Pakistan v West Indies | 2nd ODI | Sharjah | Oct 2, 2016 | Match Thread

[Justcrazy]

My 7000th post

89/2 after 16

Babar 23 off 37
Malik 25 off 29

Congratulations. Post in the landmark thread.

 

[Shafi]

Can't believe PCB is bowing down to this pathetic so-called aggressive captain. When we can get rid of Shafiq, Rahat, Yasir from ODI as well. Not before 2019 for sure

 

[MRSN]

oops Malik is playing well. Abdul Qadir won't be happy.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan targeting 300 here

 

[MRSN]

awful full toss. launched into the stands by Malik for .

 

[MRSN]

that was very close.

 

[aukhan]

 

[msb314]

Big 6 by Malik!

 

[Justcrazy]

Malik

 

[Markhor]

I don't know why Suleiman Benn has been given such a long run by WI.

Avg of 43 despite bowling on slow low turners in the Caribbean.

Good ball to Malik though.

 

[Hasan123]

So pointing out a fact is attacking now?

Never said it's not a fact but he's not even batting now so what the use in bringing it up?

Also if we win the match today you will still find something to target him with looooool.

 

[MMHS]

Trivia:

Despite back to back wickets & initial tuk tuk by Mian, PAK has crossed 100 on 18'2 overs. My question is - how many overs it would have required to reach there had PAK been 2 down, but instead of Babar, Captain dynamic still being there?

 

[MRSN]

Chai ke saath bus cake rusk..

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Over 300 on cards.

 

[Barragan]

Azam needs to get a move on.

Both he and Malik are playing on the same surface and same bowlers, but yet Malik has a better SR and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

 

[MRSN]

Trivia:

Despite back to back wickets & initial tuk tuk by Mian, PAK has crossed 100 on 18'2 overs. My question is - how many overs it would have required to reach there had PAK been 2 down, but instead of Babar, Captain dynamic still being there?

my guess 28 despite Azhar Ali ugly legside heaves.

 

[aukhan]

Trivia:

Despite back to back wickets & initial tuk tuk by Mian, PAK has crossed 100 on 18'2 overs. My question is - how many overs it would have required to reach there had PAK been 2 down, but instead of Babar, Captain dynamic still being there?

60 runs with our ever improving captain striking at 50 and blocking full tosses.

 

[Barragan]

What a shot by Malik.

 

[MRSN]

great stuff from Malik taking dangerous Benn into the stands.

 

[Hamza_]

Mian the king of spin

 

[aukhan]

MASHALLAH Mian Malik is in mood today.

 

[Syed1]

Never said it's not a fact but he's not even batting now so what the use in bringing it up?

Also if we win the match today you will still find something to target him with looooool.

Trust me if we manage to win Azhar may not have a lot of say in it. If it comes down to his captaincy decisions then we will lose quite comprehensively.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Malik vs spinners is a treat to watch. Very Misbah like.

 

[msb314]

Great 6 by Malik!

Can hit sixes at will against the spinners!

 

[Syed1]

Aj Mian Malik mood bunna kar aye hain

 

[t_kaay]

Posters here asking the other day why Malik is in the team....where are they today?

 

[MRSN]

that moment when last ball is about to be bowled and I look for my remote to mute the PTV Sports because I know they will throw garbage ads with volume increasing about 50+ more than normal. Really hate this stuff from PTV Sports.

 

[Justcrazy]

116: 2
21 overs

 

[MMHS]

Trivia 2:

Strategically, Azhar - Sharjeel partnership can have only one explanation - Azhar to play anchor role & Sharjeel to go after.

Now, Since England ODI, they have opened for how many times & how many times Azhar has got out before the slogger with his dead bat defense?

 

[Hasan123]

Trust me if we manage to win Azhar may not have a lot of say in it. If it comes down to his captaincy decisions then we will lose quite comprehensively.

Well if he's getting help of Sarfraz like you think we won't be losing today right?

