India (131/3) secure a convincing 7 wicket victory over Pakistan (127/9) in the high voltage encounter of the Asia Cup 2025

[Josh]

The mentally ill troll whose only job is to rant and rave about Indians is non biased? I knew he would latch onto a new issue to spread his vile bile and hatred.

I have seen many trolls on forums and fans hating each other but none with as much hatred and mental illness as this dude. Plus he is also a coward who blocks people from replying.

I really hope good posters from all countries stop encouraging this dude, its not good for his own mental health.

I didn't mean it lol

 

[Dr_Bassim]

And what have Sahibzada and Haris done? The so called modern players who replaced Babar and Rizwan to play modern cricket?

Read my post again.

If they had to play like Babar and Rizwan then they would replicate what your heroes are doing.

Unfortunately, they have to try to win the game.

Something which Babar and Rizwan only managed to do if the opposition was class C or the RR was 6 to 7 (and that too once in a blue moon if all the stars aligned for them).

 

[Shaka81]

And what have Sahibzada and Haris done? The so called modern players who replaced Babar and Rizwan to play modern cricket?

To be fair Farhan at least performed fairly well in domestic cricket and has got decent stats across formats, so deserved a chance. Haris has been a total failure domestically as well as internationally other than against minnow level bowling. Also not convinced that Agha deserves a place in the T20 side nevermind as the captain. Hasan Nawaz was pushed into the team early but at least has some hitting ability. They can carry one player like this not a whole team. Anyone wanting to play internationally needs to first gain some cross format experience domestically and perform well to earn a place in the team. Then they need to keep performing to stay in the team. Can't keep carrying trash like Haris hoping they will come good.

 

[Shaka81]

Read my post again.

If they had to play like Babar and Rizwan then they would replicate what your heroes are doing.

Unfortunately, they have to try to win the game.

Something which Babar and Rizwan only managed to do if the opposition was class C or the RR was 6 to 7.

Yet no one other than Shaheen played with a good strike rate.... the shots they got out to were mostly incompetence in the name of aggression. If everyone had batted like Haris, then Pakistan would have been all out for 20. Is that what winning cricket looks like to you?!

 

[obaidsk]

Beautiful by Sky. Also beautiful by the organizers to ignore Agha.

Maza agaya.

I don't know how this guy is allowed to even post. I mean having a different opinion on cricket is fine but this type of behaviour is so not on or acceptable. An Indian in disguise is what you are!

 

[Farabi]

They are a better answer than the ones playing currently. That’s the point.

The current lot haven’t got it. They are just being forced down our throats.

When better players than Babar and Rizwan come along, they will announce themselves organically and they will take their place on merit just like Babar and Rizwan took the places of those before them.

Guys like Farhan and Haris haven’t got the chops to replace Babar and Rizwan. Some day, some players will. However, that day has not come yet.

We’re actually on the same page—I’m just trying to push toward clarity. You’re saying one day some players will replace them, but how does that day actually arrive? What steps does Pakistan cricket need to take to develop players who can play the modern game?

 

[Mamoon]

We’re actually on the same page—I’m just trying to push toward clarity. You’re saying one day some players will replace them, but how does that day actually arrive? What steps does Pakistan cricket need to take to develop players who can play the modern game?

It will happen, it’s the circle of life.

Babar and Rizwan still have 4-5 years left and by the time they are on their last legs, Pakistan will have another batch of players and there will be a couple of them who will be of good quality, like Babar and Rizwan were.

Pakistan produced Miandad, Inzamam, Yousuf, Younis and then Babar. They will produce more batsmen too, maybe not as frequently as other countries but they still will.

Same goes for WKs too. Sarfaraz replaced Akmal who replaced Moin/Latif. Rizwan replaced Sarfaraz and someone will replace him across formats but that someone is not Haris.

If people are tired of Babar and Rizwan, that is fine. There is no denying they have been underwhelming and for very long, but, you can’t force inferior players down our throats just because you are tired of them.

We have seen enough of Haris since 2022 to come to the conclusion that just like Azam Khan, he is not good enough to replace Rizwan as Pakistan’s WK.

Similarly, you watch Farhan bat and the way he moves his feet makes it glaringly obvious that he isn’t someone who can replace Babar.

Pakistan must accept that for all their faults and shortcomings, Babar and Rizwan still make the team on pure merit. We cannot deny this. That doesn’t mean that we should neglect their failures or not demand them to improve.

Let me put it this way — Pakistan has not yet reached a point where they can drop both of them and expect the team to be stronger. It will happen one day, but not today.

PCB will die on this hill and it will die very soon. They will both be back very soon and rightly so.

 

[Nabeel23]

I don’t understand what difference Babar/Rizwan would have made today.

Babar would have gotten out to one of the spinners straight after the powerplay, his main struggle is against spin and I don’t think he would have lasted. He has been struggling after the powerplay and I think today would have been no different.

Rizwan would have probably have played a 35 off 40 ball innings similar to Farhan and would have gotten out trying to up the tempo. He premeditates too much and doesn’t play the ball on merit so that is always a risk against the better bowlers like bumrah/kuldeep.

Both would have flopped today, I think as of right now we should stick with the current squad till the World Cup at least, they are mostly inexperienced and it showed today.

Strike rotation and shot selection is a real cause for concern for Pakistan. They really need to improve that for them to have any chance against the big teams. They could have probably added 20-30 runs in singles and doubles today if they have better game awareness and the score would have looked a lot different.

