England defeat Pakistan by 54 runs in final ODI, win series 4-0

[BDfanforever]

Very rich coming from a bangladesh fan

That was as a neutral fan and btw BD have 2-0 record against England in last WCs.

Side note, BD rating is almost equal to Pakistan’s.

 

[Mamoon]

This is the type of brilliance and sharpness in the field that our team lacks.

 

[CadPakFan]

Nooooo

 

[AdamM97]

Once again, Pakistani players fail to turn up when it matters (except for babar and Sarfraz)

 

[Omer2002]

england have had so much luck its unbelievable...

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Morgan on the attack and why not this is their chance to roll them for under 250.

 

[Afhan Ali]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]! I think Babar also played very well today, what do you think about his innings?

 

[MMHS]

Ire in general is a far superior team than Afg. They will do good if they get good support. Problem is no one cares about Cricket in Ireland.

They are playing at home, so their attack will trouble AFGs. Unfortunate Sarfraz - deserved a hundred today.

 

[Shafi]

Sarfraz so unfit!!!!

 

[jnaveen1980]

There are three departments in cricket. You can win with anyone you want NOthing inferior about winning with fielding.

 

[DrSchultz]

Sarfraz paid well although he got babar out who was looking dangerous.

 

[Shaddy86]

3 soft dismissals. We're minnows.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Brilliant innings from Sarfraz, Maliks dismissal was pathetic

 

[topspin]

Superb knock from Sarfraz. I feel for him.

Today he scored his runs at an admirable SR of 121. Only Fakhar can score a ton at that pace.

 

[Asif321]

But amazing innings by Sarfraz good for Pakistan and good for Kaptaan

 

[MMHS]

england have had so much luck its unbelievable...

True, but remember - chance favors the prepared mind.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

When you think wat more cud go wrong

 

[Mean&Green]

Credit to Buttler as well. Amazing presence of mind.

I wish I could honestly man you’re the definition of a leech insaan comes as soon a wicket falls and doesn’t get frustarated or unhappy that a set batsmen got out what do you say about Sarfaraz now he has always had it it’s just he stopped batting in the right position

 

[abughio]

So English fielding only got them back in the game..

 

[Sirris]

Sarfraz is playing an excellent innings today. No complaints.

Ok the complaint would be not getting his 100 and getting out at the wrong time

 

[Chokli]

Biryani well earned for Sarfraz [MENTION=147314]topspin[/MENTION]

 

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]! I think Babar also played very well today, what do you think about his innings?

He has played well throughout the series, but chasing 350 is not within his capacity. He will never make the difference in matches like these.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

very unlucky

 

[Cric1234]

Unlucky but played well needs more from here it was refreshing to see a batsman playing the match position instead of a personal milestone.

 

[saeedhk]

Presence of mind is something Palistani players lack.

 

[AdamM97]

Omce again, a lot of players failed to turn up whwn it matters the most. Still, 159 of 18 overs isn’t impossible.

 

[szundercover]

I want asif to score a hundred today.

 

[CadPakFan]

Asif and Imad will have to play a blinders if Pakistan are even going to get close now

 

[Plumb]

Now people are praising butler presence of mind 9/10 times he ll miss those but good for him.. the topic is Sarf batting brilliantly and was ready to take over the line... that’s fine WC squad looking pumped even with defeats, some tuning in bowling and Game On..

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Incredible fielding !!!

This series was neither won by batting nor by bowling. Fielding has been the only difference between the two teams who batted superbly and bowled poorly throughout the series.

 

[Usman Chadda]

There are three departments in cricket. You can win with anyone you want NOthing inferior about winning with fielding.

Been the difference between the two teams this series.

 

[AdamM97]

Asif running well, Imad not so well.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is a good batting wicket. Wsa doing something upfront.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I hope Imad just plays a support role here, it's important Asif gets a decent knock today. If Wasim can wait for the right moments to hit that will be better for the team.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

The problem is that when you sidelined the old men hafeez & shoaib, fake experts like shoaib akhtar & yousuf started to blast sarfaraz.

 

[topspin]

Biryani well earned for Sarfraz [MENTION=147314]topspin[/MENTION]

Deserves a lamb one today. Nice refreshing change from the bland duck ones.

 

[Afhan Ali]

What a great commentary this is, near to ideal ( ptv )

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Presence of mind is something Palistani players lack.

Think that was just pure luck tbh.

