NZ-PAK-BD Tri-series | Bangladesh v Pakistan | Christchurch | 7 October 2022 | Pakistan innings

[sweep_shot]

Mustafiz is being expensive (as usual).

 

[JilaWatan]

Is it too much to ask these two to get off to a flying start? Come on

 

[Shafi]

Babar said it again at the toss that they're looking for 160-170

Then easy win for Bangladesh. They don't do to much tuktuking.

 

[sweep_shot]

I thought Shakib was the BD captain. Did they change captain this close to the WC? lol

Shakib is the captain. But, he is being rested for some reason.

He just came from CPL.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan - 11/0 (2 overs).

Good over for Pakistan. 10 from it.

 

[MenInG]

For reference at Hagley Oval:

 

[Justcrazy]

11 after 2 overs .

150 will be enough against Bangladesh , but against top teams it will be very less far below par.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

and now slipping start as well.

 

[imshally81]

Another boundary by Babar

 

[Suleiman]

Good start. Hopefully by day 2 lunch we’ll have a good lead .

 

[JilaWatan]

Easy gameplan for Rizwan. Packed offside field, bowl 5th stump.

 

[ChTab]

must keep all the wickets intact

 

[imshally81]

Coverage isn't up to the mark..

 

[imshally81]

Another boundary by babar...

Babar is dealing in boundaries only

 

[Sherazkhalid]

the problem with them is that after one boundary they think the job is done and lets wait for another over, unless its a dolly full toss.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another good over for Pakistan. 9 from it.

20/0 (3 overs).

 

[ChTab]

Both players playing great test innings, come on lads, no need to lose the wicket till 20th over runs will come later.

 

[imshally81]

Six

 

[msb314]

Rizwan needs to be fired

 

[Nasty Naz]

Nice to see Babar playing some aerial shots for the boundaries.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Our awaam is as usual very impatient

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Rizwan.

 

[sweep_shot]

Poor captaincy from Nurul. Taskin was bowling well. He should've gotten another over.

 

[imshally81]

Is it review?

 

[Shafi]

Both Saqlain and Babar are too lazy to push themselves.

 

[msb314]

Garbage innings so far

 

[Energy]

What's with the slips?

 

[Shafi]

As usual another powerplay wasted.

 

[sweep_shot]

Is it review?

No.

Just stumping check.

 

[Justcrazy]

27 after 4 overs

 

[ChTab]

Even Imam can play at better rate than these guys

 

[Suleiman]

I miss Mushfiqur’s commentary from behind the stumps. Was a character, realizing his value now.

 

[imshally81]

Edged n 444

 

[SamNJ]

Slippery start for Rizzy

 

[imshally81]

No.

Just stumping check.

But why were they checking edge?

 

[sweep_shot]

They all are slipping a lot. Is the ground wet or something?

 

[imshally81]

Production quality is very poor

 

[sweep_shot]

But why were they checking edge?

That's how they seem to do things nowadays (checking multiple things).

 

[zacattakk]

So basically these guys have learnt nothing. Bangladesh is one of the worst T20I teams. They are batting as if they are playing against the world champions. Overly cautious and defensive.

 

[Shafi]

No intent from our batsmen. That's what happen when you choose 2 lazy guys as a captain and Coach.

 

[zacattakk]

But why were they checking edge?

Once something is being reviewed they check all possible dismissals.

 

[wrongun]

needed to put that half volley away

 

[JilaWatan]

Production quality is very poor

You said that already. Plus how's that your complain right now? You seeing this batting?

 

[msb314]

Production quality is so poor

 

[SamNJ]

Babar bhai always looking for that driving length.

 

[sweep_shot]

Run rate is a bit slow. Below 7.

 

[JilaWatan]

6.77 run rate in the PP is criminal

 

[Shafi]

Another power play wasted. Babar doesn't fit in T20. Typical selfish player who only play for stat.

 

[Justcrazy]

Bangladesh needs wickets here

 

[Justcrazy]

Another power play wasted. Babar doesn't fit in T20. Typical selfish player who only play for stat.

Pakistan need a strong coach to make strong decisions , people like Saqlain have no ambition , they just getting paid vaccations.

 

[sweep_shot]

Powerplay is done.

43/0 (6 overs).

 

[msb314]

Lack of intent

 

[Shafi]

Would be great if BD win this match easily which can put Babar in pressure so he can play bit faster.

 

[Suleiman]

I’ve never seen a t20 team hit as few sixes as we do. KFC and all those other brands who market their brands based on sixes hit are going to be in for a shock lol.

 

[zacattakk]

What a waste of a powerplay.

 

[Shafi]

Pakistan need a strong coach to make strong decisions , people like Saqlain have no ambition , they just getting paid vaccations.

Also Babar should play ODI and test. T20 is not for him.

 

[Mean&Green]

All this talk about no intent Babar actually played all lofted shots for once today so there is intent I don’t mind this at all

 

[msb314]

Already tuning out of this rubbish series

 

[zacattakk]

At least Rizwan is being forced to play some offside shots

 

[Suleiman]

Hope Babar loses captaincy and Shadab becomes captain. Babar is even more defensive than Misbah ever was. His batting strategy and fielding placements / bowling options are always ultra defensive even against a minnow.

 

[Shafi]

I came to realize that Misbah has better potential than this Saqlain. Saqlain will always be same even in next 20 years.

 

[bounced]

Willow is not showing in US. Do we know who is covering this series?

 

[Dagestani_Eagle]

All this talk about no intent Babar actually played all lofted shots for once today so there is intent I don’t mind this at all

He shouldn't be opening

 

[Mean&Green]

Hope Babar loses captaincy and Shadab becomes captain. Babar is even more defensive than Misbah ever was. His batting strategy and fielding placements / bowling options are always ultra defensive even against a minnow.

What are you guys on about the first captain to ever beat India in a World Cup. The only reason Pakistani fans started watching Pakistan cricket again. If this guy goes he takes Pakistan cricket with him that’s what he means to Pakistan. Any one that disagrees is just plain stupid or delusional.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Bangladesh at 9.
Pakistan at 4.

And Pakistan batting with respect.

 

[sweep_shot]

52/0 (7 overs).

Still cautious.

 

[Shafi]

What is the point of keeping wickets when only 13 overs left?

 

[zacattakk]

Willow is not showing in US. Do we know who is covering this series?

Someone else posted on a different thread that its ESPN plus in the US. Check there

 

[imshally81]

Babar gone

 

[msb314]

Good riddance

 

[Justcrazy]

52 after 7 overs

These two simply do not understand that when you have Nawaz at 8 you have to take some chances , its 120 balls game !!!

They have already played 42 !

 

[sweep_shot]

Babar is out.

 

[ChTab]

What a horrible pair to watch especially at 7 am

 

[zacattakk]

Garbage innings by Babar

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

22 off 25 balls

ye kya innings hai yaar

 

[ChTab]

Babar is out.

ThankGOD

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Babar is Pakistani Hashim Amla.

Lots of runs but no impact.

 

[Shafi]

Finally the accumulator gone!!!! Replace by another accumulator.

 

[MHN1293]

Another nothing innings from babar. He seems really out of sorts in this format recently

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh at 9.
Pakistan at 4.

And Pakistan batting with respect.

To be honest, ranking doesn't mean much in T20.

Sri Lanka are ranked 8th and yet they won the Asia Cup.