Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | PSL 5 - 1st match | 20th February, 2020 | Quetta innings

[Hawkeye]

QG is a pathetic team.

Only Azam seems to be a true hitter.

Oh yes and Jason Roy + Watto sometimes.

 

[Titan24]

Sarfaraz weakness to ball coming in has been for so many years now. Not the first time he got dismissed like this

 

[Hawkeye]

Took the crucial wicket of sarfraz .Ofcourse it doesn't matter

Dude, Sarfraz isn't a crucial wicket.

What are you even watching... He's one of the most useless T20 bats.

 

[Abdullah719]

Depressing to see Pakistan doesn't have single decent wicketkeeper batsmen in t20s .Before any body mention kamran akmal he is very poor wicketkeeper which we cannot afford especially in aus

There's one batting right now

 

[Lonewarrior]

shaba azam eat this shadab

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Disappointed that nobody replied in the other thread of this game where I asked of those who were watching it on cricket gateway if it played on smart tv automatically or not.

Just needed to know that if it was worth buying as I wanted that but it is a waste of money as it doesn't do that and on top is behind the one on TV.

Support Pak cricket. Buy the subscription. It's not prohibitively expensive

 

[Hawkeye]

Since when is getting Sarfraz out considered an achievement? He's worse than tailenders.

This.

Not convinced with Amad's bowling.

Better batsmen would take him to the cleaners.
[MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] what say you?

 

[amvbfm]

Azam Khan not getting much opportunities in domestic cricket shows that being related to an ex cricketer have its downside as well.

Really don't think that is the problem. If Moin can get him selected in a top tournament like this he can do it much more easily on the domestic level. Problem most probably is his fitness and ability to play the longer format. He is 21 and has only played a handful of List As and some T20s last PSL. In fact this is the highest score of his career. And that is what rankles. There are so many players who have struggled and done a whole lot more to get a chance but instead Azam gets in with a career high score of 22.

 

[Markhor]

Sorry but Azam Khan could score 200 here and it wouldn't be justified to pick him simply because he would not pass a fitness test with any top international side, or any self-respecting domestic team in the world.

Is there anybody else playing internationals besides Rakheem Cornwall carrying that kind of poundage ?

All thanks to that sleazeball Moin Khan.

 

[cric_man]

pudge got game yo

 

[Green Patriot]

Shadab )

50 for Azam.

 

[Hawkeye]

Azam feasting in the middle.

 

[Titan24]

We have found our keeper for T20 internationals. Azam Khan

 

[Hawkeye]

Sorry but Azam Khan could score 200 here and it wouldn't be justified to pick him simply because he would not pass a fitness test with any top international side, or any self-respecting domestic team in the world.

Is there anybody else playing internationals besides Rakheem Cornwall carrying that kind of poundage ?

All thanks to that sleazeball Moin Khan.

If Azam can hit genuine pace, get him in the national team ASAP.

That is how it works and should work.

Talent and skills matter - it's just the same as Sharjeel Khan.

 

[TeamPak95]

Azam 56*, Shadab getting pelted

 

[Energy]

Shadab had catches dropped off his bowling but what is the excuse for bowling filthy short stuff? He's going downhill way too quickly, and that is not good for Pakistan in general.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Sorry but Azam Khan could score 200 here and it wouldn't be justified to pick him simply because he would not pass a fitness test with any top international side, or any self-respecting domestic team in the world.

Is there anybody else playing internationals besides Rakheem Cornwall carrying that kind of poundage ?

All thanks to that sleazeball Moin Khan.

just because he's fat it doesn't mean he can't pass a fitness test.

look at them pecs

 

[Danyaalr01]

i hope Umer Khan does well. We need a proper spinner.

 

[Lonewarrior]

50 for azam

 

[Shams123]

I think azam migh come into Pakistan team soon.

 

[Hawkeye]

Amad and Shadab.

Losing us the match!

 

[Ronaldo7]

let's see if Azam can hit Hasnain

 

[Syed1]

Damn he is eating up Shadab as if he is a piece of sajji

 

[ammar_merry]

poor captaincy by shadab. bring your best bowler now

 

[Kroll]

QG gonna win this.

 

[Mueez]

Azam yaar bas kar.

Shadab ko khagaye yaar...

 

[TeamPak95]

Nawaz cashing in as well.

 

[saeed5646]

Drop catch of azam khan is proving costly. Talat what have you done

 

[Shams123]

Nawaz is greater than shadab.

 

[Mujtaba2900]

If Azam can hit genuine pace, get him in the national team ASAP.

That is how it works and should work.

Talent and skills matter - it's just the same as Sharjeel Khan.

Sharjeel was way better then Hack Zaman or Any other hack we tried post sharjeel .
He has a strike rate of 114 better then roy, Barstow in odis for god sake

 

[Titan24]

Nawaz has been underutilized by Pak national team I think.

 

[TeamPak95]

let's see if Azam can hit Hasnain

You mean Musa, or Akif?

 

[Acricfan]

Shadab and Amad getting tonked around. All for the hype around Amad

 

[imshally81]

50 for Azam khan... What a innings

 

[Hawkeye]

Sharjeel was way better then Hack Zaman or Any other hack we tried post sharjeel .
He has a strike rate of 114 better then roy, Barstow in odis for god sake

Sharjeel was top class. I know. But also unfit and fat.

If Azam can be even 80% of Sharjeel, that's good enough and deserves to be in the national team.

 

[Markhor]

How poor a bowler must you be to allow club level batter Mohammed Nawaz to smack you around.

 

[Ronaldo7]

You mean Musa, or Akif?

