Pakistan (131/3) cruise past Sri Lanka (128/7) by 7 wickets in third match of the T20I Tri-Series

[TheSultan]

Babe is covered in stars….err sorry I mean dots

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Many illiterate fans live in the past

That's about 90% of them then

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Much needed drinks break after a flying start

Viewers need a drinks break more so they can stay awake

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Nach punjaban nach

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Fans need a drinks break more so they can stay awake

They’re all queuing up at the tepal tea stall

 

[CricVet]

33% SR...he wants to break his own record

 

[Deewana Mastana]

They’re all queuing up at the tepal tea stall

For their 10 secs of fame

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The quality of cricket in this series is remarkably poor. Glad I have only seen the highlights.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

1 bounce 4 Farhan

 

[hur rizvi]

Such stability from babar

 

[TheSultan]

Sri Lanka were 61-3 at this stage. Difference is they don’t have Bobsy the King coming in at 3.

Yea bobsy will chase this down in 19.5 over. Man likes it deeeeeeep

 

[RidiculousMan]

Visaykanth flown in on urgency basis from Doha to give some match practice to our batters

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Have we switched to baseball lol

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Farhan got Same Ball he belted out of Park which babar got in previous over of rookie leggie.. and he dead batted it.. Babar has no shame

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Shot babah

 

[CricVet]

The bigger problem is not that Babar SR is low, majority of the time, he could not even accelerate AND stay at the wicket. I would understand the tuk if he had converted most of his innings into his stay till the end - he hardly managed to do it except for a few odd occasions

 

[RidiculousMan]

One of the better innings by Farhan in his career. Striking over 150.

 

[TheSultan]

Is this the worst bowler in history? Bobsy the c…sorry king struggling against him too

 

[Independent Observer]

Bobsy showing Head how to properly play test cricket here.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

50 for Farhan off 33 balls

 

[Aami]

Ive changed my mind Pak having 3 batters, its 2. Full stop. Plus Fakhar when he can find a spot to bat.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I mean. Not a bad option. Take a break, get married and get back to Cricket.

Nothing seems to be working for him in Cricket thus far.

wont make any difference. Because Babar's problem is not his form.. its his mindset.. it has nt changed after he had to sit out 10 months from format. It wont change in future.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Finally! Babar got one

 

[TheSultan]

lol babs

 

[Deewana Mastana]

6 by Bobby

 

[Independent Observer]

Ramiz needs some wipes now.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Woah bobby

 

[Rana]

One of the biggest Besharams in the history of Pakistan cricket

Him, Misbah and Rizwan

 

[CricVet]

The fickle nerves of Babar need to relax now I guess

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Brilliant fielding Nissanka if he's saved that

 

[gazza619]

Fantastic six by Babar! Solid in chase.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Have a feeling in this over Babar's gonna take down Hasaranga or get down himself

 

[Deewana Mastana]

6! Smashed down the ground by Farhan

100th six in T20s for Farhan in 2025!

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Babar can’t get his 50 now, so I’m outta here

 

[Rana]

So the people who pointed out the gloves/grip issue for Farhan were right

He definitely does scoff some hits because of this

 

[salman24]

Babar playing according to the situation instead of causing a collapse like Sri Lanka

 

[CricVet]

Wow Farhan

 

[PakFan2010]

Babar is selfish.

 

[Independent Observer]

Brutal from Farhan lad!

 

[RidiculousMan]

That's more like the Farhan of domestic Cricket. Keep going. Don't hold back!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

101 six by Farhan

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It's kinda staggering that a guy who has hit 100 sixes in a year in T20s has a T20I SR of 125. Just sums up how poor the other aspects of his game are.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Farhan silencing his haters

 

[Kianig89]

Pakistan have bossed this game

 

[Independent Observer]

While at the other end, Bobsy must be gassed out from that one hit.

 

[Rana]

Bumrah ke Abbu?

Na bruva

Hasaranga ke Abbu!

 

[RidiculousMan]

It's kinda staggering that a guy who has hit 100 sixes in a year in T20s has a T20I SR of 125. Just sums up how poor the other aspects of his game are.

