Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Asia Cup 2014 | Fatullah | 25/2/2014 | Pre-Match Discussion

[Kianig89]

First game of the tournament tomorrow Pakistan will play against SriLanka. Pakistan dominated the ODI series against SL recently, some players made merry of their bowlers but SL are already in the country and are acclimatized better than Pakistan with good match practice.

Permutations n Combinations what should be our XI and first game as coach for boss

i would say dont play Sharjeel as Malinga etal has worked on him but it looks difficult as our vital cog Hafeez wants to play/or is settled at no. 3. I'm expecting this lineup

Shehzad Sharjeel Hafeez Sohaib Misbah Umar (wk) Afridi Bilawal Gul Ajmal Junaid

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

I reckon the only thing up in the air is who will be the third seamer. Bilawal or Anwar

 

[Sam18696]

Pakistan will win.

and to make 100

Sharjeel
Shehzad
Hafeez
Maqsood
Misbah
U Akmal
Afridi
Bilawal
Gul
Ajmal
Junaid

 

[Extreme Pace]

1. Ahmed Shezad
2. Sharjeel Khan
3. Mohammed Hafeez
4. Sohaib Maqsood
5. Misbah-ul-haq
6. Umar Akmal
7. Shahid Afridi
8. Anwar Ali
9. Umar Gul
10. Saeed Ajmal
11, Junaid Khan

 

[ChaudrySaab]

Line-up is pretty much obvious apart from 1 role .... Who is the 3rd seamer?.

 

[Asif321]

Anwar Ali will be suited to this track

 

[cricket083]

3rd seamer should be Bhatti..

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Sohail Tanvir and Imran Farhat should play. Drop Junaid, Ajmal and Shezhad.

 

[carbon11]

1. Ahmed Shezad
2. Sharjeel Khan
3. Mohammed Hafeez
4. Sohaib Maqsood
5. Misbah-ul-haq
6. Umar Akmal
7. Shahid Afridi
8. Anwar Ali
9. Umar Gul
10. Saeed Ajmal
11, Junaid Khan

This is the team I would go for as well

 

[Pak_Lover]

Sohail Tanvir and Imran Farhat should play. Drop Junaid, Ajmal and Shezhad.

If serious then Muhammad Sami should also come back and we have the option of playing shoaib malik instead of Misbah, Wow, our team will be full of Legends and All time Greats

 

[Arsal_AK]

This will be a phatta.Anwar will be destroyed here.Why are people including him in the XI is beyond me.He has no pace and there is not going to be anything in the pitch.At least Bhatti can bowl quick.So I think he will be the better option. I will go with the following:

1.Shehzad.
2.Sharjeel.
3.Hafeez.
4.Maqsood.
5.Misbah.
6.Umar.
7.Bhatti.
8.Afridi.
9.Gul.
0.Ajmal.
1.Junaid.

 

[Hus]

What if fawad comes in for bhatti as he can bowl 3-4 overs on these bangla spin tailored pitches.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shehzad, Sharjeel, Hafeez, Maqsood, Akmal(wk), Misbah(c), Afridi, Bilawal, Gul, Ajmal & Junaid.

Settled squad. Only thing will be Bilawal vs Anwar.

 

[Mamoon]

Both Bilawal and Anwar are liabilities but Bilawal is better than Anwar so its a no brainer for me.

 

[Jabo]

If Hafeez is opening then we can have Fawad Alam in the side, Hafeez wont do that bad opening.

Will be interesting to see how Sharjeel does if he does play.

 

[Moh@n]

What if fawad comes in for bhatti as he can bowl 3-4 overs on these bangla spin tailored pitches.

I agree with this.

Why not go with another batsman when batting is your weakness? Specially when Hafeez is your fifth bowling option and Maqsood/Shehzad/Fawad can bowl too, and when the likes of Anwar and bhatti are being seen as liabilities?

 

[shehzi]

FIRST BIG 3 EFFECTs

first pak will win U-19 WC
asia cup
then

T20 WC !!!

 

[Mamoon]

Sad to see no hype for this match on Pakpassion with everyone yapping about a random Test series with which we have no concern.

Real cricket starts tomorrow

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan seem to be finding a settled ODI team now after series wins v S.A and S.L the key now its to continue that progression by Beating SL in opener here and starting this tourney well.

