New Zealand (330/6) defeat Pakistan (252/9) comfortably by 78 runs in the first match of the Tri-Nation ODI series 2025

[GLORY OF '92]

Don't worry lads I'm back. All gonna be fine.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Tayyab looks a decent player

 

[Rana]

If you ask me, Pakistan better off losing this and not winning against SA….

Don’t need to play a 3rd game with problems building

 

[Darkrai]

Saud should be in for Kamran or Babar next match.

 

[Greenstorm]

Rizwan misread the wicket today. This is a wicket for part timers who can bowl tight.

 

[Human786]

18 overs 2 go ... rrr 9/06

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan bowling in slog overs need to be more precise

 

[Asif321]

Faheem or Khushdil goes out . One spinner comes in . It’s simple I don’t know how these selectors and captain be so dumb

 

[IAJ]

Rizwan misread the wicket today. This is a wicket for part timers who can bowl tight.

If you as a home-team captain can’t read the wicket you should stay away from captaincy.

 

[Darkrai]

I only watched up to 25th over when Pak were bowling. Missed the phainta. How shaheen ended up conceding 88 haha and is Rauf injured?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Why is Khush in the squad did I miss something????

 

[NeVerMind]

Saud should be in for Kamran or Babar next match.

Babar needs to be dropped...you won't win any tournaments with the RizBar combo...Riz is Kuptaan and manages to play the odd good innings, something Babar hasn't done for yonks....

 

[Justcrazy]

50 runs partnership so far

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Another maiden over by santner.

@Nikhil_cric we need to find the Right strategy to nullified Santner threat in the champion trophy.

Fakhar was playing him nicely but rest batsman are looking clueless.

We need an aggressive left hander. Kohli will 100 % struggle against Santner

 

[Greenstorm]

If you as a home-team captain can’t read the wicket you should stay away from captaincy.

He has done well away and this is just one game.

 

[Justcrazy]

Babar needs to be dropped...you won't win any tournaments with the RizBar combo...Riz is Kuptaan and manages to play the odd good innings, something Babar hasn't done for yonks....

Babaar mindset is midget , he fails to change gears like other top OD batters

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Next game Hasnain, Usman and Saud coming in for Kamran, Rauf and Rizwan.

 

[NeVerMind]

Why is Khush in the squad did I miss something????

I've been asking the same question since the squad has been announced... probably the fakest all rounder in the illustrious history of fake all rounders to have played for Pakistan....that's some achievement!

 

[Greenstorm]

Crowd leaving already. Fans know our team.

 

[Human786]

Afridi stylish & composed watching the game .... 159 from 102 balls req

 

[PakPremi]

Khushdil is part of KIA group and has already shown his poor class in bowling, I expect not much from his batting. Problem Pakistan has if thhim with a full time spinner then their batting gets weaker further. Perhaps someone like Sajid or even Nauman can contribute as little as Khushdil would with bat.

 

[m.shah]

Pakistan really need to think about playing 2nd spinner

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Salman not able to read the ball and play accordingly.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Saffers will not lose to us

They have 6 uncapped players.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Salman not able to read the ball and play accordingly.

I think Test series on turning tracks has messed up his mind. He has been tentative since then.

 

[jnaveen1980]

If Fakhar Zaman had played tests on those pitches he would have lost confidence as well

 

[NeVerMind]

Babaar mindset is midget , he fails to change gears like other top OD batters

He's already peaked in ODIs when he did the chase against the same opposition as today on the 2019 World Cup (with Harris Sohail)...but that was 5 years ago and he isn't getting any younger

 

[NeVerMind]

Next game Hasnain, Usman and Saud coming in for Kamran, Rauf and Rizwan.

And what's Babar done to stay in the playing 11? Made a tasty biryani for the team??

 

[Greenstorm]

If Fakhar Zaman had played tests on those pitches he would have lost confidence as well

Fakhar is better player of spin than most in Pakistan. His test debut in UAE was a great innings on a difficult track.

 

[Asad T]

We still have a 20% chance of winning. wooooo

 

[Human786]

We still have a 20% chance of winning. wooooo

no 172/5

 

[jnaveen1980]

That was a blinder.

 

[mominsaigol]

Tayyab gone.

 

[kingusama92]

Geez what a catch!

That's crazy stuff.

 

[m.shah]

Tayyab Tahir gone ..Superb catch

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Insane catch

 

[Deewana Mastana]

And what's Babar done to stay in the playing 11? Made a tasty biryani for the team??

Aaqib hasn't got the balls to drop/rest both Babar and Rizwan - they'll both be playing dw

 

[Justcrazy]

stunning catch , top effort. Pakistan loose wicket

 

[Deewana Mastana]

230 all out coming up?

 

[kingusama92]

Time to see what the hype is all about with Khushdil.

 

[Greenstorm]

Iftikhar at this stage could have been useful. All on lala Khushdil now.

 

[NeVerMind]

Tayyab unlucky! That's some catch! Oh well, time for Happy Heart to create the biggest comeback of all!

 

[NeVerMind]

Iftikhar at this stage could have been useful. All on lala Khushdil now.

How? By playing dot ball after dot ball, and then hoicking out to a part time spinner?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Dropped.

 

[PakPremi]

Unlucky Tayyib, was playing well.

 

[Mohraheem]

Iftikhar at this stage could have been useful. All on lala Khushdil now.

NO! Ifthikhar is worst Thn Khusdil! Use the same energy to support Khusdil! Don’t let me give you all the receipt for Ifthikhar! Don’t mention his name!

