Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the 3rd T20I; NZ win series 2-1

[watson367]

1 six from Rizwan can change the course of the match.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Management knows what they are doing. Hafeez doesn't make it according to them.

Well, they do everything but that. I expect Hafeez to continue on this tour. He at number 5 will be great for the test team.

 

[shariqnoor]

People can say what they want, but in the context of where Pakistan is, this is a more than decent knock from Rizwan.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Pakistan do need a good T20 WK Batsman. Both Sarfraz and Rizwan are okish. Till then Rizwan should bat in the middle.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Hafeez 5.0 deserves a go in the test team. Slots are open all over the team.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Management knows what they are doing. Hafeez doesn't make it according to them.

Sure he's retired from Test cricket

 

[hamaadqureshi]

That's not his role. Younis made it clear that he's there to hold one end while the other batsman 'dominates'. Today, Rizwan is doing what Babar does for us

If he is there for 60 balls, he needs to score 90 runs. 70 odd won't help

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Rizwan should rotate strike a bit better and his score would look better.

 

[uberkoen]

People can say what they want, but in the context of where Pakistan is, this is a more than decent knock from Rizwan.

A lot of wasted deliveries. He could have done a lot better. In fact, the expectation is that an opener indeed does better specially when you're chasing 170 odd

 

[watson367]

97 of last 10, still not an easy task.

 

[King_Kohli]

Rizwan haters

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Hafeez 5.0 deserves a go in the test team. Slots are open all over the team.

Exactly. His presence will be great addition especially in the absence of Babar.

 

[uberkoen]

Leg side hacks

 

[watson367]

rizwan will open up after his 50, hes being a little selfish here.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

97 of last 10, still not an easy task.

With 9 wickets, it is gettable. We have batsmen who can do it as well.

 

[uberkoen]

Hafeez 5.0 deserves a go in the test team. Slots are open all over the team.

Where did Hafeez 4.0 go?

 

[JibranAnsari]

hafeez needs to hit. rizwan se kou umeed nhi

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Rizwan haters

There is a kiwi fan hidden inside you. Only opposition will like such an innings

 

[Gullycricket]

Hope Fake allrounder don't ruin it for us

 

[waleed88]

With 9 wickets, it is gettable. We have batsmen who can do it as well.

Watch Pakistan botch this chase from this position. It has happened before.

 

[hamaadqureshi]

With 9 wickets, it is gettable. We have batsmen who can do it as well.

But knowing our batting it is an enormous target

 

[uberkoen]

Did the commentator just say that Rizwan has looked in good form in the series? What games has he been watching?

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

hafeez needs to hit. rizwan se kou umeed nhi

No, Hafeez needs to stay at least till the 17th over. He can accelerate later. Rizwan needs to hit out now.

 

[Kroll]

Where did Hafeez 4.0 go?

nowhere, we're still on hafeez 3.0

 

[King_Kohli]

CRR: 7.45 REQ: 10.22
Pakistan need 92 runs in 54 balls

 

[Ahmed216]

Exactly. His presence will be great addition especially in the absence of Babar.

Fans getting carried away a bit. Hafeez is as poor as they come against that nagging off stump line in test cricket

 

[Shams123]

We are behind the game right now. And allowing neesham to go at 7 rpo.

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Did the commentator just say that Rizwan has looked in good form in the series? What games has he been watching?

I prefer watching matches with TV muted because most of the commentators talk ****

 

[saeedhk]

Too slow.

 

[Shams123]

Boult is terrible in t20s.

 

[uberkoen]

Need Ifti chacha to play an Afridiesque innings and I don't mean 0(1)

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Fans getting carried away a bit. Hafeez is as poor as they come against that nagging off stump line in test cricket

He is in good frame of mind and that will definitely help him and the team.

 

[watson367]

4

 

[King_Kohli]

There is a kiwi fan hidden inside you. Only opposition will like such an innings

Without Rizwan innings Pakistan would have collapsed by now.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Well, they do everything but that. I expect Hafeez to continue on this tour. He at number 5 will be great for the test team.

He would want to open the inns. If he has batted at 5 in tests would have achieved more than what he has now.

 

[JibranAnsari]

rizwan will end up scoring 70 in 55 balls and pakistan will lose by 20 runs

 

[uberkoen]

Hafeez on fire

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Without Rizwan innings Pakistan would have collapsed by now.

In a way yes but can't be satisfied with that.

 

[EngrOmair]

5 of 3...Rizwan Bradman needs to get along now

 

[D/DAhmed]

Dont comapre this with u19. In u19 you dont play anything over 138k. Haider problem is when it goes over 140k and bounces towards him. He opens up and is forced to play the ball leg side.

