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

[Barragan]

shafiq just gets in

 

[imshally81]

Not out

 

[super hitter]

not close at all LOL

 

[super hitter]

australia's bowling tight

 

[Iddy]

Why can't Shafiq swing the bat and get a few quick runs since he can't rotate.

 

[imshally81]

Lovely drive by Malik

 

[Hamza_]

I don't know how can anyone hate Malik.

 

[shariqnoor]

Good match awareness by Malik. Just looking to see off Starc here.

 

[imshally81]

Good Running

 

[arehaan]

Anyone but Hafeez. Give it to Amir or Malik.

Well not his biggest admirer but surely its well deserved today.

70 odd runs. 10 economical overs and very good captaincy. Not much to complaint about

 

[Hamza_]

There was every chance of us messing it up without Malik.

 

[MMHS]

is this the best possible pak bowling line up ?

No, spin options are limited in squad - if this wicket was just a bit drier, PAK didn't have any leggi; neither the 4th seemer for CT in May.

Otherwise, it's good for AUS.

 

[imshally81]

 

[MRSN]

There it is.

 

[super hitter]

26 of 44...thats tight

 

[aukhan]

 

[Mir jibran]

this should be shafiq's last odi

 

[Barragan]

shafiq gone

Terrible innings comes to an end

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Lol technique goes.

 

[MABA]

Honestly I never want to see Shafiq in an ODI kit ever again

 

[Hamza_]

Shafiq, Seriously?

 

[super hitter]

Akmal on crease

 

[MRSN]

looks like there is still fun left in this match. Awful innings by Shafiq as a player. If it wasn't for Malik it would have looked worse.

 

[Rayyman]

Thank Allah shafiq out.

 

[Watsupdoc]

What a pathetic innings from Shafiq...

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Why Shafiq keeps getting selected is beyond comprehension. He just gets such favorite treatment over and over again.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Shafiq goes after once again confirming that he is a rubbish ODI player

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Classy Technique there

 

[shariqnoor]

2 balls to survive and that's the end of Starc and you go chasing one of the worst balls Starc has bowled today.

 

[ExplicitAI]

that should be the end of his ODI career

 

[Cricket World]

Shafiq please for God sake stop playing ODIs

 

[super hitter]

who doesn't struggle in Aus?

 

[Anchorman]

Is there even a debate about Shafiq being the WORST Pakistani ODI batsman EVER considering he has played 50+ games?

 

[MMHS]

Bad day for Asad - discunted his stunning ODI stats a little more.

 

[90MPH]

End of a horrifying innings from Shafiq.

He's the 2nd coming of YK in ODIs.

Why does he keep getting selected for this format ??

 

[MRSN]

this game gets tense now. Umar needs to show calmness.

 

[Zeshan547]

Now i think it's even beyond pak to mess this, isn't it?

 

[IAJ]

To restrict Aus to 220 on this wicket was an amazing effort. I think Pakistan bowled well in first match as well.

And Shafiq showing again why he isnt a LOIs batsman.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

End of a horrifying innings from Shafiq.

He's the 2nd coming of YK in ODIs.

Why does he keep getting selected for this format ??

That's an insult to YK. He was never anywhere close to Shafiq's awfulness.

 

[Nado_]

I have noticed a lot of pakistani batsmen are using the hs bats, are they any good?

 

[shariqnoor]

Smith giving singles to Malik so that they can attack Akmal.

 

[Rayyman]

That was a good 50 partnership.

 

[fasihulhaq94]

slog out! no time to waste 20 balls settling in here

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Is there even a debate about Shafiq being the WORST Pakistani ODI batsman EVER considering he has played 50+ games?

Forget about Pakistan he may well be the worst of any top nation

 

[Barragan]

Good start from Akmal

 

[Markhor]

Is there even a debate about Shafiq being the WORST Pakistani ODI batsman EVER considering he has played 50+ games?

Waja Wasti was even worse. Averaged 23 at a tortorous SR of 48. But if we're talking worst batsmen who've played 50+ matches Shafiq is up there.

 

[Shafi]

13 runs is good enough for Shafiq to keep in the squad as he see of 29 balls in difficult condition. He keeps getting selected because of his political, regional and buddy (Azhar) support.

