Bizarre Batting approach By Mohammad Rizwan vs Islamabad in PSL6

[Rana]

Can someone please explain the thought process by the captain here. Carlos Brathwait was batting with him on the other end. MS were 5 down at this point and this is the 15th over of the match. Is he trying to draw a T20, or does he think the tail begins with Brathwaite and then Afridi to follow? From Cricinfo



Bizarre over, no attacking intent from Rizwan. Guess he knew that Brathwaite is a poor starter against legspin and is wary of having to bat with the tail. No doubt they'll target the seamers from this point on.
14.6
2
Shadab to Rizwan, 2 runs
Jumps into position, pulling in front of square through midwicket for a couple
14.5
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Fast legbreak, defended towards mid-off. Five in a row!
14.4
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Pressed to cover with a high front elbow, four dots in a row
14.3
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Full legbreak, smothers the spin
14.2
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Tossed up outside off, slapped straight to the man on the edge of the ring at extra cover
14.1
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Tossed up, defended back to the bowler

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Yeah I agree. That was downright strange

 

[Bewal Express]

IA nothing suspicious, just an aberration.

 

[Major]

Shadab bowled well.

Nothing strange

 

[thecrusade911]

This over killed the momentum of his batting. It was strange

 

[lahoriyah1234]

How can u block 5 deliveries. v strange to see him playing proper defensive shots.

 

[Saj]

The whole Multan innings was strange after 11 overs:

First 11 overs 92/3
Last 9 overs 58/5

 

[Titan24]

I think MS as well as Rizwan were defensive after they lost 5 wickets for around 100 considering what has been happening with some other teams batting first.

 

[observer1]

I think people are looking way too into it.
The other end was collapsing and people need to stop pretending Brathwaite can bat. Apart from the one over against Stokes many years ago, he has done very little with the bat.

 

[Rana]

I think people are looking way too into it.
The other end was collapsing and people need to stop pretending Brathwaite can bat. Apart from the one over against Stokes many years ago, he has done very little with the bat.

But he is a no.7 and there are 36 balls left in the innings

Yet to bat are Afridi and Sohail Tanvir. These guys can bat

 

[observer1]

But he is a no.7 and there are 36 balls left in the innings

Yet to bat are Afridi and Sohail Tanvir. These guys can bat

Shadab is a good T20 Bowler. I'll give you Afridi but Tanvir rarely bats, let alone play a big inning.

He obviously wanted to see him out and focus on the other bowlers.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Rizwans approach in T20 cricket is often criticised but he usually ends up coming out on top. Either he is on a completely flukey run or he possesses more cricketing intelligence that we give him credit for.

 

[Finisher]

The team management must have had 150 as the target and they were on course.

If u look at Braithwaites international dismissals he has been a bit of a bunny for leg spinners, Adil Rashid in particular so playing out that final over from Shadab was to give Braithwaite a go at the pace bowlers

 

[pakistani pride]

Some people...
He is the captain, they lost quick wickets.
This Carlos guy isnt known for his batting vs legspin.

Move on.

 

[RickyG]

I am not accusing him of anything corrupt. I dont think he is a cheat or a shady character

But he clearly is on another planet most of the times in his head.

I'm not accusing him either. But I would want to make sure. You never know. Did anyone anticipate the 2010 scandal? I didn't.

 

[AAli98]

You just know the thick management are going to play Rizwan baba Malik & Hafeez in the same team, the scores barley going to be 130.

There’s only so much Faheem can do!!

 

[Hasan]

Wonder what odds were being given for a 2 run over?

 

[Saj]

If MS win then Rizwan's innings looks ok.

If they lose, then the latter part of his innings looks awful.

 

[Rana]

If MS win then Rizwan's innings looks ok.

If they lose, then the latter part of his innings looks awful.

Nothing wrong with the innings overall

But this over is bizarre to say the least

 

[Rana]

Well I guess those 2 runs in over #15 Were of no avail

 

[RickyG]

Wow. To make matters worse seems like he told his bowler to bowl a wide to end the match with Gregory Lewis on 49. So so poor. Really really poor attitude.

 

[Rana]

Autopilot Captain switched off into snooze mode in Shadab’s last over

 

[Bewal Express]

Every time i see Its depressing. The guy is effective but awful to watch.

 

[Bewal Express]

If MS win then Rizwan's innings looks ok.

If they lose, then the latter part of his innings looks awful.

