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Get out of your Cozy home's run towards Open Highway and keep an Eye for a Really Big Fast moving Truck, Once you find it just Jump into it. No, Don't worry if you have got through Today's match you will easily get through it alive...
I was really waiting anxiously for India Vs South Africa Virtual Quarter final because that was to me a Final Before the Finals between Two Powerhouse of ODI cricket and Oh my what a mother of Damp Squib it turned out to be. India Played like Towering Champion Side.
India is new Australia for me. Mentally they were just up for it and Raised their game Manifold in the Pressure match and talking about "Fold" South Africa Live up to that Infamous "C" tag which has been Chasing them in ICC tournaments like a unstoppable Hiccup.
I took holiday today Didn't want to miss a single ball though many had Given Advantage to Pakistan in this Knockout match but I was fully aware just like any Pakistan Fan that this team is capable of doing James Hadley chase proud with the "Grave" turning Thriller Quality they are so Gifted with
As if I didn't already had my Attention on the game Hearing Pitch Report Got Curiosity of My Walls Fresh Pitch with Little more Grass on it. Yes, We would of course like to Bowl first but Would we really want to chase on it? I just passed it to "Bard"
Lanka had a Good start though "Guna" threw it away to a loose shot but "Dickwella" and impressive Mendis kept their head and kept the momentum going. Out of Two Left Arm pacers it was Juniad who Look More like getting a Wicket as he was able to move the ball something which Amir is not
able to Derive out of these English pitches.
I was a little Disappointed by our opening effort on this Green Surface.
Hasan Ali has put himself into forefront by his Wicket taking Ability and his ability to Hurt the Rival teams in the Middle passage of the game where Team looks to Consolidate and it was him Again getting Vital Wicket of "Mendis" with a Beauty. Chandimal gifting his wicket to Debutant means that Lanka was robbed of all the momentum and forced to work find Crawl.
Sarfaraz does earn points on his Impressive Captaincy today as he realized that Every minute Dangerous Mathew is allowed on the Crease is like a nail on the Pakistan Coffin and He made the smart move of getting Amir and Junaid in what proved to be the match turning Decision.
Amir got Rub of Green which He richly deserved but once Again it was Junaid Who produced another scorcher to dismiss young Silva and then Removed Parera. Pakistan Pacers once Again managed to get the opposition on the mat in the middle over's and Bundled out them cheaply.
237 indeed looked a winning total for Pakistan considering Lanka toothless attack but we all know Pakistan batsmen ability to Take the Opposite Team Bowling out of Equation when it comes to Committing Hara Kiri with the bat this Pitch had some Sting and our batting always had weakness for Gingers
How much Difference has the Young Fakhar has made to the team was evident in the stats which Read something like 2 runs of 19 balls for Ali. Fortunately That did not Stood out like a sore thumb because This Young Find for Pakistan was playing a Gem of an inning yet again which in a low scoring match was putting Lanka into desperation.
For once Pakistan will do well to keep him away from Seniors and test team not ruin his natural game and he does seems to posses nice balance and shots Square of the wicket Watching Him and Ali play alongside was Circa watching Split screen Time Division one inning being played in 2017 and other being in Grand old 1990.
How Pakistan has audacity to Pick Grand daddy's of Test and Good for nothing "Senior" is Deserving of the beating they get regularly but alas you will be poor if you miss the Humor here.
To all those Who think Hafeez Does not merit a place in this lineup. I want to tell you one thing "He does, but at no.8". Someone can also by the manner of greeting may please hand over a powerful kick in the backside of Babar he sure would not mind such pleasantries going by his flavor for Poise
Pakistan Started imploding The Siren was heard louder and louder Streets had gone empty week hearted were locked away from TV and "Ganguly" finally had a nervous smile his prayers got finally answered.
It was that time Folks children's are kept away from Fathers. Knifes are kept away from Wrist slitter's. Ladies and Gentlemen if you can get through this you will live 1000 years
Malik and Debutant Fahim Unlucky dismissals whispered "Death" in my ears..