 

[razabbas]

Lineup is pretty much same Lets see who will be the 3rd pacer

Pakistan are massive fav

 

[Adil_94]

Bhatti and Anwar will get destroyed by Lankans expecting FTBs Jaya Dilshan and Sanga to cash in on these phattas

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[mithun_minhas]

For the first time in almost 10 years, I feel that Pak has a better batting lineup than India.

Indian batting lineup seems to be inexperienced with the loss of MSD and they are lead by a noob skipper

Pak should be the favs to win it all again and will beat India easily when they meet.

 

[Madplayer]

For the first time in almost 10 years, I feel that Pak has a better batting lineup than India.

Indian batting lineup seems to be inexperienced with the loss of MSD and they are lead by a noob skipper

Pak should be the favs to win it all again and will beat India easily when they meet.

in sha Allah

but it would be foolish to count india out.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

For the first time in almost 10 years, I feel that Pak has a better batting lineup than India.

Indian batting lineup seems to be inexperienced with the loss of MSD and they are lead by a noob skipper

Pak should be the favs to win it all again and will beat India easily when they meet.

He was the U19 winning captain mate....You calling him a noob is seriously worthy

 

[blackanhyellow]

For the first time in almost 10 years, I feel that Pak has a better batting lineup than India.

Indian batting lineup seems to be inexperienced with the loss of MSD and they are lead by a noob skipper

Pak should be the favs to win it all again and will beat India easily when they meet.

That noob skipper has 18 ODI centuries to his name. Asia cup is in SC so even sharma and dhawan will be beastly.

Pak batting lineup is just as inexperienced. Doesnt matter how many ODIs players like afridi, umar akmal and hafeez play, that doesnt count as experience because they get out in the same way over and over again.

Misbah is the only experienced bat Pak have, the rest are new or young, shehzad, maqsood, sharjeel.

Pak, India, Sri lanka all in with an equal chance to win, afg and bangla are under dogs.

 

[London_Lahori]

Bilawal should play ahead of anwar.

Can't really predict how the game will go until the pitch gets assessed.

 

[waqar goraya]

I loathe mediocrity in Anwar Ali.

 

[Mamoon]

I loathe mediocrity in Anwar Ali.

Both him and Bhatti define the term "mediocrity".

 

[Smbhayi]

He was the U19 winning captain mate....You calling him a noob is seriously worthy

so what.. his recent captainship for rcb is a failed one... he'll shout all over if anyone made single mistake..

 

[Strike Rate]

Its right time for Pakistan to start experimenting with 1 extra batsman in ODI and try to get 2-3 overs from sohaib, shehzad, fawad etc

By experiment i mean it should be done in matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh in this Asia Cup.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

so what.. his recent captainship for rcb is a failed one... he'll shout all over if anyone made single mistake..

I am pretty sure Kholi might know the difference between captaining an IPL franchise and the national team. FFS the guy has 18 centuries, is probably an ODI ATG batsman already and seriously is in contention for Tendu's record. Coupled with this he was the U-19 winning captain and already has a series victory under his belt as national skipper, even though it came against Zimbos.

Cut him some slack, I have high hopes that he will do good in leading India for many years to come.

 

[mithun_minhas]

That noob skipper has 18 ODI centuries to his name. Asia cup is in SC so even sharma and dhawan will be beastly.

Pak batting lineup is just as inexperienced. Doesnt matter how many ODIs players like afridi, umar akmal and hafeez play, that doesnt count as experience because they get out in the same way over and over again.

Misbah is the only experienced bat Pak have, the rest are new or young, shehzad, maqsood, sharjeel.

Pak, India, Sri lanka all in with an equal chance to win, afg and bangla are under dogs.

I am only talking about Kohli as a Captain. As a batsmen there is no question that he is a match winner.

Players like Dhawan and Nohit might be good on flat tracks, but when playing against Lanka and Pak, we need someone down the order to accelerate the scoring. I do not see anyone who can do that.

India should play both Ashwin and Jaddu and 2 phast bowlers among Yadav/Aaron/Shami/BK.

 

[London_Lahori]

Let's talk about Kohli later lol. This thread is for Pakistan vs SL.

 

[ritzy_123]

1. Ahmed Shahzad
2. Muhammad Hafeez
3. Fawad Alam
4. Umar Akmal (WK)
5. Sohaib Maqsood
6. Misbah Ul Haq
7. Shahid Afridi
8. Bilawal Bhatti
9. Umar Gul
10. Saeed Ajmal
11. Junaid Khan

 

[Glory Of '09]

We will win as long as we keep the same line up and don't select Fawad. I would even play both ali and bhatti as I think gul is past his best now.

