Pakistan vs http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 take healthy lead
Pakistan's late order complimented half-centurion http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adnan-Akmal-c42042 in commanding fashion as the Men In Green posted 338 in their first innigs, consequenlty taking an healthy 146 runs lead against England in the 1st Test, being played at the Dubai International Stadium, January 19th, 2012.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Henry-Calthorpe-Blofeld-c62377. The dismissal itself was tame though, with the Pakistani tail-ender chasing at a wide delivery, which went straight into the hands of the point fielder.
Saeed Ajmal then showed resistance, this time with the bat, adding a crucial 30-run stand with wicket-keeper Adnan to frustrate the opponents. Their partnership helped the hosts cross 300, as the lead past the 100-run barrier.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-James-Davis-c91106 failed to overturn the on field decision due to inconclusive evidence.
It annoyed the Pakistani camp, but Adnan then showed resilience by adding crucial runs to an already ominous lead. He earlier attempted a premeditated reverse sweep to great effect, and repeated his antics, edging closer to his fifty.
He then duly reached his half-century with a couple behind square leg as Swann’s bowling offered little when compared with his counterpart. The Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman then smashed Chris Tremlett to the cover boundary before slogging the off-spinner to get into the 60s.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ernest-William-Swanton-c56374 finally managed to get the better of him as the player was stumped behind the leg side after coming down the pitch. The ball turned and bounced, giving little chance for the batman of reaching back to his crease.
It meant that the Men In Green ended their first innings on 338, stretching their lead to 146. The hosts will be now hoping to come all guns blazing and maintain their dominancy in the match with some quick breakthroughs, and with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Saeed-Ajmal-c87859 in their ranks, a tough task lies ahead of the English contigent as they look to save the Test.
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