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

[Plasma]

Its clarke, even better!

[Khabri420]

Afridi providing a vital breakthrough :afridi

[Da Best]

Out!

[saeed-sohail]

afridi does it again.

[Da Best]

Clarke gone!

[Sheikh]

Another deserved wicket. Shahid being rewarded.

[Gunner786]

aaawww

a happy unit at last?

[MalikMohsin]

The love story between Afridi and Malik? That was bit awkward!

[HuZi]

4444444444

[Sparhawk]

I meant to say they'l struggle to get 220... 200 is easy from here

[Saj]

Good choice by YK in the powerplay overs.

One more wicket here and the tail starts.

[Inswinger]

aaawww

a happy unit at last?
Question is: How long will it last?

[Sparhawk]

David Hussey can be very dangerous

[Sheikh]

Hahaha. Akmal's ''Come on lads!" sounds so out of place!

[feather]

Afridi and Malik seem to getting along really well. Malik use to get lot of heat by Afridi fans as they thought Malik wanted Afridi out of the team.

Just goes to show when your playing well or doing well. There are no problems when you aren't papers don't get tired of printing crap.

[Inswinger]

Nice to hear the whole team communicating with the captain as to who should bowl now!!

[Ghoshtbuster]

Afridi and Malik seem to getting along really well. Malik use to get lot of heat by Afridi fans as they thought Malik wanted Afridi out of the team.

Just goes to show when your playing well or doing well. There are no problems when you aren't papers don't get tired of printing crap.
Nobody had a problem, with Malik before he was captain. But when he became captian he started acting all hard and kicking all the best players out.

Its easy to see the influence YK has had just with some simple words of confidence.

[Somali Pirate]

Question is: How long will it last?


as long as it can. The more the team wins the better

[feather]

I told you guys it isn't so bad listening to what is being said. You pick couple of interesting things. The only time I would have turned of the volume is when Rameez and Sanjay would sing together.

[shahzadddd]

The only heat between Afridi and Shoaib was in this tv advert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faLpzsMwv70

Please could everybody append the score with their posts too please!

[Ghoshtbuster]

Afridi boomboozling every batsman.

[feather]

Nobody had a problem, with Malik before he was captain. But when he became captian he started acting all hard and kicking all the best players out.

Its easy to see the influence YK has had just with some simple words of confidence.Stories spread by users in this forum. Other then Yousaf no one ever complained.

[Sparhawk]

Maiden in a power play, brilliant from Afridi

[Ghoshtbuster]

Maiden in the powerplay by :afridi "minnow basher" :)))

[HuZi]

awwome bowling afridihe should be in the test squad man in stead of kaneria

[Inswinger]

This headline from Cricinfo:
"Clarke departs after fluent fifty"

LOL
It was anything but fluent!!

[feather]

Afridi seems to be doing so well. Nice to him doing well.

[Inswinger]

Someone telling Younis to stick with Ajmal.

[Saj]

Wow - some feat that. A maiden in a power play situation.

[MIG]

Best not to say anything here....

[saeed-sohail]

It seems I can't read or the person above me got it wrong :x
I was writing this post when afridi got clarke so you can understand.I was trying to say they should give tony some time off he sounds bad with this flu.

[MalikMohsin]

I loved the banner

Welcome Pakistani
Where is Inzimam???

:)))

[shabs100]

152/5 in 41.2 overs.

[Sparhawk]

Here we go another classic banner

Someone tell him Inzi retired ages ago :))) :)))

[Amjid Javed]

A good final 10 overs here from pakistan could be difference between chasing an average total and a very good one!

[Saj]

This headline from Cricinfo:
"Clarke departs after fluent fifty"

LOL
It was anything but fluent!!
They are too busy watching the IPL.

Score announce karo yar, never mind the idle chat :D

[Inswinger]

Best not to say anything here....
What are these chachas up to?

[MIG]

What are these chachas up to?

Its clear that Talibanization of cricket is complete...

[Inswinger]

153/5 after 41.4 overs
20 might be a reach?

[Saj]

Best not to say anything here....
What was that song ? Abhi tho main jawaan hoon :)

[Sparhawk]

What are these chachas up to?

