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

[Fazzy321]

Brainfade from Rizwan now we looking at 250 max

 

[Rana]

Can’t say that was a poor innings

 

[Deewana Mastana]

280 under lights here is winning . 192 for FOUR -14 overs left

They don't have the batting fire power to take them all the way

 

[Mamoon]

On a pitch like this it was a selfish knock

Again, as I said, people like you don’t have a clue. It was a top innings under the circumstances - Pakistan lost two early wickets and he had to rebuild along with Rizwan.

Their partnership is the reason why Pakistan is now in a position where it can push on and look to score around 300 which will be a very competitive total.

 

[emranabbas]

Good batting but if your going to eat so many overs you need to be play strike rate of 100+

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rizwan asking new batsman to take singles and doubles.

 

[MMHS]

On a pitch like this it was a selfish knock

It looks now because they posted a large partnership- it wasn’t that rosey at 2 down for 50 odd.

Rizwan gone, the value of that partnership can be seen now

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The fielding from South Africa has been insane today. The only thing keeping them in the match.

Nevertheless, an outstanding knock from Rizwan. A shame he missed out on a ton.

 

[Dantheone]

Now let's see what the middle-lower can get.

 

[mango_bite77]

Rizwan recovered well. Platform set for KG and Agha.

Still 14 overs to go and almost 200 already on board

 

[Rana]

Rizzu batted well? Probs his 2nd best innings after wc 131.

Yeah I think after the drop he was pretty good

 

[Mrjungshook]

So basically we have kamran Ghulam batting at death??????

 

[Asad T]

80 (82) in the end for rizzu, looks good on paper, but doesn't show how slow he was to start

 

[Mrjungshook]

So basically we have accumulators batting at death???????

 

[Farabi]

Again, as I said, people like you don’t have a clue. It was a top innings under the circumstances - Pakistan lost two early wickets and he had to rebuild along with Rizwan.

Their partnership is the reason why Pakistan is now in a position where it can push on and look to score around 300 which will be a very competitive total.

Yup! Very good innings from both Babar and Rizwan. The rest need to step up now

 

[Human786]

280 under lights here is winning . 192 for FOUR -14 overs left

Repeat aim for 280 !!!

 

[emranabbas]

Again, as I said, people like you don’t have a clue. It was a top innings under the circumstances - Pakistan lost two early wickets and he had to rebuild along with Rizwan.

Their partnership is the reason why Pakistan is now in a position where it can push on and look to score around 300 which will be a very competitive total.

If you expect the lower order to post 300+

That's say all about your IQ

Only options left are KG and Salman

We will be short due to rizwan and babar eating balls

 

[NeVerMind]

Now let's see what the middle-lower can get.

Correct...rather have someone from lower middle order establish themselves like Saim in these bilateral series before the Champions Trophy than have Babar and Riz hog the batting all way

 

[Rana]

Why does SA always keep Shamsi at 3rd man?

Surely you need a quick fielder there?

 

[Ahmed216]

Glorious play through the off side from Riz today

Two huge quick wickets. They were threatening to take the game away from SA

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

I don’t know what game some of you guys are watching.

That was a very good innings by Rizwan, needed a stunner to get him.

 

[Rana]

So basically we have accumulators batting at death???????

We are not followers

 

[mango_bite77]

Good batting but if your going to eat so many overs you need to be play strike rate of 100+

Pitch is two paced. Saim played exactly same inning in first ODI.

Give the context, it was good innings.

 

[kingusama92]

Their partnership can only be judged once SA bats.

But the base is somewhat set and the other batsmen need to do their job too.

 

[Fazzy321]

The collapse is defo on not everyday Salman gonna save you

 

[Farabi]

80 (82) in the end for rizzu, looks good on paper, but doesn't show how slow he was to start

Cricket is not a 1 dimensional sport. This game is not in Multan. You need to understand context. This is a pacy pitch and collapse always round the corner

 

[Asad T]

Pheh is the new Asif

 

[emranabbas]

Pitch is two paced. Saim played exactly same inning in first ODI.

