New Zealand v Pakistan | 1st ODI | January 31, 2015 | Wellington | New Zealand Innings

[FreeBird]

looks like it will be over in 25 odd overs

 

[Saffer_XIII]

LOL. If you're an emotional Pakistan fan then you'd better look away now. This does not look pretty so far. Could get worse without a wicket.

 

[badsha001]

next over 20 runs coming? anyone

 

[Shafi]

funny how bhatti is getting smacked down on here but no one criticizes joel 2.0 irfan who is bowling utter tripe and getting thrashed

every one Bhatti is garbage. but people make big deal over Irfan

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

knee jerk reactions won't help

 

[Abdullah]

Only humiliating defeat could lead to change in plan

 

[Sizzling Soul]

Gupti, Brendi, kindly try some Stops

 

[dhump]

BMac he was asking for it anyways.

 

[jattafridi]

Take that

 

[Strike Rate]

[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] Maca played an Afridi here brainless

 

[sada90]

first wicket finally

 

[badsha001]

took a very hard catch

 

[Laal]

Out.

 

[Sizzling Soul]

LOL. If you're an emotional Pakistan fan then you'd better look away now. This does not look pretty so far. Could get worse without a wicket.

and there is first wicket

 

[hur rizvi]

funny how bhatti is getting smacked down on here but no one criticizes joel 2.0 irfan who is bowling utter tripe and getting thrashed

He's bowling trash today, but bhatti continuously bowls trash

 

[Aman]

Latham? I actually thought he was one of your better batsman. Played really well in the UAE.

Hasn't done much in LOI's yet.

 

[desi_launda]

 

[Arsal_AK]

Why would you give Bhatti the new ball over Adil??

Horrific captaincy and thinking from management.

 

[Fallen King]

That was mis-hit shot - should have gone for six.

McCullum, danger man, is gone.

 

[Sizzling Soul]

[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] Maca played an Afridi here brainless

time to cheer up Sir first wicket

 

[amomin]

We need Sarfaraz as opener. We can't be living in the 1990s. We need to understand the modern game. Our openers will take pressure and play maidens even vs UAE and Zimbabwe. It's just a defensive approach. Please play modern cricket.

 

[Abdullah]

Here is the collapse. Do u think people will criticise mcullum on NZ forums?
No!! What's his average?
If only we could show this intent!!!

 

[Aman]

[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] Maca played an Afridi here brainless

Difference is we can afford to do it.

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

stupidity by bmacs,

needs to curb his aggression in odi's

 

[Sizzling Soul]

That was mis-hit shot - should have gone for six.

McCullum, danger man, is gone.

hehe every catch is a mis hit

 

[amomin]

Don't blame bowling here. It's the approach of openers batsmen. Aggresive approach to put bowlers under pressure. Our bowlers play maidens and then bowlers have no pressure.

 

[Strike Rate]

time to cheer up Sir first wicket

more are in the way boy!

 

[axl100mph]

knee jerk reactions won't help

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] and his predictions all falling to place
Shehzzi strike rate
Irfan and bhatti's phainty

 

[hur rizvi]

Only humiliating defeat could lead to change in plan

No change in plan coming up bro, YK would never be dropped and we dont have any depth to change bowlers

 

[Mamoon]

Irfan is the most overrated player on PP, even more so than Shehzad.

Will disappoint plenty of people in this World Cup, the expectations from him are a joke. He is not remotely good enough to be match-winner and destroy lineups.

 

[MarkCooper]

Good luck in the game to Pakistan.

Pakistan is from Yorkshire.

 

[Fallen King]

There should be no complaint towards Bhatti and Irfan. NZ only has to score 200 runs. NZ is gonna attack from the beginning putting more pressure on fast bowlers since they have no support to rely on. Defending 200 runs is not much of the support.

 

[NZcricketfan]

Here is the collapse. Do u think people will criticise mcullum on NZ forums?
No!! What's his average?
If only we could show this intent!!!

We don't have a forums and mccullum is probably the most criticized nz player ever

 

[Dr_Bassim]

At 31/0 in 3 overs I think half the game is dusted so Mccullum just showing who is the boss.

Even if he get out, which he did, he has sent a message.

This was not a 200 pitch and you guys sucked!

 

[Strike Rate]

Difference is we can afford to do it.

we can afford too because we have enough tuk tukers

 

[amomin]

If Pakistan was chasing 211, their approach would be like they are chasing 350. Take unnecessary pressure

 

[Ikball]

Irfan is the most overrated player on PP, even more so than Shehzad.

Will disappoint plenty of people in this World Cup, the expectations from him are a joke. He is not remotely good enough to be match-winner and destroy lineups.

You forget to add smiley

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Don't blame bowling here. It's the approach of openers batsmen. Aggresive approach to put bowlers under pressure. Our bowlers play maidens and then bowlers have no pressure.

Kinda have to blame them when they bowl half volleys and full tosses.

 

[Sizzling Soul]

and now irfan should take wicket, because bhatti took after being smacked

 

[Mamoon]

At 31/0 in 3 overs I think half the game is dusted so Mccullum just showing who is the boss.

