Pakistan (140/6) defeat South Africa (139/9) by four wickets to seal the 3-match T20I series by 2-1 margin

[Cover Drive Six]

All time T20I run scorer spanking SA. Congrats to Pak fans and commiserations @YousafTheBeast @Farabi @mominsaigol @TheSultan

Calm down, it’s a second-string bowling attack with Williams and Ferreiras.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Dropped catch

 

[RidiculousMan]

These two batters will play TukTuk to bring the required rate up and then they will get out to leave upto the lower order to save Pakistan.

 

[Rana]

Here it comes…

 

[CricVet]

It is Captain Vs X-Captain

 

[RidiculousMan]

4 dots...

 

[Savak]

Ball turning, gripping and Babar struggling

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Calm down, it’s a second-string bowling attack with Williams and Ferreiras.

I agree but @Katwalindian and @Farabi were doing bhangra over duck collector Ayub and 110 SR Farhan to denigrate King Babar. Karma.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Another blistering innings from your hero @Rana

 

[jnaveen1980]

Mahendra singh Babar is taking deep

 

[Asad T]

Hasan Nawaz is being wasted so low down the order

no point having salman right after babar, 2 anchors will bid up the rrr

 

[Asif321]

Pathetic over for Babar . Putting more pressure on team

 

[Nasty Naz]

It's like torture watching Babar bat these days. He is so mediocre and washed up now. Literally has zero clue how to navigate spin at all nowadays.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Should've sent H Nawaz at 4 today.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Another flop inning, from the so called intent player

He hit a big 6. We can add 20 to his pathetic 110 SR. Oh wait that would be Rizwan career SR still

 

[sweep_shot]

94 to win from 72 balls.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Seems like there’s dew, easy win for Pakistan?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ferreira is he even a bowler? He is just darting without even attempting to turn

 

[CricVet]

Should've sent H Nawaz at 4 today.

Hasan baichara should be opening with Sahabzada...but captain sahab kee apni mantiq

 

[sweep_shot]

Should've sent H Nawaz at 4 today.

Agree. He seems more suited to #4.

I personally think Agha shouldn't play T20 (should only play ODI and Test).

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Pak players have zero game awareness. That's why they end up sleep walking into traps set by the opposition team. There are two spinners in the opposition team & they will take risks that offer zero value.

The ground is wet so just get singles and doubles and get the ball wet and take the match deep.

Nope. Everyone is going to play a senseless stroke. No wonder the world has left them behind in cricket.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

This tulla Agha was hiding behind bowlers vs India in Asia Cup. Here vs SA B grade chasing 140 he wants cheap runs.

 

[Savak]

Pakistani batsmen can't hit anywhere except the leg side. Very easy for the opposition to tie down and create wicket taking opportunities

 

[RidiculousMan]

This tulla Agha was hiding behind bowlers vs India in Asia Cup. Here vs SA B grade chasing 140 he wants cheap runs.

He sent in King Talat at the expense of H Nawaz. Now where is his King?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

All time T20I run scorer spanking SA. Congrats to Pak fans and commiserations @YousafTheBeast @Farabi @mominsaigol @TheSultan

Congratulations.

Babar has proven us all wrong with today’s scintillating innings.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Congratulations.

Babar has proven us all wrong with today’s scintillating innings.

I don't mind him trying. I will take his runs even with half shots if he tries to hit boundaries at a good SR.

 

[Asad T]

for babar you need a fielder at short mid-wicket when he plays spin

he gets caught there a lot

 

[Ahmed216]

Looks in decent touch babar

 

[RidiculousMan]

for babar you need a fielder at short mid-wicket when he plays spin

he gets caught there a lot

Bracewell has got him there many times.

 

[jnaveen1980]

okay when will Rizwan return to this side lol THey are setting up for it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This Salman kumar yadav is trying to bat exactly like SKY by trying to hit everything to fine leg lol So far nothing to show far in his career

 

[CricVet]

Congratulations.

Babar has proven us all wrong with today’s scintillating innings.

Not all...I have no doubts about his ability against pace. I questioned him opening in T20s and batting against spin in the past. He is still the best middle order Pak batter. We can't have him and Agha on the pitch at the same time though

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I don't mind him trying. I will take his runs even with half shots if he tries to hit boundaries at a good SR.

