Pakistan v England | 1st T20I | NSK | 20 September 2022 | Pakistan innings

[Nikhil_cric]

Around 1500 PKR..

Thanks. So 50 bucks won't affect KFC's margins much.

 

[t_kaay]

England would do well to keep Pakistan below 180 here

Pakistan should be targetting 190 plus

 

[Rana]

Great shot

Every ball now Rizwan!

 

[NeVerMind]

Need to smash Rashid...not.let him dominate

Riz heard me... Big 6!

 

[msb314]

Haider should now have a free license to hit

 

[Rana]

Can’t fault Rizwan much today

 

[Nasty Naz]

Rizwan launches another 6.

 

[t_kaay]

Can’t fault Rizwan much today

I'm sure the usual wrist slitters will be along soon to find fault

 

[imshally81]

Haider is dealing in singles only

 

[Titan24]

Haider should now have a free license to hit

He has but, naturally coming back to the lineup after 9 months comes with nerves and desperation to perform

 

[t_kaay]

Rizwan telling Haider to play his shots freely I think .....fireworks due?

 

[Snowflake]

Were the boundaries he hit defensive shots or attacking shots?

Flicks and punches through the offside are not really attacking shots, are they?

He didn't use his feet against spinners, did not hit one aerial shot...That's what I mean by attacking.

 

[Nasty Naz]

lol they've made Haider a "proper" batsmen. No tuley bazi.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Babar looks very casual in the middle these days , almost lazy. Dont know if its complacency or is he out of form.

 

[Rana]

Come on Rizzy

Look to ramp

 

[msb314]

3 dot balls this ocer

 

[Rana]

Brilliant over by Willy so far

 

[Rana]

Keep pace on if I were England

 

[msb314]

Haider needs to go for it now

 

[t_kaay]

Flicks and punches through the offside are not really attacking shots, are they?

He didn't use his feet against spinners, did not hit one aerial shot...That's what I mean by attacking.

You miss the point.....if he can pick up boundaries with his skill using "flicks and punches", who needs attack????? Its not about the aesthetics, its about playing the pitch and bowling.

 

[JibranAnsari]

20 runs in last 3 when you are only 1 down.

 

[ChTab]

S/R of 129 on this pitch is criminal.

 

[NeVerMind]

No timing for Haider yet...

 

[Rana]

20 runs in last 3 when you are only 1 down.

One guy has been there for 43 balls too

 

[imranraf]

They need to go hard. Not the dots and singles. Hailer Ali is understandably playing to save his position in the side. Selfish but understandable

 

[Snowflake]

Babar looks very casual in the middle these days , almost lazy. Dont know if its complacency or is he out of form.

It's lack of confidence. He's unable to take risks. Wants to score his runs safely. Comes across as lazy.

 

[Asif321]

Not sure Shan at 4 is good idea

 

[Rana]

No Tim David and Russouw in the hut Rizzy

 

[NeVerMind]

Haider goes... Never looked comfortable on his comeback

 

[Snowflake]

You miss the point.....if he can pick up boundaries with his skill using "flicks and punches", who needs attack????? Its not about the aesthetics, its about playing the pitch and bowling.

So, are you happy with his strike rate today? On this pitch. As an opener. During PP?

 

[Rana]

What a soft dismissal

“6” hitter replaced by Shan Masood at the crease at a time when we need 6s

 

[imshally81]

Haider gone

 

[Marooned]

I hope they don't crucify Haider for this.

He needs a proper run.

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Haider disappointing innings here

 

[shah_1]

A nothing innings from Haider Ali

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Babar is absolutely terrible against the googly. Averages 10 against the googly apparently.

Probably can't read 'em from the hand.

 

[msb314]

Rubbish by Haider

 

[t_kaay]

There's the aerial shot y'all wanted.......sigh

 

[Asif321]

Naseem and rauf will get smashed on this track I feel

 

[castortroy]

Another useless batsman departs

 

[Nasty Naz]

Disappointing end for Haider.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan need to keep on attacking here , enough batting left

 

[Ashmal]

Flicks and punches through the offside are not really attacking shots, are they?

He didn't use his feet against spinners, did not hit one aerial shot...That's what I mean by attacking.

