Australia Vs Pakistan | Only T20 | Melbourne | 05/02/2010 | Pak Innings

[cricket_fever]

So, did we miss "someone" with the bat?

oh yes we did and sorely








wid bat and ball

no afridi boom boom power.........no ASLEE pathan power

 

[TalhaSyed]

nannes? why? Just because he bowled out gulchrist?

with only 2 in that over

 

[Cover Drive]

Australia ends Pakistan record winning streak

 

[Cricketer]

Pakistan's nightmare comes to an end.

 

[Cover Drive]

So, did we miss "someone" with the bat?

Uhmm yeahh

 

[Ayyub]

We lost test series 3-0 then ODI series 5-0 then T-20 series 1-0 with 3 three different captains Yousuf then Afridi then Malik in last 2 months ----dammm thats Pakistan cricket for u

we need to do serious post-mertem of pakistan cricket team.

my facebook status

 

[OZGOD]

OMG Unbelievable!!!!

 

[Afridi_Fan]

*Sighs*

Well Done Australia.

 

[don1990]

Australia ends Pakistan record winning streak

thts only make me sad.....

 

[Cover Drive]

Pakistan's nightmare comes to an end.

Yeahh nights over now and they will wake up once they get to Pakistan. Everyone got sticks in there hands

 

[TNA]

lets look at the positives,

We lost the match under MALIK's captaincy

 

[SmokinJoe]

nannes? why? Just because he bowled out gulchrist?

No because of the 5 balls before that, the equation changes from 12 from 12 to 10 from 6... changed tha match.

 

[Cover Drive]

thts only make me sad.....

Me too, but now we can just hope no one breaks it

 

[don1990]

this match is the replay of sydney test...

 

[don1990]

What a game, absolutely riveting. Pakistan did so well to shoot Australia out for 127 but their batting, apart from Kamran, was abysmal against a very determined attack. Tait was quick, very quick, and his three wickets for 13 runs were incredibly crucial to Australia winning. Nannes was Nannes, Johnson came back after a horror first over, and Watson varied his pace and used those cutters to good effect. Smith, the rookie, struck two big blows on debut. Australia's fielding was sharp and Pakistan choked. Kamran's blazing fifty had them on course, despite four early wickets, but Pakistan managed to let this one go against a superb outfit. After Kamran's 64 the next best was 21 from his brother.

 

[Asok Chaktra]

127 was more than enough.. (I said earlier 140 will do for Aus) spineless batting again by pakistan. I think Pak's 20/20 honeymoon is over. Every team is catching up now.. bring on some youngsters.. time has come ..

 

[xbox]

Fawad should have finished the game 30 runs 35 balls...a debutant bowling..comeon

 

[ads101]

Yep, Naved was dreadful.

really annoying from naved. Better to have got out early then slow down the run rate like that and not put akmal on strike. Gave the game to Australia. Due to rana's incompetence, other batmen had to make more riskier shots to try and win.

Yes Akmal was at fault for throwing away his wicket yet again on a stupid shot, but Naved's batting was terrible.

I don't like naved's batting. Not a good all rounder at all. His bowling is hit and miss, and more often or not he fails with the bat. I think even Gul is a better all rounder really.

 

[cricket_fever]

lets look at the positives,

We lost the match under MALIK's captaincy

OMG yeah i neva realised that

 

[pak4life]

umar akmal played a strange innings no big shots until he got out

 

[PapaBear]

Malik the Menace scored 3 runs and could'nt plan how to go about chasing a run a ball chase, as if we needed to hit sixes.

This match could have been won in singles.

Bye Bye Malik for ever.

 

[don1990]

Pakistan leave Australia without a single win. Another poor tour Down Under

 

[slix10]

Consistency in losing has been our greatest strength this tour

9-0

 

[Savak]

OMG Unbelievable!!!!

OZGOD

)

You should know well in advance that an Australian victory is always a 100% possibility every time they play Pakistan irrespective of the match situation.

 

[don1990]

Malik the Menace scored 3 runs and could'nt plan how to go about chasing a run a ball chase, as if we needed to hit sixes.

This match could have been won in singles.

Bye Bye Malik for ever.

definately........

 

[pakistani]

Prob every1 in pak already got eggs to throw at them for when they return

 

[Inswinger]

Malik the Menace scored 3 runs and could'nt plan how to go about chasing a run a ball chase, as if we needed to hit sixes.

This match could have been won in singles.

Bye Bye Malik for ever.

In that case add Farhat, Nazir, Khalid, Fawad, and to some extent Umar Akmal to that list as well. The match situation didnt change with these guys at the crease. We still only needed a run a ball.