If that’s him trying and still nearing a strike rate of 100 then I mind

 

[AZulfi]

Agree. He seems more suited to #4.

I personally think Agha shouldn't play T20 (should only play ODI and Test).

Ideally drop Agha from T20I

Play Fakhar Zaman instead. Make Fakhar or Saim captain

 

[jnaveen1980]

Not all...I have no doubts about his ability against pace. I questioned him opening in T20s and batting against spin in the past. He is still the best middle order Pak batter. We can't have him and Agha on the pitch at the same time though

I understand Babar is not fit for modern day cricket. But Agha is 10 times worse.

 

[saabir]

when the RR goes over 8 pakistan will panic and play false shorts ..two accumulators playing together thats very much possible

 

[Asad T]

Bracewell has got him there many times.

bracewell, rashid, zampa -- im sure im missing many more

 

[RidiculousMan]

If that’s him trying and still nearing a strike rate of 100 then I mind

That's not him trying.

 

[RidiculousMan]

bracewell, rashid, zampa -- im sure im missing many more

Rashid would get through the gate

 

[Cover Drive Six]

okay when will Rizwan return to this side lol THey are setting up for it.

Rizwan is surely a better batsman than Usman Khan and will definitely perform better than him.

 

[Asad T]

I understand Babar is not fit for modern day cricket. But Agha is 10 times worse.

yeah, sr of 110 after 30+ T20I's -- really poor stats

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Not all...I have no doubts about his ability against pace. I questioned him opening in T20s and batting against spin in the past. He is still the best middle order Pak batter. We can't have him and Agha on the pitch at the same time though

Both Agha and Babar should be playing ODI’s and Tests only.

 

[Rana]

Another blistering innings from your hero @Rana

Still, your Rizwan isn’t coming back

 

[Hellion]

A Bobby classic

 

[RehanG]

what's the point to have a 10min break in 20 over match. Is ridiculous.

 

[CricVet]

Both Agha and Babar should be playing ODI’s and Tests only.

My issue also has been Babar not playing 1st class cricket. To play tests, you have to have first class as a prerequisite

 

[jnaveen1980]

A Bobby classic

social media is not missing it lol

https://twitter.com/x/status/1984677874583081062

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

One thing is certain , Babar will never change his approach or learn art of power play.

He Just does nt want to

even though he spent time away , Had zero effect on his game

Look at weak wrists and Muscle on Arm. It tells you he does nt want to put hard yards in

 

[CricVet]

what's the point to have a 10min break in 20 over match. Is ridiculous.

5 Minutes makes sense after 15 overs. 10 Minutes after 10-12 is crazy

 

[imshally81]

Rizwan is surely a better batsman than Usman Khan and will definitely perform better than him.

Yes ... You are right

 

[CricVet]

Yes ... You are right

I don't want Babar and Rizwan khilafat back ever againt...No way

 

[jnaveen1980]

One thing is certain , Babar will never change his approach or learn art of power play.

He Just does nt want to

even though he spent time away , Had zero effect on his game

Look at weak wrists and Muscle on Arm. It tells you he does nt want to put hard yards in

But after Pakistan's multiple collapses in recent times they want someone like him in the side. Blame the current set up who could not find a middle gear when needed.

 

[Ahmed216]

5 Minutes makes sense after 15 overs. 10 Minutes after 10-12 is crazy

There's a reason why it's called a 'commercial' break

 

[Asad T]

social media is not missing it lol

https://twitter.com/x/status/1984677874583081062

most 4's but lowest strike rate among top T20I run getters. it shows he has negative impact
these fan pages are toxic

 

[AZulfi]

Both Agha and Babar should be playing ODI’s and Tests only.

Who was the highest run scorer for South Africa today? Reeza. Check his SR

You need at least one player who can steady the innings. Not tuk tuk but someone who can rotate the strike well and score at 130-140 SR. Babar is more accomplished as a batsman and can play that role much better than Agha who is a limited player.

8 South African batsmen were caught today. 3-4 got out to needless aerial shots and just after they had hit a six. Some smarter cricket was required. Despite the earlier collapse South Africa could have still posted 160+/- today.

 

[Asad T]

But after Pakistan's multiple collapses in recent times they want someone like him in the side. Blame the current set up who could not find a middle gear when needed.

