Pakistan (178/6) defeat West Indies (164/7) by 14 runs in first T20I match to lead the 3-match series 1-0

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan finish at 178/6 after 20 overs.

Windies need 179 to win.

Should be a challenging total on this surface.

 

[Greenstorm]

Harris should have been sent at death. He could play sweeps and flicks against these attempted yorkers.

And he did just that. Can be solid option at 7 with his versatility.

 

[heddie19]

Proper 90s cricket stadium. How is Florida with a GDP of $1.6 trillion has a stadium in such state??

Because they don't know what cricket is.

 

[Slim]

What a ridiculous decision to not send haris. Absolutely brainless from Agha and Hesson.

 

[Fazzy321]

What a mediocre performance from Pakistan

 

[Rana]

Because "Sahibzada better than Babar" played a blinder?

He’s 100% a better T20 opener than Babar

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I can understand sending Hassan Nawaz before Mohammad Haris. But sending Mohammad Nawaz before him just to keep a left-hand/right-hand combo was dumb. Mohammad Nawaz does not fit into this side. He is neither a very good bowler, nor does he have the power game with the bat.

 

[Rana]

WI failed to chase modest scores against BD on slow surfaces. Its not an easy target

I get the impression they will fail against Pak spinners on here

 

[boomboomcheema]

Pakistan were 103-1 in 11 overs , from that stage they should have crossed 200 runs mark but have ended up below 180.

 

[Rana]

I think the intent was definitely there

Pakistan hit lots of boundary balls straight to the fielders

 

[heddie19]

Team is much better without Babar

Babar would have settled for 140 here

How many times has he settled for 140?

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Pakistan were 103-1 in 11 overs , from that stage they should have crossed 200 runs mark but have ended up below 180.

WI bowled smart.. Not bowling in front of wicket rather went wide. it worked

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I think the intent was definitely there

Pakistan hit lots of boundary balls straight to the fielders

also WI bowled smart. They bowled wide line..Batsmen had to reach or improvise. Sadly it did nt happen

 

[heddie19]

He’s 100% a better T20 opener than Babar

What are you on about? Even if Babar becomes leftie, he would still be better than sahibzada across formats.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Yes.

Same in Canada. Locals don't understand or care about cricket. It is mostly desis and Caribbeans who play it.

Yep. It's so foreign sports channels who spend hours showing highlights of every sport around don't ever show cricket highlights. Even college sports will have highlights shown but cricket is essentially non-existent in North America.

I remember when Cricket GT20 league used to happen here, no major broadcaster picked it up so you couldn't really even watch it.

Doubt it will change either. Sport matches running for 3 hours here are seeing as drawn out and boring let alone a minimum 4 hour match T20 brings. Baseball is the alternative and it is very deep rooted into their culture. If ICC had any brain cells, they should have tried expanding cricket in North America decades ago.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Anyway this Pakistan team has potential to improve and compete with the best , they are an upgrade on Rizwan Babar era T20 team. Saim can be one of the individuals for fans to look forward to , every team need some stars.

 

[sweep_shot]

Yep. It's so foreign sports channels who spend hours showing highlights of every sport around don't ever show cricket highlights. Even college sports will have highlights shown but cricket is essentially non-existent in North America.

I remember when Cricket GT20 league used to happen here, no major broadcaster picked it up so you couldn't really even watch it.

Doubt it will change either. Sport matches running for 3 hours here are seeing as drawn out and boring let alone a minimum 4 hour match T20 brings. Baseball is the alternative and it is very deep rooted into their culture. If ICC had any brain cells, they should have tried expanding cricket in North America decades ago.

Yes. It is all about culture.

Baseball is popular in North America for a long time. It has become a cultural identity.

Just like desi countries may never embrace rugby, North America is also unlikely to embrace cricket.

I used to play league cricket in Canada. Played in TDCA, B-EDCL, and Scarborough League. I only saw 1 white Canadian and 1 white Australian; rest were all desis and Caribbeans. I have played all over GTA.

 

[Rana]

How many times has he settled for 140?

