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

[MHN1293]

I have never ever seen Asif Ali play a single good innings for Pakistan. Why do they keep picking him?

Because he scored a 50, yes just a single 50 against the mighty zimbabwe 3 years back.

 

[The Yorker]

Asif Ali is absolutely garbage ands whoever rates and selects him at this level are criminals

Reference to Mohammed Wasim. Selecting Asif Ali in ODI is a crime

 

[Hasan123]

As an allrounder batting at 7, that isn't a problem. Batmen 1-6 are your most important batsmen and they should all have an ability to get a 100.

The point is Shadab has done nothing to bat at 7. His strike rate is below 70 as well.

 

[sindhiboy]

And now the required run rate is over 6

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[Thanos]

God!! Seems like deja vu.

This is like Indian team of 90s. Sachin gone and whole team bundled like pack of cards.
Babar playing role of Sachin here.

 

[Jazx]

With boundary hitting I mean with proper strokes

 

[Abdullah]

Ridiculous cricket

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Asif Ali is there to remind us of the glorious Afridi 0 (1) days.

 

[The Yorker]

Playing on a panic mindset now

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Asif ali lol. Isn’t that known when the toss was done.

Thanks to

 

[Abdullah]

It's actually unreal

 

[JibranAnsari]

What a good shot

 

[Nasty Naz]

Started very slow but recovered well. Chasing 270 odd his innings was decent.

Had we been chasing 300+ we would have been in trouble.

By the time Babar got out, this team was in position to still chase 300+ pretty easily. It's comical this is happening.

 

[Hasan123]

Good shot by Rizwan.

 

[Abdullah]

Can't lose a wicket here

 

[ChTab]

Some people here were arguing before the series started that Pakistan is an elite team & they will certainly win the ODI series 3-0.

 

[sam_ahm]

We have had Haris Sohail and Haider Ali

Haider has looked good, need to persist with him.

 

[Snowflake]

Rizwan 9 (19). I hope he stays till the end with this kind of start

 

[Greenstorm]

Faheem is the best batsman of this middle/late order and they insist on keeping him at #8.

This. He shouldn't bat at any lower than 6.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Asif Ali's day - drops Van Der Dussen who goes to make an unbeaten hundred.

2(7) with the bat.

I said this a while back, the guy is an absolute liability in the field and isn't batting well at all.

Poor stuff.

Someone like Haider would be the better investment.

 

[rhony]

Notje's last over.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Sarfraz is watching closely

 

[Snowflake]

Some people here were arguing before the series started that Pakistan is an elite team & they will certainly win the ODI series 3-0.

Who said that they are an elite team?

 

[topspin]

If I met Asif Ali, I’d tell him you trash bruh, get good!

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Rizwan two boundaries in this over already

 

[Nasty Naz]

The point is Shadab has done nothing to bat at 7. His strike rate is below 70 as well.

I don't necessarily disagree but don't think he is a major problem. He is a fine player who is still young and developing. Bigger issue is the middle order.

 

[Snowflake]

Love it, Rizwan! What a pull shot!

 

[Rana]

Well batted Rizwan keep going boy!

 

[Ab Fan]

As I said, Rizwan for a win.

 

[Hasan123]

Good counter attack from Rizwan.

Certain people on here would rather play Rohail Nazir.

 

[mrtaim3]

I'm still amazed as to why Asif Ali was selected.

 

[sam_ahm]

Shadab and Faheem are more capable batsmen, should get pak through with Rizwan.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Nortje’s last over. Pak will win. Rest of bowlers are non threatening.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to loose this here , otherwise they will bring no changes

 

[ex-q-zit]

These batsmen are useless and people wonder why Babar doesn't have as many match-winning knocks as some other top batsmen who play for much better teams. Maybe because most of the batsmen in the team are useless and don't contribute.

Babar reminds me Sachin of 90s with the difference being Sachin usually finished matches when scoring century.

 

[RajBan]

Rizwan indeed is a very good batsman.

 

[sindhiboy]

Nortje should not have bowled out.
Quality spell from him nonetheless

 

[castortroy]

Nortje bowling rapid

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Rizwan and Babar are so far ahead of the rest in our batting line up it's embarrassing.

 

[Justcrazy]

Against top teams this side will lose.

