S Africa v Pakistan | 2015 WC | Group B 29th Match | 7th March '15 | Auckland | Pakistan innings

[Dr_Bassim]

Again Akmal played a crap shot??

But does that excuse Misbah's horrendous inings??

Its like saying we lost the SF in Mohali because Akmal got out, completly forgetting the person at ther end is dead batting everthing.

Not justifying Misbah.

But the other end of the spectrum people blame him for other batsmen's failures which I find completely puerile.

 

[azamcricketer]

Rain is not going to benifit Pakistan SA is going to smash in this ground if its a short match.

 

[Arsal_AK]

9 off 30 balls.

I just cant even....

 

[akamaka]

yes Yk, Maqsood, Akmal played crap shots, but misbah shouldn't be 9 runs from 30 odd balls after the start we got.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

This is Sad.....

 

[karthikc]

Akmal and maqsood are gifted with talent but not mature enough yet to play intelligently.

They are oozing with talent

 

[nads_rocks]

I agree but that's life Misbah has to leave. Trust me still this is not excuse the way Misbah plays he is such an experienced player he should try to find a way to be aggressive in a such a way that he should be independent of other players.

I know Misbah could not be Dhoni but he should have learned this by now due to our fragile batting line up.

But if he batted the way he did against UAE where he actually saved us from embarassment then what if he gets out, people will blame him for the collapse and the loss bcoz of the walking wickets. People will say what was the need for Misbah to play aggressive when there were plenty of overs, he should have settled in first and not be rash. Whatever he does however he plays, people will also criticise him. I'll be honest, uptill 2 years ago. I was his biggest hater and his biggest critic and I hated his way of play but with the team we have he is the best batsman in the whole team and he is in his 40s. What does that say of the Umars, the Maqsoods, the Shahzads etc...

 

[rhony]

According to Bevan, Misbah and Younus are similar players and Misbah should have sent Maqsood or Umar higher up. We seem to struggle with match awareness. Umar's wicket was another example

 

[90MPH]

we should aim for 270 and bat sensibily from hereon

Afridi bat sensibly ?

He will get out so it's better he just slogs wildly and hopes it comes off.

 

[Bilsher007]

Today is judgement day for afridi, if he does't bat for remaining 13 overs then he will let the team down again against strong opposition.

 

[imshally81]

start honey wala hey

 

[LegendAli]

I remember we had a decent start, then fell asleep, what happened in the middle? Quick summary?

Misbah happened.

 

[Blackbradman]

Lala to score 40 of 17 balls

 

[Pakistani Pace]

yes Yk, Maqsood, Akmal played crap shots, but misbah shouldn't be 9 runs from 30 odd balls after the start we got.

. isn't This what he always does ..... Lol. It's Been So Long That I'm Used to it

 

[Arsal_AK]

Not justifying Misbah.

But the other end of the spectrum people blame him for other batsmen's failures which I find completely puerile.

Yes I agree.

But on the other end people justify Misbah's pathetic approach by blaming the rest as well.

Its a two way street.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

13 Overs Come On Let's Try

 

[nads_rocks]

And play is back on. Afridi has 13 overs to do something...

 

[Pakistani Pace]

If We Loose Can We Qualify For QF?

 

[imshally81]

Good Running

 

[Bilsher007]

It willbe struggle to get to 250...misbah and afridi..need to make it count.

 

[Arsal_AK]

According to Bevan, Misbah and Younus are similar players and Misbah should have sent Maqsood or Umar higher up. We seem to struggle with match awareness. Umar's wicket was another example

True.

It would have so much better.

 

[Ottoman]

Now time to change gears completely.

 

[imshally81]

If We Loose Can We Qualify For QF?

Why not..

 

[nads_rocks]

Raining again.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Can We Still Qualify QF If We Loose This Game?

 

[Aloo Chaat]

These 2 need to add 150 runs

 

[Arsal_AK]

If We Loose Can We Qualify For QF?

Yes by beating Ireland.

 

[nads_rocks]

We are still in the powerplay

 

[Aloo Chaat]

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Why not..

