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3rd Test: West Indies v Pakistan at Windsor Park - Dominica
Narper
2017-05-10 08:41:56
Played at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica
West Indies Team
KC Brathwaite, KOA Powell, SO Hetmyer, SD Hope, RL Chase, VA Singh, SO Dowrich, JO Holder*, D Bishoo, AS Joseph, ST Gabriel
Pakistan Team
Azhar Ali, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq*, Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali
Umpires - RK Illingworth and BNJ Oxenford
TV umpire - RA Kettleborough
Match referee - BC Broad
Reserve umpire - GO Brathwaite
West Indies win the toss and choose to bowl
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Narper
2017-05-10 08:45:15
What to expect:
The Test could be affected by some brief showers on all five days and that could assist the pacers.
The last Test played here was in 2015 where Australia's pacers shared 16 wickets in their victory.
runout
2017-05-10 08:47:44
Big up Narper. The best driver on this board ever!!!
Narper
2017-05-10 08:49:00
Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq are set to retire after the third Test against West Indies in Dominica.
By the end of that game, they will have played 118 and 75 Test matches for Pakistan respectively, making this the highest-profile joint retirement since Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Justin Langer called it quits after the 2006-07 Ashes series.
We spoke to Younis and Misbah's current team-mates, to get a sense of what they have learned from the pair, and the implications of their exit for Pakistan cricket.
Team mates speak about them
Narper
2017-05-10 08:50:11
In reply to runout
Thank you my bhai....lets go for another win.
runout
2017-05-10 08:50:58
In reply to Narper
Yes sir. With your driving, this will be fun
tops
2017-05-10 08:59:33
In reply to Narper
Trying to find a spot on the wagon. Go WI!
CricketLuva4
2017-05-10 09:14:56
In reply to Narper
Sad to see Younis go, great batsman that.
Outswinger
2017-05-10 09:30:36
What's the verdict on the toss? If we win it should WI bat or bowl? I wanna hear de experts before 20-20 vision sets in.
Narper
2017-05-10 09:33:31
West Indies win the toss and choose to bowl
cricketmygame
2017-05-10 09:34:57
Cricket_101
2017-05-10 09:36:23
In reply to Outswinger
Say, if Windies win the toss, they'd bat. The openers will be under no pressure at'll whatsoever...
Cricket_101
2017-05-10 09:38:33
In reply to Narper
Don't agree with WI winning toss and opting to bowl.
Outswinger
2017-05-10 09:39:33
In reply to Narper
West Indies win the toss and choose to bowl
Is that because of the apparently overcast conditions and possible early moisture in the pitch? Remember now, if you bowl first you have to bat last on a wearing pitch with their spinners coming at you. Shillingford played two tests on this pitch and got two 10-fors !!!!!
I think, we should bat first because this pitch will take spin also. I don't wanna bat on it in the 4th innings.
NYCGURU
2017-05-10 09:40:39
In reply to Narper
A series win will do wonders for the young lads confidence. Go Windies go.
Drapsey
2017-05-10 09:41:24
Update on Shehzad from our correspondent Umar Farooq: Shehzad is suffering from sea sickness, and is on antibiotics. He had also requested the management to release him from the squad as his mother is unwell and is undergoing chemotherapy
Weren't they warned against travelling on those inter-island ferries?
Voyager
2017-05-10 09:41:39
WI XI: K Brathwaite, K Powell, S Hetmyer, S Hope, R Chase, V Singh, S Dowrich, J Holder, D Bishoo, A Joseph, S Gabriel
Narper
2017-05-10 09:42:15
Two changes for Pakistan - Hasan Ali makes his Test debut in place of legspinner Shadab Khan and Shan Masood replaces Ahmed Shehzad.
West Indies, on the other hand, are unchanged.
Update on Shehzad from our correspondent Umar Farooq: Shehzad is suffering from sea sickness, and is on antibiotics. He had also requested the management to release him from the squad as his mother is unwell and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kay
2017-05-10 09:52:56
In reply to Outswinger
Is that because of the apparently overcast conditions and possible early moisture in the pitch? Remember now, if you bowl first you have to bat last on a wearing pitch with their spinners coming at you. Shillingford played two tests on this pitch and got two 10-fors !!!!!
I think, we should bat first because this pitch will take spin also. I don't wanna bat on it in the 4th innings.
Too much licks always keeps us thinking negatively.
The are bowling first because they plan to only bat once on this wicket. In doing so the get any early zing there is and then again on the fourth or early fifth day after a lead around 200 they will have a second go at Pakistan with the spinners getting help ....
Cricket 101 man
Outswinger
2017-05-10 09:56:48
In reply to Kay
No. If you are batting once you bat first, put up a huge total and put them under pressure. You bowl first if you think you can get them out for a paltry total and then bat when the pitch dries out and then put on the squeeze. It is strategy, not cricket 101.
Narper
2017-05-10 09:56:50
"We can have a result if the rain stays away," is what Ian Bishop has to say on air.
"No grass at all. It's dead grass, whatever there is. It looks little damp, the pitch is hard and the ball will move around a little bit early in the morning," is what Waqar Younis says in his pitch report.
Kay
2017-05-10 09:58:36
In reply to Outswinger
No. If you are batting once you bat first
Suh you caan bat once if you bat second? Ok then prof.....
Outswinger
2017-05-10 10:02:42
In reply to Kay
Yes you can, but I am saying the bowl first is predicated on getting them out cheaply first, rather than the batting once being the main strategy. Bowl first and when you bat you may not put up a bat-once total but you should accumulate a big enough lead to bother them.
Narper
2017-05-10 10:02:55
Azhar Ali and Masood are at the crease.
Azhar Ali is on strike.
Gabriel will open the attack
Narper
2017-05-10 10:03:26
0.2
Gabriel to Azhar Ali, no run, and beaten. Gee, look at that. Bursts past the outside edge as Ali is stuck inside his crease and looks to get behing a tight line just outside off. There's nip and bounce, so watch out!
CricketLuva4
2017-05-10 10:04:35
Just watching these 3 balls. Pitch has life.
Narper
2017-05-10 10:06:20
Pakistan 0/0 (1.0 ov)
Azhar Ali 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
Shan Masood 0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-10 10:08:35
Narper
2017-05-10 10:11:52
PAK 6/0 (2.0 Ovs) CRR: 3
AS Joseph 1-0-5-0
ST Gabriel 1-1-0-0
Narper
2017-05-10 10:26:29
PAK 10/0 (5.0 Ovs) CRR: 2
ST Gabriel 3-2-1-0
AS Joseph 2-0-9-0
Narper
2017-05-10 10:45:32
PAK 17/0 (9.0 Ovs) CRR: 1.89
RL Chase 1-1-0-0
Holder comes on now
NYCGURU
2017-05-10 10:46:58
In reply to Narper
Chase bowling the 9th over in a test match is cause for concern.
Narper
2017-05-10 10:47:33
Rapped on the pads....Review time
West Indies review: Holder goes for it immediately.
But with slowmos suggesting that the ball hit the back thigh, bang in front of the stumps, height is the only factor in question now. Ball-tracking is in and it'sgoing over the stumps.
Not out
Narper
2017-05-10 10:48:26
In reply to NYCGURU
Nah...early times yet...Holder is probably testing the pitch with Chase
CricketLuva4
2017-05-10 10:50:51
In reply to NYCGURU
He beat the edge 4 times.
Narper
2017-05-10 10:51:09
JO Holder 1-1-0-0
Pakistan 17/0
Azhar Ali 8 (40b 1x4 0x6)
Shan Masood 9 (20b 0x4 0x6)
thefacts
2017-05-10 10:53:11
Ball turning SQUARE ... Not Good.
Just the 11th over on Day.1
WI batting last most likely
Drapsey
2017-05-10 10:54:02
In reply to Narper
Rapped on the pads....Review time
Holder wasted that challenge because he doesn't want to be called a weak leader (ala Gayle) by the likes of Bowling Coach Otis.
NYCGURU
2017-05-10 10:57:33
In reply to CricketLuva4
Its not a second guess at all. Am just thinking that perhaps Holder expected more help for the quicks in the early stages. Go Windies go.
CricketLuva4
2017-05-10 10:59:05
In reply to NYCGURU
There's enough help, both bowled OK without being spectacular.
My guess is that they will both get another bite at the cherry before lunch.
Narper
2017-05-10 10:59:56
12.4
Roston Chase to Masood, out Caught by Holder!! This was fifteen balls in the making.
Masood c Holder b Roston Chase 9(30)
PAK 19/1 (12.4 Ovs) CRR: 1.5
NYCGURU
2017-05-10 11:02:30
In reply to CricketLuva4
Sounds like a good plan.
CricketLuva4
2017-05-10 11:02:36
In reply to Narper
Well bowled Chase, good move from the skipper to bring in the gully (himself).
Big Jase leading from the front again.
runout
2017-05-10 11:05:39
If you guys were to stop the second guessing and bellyaching it will be nice for a change.
