Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]
Pakistani friends must be relieved a little now. Losing their first four top-order batters within the first 15 overs and without even scoring 50 runs is a signal of upcoming batting collapse. It is good to see at least two batters showed some patience and still continue to bat. Both batters got their half-century which needed to continue further. The Pakistan team is totally unpredictable. The upcoming batters may not be able to stand in front of the West Indies bowlers. So, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel should bat as long as they can.
Really that was a poor start by the Pakistan team. Their top order batsmen aren't in good form. Shan Masood made only 11 runs. He is the captain, I don't know when he will feel the responsibility and start playing a better innings. Many people had hopes with Babar Azam but he could only make 8 runs.
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan's partnership started when the score was 46 runs. Now the score is 143 and these two have put on around 100 runs together. Although it may be a sign of relief for them, but then i don't say it as Pakistan fully recovered as yet because if they lose wickets tomorrow, they can still be all out under 200 runs.