Pakistan vs Zimbabve 1st Test
Start of the 2nd session.
Afridi strikes in his 13th over to send Williams back to the hut with 25 off 46.
Strydom comes in next.
The danger man is gone! Taibu bowled by Umar Gul for 53 off 93.
Blignaut comes in next.
Abdul Razzaq comes in to replace Umar Gul. 55 overs up and Zimbabve are at 203 for 5. End of the second session of Day 1.
Zimbabve 240 for 5.
Strydom 37 off 76
Blignaut 34 off 76
Shahid Afridi 24 overs 2 maidens and 3 for 88
Abdul Razzaq 5 overs 0 for 20.
The partnership frustating the Pakistani bowlers. 69 runs partnership.
Ian Bishop: Hello everyone and welcome to Behind the Play. With me is Rameez Raja. Hi Rameez.
Rameez: Hi Ian.
Ian Bishop: We are having a very good game going on where Zimbabve have got to a very unexpected score. What do you think of the game so far?
Rameez: Well, Zimbabve are scoring well and this was really unexpected as Pakistan have a very strong bowling. The current partnership between Strydom and Blignaut is very important and Pakistan could be in danger if this partnership is not broken.
Ian Bishop: What do you think about the Pakistan bowling so far?
Rameez: The Pakistani bowlers made a good start and later Afridi got 2 quick wickets and has got rid of all important players, but I think he should be given rest for some time. He has bowled 24 overs in one spell which is the highest number of overs in one spell by any bowler as far as I can remember.
Ian Bishop: What do you think would be Pakistan's stratigie in the 3rd session of today?
Rameez: I think Shoaib Malik would want the inning to be over before the end of today's play.
Ian Bishop: And what about their batting?
Rameez: According to the line-up which was in batting order, Afridi and Salman Butt will open which is a good choice. Salman is a very good wrist player. Afridi is a player who can destroy any team although I think that Shoaib Malik should open the inning with Salman Butt.
Ian: Thank you Rameez for being with us and we look forward to you joining us after the end of today's play. Thats it from the studio for now. We will be back with the 3rd session of today's play very soon.