 

[Barragan]

Shot from Shobby

 

[shariqnoor]

Malik has played a gem of a knock here.

 

[90MPH]

I have noticed a lot of pakistani batsmen are using the hs bats, are they any good?

I have heard and read their willow is soft and decent rebound but never used one myself. I just don't like the concaving as I prefer fuller shaped bats.

 

[Markhor]

Shafiq needs a mighty 20 to ensure couple of series. Inzi is a clueless selector

Shafiq selection is a mistake but the recalls of Hafeez and Junaid have paid off.

 

[Third Man]

that should be the end of his ODI career

yes, I think we've seen more than enough of him in odi's

 

[Nado_]

Malik his experience and calmness is why hes a great finisher, also noticed his improved on his driving, playing less wristy on the full balls, who agrees?

 

[90MPH]

That's an insult to YK. He was never anywhere close to Shafiq's awfulness.

I mean similar batting styles - no strike rotation and can't hit big shots against quicks either.

 

[Barragan]

Shot from Akmal

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Shafiq should be kicked out and Akmal should bat in the top 4

 

[Markhor]

I don't know how can anyone hate Malik.

Its not about hating him, its just long overdue that he delivers given we've invested 18 years and 240 ODIs in him.

His averages in England and Australia are 12 and 22 which is pathetic for a senior player, but if he can improve on that this year then he'll deserve credit.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Shafiq should be kicked out and Akmal should bat in the top 4

The thick tank would rather have Asad eat up balls and kill momentum.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Pakistan have fought well this match and thoroughly deserve this win.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Smack him out of the park man.

 

[JaDed]

Finally a chase without hiccups,probably Pak's best match downunder and the captain wasn't Azhar nor Misbah,if one more match Pak plays like this then there is surely room for change in captaincy.

 

[Nado_]

Its not about hating him, its just long overdue that he delivers given we've invested 18 years and 240 ODIs in him.

His averages in England and Australia are 12 and 22 which is pathetic for a senior player, but if he can improve on that this year then he'll deserve credit.

I think his average is low in these countries is because his technique against proper pace bowling is not that good, however lately he has been playing with a nice straight bat which is a good sign for him.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Lol freaking brilliant from Warner.

 

[super hitter]

Its not about hating him, its just long overdue that he delivers given we've invested 18 years and 240 ODIs in him.

His averages in England and Australia are 12 and 22 which is pathetic for a senior player, but if he can improve on that this year then he'll deserve credit.

don't come up with logics after bashing him for no reason

240 ODI's of malik are a waste... then probably no ones career is good by your standards

 

[Mir jibran]

Finally a chase without hiccups,probably Pak's best match downunder and the captain wasn't Azhar nor Misbah,if one more match Pak plays like this then there is surely room for change in captaincy.

win win situation for hafeez

 

[ExplicitAI]

Malik is a quality allrounder, my man of the match.

 

[Barragan]

Four by Akmal

 

[Barragan]

Nearly took out Malik there

Another four

 

[Saurav]

Congrats guys.Well deserved

 

[shariqnoor]

Guys how are you going to celebrate this victory???

 

[Mir jibran]

finally a massive win

 

[Barragan]

LOL

Finished with a wide

 

[ExplicitAI]

Nearly there guys!

 

[Markhor]

don't come up with logics after bashing him for no reason

240 ODI's of malik are a waste... then probably no ones career is good by your standards

No idea what you've said, clarify your point please.

If my standard that someone with an 18 year career and 240 ODIs should have a higher average in England and Australia than 12 and 24 is unreasonable then don't complain about mediocrity.

 

[MRSN]

good finish by Umar Akmal and it's a fitting end to this wonderful chase. great day.

 

[Nado_]

You got to give credit to the aussies, they never give up, head still diving and everything even though game is gone

 

[starbuck]

Well played pakistan!!!

 

[Sarfarazian92]

How long before the next win lol?

 

[boomboom6]

Have watched Malik since his debut, this is top 5 knock from him considering the opposition, game situation and our history against the opposition. Pure clutch !!

 

[MABA]

LOL man Pakistan celebrating like they won the series