It was awful to see that tripe in the 15th over. He wasn't facing Pat Cummins, he was facing a poor bowler. I hope it was innocent but it worries me that a guy suddenly starts to play forward defensives when he should be looking to hit 6s.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

It was definitely strange batting. A poor innings in the end. Should’ve gotten them to 170 or atleast tried. They had hitters still to come

 

[Gotham Cronie]

16 runs off his last 20 balls

 

[moghul]

Can someone please explain the thought process by the captain here. Carlos Brathwait was batting with him on the other end. MS were 5 down at this point and this is the 15th over of the match. Is he trying to draw a T20, or does he think the tail begins with Brathwaite and then Afridi to follow? From Cricinfo



Bizarre over, no attacking intent from Rizwan. Guess he knew that Brathwaite is a poor starter against legspin and is wary of having to bat with the tail. No doubt they'll target the seamers from this point on.
14.6
2
Shadab to Rizwan, 2 runs
Jumps into position, pulling in front of square through midwicket for a couple
14.5
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Fast legbreak, defended towards mid-off. Five in a row!
14.4
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Pressed to cover with a high front elbow, four dots in a row
14.3
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Full legbreak, smothers the spin
14.2
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Tossed up outside off, slapped straight to the man on the edge of the ring at extra cover
14.1
•
Shadab to Rizwan, no run
Tossed up, defended back to the bowler

This was ridiculous , very suspicious act, PCB should look into it. You don;t do this in 15th over when team is running short by 20 runs from the target at that point.

He otherwise plays spin very well and scores at high SR.

 

[Saj]

It was awful to see that tripe in the 15th over. He wasn't facing Pat Cummins, he was facing a poor bowler. I hope it was innocent but it worries me that a guy suddenly starts to play forward defensives when he should be looking to hit 6s.

I thought Shadab had suddenly become Shane Warne.

Very strange over that.

 

[aloo paratha]

They lost wickets in a cluster so Rizwan wanted to play it safe. Also Shadab bowled decently. It's not like Shadab was bowling full tosses and Rizwan was defending them.

 

[alirabbi1129]

He didn't want to expose Braitwaite against Shadab as Braitwaite is suspect against leg spin.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Rizwan played as the anchor of his team and allowed everyone to play around him which they couldn't. But he should have upped the ante.

 

[Bewal Express]

He didn't want to expose Braitwaite against Shadab as Braitwaite is suspect against leg spin.

He wasnt playing a test, there were only 4 over left.

 

[moghul]

He didn't want to expose Braitwaite against Shadab as Braitwaite is suspect against leg spin.

Looks like Rizwan didn't want to expose Shadab against Braitwaite .

 

[Markhor]

Shadab bowled well.

Nothing strange

Shadab bowling well is strange and merits investigating

 

[Hawkeye]

What's so surprising?

Our people love to hype nobodies after one or two fluke knocks.

Rizwan is a NOBODY in T20s. He's as pathetic as they come when it comes to T20 batting.

Don't give him free pies in his zone and he'll act like a headless chicken under lights. Struggling to score anything.

The awaam jumped on the hype bandwagon after some fluke T20 knocks of Rizwan.

But he'll cost us BIG TIME at the world T20, nobody will give him free pies at such a tournament.

 

[Rana]

What's so surprising?

Our people love to hype nobodies after one or two fluke knocks.

Rizwan is a NOBODY in T20s. He's as pathetic as they come when it comes to T20 batting.

Don't give him free pies in his zone and he'll act like a headless chicken under lights. Struggling to score anything.

The awaam jumped on the hype bandwagon after some fluke T20 knocks of Rizwan.

But he'll cost us BIG TIME at the world T20, nobody will give him free pies at such a tournament.

Rizwan is another level

He is the people’s champion!

 

[Tubs]

What's so surprising?

Our people love to hype nobodies after one or two fluke knocks.

Rizwan is a NOBODY in T20s. He's as pathetic as they come when it comes to T20 batting.

Don't give him free pies in his zone and he'll act like a headless chicken under lights. Struggling to score anything.

The awaam jumped on the hype bandwagon after some fluke T20 knocks of Rizwan.

But he'll cost us BIG TIME at the world T20, nobody will give him free pies at such a tournament.

I suppose 3 consecutive 50+ scores was a fluke? Damn, you're such a hater for no reason. Even in this game, he stepped up when no one else did, and made nearly 50% of the team's runs. It's not just Pakistanis, even the non-Pak commentators were singing his praises. I'm not saying he's the best T20 batsman in the world, but he is certainly not 'pathetic'.

