Pakistan v Bangladesh | 5th ODI | Karachi | 19/4/08

[darkmoon459]

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[TurkishCricketFan]

Considering Afridi as a bowling all rounder, decreases the element of disappointment..

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Misbah is quite fit for a 33 year old.

 

[Sheikh]

This is an impotent conclusion to a very solid platform.

 

[pakistanbest]

great innings from afridi.

but thats what we love about him. when he hits we love it, when he skies it we hate him

he is our beast to love

 

[feather]

We wanted Naumanulllah to be given a chance. As Saj said on the commentary it was a "stupid" decision to send Yousuf ahead of Namuan, Misbah and YES even Afridi.

off topic: Ever played with a group of guys over n over again for long period of time and you not have any say within the team selection...batting order etc? Everyone in that room realizes everything we know here....however WE are the ones who have no clue why that guy isn't out in the middle...I am sure Malik who is in the middle decided or ordered for nauman not come in next

 

[pakistanbest]

320 we should get

 

[Easa]

MISBAH reverse sweeps for FOUR, deft touch, races away...

 

[sehban]

273/5 44 overs

 

[IMMY69]

great innings from afridi.

but thats what we love about him. when he hits we love it, when he skies it we hate him

he is our beast to love

4 or 5 out of the top order could take the decision to smack each and every ball out of the park...

 

[Sheikh]

A good team would make us pay for this lull.

 

[PlanetPakistan]

off topic: Ever played with a group of guys over n over again for long period of time and you not have any say within the team selection...batting order etc? Everyone in that room realizes everything we know here....however WE are the ones who have no clue why that guy isn't out in the middle...I am sure Malik who is in the middle decided or ordered for nauman not come in next

Malik came in at #5 yaar. He could have easily sent Misbah or Nauman ahead of both himself and Yousuf.

 

[12thMan]

Arun Lal would have been ecstatic if he saw that eagle having dinner
287-5 after 46 overs

 

[Easa]

Misbah pulls well for FOUR, through square leg, bisects the fielders

Might break the shackles?

 

[Sheikh]

4 all run!

 

[Easa]

And next ball, flicked for FOUR... all run!

great running from Malik, thats one department of his game that he has perfected!

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Excellent running by Malik- brilliant stuff

 

[PlanetPakistan]

298-5 After 47.5 overs

 

[pakistanbest]

5-0 is in the bag

 

[12thMan]

300 up

 

[Easa]

307-5

beautiful cut by Misbah!

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Need some Misbah monsters here.

 

[Sheikh]

Looks like Misbah had adorned Afridi's beast suit.

 

[Easa]

Malik makes room and launches it through extra cover for 4, awesome shot

 

[Sheikh]

Malk goes. I wanna see Asif walk in giggling!

 

[Easa]

STUMPED next ball

Naumanullah to come. Finally.

314/6 off 48 overs.

 

[pakistanbest]

asif in

 

[Sparhawk]

Afridiesque shot by misbah...

 

[Easa]

35 off 22 balls.

well played; never looked in a hurry and still scored at that strike rate.

 

[down4whatever]

just bat out the overs.

 

[pakistanbest]

riaz gone

 

[Oxy]

Wahab RIaz out LBW - 3

 

[Oxy]

319-8

1 over left

 

[Oxy]

Swings - down fine leg 4 runs

 

[AliAbdulKhan]

Arun Lal would have been ecstatic if he saw that eagle having dinner

i was thinking the same

 

[Oxy]

OOOOOOOmar GHoul

 

[Oxy]

Nauman Ji BOWLED!

 

[Oxy]

323-9

4 balls remain

 

[Easa]

Asif Bradman in.

I think he's looking for a 265 off 1 ball.

 

[Sheikh]

Lovely late cut by Asif! Pure class!

 

[Easa]

Brutally worked away by Asif for a couple, he's sending shivers down Bangalis all over the world

 

[Sheikh]

Followed by a stunning straight drive!

Asif for opener!

 

[Easa]

Majestic straight drive for a single, struck with furious power, and precise timing

gets a single!

 

[pakistanbest]

cant believe we lost 9 wickets

 

[pakistanbest]

asif has improved

 

[Oxy]

Pak finish on 329-9 off their 50 overs

 

[Easa]

ASIF BACK ON STRIKE

I feel sorry for the bowlers!

 

[Sheikh]

Beastly innings by Asif!

5 off 3!

 

[Easa]

329/9

Asif for MOTM?

 

[pakistanbest]

aww asif didnt beat his best score

 

[pakistanbest]

bang need 330 to win.

they dont stand a chance with the WAG attack

 

[12thMan]

nice remix of Boom Boom

 

[Mohsin]

I now officially dub Asif as an all-rounder.

Arise Mr All-rounder, and make your way up the all-rounder rankings and decimate these so called All-rounder’s such as Symonds or Afridi!!

He's really improved with the bat since his lay-off!

 

[12thMan]

Players on the field

 

[Sparhawk]

First ball gets an edge but it fell short.

 

[Sparhawk]

The second one's a ripper!

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Asif beats the batsman- brilliant ball

 

[Sparhawk]

Asif is spot on so far. I don't wanna be too hasty but it looks like he's as good as ever.

 

[Oxy]

Maiden to kick off by Asif

 

[Bailan]

As far as iam concerned Akmal dropped another one

 

[Oxy]

Oooooomar Ghoul

 

[pakistanbest]

asif is looking good even though his elbow is still bandaged.

his pace will improve with time

 

[Easa]

As far as iam concerned Akmal dropped another one

The ball bounced about 5 yards in front, what in the world are you talking about?!

 

[Oxy]

The ball bounced about 5 yards in front, what in the world are you talking about?!

Should have dived innit

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Quality shot by Junaid- pulls Gul away for 4

4-0

 

[shabs100]

is there a speed gun available guys?

 

[Easa]

Oxy, are you commentating next?

 

[12thMan]

Oxy from 11th over

 

[Easa]

Aseef swinging the ball both ways, he's back for good... fingers crossed!

7/0

 

[Oxy]

Oxy, are you commentating next?

Sadly

Not looking forward to it.

But when you've given your word.....

 

[Sparhawk]

is there a speed gun available guys?

yes there is, asif is operating at just under 130 kph.

 

[pakistanbest]

7/0 3overs.

bang very cautious

 

[Easa]

Sadly

Not looking forward to it.

But when you've given your word.....

I hope Afridi bowls in that period, I'm relying on you to come up with some brutal descriptions for his bowling as well.

 

[Easa]

Gul bowling at 137.5 k's.

I miss the Umar Gul we saw in India, bowling consistently at 90MPH and occasionally touching 93MPH. Thats at his peak fitness; I sincerely hope he's back to that soon.

 

[Easa]

Goneeee!

 

[Easa]

WHAT?! Not given...

Nadeem Ghauri you fool!

 

[MIG]

Bangladesh looking to consolidate in the first 45 overs...then open up in the last 5 overs - or something like that

 

[PlanetPakistan]

free hit coming up

 

[Sparhawk]

Akmal probably just appealed because he caught it.

Freee hit!

 

[MIG]

WHAT?! Not given...

Nadeem Ghauri you fool!

The only fool was Umer G - didnt appeal