Pakistan fall to 12-run defeat against England in high-scoring 2nd ODI

[Hasan123]

If Fakhar bats till end we should win.

 

[Stewie]

In the modern game you don’t need to have a good technique in LOI.

You do if you get conditions like the last ODI that got washed out.. but not on pitches like this one.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Surprisingly England havent bowled spinners for 10 overs or so now.

 

[Hasan123]

4 for Fakhar. Come on Pakistan.

 

[Slim]

Fakhar's batting technique is unorthodox. Hes not a hack, just an unusual batting stance and style.

 

[waleed88]

PAK actually is favourite now. Normally, you triple scored after 20 or double after 30 gives you an idea of final total provided that wickets at hand, may be a little lower for chase. In both milestones, PAK is ahead an now one over and 1 wicket ahead at 30 overs mark. Should back them to win today, which will be be one of the best chases ever.

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[Syed1]

So where are the folks who were saying Sarf should learn captaincy from Morgan

 

[Chokli]

Typically after 30 overs if you are 2 or possibly even 3 down you double your score....

388 on inshallah

Target is 375, learn math.

 

[Titan24]

I think we will make 4 changes for the next game, making this team even stronger.

Would have included Abid, but we all know realistically Shoaib Malik will play the next game.

Imam, Asif, Faheem and Yasir to be dropped.

M Hafeez, Malik, Amir and Junaid to be included.

Team:

Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Sarfraz Ahmed
Mohammad Hafeez
Shoaib Malik
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Amir
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi
Junaid Khan

Solid but I would like

Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Sarfraz Ahmed
Mohammad Hafeez
Shoaib Malik
Asif Ali
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Amir
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi

Hafeez, Haris and Malik to bowl 10 overs between them

 

[Stewie]

They are right. Adil’s overs and how we play him will decide the fate of this game..

 

[Ronaldo7]

Is this the first time when the short ball plan isn't working against Fakhar??

 

[ExpressPacer]

Fakhar has to do everything on his own.

 

[waleed88]

Spinners went for less than 6 an over combined. Shameful

 

[MMHS]

I think I will back my instincts over stats and predict a win for England regardless. Every day of the week.

Regardless, even if they loose, no shame in it. This is the way one should approach target and today or tomorrow it’ll happen. Asking of 9 for 20 overs with 9 wickets at hand isn’t abnormal these days, particularly at rose bowl.

 

[Kroll]

Babar needs to up the ante, Fakhar needs help from the other end.

 

[MMHS]

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Why?

 

[szundercover]

Fakhar's batting technique is unorthodox. Hes not a hack, just an unusual batting stance and style.

Morgan had a similar stance like fakhar but morgan tweaked his and look where he is now.

 

[Chokli]

Solid but I would like

Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Sarfraz Ahmed
Mohammad Hafeez
Shoaib Malik
Asif Ali
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Amir
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi

Hafeez, Haris and Malik to bowl 10 overs between them

Malik is useless with the bat.

 

[Justcrazy]

200 up for Pakistan , Can they keep there cool her

 

[QalandarFan]

Who else can they drop?

Fakhar, Babar, Haris and Sarfraz are permanent starters.

2 players need to be dropped, either they drop Imam or go with 1 bowler less, which they wouldn't fancy after today's bowling performance.

I hope they drop Imam but they might drop Haris. Although Haris can confirm his selection for the next match by putting in a good performance, today.

 

[Zeshan547]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] enough of this false statistical hope man, we all know the result, just enjoy the process.

 

[Ronaldo7]

200 off 30.3 is impressive considering it's pakistan

 

[Plumb]

So where are the folks who were saying Sarf should learn captaincy from Morgan

People and their hate for Sarfi

 

[Hasan123]

Excellent shot.

 

[Kroll]

Fakhar needs to keep going.

 

[Titan24]

Fakhar is the only man for Pak Xi trying to go for a win today

 

[NeVerMind]

Skillz from Fakhar

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Basically this has turned out to be a T20I match from now till the end, 175 from 20 overs imagining that Imam is out for 0.

 

[Ronaldo7]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] enough of this false statistical hope man, we all know the result, just enjoy the process.

Mate, we actually have a chance.it's not false hope.

 

[AFM]

Mickey was the SA coach when SA chased 400+ against the great Australian side.

Give the boys the same pep talk coach!

 

[QalandarFan]

You do if you get conditions like the last ODI that got washed out.. but not on pitches like this one.

Tell me how many times you get pitches like those compared to flat roads like these?

 

[babajee]

Wow, Fakhar.

 

[Slim]

What a shot. That was worldclass, FAKHAR!

 

[Hasan123]

Fakhar has issues but this batting line up needs him.

 

[Kroll]

Waqar now talking about double hundreds.

 

[AFM]

Fakhar=Buttler

 

[waleed88]

Why?

