Pakistan vs New Zealand | 3rd ODI | Dubai | Nov 11, 2018 | Pakistan Innings

[mak36]

Fifty partnership up in no time. This could have been a tricky period, but Hatis made sure it wasn't.

 

[Rayyman]

This innings from Haris is similar to De Villiers

 

[JibranAnsari]

Terrible record in deciders.

 

[mak36]

Is it just me or is NZ's fielding overrated? This series there have been mistakes in the ground fielding and a few dropped catches too.

 

[RobinJay]

Sohail in the test squad?

yep

 

[Markhor]

He is not like other "specialist batsmen" in Pakistan. This is arguably the best left hander in the country by miles.

I know, I would've kept Haris in the team.

But just from a general tactical POV it's stupid for a brittle batting team like Pakistan to not play specialists at crucial positions #4 and #5.

 

[CricFan2012]

It’s a crime that dross like Hafeez, Imam are playing over Haris.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Babar needs to score boundaries.

 

[darksher]

Black....caps.....should....watch....out.....Fakhar...is....Pumping...today

The most annoying commentator in international circuit, I doubt he'll bag a contract anywhere bar Pakistan given his poor and utterly boring communication skills, I'd go on a limb and say that I'd even prefer the likes of Chisti "on your bike mate" Mujahid over him.

 

[Markhor]

150 after 30 is perfect for UAE conditions.

However we are weak finishers in the post-Afridi/Razzaq era. Need to treat last 20 overs as a T20 especially since we've kept wickets in hand.

Another 130 would be good from here.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Imam is one of the better players pakistan have.

 

[Rana]

Is it just me or is NZ's fielding overrated? This series there have been mistakes in the ground fielding and a few dropped catches too.

They seem to lack interest with the progression of the tour. Plus these grounds are not worth the risk of diving because they will cause injuries

 

[Madplayer]

I know, I would've kept Haris in the team.

But just from a general tactical POV it's stupid for a brittle batting team like Pakistan to not play specialists at crucial positions #4 and #5.

True. And to top it of, Haris bowls as well. And is a wicket taking option because of his spin and natural flight.

 

[Rayyman]

I know, I would've kept Haris in the team.

But just from a general tactical POV it's stupid for a brittle batting team like Pakistan to not play specialists at crucial positions #4 and #5.

Malik is fine imo for #5. Hafeez and him should not be in the Top 4.

 

[Fahdi]

I must say Babar's weakness seems to be 115 kph trundlers. He gets bogged down against them very easily. I honestly think on these slow pitches Babar would rather face a Starc or Dale Steyn than a Grandehome.

 

[Rana]

Babar 31 off 48...How is this acceptable?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Babar wasting deliveries.

 

[iPakistani]

Imagine a order of Fakhar, Babar, Haris. Tears in my eyes.

 

[Madplayer]

Babar 31 off 48...How is this acceptable?

After seeing haris' approach,i think Babar's innings is acceptable and i am sure he has been told to bat like this.

 

[Markhor]

Inzy to come in next ?

 

[mak36]

Time for the management to make some decisions.

 

[Rana]

Babar needs to get a move on!

 

[mak36]

I must say Babar's weakness seems to be 115 kph trundlers. He gets bogged down against them very easily. I honestly think on these slow pitches Babar would rather face a Starc or Dale Steyn than a Grandehome.

He struggles to manufacture his own pace, which is probably why he plays pace so well.

 

[babajee]

Time for the management to make some decisions.

Would send in Asif Ali next wicket.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Cant hit boundary on a half tracker.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Difference between hafeez at 4 and haris at 4 is clearly evident. To imagine hafeez coming in at 4 in the same situation the score would be 132 for 3 now or even worse

 

[AAli98]

Imagine a order of Fakhar, Babar, Haris. Tears in my eyes.

Fakhar
Sharjeel
Baba
Haris

 

[Shafi]

Typical selfish batting by Babar playing for his 50 or 100. We need to get rid of these types of players in order to proceed farther.

 

[Fahdi]

He struggles to manufacture his own pace, which is probably why he plays pace so well.

Yep. Which is why I think Babar opening in Asia may be the way to go. Not sure about outside Asia but we might as well.

 

[mak36]

Would send in Asif Ali next wicket.

I meant more in terms of the next playing XI .

Imam will be fit, Haris has to play, hopefully Asif performs. Will cause a lot of headaches.

Let's hope the management doesn't shy away from making the tough decisions.

 

[Rayyman]

Another start for Haris, but he needs to get 70-80+ here.

 

[RehanG]

Babar Should excelerate

 

[mak36]

Where is [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] hiding today?

 

[TeamPak95]

Babar not playing as bad as people making out. He played the supporting role batting with Fakhar, now he's doing the same with Haris. He hits a boundary as I'm typing this.

 

[Mamoon]

Haris won’t be dropped after this counterpunch. Everyone knows he can score, but his strike rate in this knock is going to leave a big impression on the management.

Imam and Hafeez won’t be dropped either, so Imad is the one who will have to sit out. A bit of a shame because he bats better than Shadab and Faheem.

 

[Markhor]

Bit of MoYo in that shot from Babar. Lovely execution.

 

[darksher]

Need to up the ante Pakistan is gonna reach somewhere around 270-280.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Haris gna get stumped.

 

[shah_1]

Imad should have played instead of Asif Ali

The pitch is great for spinners

 

[Syed1]

Where is [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] hiding today?

