Fakhar Zaman's brilliant 193 in vain as South Africa [341/6] defeat Pakistan [324/9] by 17 runs

[Firebat]

South Africa scored 341/6 in their 50 overs in the 1st innings. If Pakistan can chase this down, they will take the series and record their highest ever successful ODI run chase.

Can Pakistan do it?

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[cricketerB94]

Misbah and co are going to get some reality checks today.

 

[Ab Fan]

I think they should chase this down. But with Imam as one of opener, not sure.

 

[Ahmed216]

We have no one to blame but ourselves. We are playing 4 bits n pieces out of 11

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Misbah and co are going to get some reality checks today.

So you going to blame Misbah here again. Whoever the decision maker in the toss, should be held responsible, it was a belter pitch to bat on and put team out of the game. It was a poor call on toss.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Even the Mighty Indian Team will struggle to chase this, Pakistan best hope is to get to 300 and take some practice.

 

[naseem]

I think they should chase this down. But with Imam as one of opener, not sure.

Nah.....out of reach.....u need everybody 2 contribute and we r 2 batsmen short with Fakhar and Asif are minus

 

[msb314]

Not sure if we need a quick start or need to preserve wickets..

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Will it be Zaman's day today?

 

[Hasan123]

We are going to need the lower order today. Can't expect the top 4 to do all the work today.

 

[King_Kohli]

[MENTION=139314]ARK Rafay[/MENTION]

No 100 for winning cause while chasing 300.
He had two 100's for winning cause while chasing (Targets - 234 & 274)

 

[Bewal Express]

We need to bat sensibly and take the game into the last 5 overs.

 

[msb314]

Good shot from Imam - need a big one from him today!

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

i look forward to seeing this "Babar Zaman" that Ramiz is referring to

looks to be a quality player

 

[Titan24]

A tough total but on this wicket and ground with shorter boundaries on one side good batting lineups would have a good chance. Pak’s middle order unfortunately after Babar lacks experience.

 

[naseem]

Batsmen need 2 adjust to the bounce of the wicket

 

[Greenstorm]

Imam gone. Blessing in disguise ?

 

[castortroy]

SA already getting more out of this wicket

 

[Dark_Horse]

Horrendous technique could have been left on length

 

[castortroy]

Pak still have a good chance of winning the series with all them SA players missing thr final game

 

[naseem]

1 down in over 2.....

 

[msb314]

This is poor from Imam..

 

[King_Kohli]

Boundaries are small.
Just need couple of good partnerships.

 

[King_Kohli]

Pak still have a good chance of winning the series with all them SA players missing thr final game

Almost all key players are going to miss in last ODI.

 

[castortroy]

Is hafeez on this tour?

 

[Hasan123]

Good start by Rabada and Ngidi.

 

[Zeshan547]

nothing ball, not the sort of ball you expect imam to get out. Imam bro u did no favors to your reputation.

 

[imshally81]

What a bad review

 

[castortroy]

This could be out

 

[castortroy]

Probably clipping leg stump

 

[imshally81]

Not out

 

[imshally81]

Review lost

 

[msb314]

Should have checked lbw on that one..

 

[castortroy]

Why wasn't that checked

 

[castortroy]

Rabada bowling very well here

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

i dont think it was hitting the stumps, but that's a random drs decision, I though the umpires reasoning had to be broadcast as well

 

[Kaptan]

2021 has not been good for 3rd umpires

 

[castortroy]

Basically these 2 need to put on 150 partnership

Nothing else to come after this

 

[Hasan123]

Try not to lose a wicket in the next few overs.

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

gorgeous

 

[Ahmed216]

And the babar show starts again... lovely drive

 

[MHN1293]

Whether they are chasing 200 or 340 pak always has the same start. 20-1 after 5 overs.

 

[castortroy]

Rizwan is a good bat but he shouldnt be batting at number 4 for Pak.

 

[msb314]

I think we need a move on here..

 

[castortroy]

Rabada looking dangerous here

 

[msb314]

Whether they are chasing 200 or 340 pak always has the same start. 20-1 after 5 overs.

Lol very true..

 

[Markhor]

Yeah we ain't chasing this.

 

[imshally81]

First boundary from Fakhar

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

If Babar chases this down then count me on the Babar hype train

 

[castortroy]

Surely pak have to bring in a recognised batter for the decider?

Not entirely sure of the squad but are sharjeel and hafeez only here for the T20s?

 

[msb314]

Good shot by Fakhar!

 

[msb314]

Surely pak have to bring in a recognised batter for the decider?

Not entirely sure of the squad but are sharjeel and hafeez only here for the T20s?

Also have Abdullah and Haider

 

[Amjid Javed]

Big scores needed from both batsmen here.

 

[Ahmed216]

Imam has been exposed today. Looked all at sea against the short ball in a steep chase

 

[castortroy]

Haider is not built for 50 overs, especially at international level

 

[MHN1293]

If the pitch remains flat asif can do something similar to the 2nd eng vs pak odi in 2019

 

[MRSN]

Ramiz baber ko out krwa k hi chup ho ga

 

[imshally81]

Drop the match here?

 

[JibranAnsari]

babar is usually a liabilty when chasing large totals. His poor hitting ability comes to the fore

 

[Ahmed216]

Ramiz baber ko out krwa k hi chup ho ga

Ha ha it happened almost

 

[Sunzi]

Let off for Babar!

 

[msb314]

Babar got lucky there..

 

[MRSN]

Drop the match here?

It's baber azam not Kohli.

 

[naseem]

Babar gets lyf

 

[Amjid Javed]

Babar needs to cash in with another ton now.

 

[Titan24]

Babar when in his batting rhythm plays some of the top pacers in the world like they are some club bowlers.
Guy is destined to reach even bigger heights if he is up for it.

 

[PakPremi]

If Babar chases this down then count me on the Babar hype train

It's never one batsman. You need good contribution from 2 or 3 others.

 

[imshally81]

Good shot
4444

 

[MHN1293]

Today is fakhars day.

 

[Greenstorm]

Sharjeel should have been here. Would have enjoyed this bounce.

 

[PakPremi]

babar is usually a liabilty when chasing large totals. His poor hitting ability comes to the fore

You don't need to hit 6s if you can hit effortless 4s that Babar hits.

 

[naseem]

Zaman is key here...

 

[Greenstorm]

Only Fakhar can chase this. He goes match goes.

 

[MHN1293]

Fakhar is batting sensibly today. Everything relies on him and babar.

 

[PakPremi]

It's baber azam not Kohli.

Babar is more important to Pakistan than Kohli is to India, as they are gifted with many good batsmen who can score under pressure.

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[Sunzi]

Lungi getting some phainty

 

[msb314]

Good stuff from Fakhar!

 

[RajBan]

Pakistan should win this. The SA bowlers look to be mentally weak.