Pakistan vs South Africa | Lahore | 1st ODI (updates)

[Easa]

Match is due to start in just about 2 hours and I'm really looking forward to this one. I'm a little worried about our pace bowling but lets see how it goes. Asif has not been ruled out yet and could still play but I think we should rest him for the first 2 ODI's.

Lahore is usually a placid, flat track so iI think it would be win the toss and bat in an instant.

 

[Lightning]

According to AJ's topic, Pak v SA at Lahore has always produced gripping contests. I hope we see another one today with Pak inching it of course. Yeah, I think our pace attack without Shoaib or Sami looks too similar paced. Surely, Sami should have been in the squad!

 

[FAM]

According to jang newspaper today, Asif won't be playing first 2 ODIs.

 

[darkmoon459]

An hour and 30 minutes to start and like many here I m looking forward to it ,hoping it will be a close contest and an exciting one, a win here will do many of goods for pakistan team.
So what you guys think what will be a winning score ?
Should we bat first or chase the target?

 

[Hash]

280 or so is normally a good score in Lahore but then 290+ has been chased a couple of times.

Less than an hour and twenty minutes now.

 

[Mercenary]

Less than an hour and twenty minutes now.

Can somebody call ARY and remind them that they're showing the ODI series in case they forget again!

 

[saffer]

S.A should win easy...that's my feelings . Not very worried at all .

 

[darkmoon459]

280 or so is normally a good score in Lahore but then 290+ has been chased a couple of times.

Less than an hour and twenty minutes now.

280 -290 will be tuff for pakistan to chase but on the other hand SA will do it easily as our bwoling attack seems weak.

 

[Hash]

280 -290 will be tuff for pakistan to chase but on the other hand SA will do it easily as our bwoling attack seems weak.

I guess we might as well forfeit the game then

 

[harrybeg]

Just Called ARY noyone recieving? and when I enter my number to ARY channel "818" ntl , it says sorry unavailable?

 

[hellopak]

Can somebody call ARY and remind them that they're showing the ODI series in case they forget again!

) ) Good Idea... some one may broad cast some free live stream too.

 

[harrybeg]

We're Lucki , PHEW! they're showin it wahayyy!

 

[umarbs]

SA batting after winning the toss

 

[Hash]

any news on the toss or team harry?

cricindia is obviously not interested so being at work I have no way of knowing

 

[Usman Chadda]

South Africa win the toss and are batting first. Surprisingly, Pakistan playing with the same kit that they used in the Twenty20 WC

 

[Hash]

South Africa win the toss and are batting first. Surprisingly, Pakistan playing with the same kit that they used in the Twenty20 WC

Oh please, not that. Horrible.

 

[Indiafan]

any news on the toss or team harry?

cricindia is obviously not interested so being at work I have no way of knowing

Live coverage on now

http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/pak...tch/299006.html

 

[161]

South Africa win the toss and are batting first. Surprisingly, Pakistan playing with the same kit that they used in the Twenty20 WC

good .. its better then that slime green pansy kit we had before...

 

[Usman Chadda]

Pakistan line-up:

Mohammad Hafeez
Imran Nazir
Younis Khan
Mohammad Yousuf
Misbah-ul-haq
Shoaib Malik
Kamran Akmal
Shahid Afridi
Sohail Tanvir
Umar Gul
Rao Iftikhar

 

[darkmoon459]

I guess we might as well forfeit the game then

Having a weak attack and a a batting order we can't depand is no reason to forfeit the game ,Thick or thin I will support pakistan.

 

[harrybeg]

wonder hw many crowd there will be supporting us , more than India?

 

[hellopak]

GREAT NEWS for me, Butt is not playing;
Pakistan team
Mohammad Hafeez, captainShoaib Malik, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, wicketkeeperKamran Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul, Imran Nazir, Iftikhar Anjum, Sohail Tanvir

 

[161]

hafeez and nazir playing ... OMFG !!!

0/2

 

[iafzal]

the team I expected, no Butt as reported.
I think he will be back by 3rd match if one of the openers fail.

 

[Hash]

wonder hw many crowd there will be supporting us , more than India?

pardon?

 

[umarbs]

Not many ppl at the ground. I guess theyr'e all gone to welcome BB.

 

[Lightning]

Good comeback Darkmoon.

Anyway, damnit man! SA keeps winning the god damned toss! S H I T ! !

 

[Usman Chadda]

hafeez and nazir playing ... OMFG !!!

0/2

With Butt ruled out, who did you expect would open? I guess Hafeez is there because of his all-round skills, otherwise they would have opened with Kami

 

[161]

we need a new captain .. malik is just horrible at winning tosses

 

[Plasma]

hafeez and nazir playing ... OMFG !!!

0/2

yaar you gave me a mini heart attack right there...

 

[Hash]

Not many ppl at the ground. I guess theyr'e all gone to welcome BB.

always happens in Pakistan.

Lahoris especially are not going to come in the morning. The ground will fill as the day progresses.

 

[161]

With Butt ruled out, who did you expect would open? I guess Hafeez is there because of his all-round skills, otherwise they would have opened with Kami

how about hameed ?

his average in ODIs is about equal to nazir's and hafeez combined !!!

 

[iafzal]

This is the squad for SA
GC Smith, AB de Villiers, HH Gibbs, JH Kallis, JM Kemp, MV Boucher, SM Pollock, JA Morkel, M Ntini, J Botha, CK Langeveldt

To me it looks like they have too many all rounders (3) and may be short in batting. If we can have some success early we can pressure them.

 

[161]

yaar you gave me a mini heart attack right there...

why ??

saffies batting first.

 

[Hash]

Having a weak attack and a a batting order we can't depand is no reason to forfeit the game ,Thick or thin I will support pakistan.

