Pakistan (206) defeat Netherlands (197) by 9 runs to win the 3rd ODI - Win series by 0-3 margin

[Ucdkee]

This is too embarrassing

 

[Nasty Naz]

Some very ugly and poor batting here. Just shocking how poorly they have scored so late into the game.

I think there's plenty of potential for Mohammad Haris but for now, he needs to go back to domestic and dominate some more in FC & List A. The type of shots he keeps playing are really poor.

 

[javid]

I was desperate to see how will Khushdil go about it today....but unfortunately he got run out...

 

[Marooned]

Some very ugly and poor batting here. Just shocking how poorly they have scored so late into the game.

I think there's plenty of potential for Mohammad Haris but for now, he needs to go back to domestic and dominate some more in FC & List A. The type of shots he keeps playing are really poor.

Agree. He has potential but just way too inexperienced. Needs to play more cricket.

 

[Titan24]

Poor batting but, possibly worst of the 3 pitches in the series. Pacers started bowling cutters half way in the innings.

 

[Ucdkee]

He will put away whatever comes in his small mid wicket arc. Others he will hit straight to the fielders.

 

[Titan24]

Need to get 230 odd from here and that would require some effort considering Babar will have to score most of them

 

[Marooned]

Need to get 230 odd from here and that would require some effort considering Babar will have to score most of them

Hard to see past 200.

 

[shah_1]

Babar is the modern day brain Lara

One man Army

 

[Marooned]

We here are quick to say Nawaz is "far superior" to imad and I hope it's true, but he has to actually show he is anywhere close to him with the bat.

 

[Nasty Naz]

It shows the importance of batting well and aggressively enough to keep the run rate at a good level instead of playing old fashioned low scoring and keeping wickets.

Understandable that Pakistan almost have to bat the way they do due to the poor middle order but they need to tweak their strategy a bit.

 

[Titan24]

We here are quick to say Nawaz is "far superior" to imad and I hope it's true, but he has to actually show he is anywhere close to him with the bat.

Nawaz is better with ball overall especially in middle overs. As a batsman I believe Imad has proven himself at international level and Nawaz other than doing well in few close finishes is yet to prove himself.

 

[Titan24]

It shows the importance of batting well and aggressively enough to keep the run rate at a good level instead of playing old fashioned low scoring and keeping wickets.

Understandable that Pakistan almost have to bat the way they do due to the poor middle order but they need to tweak their strategy a bit.

While I agree they need to improve but, this series in isolation wont tell much considering the slightly sluggish wickets. Otherwise Pak has been scoring 300 odd consistently in recent times.

 

[Shaddy86]

At least the low score will make it competitive for the bowlers and make them work hard for it. This is a blessing in disguise.

 

[Saurav]

Good fight by Netherlands

Though the score might already be out of their reach

 

[Rana]

What a waste of an effort

Should’ve got a hundred at least

 

[Titan24]

Good fight by Netherlands

Though the score might already be out of their reach

Low scoring wicket should be easier for chasing side with no baggage as they know they just need to bat through.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Seems like everything has been stuck on the pitch and nothing is coming onto the bat. Wonder if our bowlers will adapt and bowl a lot more slower & off-cutter balls.

Opportunity for Nawaz & Wasim to come up big here.

 

[Rana]

Pakistan hardly play ODIs now

Babar had a golden opportunity to overtake Saeed Anwars 20 ODI ton’s record against West Indies and Netherlands

Missed out!

 

[Marooned]

We need to seriously build our middle order in ODIs. Hitters/ rellu kattas won't do.

 

[Titan24]

VRS ground at Amatleveen produced some really good wickets throughout Eng and WI series.

Rotterdam’s pitches since the first one day left a lot to be desired

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

building middle order with Khushdil, Nawaz, Shadab is a scam.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Haris is way too raw rn. He shouldn't be playing Odis. T20s maybe.

Akram himself is far from ready.

Haider ali and Agha should be given continous chances in ODIs.

Qasim has more composure than all of them. Plus is also a natural middle order batter.

 

[Marooned]

We discarded Haider Ali after 2 Odis. Haris has already played more games.