Jason is on the field, the man is assessing the situ and making decisions. He is the captain. Stop this keyboard captaincy and support WI: Wwin lose or draw!.
anandgb
2017-05-10 11:16:08
In reply to runout
runout
2017-05-10 11:17:58
In reply to anandgb
Bro one ting you can assure yourself about is that this place is never short of experts.
Just that the expertise they demonstrate is in criticism.
Narper
2017-05-10 11:20:58
Pakistan 40/1 (17.0 ov)
Azhar Ali 28 (62b 2x4 2x6)
Babar Azam 3 (10b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-10 11:22:45
17.1
Alzarri Joseph to Babar Azam, FOUR, Alzarri Joseph comes back for his second spell and slips one onto the pads. Babar Azam flicks it along the ground and the ball has enough legs to dribble over the deep square leg fence
Narper
2017-05-10 11:24:56
PAK 47/1 (18.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.61
AS Joseph 5-0-21-0
RL Chase 5-3-14-1
Narper
2017-05-10 11:48:01
PAK 61/1 (23.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.65
Current partnership 42 runs, 10.2 overs, RR: 4.06 (Azhar Ali 21, Babar Azam 21)
anandgb
2017-05-10 11:51:59
Narper
2017-05-10 11:53:21
Pakistan 63/1 (24.0 ov)
Bishoo comes on
ST Gabriel 6 2 8 0 1.33 30 0 0
AS Joseph 7 0 27 0 3.85 32 3 0
RL Chase 6 3 17 1 2.83 31 0 2
JO Holder 5 1 11 0 2.20 25 1 0 (1w)
Narper
2017-05-10 11:56:13
Current partnership 51 runs, 12.0 overs, RR: 4.25 (Azhar Ali 26, Babar Azam 24)
natty_forever
2017-05-10 12:06:51
Why did we not bat first?
Narper
2017-05-10 12:10:17
Day 1: Lunch Break
PAK 70/1 (26.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.69
Azhar Ali 36 (82b 2x4 2x6)
Babar Azam 24 (44b 2x4 0x6)
ST Gabriel 7 3 8 0 1.14 36 0 0
AS Joseph 7 0 27 0 3.85 32 3 0
RL Chase 6 3 17 1 2.83 31 0 2
JO Holder 5 1 11 0 2.20 25 1 0 (1w)
D Bishoo 1 0 7 0 7.00 3 0 0
Narper
2017-05-10 12:50:31
The drizzle returns to Windsor Park.
The covers have been nailed in.
The start of the second session has been delayed.
Cricket_101
2017-05-10 13:13:56
In reply to natty_forever
Am trying to understand Holder's rationale to bowl first...
Narper
2017-05-10 13:30:38
The covers have been removed.
But the overhead conditions are still heavily overcast.
Looks like it could rain anytime.
Both the floodlights are on.
The players are back in the middle. Bishoo takes the ball.
Narper
2017-05-10 13:31:12
27.4
Gabriel to Azhar Ali, no ball, "It's become a rare sight" chirps Ian Bishop on air as Gabriel oversteps. It was fullish on off, Ali gets forward and drives it modestly to cover
Narper
2017-05-10 13:34:11
Match delayed by rain - Day 1
Covers coming on again
PAK 75/1 (28.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.68
shivnotout
2017-05-10 13:49:19
In reply to Narper
1.33pm The drizzle has got heavier. And off they go. Wet weather has allowed all of two overs in the afternoon session. The covers are being brought on again. There is no wind to blow this shower away. It could be that kind of a day.
Narper
2017-05-10 15:25:38
30.1
Devendra Bishoo to Babar Azam, no run, "Catchhhhhhh" was the cry from Bishoo, but Dowrich can't grab that. Dropped. What a clanger. Bishoo tosses it up beautifully outside off, drags Azam like a magnet and spins away sharply, Azam presses forward to defend, gets a tiny nick and it goes straight into the mitts of the keeper and pops out. Balloons up in the air, deflects off the first slip fielder's hand and drops to ground. Dowrich tries to gobble it up again but fails. A chance out of nowhere but it has been shelled. Bishoo is furious
Narper
2017-05-10 15:25:51
PAK 85/1 (32.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.66
Babar Azam 31 (66b 2x4 0x6)
Azhar Ali 40 (98b 2x4 2x6)
ST Gabriel 10-3-15-0
D Bishoo 4-0-13-0
Narper
2017-05-10 15:26:08
Pakistan 88/1
Azhar Ali 43 (104b 2x4 2x6)
Babar Azam 31 (66b 2x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-10 16:23:24
PAK 130/1 (47.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.77
Azhar Ali 67 (154b 4x4 2x6)
Babar Azam 47 (101b 3x4 0x6)
Current partnership 111 runs, 34.2 overs, RR: 3.23 (Azhar Ali 57, Babar Azam 47)
natty_forever
2017-05-10 16:47:03
In reply to Cricket_101... doubt very much that was his decision alone. Them mek the 81 Pakistan score in the last inning fool them.
Narper
2017-05-10 16:53:51
Al JO strikes
54.2
Alzarri Joseph to Babar Azam, out Caught by K Powell!! Much needed breakthrough for West Indies.
Babar Azam c K Powell b Alzarri Joseph 55(124) [4s-3]
Narper
2017-05-10 16:54:26
PAK 139/2 (54.2 Ovs) CRR: 2.56
Azhar Ali 68* (175b 4x4 2x6)
Younis Khan comes to the crease
Runs
2017-05-10 16:55:53
Dang they allowed this guy to bat too long
Narper
2017-05-10 16:59:14
Pakistan 139/2 (55.0 ov)
ST Gabriel 14 5 23 0 1.64 71 0 0 (3nb)
AS Joseph 11 2 31 1 2.81 54 3 0
RL Chase 6 3 17 1 2.83 31 0 2
JO Holder 12 3 29 0 2.41 60 3 0 (1w)
D Bishoo 12 0 36 0 3.00 51 1 0
Narper
2017-05-10 17:47:41
Pakistan 159/2 (64.0 ov)
Younis Khan 8 (35b 0x4 0x6)
Azhar Ali 78 (198b 6x4 2x6)
Runs
2017-05-10 17:51:34
Narper
2017-05-10 18:06:51
Day 1 - Stumps
Pakistan 169/2 (69.0 ov)
Current partnership 30 runs, 14.4 overs, RR: 2.04 (Younis Khan 10, Azhar Ali 17)
Azhar Ali 85 (219b 7x4 2x6)
Younis Khan 11 (44b 0x4 0x6)
ST Gabriel 19 6 32 0 1.68 97 1 0 (3nb, 1w)
AS Joseph 14 4 39 1 2.78 69 4 0
RL Chase 10 3 27 1 2.70 48 1 2
JO Holder 14 4 31 0 2.21 70 3 0 (1w)
D Bishoo 12 0 36 0 3.00 51 1 0
mikesiva
2017-05-10 18:55:43
In reply to Narper
Joseph gets the second wicket...Babar out for 55. That's the kind of score our top order of Kraigg, Powell, Hetmyer, and Singh need to make. Shai finally made a half-century, for the first time in 17 innings in the last Test. I hope we don't wait another 17 innings for the next one....
Azhar Ali 85 not out, and old man Younis is 10 not out. Pakistan 169-2....
Narper
2017-05-10 19:21:11
In reply to mikesiva
Lots of rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday
anandgb
2017-05-10 21:00:20
In reply to Narper
Should be a draw then.
Narper
2017-05-11 07:21:43
In reply to anandgb
Yep...rain rain and more rain
Narper
2017-05-11 09:52:10
DAY 2
Pakistan 173/2 (73.1 ov)
Azhar Ali 85 (231b 7x4 2x6)
Younis Khan 14 (56b 1x4 0x6)
ray
2017-05-11 10:00:54
jeez....some real slow poke batting
Acid
2017-05-11 10:08:55
Paki supporters begging for Azhar to out so #MisYou can bat together
mikesiva
2017-05-11 10:13:14
In reply to Narper
Holder gets rid of Younis for 18.
Dowrich drops Misbah on a duck.
Acid
2017-05-11 10:25:40
Maaaan, that was a bad drop
That was a good ball from Holder
NYCGURU
2017-05-11 10:28:56
In reply to Acid
This is happening to often. Creating chances and not capitalizing.
Narper
2017-05-11 10:31:25
77.5
Holder to Younis Khan, out Lbw!! Technology has the better of Younis Khan. His last innings or not, we shall know. Now this decision was really very interesting. Looked like it was going down but the umpire takes his time and then gives it out, following a desperate appeal from Holder. And Younis consults with Azhar Ali and reviews. He is caught on the shuffle by this in-ducker, and is pinned on the side of the front knee-roll. No inside edge but the off-stump is visible there, just a bit. The ball-tracking suggests the impact to be in line, which is fine, and the ball to be just about clipping the leg-stump. So Younis Khan has to go, hopefully not for the last time ever.
