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

[Rana]

Elaborate

Why should I? What will it change?

 

[gazza619]

It is fun watching Abrar bat

 

[Rana]

Ask him about Misbah now lol he will write a fantasy about him

Bro check the Shadab thread.

There is a theory that Misbah has said somewhere that Abrar bowled poorly so Major Sab has to back the claim.

 

[Asad T]

Sana Mir said they should consider Arafat Minhas.

It’s actually a fair shout, but it’s a big risk

I'd be down with him too. at least we would be investing in the future and not the past

 

[Greenstorm]

What does? Not tucking your shirt in like a paindu at captain’s events?

Still better than suttaybazi that degenerates do

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why do they ahve white chairs with white ball cricket.

 

[Rana]

I'd be down with him too. at least we would be investing in the future and not the past

I would add Nafay, Maaz, Hassan Nawaz and Arafat into this squad

Muhammad Ali and Akif Javed as 2 seamers as well,

Take out 6 guys for me.

 

[Greenstorm]

Naseem is aiming for that 40 avg. Will go not out.

 

[mominsaigol]

Regardless of what happens, I still maintain my original stance, Despite critiscm on sarfi, Pakistan was far stronger and more settled under sarfi.

1) Fakhar
2) Imam
3) Babar
4) Hafeez
5) Haris sohail
6) Malik
7) Sarfaraz
8) Imad
9) Wahab
10) Amir
11) Junaid/ Shaheen

Had we made changes to this template in 2025 by replacing imam for Saim, Babar for Saud, and the aging Malik for Agha, Aging sarfi for Haris, and replace Wahab for a new bowling talent,

It would have been fine.

 

[gazza619]

Abrar should open with the bat

 

[Greenstorm]

Why should I? What will it change?

You are wrong

 

[Rana]

You are wrong

Not at all.

I’ve never cared about regionalism before PTI took over Pakistan cricket.

 

[Greenstorm]

Not at all.

I’ve never cared about regionalism before PTI took over Pakistan cricket.

Oh so you are one of those. Too cool to support PTI. I don't see what regionalism have to do with current team and you are not telling me either.

 

[mominsaigol]

I would add Nafay, Maaz, Hassan Nawaz and Arafat into this squad

Muhammad Ali and Akif Javed as 2 seamers as well,

Take out 6 guys for me.

I agree. Pakistan needs a complete reset.

 

[PakFan2010]

Pakistan are missing Shadab and Iftikhar.

 

[Rana]

Pakistan are missing Shadab and Iftikhar.

Apney Yuvraj aur Dhoni?

 

[RidiculousMan]

Not a bad effort.

 

[Devadwal]

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

Axar Patel?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Axar Patel?

I wish Abhishek Sharma was in our ODI squad

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888232448074674417

 

[jnaveen1980]

I wish Abhishek Sharma was in our ODI squad

Tilak varma too. These guys don't have half measure. we are going to play that love failure Rahul instead. Heck even Pant would have been more impactful

 

[Aami]

Regardless of what happens, I still maintain my original stance, Despite critiscm on sarfi, Pakistan was far stronger and more settled under sarfi.

1) Fakhar
2) Imam
3) Babar
4) Hafeez
5) Haris sohail
6) Malik
7) Sarfaraz
8) Imad
9) Wahab
10) Amir
11) Junaid/ Shaheen

Had we made changes to this template in 2025 by replacing imam for Saim, Babar for Saud, and the aging Malik for Agha, Aging sarfi for Haris, and replace Wahab for a new bowling talent,

It would have been fine.

ha ha ... perfect team for 2017.

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888245240781512728

 

[DRsohail]

Nohting more heartwarming than the patechars being shown the place.

 

[Savak]

Babar living off past performances, has not done anything of significance for Pakistan for ages now. He is not justifying his price tag.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

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[RedwoodOriginal]

I don't care if they lose to New Zealand in the tri-series final too. Just as long as they win on Feb 19. They can't lose the first match of the CT.

 

[Savak]

Shaheen is also responsible for this loss, to concede 55 runs in the last 3 overs being the so called spearhead is inexcusable and unacceptable. His 3 wickets meant nothing he is ending up conceding 90 runs.

