ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan v Bangladesh | Match 31 | Kolkata | 31 October | Bangladesh Innings

[viking2559]

Usama is really awful bowler just like shadab.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What is a good score on this pitch?

250 par pitch. Chaseable if pitch gets easier under lights. But if it cracks as watto predicted, then PAK might want to restrict BD to 220-230

 

[TheSultan]

So most wickets taken against Pakistan are empty wickets as Pakistani batsmen give out their wickets themselves with poor shots. What kind of statement is that , it happens a lot of time to many bowlers. That fifer pulled back the match for Pakistan and had they batted sensibly they would had got the total. Aussies pacers looked ineffective in that match.

Yes I’d agree with the first statement too.

There’s no need to get touchy with whataboutery. I’m not talking about other teams, I’m talking about Shaheen.

There’s no point me being a deluded fanboy and cheerleading Shaheen. I’m assessing his bowling which for me hasn’t been impressive. If you judge by scorecards, go right ahead.

And as for his bowling pulling us back vs Aus, it wasn’t just him and moreover regardless it was too late as Aus were well on their way to a massive total. 350 vs 400+ The match was already lost.

 

[asfandyar]

I'll repeat my suggestion: scrap all forms of FC and club cricket. Use street cricket for PSL selection and PSL for national selection using an OTP-based public voting system. It is quite clear that Pakistan cannot play for the win, so it is better to play for the masses. Divert surplus funds to football.

 

[Rana]

Good partnership

 

[castortroy]

This Usama has to be one of the worst leggies I have seen play for pak

 

[shah_1]

how did this tape ball spinner play for Pakistan. Such a lazy run up

 

[Firebat]

Usama bowling total rubbish

 

[NeVerMind]

Put in a a slip for Usama...

 

[Major]

When ifti was bowling so well, why did this idiot captain made a bowling change.

So fed up with this guy. Now Bangaldesh is attacking at 6+ an over.

 

[saqib.rai]

I don’t comment a lot, but njoy reading your inputs. Is there any truth to talk of groupism in the Pakistan team. Rizwan acting very indifferent, didn’t appeal for the Mushfiqur wicket. Even for the drs when Rauf appealed he just gestured ask Babar . Normally he is hyperactive.

yes he is worried

Actually he was using Babar's phone when the other person messaged asking whether Babar had called Zaka and Zaka had not answered and that is why the reply came after only one minute

Situation is getting out of hand. Pray for the best please

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 66/3 (14 overs).

Small recovery from 23/3.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Usama is definitely a like-for-like replacement for Shadab. Both are equally awful bowling trash and releasing the pressure. Still anyone dreaming of bowling out Bangladesh for 100? With the bowling attack Pakistan has today I see the score somewhere around 270-300.

 

[Ali Active]

yes he is worried

Actually he was using Babar's phone when the other person messaged asking whether Babar had called Zaka and Zaka had not answered and that is why the reply came after only one minute

Situation is getting out of hand. Pray for the best please

Source ?

 

[Asad T]

Never a good sign, when you are a spinner and your most frequent ball is short of good length

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

I'll repeat my suggestion: scrap all forms of FC and club cricket. Use street cricket for PSL selection and PSL for national selection using an OTP-based public voting system. It is quite clear that Pakistan cannot play for the win, so it is better to play for the masses. Divert surplus funds to football.

Sounds like a watered down Hunger Games version

 

[Shafi]

Our team doesn't have it!!! Really really poor bowling

 

[ex-q-zit]

yes he is worried

Actually he was using Babar's phone when the other person messaged asking whether Babar had called Zaka and Zaka had not answered and that is why the reply came after only one minute

Situation is getting out of hand. Pray for the best please

Are you being sarcastic?

Or do you ahve proof to back these conspiracy theories? How do you know he was using Babar's phone. If at all he is worried he will on ly be worried about teh conflict of interest case as he has been named as one of the directors in that company.

 

[saqib.rai]

Are you being sarcastic?

Or do you ahve proof to back these conspiracy theories? How do you know he was using Babar's phone. If at all he is worried he will on ly be worried about teh conflict of interest case as he has been named as one of the directors in that company.

Cant you sense the sarcasm lol

 

[Mas-LFC]

Bangladesh have too many passengers the side. Shanto has been ultra awful, a walking wicket. Less said about Tanzid the better. To his defence he has been thrown into the deep end without any bilateral international series experiences prior to cwc.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Never a good sign, when you are a spinner and your most frequent ball is short of good length

That’s a really damning visual and stat.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Guys stick to Match discussion only.

