Australia v Pakistan | 2nd ODI | Melbourne | Jan 15, 2017 | Australia Innings

[Speedster777]

Junaid's length was the key today. Mostly our bowlers had been on shorter side this tour and even when they bowled good deliveries there were plays and misses.

indeed. whats most impressive is how quickly he has adjusted his length

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Imad is an underrated gem

 

[boomboom6]

Good aggressive captaincy from Prof to start the match, must keep the foot on the pedal here. Need to get rid of Smith fast.

 

[MMHS]

Is that Umar or Kamran!!!!!!!

 

[Speedster1]

Great day for cricket today. After this it's India vs England. Good thing is I am free today as well... Gonna be enjoying this super Sunday

Great for sport all round, u got these 2 cricket games, Badou Jack v Degale SMW unification fight live right now. Lpool v Utd later. Great action super sunday

 

[Cricket World]

Junaid's length was the key today. Mostly our bowlers had been on shorter side this tour and even when they bowled good deliveries there were plays and misses.

I was listening to him on show Bolain Kya Baat Hai and spoke about our bowlers not bowling right lenghts and he was spot on when he got chance with ball in hand.

Wondering what our bowling coach is doing.

 

[QalandarFan]

We need to get Smith asap!

 

[Speedster1]

Smith the key here, Hopefully Hasan gets him

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Long drinks break..

 

[Zeshan547]

Relax ..something tells me today Pakistan will win ..They have some new springs in their legs .

the only chance we have to score over 200 is if sharjeel somehow manage atleast a quick fire 70, and other can chip in with atleast 20 odd runs.

 

[Protea Fan]

Regardless of the quick wickets loses australians has had the ability to score at a healthy rate

That make them a champion side

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Can't let them get 2 from there!

 

[classic]

the only chance we have to score over 200 is if sharjeel somehow manage atleast a quick fire 70, and other can chip in with atleast 20 odd runs.

Yes that's true and don't forget Hafeez although has been poor i like to see him get some solid runs. Will be interesting this one.

 

[boomboom6]

Cannot let this match slip away again ... need wickets

 

[Rayyman]

Pakistan playing well here. Just can't let this partnership get over 70-80.

 

[Shafi]

Wow!! We are playing 3 certified hacks Hafeez, Shariq and Aqmal. Even 150 is good enough to win

 

[MMHS]

MoHa is getting a little drift, just need to turn a bit more.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Another one!Hasan Ali gets Head!

 

[Hayreddin]

Outtttttttttt

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Yes!!!

 

[QalandarFan]

 

[ExplicitAI]

four down

 

[Hayreddin]

Hasan Ali has improved since the last match. Great to see!

 

[Saeed]

 

[ExplicitAI]

Who said Pakistani fast bowling died? )

 

[Zeshan547]

Great change up by hassan ali to go around the wicket and staying their despite the four. Good captaincy as well. With azhar you know what have happened after that four. Keep this up lads.

 

[QalandarFan]

Huge wicket Head was looking good.

 

[Rayyman]

Good team performance so far.

 

[boomboom6]

Hasan Ali so clever.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

For all the stick rizwan gets he has kept much better than Sarfraz did in the Tests. Kept well to the spinner too in the last game

 

[Speedster777]

Out!!!

 

[Speedster1]

Smith the key here, Hopefully Hasan gets him

Although not Smith, will take that.

Excellent bowling by the fast bowling trio

 

[world cup captain]

Good bowling up till now. Need to go for the kill this match.

 

[Speedster777]

Hasan , Amir and Junaid are excellent ! This is what we were missing!

 

[Saeed]

Bring Malik to finish this off.

 

[Hayreddin]

Is it just me or has Hasan Ali's pace increased?

 

[Rayyman]

Lawry thought that Aussies would make 380 against us.

 

[QalandarFan]

For all the stick riwan gets he has kept much better than Sarfraz did in the Tests

Yeah he's been great behind the stumps, much improved.

Does anyone know how many catches he's taken in these 2 matches?

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Hasan bowling well to Maxwell.

 

[Speedster1]

For all the stick rizwan gets he has kept much better than Sarfraz did in the Tests. Kept well to the spinner too in the last game

Exactly what i said in the last game. He hasnt done much wrong so dont see why we should drop him. When sarfi is back play him as batsman purely

 

[fast1975]

Is it just me or has Hasan Ali's pace increased?

pitch has extra bounce

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Whattay shot Maxwell!