Give Haider a run at a fixed position and he will show what's he capable of.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Wasim with a massive six. There's definitely some potential in his bat.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Pakistan hardly play ODIs now

Babar had a golden opportunity to overtake Saeed Anwars 20 ODI ton’s record against West Indies and Netherlands

Missed out!

He will later this year IA. Arranging ODIs is PCB's job. What can players do when our board is only interested in arranging t20is. A 7 t20i series against England doesn't make sense at all. Could have changed it to 3 ODIs and 3t20is.

 

[Rajdeep]

Rare winning opportunity here for Netherlands. Hope they dont botch it up today.

 

[Marooned]

Nawaz has improved his power we know that but plays too risky imo. Needs to improve shot selection.

 

[Rajdeep]

Pakistan hardly play ODIs now

Babar had a golden opportunity to overtake Saeed Anwars 20 ODI ton’s record against West Indies and Netherlands

Missed out!

Babar Azam should not be even playing this series. I have never seen any other elite batsman scores these many soft runs. He should have rested and allowed younger players to play. Saeed Anwar's era was different...none of his 20 tons were soft runs.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Apart from Babar our ODI batting is Pathetic.

 

[Marooned]

Nawaz has improved his power we know that but plays too risky imo. Needs to improve shot selection.

And out.

See this is what I'm talking about.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Babar Azam last 10 ODIs:<br><br>Runs 837<br>Hundreds 4<br>Fifties 5<br>Average 93.00<br>Strike-rate 94.36<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1561324308844220417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[Marooned]

Babar Azam should not be even playing this series. I have never seen any other elite batsman scores these many soft runs. He should have rested and allowed younger players to play. Saeed Anwar's era was different...none of his 20 tons were soft runs.

Who cares if he scores soft runs? He scores real hard runs too when the time comes.

 

[Kroll]

Just checked scorecard, are we really struggling to reach 200 in a 50 ov match against Netherlands or are my eyes deceiving me?

 

[Marooned]

Waseem out too.

Yeah, if he is an all-rounder so is Shaheen.

 

[MenInG]

Just checked scorecard, are we really struggling to reach 200 in a 50 ov match against Netherlands or are my eyes deceiving me?

This is very painful.

How can we have come to this point?

 

[Nasty Naz]

Looking like a win for the Dutch and well deserved too. Their bowling has been excellent.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Embarrassing stuff here, the team is full of mediocre bits and pieces players.

 

[Marooned]

Just checked scorecard, are we really struggling to reach 200 in a 50 ov match against Netherlands or are my eyes deceiving me?

Loool. Don't tell me u are actually surprised. U obviously half expected it being a Pakistan fan.

 

[NeVerMind]

And people keep saying we stuck with the regulars like Rizwan, Imam, etc.

This is your answer when the above don't play...

 

[Saurav]

Low scoring wicket should be easier for chasing side with no baggage as they know they just need to bat through.

Normally yes

But minnows are very likely to choke while chasing. They dont have patience to bat long

 

[Marooned]

And people keep saying we stuck with the regulars like Rizwan, Imam, etc.

This is your answer when the above don't play...

Not really. It's a pathetic squad selection. They are flooding the team with bits and pieces alternatives. We have better.

 

[NeVerMind]

Not really. It's a pathetic squad selection. They are flooding the team with bits and pieces alternatives. We have better.

I think you are deluding yourself if you think we have better (bar Shaan Masood who should be in the batting line up)...

 

[Rajdeep]

C'mmon Netherlands...rooting for you. Not bcoz the opposition is Pakistan but it is always good to see as neutral when minnows do well against established sides.

 

[Marooned]

I think you are deluding yourself if you think we have better (bar Shaan Masood who should be in the batting line up)...

Haider Ali.

 

[NeVerMind]

Haider Ali.

Kept flopping time and time again...

 

[Marooned]

Kept flopping time and time again...

When?

He played 2 Odis.

If that's how we handle perhaps our biggest batting talent, forget about building a team.

 

[Titan24]

Kept flopping time and time again...

He has just played couple of ODIs tbh. He was expected to be a better longer format player since his younger days and we played him in T20Is mainly. Even chief selector Mohammad Wasim who was his head coach at Northern said that he is a better red ball player.

