Saturday, 6 July 2013

Dogged Determination Author: Analyst Maaz; Views: 409; Date: 30-01-2013, 13:20;

It is a settled, stable, consistently performing and reliable dogged batting side

This line up has posted Pakistan’s highest 4th innings total

This line up has posted the most 100+ opening stands by a Pakistani opening pair 

The middle order at 3, 4 and 5 all average in excess of 50

17 centuries have been scored in 17 tests, in the previous 16 tests pre Misbah there were less than 10

Pakistan’s average first innings total after Misbah completed his 6th test series as captain improved from 264 in the previous 16 tests to 387 in the following 12

Pakistan have only been bowled out twice in 4 out of their last 18 tests

Only 7 different batsmen have been used in the top 6 in 17 tests under Misbah which is a reflection of the consistency in performance from the batters which has enabled stability in selection

The 1st innings average duration is well over 100 overs and the runs per wicket is significantly higher than before 

The result is Pakistan have won more tests than before and lost less tests as Misbah's captaincy record illustrates

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