He settles for 180 on 220+ tracks

Babar is a loser. Get over it.

 

[sweep_shot]

I personally think Pakistan have enough runs on the board. This pitch seems a bit on the sluggish side.

Pakistani spinners should be key.

 

[Rana]

Rubbish first over really by Shaheen

 

[rpant_gabba]

The stands are empty. who the hell are these games being played for? who is paying for them?

 

[heddie19]

He settles for 180 on 220+ tracks

Babar is a loser. Get over it.

And still wins most of the games? His records speak for himself. As far as loser is concerned, that is you.

 

[cricfan432]

And still wins most of the games? His records speak for himself. As far as loser is concerned, that is you.

Lost vs usa, india. Depended on lower order hitting to bail him out most times.

 

[imshally81]

M Nawaz ... Can't bowl too....

 

[Rana]

Shaheen no swing at all

What’s this guy doing with his career?

 

[ads101]

Ridiculous decision to send in Haris so late. Have no problem with him coming down the order, it might even suit him better. But part timers like Faheem and Mohammed Nawaz shouldn’t be batting in front of him. Even Agha, you could argue why Haris as the more aggressive batsman didn’t go in front. Surely you only promote guys like Faheem and Mohammed Nawaz if the batsmen coming in are less aggressive.

 

[imshally81]

I am here to watch Sufiyan Muqeem's bowling

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan is keeping it tight.

Windies - 16/0 (2.5 overs).

 

[Rana]

Even this 18 year old from West Indies is better than Babar in T20s

 

[imshally81]

Much better over by Shaheen

 

[sweep_shot]

Even this 18 year old from West Indies is better than Babar in T20s

He is making his debut today.

Keeper-batter.

He reminds me of Stuart Williams. A short keeper-batter who used to play for Windies in the 90's.

 

[imshally81]

Even this 18 year old from West Indies is better than Babar in T20s

So it's mean ....Shabzada Farhan is better than Babar in T20 too ?

 

[Rana]

So it's mean ....Shabzada Farhan is better than Babar in T20 too ?

Why do you doubt it?

 

[heddie19]

Lost vs usa, india. Depended on lower order hitting to bail him out most times.

Beaten India too, the only time in the history? Which lower order bailed him out?

 

[sweep_shot]

Even this 18 year old from West Indies is better than Babar in T20s

He is making his debut today.

Keeper-batter.

He reminds me of Stuart Williams. A short keeper-batter who used to play for Windies in the 90's.

It was David Williams. Sorry. Not Stuart Williams.

 

[imshally81]

Good acting by Haris Rauf

 

[heddie19]

Why do you doubt it?

Babar on one leg playing leftie is bettar than farhan. Next please.

 

[Slim]

Should be the last match for Nawaz. Why the hell he was brought back into the team is anyone’s guess? Now why the hell is Rauf bowling before Faheem? Faheem hiding as well?

 

[sweep_shot]

158 are needed from 16.2 overs.

 

[heddie19]

Even this 18 year old from West Indies is better than Babar in T20s

What personal vendetta against Babar? Tell me you're not brother of that Hamiza Mukhtar girl that accused babar

 

[Rana]

Babar on one leg playing leftie is bettar than farhan. Next please.

Sahibzada Farhan is currently the best T20 batter in Pakistan

 

[imshally81]

Massive Hit... 6 runs

 

[Rana]

It’s an absolutely stupid discussion

Farhan is easily better than Babar as a T20 opener

 

[Slim]

Batting lineup is solid but the bowling lineup selection has been below par by Hesson and co. But its okay, im super patient here because what they have done so far is promising.

 

[sweep_shot]

This Johnson Charles can hit big.

He is a veteran. He plays T20 for Windies since 2011. Used to be a bench player.

 

[imshally81]

Should be the last match for Nawaz. Why the hell he was brought back into the team is anyone’s guess? Now why the hell is Rauf bowling before Faheem? Faheem hiding as well?

He played lots of last matches in his career ...

