Pakistan v Afghanistan | Match 36, World Cup | Leeds | 29th June, 2019 | Pakistan innings

[Hasan123]

Good shot. 1 big partnership should be enough to chase this down.

 

[Green Patriot]

Pakistan

 

[javid]

Pak should have open with sarfaraz

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Told you Fakhar is finished. Try Asif Ali.

Better not lose this

 

[AdamM97]

There is clearly no bat involved there. Don't know why the umpire wasted so much time.

You have to be completely sure.

 

[WebGuru]

Babar not in the mood to tuk tuking

 

[dhump]

see and learn Fakhar

 

[dildilpak]

What a hack, Fakhar Zaman!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I rate Mujeeb more than Rashid tbh. Definitely Afg’s best spinner.

Dunno if Rashid is found out or out of form.

But peak Rashid is way better than peak Mujeeb.

I have watched them both extensively in IPL.

I have a soft corner for Mujeeb tho.

 

[Green Patriot]

Fakhar also wasted our review

 

[Ronaldo7]

Stop panicking.
It was a straight delivery but fakhar missed it.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

6 for 1 in first over

 

[BleedGreen]

Fakhar

 

[AdamM97]

Four from Babar-e-Azam

 

[xbronze]

Dont worry pakistan supporters. You have this match in the bag. Batsmen should just keep their heads calm and play this like any other match, without unnecessarily putting pressure on themselves.

Nothing can stop Pakistan from making it to the Semis and make it to the finals as well.

 

[Stewie]

Pakistan need to seriously consider Fakhar’s role and value in the team. Either shuffle him around or drop him. This opener role is not working out for him. Bring him in the lower order and maybe he will add some value. I am so ****** at him right now!

 

[jattafridi]

Babar is champ

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan shouldn't panic. Small target.

 

[Chokli]

This Guy Fakhar is such a poor player. Even Mallik or Asif Ali could have done better than this hack

Malik sucks, hasn't done jack in 28 innings across so many years... At least Fakhar has done something.

But Fakhar is still a hack

 

[khanpower]

Sarfaraz or Hafeez should come ahead I think as they both can play spin better

100% agreed. also put fakhir as 12th man. put malik back in the game.

 

[javid]

Sarfaraz is a good player of spin and this was the right time to get some runs

 

[JibranAnsari]

How are you planning to blame it on Sarfraz don't you think batsman should be able to chase 228 on this wicket?

This is ideal wicket for their spin attack , pakistan gave away 60 runs too much because of some questionable captaincy today.

 

[Nov15]

Fakhar didn't even consult Imam before asking for the review. Was plumb.

 

[IAJ]

I said before this Match Fakhar is a walking wicket against these spinners. These stupid decision makers saw how he has struggled against them in warm up and in general against spin bowlers.

He has to be dropped against BD! To hell with once in a blue 58 from 48 balls.

 

[DRsohail]

Review as even worst.

 

[Mehndi155]

Saifi should come in at 4.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Hasan what a delivery to Imam

 

[Leeon1994]

So Fakhar is a hack indeed.

 

[JellyBro]

Oh fakhar. He is not helping his case. He looks like a scared cat on the field, too stiff when batting. You can see it on his face how much of a phattu he is. Congrats man for absolutely no contribution in the game

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Damn almost another wicket.

 

[Mamoon]

Fakhar: a pathetic batsmen who often gets lucky. That is all.

 

[Titan24]

Again hand gestures from another afghani bowler

 

[Chokli]

Told you Fakhar is finished. Try Asif Ali.

Better not lose this

I wouldn't say finished...

A player is usually finished when he's at the fag end of his career.

Fakhar is young and has been exposed, needs to work harder to come back from this embarrassment.

 

[Hasan123]

Good shot Imam.

 

[AdamM97]

Dunno if Rashid is found out or out of form.

But peak Rashid is way better than peak Mujeeb.

I have watched them both extensively in IPL.

I have a soft corner for Mujeeb tho.

Rashid looks like he’s been found out. Playing against Zimbabwe and Ireland made him look way better than what he actually is. Kinda like how people thought Fakhar would be our best batsman after his double century v Zimbabwe.

 

[mrtaim3]

Loool. 1st ball of the cup and getting over confident already.

 

[msb314]

Good shot by Imam

 

[Fahdi]

Dunno if Rashid is found out or out of form.

But peak Rashid is way better than peak Mujeeb.

I have watched them both extensively in IPL.

I have a soft corner for Mujeeb tho.

Rashid has only looked dangerous to me when people are looking to score of him which is mostly the case in T20s. Mujeeb looks like a proper test class spinner

 

[ScotRaz]

Good response from Imam

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Hasan bowling good

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Imam didn't time that pull either, he was late on it. Lucky to get a boundary.

 

[Mehndi155]

100% agreed. also put fakhir as 12th man. put malik back in the game.