Pakistan need to give competition to the likes of Shaheen, Naseem and Rauf. All three are just doing the bare minimum and taking their places for granted

 

[sweep_shot]

Philipps completely took the game away.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs​

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the first match of the Tri-nation series at the newly constructed Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. New Zealand will face South Africa on Monday morning in a day game at the same venue.

After opting to bat first, New Zealand managed to score 330 for six in their 50 overs. Glenn Phillips, batting at number six, top-scored with an unbeaten 106 off 74 balls, hitting six fours and seven sixes. He was supported by Daryl Mitchell (81, 84b, 2x4s, 4x6s) and Kane Williamson (58, 89b, 7x4s) – both of whom scored half-centuries.

For the losing side, Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wickets for 88 runs, while Abrar Ahmed grabbed two wickets. Haris Rauf, who left the field in the middle of his seventh over, due to side strain, took one wicket for 23 runs.

In the run chase, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam provided a 52-run opening stand before Babar (10, 23b, 1x4) was dismissed by Michael Bracewell in the 10th over. Left-handed Fakhar, making a comeback in the side, top-scored with a 69-ball 84, which included seven fours and four sixes. Salman Ali Agha (40, 51b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Tayyab Tahir (30, 29b, 4x4s) were the other contributors with the bat, but the hosts fell short by 78 runs as they were dismissed for 252 in 47.5 overs.

For New Zealand, captain Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry took three wickets apiece, while Bracewell claimed two wickets.

Pakistan will now travel to Karachi on Sunday to take on South Africa in the third match of the tournament, which will be played at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The final of the tournament will be played between the top two sides at the same venue on Friday afternoon.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

The highlights of the fiasco

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Not gonna happen. Aqib is very tough guy and coach. He will not backdown from his initial decision

Let’s see , they have lost against Newzealand comfortably by 80 odd runs. And will do the same against SA

Before they lose against Bangladesh they should change their team.

Aaqib will never return after they lose to Bangladesh. He is not a tough guy but a fool to change the winning squad just before all important champions trophy , they will put all blame on Saim Ayubs injury which is an excuse even before the start of champions trophy.

 

[hassan918]

Let’s see , they have lost against Newzealand comfortably by 80 odd runs. And will do the same against SA

Before they lose against Bangladesh they should change their team.

Aaqib will never return after they lose to Bangladesh. He is not a tough guy but a fool to change the winning squad just before all important champions trophy , they will put all blame on Saim Ayubs injury which is an excuse even before the start of champions trophy.

Pakistan have one injured player and they struggle to cope with it. This is the reason you got to have proper backup in all departments which unfortunately we don't have.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Ramiz Raja, while speaking on his YouTube channel:

"It felt like New Zealand was the home team. Players looked fitter. They adjusted well to the conditions, and their role was clearly defined. They did everything right."

"Can this Pakistan team take 10 wickets on such batting tracks in the Champions Trophy? Pakistan's bowling attack cannot bowl at one spot with variation. The team looked frozen in time, scared and trembling during the game. Our bowlers couldn't even bowl the slower ball properly."

 

[Muhammad Saad]

We are not winning a single match against any decent side unless we prepare fast and bouncy track and give our pacers an advantage otherwise our batting line up is not capable of scoring 300+ runs consistently. I hope the management realize this soon before the CT begins.

Our batting is good enough to play in survival mode on a bouncy and seaming track and chasing 250 odd runs or scoring around 250 batting first and dismiss the other team for less than 250 and this should be our formula for the champions trophy

 

[Muhammad Saad]

South Africa realized that our weakness on a batting friendly track and expose our team so we have to use the pitch to maximize our strength.

 

[Savak]

Why doesn't Pakistan trust Sajid and Nauman in ODI Cricket when they doing a good job in test matches especially in Pakistani pitches where the pitches suit the spinners? These guys are very decent with the bat and good fielders as well.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Why doesn't Pakistan trust Sajid and Nauman in ODI Cricket when they doing a good job in test matches especially in Pakistani pitches where the pitches suit the spinners? These guys are very decent with the bat and good fielders as well.

Ya great points aqib was the one who selected these 2 spinners no idea why he didn't select them for odis