Pakistan (182/7) secure a convincing 39-run victory over Afghanistan (143) in the Tri-Series opener

[Sachin fan]

Pakistan hitting 6s in powerplay is such a rare sight, particularly during Rizbar era.

 

[mominsaigol]

I have a HD 4K TV and my coverage looks like my great grandfather's old TV.

That tv still works but its from the 1950's and it has those switches for toggling lol. Sadly none of the toggles work anymore.

I mean technically they do but all those cable channels no longer exist lol.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Feels like Pakistan have come out batting with a chip on their shoulder to prove Afghanistan is not the "second best team in Asia".

 

[mominsaigol]

I have a HD 4K TV and my coverage looks like my great grandfather's old TV.

That tv still works but its from the 1950's and it has those switches for toggling lol. Sadly none of the toggles work anymore.

I mean technically they do but all those cable channels no longer exist lol.

Seriously what's up with this coverage. Appranttely only ARY sports is showing scorecards and the coverage isnt crap

 

[mominsaigol]

Unlucky dismissal for Farhan tbh. Wouldnt blame him though

 

[Greenstorm]

Unlucky dismissal. Farhan was looking dangerous.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Lucky wicket

 

[Justcrazy]

Afghans strike here , Pakistan need to keep momentum going .

 

[Greenstorm]

Very attacking approach today.

 

[Devadwal]

Those who are calling it an unlucky dismissal forget that he would have been out in the first over itself if they had not removed the slip.

 

[Justcrazy]

32 . 1

3 overs gone.

 

[Devadwal]

This is good start for Pakistan .

 

[Greenstorm]

Mujeeb will trouble these two lefties. They should look to slog sweep him.

 

[mominsaigol]

Saim Ayub needs to score today.

 

[Ahmed216]

Those who are calling it an unlucky dismissal forget that he would have been out in the first over itself if they had not removed the slip.

He created his own luck by hitting a six straightaway which prompted Rashid Khan to go defensive and remove the slip

 

[Sachin fan]

Fakhar is even slower to start than Babar and Rizwan

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Comeback over by Afghanistan, Sahibzada was just too good early on

 

[cricfan432]

Nice shot by fakhar

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch is decent to bat , Pakistan need to look to get above par score here

 

[Vikram1989]

pak batsmen struggling a lot against mujeeb.at this rate, varun and Kuldeep will wipe the floor with them.batsmen are not even watching the ball.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pace not working for Afghans. Should've bowled Nabi with two left handers at the crease.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lucky 4 byes for Pakistan.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Good start though

 

[Devadwal]

He created his own luck by hitting a six straightaway which prompted Rashid Khan to go defensive and remove the slip

Then don't call his dismissal unlucky

 

[Greenstorm]

Farooqi is better than Shaheen these days.

 

[Devadwal]

Pace not working for Afghans. Should've bowled Nabi with two left handers at the crease.

Seem like boundary size are small on one sides.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Shoaib akhtar says pal can’t score more than 130 against afg… almost 50 in pp.. not bad at all

 

[saabir]

Production quality is not good. Good start by the Pakistan..Farhaan looks the best among the top 3 of Pakistan

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Shot yarrr

 

[saabir]

Shoaib akhtar says pal can’t score more than 130 against afg… almost 50 in pp.. not bad at all

Shoaib akhter is probably the poorest cricket analyst i have ever seen

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Seem like boundary size are small on one sides.

What are the dimensions?

 

[saabir]

Saim Ayoub looking tentative so far

 

[cricfan432]

Pakistan missed the trick by not playing abrar, ball is gripping

 

[saabir]

Both Fakhar and Saim are struggling for timing. Farhaan was batting like on a different surface.

 

[mominsaigol]

Then don't call his dismissal unlucky

Should we call his dismissal lucky? Smh, such comments should result in the beheading of such posters.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

What a legend Nabi guy is…

 

[Nasty Naz]

Gotta think this is Pakistan's best PP score vs Afghanistan in their history. They went hard after their pacers as they should.

