Aaron Finch hits 155* as Australia comfortably defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets in 2nd ODI at Sharjah

[MMHS]

There is nothing more boring than watching such ruthless one sided game - Aussies will chase it inside an over but they are grinding PAK inch by inch. Utter embarrassment, more than any thing I wish to know whose fertile mind nd it was to bat first again with this attack. 2 wickets in 85 overs on what is “home” track and I am sure Arthur has his story ready for distraction.

 

[Hasan123]

Hassnain should be brought on.

 

[Chokli]

Asia cup was a one off. We are a much better team than what we displayed in that tournament. We were just not there mentally.
We will be fine when regulars come back and I even back them to beat England in the ODIs next month.

nz 0-5 was a one off too then i reckon?

 

[Bigbb]

Does anyone know why Travis Head is not playing?

 

[Hasan123]

Bring the field up. Test Maxwell out. Malik captaincy is depressing.

 

[Hasan123]

Does anyone know why Travis Head is not playing?

I think they want him to concentrate on tests . I also think he has a county contract.

 

[Bigbb]

nz 0-5 was a one off too then i reckon?

New Zealand is an extremely tough place to tour for new comers. Almost the whole squad was touring there for the first time may be except Amir and Malik. Even India lost 4-0 in New Zealand in 2014 , but now that they know what it's like they went back and beat them 4-1.

 

[Hasan123]

Good shot.

 

[Chokli]

New Zealand is an extremely tough place to tour for new comers. Almost the whole squad was touring there for the first time may be except Amir and Malik. Even India lost 4-0 in New Zealand in 2014 , but now that they know what it's like they went back and beat them 4-1.

so multiple one offs? gotcha

 

[Bigbb]

Just when the pressure was building!

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Pakistan wer 30-40 runs short

 

[Hasan123]

It was obvious that Maxwell would go big and Imad just gives it to him.

 

[Bigbb]

so multiple one offs? gotcha

Where did I say it was a one off ? I just said it's an extremely tough place to tour especially for first timers.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Toothless team

 

[Green Patriot]

Lol Maxi.
End this torture quickly.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Imad averaging 42
Yasir averaging 45

Masha Allah our 2 spinners in UAE.

21 topun ki salami to Mickey and Inzi for selecting such bright stars as spinners in UAE and ignoring Umer Khan.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

This is embarrassing.

Maxwell is having net practice against Pakistan attack.

 

[Cric1234]

This isn't even a reserve bowling attack it's like a D team there's at least handful of spinners and fast bowlers that could play instead of the ones playing.
Test specialists and PSL recruits are being tested in this series domestic tournaments are routinely ignored.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Wara thrashing

 

[Bigbb]

That's it . Going off to sleep now. No point wasting time on this borefest.

 

[Hasan123]

Australian think tank is years ahead of ours. Marsh and Handscomb are in decent form, so they send Maxwell into get some practice. Wouldn't be surprised if Stonis and Carey bat up the order in the next 3 games.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Where did I say it was a one off ? I just said it's an extremely tough place to tour especially for first timers.

So champions trophy was the real deal.

Nz 5_0 was inexperience

Asia cup was one off

Nz after was 1-1 with unlucky rain.

South Africa was 2-3 with hard fought wins

This series is experimenting.

Might we inquire your ready hand excuse before England and World Cup???

 

[Hasan123]

Junaid Khan should play the next game.

 

[Hasan123]

Run out.

 

[Hasan123]

Think Carey or Stonis may come in.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

That's it . Going off to sleep now. No point wasting time on this borefest.

You will have many sleepy nights in the near future.

 

[Markhor]

Positives from this series - Amir, Yasir, U Akmal and Abbas all ruling themselves out of WC contention.

 

[Hasan123]

Positives from this series - Amir, Yasir, U Akmal and Abbas all ruling themselves out of WC contention.

Amir will go to the WC. Umar Akmal still has a chance.

 

[Mujtaba2900]

really get frustrated when everyone and so called experts thinks that teams wins like that that.it took Australia like 2 years to get some winning combination..even indian when virat is not playing losses.Srilanka 2 Bateman retires and the team never really Gotten anywhere.it happens with every team .Out Regular team is now playing like a team and they have started to win games even against South Africa in South Africa.with just 1 captain change and y have lost a t20 series.so calm down guys its not about bench strength its aboit playing like a one unit.

 

[Hasan123]

Finch aiming for a not out.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Had pak gotten 320 they wud have won

 

[Mp812]

Australia ll chase easily than the first odi.

Debatable

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Had pak gotten 320 they wud have won

That's the thing. Then Aus would have accelerated a lot earlier. They have the batting for it. Now they just had to pick singles here and there.

Except Hasnain none of the bowlers looked taking wickets.

 

[Chokli]

two new balls made our bowling even more toothless

 

[Kroll]

Had pak gotten 320 they wud have won

Possibly as it would have made Aus take more risks. But some said because they're happy with a score of 280, it wouldn't have mattered with this bowling attack no matter the total. But 300+ always gives you a chance.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

still have a chance, just a slimmer if that

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

no chance 8 batsman to score 30 runs

 

[SensiblePakFan]

no chance 8 batsman to score 30 runs

thats not quite how it works but fair enough

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I hope this makes the fans who still think 280 is a good score in Sharjah wake up.

 

[Slim]

Garbage captaincy yet again by Malik today. Still dont know what has Junaid done wrong with Inzi and Mickey.

 

[SM1989]

Garbage captaincy yet again by Malik today. Still dont know what has Junaid done wrong with Inzi and Mickey.