Fakhar is sure hit or miss but bringing in malik is probably worst case senario

 

[Chokli]

Fakhar: a pathetic batsmen who often gets lucky. That is all.

I agree but why do you always post when there is something negative to say about Pakistan?

 

[Sherazkhalid]

NZ seems to be on course to semis.

 

[Dios]

Afghans sledging.

 

[Indiafan]

NRR is a major issue for Pakistan, should take full advantage here to fix that.

There is no way Pakistan will be tied with any team on points no matter how many they it other teams wins or loses. So NRR does not matter

 

[IAJ]

This Guy Fakhar is such a poor player. Even Mallik or Asif Ali could have done better than this hack

Needs to be dropped!

 

[WebGuru]

Babar is already playing as an opener in most of the matches i will recommend moving every one up and moving Fakhar down and use him as pinch hitter in lower middle order.

 

[mesmerizer85]

Fakhar can play the role of Afridi and come down the order

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

So Fluke player is out. That’s what you get..hit or miss

 

[Madplayer]

Fakhar cannot play even on a dead track. What the hell

 

[Hasan123]

Would be nice if Imam got a big score. He needs one for a confidence boost.

 

[Green Patriot]

So another heart in the mouth game it is going to be.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Fakhar is Afridi2.0 slightly better version but not by too much.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Open with babar and imam

 

[Mehndi155]

Fakhar should bat at 3

 

[Sherazkhalid]

So another heart in the mouth game it is going to be.

Is there another type of game?

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Ok imam to face mujeeb now...feeling not good

 

[Hasan123]

4 more.

 

[Chokli]

Fakhar is Afridi2.0 slightly better version but not by too much.

Asif Ali is Afridi 2.0 without the bowling prowess.

Fakhar Zaman is a rich mans Awais Zia or poor mans Sharjeel Khan

 

[AdamM97]

Fakhar should bat at 3

God no, should drop him like Hassan Ali and hope that he finds his form.

 

[Green Patriot]

Is there another type of game?

Not with Pakistan,there isnt.

 

[big_gamer007]

Pakistan will win easy no issues.

 

[Tapeballcricket]

Will we ever see the day when Pakistan chasing doesn't cause unecessary anxiety and pain?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rashid looks like he’s been found out. Playing against Zimbabwe and Ireland made him look way better than what he actually is. Kinda like how people thought Fakhar would be our best batsman after his double century v Zimbabwe.

Rashid has only looked dangerous to me when people are looking to score of him which is mostly the case in T20s. Mujeeb looks like a proper test class spinner

Rashid looked class in 2 IPLs atleast.

IPL is not international level but for spinners its actually harder than international cricket as Indian domestic players are good players of spin and pitches are usually flatter.

Rashid used to be effective regardless of whether batsmen attacked or defended him.

He wasn't as good in last IPL tho.

Possible people have worked him out. But can't say for sure as I haven't watched him bowl much in WC.

Mujeeb was atrocious last IPL. Due to injury I suppose.

 

[Hasan123]

A quick start will relax the nerves .

 

[Ronaldo7]

Will we ever see the day when Pakistan chasing doesn't cause unecessary anxiety and pain?

It's the Pakistani fans' problem not the team's.
It's only a target of 220 Fgs

 

[Chokli]

Open with babar and imam

I'd move Fakhar down the order, Babar would keep the rate in check during the powerplays.

Fakhar at 5 or 6.

 

[msb314]

Imam looking solid

 

[dhump]

This is ideal wicket for their spin attack , pakistan gave away 60 runs too much because of some questionable captaincy today.

228 is nothing of a total in ODI on any wicket if your batsman can't chase it down better not to win. Honestly, this is irrational thinking to say captain leaked some 60 odd runs due to his captaincy it is not like he was giving the ball to part-timers or trying to get someone wickets with his captaincy.

I am not too fond of his captaincy, but this is too much to be blamed on him.

 

[mrtaim3]

Asif Ali should be used as an opener in place of fakhar. I think he will do well considering how clean he hits the ball. Plus asif ali always gets out on the edge of the boundary. So he will get full benefit of fielding restrictions

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Afg has three spinners, we need to bat very well. They got India for around 230s, it is not going to be a walk in the park.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Need to keep up the run rate

 

[Chokli]

Afg has three spinners, we need to bat very well. They got India for around 230s, it is not going to be a walk in the park.

224

 

[Titan24]

Fakhar’s struggles against off spin against new ball and some soft shots to get out against other bowlers are really costing Pak in WC.

 

[Fazzy321]

7 off the over of Mujeeb not bad.

 

[IAJ]

The way Imam and Babar are playing the spinner shows how bad Fakhar is.

Pakistan in search for an attacking opener have been fooled by Fakhar way too long now.

 

[FanofCricket]

fakhar disappoints once again

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Need another 100 from babar

 

[Fazzy321]