Pakistan (329) defeat South Africa (248) by 81 runs to clinch the 3-match ODI series by an unassailable lead of 2-0

[batandballbattle]

They are happy to milk the bowling atm...
wonder if 1/2 men should go closer in to make them do something different

 

[The Bald Eagle]

After 25 overs, SA still ahead but does it describe the actual story of the match?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Shamsi was utterly terrible on this pitch which does help slow bowlers. Also this batting structure is crap for SA> THey did the same in world T20. 7th batsman cannot be Jansen. He is at best a no.8 batsman. Mulder or someone else has to be in there.

 

[mominsaigol]

ia but he was not fine and was suffering from dengue

Ig I'll praise him and give credit where it's due.

Its just idk man, People were singing praise for Abdullah and I use to back Abdullah and saud as well. A year later I back saud but Abdullah is useless.

I don't want another abrar situation where a player plays well for a bit before returning to their trundling self.

Abdullah started with scores of 52, 30, and 111 to his international career.

Similarly Rauf wrecked Australia before returning to normal vs Zimbabwe

 

[jamie smith]

They seriously need to turn down these stump mics. This is too much of an immersive experience

rizwan cant stop his chatter

 

[castortroy]

Klaasen Bats for another 22 overs, it's game over

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Shamsi was utterly terrible on this pitch which does help slow bowlers. Also this batting structure is crap for SA> THey did the same in world T20. 7th batsman cannot be Jansen. He is at best a no.8 batsman. Mulder or someone else has to be in there.

Ideally they should replace Bavuma and old man RVD too.

Don't see them competing in CT.

 

[gazza619]

Klaasen is such a natural

 

[stani_pak]

Klassen and Miller can take the game away, need a wicket soon

 

[jamie smith]

klassen in full flow today

 

[kingusama92]

Klaasen Bats for another 22 overs, it's game over

Miller too.

Both are devastating once they're set. It won't even get to the 50th over if one gets that far.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hacks can only get away at no 6/7 in odi. They will get exposed as openers + no 3,4,5

Not sure about that. Head and Warner scored like 150 runs 15 overs in a ODI against NZ in the world cup.

 

[batandballbattle]

Shamsi was utterly terrible on this pitch which does help slow bowlers. Also this batting structure is crap for SA> THey did the same in world T20. 7th batsman cannot be Jansen. He is at best a no.8 batsman. Mulder or someone else has to be in there.

The have been a little unlucky with injury. Mulder would be playing if he wasn't injured.
Same thing with their premier spinner Maharaj which has given them less control in the middle overs.

 

[jamie smith]

haris bowling with some gas

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA vs Pakistan rivalry lol

 

[khyberlion]

I can't believe ramiz raja's commentary has gone even worse than before. It's painful listening to him.

 

[imshally81]

What happened in the middle

 

[jamie smith]

riz treating it like a gully mohalla match

 

[Rana]

What was that fight all about?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What was that fight all about?

Yeah same question

 

[Ahmed216]

Some exchange of words throughout the two games. Shows two teams have given it their all

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ideally they should replace Bavuma and old man RVD too.

Don't see them competing in CT.

Yea.. Bavuma is a good test batsman at this piont. But him playing in LOIs is a travesty. Hendricks should be given a run.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I go to grab a cup of chai and peechay phadda on hua wa hai

 

[jamie smith]

rizwans chatter is painful for ears

 

[Ahmed216]

It was at this stage the batting got a bit easier in Pak innings

 

[Slim]

klassen in full flow today

Lucky that Naseem dropped his catch. Also what was that gaali galoch? I have seen Klassen crying after the 1st one day as well. He made a indirect remark about ball tampering. An absolute crybaby.

 

[Rana]

Klaasen went and complained about something Rauf was doing

 

[Slim]

rizwans chatter is painful for ears

Thats the intention, cry more.

 

[jamie smith]

need to gat a wicket asap

 

[Slim]

Klaasen went and complained about something Rauf was doing

Klassen has been crying non stop since the first one day.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This pitch looks very brown offering a lot of grip for spinners. Fielding first is not ideal here. But they should use this as an opportunity to get prepared for CT

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I'm glad there is antagonism with South Africa, will make it all the more satisfying when they choke, like we all know they will

 

[AAli98]

Klaasen moaning pak ball tampering again

 

[Slim]

Some exchange of words throughout the two games. Shows two teams have given it their all

What happened in the first game? I remember klassen crying in the post match ceremony but did smth happen during the match?

