National T20 Cup | Semi-Finals | 29 Nov, 2017 |Lahore W v Faisalabad, Lahore B v FATA | Match Thread

[giri26]

Semi-Final 1: Lahore W v Faisalabad (12:00 local | 07:00 GMT | 18:00 AEDT | 17:30 ACDT | 15:00 AWST)

Lahore W Squad: Aamer Yamin, Amad Butt, Asif Ali, Asif Zakir, Azhar Ali, Bilal Asif, Ehsan Adil, Hasan Qadeer, Kamran Akmal †, Mohammad Irfan(5), Raza Ali Dar, Salman Butt (c), Sami Aslam, Umaid Asif, Umar Akmal, Wahab Riaz

Faisalabad Squad: Ali Shan, Ali Waqas, Asad Ali, Asad Raza, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Gauhar Ali †, Imran Butt, Imran Khalid, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Sami, Saeed Ajmal (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Sohaib Maqsood, Taj Wali, Yasir Shah

Semi-Final 2: Lahore B v FATA (Day/Night 16:00 local | 11:00 GMT | 22:00 AEDT | 21:30 ACDT | 19:00 AWST)

Lahore B Squad: Abid Ali, Adnan Akmal †, Agha Salman, Ahmed Shehzad, Aizaz Cheema, Atif Jabbar, Babar Azam, Ghulam Mudassar, Hussain Talat, Imam-ul-Haq, Junaid Khan, Khalid Usman, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez (c), Saad Nasim, Tayyab Tahir

FATA Squad: Ahmed Jamal, Asif Afridi, Awais Zia, Bilawal Bhatti, Hammad Azam (c), Irfan Rasheed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Naeem, Mukhtar Ahmed, Nabi Gul, Naved Malik, Rehan Afridi †, Sameen Gul, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Usama Mir

 

[MenInG]

The final stages of the National T20 Cup now back on track with the 1st semi final between Lahore Whites & Faisalabad, with
Faisalabad winning the toss and electing to field

 

[Shafi]

As much I hate Kamran but I admit he is far better than Umar and Adnan Akmal. When will Chisty will retire? He described 30 years old player as young

 

[ameemlutfi]

why is fahim ashraf not playing?

 

[Naim]

why is fahim ashraf not playing?

he's injured

 

[IAJ]

As much I hate Kamran but I admit he is far better than Umar and Adnan Akmal. When will Chisty will retire? He described 30 years old player as young

For chishti sahib even a 50 years old is a youngster

 

[Shafi]

Time to move on from Umar Akmal. 15 of 27 in T20 against ordinary bowlers. Pathetic!!!

 

[MenInG]

Time to move on from Umar Akmal. 15 of 27 in T20 against ordinary bowlers. Pathetic!!!

Finished off well for himself - lets see when Fbad bat

 

[mak36]

Faisalabad need to chill out. They will win if they keep their heads.

 

[mak36]

The absence of Fahim has really hurt the balance of this team. They had Ajmal in at eight!

Still I feel Faisalabad should have chased it.

 

[Shafi]

Looks like both Shehzad and Kamran are returning in our LOI cricket. Tough luck ahead.

 

[Abdullah719]

The absence of Fahim has really hurt the balance of this team. They had Ajmal in at eight!

Still I feel Faisalabad should have chased it.

Very disappointing show with the bat by Faisalabad. They seemed to be taking it too easy and then later started panicking. Only Maqsood looked like he was in some semblance of control though he got out played a pretty stupid shot too.

 

[Abdullah719]

Looks like FATA will need several batsmen to play blinders to chase this.

 

[mak36]

Very disappointing show with the bat by Faisalabad. They seemed to be taking it too easy and then later started panicking. Only Maqsood looked like he was in some semblance of control though he got out played a pretty stupid shot too.

Agreed. 140 should have been easily chased.

It's a pity LW have both Aamer Yamin and Amad Butt- the latter is being made to warm the bench. Talk about developing future talent.

By the way, is it just me or is the picture quality better today?

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Looks like FATA will need several batsmen to play blinders to chase this.

Excellent 100 by Ahmed Shehzad..

 

[DRsohail]

hafeez pretty sailed the match for his team.

 

[mak36]

Looks like FATA will need several batsmen to play blinders to chase this.

Is this the same wicket that Faisalabad failed to chase 140 or is this a new one?

 

[Hermoine Green]

Smashing start from FATA.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Is this the same wicket that Faisalabad failed to chase 140 or is this a new one?

Same wicket.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Looks like FATA will need several batsmen to play blinders to chase this.

FATA team is capable of doing this, so far they are doing good.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Brutal shot for

Good going FATA.

 

[DRsohail]

Mukhtar looks a better striker than he was >

 

[Hermoine Green]

from Mukhtar.

 

[mak36]

Mukhtar on fire.

But...but...but... he is a hack.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Mukhtar looks a better striker than he was >

Has definitely shown some improvement.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Mukhtar on fire.

But...but...but... he is a hack.

You need players like him in T20 game. And more.

 

[Hermoine Green]

50 for FATA in 3.5 overs.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Massive shot from Mukhtar for

 

[Hermoine Green]

Dude is on fire.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Mukhtar

 

[Hermoine Green]

Excellent flick from Naveed Malik

 

[Hermoine Green]

Back to back from Naveed Malik.

FATA still has a chance.

 

[DRsohail]

FATA is very much in the match.they have to go like this for few overs then the presure will be beck on lhb.

 

[mak36]

Finally Naved Malik makes a start this tournament. Let's see how much damage he can do.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Bloody hell Naveed on song today, another

 

[DRsohail]

what is this NAVEED guy doing?

 

[Hermoine Green]

Need some shots from Awais Zia.

 

[DRsohail]

just threw it away.

