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

[msb314]

Superb shot by Hafeez - taking the game to Travis Head.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Looks like Hafeez has established himself in the team once more.

 

[MMHS]

Awwee; 19 off 48 right now!

32 of 54 - this is MoHa chasing 220 - then think about 24 of 48, chasing 268 ............

 

[mz123]

which tv channrl in uk is broadcasting the match ?

 

[MABA]

Sharjeel out

 

[uberkoen]

Our batting has been much better today. Had we batted like this in the previous game we would've won that one.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

abey yaar

 

[MMHS]

Looks like Hafeez has established himself in the team once more.

If Rahat was Captain today, he would have established after 1st half - the benchmark was that low.

 

[Madplayer]

Sharjeel gone :

First quiet innings i have seen from him.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Wow! Pakistan cruising to a win here.

 

[160KPH]

With Sharjeel gone, Hafeez needs to bat through

 

[IAJ]

Line lagg jawe di hoon

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Sharjeel looked so good. Should've carried on

 

[Madplayer]

Our batting has been much better today. Had we batted like this in the previous game we would've won that one.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Sharjeel goes bang on his average.

 

[Pete Rose]

Faulkner bowled a shock fast delivery surprising sharjeel

 

[uberkoen]

Did I jinx it?

 

[Third Man]

I knew it. Got out to Faulkner

 

[marlonbrowndo]

If Rahat was Captain today, he would have established after 1st half - the benchmark was that low.

Hahah good one. Azhar not being captain has made a big difference here

 

[boomboom6]

How the hell Sharjeel keeps getting out to Faulkner of all bowlers ???????

 

[castortroy]

Pak don't cruise wins against Aus

Still expecting this to go right down to the wire

 

[msb314]

This is why I don't like Sharjeel - has all the shots in the book but loses concentration too often and does not score big against the good teams.

 

[Madplayer]

Did I jinx it?

Yeah. Kind of.

 

[uberkoen]

This is why I don't like Sharjeel - has all the shots in the book but loses concentration too often and does not score big against the good teams.

He's only 27. He will learn and by the time he's 40 he'll be brilliant.

 

[Pete Rose]

In my opinion, getting out to Faulkner is worse than getting out to Travis head

 

[Pete Rose]

Hahah good one. Azhar not being captain has made a big difference here

Nonsense

 

[Madplayer]

Babar e azam in

 

[160KPH]

Babes here can exert some dominance, win us the game and also tie the record for fastest to 1000 runs. W

 

[Pete Rose]

If babar Azam comes to bat, hazelwood should come back

 

[uberkoen]

Babar in at 3 where he should be. Expecting a big innings from him today. #nojinx

 

[shariqnoor]

81 needed for Babar to become the fastest to 1000 runs. Is that correct or he still has another innings left?

 

[MMHS]

This is why I don't like Sharjeel - has all the shots in the book but loses concentration too often and does not score big against the good teams.

But, he is not costing team much 29 at run a ball isn't bad - bonus will be if he can make 92 of 80 once in every 6/7 innings. As long as, as a specialist opener he is not scoring 23 or 38, he is doing well. Get going or get out ....

 

[Sarfarazian92]

This is why I don't like Sharjeel - has all the shots in the book but loses concentration too often and does not score big against the good teams.

Yes, we need Shehzad The Savior.

 

[MMHS]

So, basically Babar needs to win the game being not out to break Viv's record.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Hafeez looks set.Should carry on now.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

But, he is not costing team much 29 at run a ball isn't bad - bonus will be if he can make 92 of 80 once in every 6/7 innings. As long as, as a specialist opener he is not scoring 23 or 38, he is doing well. Get going or get out ....

Well said. Pakistani fans need to be patient. Rubbish batsmen like shehzad are not needed. No Pakistani batsman can match sharjeels ability.

 

[yasir]

How the hell Sharjeel keeps getting out to Faulkner of all bowlers ???????

He does not take him seriously

 

[msb314]

Yes, we need Shehzad The Savior.

I would rather have a 50 ball 40 from Shehzad than a typical 29 run innings from Sharjeel

 

[yasir]

Hafeez is happy another trundler came on

 

[Pete Rose]

No plan for singles today it seems

 

[MMHS]

Aussies are one bowler short - normally they score 20% above par, at least, which covers the 5th bowler. But today Maxi & Head will need to take wickets when asking is less than 6.

 

[msb314]

He's only 27. He will learn and by the time he's 40 he'll be brilliant.

and then by the time he is 45 he will be captain!

 

[Yaasir]

Typical blockathon started by Babar.

