Pakistan v New Zealand | 5th ODI | December 19, 2014 | Abu Dhabi | New Zealand Innings

[Sakss]

The series is tied at 2-2 and this is the decider . Can Pakistan take the series?

 

[Aman]

Pakistan should win if the trend for this series continues.

L, D, W, L, W, L, W, L, W.

 

[Swanny]

Pakistan should win if the trend for this series continues.

L, D, W, L, W, L, W, L, W.

Also vettori is not going to play today

 

[Aman]

Also vettori is not going to play today

Unsure about Milne as well, Neesham may come in for him.. so we may be playing the same attack which was hit for 360 in the third ODI

 

[Sherlock]

Can't really judge the result today as both teams are equally liable to win or lose.

Good luck to both sides.

 

[asadee]

Hafeez injured according to ARY news

 

[cricket.mad]

Nz to bat first

 

[Aman]

Looks like Corey is out

 

[Anchorman]

Shafiq's back. Yaaaaaay!

 

[Aman]

Devcich and Williamson will split overs...

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Where's Pete Rose? He can rejoice because Asad Shafiq is back in for Hafeez (injured).

 

[Aman]

Zulfi in, should have given Yasir a chance.

 

[Mo_Ahmed84]

Only two pacers. 4 specialist bowlers. Surprising

 

[Aman]

Only two pacers. 4 specialist bowlers. Surprising

Not really, it's a slow wicket.

 

[Sam18696]

Babar

 

[shahidafridi123]

Mohammad Hafeez is struggling with hamstring. So in comes Asad Shafiq. Sohail Tanvir is out and in comes Zulfiqar Babar"

 

[Canistani Hero]

We are playing two pacers and one of them is Anwar Ali

 

[Aman]

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[pakistani pride]

What a pathetic team. Just look at the bowling. Batting also looks pretty flat with the tuk tuks at the top.

Well lets hope we somehow pull it off but very very poor this.

 

[Aman]

We are playing two pacers and one of them is Anwar Ali

Anwar is a lock for your starting team in the world cup I reckon, for whatever reason.

 

[Mo_Ahmed84]

Not really, it's a slow wicket.

Yes, but still only going in with two pacers can be a risky strategy.

 

[Aman]

Maybe NZ should try Guptill at 5 in this game and have one of Devcich or Latham open?

 

[Asif321]

Babar will be the difference at the end , chance for asad to book his place for WC

 

[Sherlock]

Latham should open. A much better option than Devi.

 

[saeedhk]

There goes the match. For Pakistan, lose the toss=lose the match. We are the worst chasers.

 

[Asif321]

Kukad droped is good sign

 

[Zeshan547]

Really want to know who the genius is who came up with this team? It is the most foolish selection of playing 11 i ever seen.

 

[pakistani pride]

Really want to know who the genius is who came up with this team? It is the most foolish selection of playing 11 i ever seen.

So true.
No logic at all.
They dont care just earning easy money !

 

[Shafi]

If we loose this ODI we will start World Cup 2015 as rank 8.

 

[Aman]

Latham should open. A much better option than Devi.

Seeing Pakistan are playing 3 spinners, probably better to have him at 4 or 5.

 

[Jabo]

0 for Younis
0 for shafiq

Just hope that the most pathetic batsman currently in cricket doesn't get in the wc squad

 

[Canistani Hero]

can not fathom the logic behind this eleven, Asad Shafiq's presence in it and more specifically Asad Shafiq's existence in general

 

[Aman]

If anything, I hope Shafiq and YK do well

 

[Canistani Hero]

Would've played Yasir ahead of Asad..he would have been another bowling option..would have scored more runs at a faster pace than Shafiq and fielded better

 

[Shafi]

0 for Younis
0 for shafiq

Just hope that the most pathetic batsman currently in cricket doesn't get in the wc squad

Smiley is already in World Cup 11. Hope Asad fail.

 

[Canistani Hero]

Would be almost unfair if Pakistan win with a combination like this lol

 

[DarkKnightRisesAgain]

WOW Asad Shafiq gets another go, can't be more happier, he deserved one last chance to prove his metal before WC, and Hafeez injury may well be blessing in disguise.
Now its a golden opportunity for Asad Shafiq to cash in, no more brain farts, just go out there and truly express your talent!

