Pakistan vs India | Asia Cup: Super Four | Dubai | Sep 23, 2018 | Pakistan Innings

[Dagestani_Eagle]

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[Invincible Gujjar]

Batting first again.I m not sure about this decision.

 

[Madplayer]

Sarfraz wins the toss and we got to bat again. Sarfraz thinks the pitch is used.

On the contrary, wasnt the pitch fresh this time?

Its a fresh one i heard

 

[Dagestani_Eagle]

So Pakistan won two games chasing and lost one while setting target

But still decide to bat first

If you ask me, it clearly shows they are under pressure and don't trust themselves holding nerve whilst chasing against India


Advantage India 70:30

 

[Madplayer]

Aim for 250. Thats a winning score

 

[Something]

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That's a rather silly comment. It's almost 40 degrees outside. It's a used pitch likely to wear down as the game is played. Any sensible person would bat first.

 

[Adijazz1706]

Amir failing here could give the much maligned Junaid a chance next game

 

[mak36]

Its a fresh one i heard

Same pitch.

 

[Hbomb00]

I think it's good we don't like chasing under pressure, the game against AFG was so close...

 

[Asif321]

If Pakistan lose fakhar again early then we are done
Playing one less batsmen

 

[Something]

Batting first again.I m not sure about this decision.

Again, it makes sense. 40 degrees outside. Used pitch. It would be stupid to chase on here.

 

[Asif321]

Bowling looks good but we need score

 

[Adijazz1706]

So Pakistan won two games chasing and lost one while setting target

But still decide to bat first

If you ask me, it clearly shows they are under pressure and don't trust themselves holding nerve whilst chasing against India


Advantage India 70:30

It's a used pitch which will spin later, it's not like the Afghanistan match was an easy chase either

 

[Something]

Runs on the board and we'd have India on the backfoot. 270ish should be the target.

 

[Hbomb00]

We Pakistanis are used to 50 degrees hahaha so 40 doesn't matter I guess

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[Hbomb00]

270-280 should be a decent target

 

[Something]

We Pakistanis are used to 50 degrees hahaha so 40 doesn't matter I guess

Yeah, go out and bowl and field 50 overs in this heat and then talk.

 

[Asif321]

KP and Amir Sohail saying blunder by batting first

 

[battler]

Aim for 250. Thats a winning score

If one of Rohit or Dhawan go big again even that won't be enough.

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

WC in England just 6 months away, where you may need 4 pacers. Whereas, here we're going in with 4 spinners and 2 pacers.

 

[Something]

KP and Amir Sohail saying blunder by batting first

Not Amir Sohail. Just KP

 

[Madplayer]

Same pitch.

Good decision then. What do u think?

 

[castortroy]

India are probably the best chasing team in the world and we decide to bat first again lol.

 

[Canford Cliffs]

Its such a shame that we are still playing Rayudu over Rahul.

 

[castortroy]

Sarfraz is a dumb captain anyway.

 

[JibranAnsari]

So they have kept asif in the 11 in the name of powerhitting? Really poor decision. Nawaz against india isnt a good option either.

 

[Hbomb00]

Haris's fielding is a concern.It was shown against AFG

 

[Something]

India are probably the best chasing team in the world and we decide to bat first again lol.

The decision to bat first is a smart one. It's 40 degrees outside and not easy to field or ball. The pitch is a used one and will wear down further resulting in cracks appearing making it easier for spinners.

The decision is logical.

 

[Something]

Sarfraz is a dumb captain anyway.

You're really stupid if you think that this decision is made solely by Sarfraz without the involvement of the coaches

 

[alized]

Hopefully Babur and Imam click with the bat. They really have to deliver a good performance to shut the haters.

 

[MMHS]

Fahim should have played today - didn’t deserve to be dropped last time.

But whose place - may be Hasan, but not sure. 3 outright pacers are not ideal for UAE - specially now PAK is batting first.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

The decision to bat first is a smart one. It's 40 degrees outside and not easy to field or ball. The pitch is a used one and will wear down further resulting in cracks appearing making it easier for spinners.

The decision is logical.

I agree. We have to hope Pakistan put up a competitive total and don't lose their brains like what happened last time.

