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

[Ali Active]

Abdullah suprising everyone

 

[sweep_shot]

Abdullah is killing it.

 

[mominsaigol]

Although I will say one thing. HAHAHA, my prediction for Abdullah came true just like saud.

My fanboy of tecnhinques zindabad

 

[160KPH]

No he didn't, what kind of logic is that? 100 of last 10 is hard for a new batsmen who walks in

If we can’t score 100 in 10 overs with 7 wickets in hand then we don’t deserve to win

 

[hitthestump]

I hoped for 175-2 but they are ahead of it.

I’d say Pakistan = slight edge atm.

 

[7sins]

Yes top over don't let Rizwan face wellalage Abdullah go for it

 

[Third Man]

Abdullah suprising everyone

I'm not surprised. He's absolute class. Just needed a bit of a consistent run. He's doing it without it here.

 

[IAJ]

I said a while ago Pakistan should be 185 after 30 overs. Almost there Alhamdulillah

 

[7sins]

Don't give a wicket here SL looking clueless here

 

[160KPH]

163 of 120 needed easy work

 

[Technics 1210]

This is classic ODI batting.

Love it.

Strike rotation mixed with the odd, and rightly timed, boundary.

Superb!

More of this please Pakistan!

 

[Sherazkhalid]

He now needs to see it as far as he can, 100 is not job done.

 

[Syed1]

Wow great batting. I take back my words about him earlier in the innings

 

[Zeshan547]

Only 163 in 20 overs with 8 wickets in hand , dare i say we are ahead for the first time in this match. Anyone else agree?

 

[TheSultan]

Rizwan is missing singles and the second run. Poor batting

 

[King_Babar]

Ramiz excited, ominous signs for Pak

 

[mominsaigol]

@Dr_Bassim I told you so, my predictions are always accurate my dude. This is why technique players always succeed eventually.

 

[160KPH]

I know Ramiz Raja talks too much.. but you can tell he is a true fan of Pakistani cricket, he is giggling in the commentary booth about this partnership

 

[7sins]

Target shanaka here 8-10 runs off his over

 

[GLORY OF '92]

No run outs make them get you out please

 

[Ali Active]

I'm not surprised. He's absolute class. Just needed a bit of a consistent run. He's doing it without it here.

he is brilliant against spin but he needs to improve his power game against pace

 

[Syed1]

In the 27th over they need 30 more runs to be at 180-2 after 30. They did better than that and got to 182-2 (30). 32 runs in the last 3 overs.

 

[Mankaded]

Rizwan is missing singles and the second run. Poor batting

He just kept wicket for 50 overs. Bus karo.

 

[160KPH]

Abdullah loves big scores. Inshallah big hundred and then he will continue.

 

[msb314]

Abdullah don’t slow down now for your milestone..

 

[7sins]

he is brilliant against spin but he needs to improve his power game against pace

He have hardly played List A game he will improve but needs games and experience

 

[TheSultan]

He just kept wicket for 50 overs. Bus karo.

That should make no difference - he’s an international sportsman

 

[160KPH]

In the 27th over they need 30 more runs to be at 180-2 after 30. They did better than that and got to 182-2 (30). 32 runs in the last 3 overs.

Would you say they are cruising?

 

[7sins]

Abdullah don't throw wicket after hundred please keep going

 

[globetrotter]

163 from 20 overs.......... play T20 from here

 

[Major]

In the 27th over they need 30 more runs to be at 180-2 after 30. They did better than that and got to 182-2 (30). 32 runs in the last 3 overs.

and you were crying about abdullah and rizwan for the first few pages.

 

[amirm]

Rizwan not coming back for the second

 

[7sins]

Shanaka bowling alot of slower balls now

 

[TheSultan]

This is bad - milestone slow down. Come on shaffers you can do better

 

[cricenjoyer]

That should make no difference - he’s an international sportsman

Yes SPORTSman not superman

 

[160KPH]

Partnership of 150 off 145

 

[sweep_shot]

157 are needed from 19 overs.

This is Pakistan's game to lose now.

