NZ-PAK-BD Tri-series | New Zealand v Pakistan | Christchurch | 8 October 2022 | New Zealand innings

[MenInG]

So Bangladesh game could have turned out bad but Pakistan somehow managed to clear that hurdle.

New Zealand will not be that easy, so what changes can we expect in the line-up?

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[Gayle_Force]

I am a little confused why we keep playing Dahani (who is in the reserves) and not Hasnain or Naseem who are actually part of the WT20 squad.

I guess maybe trying to prevent injury but I would like to see Hasnain or Naseem come back in this game instead of Dahani. Just so they get adjusted to the conditions.

 

[Rana]

What is the average batting first score here? What are the statistics suggesting when batting first or second?

 

[pakistani pride]

Playing way too many games. Will be worn out when the WC starts.

 

[Anis Shivani]

Will qudrat ka nizam be restored? Night follows day, NZ follow BD...
Always scoring 20-30 runs too little, explicitly declaring 50 runs in the power play to be the goal, 160 the total target. It worked against BD, just...
You can win against second-tier teams or if you bowl exceptionally well that way but not against major teams and in crunch games in tournaments.
Shadab might get injured for the World Cup.
So many T20s. Is cricket all about T20s now? I'm sick and tired of this. There was just the horrible Australia test series at home which we messed up, and then the up and down SL test series, all the rest of it I could do without.

 

[shady]

What is the average batting first score here? What are the statistics suggesting when batting first or second?

All the NZ commentators were saying 170+ is usually a good score in domestics. Makes sense given the boundary sizes. I’m hoping the running between the wickets issue is sorted because there’s twos everywhere on this park.

 

[Justcrazy]

Real test for Pakistan team.

 

[sam_ahm]

Is Naseem Shah still not fit to play?

 

[Shafi]

Drop Haider. This guy cannot even score 10 runs. Bring parchi Khusdil. At least he can score around 20 runs.

 

[MenInG]

Is Naseem Shah still not fit to play?

Medical Update:

*Usman Qadir sustained a thumb fracture while fielding in the match against England. He is rested for three weeks which will be completed on 16th October.

* Mohammad Husnain and Naseem Shah are suffering from a viral illness. Both are not available for today's match against New Zealand.

 

[Kianig89]

Let's see if we can undone the Kiwis convincibly in their backyard

 

[Energy]

Medical Update:

*Usman Qadir sustained a thumb fracture while fielding in the match against England. He is rested for three weeks which will be completed on 16th October.

* Mohammad Husnain and Naseem Shah are suffering from a viral illness. Both are not available for today's match against New Zealand.

So Qadir is out of the World Cup then. Fakhar will get in.

 

[MenInG]

So Qadir is out of the World Cup then. Fakhar will get in.

That is not clear from PCB update.

 

[MenInG]

Pre-match practice

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Rizwan needs to take rest, dude is playing a lot and is on the ground pretty much every game

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Rizwan needs to take rest, dude is playing a lot and is on the ground pretty much every game

Not possible.

 

[Suleiman]

Rizwan needs to take rest, dude is playing a lot and is on the ground pretty much every game

Agreed. And it’s visible. He’s been getting cramps and hobbling on the pitch for the last 2-3 games now. Time to give M Harris a shot as keeper at least and let Rizwan bat only, if not rest him since his position is locked in anyway.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Agreed. And it’s visible. He’s been getting cramps and hobbling on the pitch for the last 2-3 games now. Time to give M Harris a shot as keeper at least and let Rizwan bat only, if not rest him since his position is locked in anyway.

The position is locked in.

But the "romantic mythology" can be erased if they decide to rest him.

Hence, he will play.

 

[alishahid]

His position was never in doubt. I think he just does not want to take a break. If he thinks he can handle it, might as well. Form of his life

 

[Dagestani_Eagle]

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat in their game against Pakistan

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Shadab Khan needs to captain this toothless team. No Harris. Rizwan still playing.

 

[MenInG]

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat in their game against Pakistan

 

[SamNJ]

Why is Naseem not playing. Is he still recovering ?

 

[Rana]

NZ batting first

Pakistan probably would have liked to bowl first anyways

 

[Suleiman]

Why is Naseem not playing. Is he still recovering ?

Yeah, him and Hasnain are both sick

 

[Suleiman]

Seeing Shan and Ifti in the same team is hilarious. I don’t even know if they’re worth it in an ODI team, let alone t20.

Shan hit a 30 @ 140 SR yesterday, but it looked incredibly labored and painful.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pretty surprised Pakistan are going unchanged. They just played yesterday and should be rotating fast bowlers to keep them fresh. Maybe Naseem isn't unavailable but we haven't heard anything on Hasnain.

We saw Pakistan do the same thing vs England too in a back to back match where they stuck with the same fast bowlers and were taken to the cleaners.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Go Go Go Pakistan.

 

[MenInG]

Naseem and Hasnain have viral infections so cant play today

 

[Nasty Naz]

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat in their game against Pakistan

Based on the lineup card, it looks like Fakhar is still injured?

 

[MenInG]

Medical Update:

*Usman Qadir sustained a thumb fracture while fielding in the match against England. He is rested for three weeks which will be completed on 16th October.

* Mohammad Husnain and Naseem Shah are suffering from a viral illness. Both are not available for today's match against New Zealand.

Please note.

 

[The lone Ranger]

Looks like Kane isn't afraid of experimenting before the WC. He has chosen to bat first to see If they can set a good match winning total batting first.

 

[m.awais]

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat in their game against Pakistan

No Martin Guptil today?????

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Well, this can only go two ways.