Favorites is exaggerating considering you've been seeing Pakistan cricket for a while

 

[Plumb]

Fakhri scoopin

 

[Titan24]

Malik is useless with the bat.

No other batsman in the squad except him or Imam. Atleast he can bowl some and is a decent fielder

 

[Amirforpresident]

I would give an arm for pakistan to playlike this when theyre batting first

 

[jnaveen1980]

Don't think England look like taking even a single wicket

 

[topspin]

Legendary Scoop

 

[szundercover]

I am not seeing england in the top 4 with this bowling line up.

 

[Titan24]

Fakhar Zaman vs England. Decent match on display

 

[NeVerMind]

If Fakhar is a hack, then I hope all our batsmen are hacks too

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Basically this has turned out to be a T20I match from now till the end, 175 from 20 overs imagining that Imam is out for 0.

But there are no field restrictions, and we all know the value of a leggie in t20.

 

[Plumb]

getting the big overs.. told ya

 

[Chokli]

No other batsman in the squad except him or Imam. Atleast he can bowl some and is a decent fielder

You're better off playing another bowler.

Average of 13 is ridiculous.

 

[Hasan123]

Rashid is the key for England.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Only when Fakhar has a good day with the bat can Pakistan post a decent total. And not even Kohli can have a decent day with the bat every day. We're all Fakhar or nothing.

 

[Asif321]

Sarfraz should come in next not Haris if wicket fall before 40 over
If after 40 Asif should come

 

[mak36]

Fakhar

 

[szundercover]

Fakhar=Buttler

Asif butler still to come.

 

[TalhaSyed]

166 needed in 19 overs - like a T20 chase now

 

[Justcrazy]

116 runs partnership so far.

 

[barah_admi]

Rashid's second spell is key now. If Pakistan get through this, go after him and don't lose a wicket, the game is all there's.

 

[Titan24]

You're better off playing another bowler.

Average of 13 is ridiculous.

I would play him as a spin bowler over Yasir.

 

[Stewie]

This is the key battle now Adil vs Fakhar and Babar...

 

[Plumb]

another 50 runs by these 2 and Morgan will be sweating

 

[MMHS]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] enough of this false statistical hope man, we all know the result, just enjoy the process.

Stats are built from history and today the process is correct, also Imam got out early - so why not? Situation isn’t a large lenge style win, rather quite possible methodical win. Also, DWL is quite accurate- it’s shoeing 20+ advantage- PAK will need to play poor here to lose.

 

[TalhaSyed]

Target is 375, learn math.

Your obsession with me is getting a bit creepy...

 

[Stewie]

Milk him for twos...

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Lol why is Morgan not bowling spinners?

Anyways sannu ki, good for us lol.

 

[Hasan123]

Keep England under pressure here.

 

[Mueez]

Guys should I turn on the tv now?

I don’t want to jinx it...

 

[Titan24]

200 up for taking for Fakhar if he carries on

 

[Slim]

Sarfraz should come in next not Haris if wicket fall before 40 over
If after 40 Asif should come

Sarfraz is usually a golden duck candidate. Dont see how him showing up early would be of any help. And what is with Pakistani fans and losing wickets? England only lost 3 wickets today, lets preserve our wickets too.

 

[Green Patriot]

Fakhar

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Rashid's second spell is key now. If Pakistan get through this, go after him and don't lose a wicket, the game is all there's.

Fakhar is a big destroyer of spin bowling when he is on form, he should look to smack Rashid out of the attack.

 

[Amirforpresident]

I have a feeling Rashid will get Fakhar

 

[Plumb]

Guys should I turn on the tv now?

I don’t want to jinx it...

Don't Jinx it... turn on the radio

 

[ARK Rafay]

200 up for taking for Fakhar if he carries on

Will be the best 200 in ODIs ever
Of course only if Pakistan manages to chase this

 

[Hasan123]

Fakhar knows how to hit spin.

 

[Kroll]

C'mon smash this Rashid to the Isle of Wight.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

And there we go....

 

[waleed88]

Sarfraz is usually a golden duck candidate. Dont see how him showing up early would be of any help. And what is with Pakistani fans and losing wickets? England only lost 3 wickets today, lets preserve our wickets too.

Asif is coming in without a doubt

 

[mak36]

Who else can they drop?

Fakhar, Babar, Haris and Sarfraz are permanent starters.

2 players need to be dropped, either they drop Imam or go with 1 bowler less, which they wouldn't fancy after today's bowling performance.

I hope so, but Malik is more realistic .

 

[Titan24]

Will be the best 200 in ODIs ever

Agreed if we chase it as well

 

[Slim]

Fakhar is a simple man

He see bad ball, he smash

 

[ExpressPacer]

I think Babar is such a good batsman but he is not playing according to the situation. He is expecting Fakhar Zaman to so everything. He needs to understand that Fakhar needs to stay there until the very end and Babar exposing Fakhar to the strike constantly will only lead to him getting tired.