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After a nail-biting contest in the first ODI, the spotlight now shifts to the second match of the series. Pakistan edged out Sri Lanka by 10 runs in the opener, thanks to brilliant performances from Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, and Haris Rauf. However, Sri Lanka showed great fight led by Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round brilliance, proving they won’t go down without a challenge.

Heading into the second ODI, Sri Lanka will be determined to bounce back and level the series, while the red-hot hosts will aim to maintain their winning momentum and wrap up the series. With both teams displaying quality cricket in the opening encounter, fans can look forward to another thrilling contest filled with intense competition and high drama.
 
If Pakistan did not lax, they can win.

Pakistan top order failed in the 1st ODI. The lower-middle won the game for them. Pakistan bowlers bowled aimlessly until Rauf decided to bowl with purpose.

Both of these teams are unpredictable. On paper, Pakistan has better fast bowling. Ideally Pakistan should win the series however, Pakistan will be Pakistan - bunch of emotional, and unprofessional professionals.
 
Pak fans need to accept that Pakistan is not a team that is capable of dominating oppositions. These kinds of close wins are where you get to see Pakistan at it's most entertaining
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Pak fans need to accept that Pakistan is not a team that is capable of dominating oppositions. These kinds of close wins are where you get to see Pakistan at it's most entertaining
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I mean why do you guys take sri lanka lightly they have beaten india australia at home are top rated team in odis so pakistan beating them is pretty good effort but i guess pak fans will never be satisfied.
 
Aqib_mustafa said:
I mean why do you guys take sri lanka lightly they have beaten india australia at home are top rated team in odis so pakistan beating them is pretty good effort but i guess pak fans will never be satisfied.
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Not all the fans. There are a few wrist slitter fans, and I call them out during a game. Most of the criticism is valid. Pakistan has an issue of unprofessionalism.
 
Aqib_mustafa said:
I mean why do you guys take sri lanka lightly they have beaten india australia at home are top rated team in odis so pakistan beating them is pretty good effort but i guess pak fans will never be satisfied.
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Because Sri Lanka is not a good ODI team, and their performances in ICC tournaments has been indictive of that. A few bilateral series wins don't mean anything. Pakistan beat South Africa and Australia in bilateral series before the Champions Trophy and still got destroyed in the Champions Trophy.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying a win, but that doesn't mean you lose touch with reality.
 
CricVet said:
If Pakistan did not lax, they can win.

Pakistan top order failed in the 1st ODI. The lower-middle won the game for them. Pakistan bowlers bowled aimlessly until Rauf decided to bowl with purpose.

Both of these teams are unpredictable. On paper, Pakistan has better fast bowling. Ideally Pakistan should win the series however, Pakistan will be Pakistan - bunch of emotional, and unprofessional professionals.
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If Babar and Rizwan bat for 30 plus overs, Pakistan will lose.

You can bookmark this post.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
If Babar and Rizwan bat for 30 plus overs, Pakistan will lose.

You can bookmark this post.
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Going by the recent history, odds are that one of them will definitely not. How many games in the recent past they have played long innings individually, let alone together? :D
 
Aqib_mustafa said:
I mean why do you guys take sri lanka lightly they have beaten india australia at home are top rated team in odis so pakistan beating them is pretty good effort but i guess pak fans will never be satisfied.
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Because they are not strong outside of their home.
 
Salman Agha now has a 45 avg & 95 SR in his ODI career so far spanning 38 innings. Pretty impressive stuff.

It had been a while since a Pakistani scored a century too. The last time they did it before last match was that chase vs SA in the tri-series. A lot of the team seems to be out of form.

I do think there is a real conversation coming about Fakhar Zaman, as much as that will hurt. ODI WC is two years away but Fakhar is starting to look a bit cooked. In fairness, he has had some bad runs before and in particular, around that 2020-2021 time he didn't look his best but found his way again in ODI's and put up some of the best and most memorable innings (193, 180* and 126* in WC) so maybe he finds his way again but its starting to look worrisome with his age, constant injuries and if you really think he can really be Fakhar Zaman by 2027.
 
Nasty Naz said:
Salman Agha now has a 45 avg & 95 SR in his ODI career so far spanning 38 innings. Pretty impressive stuff.

It had been a while since a Pakistani scored a century too. The last time they did it before last match was that chase vs SA in the tri-series. A lot of the team seems to be out of form.

I do think there is a real conversation coming about Fakhar Zaman, as much as that will hurt. ODI WC is two years away but Fakhar is starting to look a bit cooked. In fairness, he has had some bad runs before and in particular, around that 2020-2021 time he didn't look his best but found his way again in ODI's and put up some of the best and most memorable innings (193, 180* and 126* in WC) so maybe he finds his way again but its starting to look worrisome with his age, constant injuries and if you really think he can really be Fakhar Zaman by 2027.
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Agha is great for ODI and Test.

He has good techniques also.
 