I don’t think Faheem adds much value against the better teams, he isn’t bowling much and to be honest anyone can play his cameos like Rauf/Hasan.

Pitches in Sri Lanka will aid spin so they will need to improve on this front quickly for them to have any chance because all the big teams have good spinners.

 

[uppercut]

But I was told that Pakistan have selected modern T20 players now who will show Babar and Rizwan how to bat in this format. When will that happen?

Virat Kohli the greatest Asian cricketer but they will have to beg him

The gap between India and Pakistan on the day was as big as the crater seen at the Nur Khan airbase.

@Rajdeep @uppercut @Mesozoic

and also Rahim Yar Khan which is still on a NOTAM -->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGOolgoJTHA&t=470s

 

[jnaveen1980]

In the interest of minnow teams they should have given a much better batting track. These teams more often than not will implode on pitches like this. I expect a series of minnow bashing in the coming days.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Number of sixes by batsmen. Shaheen leads the pack for Pakistan

 

[JaDed]

Pakistanis and Pakistan Cricket Team nees to realise this…. indians are and always be this petty..

The further we keep ourselves from you, the better

Afridi did something similar too bro, players are just making sure they aren’t being boycotted by sponsors, everyone plays to galleries.

 

[guard]

Afridi did something similar too bro, players are just making sure they aren’t being boycotted by sponsors, everyone plays to galleries.

Nopes…. Its way changed now…

Im glad you guys did what you did…

Pakistan people and players now should realise this….

Its certainly changed a lot of perception around here…

 

[guard]

I don't know how this guy is allowed to even post. I mean having a different opinion on cricket is fine but this type of behaviour is so not on or acceptable. An Indian in disguise is what you are!

Wifes probably gone home…

 

[AZulfi]

Even a format like T20I requires 1 or 2 batsmen who know how to pace the innings, identifying boundary options against specific bowlers, and rotating the strike to avoid dot balls. It is not only about hitting. This was distinctly lacking from our batting line-up today. Look at how even a compulsive hitter like SKY paced his innings today. He showed his ability to adapt to the game situation, cutting out risky shots (something against his natural grain) and focusing instead on rotating the strike and hitting the odd boundary. This is called game awareness. Since Pakistani batsmen struggle to rotate the strike, if there are 2-3 dot balls in an over, the resultant dot ball pressure often forces them to make a mistake /slog, and they lose their wicket. If you try to hit every ball in the air, it is only a matter of time before you will mistime one.

 

[JaDed]

Nopes…. Its way changed now…

Im glad you guys did what you did…

Pakistan people and players now should realise this….

Its certainly changed a lot of perception around here…

What was the perception before, Gambhir is national coach .. hopefully the perception was same before too

 

[guard]

What was the perception before, Gambhir is national coach .. hopefully the perception was same before too

I dont know…

Personally, dont want to know you guys… Pahalgam was a shame and many Pakistanis said the same..

Thanks Surya!

 

[Savak]

Even a format like T20I requires 1 or 2 batsmen who know how to pace the innings, identifying boundary options against specific bowlers, and rotating the strike to avoid dot balls. It is not only about hitting. This was distinctly lacking from our batting line-up today. Look at how even a compulsive hitter like SKY paced his innings today. He showed his ability to adapt to the game situation, cutting out risky shots (something against his natural grain) and focusing instead on rotating the strike and hitting the odd boundary. This is called game awareness. Since Pakistani batsmen struggle to rotate the strike, if there are 2-3 dot balls in an over, the resultant dot ball pressure often forces them to make a mistake /slog, and they lose their wicket. If you try to hit every ball in the air, it is only a matter of time before you will mistime one.

Surya has played plenty of Ranji trophy cricket for India. I was impressed with how Surya played carefully against Saim, Abrar and Suffyan by showing good technique defensively, playing with a straight bat and only taking calculated risks against a very bad ball.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Even a format like T20I requires 1 or 2 batsmen who know how to pace the innings, identifying boundary options against specific bowlers, and rotating the strike to avoid dot balls. It is not only about hitting. This was distinctly lacking from our batting line-up today. Look at how even a compulsive hitter like SKY paced his innings today. He showed his ability to adapt to the game situation, cutting out risky shots (something against his natural grain) and focusing instead on rotating the strike and hitting the odd boundary. This is called game awareness. Since Pakistani batsmen struggle to rotate the strike, if there are 2-3 dot balls in an over, the resultant dot ball pressure often forces them to make a mistake /slog, and they lose their wicket. If you try to hit every ball in the air, it is only a matter of time before you will mistime one.

Yeah but when you have like 60 in 6 overs and chasing only 128 there is no point taking risks.

 

[heddie19]

That doesn’t mean I don’t back these boys all the way

Bad day in the office.

We have to improve.

Let me know when there's a good day in the office. Let's see until when you back these talentless players. Not beyond WC '26, I am sure.

 

[Vikram1989]

No he is not selected.

Reddy is in for Aud A test matches .

 

[JaDed]

Reddy is in for Aud A test matches .

Thanks for the correction, I saw only the one day series squad, Tilak is the captain and Abhishek ll join the team as well.

 

[Ab Fan]

I have no interest in this tournament and will continue to resist from posting till the tournament ends.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Let me know when there's a good day in the office. Let's see until when you back these talentless players. Not beyond WC '26, I am sure.

Babar wouldn't have made any difference to the outcome.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Parag? He is the biggest fraudster & nepo baby of the IPL. If anything, we need Shreyas Iyer or Jaiswal in this lineup.

He is no fraud. Quality player