Pakistan [239/9] defeat Afghanistan [215/9] by 24 runs to reach the Super League QF of U19CWC

[D/DAhmed]

Very impressive from Shahzad, would have been a wicket if not for the free hit

 

[shamaan]

Ammad control is very impressive

 

[D/DAhmed]

These bowlers are far too slow, Awais can barely touch 130kph

 

[PakPremi]

These bowlers are all very good

 

[MenInG]

Zeeshan Zameer seems to be ok as per Commentators - ankle is strapped but nothing more serious.

 

[Ahmed216]

These bowlers are far too slow, Awais can barely touch 130kph

But he's got good height and has bowled good lengths so far. Not a bad bowler to have on slow WI pitches.

 

[shah_1]

It baffles me that there is a 6' 10" fast bowler in the reserve and 125 kph fast bowler is playing instead of him. Arham Nawab can bowl off spin and leg spin. We also have a chinaman as well

It would be poor from Ramiz Raja not to sack Ijaz Ahmed

 

[Ahmed216]

Atrocious second over from awais. This guy is laboring to the crease in his 2nd over

 

[Rana]

Are Afghanistan hoping for the run rate to creep up to 7-8 before they start playing freely?

 

[shah_1]

Only Muhammad Shehzad looks a talent that has shown real promise.

 

[D/DAhmed]

But he's got good height and has bowled good lengths so far. Not a bad bowler to have on slow WI pitches.

Ideally Ahmed Khan and Awais should be averaging between 130-135 kph, with their effort ball reaching 137-140 kph. Zeeshan should be 138-142 regularly, with effort ball reaching 145+ (since he's around the same age as Shaheen, Naseem, Hasnain etc). Benefit of the doubt can be given to Ahmed because he has some batting ability as well (alongside new ball skills), but Awais is barely touching 130 with his effort ball. Not sure what his age is, maybe if he's around 16-17 his speeds may be reasonable

 

[boomboomcheema]

No wickets have fallen yet

 

[shah_1]

Awful bowling talent on show. At least Ahmed can bat so he has a chance

 

[PakEngFan]

Awais Ali looks very average.

 

[Ahmed216]

Ahmad tries his best to ape dale steyns action and follow through

 

[PakEngFan]

Awful bowling talent on show. At least Ahmed can bat so he has a chance

Agreed at least Ahmed khan moves the ball too. Zeeshan seems pretty decent too.

 

[finalfantasy7]

It baffles me that there is a 6' 10" fast bowler in the reserve and 125 kph fast bowler is playing instead of him. Arham Nawab can bowl off spin and leg spin. We also have a chinaman as well

It would be poor from Ramiz Raja not to sack Ijaz Ahmed

why is it poor from ramiz raja, he's only been in charge for what 2 months, why would you sack a coach before the asia cup / world cup?

 

[shah_1]

Agreed at least Ahmed khan moves the ball too. Zeeshan seems pretty decent too.

If this is the best Zeeshan has got then he has no chance with this sort of pace.

 

[PakEngFan]

If this is the best Zeeshan has got then he has no chance with this sort of pace.

Agree but he seemed quicker the the speed tbh.

 

[silentkiller187]

Owais ali finally strikes

 

[shah_1]

why is it poor from ramiz raja, he's only been in charge for what 2 months, why would you sack a coach before the asia cup / world cup?

I forget to add “after the WC”

 

[D/DAhmed]

These speed guns are definitely inaccurate. Just showed one delivery at 106.

I'm agreeing with this now actually, I think the speedguns are around 8-10 kmph off. Ahmed Khan and Awais have just bowled slower bouncers that have caused the batsmen to duck, and have been measured at 96 kph and 115 kph respectively lol. No chance a ball delivered at a spinners speed could generate as much bounce as Ahmed Khan's did.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Speed gun definitely not accurate , all the bowlers looks atleast 5kph quicker than the reading and add to that some very anomaly readings as well.

 

[Saj]

Awais Ali looks like the sort of bowler who may go for runs but bowls some great wicket-taking deliveries.

Impressive.

 

[MenInG]

Comm saying not the right treatment for an ankle sprain for Zeeshan!

 

[A.A.Z]

Speed guns in the Caribbean have some issue. In the CPL last year all bowlers were around 10 kph slower than their average speeds.

 

[Saj]

Ahmad looks a steady bowler who can swing the ball.

Not the quickest, but accurate.

 

[PakPremi]

Not sure why everyone is fixated about speed of teen agers, need to judge them on their line and lengths, ability with bowl. So far they doing a good job apart from some extras.

 

[zarak]

Ahmad looks a steady bowler who can swing the ball.

Not the quickest, but accurate.

bowls like deepak chahar. Why is the 6'8 guy not in the main squad.

 

[PakEngFan]

Mehran is a darter.

 

[Ahmed216]

Anyone can bowl better than mehran mumtaz

 

[Ahmed216]

Not sure why everyone is fixated about speed of teen agers, need to judge them on their line and lengths, ability with bowl. So far they doing a good job apart from some extras.