 

[Hermoine Green]

what is this NAVEED guy doing?

And

 

[Hermoine Green]

Khushdil, Sohail, Hammad, Asif. FATA still can chase this massive target.

 

[DRsohail]

Khushdil, Sohail, Hammad, Asif. FATA still can chase this massive target.

and sohail akhtar?

 

[mak36]

Khushdil, Sohail, Hammad, Asif. FATA still can chase this massive target.

The Asif they need is Faisalabad's Asif Ali.

 

[mak36]

Khushdil has looked increasingly incompetent against seam bowling in this tournament.

 

[ZyzzBrah]

Time to move on from Umar Akmal. 15 of 27 in T20 against ordinary bowlers. Pathetic!!!

In the end he was 35 off 35 strike rate 100. In relation to the match it was a winning knock. Word of advice, watch the game and not follow cricinfo bro.

 

[Syed1]

In the end he was 35 off 35 strike rate 100. In relation to the match it was a winning knock. Word of advice, watch the game and not follow cricinfo bro.

35(35) is barely acceptable in T20 cricket.

 

[DRsohail]

khushdil is losing the match for FATA.

 

[mak36]

35(35) is barely acceptable in T20 cricket.

Especially when this is the same wicket that the second SF is being played on, which is an absolute run-fest.

 

[mak36]

khushdil is losing the match for FATA.

The sooner he gets out the better.

 

[ZyzzBrah]

35(35) is barely acceptable in T20 cricket.

Once again in relation to the game played. If Lahore scored 160 plus and he scored 35 of 35 then yes you’re right but that’s not the case. Or on the other hand if the opposition knocked down the total on 15 overs but that did not happen.

 

[Titan24]

Happy for the performers but sad for Sameen Gul, he has got potential (most will agree) but unfortunately torn apart today, didnt watch his spell but stats show it wasnt a good match for him.

He is still around 18-19 years of age so hopefully he can pick himself up and perform in PSL for PZ. One other thing is he is pretty new in T20 format and very little list A under cricket under his belt so he will improve I guess.

 

[dauntless]

My favorite team is in the final.Wahab has been phenomenal in this tournament his economy is under 6 with 12 wickets.He should be selected for nz t20s

 

[Naim]

khushdill playing good and then

 

[Abdullah719]

Khushdil seems to be a complete hack. Literally trying to swing everything towards cow corner (unsuccessfully).

Finally gets one away for six... just.

 

[Naim]

wow what a hit

 

[Abdullah719]

Khushdil seems to be a complete hack. Literally trying to swing everything towards cow corner (unsuccessfully).

Finally gets one away for six... just.

The hacking is working

 

[Titan24]

My favorite team is in the final.Wahab has been phenomenal in this tournament his economy is under 6 with 12 wickets.He should be selected for nz t20s

Always thought he is a better T20 bowler than ODIs

 

[Naim]

very good Inning from khushdill

 

[KyoOne]

Why did the umpire refuse gloves change to Khushdil repeatedly?

Might have been the reason why he mishit the last one

 

[Titan24]

very good Inning from khushdill

Might be the 21st player of one of the franchises in PSL but its a tough competition with Mukhtar and few others also performing.

 

[DRsohail]

FATA did not calculated it well....the sohail run out was game changer.

 

[Titan24]

Thums up for Hafeez, really gave proper opportunities to Hussain Talat and Agha Sulaiman both with bat and bowl and have developed both of them to a great extent in this tournument.

 

[Titan24]

Agha Sulaiman really needs to be picked by some PSL franchise. Pretty good all rounder, will be a great addition to any of the sides

 

[DRsohail]

Thums up for Hafeez, really gave proper opportunities to Hussain Talat and Agha Sulaiman both with bat and bowl and have developed both of them to a great extent in this tournument.

the only positive in both finalists.the rest is nothing to get...salman.cheema and many TTFs playing there.

 

[Titan24]

the only positive in both finalists.the rest is nothing to get...salman.cheema and many TTFs playing there.

Its a bonus that his Hafeez's team is in finals, but you are missing the point here. The exposure he gave to Talat, Agha or even Ali Shafiq is commendable.

 

[DRsohail]

Its a bonus that his Hafeez's team is in finals, but you are missing the point here. The exposure he gave to Talat, Agha or even Ali Shafiq is commendable.

yes that was very much unexpected but he did....now see what they make of the oppurtunity in the finals..i will be looking just fr these two and yamin.

 

[MMHS]

It was 2 Karachi team last year, this year 2 Lahore teams.

 

[MMHS]

Its a bonus that his Hafeez's team is in finals, but you are missing the point here. The exposure he gave to Talat, Agha or even Ali Shafiq is commendable.

He is banned from bowling and batting at 3, despite being slotted at 4/5 in National team. What are you thanking him for - not trying luck with Keeping gloves or bowling fast?

NOV 14 was the date probably the testing result came - one or 2 days before that, I posted two propositions -

1. If ICC does a favor to PAK cricket (that's allowing him to keep bowling), he'll move down to 5/6 & play as batting all-rounder..........
2. If ICC doesn't do the favor (that's block him from bowling, which unfortunately they have done) he'll bat in top 3 and make PAK XI for that one loose openers' slot in 3 formats; blocking the path of several exciting young top order batsmen.

Either way, 2023 WC is calling .......

 

[Professor]

It was 2 Karachi team last year, this year 2 Lahore teams.

Then Karachi was rewarded with one of their teams being taken out of the tournament completely.

 

[Sirris]

Didn't see the match. Good effort by FATA. To lose "only" by 10 runs while chasing 221 runs must require special effort.

Also credit to Shehzad for getting some runs behind his name. This should still be the beginning for him and not a job well done.

Not really excited about the final for obvious reasons.