Younis Khan lbw b Holder 18(75) [4s-1]
Drapsey
2017-05-11 10:40:00
79.6 Holder to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, dropped by the wicketkeeper and the West Indies captain is buckled over, the weight of his team's incompetence on his shoulders. How painful must this be? Especially after bowling a peach of a delivery, in line with off stump, and somehow persuading this dead pitch to give him some help, convincing it to make the ball move away. Misbah prods at it, he has to, it's too close to the stumps, gets a thick outside edge, but Dowrich, diving to his right, going at it with one hand, shells it
Chief selector Brung should glove-up. Couldn't be any worse.
Narper
2017-05-11 10:47:50
ton for ali
85.4
Holder to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, that's it! Another Test hundred for Azhar Ali. It is his 14th in Test cricket. Gets there with a flick down to fine leg. Runs back for a brace and has his hands up in the air. Takes his helmet off and soaks in the applause from the Pakistani dressing room. Goes down on his knees and does the Sajdah
mikesiva
2017-05-11 10:49:48
In reply to Narper
Azhar gets his century. Kraigg, Powell...can you do the same?
Acid
2017-05-11 11:04:19
In reply to NYCGURU
Agreed
In the 2nd test, we dropped lots of changes. Luckily Pakistan was horrible in the 2nd innings so we didn't have to pay
The bad thing is those catches were regulation catches that you would expect to be taken
Acid
2017-05-11 11:10:44
Pakistani supporters on Cricinfo cussing Misbah's slow batting
Narper
2017-05-11 11:14:21
PAK 204/3 (91.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.24
Misbah-ul-Haq 1 (39b 0x4 0x6)
Azhar Ali 110 (281b 8x4 2x6)
Narper
2017-05-11 11:27:24
Current partnership 29 runs, 14.5 overs, RR: 1.95 (Azhar Ali 25, Misbah-ul-Haq 1)
Narper
2017-05-11 11:30:19
Misbah-ul-Haq 1 (47b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-11 11:33:46
93.6
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, 137ks short delivery at the batsman. Misbah ducks underneath in time
93.5
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, Misbah stands tall and keeps it out with a block to the off-side
93.4
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, driven towards mid-off
93.3
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, blocked off the back foot
93.2
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, now a mistimed drive to the same fielder
93.1
Gabriel to Misbah, no run, good looking off-drive from Misbah. Picks the fielder to perfection
mikesiva
2017-05-11 11:46:22
In reply to Narper
Gabriel bowls his 100th no-ball...
Narper
2017-05-11 11:48:21
96.1
Alzarri Joseph to Misbah, FOUR, to long on
Narper
2017-05-11 12:02:22
Day 2: Lunch Break
PAK 227/3 (99.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.29
Azhar Ali 122 (311b 8x4 2x6)
Misbah-ul-Haq 8 (60b 1x4 0x6)
Current partnership 50 runs, 21.1 overs, RR: 2.36 (Azhar Ali 37, Misbah-ul-Haq
ST Gabriel 27 9 48 0 1.77 141 3 0 (6nb, 1w)
AS Joseph 21 8 50 1 2.38 106 5 0
RL Chase 11 3 31 1 2.81 50 1 2
JO Holder 21 5 45 1 2.14 104 3 0 (1w)
D Bishoo 19 3 46 0 2.42 86 1 0
Narper
2017-05-11 12:45:25
99.1
Holder to Azhar Ali, no run, a big appeal first ball after lunch but no review. A definite noise as this seams away from a back of a length and climbs past the outside edge, but slowmos show a clear daylight between the bat and pad. Not out
Narper
2017-05-11 12:46:28
PAK 229/3 (100.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.29
Narper
2017-05-11 13:13:22
BOWLED BY CHASE !!!!!!!!!!!
106.3
Roston Chase to Azhar Ali, out Bowled!! Something had to give. Pakistan had been patient too long, West Indies very persistent. Azhar Ali gets out after what has been a very patient hundred. Sinks to sweep this but the ball dips right in front and scoots under his bat swipe, turning in to take the top of middle-stump.
Azhar Ali b Chase 127 (334b 8x4 2x6) SR: 38.02
PAK 241/4 (106.3 Ovs) CRR: 2.26
Narper
2017-05-11 13:52:21
Current partnership 15 runs, 8.4 overs, RR: 1.73 (Misbah-ul-Haq 9, Asad Shafiq 5)
Narper
2017-05-11 14:07:31
Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
118.5
Roston Chase to Shafiq, out Caught by Vishaul Singh!! Shafiq perishes trying to up the ante. He was looking positive, but this time picks the man to perfection. Sinks low to slog sweep, connects well too but Pakistan had a man in the deep.
Shafiq c Vishaul Singh b Roston Chase 17(3 [4s-2]
Narper
2017-05-11 14:10:38
AK 274/5 (119.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.3
RL Chase 21-5-62-3
Narper
2017-05-11 14:39:55
125.4
Devendra Bishoo to Misbah, FOUR, another fifty for Misbah. What a series he is having. Thumps this over mid-off and gets to his fifty.
Narper
2017-05-11 14:40:39
126.1
Roston Chase to Misbah, SIX, to deep mid wicket
Narper
2017-05-11 14:41:07
Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!
Chase strikes again
126.2
Roston Chase to Misbah, out Caught by Dowrich!!
Misbah c Dowrich b Roston Chase 59(14 [4s-6 6s-1]
Narper
2017-05-11 14:43:53
Tea - Day 2
PAK 311/6 (126.2 Ovs) CRR: 2.46
RL Chase 24-5-75-3
Narper
2017-05-11 15:10:25
PAK 319/6 (128.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.49
Narper
2017-05-11 15:11:29
gawn???????
128.2
Roston Chase to Amir, no run, they have gone up for the review. So this delivery straightens on off-stump and looks to have hit the bat and front pad together
Time for ball-tracking:
going over the top! Whaaaaaaaat?
Narper
2017-05-11 15:16:15
BOWLED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
129.2
Holder to Amir, out Bowled!!
Amir b Holder 7(16)
PAK 322/7 (129.2 Ovs) CRR: 2.49
Narper
2017-05-11 15:18:27
Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holder on hattrick
129.3
Holder to Yasir Shah, out Caught by K Powell!!
Yasir Shah c K Powell b Holder 0(1)
Narper
2017-05-11 15:52:43
PAK 350/8 (138.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.54
RL Chase 30-5-95-4
Ridge
2017-05-11 16:08:35
Pakistan play boring cricket
Narper
2017-05-11 16:27:01
144.5
Devendra Bishoo to Sarfraz, out Caught by Shai Hope!! Bishoo gets his first wicket. Sarfraz goes for the big booming drive to a ball spinning away sharply. All he manages is a thick outside edge to first slip. Hope takes a good sharp catch as the ball was travelling at the rate of knots.
Sarfraz c Shai Hope b Devendra Bishoo 51(73) [4s-4]
Narper
2017-05-11 16:27:13
PAK 367/9 (145.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.53
NYCGURU
2017-05-11 16:29:15
In reply to Narper
Hope has been sharp in the slips. Hoping for another top notch innings from him.
Narper
2017-05-11 16:33:41
STUMPED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bishoo strikes agin
146.3
Devendra Bishoo to Mohammad Abbas, out Stumped!!
Mohammad Abbas st Dowrich b Devendra Bishoo 4(43)
Narper
2017-05-11 16:39:13
;;;;;;PAK 376-all out (146.3 Ovs) CRR: 2.57
Narper
2017-05-11 16:44:35
ST Gabriel 32 9 67 0 2.09 159 5 0 (7nb, 1w)
AS Joseph 27 9 64 1 2.37 135 6 0
RL Chase 32 5 103 4 3.21 138 6 3
JO Holder 32 9 71 3 2.21 158 6 0 (1nb, 2w)
D Bishoo 23.3 3 61 2 2.59 105 3 0
Narper
2017-05-11 16:50:30
Kraigg Brathwaite and K Powell are at the crease.
Kraigg Brathwaite is on strike.
Amir will open the attack
Narper
2017-05-11 16:54:12
WI 1/0 (2.0 Ovs) CRR: 0.5
tops
2017-05-11 16:56:19
1111111!
176 to save the follow-on.
tops
2017-05-11 17:11:11
Bat on boys,
6/0 171 to save.
SirGarny
2017-05-11 17:27:44
In reply to Ridge
Pakistan play boring cricket
Windies not winning this one...thanks to boring, disciplined, patient batting by Pakistan
An innings victory wouldn't surprise me..sorry to say!
tops
2017-05-11 17:35:27
Well done thus far boys. 14/0
Let's make it to lunch tmr without losing any wickets.
