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

[RyanRyan10]

Goodbye minnow basher. Hope Pakistan have guts to drop him from limited over cricket after this WC.

He has proved you wrong by failing against the Netherlands and now Sri Lanka

 

[Syed1]

Pathetic batting

 

[mominsaigol]

Tbf that was an unlucky dismissal. But I can't blame the fans on the thread for getting angry. As they say

 

[cricenjoyer]

Unlucky again. Think it's Rizwan's big day

 

[TheSultan]

Babar China ka Kohli. Even that is very flattering for him. Extremely overhyped cricketer

That’s an insult to China

 

[Mas-LFC]

Poor shot. Should have left that would have been wide

 

[Sherazkhalid]

For sure we be the team with biggest NRR in negative

 

[Smbhayi]

A ball that even no.11 bat hit for four, and Babar Azam lost his wicket in that delivery.. seen him missing that glance very often..

 

[batandballbattle]

didn't take the chance to play a captain's knock
just damage limitation from here, try to get within 100 maybe

 

[Marooned]

If we lose this game, are we done for the wc?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Boyz are playing with a fear factor after the deportation news of Zainab.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Riswan should become captain

The only sane choice

 

[Devadwal]

Babar tujse nhi hota chase . There is one king of chase and his name is Virat Kohli

 

[GLORY OF '92]

150 all out

 

[7sins]

Jokers turning good batting track into a bowling one and turned madushanka into wasim. South Africa toyed with these bowlers

 

[redmaverik84]

See off Theekshana, be wary of Pahirana, respect Wellalage, Phir tou hum pakka jeet gay na

Yaar, main aap logon ka morale boost karne ka try kar raha tha.SL really have only 2 decent bowlers. But wickets are being thrown away jaise ki they dont want to win, kya kare.

 

[Mockingbird]

Zimbabar!

 

[Omer2002]

Its not UNLUCKY its awfull they are not good enuff we did so many leg sode balls and got clobbered..babz technique just look bat is wafting feet are somewhere else

 

[Mp812]

A soft dismissal for the Pakistani skipper and his poor run continues! Was a nothing delivery. It was on a fullish length and swung down leg, Babar Azam looks to glance it fine but only manages a slight tickle on it. Samarawickrama moves a bit to his left and accepts the catch gleefully!

 

[Mankaded]

Actual batting ishtarting now.

 

[VForVendetta]

And the GOAT chockes as usual. Like I predicted against pace, not spin. People need to understand & accept this fact that he is actually worse against pace not spin. Always has been. Sad affair.
@Rana
@GLORY OF '92
@TheSultan

 

[kron]

What is pleasing you so much?

Spoke too soon.

 

[boomboomcheema]

If we lose this game, are we done for the wc?

This defeat would lead to another defeat to India so possibly out yes.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If we lose this game, are we done for the wc?

No we will be more likely to win

#spiritof92

 

[Aseem_Khan]

Goat King Babar Azam who surpassed Sachin,Virat ,Vi Richards all records, The most talented batsman. Second coming of Don bradman according to some fans missed Double Hundred here.
@kron
@heddie19
@bilal 7
Some of the expert here.

 

[mrtaim3]

I knew Babar is going to nick it down the leg the way he was throwing his bat.

Too many times Babar has gotten out like this.

 

[karthikc]

Boyz are playing with a fear factor after the deportation news of Zainab.

Sir what fear..when Wasim and waqar had toured Shiv Sena had dug up the pitch and even threatened..even then they performed

 

[kron]

And the GOAT chockes as usual. Like I predicted against pace, not spin. People need to understand & accept this fact that he is actually worse against pace not spin. Always has been. Sad affair.
@Rana
@GLORY OF '92
@TheSultan

You might be right. Need to dig the data but someone posted not too long ago. Record vs bounce and pace is not great

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Another WC group stages exit

Problem is, it is a very long group stage

 

[Ahmed216]

Babar was so circumspect. That ball deserved to be hit for 4 but he stopped himself

 

[castortroy]

Srilanka have bowling some good lines here.