 

[ZAK]

Malik seems to have improved his angraizi

 

[pakistani]

In that case add Farhat, Nazir, Khalid, Fawad, and to some xtent Umar Akmal to that list as well. The match situation didnt change with these guys at the crease. We still only needed a run a ball.

i agree but i fell for latif bcos he was screwed by the umpire

 

[Safar55]

big dissapointment... even in this format we find a way to lose from a winning position.

Kamran was good

Dissapointing from Rana

 

[ZAK]

What a blithering idiot Mark Taylor is,

He said " Australia sneaked home by 2 wickets" )

 

[bala977]

So true

Why it is our only speciality

anything at all...we'll lose it...guaranteed or your money back.

Wow. I never really believed that Pak could lose this ... especially 30 runs from 6 overs with 6 wickets on hand

 

[Savak]

Rana and Alam let the side down big time. The situation was perfect for Alam, we needed run a ball. Rana screwed us with that Maiden, his batting is at times unbelievably atrocious for someone who is known for big hitting.

 

[Muddaser]

127 was more than enough.. (I said earlier 140 will do for Aus) spineless batting again by pakistan. I think Pak's 20/20 honeymoon is over. Every team is catching up now.. bring on some youngsters.. time has come ..

What Honeymoon Idiot?

That after one loss without our best T20 players( Afridi, Razzaq and Aamer).

Not surprised this drivel is coming from an Indian.

 

[Iqbal'sh]

Rana repays Yousaf (maybe Younis even) for bringing him back into the fold after ICL.

I NEVER WANT TO SEE HIM PLAYING IN A PAKISTAN TEAM AGAIN.

 

[Safar55]

If Fawad just managed his usual game we would have drifted home... Although have to say I like him in the team for the energy he provides in fielding.

When Afridi and Aamer returns it's going to be difficult to drop Fawad. I'd drop Rana for Afridi.... and then when Asif can't play in UAE...bring in Aamer

 

[WNC]

Prob every1 in pak already got eggs to throw at them for when they return

And rotten tomatoes and shoes too.

Having said that, it was an intense match. Tait's first over and Kamran's batting were a treat to watch. However we should have won had atleast one batsman remained calm or Rana hadn't wasted the over. We can't win anything at the moment!

 

[Sohaib-789]

They deserved to lose, the way they batted. Kamran was the best player by miles.

 

[Amjid Javed]

The Run rate req all way through was just over 6. Pakistan bottled it big time and it sums up the shameful performances all tour.

 

[Asok Chaktra]

What Honeymoon Idiot?

That after one loss without our best T20 players( Afridi, Razzaq and Aamer).

Not surprised this drivel is coming from an Indian.

Mind your language sir.. Pak has played more t20 domestic matches and are more experienced. Aus were slow starters in T20, now they are catching up. I rate Aus as number one in all formats of cricket. (better than India, my home country). We are still not reached that level. Next T20 world cup, no team is favorite to win. That's what I mean Pakistan's honeymoon period is over in T20 cricket. Don't get angry mate. It's only my personal openion.

 

[Asok Chaktra]

What Honeymoon Idiot?

That after one loss without our best T20 players( Afridi, Razzaq and Aamer).

Not surprised this drivel is coming from an Indian.

a good excuse mate.. when u played india in the champions trophy, we were without Zaheer, Shewag and Youvraj remember?

 

[Muddaser]

a good excuse mate.. when u played india in the champions trophy, we were without Zaheer, Shewag and Youvraj remember?

Now what the hell does that have to do with T20 or this thread? You're not a troll by any chance are you?

ODIs and Tests are another matter. We need changes for sure. T20s on the other hand with the return of Razzaq, Afridi and Aamer things will be fine.

 

[Muddaser]

Mind your language sir.. Pak has played more t20 domestic matches and are more experienced. Aus were slow starters in T20, now they are catching up. I rate Aus as number one in all formats of cricket. (better than India, my home country). We are still not reached that level. Next T20 world cup, no team is favorite to win. That's what I mean Pakistan's honeymoon period is over in T20 cricket. Don't get angry mate. It's only my personal openion.

Pakistan or any other country were ever favourites in T20.

Its a lottery format. You win some you lose some. Luckily we won our games at the right time and won the last T20 WC. Same for you guys in 2007.

Theres no honeymoon periods in T20.

 

[bilayy]

Pakistan LOST AGAIN yaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Pakistan lost....yawwwwn! what else is new?

 

[Garuda]

In my opinion, I would blame Kamran for this loss more than anyone.

He was the one playing well, RRR was below 6 with enough wicket in hand. He got dropped just one ball before while trying to hit in the air. He didn't have to go for big shots there.

The need was to just take your team home. Why you leave it for others to do when you are in control.

Thats always the style Pakistani batsmans play and more interested in creating fans with big shots than playing according to situation.