That's not his style, he is a touch player who times the ball and not muscle it.

As long as he scores at a decent rate, doesn't matter how he scores.

 

[msb314]

I hope they don't crucify Haider for this.

He needs a proper run.

Why not?

Why is he above criticism when the platform was setup for him to go big

 

[Snowflake]

There's the aerial shot y'all wanted.......sigh

No. Not that. We wanted sixes. Which are a very common sight in T20s. What are you on about?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Pakistan doing the usual, going into their shells once they have got off to a flying start. Should have kept the aggressive mindset instead of aiming for singles.

 

[Ahmed216]

Rubbish by Haider

A truly selfish knock. All the talk about talent is useless because mentality of our cricketers is pathetic

 

[Snowflake]

Why not?

Why is he above criticism when the platform was setup for him to go big

Absolutely. Stage was set for him. This was such a tame shot. At least go at it with conviction

 

[Marooned]

Haider was nervous. You can't really blame him too being out of the team so long and not wanting to waste his chance.

It's ok, he needs more games.

 

[Titan24]

I hope they don't crucify Haider for this.

He needs a proper run.

Yes, needs to play all 7 matches. Coming in the XI after 9 months without much/any cricket behind him was gonna be tough.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Pakistan dropped Asif Ali because he was the one player who didn't fit in with their defensive mindset.

 

[msb314]

rR below 8 now

 

[Titan24]

Pakistan doing the usual, going into their shells once they have got off to a flying start. Should have kept the aggressive mindset instead of aiming for singles.

Yes. Not ruthless enough for my liking. You need to keep constant pressure on the opposition especially in when you have wickets in hand

 

[Snowflake]

That's not his style, he is a touch player who times the ball and not muscle it.

As long as he scores at a decent rate, doesn't matter how he scores.

Can't just say "not my style" and get away with it. He is not scoring at a decent rate, hence the criticism.

 

[Marooned]

A truly selfish knock. All the talk about talent is useless because mentality of our cricketers is pathetic

Seriously?

Cut him some slack. It's one game.

This attitude of fans is to blame too for the safety 1st approach of our team.

 

[Markhor]

England have contained Pakistan since taking pace off the ball.

We're looking a long way off 190-200, but plenty of wickets in hand.

 

[Rana]

We need 80 in 6 now

13 runs per over from here

 

[Asif321]

Shah should be opening or 3 . It’s unfair to play him at 4

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Haider was nervous. You can't really blame him too being out of the team so long and not wanting to waste his chance.

It's ok, he needs more games.

He needs to be brought in the team when he's not nervous. If he's not mentally ready, then leave him out.

 

[Ashmal]

Haider has thrown it away....still Pakistan should persist with him for this series and test him out.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Such a nonsense approach Pakistan have.

 

[Sarwar89]

This is the issue with our mediocre slow paced middle order

We lack power hitters in middle order

 

[Kroll]

chokaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[JibranAnsari]

27 runs in last 5 overs.

Rizwan 17(14)

 

[NeVerMind]

Shaan, looking to hit boundaries from ball 1...gets a boundary

 

[Rana]

Why is Shan moving away?

 

[msb314]

Much needed boundary by Shan

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Go Shan

 

[Marooned]

Yes, needs to play all 7 matches. Coming in the XI after 9 months without much/any cricket behind him was gonna be tough.

Exactly. Fans need to show a bit of patience with him too.

Then we complain we don't have dashers in the team.

 

[imshally81]

Welcome boundary for Pakistan

 

[Kroll]

Shan going all Tim David here.

 

[Asif321]

Shan showing intent Atleast

 

[Snowflake]

27 runs in last 5 overs.

Rizwan 17(14)

Pathetic

 

[Major]

shan showing intent

 

[Rana]

Brilliant anchoring

So I guess he’s done enough to make sure Pak reach 200?

 

[Marooned]

He needs to be brought in the team when he's not nervous. If he's not mentally ready, then leave him out.

Nah. It's nothing out of ordinary. Just natural to be nervous. No need to judge based on one game.

 

[imshally81]

Rizwan gone

 

[Kroll]

It's ok he's out we need to start hitting out now anyway.

 

[Asif321]

Collapse on cards now

 

[JibranAnsari]

Need to send in shadab