 

[Something]

So they have kept asif in the 11 in the name of powerhitting? Really poor decision. Nawaz against india isnt a good option either.

Agreed. Nawaz is a poor choice but we don't have any other options for spin and this pitch may support spinners later on in the game. Also, really no other option to put in, in place of Asif.

 

[Hbomb00]

Fakhar to score 100..

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

This is the correct 11 but I think we should have batted second

 

[Something]

This is the correct 11 but I think we should have batted second

Batting second would've been a decision made based on short term thinking and fear. Anyone winning the toss would have batted first on this pitch on this day. We should not let the result of the last two games cloud our judgement resulting in poor decision making.

 

[Asif321]

Not Amir Sohail. Just KP

Amir Sohail also

 

[Madplayer]

If one of Rohit or Dhawan go big again even that won't be enough.

Yes but thats Pakistan's best chance. Get to 250 and defend it. When they aim too high they dont even reach a decent score.

 

[Something]

Amir Sohail also

No, not even once did Amir say that. All Amir said was lets hope that Fakhar scores a big one and proves the decision right. Don't make up stories please.

 

[Rayyman]

Haris not playing. Top order has to deliver.

 

[Madplayer]

Think Junaid should have played today in place of Amir

 

[Something]

Haris not playing. Top order has to deliver.

eh. Not like it makes a difference. Can't remember the last time Haris actually contributed.

 

[mak36]

WC in England just 6 months away, where you may need 4 pacers. Whereas, here we're going in with 4 spinners and 2 pacers.��

Apparently this is why Pakistan selected the squad they did. They wanted to use the Asia Cup as preparation for WC19 rather than necessarily pick the best squad for UAE conditions.

 

[ExpressPacer]

What a disappointment that Pakistan have YET again chosen to bat first. I can for a fact assure everyone on here that a couple of maidens and our openers will succumb to the pressure of the slow run-rate.

 

[Madplayer]

eh. Not like it makes a difference. Can't remember the last time Haris actually contributed.

6 50s in last 8 ODIs

 

[Something]

Think Junaid should have played today in place of Amir

Amir did well against India last time around. However, Shinwari and Hassan were being thrashed. If Amir keeps it tight and now Afridi does as well this will add pressure resulting in wickets. Pacers need to hunt in pairs.

 

[imshally81]

Nawaz vs india..

 

[ExpressPacer]

Think Junaid should have played today in place of Amir

Junaid leaks too many boundaries. Dhawan and Rohit are too good to fall to pacers in these conditions so it doesn't make any difference if Junaid has a better average or whatever, at least Amir can hold one end up and create pressure with dots. I think we're going to miss Shinwari's pace here.

 

[Something]

6 50s in last 8 ODIs

Against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

 

[Rayyman]

Think Junaid should have played today in place of Amir

Junaid should play against Bangladesh if we win today. Hasan needs rest.

He also could get a chance if Shaheen gets smashed today which is likely.

 

[mak36]

Good decision then. What do u think?

It's a difficult one, chasing is normally easier in Dubai.

That said I think it's the right decision (just).

 

[King-Misbah]

Pakistans batting is thin and stupid decision to bat first :/ Why Pakistan?

 

[ExpressPacer]

Fahim should have played today - didn’t deserve to be dropped last time.

But whose place - may be Hasan, but not sure. 3 outright pacers are not ideal for UAE - specially now PAK is batting first.

I agree, playing against spin, Hasan is as good as Chris Martin, and in these conditions, against Rohit and Dhawan, it doesn't matter if its Fahim or Hasan bowling - either wont be getting a wicket, unless they're gifted one.

 

[Sam99]

WC in England just 6 months away, where you may need 4 pacers. Whereas, here we're going in with 4 spinners and 2 pacers.��

So play here according to england conditions? You need to be ready for every conditions. When pandya will be back we will have 3 seamer and for 4th seamer you can drop chahal.

 

[Slim]

Junaid leaks too many boundaries. Dhawan and Rohit are too good to fall to pacers in these conditions so it doesn't make any difference if Junaid has a better average or whatever, at least Amir can hold one end up and create pressure with dots. I think we're going to miss Shinwari's pace here.

