ICC WT20| 1st Semi-Final | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 4/10/12 | Pak Innings

[bmwduran]

I feel Pak did well but the target is a tricky one.
Pak should bat sensibly with keeping wickets in hand, and don't push panic button to implode themselves.

One batsman has to play as a sheet anchor for most part of the innings,

 

[lilFlip]

That last over could decide whole match. But hey if Nazir/Jamshed fire it should be easy.

PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!!

15 off the final over, but just 23 came off the four overs before that. With the depth Sri Lanka have in their line-up, they would have wanted much more than that, especially after the secure start they got and a further fillip with Sanga's cameo. They would have been aiming at 150, or perhaps even more, and it seems they've fallen a few short of what they would have liked when they set off. Gul was good, except for the final over, and Tanvir along with the spinners were economical. Pakistan will back themselves here, though it remains to be seen how the track will behave. A bit of dew there, so the Sri Lankans won't be too happy about that. But let's see how the second innings pans out.

 

[JilaWatan]

its gettable even with our lineup

 

[PB]

1 more then what we chased 3 years ago.


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[Osman]

have a bad feeling the slightest bit of seam movement vs pakistan batsmen....u know the rest

 

[dhump]

should be chased down no point in choking.

 

[Sledger]

Average 1st innings score here is 152. Pakistan would have taken 140 if they knew they'd lose the toss. Pakistan are bad chasers we all know, they struggled against SA in this tournament and beat minnows Bangladesh. There will hopefully be dew around to mess with the SL attack.

 

[purepak]

nazir to come good. go for it boyee

 

[Anwar_194]

It all depends upon the start....hafeez will be under pressure so Imran should fire.

 

[Khaleefa]

It's a slippery and tricky figure. It's easy when you are chasing a 120 ODD or a 160 ODD but 140 range requires a steady scoring rate and not require too many wild shots or rush of flood flukes ... I hope Pakistan team understands this.

 

[Ahson8]

Insha Allah we will chase this

 

[LastLaugh_PK]

Gettable.. Need a good start though..

 

[Zamee]

Only if Ajmal and Gul bowled to their potential. Its a par score on this pitch

 

[KingKhanWC]

Walk in the park if bat properly.

 

[BlackThunder]

Can Pak batsman souk the pressure, is the big question. This pitch is not what it is made out to be. It is a very decent pitch lets see if Pak is mentally capable of chasing.

 

[Amoeba]

Depends what Rameez thinks......and I will think the opposite.
My personal opinion is this gettable. We should get this.

 

[lilFlip]

Openers coming out...

 

[mithun_minhas]

All Pak has to do is play out their 20 overs. The target is very gettable.

But will Pak play 20 overs?

 

[lilFlip]

Can Pak batsman souk the pressure, is the big question. This pitch is not what it is made out to be. It is a very decent pitch lets see if Pak is mentally capable of chasing.

We are not playing against India

 

[t_kaay]

We can do this. Sri Lanka disappointed and we have the mental edge to start with.......let's do this

 

[cricket47]

Imran nazir should try n utilize first 6 overs.. This pitch is a dust bowl

 

[MR__KHAN__JI]

This will are separate the men from the boys in this line up

 

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Mendis and malinga the key men

 

[Lara400]

Afridi at 3 anyone??

 

[t_kaay]

Rrr 7.00 let's go............

 

[Justcrazy]

If you want to progress you have to win ..simple

 

[Lara400]

Matthews to open the bowling

 

[mithun_minhas]

Angelo Mathews is a dud bowler. He should be taken to the cleaners.

 

[t_kaay]

Afridi at 3 anyone??

Yeh, if these two get us to 130 with 5 overs left

 

[Lara400]

Business as usual from Hafeez straight push to the fielder

 

[Lara400]

And were off

 

[dhump]

Angelo Mathews is a dud bowler. He should be taken to the cleaners.

you are talking against the experts in the box.

 

[Madplayer]

Ya Allah madad

 

[Justcrazy]

Just play normal cricket

 

[Munna]

Just dont lose too many wickets in the first 10 and we should be fine

 

[t_kaay]

That's how he's gonna play guys, don't worry he's getting the runs...he ain't out

 

[mosh101]

Almost caught that

 

[Lara400]

Yeh, if these two get us to 130 with 5 overs left

Would be nice

 

[Justcrazy]

Target should be made of every 5 overs.........

first 5 overs 25 runs

 

[t_kaay]

Sanga cheating as usual

 

[hamzie]

Dua guys dua!

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

nazir will never learn...do they even talk to him pre game

 

[Lara400]

business as usual from imran Nazir straight to the fielder and dropped, remember Bangladesh anyone??

 

[hamzie]

:4

 

[Munna]

Why is he already playing aggressive shots.. calm down mate and set your eye in first!

 

[t_kaay]

Yeh boy, play yr natural game

 

[talha3]

Cmon Nazir. At least 3 overs from you to give us a good start.

 

[lilFlip]

What a shot :nazir

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[CricnPak]

I swear, I'm getting a really strong feeling that this game's going to follow the Mohali SF.

I hope they play sensibly this time and not go into a shell against a middle target.

 

[dhump]

sanga appealing for catch I am happy it was Taufel

 

[dhump]

 

[talha3]

Good first over.

 

[mosh101]

Good first one for pak

 

[Madplayer]

Sangakara has dissapointed me with that appeal.. The ball was no where near the bat.

 

[Lara400]

Four it is

 

[Justcrazy]

If Nazir can last 5 - 6 overs .....the pressure will be on bowlers.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan require another 132 runs with 10 wickets and 19.0 overs remaining

 

[t_kaay]

C'mon guys let him play his game. If he gots bogged down he will only eat up balls then have a brain fart. Might as well go for a quick 20-30 runs and before you know it, the target is sub 100

 

[Munna]

Not a bad first over... need to continue scoring at a decent acceptable rate without playing stupid shots

 

[mosh101]

Kula is the danger man for both at the crease

 

[Square Drive]

Kami dropped a tough catch, and now Dilshan drops a toughie. Hisaab baraabar now. :kami

 

[Lara400]

Good first over by Pak Mashallah

 

[dhump]

Sangakara has dissapointed me with that appeal.. The ball was no where near the bat.

not the first time he did it.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Mods- Flip the threads this one should be the sticky.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need a cameo from Nazir , and needs to keep one end safe

 

[lilFlip]

Kula on!!

 

[BlackThunder]

Kulasekara to bowl, DANGEROUS TIME FOR PAK Batsman

 

[mosh101]

Nazir being a brainfart

 

[Lara400]

Kulasakera on.......

 

[Madplayer]

Kulasekra ..

 

[Sledger]

Charging. )

 

[Munna]

Charging!!

He swings big time nazir.. watch out ffs!

 

[Sledger]

Almost bowled.. Nazir completely beaten.

 

[mosh101]

Come on nazir

 

[asif9138]

lucky imran

 

[Justcrazy]

Kula will get swing , just need to be careful , play him late

 

[Gone]

Kulesakarra looking good

 

[cricwiz]

He needs to be careful here... Imran Nazir !!!

 

[H2O1]

bach gya phir , steady imran , 50 runs ke bad out ho jana