Narper
2017-05-11 17:36:34
Day 2: Stumps - West Indies trail by 362 runs
PAK 376
WI 14/0 (11.0 Ovs) CRR: 1.27
KC Brathwaite 5 (35b 0x4 0x6)
KOA Powell 9 (31b 0x4 0x6)
Mohammad Amir 5 2 5 0 1.00 27 0 0
Mohammad Abbas 3 1 2 0 0.66 16 0 0
Yasir Shah 2 0 4 0 2.00 9 0 0
Hasan Ali 1 0 3 0 3.00 5 0 0
Ridge
2017-05-11 17:55:39
In reply to SirGarny
Neither are they loosing it.
Tomorrow they will come out and blaze leather.
300 runs in the days play tomorrow
NYCGURU
2017-05-11 18:33:20
In reply to tops
Absolutely.This sets up an intriguing day's play tomorrow. Looking forward to a spirited effort from the boys.
Narper
2017-05-12 09:42:19
Day 3
West Indies 18/0
KOA Powell 13 (37b 0x4 0x6)
KC Brathwaite 5 (35b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-12 09:57:13
WI 29/0 (16.0 Ovs) CRR: 1.81
KC Brathwaite 8 (49b 0x4 0x6)
KOA Powell 20 (47b 1x4 0x6)
ray
2017-05-12 10:08:04
In reply to Ridge
at this rate, maybe they get to 150
Narper
2017-05-12 10:23:28
West Indies 35/0 (22.0 ov)
KC Brathwaite 10 (67b 0x4 0x6)
KOA Powell 24 (65b 1x4 0x6)
Drapsey
2017-05-12 10:31:28
In reply to Narper
Just like how the fielding captain can be fined for slow over rate, shouldn't the batting captain be similarly liable/penalized for slow scoring rate?
NYCGURU
2017-05-12 10:33:05
In reply to ray
A slow and steady grind.Many different ways to skin a cat.
ray
2017-05-12 10:41:51
In reply to NYCGURU
I call it boring...it was boring when Pak did it, now it's boring that WIndies doing it...
It's a farce i
anandgb
2017-05-12 10:44:22
In reply to ray
Let the guys bat. the game already heading for a draw. Let them get exposure and hope there is no collapse.
Remember they may have to bat last
ray
2017-05-12 10:45:27
In reply to anandgb
worse than Baichan
Narper
2017-05-12 10:48:11
26.6
Yasir Shah to K Powell, out Caught by Azhar Ali!! Yasir has weaved his magic. The change of ends has worked wonders for him and Pakistan. Perfectly set Powell into the trap.
K Powell c Azhar Ali b Yasir Shah 31(82) [4s-2]
Narper
2017-05-12 10:48:54
West Indies 43/1 (27.0 ov)
KC Brathwaite 11* (80b 0x4 0x6)
Shimron Hetmyer 0*
ray
2017-05-12 10:52:32
Narper
2017-05-12 10:57:06
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28.4
Yasir Shah to Hetmyer, FOUR, to deep square leg
Narper
2017-05-12 11:05:10
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30.1
Yasir Shah to Hetmyer, SIX, magnificent. Clear aggresion on display from Hetmyer. A rank long hop from Yasir, Hetmyer pivoted back and nailed it over deep mid-wicket
Narper
2017-05-12 11:06:38
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30.3
Yasir Shah to Hetmyer, 3 runs, short again, this one turns down the leg side, he can't play the full-blooded pull because of how much it's turned, but he does well to help it along wide of the leg gully fielder. Shan Masood is the man back at deep backward square leg, runs a long way to his left and dives to cut it off
Narper
2017-05-12 11:07:05
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30.4
Yasir Shah to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, this is turning out to be an expensive over. Brathwaite gets into the act, makes room and thrashes it through cover. Happy to come back for the third
Drapsey
2017-05-12 11:07:52
CricInfo:
Mohammed Adil A: "The thick outfield seems to be one of the slowest I've seen, there's an unprecedented number of 3's scored. I wonder what's the greatest number of 3's scored in any test match?" -- Pity we can't look that up on Statsguru
Oh, dem Windsor Park curators again.
Narper
2017-05-12 11:08:08
Pakistan review: A strangle down leg, given NOT OUT on field. Fair delivery.
30.6
Yasir Shah to Hetmyer, out Caught by Sarfraz!! Pakistan review: A strangle down leg, given NOT OUT on-field. Fair delivery. Has it brushed the glove? Looks very close. There was some noise as the ball went passed the bat. Oh, the on-field call has been overturned. OUT it is. Not the greatest of deliveries from Yasir but still fetches him a wicket. A leggie turning down leg, Hetmyer could've easily left it alone but he tries to tickle it fine and pays the price. The ball gained extra bounce, pinned the outer part of the glove and Sarfraz safely settled it into his mitts. Sarfraz was very confident and he was the one who persuaded Misbah to opt for the review.
Hetmyer c Sarfraz b Yasir Shah 17(18 ) [4s-1 6s-1]
Narper
2017-05-12 11:10:27
WI 69/2 (31.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.23
KC Brathwaite 18* (87b 0x4 0x6)
ray
2017-05-12 11:11:10
surprised at the over turn of the call
Narper
2017-05-12 11:17:21
West Indies 70/2
SD Hope 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)
KC Brathwaite 19 (88b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-12 11:27:47
West Indies 80/2 (35.0 ov)
SD Hope 5 (14b 1x4 0x6)
KC Brathwaite 23 (97b 1x4 0x6)
mikesiva
2017-05-12 11:29:02
In reply to Narper
Shai needs to take inspiration from Azhar. Get your head down, bat, bat, and bat. Don't give your wicket away, until you reach 127.
We know Kraigg already has that temperament.
Narper
2017-05-12 12:00:05
Gawn !!!!
Braffit goes last over before lunch
43.1
Yasir Shah to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Caught by Sarfraz!! Oh goodness! Yasir strikes. Again, the change of ends doing the trick for him. Top nut from the leggie, pitched up it full on off,
KC Brathwaite c Sarfraz Ahmed b Yasir Shah 29 (123b 1x4 0x6) SR: 23.57
powen001
2017-05-12 12:01:04
In reply to Narper
BIG FRANCE FART STEUPSE!!!!!
Narper
2017-05-12 12:01:47
Day 3: Lunch Break
WI 97/3 (43.1 Ovs) CRR: 2.25
SD Hope 15 (37b 2x4 0x6)
Mohammad Amir 12 4 14 0 1.16 63 0 0 (1w)
Mohammad Abbas 12 4 21 0 1.75 59 1 0
Yasir Shah 13.1 2 49 3 3.72 58 5 1
Hasan Ali 6 1 11 0 1.83 30 0 0 (1nb, 1w)
Prako
2017-05-12 12:02:27
That wicket definitely makes it Pakistan's session
Narper
2017-05-12 12:48:43
West Indies 103/3
SD Hope 15 (42b 2x4 0x6)
RL Chase 6 (6b 1x4 0x6)
anandgb
2017-05-12 12:55:38
In reply to Narper
This looks Taylor made for Yasir.
Narper
2017-05-12 13:01:51
WI 109/3 (49.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.22
Hasan Ali 9-2-13-0
Yasir Shah 16-2-59-3
Narper
2017-05-12 13:02:35
In reply to anandgb
he will get 15 wickets in the match
runout
2017-05-12 13:51:19
Wheeeeww...good review Chase!
NYCGURU
2017-05-12 14:25:16
In reply to runout
After what i saw at Sabina,am a bit surprised that Pakistan have not used the short ball more against Chase. Its the only time he has looked unsure.
Acid
2017-05-12 14:31:42
The radio commentator just referred to the Pakistan pace bowling as "mediocre"
Acid
2017-05-12 14:47:19
What is mentally wrong with these batsmen?
Seem unable to read the game just before the end of a session
Narper
2017-05-12 14:50:45
71.6
Azhar Ali to Shai Hope, out Caught by Misbah!! A wicket last ball before tea. Look at them celebrate! This looked planned. Misbah stationed himself at short cover just before this ball, Azhar Ali bowls it slow and gets it to hold in the pitch, and Shai Hope plays early, slicing it straight and low to the Pakistan captain.
Shai Hope c Misbah b Azhar Ali 29(116) [4s-2]
Narper
2017-05-12 14:51:28
Day 3: Tea Break
WI 152/4 (72.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.11
RL Chase 41 (94b 3x4 0x6)
Mohammad Amir 16 7 16 0 1.00 86 0 0 (1w)
Mohammad Abbas 15 4 28 0 1.86 72 1 0
Yasir Shah 24 3 81 3 3.37 106 8 1
Hasan Ali 13 3 17 0 1.30 67 0 0 (1nb, 1w)
Azhar Ali 4 1 8 1 2.00 16 0 0
Narper
2017-05-12 14:53:47
Looked like a wicketless session for the hosts until that last ball happened. West Indies scored just the 55 runs in the session and have lost just one wicket, so will walk into the dressing room with their noses slightly ahead.The pitch is difficult to score runs on
Narper
2017-05-12 15:21:33
75.3
Azhar Ali to Vishaul Singh, 2 runs, horror ball from Azhar, slow and down leg, Vishaul spindles 360 and pulls it fine. Easy two
75.2
Azhar Ali to Vishaul Singh, 2 runs, Azhar slips in a full toss, hacked away through mid-wicket. Vishaul gets off the mark
Narper
2017-05-12 15:27:46
76.5
76.5
Hasan Ali to Vishaul Singh, no ball, huge appeal for an LBW but umpire Bruce Oxenford says no. Pakistan review: Whoops, has Hasan overstepped? Yes. Called a no-ball. Waste of time. This good length delivery squares up Vishaul as he was stranded in the crease. Played for the original line and the ball straightens a wee bit and pins him on the pad. Seemed like struck him outside the line[/b]
No Ball !!!