I agree to an extent, but the mentality is the greater issue here. Even against India U19, who were regularly touching and exceeding 140 kph, Haider was struggling against the short ball but still managed to negotiate the attack and hit a 50. Not to mention that this was on the bouncy pitches of South Africa. Right now it looks as Haider can barely get past 10 runs on the tiny grounds of New Zealand.

The problem is our coaching team. A very clear case in point for this is the video the PCB YouTube channel put up regarding Younis Khan’s ‘coaching mentality’. I caught Younis telling Haider to use his bottom hand to power the length ball through the leg side. As far as I remember, Haider has now gotten out twice attempting that. Compare this to the way KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Kohli play that sort of ball, with a short arm jab. Our coaches just don’t understand the modern game, and it’s becoming increasingly evident as time passes.

 

[watson367]

another 4

 

[hamaadqureshi]

He is in good frame of mind and that will definitely help him and the team.

Won't help. He has retired from test cricket. Let him be good in the only format he is good

 

[sindhiboy]

This will cement rizwan a place in the t20 side. Will play t20 world cup also

 

[imshally81]

Wide

 

[watson367]

49 off 39.

 

[Kroll]

chal nikal boult, trying to claim a catch

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Hafeez is dominating NZ's best bowler. Definitely deserves a place in the test XI. It's clear he is the best batsman after Babar in the side.

 

[uberkoen]

Wow what was that shot lol?

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Without Rizwan innings Pakistan would have collapsed by now.

May be without him we would have needed only 80 85 from last 10

 

[ARK Rafay]

) whole new zealand was appealing

 

[imshally81]

This will cement rizwan a place in the t20 side. Will play t20 world cup also

 

[naseem]

Rizwan getting handy practice b4 tests

 

[JibranAnsari]

nz want pakistan to give them a tough time today

 

[EngrOmair]

Bolts coming loose

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Not a bad innings so far by sir Rizwan Richards, only if he could change gears now

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Hafeez for test squad!!!!!

 

[King_Kohli]

79 runs in 48 balls

 

[daytrader]

If he is there for 60 balls, he needs to score 90 runs. 70 odd won't help

What you're wishing for could happen as there's a few overs left but I don't think it's required for Rizwan to go that hard when others can. 60 balls = 10 overs. 90 off 60 would be a strike rate of 150. In context of this match NZ had 76 after first 60 balls

 

[Shams123]

I agree to an extent, but the mentality is the greater issue here. Even against India U19, who were regularly touching and exceeding 140 kph, Haider was struggling against the short ball but still managed to negotiate the attack and hit a 50. Not to mention that this was on the bouncy pitches of South Africa. Right now it looks as Haider can barely get past 10 runs on the tiny grounds of New Zealand.

The problem is our coaching team. A very clear case in point for this is the video the PCB YouTube channel put up regarding Younis Khan’s ‘coaching mentality’. I caught Younis telling Haider to use his bottom hand to power the length ball through the leg side. As far as I remember, Haider has now gotten out twice attempting that. Compare this to the way KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Kohli play that sort of ball, with a short arm jab. Our coaches just don’t understand the modern game, and it’s becoming increasingly evident as time passes.

Dont forget this is his first tour. He will get better. Kohli, rahul, shubman and even Babar all struggled when they first played overseas. And younis right, you cant generate power without bottom hand. Top hand is for classical cricket shots not for power hitting.

 

[uberkoen]

Hafeez for test squad!!!!!

Calm down mate

 

[watson367]

boult 30 off 3.

 

[EngrOmair]

Not a bad innings so far by sir Rizwan Richards, only if he could change gears now

Wait still 50 to be registered in Youni Bhai diary

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Hafeez for test squad!!!!!

He has retired

 

[naseem]

Need 2 up the ante

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Calm down mate

Lol

 

[watson367]

50 up for Rizwan.

 

[JibranAnsari]

neesham is killing pakistan

 

[Tubs]

Good batting so far, Hafeez finally getting the recognition he deserves.

 

[King_Kohli]

Rizwan is perfect fit in top order, he can play anchor role.
He is good at rotating strike and hitting.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Calm down mate

He has retired

He has looked the best batsman and is at ease against NZ's test class bowlers. Deserves to be in the team. Misbah needs to request him to make a comeback!!

 

[naseem]

He has retired

And did right too

 

[Aman]

Boult has bowled absolute rubbish.

 

[watson367]

Now make Rizwan the t20 captain!

 

[ARK Rafay]

On the roof. Hafeez!

 

[JibranAnsari]

our next batting coach , hafeez

 

[EngrOmair]

Hafeeezzzzzz Bhaiiiiiiiiiiii Eh Ki kar raye oooo

 

[King_Kohli]

Maiden fifty

 

[Deewana Mastana]

First 50 in T20I for رضوان بھائی

 

[Shams123]

Every Pakistani batsman should start playing golf from now on

 

[Aman]

This games over.