 

[mominsaigol]

Fakhar is even slower to start than Babar and Rizwan

Lol, Both saim and Fakhar going at the same pace. On current form farhan is better then both

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Here comes the prince of spin

 

[Justcrazy]

54 / 1

Power play over.

Pakistan has done well so far , need to to keep going here .

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Fakhar’s hand eye coordination is shot

 

[Devadwal]

What are the dimensions?

I don't know exactly but looks like it's between 55-60m

 

[Ali Active]

that looked close

 

[mominsaigol]

Fakhar’s hand eye coordination is shot

Tbf both batters have done well, this is a hard spin pitch to play on.

Farhan got lucky he was striking against the pacers.

 

[Rajdeep]

Dil Dil Afghanistan

 

[cricfan432]

Rashid is intelligent spinner, shouldve taken single

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Poor technique against spin all they doing is showing stumps and giving room …brings his dismissal.. no timing at all and not going towards the ball

 

[mominsaigol]

Tbf both batters have done well, this is a hard spin pitch to play on.

Farhan got lucky he was striking against the pacers.

Oh for god sakes as soon as I said this Saim ayub got out @Nikhil_cric

 

[mango_bite77]

Both players under 100 SR

 

[Devadwal]

Generational talent gone after scoring 15(15).

 

[mango_bite77]

Poor technique against spin all they doing is showing stumps and giving room …brings his dismissal.. no timing at all and not going towards the ball

Running away from the ball is a village level technique

 

[saabir]

Both Saim and Fakhar struggling to score freely. As I'm typing Saim goes. It was on the cards. He looks under pressure from the beginning

 

[m.shah]

160 will be good score here. Ball seems to come bit slow.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Salman is a good player of spin.. need to stitch a partnership.. this period until 12 overs very crucial .. sets the platform for final 8. Can’t afford to loose any wkts

 

[m.shah]

Saim looks out of form

 

[saabir]

Rashid is such a champion bowler against Pakistan

 

[Devadwal]

160 will be good score here. Ball seems to come bit slow.

It will becomes more slower as game progress .160+ is winning score . That's why it was good Toss to win for Pakistan

 

[BlackstoneRock]

160 will be good score here. Ball seems to come bit slow.

Will be difficult

 

[m.shah]

Lol stupid from Fakhar

 

[saabir]

3 down ..once again pakistan crumbling against Afghanistan spinners

 

[Ali Active]

fakhar gone too

 

[cricfan432]

Yeh spinners gale na par jayein

 

[Rajdeep]

Jaan Jaan Afghanistan

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Need a partnership for next 5 overs .. reach 100 at the end of over 12

 

[mominsaigol]

They would always struggle vs spin on such pitches. @RidiculousMan you were correct in your earlier assessment

 

[saabir]

Both Fakhar and Saim never looked settled . Both struggle against spinners big time.. salman and Hasan Nawaz are the key if they need to make a match out of it

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Need to get 120 at least

 

[m.shah]

Doosra from Nabi

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Love watching nabi operate .. that’s what you want from an experienced player the Knowledge with game situation .. never disappoints

 

[Asad T]

missed the game till now
is it a tough pitch to bat on? or do we just suck?

 

[castortroy]

How many years have pak played rashid khan and they still can't play him

 

[Ahmed216]

Poor strike rotation continues to haunt us

 

[castortroy]

Afghanistan spinners always suffocate pak in the UAE

 

[Zeshan547]

It's amazing to see how clueless Pak Batsman are vs quality spin , even non Asian teams are not this clueless.

 

[Greenstorm]

Noor should have played here.

 

[saabir]

missed the game till now
is it a tough pitch to bat on? or do we just suck?

Pitch looks good for batting . It's only against spinners saim and Fakhar struggle. Farhaan was batting very comfortably unless get unlucky

 

[Zeshan547]

Afghan should just play maximum or even only spinners and no pacers vs Pak, they will win more than 90% matches.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Fareed Ahmed is releasing the pressure

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Shottt Nawaz

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Poor strike rotation continues to haunt us

They are so poor against spin that they can’t maneovar the ball in gaps so beta option is to get down on one knee and slog on the leg side..