team though, pretty easily.

[Lethal]

Good over for Gul. 29-2 off 7 overs.

[On_the_up]

Save yourself the trouble of typing this out another 90 times by having it copied so you can keep pasting it every over :D
Better still make it your signature every time ARY televise a match.

[Inswinger]

Dean Jones after Tony is like listening to a boom cox!

[Lethal]

3 to Clark.

[Serendipity]

great effort by younis

[Inswinger]

Younis Khan is in extremely good shape. if only all our cricketers were that committed.....

[feather]

holy crap that stadium is middle of nowhere. Are people actually walking to the stadium or is there such a thing as public transportation?

[On_the_up]

Still the 2 big guns to come, Hussey and Symonds. One more quick wkt by Pak will go a long way in keeping the total low.

[Inswinger]

holy crap that stadium is middle of nowhere. Are people actually walking to the stadium or is there such a thing as public transportation?
Camels?

[saeed-sohail]

I like the way younus keeps his players involved in the middle unlike Inzi and malik who went into their shell.

[Serendipity]

this ground is bigger than MCG - No transport though, you need a camel

[feather]

Camels?I don't see any. They were showing bunch of guys walking earlier...now again I see this guy middle of nowhere walking toward the stadium. Good to see this though. We love our cricket.

[On_the_up]

32-2 (8)

[Serendipity]

excellent compariosn as to how both units prepared, aussies in the shed and paks out there running around in sun...............DJ was talking about prserving energy!

[On_the_up]

Tanvir's last 2 overs have only gone for 1, good comeback

[feather]

this ground is bigger than MCG - No transport though, you need a camelAre you guys joking or serious that people need camels to travel here? I thought this place was pretty updated. PCB could have arranged for some transportation means to make it easier for people to travel.

[Inswinger]

I'm guessing they'll be taking drinks more often in this match.

[Sparhawk]

Yorker @ 139.6 kph by Gul

[Lethal]

I like the way younus keeps his players involved in the middle unlike Inzi and malik who went into their shell.

Inzi was a defensive captain but at least we had a decent team that were playing together as a team and we had some decent success under him. So cut the crap.

Obviously I prefer an aggressive captain like Younus.

[Serendipity]

I am not watching free mate, not sure about the rest, try googling it or spend about £7 for the remaning matches

[Osman]

from Cricinfo

KP: "I am surprised why Pakistan do not prefer Danish Kaneria in the side specially when its an spin wicket. Danny is the best spinner Pakistan has. and arguably Pakistan is the only team whcih does not use its best spinners in ODIs"

:))) :)))

[Lethal]

4 to Haddin. poor ball. Full toss angling into the batsman.

[Kriketer]

Are you guys joking or serious that people need camels to travel here? I thought this place was pretty updated. PCB could have arranged for some transportation means to make it easier for people to travel.

lol..naah man he's just joking. People go there on magic carpets.

[Inswinger]

Are you guys joking or serious that people need camels to travel here? I thought this place was pretty updated. PCB could have arranged for some transportation means to make it easier for people to travel.
We're joking. People didn;t show up because of the heat. They probably have buses...

[Oxy]

Reverse Swing!!!!

[Lethal]

A bit of reverse swing, I think from Gul.

[Inswinger]

from Cricinfo

KP: "I am surprised why Pakistan do not prefer Danish Kaneria in the side specially when its an spin wicket. Danny is the best spinner Pakistan has. and arguably Pakistan is the only team whcih does not use its best spinners in ODIs"

:))) :)))
Means a lot coming from Pietersen....

[feather]

Danish does spin the ball by miles however every time he plays he plays on complete dead tracks. Hardly any other spinner has outdone him on the same tracks.

He does have habit of not picking up wickets until giving away plenty of runs.

[161]

Gul looks like he's about to pass out

[Lethal]

Arafat coming on now.

[Sparhawk]

Arafat starts well... good pace for his first delivery

[Oxy]

Anyone posting links will simply be banned from the remainder of the ODI series - TAKE A HINT!

If its been removed once, twice,, then there is a reason!

[Lethal]

Good first ball by Arafat. 131 kph

[Osman]

Means a lot coming from Pietersen....


its not KP :)) just a fan who wrote in

[saeed-sohail]

Rameez good job shoaib is not playing today it would have been a hard trip for him.I agree after listening to tony G we dont want someone els tripping aswell.

[Serendipity]

Dhoni is watching the game in the crowd!

