Pak vs New Zealand: cricket series

[Introvert]

Guys, pray for a draw

 

[SSGPA1]

Pakistan should win with names like Misbah, Yousuf and Kamran

 

[Moin91]

Pakistan 331/3

Pakistan lead by 83 runs with 7 wickets remaining

Play has been stopped due to Rain.

this match is most likely a draw.....

 

[RiazHaq]

Pakistan made steady progress today against NZ in third test, gaining a lead of about 80 odd runs in the second innings losing three wickets so far. Let's see how they do tomorrow. The best Pakistan can hope for is a draw in this test, unless there is a miracle of huge Pak lead followed by a devastating Pak bowling attack against NZ.

But there is good news from the field hockey world where Pakistan thrashed India 6-3 in Argentina to reach final.

Pakistan and India have had two sports encounters this year at major international events in cricket and field hockey. Pakistan have won on both occasions to go on to the the final or semifinal. In September this year, Pakistan beat India in the ICC T20 Champions Trophy group match in South Africa to qualify for the semifinal. And today, Pakistan beat India 6-3 in a Champions Challenge hockey tournament semifinal at Salta, Argentina. These wins are very welcome at a time when Pakistanis need their spirits lifted to deal with the extremely difficult situation at home.

Haq's Musings: Pakistan Thrash India to Reach Champions Hockey Final

 

[lockh33d]

haha we just beat you guys in hockey, 4-2 to us!

 

[RiazHaq]

haha we just beat you guys in hockey, 4-2 to us!

Yes, Congrats!

At the BDO Champions Challenge in Salta, New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan after an excellent Final (4-2), India won the bronze with a last minute goal over Argentina (3-2), South Africa convincingly beat China for 5th place (5-0) while Belgium edged Canada (2-0) for 7th place.

Game 20 – Final – New Zealand v. Pakistan: 4-2 (half-time: 2-2)

Statistics between the two teams before this final (compiled by B.G.Joshi, Bhopal, India):
Matches played: 43 - Pakistan won 34, New Zealand won 4 - 5 draws
Goals for Pakistan: 149 - Goals for New Zealand: 65
Biggest Wins for Pakistan: 12-3 in 1982 World Cup in Mumbai
Biggest Wins for New Zealand: 7-1 in 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games
Last played: 2009 Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh: New Zealand won 2-1

The much expected Final between New Zealand and Pakistan, the top two ranked teams in the competition, started immediately at high pace. New Zealand had to concede a penalty-corner in the 7th minute, and Sohail ABBAS scored it dutifully although Kyle PONTIFEX got a piece of the shot. New Zealand replied with a penalty-corner of their own, using an option with Ryan ARCHIBALD deflecting on the post.

The game was back to square one and the initial nerves shaken. New Zealand then scored a sumptuous goal by Phillip BURROWS diving full length to deflect a cross from the left, then read well the second penalty-corner for ABBAS. Pakistan could not penetrate the compact New Zealand defense and tried to use long passes but they seldom came close enough to be dangerous, let alone win the coveted penalty-corner for ABBAS to officiate. It is finally in the last minute of the period that Rehan BUTT pounced on a ball in the crowded circle and acrobatically managed to shoot it out of reach of PONTIFEX.

Second half started under hot summer sun finally arrived over Salta. New Zealand were consistently dangerous upfront by Simon CHILD, Phillip BURROWS and Ryan ARCHIBALD, circulating the ball with speed and accuracy. Their best chance was for Nicholas WILSON, deflecting the ball from close range on the crossbar, but the score did not evolve. Pakistan had three additional unsuccessful penalty-corners then New Zealand scored two goals in quick succession in the last five minutes, first by Steven EDWARDS then Phillip BURROWS, both at the conclusion of fast offensive moves that swept away the Pakistani defense.

Sohail ABBAS missed another penalty-corner and New Zealand could soon celebrate their first Champions Challenge victory with their traditional haka.

 

[SSGPA1]

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[Moin91]

Match Drawn

Cricinfo: The match has been called off as it is still raining in Napier. Rain has robbed the series of what had shaped to be an enthralling finish, so the series is drawn 1-1.

 

[ghazi52]

Match Drawn

Cricinfo: The match has been called off as it is still raining in Napier. Rain has robbed the series of what had shaped to be an enthralling finish, so the series is drawn 1-1.

Yes,
But may be great relieve to Yousaf as captain.
In any case a good come back by Pakistan in second inning, except the bad play by Misbah.

 

[Super Falcon]

i think yousuf should be test captain and younis should be odi and afridi should be T 20 captain

 

[SSGPA1]

i think yousuf should be test captain and younis should be odi and afridi should be T 20 captain

I beg to disagree because Younis would have played Kaneria in the first test along with Faisal Iqbal and Fawad Alam.

Imran Farhat cann bowl and we should have IF bowl a few over just ike Vettori did with Guptil.

Younis is an innovating captain and he should be captain for test and ODI.

 

[Vassnti]

Match Drawn

Cricinfo: The match has been called off as it is still raining in Napier. Rain has robbed the series of what had shaped to be an enthralling finish, so the series is drawn 1-1.

BAh weather in Napier sux seems no one ever finishes a test match there
But well a draw means no one looses
We will beat you next time.

 

[Introvert]

We will beat you next time.

Don't get your hopes so high.