Not out
Narper
2017-05-12 15:43:56
50 to Chase
WI 171/4 (80.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.14
RL Chase 50 (113b 3x4 0x6)
VA Singh 7 (31b 0x4 0x6)
West Indies trail by 205 runs
NEW BALL taken
Narper
2017-05-12 15:47:26
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80.3
Mohammad Abbas to Roston Chase, FOUR, square of the wicket
Narper
2017-05-12 15:50:03
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80.6
Mohammad Abbas to Roston Chase, FOUR, french-cut and four. Everything going West Indies' way. Chase reaches out to spank this length delivery on off, the ball decks back in and takes the inside edge.
Narper
2017-05-12 15:50:35
Follow on saved
West Indies trail by 197 runs with 6 wickets remaining in the 1st innings
Narper
2017-05-12 16:04:26
WI 183/4 (83.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.2
RL Chase 60 (126b 5x4 0x6)
VA Singh 8 (36b 0x4 0x6)
Narper
2017-05-12 16:07:24
83.3
Mohammad Amir to Chase, no run, hit on the elbow as he's hurried into a pull shot. This one skidded off the pitch. Close to 140 clicks on that one. He's in some pain
O fork...Chase is going off
Narper
2017-05-12 16:07:42
Current partnership 31 runs, 11.3 overs, RR: 2.69 (Chase 19, Singh 8 )
Narper
2017-05-12 16:12:39
And.. Roston Chase is retiring hurt
Dowrich comes out
83.4
Amir to Dowrich, no run, short of second slip, where Younis dives but more to stop the ball. Squared up by this back of a length delivery, a healthy outside edge but not the pace in the pitch for it to carry
mikesiva
2017-05-12 16:16:03
In reply to Narper
Swelling on the elbow....
natty_forever
2017-05-12 16:51:23
The TV commentators have revealed that Chase is still at the ground - which is an encouraging sign. Suggests the injury wasn't serious enough for him to be rushed for scans to his elbow.
mikesiva
2017-05-12 17:19:03
In reply to natty_forever
Singh out for eight...another batsman who should not be there ahead of Blackwood.
Narper
2017-05-12 17:53:27
86.2
Mohammad Abbas to Singh, OUT, plumb. Stone dead. Vishaul has paid the price for minimal feet movement. The ball bends back in late to trap him plumb in front while he's on the hop to defend. Should have played forward but the ball angled back in to beat the inside edge. There was no inside edge whatsoever. The height wasn't an issue either. Vishaul chanced his luck with a review, but it doesn't work.
VA Singh lbw b Mohammad Abbas 8 (44b 0x4 0x6) SR: 18.18
Starzz
2017-05-12 17:54:35
Narper
2017-05-12 17:54:49
Stumps - Day 3
West Indies 218/5 (100.0 ov)
West Indies trail by 158 runs with 5 wickets remaining in the 1st innings
O Holder 11 (42b 0x4 1x6)
SO Dowrich 20 (49b 1x4 0x6)
Mohammad Amir 23 11 24 0 1.04 123 0 0 (1w)
Mohammad Abbas 21 6 43 1 2.04 101 3 0 (1w)
Yasir Shah 33 4 108 3 3.27 145 9 2
Hasan Ali 17 4 22 0 1.29 89 0 0 (3nb, 2w)
Azhar Ali 6 1 15 1 2.50 23 0 0
Narper
2017-05-13 08:18:15
Day 4
Okay bwoys.....just bat and bat....no hurry....no rush
I expect WI to reach within 50 runs of Pakistan's 1st innings score
tops
2017-05-13 08:52:36
In reply to Narper
I hope me horsey Chase can resume his innings and score another 40. He deserves it.
Drapsey
2017-05-13 09:18:11
Is it Chase's bowling arm that is hurt?
If it were, I'd be more worried about that than his ability to resume batting.
Narper
2017-05-13 09:29:32
9.15 am We have an update on Roston Chase, who had to retire hurt after being struck on the elbow whilst batting. The West Indies cricket twitter handle has posted a picture of him warming up at the ground, and they say he has had an X-ray which revealed "no damage. Just a bruise"
Narper
2017-05-13 09:32:18
In reply to tops
Your horsey safe for a ton...no pressure
My Horsey Holder safe for another 89
Narper
2017-05-13 09:35:19
In reply to Drapsey
Is it Chase's bowling arm that is hurt?
yep
tops
2017-05-13 09:41:13
mikesiva
2017-05-13 09:44:29
In reply to Drapsey
Chase won't be needed to bowl in the second innings which will just feature Pakistan batting towards a declaration.
Narper
2017-05-13 10:01:54
100.1
Amir to Dowrich, no run, 128kph, a gentle loosener to begin with, on a length around off, Dowrich gets a stride forward and defends
Narper
2017-05-13 10:02:31
BOWLED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dowrich goes...inside edge
100.4
Amir to Dowrich, out Bowled!! Early strike for Pakistan.The change of angle doing the trick. He came from round the wicket this delivery and has removed Dowrich
Dowrich b Amir 20(53) [4s-1]
West Indies 218/6 (100.4 ov)
mikesiva
2017-05-13 10:04:17
In reply to Narper
That didn't take long...six down.
Narper
2017-05-13 10:06:20
100.5
Amir to Roston Chase, no run, is greeted by a vicious bumper outside off,
Narper
2017-05-13 10:07:02
In reply to mikesiva
It's a pattern now....our guys don't carry on from the previous day
analyst-kid
2017-05-13 10:10:39
WI HAS to at least bat out this session to open all three options: win,lose or draw.
If they bat out this session and cut Pak lead to under a 100....Pak would have to bat two sessions for 200 to set WI A day total of around 300.
WI seems able in this series to bat out a day. Draw possibility only if they bat out this session/ cut the lead below a 100
analyst-kid
2017-05-13 10:27:28
Awais Amin: "Chase and Holder are like Lara and Chanderpaul a decade ago. Only they stand between Pakistan and the victory"
What a comparasion!
analyst-kid
2017-05-13 10:28:53
Chase very close to carry his test average above 45!
Narper
2017-05-13 10:31:52
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106.5
Amir to Holder, FOUR, Holder has had enough.
Narper
2017-05-13 10:33:13
WI 235/6 (107.0 Ovs) CRR: 2.2
JO Holder 21 (65b 2x4 1x6)
RL Chase 67 (144b 5x4 0x6)
West Indies trail by 141 runs with 4 wickets remaining in the 1st innings
Narper
2017-05-13 10:46:35
BOWLED !!!!!off pads into off stump
Chase goes for 69
110.2
Mohammad Abbas to Roston Chase, out Bowled!! Cleaned him up. Top ball from Mohammad Abbas - Waqar Younis-esque.
Roston Chase b Mohammad Abbas 69(155) [4s-5]
Narper
2017-05-13 10:50:02
Bishoo goes???????????????
Edged and caught in slips
Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!
110.3
Mohammad Abbas to Devendra Bishoo, out Caught by Younis Khan!! Has Pakistan taken another one? The umpire's are not sure and they have referred it upstairs. A case of bump ball? Fair delivery. No, it's not a bump ball. The catch is clean as well. So, Bishoo has to walk back to the hut. Two wickets in two balls and Mohammad Abbas is on a hat-trick now. What a turnaround from Pakistan. From round the wicket, he hurls it full and outside off, Bishoo squeezed at that
Devendra Bishoo c Younis Khan b Mohammad Abbas 0(1)
mikesiva
2017-05-13 10:50:05
In reply to Narper
Chase has too much work to do with this poor batting line-up...there are far too many passengers on this team.
Narper
2017-05-13 10:51:35
10th catch in the series for Younis Khan
Narper
2017-05-13 10:52:12
Day 4: 1st Session
West Indies trail by 137 runs
WI 239/8 (110.3 Ovs) CRR: 2.16
Cornfused
2017-05-13 10:57:05
Only one 50 in this innings we should have been at 270-280 by now.
After a tremendous warm up game V.Singh has an avg of 13..25 at this time , much more work to be done to be a force on the test circuit.
The Youth Hetmyer has an avg of 13.50 early day of many we hope for him but he needs some more work.
Hope showed some glimpses of his batting in game 2 but still an avg of 19.17 after 9 games.
