Pakistan v England - 2nd ODI

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Discussion thread for today's ODI. Can England go 2-0 up to ensure at least a draw from this series, or will Pakistan make it all square?

Oh and Mike, i meant for the tests, not ODI's, not that deluded yet

Why does Swan never bowl in the batting play? as a senior bowler you would expect him to either be asked or offer.

Is that out?

very fine catch from Patel that, no doubt for me, looked like it went straight into his hands.

looks it

It is, match swings back in Englands favor somewhat.

Afridi - do or die

Close call, Misbah lbw chance, given not out. Reviewed by England, brushing the wicket but given not out.
Now a catch by Patel has gone to third umpire, this is given out. Akmal out. Bowled Finn caught Patel.

I wonder if Afridi will hit out at this stage, sensible batting see them home.

Good over from Broad.

Afridi + sensible don't mix but perhaps misbah might control him a little.

I like Misbah, he as good head on his shoulders

big over for Pakistan that, puts them back in the driving seat.

Jimmy strikes, straight, Afridi swings, misses and has his stumps re-arranged! That puts England back on top!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Idiot

It was coming wasnt it lol

wicket-maiden from Jimmy, game-changeing moment?

Congrats england - game is yours.

bad decision from Pakistan to send in Rehman (who just doesn't look remotely like a batsman) ahead of Gul or even Ajmal.

I wonder which bumhole thought sending in rahman was a grand idea

It can still pay off, its still very close.

No no-balls

free ball lol- finn takes the middle stump oit!!

lol does it again for wicket!

Rehman gone, eventually. Horrible knock from him.

11 balls wasted by Rehman.....

Really hard to believe he has a test 50. Looked completely clueless.

I kind of didnt want Rehman to get out to be honest

Cracking catch from CK wasn't an easy catch at all.

Congrats negland

Thats game Broady

Misbah gone, goes for a big heave and skies it and Kieswetter redeems himself with a very good catch under the swirling ball. Game, set and match to England?

You had your fun in the test series shah, now its our turn

You have been a freat sport though mate

Sweetly timed by Gul there.

Love it when that happens, Gul just played a shocking shot and got lucky toe ending it to third man, goes down the other end and practices the exact same shot haha.

I know - I don't normally care about one dayers but i've got a bet with someone saying this wont be a whitewash for eng. Playing each other for payment of a hire car.

well don e england!!9 down

Well bowled Finny.

Oh dear shah, i really hope you lose that bet.... You understand

hahaha - thats alright - I've had a sneak at his choice of car - considerably cheaper than my choice!

How much is the best worth Shah?

about a month - so between 350 (for me to pay) and for him about 600 a month for a rangey

If Finn gets the lst wic it will be his best figures

ShahenshahG wrote:about a month - so between 350 (for me to pay) and for him about 600 a month for a rangey

what you gone for the corsa!!

no - i pay 350 if i lose for his 1 series beamer

well i am afraid to say your gonna be paying out!

well done england

all over, Finn with another four-wicket haul, excellent finish. Pakistan improved, but England were very sensible with the ball, recognising that scoring at over a run-a-ball wasn't easy on this pitch.

ShahenshahG wrote:no - i pay 350 if i lose for his 1 series beamer

1 series.... Then i hope you win now

Good luck mate, until next time

For pakistan - Afridi's should open and be sent in to hit or get out - never to put him in a position where his team needs to depend on him. Get rid cheema/riaz - neither of them are particularly good and let some other youngsters try out - preferably those with serious pace. and slap whoever decided to send out rehman twice and then wait for him to wake up and slap him again so he doesn't miss any of the pain being delivered.