Give the context, it was good innings.

Outfield is super fast

 

[Dantheone]

I wonder how a bowler like Phehlu doesn't get smashed these days..

 

[Aviator]

Now watch how these so called domestic stars put pakistan from winning position to loosing one...

 

[MMHS]

280 under lights here is winning . 192 for FOUR -14 overs left

ODI numbers have changed - most of the stats are diluted between 200 & 300 per era. For example, last game, once 200 was match winning on that track.

At Newlands, once it was like you bat first & bat out 50 overs, you win. I have seen 170/180 defended here in 1990s….. for which target of 250 looks daunting here, but I think conditions are much, much better for batting these days - anything under 300 isn’t safe in most places.

 

[Rana]

Stupid decision by SA to drop Baartman

 

[Mamoon]

If you expect the lower order to post 300+

That's say all about your IQ

Only options left are KG and Salman

We will be short due to rizwan and babar eating balls

If the middle and lower-order cannot capitalize on this platform provided by Rizwan and Babar, their IQ would be on par with yours.

These two cannot bat for everyone in the team. They did their job and now it is up to the rest to do their job.

 

[Ali T]

Hard to believe Rizwan is nearly run a ball now considering how he started. It was quite detestable for a while but good to see Rizwan make up for it and getting quite a few boundaries.

Honestly from what I've seen, the chances of them making back to a run a ball after a slow start is pretty minimal so glad he managed to get there in the end. In the end it was a pretty good knock

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Watching someone like Phelu go at 4.2 is painful to watch

 

[Ahmed216]

Cricket is not a 1 dimensional sport. This game is not in Multan. You need to understand context. This is a pacy pitch and collapse always round the corner

Slightly two paced. Not much wrong with the pitch but ball can do things in cape town under lights

 

[adi_62941]

Again, as I said, people like you don’t have a clue. It was a top innings under the circumstances - Pakistan lost two early wickets and he had to rebuild along with Rizwan.

Their partnership is the reason why Pakistan is now in a position where it can push on and look to score around 300 which will be a very competitive total.

See you in second innings. Very pathetic innings from babar

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Why does Kamran Ghulam try to copy Steve Smith's mannerisms?

We already have that clown Labuschagne doing it, don't need another one.

 

[emranabbas]

Their partnership can only be judged once SA bats.

But the base is somewhat set and the other batsmen need to do their job too.

Not fair if babar and rizwan had the luxury to play at 60 strike rate and incoming batmens have to go 120+ from ball one to get too 300+

 

[angrypathan]

Shot

 

[m.shah]

Salman bro struggling

 

[mango_bite77]

Outfield is super fast

South Africa is known for super fast outfields

 

[Rana]

Love this Maphaka

He looks like a proper banter guy with his expressions

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What's detestable is the lack of Saud Shakeel in this side

 

[Ahmed216]

Salman looks a bit off color to me today.

 

[Asad T]

Cricket is not a 1 dimensional sport. This game is not in Multan. You need to understand context. This is a pacy pitch and collapse always round the corner

I honestly think we make it hard for ourselves. If Riz wasnt dropped when he was 30 (50) it would have exposed that he is a terrible starter.

I generally think that Pak are a decade behind in the sport because we don't take the game head-on. Babar-Riz are just symptomatic of that. They take time to get themselves in, and then accelerate after they get their 50's. You cannot win touraments with that mentality anymore

 

[emranabbas]

If the middle and lower-order cannot capitalize on this platform provided by Rizwan and Babar, their IQ would be on par with yours.

These two cannot bat for everyone in the team. They did their job and now it is up to the rest to do their job.

Platform would be great if it was provided by the 30th over

 

[Rana]

Platform would be great if it was provided by the 30th over

They provide themselves a platform first by going at 3 an over for 10 overs

 

[jnaveen1980]

Love this Maphaka

He looks like a proper banter guy with his expressions

His face is cherubic. Looks 15. He has the basics. But he has to master bowling sequence that is required to get wickets. At this point bit erratic

 

[emranabbas]

200 runs In runs in 40 overs
100 runs needed in 10 overs from lower order

Someone explain this to high IQ people like mamoon

 

[kingusama92]

Not fair if babar and rizwan had the luxury to play at 60 strike rate and incoming batmens have to go 120+ from ball one to get too 300+

Definitely not ideal but they need to be able to put up 90-100 off 13 overs with six wickets.