For other topics we have their own threads.

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh have too many passengers the side. Shanto has been ultra awful, a walking wicket. Less said about Tanzid the better. To his defence he has been thrown into the deep end without any bilateral international series experiences prior to cwc.

Great to see Mahmudullah up the order.

 

[saqib.rai]

Are you being sarcastic?

Or do you ahve proof to back these conspiracy theories? How do you know he was using Babar's phone. If at all he is worried he will on ly be worried about teh conflict of interest case as he has been named as one of the directors in that company.

You don't ask for proof when so many posters here accuse Babar of wrongdoing in literally everything he does
Now trust me as well lol

 

[Mas-LFC]

BD should have taken Sarkar as back up opener. He bowls medium gentle too. A bowling option. On the flat wickets still better than Shanto and Tanzid. ODI i

 

[PakPremi]

Always rated Mahmudullah, values his wicket and good stroke player.
Usama is really poor bowler for ODIs and even T20s. How they did not select Abrar who is actually a white ball specialist in domestic.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD should have taken Sarkar as back up opener. He bowls medium gentle too. A bowling option. On the flat wickets still better than Shanto and Tanzid. ODI i

Tanzid should be dropped.

Towhid Hridoy needs to be given more games.

 

[IAJ]

Same old story. When we get wickets upfront, there are no treathning bowlers in the middle overs and we let partnerships grow.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mahmudullah is the backbone of BD middle order.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Wasim Jr bowls a better length than Rauf but it's all angled in and very predictable. Wasting the new ball really.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Technically Haris Rauf has dropped that catch

 

[shah_1]

We were bound to be humiliated in this tournament with this spin attack.

 

[FearlessRoar]

We were bound to be humiliated in this tournament with this spin attack.

Yes i agree. I am shocked. We don't have any quality spinner in squad. And we have come to wc without any plan.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

BD struggling against wrist spin.

 

[sweep_shot]

Technically Haris Rauf has dropped that catch

It dropped just short.

Very difficult chance.

 

[AAli98]

Why do PCT only turn up when it's truly backs to the wall and almost nothing to lose.

Errr no if this was nz aus Ind they would be 120/1 of 15 overs

 

[NeVerMind]

Technically Haris Rauf has dropped that catch

It fell short so not a drop

 

[Mas-LFC]

Mushfiq been a good batsman for BD but ideally for him and 4,5,6 they need the openers or top3 to see off the first PP. Because Coming into bat so early when still doing a bit mushfiq looks at sea.

 

[FearlessRoar]

I reckon, BD will set 250+ target for Pakistan

 

[Ahmed216]

Small ground and lightning outfield

 

[Mas-LFC]

shot Riyad!

 

[Ahmed216]

I reckon, BD will set 250+ target for Pakistan

Match winning score 100%

 

[sweep_shot]

Partnership is now worth 50 runs.

 

[saqib.rai]

Usama is a garbage bowler. Bringing Bangladesh back into the game.

Was so good in the PSL. Is it because of the change in format? Or the quality of PSL is rubbish?

 

[FearlessRoar]

I am big fan of Mahmudullah. He is player of big tournaments.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Bangladesh 75-3

17 overs

 

[Mas-LFC]

ODI’s about partnership. Build a bigger one. Liton Das you need to use your tiny brain to think better instead of giving it away now. Bat sensibly this wicket isnt 300+.

 

[shah_1]

Yes i agree. I am shocked. We don't have any quality spinner in squad. And we have come to wc without any plan.

It was baffling to see Abrar not given a single game in white ball cricket before this tournament on how good is he? NZ and Afghanistan series was perfect try him out.

Baffling to see that by the captain and team director.

 

[Ahmed216]

Usama is a garbage bowler. Bringing Bangladesh back into the game.

Was so good in the PSL. Is it because of the change in format? Or the quality of PSL is rubbish?

Lack of FC cricket. That's where basics are learned

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 75/3 (17 overs).

BD need to take it deep and see how it goes from there.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lol caption this

 

[Kianig89]

Bangladesh clawing back ominous sign for Pakistan , 250 will be a winning score

 

[FearlessRoar]

Why we didn't use Abrar as our surprise package?

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Usama is a garbage bowler. Bringing Bangladesh back into the game.

Was so good in the PSL. Is it because of the change in format? Or the quality of PSL is rubbish?

As India keeps re- learning every year, bossing in the leagues, while good, doesn’t mean you’ll even come to scratch in international cricket. Whole different standard. Plus it’s 50 overs.

