Pakistan (242/7) defeat South Africa (239/9) by 3 wickets in a nail biting encounter to win the 1st ODI

[Kianig89]

Jansen on course to join elite company of cashing against Pak

Steyn, Morkel, Abbott, Tsotsobe

 

[ExpressPacer]

It wasn't a string of failures. He failed 25 t20 games in a row and was failing test which is why I wanted him dropped from those formats.

Imfact even now he hasn't cracked the code of tests or t20.

But in odi he performed in day 1

He was never failing in Tests. In fact, he stood out in most innings compared to the rest of the lot.

But this is exactly my point, if you can’t support a player when he is at his lowest, you should not jump the bandwagon when he is at his highest.

 

[Rana]

You can see the leg stump every time Babar faces Jansen

 

[alik]

And you're thinking he's going to pip the others and get in?

Even I've seen his stats and he's doing well so far.

Yup, the others have already been tried and personally I’d prefer a younger player to get more experience

 

[Kianig89]

SA are favourites, these batsmen also struggle against spin

 

[ExpressPacer]

Dear saim Ayub, I am so excited for your future, I am sure you are the answer of all those questions that we have been asking from last 5 years.
Just remain fit and work on your shots and remove individual achievements from your mind, just be a team man and make your team win trophies and matches and eventually you will win something for you as well i mean thats how it goes right?

He’s a far better team man than anyone else that has come close to playing for this team in the last 20 years.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Jansen on course to join elite company of cashing against Pak

Steyn, Morkel, Abbott, Tsotsobe

Logic died in this post. He has been performing against most teams. Coming on the back of an amazing performance vs SL.

 

[Rana]

Oh no Ramiz on with Babar batting

Laila and Majnu

Gul Sanobar

Romeo Juliet

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Lovely shot down the ground Babar

4 runs

 

[Kianig89]

Tail starts at 2 down

 

[batandballbattle]

they are really rattled by this bounce
wouldn't be surprised if a man under the lid went in soon enough

 

[ExpressPacer]

The sad thing is, Babar, Saim and Kamran are the only batters in the squad, the rest are useless.

Massive task for these 3. It's either these boys or bust

Kamran is alright. I like his intent but looks all at sea vs pace. I have more faith in Agha than him.

 

[Asad T]

Babar looking so unsettled right now. If he can just get settled, he should do well:

 

[mominsaigol]

He was never failing in Tests. In fact, he stood out in most innings compared to the rest of the lot.

But this is exactly my point, if you can’t support a player when he is at his lowest, you should not jump the bandwagon when he is at his highest.

Different formats. A player being good in one doesn't equate to being good in the other.

De villlers was an odi and test king and qdk was an odi and t20 gun batter but qdk never cracked the code of test cricket and was rubbish in it. De villers was shockingly poor in t20 even when he promoted himself to opening.

De villers may have been good in ipl and leagues but was overall trash in t20 international.

Saim ayub performed in odi from day 1 which is why he deserves to be here. But in test cricket his 50's were painful and beyond those 3 50's he's been garbage in said format.

Same with t20 cricket, it took him over 30+ games to finally score a good 98 against sa.

Their is nothing wrong with me asking for a drop in t20 or test cricket before he performed especially when he played 30+ games.

However in odi if I asked for his drop them yes I'd be in the wrong.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Some good bowling and good batting on display

 

[Ahmed216]

Shot of the month there from Bobby Azam. Straight down the ground

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

 

[Ahmed216]

Interested to see how Saim does on a sticky surface

 

[AAli98]

Loot ko Baart Simpson ko

 

[Farabi]

This would be my xi for the CT. To play people like Abdullah, and Kamran is a waste of time with the CT so close imo

1. Saim
2. Fakhar
3. Babar
4. Rizwan
5. Salman Agha
6. Shadab
7. Irfan Khan
8. Shaheen
9. Naseem
10. Haris Rauf
11. Abrar

Shadab Khan is a T20 tailender who can give you runs. No6 is for batters in ODIs who can score a century from that position. If you think Shadab has the game for no6, your license to post should be taken away. Pakistani cricket has made a mockery of batsmanship. We need someone who has at least 10 centuries in domestic to be playing in that position. For example, India’s World Cup winning team in 2011 had Suresh Raina coming in at no7 after a world class top 6.
I don’t know if Irfan is good enough to bat at no6 but he should be tried there.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

What is this??? nother 20 runs defeat. IDIOTS!

 

[Mrjungshook]

He’s a far better team man than anyone else that has come close to playing for this team in the last 20 years.

Yes he is but my letter is for the future saim Ayub not this current young cricketer
Why?
Because in starting almost every young cricketer starts playing as a team man once they start scoring centuries and their average sore up, that's when they start focusing on Rankings and their averages. So i hope he always go for the kill and be a flag bearer of new fearless approach in a team.

 

[Asad T]

Judging from the way Pakistan bowled, it will get tougher once the South African spinners come on
it will not be an easy chase

 

[Fazzy321]

Saim looks very edgy atm

 

[Rana]

Aa raha hai Shamsi

 

[Mrjungshook]

Charahoge kya utaroge kya

Wo meme yaad dilaadiya Bhai
Kis color ki chaddi pehne ho.