 

[Rana]

Go on Khushi give us a reason to pin it all on you!

 

[Human786]

152 from 96 ....

 

[Greenstorm]

How? By playing dot ball after dot ball, and then hoicking out to a part time spinner?

Avg 38, Sr 106

 

[Asif321]

Iftikhar at this stage could have been useful. All on lala Khushdil now.

Lol please ifti is worst thing happen to Pakistan cricket

 

[NeVerMind]

What a boundary by Happy Heart! GuessI was wrong

 

[Mohraheem]

let’s show these Chacha Fans! Khush dil their

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan's recent success was mainly due to their bowling. May be the helpful conditions for the bowlers allowed them to keep the opposition below par total. So as expected in a battathon scenario they are going to be found wanting.

 

[NeVerMind]

Lol please ifti is worst thing happen to Pakistan cricket

That's what I thought and then Happy Heart makes a comeback!!

 

[Mohraheem]

If Chacha was here he would’ve gotten out on first ball!

 

[NeVerMind]

Avg 38, Sr 106

Not every opposition is Nepal...how many MoM did Chacha Ifti have due to his batting?

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ hit 14 sixes Pakistan 4 sixes (all 4 by Fakhar). That is 60 runs less right there.

 

[stani_pak]

Irfan Niazi being dropped has really puzzled me, dont know if Babar opening is a great idea, Pak really messed up the squad for Tri Series and Champions trophy

 

[Greenstorm]

Lol please ifti is worst thing happen to Pakistan cricket

Still the best lower order hitter in Pakistan. Can hit both spin and pace. Khusdil doesn't have a fifty, Ifti has a hundred ! Useful with the ball as well. Pakistani fans are too emotional.

 

[Asif321]

Irfan Niazi being dropped has really puzzled me, dont know if Babar opening is a great idea, Pak really messed up the squad for Tri Series and Champions trophy

He was shaping up well and they dropped him . Talk about destroying the player . Both niazi and muqeem should have been in squad

 

[Greenstorm]

Irfan Niazi being dropped has really puzzled me, dont know if Babar opening is a great idea, Pak really messed up the squad for Tri Series and Champions trophy

Niazi is far better than Tayyab at 6.

 

[Greenstorm]

Salman jaag gea.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Agha hits a 6

Chalo kuch toh kiya!

 

[Asif321]

Still the best lower order hitter in Pakistan. Can hit both spin and pace. Khusdil doesn't have a fifty, Ifti has a hundred ! Useful with the ball as well. Pakistani fans are too emotional.

No he isn’t please come out of this chooran which was fed by misbah . He was badly exposed got ample chances .

 

[NeVerMind]

Still the best lower order hitter in Pakistan. Can hit both spin and pace. Khusdil doesn't have a fifty, Ifti has a hundred ! Useful with the ball as well. Pakistani fans are too emotional.

My God how have the standards fallen that we are praising a 100 against Nepal...Cacha Ifti, Happy Heart and Rana all need to be handed their P45, never to be seen in a green jersey! I rather take a chance on some young kid who may or may not break through

 

[Mohraheem]

Salman ali Agha and Khusdil should sign their bats and send it to Misbah Chacha and Azhar ali

 

[Justcrazy]

These two need to play blinders here to spice up the game

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pakistan players need to be busy at the crease

Look to run hard but sensibly try to maximise the ground size to good effect

 

[Mohraheem]

Anyone here supporting Chacha! Go to his place and live with him ..

 

[gazza619]

How does Saud not find a spot in this XI is beyond me.

 

[NeVerMind]

Bazid calling Happy Heart a finisher! I'll have what he's smoking!

 

[Justcrazy]

Too many dot balls. Pakistan need to fix this before CT

 

[Greenstorm]

My God how have the standards fallen that we are praising a 100 against Nepal...Cacha Ifti, Happy Heart and Rana all need to be handed their P45, never to be seen in a green jersey! I rather take a chance on some young kid who may or may not break through

Again lots of emotions. Name me a young kid that can bat at 7 ? Ignore chacha at your own risk.

Chahche ko parwa nahi
Chacha bewafa nahi

 

[emranabbas]

Pakistan isn't capable of playing modern day cricket nor will it ever be all those delusion fans who thought Rizwan is a messiah by beating washed up and c string teams come back to reality

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Bazid calling Happy Heart a finisher! I'll have what he's smoking!

You call that happy smoking

 

[Greenstorm]

Santner tabah de lala !

 

[Rana]

How does Saud not find a spot in this XI is beyond me.

Because he is a Israeli

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pakistan isn't capable of playing modern day cricket nor will it ever be all those delusion fans who thought Rizwan is a messiah by beating washed up and c string teams come back to reality

They're stuck in stoneage and are just a reflection of the country as a whole.

 

[Human786]

only thing nice is crowd & pretty ladies .... 133 from 78 req

 

[NeVerMind]

Again lots of emotions. Name me a young kid that can bat at 7 ? Ignore chacha at your own risk.

Chahche ko parwa nahi
Chacha bewafa nahi

Emotions? I've been watching cricket since the 90s and seen the likes of Afridi, Azhar and Razzaq smashing into top tiers of the Lords cricket ground in person! Forget them, Chacha isn't fit to polish the shoes of second tier all rounders like Hafeez or Shoaib Malik who probably will do a better job than Chacha if they come out of retirement (and probably are younger too!)