Nasty Naz said:
Salman Agha now has a 45 avg & 95 SR in his ODI career so far spanning 38 innings. Pretty impressive stuff.

It had been a while since a Pakistani scored a century too. The last time they did it before last match was that chase vs SA in the tri-series. A lot of the team seems to be out of form.

I do think there is a real conversation coming about Fakhar Zaman, as much as that will hurt. ODI WC is two years away but Fakhar is starting to look a bit cooked. In fairness, he has had some bad runs before and in particular, around that 2020-2021 time he didn't look his best but found his way again in ODI's and put up some of the best and most memorable innings (193, 180* and 126* in WC) so maybe he finds his way again but its starting to look worrisome with his age, constant injuries and if you really think he can really be Fakhar Zaman by 2027.
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This is an issue for sure. Maybe they could have tried Hasan nawaz as opener. Or maybe even open with Babar and Saim, as it is Fakhar is walking wicket these days.
 
Need changes... Haseeb should play now... Time to get him in... If abrar is fit, he replaces Naseem. Hussain Talat has scored a 50 and secured his spot for more upcoming games.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Because Sri Lanka is not a good ODI team, and their performances in ICC tournaments has been indictive of that. A few bilateral series wins don't mean anything. Pakistan beat South Africa and Australia in bilateral series before the Champions Trophy and still got destroyed in the Champions Trophy.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying a win, but that doesn't mean you lose touch with reality.
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You are right, but Sri Lanka are currently ranked no.4 in ODI rankings just above Pakistan at no.5

Jayasuriya has turned this team around since last year, although victories have come on square turners.
 
D/N matches should start at 12.30 pm in Asia, dew will be avoided. But nobody cares.

With dew, batting under lights in 2nd innings becomes very easy.
 
Better to send babar at opening instead of fakhar and add 1 more batsmen in the middle order
 
Hope the winning combination nonsense will not be there and instead all 3 players warming the bench for the first ODI will be given their opportunity.
 
Energy said:
Hope the winning combination nonsense will not be there and instead all 3 players warming the bench for the first ODI will be given their opportunity.
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Exactly... this combo excuse needs to go... bring your best players no matter what
 
Nasty Naz said:
Salman Agha now has a 45 avg & 95 SR in his ODI career so far spanning 38 innings. Pretty impressive stuff.

It had been a while since a Pakistani scored a century too. The last time they did it before last match was that chase vs SA in the tri-series. A lot of the team seems to be out of form.

I do think there is a real conversation coming about Fakhar Zaman, as much as that will hurt. ODI WC is two years away but Fakhar is starting to look a bit cooked. In fairness, he has had some bad runs before and in particular, around that 2020-2021 time he didn't look his best but found his way again in ODI's and put up some of the best and most memorable innings (193, 180* and 126* in WC) so maybe he finds his way again but its starting to look worrisome with his age, constant injuries and if you really think he can really be Fakhar Zaman by 2027.
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I think he should call it off after T20 WC, if selected?
 
The fact that Sri Lanka lost by 6 runs, it seems the teams are almost even.

Pakistan actually managed to score 300 odd because Babar and Rizwan managed to get out early and not hog the entire ODI innings to make their selfish 50s.

Curious to see how this pans out, if Babar and Rizwan do make their selfish 50s in the next few games.
 
Pakistan is 250 to 270 runs team i don't see this batting lineup scoring 300 plus regularly to many accumulators one person they had with power game they have sent him to rot in domestic setup after trying to turn him into a slogger
 
ODI's have become dull and wasn't really interested, but was really looking forward to the T20I series

A shame if the tour is cancelled
 
“The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has directed players to complete the ongoing tour of Pakistan. Any player abandoning the tour will face a 2-year ban. Informs SLC to players.”

Not sure how true this is.
 
Rana said:
“The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has directed players to complete the ongoing tour of Pakistan. Any player abandoning the tour will face a 2-year ban. Informs SLC to players.”

Not sure how true this is.
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If SLC and PCB have guaranteed security, Sri Lankan players have no business questioning it. Their job is to play cricket, not assess threats. Security experts have made the call, and it’s good to see SLC showing some backbone if that’s true.
 
Rana said:
“The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has directed players to complete the ongoing tour of Pakistan. Any player abandoning the tour will face a 2-year ban. Informs SLC to players.”

Not sure how true this is.
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Source? :kp
 
Cricfan4eva said:
If SLC and PCB have guaranteed security, Sri Lankan players have no business questioning it. Their job is to play cricket, not assess threats. Security experts have made the call, and it’s good to see SLC showing some backbone if that’s true.
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I think its their choice same like what rights australian and english players hold. They were also given security during 2009 and we all knew what happened.
 
Report - Sixteen Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan have decided to return home following a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad.

