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New Zealand (92/1) crush Pakistan (91) by 9 wickets in the first T20I game and lead the 5-match series 1-0

alik said:
There’s something also clearly wrong with the culture in the team. How is Shadab out there laughing and joking with the opposition as we get spanked. Australia or SA wouldn’t do that if they’re getting beat this bad.
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Lets bring back Babar and Rizwan.

At least we will lose respectably.
 
Modern day players doing even worse than the 90s mentality players... FACTS
 
Good one black caps .

Wow pakistan really are very avg without babbar, riz. Are they resting or dropped?
 
Pakistan has to become a strong bowling unit like old days. 5 solid bowlers who can restrict opposition to low total. Pakistan is never a batting powerhouse. INstead of chasing totals like 200 they better focus on scoring mid level total and defend it like in 2009.
 
Sachin fan said:
This is one of those toss dependent Kiwi pitches. Ball seamed around for 5 overs in Pak innings and since then wicket became flat.
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It really isn't. It's t20. Afternoon game. Pitch and weather is the same throughout. It's not like day 1 test morng vs day 2 afternoon
 
Kiwis used to treat BD like this in old times. But Pakistan have taken mediocrity to a new low-point. This was on the cards. Now let’s enjoy the occasional upset this team can cause lol.
 
IAJ said:
Kiwis used to treat BD like this in old times. But Pakistan have taken mediocrity to a new low-point. This was on the cards. Now let’s enjoy the occasional upset this team can cause lol.
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Social media activists have achieved success.
 
The umpires are really rubbing this in.

Why call drinks with a couple runs left?

Looks like they want the crowd to have a bit more time in the game.
 
I was really looking forward to this match, especially with all the new changes and young players in Pakistan’s squad. The performance was disappointing, but for some of these guys, the conditions were completely new. It’s not fair to judge them based on just one game.

Still, no matter how bad things get, Babar and Rizwan should not be anywhere near the T20 squad. Saim and Fakhar missing has been a huge loss. The two best Pakistani batters who actually play with intent are not playing, which is a big problem although temporary. New Zealand isn’t using their best team either, but Pakistan is still figuring out the right team balance so losses like these cab be taken lightly.

Shaheen needs to step up. He is only 24, but he’s the most experienced bowler in the squad. That said, the target was too low for the bowlers to do much. Excited for the rest of the series. Salman Agha has looked good, but he needs to make his chances count.
 
Nzl showed this side is no match to them.. I hope Nzl field a D side to compete with this Pak team for the sake of audience and viewers on TV....Or else nobody is gonna watch this one-sided matches...
 
I’m not opposed to bringing in new players and getting rid of the older ones. It’s just that some of the players chosen shouldn’t be anywhere near international cricket yet. Right idea wrong application
 
Captain Agha is giving Pep talk when nz needs 2 runs in 10 overs with 9 wickets remaining .:kp
 
Sachin fan said:
Players playing for nearly a decade being blamed are not "scapegoats", at some point there should be some accountability.
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11 players form the team. How are only 2 players and a man who retired a decade ago responsible for every ill that affects our cricket?
 
Thumping win for NZ. They smashed pakistan by 9 wickets with 59 balls remaining . :kp
 
Fearless cricket ❌

Fearful cricket ✅

This is how new era has started for pakistan young team .
:kp
 
Not a good outing . The only hope for making this team better is when Saim and Fakhar joins in till then I guess you have to bear with this . Be it rizbar torture or young guns getting demolished .
 
Ahmed216 said:
11 players form the team. How are only 2 players and a man who retired a decade ago responsible for every ill that affects our cricket?
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Did the other players get enough chances to prove themselves? The core group has been Rizwan, Babar, Afridi, Naseem and Rauf. Apart from these those who have played most recently are likes of Haq, Fakhar etc who are not in the team.

Rest players have played an occasional series or two.

You cannot judge players without giving them enough chances. How much did kohli score on his first english tour or Sachin in his initial couple of series?
 
Sachin fan said:
Did the other players get enough chances to prove themselves? The core group has been Rizwan, Babar, Afridi, Naseem and Rauf. Apart from these those who have played most recently are likes of Haq, Fakhar etc who are not in the team.

Rest players have played an occasional series or two.

You cannot judge players without giving them enough chances. How much did kohli score on his first english tour or Sachin in his initial couple of series?
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Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Shaheen, Naseem these guys have been given ample opportunities and what have they ever done?
 
Ahmed216 said:
Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Shaheen, Naseem these guys have been given ample opportunities and what have they ever done?
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But honestly tell me ,do you think these current players are future of pakistan cricket? Do you trust them ? :kp
 
Devadwal said:
But honestly tell me ,do you think these current players are future of pakistan cricket? Do you trust them ? :kp
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Mo Haris who people think is a dynamic opener is the biggest hack going around.

Hassan Nawaz and Abdul Samad shouldn't be allowed to play club circket.

