England (183/7) beat Pakistan (160) by 23 runs in the 2nd T20I to go up 1-0 in the 4-match T20I series

[emranabbas]

Azam Khan is a joke.

whats he done?

 

[Champ_Pal]

Not sure it's a good a pitch as all that. Some really bad bowling has contributed half the runs.

England bowlers are equally capable of bowling rubbish. Bowling is not England's strength. There is hope for Pakistan.

 

[Asad T]

I hope they are avoiding playing abrar tactically. Shadab is useless.

we are not smart enough to play with tactics

 

[RidiculousMan]

Not sure it's a good a pitch as all that. Some really bad bowling has contributed half the runs.

Shadab. Any other decent spinner would've conceded at least 20 runs less while taking 2 wickets.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Quite a terrible knock by Bairstow.

He is done. Jason Roy is much better than him.

 

[offstump]

How can you tell? When you look like a blimp to start with, a few pounds here or there would hardly make a dent.

The layer of fat that protrudes out of his jersey appears to be larger

 

[JattMaula]

Ekach wada Emmy Dada!



Haters in hiding!

 

[followed]

Imad at it again. He is such useful T20 cricketer.

 

[Usman Chadda]

He is done. Jason Roy is much better than him.

Different roles.

Bairstow looks out of sorts at 4.

Brook goes, Imad has been really good today.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Shadab. Any other decent spinner would've conceded at least 20 runs less while taking 2 wickets.

Same with Rauf, usless

 

[zarak]

how long will we have to endure Shadab. Might as well give Saim 4 overs and end the ordeal.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Brilliant spell from Imad. Has kept Pakistan in the match.

 

[Ali T]

It's nuts to me that Shahab finished his over before Imad Wasim, who's bowling so well.

 

[Barragan]

Keeping back Imad was the only good thing

 

[Champ_Pal]

How are Brook and Bairstow in the England lineup? Both are bad T20 players.

 

[Ahmed216]

These are poor players of spin yet Shadab can't bowl. Abrar is another accurate spinner like Imad ,play him yaar Babar Shadab is unwatchable

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Duckett at no. 4 against spin will be fire

Exactly. Buttler is the only one who can take on the ball spinning away. On a slow Caribbean surfaces , I can see Ashton Agar/Zampa duo absolutely strangling this lineup. Duckett with his powerful sweeps and left handed ness will give them flexibility.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Imad at 35 years of age still bowling as good in this format as he has been for Pakistan. Pleasure seeing him bowl for Pakistan again.

 

[Nasty Naz]

What a spell Imad has had. Incredible really.

He certainly loves playing in England & UAE.

 

[Usman Chadda]

It's nuts to me that Shahab finished his over before Imad Wasim, who's bowling so well.

Shadab should never have completed his quota.

Babar’s desperation for Shadab to do something is going to cost the team.

 

[PakFan2010]

Imad Wasim is a great bowler.

 

[Asad T]

"Out of retirement and into the wickets" Nasser Hussain

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

England bowlers are equally capable of bowling rubbish. Bowling is not England's strength. There is hope for Pakistan.

Agree, England aren't a great side these days, but they won't give the free runs Pakistan did. This is a 180 pitch.

 

[followed]

Imad is a vet. He is so good in t20s.

 

[sindhiboy]

Pakistan desperately needed Imad Wasim

 

[RidiculousMan]

These are poor players of spin yet Shadab can't bowl. Abrar is another accurate spinner like Imad ,play him yaar Babar Shadab is unwatchable

You know the only way Buttler can be sure to attempt to switch yet it on two consecutive balls is if he knows that a) the ball is spinning only in one direction and b) that the ball is coming at near 100kph. That's the only way and Buttler is a smart lad.

Shadab with experience of taking most T20I wickets for Pakistan. Doesn't know that he can vary the pace? Astonishing.

 

[Ahmed216]

Buttler can't hit in the 16th over. Imad 2.0

 

[Deewana Mastana]

2-19 off 4 overs

Imad made sure he has the last laugh amongst his teammates while they went at over 10 an over.

 

[Ali T]

Shadab should never have completed his quota.

Babar’s desperation for Shadab to do something is going to cost the team.

Absolutely.
In fact, Babar's desperation might have the opposite effect!

 

[Ahmed216]

You know the only way Buttler can be sure to attempt to switch yet it on two consecutive balls is if he knows that a) the ball is spinning only in one direction and b) that the ball is coming at near 100kph. That's the only way and Buttler is a smart lad.

Shadab with experience of taking most T20I wickets for Pakistan. Doesn't know that he can vary the pace? Astonishing.

Atm Shadab is only thinking about landing the ball on a length something he still can't do.
He's been finished for a while now

 

[emranabbas]

babar needs to start giving importance to imad he's a decent bowler enough of giving the ball to friends

 

[FearlessRoar]

A left arm spinner imad wasim did so well on this pitch but even then we didn't bowl a single over of saim ayub and kept on bowling shadab who was bowling trash

 

[Asad T]

"Pakistan seamers have bowled in the slot too often." Nasser Hussain

 

[followed]

I'm sure babar don't even understand fielding positions.He is so so terrible captain.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Same with Rauf, a loser of the first order.

I think Rauf is a bit like Wahab in that he bowls well with the older ball but not that good with the new ball

 

[Ahmed216]

I am sure Buttler averages the best against Pakistan

 

[topspin]

@topspin

Oh oh, we about to have another inad wasim war thread

Where?