:kp
 
This will set back progress made by Pak in last few years. Not a good news for Pak cricket of SL players do go back mid series
 
If South African players didn't have any issue, why they are doing it? They were pretty much off in the beginning, as there's were too much hype when SL cricket broad sent that security team
 
Earlier today, SL security officials expressed satisfaction over arrangements
 
SO far what i gather. 8 players want to leave. SLC is threatening them with 2 year ban. SOme reports say they already left.
 
Cricfan4eva said:
If SLC and PCB have guaranteed security, Sri Lankan players have no business questioning it. Their job is to play cricket, not assess threats. Security experts have made the call, and it’s good to see SLC showing some backbone if that’s true.
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It can be difficult for players.

Remember Sri Lanka team were hit before. They are probably getting phone calls from wives and stuff.

I sympathise with them.
 
InshaAllah the tour will continue.

I genuinely am not excited for it considering Pakistan’s ODI side is pure $hite and don’t have any intentions of becoming an exciting, modern outfit…

But I care about the security of the country and the fact that cricket can be safely played and hosted.
 
Rana said:
InshaAllah the tour will continue.

I genuinely am not excited for it considering Pakistan’s ODI side is pure $hite and don’t have any intentions of becoming an exciting, modern outfit…

But I care about the security of the country and the fact that cricket can be safely played and hosted.
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Sri Lanka cricketers leave Pakistan after Islamabad bomb blast, reports agency AFP

:kp
 
Cricfan4eva said:
If SLC and PCB have guaranteed security, Sri Lankan players have no business questioning it. Their job is to play cricket, not assess threats. Security experts have made the call, and it’s good to see SLC showing some backbone if that’s true.
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Becos Pak has kept to its word of presidential security before and nothing untoward happened...
 
So SL players are not satisfied with the security offered by phouj, very bad that doesn't look good for immunified FM
 
Mockingbird said:
Tbh, this doesn’t reflect well on SL cricketers. I didnt think the security issues in Pak were that bad, they could have requested a venue change.
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Sl cricketers have every right to be afraid

Afghanis are still roaming around pakistan and they struck in the capital city they threatened this weeks ago.

And dumb khwaja is roaming around like a headless chicken .

What exactly did those talks achieve in turkey?
 
“BREAKING NEWS: SLC says it has has instructed all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour as scheduled. However, should any player or member of the touring party decide to return to Sri Lanka despite the directive issued by SLC to continue with the tour, Sri Lanka Cricket will immediately send replacements to ensure that the tour continues without interruption”


Sri Lanka our brothers. These guys have always been great with us!
 
"If any player, players, or member of the support staff return despite SLC’s directives, a formal review will be conducted to assess their actions, and an appropriate decision will be made upon the conclusion of the review," says SLC”
 
Rana said:
InshaAllah the tour will continue.

I genuinely am not excited for it considering Pakistan’s ODI side is pure $hite and don’t have any intentions of becoming an exciting, modern outfit…

But I care about the security of the country and the fact that cricket can be safely played and hosted.
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Muneer and Naqvi an incompetent dou thats bringing instability in Pak after years of normalisation
 
Look, to be fair, if players dont feel safe they have every right to return back.

SCB is acting a bit stupid here.
 
RyanRyan10 said:
Also notice @Devadwal was providing regular updates. He was very excited. Both KianiG and Devadwal have so much in common.
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I’m not the least bit surprised

I hope more and more posters get a clear sense of the hypocritical Nature of this Kianig89

They should understand why I feel obliged to make his life a misery here.
 
Rana said:
InshaAllah the tour will continue.

I genuinely am not excited for it considering Pakistan’s ODI side is pure $hite and don’t have any intentions of becoming an exciting, modern outfit…

But I care about the security of the country and the fact that cricket can be safely played and hosted.
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We dont know.....

The attack in Islamabad showed that their are sleeper cells in Islamabad.

Issue is not even only about Sri Lanka team. There are fans who can be targetted. Presidential security will be provided to the teams, but what about the fans?

The people that died yesterday, I knew a one or two of them distantly. What happened is no small thing, and anyone not feeling safe should be entitled to return back. Besides we are the same country that allowed an attack on the same Sri Lankan team to happen.
 
Wasim Ghulam said:
Muneer and Naqvi an incompetent dou thats bringing instability in Pak after years of normalisation
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Naqvi is incompetent as he is the interior minister. But Munir hasnt done anything wrong.

The whole TTP friendship policy was Imran and the ISI's idea. So if you want to point fingers lets start from PTI
 
Major said:
We dont know.....

The attack in Islamabad showed that their are sleeper cells in Islamabad.

Issue is not even only about Sri Lanka team. There are fans who can be targetted. Presidential security will be provided to the teams, but what about the fans?

The people that died yesterday, I knew a one or two of them distantly. What happened is no small thing, and anyone not feeling safe should be entitled to return back. Besides we are the same country that allowed an attack on the same Sri Lankan team to happen.
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Relax

Nothing will happen InshaAllah
 
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