ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan (345/4) complete the highest run-chase in World Cup history to defeat Sri Lanka (344/9) by 6 wickets

[Syed1]

"Just came to bat today to get to that 3000 run mark. Job done now time to head back to the pav and put my feet up"

 

[Itachi]

Imam becomes the 2nd fastest to complete 3k ODI runs still gets so much of hate.

for a valid reason it seems.

 

[Azzurri]

told ya guys

 

[mominsaigol]

Imam 300 SR
Take that haters

What an embrassing comment

 

[I think therfore I am]

Lol they been patient sinc the 92 world cup

And they will continue to have to wait another 4 yes. Lol out, at least he has a average of 50

 

[Amjid Javed]

Parachi imam out - always looks clueless when real pressure is on

 

[shah_1]

Saim Ayub should kick him out after this WC. Selfish batsman

 

[boomboomcheema]

So much pressure on Babar now. I don't want to be in his position.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Typical Imam. Can take on a short ball to save his life but still continues to be an absolute dumbass and tried to do so. He is a walking wicket whenever he tries it.

It's shocking how brainless our batsmen.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

So angry

 

[7sins]

Lol did we really expected anything from imam against good team? Who should we replace him with is the question

 

[Dr_Bassim]

It's insane how many Pakistani players are out of touch going into the WC. Half the team.

No one is out of touch.

They have built their records feasting on minnows.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Send in Nawaz for some quick hits, we ain't getting 250 with tuk tuk

 

[Asif321]

Imam still getting out to short ball and bowler isn’t even that quick

 

[mrtaim3]

Wow! Just like I said.

 

[mominsaigol]

I hate imam so much and posters want me to support him.

I literally called it back in the previous Sri Lankan innings thread.

 

[Devadwal]

No worry now Babar time to score Daddy hundred and win the match for Pakistan

 

[shah_1]

SHOT Babar

 

[I think therfore I am]

Lol they been patient sinc the 92 world cup

And they will continue to have to wait another 4 yes. Lol out, at least he has a average of

 

[VForVendetta]

Well there you go, the goat opener disappears once again getting bounced out. The stage is set for Babar, your best mate has laid the perfect foundation by not killing the entire powerplay.

 

[7sins]

Babar usually chokes against good spin let's see him with against theeksana

 

[heddie19]

Pakistan will create the record

Imam sets the foundation for the record chase already

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Imam is not fit enough for international cricket.

 

[Fazzy321]

Send in Nawaz for some quick hits, we ain't getting 250 with tuk tuk

You really think Nawaz is that high S/R player?

 

[ex-q-zit]

Imam becomes the 2nd fastest to complete 3k ODI runs still gets so much of hate.

Maybe this is why he gets the hate. Now it puts pressure on Babar to play on a higher gear from ball 1 which he is not used to. Add Abdullah to teh mix who will score at a rate of 70

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Worst opener in ODI history

 

[Mankaded]

Babar double loading.

 

[topspin]

Imam

 

[Devadwal]

Babar open account with boundary

 

[Markhor]

Dropped a dolly off a batsman who then scores a hundred, and out for 12.

This after a failure against Netherlands. Imam's place should be called into question too.

 

[Savak]

Imam needs to be dropped. Open with Agha Salman or Mohd Nawaz. They cannot do any worse than Fakhar and Imam at this point.

 

[cricenjoyer]

Unlucky Imam. Got big on him but the intent was their

Anyway king is in

 

[Syed1]

Imam is not fit enough for international cricket.

He has the perfect game plan tho.....best buddies with captain and chachu as selector. With these credentials who can get dropped?

 

[Amjid Javed]

MOTM for SL - imam

Master class in bring a parachi

 

[Adi_62945]

Babar looking for purpose tonight.

 

[shah_1]

Thankfully there is no ODI for a year, we are horrible in this format along with test cricket

 

[7sins]

2 match 2 same shots by imam the joker never learns

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan should have just opened with babar and saud.

The poor openers squad selection being exposed here

 

[Syed1]

Captain scored more runs in one ball than what took tuk tuk Abdullah 2 overs

 

[kron]

Babar azam to score 150 and steer pak to a win. Let's go gents.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Imam sets the foundation for the record chase already

Babar will take Pakistan home

 

[Nado_]

imam is a wasteman

 

[emranabbas]

Babar to prove he's a number one batsmen and show us a better chase than kohli vs aussies

 

[Markhor]

Imam still getting out to short ball and bowler isn’t even that quick

Not good with the Australia tour after this World Cup.