Taking wickets off no-balls and failing to maintain fitness standards

 

[Dr_Bassim]

It's ridiculous to think that Pakistan couldn't take wickets the entire morning but when 25 runs are left they will wake up and win.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Garbage captaincy yet again by Malik today. Still dont know what has Junaid done wrong with Inzi and Mickey.

Abbas is done.

Junaid, Shinwari will make a comeback.

 

[Slim]

Taking wickets off no-balls and failing to maintain fitness standards

He has been our second best bowler. Better than the toothless Amir, Shinwari, and Abbas.

 

[a_tahir]

It's ridiculous to think that Pakistan couldn't take wickets the entire morning but when 25 runs are left they will wake up and win.

You’re hoping for it to happen. Deep inside

 

[Slim]

Abbas is done.

Junaid, Shinwari will make a comeback.

I would rather see Junaid and Amir than Shinwari getting back.

Next match; i hope its JK, Amir and Hasnain.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

You’re hoping for it to happen. Deep inside

life of a pakistani fan lol

 

[Slim]

Team management should stop with Yasir Shah ODI experiment, he has been an absolute failer as an ODI bowler since his introduction to the international team. Its insanity if you keep on trying to do the same thing years after years.

 

[Slim]

Never thought i would see a day seeing Finch reach a 150 against Pakistan.

T O O T H L E S S

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

6

 

[Dr_Bassim]

You’re hoping for it to happen. Deep inside

Bhai it won't happen.

You have to out think the opposition to win.

Not get excited after 5 overs are left with 8 wickets in hand and 20 odd runs to get.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Damn it he is still bowling 149!

Now 148 kph!

 

[Titan24]

Only good things are hasnain bowling 148 kph even in his last couple of overs and accuracy of Faheem

 

[shah_1]

At least Husnain hasn't dropped his pace in the 3rd spell

Only positive of a very depressing match

 

[Asif321]

Thanks Sony for not telecasting )

 

[a_tahir]

Bhai it won't happen.

You have to out think the opposition to win.

Not get excited after 5 overs are left with 8 wickets in hand and 20 odd runs to get.

Lol. I’m not hoping for anything.

 

[a_tahir]

Lol. I’m not hoping for anything.

The better side deserves to win whoever it may be

 

[Slim]

Pakistani players have forgotten fielding yet again it seems. Its almost like Pakistani fielding goes through crests and troughs.

Not been able to hit the stumps since match 1 95% of the time.

This wraps up the match. Well done Finch.

Lanat on Pakistani team management esp Mickey Arthur, Inzamam, Azhar Mahmood and Malik's captaincy.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pakistan could have scored 320 and this attack would have been taken to cleaners.

Faheem hasn't been targeted because there was no need .

 

[Hasan123]

Ruthless display from Australia. Disgraceful performance from Pakistan.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If Finch had batted first, he would have scored 200 not out.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Pakistan could have scored 320 and this attack would have been taken to cleaners.

Faheem hasn't been targeted because there was no need .

330+ would have been chased too imo.

There hardly was any threat from bowlers.

 

[a_tahir]

Have to say what an innings from Finch. A true captain’s knock

 

[Usman Chadda]

Terrible performance tbh. Grand total of three wickets in about a 100 overs. Quite embarrassing.

 

[Titan24]

Exceptional stuff from Finch. Well played Aussies

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

330+ would have been chased too imo.

There hardly was any threat from bowlers.

The only way Pak can win the UAE is chasing. You need some 2/3 gun batsmen for that as well.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

The only way Pak can win the UAE is chasing. You need some 2/3 gun batsmen for that as well.

And we need proper spinners too in UAE who can turn the ball and can outfox batsmen.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

330+ would have been chased too imo.

There hardly was any threat from bowlers.

Shan and Imam are the worst old style openers ever.

Haris has no 2nd gear

Umar has no brain.

Mailk is past expiry.

Faheem isn't international class.

Not surprising Pakistan struggle to reach 250 and erupt in applause after dour centuries.

 

[Kroll]

330+ would have been chased too imo.

There hardly was any threat from bowlers.

They would have to take more risks though and that would at least give us a chance despite the mediocre bowling.

 

[Kroll]

Congrats to all PPers for moral victory in reaching 280 in consecutive matches.

 

[Chokli]

153* not 155*.

last two were leg byes

 

[Usman Chadda]

Without Fakhar, we have no chance of chasing anything Australia sets. Our top four in this series bats with the same tempo.

 

[Green Patriot]

Already the 'we are resting our main players' excuse.

 

[Chokli]

haha "we're not looking to win the series"

 

[Snowflake]

It's not about winning the series - Malik

The most bizarre thing I've ever heard from a team's captain

 

[leatherface58]

Where is Shadab Khan and why is Yasir who does not look like a threat at all playing in place of him? Shadab can even bat and is a good fielder.

 

[a_tahir]

It's not about winning the series - Malik

The most bizarre thing I've ever heard from a team's captain

Not a good thing to say. U can’t undermine someone else’s performance like that

 

[Asif321]

What did I just hear malik saying
Gosh please throw him out
And people wanted him to lead in WC

 

[Titan24]

Where is Shadab Khan and why is Yasir who does not look like a threat at all playing in place of him? Shadab can even bat and is a good fielder.

6 players are being rested before Eng series and WC and Shadab is one of those.

 

[Titan24]

It's not about winning the series - Malik

The most bizarre thing I've ever heard from a team's captain

Must be pretty insulting for the Aussies.