 

[yasir]

I would rather have a 50 ball 40 from Shehzad than a typical 29 run innings from Sharjeel

When did Shezad had 40 runs against this attack that too on 40 balls??

Sharjeel needs to know how to keep on playing after power play, but he is the best we got for power play. Australia is no 1, they have best fast bowlers in the world and Sharjeel is only one who is attacking them.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Not many Indian posters in the match thread today.

Come on guys, let's enjoy this Aussie phaintaa...

 

[Madplayer]

Babes here can exert some dominance, win us the game and also tie the record for fastest to 1000 runs. W

He wont tie it then, he will break it.

 

[Pete Rose]

Dot balls will bring wickets

 

[Pete Rose]

Yes, that's how Faulkner deserves to be played

 

[Rayyman]

Not many Indian posters in the match thread today.

Come on guys, let's enjoy this Aussie phaintaa...

Jason Roy is taking them trundles to hell.

 

[msb314]

Hafeez batting well today!

 

[Sarfarazian92]

I would rather have a 50 ball 40 from Shehzad than a typical 29 run innings from Sharjeel

Shehzad barely scores a 50 ball 40.

 

[Hamza_]

Sharjeel, Plays Hazlewood, Starc and Cummins well. But ends up playing a loose shot against a nothing bowler

 

[160KPH]

He wont tie it then, he will break it.

Oh even better! Hope he gets it today.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I would rather have a 50 ball 40 from Shehzad than a typical 29 run innings from Sharjeel

Lol shehzad can't score a 50 ball 40 against a decent side in his dreams. He'd play twice as poorly as hafeez but then end up getting out

 

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez has to play through

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Aussies are one bowler short - normally they score 20% above par, at least, which covers the 5th bowler. But today Maxi & Head will need to take wickets when asking is less than 6.

they already have 5 pacers. MArsh, starc, hazlewood, cummins, faulkner. They don't need head and maxi to bowl. But the over rate will be very low if only pacers bowl.

 

[tanveer din]

how much hafeez will score today?

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Why does Hafeez always show up when his career is on the line ?

 

[imshally81]

Sharjeel did Ok today

 

[tanveer din]

Lol shehzad can't score a 50 ball 40 against a decent side in his dreams. He'd play twice as poorly as hafeez but then end up getting out

100 against south africa in rsa is scored by you against steyn and philander?

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Why does Hafeez always show up when his career is on the line ?

If Pakistan doesn't play a series with Lanka in the near future, Hafeez's career will be over soon.

 

[Rayyman]

Why does Hafeez always show up when his career is on the line ?

Same Hafeez was going well when he got out in the WC Semi.

 

[MMHS]

they already have 5 pacers. MArsh, starc, hazlewood, cummins, faulkner. They don't need head and maxi to bowl. But the over rate will be very low if only pacers bowl.

I know MM is there, but you need spinners in ODI. Doesn't matter if 3/4/5 pacers are there - what's the difference between bowling with Mitch or Faulkner, when you need wickets without score board pressure?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Same Hafeez was going well when he got out in the WC Semi.

We don't talk about that

 

[MMHS]

Scores are level at both match 77/1

 

[yasir]

Why does Hafeez always show up when his career is on the line ?

Fast bowling of less than 130, and chase of 230, those are Hafeez strong suits

 

[160KPH]

Gorgeous shot Babar gorgeous

 

[imshally81]

Shot of the day

 

[Eye_Done]

Hafeez haters suddenly disappeared

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Shot of the day from babar

 

[Rayyman]

Nice on-drive by the youngster.

 

[Watsupdoc]

What a shot from Babar. Shot of the day that!

 

[Arham_PakFan]

That there was the shot of the match!

 

[msb314]

What a shot by Babar!

 

[Statsman]

Both England and Pakistan were on 77/1 at the same time.

 

[yasir]

It's 4:00 AM here in USA and I am watching Hafeez batting and not complaining, Kiya Zimana Aya Gaya hai...

 

[shariqnoor]

Hafeez haters suddenly disappeared

What do you expect? People opinions turn here in 1 ball.

 

[MMHS]

Simply glorious - probably best straight on drive I see after ST retired. WY played this kid at 6 !!!!!!!!!!!! & now giving technical expertise .....

 

[world cup captain]

It's 4:00 AM here in USA and I am watching Hafeez batting and not complaining, Kiya Zimana Aya Gaya hai...������

Same bro, but I am up to see Sharjeel and Babar.

 

[Rayyman]

It's 4:00 AM here in USA and I am watching Hafeez batting and not complaining, Kiya Zimana Aya Gaya hai...

Sameee. Last match before school starts so might as well.