[feather]

lol..naah man he's just joking. People go there on magic carpets.You do realize I have the magic powers to ban people on will ? :bash:

[Sparhawk]

Dhoni is watching the game in the crowd!

Hes playing IPL right now... Live

He must have superpowers :afridi

[161]

Maiden .. well done Yaser.

[Inswinger]

its not KP :)) just a fan who wrote in
I know.......

[TurkishCricketFan]

Run rate dropped to around 4, one moment of brilliant fielding can make a huge difference.

[Salman]

great first over from Arafat, speeds low mid 130's not giving them any room...

[Serendipity]

maiden over by yasir

[Lethal]

Good first over by Arafat.

2nd Powerplay taken. Tanvir to start a new spell.

[HuZi]

maiden

[checkers.llvllaster]

It's good we have Arafat bowling, instead of Rao, who might have been targeted for runs in his over...

[Serendipity]

Hes playing IPL right now... Live

He must have superpowers :afridi

lookalike may be! :inti

[Sparhawk]

The run rate's coming down fast

[Lethal]

Misfield by Gul. Couple of runs after 10 dots balls in a row.

[Lethal]

Overthrow this time.

[TurkishCricketFan]

consecutive misfields costs 2 runs.

[Sparhawk]

Liking Arafat so far... hes causing a few problems

[Serendipity]

Pak need to remain focussed and calm down a bit but keep the focus

[TurkishCricketFan]

Arafat is an underrated bowler.

[spectator]

this is boring from aussies..

[Serendipity]

this ground is oval now, bigger than MCG

[Serendipity]

Shabaash Sheday, Calls A Fan

[MalikMohsin]

Free Hit? Oh No!

[Lethal]

Top bowling by Arafat. Mixing it up. The odd one is going on straight then one reverse swings.

Oh crap. No Ball. Free hit.

[Sparhawk]

Spoke too soon... we just love ruining a good thing

Free hit coming up

[Serendipity]

No Ball Cud Have Been Given Out, Free Hit, Come On Boys

[midaz]

These are harsh conditions but the pace bowlers have recovered very well after a shaky start to limit Australia to 40 for 2 in ten overs. They've decided to take the second powerplay now, and there's a change of ends for Tanvir. (Cricinfo)

[Salman]

FreeHit coming up... Afrafat oversteps

[Lethal]

Gone for 4. It was a decent bowl.

[saeed-sohail]

Inzi was a defensive captain but at least we had a decent team that were playing together as a team and we had some decent success under him. So cut the crap.
Obviously I prefer an aggressive captain like Younus.
Inzi was a great batsman but as captain he was no good he was given the job cos he was the best player in the team and had a long run as a powerfull captain but he was a total flop to me.
He was the first captain to lose a home series vs India lose a series in Eng after 25 years failed in WC big time,did not bring any new players during his time,wasted team slots on ppl like sami and razzaq.

[MalikMohsin]

I hate the idea of free hit. It's not helping bowlers at all

[Oxy]

Free hit finds a tight gap - and he gets 4

Lightning fast outfield!

48-2

[Serendipity]

4

[Serendipity]

49 For 2 Off 12

[Sparhawk]

Time for spinners?

Tanvir's still bowling

[MalikMohsin]

Sohail Tanveer is trying to regain his rhythm but he needs to take wicket badly. Otherwise, he will be dropped sadly

[Serendipity]

yOUNIS NEED TO UTILISE GUL AND TANVIR CAUTIOUSLY

[Oxy]

Ary misses another 1st ball of the over.

Embararsing

Thats about 20 times in this series so far

[MalikMohsin]

I spoke so soon?

FOUR

I don't understand why he is bent on bowling to the leg side.

[Sparhawk]

4 more thru mid wicket... how the heck are these shots reaching the boundary?

[Lethal]

Poor bowl from Tanvir. Another 4.

[b0wld]

tanno getting hammered

[TurkishCricketFan]

Tanveer's been given one over too many.

[Oxy]

Classy Clarke - straight down the ground fgor 4

Tanvir getting hammered.

52-2

[Lethal]

Another 4. Tanvir struggling. Time for spin I reckon.

[spectator]

pitch slightly better than dubai. 250 should be on

[Serendipity]

2 chokkays in a row, need to change bowlers, tanvir is a bit tired

[b0wld]

did anyone saw that huge truck behind the crowd who are sitting in the lawn...scared me for a while

[Oxy]

57-2 off 13 overs

Tanvir looks tired - time to change it around I think

Good stuff from Pak though!

