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

[watson367]

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!!

Tests are way different than t20s

 

[hamaadqureshi]

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

Chasing side always needs to be ahead. If he scores some 70 odd from 60 that would mean rest of the team will have to score at a rr of 11+. A guy facing maximum balls has to take maximum responsibility

 

[watson367]

This games over.

hafeez storm!

 

[JibranAnsari]

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!!

misbah is there too and younis , we can have the middle order of 2015

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

It's just a shame we're wasting our best man to play a meaningless dead rubber where he should be playing the test match!

 

[naseem]

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

No thanks.......

 

[Deewana Mastana]

6

 

[watson367]

Hafeez making it seem like hes playing against gully kids.

 

[JibranAnsari]

dive saved rizwan

 

[King_Kohli]

Hafeez the best T20 player for Pak.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Hafeez has punished everything on his leg regardless of the length. Some batting this!

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

misbah is there too and younis , we can have the middle order of 2015

Let's talk during the test matches.

 

[Hawkeye]

Hafeez

Best t20 Pak batsman. Yes even better than Babar, as Hafeez can hit BIG BIG BIG at will.. with ease and perfect timing.

Babar is a top bat no doubt, but doesn't have the same impact as dynamic Hafeez.

So Babar is a close 2nd imo.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Hafeez has punished everything on his leg regardless of the length. Some batting this!

I'm super impressed by his short ball play. Has hammered almost every short ball

 

[watson367]

Hafeez 4.0 is the reincarnation of Bradman.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Every Pakistani batsman should start playing golf from now on

Have to agree

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Just 24 from neeshams 3 overs. Did a pretty good job, maybe even better than what sodhi could have done

 

[Shams123]

How did rizwan hit this for six. Miracle.

 

[Mueez]

Rizwan champ!

 

[watson367]

Rizwan joins the party!

 

[naseem]

Haider needs domestic cricket....although its ok for t20s but he needs to play long innings to fine tune his
Batting

 

[Titan24]

Some shot from Riz

 

[watson367]

Time to give sadqa Rizwan has hit a 6.

 

[JibranAnsari]

hate these player interviews

 

[Shams123]

Nz has sixty metres boundaries. I dont think they can defend this one

 

[daytrader]

Anchor's off now

 

[JibranAnsari]

game over for pakistan

 

[waleed88]

Rizwan the anchor. But what happens if he faces mystery bowling or better spinners in the middle overs? Would 50 off 40 be good enough?

 

[Rajdeep]

Where are the people who were against Rizwan opening?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

hate these player interviews

Absolutely awful idea

 

[sindhiboy]

Calm down mate

Whoops

 

[Shams123]

Nz has sixty metres boundaries. I dont think they can defend this one

Ignore this now. We are doomed

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Pakistan carrying crucial momentum going into the tests! Pakistan C side is thumping New Zealand's best side in their own backyard. Talk nah [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]

 

[watson367]

Boss is gone, game not over!

 

[omairsiddiqui]

The man that needed to stick around is out.

 

[ARK Rafay]

That's a huge wicket. Game is 50/50 now

 

[JibranAnsari]

hafeez aknowledges his fan. His last time in NZ.

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Where are the people who were against Rizwan opening?

I'm here. Let's see if this is a match wining knock or not

 

[watson367]

shadab will come now and bring NZ back into the game.

 

[Titan24]

Will have to see if anyone else can finish it for Pak here with Professor gone

 

[ARK Rafay]

Khushdil Shah promoted. Interesting

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Still 8 more wickets. I'm still hopeful. Rizwan should take charge now. He's well set.

 

[watson367]

Faheem will hit the winning runs, mark my words.

 

[JibranAnsari]

khushdil needs to score today or his career is over

 

[omairsiddiqui]

Khushdil seems like a bad idea at this stage.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Is Khushdil going to choke the inns?

 

[watson367]

Tape ball player in now.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Probably I'd sent in Iftikhar

 

[Jeetlodil]

Where are the people who were against Rizwan opening?

Are you for him opening?

 

[uberkoen]

Shah saab in. I'm expecting he scored around 8 or 10

 

[waleed88]

Misbah must really like Khushdil

 

[hamaadqureshi]

Absolutely awful idea

Especially with Pakistani players. They don't know what they are speaking, neither can they convey well.
Take amir for eg, his English isn't even half decent but listeners get his point. Now listen to Younis khan's interview earlier during the innings. Such cringe

 

[omairsiddiqui]

Misbah must really like Khushdil

Friendship ended with Ifti. Khushdil new best friend.

 

[Shams123]

Khusdil has a huge opportunity here to show his value. Hoprfully he will come good.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Embarrassing swing.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Yes kuggie

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Misbah must really like Khushdil

Well, good opportunity for him and we all waited for this. Hope he can utilize this..

 

[angrypathan]

Sending Khushdil over Ifti was a brainless move, even if it does somehow pay off

 

[JibranAnsari]

Misbah must really like Khushdil

he was picked on performance , but he failed to perform on international stage. Not misbahs fault.

 

[uberkoen]

Khusdil has a huge opportunity here to show his value. Hoprfully he will come good.

lol. You're a funny one

 

[saeedhk]

Match gone!

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Sending Khushdil over Ifti was a brainless move, even if it does somehow pay off

What? Where should Khushdil played then? We have pathetic fans who don't encourage new players but all cry for changes!

 

[uberkoen]

Man what the hell is Shah doing out there lol. This is embarrassing

 

[saeedhk]

Khusdil Shah is a mediocre player.

 

[Ahmed216]

This ATG innings from Rizwan would have worked if our hacks were capable of connecting a few under pressure

 

[mrtaim3]

Painful commentary. Where is Dany Morrison?

 

[sindhiboy]

Poor sarfraz was laughing in the dug out. He knows his international career is over now

 

[Rajdeep]

NZ fielding is one of the best in the world.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Pakistan has the line up to fight till the end. Even our bowlers can hit them out of the park. Don't lose hope!

 

[watson367]

massive difference in fielding!

 

[ARK Rafay]

What is this umpiring? Why they didn't showed another angle on that boundary save

 

[uberkoen]

What? Where should Khushdil played then? We have pathetic fans who don't encourage new players but all cry for changes!

Yes, Khushdil is a match winner. You're absolutely right. Why don't we try out more match winners like him and Shafique in our team and drop everyone else

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Khusdil Shah is a mediocre player.

You want him to go and score from ball 1? He's new just give him a bit of time!!!

 

[uberkoen]

Khusdil Shah is a mediocre player.

mediocre is a compliment for him

 

[JibranAnsari]

did pakistan bowl any slow deliveries?

 

[watson367]

This is not national t20 cup. Wake up Khusdil!

 

[Energy]

Khushdil hitting straight to fielders. Or missing the deliveries.

 

[shariqnoor]

This match is gone with Hafeez not there.

 

[waleed88]

Khushdil Conway batting.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Bowlers exploiting Khushdil’s offside. Can’t even smack on a ground with small boundaries.