 

[Kianig89]

Babar looking so unsettled right now. If he can just get settled, he should do well:

Beastly against the choker legends

 

[Rana]

Bartman has been excellent on this tour

 

[stani_pak]

I laugh when commentator said shafique is a good player

 

[Rana]

Aim for a leg stump yorker

At worst it will cost 4

 

[Bhaijaan]

Racial partnership for Pakistan.

Saim and Babar must spend maximum time possible at the crease and get as near to the total as they can.

Rest assured for as long as Saim is at the crease, run rate isn’t going to be a problem. Babar has to show his experience here.

 

[Kianig89]

Saim in Riz mode atm SR<50

 

[Kianig89]

Babar struggles against spin, Hasaranga, Kuldeep, Zampa, Rashid

 

[ethan hunt]

Abdullah technique needs to play with lose limbs. The fake technique is too mechanical and he seems almost uncomfortable trying to look correct.

 

[Kianig89]

Pitch is not easy, rest of our batters are very limited

 

[castortroy]

Seriously who still bats like this in 50 overs cricket

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

If Saim Ayub develops the ability to rotate the strike, I have no doubt that will become one of the best white-ball batters in the world.

 

[Kianig89]

What is the plan given by mgmt. Old school mantra

 

[Rana]

RR at start was 4.8

Now 5.3 post powerplay

Pakistan have fluffed the powerplay again.

 

[mominsaigol]

Babar is great odi batter when he isn't captaining. Should just play odi from now on. Now need to be a test or t20 bat

 

[Kianig89]

Hopefully they will not collapse, has Babar ordered Saim here to slow down

 

[Rana]

Why Haysman telling Ramiz this area produces best wine?

 

[mominsaigol]

RR at start was 4.8

Now 5.3 post powerplay

Pakistan have fluffed the powerplay again.

Tbf the bowling was good and the target ain't high.

It was a fiery competition between bat and ball. Sa ain't bowling pies

 

[Kianig89]

RR at start was 4.8

Now 5.3 post powerplay

Pakistan have fluffed the powerplay again.

Shukar ha Sach to bola

 

[Kianig89]

Rizwan won't be scapegoat tonight that's for sure

 

[AAli98]

Why Haysman telling Ramiz this area produces best wine?

Because Hayzeman has probably seen the likes of Wasim waqar mushy drink.. heavy drinkers.

 

[Rana]

Shukar ha Sach to bola

What do you mean?

 

[castortroy]

Saim not going anywhere here

Wicket coming

 

[Rana]

Because Hayzeman has probably seen the likes of Wasim waqar mushy drink.. heavy drinkers.

But he’s comfortable telling Ramiz

Ramiz zipped his mouth

 

[Asad T]

If it wasn't for subbs, saim's sr would be 60

 

[castortroy]

Saim not going anywhere here

Wicket coming

He is about to block out another maiden

 

[castortroy]

Absolute no chance pak are chasing this total

 

[batandballbattle]

Bart simpson 2 maidens in a row

 

[Hellion]

But he’s comfortable telling Ramiz

Ramiz zipped his mouth

Who's to say Rambo isn't a connoisseur of the fine stuff.

 

[Zeshan547]

*** is Saim doing? is he facing peak steyn

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Why Haysman telling Ramiz this area produces best wine?

Probably hoping he grabs a bottle and his commentary becomes interesting to listen to

 

[stani_pak]

Saim sturggling, but great fielding as well by South Africa

 

[emranabbas]

babar to ghaya

 

[castortroy]

Saim sturggling, but great fielding as well by South Africa

Atrocious at rotating the strike

 

[Kianig89]

What do you mean?

If it was Rizwan you will top it up with loads of laanat

 

[Rana]

Markram Roman Reigns

 

[Rana]

Poor over

Took off all the pressure

 

[Zeshan547]

same old game plan, turn a 5 required rpo into 8+, than start slogging and gifts wickets in panic mode. Rinse and repeat.

 

[Rana]

If it was Rizwan you will top it up with loads of laanat

That’s a given

 

[Kianig89]

If anyone didn't saw odis of early to mid 90s, that's for you guys

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Babar struggles against spin, Hasaranga, Kuldeep, Zampa, Rashid

Don't forget Bracewell

Personally, I would be more concerned when Shamsi comes on

 

[Human786]

40/1 in 12 - where is it going boyz

 

[Rana]

This is a proper Misbah era match

 

[Kianig89]

That’s a given

We've got Champ now to combat you

 

[Rana]

Babar batting alright here

 

[mominsaigol]

Ootneil Mcgrath

 

[imshally81]

Just don't lose the wicket ...

 

[Rana]

We've got Champ now to combat you

He will be sent to Suplex city soon.

 

[Asad T]

same old game plan, turn a 5 required rpo into 8+, than start slogging and gifts wickets in panic mode. Rinse and repeat.

That's really why you need someone like a Fakhar in the team
Abdullah
Babar
Even Saim at times just take it too easy at the top

 

[imshally81]

40/1 in 12 - where is it going boyz

We are chasing 240 .... Not 340

 

[mominsaigol]

Babar batting alright here

He's a good odi batter and I back him in odi only.

 

[salman24]

Babar must’ve told Saim to slow down

 

[Kianig89]

He will be sent to Suplex city soon.

If Pakistan wins this , he will military press, spear & jackhammer all antiRiz tabbar

 

[imshally81]

Babar must’ve told Saim to slow down

It seems ...