 

[RidiculousMan]

A left arm spinner imad wasim did so well on this pitch but even then we didn't bowl a single over of saim ayub and kept on bowling shadab who was bowling trash

At least we got to know what it would be like if Shadab has to bowl 4 overs against a decent team in WT20. (Unless the pitch is a turner in Caribbean or something where he might bowl a little better).

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think Rauf is a bit like Wahab in that he bowls well with the older ball but not that good with the new ball

Yes that's no secret, he is a reverse swing bowler only.

 

[RidiculousMan]

I am sure Buttler averages the best against Pakistan

Buttler
Kohli
Chapman
Kane
Warner

 

[ask_analyse_act]

It is important for us that Rizwan's opening partner performs. Also Abrar needs to play not Shadab Khan.

Shadab khan going for 50+ runs again

 

[NeVerMind]

So out best two bowlers in this match so far are the unretirees that are Imad and Amir...

 

[topspin]

This is one of the reasons why I’ve always vouched for Imad.

How this guy has haters is simply beyond me.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pakistan have reigned it in last couple of overs. Smart crafty stuff from both Amir & Imad.

 

[Ahmed216]

Shadab khan going for 50+ runs agai

Babar's love for Rellu kattas still hasn't diminished.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Yes that's no secret, he is a reverse swing bowler only.

But it’s taking more than 5 years for Babar to realise

 

[Ahmed216]

Slower balls have been difficult to hit. May be a touch slow this pitch. imad Wasim also bowled loopy ones

 

[Champ_Pal]

Great comeback from Pakistan. England can be shut for below 190.

 

[Asad T]

Haris is relaly fortunate to end up at less than 10 an over and to pick up 2 wickets

 

[emranabbas]

another gifted wicket for harris

 

[Champ_Pal]

A tired shot from Buttler.

 

[Ali T]

This is one of the reasons why I’ve always vouched for Imad.

How this guy has haters is simply beyond me.

I think the haters aren't necessarily for his cricketing performances but rather his extracurricular's

 

[FearlessRoar]

England may have slowed down in the last 15 balls leading to the 19th ov, but if they get 180+ they'll feel confident of defending that.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Barring Shadab’s nonsense, the bowling has been good.

It’s a good wicket and we have managed to restrict them well.

 

[Markhor]

Rauf in fairness recovered well after a bad start. Just don't bowl him in PP. Shadab is a disgrace who wouldn't make a domestic side the way he's bowling.

 

[RidiculousMan]

This is one of the reasons why I’ve always vouched for Imad.

How this guy has haters is simply beyond me.

Remember he wasn't dropped from T20Is for his lack of performances. I don't think that ever happened. He was dropped during Ramiz's era for Nawaz when Rameez used to say that how Imad is a spinner if he cannot turn the ball.

 

[PakFan2010]

Replace Shadab with Abrar and we have a good bowling line up.

 

[Ali T]

Very good comeback for Haris Rauf in the end:

1st over: 17 runs
Last 3 overs: 17 runs and 2 wickets

 

[Nasty Naz]

Rauf gets Butler!

Overall, a really good first game back from Rauf. Economy under 9 and gets 2 wickets. Considering expected scores of 200+, having an economy below 10 at this point is good and really, he was quite excellent in his overs after the powerplay.

I don't quite understand why Pakistan keep using him in the powerplay though... that was the entire issue in the WC. He was good outside of PP but would get absolutely plundered in the PP. Just use him after PP and death overs.

 

[imshally81]

Low full toss did the trick

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Redemption time

 

[ask_analyse_act]

I'm worried, lack of abrar will be am issue, Shadab will get pelted if he bowls 4

Absolutely… u got that right

 

[Champ_Pal]

Some real passengers in the England team.

Baitstow, Brook and Moeen Ali.

 

[RidiculousMan]

One part of the ground is longer and it's against the wind if you try and hit it. It's good that Pakistan are looking to restrict England below 190-200. Because that itself won't be an easy chase here.

 

[Markhor]

Full tosses aren't always easy to hit. Let's try to keep them to about 180 from here.

 

[Ali T]

Replace Shadab with Abrar and we have a good bowling line up.

Problem is that we'll be short a batsmen.
Not that I want Shadab in the team..

 

[RidiculousMan]

Some real passengers in the England team.

Baitstow, Brook and Moeen Ali.

Bairstow looks like he's on retirement. Brook is a 50/50 and Moeen Ali is our bhai.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Irfan Niazi

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Bairstow looks like he's on retirement. Brook is a 50/50 and Moeen Ali is our bhai.

Should've let Moeen hit a couple of sixes, no?!

 

[RidiculousMan]

Problem is that we'll be short a batsmen.
Not that I want Shadab in the team..

Yea. But I think it's time. The team overall will do better with Abrar in place of Shadab. Despite lack of batting from Abrar.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Would take anything under 200 I suppose

Wicket no 3 for Shaheen

 

[cricketmania22]

Azam khan cannot even collect a throw cleanly.

 

[Ali T]

Problem is that we'll be short a batsmen.
Not that I want Shadab in the team..

Maybe Shadab should be used more as a part time bowler and Saim and Chacha should be given more overs.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Sam Curran is much better than Chris Jordan. Is there a carribbean quota in England team?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

England collapsing. This is not a good side.

 

[imshally81]

Another one for Shaheen

 

[Usman Chadda]

5 wickets lost for 25 runs.

Incredible bowling on this wicket.

 

[Ali T]

Good comeback by Pakistan

 

[Markhor]

Shaheen hasn't been at his best today but still takes 3 wickets.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

5-25 a collapse by England