New Zealand (344/9) defeat Pakistan (271) by 73 runs in the first ODI to lead the 3-match series 1-0

[Nasty Naz]

Akif gets his first wicket. An absolutely ripper.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shafqat ka haath of Aqib Javed on Akif Javed.

 

[kingusama92]

That's a nice first wicket for Akif. Perfect delivery.

 

[PakPremi]

Ak Javed out shining Aq Javed.

 

[Omer2002]

Pakistan would have been 10-3 after 7 overs in these conditions.

100%

 

[Rana]

15 extras in 9.3 overs

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

15 extras in 9.3 overs

bit confused with combination. who is going bowl 10 overs? Agha?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

100%

You know your boys too well

 

[imshally81]

This is the real cricket ... Batsman struggling

 

[Rana]

Surely Agha caught that?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

bit confused with combination. who is going bowl 10 overs? Agha?

Agha, Irfan, Tayyab

 

[Rana]

bit confused with combination. who is going bowl 10 overs? Agha?

No the strategy is to bowl 40 overs and hope to get all 10 wickets by seamers

Same strategy applied in Australia

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Surely Agha caught that?

that was out

 

[Darkrai]

Surely Agha caught that?

Looked like he caught it what the…

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

No the strategy is to bowl 40 overs and hope to get all 10 wickets by seamers

Same strategy applied in Australia

not sure if its strategy or arrow shot in dark?

 

[RehanG]

Akif is good prospect should be persisted with and invested in longer run.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pakistani players appeal for everything but somehow didn't pick up on that? Disappointing.

 

[ads101]

Happy Usman is in the ODI team and I understand he is probably opening? That’s great news if he’s finally given the chance to open. Should have got it in t20s but I’ll settle for ODIs. And he should get the whole series too.

 

[Rana]

not sure if its strategy or arrow shot in dark?

It’s what luckily worked for them against Australia

 

[Darkrai]

Pakistanis always finding new lows

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Agha, Irfan, Tayyab

Irfan bowls?

 

[mominsaigol]

When did this match even start? Lol, i just woke up

 

[Rana]

It’s one of those wickets where 150 might be hard to chase against good pace

This is where Bazz McCullum used to change the game for his side.

 

[ads101]

When did this match even start? Lol, i just woke up

Haha I thought you were Australian, perfect timing for you no?

Started 10pm in UK which actually ain’t bad.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

It’s what luckily worked for them against Australia

sure but you dnt count on your luck fielding an international team against Quality opposition. We had Saim as back up in that series.

 

[Zeshan547]

Happy Usman is in the ODI team and I understand he is probably opening? That’s great news if he’s finally given the chance to open. Should have got it in t20s but I’ll settle for ODIs. And he should get the whole series too.

so Usman really has a fan, surprised and speechless i am, on a serous note have nothing against the guy, but he just won't cut it an international level, too hackish.

 

[mominsaigol]

Haha I thought you were Australian, perfect timing for you no?

Started 10pm in UK which actually ain’t bad.

NZ and Aus don't share the same time zones bro. NZ is 2 hrs ahead but I still didn't expect it to start that early in the morning. It's just 10am here and already 10+ overs have been bowled

 

[Darkrai]

Dropped

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

ball is moving and we dnt put second slip

 

[Rana]

sure but you dnt count on your luck fielding an international team against Quality opposition. We had Saim as back up in that series.

Well, Pakistan and especially Rizwan is a pace bowling captain. He likes to play as many pacers he can

 

[followed]

Sufiyan should have played instead of this buzurg ali who is on his last legs

 

[Omer2002]

Dropped

Typical drop should have been an easy catch...kiwis already have too much score duffy orourke smith will be too good

 

[ads101]

so Usman really has a fan, surprised and speechless i am, on a serous note have nothing against the guy, but he just won't cut it an international level, too hackish.

Anyone who dominates the best domestic tournaments we have to offer deserves a long extended chance at internationals, regardless of how hackish he looks. And it wasn’t even close the guys was miles better than the next guy in PSL and also arguably best player in the champions cup. Which are the only two tournaments (more so PSL) where it’s actually full strength teams facing with international players.

I don’t mind it not working out but he deserves chances. He has been randomly dropped and repicked shuffled around the order. Not fair chances at all for your top performer in domestic.