 

[Adil_94]

Re: Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Asia Cup 2014 | Fatullah | 25/2/2014 | Pre-Match Discussio

For the first time in almost 10 years, I feel that Pak has a better batting lineup than India.

Indian batting lineup seems to be inexperienced with the loss of MSD and they are lead by a noob skipper

Pak should be the favs to win it all again and will beat India easily when they meet.

Lol these overseas beatings have clouded your mind your bats were chasing 350 with ease only 4 months ago once they are back in familiar settings expect your batters will step up and be a dominant force again these pitches suit you

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[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Looking forward to this game.

I quite like the idea of playing Fawad Alam in the place of Bhatti/Ali. We already 5 bowlers capable of bowling their full quota of 10 overs so why not strengthen our weaker suit ? Anyways, Alam has done well enough in domestic cricket as well as in his limited opportunities as the international level to deserve a place in the playing 11.

 

[Energetic]

I'll be rooting for Pakistan. Should beat Lanka comfortably anyway.

 

[hadi123]

I remember in last asia cup we hammered them, hoping for the same

 

[EarthBoltX]

Sharjeel or Maqsood will have to malfunction and malfunction quick if Fawad is getting into the playing XI.

 

[Canistani Hero]

1. Ahmed Shehzad
2. Sharjeel Khan
3. Mohammed Hafeez
4. Sohaib Maqsood
5. Misbah-ul-haq
6. Umar Akmal
7. Shahid Afridi
8. Bilawal Bhatti
9. Umar Gul
10. Saeed Ajmal
11, Junaid Khan

Pakistan will definitely play this team in the first game. Might have Rehman in Bhatti's place, BD tracks would suit Rehman.

 

[Canistani Hero]

30-40 overs between Ajmal, Rehman, Hafeez, Afridi and the rest between Gul and Junaid. Spin it to win it?

 

[Canistani Hero]

Having said that, Sri Lanka and India are good players of spin bowling.

 

[Bullet Drive]

This will be the squad(what I am hearing)

Sharjeel, Shehzad, Hafeez, Maqsood, Misbah, U.Akmal, Afridi, Anwar, Gul, Ajmal & Junaid

 

[menace2society]

I'm liking the long tail Extreme Pace.

We need long tail more than anything. It is crucial we can reach 300-320 scores against the big boys.

The pressure and tight spin from our spinners will take us home.

 

[menace2society]

 

[Savak]

Lets see the Zaheer Abbas effect on Pakistani batting

 

[Justcrazy]

I think Pakistan should go in with extra batter here.

should be promoted up at number 4- 5 to take a few chances.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

India will win it. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have mental blocks against India in Big ODI tournaments in the recent past and i dont see that trend changing.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

PAK are firm favs .... expecting a thumping win

 

[mussu-100]

I think Pakistan should go in with extra batter here.

should be promoted up at number 4- 5 to take a few chances.

Hafeez might have promoted him if he was captain. Misbah won't take the chance.

 

[Sam18696]

Fawad and his moustache )

On a serious note, let's not underestimate Sri Lanka

 

[Hitman]

Want to see an exciting game, that's it. Of course India winning would be sweet though

 

[HamzaSaeen]

Re: Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Asia Cup 2014 | Fatullah | 25/2/2014 | Pre-Match Discussio

Want to see an exciting game, that's it. Of course India winning would be sweet though

How can India win a game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

 

[Hitman]

How can India win a game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

Oh, sorry. Thought it's India vs Pak today

 

[hur rizvi]

U19 stars have taken my attention, It's strange i am more concerned aboud Saturday's U19 WC final compared to tday's match or Sunday's India-Pakistan encounter

 

[hur rizvi]

How can India win a game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

Anything can happen with Big 3

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

U19 stars have taken my attention, It's strange i am more concerned aboud Saturday's U19 WC final compared to tday's match or Sunday's India-Pakistan encounter

Exactly!!! Its a strange feeling but I am more concerned with the U19 finals than Asia cup which for me is extremely odd. Man we have a heavy season coming up....I need to keep a schedule for all these, don't want to miss a game but priority right now before India V Pak game is U-19 finals for me at least