They are marching towards islamabad

[Sheikh]

Couple of snorters by Afridi.

[Inswinger]

Was that edged?

[feather]

Akmal drops two in a row :d

Edit: before someone aims for Akmal's head he didn't drop any catch.

[Inswinger]

Younus Khan looks like an army general out there.

[Sparhawk]

Hussey will probably run down the wicket to afridi

[MalikMohsin]

Spinners are consistently dominating batsmen. Never thought i would witness like that

[Sheikh]

Another great spell by Afridi. What a series he's having!

[Inswinger]

Excellent spell by Afridi!
Afridi and Malik really have put us on top.

[saeed-sohail]

This is the best afridi has bowled this series yes better then 6for.

[Rana]

Younus Khan looks like an army general out there.

what? :)))

[Plasma]

The beast showed sign of being a mortal there! :))

He was scared he was gonna get a ball in the back of the head by arafat!

[MalikMohsin]

The way Pakistan is playing, and i can guarantee you that many teams would be keen to play Pakistan. Good to see the hard work are finally showing after a long time.

[Ghoshtbuster]

The beast showed sign of being a mortal there! :))

He was scared he was gonna get a ball in the back of the head by arafat!
It was a war dance.

[Inswinger]

The beast showed sign of being a mortal there! :))

He was scared he was gonna get a ball in the back of the head by arafat!
he was in the line of some friendly fire. Luckily Yasir pulled back.

[saeed-sohail]

good over yasir lad.

[Sheikh]

161-5 after 44.

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan doing well to squeeze Aussies.

7 overs to go...

[Saj]

Arafat has that 110% effort about him - very much like Rana. A wholehearted cricketer who never gives up. Nothing is impossible for him.

[MalikMohsin]

Has Gul forgotten to bowl yorker? That could have blown the stump away

FOUR

[Eagle Eyes]

Extras: are not good for Pakistan. Changes the momentum.

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan need to bowl some yorkers here!

[saeed-sohail]

Arafat has that 110% effort about him - very much like Rana. A wholehearted cricketer who never gives up. Nothing is impossible for him.
Agree with you mate,always rated him.

[MalikMohsin]

How come Umar Gul is not bowling yorker?

GONE.

[Inswinger]

Gul gets his wicket!!!!

[Oxy]

Umar Gul gets Ferguson!

168-6 off 44.4

[Saj]

How come Umar Gul is not bowling yorker?

GONE.
Gone - the batsman or Gul's yorker ?

[MalikMohsin]

That could have been SIX. Sohail Tanveer was very close to the boundary.

But Umar Gul is not bowling yorker anymore. That's his main strength especially in under pressure. What is happening?

[Somali Pirate]

good. fergie boy was starting to annoy me. Need yorkers here gully

[Inswinger]

Gone - the batsman or Gul's yorker ?
LOL
The batsman. Fergie goes.

[MalikMohsin]

Gone - the batsman or Gul's yorker ?

Batsman, but it can be both though. LOL

[Inswinger]

Was that Akhatar with Rao carrying the drinks? Has he turned over a new leaf?

[Eagle Eyes]

Good to see Shoaib bringing in water. Somebody take a screen shot.

[saeed-sohail]

hindsight is good thing so what do think of this score experts.I think its below par.

[asifp]

Was that Akhatar with Rao carrying the drinks? Has he turned over a new leaf?


yes it was

[MalikMohsin]

let us know if shoaib brings the drinks!

Finally, Shoaib Akhtar has brought the drinks. :))

[Saj]

Was that Akhatar with Rao carrying the drinks? Has he turned over a new leaf?
He always carries the drinks in the clubs and pubs so why shouldnt he carry the drinks on the field ? :)

[Inswinger]

Akhtar and Rao have been talking for a long time. One can only wonder about the subject...

[saeed-sohail]

good start ajmal 1 of three so far.

[Sheikh]

Arafat has that 110% effort about him - very much like Rana. A wholehearted cricketer who never gives up. Nothing is impossible for him.
Totally agree. He's one who's fully deserved his selection.

[MIG]

Tanvir and Arafat did that for the first 2 so why not

[MalikMohsin]

Well Bowled. Saeed Ajmal!