These scenarios will come up in the CT too.

 

[Rana]

His face is cherubic. Looks 15. He has the basics. But he has to master bowling sequence that is required to get wickets. At this point bit erratic

But you can tell this guy is an absolute banter sponge

 

[mumtaz]

Slightly two paced. Not much wrong with the pitch but ball can do things in cape town under lights

Who remembers this game here: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...d-vs-pakistan-23rd-match-65255/full-scorecard

 

[m.shah]

Babar and Rizwan had the easiest time to bat

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Finally someone putting Phelu in his place

 

[emranabbas]

Definitely not ideal but they need to be able to put up 90-100 off 13 overs with six wickets.

These scenarios will come up in the CT too.

These scenarios have not come up they have been created by babar and rizwans slow batting

This is a super fast outfield

 

[kingusama92]

Brilliant shot from Ghulam.

 

[Rana]

KG no longer with MB?

Loved his black MB bat

 

[jnaveen1980]

Are they seriously considering Phelu for CT squad? He will be massacred by the likes of Harry Brook, Glen Philips, Jos Inglis.

 

[m.shah]

Short kg

 

[angrypathan]

Bavuma doesn’t drop many

 

[Rana]

Are they seriously considering Phelu for CT squad? He will be massacred by the likes of Harry Brook, Glen Philips, Jos Inglis.

He will be replaced by Maharaj at the next available opportunity

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bavuma is an amazing fielder. I can guarantee most Asian fielders would not have gotten anywhere near

 

[Farabi]

I honestly think we make it hard for ourselves. If Riz wasnt dropped when he was 30 (50) it would have exposed that he is a terrible starter.

I generally think that Pak are a decade behind in the sport because we don't take the game head-on. Babar-Riz are just symptomatic of that. They take time to get themselves in, and then accelerate after they get their 50's. You cannot win touraments with that mentality anymore

It’s relative. In general, Rizwan starts slow which is a problem. Overall, there is a problem in Pakistani batting mentality and skill sets. But specifically today in these conditions, Rizwan’s start wasn’t a problem.
every game is different and you need to assess it accordingly. These conditions are tailor made for Pakistani collapse

 

[m.shah]

Drop by temba

 

[Rana]

Yep, this is a road

 

[stani_pak]

Beautiful Six By Kamran Ghulam

 

[angrypathan]

KG!

 

[Human786]

213/4 -11 2 go - just aim for 280-285 - will be 2-0 here

 

[jnaveen1980]

He will be replaced by Maharaj at the next available opportunity

Yea.. They better. As it is they don't have the ingredients to win ODIs in subcontinent. Adding Phelu will prove to be a disaster.

 

[m.shah]

What a shot from kg

 

[adi_62941]

I always said kamran ghulam is very goof batter in white ball crickef

 

[kingusama92]

Good hitting from Ghulam. Smashed that one.

 

[m.shah]

Pitch looks better

 

[Markhor]

Who remembers this game here: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...d-vs-pakistan-23rd-match-65255/full-scorecard

Still have nightmares about that chase. Shoaib's cameo was entertaining though.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan is bossing the game at this point with 10 to go.

 

[Farabi]

Slightly two paced. Not much wrong with the pitch but ball can do things in cape town under lights

It’s not about “two paced”. The pitch has pace in it, which is kryptonite for our batters.
They struggle on too fast or too slow.

 

[Rana]

Babar and Rizwan were making this look like a 230 wicket

Bruv it’s 100% a 350 wicket

 

[mango_bite77]

Outstanding batting by Agha and Ghulam.

 

[Omer2002]

Pitch looks better

I repeat 400 plus wicket we lost the match when we lost toss and batted first