Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 3rd ODI | 19th July, 2015 | Colombo | Pakistan Innings

[BleedGreen]

good move to have Sarfaraz do upto the ante

Hafeez looks good, Pakistan should be able to score something around 290 on such a flat belter and below par SL attack

320+ should be in mind. If Sarfraz and Hafeez get going then definitely 320+

 

[Moe]

Sarfraz to become the first Pakistani to score a double hundred in this match 2

 

[Executioner]

what makes you say that? Pak are well on their way to a 275+ target. Whatever the commies think batting will only get harder under lights. From here onwards the chance of an SL win is 35-40% i feel.

would still say 50-50. Azhar ali missing out don't help

 

[Pete Rose]

See how charged up your fielders are. And dont be modest, you guys dont have a tail. even your 12th man can bat.

Plenty of time to go in the game. It was a close game by Pakistan despite the freak innings. If we field well and bowl better at kaushal, we should win this.

 

[BleedGreen]

Good thing is we've kept the RR in tact and rotating strike

 

[taqi]

Sarfraz is good in middle overs keep on ticking the scoreboard

 

[NeVerMind]

Had it been Sri Lanka batting, people would be complaining about giving easy singles

 

[MMHS]

Pakistan lacks power hitters. Not a single genuine hitter in this Pak team, closest one is probably Hafeez.

But with this good start they might just inch towards 300.

In ODI actually, you don't need that level of power hitter (I am talking about 15-20 runs/over player). The key is to form partnership & shot productivity - any team going to 35th over with 8 wickets at hand & a shot productivity of 90%+ from there on 'll add another 130-140 even in revised playing condition.

Singles are very important - we actually don't have any brutal hitter, but can maintain a RR of 5~6 in first 40 overs with wickets at hand; almost every time teams 'll reach 300+ from there.

 

[Pete Rose]

Deano doing a Benaud

 

[Executioner]

320+ should be in mind. If Sarfraz and Hafeez get going then definitely 320+

that would not be the best strategy. To think about targetting 320 would be suicidal as we have seen teams trying to score 350+ and falling well short. Look for 290 on an outfield this slow, and Pakistan will win 9 times out of 10.

 

[BleedGreen]

Hafeez and Azhar need to have a serious look at their running, especially Azhar

 

[Man Of Steel]

This innings is gonna be career defining for him!

 

[Pete Rose]

In ODI actually, you don't need that level of power hitter (I am talking about 15-20 runs/over player). The key is to form partnership & shot productivity - any team going to 35th over with 8 wickets at hand & a shot productivity of 90%+ from there on 'll add another 130-140 even in revised playing condition.

Singles are very important - we actually don't have any brutal hitter, but can maintain a RR of 5~6 in first 40 overs with wickets at hand; almost every time teams 'll reach 300+ from there.

Agree with this. Set batsmen at the 40th over will get you more than a basher coming in then.

 

[Pete Rose]

Rameez babbling

 

[walashi]

Why isn't Ten Sport showing Pak vs SL on youtube? theyre showing ind vs zim

 

[ExplicitAI]

Came back from the toilet and Azhar got run out

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Rameez back. Just gimme a bottle of scotch and a handgun

 

[Madplayer]

Is it just me or hafeez is playing the ball that seam or cut quite comfortably today apart from this last delivery by perera.

 

[BleedGreen]

that would not be the best strategy. To think about targetting 320 would be suicidal as we have seen teams trying to score 350+ and falling well short. Look for 290 on an outfield this slow, and Pakistan will win 9 times out of 10.

I reckon we lack an "Afridi" or "Akmal" at the end of our lineup, otherwise outfield is irrelevant of a good batting track such as this when it comes to pinch hitting.

 

[Pete Rose]

Such elegance from hafeez: both feet facing the bowler and stuck in cement while feeling around weakly his bat to a seaming delivery.

 

[Madplayer]

Came back from the toilet and Azhar got run out

Now hold it in until the match gets over.

 

[Pete Rose]

I reckon we lack an "Afridi" or "Akmal" at the end of our lineup, otherwise outfield is irrelevant of a good batting track such as this when it comes to pinch hitting.

Rizwan will do it. Those two are theoretical power hitters.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rameez back. Just gimme a bottle of scotch and a handgun

How he made a career in commentary is beyond me.

 

[taqi]

Hafeez and Azhar's running reminded me of Yousuf and Inzi

 

[BleedGreen]

Rizwan will do it. Those two are theoretical power hitters.

Haven't really seen Rizwan power hitting, although he did pace himself well in 2nd ODI

 

[Man Of Steel]

I reckon we lack an "Afridi" or "Akmal" at the end of our lineup, otherwise outfield is irrelevant of a good batting track such as this when it comes to pinch hitting.

Akmal clan should be kept from cricket as far as possible, I don't care who it is, they don't have the right attitude towards the game.

 

[BleedGreen]

How he made a career in commentary is beyond me.

He isn't as bad as we make him to be honest.

 

[Pete Rose]

How he made a career in commentary is beyond me.

English speaking Pakistani commentator.
Rameez just used the word flexible 4 times in a seven word sentence.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Sarfaraz need some boundaries bro

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[ExplicitAI]

This is the longest I've ever seen Sarfy play without pummeling a four

 

[Pete Rose]

Haven't really seen Rizwan power hitting, although he did pace himself well in 2nd ODI

Pakistan's power hitters flail around wasting balls playing his percentage cricket. Far better to to have 5 singles and a boundary.

 

[BleedGreen]

Nice

 

[ExplicitAI]

I spoke too soon

 

[Man Of Steel]

Need to get to 200 by 35th over and then target atleast 350 from that position.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

I spoke too soon

Was needed!