I still don't know what the fack afridi and Co were bowling

 

[Shafi]

Babar needs to be kicked out from LOI. I would rather take Azhar over this over-hyped useless batsman.

 

[owenhcricket]

Another horror innings from babar, the legs look stuck in cement! These two now have to build a loooong innings, get to about 120-150 without losing anymore. The wicket is docile and the bowlers are barely average. Poor poor poor pakistan, pick it up!

 

[batandballbattle]

I hape backed shafique, just hope it pays dividends today

 

[OldWarHorse]

Pakistan's batting is pedestrian.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

@heddie19 Peak Babar not even near past it Kohli

 

[emranabbas]

People compare babar with kohli

 

[ex-q-zit]

"But he is more consistent than Kohli" The guy sho said that deserves a slap.

There was someone else who created a thread about Kohli vs Babar in Wc 2023. That thread is going to have a field day today.

 

[Nado_]

I’m telling you guys no point watching any matches after this. Such a pathetic performance , they deserve it with their stupid management of players and selections

 

[7sins]

I had enough of babar seriously he don't deserve to be the captain or making calls to back crap players like Nawaz shadab fakhar imam. Should be stripped off captaincy

 

[AAli98]

Pak ain’t gotta clue on how to play odis need to write to icc take odi status away from them save them the embarrassment.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Bat full quota of 50 overs and lessen the margin of defeat to keep the NRR in check.

 

[owenhcricket]

Srilanka have bowling some good lines here.

I still don't know what the fack afridi and Co were bowling

Hasan bowled exceptional. Shaheen is simply injured and Rayf is not a good new ball bowler anyway.

 

[kron]

Goat King Babar Azam who surpassed Sachin,Virat ,Vi Richards all records, The most talented batsman. Second coming of Don bradman according to some fans missed Double Hundred here.
@kron
@heddie19
@bilal 7
Some of the expert here.

Clearly struggles under pressure. That knock vs nz seems to be a forgotten memory. Hopefully we can step it up vs india. If we play like this vs india we will get smashed into pieces again.

 

[Smbhayi]

That's a good delivery.. madushanka getting good bounce..

 

[deltexas]

Babar gone game gone. Cake cutting end of the day for imam 3k runs and "respectable " loss ! But seriously they should have gone very aggressively in the pp. 110/3 in 10 is way better than 40/1 ..

 

[Sherazkhalid]

RR not even 5, damn this is shameful display.

 

[karthikc]

Another horror innings from babar, the legs look stuck in cement! These two now have to build a loooong innings, get to about 120-150 without losing anymore. The wicket is docile and the bowlers are barely average. Poor poor poor pakistan, pick it up!

Best is if Rizwan becomes captain and Babar work with batting coach on his problems against spin bowling and in general having a counter attacking mindset

 

[7sins]

That's a good delivery.. madushanka getting good bounce..

He's using his brain which Shaheen Haris and others don't have

 

[Syed1]

Why is it when we are batting the pitch has all the demons in the world and when we are bowling the pitch is telltubby

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Why is our team brainless in all departments.

I'm pretty annoyed tbh

 

[Swashbuckler]

Babar will be under immense pressure against India, more than usual.

 

[Smbhayi]

Unlucky again. Think it's Rizwan's big day

How's that unlucky? )

 

[Omer2002]

Not shamefull expected display..they have jazba in their bowling oyr bowling was awful..

 

[kron]

Problem is, it is a very long group stage

Need 6 wins. Bash minnows. Try and beat nz, England. I have no faith vs aus at all.

India is 60 40 India's favour.

England is still a tad overrated. On helpful pitches they struggle badly.

Nz have usually been our bunnies for a while. So let's wait and watch.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Why is it when we are batting the pitch as all the demons in the world and when we are bowling the pitch is telltubby

Lumber 1 lumber 1
....

 

[heddie19]

Goat King Babar Azam who surpassed Sachin,Virat ,Vi Richards all records, The most talented batsman. Second coming of Don bradman according to some fans missed Double Hundred here.
@kron
@heddie19
@bilal 7
Some of the expert here.