Lol forgot Hasnain plays for Quetta.

 

[Kroll]

Pathetic batting in the end by ISLU laying a substandard target.

 

[Hawkeye]

Where are the Amad Butt fans?

Pathetic excuse of a trundler.

Lost us the match.

Poor captaincy by Shadab too - why give him over after over?!!!

 

[DRsohail]

Nawaz has been underutilized by Pak national team I think.

Bits and pieces player but can be good replacemnt for Imad in t20s.

 

[minamino]

Will Shadab get his 50?

 

[coy0607]

QG always have underwhelming squads, but always find way to win. Incredible!

 

[Mueez]

Azam needs to work on his off-side shots.

On the leg side he is really good.

Haven’t seen a shot which he played towards the cover region.

 

[DRsohail]

How poor a bowler must you be to allow club level batter Mohammed Nawaz to smack you around.

Even I can put them for 4s and 6s. Such was the standard of bowling.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Shadab and Amad went for a few in the first couple of overs but no look in for Hussain Talat or even Asif?

Not impressed with Shadab's captaincy or body language so far.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Faheem's bowling is always quality. Always underrated.

 

[imshally81]

Very well played by Azam

 

[TeamPak95]

Nooo, Azam gone. Bowled Faheem. Was there to be hit tho

 

[Titan24]

Bits and pieces player but can be good replacemnt for Imad in t20s.

In my opinion when you dont have proper all rounders than having bits and pieces cricketers is the only option in LOIs to have bowling options and batting depth.

 

[imshally81]

Faheem's bowling is always quality. Always underrated.

Bhai konsi quality?

 

[Mueez]

Nah, Azam gone too soon.

 

[Ronaldo7]

OUT

but well played

 

[TeamPak95]

Faheem's bowling is always quality. Always underrated.

Bowling was never really a problem. It's just if he could score a decent amount consistently.

 

[sindhiboy]

really good innings from azam, he has shut up the crowd who was shouting aloo and parchi at him when he arrived at the crease .

 

[Hawkeye]

Nope

Azam can't play pace.

Sad.

 

[Titan24]

Where are the Amad Butt fans?

Pathetic excuse of a trundler.

Lost us the match.

Poor captaincy by Shadab too - why give him over after over?!!!

Surely both have been disappointing today till now.

 

[amvbfm]

If Azam can hit genuine pace, get him in the national team ASAP.

That is how it works and should work.

Talent and skills matter - it's just the same as Sharjeel Khan.

Pick him in the national team based on the basis of his first EVER fifty?

 

[TeamPak95]

All on Yuvraj Nawaz to take the Gladiators home.

 

[Omer2002]

Conclusion...shadab is a rubbish captain and a rubbish player

 

[Hawkeye]

Azam needs to work on his off-side shots.

On the leg side he is really good.

Haven’t seen a shot which he played towards the cover region.

Yep. I was excited at first, but so far seems like a medium-pace bully on the leg side.

 

[TeamPak95]

One more player to look forward to this PSL. Good innings from Azam but let's see how he does game by game and how consistent he'll be.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Nope

Azam can't play pace.

Sad.

Don't get salty.

we get your team is losing but still

 

[Hawkeye]

Pick him in the national team based on the basis of his first EVER fifty?

You're not reading. I said "if he can hit genuine pace".

That wasn't so hard to understand, was it?

 

[Titan24]

This.

Not convinced with Amad's bowling.

Better batsmen would take him to the cleaners.

[MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] what say you?

Yup ordinary stuff today. Looked decent in domestics and emerging cup. Maybe nerves, will have to see few more games if he gets a chance I guess.

 

[Hawkeye]

Don't get salty.

we get your team is losing but still

Why salty. I'm actually disappointed. Was hoping he can turn out to be the hitter we badly need.

He's not the one.

And, ISLU is winning. Genuine quicks will come on the bowl now lol.

We have excellent pacers.

 

[Markhor]

It's the bits and pieces derby. Nawaz, Shadab, Amad and Faheem.

All we needed was Anwar Ali to start.

 

[Markhor]

There we go - trademark Mohammed Nawaz shot.

It's the legside cowlash to deep midwicket.

 

[The Viper]

 

[TeamPak95]

Uh oh, Yuvi gone. Now then

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Bhai konsi quality?

24 wickets @23 in T20s. A bit high SR.
11 wickets @26 in Tests.
20 wickets @37 in ODIs. Not great but some good performances including a five-fer.

Early on in the career, good.

 

[Shams123]

Again nawaz's dismissal shows our batsman lack of power to clear the ropes.

 

[Titan24]

Akif with his first PSL wicket. Kudos boy

 

[Mueez]

Yep. I was excited at first, but so far seems like a medium-pace bully on the leg side.

Surely he has the power to smoke them and I believe he has the potential.

Just needs to work on his off-side shots.

 

[yasir]

Looks like another collapse... Quality of Pakistani batting is the only consistent thing about Pakistan

 

[DRsohail]

It's the bits and pieces derby. Nawaz, Shadab, Amad and Faheem.

All we needed was Anwar Ali to start.

Fahim is better .

 

[Mueez]

Starting to lose patience with Shadab...

 

[TeamPak95]

Akif creating some pressure here.

 

[Hawkeye]

Again nawaz's dismissal shows our batsman lack of power to clear the ropes.

Nawaz, Anwar, Imad have always been trash when it comes to clearing the rope or hitting the bowlers.

 

[ammar_merry]

this over can lose the match

 

[Titan24]

Akif and Azam Khan both emerging players have been impressive