[Sheikh]

That should be enough for Tanvir. 6 in a row in 40 degrees isn't exactly fun. Save his last 4 for the death.

[MalikMohsin]

This is Sohail Tanveer poor over so far. Hopefully, he make comeback in the middle.

[Umta]

Spinner time

[Oxy]

did anyone saw that huge truck behind the crowd who are sitting in the lawn...scared me for a while


Full of fuel - I did worry. Didnt want to post anything though! Reminded me of hat Marriot Hotel (Isbd) CCTV footage!

[Lethal]

57-2 off 13 overs.

Clarke 22 off 28 balls.

Haddin 17 off 27 balls.

Clarke playing aggressively.

Misfield by Younus Khan this time.

Pakistan need to calm down.

[Inswinger]

Horrific fielding!!

[b0wld]

Younis misfields... Pakistan loosing momentum

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan need another wicket here as runs are coming way to easily!

[TurkishCricketFan]

Shahid warming up. Let's see how this pitch reacts to spin.

[saeed-sohail]

I reckon this will be a good high scoring game.Is MIG still there?will due be factor in 2nd inngs.

[Inswinger]

Afridi should be on to replace Tanvir.

[Amjid Javed]

Arafat bowling with some good zip, hes started well!

[Sheikh]

Apart from a few too many that drifted onto the pads, I thought Tanvir was alright. He slanted a few across the right-handers who found it difficult to get him away. Not bad on a surface offering nothing.

Arafat has been excellent so far.

[Lethal]

Tony Grieg sounds terrible. Probably got the flu that everyone is dreading. I think its called swine flu.

[b0wld]

What was Ahmed Shehzad doin there..needless diving...could have gotten himself injured

[Lethal]

Afridi on now.

[iZeeshan]

Judging by the way the Aussies started, I'm quite happy with this position.

62-2 14 overs

[Oxy]

Afridi onto bowl from the 'Desert End'

[Inswinger]

Tony Grieg sounds terrible. Probably got the flu that everyone is dreading. I think its called swine flu.
Swine flu has reached New York.

[Sparhawk]

Our best bowler's on now

[saeed-sohail]

Afridi coming on now. Good start

[Legendary_Sage]

feed him a googly afridi.

[MIG]

Tony Grieg sounds terrible. Probably got the flu that everyone is dreading. I think its called swine flu.

nasty....

[Lethal]

Clarke gesturing that he needs a big drink.

Good start for Afridi. First 3 balls have been spot on.

[Amjid Javed]

Hopefully Afridi can make a break through here!

62/2

[Oxy]

Tony Grieg sounds terrible. Probably got the flu that everyone is dreading. I think its called swine flu.


It would be well earned if he got it...

[Sparhawk]

Apart from a few too many that drifted onto the pads, I thought Tanvir was alright. He slanted a few across the right-handers who found it difficult to get him away. Not bad on a surface offering nothing.

Arafat has been excellent so far.

Yes but hes sooooo slow... hes so far behind Arafat and Gul in pace

[Sheikh]

Good start from Afridi. Not sure Haddin will continue to block and I expect him to try to take Shahid on.

[Legendary_Sage]

Good over by afridi.

[Oxy]

Drinks break

63-2 off 15 overs.

Surely they should get one every 10 overs?

[Umta]

good first over by Afridi

[MalikMohsin]

It's not easy to play during the heat. Players are already cooked before they could start playing

[b0wld]

Swine flu has reached New York.
why have they named it 'swine' flu...i mean the word itself is a derogatory remark

[Legendary_Sage]

Arafat bowling pretty well on flat track.He looks like a better bowler then Roa

[saeed-sohail]

Tony Grieg sounds terrible. Probably got the flu that everyone is dreading. I think its called swine flu.
I was thinking of posting the same thing but thought its not a nice thing to say as I have got flu and this swine flu is scaring me.In tony,s case its a few too many last night me thinks.

[b0wld]

It's not easy to play during the heat. Players are already cooked before they could start playing
Well i've been to UAE in the summer and i find the heat there to be bearable.. I mean its dry heat there..you don't sweat that much but in Pakistan its vice versa...go outside in 34 degrees and you 'll start sweating like hell.

[Sparhawk]

Yet another misfield... ridiculous

[Oxy]

Ahmad Shezad - 17 yeras old.

Fields like he is 117 years old.

Just likje Salman Butt when he first started.