 

[heddie19]

Sahibzada Farhan is currently the best T20 batter in Pakistan

Sahibzada is not even fit to tie Babar's shoe lace. He averages half than Babar, which justifies my claim that Babar on one leg is better than this dud. Next walay ko lao. Ye phuss hai

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six.

West Indies is now cutting loose.

WI - 33/0 (4.1 overs).

 

[Slim]

He played lots of last matches in his career ...

I swear man, whos parchi is this guy?

 

[imshally81]

Charles with his crossed bat shots.... Treat to watch

 

[Slim]

Sahibzada is not even fit to tie Babar's shoe lace. He averages half than Babar, which justifies my claim that Babar on one leg is better than this dud. Next walay ko lao. Ye phuss hai

Bus karday yar, tum jesay lanti Pakistani cricket ka beera ghark karnay kei badh bhi nahi thakay. Stop your Babar rhona dhona. We dont want him near the team.

 

[sweep_shot]

Charles smashed it.

Went like a rocket.

Four.

 

[imshally81]

I swear man, whos parchi is this guy?

The same... Khushdil is

 

[sweep_shot]

Charles with his crossed bat shots.... Treat to watch

He is from the golden generation (Gayle, Bravo, Samuels, Sammy etc.).

I think he is the last one to remain from that generation.

 

[Slim]

The same... Khushdil is

Gifts of Babar

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Parchi Rana Getting Smashed bowing lollipops

 

[sweep_shot]

WI - 40/0 (5 overs).

 

[Rana]

You can only pray FHeem bowls an over less than 20 in the powerplay

 

[sweep_shot]

Rauf is bowling well. 2 dots.

 

[Rana]

Rauf bowling well but he easily gets smashed for a six every now and then

 

[imshally81]

He is from the golden generation (Gayle, Bravo, Samuels, Sammy etc.).

I think he is the last one to remain from that generation.

Exactly ....all were legends of T20

 

[heddie19]

Bus karday yar, tum jesay lanti Pakistani cricket ka beera ghark karnay kei badh bhi nahi thakay. Stop your Babar rhona dhona. We dont want him near the team.

Tere se pucha kisi ne? Chal nikal. Aur han Bangladesh se series har ke baira ghark nai hua?

 

[Rana]

100% this kid Andrews is better than Babar as a T20 opener

You can just see it with his intent. That’s what you need. That’s what Babar can never develop

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

You can only pray FHeem bowls an over less than 20 in the powerplay

120 Ks sitting up for power hitters like Charles .. what do you expect

 

[sweep_shot]

4 dots in a row. Can Rauf finish off well?

Debutant batter is struggling.

 

[heddie19]

Rauf bowling well but he easily gets smashed for a six every now and then

Ye lolu is bowling ko bhi well kehta hai
Speaks about his cricketing acumen. Konsy circus mai clown hai tu?

 

[sweep_shot]

4 dots in a row. Can Rauf finish off well?

Debutant batter is struggling.

Six.

Good hit.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

WI well on course to win this easily

 

[Rana]

Not the worst PP for Pakistan

Muqeem has to nail it here

He is the key!

 

[sweep_shot]

Powerplay is done.

WI - 47/0 (6 overs).

132 to win from 14 overs.

 

[heddie19]

WI well on course to win this easily

Jab apka captain hi without merit team mai hoga toh yeh tou hoga. Bangladesh se series harne wale Babar ki batain kr rahe hain yaha

 

[imshally81]

My man Sufiyan is on

 

[Rana]

Get this rq rate to 11 somehow

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Good over by Rauf, spoiled a bit by that 6 but it was more an unreal shot than the bowlers mistake.

 

[sweep_shot]

Sufiyan is keeping it tight.

 

[imshally81]

Abrar & Sufiyan should play together .....

 

[Rana]

Rq rate 9.85

 

[sweep_shot]

Sufiyan is keeping it tight.

Great over. Only 4 from it.

 

[imshally81]

Good over by Sufiyan ...only 4 runs

 

[rpant_gabba]

The WI batters look like baseball players trying to play cricket