That truly was a phenomenal bowling display from Yasir. No way anyone can try to blame the pitch, as it spun just as much for our boys, but Yasir showed the difference in class between him and Sodhi with his accuracy. That over he dismissed Latham, Taylor and Nicholls in the first innings was just magical. I was all set for a classic Williamson/anyone fight-back, but then Yasir happened...
I don't think the third test will be anywhere near this much of a hiding for us, but our spinners need to re-watch and learn something from this display. I think we are capable of batting long enough to do the same thing Pakistan did in this match, we just need our spinners to threaten more. (Ajaz was ok, didn't expect magic from him again in only his second match, but Sodhi has been disappointing.. Really missing Santners accuracy here.)
Batting-wise Raval needs to get through this patch of 30's-out, and Taylor is in a bit of a funk.. Williamson, Latham, Nicholls and Watling are the ones who should suit the style we need to play, but we need to buck the trend of 1 partnership, then lose 4 wickets.
Looking forward to the tie-breaker!