[Legendary_Sage]

terrible fielding

[Sheikh]

That was a beautiful shot by Clarke.

[Oxy]

why have they named it 'swine' flu...i mean the word itself is a derogatory remark


Its not derogatory to anyone except Muslims & Jews...

[Legendary_Sage]

good shot 4 runs

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan fielding really is a joke! These guys are meant to be international standard players!

[MalikMohsin]

Its not derogatory to anyone except Muslims & Jews...

and why is that?

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan have really been sloppy in all aspects of game so far today!

[saeed-sohail]

This outfield does not look right to me.

[Legendary_Sage]

Geoff is asking a good question "Which off spinner in the world can bowl the doosra without bending the arm"

[feather]

It is literally swine flu what on earth are you going to call it? bird, or rabbit flu? anyway lets keep this thread related to cricket discussion.

[Sheikh]

Great stuff by Shahid. How long can Haddin hold out for?

[Oxy]

Maiden - Afridi

69-2 off 17 overs

[saeed-sohail]

Afridi should be playing test cricket with men close in he could be lethal on asian wickets.

[Sparhawk]

Brilliant over from Afridi... its great to see how much respect the Australians are showing him

[MalikMohsin]

Geoff is asking a good question "Which off spinner in the world can bowl the doosra without bending the arm"

It's obvious Saqlain Mushtaq.

I haven't seen any spinner without bending the arm to bowl the doosra in a long time. That is definitely the good question

[feather]

Afridi bowling very well.

[Legendary_Sage]

cha gya hai lala

[MalikMohsin]

Malik is brought in before the Saeed Ajmal? That's bit shocking i say!

[Sparhawk]

YK bringing Malik on.. this could backfire

[Sparhawk]

bte Haddin's made about 8 runs in his last 26 deliveries

[Legendary_Sage]

Malik in to the attack.I think aussie will go after him

[saeed-sohail]

haddin will go soon.watch

[feather]

Can hear the players clearly today. I like that not sure why anyone would be annoyed by this.

[Sheikh]

Pakistan have really been sloppy in all aspects of game so far today!
Just the 3 extras, that's not so bad.

[Legendary_Sage]

We have 5 regular bowlers then why malik is bowling

[Umta]

good over by malik

[iZeeshan]

Malik? Before Ajmal?

[Sparhawk]

Looked like Clarke put his bat in front of Malik on purpose there.. cant be sure though

[saeed-sohail]

good over by malik.

[MalikMohsin]

Today match has been bit improved so far.

[Ghoshtbuster]

get ajmal on before symonds. symonds was picking him quite easily.

[Oxy]

Can hear the players clearly today. I like that not sure why anyone would be annoyed by this.

I like hearing players.

I dont like screaming & screetching wicket-keepers. Esp ythose who have high pitched voices!

[Sparhawk]

Something's gotta give.. Afridi vs Haddin

good spin on the last ball

[MalikMohsin]

Looked like Clarke put his bat in front of Malik on purpose there.. cant be sure though

or it could be other way like Malik tries to touch bat before the ball :D
Thought of bring this statement by myself before you hear this from any Aussie

[feather]

I think Pakistan has great chance of winning today. If spinners continue to insert some pressure it won't easy hitting out in the end against Ajmal or the fast bowlers.

[iZeeshan]

73-2 after 18.1 overs

Good comeback by Pakistan, I would think.

Another wicket, and we're game. (In America, that means, we're good to go)

[Sparhawk]

Beautiful delivery, almost got the outside edge

[cricwiz]

Really good captaincy from YK by bringing in Malik...

If Malik gets going than Pakistan would bring Ajmal replacing Afridi after 5-6 overs, that would mean Afridi can bowl in crucial period of 35-45 overs...

[Sheikh]

This partnership has been all about consolidation and it's been a pretty important one from an Aussie perspective. Sets it up nicely for them to lift the run rate.

Another wicket or two now and we can really apply the brakes.

[saeed-sohail]

something has to give here.

[iZeeshan]

Afridi bowling extremely well.

Just 3 runs from 3 overs.

[Saj]

something has to give here.
absolutely. Cant see HAddin holding back for much longer.

[Umta]

Afridi very economical here 3 over 3 runs

[Sheikh]

We have 5 regular bowlers then why malik is bowling
It's 40 degrees and the ball is gripping and turning. I doubt Younis would bowl his faster men for their entire quotas.



And rewarded.

[iZeeshan]

BOWLED HIM! Gone!