This lot with the seemingly inability thus far of our opening pair KB and KP to kick on put us in trouble.
Narper
2017-05-13 10:59:58
BOWLED !!!!!!!!!!!!! Al Jo goes
112.2
Mohammad Abbas to Alzarri Joseph, out Bowled!!
Alzarri Joseph b Mohammad Abbas 0(
Narper
2017-05-13 11:08:38
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113.4
Yasir Shah to Holder, FOUR, to deep mid wicket
Narper
2017-05-13 11:15:31
LBW given
Gabriel reviews
114.6
Mohammad Abbas to Gabriel, out Lbw!! Gabriel has been given out on-field. It was for a bat-pad and he has decided to review it. Fair delivery. There was definitely two sounds there. OUT it is. The original decision stands. It's a fifer for Mohammad Abbas.
Gabriel lbw b Mohammad Abbas 0(6)
Narper
2017-05-13 11:19:05
Innings break - Day 4
West Indies 247/10 (115.0 ov)
West Indies trail by 129 runs with 0 wickets remaining in the 1st innings
JO Holder 30 (87b 3x4 1x6)
Narper
2017-05-13 11:19:39
Mohammad Amir 27 12 32 1
Mohammad Abbas 25 7 46 5
Yasir Shah 40 4 126 3
Hasan Ali 17 4 22 0
Azhar Ali 6 1 15 1
mikesiva
2017-05-13 11:21:32
In reply to Narper
Given that Holder keeps getting stranded, and that so many of the top order are passengers, maybe Holder should move up the order to six or seven.
jacksparrow
2017-05-13 11:28:22
lets see if our pacers can wreck them again or maybe Chase and Bishoo for 100 and we chase under 250 for the win
Ralllly
Narper
2017-05-13 11:31:07
Azhar Ali and Masood are at the crease.
Azhar Ali is on strike.
Gabriel will open the attack
Narper
2017-05-13 11:34:59
PAK 2/0 (1.0 Ovs) CRR: 2
Shan Masood 1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
Azhar Ali 1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
NYCGURU
2017-05-13 11:39:56
In reply to jacksparrow
Spoken like a true optimist. I like your way of thinking boss. Let's keep hope alive.
Narper
2017-05-13 11:44:37
2.5
Gabriel to Azhar Ali, out Caught by (sub)Blackwood!! Gone. Gabriel has made the first incision. The centurion from the first innings departs early. It was short and well outside off, should've got the treatment. I die a little every time a ball like this fetches a wicket. Anyway, seemed like a ploy too. Ali went after it with hard hards, slashed it without any intentions of keeping the ball down
Azhar Ali c (sub)Blackwood b Gabriel 3(9)
PAK 6/1 (2.5 Ovs) CRR: 2.12
jacksparrow
2017-05-13 11:45:36
In reply to NYCGURU
Windies to the bone, who else I gonna back
Narper
2017-05-13 12:02:51
Chase strikes last ball before lunch
Rass...like ball touch ground before caught
Babar has fallen to a bat-pad and Pakistan lose their second. West Indies go upstairs to refer this. West Indies are celebrating and the soft signal is out.
6.6
Roston Chase to Babar Azam, out Caught by Hetmyer!! West Indies are claiming a catch. The umpires converge and takes the matter upstairs. Soft signal is out. No issues with the front foot. Oh hold on! Has it kissed the turf before landing into the fingers of the short leg fielder? Touch and go. "50/50 call," says Ramiz Raja on air. OUT flashes on the giant screen. How many times have we seen this in this Test? A wicket falling before the break. Pakistan are two down. Chase has struck in his first over. Gives more air and gets it to dip in front of Azam. He pressed forward to defend, the ball takes the inside edge onto his pad and spooned towards deepish short leg. It was dying.. but Hetmyer gets his hands low, makes sure it is underneath the ball and grabs it.
Babar Azam c Hetmyer b Roston Chase 0(10)
out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Narper
2017-05-13 12:07:12
Day 4 - lunch
Pakistan 8/2 (7.0 ov)
6.6
Roston Chase to Babar Azam, out Caught by Hetmyer!!
Babar Azam c Hetmyer b Roston Chase 0(10)
Wasp
2017-05-13 12:07:13
A lucky break there
tops
2017-05-13 12:07:37
In reply to Narper
Nice going. Pak will have to buckle down now. Another 1 run from 50 balls coming up?
Narper
2017-05-13 12:08:48
ST Gabriel 3 1 3 1 1.00 15 0 0
AS Joseph 3 1 4 0 1.33 15 0 0
RL Chase 1 0 1 1 1.00 5 0 0
dayne
2017-05-13 12:23:52
it could get more interesting if Pakistan is dismiss for a low total.
Narper
2017-05-13 12:32:13
In reply to dayne
Pakistan lead by 137 runs with 8 wickets remaining
you mean going down for another 81
210 to win....that will be a match
Runs
2017-05-13 12:37:27
lightning don't strike same place twice or does it?
Narper
2017-05-13 13:03:52
Pakistan 25/2 (11.0 ov)
Pakistan lead by 154 runs with 8 wickets remaining
Shan Masood 19 (43b 1x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 3 (4b 0x4 0x6)
Discourse
2017-05-13 13:14:09
12.4 Chase to Younis Khan, no run, through the gate! This is offspin of the highest quality. Loops it up well wide of off stump, the ball drifting away as well. Younis thinks it's there for the cover drive, but the ball dips sharply and then spins through the gap between bat and pad
This lad is improving by the minute.....wow
powen001
2017-05-13 13:19:57
In reply to Narper
Holders Shoulder is bugging him....not good
Narper
2017-05-13 13:23:48
Pakistan 40/2
Shan Masood 20 (53b 1x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 15 (24b 1x4 0x6)
mikesiva
2017-05-13 13:36:34
In reply to jacksparrow
Pakistan to bat the rest of the day and declare overnight....
Narper
2017-05-13 13:44:21
Narper
2017-05-13 13:46:01
Dropped off a high full toss outside off....no ball
20.5
Gabriel to Younis Khan, no ball, 1 run, brouhaha. Kids, look away! A chest-high full toss from Gabriel - the ball slipped out but really Gabriel? - and Younis Khan leaps into an uppish cut, that's been dropped at cover
Narper
2017-05-13 13:49:13
Current partnership 48 runs, 14.0 overs, RR: 3.42 (Younis Khan 29, Shan Masood 16)
Narper
2017-05-13 14:02:29
22.2
Gabriel to Shan Masood, OUT, pings Masood on the pad and umpire Oxenford raises his finer. And Masood has opted for the review. Height could be an issue here. And it was also angling in, so could it be heading down leg? No, it's on middle and leg and the ball is clipping bails. Length ball, tries to flick across the line after moving across
Shan Masood lbw b Gabriel 21 (68b 1x4 0x6) SR: 30.88
Narper
2017-05-13 14:03:24
Pakistan 57/3 (22.3 ov)
Pakistan lead by 186 runs with 7 wickets remaining
mikesiva
2017-05-13 14:03:31
In reply to Narper
Gabriel gets his second! Masood out, and it's three down....
tops
2017-05-13 14:22:51
In reply to mikesiva
So, the two retiring vets at the crease batting together for the last time?
Narper
2017-05-13 14:24:34
Devendra Bishoo, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
26.6
Devendra Bishoo to Misbah, out Caught by Dowrich!! That's it, ladies and gentleman. 75 Tests, 5222 runs, 11725 balls, Pakistan's second-most successful Test captain is done with Test cricket. Walks through the guard-of-honour by his teammates, who have their bats templed together as a sign of reverance. Younis reaches out and gives him a long, warm hug. And for once, you could hear a West Indian stadium buzing -- such is his impact. Now to cricket:
Misbah c Dowrich b Devendra Bishoo 2(14)
tops
2017-05-13 14:29:27
I feel like VOR.
Narper
2017-05-13 14:40:01
Younis gawn
Fantastic catch by Powell
30.5
Devendra Bishoo to Younis Khan, out Caught by K Powell!! Et tu Younis, then fall your fans. End of an era in cricket, because Younis Khan is walking back for the last time ever, minutes after Misbah does. What a ride it's been. And such a worthy catch to send back Younis Khan, the greatest Pakistan batsman of all time. It's a full toss from Bishoo alright, and Younis plays that sweep of his - the one he's played for seventeen years through 118 Tests, for 10099 runs, racking up 34 hundreds - but this time, he has managed to top-edge it. And Powell pulls off a stunner at backward square leg, diving to his left, one-handed, and casting himself as a famous villian forever. Raises his bat, is embraced by the Jason Holder's men and walks through a similar guard-of-honour that his teammates had for Misbah-ul-Haq
Younis Khan c K Powell b Devendra Bishoo 35(73) [4s-3]
PAK 72/5 (30.5 Ovs) CRR: 2.34
Drapsey
2017-05-13 14:42:22
Ridge
2017-05-13 14:45:52
Bishoo ends two men careers
Drapsey
2017-05-13 14:47:52
29.6 Joseph to Younis Khan, 5 wides, short ball, angled in, gets up too much as it goes down the leg side, Dowrich messes up the take behind the stumps and the ball goes away to deep fine leg
That Dowrich again.