Trust me big test for Sarfraz will be in odis vs Australia. Lets see how he deal with Hazelwood,starc, etc. He won't be facing as much spin.

 

[Markhor]

I don't like what Jason Holder is doing here. When Pakistan lost two quick wickets, Alzarri was good for another couple of overs.

These two will pick off spin all day long, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no threat and neither will Suleiman Benn.

Ashley Nurse should've picked ahead of Benn who's been given a free ride for too long.

 

[aukhan]

that moment when last ball is about to be bowled and I look for my remote to mute the PTV Sports because I know they will throw garbage ads with volume increasing about 50+ more than normal. Really hate this stuff from PTV Sports.

The worst is cookania cake rusk ad.

 

[Hasan123]

Trivia:

Despite back to back wickets & initial tuk tuk by Mian, PAK has crossed 100 on 18'2 overs. My question is - how many overs it would have required to reach there had PAK been 2 down, but instead of Babar, Captain dynamic still being there?

23-28 overs

 

[Syed1]

that moment when last ball is about to be bowled and I look for my remote to mute the PTV Sports because I know they will throw garbage ads with volume increasing about 50+ more than normal. Really hate this stuff from PTV Sports.

That is why I loved the England series. The coverage was from Sky Sports, excellent HD quality and no ads.


I hate PTV and Geo Super

 

[msb314]

Great shot by Babar - bringing his SR up to 80 now.

 

[Syed1]

Babar approaching another 50. Keep your head down and work hard lad.

 

[Barragan]

The timing on that shot by Azam was beautiful.

 

[aukhan]

shot

 

[msb314]

Trivia 2:

Strategically, Azhar - Sharjeel partnership can have only one explanation - Azhar to play anchor role & Sharjeel to go after.

Now, Since England ODI, they have opened for how many times & how many times Azhar has got out before the slogger with his dead bat defense?

Malik gets a lot of hate but is still a fantastic ODI batsman in Asia - can beat at ease against the spinners and play at a SR of 80-85

 

[MMHS]

23-28 overs

AND, one more wicket down.

 

[Markhor]

West Indies just do not have the bowlers to maintain any pressure.

If Pakistan's ODI batsmen are playing their spinners with such ease, then imagine what Younis and Misbah will do in the Test series.

 

[super hitter]

lol race is on...both on 44 of 52

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Brilliant partnership so far

 

[Syed1]

Pak fans doing champion dance and mocking Windies. That's not like us folks

 

[msb314]

4!!!

 

[Nado_]

That drive off benn was umar akmalesque, would love to see umar and babar batting together

 

[Syed1]

Hits a four and then three dots.. faida?

 

[Nasty Naz]

Babar looking so good. I've noticed he doesn't really play against the spin. Plays it pretty safe but still finds ways to score runs at a quick rate.

 

[Justcrazy]

Both batsmen on on 44 from balls

 

[super hitter]

I don't like what Jason Holder is doing here. When Pakistan lost two quick wickets, Alzarri was good for another couple of overs.

These two will pick off spin all day long, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no threat and neither will Suleiman Benn.

Ashley Nurse should've picked ahead of Benn who's been given a free ride for too long.

I don't know whom you're supporting man...West indies for sure!

 

[Syed1]

Babar and Malik doing surgical strike on Windies, killing them without them even knowing it.

 

[MRSN]

The worst is cookania cake rusk ad.

yeah lol. that one is really annoying.

 

[msb314]

Pak fans doing champion dance and mocking Windies. That's not like us folks

Who cares tbh - fans can enjoy as they want.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Hits a four and then three dots.. faida?

Sir shot ki class daikhi thi apne???

 

[Hasan123]

AND, one more wicket down.

Hopefully azhar is replaced before champions trophy. I am a big fan of him but his batting isn't suited to LO formats at all.

 

[Markhor]

I don't know whom you're supporting man...West indies for sure!

They're my second team ! Always have had a soft spot for them.

