Pakistan vs South Africa | Match 30, World Cup | Lord's | June 23, 2019 | Pakistan innings

[Usman Chadda]

How can you aspire to be in the semi-finals if you give wickets to Shankar or Markram.

Good riddance Pakistan, anything less than 350 on this wicket will be useless.

 

[Khan12]

Shameless Hafeez goes. And this ....... wants to continue playing cricket.

 

[Shafi]

These idiots cannot even play Markram. How can we play against Afghan spinners?

 

[IMMY69]

The pitch may have deteriorated
But it can't have deteriorated so much that in the first 10 overs it looked like a batting paradise and in the next 10 over the ball isn't coming on to the bat..
Issue is just with intent and openers slowing down after getting 20 ish

because the ball is older...

 

[DeadlyYorker]

ya was missing leg and off stump.

Victim mentality at best

 

[adil79]

Hafeez played 33 and scored 20. He wasted deliveries. And now, new batsman doesn't have much time. He lost us the match. Pathetic

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Seriously out to a part timer. Suicidal

 

[Captain caveman]

Pakistan are not going to score 280, on a pitch which has 350 par score!

 

[JibranAnsari]

i think we will score 210.

 

[castortroy]

Going to have to hope we get 260 here

One more wicket and we will collapse

 

[Titan24]

Wasnt Sarfaraz suppose to bat at no 5 in the WC? He was doing till now but looks like there is a change of plans

 

[NauV]

Hafeez is good when he comes down the track and hits straight . . what the hell kinda innings was that today

 

[jiduguravindra]

the problem is that babar can never take charge of the innings so if his partner struggles he can never help. He is always a sleeping partner.

Sleeping partnerby the way this is not partnership business,it is cricket...lol...

 

[pak4life]

Hafeez will get out to Markram.

Our players are too predictable

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Pak need to target 320-330. This is a great batting pitch

 

[m.shah]

The problem with Azam is he never dominates. He always depends on partner to get pak inning out of jail

 

[Mamoon]

It appears that Mickey’s fate as Pakistan coach will be sealed against South Africa. A fitting story.

 

[Ahmed216]

Hafeez has never looked good when he bats timidly. He has at his best only when he comes out swinging, and he should have done that today against the circus clown Tahir and Markram.

Hafeez has already played his best innings of this tournament. On his best day in the tournament/series he plays 60 balls,never more than that

 

[MRSN]

WT fridge....pathetic shot by prof against parttimer....???.....surely the end of the road for him...cmon get a youngster

We needed experience of Hafeez, Malik and Sarfraz

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Even 300 wont be enough on this wicket

 

[castortroy]

With Sarfraz and a bunch of all rounders to come we will struggle to get 250 here

 

[Sunzi]

Only Pak give wickets to Bowlers like Finch and Markram.

 

[Mamoon]

We were told that we don’t deserve 6th ranking. I think it might a little too high.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Don't see us winning this..third player started with run a ball then end up less than 75..

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

Hell of a boring inning from Hafeez the legend

 

[Green Patriot]

Babar playing straight to fielders.
Not good timing of the ball.

 

[Mamoon]

Hafeez has already played his best innings of this tournament. On his best day in the tournament/series he plays 60 balls,never more than that

Yes, that fluke against England did it for him.

 

[cricketfan11]

You can already see consequences of what happens when you just choke yourself and don't rotate strike
You try and play unconventional or improper shots like that Fakhar and Hafeez did


Again, if Hafeez couldn't improve scoring rate Babar should have tried to, looks mechanical on 33 from 40 odd balls

 

[Captain caveman]

Hafeez needs to retire along with malik!

 

[MMHS]

SIX of a full toss, otherwise this could have been 14 of 32!!!!!!

 

[Crickeet]

Strange approach from Hafeez here

Mr 'block or hit' hafeez at his best

Well the Youngesterrr Hafeez has been playing like this for 16 years. When you have this bakwas at no.4 you know you're batting is pathetic. Surely there must be a younger batsman equally as bad.

 

[Babbar]

The legendary Shane Wakram strikes!

 

[Ronaldo7]

We were told that we don’t deserve 6th ranking. I think it might a little too high.

Why do you keep on repeating the same thing again and again??
If you have nothing new to post then just don't post.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Let's see if this super Phaast bowling attack will be able to defend 240-250.

A massive test today of our bowling.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I dont think Pakistan has any clue on what a good score on this pitch will be.

 

[Zeshan547]

This is the difference between babar and true world class player, he should take the initiative while Harry get his eye in. But this Amla clown will score his useless 50 of 60 plus balls or even a hundred but won't be much use to the team cause.

 

[MRSN]

Wasnt Sarfaraz suppose to bat at no 5 in the WC? He was doing till now but looks like there is a change of plans

Can't have tailender before a specialist batdman

 

[Pete Rose]

These two seniors have trolled Pakistan this entire tournament.

 

[talha 10]

Typical Hafeez, play a match winning innings and go missing for 10 matches.

 

[cricketfan11]

because the ball is older...

The ball gets older when every other team plays too
But you don't usually see such a huge dip in scoring rate
If anything you see an improvement

 

[adil79]

Well the Youngesterrr Hafeez has been playing like this for 16 years. When you have this bakwas at no.4 you know you're batting is pathetic. Surely there must be a younger batsman equally as bad.

It's pathetic when anyone can bat like this. So, why opt for experience hafeez? old legs? Could have given opportunity to youngster.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Pakistan are not going to score 280, on a pitch which has 350 par score!