[Oxy]

ARY IDIOTS!

Missed Malik's wkt!

4th time theyve missed teh 1st ball of the over

[Inswinger]

Excellent delivery!!!!!

[MIG]

and batting first was considered better ? I think Pak batsmen would have struggled in the heat !

[Sparhawk]

There you go! Haddin looked like a rabbit in headlights after he got out... i think Afridi set that up for Malik by drying out the runs

[TurkishCricketFan]

haddin will go soon.watch

good call :malik

[Shahid A]

Afridi has been impressive

[MalikMohsin]

As someone predicted that Brad Haddin will leave so soon. And that's exactly what has happened.

[iZeeshan]

Haddin was the one taking up overs, but a wicket regardless.

[Umta]

wowowow good wicket by Malik

[Umta]

dangerous Symonds in

[Sheikh]

Really good captaincy from YK by bringing in Malik...

If Malik gets going than Pakistan would bring Ajmal replacing Afridi after 5-6 overs, that would mean Afridi can bowl in crucial period of 35-45 overs...
Exactly. Good instincts from Younis.

[161]

With bowling like that from Malik we don't need a specialist offie in our ODI team.

[Umta]

spinners and heat a little too much for aussies

[saeed-sohail]

haddin will go soon.watch
Well hum ne kabhi gharoor nahin kiya.

[iZeeshan]

If we can get Clarke before they reach 100, that would be a very, very good thing for Pakistan.

[TurkishCricketFan]

the key partnership. Roy&Pups

[Saj]

There you go! Haddin looked like a rabbit in headlights after he got out... i think Afridi set that up for Malik by drying out the runs
absolutely hit the nail on the head sparhawk. Pressure applied by Afridi and Malik gets his man :malik

[spectator]

aussies making mess of themselves and making pak spinners look better than they are

[Umta]

this is imp phase of game. this partnership needs to be broken

[feather]

ARY IDIOTS!

Missed Malik's wkt!

4th time theyve missed teh 1st ball of the overFinally you have new material. Ary missed a wicket instead of the first ball. btw the wicket was on the first ball..oh well

[Sparhawk]

This is definitely a spinner's pitch.. haven't seen Malik and Afridi turn like that for a while

[Sheikh]

ARY IDIOTS!

Missed Malik's wkt!

4th time theyve missed teh 1st ball of the over
I'm sorry, I'm sure you don't find it funny, but :)))

[cricwiz]

Half of that wicket goes to Afridi's efforts ....

[Inswinger]

Look for Symmmo to attack the spinners.

[MIG]

Agaya Sher-e-Australia .... Symonds ka bacha....

[TurkishCricketFan]

Think that was out.

[Oxy]

That looked plumb to me

[Shahid A]

i hope australia make a big big partnership so Afridi gets to bat at least

[feather]

I think that was out!

[On_the_up]

Doesn't Shehzad bowl spin too?

[Inswinger]

That looked out. Its hit him in front of offstump!!!

[Sparhawk]

absolutely hit the nail on the head sparhawk. Pressure applied by Afridi and Malik gets his man :malik

great to see pakistani bowlers hunting in pairs again :afridi :malik

[MalikMohsin]

That was the wicked delivery. How has he turned the ball like that?

Good Delivery by Malik

[iZeeshan]

74/3 after 20 overs!

RR only 3.7

This is good.

[Inswinger]

Doesn't Shehzad bowl spin too?
Limited leggie.

[Umta]

great over by malik and great captaincy by YK. Malik was down for 2 matches and he posed confidence in him and now he will bat well also. This one goes to YK

[feather]

I think Malik has been robbed here.

[Sheikh]

With bowling like that from Malik we don't need a specialist offie in our ODI team.
That's what I've been saying. Why play Ajmal when you have Malik who can pretty much do the same job?

Play Alam and have him and Malik split the 5th bowlers role (6-7 from Malik and 3-4 from Alam). That would strengthen the batting and the fielding considerably.

[iZeeshan]

Much needed boundary for the Aussies.

78/3

[saeed-sohail]

great come back remember they were 25/0 after 4 overs.

[Inswinger]

I think Malik has been robbed here.
Yeah.

[Sheikh]

That was plumb!

[Oxy]

What an appeal!

[Sparhawk]

Huge appeal!!!! might have hit him outside the line other than that it was right on the mark

[Inswinger]

Looked close!!!

[Sheikh]

My bad, just hit outside. Good decision by Rauf.