Australians didn't collapse but didn't they did suicide by declaring the innings a bit too early?
The problem is that we have a Pakistan team in front who are unpredictable. Pakistan could go on making 200-0 but then can collapse in 100 runs or so. If India or England were the opponents, they would have never missed this opportunity given by the overconfident declaration.
Anything could happen tomorrow, didn't thought the match would turn out to be that interesting.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's final round of play! Australia's captain made a bold decision by declaring early. Pakistan's opener has given a valiant start to the team, needing another 278 runs to reach its target. We hope the team continues to show the same attitude tomorrow. Pakistan should not think about a draw but should instead go for a victory. It's a match that can be won by either team. A thriller is expected on the last day of the test and series decider? However, Pakistan stands a good chance of winning.
Pakistan have already scored 73 runs without any loss of wickets. now they need 278 runs, on the last day they declared the match, and with 10 wickets in hand, I think it is quite possible for them.
@onecall123, I think maybe Australia had thought that they will be able to get one or two wickets today but since they were unable to do that, I think there will be a little scared right now.
That "Aussie collapse" was my wishful thinking only to spice things up.
I don't know if Aussie were over confident or banking on volatile pak batting line-up but for me this was brave declaration on good batting wicket and I grudgingly admit that arguably Australia is the only cricketing team in the world who always try to win the game. In contrast if it was India or any other team then declaration was possible only when they were in safe positions.
Pakistan has excellent chance to win this historic series, let's see.
I think Pakistan is going to win this match if there don't lose early wickets in the first session the next day. they should play safe and hold on to their wicket. they don't need too many runs which they cannot get in in 90 over. so the key is not to get out early.