That too much now..don't hope for that

 

[adil79]

Haris is so comfortable against spin. This is why i was vouching for him

 

[Captain caveman]

We should have been at least 180 by now!

 

[Titan24]

Pakistan are not going to score 280, on a pitch which has 350 par score!

I think par scores change in the tournaments when the pitches are heavily used. It isnt looking a 350 wicket at all, its pretty slow when pace is taken off the ball.

 

[castortroy]

Once again another part timer doing us up

 

[MRSN]

I dont think Pakistan has any clue on what a good score on this pitch will be.

Playing out 50 overs is a challenge for them

 

[Mueez]

280-290 will be enough.

310 will seal the deal.

Come on Pakistan!

 

[Usman Chadda]

It might not look like it, but South Africa are completely dominating Pakistan here. Pakistani batsmen are not being allowed to play at all.

 

[dani rana]

Look at haris stomach so embrassing ....

 

[adil79]

What happened to singles and doubles? pathetic from uae kohli

 

[QalandarFan]

SA commies have been pretty poor off late for sure. I guess best commentators on display in WC are Clarke, Slater and Nasser in my opinion. Would have liked KP as well in the panel, he brings energy as well as analysis.

The best one is easily Mark Nicholas. Doesn't even matter if Australia are playing England you will never hear the tone of his voice change in favor of one or the other very unbiased. Also provides the best analysis and insight, along with being great to listen too.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Babar is tired of running

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Best 2 batsmen in Pakistan on crease now.

 

[Captain caveman]

That too much now..don't hope for that

This is a batting paradise!

 

[adil79]

Haris sohail is the best player of spin in Pakistan at the moment. mark my words

 

[PakWarrior]

I feel Gujjar Haris Sohail is going to play an important innings here.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Even 300 wont be enough on this wicket

Right now I'd be happy to get 280. These are the last two proper batsmen, they will need to ensure we get the score to 220 or so before we lose the next wicket.

 

[Titan24]

The best one is easily Mark Nicholas. Doesn't even matter if Australia are playing England you will never hear the tone of his voice change in favor of one or the other very unbiased. Also provides the best analysis and insight, along with being great to listen too.

Surely he is really good, missed his name.

 

[castortroy]

It's a very slow wicket

 

[amirm]

Batting out the 50 overs will get pak to 250 but this is a 300+ wicket

 

[adil79]

This is a batting paradise!

Our batsmen are pathetic. They get out and play dots to part timers.

 

[Hamza_]

We dont even have a power hitter

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Need to get 300+ somehow

 

[sindhiboy]

ironic how markram is a bad player of spin bowling despite being a spinner himself

 

[Mamoon]

Haris sohail is the best player of spin in Pakistan at the moment. mark my words

Some he is the best player of swing and seam in Asia, while others say he is the best player of spin in Pakistan. I wonder why he isn’t ranked 1 in all formats yet.

 

[cricketfan11]

Sarfraz needed to come instead of Haris- to help with strike rotation
Sarfraz and Babar complement each other ; Babar can't rotate strike and Sarfraz is good at nudging between gaps

 

[Titan24]

Haris showing some really good intent, it was never about his ability but him being able to carry on for considerable amount of time and changing the gears when he settles in

 

[pakistanisgreat]

We are very weak mentally..need to swap entire cricket structure

 

[Captain caveman]

Right now I'd be happy to get 280. These are the last two proper batsmen, they will need to ensure we get the score to 220 or so before we lose the next wicket.

280 is a losing score!

 

[cricketfan11]

Surely he is really good, missed his name.

One of the best commentators
Was great during coverage of Channel 4 Test matches

 

[castortroy]

Need to get 300+ somehow

We have trash like Sarfraz to come

Unless these two hit a 100 partnership there is no chance of 300

 

[Mamoon]

The best one is easily Mark Nicholas. Doesn't even matter if Australia are playing England you will never hear the tone of his voice change in favor of one or the other very unbiased. Also provides the best analysis and insight, along with being great to listen too.

Mark Nicholas has the best broadcast voice and the right amount of enthusiasm and passion. I love his commentary but people don’t like him because he doesn’t provide any technical insight.

 

[adil79]

Some he is the best player of swing and seam in Asia, while others say he is the best player of spin in Pakistan. I wonder why he isn’t ranked 1 in all formats yet.

The issue is, he throws it away. Too many occasions i have counted that

 

[Afhan Ali]

Is this pitch is difficult to bat on?

Will Pakistan will be able to depend 250 here?

 

[sindhiboy]

The best one is easily Mark Nicholas. Doesn't even matter if Australia are playing England you will never hear the tone of his voice change in favor of one or the other very unbiased. Also provides the best analysis and insight, along with being great to listen too.

atherton and nasser hussain always provide a very detailed analysis.

ian bishop is my favorite commentator and michael holding also excellent

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

I feel Gujjar Haris Sohail is going to play an important innings here.

I hope he does,he is 2nd best batsman in the team

 

[uberkoen]

112 dot balls out of 186 so far.

 

[Mamoon]

Our sorry campaign ended in the very first match against the West Indies. Should have boarded a plane home the next day.

The fluke against England was pointless - we were never making it past the group after losing to West Indies by completely destroying our NRR.

 

[MRSN]

Haris showing some really good intent, it was never about his ability but him being able to carry on for considerable amount of time and changing the gears when he settles in

Which Malik and Asif shown us.