Grooming players in the right formats is the key I believe. After that they can transition to other formats as well.

 

[Saurav]

C'mmon Netherlands...rooting for you. Not bcoz the opposition is Pakistan but it is always good to see as neutral when minnows do well against established sides.

I remember they gave us a real scare in 2003 WC. Also beat Eng in 2009 WC

So many years laters,they still are associates level.

ICC has failed to develop these small nations

 

[MenInG]

 

[Marooned]

These 'meaningless games' are tricky. Win it and obviously no one cares. Lose it and all hell breaks loose, and then some.

 

[Saj]

Shambles.

Absolutely pathetic performance from Pakistan.

Apart from Babar, the rest looked like they were holding a bat for the first time in their life.

 

[Titan24]

Irrespective of the result hopefully management would not be afraid of trying bench strength in future as well. Thats the only way guys will learn. Haris could have been given a number higher than Khushdil I believe but, thats fine.

Lets see how Dahani and Zahid fare

 

[Waleed93]

It's once again Babar or nothing.

Just goes on to show the difference of class between him and the rest.

He is well deservingly rated as the best batsman in the world, and Pakistan fans will realise his true value when he will retire.

There is a reason why he bats the way he did today. Indian fans who saw Sachin in the 90s will understand this better.

 

[Marooned]

Irrespective of the result hopefully management would not be afraid of trying bench strength in future as well. Thats the only way guys will learn. Haris could have been given a number higher than Khushdil I believe but, thats fine.

Lets see how Dahani and Zahid fare

Hopefully. This is no reason to be afraid.

We just need to plan our bench keeping requirements of team and future in mind.

 

[NeVerMind]

We seriously need Shan Masood back in the batting line up.

 

[Nasty Naz]

lol @ that being called wide.

 

[Nasty Naz]

These 'meaningless games' are tricky. Win it and obviously no one cares. Lose it and all hell breaks loose, and then some.

Yup and it's for player to really get up for a meaningless match and maybe taking it too easy/careless because it's a weak opponent.

 

[imshally81]

Out

 

[Nasty Naz]

Naseem with a breakthrough. Both pacers have been bowling good line & length.

 

[Marooned]

Naseem with a breakthrough. Both pacers have been bowling good line & length.

Yep. I liked what I saw from both.

 

[imshally81]

Our middle order is spineless... We need Harris Sohail or Saud Shakeel in the middle

 

[Nasty Naz]

I think they should come around the wicket to attack the left handers.

 

[imshally81]

Dhani is impressive

 

[Marooned]

Dhani is impressive

Such a natural fast bowler. Beautiful action.

 

[Kroll]

We might still win the match as the Dutch struggle with scoring, get out of jail card if we do.

 

[Rana]

Shambles.

Absolutely pathetic performance from Pakistan.

Apart from Babar, the rest looked like they were holding a bat for the first time in their life.

Agha was pretty decent

He is a confident player

 

[Marooned]

Naseem with a delivery to get his 2nd.

 

[Titan24]

Ball of the series from Naseem.
.

 

[sweep_shot]

Netherlands did excellent with the ball.

Pakistan need some quick wickets here.

 

[sweep_shot]

Naseem is having a great series.

7 wickets in 3 games so far.

 

[Hextro]

An incredible ball from Naseem. That would've got most batsmen out.

 

[ethan hunt]

Babar is obsessed with salman agha.
Keeps bowling him for no reason.

 

[MenInG]

Naseem getting better with every outing

2/14 in 5 overs so far vs Netherlands in the 3rd ODI

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[Titan24]

Top catch from Haris. Coming forward and catching is never easy

 

[Titan24]

Babar is obsessed with salman agha.
Keeps bowling him for no reason.

Lefty at the crease and wicket is as sluggish as one will ever see

 

[Titan24]

Cooper is the key wicket

 

[sweep_shot]

Netherlands need 156 runs from 32.3 overs (7 wickets in hand).

Game is on balance.

 

[Marooned]

I don't see us saving this.

 

[Mainul]

Is this mere lack of talent in Pakistan cricket or something else?

Zahid's domestic record is so ordinary!!!