Do you think your comments like this will be replied? From where are you taking the names of Richards, Tendulkar and Bradman? Find me one post where I have said anything like this or stop this non sense.

 

[kron]

Not shamefull expected display..they have jazba in their bowling oyr bowling was awful..

And this without lahiru and chameera and hasaranga my God. Imagine if those 3 played.

 

[Usman Chadda]

He's using his brain which Shaheen Haris and others don't have

Have you seen these losers bat?

This is bad batting nothing else. Against any other team, Sri Lanka would be going at 8-9 RPO with this bowling attack.

 

[7sins]

Abdullah don't have a clue on how to plan in an odi you know why? Because he have hardly played any list A game but genius from selectors and babar well done.

 

[Savak]

Srilanka have bowling some good lines here.

I still don't know what the fack afridi and Co were bowling

Mendis and Nissanka didn't allow our bowlers to settle. Pakistani openers in comparison and Babar are happy to keep hitting orthodox cricketing shots straight to the fielders if the bowlers don't ball anything loose

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I legit forgot we had Chacha.

Games not over yet boyz.

 

[mominsaigol]

@Technics 1210 Your team brother, full support.

 

[Syed1]

They are playing and missing as if it is Lords first day overcast morning

 

[batandballbattle]

Why is it when we are batting the pitch has all the demons in the world and when we are bowling the pitch is telltubby

just poor shot selection, pitch is not unplayable

 

[Iamcoolwhiz]

Boyz are playing with a fear factor after the deportation news of Zainab.

I hope this is a joke, otherwise quite a stupid analysis .

 

[7sins]

Have you seen these losers bat?

This is bad batting nothing else. Against any other team, Sri Lanka would be going at 8-9 RPO with this bowling attack.

I had 0 hope from these crappy batters but had hope from bowling unit but that's going downhill now

 

[Shafi]

Had Babar born in India, he would be lucky to play first class league.And we made him captain for 3 years. No wonder we are 4th in Asia.

 

[kron]

This is depressing. Spoilt the mood. Work tomorrow lol. Don't feel like it anymore.

 

[Marooned]

Pak cricket isn't worth following if we are honest.

Not even worth the passionate criticism that we all do.

 

[Smbhayi]

Sir what fear..when Wasim and waqar had toured Shiv Sena had dug up the pitch and even threatened..even then they performed

That was a sarcastic post lol..

 

[7sins]

Had Babar born in India, he would be lucky to play first class league.And we made him captain for 3 years. No wonder we are 4th in Asia.

What kind of comment is this he's been captain for more than 3 years now

 

[kron]

I am just thinking though. This is Lanka without 3 main bowlers. They really could have a case for semis if they had a fully fit team.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Clearly struggles under pressure. That knock vs nz seems to be a forgotten memory. Hopefully we can step it up vs india. If we play like this vs india we will get smashed into pieces again.

NZ scored a way below par score in that match. chasing 245 is ideal for Babar as he can take his own sweet time whereas chasing 345 he needs to bat at a higher gear from ball 1 which he cannot.

 

[Asif321]

Pakistan was overhyped it got exposed since Asia cup and that has carried on

 

[7sins]

Abdullah looks scared for his life

 

[Sherazkhalid]

just poor shot selection, pitch is not unplayable

That's how it is always

 

[emranabbas]

Should have boycotted the worldcup but no people wanted to come and play india in the final and win the world cup

Jeet lo worldcup

 

[Usman Chadda]

Abdullah Shafique has to be the biggest joke of a batsman I have seen in ODI cricket. No intent. Feels like he is batting in the nets and doesn’t give a damn about his team.

Just playing for himself here

 

[Syed1]

Abdullah don't have a clue on how to plan in an odi you know why? Because he have hardly played any list A game but genius from selectors and babar well done.

Omg after your post I went and checked his stats. Has only played 8 List A matches and averages 20. How did he get selected????????????????????


Is he another one of the friends?