 

[NeVerMind]

So what was the excuse to leave out Imam today? Is he "sick" or genuinely dropped?

 

[saqib.rai]

Lol caption this

View attachment 138487

Friendship over with Nawaz

Now Haris Is my Best Friend and "MATCH WINNER"

 

[ex-q-zit]

Just read this article:

Ahead of Pakistan's ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens Stadium on Tuesday, Babar Azam's side indulged their taste buds and ordered biryani, kebabs, and Chap from Kolkata's famous Zam Zam Restaurant. The 'Men in Green' chose to skip dinner at the team hotel, and instead chose to try Kolkata's famous biryani. Pakistan cricket team ordered the food on Sunday through an online food delivery platform.

Are these guys really professional players eating biryani almost on a daily basis. How can you then expect Rauf to reach to catch the ball?

 

[Blackbradman]

Mir bowling is garbage

 

[mominsaigol]

Usama is a garbage bowler. Bringing Bangladesh back into the game.

Was so good in the PSL. Is it because of the change in format? Or the quality of PSL is rubbish?

Confidence and predictability.

Unlike abrar usama has zero variation, just the traditional legspin with awkward bounce due to his height. Batsmen would eventually figure it out in odi just like they figured out imad waseem in odi since its the same dart delivery over and over.

However unlike imad who varies his pace and is Peak confident, Usama looks as of he's seen a ghost.

I've never seen such a low Confidence mental midget in my life. This guy is so scared every time I see him and I don't get why? He was terrified even in previous series. It explains why he keeps bowling short. Is he some sort of anxiety introverted outcast?

And I'm not saying this as an insult. Shadab may be a trash bowler but atleast he confident. Usama looks like someone's given him a wedgie, like does he not want to represent his country?

 

[SpiritOf1903]

This game slipping fast. Where's Hasan?!

Should've gone for jugular

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The good thing about this is that Pakistan might have to work for a win. With three early wickets it looked like they might be chasing about 150 which would be too easy. This team needs to show how they cope with pressure.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Congratulations to Usama Mir. He is the player of the match for BD.

 

[shah_1]

Babar should be sacked only for backing players like Usama Mir , Hasan Ali and Nawaz. These three don't belong to international cricket. Won't play for Zimbabwe as well.

 

[Ahmed216]

Can't understand why there's no deep point for this garbage bowler. He's bound to pitch a couple short every over.
Although I understand it's almost impossible to set field for poor bowling

 

[sweep_shot]

Ifti is in the attack. He can dry up runs.

 

[Shafi]

Anything over 250 it will be over for us!!! Bangladesh will score over 300 if Liton and Mahmudullah stays longer

 

[Cric_lover4487]

As India keeps re- learning every year, bossing in the leagues, while good, doesn’t mean you’ll even come to scratch in international cricket. Whole different standard. Plus it’s 50 overs.

Atleast India beats full strength teams in bilaterals.

 

[Ahmed216]

Why we didn't use Abrar as our surprise package?

Babar's fault completely. We all know what he did to England in his first test

 

[oatmeal]

The main target is Mahmudullah , you get him ,it can trigger a collapse

 

[kron]

Liton dash plays pace well.
Need to knock him off.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 85/3 (19 overs).

 

[emranabbas]

Ifti should have bowled in power play there was no need to get harris on

Thats poor from babar

 

[Asad T]

Our. Spinners.Suck

 

[nish_mate]

The good thing about this is that Pakistan might have to work for a win. With three early wickets it looked like they might be chasing about 150 which would be too easy. This team needs to show how they cope with pressure.

but they need a high NRR as well, need to roll over BD cheapish

 

[shah_1]

It is free hit for opposition when spinners come on

 

[NeVerMind]

Might as well give Agha a bowl...our standards are so low

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Anything over 250 it will be over for us!!! Bangladesh will score over 300 if Liton and Mahmudullah stays longer

Once again, middle overs are proving to be achilles heels for Pakistan. In 2011, Ajmal,Hafeez and Afridi have no respite in middle overs after new ball bursts from Gull. This again proves why cricket analysts these days are so dishonest and agenda driven. This present bowling attack is not even half good as 2011

 

[mominsaigol]

He ordered veg biryani

.

On a serious note, Babar should invest in salad, Celery juice and fruit to end that pot belly.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Our. Spinners.Suck

Pathetic from our spinners

 

[oatmeal]

Usama Mir is terrible.