Even if he get out, which he did, he has sent a message.

This was not a 200 pitch and you guys sucked!

Which is why I think we should try Umar as opener.

In spite of being a glorified slogger with the IQ of Homer Simpson, he is still the most capable player to take on pace and the only one in the team who'll not be rabbit in headlights against Milne bowling at 150 kph.

 

[Laal]

Irfan needs to get his line and length right. Most of the time he tries to do too much. He has the pace and height. All he needs to do is to pitch on the right spots.

 

[amomin]

Kinda have to blame them when they bowl half volleys and full tosses.

Those half volleys come to Pak openers too but PAK openers don't even have the approach to even look at hitting. Just block or leaving for first 2-3 overs. Unnecessary pressure.

 

[usmaneeyat]

bowling hasnt been great but that's what you get when you play aggressive cricket in powerplays. our players were out there practicing their leaves

 

[Fallen King]

Kinda have to blame them when they bowl half volleys and full tosses.

That is because of aggressive approach from openers with nothing to lose. It is good thing a wicket has been just obtained.

One more wicket and Pakistan bowlers are back on the game with confidence - more pressure current batting team presently.

 

[axl100mph]

Irfan, bhatti both seem to b down on pace

 

[amomin]

Sometimes being aggressive in approach helps. Don't take pressure and play. Example: Pak vs India 2003 WC match. We scored 273, which was good at that time. India comes guns blazing no pressure and chase it down.

 

[NZcricketfan]

bowling hasnt been great but that's what you get when you play aggressive cricket in powerplays. our players were out there practicing their leaves

Still want someone to copy and paste your prediction

 

[Ottoman]

Wow, tht was gud

 

[Arsal_AK]

What a ripper from Irfan.

 

[Abdullah]

That's the ball we wanna see

 

[Sizzling Soul]

awesome over by irfan

 

[Fallen King]

Good bowling. That was good bounce. Mohammad Irfan

He is getting started now.

 

[world cup captain]

What a delivery that was!

 

[axl100mph]

Which is why I think we should try Umar as opener.

In spite of being a glorified slogger with the IQ of Homer Simpson, he is still the most capable player to take on pace and the only one in the team who'll not be rabbit in headlights against Milne bowling at 150 kph.

I hv been advocating for this all along in every post of mine

 

[talha3]

Irfan is the most overrated player on PP, even more so than Shehzad.

Will disappoint plenty of people in this World Cup, the expectations from him are a joke. He is not remotely good enough to be match-winner and destroy lineups.

And I think you underrate him. He may not destroy lineups but he is our main threat and I can't see us winning many games against the top 8 if he doesn't perform.

 

[world cup captain]

Now the RR is coming down. Just need a couple of wickets here.

 

[emranabbas]

fielding placement is rubbish sort it out misbah

 

[waleed88]

Bhatti bowling well..

 

[Ottoman]

Bhatti 139km.

Not bad

 

[Fallen King]

Good delivery. Bhatti

Too close to get edge

 

[Fallen King]

fielding placement is rubbish sort it out misbah

We are gonna have to take into comfort of knowing that he will always be poor tactician.

 

[FreeBird]

What is Bhatti? Like 5 feet 3 inches?

 

[NZcricketfan]

Why is bhatti even playing. Do they exoect junaid to not be fit for the world cup?

 

[Fallen King]

Last ball left before turning out to be great over for Bhatti.

 

[world cup captain]

What is Bhatti? Like 5 feet 3 inches?

5 feet & 9 Inches to be precise.

 

[Mamoon]

And I think you underrate him. He may not destroy lineups but he is our main threat and I can't see us winning many games against the top 8 if he doesn't perform.

I think he is a decent bowler, who is nowhere near the top bracket which I believe is a fair assessment.

Can't see him winning a match for Pakistan against any top side, unless he still has Amla bhai's number and can rattle South Africa's top order. That's the only ray of hope if anyone wants go that route.

Personally don't think so.

 

[taqi]

Bhatti is consistent around 137-135


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[Sizzling Soul]

bowlers are back no track

 

[Bilal7]

Too few runs to defend. NZ can win this match by taking a few singles in each over.

Need to discard Younis, move Haris and Akmal up the order, get Junaid Khan in and ask the openers to play their shots.

 

[Fallen King]

Great over so far; Bhatti.

 

[waleed88]

Bhaatti is more of a run conserving option than a wicket taker.

 

[axl100mph]

What is Bhatti? Like 5 feet 3 inches?

Yes! Without slippers

 

[world cup captain]

Why is bhatti even playing. Do they exoect junaid to not be fit for the world cup?

He is momentary injured. ******* couldn't have been selected because you guys would have made sure he performs.

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

good back to back overs there

 

[UpInTheAir]

Bhatti walks like a boss

 

[Sizzling Soul]

Why is bhatti even playing. Do they exoect junaid to not be fit for the world cup?

junaid khan started practice, he will be fit for worldcup .

 

[world cup captain]

We can't use Took Kit anymore?

 

[Sizzling Soul]

ufff Close throw

 

[taqi]

Guptil punishing Irfan


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[Sizzling Soul]

come on irfan why poor delivery