First Test at Perth

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Abdullah is not an ODI player.

Not sure why people were so excited to have him in the squad.

He will score 100 total in 4 matches even if he is not out.

 

[Shafi]

Parchi Imam needs to be kicked out

 

[Nado_]

How can you get out twice in the same fashion, useless garbage catch dropping parchi

 

[Marooned]

Babar will take Pakistan home

Looks like.

Early ticket to home that is.

 

[Syed1]

Abdullah is not an ODI player.

Not sure why people were so excited to have him in the squad.

He will score 100 total in 4 matches even if he is not out.

Even in tests elite teams don't play that slow anymore.


Pakistan cricket is stuck in the 90s.

 

[cricenjoyer]

Imam a parchi

He's our best ODI opener and has been phenomenal for years. A couple of failures mean nothing, form is temporary class is permanent

 

[shah_1]

Proper garbage batting this

 

[Ahmed216]

Most insipid start possible to a 350 chase.
Seriously they make me want to pull my hair

 

[Syed1]

Mashallah 2 runs off that over.

 

[shah_1]

Imam a parchi

He's our best ODI opener and has been phenomenal for years. A couple of failures mean nothing, form is temporary class is permanent

Class of being a selfish

 

[kron]

Captain scored more runs in one ball than what took tuk tuk Abdullah 2 overs

Tuk tuk Abdullah lool

 

[mominsaigol]

Thing is babar is such a quality bat against pace but sides have figured him out now. They go straight to spin when he's on.

His average against spin is only good when he doesn't face it early.

 

[topspin]

Drop Imam. Let Rizwan open and play Fakhar at 4.

 

[IAJ]

Acha ji to Imam sahib out bhi hou gaye hain, shabash

 

[Sherazkhalid]

We found another tuk tuk, not sure why they can't take singles.

 

[Marooned]

Imam a parchi

He's our best ODI opener and has been phenomenal for years. A couple of failures mean nothing, form is temporary class is permanent

He is a dud batsman. Always has been

 

[7sins]

So the parchi dropped mendis on 12 and now got out cheaply

 

[Adi_62945]

No pull or hook against this useless spinner

 

[Mankaded]

Relax guys, we will be 60-1 after 10.

 

[Syed1]

Bhai how many balls this Abdullah needs to get set. Somebody tell him we are chasing 345 not 245

 

[7sins]

Abdullah ain't a limited over player. Should have backed Haris he won't be doing worse than these jokers

 

[Adi_62945]

He is giving half volleys. Should have been pulled or hooked

 

[Sherazkhalid]

You really think Nawaz is that high S/R player?

He can do quick 30-40, that should be good enough

 

[Ahmed216]

Imam a parchi

He's our best ODI opener and has been phenomenal for years. A couple of failures mean nothing, form is temporary class is permanent

Did u follow last 50 over WC

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Babar lives in his own world.

He could care less if they chase 350 or not as long as he gets his century.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Worst Pakistan ODI line up in history which is an achievement considering our 2015 line up.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Does this team know they are chasing 345 and not 245?

The approach is truly mind-boggling.

 

[I think therfore I am]

Looks like.

Early ticket to home that is.

This is a significantly more depleted side then Pakistan. In addition look at SL field placements and how the SL bowlers are bowling. Lengths and pace Vs Pak bowlers.
It's not rocket science.

Pakistan deserve to be humiliated for selecting the wrong team time after time after time.

 

[batandballbattle]

Taking the drop into account, imam was out for - 92.

 

[imshally81]

Now outfield seems slow....

 

[VForVendetta]

Dropped a dolly off a batsman who then scores a hundred, and out for 12.

This after a failure against Netherlands. Imam's place should be called into question too.

Who's going to do that? cs is his uncle, skipper is his best mate, board chief is a clueless gutless old man.

 

[7sins]

Lol turning this average bowlers madushanka into some legend

 

[Sherazkhalid]

So the parchi dropped mendis on 12 and now got out cheaply

Was that an easy catch? Didn't see it

 

[boomboomcheema]

Acceleration could happen even after first 10 overs..let these two adjust to the pace of the wicket for now. 55/1 in 10 overs won't be bad.

 

[Amjid Javed]

20 dot balls in 1st 32 balls of the inns

This is beyond pathetic

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

270 all out. No doubt.