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[marlonbrowndo]

After all these performances where ramizs darling sarfraz failed a few times even while opening he still insists azhar isnt a natural one day player. I like sarfraz but how can you say that about azhar

 

[Pete Rose]

shades of Steven smith. I see

 

[Madplayer]

In this squad only bilal asif is capable of power hitting in the end overs.

 

[Pete Rose]

After all these performances where ramizs darling sarfraz failed a few times even while opening he still insists azhar isnt a natural one day player. I like sarfraz but how can you say that about azhar

Rameez goes by his narrative until a proper commentator comes and plants a different thought in him.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

He isn't as bad as we make him to be honest.

His attitude is good.

But he blabbers a lot.

I want to like his commentary (cos he is a cool guy) but gosh...he needs to work big time on his skills. Repeats whatever he feels like.

 

[Pete Rose]

Why so much respect for Matthews.

 

[Pete Rose]

Maiden coming up

 

[Master Leo]

See how charged up your fielders are. And dont be modest, you guys dont have a tail. even your 12th man can bat.

Not being modest..just honest..you saw how we struggled horribly even after a great start last match. You can't expect lightening to strike twice. If kusal fails our plethora of plodders in the top order will make sure that the target gets beyond the reach by the 30 th over. But let's see..
Is the newbie Imad an attacking, big spinner like Shah or is he just a darting container ?

 

[angrypathan]

Good over by Mathews

 

[BleedGreen]

Good ploy from SL to bring in pace from both ends against 2 players of spin

 

[imshally81]

Why so much respect for Matthews.

Because he is captain

 

[Belawal2014]

How he made a career in commentary is beyond me.

Hatersss

 

[Man Of Steel]

Why so much respect for Matthews.

Man this ODI cricket has become too fast paced than even a RR of over 5 doesn't seem to make people happy.

 

[BleedGreen]

These guys are struggling so bad against pace

 

[ExplicitAI]

Man this ODI cricket has become too fast paced than even a RR of over 5 doesn't seem to make people happy.

They want boundaries

 

[imshally81]

4

 

[Pete Rose]

Man this ODI cricket has become too fast paced than even a RR of over 5 doesn't seem to make people happy.

Did we get 5 runs off Matthews?

 

[BleedGreen]

top edges for

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Thank God, about time

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[marlonbrowndo]

Sarfraz needs to improve against pace! Not saying he needs to dominate pace as much as he dominates spin but still. And now ramiz admires a top edge!! That couldve been a damn catch and no he hasnt pulled it off ramiz

 

[Abdullah719]

Audacious piece of shot -

 

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez is going to play a safe 50 and leave it for the others to do.

 

[BleedGreen]

167/2 after 32 overs.

 

[Madplayer]

Not being modest..just honest..you saw how we struggled horribly even after a great start last match. You can't expect lightening to strike twice. If kusal fails our plethora of plodders in the top order will make sure that the target gets beyond the reach by the 30 th over. But let's see..
Is the newbie Imad an attacking, big spinner like Shah or is he just a darting container ?

Imad is okay. Not what you would call a great wicket taker. His job would be to try to contain the batsman. He is more of an all rounder. Averages 41 in FC.

 

[ExplicitAI]

 

[MMHS]

I might be too critical, but after 7 dots, a top edged 4 with a high risk shot in the 31st over, probably not the way Javed Miandad used to play...........................

 

[Master Leo]

Lol. Rameez's praising of Sarfaraz is waaaay over the top..!!!

 

[Man Of Steel]

Audacious piece of shot -

Your avatar is so annoying!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Sarfraz needs to improve against pace! Not saying he needs to dominate pace as much as he dominates spin but still. And now ramiz admires a top edge!! That couldve been a damn catch and no he hasnt pulled it off ramiz

Audacious piece of shot -

Did he say that?
[MENTION=138318]Belawal2014[/MENTION]

 

[Abdullah719]

Your avatar is so annoying!

Why?

 

[Man Of Steel]

Rameez tries so hard using difficult words to get his point across just to show he has grasp on English when in fact it makes him sound silly and his repetition doesn't help either.

 

[Pete Rose]

Sri Lanka has two overs of spin and then it's all pacers (provided they don't bowl dilshan) and considering the aggressive lines they have bowled, all Pakistani batsmen are in for a challenge.

 

[Abdullah719]

Did he say that?
[MENTION=138318]Belawal2014[/MENTION]

Yes, the top edge was an 'audacious piece of shot'.

 

[BleedGreen]

by hafeez to midwicket

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I swear ramiz praises sarfraz like the bengali commentators admire their players.

 

[MMHS]

Just off track, BD boys have put 266/6 at Kingsmead & has got SAF boys 2/1 after 2 overs.

 

[ExplicitAI]

from Hafeez

 

[Man Of Steel]

Why?

You are making yourself look silly, how old are you? 12?

 

[Pete Rose]

Good partnership.

 

[Abdullah719]

You are making yourself look silly, how old are you? 12?

OK Superman, who rates Shehzad and calls Azhar a tail-ender.

 

[Belawal2014]

Did he say that?
[MENTION=138318]Belawal2014[/MENTION]

Guilty as charged :ahmed

 

[Pete Rose]

That's three balls we have left today trying to be cute.

 

[Belawal2014]

Ramiz is a bit biased towards Sarfaraz

 

[Hawkeye]

Sarfraz has been playing so effortlessly at almost 100 strike rate.

He's probably the best player of middle overs in the world and at rotating the strike.

Good to promote him.

 

[BleedGreen]

Starting to drizzle