ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand v Pakistan | Match 35 | Bengaluru | 4 November | New Zealand Innings

[WengerOut]

Gotta say, Bangalore stadium would have looked medieval even in the 80s

 

[Sunzi]

I actually think Afghanistan will beat South Africa if Afghanistan bats first against South Africa.

I think anything is possible with their spinners and fight.

 

[t_kaay]

Ramiz, Waqar and Haydos are all in their combined universe while action is going on

Ramiz just picks random adjectives

 

[Sycamore]

Can we change captaincy mid game pls

 

[Rana]

4 pacers

Easy pickings next 20 overs

 

[TheSultan]

I switched on a few overs ago and uff, what a hammering

 

[IndoorCricket]

Jansen's 138k looks faster than Rauf's 150k. May be the way he releases?

Off the pitch speed is different

 

[soso_killer]

What miracle do u expect from him? he can only manage bowlers but cant bowl for them, also Pak hasnt batted yet

NZ are going at 7 an over for the lost of 1 wicket. 2011/1 after 30. It's going to be a T20 from here. The game is all but over

 

[Civil]

We are going to need someone to make a career night batting in the chase. Credit to NZ but we haven't helped with the extras and strategy.

 

[munaf4u]

Ramiz raja chocking in commentary. He is about to cry. Very disappointing

 

[sweep_shot]

4 pacers

Easy pickings next 20 overs

Spinners have overs left. But, they have been expensive --> 8-0-66-0 (combined).

They have to bowl 2 more overs at least.

 

[globetrotter]

India Vs Australia 1st sem-final at Mumbai downloading fast

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

That’s not the case actually- they have invested 6 years in Shadab and he actually makes the playing XI on merit. They can try Imam as well, but he has lost his place.

Bro if they make Shadab captain I am never watching Pakistan cricket again

 

[jnaveen1980]

Against this bowling NZ has too many batsmen. Could have played extra bowler.

 

[ArabKnight]

Ramiz raja chocking in commentary. He is about to cry. Very disappointing

He’s responsible for this disaster.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Awesome sounds fun.
Possible to send some pics of the crowd ?

Abrar walking around the boundary

Discussion between Bobby and Rizzy I think during drinks.

Crowd on my side have gone for refreshments

 

[TheSultan]

When Williamson is scoring at a > 100 strike rate, you’ve got serious issues

 

[BouncerGuy]

What a fabulous comeback for Kane. This kind of batting is worth watching . supporting Rachin here but had more impact then rachin's innings

 

[soso_killer]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

 

[mominsaigol]

I switched on a few overs ago and uff, what a hammering

I wonder what happened to the comments saying Pakistan would easily beat Nz?

I remember people were doing hangover level maths . Calculus majors were trying to figure out Pakistan chances

 

[Devadwal]

They are playing with plan . using 25 to 40 over for attacking as Only four fielder outside the circle.
Pakistan needs wickets in bundle otherwise your world cup is over today .

 

[Sunzi]

Impotent attack.

We can only pick up wickets while they try to attack us, otherwise risk-free batting will continue to result in 6-8 RPO with absolutely no sniff of a wicket.

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ can now think of 400.

Run rate is 7.15.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ramiz raja chocking in commentary. He is about to cry. Very disappointing

He was going gaga over Rauf early on. 150k this 150k that.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Impotent attack.

We can only pick up wickets while they try to attack us, otherwise risk-free batting will continue to result in 6-8 RPO with absolutely no sniff of a wicket.

They are attacking us and we are doing nothing lol

 

[pillionrider]

Haha.. I think he was saying its not required for the batters to trash the ball

Waqar talks about the other dry pitches lending an abrasive touch to the ball to aid reverse later.

Rameez: there’s a shorter way to do it

laughter in the background

 

[soso_killer]

Why is NZ not hitting sixes. This ground is designed for sixes.

They are going at 7.11 an over. Smart cricket

 

[Devadwal]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

Chapman/ Philips

 

[MMHS]

I’m afraid Kiwis might out score Aussies here - Aussies lost wickets at wrong time and their bottom half is hit or miss type, not much finesse. Here, I guess Ken will settle for 50 overs and from other end slogging will start after 38 overs; already run rate in around 7.

 

[WengerOut]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

Glen Philips

 

[jnaveen1980]

England may come back to form when they bat against Pakistan. Harry Brook has given them very bad memories.

 

[BouncerGuy]

This bowling attack is totally neutralized here. No real threat and some easy runs on offer here. Poor strategy to let go of the new batter with easy singles

 

[sweep_shot]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

They don't have anyone like that.

But, they have some decent hitters. Chapman is one.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

Mitchell?

 

[Meenu Rastogi]

I believe Pakistan were taken by the conditions a bit too much, it never happend - actually NZ felt home. See all the games so far, Pak bowling has been the same

 

[globetrotter]

92 semi-final Inzamam’s blazing knock put pak in final…. Today who will play such a blazing knock?

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Who is NZ equivalent of a Klassen/Travis Head/Maxwell?

Philips

 

[jnaveen1980]

If these bowlers had boweld to A BDV on this ground i think we would have seen first 300. Absolute filth from everyone.

 

[Dantheone]

Trash bowling against quality batters .. what else you can expect?

 

[MMHS]

Bro if they make Shadab captain I am never watching Pakistan cricket again

He is not that bad to be honest - at least much more energetic and involved than Babar. And once for, he will be a confirmed starter, otherwise only option is Shaheen, which is always risky.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Man, Nawaz looks so slow while running . That boundary should have been stopped. Agha not particularly quick either.

