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

[angrypathan]

Dont be tricked into thinking that YK is back in form.

He was never out of form against the spinners, SAffers have allowed him a free pass

An opening partnership that lasted 8 overs instead of 3 balls also helped, but yeah, he'll struggle if he has to come in early in any other game

 

[Electron]

Poor captaincy from South African captain. Bowling part-timers right now is insane.

Not only is it a defensive choice, but it will also harm them in case match overs are reduced.

 

[Greenshadow]

Misbah needs to smash duminy.

 

[On_the_up]

These could be the perfect duo for this period, I have seen them milk the spinners nicely in the past in the middle overs of ODIs aided by a decent start.
Need to look to have around 7 wkts in hand by the 35th over.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Ugly Mauka ad

 

[JilaWatan]

If these two are still batting in twenty overs we'll stroll past 300.

If these two are out in the next ten overs then we might struggle to get 250.

Yup exactly as I was saying. For once we have a great start. This 2 just need to play their natural games.

The next you guys can take care of the last 15 overs.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

I am so happy that for pakistan's sake younis is facing spinners. I said he wouldn't make more than 10, little I knew he will be playing to his strengths.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Looking at SA batting, I would say 400+

300 allows bowlers to attack them.

 

[Jabo]

So if yk makes 60+

And maqsood or akmal fail today, will they get dropped

 

[nads_rocks]

We are 104-2 in the 19th over, why are some people never happy, I would take this start any day, this is our best start in the World Cup in terms of scoring rate and wickets. So why are we still not happy???

 

[akamaka]

both wickets as a result of great fielding.

 

[IAJ]

First time this WC, I am not regretting sacrificing my sleep, at least for the first 19-20 overs.

 

[asifp]

Man I cant get over that run out. For the first time I batting looking flowing.

he had totally wrecked South Africa's plans. Silly Silly way to give it away, no reason looking for his 50.

With our batting line up we can lost 3 wicket in no time. Man, why Sarfraz why, there was a 100 there for you

 

[Noork85]

it looks like we're set for a good score, insh'Allah.
Bowlers and fielders will have to bring their best game to the field. Nothing less will do.

 

[Pace90]

Hope rain stays away, what a match it will be.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

I hope they carry on till at least 35th over. Oh I am so desperate for both of them. To carry on.

 

[Saeed]

Steyn is back and Younis is about to leave.

 

[Bullet Drive]

These two need to go at 5 an over minimum till 35th over. Last 15 we can blast around 150 on this pitch, maybe more.

 

[Arsal_AK]

We are 104-2 in the 19th over, why are some people never happy, I would take this start any day, this is our best start in the World Cup in terms of scoring rate and wickets. So why are we still not happy???

Some people can never be happy.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Man I cant get over that run out. For the first time I batting looking flowing.

he had totally wrecked South Africa's plans. Silly Silly way to give it away, no reason looking for his 50.

With our batting line up we can lost 3 wicket in no time. Man, why Sarfraz why, there was a 100 there for you

So true.

Why Sarfraz why??

 

[FreeBird]

Need Misbah to get out so we can continue the run flow.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Iss baar hum mauke pe chakke marenge :Kohli

 

[Scorpion]

Steyn looking ineffective here. Needs to target stumps like Southee and Starc.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Sarfaraz actually had a 100+ score. He usually goes big once settled so we could have even seen a double.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Yar take singles. SINGLES.

 

[imshally81]

 

[Pantani]

Sensible to work Steyn around for a few singles.

 

[nads_rocks]

Steyn is bowling wonderfully here, Younis is doing well to survive his overs.

 

[IAJ]

Need Misbah to get out so we can continue the run flow.

We need to get rid of posters like you.

 

[waseem84]

Need Misbah to get out so we can continue the run flow.

What a silly comment
we need to play sensible cricket against the pace attack

 

[Lajpaal]

Misbah would have wished it wasnt called a wide

 

[nads_rocks]

Umar Akmal or Maqsood to come in next, both are good hitters and rotate well but I would go for Umar Akmal ahead of Maqsood at this rate.

 

[Mr Consistent]

107-2
20 overs

 

[yadunoe]

Misbah will ruin us

 

[Logical]

Afridi against spinners on this ground?

 

[Idreamofcricket]

Some people can never be happy.

Mostly Indians. They are here purely to bring us down and rejoice in it. Not all, but many.

They are the reason why many of us are acting so negatively because they've been made to feel bad constantly.