 

[Mockingbird]

Easy peasy T20 game now

 

[AAli98]

188/2 play half decent upfront you’ll be on 220..

 

[Technics 1210]

Love it. 150 partnership up.

Called the 200 run partnership in post 463 when Rizwan was just settling in.

 

[160KPH]

Can see the determination in Abdullah’s eyes, mashallah

 

[James]

Been out of the loop but just noticed Ramiz back commentating!

 

[7sins]

Sad shafique playing for his 100 I get it but after hundred don't be selfish and get out

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Easy peasy T20 game now

Is it ever easy with us?

 

[sachin-10dulkar]

Rizwan has been the most impressive batsman from this lineup for a long time now. His technique may not be the best but his temperament is.

 

[James]

SL needs 2-3 quick wickets otherwise this game is done. Pakistan look good in these run chases.

 

[King_Babar]

Rizwan being cautious in choosing 2nd run, I think good thinking in the context of the game.

 

[NeVerMind]

100 for Abdullah with a 4! Now stay in!

 

[FearlessRoar]

A century on World Cup debut for Abdullah Shafique. This guy is a future superstar

 

[160KPH]

Rizwan has been the most impressive batsman from this lineup for a long time now. His technique may not be the best but his temperament is.

He’s a fighter

 

[mominsaigol]

Rizwan is missing singles and the second run. Poor batting

My prediction on Abdullah came true cause I saw how he batted in Sri Lanka.

However my stance hasn't changed, Abdullah and imam opening is still suicide, Saim ayub and Abdullah need to open like I've been advocating 24/7.

Secondly get this rizzu clown put of here, bring in saud. Tired of these selfish 50's

 

[King_Babar]

Abdullah 100, job not done yet !

 

[msb314]

What a hundred!!!!!

 

[Smbhayi]

100 by Shafique

 

[cricenjoyer]

The prince stands tall. What an innings

 

[7sins]

Target madushanka

 

[160KPH]

Abdullah Shafique with the bow.. all of you haters are silenced and destroyed.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Abdullah suprising everyone

Not me.

I knew he had it in him.

 

[Technics 1210]

Subhanallah!

Well done Abdullah!

You have done Pakistan proud!

Good bye Fakhar!

 

[vprasanna83]

Superb innings Abdullah . Kudos

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Goodbye Fakhar- thank god. After so many failures

 

[cricenjoyer]

My prediction on Abdullah came true cause I saw how he batted in Sri Lanka.

However my stance hasn't changed, Abdullah and imam opening is still suicide, Saim ayub and Abdullah need to open like I've been advocating 24/7.

Secondly get this rizzu clown put of here, bring in saud. Tired of these selfish 50's

This "selfish" 50 will be part of the highest world cup run score. Please don't disrespect our best like this

 

[pakistanisgreat]

good inning

 

[Badboy_1]

Abdullah Shafique Zindabad

 

[rhony]

What a way to bring up his 100!! Very good innings.

 

[7sins]

Goodbye Fakhar- thank god. After so many failures

Who will replace imam for good hopefully saim after wc

 

[NeVerMind]

Big 6 from Riz...and it's a no ball!

 

[emranabbas]

Great batting Abdullah shafique

 

[hitthestump]

Rizwan six! I love this guy. What a champion cricketer

 

[7sins]

Big 6 from Riz...and it's a no ball!

Yes hit free hit as well

 

[Major]

Rizwan apologizes and than smacks a 6 and its a no ball

 

[King_Babar]

Sixxx by Rizwan and No ball also.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

200 up

 

[Markhor]

It's basically a T20 chase now. I would've preferred us to get ahead of the RRR instead of the usual wickets in hand strategy, but still we've given ourselves a chance.

 

[cricenjoyer]

Rizwan smashing his haters into the stand

 

[RyanRyan10]

Credit to captain Babar for picking Abdullah Shafique. His list a stats were being posted on this thread in the early part of this innings.

 

[160KPH]

Rizwan giving his haters a big beating today.

 

[Smbhayi]

6 on a noball.. rizwan..

 

[7sins]

Sl looking nervous now don't give wicket

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Imam has scored more than Fakhar in the recent past and won more matches then him