 

[gazza619]

I go to grab a cup of chai and peechay phadda on hua wa hai

You should drink chai more often. We like spice in the game

 

[jnaveen1980]

Siraj did this in tests. switched the bails for luck. But Marnus immediately came and switched it back lol.

 

[jamie smith]

riz is such a character on the field

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Klaasen bro just shut up and stop crying. The umpires are there for a reason

 

[alik]

rizwans chatter is painful for ears

You’d prefer him to be quiet and not captain his team? I actually his energy behind the stumps

 

[Ahmed216]

What happened in the first game? I remember klassen crying in the post match ceremony but did smth happen during the match?

Not a lot. But he was engaging with our bowlers

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

You’d prefer him to be quiet and not captain his team? I actually his energy behind the stumps

I don't mind the energy but I don't see why we have to hear it at such a high volume. I blame the broadcasters...they need to turn those stump mics down

 

[adi_62941]

Rizwan has got a big mouth. He can literally explain all details about what happening around thru his stupid chit chat. I have a collegue of his region and i can feel the pain klassen feeling. They have a weird way to speak like parrots

 

[jnaveen1980]

rizwans chatter is painful for ears

SO i am not alone. I thought they turned up the volume of stump mic. But he talks non stop.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

C'mon Haris bro get Klaasen out

 

[Rana]

Klaasen is ticking here

Something about to give

 

[alik]

I don't mind the energy but I don't see why we have to hear it at such a high volume. I blame the broadcasters...they need to turn those stump mics down

Yeah I feel like it would be an easy change for the broadcasters too tbh

 

[Slim]

One day format is actually way more fun than t20is ngl. You see a proper war between ball and bat and mini battles as well. Also love the stump mics, need to have this in every series. Good job broadcasters!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Camera work is terrible. It is almost like watching blair witch project, bourne movies which gives you headaches.

 

[Slim]

I don't mind the energy but I don't see why we have to hear it at such a high volume. I blame the broadcasters...they need to turn those stump mics down

You can put your tv on mute. Im loving the stump mics, better than listening to Ramiz’s garbage.

 

[Ahmed216]

Still going on Klaasen and Rauf. Great viewing

 

[neonoir]

Klaasen turning into Nicky Butt or Paul scholes

 

[Rana]

Old school white Saffer here boys

 

[imshally81]

Maybe Saim should bowl here....

 

[Slim]

Old school white Saffer here boys

What happened?

 

[Rana]

Klaasen must be complaining about Rauf’s thumb on the ball run up

 

[jnaveen1980]

just checked ICC ranking.. i thought Pakistan was behind SA. Pakistan is 3rd. SA is 4th.

 

[Slim]

Klaasen turning into Nicky Butt or Paul scholes

What happened??

 

[Rana]

What happened?

Klaasen full on ticking at Rauf. Don’t know what the issue is

 

[Ahmed216]

181 required off 132

 

[Slim]

just checked ICC ranking.. i thought Pakistan was behind SA. Pakistan is 3rd. SA is 4th.

Copium sorted for the night!

 

[castortroy]

Another chance

 

[Rana]

Keeper shut up and focus on the game

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Stumping missed

 

[jamie smith]

req rr is 8.25

 

[neonoir]

What happened??

His head has gone!

 

[Slim]

What the hell Rizwan? Another life for Klassen???

 

[castortroy]

Klaasen about to cut loose

 

[alik]

I think klaasen is just upset he hasn’t been able to smash the spinners like he normally does

 

[imshally81]

Missed stumping opportunity

 

[Rajdeep]

Supporting SA tonight just bcoz of Klassen....else would have supported Pakistan.

Whattay playa

 

[jamie smith]

Keeper shut up and focus on the game

klassen given a repreive

 

[imshally81]

Back to back boundaries ...

 

[Slim]

Naseem shah need to be taken off the field. Bring some other fielder.

 

[Rana]

klassen given a repreive

He’s chirping too much

He’s going to end up making his whole team panic

 

[jamie smith]

rizwans keeping has been questionable in this series

 

[Slim]

Supporting SA tonight just bcoz of Klassen....else would have supported Pakistan.

Whattay playa

Glad you are not supporting us. Ew.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Klaasen must be complaining about Rauf’s thumb on the ball run up

i think Rusty Theron complained about this during USA vs Pakistan match. Rusty is also a south african. May be Klassen got from that.

 

[Ahmed216]

Rizwan missed that crucial stumping.

Signs of dew

 

[castortroy]

Naseem shah need to be taken off the field. Bring some other fielder.

Unacceptable that a 21 year old is so bad at fielding

 

[emranabbas]

Missed stumping