 

[chinaman00]

Pakistan is playing obsolete cricket. And what’s worse, their bowling has no teeth. Clueless captain not being proactive and creating chances for a wicket.

Pakistan being hampered here. New Zealand showing why they deserve to be in the semis over these brainless team.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Need a collapse here

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Williamson.

Flat six.

 

[Savak]

This WC has brutally exposed the Pakistani bowling attack. Absolutely zero idea on how to bowl on flat wickets

 

[jattafridi]

429 possible new world record

 

[IndoorCricket]

Kane is playing better than ever before.

 

[kingusama92]

This is some seriously bad bowling.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six and then four.

Williamson is on a roll.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Its important to note that NZ are playing with only 2 bowlers - Boult and Santner. Southee is way past his prime and Sodhi is Agha Salman level bowler. I believe Pak can chase 380 vs NZ.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This WC has brutally exposed the Pakistani bowling attack. Absolutely zero idea on how to bowl on flat wickets

They should have realized when England scored at 6.72 in Test matches in pakistan.

 

[Dantheone]

Another failure of the think tank to play 4 pace bowlers on this pitch.

 

[sweep_shot]

Williamson is on 88* from 69 balls.

He has been excellent today.

 

[mominsaigol]

They are playing with plan . using 25 to 40 over for attacking as Only four fielder outside the circle.
Pakistan needs wickets in bundle otherwise your world cup is over today .

Wc was always over mate.

I called Nz thrashing Pakistan a while ago. Idk why everyone went Gorilla mode on me and justified us beating Bangladesh as an excuse

 

[Saanji]

No ball

 

[soso_killer]

This is the best I've seen Williamson bat in LOI's. He's always been the support cast, even when he was the set batsman (or to lesser cricketers at times)

 

[Energy]

The tournament has gone from bad to embarrassing.

 

[saqib.rai]

Hope the rain ends this match

- Then Afghanistan lose both matches
- NZ lose to SL
- and we beat England by 80 runs and qualify InshAllah

 

[sweep_shot]

429 possible new world record

World record in ODI is 498 (England did it against Netherlands).

 

[ArabKnight]

Kane Williamson is a known performer who doesn’t choke in do-or-die situations.

He’s a natural captain. Just like Sarfraz.

If he was Pakistani, he would’ve been thrown out years ago.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Its important to note that NZ are playing with only 2 bowlers - Boult and Santner. Southee is way past his prime and Sodhi is Agha Salman level bowler. I believe Pak can chase 380 vs NZ.

They will lose wickets to Williamson on this pitch. That’s how mentally weak they are.

 

[Duckworth Lewis]

Pakistan deserve to be humiliated. If they win against NZ and miss SF berth due to NRR, it would feel they are unlucky. Getting demolished by every other team is the right thing to happen for this team.

 

[IndoorCricket]

This is the best I've seen Williamson bat in LOI's. He's always been the support cast, even when he was the set batsman (or to lesser cricketers at times)

Exactly. He is at his best in this game.

 

[Energy]

Another failure of the think tank to play 4 pace bowlers on this pitch.

There is no think tank. You need brains to think.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Babar is all smiles

 

[daytrader]

Its important to note that NZ are playing with only 2 bowlers - Boult and Santner. Southee is way past his prime and Sodhi is Agha Salman level bowler. I believe Pak can chase 380 vs NZ.

Would have to be another World record. New Zealand though are looking out of reach and could cross 400

 

[MMHS]

Hope the rain ends this match

- Then Afghanistan lose both matches
- NZ lose to SL
- and we beat England by 80 runs and qualify InshAllah

Are you sure?

 

[Sher Khan]

We deserve this humiliation

 

[Devadwal]

Another failure of the think tank to play 4 pace bowlers on this pitch.

Definately they misread the conditions here but Pakistani spinners are also not showing any trust to select them.

 

[Saanji]

370 will be an awesome comeback by pakistan

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan has to chase in 35 overs to overtake NZ run rate

 

[PakFan2010]

Babar smiling makes me sick.

He should be sacked tonight.

What kind of village idiot bowls first on this pitch?

 

[Sunzi]

They are attacking us and we are doing nothing lol

I stand corrected.

Although, I did mean batting by throwing caution to the wind.

This is easy to attack while playing without risk.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

This is the best I've seen Williamson bat in LOI's. He's always been the support cast, even when he was the set batsman (or to lesser cricketers at times)

I'm at the stadium and I personally request people to stop saying he plays with soft hands.

He's hitting the ball with tremendous force. Sounds 5 times harder than Rachin!

 

[Energy]

Pakistan are the only team who will do bhangra when they give 60 off the last 10 but the opposition scores 370 overall.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Rachindra into the 90's

 

[Sunzi]

Pakistan has to chase in 35 overs to overtake NZ run rate

Pak not chasing anything, let alone in 35 overs.

 

[chinaman00]

Hope the rain ends this match

- Then Afghanistan lose both matches
- NZ lose to SL
- and we beat England by 80 runs and qualify InshAllah

You should expect better from your team instead of praying for miracles and hoping other teams help you qualify.

Can’t cheat your way into the semis over deserving teams. The kiwis deserve to be in the semis over this sorry of a team.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

He is not that bad to be honest - at least much more energetic and involved than Babar. And once for, he will be a confirmed starter, otherwise only option is Shaheen, which is always risky.

Is he a confirmed starter though? Been dropped this world cup and Pakistan should be looking to find a better player to replace him permanently after the world cup

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ - 236/1 (32 overs).