Pakistan (352/4) defeat Australia (348/8) by 6 wickets to win the 2nd ODI - Series is tied at 1-1

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If Pakistan win this then I will never complain again

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[daytrader]

349 to win! Posters have been asking for an aggressive approach upfront, we should get that today. Let's see how many overs we last

 

[sweep_shot]

I thought Aussies would end up with 320-330. They got more than I expected.

Should be a tough chase.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Would be the highest ever Successful Odi Chase by Pakistan by some distance, if it happens.

 

[Buffet]

Pitch is super flat and dew will make it even harder for Aus.

If Pakistan plays normally they may have a decent chance here.

Problem may be playing too slowly in start and leaving too much for later. No need to play like that.

If you lose while trying to win then its fine. If you lose when not even trying to win is a huge problem.

 

[light]

I live for high-scoring matches like this!! The second innings should be fun - assuming they go gun blazing lol.

 

[Kroll]

Strike rotation and a few big hits will get us home, c’mon boys! We got this

 

[DJhant]

I am surprised Pakistan does not include Naseem Shah. He looks so better than the other seamers, except Shaheen. Or Pakistan keeping them as a wild card entry in important tournament?

 

[silentkiller187]

Fakhar needs to take some responsibility today and set the tone, if he gets out early the rest resort to tuk tuking, he is just as responsible in the last few defeats

 

[bantu]

Fakhar, Babar and Rizwan - all of them need to click today for this chase to happen ....

 

[Amjid Javed]

Prediction

PP - more dots balls and blocks then attacking shots coming up from batmen.

Usual snail strike rates of 80s before a few late big shots to get sr around 100, once they have got their cake cutting 50.

 

[JaDed]

First ten overs to decide the game!

 

[Kroll]

Who’s going to be the hero today, fast Fakhar, righteous Rizwan or boring Babar?

 

[adil79]

Cmon babar please score 70 ball 50 for solid foundation

 

[sweep_shot]

If there is dew, Pakistan have a good chance.

If there is no dew, Australia should win it.

But, you never know.

 

[Rana]

Fakhar needs to take some responsibility today and set the tone, if he gets out early the rest resort to tuk tuking, he is just as responsible in the last few defeats

How about Rizwan take some responsibility as well for once?

 

[ARK Rafay]

Pakistan can only win this if Fakhar fires. Rest of the top 4 (exluding Fakhar) doesn't have the skills and courage to play aggressively.

 

[Rana]

Who’s going to be the hero today, fast Fakhar, righteous Rizwan or boring Babar?

Qaum ki dua Rizwan

 

[Kroll]

If there is dew, Pakistan have a good chance.

If there is no dew, Australia should win it.

You’re always positive dude! Its like Pak chase 350 on a regular basis!

 

[silentkiller187]

How about Rizwan take some responsibility as well for once?

if he was opening maybe he could , like he has done so well over the last year in T20Is

 

[JaDed]

You’re always positive dude! Its like Pak chase 350 on a regular basis!

he is super positive with Pakistan and Erdogan.

But he is not wrong this time though..

 

[Rana]

if he was opening maybe he could , like he has done so well over the last year in T20Is

So he is a one trick pony basically? And you will continue to throw others under the bus but not him?

 

[Villager6964]

Let's get ready to watch imam's masterclass innings
He will score 50 off 60 balls with so much intensity.

 

[The_KING]

Pakistan will lose by more than 120 runs. The only hope is Fakhar.

 

[silentkiller187]

So he is a one trick pony basically? And you will continue to throw others under the bus but not him?

If you read the comment properly i am talking about someone at the top taking responsibility in this game, i.e. Fakhar/Imam or even Babar , like i said Rizwan is not opening so i am not asking for him to take the lead should be simple enough to grasp. if he did however open then i would make the same assesment for him also.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Australia have the best bench strength in the world. Their B and C teams can beat most Test nations.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan need a good first 10 overs.

70 runs minimum.

 

[TheSultan]

Lovely thak thak to start off

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan - 2/0 after 1 over.

Slow start.

 

[TheSultan]

Imam blocks a full toss. Solid

 

[adil79]

Cmon Pakistan, lets score 40 for no wicket in 10 overs and set a solid foundatin for loss

 

[oatmeal]

Need to take the initiative and score 8-10 rpo in the first 10 overs

 

[Rana]

rr will be 8 runs per over in no time soon

 

[saeedhk]

Massive loss by around 170 runs. We just never learn.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Dot balls as per usual.