 

[Mamoon]

I wish I could honestly man you’re the definition of a leech insaan comes as soon a wicket falls and doesn’t get frustarated or unhappy that a set batsmen got out what do you say about Sarfaraz now he has always had it it’s just he stopped batting in the right position

I am not interesting in exchanging pleasantries so I will let that slide. Sarfaraz batted in the middle-order in the Asia Cup and flopped badly, he has been playing awfully for two years and the batting position excuse will not always work. However, he was brilliant today and batted with guts which paid off. He needs to bat like this and attack the spinners if he is going to bat at 5 in the World Cup.

I am not frustrated or unhappy because the match was over the moment England went past 320 and we lost 3 for 7. Sarfaraz and Babar were not chasing this down.

 

[waleed88]

I'm glad Sarfraz got out without getting a 100, otherwise people would've said he was after his 100, unlucky way to get out was off balance and Buttler was too quick for him. Showed how a modern Pakistani batsman should bat and kinda put Babar Azam to shame with his below 100 SR after getting himself in

 

[szundercover]

Sarfraz was playing for the team thats admirable.

 

[Hasan123]

England fielding wins them the game. Unlucky for sarfraz.

 

[imshally81]

 

[AdamM97]

Babar’s impulsiveness is really annoying. Soft dismissals is his favourite thing.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Been the difference between the two teams this series.

Australia's famous wins have come through fielding. Asian teams take it for granted.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Surprising to see Imad having gained so much weight.

 

[imshally81]

Brilliant innings by Sarfaraz...

 

[BDfanforever]

He has played well throughout the series, but chasing 350 is not within his capacity. He will never make the difference in matches like these.

Well said. Azam is in Kholi esque form but doesnt have firepower like Bairstow or Roy.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Moeen is weak link in this England team

 

[Green Patriot]

I hope Imad doesnt get carried away.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Babar’s impulsiveness is really annoying. Soft dismissals is his favourite thing.

It wasn't his fault today, he was running to the danger end then turned back.

 

[AdamM97]

Moeen is weak link in this England team

Agree, he’s a proper test player.

 

[Mamoon]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Moeen is weak link in this England team

Moeen is an X factor for them with the bat. His bowling is a bonus.

 

[AdamM97]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

Waiting for a positive feedback from you. At least praise Sarfraz innings or something.

 

[waleed88]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

A couple of words for Mr. Dependable today please.

 

[Titan24]

Well said. Azam is in Kholi esque form but doesnt have firepower like Bairstow or Roy.

He is just 24 though so one can only hope in next 2-3 years he will get better in terms of making an impact.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Australia's famous wins have come through fielding. Asian teams take it for granted.

Pakistan has been woeful. Plenty to go back and work on. The batting has been refreshing to say the least.

 

[ExpressPacer]

I would not take English fielders on.

 

[Hasan123]

Need a Asif Ali special.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Pakistan will use all their luck in WC

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

I don't see it that way, Pakistan got a couple of questionable umpiring decisions which would normally have gone their way which put them on the back foot, they have fought back pretty well all things considered. Bad run out by Sarfraz though.

 

[AdamM97]

I would not take English fielders on.

No options. This is a T20 mode game now.

 

[Darkrai]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

They were mocking England for not crossing 400 loll.

 

[Mamoon]

Waiting for a positive feedback from you. At least praise Sarfraz innings or something.

I have, but it is a false hope.

 

[jnaveen1980]

England can pick horses for courses.

 

[Mamoon]

A couple of words for Mr. Dependable today please.

Should have done better.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

218-6

 

[imshally81]

:

 

[ExpressPacer]

Sharjeel-esque pull shot from Imad.

 

[BDfanforever]

He is just 24 though so one can only hope in next 2-3 years he will get better in terms of making an impact.

Wait what he is 24 only? There is no way. He has got to be at least 26.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I hope Imad doesn't start getting too cocky here. Don't try and take on the bouncers.

 

[Titan24]

Now that was an impressive shot from Imad

 

[Afhan Ali]

Imad form is very important for us
Hope he score his fifty and take the game deep

 

[Mueez]

Sharjeel-esque pull shot from Imad.

Agree he lifted his right knee up just like Sharjeel.

 

[Ronaldo7]

This is shaping up to be a humiliating defeat and the people who were celebrating prematurely during England's innings should be questioned now.

You think you know it all. It's just annoying

 

[Titan24]

Wait what he is 24 only? There is no way. He has got to be at least 26.

Yes he is 24 at the moment.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

not enough wickets left, would have been good game

 

[AdamM97]

Go for 4 and less 6 atm. Can’t afford another wicket for at least 5-8 overs.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Asif Ali needs to show something here, no pressure so he has plenty of time to take the game deep.