Wanted to point out a stat that is very important but often overlooked -
PARTNERSHIPS
1st ODI
NZ PAK
83 ------ 6
73 ------ 1
36 ------ 6
6 ------- 24
90 ----- 17
9 ------- 78
14 ----- 34*
4*
2nd ODI
PAK NZ
5 ------ 1
9 ------ 46
25 ---- 104*
45
24
19
70
28
7*
Some personal thoughts:
Pak bowlers unable to break partnerships
Pak Batsman not sticking around
I hate to blame one or two individuals for the two losses (hafeez, Malik etc) - it's a team game with both bat and ball
If anyone is to blame its the coach who sets the plans and the captain who makes sure the plans are executed.
I wouldn't blame anyone, take the losses with the wins esp with a young team. We could lose 5-0 here and I'd still be ecstatic about our CT win. Hopefully we play better in the next 3 games and give NZL a run for the money amidst the earthquakes, alien conditions, and confusing ground dimensions. No excuses though NZL beat us fair and square.
PARTNERSHIPS
1st ODI
NZ PAK
83 ------ 6
73 ------ 1
36 ------ 6
6 ------- 24
90 ----- 17
9 ------- 78
14 ----- 34*
4*
2nd ODI
PAK NZ
5 ------ 1
9 ------ 46
25 ---- 104*
45
24
19
70
28
7*
Some personal thoughts:
Pak bowlers unable to break partnerships
Pak Batsman not sticking around
I hate to blame one or two individuals for the two losses (hafeez, Malik etc) - it's a team game with both bat and ball
If anyone is to blame its the coach who sets the plans and the captain who makes sure the plans are executed.
I wouldn't blame anyone, take the losses with the wins esp with a young team. We could lose 5-0 here and I'd still be ecstatic about our CT win. Hopefully we play better in the next 3 games and give NZL a run for the money amidst the earthquakes, alien conditions, and confusing ground dimensions. No excuses though NZL beat us fair and square.