True. At this level bowlers need to be judged on their basics. Pace will obviously increase with age

 

[krazystrong]

130kph pace is fine for under 19s... Shaheen never hit 145 in his under 19 days but now he hits 150.

 

[krazystrong]

What does the team management see in this mumtaz? No spin, no loop, no drift. I think I could bowl better left arm spin and I'm right handed.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Look at the pace and bounce from Awais Ali last over batsmen were beating for sheer pace and keeper collecting at his face yet the speed showing 127k , seriously messed speed guns

 

[Muhammad Saad]

130kph pace is fine for under 19s... Shaheen never hit 145 in his under 19 days but now he hits 150.

He did hit 141k though

 

[MenInG]

As long as he beats the edge - its fine for me

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Pretty sure Awais Ali actual top speed is close to 138k.

 

[krazystrong]

He did hit 141k though

Yeah so under 19 kids bowling 130 can definitely increase their pace to 140 in the coming years which is good enough for international cricket.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Nevermind he just bowls one at 136k pretty much confirm the suspicion of faulty speed gun.

 

[PakPremi]

Good third over from Mumtaz

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

This is a good test match

 

[krazystrong]

Awais Ali is impressive. Hit 136kph. Good seam position, high arm action. Gets it to nip around. Steep bounce.

 

[Saj]

bowls like deepak chahar. Why is the 6'8 guy not in the main squad.

They must feel that the bowlers they have in the squad are better than him I guess.

 

[Ahmed216]

These are very defensive tactics. Bowling harmless left arm orthodox from both ends with absolutely no intention to pick wickets

 

[Ahmed216]

Why cant they play an attacking spinner. Baffling strategy

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

These are very defensive tactics. Bowling harmless left arm orthodox from both ends with absolutely no intention to pick wickets

To be fair Noor isn’t picking Mehran at all. A few play and misses and edges dropping just short.
WK also dropped a catch off of his bowling

 

[PakPremi]

And now the slow bowler does get wicket.

 

[PakPremi]

Captains wicket will be the key for the match.

 

[sweep_shot]

Afghans should lose this. RRR is increasing rapidly.

 

[shamaan]

86 mph

 

[D/DAhmed]

Zeeshan generating some good pace now

 

[shamaan]

Good flat throw

 

[PakPremi]

Key wicket at key time.

 

[shamaan]

Great fielding

 

[D/DAhmed]

Unbelievable fielding here, match-winning effort

 

[PakPremi]

These boys are good fielders too, hitting stumps often with direct throws.

 

[PakPremi]

It seems Ijaz has instilled good spirit in the team.

 

[JaDed]

Why so many posts for a predictable match?

 

[ethan hunt]

Zeeshan zameer consistently around 85-87 mph.

 

[Bewal Express]

I am watching Mehran bowl, he looks to have a lot of potential. Really nice action, and gets the ball to dip. Can he turn the ball?

 

[Greenstorm]

Afghan batters taking suicide runs !

 

[sweep_shot]

Afghans are losing crucial wickets.

Whenever Afghanistan play Pakistan, this is a common theme. They reach a good position and then throw it away.

 

[Bewal Express]

It's not often we see PK U19s or any PK team look so sharp in the field

 

[Greenstorm]

I am watching Mehran bowl, he looks to have a lot of potential. Really nice action, and gets the ball to dip. Can he turn the ball?

Yes he has turned a few. Looks like a decent prospect.

 

[PakPremi]

Maaz should be bowling not Qasim.

 

[shamaan]

Good Decision by umpire

 

[PakPremi]

Well Qasim telling me to be quiet

 

[IMMY69]

That's out

No way was that not a run out

 

[IMMY69]

Sorry but that was atrocious.
They couldn't even show the bat on the line.
If they had then there would have been absolutely no doubt.

Back to football for me

 

[PakPremi]

I guess the footage was not conclusive to give it out.

 

[Mean&Green]

Why so many posts for a predictable match?

Cause India v pak rivalry isn’t a thing no more. It’s all about Afghans vs Pakistan for both countries

 

[ethan hunt]

Ijaz was so right about shahzad.
Super talented cricketer.

 

[IMMY69]

I guess the footage was not conclusive to give it out.

Even without the footage, anyone that's played or watched a bit of cricket would know that was out.

 

[PakEngFan]

Ijaz was so right about shahzad.
Super talented cricketer.

He was impressive while batting and didn’t look to bad with the 1 ball he bowled. Should be bowling more and given an opportunity.

 

[Savak]

Naseem Shah officially is 18 years old. If his age is not fudged, why was he not selected?

 

[Ahmed216]

Naseem Shah officially is 18 years old. If his age is not fudged, why was he not selected?

I think once a player has played for senior side he cannot be picked for u19 WC

 

[PakPremi]

Qasim over bowled himself and Maaz at the end conceding so many 6s unnessarily.

 

[mazkhan]

Naseem Shah officially is 18 years old. If his age is not fudged, why was he not selected?

He's been 18 for the last 5yrs

 

[PakPremi]

Qasim doing his best to lose the match. Why not bowl pacers when they are hitting 6 each over from slow bowlers now