ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan v South Africa | Match 26 | Chennai | 27 October | Pakistan Innings

[Asif321]

Match in kitty. Sa can't Chase anything, they lost to Ned chasing 245

Pak has almost won this match by batting first. Babar is too good with tosses.

Said same to Afghanistan they can’t chase anything over 200

 

[Nikhil_cric]

ICC being greedy for another IND-PAK semi. Looks like every advantage being given to PAK. Like Mohammad Hafeez said, we need spidy cam to see the outcome of toss . Can't trust ICC match referee etc.

 

[MMHS]

In CI preview, I saw Imam/Fakhar - was wondering if these reporters follow cricket, whose who in the game or just write scripts from mind.

 

[PassionForPak]

Why is Muhammad Haris's name in the team sheet and not Hassan Ali's? Something I've missed?

He fell sick.

 

[Ali Active]

ICC being greedy for another IND-PAK semi. Looks like every advantage being given to PAK. Like Mohammad Hafeez said, we need spidy cam to see the outcome of toss . Can't trust ICC match referee etc.

lol then u guys complain about conspiracies that pak fan make

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

SA intentionally helping Pakistan?

Inform Hendricks dropped, Rabada benched.

What is going on?

I’m guessing it has something to do with the return of Bavuma. Maybe

 

[160KPH]

SA intentionally helping Pakistan?

Inform Hendricks dropped, Rabada benched.

What is going on?

Bro Bavuma is their captain, he was just sick. Hendricks has been absolutely terrible for a long time, he played one good innings against England who everyone is scoring against and failed against Bangladesh.

 

[160KPH]

Why is Muhammad Haris's name in the team sheet and not Hassan Ali's? Something I've missed?

Hasan Ali is sick.

 

[emranabbas]

If your dropping fakhar for imam then he better put some runs on the board without wasting balls

Babar kabhi nahi sudre ga daramay baaz

 

[Asad T]

This is Pak's best chance to beat them -- we are batting first and they have Bavuma back

 

[160KPH]

Said same to Afghanistan they can’t chase anything over 200

They’re basically trying to cover their bases in case Pakistan wins if we somehow win they’ll say “of course, it was so easy, you guys batted first” if we lose they’ll say “oh my god, you guys couldn’t even when South Africa was chasing”, it’s a lose lose situation

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

In CI preview, I saw Imam/Fakhar - was wondering if these reporters follow cricket, whose who in the game or just write scripts from mind.

From mind

 

[PassionForPak]

Bro Bavuma is their captain, he was just sick. Hendricks has been absolutely terrible for a long time, he played one good innings against England who everyone is scoring against and failed against Bangladesh.

That's not true.
Bavuma is even more of a flop and he played first 3 matches and got out quickly, increasing the pressure on team.

 

[AAli98]

ICC being greedy for another IND-PAK semi. Looks like every advantage being given to PAK. Like Mohammad Hafeez said, we need spidy cam to see the outcome of toss . Can't trust ICC match referee etc.

If indian bookies can buy people like cronje Malik azharudin what’s a poor match referee to them.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

South Africa usually play bad cricket against Minnows, so yeah we have a chance.

But they thrashed minnow BD

 

[160KPH]

If your dropping fakhar for imam then he better put some runs on the board without wasting balls

Babar kabhi nahi sudre ga daramay baaz

Fakhar has failed this entire year. Especially his last 12 or so innings completely pathetic and even lower SR than Imam. On top of that, he was out for a week due to lack of match fitness, I believe people were saying it was a knee injury. Even if he was fully healthy there was no chance he would get rushed into the side again after that.

 

[Sunzi]

Let's go boys.

Its early but Ive got my cake.... and custard ready.

 

[Usman Chadda]

If your dropping fakhar for imam then he better put some runs on the board without wasting balls

Babar kabhi nahi sudre ga daramay baaz

Fakhar is out with a knee injury, was supposed to play today

 

[Rajdeep]

I’m guessing it has something to do with the return of Bavuma. Maybe

Why?

Why did Bavuma return only for this match when everything was going so well for them without him?

Why bench Rabada? Isnt he one of the best fast bowlers going around?

SA also helped Pakistan in last WT20 by losing against Netherlands. Looks like brother Bavuma is back in right time to do it again.

Where can I complain against such injustice?

 

[Abraham786]

Safety firste approach King Bradman Babar knew that if sf batted first they would've gone more than 350+ and even his dream they couldn't chase that and these guy's batting incompetence would've exposed again so he smartly decided to bat first and later on if he lose shift to Blame on bowlers like he always did , Have spine king Babar , learn from Buttler he said we collectively failed unlike you who always puts it on bowlers.

 

[160KPH]

That's not true.
Bavuma is even more of a flop and he played first 3 matches and got out quickly, increasing the pressure on team.

What is not true? That Bavuma is their captain? That Hendricks is a terrible ODI batsmen? Have you ever seen him bat?? He averages 29 @ 80 SR after having already played 30+ matches and he was pathetic all year long.