Those CricInfo commies must be trying to mess up the young man's career.
mikesiva
2017-05-13 14:53:21
In reply to tops
Bishoo spoils the day for the two retirees. Younis out for 35 and Misbah for two.
Drapsey
2017-05-13 14:55:56
In reply to mikesiva
Bishoo spoils the day for the two retirees. Younis out for 35 and Misbah for two.
The highpoint of his career?
Narper
2017-05-13 15:04:43
Pakistan lead by 204 runs with 5 wickets remaining
Narper
2017-05-13 15:30:35
33.3
Joseph to Sarfraz Ahmed, OUT, superb work! First from the bowler, in executing the perfect bouncer, making it climb up over the batsman's shoulder, a batsman who had charged out at him. How dare he, says Joseph with this little peach. Forces Sarfraz into a tangle and the attempted hook shot is gloved over his head and into the hands of the wicketkeeper. Good on Dowrich too, turning around and running back, watching the ball over his shoulder, and avoiding the helmet too
Sarfraz Ahmed c Dowrich b Joseph 4 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
Narper
2017-05-13 15:30:54
37.4
Joseph to Asad Shafiq, OUT, he's already worked out the right length to bowl on this pitch. And he's only 20. This is a slow surface. Anything hitting the deck will stop on the batsman. So if you can pitch it on a fuller than good length - as Joseph does - the batsman is instinctively drawn into drive - as Shafiq is - and leaves himself open to popping tame catches. In this case, the bowler gets to enjoy the fruits of his labour all by himself
Asad Shafiq c & b Joseph 13 (36b 1x4 0x6) SR: 36.11
Narper
2017-05-13 15:31:16
Narper
2017-05-13 15:32:22
Pakistan lead by 219 runs with 3 wickets remaining
yardman83
2017-05-13 15:32:32
In reply to Narper
Joseph is a thinking cricketer according to the commies. He has found the right length to bowl to get batsmen out. So took out Asad Shafiq! I hope the batsmen apply themselves when it is their turn to bat. This will not be easy.
Narper
2017-05-13 15:42:45
100/7 (40.2 ov)
Pakistan lead by 229 runs with 3 wickets remaining
Narper
2017-05-13 15:43:48
In reply to yardman83
WE do have a good bunch of younsters
powen001
2017-05-13 15:50:28
In reply to Narper
wuhloss...
Tante Merle might be at this one if we get off to a solid start....
wrap up these last three fellers!!
yardman83
2017-05-13 16:30:24
I would bring back Joseph. These tailenders' runs will take the game away from us.
Narper
2017-05-13 16:31:18
50.4
Bishoo to Yasir Shah, 1 no ball, caught behind off a no-ball. Sharp bounce and he has found the outside edge of the batsman. Comes on straight and takes the edge as the keeper takes a catch. They go up straight away and the umpire Oxenford has raised his finger. Yasir is walking off, so definite edge there. But, hang on, he can stop in his tracks, turn around and come back for a fresh stint because Bishoo has overstepped clearly
Runs
2017-05-13 16:31:57
In reply to Narper
Wow how many now?
Narper
2017-05-13 16:32:08
51.4
Chase to Mohammad Amir, no run, was there an edge? Seems like it's a drop. Chase fires a fuller one very wide outside off, Amir goes hard at it and swings wildly, gets an outside edge and the keeper can't collect it, lobs off his gloves and slip can't get to it
Not out
Narper
2017-05-13 16:32:37
Cornfused
2017-05-13 16:32:55
How many drops does Dowrich have thus far ?
yardman83
2017-05-13 16:33:39
Looked like a waste of review by Holder there.
Runs
2017-05-13 16:41:09
In reply to Cornfused
3 or 4?
Priapus
2017-05-13 16:48:20
yardman83
2017-05-13 16:55:58
Narper
2017-05-13 17:16:36
56.6
Bishoo to Hasan Ali, SIX, pitched up, gets right underneath and smokes this clean over long-on. Pakistan bring up their 300 and have declared
Pakistan 174/8d
ST Gabriel 10 1 24 2 2.40 49 2 0 (2nb)
AS Joseph 15 3 53 3 3.53 69 4 0 (3w)
RL Chase 9 0 31 1 3.44 33 2 0
JO Holder 9 4 7 0 0.77 48 0 0
D Bishoo 14 2 54 2 3.85 58 3 2 (2nb)
Narper
2017-05-13 17:16:47
West Indies 4/0 (2.0 ov)
West Indies require another 300 runs with 10 wickets remaining
yardman83
2017-05-13 17:22:28
In reply to Narper
Need to up the run rate. Not enough overs to go a 1 run per over. Pakistan latter stages show what positive intent can do. We need to rotate the strike in at least not get bogged down. Use the left/right hand combination to good use!
solidrock
2017-05-13 17:22:34
In reply to Cornfused
Dowrich is simply lacking in confidence after the initial drops.
powen001
2017-05-13 17:33:03
In reply to Narper
steupse...
Powell...give away wicket...steupse
Runs
2017-05-13 17:33:30
How long are these guys playing cricket? Why they did not ensure Yasir did not get another over?
Narper
2017-05-13 17:34:22
6.3
Yasir Shah to Powell, OUT, great catch at silly point! What a reflex catch this is! Pakistan have got what they are looking for and that is a breakthrough before stumps. Powell pushes forward and defends but the ball stays in the air just for a second longer as it goes in the direction of the fielder. Shan Masood the man, throws himself down to his left and plucks a one-handed stunner
KOA Powell c Shan Masood b Yasir Shah 4 (17b 0x4 0x6) SR: 23.52
Runs
2017-05-13 17:34:59
Dumb WI cricketers? None has a brain
yardman83
2017-05-13 17:35:02
In reply to Runs
Some real schoolboys that seem to not learn from the game. Call for a bat or a glove, supm. Slow down the over! Guys not thinking man. The over before should have been the last.
Narper
2017-05-13 17:35:32
Stumps - Day 4
West Indies \7/1 (6.3 ov)
West Indies require another 297 runs with 9 wickets remaining
Runs
2017-05-13 17:36:35
In reply to yardman83
I was like why aren't they ensuring Abbas had the last over? I saw none take iniative it is as if there were 2 robots out there not thinking humans
powen001
2017-05-13 17:37:14
In reply to Runs
steupse...man...this was sickening...
Powell need a friggin brain transplant...
OF course they want one wicket over night...
OF course they will crowd your bat
so what do you do??
poke one into the man hands in front the bat...
man i gine and cuss stink stink stink
Runs
2017-05-13 17:41:00
In reply to powen001
Braithwaite is supposed to be the smart one why he did not use some delaying tactics? If I was Law was some good cussing they woulda get
Cricket_101
2017-05-13 18:27:06
In reply to powen001
Agreed... as if Powell was oblivious of da fielders around him bat...
Narper
2017-05-13 20:43:01
In reply to Runs
Dem fellas does say dem would back themselves...against world class bowlers
Media man Spooner train dem to 'talk good'
If you listen to dem fellas...dem really have good talk...you would swear dem very smart....
I say.....give me a Shiv in de day....who couldn't say a word....but would make you feel proud out in the middle
Runs
2017-05-13 21:20:51
In reply to Narper
Bunch of mediocre blowhards
anandgb
2017-05-13 22:45:40
In reply to powen001
man i gine and cuss stink stink stink
Narper
2017-05-14 10:18:56
10.4
Yasir Shah to Brathwaite, OUT, short ball gets the wicket! Pitches this on or just outside leg stump, and Brathwaite shapes to cut. It may have bounced a little more than he expected, and he simply couldn't keep it down. Slapped it airily, and Hasan takes a good low catch falling to his right at point
KC Brathwaite c Hasan Ali b Yasir Shah 6 (34b 0x4 0x6) SR: 17.64
mikesiva
2017-05-14 10:19:25
In reply to Narper
Not one half-century this series for Kraigg....
doosra
2017-05-14 10:19:56
35+ tests and can't put away that
phew
Narper
2017-05-14 10:20:07
West Indies 22/2 (10.4 ov)
SO Hetmyer 12(13b 1x4 0x6)
Runs
2017-05-14 10:20:31
Mediocre bunch
Fahim
2017-05-14 10:25:10
That drive from hetmyer.
Wowza!!
Narper
2017-05-14 10:25:59
11.6
Mohammad Abbas to Hetmyer, FOUR, fabulous shot. He is playing according to the merit.
