Pakistan vs South Africa Second Test Live Score, Teams at Abu Dhabi - SA v Pak 2nd Test Live Commentary

After an entertaining first test match Pakistan and South Africa will meet for the second and final test match starting from Saturday, 20th November, 2010 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi and timing will be 6:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 11:30 IST, 11.00 Pak Time. 2 match test series is level at 0-0.

Younus Khan played a brilliant century inning in his come back match to save the test along with captain Misbah and youngster Azhar Ali. If they have shown some courage on final day they could even won the match. Mohammad Yousuf has been ruled out of the series.

Hasim Amla and Jacques Kallis are in form of their life and captain Smith is also in good touch they are still favorite to win the series. Morne Morkal and Johan Botha bowled well in the first inning and need to be consistent to win the match.

Pakistan Playing 11 for 2nd and Final Test at Abu Dhabi:

Taufeeq Umar, Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Umar Akmal, Adnan Akma (wk), Abdur Rehman, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal.

South Africa Playing 11 for 2nd and Final Test at Abu Dhabi:

Graeme Smith (Capt), Alviro Pietersen, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher (wk), Ashwell Prince, Mornie Morkel, Johan Botha, Paul Harris, Dale Steyn.

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Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Dubai - SA v Pak 1st Test Live Commentary

After entertaining ODI series, Pakistan and South Africa are ready to play longest version of the game as first test starting from Friday, 12th November, 2010 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and timing will be 6:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 11:30 IST, 11.00 Pak Time.

Pakistan lost the 5th ODI and lost the series under the controversy of Haider's, who left the team on match day due to life threat and it will be a big challenge for new captain Misbah-ul-Haq to give a fight against strong opposition. Younus Khan's inclusion will strengthen the middle order with Mohammad yousuf. Umar's brother Adnan Akmal will make the debut as keeper.

South Africa is looking clear favorite as Hashim Amla, Smith, Kallis, de Villiers and Duminy are in good form. Mark Boucher's return will give de Villiers a relief from keeping. Morne Morkel bowled well in the ODI's while Tsotsobe may be included in final 11.

Pakistan Playing 11 for 1st Test at Dubai:

Taufeeq Umar, Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Umar Akmal, Adnan Akma (wk), Abdur Rehman, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal.

South Africa Playing 11 for 1st Test at Dubai:

Graeme Smith (Capt), Alviro Pietersen, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher (wk), Ashwell Prince, Mornie Morkel, Johan Botha, Paul Harris, Dale Steyn.

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Pakistan Test Team, Squad for Series in UAE - PAK Test Squad

Pakistan selectors announced test team for 2 match series against South Africa in UAE. Misbah-ul-Haq will lead the team for the first time and as keeper Zulqarnain Haider left the team before 5th ODI they still decide on keeper while Younus Khan will return to test team. Azhar Ali also recalled in the team after good show in England while Shoaib Akhtar will not be the part of longest version.

Adnan Akmal, brother of Umar and Akmal will replace retired Haider for test series while Mohammad Hafeez has retained after good show in ODI's in place of Kaneria.

Pakistan Test Team/Squad:

Misbah-ul-Haq (Captain)
Umar Akmal
Asad Shafiq
Azhar Ali
Mohammad Yousuf
Younus Khan
Imran Farhat
Mohammad Sami
Saeed Ajmal
Sohail Tanvir
Tanvir Ahmed
Abdur Rehman
Taufeeq Umar
Danish Kaneria - replace by Mohammad Hafeez
Umar Gul
Wahab Riaz
Zulqarnain Haider (wk) - left the team replace by Adnan Akmal

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South Africa Test Team, Squad for Series in UAE - SA Test Squad

South Africa announced their test squad for 2 match series against Pakistan in UAE. Ashwell Prince has return in the team along with keeper Mark Boucher so de viliiers will get relief from keeping while the other team is same played ODI's.