My neighbors were fully aware that It was me they heard and yes Riots have not broken in my house but poor TV might be. Pakistan were Making Kohli and Company looking so Ridiculous silly here. "You chase like Professionals and Win, But "Hey" where is the fun?"
I fully endorse it and appreciate it after all how many of us can afford "Near Death" experience but This Team has out of all the "Boring" team this Gift of the Fab. They make you value every breath you take just like every single is taken with more Drama and fanfare than many Fours and Sixes
I knew a Run out was around the Corner and Sarfaraz was challenging every ounce of luck and heartbeats you can do one a perfectly crazy day. Lankan were cutting a sorry figure in the field not being up to the challenge they will surely ruin missed Catch of Sarfraz for rest of their life but it was luck earning redemption and Pakistan deserved it a little
Talking about Redemption the life has come to a full circle today for enigmatic fast bowler Amir. It's here in UK where he disgraced himself and his country. Pakistan and Skipper Sarfraz was crying for someone to hold the other end and did he hold that other end for Pakistan today.
There was a steely Resolve in his batting and his composure would have done Kohli proud. Even when Sarfraz faltered he stood like a rock inspiring his skipper not to give up all the hard work
Pakistan Finally won battle of nerves and defeated many ugly ghost of the past. If you are poetic then you would perhaps argue that there was no Lanka but it was Pakistan v/s Pakistan shining in all its weakness, self doubts and Vulnerabilities. For any other Team it will be simply matter of Winning but not with Pakistan
It's like reading a novel, discovering yourself, fighting your worst fears and beliefs what a exhilarating journey this Pakistan win has been no doubt England will be just a little worried about the nightmare waiting for them.
Pakistan will go in the semi-finals already as winners because they have over achieved with this deeply flawed unit what no one thought they will ever do. its England headache and burden now to live up to there high expectations but let me not even get there.
"Oh, So you really jumped into that Lorry and came unscathed. Now wipe that Smile and Disbelief off your face and let's get ready. There is another Truck approaching us Are you ready to jump ?"
Fight_club
I was really waiting anxiously for India Vs South Africa Virtual Quarter final because that was to me a Final Before the Finals between Two Powerhouse of ODI cricket and Oh my what a mother of Damp Squib it turned out to be. India Played like Towering Champion Side.
India is new Australia for me. Mentally they were just up for it and Raised their game Manifold in the Pressure match and talking about "Fold" South Africa Live up to that Infamous "C" tag which has been Chasing them in ICC tournaments like a unstoppable Hiccup.
I took holiday today Didn't want to miss a single ball though many had Given Advantage to Pakistan in this Knockout match but I was fully aware just like any Pakistan Fan that this team is capable of doing James Hadley chase proud with the "Grave" turning Thriller Quality they are so Gifted with
As if I didn't already had my Attention on the game Hearing Pitch Report Got Curiosity of My Walls Fresh Pitch with Little more Grass on it. Yes, We would of course like to Bowl first but Would we really want to chase on it? I just passed it to "Bard"
Lanka had a Good start though "Guna" threw it away to a loose shot but "Dickwella" and impressive Mendis kept their head and kept the momentum going. Out of Two Left Arm pacers it was Juniad who Look More like getting a Wicket as he was able to move the ball something which Amir is not
able to Derive out of these English pitches.
I was a little Disappointed by our opening effort on this Green Surface.
Hasan Ali has put himself into forefront by his Wicket taking Ability and his ability to Hurt the Rival teams in the Middle passage of the game where Team looks to Consolidate and it was him Again getting Vital Wicket of "Mendis" with a Beauty. Chandimal gifting his wicket to Debutant means that Lanka was robbed of all the momentum and forced to work find Crawl.
Sarfaraz does earn points on his Impressive Captaincy today as he realized that Every minute Dangerous Mathew is allowed on the Crease is like a nail on the Pakistan Coffin and He made the smart move of getting Amir and Junaid in what proved to be the match turning Decision.
