I knew he would get out soon, playing those sweeps so frequently. How hard is it to play with a straight bat? Just offer your prayers, for God’s sake!
30 Overs Completed! Noor Ahmad (2/16) takes two wickets as Pakistan reach 139/3.
How do you guys assess this pitch? What’s the target score in your opinion, especially given our spinners’ form? Are you counting on the seamers to exploit the new ball and swing it under the lights, much like Australia did?
The early stages with the new ball offer the best opportunity to score runs. As the ball ages, the pitch tends to slow down. Personally, I believe there will be very few deliveries that are truly unplayable here. You can defend all day without losing a wicket, but finding the boundaries won’t be easy either.
Starting with a run rate of 5.25 per over seems like an ideal aim.
