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The Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq partnerships growing in stature
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Good to see Babar guiding his friend to some good scores and seems like a good rapport between these 2.
So where does it leave Fakhar? Should he come 3 or 4 and let these 2 open?
So where does it leave Fakhar? Should he come 3 or 4 and let these 2 open?
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Fakhar should open , he adds dynamic to the innings which the rest of the team lack, he may not come Off that often but when he does he will have more impact than the rest
Fakhar should continue opening.
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A 4th consecutive 100-run partnership between the 2. Another step toward a record to break:
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All those runs together yet still work to be done with communication:
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Yes definitely Imaams call Babar was ball watching.
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They wouldve both made it if babar wasnt ball watching
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According to news reports, Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq have started National High-Performance Centre (NHPC) - even though the Sri Lana bound squad is scheduled to start training on June 26 in Rawalpindi - Shahid Aslam worked with Babar in the nets where he did batting with the help of a slab to get practice on playing bouncers. In the end, the two cricketers also did throw down drills with the coach.
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These two are in the forms of their lives.
I think Pakistan have the best batting lineup in Asia right now (Fakhar, Babar, Imam, and Rizwan).
I think Pakistan have the best batting lineup in Asia right now (Fakhar, Babar, Imam, and Rizwan).
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No doubt both are great ODI batsman, but their stats are inflated because no teams play their strongest teams against Pakistan. Sadly, most of the teams are giving less importance to ODI cricket, and sending their B teams to face teams other than Australia, India and England.
Unfortunately that isn't Babar problem and he will proberly score lots of runs against the main strength sides.
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Imam-ul-Haq is Pakistan's best opener since Saeed Anwar I think.
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I dont understand why people hate imam
He was a run machine in U19 days along with
Babar and Sami Aslam
Unfortunately for Sami he became slow didnt play his natural game and got lost in the system
He was a run machine in U19 days along with
Babar and Sami Aslam
Unfortunately for Sami he became slow didnt play his natural game and got lost in the system
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Not only his fault, but he even yelled at his captain and turned his back to him. Not good beahviour at all.
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Well Babar also has issues it seems
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Babar Azam has now been run out six times in his Test career.
Only Joe Root and Cheteshwar Pujara have been run out in Tests as many times since the Pakistan captain's debut.
Whilst he has performed quite well in Pakistan his tests will be when we play in SENA.
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Babar and co seem to think that its fine to call for tight singles in tests Its not
This is a spillover from playing too many t20s
Theres no need for this and waste of wkts, if you cant jog a run theres no need to run for it in tests
Imam today:
“Look it is cricket and run-outs happen. Unfortunately, we have been in such a situation two-three times before and I also got run-out against West Indies and today he got run-out,” said Imam.
“It is a part of the game and now will try to console him,” Imam added cheekily.
“Once again, it is cricket. But, I think it was a misunderstanding and he could not listen to my call of ‘No’ so he kept running and when I saw him he was standing right beside me and it was too late then,” Imam shared.
“So, such miscommunication occurs in cricket sometimes,” he concluded.
“Look it is cricket and run-outs happen. Unfortunately, we have been in such a situation two-three times before and I also got run-out against West Indies and today he got run-out,” said Imam.
“It is a part of the game and now will try to console him,” Imam added cheekily.
“Once again, it is cricket. But, I think it was a misunderstanding and he could not listen to my call of ‘No’ so he kept running and when I saw him he was standing right beside me and it was too late then,” Imam shared.
“So, such miscommunication occurs in cricket sometimes,” he concluded.
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Props to Imam for great game awareness. In a runout situation, you must not let the better batter get runout.
Today, he ensured that.
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Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq have now equalled the partnership record set by Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan.
The duo achieved the feat during the third ODI against New Zealand in Karachi, as they got together for a stand of 108 runs after losing in-form Fakhar Zaman early in the innings.
Babar and Imam have now accomplished a 100-run partnership on nine occasions in ODIs, thereby equalling the record previously held by Yousuf and Younis
Yousuf also features at third spot on the list along with Inzamam ul Haq, as the pair notched up eight 100-run partnerships in ODI cricket.
The duo achieved the feat during the third ODI against New Zealand in Karachi, as they got together for a stand of 108 runs after losing in-form Fakhar Zaman early in the innings.
Babar and Imam have now accomplished a 100-run partnership on nine occasions in ODIs, thereby equalling the record previously held by Yousuf and Younis
Yousuf also features at third spot on the list along with Inzamam ul Haq, as the pair notched up eight 100-run partnerships in ODI cricket.