LOL at your "brilliant" analysis. If Junaid has lesser average than Amir that means he is taking more wickets by giving lesser scores. Junaid bowls full and tries to get wicket whereas Amir tries to play it safe. Junaid is better than Amir. Shinwari is another Gul in terms of his brain.

 

[Rohit_Beardman]

Pakistan should aim for 270ish at the least. Hopefully a few cracks will appear in the pitch and help us in the second innings.

Hope 300 + or else I’ll miss out on my double ton

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pakistans batting is thin and stupid decision to bat first :/ Why Pakistan?

If the batting is thin, the last thing you want is chasing 300 in Dubai.

I think it's smart.

 

[alized]

Haris Sohails bowling is too much of a liability.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Good team selection. Hoping one of Asif or Fakhar comes off.

 

[Slim]

Loving the negativity.

Shaheen to get smashed.

Hassan wont get any wickets.

) Legends.

 

[Rayyman]

Malik+Sarfraz will put on a 100 partnership.

Saifi will get a ton.

 

[mak36]

Haris Sohails bowling is too much of a liability.

He's not playing.

 

[ExpressPacer]

I have a feeling Pakistan are going to be overly defensive against Jadhav because of how he manhandled Pakistan in the previous match. I really think Sarfraz needs to bat at 4 and needs to step up because if not him, then our chances seem very small. He needs to play the middle-order anchor and lead the team from the front.

My intuition is that Jadhav's economical overs will put India in the driver's seat which will give the likes of Chahal and Kuldeep to strike while Jadega will keep things tight.

 

[ExpressPacer]

LOL at your "brilliant" analysis. If Junaid has lesser average than Amir that means he is taking more wickets by giving lesser scores. Junaid bowls full and tries to get wicket whereas Amir tries to play it safe. Junaid is better than Amir. Shinwari is another Gul in terms of his brain.

My mistake, I meant better strike rate.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I think it speaks a lot about a team when we are hoping with fingers crossed that Fakhar fires.

Because if he doesn't, we will get to see Imam and Babar taking 100 balls for their 70s and Pakistan scoring 170 runs after 42 overs for loss of 1 wicket.

 

[Something]

Get ready boys! It's our day!

 

[Slim]

My mistake, I meant better strike rate.

Could you please post Junaid and Amir's SR?

 

[mak36]

This will be a trial by spin.

 

[Slim]

I think it speaks a lot about a team when we are hoping with fingers crossed that Fakhar fires.

Because if he doesn't, we will get to see Imam and Babar taking 100 balls for their 70s and Pakistan scoring 170 runs after 42 overs for loss of 1 wicket.

Tbh, 170 at a loss of 1 wicket is not that bad.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Anthems are being played right now. Seems not a lot of public atm.

 

[Something]

Hope 300 + or else I’ll miss out on my double ton

We've got a comedian here, folks!

 

[Slim]

The body language of Pakistani players seems pretty neutral.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Tbh, 170 at a loss of 1 wicket is not that bad.

I have the opinion that scoring 250 for 6 is much worse than scoring 280 all out in 45 overs.

 

[On_the_up]

India love chasing, they won chasing last time around.

Win the toss and what do you do?

Bat first of course.

Sometimes you wonder why teams are so rigid.

Pak might win but will need 280+ and will have to do it the difficult way around.

 

[Slim]

Anthems are being played right now. Seems not a lot of public atm.

At least that pakistani chick is there

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Asif Ali is still there. I would have dropped asif Ali instead of haris sohail and captain's friend is playing again but have no chance here.

 

[Something]

Could you please post Junaid and Amir's SR?

in ODI's Junaid if 55 and Amir is 82

 

[Asif321]

No, not even once did Amir say that. All Amir said was lets hope that Fakhar scores a big one and proves the decision right. Don't make up stories please.

Lol why need to make stories I don’t know what you are watching
Amir said that and then talked about fakhar you need to get rid of ur earphones

 

[Madplayer]

Loving the negativity.

Shaheen to get smashed.

Hassan wont get any wickets.

) Legends.

Even in the poll more people think India will win. Its crazy when you think its a Pakistani forum.