 

[ExplicitAI]

Probs the two most dangerous batsman at the crease

 

[Abdullah719]

For all the stick rizwan gets he has kept much better than Sarfraz did in the Tests. Kept well to the spinner too in the last game

His keeping has definitely improved but his batting has sadly reached tail-ender level. Perhaps lack of confidence? He was reminding me of Fawad...

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Poor poor fielding by Akmal

 

[ExplicitAI]

Missed Junaid bowling, only started watching now, how did Junaid bowl?

 

[boomboom6]

Now need Maxwell & Smith. Anything over 250 and it's curtains.

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

Akmal and imad ready for wrestling

 

[Abdullah719]

Yeah he's been great behind the stumps, much improved.

Does anyone know how many catches he's taken in these 2 matches?

Six catches now.

 

[Saeed]

Who said Pakistani fast bowling died? )

Nope nothing exciting yet. We had them under pressure in last match but they still scored over 250.

 

[QalandarFan]

We must keep the score under 275 to have a chance to chase it down.

 

[MMHS]

Hasan can be a tremendous ODI player, if he can improve his hitting ability. At his height, he doesn't have much future in Test; therefore he should look to be a solid No. 8 who bowls intelligent fast medium & in finishing overs.

 

[Brilliance]

Hassan is a gem for Pakistan. Excellent bowling with good pace and rhythm.

 

[Belawal2014]

Lol whattay fielding by rotund Akmal.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Close one!

 

[Jabo]

Lol

3rd umpire has me giggling at just rock and roll it

 

[MMHS]

Should review this ....

 

[Speedster777]

Rubbish from umar akmal

 

[marlonbrowndo]

That turned a bit. Looks close and no bat

 

[Cricket World]

Poor review

 

[Big Mac]

I thought it hit him outside the line

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Damn. Impact outside off

 

[Zeshan547]

For all the stick rizwan gets he has kept much better than Sarfraz did in the Tests. Kept well to the spinner too in the last game

yeah his keeping is top notch in these two matches but batting wise he looked totally clueless and totally honest he looked like a tailender and was struggling even vs head part time spin. Just wish we could have combo of rizwan keeping and sarfraz batting.

 

[MRSN]

Hafeez is bowling clean. some people must have got it wrong.

 

[Cricket World]

Batsman was way outside the crease so poor review

 

[Belawal2014]

omg so close..

 

[hamzie]

does pakistan still have a review left?
is it 2 per odi now or 1

 

[ExplicitAI]

Nope nothing exciting yet. We had them under pressure in last match but they still scored over 250.

I know that but people were wrist slitting so hard and said the Indian bowlers were more talented ) no disrespect their batsmen are miles better.

 

[Ankit007]

How costly will this miss from rizwan prove to be?

 

[Cricket World]

does pakistan still have a review left?
is it 2 per odi now or 1

Only one review per inning in ODIs

 

[Rayyman]

How costly will this miss from rizwan prove to be?

Expecting a brainless slog from Maxwell anyway.

 

[Saeed]

does pakistan still have a review left?
is it 2 per odi now or 1

No review left but on thr bright side only 6 wickets left. 6 good balls will do.

 

[hamzie]

Only one review per inning in ODIs

so little :/

 

[lahoriyah1234]

How costly will this miss from rizwan prove to be?

He fancies hafeez, will be beaten in the flight next over.

 

[classic]

Hasan can be a tremendous ODI player, if he can improve his hitting ability. At his height, he doesn't have much future in Test; therefore he should look to be a solid No. 8 who bowls intelligent fast medium & in finishing overs.

He reminds me of the great Adul Razzaq.

 

[boomboom6]

He reminds me of the great Adul Razzaq.

Exactly what me and my dad were just discussing right now ... Razzaq had more pace obviously.

 

[fast1975]

yeah his keeping is top notch in these two matches but batting wise he looked totally clueless and totally honest he looked like a tailender and was struggling even vs head part time spin. Just wish we could have combo of rizwan keeping and sarfraz batting.

but sarfraz is a pathetic keeper.....in every match he will drop a catch or miss a stumping chance....vary annoying

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Exactly what me and my dad were just discussing right now ... Razzaq had more pace obviously.

Razzaq was amazing player. Ruined his own reputation by being involved in grouping.

 

[boomboom6]

He reminds me of the great Adul Razzaq.

Exactly what me and my dad were just discussing right now ... Razzaq had more pace obviously.

 

[yasir]

How costly will this miss from rizwan prove to be?

They was not a nick