Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Asia Cup: Super Four | Abu Dhabi | Sep 26, 2018 | Pakistan Innings

[Fahdi]

That why blame the player who still hasn't got out. 3 of them came in and got out, so the one who's there needs only praise if u ask me.

I haven't blamed him for anything. I just provided an analysis which has proved to be accurate. Mashrafe knew he could tie Imam down and build pressure, he came on to bowl and executed the plan, the pressure built and Imam had to play a couple of release strokes, it didn't result in a wicket as Mashrafe wanted though and Imad is still there. That's it, end of story.

Now if I am to talk on Imam, I credit Imam for staying on the crease but he needs to start getting a move on now. Thankfully Rubel gave us a freebie 4.

 

[El Generico]

You should also visit Indian cricket threads when we are losing and when winning

Nah I used to but I think I have outgrown it. I don't really have any interest in any non-Pakistan match.

 

[technocar2]

72-3 looks way more promising than 18-3

 

[Hasan123]

Nice from Imam. Going along nicely.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Mate with all due respect, he can bat but I would'nt think he is any better than most tailenders around the world these days

Shadab is not a tail-ender, neither is Fakhar a slogger. I know we are frustrated and angry, but time to keep some perspective.

 

[Justcrazy]

76 . 3

18 overs

Some runs coming in last couple of overs.

 

[Fineline]

Can't believe our batsmen gave their wickets to this bowling attack!This must be Bang's C level bowling attack!

 

[Mainul]

If Shan Masood and Haris Sohail were batting Bangladesh would have been in real trouble. Bangaldesh is lucky.

And if Shehzad and Khurram Manzoor we're batting our players would have fled away...

 

[Imran Hasan]

Match is getting out of BD's hand!

 

[Ned Flanders]

If Shakib and Nazmul were bowling Pakistan would have been in real trouble. Pakistan is lucky.

If Pak had selected pure spinners Bangla would've been bowled out for a 100

 

[Mp812]

Maliks calmness is awesome when chasing.
The 90s debutant to the rescue and doing well.

 

[Fineline]

Athar khan seems depressed!

 

[Mainul]

We need a Pakistani trademark collapse here.But these two are cool.

 

[babajee]

If Imam can improve strike rotation and add more shots + power to his arsenal he can be a decent opener going forward.

It's a tough ask though.

 

[pratiktc]

2nd time in this tournament that Imam is setting up Pakistan doing exactly what an opener needs to do while his flashier, more experienced comrades throw their wkts away.

Don't understand the hate for this kid.

 

[Buffet]

BD is a bowler short here and that's going to be the deciding factor.

 

[Imran Hasan]

Abu haider would be better option than Rubel.

 

[rhony]

We need a Pakistani trademark collapse here.But these two are cool.

I think that was over with the first 3 wickets. It's time for a classic BD choke

 

[Hasan123]

Looking comfortable now.

 

[saintgrace]

Match is getting out of BD's hand!

Malik is the key. Get him out asap and you are on track.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Soumya Sarkar into the attack. Need to target him.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Shadab is not a tail-ender, neither is Fakhar a slogger. I know we are frustrated and angry, but time to keep some perspective.

Agreed.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to score at least 50 runs of 5th bowling options of bangladesh , without loosing wickets.

 

[rhony]

Malik is the key. Get him out asap and you are on track.

He brought Mahmudullah because of Imam but now Malik is settled. Poor captaincy I'd say.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Are the towels for dew or sweat?

 

[JaDed]

Match over Malik has killed it, and Imam seems much better than posters here rated him for.

 

[Hasan123]

I would like to see more intent against 1 of these part timers. I know the total isn't big but a big over would put Bangldesh under pressure. We know how they react under pressure .

 

[vodrochele999]

Hope the best team win

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

And all the people were saying Imam ul Haq needs to be dropped lol most consistent after Malik

 

[JaDed]

Nah I used to but I think I have outgrown it. I don't really have any interest in any non-Pakistan match.

Cricket it is....

 

[Hasan123]

Imam rotating the strike.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Excellent chase once again led from the front by Shobby

 

[shaaik]

2nd time in this tournament that Imam is setting up Pakistan doing exactly what an opener needs to do while his flashier, more experienced comrades throw their wkts away.

Don't understand the hate for this kid.

We don't want him to improve. We just want hi out of the team as he allegedly doesn't make the team on merit.

On a serious note, the only player I had faith in to come good after Bangladesh posted 239 was him but you know how other posters here think of him. I really can't understand the hate for him. He is not a finsidhed artice by no means but the guy has got some real potential, he needs to be given time to improve.

We are worst team when it comes to investing in youth and giving them a long rope. Let's for change give this guy some time..

 

[Mainul]

Match over Malik has killed it, and Imam seems much better than posters here rated him for.

Just need to break this partnership. Both the teams are vulnerable under pressure.Any team putting pressure here will win

 

[DuckMaster]

4 champions gone. 6 remaining.

