Pakistan [274/7] defeat South Africa [273/6] by 3 wickets in 1st ODI last-ball thriller

[MenInG]

274 is the target.

Pakistan batting is brittle but can this be the day when they prove us wrong?

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[Indiafan]

Excellent bowling by Pakistan on a flat surface. Now over to batsmen

 

[MHN1293]

All depends on the top 4. Atleast 3 of them need to preform.

 

[Usman Chadda]

We need to chase such middling totals, if we are to be taken as a competitive side. Not expecting much from this team though, they might just be shot out for very less.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lets hope we get off to a good start. I can see SA pacers peppering both openers with short balls early on.

 

[Hasan123]

I would like to see Fakhar play with intent. A good start here would put is in a good position. If he isn't going to playbwitht hat intent, his selection was pointless. I did want Rizwan to open.

 

[Hasan123]

Imam got a 100 the last time he played here.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Let them get 30 extra runs because of Haris and Shadabs poor bowling. But this still isn’t bad

 

[Hasan123]

A chance to assess Bavumas captaincy as well.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Why did he say South Africa will field their best side for 2 games?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Why did he say South Africa will field their best side for 2 games?

I thought the players were leaving for IPL for the t20 series

 

[Hasan123]

Why did he say South Africa will field their best side for 2 games?

Because after that the players who are playing the IPL will leave and go play the IPL.

 

[TamiL_GarvaM!]

uncanny how similar the team uniform are for both teams...

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Flat pitch... match is ours to lose here really!

 

[Hasan123]

Ngidi has some impressive numbers in ODIs.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

This is that awkward target where no one will appreciate you if you chase it down, because it was 'below par', But it's tricky enough.

 

[Hasan123]

Good shot.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Because after that the players who are playing the IPL will leave and go play the IPL.

I hope all those players have a terrible IPL and embarrass themselves very very badly

 

[Rayyman]

We should chase this. Want to see Pakistan win iA.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

First one falls

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

That is some incredibly poor footwork... good lord

 

[MenInG]

Come on Pakistan

 

[Rana]

Shikhar Zaman out

 

[Hasan123]

Seemed Fakhar was shook by the bounce from the ball before.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Fakhar gone !!!!!!

 

[msb314]

Thanks for nothing Fakhar..

 

[Amjid Javed]

Poor start by pakistan as usual.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

So the hack is gone and the captain has to build brick by brick - again

 

[sam_ahm]

Fakhar doesn't seem to have improved much since I saw him last, again gets out cheaply.

 

[castortroy]

This very average batting line up won't chase this score down against this bowling attack.

Fans were expecting us to whitewash SA lolol

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Flat pitch... match is ours to lose here really!

Ready...get set....GO!

 

[TamiL_GarvaM!]

Shikhar Zaman out

Lol... @shikhar Zaman...

 

[AAli98]

Pak chasing 270 on SA pitches is worthy of being shown on comedy channel !

 

[Hasan123]

I hope all those players have a terrible IPL and embarrass themselves very very badly

I don't see Ngidi and Miller playing much. Rabada and Norje were excellent last year.

Also Mark Boucher said yesterday that there is a document between the BCCI and CSA that allows South African players to be available for the IPL. Don't think CSA could do much here.

 

[castortroy]

Where is hafeez?

 

[Titan24]

Nothing special delivery on which Fakhar gave away his wicket

 

[shah_1]

Fakhar makes Hafeez look like Tendulkar in comparison

 

[Hasan123]

Babar,Rizwan,and Imam are going to have to do a lot of the work here. You can't really expect Asif Ali and Daanish Aziz to do a lot of work here.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I don't see Ngidi and Miller playing much. Rabada and Norje were excellent last year.

Also Mark Boucher said yesterday that there is a document between the BCCI and CSA that allows South African players to be available for the IPL. Don't think CSA could do much here.

Could’ve at least finished the ODI series but we live in shameless times

 

[Titan24]

First 10 overs are crucial here

 

[IAJ]

The way Fakhar holds the bat he just can’t play it straight. Amazing he hasn’t fixed this issue after all these years.

 

[Hasan123]

One of these 2 has to bat through. One of them has to look to attack to keep the pressure on South Africa. I like both players but you can't afford both players to go at a low strike rate. As this will put a lot of pressure on an unreliable late middle order.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

The way Fakhar holds the bat he just can’t play it straight. Amazing he hasn’t fixed this issue after all these years.

Always holds it facing the bat towards legside. Definition of a hack

 

[Hasan123]

Could’ve at least finished the ODI series but we live in shameless times

I think there should have been a comprise to allow the players to play the international games without it affecting their IPL futures.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

If we play 50 overs, we win. Simple equation. One of Babar and Imam has to bat through.

 

[Rana]

If Pakistan pull this off, they will never get a better chance to win an ODI series against a good side away from home

 

[Local.Dada]

What kind of a bat is Danish Aziz? I mean hitter or conventional bat?

 

[TamiL_GarvaM!]