 

[PakPremi]

How about Shadab did not give him bad bowls to score?
Shadab is a good bowler.

 

[PakPremi]

What's so surprising?

Our people love to hype nobodies after one or two fluke knocks.

Rizwan is a NOBODY in T20s. He's as pathetic as they come when it comes to T20 batting.

Don't give him free pies in his zone and he'll act like a headless chicken under lights. Struggling to score anything.

The awaam jumped on the hype bandwagon after some fluke T20 knocks of Rizwan.

But he'll cost us BIG TIME at the world T20, nobody will give him free pies at such a tournament.

There is no fluke you either score those runs or you do not, especially when it's again and again.

 

[Saj]

Shadab bowling well is strange and merits investigating

The deliveries Rizwan blocked were straight up and down. No turn, no bounce, no zip.

I'm sure he didn't need to play text book defensive shots to all of them.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Was it based on Sultans' data driven approach?

Hate to say it, but these t20 leagues are tricky places to be.

 

[Rana]

Was it based on Sultans' data driven approach?

Hate to say it, but these t20 leagues are tricky places to be.

Data suggests you should block 5 balls in a row in the 15th over with 5 wickets in hand

Was the software developed by Misbah ul Haq?

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Data suggests you should block 5 balls in a row in the 15th over with 5 wickets in hand

Was the software developed by Misbah ul Haq?

I was just taking a jibe at MS's overly public proclamation of using data driven approach in every aspect of t20s.

 

[Saj]

Nothing wrong with the innings overall

But this over is bizarre to say the least

Lots wrong with Multan's innings though:

Over 20 - 6 runs
Over 19 - 7 runs
Over 18 - 14 runs
Over 17 - 6 runs
Over 16 - 6 runs
Over 15 - 2 runs
Over 14 - 6 runs
Over 13 - 6 runs
Over 12 - 5 runs

 

[Rana]

Lots wrong with Multan's innings though:

Over 20 - 6 runs
Over 19 - 7 runs
Over 18 - 14 runs
Over 17 - 6 runs
Over 16 - 6 runs
Over 15 - 2 runs
Over 14 - 6 runs
Over 13 - 6 runs
Over 12 - 5 runs

Expect to see more of this with the influence Rizwan has on the side. It seems like he is the only guy able to perform all of a sudden wherever he plays whether it’s Pakistan or now Multan. Something isn’t adding up here.

 

[BreadPakoda]

A wicket keeper flat batting a regular spinner when his team desperately needs runs. Wonder where I have seen this before.

 

[Snowflake]

Rizwan can win you a match here and there, but he's also fully capable of losing you a game single-handedly! The fact that he has a solid defensive technique means that he doesn't struggle to occupy the crease, but he alson has a tendency to get bogged down which can cost the team dearly - just look at the first two T20s in NZ and you'll see what I am talking about.

 

[Varun]

A wicket keeper flat batting a regular spinner when his team desperately needs runs. Wonder where I have seen this before.

Exactly what I was thinking haha!

Did Rizwan hit a Hollywood six at the end of the game, long after the game was gone from his grasp? Did he remain not out too? Ticks all the boxes.

 

[Savak]

Rizwan sadly is not the media darling, I can see that a lot of media chearleaders for Sarfaraz are having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Rizwan has made it impossible for Sarfaraz to make a case for getting recalled

 

[moghul]

Lots wrong with Multan's innings though:

Over 20 - 6 runs
Over 19 - 7 runs
Over 18 - 14 runs
Over 17 - 6 runs
Over 16 - 6 runs
Over 15 - 2 runs
Over 14 - 6 runs
Over 13 - 6 runs
Over 12 - 5 runs

That's particularly bad when a very set batsman , past his 50 was playing. Rizwan had played some match winning knocks for Pakistan lately but he had scored some high scores , including ODI centuries which cost Pakistan the match. Today he played another "match losing " knock.

 

[GudduBadmash]

West iIndians cannot play subcontinental leg spin to save their lives. He was clearly trying to prevent Brathwaite from getting out while also not trying to gift his own wicket after the entire Multan team was getting out around him. Nothing strange about it unless from a person's POV they don't like the guy

 

[Minnowbasher]

Multan collapsed badly there. Poor from Rizwan to block 5 deliveries - not saying he should've hit sixes but get singles and 2s atleast.

 

[Rana]

Blocked a 15th over of a T20 for 2 runs


Bizarre, ajeeb o gharib player