In theory, we need an anchor in the middle because we collapse all the time

but now we have 2 anchors in the midile, which is counter productive

 

[Asad T]

should have mankand

 

[jnaveen1980]

THis Salman Ali agha is an insult to T20 cricket lol Free hit full toss barely crossed 30 yard circle

 

[Rana]

In theory, we need an anchor in the middle because we collapse all the time

but now we have 2 anchors in the midile, which is counter productive

I thought Sahibzada counts as an anchor too apparently

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

In theory, we need an anchor in the middle because we collapse all the time

but now we have 2 anchors in the midile, which is counter productive

Agha in the T20 is like ilaichi in biryani.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Who is this Simelane? Lol, South Africa thrown their bench into this series. Where are the main bowlers ,Rabada, Lungi, Maharaj, Jansen, etc.?

 

[jnaveen1980]

In theory, we need an anchor in the middle because we collapse all the time

but now we have 2 anchors in the midile, which is counter productive

Both are unfit. Agha, Babar. Agha is a non starter if you ask me.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

But after Pakistan's multiple collapses in recent times they want someone like him in the side. Blame the current set up who could not find a middle gear when needed.

yes thats the tragedy of our cricket. We are forced to watch this guy in t20 because others are worse

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I thought Sahibzada counts as an anchor too apparently

Farhan plays big Shots but then plays too many dot balls. ends up in territory of Babar SR

 

[Nasty Naz]

Free hit and full toss and it's like the most pathetic bat swing you'll see. No bat speed, no power. Their batting is so mediocre it's hard to put it into words.

 

[jnaveen1980]

yes thats the tragedy of our cricket. We are forced to watch this guy in t20 because others are worse

They could still salvage something if they are prepared to kick out Salman Ali Agha and bring someone else in. Captaincy can be given to Shaheen

 

[CricVet]

Who was the highest run scorer for South Africa today? Reeza. Check his SR

You need at least one player who can steady the innings. Not tuk tuk but someone who can rotate the strike well and score at 130-140 SR. Babar is more accomplished as a batsman and can play that role much better than Agha who is a limited player.

8 South African batsmen were caught today. 3-4 got out to needless aerial shots and just after they had hit a six. Some smarter cricket was required. Despite the earlier collapse South Africa could have still posted 160+/- today.

Hind sight is always 20-20.

No good team can have 2 accumulators on the pitch at the same time. SA failed, but will succeed most of the time.

Agree with one though.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Who is this Simelane? Lol, South Africa thrown their bench into this series. Where are the main bowlers ,Rabada, Lungi, Maharaj, Jansen, etc.?

From his matches he has played most of them against India. Didn't you watch those matches?

 

[Cover Drive Six]

From his matches he has played most of them against India. Didn't you watch those matches?

Oh, I have never watched him before.

 

[Energy]

Babar is batting fluently tonight. Very good looking strokes.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is heavenly stuff - Rami raja lol

 

[YousafTheBeast]

You need at least one player who can steady the innings.

It’s T20 bro, if your top 5 can’t play out more than 80+ balls then you simply don’t deserve to win the match.

120 balls, 7 batters, they should all be capable of batting for 20 balls and scoring at a high strike rate.

 

[Asad T]

celebrating like its his 100

but to be fair, his 4 boundaries this over were beautiful to watch

 

[Usman Chadda]

From his matches he has played most of them against India. Didn't you watch those matches?

Savage

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Babar is batting fluently tonight. Very good looking strokes.

He looks good but still no power game.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Clueless vs spinners but couple of good shots from Babar there.

Gets to his fifty. Good for him. It's been depressing watching Babar bat for a while now. Maybe it turns him around but still a long way to go.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Might be the best innings I’ve ever seen

 

[Asad T]

Clueless vs spinners but couple of good shots from Babar there.

Gets to his fifty. Good for him. It's been depressing watching Babar bat for a while now. Maybe it turns him around but still a long way to go.

lucky for him no Mahraj & Shamsi

 

[AZulfi]

Hind sight is always 20-20.

No good team can have 2 accumulators on the pitch at the same time. SA failed, but will succeed most of the time.

Agree with one though.

That’s what I am saying. Only of them can play

If anyone needs to go it is Agha. Play Fakhar instead

 

[jamie smith fan]

This 50 from babar is going to be dangerous for pak t20 cricket in the long run.