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[azamcricketer]

I'm glad to see steyn bowling most of the over up front. In death he is unplayable

 

[On_the_up]

MIsbah 2 runs away from 5000


without a century...

 

[nads_rocks]

If we can get to 200 by 30th with wickets in tact then 350 should be the target.

 

[akamaka]

Afridi against spinners on this ground?

fastest 50

 

[imshally81]

Misbah SR is 50...

 

[Lajpaal]

Need Misbah to get out so we can continue the run flow.

D-POTW (D = Dumbest)

 

[tauseefm]

Mostly Indians. They are here purely to bring us down and rejoice in it. Not all, but many.

They are the reason why many of us are acting so negatively because they've been made to feel bad constantly.


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You are an idiot kid! We are to blame for our own downfall

 

[FreeBird]

Misbah will ruin us

I am telling you, he should have sent in Umer Akmal or Afridi to continue to the run flow.

Even commies are worried that run rate will choke now unless Misbah steps up.

I would rather have Misbah out than wasting next 20 overs in tuk tuk.

 

[nads_rocks]

Misbah has only just come in, gotta give the guy a chance to settle in, once settled he will play his shots. come 6 from 12. Give him a break.

 

[Thivagar]

why?

He has no one to blame but himself

This is Pakpassion afterall

 

[Lajpaal]

I dont think Misbah will play at a slow run rate today, they are trying to see off Steyn

 

[Aloo Chaat]

Ok now we need a boundary at least. Too slow again

 

[Strike Rate]

If we can get to 200 by 30th with wickets in tact then 350 should be the target.

30th are you serious? you mean 90+ runs in 10 middle overs well that's not possible they will get to 200 in 34-35th over at minimum but i am expecting 200 in 38 overs and than 110-120 runs in last 72 balls that should be the strategy

 

[Arsal_AK]

Misbah striking at less than 50.

 

[yadunoe]

Still shaking my head at sarf

 

[FreeBird]

3 runs from the over of the weakest bowler.

This is the same bowler that Sarfaraz smashed the crap out of.

Thank You Misbah.

 

[Anchorman]

Younus batting really well. AB is a great player but boy is he a terrible captain!

 

[Watsupdoc]

Misbah needs to rotate the strike. No excuse for playing slow today.

 

[Bilsher007]

must maintain run rate above 5.50 an over..to maintain pressure to build big score.

 

[Azzurri]

Misbah is eyeing leg sided heave

 

[SpiritOf1903]

What's Misbah excuse today ???

 

[Mr Consistent]

5000 runs for misbah

 

[shaz619]

Misbah needs to rotate the strike. No excuse for playing slow today.

He's getting his eye in

 

[Lajpaal]

I have a feeling that Akmal will drop Hashim Amla today.

Hopefully he wouldnt be keeping

 

[nads_rocks]

5000 runs up for Misbah without a century.

 

[imshally81]

Morkal ko to maaro..

 

[MoinHaroon]

Misbah sucking the life out of Pakistan innings

 

[Bilsher007]

Misbah completes 5000 runs in ODIs

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Snailbah's presence has completely changed the momentum we had earlier.
Guy is struggling to hit

 

[EarthBoltX]

So Younis has already outperformed Jamshed, that should bring the young man back to reality.

I guess there's no chance in a million years that any of these batsmen will play a shot against Steyn though. Unless it's a French cut or something.

 

[Aloo Chaat]

Ok now we're too slow

 

[KingKhanWC]

Can't lose this wicket , so fair enough to slow down esp now they bowling short

 

[imshally81]

77 years collective age of these 2

 

[MoinHaroon]

Misbah is going to bring the average down

 

[Bilsher007]

Misbah sucking the life out of Pakistan innings

Let him settle down..few overs.

 

[Arsal_AK]

They are handing it back to SA.

GET GOING , WILL YOU??

Misbah.

 

[akamaka]

if misbah plays a tuk tuk knock here

 

[Watsupdoc]

Can't rotate the strike

 

[imshally81]

Ok now we're too slow

This is called Misbah Impact

 

[FreeBird]

South Africans will purposely not get Misbah out.

They know it's in their benefit, the longer Misbah stays on the crease.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

This is becoming embarrassing. Last 15 balls and 6 runs. What has happened to the Asian Bradman :Santa??

 

[Greenshadow]

Oh **** of misbaj

 

[Bilsher007]

Younis needs to attack to keep scoring rate up.

 

[Ottoman]

That stupid runout will cost atleast 50 runs in the end.