I hate how we tend to play guys where we overhype records, proclaim they are talented via eye test and expect they will somehow do better in internationals than domestic which never usually happens. I like that Usman actually has broke the barn door down for a call up. Average and Strike rate. Surprisingly few of our players actually do that.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Well, Pakistan and especially Rizwan is a pace bowling captain. He likes to play as many pacers he can

problem is not 4 pacers rather 7 Batters

 

[followed]

Good to see a Pakistani bowler using short ball effectively

 

[ads101]

NZ and Aus don't share the same time zones bro. NZ is 2 hrs ahead but I still didn't expect it to start that early in the morning. It's just 10am here and already 10+ overs have been bowled

Ah didnt know that. I thought they were so close together. Guess I learnt something new .

 

[Nasty Naz]

Akif gets another! So far Pakistan have bowled like they could have a couple more wickets. Seems like a very difficult pitch to bat on.

 

[Rana]

Haha I thought you were Australian, perfect timing for you no?

Started 10pm in UK which actually ain’t bad.

12am will turn into 1 am and it’s basically bedtime lol

 

[Omer2002]

problem is not 4 pacers rather 7 Batters

Very very good point to be honest..but surely faheem cud have done the same job as mo ali..akif is replacement for shaheen so fair enough

As u said prob is the battin its all good sayin 7 batters but they cant bat is the issue

 

[Rana]

This swing will be there all day

So Pakistan has to get them under 250

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Very very good point to be honest..but surely faheem cud have done the same job as mo ali..akif is replacement for shaheen so fair enough

As u said prob is the battin its all good sayin 7 batters but they cant bat is the issue

you are not gonna bundle out teams in 40 overs everyday. will need 5th and 6th option at some point

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Akif looking seriously quick , it’s too bad Nz speed guns are faulty and clocking him at M.Ali’s pace.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

The reason why Pak is a bottom tier team is that they make way too many mistakes. I've been counting the needless mistakes including misfields, drops, & non-appeals & it's only the 12th or so over & the mistakes are over six.

Misfields

1. Ali leaks a four on the boundary
2. Abdullah gives a freebie single
3. Agha drops a catch
4. Agha doesn't appeal
5. Length needlessly changed to short by Ali (you aren't that quick my g)
6. Extras & line errors & a no ball to start the match

You need brilliance where a half chance is converted to a wicket or something but that rarely happens for this team & that's why no one respects us anymore. We need a proper coach, please get someone good to work with this bunch as they aren't the worst lot that we've ever had but just need some proper direction & mental strength coaching.

 

[Rana]

These are the types of conditions and cricket Pakistan want to play to stay relevant

The World Cup in South Africa will be anything but these types of conditions. Those wickets will offer assistance to pacers but the ball flies there!

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

The reason why Pak is a bottom tier team is that they make way too many mistakes. I've been counting the needless mistakes including misfields, drops, & non-appeals & it's only the 12th or so over & the mistakes are over six.

Misfields

1. Ali leaks a four on the boundary
2. Abdullah gives a freebie single
3. Agha drops a catch
4. Agha doesn't appeal
5. Length needlessly changed to short by Ali (you aren't that quick my g)
6. Extras & line errors & a no ball to start the match

You need brilliance where a half chance is converted to a wicket or something but that rarely happens for this team & that's why no one respects us anymore. We need a proper coach, please get someone good to work with this bunch as they aren't the worst lot that we've ever had but just need some proper direction & mental strength coaching.

p.s. I am sacrificing my sleep to see Akif bowl. So good to see him finally don the green blazer.

 

[topspin]

This swing will be there all day

So Pakistan has to get them under 250

And don't forget the bounce as well. Ifti would have been handy with the ball according to @Gazza

 

[stani_pak]

Why is Haris Rauf wearing sufiyan muqeems jersey hahahah I know Rauf was a last minute addition but still would have been better to have a blank jersey hahahaha

 

[saabir]

This debutant guy looks very good so far.remind me of Zaheer Khan . Watching him first time looks very promising. Good upgrade on Shaheen Shah Afridi who looks like a spent force . If this boy Akif keeps his fitness level and hunger going he can be a very good find for the future.

 

[Rana]

And don't forget the bounce as well. Ifti would have been handy with the ball according to @Gazza

Akif Javed is probably Kachra according to him because he isn’t Rizwan or Babar

 

[mominsaigol]

Ah didnt know that. I thought they were so close together. Guess I learnt something new .

They are close but it's due to terrain.

For example Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Perth and 2 hrs ahead of NZ even though Perth is a part of Aus.