 

[Barragan]

Another series defeat on the way.

younis at no. 3 and shafiq at no. 4 = guaranteed loss!

Akmal deserves a chance at the no. 4 position and playing anwar as the second seam option is suicidal.

Should have played Wahab or Tanvir instead of shafiq.

 

[Zeshan547]

Babar Over Yasir & Anwar Over Wahab, and Shafiq had to play because there was no other batsman left in the squad.

 

[Juansar_07]

Simply pathetic Decider record this ....

 

[Barragan]

Simply pathetic Decider record this ....

Add this Kiwi decider to the list.

 

[srh]

Babar Over Yasir & Anwar Over Wahab, and Shafiq had to play because there was no other batsman left in the squad.

Don't talk logically.

 

[Mr Consistent]

start with

 

[Shafi]

NZ will murder rank 8 (Pakistan) team!!

 

[Mr Consistent]

8-0
good start by Nz

 

[Juansar_07]

Add this Kiwi decider to the list.

They might be the most unpredictable team but at least easily anticipated in such games.

 

[ramizq1]

What a stupid and gutless team selection!

 

[Justcrazy]

Both Moin and Waqar are the cancer of Pakistan cricket. Even Mushtaq or Flower can be a good head coach.

I have told this many times. These two will finish Pakistan in longer run

 

[Shafi]

Anwar Ali again!!!

 

[Mr Consistent]

 

[Justcrazy]

is worst choice for a coach , would have been miles better

 

[Shafi]

I have told this many times. These two will finish Pakistan in longer run

I have got to realise that even MD. Akram was better bowling coach than Waqar.

 

[Mr Consistent]

another boundary

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Great start from NZ.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Zulfi opening the bowling

Really poor stuff by pakistan management.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yasir Arafat or even Azhar Mehmood Would be better than Ali.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Looks like a very big score on the cards, NZ playing with real intent, as if their 299 the other day wasn't good enough even though they won.

 

[Zeshan547]

I know pak management is stupid but it is at whole new level, and craziness continues with decision of babar opening the bowling. Something is really wrong

 

[Justcrazy]

I have got to realise that even MD. Akram was better bowling coach than Waqar.

Waqar was a great bowler , but lacked.as captain also , made some pathetic decisions in WC 2003. He is a poor choice.

 

[Aman]

Shane Bond may field

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Gone!

 

[Aman]

UAE locals will field for us as well.

 

[JibranAnsari]

And first wicket down.

 

[Shafi]

Looks like Zaka was better chairman than Shahriar Khan (This guy only knows how to do oiling!!!!)

 

[Mr Consistent]

what a ball

 

[Justcrazy]

I know pak management is stupid but it is at whole new level, and craziness continues with decision of babar opening the bowling. Something is really wrong

Not something , everything is wrong

Two egoists in the management , making selection a joke.

 

[DarkKnightRisesAgain]

Shafiq is a terrific catcher!

 

[Aman]

Good delivery, can't do much about it.

 

[Mr Consistent]

Aha, and Shane Bond has been listed as the third substitute fielder!
) )

 

[pakistanisgreat]

out

 

[Justcrazy]

If Pakistan cannot win on these pitches , what will they do in Australia

 

[pakistanisgreat]

almost the other one

 

[Justcrazy]

Aha, and Shane Bond has been listed as the third substitute fielder!
) )

He is a good bowling coach , Pakistan never hire them

 

[pakistanisgreat]

21 in 3

 

[Justcrazy]

Mark my words Pakistan would not make more than 250 in any WC game.

 

[DarkKnightRisesAgain]

Say what you will about Shafiq, but I have a feeling he'll come good today!

 

[pakistanisgreat]

look like ASAD will be future slip fielder

 

[pakistanisgreat]

22 in 4

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan is trying to add half bowlers to strenghten the batting .this will not work. You cannot make them like Philander , Starc , Johnson in few days.

 

[Mr Consistent]

22-1
4 overs