But they've picked such a toothless attack - Joseph and Narine are the only threats. And even Narine now he isn't chucking seems pretty harmless.

 

[MMHS]

Malik gets a lot of hate but is still a fantastic ODI batsman in Asia - can beat at ease against the spinners and play at a SR of 80-85

Malik is the hell boy of PAK team - no one likes him. Looks like Holder is dumb for persisting with spinners - but, had Malik not been there, this same spin pair would have choked PAK to 100/3 by now. In a balanced team, every type f player is required - just like Malik is a shaky starter against pace (and through out against raw pace), but he is the best spin player in PAK, even Sarfu can't loft spinners such effortlessly. Without Malik, Sarfy in middle order - BD or SRL 'll make 220 like 280 for PAK.

And, he is easily the best partner to bat with in this team.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Another 50. Well played Babar.

 

[MRSN]

another fifty for Baber. Finally he is living up the hype.

 

[aukhan]

50 for azam Well done! Aim for the ton now.

 

[Syed1]

Babar wins the race

 

[msb314]

Malik should look to pull anything that is short by Braithwaite or Benn rather than the push to long on.

 

[Justcrazy]

Fifty from Azam

Another good knock.

 

[MMHS]

Hopefully azhar is replaced before champions trophy. I am a big fan of him but his batting isn't suited to LO formats at all.

I doubt - it's a clear case of ego now. Shahriar is too stubborn to accept his mistake, otherwise he should have been sacked after that 3-0.

Stoke has equalized - must be the fault of the Old Trafford crowd now. JoMou should play home matches on empty ground.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Respect sir respect!!! Sir Babar Azam! Mashallah, SubhanAllah!!

 

[msb314]

Malik is the hell boy of PAK team - no one likes him. Looks like Holder is dumb for persisting with spinners - but, had Malik not been there, this same spin pair would have choked PAK to 100/3 by now. In a balanced team, every type f player is required - just like Malik is a shaky starter against pace (and through out against raw pace), but he is the best spin player in PAK, even Sarfu can't loft spinners such effortlessly. Without Malik, Sarfy in middle order - BD or SRL 'll make 220 like 280 for PAK.

And, he is easily the best partner to bat with in this team.

Not sure about 'hell boy' but a great batting partner and mentor for the likes of Sharjeel, Shehzad, Babar, Rizwan etc.

 

[aukhan]

Babar should be selected for Test series.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Babar is so classy

 

[aukhan]

50 for

 

[aukhan]

300 looks possible now.

 

[msb314]

Great 4 and 50 by Malik!

Fantastic player!

 

[shah_1]

Misbah's ODI era was the depressing era for us, couldn't get more than 220 runs.

 

[Syed1]

If PCB have ever done ONE thing right in it's history it is the development of Babar Azam. His talent was identified when he was 10 years old or something and has been playing u19 and going on A tours since he was 12.


I hope there are three or four lads like him that we are developing at the moment. Highly doubt it though.

 

[Hasan123]

I doubt - it's a clear case of ego now. Shahriar is too stubborn to accept his mistake, otherwise he should have been sacked after that 3-0.

Stoke has equalized - must be the fault of the Old Trafford crowd now. JoMou should play home matches on empty ground.

Will definitely be gone after champions trophy I think.


Looool let's see who he blames today maybe the referee. ......

 

[aukhan]

Misbah's ODI era was the depressing era for us, couldn't get more than 220 runs.

Negative mindset and over reliance on Saeed ajmal is the reason why the aim was 220 runs.

 

[super hitter]

50 for

that one had some real class in it!

 

[Markhor]

Ian Bishop is a treat to listen to when analysing fast bowlers.

 

[Mir jibran]

hope we cross 300 today

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan should go for the kill here, look to get 330.

 

[msb314]

Will definitely be gone after champions trophy I think.


Looool let's see who he blames today maybe the referee. ......

SHould be gone after this series.