[Rana]

Finally, Shoaib Akhtar has brought the drinks. :))

what a sympethy act!

joking, all great players have this in them, they must do whatever the team requires.

[Saj]

bhaiyo score updates karro. I'm at work not able to watch the action :)

[godzilla]

has cricinfo stopped working for anyone else?

[MalikMohsin]

His Yorker is back but not aiming on the right area. He knows better

[Rana]

has cricinfo stopped working for anyone else?

yep

[OZGOD]

Woeful batting from OZ so far. I thought this pitch was meant to be a belter?

[MalikMohsin]

bhaiyo score updates karro. I'm at work not able to watch the action :)

Aus - 175 - 6

Overs: 46.3

[Saj]

Woeful batting from OZ so far. I thought this pitch was meant to be a belter?
it was Oz for the first 5 overs.

[Inswinger]

Whats up with those bugs?

[Rana]

Woeful batting from OZ so far. I thought this pitch was meant to be a belter?

i thought every pitch in this series was meant to be a belter...well thats what the commentators always say!

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistans death bowling needs to improve, some toe crushers would help!

[slix10]

All the feeds stopped (cricbuzz, cricinfo)

[shahzadddd]

cricinfo is down. Keep the score updates coming ! Ball by ball commentary would be useful too... who's up for it?

[Inswinger]

Woeful batting from OZ so far. I thought this pitch was meant to be a belter?
That was before spin was introduced. Don't the Aussie have any decent spinners in domestic cricket?

[MalikMohsin]

Australian team struggling to score 200 in 50 overs? That's very unlike Australia.

[Amjid Javed]

Australia will be lucky to get 200 here!

[Inswinger]

177-6 after 47 overs

[OZGOD]

What's the score? Have we scraped past 200 yet?

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 177/6 after 47 overs!

[On_the_up]

cricinfo is updating slower than the Australian score

[shabbu1]

177-6. 4 off that Gul over. Good going!

[checkers.llvllaster]

So far so good. They need to just be careful to not hand them one big over, which they will probably try for.

[Amjid Javed]

Come on Pak 3 good overs needed!

[Amjid Javed]

cricinfo is updating slower than the Australian score

If your not watching game use :- http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Archive/Scorecards/214/214062/214062_mini.html

For updates.

[MalikMohsin]

Poor Fielding. Ahmed Shehzad seems to be poor fielder. He hasn't field the fine on the entire day

[Inswinger]

Misfield by Shehzad allows an extra run.

[Amjid Javed]

Just 3 off 3 so far from Ajmals over.

[godzilla]

cricinfo is down. Keep the score updates coming ! Ball by ball commentary would be useful too... who's up for it?

amen! yes please!!!

[UP]

Sixer

[MalikMohsin]

SIX?

Finally, the run are flowing now.

[Inswinger]

First 6 of the innings.

[shabbu1]

Terrible fielding by Shehzad...Could of been a run out!

[MalikMohsin]

Aus 147-6

Overs 48

Extras 9

[Inswinger]

Excellen stop by Younas. Saved a few there.

[Inswinger]

187 after 48

[MalikMohsin]

No sign of Sohail Tanveer yet in the death overs. Is he okay?

[CricnPak]

187-6 after 48.

[checkers.llvllaster]

This is quite a low score for this pitch, considering the scores of the WI series. Let's hope we can chase this down easily...

[UP]

Some how if we keep them under 200 will be awesome

[OZGOD]

Score??

[hashman]

cricinfo is updating slower than the Australian score

http://ls.cricket.com.au/HomeFullScorecard98_2413_3.html

try this link. it has got a commentary going.

[On_the_up]

If your not watching game use :- http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Archive/Scorecards/214/214062/214062_mini.html

For updates.
Thanks

[UP]

Umar Gul's slower ball gives him the wicket of David Hussey

[Ghoshtbuster]

Out!

[MalikMohsin]

GONE.

D Hussey is GONE.

Aus 188-7

Overs: 48.3

[aws]

Hussey gone

[Ghoshtbuster]

Gul bowling well in the death.

[Inswinger]

188/7
48.3

[OZGOD]

@#$%!