 

[Firebat]

Rizwan reminding us why he too with Babar are leagues ahead of our other batsmen

 

[Hasan123]

Andile Phehlukwayo will probably try to take pace off the ball.

 

[Ahmed216]

Shadab the all rounder 0 not out off 7 balls

 

[Snowflake]

Nortje should not have bowled out.
Quality spell from him nonetheless

If he had taken out Rizwan, would've been game over for us. It was super aggressive captaincy. Can argue either way I guess.

 

[mrtaim3]

Pakistan need to loose this here , otherwise they will bring no changes

Please this has been happening since ages now. Lose or win. Wont matter

 

[Nasty Naz]

Asif Ali's day - drops Van Der Dussen who goes to make an unbeaten hundred.

2(7) with the bat.

Will get selected again for the 2nd match for his finishing abilities.

I'm not 100% certain if those finishing abilities are for Pakistan or against Pakistan.

 

[castortroy]

How is Shadab batting over faheem

 

[Mesozoic]

Here comes Andile to save Pakistan from a humiliation...

 

[mrtaim3]

Rizwan reminding us why he too with Babar are leagues ahead of our other batsmen

Imam too.

 

[Yk313]

Need 4 batsmen capable of batting up to the 40th over. Rizwan, Babar, Imam and Hafeez ideally. If Hafeez has really called it a day then I guess Haris will need to be brought it.

Other than that, we can stuff this XI with Faheem, Imad, Shadab, Nawaz and similar players with the hope that their overall weight exceeds the linear sum of their parts.

 

[Markhor]

If Rizwan goes it's game over even though Faheem's in good form. Need him to stay until the end.

 

[Hasan123]

Rizwans best knocks have come when we have been in a difficult situation. Seems to enjoy these type of situations.

 

[Smudger]

Babar reminds me Sachin of 90s with the difference being Sachin usually finished matches when scoring century.

No Sachin did'nt

 

[Darkrai]

Maybe this is why Babar wanted Haris?? The guy who averages 54 against the top 5 sides.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Is saud shakil in odi squad?

 

[BigShak]

Missed Saud badly in this middle order today. Got injured at the worst time.

 

[Greenstorm]

Phelukwayo still has 4 overs left and here I was getting worried.

 

[Firebat]

Is saud shakil in odi squad?

He was but had to pull out due to injury, replaced by Asif Ali

 

[msb314]

Is saud shakil in odi squad?

Injured

 

[Varun]

This Shadab Khan is such a passenger.

 

[ChTab]

Who said that they are an elite team?

there is a person here & he knows it, probably hiding somewhere now.

 

[Darkrai]

Is saud shakil in odi squad?

He's unfit.....was selected in place of Haris because Haris was predicted to get unfit even though he was fit and scoring runs.

 

[Suleiman]

Every Pakistani that has been watching for at least a decade knows that this collapse was on. Ain’t a Pakistani inning chasing 250+ without one. Last I checked we were 187/1

 

[Rana]

Why is Shadab batting ahead of Faheem?

 

[Snowflake]

Shadab the all rounder 0 not out off 7 balls

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[JibranAnsari]

What a beautiful , simple and effortless bowling action.

 

[Local.Dada]

Bavuma gives me the Rahane vibe. Seems very meek but hope he has the grit and fight of captain Rahane

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Asif ali lol. The whole pp and Pakistan knows this is what he is capable ever since he replaced Saud shakil.

Only : knows he is a gem of a player , power hitter lol

 

[Hasan123]

Rabada versus Shadab.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need 55 runs in 51 balls. RRR: 6.47

 

[Rana]

The All-rounder clubbed that tbf

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

4444 by shadab

 

[Rayyman]

Rabada versus Shadab. :kaneria

 

[Greenstorm]

Unlike others, Shadab is good against short ball.

 

[topspin]

Sharjeel (if he proves form and fitness)
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez

This needs to be our top 4.

 

[Snowflake]

Why is Shadab batting ahead of Faheem?

Silly decision.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

When fit Shadab remains a very decent talent.

Always said he got more batting in him than bowling.

 

[Rana]

Another 6 by The All Rounder

 

[JibranAnsari]

Rabada being maltreated by shadab

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Shadab the all rounder 0 not out off 7 balls

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