Shoaib Malik special takes Pakistan to narrow three-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup

[Baigel]

Babar shouted something very funny but i heard only half of it.

What'd he say

 

[Titan24]

After Butt and Shehzad, Imam has the most centuries in the last decade and a half among openers and he is yet to play 15 matches but, some people still hate him

 

[Madplayer]

What is it? cricbuzz people not lucky like you

Mujeeb bowled a long hop and Babar hit it very hard but straight to the fielder. And out of frustration he shouted " *something* ke bachey"

 

[Rayyman]

Looks like we'll win. Well played Babar and Imam. Still, I'm not happy with our XI. It needs to change if Pakistan wants to win this tournament.

 

[Badsha]

both the guys are playing well. Not even a single imam hater is here now. He made them run hard.Playing very well.

He will get out or make a mistake like young players do and haters will be back. They won't appreciate him. Who cares though we have a gem of a batsman, in fact two gems in Imam and Babar.

 

[B_Positive]

Mujeeb bowled a long hop and Babar hit it very hard but straight to the fielder. And out of frustration he shouted " *something* ke bachey"

Okay... Thanks for sharing

 

[the_outsider]

Where my indian brothers at?

Are you really bragging about a possible win against AFG?

 

[Fineline]

Afghanistan's fielding has been quite brilliant today just like ours!

 

[Fahdi]

Imam looks on course for another 100. Hopefully Babar scores one as well and we win by 9 wickets

 

[Slim]

Are you really bragging about a possible win against AFG?

No, i am just checking if indian fans are still here with their fireworks in anticipation of Pakistan's defeat.

 

[MMHS]

Now, I think the game is in PAK's bag, because of this long partnership. 120@6/over isn't that difficult with 2 set batsmen in. Good batting.

 

[Slim]

Some of the fans were in more pressure than the team itself LOL

 

[Rayyman]

For the next match, Faheem should replace Asif and Shadab should replace Usman.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Good batting by Imam and Babar.

Sanga praising Babar's technique.

 

[Sirris]

Masterful chase by Pakistan here. Impressive!

Pakistani fans are the biggest doubters of their own team.

 

[Titan24]

Imam is a real deal and isnt going anywhere anytime soon. He isnt the most dynamic around and I might be saying too much his style of play reminds me of Sanga.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Pathetic fielding

 

[Pete Rose]

If they remain unbeaten MOM should be Imam

 

[Slim]

For the next match, Faheem should replace Asif and Shadab should replace Usman.

Junaid deserves a chance.

 

[Fineline]

No, i am just checking if indian fans are still here with their fireworks in anticipation of Pakistan's defeat.

Nah!They have gone into hiding as usual!

 

[Titan24]

Junaid deserves a chance.

Asif haven't even batted and should be replaced. Come on man

 

[Usman Chadda]

Some of the fans were in more pressure than the team itself LOL

Haalat tight thi boy

 

[B_Positive]

Even Fakhar was not out. If he would have taken a review, then we might have been winning by 10 wickets

 

[Madplayer]

After a long time i am seeing a calculated chase by Pakistan in a pressure situation against a not so bad bowling attack on a difficult pitch.

 

[the_outsider]

No, i am just checking if indian fans are still here with their fireworks in anticipation of Pakistan's defeat.

Why would anyone normally expect Afg to beat Pak? I said at the start of 1st innings Pak should win 9 out of 10 times against Afg. Only Pak fan seemed nervous. The IND vs BAN thread is stuck at 2 pages. This is already up to 8...

 

[Pete Rose]

I suppose some posters here might be thinking that the captain is allowing easy runs. He is not: the batsmen are set. Something to remember when you are tearing your hair out when teams will do that against Pakistan

 

[kingusama92]

Pathetic fielding

Fatigue is setting in.

You can see it from all of their fielders.

 

[malik29695]

again dot balls....

 

[B_Positive]

Why would anyone normally expect Afg to beat Pak? I said at the start of 1st innings Pak should win 9 out of 10 times against Afg. Only Pak fan seemed nearvous. The IND vs BAN thread is stuck at 2 pages. This is already up to 8...

But still you were praying in your hearts. Isnt it

 

[Pete Rose]

Junaid deserves a chance.

Yes. If he looks ok in the nets, then he should get a look-in

 

[Harshu814]

Nah!They have gone into hiding as usual!

Indian match is about to finish they r there to see thier team hitting winning stroke ,some of u lot just dont have common sense LOL

 

[Madplayer]

But still you were praying in your hearts. Isnt it

It indeed is.

 

[Something]

Don't get all the hate directed towards Imam on these forums. He's done a magnificent job out there

 

[Slim]

Pakistani fans are the biggest doubters of their own team.

Not all. There are still few like me.

 

[Fineline]

Indian match is about to finish they r there to see thier team hitting winning stroke ,some of u lot just dont have common sense LOL

Yeah whatever helps you sleep at night!

 

[DRsohail]

Some people are here forgetting that Imam has done what he could,here he needed to check in and he did so far,when it come to score fast i still think he will be a walking wicket,though he is mentally tough.

 

[the_outsider]

But still you were praying in your hearts. Isnt it

Nope

 

[Third Man]

Why would anyone normally expect Afg to beat Pak? I said at the start of 1st innings Pak should win 9 out of 10 times against Afg. Only Pak fan seemed nervous. The IND vs BAN thread is stuck at 2 pages. This is already up to 8...

How many Indian match threads have had more replies than Pakistan’s matches on PP?

 

[Slim]

Why would anyone normally expect Afg to beat Pak? I said at the start of 1st innings Pak should win 9 out of 10 times against Afg. Only Pak fan seemed nervous. The IND vs BAN thread is stuck at 2 pages. This is already up to 8...

