1) Not losing the test series. Not losing a test.
2) No
controversies.
3) 3/6 LOI wins and therefore winning either the T20 or
ODI leg of the tour.
4) Posting totals above 330 every time in the 1st
innings minimum. Innings duration should be at least 125 overs.
5) 3
centuries from Pak preferably from Azhar/Asad.
6) Maintaining the
Hafeez, Taufeeq, Azhar, YK, Misbah, Shafiq combination throughout the 3 tests
successfully.
7) The tail WAGGING. Seeing totals of around 100+ for the
last 4 wickets consistently.
8) Playing 2 specialist spinners in all 3
tests with the idea continuing to work as it has been doing. 25 wickets between
them. Economy of below 3 combined.
9) Adnan – maiden test 50 and tidy
before behind the stumps.
10) Seeing out around 4/5 full sessions in the
series without losing a wicket. We will be on track shall this happen. Batsmen
putting a price on their wicket and batting for long periods of time. Getting
stuck in and digging in deep which they are fully capable with the current mould
of players.
11) 2500 BF between numbers 3 and 6 in the 3 tests. Azhar Ali
achieving a 750 BF as his speciality is his patience and grinding out the
bowling. The middle order demonstrating their solidity, application and
determination to spend extended periods of time at the wicket and work over the
Sri Lankans with their discipline, mindset, attitude and mental toughness.
Showing plenty of grit, stamina, concentration and resilience which are the
leading strengths of this gutsy middle order. Working their socks off to
frustrate and tire out to their opponents with their commanding structures and
temperament. Giving them some tough days out in the field even if this means it
won’t be the most eventful in terms of scoring. Basically, winning the sessions
gradually by playing the hard fought waiting games as opposed to trying to play
the enforcer role. That’s when they have been playing their best. I would like
to see more of that here.
12) Several hundred partnerships/stands. More
than the Lankans in this aspect.
13) Rehman racking up 40 maidens and
keeping the Sri Lankans under control with his perseverance and nagging lengths.
14) 3 Pak batsmen scoring 300 odd in this series from the top 6. This
will be another reflection that we are on track.
15) Herath having a SR
in the 90+ region. Making him work and toil. Wearing him out. Reduce his impact
and seeing him out. He is the dangerman and we will do well to keep him quiet
from making inroads in the context of the match. Blocking him out firmly and
watchfully to an extent where his wickets will barely have an impact in changing
the complexion of the match. Making him bowl the marathon spells.
16)
Captain averaging above 50 in the series. All the top 6 with averages of above
35. Hafeez is a concern, but could compensate for it if he chips in with the
wickets and breaking partnerships.
17) Preventing Dilshan from averaging
above 35 with bat and below 40 with the ball. Keeping their skipper on the quiet
side of proceedings which will affect the team’s body language and emotions.
Making life tough for the opposite number and going hard at him.
18)
Preventing Jaya+Sanga putting on 150 together should the 2 bat together whereas
Misbah and YK do as and when they bat together. These are the influential
partnerships to break for both teams. Experienced and statistically high
achieving batsmen who tend to bat well in pairs with their understanding of each
other.
19) Taking more wickets combined than their pacers by a margin of
around 5 at least. There is little doubt we have a stronger pace battery despite
the losses of AA combo for obvious reasons.
20) Crossing 450 mark at
least once during the series. Batting for the best part of 2 days when we bat
first.
21) 50+ opening combo from openers at least twice during the test
series and doing better than the Lankans in this aspect.
22) 50 from
batsmen 8-11 at least once i.e. Wahab, Rehman.
23) Hafeez showing he is
not a minnow basher throughout the course of the tour. Proving his credentials
against his Asian rivals. Adding a few more to his 8 MOM tally this
year.
24) Cleaning up their last 4 for approximately 60/70 consistently
max during the tests.
ODIs
25) Coming to terms with the new
playing conditions in ODIs, especially the use of BPP between overs 15-40. Get a
head start over other nations.
26) Posting an ODI total of 280+ during
the series.
27) Average score of above 40 in BPP at the expense of 2
wickets most.
28) Malinga countering. Keeping him under 8 wickets during
the 5 match ODI series. Using the depth in the crease, trapping the late swing,
picking the slower ball, seeing him off in his initial spells not allowing him
to settle or get his confidence high. Avoidance of a 2/2 which he is able to do
frequently. Wahab to shatter the furniture more times than him during the
series!
29) Winning an ODI by 100 runs or 5 wickets.
30) 45+ in
first 6 during the 20/20 for a maximum of 1 down.
Tests
Prediction
Most runs Pak: Azhar/Misbah
Most runs Sri Lanka:
Sanga/Jaya
Most wickets: No idea but probably Ajmal
MOTS: A Pak
3-6 batsmen
ODIs
Most runs Pak: YK
Most runs Sri Lanka:
Thranga
Most wickets Pak: Wahab/Cheema
Most wickets Sri Lanka:
Malinga
MOTS: Mohammad Hafeez/Thranga
T20
MOM:
Dilshan/Gul/Umar Akmal/Ajmal/Malinga
Most catches throughout tour by
Pak player: YK/Misbah
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