They'll only serve to destroy genuine Pak fanbase
 
Dr_Bassim said:
It will not change because Rizbar will be back after this series.
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There's no point in every discussion being around Rizwan and Babar. Just because they are not the answer in T20 cricket doesn't mean we should ignore the terrible job the selectors have done by picking such a poor squad. The whole cricket structure in Pakistan is broken and putting the blame on two players is just looking for an easy solution or distraction.
 
With Fakhar and Saim in, this squad would look much better.

I believe Sajid Khan has the potential to be Pakistan’s all-format spinner. In spin-friendly conditions, Pakistan can play both Abrar and Sajid instead of one pacer. Also, if the conditions require, Aamer Jamal would also be a great addition for fast bowling while providing batting depth at No. 8. He may not be at Hardik’s level as a batter, but he is a much better bowler.
 
Im planning to go to Friday's game at eden park. Hopefully NZ bat first or its a contest in some way if pak bat first.
Don't want to watch something boring like today, it's just a t20 anyway and it's just pakistan lol , if it was aus, eng or india just winning would b fun. Vs pakistan no one really cares
 
Among the guys Kushdil is someone Pak can work with as he atleast takes on spinners. If he can bowl as well he can bat at no.7 or something.
 
First select all new players, did not select any seniors to guide. And then fans do not have patience, they want the team to start playing great cricket from day 1.

Patience!
 
Am surprised at how Shaheen Afridi escapes scrutiny, the guy has been playing international cricket for a good 7 years now and he still habitually sticks to the full inswinging yorker where it just isn't a surprise anymore. Once that stops working he just doesn't have anything else in his arsenal.

The pitch today offered swing, pace, bounce to Jamieson who exploited the conditions but Shaheen again in typical pathan Akhroat style stuck to trying 6 out of 6 consecutive inswinging Yorkers and once that stopped working, he bowled slower cutters which was dispatched effortlessly by Sieferrt over the infield.

Shaheen is a classic example of just not worth investing in anymore. Eventually the selectors are going to drop him from the team altogether.
 
This is an alarm bell for all other teams. Pak are trying to save all their energy for the upcoming WT20 which is just 10 months away.
 
Shadab again returning to the side and still bowling with the flatter short pitched defensive rushing through the overs quickly trajectory. Just a few days ago on TV he mentioned that he was working hard on his action and looking to get back to his bowling action which he had in 2017.

I am sorry but I don't know what he has been doing in the off season, in the domestic circuit but I just don't see any improvement.
 
Savak said:
Am surprised at how Shaheen Afridi escapes scrutiny, the guy has been playing international cricket for a good 7 years now and he still habitually sticks to the full inswinging yorker where it just isn't a surprise anymore. Once that stops working he just doesn't have anything else in his arsenal.

The pitch today offered swing, pace, bounce to Jamieson who exploited the conditions but Shaheen again in typical pathan Akhroat style stuck to trying 6 out of 6 consecutive inswinging Yorkers and once that stopped working, he bowled slower cutters which was dispatched effortlessly by Sieferrt over the infield.

Shaheen is a classic example of just not worth investing in anymore. Eventually the selectors are going to drop him from the team altogether.
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His only delivery is inswinging yorker to right hander. He will keep bowling like it is an unpredictable delivery.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
His only delivery is inswinging yorker to right hander. He will keep bowling like it is an unpredictable delivery.
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Lol even against Rohit he is under the delusion that Rohit is surprised by that delivery or will not expect it.

Mohd Yousaf complained on TV that he was giving some constructive feedback to Shaheen on his bowling and Shaheen got into a heated argument with him to stick to his domain and mind his own business.

A lot of coaches have complained that the majority of Pakistani players are not receptive to feedback and don't listen to instructions and get out of their comfort zones.

Even Mickey mentioned that the difference between his first and second tenure was that the majority of the players had gotten established and were super stars during his second tenure.
 
Lol. Babar must be laughing his blue socks off after witnessing this.

Delusional fans thought these guys are gonna be better than :bobs Good luck with that :inti
 
Remember what Wasim bhai said, if we are consistently losing only lets lose with youngsters at least they will learn in a few years.

So Pakistan fans must show big heart isn’t taking these defeats.

It’s ok.
The youngsters will learn
 
Savak said:
Lol even against Rohit he is under the delusion that Rohit is surprised by that delivery or will not expect it.

Mohd Yousaf complained on TV that he was giving some constructive feedback to Shaheen on his bowling and Shaheen got into a heated argument with him to stick to his domain and mind his own business.

A lot of coaches have complained that the majority of Pakistani players are not receptive to feedback and don't listen to instructions and get out of their comfort zones.

Even Mickey mentioned that the difference between his first and second tenure was that the majority of the players had gotten established and were super stars during his second tenure.
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Wow such attitude ? Why? From winning 2017 final which Shaheen dint even play?
Not just Shaheen all the bowlers

This is desi mentality tbh. Not just pak. Indian players too some of them have this atttidue

Need to slap the crap out of them. Bel treatment if necessary.

