Cricket Special Report: Can http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 Pull out one of the most thrilling victories?
Pakistan’s opening pair Mohammad Hafeez and Taufiq Umar have their team a solid start in the fourth innings of the series-decider against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 with the score at 62 for no loss.
Earlier South Africa decided to declare their second innings on 203 for five to target of 352 in 82 overs for Pakistan. By the look of things and the belief in the Pakistan camp it looks a possibility that they will go all out to win this Test with skipper
Misbah ul Haq promising a day back that his boys are all geared up to win the series. With all wickets intact, Pakistan can charge the South African bowling attack and the best part for the home side is the fact that the barren pitch of Abu Dhabi will hardly
provide any assistance to the fast bowlers.
Looking the at the South Africa bowling line up only Steyn and Morkel have looked much likely the strike bowlers with spinner playing a part of bowlers who will just put the stop on run scoring pedal. Mohammad Hafeez is a very aggressive player and if he
decides to take on the opponents then he can really disturb his opposition and can set a tone for rest of the batsman to follow.
On the other hand, Taufiq Umar can play steadily giving support from one end to anyone who will come on to bat. There are several batsmen who are in form and that is the good news for Pakistan with Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah ul Haq and Asad Shafiq playing
good innings against one of the best bowling attacks in the world.
Younis Khan’s return has been a revelation for Pakistan and much will depend on how he will come out and play. He alongside Misbah ul Haq gave South Africa a scare because they not only saved the first Test match but at one stage brought Pakistan close to
victory. So, Graeme Smith must be thinking about these veteran batsmen in the back of his mind.
The youngsters Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq have both shown their potential with fluent knocks. If Pakistan can overcome this mountainous challenge than it would a great gift for a nation who have been surrounded by the news of corruption, destruction and terrorism.
As cricket is the heart beat of Pakistan, people seek relief from this sport and when the team wins, it brings joy for the whole nation.
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