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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fakhar Zaman has surpassed Saeed Anwar's 194 - He now has the highest score by a Pakistani batsman in ODI cricket! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020255683491614725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fakhar Zaman is the first Pakistani batsman to make a double-hundred in ODI cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020257338224185344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Never thought I would see the day. Saeed Anwar would be a bit salty right now for sure, but a double hundred is a tremendous achievement against any team
 
What a knock!

Takes quality to hit one no matter what the opposition. Congratulations, champ!

Second best batsman in the world.
 
Proud moment for Pakistani fans. Finally we too have a player who scored 200 in an ODI.

Great to see Fakhar's the man to do it.
 
Congrats.

Saeed Anwar's knock should have a * next to it, as he used a runner for the bulk of the time after the 100.

Fakhar Zaman can go on to be Pakistan's best ever LoI batsman at this rate.
 
Congrats. And this brings up Pakistan's highest score in ODI cricket as well.
 
Varun said:
Congrats.

Saeed Anwar's knock should have a * next to it, as he used a runner for the bulk of the time after the 100.

Fakhar Zaman can go on to be Pakistan's best ever LoI batsman at this rate.
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As if your batting gods didn't use runners during that era. Saeed anwar's 194 was the longest standing highest individual score although it also came against a minnow attack and a minow team at that time.
 
Shaddy86 said:
As if your batting gods didn't use runners during that era. Saeed anwar's 194 was the longest standing highest individual score although it also came against a minnow attack and a minow team at that time.
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That minnow team gave your great team wonderful times in WCs.

Anyways, to make 200 against any team takes a great effort. Well played FZ.
 
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Just saw the scorecard, congrats to fakhar and all Pakistanis, great to see youngsta doing so well.
 
Although it's against a C side of an already minnow team, it's still good to see Fakhar making it.

He's made for LOIs and should continue to bat like he does.

We need to kick out other seniors though who take advantage of the minnows and are able to perform ONLY against them. Hint, search for Malik's average in England.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highest individual ODI scores by batsmen (away):<br>Fakhar Zaman 210* vs ZIM today<br>Saeed Anwar 194 vs IND in 1997<br>Viv Richards 189* vs ENG in 1984<br>Martin Guptil 189* vs ENG in 2013<br>Shane Watson 185* vs BAN in 2011<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020268580934438917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Hawkeye said:
Although it's against a C side of an already minnow team, it's still good to see Fakhar making it.

He's made for LOIs and should continue to bat like he does.

We need to kick out other seniors though who take advantage of the minnows and are able to perform ONLY against them. Hint, search for Malik's average in England.
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Yes, Malik needs to go after this Asia cup. Hussain Talat can replace him.
 
blackanhyellow said:
Malik has done nothing wrong and has actually performed well.

He needs to go after 2019 world cup.
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He goes missing against good teams. He cannot play short pitch stuff from decent fast bowlers. His record in England is poor and considering that next WC is there, he needs to go after Asia cup.
 
Fantastic knock but unfortunately it came against a hapless minnow.

Sawed Anwar’s knock holds more weightage IMO - given the opponent and the era back then.
 
blackanhyellow said:
Malik has done nothing wrong and has actually performed well.

He needs to go after 2019 world cup.
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Malik has done nothing wrong against the minnows. But everything wrong in England, Australia, New Zealand, or against the top sides, especially their pace bowlers.

Greenstorm said:
He goes missing against good teams. He cannot play short pitch stuff from decent fast bowlers. His record in England is poor and considering that next WC is there, he needs to go after Asia cup.
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People will only realize it once it's too late. If he's there, our chances suffer a lot.
 
Abdullah719 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highest individual ODI scores by batsmen (away):<br>Fakhar Zaman 210* vs ZIM today<br>Saeed Anwar 194 vs IND in 1997<br>Viv Richards 189* vs ENG in 1984<br>Martin Guptil 189* vs ENG in 2013<br>Shane Watson 185* vs BAN in 2011<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020268580934438917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Chris gayle 219
 
Honestly never thought we'd see the day given the state of our batting a few years ago. Fakhar is a gem of a find, Zimbabwe being shocking doesn't take away from Fakhar proving himself as a dependable LOI match winner.
 
Ramiz tweeted and he delivered!!!
When does that ever happen??



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Frankly I didn’t enjoy Pak’s win today. it was clinical alrite but colourless..didn’t have any magical moments to savour like a great bowling spell or a 100 off 50 balls. Why isnt a Pakistan batsman looking for a 200!! Why not.. if not against Zim then who against??</p>— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) <a href="https://twitter.com/iramizraja/status/1018891735383060480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Fortunate to have Fakhar in our batting lineup.
I wish Sharjeel could become his batting partner and what a sight it would be to watch two attacking lefties batting together:afridi
 
Scoring 200 runs is no joke against any opposition. Given that Fakher Zaman is the first Pakistani batsman to do so is even more remarkable. Even more remarkable is the fact that the guy does not have an eye catching technique but backs his strengths and goes after the bowling.
 
