New Zealand in Dire straits

[ehteshamul]

Nice to see Bangladesh dominating the Black caps on the second day.

The Bangladesh Bowlers have done remarkably well in all the one dayers and now in the Test. First the pacers –Mashrafe , Rasel. and now Saqibul.

BTW , Do we have a new Bowling coach ? Remarkable improvement by our bowlers so far.

Saqib’s magical figures of 6 for 31 speaks for itself.

Having said we must not forget the gutsy and brave knocks of Mehrab and the Golden boy Rahim who salvaged bangadesh form a precarious situation to a respectable position.

A first innings total of 245 is not safe . A 300 figure would have been better.
But now with New Zealand batting in shambles , it looks okay.

The pacer should strive to polish off the last man in no time.

Presently New Zealand has a 90 runs deficit.

If we can clean them up at same score it will be the best.

In no case it should go beyond 80.

Vettori is a Tough and smart Cookie. Will not give up so easily. Will battle it out.

BD has a record of collapsing in the second innings. We have to progress carefully and cautiously.

We need solid knocks from non performers with the bat – Ash, Zunaed., Saqib

Responsible innings expected from Tamim and Rajin.

Today will be critical for both the teams.

Can Bangladesh give a good reply or Black Caps will roar back ?

I would like to finish with legendary Boxer Mohammad Ali’s Famous Pre Boxing bout Mantra

‘BD Tigers will fly like a bird and sting like a bee at the Black caps today'

May God the Almighty and Merciful help us achieve our goal.

Allah Hafez !

[nycpro96]

Everything I was thinking about!!!! Inshallah all of this comes true and Sakib hopefully picks up thhe Kiwis last wicket and make it a 7 WICKET HAUL!

Inshallah

[PoorFan]

Tomorrow's 1st session will decide the fate of this test, dont slip it from grip this time kids.

[goru]

আবার লাফানো শুরু হইছে... ছেকন্ড ইন্নিংজে ১০০ অল আউট হইবো দেখবেন!

[Bancan]

Originally Posted by goru
আবার লাফানো শুরু হইছে... ছেকন্ড ইন্নিংজে ১০০ অল আউট হইবো দেখবেন!

I know eh. We never learn.

[Ajfar]

"i went to bed thinking the worse..n the boys didn't disappoint me"- a siddon quote from last year's NZ series...match cud still go either way...

[One World]

Too early to say such thing. 3 more days to go. Anything is possible.

[Cricket46]

We need to take the last wicket as soon as we can, may be for the addition of 10 runs or so. Then with an 80-runs lead we need to bat on the entire 3rd day and at the least score 200 runs. NZ will find it hard to win scoring 280+ runs if our bowlers bowl like they are doing in the first innings. This is a golden opportunity for us. By 2nd test match, NZ will come out very strong.

[uss01]

Yup, remember Jason Gillepsie's double hundred in 2006?

Originally Posted by One World
Too early to say such thing. 3 more days to go. Anything is possible.

[ehteshamul]

Besh Besh Shabash Bangladesh Jao Agiye Amar Bangladesh

Let’s all get pumped up today with this memorable cricket song (motivational and inspirational one) the famous and popular ‘ Besh Besh Shabash Bangladesh Jao agiye amar Bangladesh that was sung by the one and only Asif

Here we go :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ANF...eature=related

May God fulfill the nation’s Hopes and Wishes !

[Akib]

We are gonna have to score at least 250 in the second innings. Ash and Tamim have to fire this time. The pitch is going to favor spinners more and more, so we will have to watch vettori. The balance of this test could be decided by him.

[nsd3]

Is there any video of Shakib's catch on the last ball of 2nd day (Ashraful getting Patel)?

[AsifTheManRahman]

Originally Posted by nsd3
Is there any video of Shakib's catch on the last ball of 2nd day (Ashraful getting Patel)?

১:২৫ - প্যাটেল যখন পটল তুল্‌লেন

[Antora]

Originally Posted by nsd3
Is there any video of Shakib's catch on the last ball of 2nd day (Ashraful getting Patel)?

I saw that catch on the news...and I was shocked! That was like one of the best catches i've seen by a BD player. I would say Sakib's Catch was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than Tamim's catch against SL.

[auntu]

Originally Posted by antora93
I saw that catch on the news...and I was shocked! That was like one of the best catches i've seen by a BD player. I would say Sakib's Catch was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than Tamim's catch against SL.

yes Shakib's one is the best so far..

[Zeeshan]

lmao at the reporter saying "Sakiber diney?.... Kisher viktowry!"

[AsifTheManRahman]

Originally Posted by Gopal Bhar
lmao at the reporter saying "Sakiber diney?.... Kisher viktowry!"

Yeah, that caught my ears too. "Bhettori".

[cricman]

The way I see it they have us right where they want us

[Braveheart]

Originally Posted by cricman
The way I see it they have us right where they want us

LOL!! You think they are pulling a stunt from Senator McCain and the republicans.

[Trigger_Tiger]

Originally Posted by ehteshamul
I would like to finish with legendary Boxer Mohammad Ali’s Famous Pre Boxing bout Mantra

‘BD Tigers will fly like a bird and sting like a bee at the Black caps today'

May God the Almighty and Merciful help us achieve our goal.

Allah Hafez !

It was "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"

I agree with every point you have. Hopefully we would come good today !

[ehteshamul]

Keep Going Shakib and Nayeem.

If the lead can be stretched to 250 It will be competitive .Anything 275 or above wil be be a bonus in this wicket which is taking a lot of turn.

AlLah Hafez

[ehteshamul]

Good shot Saqib. You are 44 now 6 short of a well deserved 50.

Keep going!

[ehteshamul]

Congratulations Saqib for a well deserved and reponsible 50!

Target : lead of 275 at end of today and wickets intact.

You can do it !

[ehteshamul]

That was aweome . Patel smashed for 3 consecutive fours.

Lead now 234.

[ehteshamul]

Game slowed Down. It is okay. Lead 239 . Wickets intact . No worries

Frustrate the bowlers. They will bowl some loose deliveries and pounce on it