When someone gives you advice just accept it. Whether you want to implement it or not it’s up to you

But if an experienced player who has been a great for Pakistan advises you, you listen and try to add to your tool box. Not shun them.

They are only trying to help
 
Savak said:
Am surprised at how Shaheen Afridi escapes scrutiny, the guy has been playing international cricket for a good 7 years now and he still habitually sticks to the full inswinging yorker where it just isn't a surprise anymore. Once that stops working he just doesn't have anything else in his arsenal.

The pitch today offered swing, pace, bounce to Jamieson who exploited the conditions but Shaheen again in typical pathan Akhroat style stuck to trying 6 out of 6 consecutive inswinging Yorkers and once that stopped working, he bowled slower cutters which was dispatched effortlessly by Sieferrt over the infield.

Shaheen is a classic example of just not worth investing in anymore. Eventually the selectors are going to drop him from the team altogether.
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I don’t get how a guy this tall gets no bounce wth????

He is 6.6 in height. Ridiuclous

No wonder he is easy to hit
 
Khushdil Shah speaking during the post-match press conference:

About today’s conditions and match:

“We lost the toss, but the wicket itself was challenging for us as it was our players' debut, and unfortunately, a few early wickets fell. When Salman Ali Agha and I were at the crease, our goal was to bat deep and put up a target of 140-150 runs, but the opposition bowled and fielded exceptionally well. Our top-order, being inexperienced, faced challenges. However, we are hopeful that in the coming matches, we will perform better.”

About Pakistan batters getting panicked:

“No, there was no panic. It’s just that our team has many junior players, and they still need to learn a lot. Additionally, they were unfamiliar with the conditions, but now they have a better understanding. Hopefully, in the upcoming matches, we’ll see better performances.”

About intent and careless batting:

“From the start, our discussion has been about playing with intent, as modern cricket demands. However, the changed conditions were new for our players, and with three debutants, it was challenging. We are hopeful because the players are working very hard, and although they showed intent, failures happened. Moving forward, as these players gain experience and are given opportunities, our team's combinations will improve, and we’ll see better results.”

About his own performance:

“Given my batting position, either four or five wickets fall quickly, or if not, I only get to bat at the end. My aim is always to take the innings as far as possible and set a good total for the team. I never think about myself; I only think about the team. In such conditions, where a wicket or two can fall, the tailenders are quickly exposed. So my effort is to make the most of my time at the crease to benefit the team."

About bowling:

“Our bowlers tried their best; there were several instances where the batters got lucky, even though they tried repeatedly. Naturally, when the target is small and the opposition doesn’t lose wickets, aggression comes easily to them, especially for a team that plays with such intent.”
 
Would not have minded this defeat provided Shaheen and Shadab were not part of the playing eleven. I would prefer to lose with a rookie inexperienced playing eleven than with TTFs.
 
popularity of cricket has decreased due to 50 percent courtesy to such magnificent performances
cricket will eventually die down in Pakistan the way hockey was died
 
Have gone through almost all the posts, still no one talking about how bad and overrated SSA is. He is surely overtaking his FIL here.
 
I am sorry but wasn't this jahandad guy supposed to be quick according to pcb all i see was him huffing and puffing to bowl mid 130's
 
New Zealand dominate Pakistan with a Nine-Wicket victory in the 1st T20I of the series

New Zealand secured a convincing nine-wicket win against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series on Sunday afternoon.

Pakistan, batting first, were dismissed for a mere 91 runs in 18.4 overs. Khushdil Shah stood out with a 30-ball 32, including three sixes, but debutants Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz were unable to make an impact. New Zealand's bowlers shone, with Jacob Duffy claiming 4-14, Kyle Jamieson taking 3-8, and Ish Sodhi contributing 2-27 from his four overs.

New Zealand chased down the target effortlessly in just 10.1 overs. Tim Seifert led the charge with 44 off 29 balls, the only wicket to fall. Finn Allen (29 not out off 17 balls) and Tim Robinson (18 not out off 15 balls) carried the team to victory. Abrar Ahmed took the sole wicket for Pakistan, while debutant Mohammad Ali conceded 25 runs in his three overs.

The second T20I of the series will be played at the University Oval in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Scores in Brief:

  • Pakistan: 91 all out in 18.4 overs (Khushdil Shah 32; Jacob Duffy 4-14, Kyle Jamieson 3-8, Ish Sodhi 2-27)
  • New Zealand: 92-1 in 10.1 overs (Tim Seifert 44, Finn Allen 29 not out)
  • Player of the Match: Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand)
 
I understand greed and power comes into play but jesus man, the ones responsible for running PCB is destroying Pakistan cricket. You guys have millions of people living there, surely there are better playing XI. It's going the Zim way now ... literally
 
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