It took Fakhar 17 ODI innings to get to this 200. Next best is 103 innings by guptill and Rohit.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/FakharZamanLive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FakharZamanLive</a> What a superb achievement brother.</p>— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bazmccullum/status/1020257646778114049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Congrats Fakhar. Well played. TBH, I was one of the guys who thought your hundred in CT final was a flash in the pan. Happy to be proved wrong. Personally as an Indian, tonight i may sleep well coz finally the Anwar record has been broken!

Pakistan is looking good and professional under Mickey and Sarfaraz. Other teams may underestimate them at their own peril!

At the same time, i wonder how Pakistan would handle the favorites tag going into next year's WC. All in all great news for Pakistan!
 
MASHALLAH!!! Pakistan Zindabad!!!

What a proud day to be a Pakistani! Many, many congratulations to Fakhur on a wonderful achievement that will go down in the record books.
 
Congratulations dost

First Pakistani double hundred in ODIs.

From The Great Saeed Anwar's world record and legendary 194 run knock Pakistan really lagged behind the rest of the world in terms of big ODI scores but i am glad you finally got it and even more glad to came from someone everyone is so excited about.

Wishing Fakhar the best of luck in years to come. He should have a great career and i am predicting two more doubles from him.

Congrats again :14:
 
Things I like about Fakhar:

He's very humble
He's a thoughtful guy
He's a hard-working cricketer
No drama from him
Not interested in social media or selfies
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2018 saw Fakhar Zaman become the first Pakistani batsman to score 200 runs in an ODI and break the two decades old national record of Saeed Anwar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MDQVfZdhS">pic.twitter.com/3MDQVfZdhS</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1079789850667245568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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UN talkz said:
Congrats

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fakhar Zaman has surpassed Saeed Anwar's 194 - He now has the highest score by a Pakistani batsman in ODI cricket! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020255683491614725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fakhar Zaman is the first Pakistani batsman to make a double-hundred in ODI cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1020257338224185344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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What a difference a year has made!

From hero to a near zero.....
 
It’s a question of form, and he’s been out of it. He’s perhaps the only batsman in that line up apart from Babar Azam who can be a match winner. It’s fickle to write him off as a zero, players need to be backed and be given confidence something Pakistan cricket never seems to understand. The biggest battering the players confidence takes is from their own fans, nowhere else in the world this happens.
 
Cricket can be a cruel sport. It can change a player's reputation in a matter of six months.

To be fair, Fakhar was never a gifted batsman like Babar Azam or Umar Akmal. Teams have figured him out now.
 
Where's the improvement he said he had made?

All I saw was the same player that started his career out with hacks across the line and an ineffective off-side game.

He chases runs and doesn't let the ball come on to the bat like other openers. The amount of times I've taken a break from watching Pakistan play to grab something to drink and he's already out, back in the dressing room.

Look at the way he's gotten himself out in the WC. Australia, WI, NZ, SA and Bangladesh dismissals were all avoidable, but his lack of match-IQ is pathetic.
 
Red Devil said:
People here seem to have forgotten about the concept of good/bad form.
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Does it last for 2 years?

Let's be honest he used up all his luck in the CT. Exposed as a truly mediocre player. Also a mental midget as shown in his last match.
 
Sherlock said:
Where's the improvement he said he had made?

All I saw was the same player that started his career out with hacks across the line and an ineffective off-side game.

He chases runs and doesn't let the ball come on to the bat like other openers. The amount of times I've taken a break from watching Pakistan play to grab something to drink and he's already out, back in the dressing room.

Look at the way he's gotten himself out in the WC. Australia, WI, NZ, SA and Bangladesh dismissals were all avoidable, but his lack of match-IQ is pathetic.
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Zero improvment in 2 years.

I dont think he can improve. His cricket iq is not that high.
He cant play off the legs, he has no flick, no pull..

I dont think he will last another year, unless we keep playing minows
 
I think with Sharjeel's return around the corner, that will pile the pressure on bith Imam and Fakhar, but of course it all depends on whether Sharjeel can regain his form.
 
Saj said:
I think with Sharjeel's return around the corner, that will pile the pressure on bith Imam and Fakhar, but of course it all depends on whether Sharjeel can regain his form.
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I have serious doubts over Sharjeel;s form on his return. Such a long absence from cricket takes its toll even on top players and Sharjeel was not the fittest player even during his peak days. Time to move on from Sharjeel.
 
People keep saying that Fakhar is in bad form and will turn it around. I'm sorry but the concept of bad form doesn't apply to a limited batsman like Fakhar. When a talented batsman like Babar Azam goes through a lean patch, you can say that he in in bad form and will eventually turn it around. But with Fakhar, it isn't a case of him being in bad form. It's simply a case of a limited batsman who has been exposed for his many weaknesses. He isn't turning this around. He is done at international level.
 
Sir-fraz said:
Zero improvment in 2 years.

I dont think he can improve. His cricket iq is not that high.
He cant play off the legs, he has no flick, no pull..

I dont think he will last another year, unless we keep playing minows
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I mean 200 runs in the ENG series was somewhat a improvement
 
Usman Chadda said:
Yes, lets throw him out and get either Khurram Manzoor or Ahmed Shehzad back in the team :amir2
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Selectors shouldn't throw him out yet but he averages 29 something in his last 26 ODI games. He should be given another 6 months and if he doesn't perform then kick him out.