 

[TheSultan]

Wasim jr playing - mercy that were batting first

 

[160KPH]

Why?

Why did Bavuma return only for this match when everything was going so well for them without him?

Why bench Rabada? Isnt he one of the best fast bowlers going around?

SA also helped Pakistan in last WT20 by losing against Netherlands. Looks like brother Bavuma is back in right time to do it again.

Where can I complain against such injustice?

Can’t tell if you’re trolling or not, so used to seeing this kind of nonsense from Indian fans online it’s hard to tell

 

[160KPH]

Safety firste approach King Bradman Babar knew that if sf batted first they would've gone more than 350+ and even his dream they couldn't chase that and these guy's batting incompetence would've exposed again so he smartly decided to bat first and later on if he lose shift to Blame on bowlers like he always did , Have spine king Babar , learn from Buttler he said we collectively failed unlike you who always puts it on bowlers.

He decided to bat first because South Africa record when chasing is worse than when they are batting first. It’s really simple, don’t know you’re having an emotional meltdown right now.

 

[Asad T]

Why?

Why did Bavuma return only for this match when everything was going so well for them without him?

Why bench Rabada? Isnt he one of the best fast bowlers going around?

SA also helped Pakistan in last WT20 by losing against Netherlands. Looks like brother Bavuma is back in right time to do it again.

Where can I complain against such injustice?

Rabada has a back spasm

 

[Asad T]

That's not true.
Bavuma is even more of a flop and he played first 3 matches and got out quickly, increasing the pressure on team.

Yes, just look at this, highlights how bad the south african skipper has been this WC

 

[Swashbuckler]

Useless Bavuma playing, Rabada dropped. What is South Africa thinking?

 

[viking2559]

Hopefully BCCI and icc help Pakistan to reach the semifinals.LOL

 

[Swashbuckler]

Sone of the greatest players have lifted WC trophy. Quota pick Bavuma doesn't belong. For that reason alone I want Pakistan to end the Protea campaign.

 

[Omer2002]

I assume shamsi is playing thats more than enuff for us..they are too strong for us unfortunately

 

[gani999]

Match in kitty. Sa can't Chase anything, they lost to Ned chasing 245

Pak has almost won this match by batting first. Babar is too good with tosses.

Afghanistan cannot chase anything above 250, they said...
Afghanistan batting after Gurbaz is rubbish, they said....

 

[Rana]

Pakistan will score 300 here and claim the batsmen done their job

 

[viking2559]

LoL South Africa has lost all 6 world cup (odi+t20i) games against Pakistan since 1999

The ultimate chokers. Pakistan has got this in bag

 

[160KPH]

Yes, just look at this, highlights how bad the south african skipper has been this WC

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Yes, just look at this, highlights how bad the south african skipper has been this WC

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Bavuma has played 3 matches. Hendricks played 2 and his stats are being carried by a single innings and he completely flopped the next match. He’s been horrible his whole career which is why he can never find a spot in the side. Bavuma has been in terrible form but did anyone really believe the captain would not automatically rejoin the side once he was not sick anymore??

 

[Amjid Javed]

Fake plastic all rounders nawaz and wasim Jnr playing

Congrats SA on winning game

 

[Rajdeep]

Can’t tell if you’re trolling or not, so used to seeing this kind of nonsense from Indian fans online it’s hard to tell

Mickey Arthur is South African right? Just saying

 

[Nikhil_cric]

lol then u guys complain about conspiracies that pak fan make

Lol. At least now you guys know what it sounds like when you come up with BCCi conspiracies

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Why?

Why did Bavuma return only for this match when everything was going so well for them without him?

Why bench Rabada? Isnt he one of the best fast bowlers going around?

SA also helped Pakistan in last WT20 by losing against Netherlands. Looks like brother Bavuma is back in right time to do it again.

Where can I complain against such injustice?

I believe Rabada has been pulled out to manage a back spasm, says so on Cricinfo.

And as for Bavuma, you want to complain? On the contrary I’d advise you to keep quiet or the morality/ quota police will come to your door very soon.

 

[Hitman]

An early wicket would be interesting.

 

[bones]

I missed all the pre-match build up. What are the pundits saying is a likely par score on this pitch?

 

[Ahmed216]

Expecting this to be a one sided contest.
SA to demolish Pakistani hopes

 

[Azzurri]

Tuk tuk on display again. useless team with ridiculously dead mindset

 

[Devadwal]

Rabada is not playing and Bavuma is playing so guess who will get benifits of those changes?

 

[asfandyar]

Another snoozefest on the cards.

 

[Abraham786]

He decided to bat first because South Africa record when chasing is worse than when they are batting first. It’s really simple, don’t know you’re having an emotional meltdown right now.

