New Zealand v Pakistan | Match 33, World Cup | Edgbaston | June 26, 2019 | New Zealand innings

[Ahmed216]

How many spinners do NZ have?

Pakistan have to implode spectacularly to lose here. Which they definitely can.

I agree. Pak are fully capable of doing that

 

[Grunge101]

85 off the last 10...atleast 25 to 30 extra runs conceded there

 

[Chokli]

Too many runs, World Cup is over

 

[Nov15]

Too easy. Pakistan is winning this.

 

[Aman]

We need to take 3-4 wickets early and I think Pakistan will panic.

 

[cricketfan11]

Pakistan became too complacent after Williamson got out.
Their body language and fielding changed.
Imad played a part in momentum shifting.

 

[msb314]

Rubbish bowling and now the game is in the balance when we should have wrapped it up a long time ago

 

[x_KINGKHAN_x]

We could have stopped them for 180, such a sad performance in the second half

 

[topspin]

Bookies and Cricviz have Pakistan clear favourites.

 

[Syed1]

Amir, Shadab and Wahab all had off days

 

[saeedhk]

If Pak can’t chase this then they don’t deserve to be in the semis. Very difficult task.

 

[Jeetlodil]

By that logic , Pakistan never stood a chance batting second .
Last game here bw sa and nz, nz chased down 241

I have 2 points.

Pakistan have been trash after the 13th over.

This is going to be a very difficult chase for Pakistan. Yes, you are right Historically Pakistan have been very poor chasers.

 

[dildilpak]

Rubbish bowling in 2nd half especially by Aamir.

 

[BDfanforever]

Excellent bowling from SSA. Pakistan pace attack is good. If we had a pace attack like Pak we would been a much better team by now.

Good batting by Neesham also. Even if NZ goes to semi, they will be smashed into oblivion by Australia or England.

 

[saeedhk]

Pakistan became too complacent after Williamson got out.
Their body language and fielding changed.
Imad played a part in momentum shifting.

Exactly. Our players started smiling and chatting as if we won the match.

 

[Mp812]

We need to take 3-4 wickets early and I think Pakistan will panic.

3- 4 wickets early....not just Pakistan....any team will panic

 

[Kianig89]

A tough ask vut gettable if Pakistan's top order performs

 

[Dingolfy]

We need to take 3-4 wickets early and I think Pakistan will panic.

You are easily winning this. Pakistan has to bat out of their skins to chase this.

 

[Executioner]

Mind you NZ have the best bowling attack in this tournament imo.

Pakistan need to bat well to chase this down

 

[Khanusman1]

We got this. Imam will score 70+ strike rate of 150. If he doesn’t il leave this forum

 

[Shafi]

Our team is pathetic. After loosing 11 matches in a row cannot even perform 2 matches in a row!!!

 

[Slog]

Pakistan blew it.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Pakistan will chase this, pitch looks to have flattened up. Ball will come easier now, Imam needs to play out the new ball, he can block as many balls he wants today

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

NZ played well after Williamson fell. Pakistan did most things right. Some mistakes happen for every team.

If Pakistan want to put their hand up for the World Cup, they will have to earn it. This chase is what it is all about.

 

[Sunzi]

Threw this away at the end. Moods changed a bit

 

[BDfanforever]

Our team is pathetic. After loosing 11 matches in a row cannot even perform 2 matches in a row!!!

You guys are still favorite for this game.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

Pakistan should not have let NZ score 143-1(wicket being runout) in last 20 overs in this pitch.Poor bowling

 

[Executioner]

235+ has been chased only twice in this tournament. Twice by NZ and BD chased 320+

Anyways. Pakistan were so lethargic, like they thought they'd win this match when Williamson was out. Now this is definitely in NZ's favor

 

[BDfanforever]

Pakistan will chase this, pitch looks to have flattened up. Ball will come easier now, Imam needs to play out the new ball, he can block as many balls he wants today

Lol pitch don’t magically flatten up all of a sudden man. It was Pakistan other bowlers who let Nz off the hook.

 

[dildilpak]

Pakistan will chase this, pitch looks to have flattened up. Ball will come easier now, Imam needs to play out the new ball, he can block as many balls he wants today

All depends now on how Trent Boult bowls with the new ball

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

235+ has been chased only twice in this tournament. Twice by NZ and BD chased 320+

Anyways. Pakistan were so lethargic, like they thought they'd win this match when Williamson was out. Now this is definitely in NZ's favor

So true brother. Pakistan thought they won after that Williamson wicket & just waited for NZ to fold out for 150

 

[MRSN]

We need to take 3-4 wickets early and I think Pakistan will panic.

Our batting is fragile down the order. If we don't get a good start then there will be panic no doubt.

 

[Usman Chadda]

If Pakistan go in thinking this is a difficult wicket, they'll lose this.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

You are easily winning this. Pakistan has to bat out of their skins to chase this.

They are chasing a small total, they don't have to bat out of their skins at all. Just bat solidly and don't hand wickets chasing daft shots and it should be very get-able. Bat how NZ all rounders did basically.

 

[barah_admi]

Far too many runs given away in the last 10 overs but this is still Pakistan's game to lose. 237 is a small total and al Pakistan have to do is take zero risks. Should be simple if they apply themselves properly.

 

[Plumb]

first 10 overs need to be carefull 10 overs 30 but no wicket lose... 10 over 80-3 its a no no

 

[Arajit]

Please post list of successful chases this WC when you open the other thread

Sri Lanka had chased 322 against West Indies
Newzealand had couple of run 240+ run chases against Bangladesh and South Africa
Next best is India against South Africa some 230 odd

not much successful 225 + run chases

 

[Gullycricket]

Shoiab Akhtar will be very happy with the package they are showing right now

 

[MRSN]

Pak death over bowling was very poor. Neesham and CDG managed 85 in last 10 without doing anything extraordinary.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

I've a feeling Matt Henry will bowl better than Boult & pick a wicket in his first over. Just a feeling

 

[ManFan]

No reason they cannot chase 238.

The pitch has eased up and the openers just need to see off the new ball.

The only threat after that is Ferguson, whose pace can be used against him.

 

[Dingolfy]

They are chasing a small total, they don't have to bat out of their skins at all. Just bat solidly and don't hand wickets chasing daft shots and it should be very get-able. Bat how NZ all rounders did basically.

Dude, its Pakistan we are talking about. You guys were never good chasers and always wilt under pressure. And this pitch has still got some juice on it and Kiwis got Boult and brilliant fielders to put you under pressure. So Pakistani batsmen has to bat like they have never done before in a world cup.

 

[MRSN]

They are chasing a small total, they don't have to bat out of their skins at all. Just bat solidly and don't hand wickets chasing daft shots and it should be very get-able. Bat how NZ all rounders did basically.

One thing in Pak advantage is NZ not playing Sodhi. This pitch has a lot of turn and even Santer 10 overs will be tough to negotiate.