 

[adil79]

Great initiative to waste power play as no aerial shots are played. Great aggressive blocking

 

[Amjid Javed]

Imam blocks a full toss. Solid

Dont worry he will start playing shots in 40 overs.

 

[TheSultan]

Dont worry he will start playing shots in 40 overs.

Lol very true

 

[Rana]

Imam's powerplay strike rate is 62 since God knows

 

[Amjid Javed]

9 dot balls from 12.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan - 4/0 after 2 overs.

 

[Rana]

Great wicket to bat on now isnt it Babar?

 

[silentkiller187]

i understand the hate for imam but fakhar has eaten more balls up so far , similar story lets stay consistent with all players

 

[TheSultan]

Fakhar has the right attitude but his game is so limited you just need to take away a couple of his shots and he can’t get off the square

 

[Villager6964]

Imam the explosive player ul haq the great opener.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Fakhar playing a blinder here.

 

[adil79]

Fakhar will make up for the dots in few balls. And strike rate will be 100+. Just wait few more balls

 

[Villager6964]

Fakhar has been poor so far.
Australia has done their work on fakhar after the phainta he gave to australia in T20 world cup

 

[Rana]

Classic Imam release shot

 

[sweep_shot]

Six!

 

[boomboomcheema]

Take that Six haters.

 

[ha5is12]

Tbf the stat shows the dependency on the top 3. Nobody outside of them averages over 30 even. Really wish Harris Sohail had a brain and wasn't so lazy

 

[Omer2002]

Great test match going chasing 350

 

[Amjid Javed]

imam 1st ever ariel shot in PP in his entire career.

 

[Villager6964]

Imam taa gussa hi kar gya.
Thori houla khel yaar.
Vekhi Nazar Naa lag jaye.

 

[NeVerMind]

Fakhar being outplayed by Imam...

 

[Rana]

Fakhar Khuda da vasta eh score runs or PCB will replace you with Rizwan!

Rizwan doesnt have to perform to get a promotion up the order

 

[whyamir]

Fakhar playing a blinder here.

Fakhar……..seriously

 

[Villager6964]

Chris green can become a genuine all rounder.
He has got talent and potential.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Falhar smash it or get Out plssa

 

[Amjid Javed]

Fakhar looking clueless - Aussies have done their homework.

 

[Rana]

Keep going Immy! Time to become the man now boy!!

 

[ha5is12]

Chris green can become a genuine all rounder.
He has got talent and potential.

Think you mean Cameron mate

 

[Villager6964]

Hahahah lol imam taan sachi gussa ho gya.

 

[oatmeal]

at least imam is trying to attack today

 

[NeVerMind]

Imam smashing it around while Fakhar missing out...did they switch bodies or something ala Freaky Friday?

 

[oatmeal]

Looks like the dressing down given by Babar in the last game (Who himself batted the same way) has had an impact

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan need 331 runs from 46 overs.

 

[Villager6964]

Think you mean Cameron mate

Oh yeah lol.it's Cameron green.For some reason i thought his name is Chris green.

 

[imshally81]

Out but Six

 

[silentkiller187]

fakhar gone another failure, blinder of a catch tho, correction let off, heel is touching the cushion

 

[oatmeal]

Is that out??

 

[Amjid Javed]

Still to many dot balls. We cant waste deliveries in PP.

 

[Rana]

Extremely lucky Fakhar

his career as an opener is hanging on thin ice here!

 

[Rana]

fakhar gone another failure, blinder of a catch tho, correction let off, heel is touching the cushion

You got the fireworks out didnt you?

 

[silentkiller187]

You got the fireworks out didnt you?

i want fakhar to get the fireworks out and do his job, im a pakistani supporter afterall, no bias against any individuals

 

[Rana]

Ya Allah please save Fakhar's career as an opener here for the sake of Pakistan cricket!!

 

[oatmeal]

The moment you start attacking, Aussies make mistakes.

 

[silentkiller187]

Hopefully that bit of luck wakes these 2 both up and gets them moving

 

[Amjid Javed]

need to get runs off every ball. no dot balls.