Why would I hide? I'm not the one that predicted that this side cannot win against any top side )

 

[JibranAnsari]

Too many dots.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

This is the time Haris usually gives it away. Let's see what he does today.

 

[Rana]

Sodhi getting away with some poor bowling

 

[castortroy]

Things have slowed down

 

[Fahdi]

I meant more in terms of the next playing XI .

Imam will be fit, Haris has to play, hopefully Asif performs. Will cause a lot of headaches.

Let's hope the management doesn't shy away from making the tough decisions.

One out of Babar or Haris needs to start opening.

As long as Hafeez is bowling he makes the team and should occupy the number 4 or 5 spot. Malik is our best hitter against spin but with the WC in England it may be time to drop him for good now.

 

[Rana]

This is the time Haris usually gives it away. Let's see what he does today.

Its coming!

 

[Markhor]

Imad should have played instead of Asif Ali

The pitch is great for spinners

We can get 20 overs from Shadab and Hafeez, and maybe 7-8 from Haris and Malik.

 

[Raja Danish]

Imagine a order of Fakhar, Babar, Haris. Tears in my eyes.

Imagine Sharjeel in there as well.. just waow waow waow!!!

 

[Rayyman]

I meant more in terms of the next playing XI .

Imam will be fit, Haris has to play, hopefully Asif performs. Will cause a lot of headaches.

Let's hope the management doesn't shy away from making the tough decisions.

Fakhar, Babar and Haris are locks. Imam should be the other opener, though I do think Amin was unfairly dropped after one game. Sarfraz obviously is in the middle order. Amir, Hasan and Shaheen are the best bowlers. Shadab should play every match too.

That is 8/9 spots which are taken

Fakhar
Opener
Babar
Haris
Malik
Sarfraz*+
Shadab
---
Amir
Hasan
Shaheen

That's one spot open for Imad, Faheem and Hafeez. Ideally we drop Hafeez and pick Imad/Faheem based on conditions.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Brilliant knock by Harris. Pure quality. Must get 280 here

 

[Madplayer]

Its coming!

Can almost sense it lol

 

[Titan24]

Its coming!

He has already changed the momentum of the game the way he has played today

 

[Sadozai]

in T20, Babar plays like a ODI batter.
in ODI, he plays like a Test batter.
in Test, let's forget about it..

 

[Madplayer]

Imagine Sharjeel in there as well.. just waow waow waow!!!

Sharjeel isnt coming back. Take it in writing.

 

[Zeshan547]

They need to step up and step up big time, we have batting till 10, don't need to go all crazy, but there should be visible shift of gears, chota nai tu teesra tu lgao till 40th over,,,

 

[Raja Danish]

Fakhar
Sharjeel
Baba
Haris

World Class.. Amazing!! just waow waow waow!! Will Give many Fans goosebumps.....

 

[Mamoon]

in T20, Babar plays like a ODI batter.
in ODI, he plays like a Test batter.
in Test, let's forget about it..

Test cricket will be his best format in the long run. Does not have the impact in Limited Overs. Clearly the second coming of Amla.

 

[darksher]

Imagine Sharjeel in there as well.. just waow waow waow!!!

Can't believe there are people who still want that fixer back given what he has done and the embarrassment it has caused the nation.

 

[castortroy]

Ok one of these two has to move it on now

 

[Rana]

Harris has slowed down!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Scores a single after playing 5 dots.

 

[Zeshan547]

both playing for 50s it seems, this selfish 5 overs period can be very self destructive ,,,

 

[Gullycricket]

Haris will be tested by pace of Ferguson with his crouching stance

 

[Rana]

He wants that 50 now...typical!

 

[CricketDon]

Problem still persists. Batsman playing for 50’s and milestones and no one who can take advantage of the power play.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Babar will take another 10 deliveries to score his 50

 

[Gullycricket]

Asif has to come in next followed by Faheem Rana

 

[castortroy]

Need a couple of big overs just to get some momentum

 

[Rana]

I hate this, Pakistani management needs to do something about these 50 slow dows. Anyone who spends more than 10 balls in the 40-50 time frame will not get an incentive bonus!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Malik and fakhar are the least selfish players in the side.

 

[TeamPak95]

If someone get out right now, I'd say Malik. If later, then Asif.

 

[Fahdi]

I think everybody knows more good players are needed. Two of them need to replace hafeez and Malik.

But unfortunately none of the new batsmen play spin like these two. Maybe Hassan Mohsin, he looked like he had some ability against spin but I haven't seen enough of him to say for certain

 

[Mamoon]

Haris is an 85-90 strike rate player. People need to lower their expectations - the 110+ strike rate was an abberation, won’t happen frequently.

 

[mak36]

Why would I hide? I'm not the one that predicted that this side cannot win against any top side )

Sorry, hide was the wrong word. Just wondered why you weren't active in the thread today.

Yes, certain fans have got very "busy" today .

 

[Madplayer]

Sodhi our desi brother lends a helping hand

 

[Gullycricket]

We are batting deep today.Why not bulldoze NZ

 

[Zeshan547]

Than we wonder what's wrong with this team,,, shameless approach on display,,, thank goodness, got lucky

 

[Rana]

Lucky! the guy is walking on thin ice

 

[CricketDon]

Ok now Harry got his 50. Good innings need to pick it up now

 

[mak36]

One out of Babar or Haris needs to start opening.

As long as Hafeez is bowling he makes the team and should occupy the number 4 or 5 spot. Malik is our best hitter against spin but with the WC in England it may be time to drop him for good now.

Hafeez should be no higher than six, and only makes the squad if he is bowling.