South Africa Test Team/Squad:

Graeme Smith (Captain)
Hashim Amla
Jacques Kallis
Ashwell Prince
Mark Boucher (wk)
AB de Villiers
Jean-Paul Duminy
Paul Harris
Johan Botha
Morne Morkel
Wayne Parnell
Alviro Petersen
Dale Steyn
Lonwabo Tsotsobe

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Pakistan vs South Africa Test Series in UAE Schedule, 2010 Pak v SA Test Series Timetable, Fixture

After thrilling and hard fought 5 match ODI series, Pakistan and South Africa will play 2 match test series. First test will be played from 12th November at Dubai while 2nd will start from 20th November at Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan vs South Africa Test Series Schedule

1st Test Match:
Friday, 12th November t0 Tuesday 16th November, 2010
Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Timing: 6:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 11:30 IST, 11.00 Pak Time

2nd Test Match:
Saturday, 20th November t0 Wednesday 24th November, 2010
Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Timing: 6:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 11:30 IST, 11.00 Pak Time

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Pakistan vs South Africa 5th & Final One Day Live Score, Teams at Dubai - SA v Pak 5th ODI Live Commentary

So its Grand Finale between South Africa and Pakistan as 5 match ODI series is level after 4 matches and the 5th and final one day will be series decider on Monday, 8th November, 2010 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a day-night game starting from 11:00 GMT, 15:00 local, 16:30 IST, 16.00 Pak Time.

Pakistan clinched the last ball thriller and their confidence will be high and this is a good chance for them to win a series after a long time. Mohammed Hafeez and Younus Khan are in good touch and they really need a good inning from captain Shahid Afridi to lift the series.

South Africa on the other hand, slipped a good chance to won the series in the last match but still they have a good chance as Smith, Amla, de Villiers and Duminy are all in good form. Morne Morkel, Botha and Kallis bowled well.

Pakistan Playing 11 for 5th ODI at Dubai:

Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez, Fawad Alam, Younus Khan, Asad Shafiq, , Shahid Afridi (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Zulqarnain Haider (wk), Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Akhtar, Saeed Ajmal.

South Africa Playing 11 for 5th ODI at Dubai:

Graeme Smith (Capt), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, David Miller, Mornie Morkel, Johan Botha, Charles Lnagveldt, Juan Theron, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

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Pakistan vs South Africa 4th One Day Live Score, Teams at Dubai - SA v Pak 4th ODI Live Commentary

Fourth one day between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on Friday, 5th November, 2010 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a day-night game starting from 11:00 GMT, 15:00 local, 16:30 IST, 16.00 Pak Time. South Africa leading the 5 match series by 2-1.

Pakistan have to blame themselves for trailing in the 5 match series after loosing 3rd one day. Fawad Alam and Asad Shafiq batted well and need good support from seniors Younus Khan and captain Shahid Afridi. Bowlers are doing well as Akhtar is in good form.

South Africa will be happy after winning the close 3rd one day after the punishment by Abdul Razzaq in the 2nd one day. Hashim Amla is in form of his life hit 5th century of the year in last match with Kallis, Duminy and de Villiers.

Pakistan Playing 11 for 4th ODI at Dubai:

Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez, Fawad Alam, Younus Khan, Asad Shafiq, , Shahid Afridi (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Zulqarnain Haider (wk), Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Akhtar, Saeed Ajmal.

South Africa Playing 11 for 4th ODI at Dubai:

Graeme Smith (Capt), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, David Miller, Mornie Morkel, Johan Botha, Charles Lnagveldt, Juan Theron, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

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Pakistan vs South Africa Third One Day Live Score, Teams at Dubai - SA v Pak 3rd ODI Live Commentary

5 match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa is now interesting after Pakistan bounce back in the 2nd one day to level the series 1-1, both team will try to take lead in the 3rd one day on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2010 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a day-night game starting from 11:00 GMT, 15:00 local, 16:30 IST, 16.00 Pak Time.

Pakistan won the 2nd ODI in a thriller thanks to Abdul Razzaq's brilliant inning of 72 balls 109 runs. Good sign was that they put a fight as Afridi also back in form but he needs more consistency and need more support from top orders.

South Africa was well ahead and still they are clear favorite to win this series but they will likely replace Albie Morkel with Juan Theron and Kallis and Smith will likely come back after missing 2nd match.

Pakistan Playing 11 for 3rd ODI at Dubai:

Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Hafeez, Umar Akmal, Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq/, Shahid Afridi (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Zulqarnain Haider (wk), Umar Gul, Shoaib Akhtar, Saeed Ajmal.

South Africa Playing 11 for 3rd ODI at Dubai:

Graeme Smith (Capt), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, David Miller, Mornie Morkel, Johan Botha, Charles Lnagveldt, Juan Theron, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

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