Can Mohammad Amir defend low totals?

[javier]

It's often claimed that Amir usually raises his game against tough oppositions and doesn't get motivated against weaker sides, let see whether he can bring his A game and defend the target which unlike the CT Finals will not be a mammoth one this time.

India's best batsman is not playing and the middle order is very weak coupled with the sluggish pitch to bat on.

Game On

The Two W's often defended low totals and never relied on the comfort of 300+ scores.

 

[boomboomcheema]

I think he will have to do some scoring as well to set up a good final score. Too much to do.

 

[Jin Chacha]

The match is not big enough to motivate Amir as both teams have already qualified for the final. It is no small task to motivate Amir. He is not a big match player. He is a VERY BIG match player

 

[Savak]

Lol, the guy couldn't defend 250-260 in NZ, he is not going to defend 150.

 

[Hawkeye]

Anything below 250 is non-defendable.

Even with Wasim/Waqar.

 

[Shandarchowka]

Will be one spell for ages if he can manage that

 

[boomboomcheema]

Anything below 250 is non-defendable.

Even with Wasim/Waqar.

I think Wasim/Waqar will be able to defend 250 7 out of 10 times against this Indian team on this pitch.

 

[Swing]

250 was defendable.

 

[aukhan]

I doubt it...its a dead rubber and Amir is a BIG match player only

 

[Madplayer]

I doubt it...its a dead rubber and Amir is a BIG match player only

Will he reach that big game in the first place?

 

[Pakpak]

He almost defended 84, I guess his haters need new excuses everytime

 

[Sachin136]

He almost defended 84, I guess his haters need new excuses everytime

In a T20, which India won by 5 wickets. Getting 3 wickets doesn't count at almost defending 84.

 

[Pakpak]

In a T20, which India won by 5 wickets. Getting 3 wickets doesn't count at almost defending 84.

He ruined your top batting line up. 3 wickets while only having to bowl 24 balls is a big thing, that's a wicket every 8 balls .

Another Indian on my ignore list. Welcome!

 

[ManFan]

If he does, it will end up as the greatest ODI bowling performance of the decade.

 

[InziRules]

I think Wasim/Waqar will be able to defend 250 7 out of 10 times against this Indian team on this pitch.

What if the supporting case with Wasim/Waqar is Tanvir, Junaid Zia and Imad Wasim?

 

[cricketindiafan]

He almost defended 84, I guess his haters need new excuses everytime

Almost defended 84? Losing by 5 wickets and 27 balls t spare in a T20 is not really "almost defending". He took 3 wickets, not even a 5-er, even Pandya took 3 wickets on that green mamba!

 

[Pakpak]

Almost defended 84? Losing by 5 wickets and 27 balls t spare in a T20 is not really "almost defending". He took 3 wickets, not even a 5-er, even Pandya took 3 wickets on that green mamba!

Read my reply above. Another one on the ignore list!

 

[InziRules]

We should ask Malik to chuck like Jadhav just did

 

[cricketindiafan]

Read my reply above. Another one on the ignore list!

Yawn, whatever makes you happy.

 

[Hariskhan]

very different conditions compared to when Amir took those 3 wickets when defending 84.

 

[Rafa]

If he does, it will end up as the greatest ODI bowling performance of the decade.

Agree with that, best in recent years

 

[aukhan]

Will he reach that big game in the first place?

Expect Pakistan to come back strongly after this game.

 

[lehen]

Rohit FTB is treating Usman like Ronny Irani's 122 kph dibly doblers

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

The match is not big enough to motivate Amir as both teams have already qualified for the final. It is no small task to motivate Amir. He is not a big match player. He is a VERY BIG match player

Legendary post )

 

[javier]

Taken off the bowling. Aaj Superstar Amir ke paas 340 runs nahi hai defend karne ke liye.

 

[hafeezrocks]

He will make up for it in the finals.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Amir is the only bowler capable of defending low totals, you only need to watch the last t20 wc.

 

[Mahee]

yes in tournament finals, he can defend...not in these useless group matches

 

[Hasan123]

He is struggling to take wickets and you want him on his own to win games ?