Should Pakistan play it safe or look to chase this down quickly?

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Seeing as Pakistan's NRR is so poor after the huge loss in their first match, should they look to chase down this total with 10-15 overs to spare or should they play it safe and just look for the win?

 

[coy0607]

I don't think Pakistan are capable of chasing this down quickly.. and they know it

unless Fakhar really fires, I don't expect any more than 5 RPO after 15 overs

 

[KamranDestiny]

We are capable of losing this match even while playing it VERY safe, let alone chasing it quickly.

 

[super hitter]

tbh, we need to do well in both the departments and make sure that are NRR gets high otherwise even a win against SriLanka cannot take us to the semi's.

 

[Someone]

Dont worry boys im coming for you !

 

[mhraja]

Try playing safe not "too safe" because if we try playing "too safe" we will make a mess of this.

 

[Mamoon]

Just play normal cricket, don't overthink.

 

[Shafi]

We are not going to Semi for sure. Better play safe and increase ranking and build a team for future barring Hafeez, Shehzad, Wahab and Azhar

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Run a ball cricket.

 

[t_kaay]

tbh, we need to do well in both the departments and make sure that are NRR gets high otherwise even a win against SriLanka cannot take us to the semi's.

India should beat Sri Lanka which will just leave it for Pakistan to need to also beat them for semi final.....run rate wouldn't come in?

 

[Abdullah]

If Fakhar gets in, let him go
If we are off to a flier because of Fakhar (say 100-1 off to 16) sarfaraz should come in at 4.
Otherwise tuk tuk to victory because we can still blow this!

Lets just win the game first. We just have to hope SL win 2maw and if they don't then just support India on sunday

 

[jnaveen1980]

Target specific bowlers . Wahab Parnell is one. SA fielding is awesome. So add 25 more runs to your chase.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Just play normal cricket without taking risks . Put the bad balls away and get the singles where you can without risking any runouts.

Bat 50 overs and Pak will win.

 

[super hitter]

India should beat Sri Lanka which will just leave it for Pakistan to need to also beat them for semi final.....run rate wouldn't come in?

South Africa bro, If they win against India then we are the one to leave for home

 

[jnaveen1980]

Tahir can pose problems.

 

[roshanrocks]

Just play normally for 20 overs and then decide the strategy

60-0 at 20 is a good score here..

No rain today right?

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Play percentage Cricket.

 

[jusarrived]

Pak need to play steady . Dont give more than 2 wickets in first 20

 

[t_kaay]

South Africa bro, If they win against India then we are the one to leave for home

I'm assuming India will top the group unbeaten. Can't see them losing in the group stage tbh.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Chase it down in 40 overs

 

[Khwaja]

Allow Azhar to make a century... he's a super super solid batsman without the strike rage considered.... would love to see Fakhar attacking at other end... just for a glimpse of his talent and capabilities... remember SA have good bowers like Tahir rabada morkel... so Pakistan must look to rotate the strike at 6/over at all costs to avoid being under pressure and loosing wickets at snail paces

 

[JibranAnsari]

are you kidding

 

[shariqnoor]

No need trying to be a hero and try to chase this in 30-35 overs. We dont have the ability and we're not going through on NRR anyways to the semis. This is the time for Azhar to go all Test match mode and stay till the winning runs are scored. Azhar needs to score 70+. Doesnt matter if it takes 120 balls.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

This is one of the worst batting line ups in the tournament. Just worry about getting the total, SA bowling is no pushover that our guys should get ideas above their station.

 

[aniket1911]

let the NRR thing be left for Sl match. Just focus on winning the match first. This way, India defeating Sl and SA guarantee semis and if not then Sl match is their to win big.

 

[Cricket World]

Just get over the line and register 2 points

 

[srh]

Seeing as Pakistan's NRR is so poor after the huge loss in their first match, should they look to chase down this total with 10-15 overs to spare or should they play it safe and just look for the win?

lol; there is no guarantee that Pakistan can win this match

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Play normal cricket,take singles and doubles,don't look to attack on good deliveries.

 

[super hitter]

I'm assuming India will top the group unbeaten. Can't see them losing in the group stage tbh.

To disqualify Pakistan, they've played enough dirty games in the past.

 

[Khwaja]

To disqualify Pakistan, they've played enough dirty games in the past.

No.. the indians won't risk it.... Pak will still qualify if they win SA and sl on good run rates..