 

[Justcrazy]

85 . 3

20 overs.

Next 10 overs Pakistan need to foccus now. Another 45 runs without wickets will be what they should aim right now.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

What a catch. Unbelievable.

Shoaib Malik is

Bangladesh's game now

 

[Hasan123]

Imam ul Haq saving a certain Karachies job. Don't see them Sarfraz fans giving credit to Imam . They choose to hide instead .

 

[Mp812]

Malik to take it home. .cool player under pressure

 

[Imran Hasan]

Whaaaaat aaa caaatch!

 

[Fineline]

Excellent chase once again led from the front by Shobby

And ur arrival like usual has brought down a wicket.Well done bro!

 

[Mainul]

We are missing Shakib and Nazmul.Poor team selection.

 

[Fahdi]

Oh dear. Oh dear. There goes out best batsman of the series, now it's on Imam to see us home.

 

[El Generico]

This catch could turn the match around.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Rapid Rubel strikes!

Game very much on now. Malik gone.

 

[Justcrazy]

Malik gone.

I do not think now Asif , nawaz or shadab can get so many runs. They are not proper batsmen. Imam needs to play innings of his life here.

 

[RainMan_]

What a catch

wow

 

[Mp812]

Malik to take it home. .cool player under pressure

oops i say this and he goes

 

[the_outsider]

Bangladesh outfielding Pakistan!

 

[Asif321]

Oh my what a catch . That’s it for us that is why you need extra solid batter
Asif isn’t the answer in this already thin batting line up

 

[babajee]

Malik and pace... what a love story.

 

[BlackShadow]

No Shakib, no Tamim and Bangladesh are still being competitive. Perhaps they are not as bad as most Pak posters imagined.

 

[B_Positive]

We lost it now

 

[Usman Chadda]

Send Shadab in now.

 

[DRsohail]

And so the match is out of our hands.

 

[MMHS]

I hope next time PP will be less arrogant when talking about Mashrafee.

 

[Justcrazy]

Big test for Asif , he needs to play as a batsman , not a slogger. 20 - 25 runs cameo is not enough.

 

[Fahdi]

And ur arrival like usual has brought down a wicket.Well done bro!

Aik to Yeh log Masha Allah nahi Bolte...

 

[Hasan123]

What a catch. Unbelievable stuff.

PS Sarfraz fans: that's how a captain leads from the front. Not shouting at younger players.

 

[DRsohail]

Good decision to send shadab .

 

[Imran Hasan]

How can He jumped like that and caught that ball with this injured health!

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Shadab is on the crease now.

Mortaza is off the field.

 

[saintgrace]

difficult now. Catches win the matches.

 

[Fineline]

Aik to Yeh log Masha Allah nahi Bolte...

Haha yup!

 

[DRsohail]

I hope next time PP will be less arrogant when talking about Mashrafee.

Personality traits does not change.

 

[Imran Hasan]

I hope next time PP will be less arrogant when talking about Mashrafee.

A true warrior!

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Congratulations Bangladesh, best of luck for the final!

 

[Fahdi]

Ramiz: "And the fielder really had the guts to catch this".

Yeh banda sochta bhi ha bolne se pehle

 

[Asif321]

Shadab sent ahead of Asif lol taht shows what our number 6 . It’s joke
Blame PSL for this fake hope . Need a hafeez type of batsmen there not tullaybaazi

 

[JaDed]

Just need to break this partnership. Both the teams are vulnerable under pressure.Any team putting pressure here will win

As you said!

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Imagine shadab being sent ahead of umar akmal

 

[MMHS]

What a catch. Unbelievable stuff.

PS Sarfraz fans: that's how a captain leads from the front. Not shouting at younger players.

He has been immense. PP can taunt about his pace but against AFGs guy took the responsibility and did get couple of wickets. He is calm and extremely focused - he is still carrying with 7-8 knee surgeries, there is more metal than bone in his left knee.

 

[Hasan123]

Chance for Shadab .

 

[Asif321]

Shadab needs to show he is all rounder

 

[Hasan123]

He has been immense. PP can taunt about his pace but against AFGs guy took the responsibility and did get couple of wickets. He is calm and extremely focused - he is still carrying with 7-8 knee surgeries, there is more metal than bone in his left knee.

He is a good captain. And decent 3rd seamer. I have a lot of respect for him.

 

[babajee]

Big test coming up for Shady.

 

[Imran Hasan]

Need couple of tight overs!

 

[Justcrazy]

shadab send before Asif.

 

[Asif321]

He has been immense. PP can taunt about his pace but against AFGs guy took the responsibility and did get couple of wickets. He is calm and extremely focused - he is still carrying with 7-8 knee surgeries, there is more metal than bone in his left knee.

Mashrafe has been terrific captain since he has taken over

 

[Fineline]

Ramiz: "And the fielder really had the guts to catch this".

Yeh banda sochta bhi ha bolne se pehle

He should stay away from the commentary box now days.