A couple of matches already here held and everyone knows that in 2nd innings after 10 overs pitch become better for batting if you don't want believe it's up to you if it were other venue than Could've other thing, winning toss here and bat 2nd shows that you want score comfortably your 50(60) balls so even if you lose you are safe and can say I did fifty, you hadn't that luxury if chaing this against Africa side in pressure situation. If you know rizwan bats well while chasing compared to bat first.

 

[viking2559]

Lol I wanted them to play with intent and here this Abdullah has just played a maiden over.
Pakistan will never learn.
They are bunch of cowards....

 

[PassionForPak]

I missed all the pre-match build up. What are the pundits saying is a likely par score on this pitch?

254 is average score on this ground which is lowest average this tournament. while pak can defend around 254 on this ground, considering their qualification scenarios they need atleast 300 on board.

 

[Asad T]

I missed all the pre-match build up. What are the pundits saying is a likely par score on this pitch?

It's a faster track than the pitch used against Afghanistan, so more runs will be required today

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Lots of flack for Bavuma but our boys will bring him into form.

 

[bones]

An early wicket would be interesting.

Would it? Guaranteed tuk tuk for a good portion of the innings while they rebuild...

 

[asfandyar]

Rabada is not playing and Bavuma is playing so guess who will get benifits of those changes?

You are underestimating Pakistan's ability to lose. You can include 11 Bavumas in their team and we'll still try our best to lose.

 

[emranabbas]

Looks like a slow outfield

 

[Aviator]

This is a do or die match according to them... And this is how they do... By playing maiden..

 

[Aviator]

Expect same 270-280 score...these openers are useless...both of them.

 

[viking2559]

This Babar and misbah's(he is the root cause of this timidness)team is hopeless.

 

[owenhcricket]

Horrible decision to bat first....Babar and the backroom CLEARLY saw how easy it is to bat second, when the dew it out, he pitch is shiny and flat and wet and everything skids onto the bat but these backroom geniuses think winning the toss and batting first is the key again!

Oh and great job in not giving Fakhar a shot. (this is sarcasm)

Btw what happened to all those on here posting as if they know whats going on behind closed doors and that Fakhar was going to play lol

 

[Ahmed216]

Imam's protein deficiency manifesting

 

[160KPH]

A couple of matches already here held and everyone knows that in 2nd innings after 10 overs pitch become better for batting if you don't want believe it's up to you if it were other venue than Could've other thing, winning toss here and bat 2nd shows that you want score comfortably your 50(60) balls so even if you lose you are safe and can say I did fifty, you hadn't that luxury if chaing this against Africa side in pressure situation. If you know rizwan bats well while chasing compared to bat first.

Or it shows that South Africa has destroyed absolutely everyone when batting first but lost to Netherlands when they batted second so there might be a weakness to exploit there. This is also the historical record of South Africa in tournaments by the way. Much lower win percentage when batting second.

I agree with you that pitch plays a big role but individual teams weaknesses matter too.

 

[kron]

Let's go greens
Cmon.

Dil dil Pakistan.

4444444444

 

[160KPH]

Shot Imam

 

[kron]

Expect same 270-280 score...these openers are useless...both of them.

Let's wait and see bro

 

[TheSultan]

Nothing changes

 

[kron]

Shot Imam

Want someone to step up and make a statement.

 

[asfandyar]

Why was Hasan dropped? He's bowled well within his limitations.

 

[Ahmed216]

Why was Hasan dropped? He's bowled well within his limitations.

Fever

 

[160KPH]

Want someone to step up and make a statement.

Imam can shut all his haters up with a fast 50+ runs today.

 

[Asad T]

Why was Hasan dropped? He's bowled well within his limitations.

He has a fever

 

[Azzurri]

Tuk Tuk barrage

 

[jaspa888]

Why was Hasan dropped? He's bowled well within his limitations.

He is ill, not dropped.

 

[Spitfire]

Whatever is being said about Bavuma returning. But he leads from the front and does not go missing mid game like Babar.

 

[160KPH]

Why was Hasan dropped? He's bowled well within his limitations.

He’s sick brother, has a fever I believe

 

[kron]

Imam can shut all his haters up with a fast 50+ runs today.

Inshallah.

 

[Blackbradman]

Decent start for Pakistan, anything over 220 South Africa will find it difficult to chase.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

They need to take advantage of first 10.

Set targets:

1-10 = 60 runs
11-20= 45 runs
21-30=50 runs
31-40=60 runs
41-50= 85 runs

Target 300

 

[Rana]

Abdullah Shafique 10 dots in powerplay

 

[Aviator]

These two batsman are hoping for easy runs like this... They waste the PP every single match... toil to a score of 50 in 70 balls and get out....

 

[jaspa888]

Shafique bringing out his inner Misbah.

This is disgraceful, selfish cricket. Playing out maiden overs in the powerplay in a must-win match.

 

[Ahmed216]

Abdullah Shafique 10 dots in powerplay

Kaanpe taang rahi hai clearly

 

[Amjid Javed]

PP being wasted as usual

 

[Aviator]

Australian bowlers in Australia will make these two batsman pee thier pants...