Shan Masood showed more mental strength and technique in SA tour than all our batsmen put together, he has shown remarkable improvement and his recent List A suggest that. He should be tried out. His last ODI innings is 50 runs in 54 balls
 
shah_1 said:
Selectors shouldn't throw him out yet but he averages 29 something in his last 26 ODI games. He should be given another 6 months and if he doesn't perform then kick him out.

Shan Masood showed more mental strength and technique in SA tour than all our batsmen put together, he has shown remarkable improvement and his recent List A suggest that. He should be tried out. His last ODI innings is 50 runs in 54 balls
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Just a few games back he made a breathtaking 138 off 100 odd deliveries, chasing 373. You don't throw away good players. You work on them and motivate them to improve. In two years, he has produced match-winning knocks and won games for Pakistan. The likes of Malik, Imad, Shadab and Sarfraz have not. Fakhar will never be consistent, as his strengths will eventually become his weakness from time to time.

Shan Masood averaged 22.2 at a SR of 76 in the series you are talking about. Kuch Khuda ka khauf kiya karo tum log :facepalm:
 
Usman Chadda said:
Just a few games back he made a breathtaking 138 off 100 odd deliveries, chasing 373. You don't throw away good players. You work on them and motivate them to improve. In two years, he has produced match-winning knocks and won games for Pakistan. The likes of Malik, Imad, Shadab and Sarfraz have not. Fakhar will never be consistent, as his strengths will eventually become his weakness from time to time.

Shan Masood averaged 22.2 at a SR of 76 in the series you are talking about. Kuch Khuda ka khauf kiya karo tum log :facepalm:
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That is just 5 games. If you can judge Shan after 5 games than 26 games of failure is ignored is bit unfair. That one game you talk about had no Archer and Wood. He is being backed since Asia Cup despite failures so you can't back him forever with such stats

Shan Masood is a good alternative, a hard worker like no one.
 
I can't believe that Pakistani fans are willing to write off Fakhar in a heartbeat. As much as I would have liked more from Fakhar in the World Cup, he was timing the ball beautifully but just found silly ways to get out. The innings against South Africa is a prime example of that. I fully expect him to be firing on all cylinders again very soon. Let's also not forget that immediately before the world cup, he scored a magnicent century against World Champions England, almost pulling off a chase which nobody gave Pakistan a chance of doing.
 
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That is just 5 games. If you can judge Shan after 5 games than 26 games of failure is ignored is bit unfair. That one game you talk about had no Archer and Wood. He is being backed since Asia Cup despite failures so you can't back him forever with such stats

Shan Masood is a good alternative, a hard worker like no one.
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Shan is a horrible player, hardworking, speaks good english and good links but he is simply not an international level batsman. And I dont feel sorry for him either and he is privileged enough to carry on for as longs as he wants
 
superman said:
Shan is a horrible player, hardworking, speaks good english and good links but he is simply not an international level batsman. And I dont feel sorry for him either and he is privileged enough to carry on for as longs as he wants
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Seems like you have forgetten SA test series where likes of Azhar Ali, Imam, Sarfraz and Asad Shafiq were dancing around against short ball. He has worked hard after being coached by Gary Palmer

Averaging 38 in SA as an opener is no joke.
 
Usman said:
I can't believe that Pakistani fans are willing to write off Fakhar in a heartbeat. As much as I would have liked more from Fakhar in the World Cup, he was timing the ball beautifully but just found silly ways to get out. The innings against South Africa is a prime example of that. I fully expect him to be firing on all cylinders again very soon. Let's also not forget that immediately before the world cup, he scored a magnicent century against World Champions England, almost pulling off a chase which nobody gave Pakistan a chance of doing.
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He hits the ball horribly for a batsman. In the whole world cup he hit about 7 or 8 well hit shots. Joke of a player who has had his moment. Time to move on or he will cost us another WC.
 
Fakhar has a very unorthodox batting technique. I think he will always struggle on bowling pitches but he should do well on flat pitches.
 
shah_1 said:
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That is just 5 games. If you can judge Shan after 5 games than 26 games of failure is ignored is bit unfair. That one game you talk about had no Archer and Wood. He is being backed since Asia Cup despite failures so you can't back him forever with such stats

Shan Masood is a good alternative, a hard worker like no one.
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I have been watching enough cricket to know Pakistan fans will rip apart Shaan Masood to tiny pieces if he is ever given 26 games. He bats at a terrible SR, and is an inferior version of Imam. Khurram Manzoor also works hard, but I'm sure no one here would want him in the team right now.

Archer and Wood had an average series, so I'm not sure why their absence makes such a difference. Fakhar has won us matches, something that half our team hasn't done in a while. Let's pick them apart first. If us PPers had their way, Shaheen would have been dropped since that England series, and we all know how well he bowled in the WC.

Fakhar should be sent to the NCA with clear instructions to work extra hard on his technique. He is a very good batsman and shouldn't be thrown away.
 
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