Pakistan v Sri Lanka | 1st ODI | Karachi | 20/1/09 - SL Inngs

[Poison]

Possibly the most eagerly anticipated game in recent memory. Pakistan will run in as favorites, with Sri Lanka just recently being soundly beaten by Bangladesh and given a mighty scare by the same side a couple of days later.

Game starts in approximately two hours. Regardless of whether we win or lose the toss, we should choose to bat first (M&M factor).

Personally I think Pakistan is much too strong for Sri Lanka, and will deliver epic pwnage of the miserly Sri Lankans. My tip - 7 wicket win.

 

[Genghis]

And the countdown begins ... 2 hours to go now!

Pak looks stronger on paper, mainly due to the poor form of SL batsmen, but all it takes is one good knock and Murali/Mendis may cause havoc.

Still think Pak should be too good here and look to continue their winning streak!

 

[kingusama92]

I like your positivity towards the game... but I am still hesitant in saying this is going to be a trampling by the Pakistanis.

Unfortunately we haven't been gifted with the most consistent team in the world... and that's basically the reason behind me being hesitant in terms of declaring this a write off.

I hope that your prediction is 100% correct but I don't know...

I definitely agree with you on the fact that we will have to bat first to tamper down the effect the sinister spin twins could have on us.

 

[Poison]

I like your positivity towards the game... but I am still hesitant in saying this is going to be a trampling by the Pakistanis.

Unfortunately we haven't been gifted with the most consistent team in the world... and that's basically the reason behind me being hesitant in terms of declaring this a write off.

I hope that your prediction is 100% correct but I don't know...

I definitely agree with you on the fact that we will have to bat first to tamper down the effect the sinister spin twins could have on us.

Personally I have no fear of the sinister spin twins. They will be broken.

And hey, positivity is always the best outlook. Regardless of whether its a thumping or a close game, I just want a good fight from the Pakistanis, which I have no doubt they will give.

 

[Genghis]

The fact that this is the first slightly meaningful cricket game we have played in a long while should be enough to ensure the Pak players give it a good fight.

 

[Saqs]

Didn't realise how much I've missed Pak cricket over the past year.

Makes me appreciate it a lot more now.

Can't wait. Hopefully the TVN subscription carries through with their promises.

 

[Shayan]

Regardless of whether we win or lose the toss, we should choose to bat first .

will use psychic powers to force Jayawardene to field first.

 

[DM]

Can't wait. Wonder where Afridi will bat. Can't wait for the breakage.

Hope Akhtar plays.

 

[Poison]

) hahaha. I shall leave it unedited.

 

[DM]

Please bat first

 

[Saqs]

Please bat first and last.

Please bat in all positions. Replace all the other 21 batsmen.

Please.

 

[DM]

) ) )

 

[Poison]

Please bat first and last.

Please bat in all positions. Replace all the other 21 batsmen.

Please.

)

Organ replacement will be the issue at hand after today.

 

[Saqs]

^ Exactly right comrade-in-our-death-to-be.


I am predicting the entire Sri Lankan outfit will be fossilated. (Is that even a word? Does it even matter?)

Fossilated.

And then the beast shall quench his thirst with their fossil fuel.

In the process, he will be the master of an alternative energy. An energy bordering on the blasphemous. This new energy will be named "Wolf-Buffalo" (courtesy of DM lol).

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Does anyone know the squad yet?

 

[Poison]

^ Exactly right comrade-in-our-death-to-be.


I am predicting the entire Sri Lankan outfit will be fossilated. (Is that even a word? Does it even matter?)

Fossilated.

And then the beast shall quench his thirst with their fossil fuel.

In the process, he will be the master of an alternative energy. An energy bordering on the blasphemous. This new energy will be named "Wolf-Buffalo" (courtesy of DM lol).

))))

Damn ! Saqib you have been inducted into the brethren of Beastologists.

 

[Saqs]

All my endeavours in life have lead me to, and culminated in this event.

My life is now complete. I have reached the pinnacle.

All the more tragic, knowing I will not last the night.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

1 hour to go now!

 

[Lightning]

Yaar I really hope Pindi plays!

 

[Poison]

Yaar I really hope Pindi plays!

Pindi will play.

InshaAllah

 

[Lightning]

Best way to kill time before a Pak match? Watch an episode of Prison Break!!

 

[Poison]

Best way to kill time before a Pak match? Watch an episode of Prison Break!!

=[ Or try and study

 

[Poison]

TWENTY MINUTES TO GO ! I'M PUMPED !
GO !

 

[Shayan]

Team according to Cricinfo:

Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, captainShoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, wicketkeeperKamran Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal

 

[Poison]

Damn. Sri Lanka is batting.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Sri Lanka won the toss and has elected to bat according to cricinfo.