[Sheikh]

Gul's third. Aus 188-7 after 48.3

[MalikMohsin]

Gul bowling well in the death.

Technically, he isn't. It's batsmen who have played poor shots the most. Gul is bowling fine though.

[Inswinger]

@#$%!
:)))

[Rana]

two good yorkers would do!

[Ghoshtbuster]

Technically, he isn't. It's batsmen who have played poor shots the most. Gul is bowling fine though.
Technically hes not giving away any runs and picking up wickets.

[Sheikh]

Great stuff from Gul.


Just one to go.

[checkers.llvllaster]

Score anyone?

[Inswinger]

Debut in 2005 and finally decided to post, what changed?

[Inswinger]

190/7 after 49

[OZGOD]

Dave Hussey = useless

[the Great Khan]

how strange akther gets dropped and gul gets three!!..lol..

[OZGOD]

Get us to 200, Horroritz!

[Inswinger]

Horriblitz wont get you 200!!

[On_the_up]

http://ls.cricket.com.au/HomeFullScorecard98_2413_3.html

try this link. it has got a commentary going.
thanks again.
just proves, Gul is better at the middle and death bowling.

[the Great Khan]

abay out kuro is ko!! shabaash!!

[Amjid Javed]

One last good over needed here!

[checkers.llvllaster]

You can really see the difference, even though this is a good batting tract, Arafat, Gul, and Tanvir have done quite well compared to the previous games, where there was something for the bowlers, yet our bowlers didn't do well.

[MIG]

Watson: Why dont these PPWallas like me ?
Symonds: You asking me ? They hate me too :(

[MalikMohsin]

Rauf looks still the same ever since the Malik-Rauf scene. LOL

3 runs are taken.

[Sheikh]

Akmal gives away 3, Gul saves 1.

[Sheikh]

198-7

[pak4life]

gul the superman!

[Inswinger]

Poor job by Akmal but an excellent job of fielding by GUl. Saved 2.

[checkers.llvllaster]

Australia end up with 198/7 at the end of 50.0 overs.

[Inswinger]

198/7 for Aus
199 to WIN!!!!

[asifp]

bad bounce, but Karman Akmal was in such a bad position.

Surely we HAVE to give someone else a chance. Since whe has competition hurt anyone

[MalikMohsin]

198 - 7

Overs: 50


Well Done. Finally, restricted to less than 200. Although, the remaining of wickets would have been nicer :D

Well Bowled - Everyone from Pakistan bowling attack!

[Sparhawk]

Once again Afridi was the pick of the bowlers... but everyone bowled well today. The only exception maybe would be Tanvir..

[MIG]

The magical 200....

[hashman]

great stuff by the bowlers. 199 to win.

[octavian]

Rauf looks still the same ever since the Malik-Rauf scene. LOL

3 runs are taken.


what happened?

[Amjid Javed]

199 to win. Pakistan should chase this down!

Lets hope Butt doesnt ruin the start as usual!

[checkers.llvllaster]

Let's hope that Shehzad and Butt start positively. A few quick runs in the first 2 powerplay overs, can take the match away from Australia really quickly.

[NeVerMind]

Once again Afridi was the pick of the bowlers... but everyone bowled well today. The only exception maybe would be Tanvir..

i think the key was malik's outstanding spell as you afridi's brilliant contribution was expected. everyone was expecting ajmal who seemed affected by the throwing allegations but no-one expected that from malik and together with afridi they bogged down the aussies who never recovered.

[Inswinger]

what happened?
Malik was called for a no-ball for overstepping. It was very close and probably was not a no-ball. Malik had a word with him and Rauf had his feelings hurt. Rauf complains to Younis and all get together and make up.

[godzilla]

was the fielding as attrocious as the commentaries seemed to suggest on cricinfo?

[Inswinger]

was the fielding as attrocious as the commentaries seemed to suggest on cricinfo?
Shehzad had a few moments that he'd like to forget.

[pak4life]

Our openers need to go for it and stamp their authority I would rather be 60-2 after like 6-7 overs when the likes of younis come they will have enough time to build their innings rather then play under pressure like the first two games.

[MIG]

OK chaps - lets shift attention to the Pak innings thread now. Thanks