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Surprising in some ways that Younis Khan was part of that. I always think of YK as being a poor ODI player compared to tests. YK was a way underrated test batsman but he should have had no part of the ODI team imo.
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He has played 200+ games batting at 3 or 4 so he was always going to be there in the partnerships. YK has many fifties as well. Many slow starts but failed to convert them into big scores.
Was a world class Test batsman though.
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And another solid partnership between these 2 in progress in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan
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Solid?
They put so much pressure on the run chase, bat like 75% of the innings, yet the RRR keeps climbing. None of them can bat at 100 plus SR and master the chase. they tuk tuk to 50s and get out.
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Imam despite facing criticisms is a much better player of spin, is better when playing on the backfoot and has seemed to have ironed put his issues against the short ball.
When it comes to spin, unlike babar, Imam seems to be a natural, I've also noticed he normally outperforms babar in consistency with babar being ahead by just getting that selfish 100 per series.
Only issue with Imam is his lack of lofted shot making which makes him useless from over 40 onwards. But he's a better accumulator then babar, despite not having any flash shots like cover drive.
When it comes to spin, unlike babar, Imam seems to be a natural, I've also noticed he normally outperforms babar in consistency with babar being ahead by just getting that selfish 100 per series.
Only issue with Imam is his lack of lofted shot making which makes him useless from over 40 onwards. But he's a better accumulator then babar, despite not having any flash shots like cover drive.
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For those claiming imam is selfish, the only reason he played a risky shot at 91, was because he was losing partners and the new batsmen were increasing their run rate.
Not his fault that rizwan is a moron when it comes to making calls and Babar is the king of soft dismissals.
Not his fault that rizwan is a moron when it comes to making calls and Babar is the king of soft dismissals.
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Imam is the best ODI player right after babar. Look at his consistency guys. Remarkable!
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the way Imam panicked today when Babar got out.
Imam needs Fakhar or Babar to bat with him in high run chases, the guy needs these two to hold his hand.
Imam needs Fakhar or Babar to bat with him in high run chases, the guy needs these two to hold his hand.
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Both babar and fakhar would have panicked if they kept losing partners.
It's why we need saud lol.
There's no denying that Imam is not a standout player. He's primarily an accumulator who won't singlehandedly win games for you. He lacks the dynamism and game-changing ability. His presence doesn't strike fear into opponents, and his hitting prowess is quite limited even when he is well settled and have faced 100+ balls. He's better suited for subcontinent pitches. I have reservations about his performance on faster pitches, but considering our options, he provides steadiness, and we may not have a better choice currently in the ranks.
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Babar is also primarily an accumulator, so is rizwan.
They accumulate and will occasionally dispatch the bad ball.
But imam is 10x more consistent. He consistently keeps playing at an 80 strike rate whereas babar tends to slow down for his milestone.
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They both batted poorly yesterday.. run rate was less when they came onto bat butby the time..they got out after consuming half of the innings..run rate was highr than that.. they should have maintained a steady tempo..but barring one or two overs…they were taking two or three runs in an over…they were even struggling to get singles..almost every ball was going to the fielder..they mostly struggled to strike in gaps..let alone getting a boundary.. Shadab saved in the end…and then ofcoure Naseem
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Imam consistently carries his weight in these partnerships. Babar plays the most infuriating brand of tuk-tuk, leading to low strike rate and pressure on Imam. Nevertheless, Imam consistently delivers, yet Babar gets out in some brain-dead manner. I think it is time to move Babar down to 4 and insert someone like Saud Shakeel at 3.
While Babar is undoubtedly an accumulator, his ability to accelerate quickly due to his diverse shot selections sets him apart. In contrast, Imam tends to maintain a consistent strike rotation mode, regardless of the match situation. If I were to wager, my money would definitely be on Babar to take us to finish line. Do you really believe Imam can win games for us if the required run rate is over 7 in last 20 overs. There is a reason Shadab was MOM but not him.
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Babar doesn't really get us to the finish line in odi, only time I've seen him do that was in t20 when he opens.
Babar actually tends to slow down to achieve his personal milestone, Imam doesn't he bats at the same steady pace.
Babar has more shots then imam, he can accelerate which imam can't, however imam is simply more composed and plays spin like a natural and it seems he no longer struggles with the short ball since he's been playing it to perfection this series.
His only issue is being a liability after we hit over 40, since this is when he tries to play lofted shots and accelerate and he gets out, imam simply can't play lofted strokes nor can he accelerate, but he is more consistent in run scoring then Babar is and he's not rashid or mujeeb's bunny, unlike Babar and fakhar.
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These two guys are best friends forever.
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