Narper
2017-05-14 10:26:41
4444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 Hope
12.3
Yasir Shah to Shai Hope, FOUR, to sweeper cover
Narper
2017-05-14 10:43:55
444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 Hope
16.3
Yasir Shah to Shai Hope, FOUR, to deep extra cover
Narper
2017-05-14 10:45:05
3333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333
16.5
Yasir Shah to Shai Hope, 3 runs, very fine
yardman83
2017-05-14 10:46:15
In reply to Narper
I like the positive play.
analyst-kid
2017-05-14 10:48:18
This is really an easy one day victory for West Indies.
Simple: Do not lose wickets and keep scoring at 2-3 an over.
Occasional fours and singles are the order of the day.
Narper
2017-05-14 10:49:52
Hety gawn !!!!
17.5
Amir to Hetmyer, out Bowled!! Got him. What a ball and what a set-up from Amir. He is pumped, roars with his arms aloft in joy.
Hetmyer b Amir 25(36) [4s-3]
Narper
2017-05-14 10:51:04
WI 47/3 (17.5 Ovs) CRR: 2.64
West Indies need 257 runs
Runs
2017-05-14 10:52:02
This is over, well deserved Pakistan, completed the Trifecta
mikesiva
2017-05-14 10:53:04
In reply to Narper
Hetmyer out for a quickfire 25...ah well, there's always the CPL.
Acid
2017-05-14 11:06:40
1 hour gone
5 hours to go
yardman83
2017-05-14 11:07:47
In reply to mikesiva
I just saw the replay of the Brathwaite wicket. Is Shah's delivery stride wide outside the bowling crease? Isnt that a no-ball?
doosra
2017-05-14 11:13:25
Chase and the short pitch
is he Bajan?
Narper
2017-05-14 11:48:26
29.6
Hasan Ali to Shai Hope, out Lbw!! Maiden Test wicket for Hasan Ali. A fist-pump, and then some more, and then opens his arms to the heavens. And what a ball to get there. Gets it to reverse back in viciously and
Shai Hope lbw b Hasan Ali 17(54) [4s-2]
Drapsey
2017-05-14 11:48:44
And now our Hope is gone!
Narper
2017-05-14 11:59:28
31.6
Hasan Ali to Roston Chase, FOUR, toe-ends this wide half-volley through gully. We will get one more over before lunch
mikesiva
2017-05-14 12:01:22
In reply to yardman83
I'm not watching. I'm back in England, and Sky is showing IPL instead.
Shai out for 17. I guess he's back to normal now. After 19 Test innings, he has only one half-century.
Narper
2017-05-14 12:07:48
Lunch - Day 5
VA Singh 1 (9b 0x4 0x6)
RL Chase 19 (48b 3x4 0x6)
mikesiva
2017-05-14 12:42:52
In reply to Narper
On cricinfo:
"Chase still remains, and with him is the under-fire Vishaul Singh, who hasn't looked too convincing as a top-level batsman through this series, but can change a lot of minds if he hangs around for a session or so today."
Vishal out to Yasir for two. Five down.
Dowrich out to Yasir for two...93-6.
Acid
2017-05-14 13:41:03
In reply to mikesiva
I am trying to figure out the coaching strategy and batting plan here
I would thought at the lunch time talk the plan would be for survival - having said that, anything pitching outside leg should be padded away. On the contrary, Dowrich went for that flick and got caught bat-pad
Honestly, he didn't look as if he touched the ball with the bat
Cricket_101
2017-05-14 13:45:45
Windies gaffa go back to da drawing board...
Acid
2017-05-14 13:52:39
Acid
2017-05-14 13:53:49
Discourse
2017-05-14 14:09:56
Wow anther 50...........the only WI cricketer of any note to date
Well done
mikesiva
2017-05-14 14:12:28
In reply to Discourse
Another half-century for Chase...why can he do it, while Kraigg, Powell, Hetmyer and Singh cannot?
As for Shai and Dowrich, they've both hit only one half-century in six Test innings, but not much else....
Oilah
2017-05-14 14:14:09
Congrats Chase well done.
To think some were questioning your play because you had an ordinary regional showing.
POLICY: do not drop anyone who has performed reasonably well at test level because of regional form.
Discourse
2017-05-14 14:21:05
In reply to mikesiva
...why can he do it???
Yep...dais all
Drapsey
2017-05-14 14:36:10
I read it somewhere that it rains at least every other day in Dominica.
With no rain yesterday, isn't it due today?
We'll take it.
Acid
2017-05-14 14:41:16
50 partnership
Tea: 146/6
Narper
2017-05-14 14:45:25
Tea - Day 5
West Indies 146/6
JO Holder 22 (56b 2x4 0x6)
RL Chase 66 (120b 7x4 1x6)
Current partnership 53 runs, 15.4 overs, RR: 3.38 (Holder 22, Chase 31)
mikesiva
2017-05-14 14:46:15
In reply to Narper
It's deja vu all over again...a good fightback by the usual suspects.
Acid
2017-05-14 14:58:32
The most scary part is coming up - the first over of a new session
Narper
2017-05-14 15:04:34
59.3
Hasan Ali to Chase, no run, puts down a return catch. Will be disappointed. Tough because he was on the followthrough. This would have been a sensational start to the session. Length ball on middle, this one stops on Chase who checks his defensive shot, skewed off the top part of the bat. Oh, dear.
Cornfused
2017-05-14 15:09:27
Cornfused
2017-05-14 15:14:14
Holder misses a full toss , this could be the end.
Only three wickets away for the West Indies to give up another record
mikesiva
2017-05-14 15:54:10
In reply to Cornfused
Holder out for 22...he's done no worse with the bat than what Kraigg, Powell, Shai, Singh and Dowrich have done this series.
Maybe he should move up to number six, ahead of Dowrich, and allow us to play another bowler.
Acid
2017-05-14 16:00:44
Discourse
2017-05-14 16:01:37
Roston Chase has just become the highest run-getter in a series for West Indiesin the last five years, going past Marlon Samuels' 386 against England in 2012.
yardman83
2017-05-14 16:02:41
I have seen fight and some application in this series. I am heartened.
Discourse
2017-05-14 16:06:39
doosra
2017-05-14 16:11:37
why take that single?
if u have a set plan keep it going
2 4 6
not 1 3
Acid
2017-05-14 16:27:06
Good fight Bishoo
Chase can't risk Joseph (or Gabriel if it comes to that) facing too much
mikesiva
2017-05-14 16:29:03
In reply to Acid
Bishoo out for three...eight down.
Acid
2017-05-14 16:47:26
Chase caught off a No-ball
Whew!
Discourse
2017-05-14 16:57:09
Acid
2017-05-14 17:03:54
Chase 4
I think he was hoping that wouldn't go to th boundary so he could take a single instead
powen001
2017-05-14 17:07:41
told wunnuh Tante Merle would be in this one.
Roston has me smiling...
Acid
2017-05-14 17:16:48
Acid
2017-05-14 17:17:19
Discourse
2017-05-14 17:17:28
Acid
2017-05-14 17:23:19
10 overs to go/38 minutes
Drapsey
2017-05-14 17:24:05
Love this piece of commentary from CricInfo:
87.1 Yasir Shah to Joseph, no run, big legbreak, dips onto a good length outside off and rips away. Stretches out and feels for it, bat doesn't really find the general vicinity of the ball
Acid
2017-05-14 17:27:44
mikesiva
2017-05-14 17:28:19
In reply to Acid
Congrats to Chase on his hundred...he might just save the blushes of our worthless top order batsmen.
powen001
2017-05-14 17:28:34
In reply to yardman83
the fight is there...
8.2 overs...one wicket.
powen001
2017-05-14 17:30:43
In reply to yardman83
match done...
Pakistan prevail and win
powen001
2017-05-14 17:31:55
ha ha ...thought it wasa feather edge...inconclusive!
Acid
2017-05-14 17:41:26
powen001
2017-05-14 17:47:51
In reply to Acid
tante merle
gabriel..oh goshhhh bwoy...hold yuh belly for a bathroom break nuh?
Acid
2017-05-14 17:50:54
Acid
2017-05-14 17:51:07
In reply to powen001
powen001
2017-05-14 17:58:05
In reply to Acid
I came in the bath room to pee...turned on the radio and heard Gabriel out....
now hearing there is no bat involved.
TANTE MERLE!!!!
that almost made me sit down to pee!!!!
Acid
2017-05-14 18:00:50
Runs
2017-05-14 18:01:19
Six and sticks Wondian style
powen001
2017-05-14 18:02:06
In reply to Acid
Gabriel should be shot!!
does he realize that he just allowed an unbroken record to be broken...
steupse!!!!
GMA
2017-05-14 18:03:26
In reply to powen001
It's not on sky in U.K./ireland. Listening.
Sick. A slog?
solidrock
2017-05-14 18:05:39
So close and yet so far. An exciting test match that we should not have lost after fighting so hard. I forgive you Gabriel, but why did he make that foolish lick?
Discourse
2017-05-14 18:07:40
Chase boy i need to extend apologies.................what a shame
Cricket_101
2017-05-14 18:35:24
Fazeer sound like a kid in candy store when Gabriel lose his wicket.