'SA will win easily'

great way to show your support

 

[Usman Chadda]

how about hameed ?

his average in ODIs is about equal to nazir's and hafeez combined !!!

Forgot about him. Yeah he was awesome against Australia A, deserves a game in this series

 

[Plasma]

why ??

saffies batting first.

you don't think when you are getting a shock

 

[Usman Chadda]

Tanvir to open the bowling. First ball skids on nicely to the keeper

Next ball he beats Gibbs

 

[Lightning]

Malik giving debutant the opening over! What the hell! Why put so much pressure on him. Anyway what a beauty from Tanvir!

 

[Usman Chadda]

He needs to learn to get the ball back in. He is relying heavily on the angle he creates. An in-dipper would be an awesome delivery with such an action

First runs for South Africa, down to third-man

 

[Lightning]

Wow Tanvir hit on the head with the ball! JEEZ

 

[Hash]

Malik giving debutant the opening over! What the hell! Why put so much pressure on him. Anyway what a beauty from Tanvir!

yes he should have been saved until the 36th over

 

[iafzal]

Akmal just hit Tanveer in the head so funny )

 

[Usman Chadda]

Kamran trying to take out Tanvir in the first over. Hits Tanvir smack on the head while throwing back to the bowler

 

[Plasma]

hahah gets knocked on the head

 

[iafzal]

Tanveer seems in good rythem, ball is getting a little swing. I just have a good feeling that he may get a breakthrough soon.

 

[Lightning]

yes he should have been saved until the 36th over

Or maybe started with the established Gul...! OMG! Hmm... Get some sense knocked into yourself before you overreact.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Tanvir losing his line a little bit. Two wides in a row

 

[Lightning]

Tanvir getting substantial swing against Smith. Losing it down the leg at the moment though.

 

[Usman Chadda]

3/0 after the first over

 

[Hash]

Or maybe started with the established Gul...! OMG! Hmm... Get some sense knocked into yourself before you overreact.

1st over

2nd over

Does it really make a difference?

stop nitpicking. You're being pathetic.

 

[iafzal]

Rao from the other side so they are saving Gul for later

 

[Usman Chadda]

Rao sharing the new ball with Tanvir

Good shape first ball away from the batsman

 

[Hash]

3/0 after 1 over

at this rate we will be chasing 151

 

[Indiafan]

Sohail Tanvir to Smith, 1 wide, And this one sails down leg side. Is it anything to do with Akmal's throw on his head?!

 

[Lightning]

Rao starts with some bounce and away shape. Gul seems to have established himself with slightly older ball.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Excellent shape from Rao thus far. Needs to get Gibbs to play though

 

[Lightning]

1st over

2nd over

Does it really make a difference?

stop nitpicking. You're being pathetic.

It makes a huge difference. When you are making your debut especially! Bowling the first ball can shape nerves. Seems like you've never opened the bowling or maybe even played cricket for that matter.

Rao bowls a super over. On target!

 

[iafzal]

Rao excellent line and shape, maidan

 

[Usman Chadda]

Maiden by Rao. Didn't get Gibbs to play much though which is essential when the ball is swinging

 

[Hash]

It makes a huge difference. When you are making your debut especially. Bowling the first ball has it's nerves. Seems like you've never opened the bowling or maybe even played cricket for that matter.

if he is ready to play international cricket then he is ready to open the bowling

This isn't a world cup final.

I have played a lot of cricket but as a batsman. I take it the same would apply to batsman too? Debutants shouldn't open the batting?

 

[Lightning]

Tanvir getting lots of movement but no control shown yet against Smith.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Tanvir gets away with a wide

 

[Plasma]

anyone else hearing that screeching? very annoying

 

[Hash]

3 for 0 after 2 overs

If Pakistan were 3 runs after 2 overs people would be slitting wrists.

 

[hellopak]

It does make sense to use Gul 4 overs in later stage of Twenty20 match, but it is none sense to destroy new ball by two ordinary medium pacer and hold on to Gul.

 

[Lightning]

Hash, good point. I was just speaking from my point of view. I feel lots of nerves when I open the bowling for my club. But Tanvir might be different. But he's still making his debut.

 

[iafzal]

Wow Tanveer just bowled an outswinger to Smith. Guys he has variety

 

[Lightning]

Tanvir got one to move away! Jaffa!

 

[Usman Chadda]

It does make sense to use Gul 4 overs in later stage of Twenty20 match, but it is none sense to destroy new ball by two ordinary medium pacer and hold on to Gul.

I think this tactic is decent. Tanvir and Rao depend more on swing than seam, so they will be more effective in the early stages when the ball is new

 

[Bobaran]

7/0 after 3 overs.

 

[Hash]

seems a good start by these two

Lightspeed- as a batsman who has opened a few times (but normally middle order), it would certainly ease my nerves a bit knowing the opening bowler is a debutant! But Tanvir seems a good bowler and I stand by my comments that it shouldn't matter if it is his debut.

 

[Lightning]

Late movement into Smith, and he just tucks it away from 4.

 

[iafzal]

Smith 4 on the leg poor ball by Rao

 

[FAM]

4 legbyes. Maiden over by Tanvir. 7/0 after 3 overs.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Last three balls from the bowlers have been going down the legside, and two of them have been dealt with boundaries

 

[hellopak]

I think this tactic is decent. Tanvir and Rao depend more on swing than seam, so they will be more effective in the early stages when the ballis now

Ya Rao started using his swing.

 

[Lightning]

This pitch seems pretty slow. After pitching, the ball seems to be taking an eternity to get to Akmal.

 

[iafzal]

last 2 balls from did not carry to Akmal

 

[Usman Chadda]

Second slip taken out and put into a shot extra cover position