The way Fakhar holds the bat he just can’t play it straight. Amazing he hasn’t fixed this issue after all these years.

Kevin peterson said getur head over the ball/in the direction of the stroke....if u do that, u can get away with minimal / less footwork....frankly, fakhar Zaman did neither....

 

[MHN1293]

People critisized the 1 of 20 but forgot about our very own imam.

 

[Hasan123]

Rabada versus Babar is a great contest.

 

[Indiafan]

Could’ve at least finished the ODI series but we live in shameless times

The series was set AFTER ipl dates were announced

 

[jusarrived]

Giving bowlers too much respect here. It's only one wicket down

 

[Indiafan]

I hope all those players have a terrible IPL and embarrass themselves very very badly

Dude have some shame. The series was set AFTER IPL dates were announced. If BCCI gets so petty they can easily arrange their tours or IPL during PSL to harm it

 

[ChTab]

The series was set AFTER ipl dates were announced

National duty should always be the top priority no matter what.

 

[msb314]

Not sure why Imam is leaving so many balls..

 

[redmaverik84]

The difference height and action makes. This tall duo is making the pitch look like that at WACA

 

[Mesozoic]

There's still Nortje to come.

This is a pretty good bowling attack.

 

[Shafi]

Fakhar is just a hype player. He has not improved but whatever skill he had is going to downhill. Rubbish player.

 

[ChTab]

Dude have some shame. The series was set AFTER IPL dates were announced. If BCCI gets so petty they can easily arrange their tours or IPL during PSL to harm it

National duty should always be the top priority no matter what.

 

[Rana]

Imam stuck at the crease, going nowhere

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Giving bowlers too much respect here. It's only one wicket down

If one of these goes, we will have newbie Danish and hitter Asif Ali to follow. We can always manage the run rate later. I feel Rizwan should come in next.

 

[Hasan123]

Ngidi is getting some rhythm here.

 

[IAJ]

Giving bowlers too much respect here. It's only one wicket down

Just shows the mentality og these players. Before the match the captain said they will play fearless cricket.

 

[jusarrived]

If one of these goes, we will have newbie Danish and hitter Asif Ali to follow. We can always manage the run rate later. I feel Rizwan should come in next.

Yeah and no momentum to innings its too much to expect from a debutant with all the pressure

 

[Hasan123]

If we lose a wicket in the next few overs we are in trouble. This is the problem when you don't look to score. If you lose a wicket it just puts you under more pressure.

 

[ChTab]

We should use Haider to open innings in place of Fakhar, Haider is much younger, much more talented. So I don't think we need Fakhar to be honest who hasn't learned anything despite playing international cricket for the past 5 years.

 

[Shafi]

National duty should always be the top priority no matter what.

Exactly!!!! Now-a-days players are too busy to save their best for franchise leagues. Other boards should give ultimatum to their players choose franchise leagues or national team. Rebel players shouldn't be allowed to play even in their own domestic leagues. If they prefer franchise leagues let them build their skill by hiring personal trainer.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Are we trying to play for a draw here? Its not a test match

 

[Nasty Naz]

Ah gotta love how before every tour they say they are going to play "positive & fearless" cricket and then resort to this type of garbage.

Can't say it's surprising.

 

[shah_1]

Very poor approach

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

We should use Haider to open innings in place of Fakhar, Haider is much younger, much more talented. So I don't think we need Fakhar to be honest who hasn't learned anything despite playing international cricket for the past 5 years.

Seconded. Haider Ali should be playing these games against Rabada and Lungi.

 

[Amjid Javed]

If we lose a wicket in the next few overs we are in trouble. This is the problem when you don't look to score. If you lose a wicket it just puts you under more pressure.

Am sure 15/3 after 10 overs will look great

 

[Hasan123]

At least if you play with a positive intent you put the opponents under pressure and if you do lose a wicket after scoring quickly, allows a new batter to settle in as runs will be on the board.

 

[AAli98]

11/1 of 6 overs surely school kids can perform better..

 

[jusarrived]

If one of these goes, we will have newbie Danish and hitter Asif Ali to follow. We can always manage the run rate later. I feel Rizwan should come in next.

Just shows the mentality og these players. Before the match the captain said they will play fearless cricket.

I just hate it when top order wastes power plays . You can easily score at 6 rpo on any kind of pitch in powerplays .
I don't like the way Indian openers bat,but this an another level

 

[Shafi]

Our batsmen are following Misbah theory. Tuk tuk and preserve wickets till 40 overs, which doesn't work that way.

 

[redmaverik84]

Babar letting go of wide half volley hit me balls, interesting, not the fearless cricket they were supposed to be playing. But early stages again, they are probably waiting for the 'andhar ke jaanwar to jaagna'

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

11/1 of 6 overs surely school kids can perform better..

Even in the 1st innings the pitch got better as the innings progressed...

 

[shah_1]

There is a clear fear of getting out

 

[Amjid Javed]

Look at how india and england approach 1st 10 overs of an inns and then we get this pathetic effort from pakistan.