Either NZ will smack Pakistan around and give 180 plus and Pakistan will collapse.

OR

NZ will be mesmerized by Pakistan spin combinations and limp to 120 to 140 and Rizwan and Babar will chase it alone.

 

[MenInG]

 

[Kriketer]

Rizwan is just being stubborn here. Seriously take a break! More frustrated at Pakistani think tank who can't pursue him to take a break so we can really test out other toothless batsmen. Really gets me how they really think all this out in the name of preparation. Rizwan is in top notch form and is irreplaceable so do team a favour!! Perhaps aiming to win this one and then Rizwan ll rest

 

[SamNJ]

Naseem was better off rested till full recovery. Covid-19 isn't just another viral infection. Travelling with it around the world isn't the best thing imo.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Rizwan is just being stubborn here. Seriously take a break! More frustrated at Pakistani think tank who can't pursue him to take a break so we can really test out other toothless batsmen. Really gets me how they really think all this out in the name of preparation. Rizwan is in top notch form and is irreplaceable so do team a favour!! Perhaps aiming to win this one and then Rizwan ll rest

Keep dreaming.

 

[light]

Would be interesting to see how PAK approaches their batting today. NZ bowling is not like BD's. Rizwan's innings might be key again.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

I don't understand why Shan Masood is getting so much hate? He scored 2 50+ scores vs England and played a decent knock yesterday. When was the last time anyone from the middle order made a 50+ score?

 

[Snowflake]

What in the world is Bangla Wash?

Is that the name of this series?

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I don't understand why Shan Masood is getting so much hate? He scored 2 50+ scores vs England and played a decent knock yesterday. When was the last time anyone from the middle order made a 50+ score?

We have two anchors at top.

And we have added Shan as a 3rd anchor.

Why don't we add a few more anchors at 4 and 5 too ?

Will complete the Test XI.

 

[fight_club]

Was hoping to see Milne in action after long, Not sure what Tickner brings on the table

 

[pakistani pride]

Naseem was better off rested till full recovery. Covid-19 isn't just another viral infection. Travelling with it around the world isn't the best thing imo.

And what will covid do to a young athlete?

 

[imshally81]

So we have a delay start in international match.. Strange!!

 

[Rana]

Rauf opening the bowling

Babar panicking already

 

[PakPremi]

Odd time to start 07:11 uk time

 

[Rana]

NZ please score 200+

 

[Nasty Naz]

Is this the first time we've seen Rauf get the first over in T20's? Interesting.

 

[Rana]

Waste of over 1. And a waste of your strike bowler’s over

 

[Rana]

Is this the first time we've seen Rauf get the first over in T20's? Interesting.

Should be the last time too

 

[imshally81]

Good over by Rauf

 

[Suleiman]

Babar has zero trust in Junior and Dahani it seems, else he wouldn’t have given the new ball to Rauf.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Holy moly Finn has a 170 SR in International & domestically. That's beyond impressive.

 

[Rana]

This is a goooood batting track

 

[Hextro]

Babar has zero trust in Junior and Dahani it seems, else he wouldn’t have given the new ball to Rauf.

No one has trust in those two.

 

[imshally81]

Back to back boundaries for NZ

 

[Rana]

Dahani slot balls are about to be served

 

[Nasty Naz]

Waste of over 1. And a waste of your strike bowler’s over

Pretty clear the goal is to get the danger man Finn out as quick as possible.

How do you have the best chance of doing that? With your best bowlers.

 

[msb314]

Looks like a flat pitch

 

[Rana]

Babar has zero trust in Junior and Dahani it seems, else he wouldn’t have given the new ball to Rauf.

He really is panicking

 

[Suleiman]

Dahani and Junior going to be a run factory this game.

 

[Energy]

Hasnain should have been played. Would have got smoked as well but it's good pace on offer.

 

[imshally81]

Hasnain should have been played. Would have got smoked as well but it's good pace on offer.

He isn't well...

 

[Rana]

Pretty clear the goal is to get the danger man Finn out as quick as possible.

How do you have the best chance of doing that? With your best bowlers.

You can do that with your normal plan as well

Pakistan will have to bowl JR and Dahani more in the death than they would have liked

 

[Nasty Naz]

You can do that with your normal plan as well

Pakistan will have to bowl JR and Dahani more in the death than they would have liked

How so? Rauf generally bowls 1-2 overs in the PP anyways and 2 in the death. That will remain the case.

 

[Rana]

Conway should always be at 3

 

[imshally81]

Out

 

[Rana]

Wasim JR in wicket taking form

 

[PakPremi]

Love the imagination calls of panicking .

 

[Hextro]

Danger man gone.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Wasim Jr with a massive wicket. Gets the danger man.

 

[t_kaay]

Judging by the small size of the ground, expecting a big score. Even mishits will clear the infield and get to the boundary.

 

[Rana]

This is the key partnership

 

[Rana]

Wasim Jr with a massive wicket. Gets the danger man.

Keep it simple

Don’t panic

 

[t_kaay]

Love the imagination calls of panicking .

Yep. Some "fans" are never happy. They call Babar for being stuck to his ways but when he changes around and experiments, he still gets slated. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

 

[PakPremi]

Well done to Babar keeping it simple.

 

[Energy]

Ifti is really slow in the field. Was never reaching that and gave away a 3. Wow.

 

[Rana]

Top shot

 

[IAJ]

Ifti is really slow in the field. Was never reaching that and gave away a 3. Wow.

And the throw was really bad also

 

[Suleiman]

Good from Wasim so far, happy to be proven wrong.

Dahani still too predictable though.