Its a Pakistani forum, when theres a Pakistan match going on we dont nose around in other teams thats why only 2 pages. Also, India-Bang was rather one sided from the start but here some fans were nervous or shall i say cowards.

 

[Madplayer]

Imam looks tired. Who can blame him in these conditions

 

[Harshu814]

Yeah whatever helps you sleep at night!

Lol thanks but i go to sleep asap i close my eyes on bed

Ur on total defence dude ,haha. Just get some chill

 

[Titan24]

Some people are here forgetting that Imam has done what he could,here he needed to check in and he did so far,when it come to score fast i still think he will be a walking wicket,though he is mentally tough.

Even if you are chasing 300, 150 in 32 overs is pretty good going. Some fans here think other teams make 400 everyday.

 

[Madplayer]

 

[Harshu814]

Its a Pakistani forum, when theres a Pakistan match going on we dont nose around in other teams thats why only 2 pages. Also, India-Bang was rather one sided from the start but here some fans were nervous or shall i say cowards.

Right on the money

 

[zn426]

Even if you are chasing 300, 150 in 32 overs is pretty good going. Some fans here think other teams make 400 everyday.

Fine well and good but shouldn't we expect well-set batsmen to score more than 2-3 runs an over? Even if you just rotate the strike and get 4-5 runs an over it's good even without a boundary.

 

[rollingstoned]

No jinx but these 2 are batting well.even with rashids overs still to go. I think even with a mini collapse you should win this.

 

[Asif321]

Guess we should bat 2nd vs India

 

[B_Positive]

Lol thanks but i go to sleep asap i close my eyes on bed

Ur on total defence dude ,haha. Just get some chill

Yeah. Lets see how much you stay here after next game.

 

[DRsohail]

Even if you are chasing 300, 150 in 32 overs is pretty good going. Some fans here think other teams make 400 everyday.

I have given full marks to him for today innings,the only meanigful innings from him so far,hope he goes on to build on this.

 

[JaDed]

No, i am just checking if indian fans are still here with their fireworks in anticipation of Pakistan's defeat.

Here here

 

[Titan24]

Fine well and good but shouldn't we expect well-set batsmen to score more than 2-3 runs an over? Even if you just rotate the strike and get 4-5 runs an over it's good even without a boundary.

He is going at a SR of around 80. If in every game your top 4 play till 0-35 overs with the SR of 80 you will end up getting 270-300 more often than not.

 

[Harshu814]

Guess we should bat 2nd vs India

Yeh that will be better ,else how rohit or dhawan will get a century

 

[Madplayer]

Rashid khan is back. Just play him out.

 

[Xoib]

Some people are here forgetting that Imam has done what he could,here he needed to check in and he did so far,when it come to score fast i still think he will be a walking wicket,though he is mentally tough.

You need wide variety of batsman not every odi is played on a highway you need guys with the game to guide tricky middling score chases

 

[Harshu814]

Yeah. Lets see how much you stay here after next game.

I was still here before 1st ind v pak and still after it , some other fled tho

 

[zn426]

He is going at a SR of around 80. If in every game your top 4 play till 0-35 overs with the SR of 80 you will end up getting 270-300 more often than not.

Touche.
Would just like to see a modicum of acceleration here. Doesn't need to be 10 an over, 7-8 an over will do. Pakistan feels like they'll chase this in 47-48 overs. If it's done with 7-9 wickets in hand that's okay, just would like to see it done sooner.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Guess we should bat 2nd vs India

Whether you bat first or second, it just doesn't matter! You are not winning it.

 

[B_Positive]

Imam looks like a studious boy in his glasses.

 

[Dingolfy]

No, i am just checking if indian fans are still here with their fireworks in anticipation of Pakistan's defeat.

You still have more than 90 runs to make.So you never know. Pakistan is quite capable of losing from this position.

 

[Titan24]

I have given full marks to him for today innings,the only meanigful innings from him so far,hope he goes on to build on this.

Really appreciable that you are giving him credit where due unlike some others who only down play a player which they are not impressed with even if they perform.

I only like players who wear there heart on sleeves and win it for Pakistan. Imam has some great qualities to grow as a player

 

[Madplayer]

Imam run out surely

 

[Harshu814]

Imam looks like a studious boy in his glasses.

Not so much when he has runs under his belt or in this case his glasses

 

[babajee]

Bakwas

Babar needs to take charge now.

 

[Madplayer]

Bad bad run. I hope this isnt the start of something really bad.

 

[B_Positive]

Damn... But its ok .. He did his job. Well played.

 

[Slim]

Suicidal running. There was no need for this Imam..

 

[KingKhanWC]

Excellent throw, drinks break does it again.

 

[zn426]

Imam run out surely

Pakistan has improved at fielding since CMA took over but Afghanistan got it a lot faster.

 

[Titan24]

Touche.
Would just like to see a modicum of acceleration here. Doesn't need to be 10 an over, 7-8 an over will do. Pakistan feels like they'll chase this in 47-48 overs. If it's done with 7-9 wickets in hand that's okay, just would like to see it done sooner.

Agreed.

 

[Something]

Sad this. He was doing such a good job

 

[Asif321]

Bad luck . Great innings though

 

[babajee]

Haris

 

[IAJ]

Never a run there

 

[Ummii]

Imam gone

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Great knock Imam. Now just play sensible

 

[Madplayer]

Haris sohail is in. Bro just rotate the strike.

 

[Markhor]

Needless runouts are in the genes.

Great knock from Imam, sensible batting, shame he didn't get a century.

 

[Asif321]

Harry comes in . Leftie for rasheed

 

[Fineline]

Harry comes in!

 

[Titan24]

Imam did his job well, couldn't finish it off though but easy win from here