I think he doesn't trust his game in International Cricket. Very rarely we saw him being ruthless. He doesn't need to play dots. Just keep going.

 

[CricVet]

It's kinda staggering that a guy who has hit 100 sixes in a year in T20s has a T20I SR of 125. Just sums up how poor the other aspects of his game are.

As long as he can improve on it, it is way better than what we had in recent past.

 

[Rana]

Some names Farhan has taken down and got a proper hold of this year:

1. Bumrah
2. Bracewell
3. Hasaranga
4. Kuldeep

All serious bowlers

 

[TheSultan]

“bUt rIZbaR and fARhaN S/R similar”

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Wow Farhan

Shot of the night!

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shot of the tournament. Incredible! That too against Chameera

This has been great hitting by Farhan

 

[TheSultan]

Bobsy looks upset

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Shot of the tournament. Incredible! That too against Chameera

This has been great hitting by Farhan

babar with sheepish aura applauding farhan

 

[Rana]

Dushmantha ka Dushman…

Sahibzada Farhan

 

[CricVet]

That last 6 was amazing....pure timing on a slow wicket. That is how we would need to play in SL. Good job Farhan

 

[salman24]

Farhan saying Babar bhai I want my career strike rate to be high like you

 

[Independent Observer]

Bobsy the king, ladies and gentlemen.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

As long as he can improve on it, it is way better than what we had in recent past.

I think he doesn't trust his game in International Cricket. Very rarely we saw him being ruthless. He doesn't need to play dots. Just keep going.

Yes, let's hope so. He has a higher ceiling for hitting than most Pakistani batsmen, but badly needs to work on other aspects like strike rotation and how to construct an innings. Not everyday you are going to get this pathetic Sri Lanka bowling attack.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Babar trying to emulate his idol de Villiers. Just missed the ball by 25 inches.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Babar's match winning knock of 16 off 22 balls comes to an end. Will be very tough for Pakistan to win now.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Babar bowled

Shows his stumps, Chameera obliged

 

[TheSultan]

Hahahahahahahah!!!! Bobsy Bobsy Bobsy!

 

[jamie smith fan]

Lol loser gone.

 

[PakFan2010]

16 off 22

A shameless clown.

 

[Rana]

What a big wicket

Sri Lanka right back into this!!!

 

[hamzie]

So bad

 

[CricVet]

16/21....and CLEAN BOWLED....wutt a test batsman...cheeta hay Bobby hamara... lol

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Babar thought he had more time to see himself in.

At the other end Farhan halved the deficit in one over, hence the shot of desperation to try and get SR up 100 lol.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Specialist captain gone. Does what he does best. Stay invisible in batting.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Agha gone too first ball

 

[ads101]

Babar’s still not in form. He’s just trying to play himself in every match. Shouldn’t have recalled him until he showed something in domestic. He’s not even rotating strike like he used to. Drop him from t20s, play Agha at 3.

Farhan’s done great, good to see.

 

[Rana]

Salman bruv

Kitni besharmi kare ga yaar!

 

[salman24]

What a big wicket

Sri Lanka right back into this!!!

You are right

 

[Nasty Naz]

Babar & Salman is the worst 3-4 combo in T20's around the world. They don't score runs and also have a very low SR. What a combo.

 

[CricVet]

2 useless T20 bats leave back to back...

 

[Kianig89]

Mini collapse

 

[Rana]

Kya karna hai Salman?

Dropping players who were deserving for that

Now deal with it!

 

[ads101]

Babar’s still not in form. He’s just trying to play himself in every match. Shouldn’t have recalled him until he showed something in domestic. He’s not even rotating strike like he used to. Drop him from t20s, play Agha at 3.

Farhan’s done great, good to see.

Agha is terrible too but at least he’s in form in Odis and has to play as he’s captain. I don’t see many other good options for 3.

 

[Independent Observer]

Not to worry, brothers. Bobsy bhai took mercy on Sri Lanka. If he wanted, he could have smashed them all over the park. He is a benovelent fella.