Thanks what will need to happen for that

 

[imshally81]

 

[Arsal_AK]

Afridi.

 

[nads_rocks]

by Afridi Guess Afridi does not want to bat out 13 overs.

 

[Aloo Chaat]

Afridi going crazy

 

[waleed88]

Lallalaaaaa

 

[razazaidi]

6666

 

[Jabo]

Boom.boom

Now a.couple.of more

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Inshallah we can win win this

 

[Big Mac]

oh man, that guy had the ball in his hand

 

[akamaka]

Lala )

 

[imshally81]

Thanks what will need to happen for that

Just Pray
Key Zim Ireland ko hara dey
Isi tarah India bhi Ireland ko hara dey
aur phir hum bhi Ireland ko hara dien
Very Simple

 

[Aloo Chaat]

It's still drizzling on the ground

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Misbahhhhhh

 

[Bilsher007]

Afridi play a long innings for change for Pakistan..

 

[Grunge101]

Can Afridi, for once,,, for once!! be a little responsible..

they still have 13 overs to bat..only Wahab to come and hes not a genuine allrounder by any definition...he needs to take educated risks,not the slog marathon thats on display now

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Just Pray
Key Zim Ireland ko hara dey
Isi tarah India bhi Ireland ko hara dey
aur phir hum bhi Ireland ko hara dien
Very Simple

. Hahahah Cracked Me Up!

 

[Shafi]

Apart from Misbah, Haris and limited team man all our batsmen are hit and miss players.

 

[Aloo Chaat]

Afridi is playing his game today

 

[nads_rocks]

Afridi living on the edge. Enjoy it people this is what you guys wanted. It won't last for very long.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Afridi Be Very Afridi.

 

[Lords]

Lala on, Lala gone.

 

[Abdullah]

We got to pray afridi comes off

 

[H2O1]

Misbah ka bat gir gya , ab shughan ho gya


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[Aloo Chaat]

Afridi living dangerously

 

[nads_rocks]

Afridi is just here to entertain the crowd if he had sense in him he would play with some responsibility being a senior...

 

[Bilsher007]

Afridi ..careful !

 

[CalculatedRisk]

AB injured slightly: Afridi needs to choose his balls to hit.

 

[imshally81]

What a shot

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Four Misbah Bhai

 

[Aloo Chaat]

:Four

 

[Big Mac]

Bit of yellowness on AB's hand, might be hurt.

Great shot from Misbah

 

[razazaidi]

4444

 

[H2O1]

Uncle ka


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[Pakistani Pace]

Is today afridis blue moon innings

 

[0tt0man]

Misbah can also play the helicopter shot, behind the wicket that is

 

[nads_rocks]

120 last 10 overs still a possibility IF Afridi sticks it out.

 

[akamaka]

misbah now is the time to hog strike, keep afridi away for few more overs

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Relax everyone. We'd have taken 193 for 5 of 39 at the beginning of the day given our recent batting performance.

 

[Abdullah]

If I was misbah I would block this over frim steyn. Do not let afridi face. It is that serious

 

[Aloo Chaat]

We need to make 350

 

[Noork85]

Tahir not a good fielder....of course he isn't..he's a pakistani!

 

[nads_rocks]

Steyn vs Afridi.... Wicket coming soon with a skier.

 

[Bilsher007]

Afridi is just here to entertain the crowd if he had sense in him he would play with some responsibility being a senior...

He is playing for himself, not for Pakistan..

 

[Pakistani Pace]

misbah now is the time to hog strike, keep afridi away for few more overs

Yeah totally Agree Afridi Going Crazy

 

[imshally81]

hahaha... Imran Tahis is hiding ... after 1 Six

 

[Blackbradman]

Afridi to hit fastest 100

 

[Abdullah]

Crap . 1st ball single

 

[Aloo Chaat]

I think Afridi should wait out Steyn's over, but he won't

 

[Shafi]

Afridi be prepared. Steyn is on

 

[Justcrazy]

193 / 5

11 overs left