 

[Poison]

No surprises. Good side. Pindi Express is not playing.

 

[Da Best]

ok so we are bowling with a strong bowling line up and without shoaib akthar

 

[Showman]

Shoaib is in!

 

[Poison]

SHOAIB IS IN !
=p

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Akhtar is playing!

 

[Poison]

Saeed Ajmal misses out. Malik double bluffed Sri Lanka by saying they'd opt for three spinners when they always planned to use the four pronged pace attack.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Akhtar is playing and Rao, so Ajmal is left out...

 

[Da Best]

wahoo rawalpindi EXPRESS PLAYIN!!!

 

[Poison]

Akhtar
Tanvir
Gul
Rao


^ SOUNDS GOOOOOOD !

 

[Dhonian]

Is this the first time Gul and Akhtar will feature for the first time together ?

 

[Genghis]

pindi is in ... great stuff!!! 4 fast bowlers ... when was the last time we had that!

 

[Poison]

I will rephrase my earlier prediction :

Pakistan will win by 7 wickets, not 50+ runs

Man of the Match - Pindi Express.

 

[Dhonian]

If any of you need the link...... go to ooxtv.com

I hope sharing link is allowed. Enjoy

 

[Da Best]

Gul Pindi And Tanvir Wow!!!!!

 

[Shayan]

HAHA.... Rameez: Pakistan have been suffering from a cricket crunch.


LEGEND

 

[Poison]

If any of you need the link...... go to ooxtv.com

I hope sharing link is allowed. Enjoy

How very aptly named.

 

[UP]

Pakistan's team looking strong!

 

[tauseefm]

Is this the first time Gul and Akhtar will feature for the first time together ?

Nope, last time they played together was in toronto in 2008 against SL..

 

[Legendary_Sage]

Our batting is weak.
Both all rounders are bowling allrounders.

 

[Dhonian]

How very aptly named.

Go away stupid (--> )

 

[UP]

Is this series being broadcasted live in Canada?

Some crap ICL highlights are on in Zee Sports

 

[Poison]

Dhonian ! That link is EPIC. THANKS ALOT.

 

[Lightning]

Shoaiby!! I'm off to watch now! Good luck Pak.

 

[Dhonian]

Nope, last time they played together was in toronto in 2008 against SL..

Well besides T20.

 

[bluffmasterv2]

wow akthar is playing, should i subscribe to tvn ?

 

[Dhonian]

Stadium is almost empty if we discard the SL supporters.

 

[Poison]

Pakistan's new jersey looks good.

 

[Random Aussie]

 

[Poison]

English guy : "Why isn't Shoaib playing today? Is he injured?"
Malik : "He is playing."

 

[bluffmasterv2]

where are u guys watching this match on? if there are any good links worth paying for please let me know. thanks=)

 

[Dhonian]

Is it me or Mahela carries a constipated look ?

 

[Poison]

where are u guys watching this match on? if there are any good links worth paying for please let me know. thanks=)

Previous page, Dhonian's post. Towards botoom of page

 

[Poison]

Gul has got "Gull" written on his jersey.
SEA GULLLLLLLL !

 

[Poison]

Waqar Is Commentating )

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Ive just found some free link and that seems to be slightly quicker than this TVN!

 

[Mercenary]

Shoaib looking slim!

 

[Poison]

FOURRRRRRRRRRR first ball Akhtar.

 

[Da Best]

can we have some pics fo the new kit??

 

[Da Best]

4 by dilshan

 

[Poison]

Speed gun is definitely broken.

 

[Poison]

Akhtar looks fitter, much fitter. Still carrying a lil bit of fat, but MUCH better.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Nadeem Ghauri is one of the umpires and Nigel Long from England

 

[Shayan]

Good over from Shoaib after the 1st ball. 5-0.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good over

5 for 0 after 1 over

 

[nam]

Salam ev1,

any links guys?

 

[Poison]

Great first over from Shoaib. Looks tired though.

 

[Random Aussie]

Well I will eat my words, he is actually half fit for once.

 

[Poison]

Damn Sri Lanka have a VERY VERY long tail Murali is batting at 7.

 

[Shayan]

Brilliant 1st ball from Tanvir, would have had an LBW, but overstepped!!

 

[Poison]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNN. Tanno =[

 

[Poison]

That was an absolute ripper from Tanvir.

 

[Poison]

Jayasuriya is something of a bunny for Tanvir now.

 

[Shayan]

AXCELLENT running by Dilshan

 

[Poison]

Kamran being his usual self. Annoying the crap out of everybody.