You can name many others for this loss, but in my eyes Kamran was the one who took close to win and he is the one who lost it too.

 

[Garuda]

Pakistan or any other country were ever favourites in T20.

Its a lottery format. You win some you lose some. Luckily we won our games at the right time and won the last T20 WC. Same for you guys in 2007.

Theres no honeymoon periods in T20.

Thats absolutely right. This format of the game is pure lottery and anyone can win anyday.

Its just one good over what you need to change the game situation. and that can go for/against any team.

 

[hashbb]

Malik seems to have improved his angraizi

Yeah noticed that to ....probably included some aussies in his maffia

 

[bilayy]

Yeah noticed that to ....probably included some aussies in his maffia

) )
:Sami

LMAO

 

[bilayy]

When is Pakistan Playing Next?

Against what team?

 

[sarmad1983]

Getting there.....

salaam guys,

long time reader, first time poster. Well, today just proved my theories about leadership. Granted we lost a match we DEF. shudda won but what difference leadership makes to a 'young' squad. I think the last ODI and this T20 we gave aussies a run for their money and im proud of the effort at least.

Another point is that if you look at the way we usually perform in series, more than half the time we are late starters but as soon as we win one, looks like a different team. Makes you wonder what cudda happen had we won that Sydney test...... thank you iStroke(beard)

 

[CricMaveRick]

Unprofessional Pakistan !!!

Pak cricketers are bunch of chokers !!!!

In ma point of view reasons for this sloppy performance
:

Foremost They are unprofessional, Afridi just proved how Dumb and ignorant he is, Even if u cheat Be aware of surroundings dude !!!!

Worst fielding Side ( Fielding coach needed cos lots of youngsters and team and surely a fielding coach can correct their basics and improve them, Long term would be improvment and stress on fielding at grassroot level which obviously sucks in pakistan )

Spineless Captain ( Unsure of himself and sooo defensive even Geoff BOycotts Mum would be better than him )

Best would be Like South Africa did Thrust Captaincy on young guy, (Probably Umar AKmal or Salman Butt ).

Batting .. They needed Younis for Tests but did not call him and One day He screwed by Batting like Test

Tailender in Pak team are a Walking Wicket !!!! C'mon guys start valuing your wicket !!! Guess Aamer should mould himself like Johnson !!!


I can jus go on probably but will stop .. less said the better about pakistan team at the moment

 

[insaaniyat]

In my opinion, I would blame Kamran for this loss more than anyone.

He was the one playing well, RRR was below 6 with enough wicket in hand. He got dropped just one ball before while trying to hit in the air. He didn't have to go for big shots there.

The need was to just take your team home. Why you leave it for others to do when you are in control.

Thats always the style Pakistani batsmans play and more interested in creating fans with big shots than playing according to situation.

You can name many others for this loss, but in my eyes Kamran was the one who took close to win and he is the one who lost it too.

Well said but I will also add his brother. We had no reason to go for the shots all the time when the run rate was under 6.

 

[Sledger]

Great, so people blame the contributors in the Akmals rather than the failures like Farhat, Nazir and Naved.

 

[ali110]

just when I though this team won't embarrassed me any more, they further sunk into the hole. Thank God, I didn't bother watching a single ball last night and took my 8 hour sleep.

 

[tauseefm]

Well said but I will also add his brother. We had no reason to go for the shots all the time when the run rate was under 6.

Salam, btw i fall a sleep at 2:30 am and just woke up and found out that we lost the match . Seems like i didn't miss anything

 

[sarmad1983]

Salam, btw i fall a sleep at 2:30 am and just woke up and found out that we lost the match . Seems like i didn't miss anything

u did miss kami's innings...... we gotta keep sarfaraz in the team so he performs like that again... that straight six was amazing....

 

[insaaniyat]

Salam, btw i fall a sleep at 2:30 am and just woke up and found out that we lost the match . Seems like i didn't miss anything

salam, I watched it but was very disappointed

 

[sali]

I am not sure if should call the players chokers or the management brianless. This was always going to be a fragile batting line up against the class of OZ attack on a pacy wkt. How can you take a guy that was not suited for ODIs against NZ and OZ but play him in T20. Playing Imran after one month gap made no sense. Same for Lateef. Poor Imran Nazir was never going to survive having arrived three days before. Butt should have played and sealed one side. He can score quickly. It not like that we score 200 runs in every T20 that he would be too slow for our liking.

Rana can't be blamed bcoz he is not an all rounder. He was there and playing for draw only bcoz we have no Afridi or Razzaq in the team. Some pretty stupid shots by Shoib, Umer, Rana, Imran Farhat, Everyone was trying to hit the six when all they needed is singles and doubles. Akmals just don't know how to finish, they played well but at the end same old rush of blood got them.