Amir got Rub of Green which He richly deserved but once Again it was Junaid Who produced another scorcher to dismiss young Silva and then Removed Parera. Pakistan Pacers once Again managed to get the opposition on the mat in the middle over's and Bundled out them cheaply.
237 indeed looked a winning total for Pakistan considering Lanka toothless attack but we all know Pakistan batsmen ability to Take the Opposite Team Bowling out of Equation when it comes to Committing Hara Kiri with the bat this Pitch had some Sting and our batting always had weakness for Gingers
How much Difference has the Young Fakhar has made to the team was evident in the stats which Read something like 2 runs of 19 balls for Ali. Fortunately That did not Stood out like a sore thumb because This Young Find for Pakistan was playing a Gem of an inning yet again which in a low scoring match was putting Lanka into desperation.
For once Pakistan will do well to keep him away from Seniors and test team not ruin his natural game and he does seems to posses nice balance and shots Square of the wicket Watching Him and Ali play alongside was Circa watching Split screen Time Division one inning being played in 2017 and other being in Grand old 1990.
How Pakistan has audacity to Pick Grand daddy's of Test and Good for nothing "Senior" is Deserving of the beating they get regularly but alas you will be poor if you miss the Humor here.
To all those Who think Hafeez Does not merit a place in this lineup. I want to tell you one thing "He does, but at no.8". Someone can also by the manner of greeting may please hand over a powerful kick in the backside of Babar he sure would not mind such pleasantries going by his flavor for Poise
Pakistan Started imploding The Siren was heard louder and louder Streets had gone empty week hearted were locked away from TV and "Ganguly" finally had a nervous smile his prayers got finally answered.
It was that time Folks children's are kept away from Fathers. Knifes are kept away from Wrist slitter's. Ladies and Gentlemen if you can get through this you will live 1000 years
Malik and Debutant Fahim Unlucky dismissals whispered "Death" in my ears..
My neighbors were fully aware that It was me they heard and yes Riots have not broken in my house but poor TV might be. Pakistan were Making Kohli and Company looking so Ridiculous silly here. "You chase like Professionals and Win, But "Hey" where is the fun?"
I fully endorse it and appreciate it after all how many of us can afford "Near Death" experience but This Team has out of all the "Boring" team this Gift of the Fab. They make you value every breath you take just like every single is taken with more Drama and fanfare than many Fours and Sixes
I knew a Run out was around the Corner and Sarfaraz was challenging every ounce of luck and heartbeats you can do one a perfectly crazy day. Lankan were cutting a sorry figure in the field not being up to the challenge they will surely ruin missed Catch of Sarfraz for rest of their life but it was luck earning redemption and Pakistan deserved it a little
Talking about Redemption the life has come to a full circle today for enigmatic fast bowler Amir. It's here in UK where he disgraced himself and his country. Pakistan and Skipper Sarfraz was crying for someone to hold the other end and did he hold that other end for Pakistan today.
There was a steely Resolve in his batting and his composure would have done Kohli proud. Even when Sarfraz faltered he stood like a rock inspiring his skipper not to give up all the hard work
Pakistan Finally won battle of nerves and defeated many ugly ghost of the past. If you are poetic then you would perhaps argue that there was no Lanka but it was Pakistan v/s Pakistan shining in all its weakness, self doubts and Vulnerabilities. For any other Team it will be simply matter of Winning but not with Pakistan
It's like reading a novel, discovering yourself, fighting your worst fears and beliefs what a exhilarating journey this Pakistan win has been no doubt England will be just a little worried about the nightmare waiting for them.
Pakistan will go in the semi-finals already as winners because they have over achieved with this deeply flawed unit what no one thought they will ever do. its England headache and burden now to live up to there high expectations but let me not even get there.
"Oh, So you really jumped into that Lorry and came unscathed. Now wipe that Smile and Disbelief off your face and let's get ready. There is another Truck approaching us Are you ready to jump ?"
Fight_club
. Great post enjoyed reading every bit of it.