Aus center is empty due to the conditons reaching 50 degrees Celsius and no bodies of water, hence we are all located in the coast and to travel to each city, airlines have to fly in a circle aka around the coastline.

 

[Omer2002]

If rauf is bowlinh at 136 then akif hasnt been bad pace wise must be kiwi wickets with slower pace otherwise akid is 140 plus for sure

 

[topspin]

Akif Javed is probably Kachra according to him because he isn’t Rizwan or Babar

Funny coming from someone who has an appetite for mediocrity

 

[Rana]

Why is Haris Rauf wearing sufiyan muqeems jersey hahahah I know Rauf was a last minute addition but still would have been better to have a blank jersey hahahaha

Usman is wearing Abrar’s jersey too.

 

[mominsaigol]

This swing will be there all day

So Pakistan has to get them under 250

Yes the conditons are tough. But I'm glad. Quality pitch with a quality game of cricket ahead ........ actually nvm i forgot rizwan aur babar majood hain

 

[saabir]

Good display of fast bowling so far

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Akif looking decent.

 

[imshally81]

Missing Hasan Nawaz here .... Anyone?

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Muhammad Waseem was needlessly dropped after CWC 2023., he was our best bowler in that competition taking crucial wickets at right time. Surely he is ahead of M Ali when it comes to choosing between two

 

[Rana]

Rizwan much better behaved for once behind the stumps

Hardly any cringe stuff.

 

[mominsaigol]

Missing Hasan Nawaz here .... Anyone?

Odi isn't the formst for him

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Pathetic atmosphere, where’s the DJ?

You gotta pump it up, you gotta pump it up

 

[mominsaigol]

Rizwan much better behaved for once behind the stumps

Hardly any cringe stuff.

Removal from t20 must have calmed him down a bit

 

[Cricket Warrior]

surprising to see Kane Williamson is way down the order on this list

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Removal from t20 must have calmed him down a bit

he means business after getting dropped.. no gimmicks to retain spots

 

[Kianig89]

Sp WasimJr missed out on a lively wicket :bishop

 

[mominsaigol]

surprising to see Kane Williamson is way down the order on this list

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I'm more surprised to see martin crow and Fleming down as well

 

[topspin]

Pathetic atmosphere, where’s the DJ?

You gotta pump it up, you gotta pump it up

I'm just glad Misbah isn't the DJ, otherwise he would play something very mellow and put everyone to sleep, just like how he used to bat.

 

[mango_bite77]

Akif already looking miles better than so called premier fast bowler.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

If rauf is bowlinh at 136 then akif hasnt been bad pace wise must be kiwi wickets with slower pace otherwise akid is 140 plus for sure

Speed guns are faulty, they are showing similar speeds for all the bowlers , may be some dude is watching the ball and typing the speeds , seriously he needs to be fired because he is guessing totally wrong.

 

[topspin]

Beautiful indipper into the left hander that from Naseem

 

[topspin]

29 balls since last boundary. Misbah would be proud.

 

[Rana]

Removal from t20 must have calmed him down a bit

Plus the fact that he arrogantly thought he will walk to the CT final and retain Sarfaraz’s trophy

 

[mominsaigol]

29 balls since last boundary. Misbah would be proud.

The conditons are brutal. Pakistan will be 10-4, if the conditons don't get easier, Abdullah, Rizwan and usman khan can't play swing. And babar isn't that great at it either

 

[mominsaigol]

Plus the fact that he arrogantly thought he will walk to the CT final and retain Sarfaraz’s trophy

I mean when you yourself are a batsmen that would keep Inglis and Carey out of your side have the skills to open with Travis Head, if their anything to worry about?

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

four Players that Gives Indian Squad a balance that other teams dream of
1. KL rahul Great batter that can play at any number and Decent Wicketkeeper
2. Axar Patel is a decent batter , can switch numbers like KL and more than handy bowler
3. Ravindra Of course same as axar
4. Hardik Pandya fill in 3 roles. Can stay on crease if needed , can do power hitting and crank it up while bowling

and here we are not even single all rounder in Eleven thats worth mentioning

 

[Smbhayi]

Rauf wearing Sufiyan jersey?

 

[Muhammad Saad]

To be honest this is a 150 pitch and we are not bowling and fielding well enough.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Sp WasimJr missed out on a lively wicket :bishop

He should've played instead of Ali

 

[topspin]

It's been a while since they NZ scored a boundary but Pakistan need to make it count.

 

[topspin]

Obvious to say that 250 will be tough to chase