West Indies v Pakistan | 2nd ODI | Providence | April 9, 2017 | Pakistan Innings

[Citizen4]

Shadab is ready to come in next

 

[JibranAnsari]

Babar playing for his 100

 

[Pete Rose]

at least until the next world cup

Yeah? I think he will be out of both test and odi side prior to that.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

I think, he is batting around SR of 80 after first few overs. But, now needs to play till end, to post a fighting total, which should be around 250.

After he has gotten his 50 he has gotten slower.

 

[Mamoon]

I'm only following on Cricinfo- but Sarfraz seems like a breath of fresh air from the typical batting

he ABSOLUTELY needs to bat in the top 5

That is why he is looking like a breath of fresh air to you. He is catching thin air with the bat, as well as a few edges. Ordinary innings so far.

 

[Slog]

[MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION]

Poor [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION]

Arthur is a gutless, clueless failure of a coach who will get his third international sack of things keep going this way

 

[pakistanisgreat]

WI is a beautiful place to visit.

 

[Pete Rose]

Sarfaraz can take a nap during Pakistan's fielding effort and still be a better captain than Azhar.

So you are saying he will be napping in this second odi as well?

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Yeah? I think he will be out of both test and odi side prior to that.

Pete Rose is on today

 

[shariqnoor]

One batsman can afford to be 62 off 80 particularly if he plays throughout the innings. The other batters around him need to be playing at 100+ SR

 

[Syed1]

So you are saying he will be napping in this second odi as well?

But still doing a better job than his predecessor

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Babar playing for his 100

we are 4 down, there is no one left in the batting whom we can trust. i would take it if he score 100 because this would give pakistan 36 runs extra.

 

[Hasan Cheema]

Sarfraz should captain Pakistan one year before his useful life in the team. then groom next captain before retiring.

 

[Citizen4]

Yeah? I think he will be out of both test and odi side prior to that.

I mean ... You can think whatever you want

 

[Pete Rose]

But still doing a better job than his predecessor

I think you sound a tad bit subjective. I am kinda hoping he will captain better today. Holder has showed him how to do that: don't bowl part timers upfront.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

need to get 275+

We'll be relying on our bowlers again, or Windies batsmen imploding. 275 is a decent effort from this lot if we get it.

 

[Pete Rose]

I mean ... You can think whatever you want

Thanks man.

 

[Pete Rose]

We'll be relying on our bowlers again, or Windies batsmen imploding. 275 is a decent effort from this lot if we get it.

Excellent in the context of this series and that's about it,

 

[Mamoon]

I don't want Babar and Amir to spend the next 10 years competing for who-lacks-the-most-impact title.

 

[Citizen4]

Thanks man.

lemme guess... Azhar Ali fan?:ahmed

 

[Barragan]

The middle overs are the worst by Pak and where the main problem is

In this day and age, these are the most crucial overs and difference between 270 or 330

 

[imshally81]

This wicket will becomes flat... When WI will bat on it...

 

[Nasty Naz]

This team just has no ability to increase their pace at all. They don't even attempt to go for power hitting despite the batsmen being well settled.

 

[Pete Rose]

lemme guess... Azhar Ali fan?:ahmed

As much as I like azhar Ali, what I absolutely detest is shallow observations about what makes a good captain.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Babar wasnt good in the start and when we had wickets but I think he is doing fine now.
Unfortunately he is a bit limited against spin. Needs to work on his game.

 

[Hamza_]

Babar needs to kick on.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

need a 100 from babaar

 

[Citizen4]

As much as I like azhar Ali, what I absolutely detest is shallow observations about what makes a good captain.

what makes you think that Sarfraz isn't better than Azhar?

 

[Hasan Cheema]

Pakistan 167 in 36.2 overs, IPL team same in 19.1 overs

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Pak going good at this moment.

 

[imshally81]

Babar seems tired...

 

[Pete Rose]

what makes you think that Sarfraz isn't better than Azhar?

I am waiting to see that,

 

[pakistanisgreat]

can we get 100 in last 13 overs

 

[Mamoon]

Probably another 40 deliveries to go before Babar starts playing for the team.

 

[imshally81]

 

[pakistanisgreat]

44444444444

 

[Barragan]

Excellent shot

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If Hafeez was playing at Babar strike rate, entire PP would have had a meltdown .

Because Babar darling is doing it, all sorts of excuses are being made for him on how he needs to stay.

I dont mind Babar playing this way but criticism should be equally applied to everyone.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Brilliant 4.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Innings going nowhere.

With bowlers like hasan ali we are doomed.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Jeez at least try to slog a little instead of just playing for singles.

 

[Hasan Cheema]

shot from Sarfraz, Captain's Knock

 

[IMMY69]

Seems a slow wicket with some turn in it so 250-270 could be competitive

 

[QalandarFan]

Sarfraz with a great shot

 

[Nasty Naz]

At least someone finally managed to hit a nice shot.

 

[Rayyman]

If Hafeez was playing at Babar strike rate, entire PP would have had a meltdown .

Because Babar darling is doing it, all sorts of excuses are being made for him on how he needs to stay.

I dont mind Babar playing this way but criticism should be equally applied to everyone.

Hafeez was going slower

 

[Pakpak]

If Hafeez was playing at Babar strike rate, entire PP would have had a meltdown .

Because Babar darling is doing it, all sorts of excuses are being made for him on how he needs to stay.

I dont mind Babar playing this way but criticism should be equally applied to everyone.

I agree. I am a massive Babar fan, my favorite player right now, but he should go for it. Its not like his place is under threat.

 

[Syed1]

Babar needs to get a move on

 

[Arsalan Pro]

50 partnership.

 

[DRsohail]

If Hafeez was playing at Babar strike rate, entire PP would have had a meltdown .

Because Babar darling is doing it, all sorts of excuses are being made for him on how he needs to stay.

I dont mind Babar playing this way but criticism should be equally applied to everyone.

not after playing for 15 years..people near him because he is younger otherwise he will be criticised..

 

[Pete Rose]

If Hafeez was playing at Babar strike rate, entire PP would have had a meltdown .

Because Babar darling is doing it, all sorts of excuses are being made for him on how he needs to stay.

I dont mind Babar playing this way but criticism should be equally applied to everyone.

What it says is that we can't have too many of the same type of batsmen

 

[pakistanisgreat]

8 of the over

 

[Markhor]

Sarfraz should be higher up in this batting order, finally some impetus in this innings.

 

[Hasan Cheema]

Innings going nowhere.

With bowlers like hasan ali we are doomed.

He is most promising young fast bowling talent, already won a t20 match against WI

 

[QalandarFan]

Babar needs to up the anti

 

[MMHS]

After he has gotten his 50 he has gotten slower.

That's mainly because of 2 quick wickets - still the match is in control, as long as they reach to say 243/3 in 46-47 overs. If he got out to make it 150/5, PAK won't play full 50 overs.

 

[Speedster777]

Sarfraz is the only player we have who understand modern batting. Perfect strike rate. Take out Babar and Sarfraz and we're worse than Zimbabwe.

 

[Pete Rose]

not after playing for 15 years..people near him because he is younger otherwise he will be criticised..

Younger players are bolder. Hafeez was always rubbish.

 

[Syed1]

I agree that Babar needs to play hell of a lot faster, but what PP'ers aren't realizing is that Hafeez was leaving balls or dead blocking them, Babar is actively looking for runs and being unable to do since he is finding the fielders.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Gabriel back.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Gabi is back

 

[Pete Rose]

That's mainly because of 2 quick wickets - still the match is in control, as long as they reach to say 243/3 in 46-47 overs. If he got out to make it 150/5, PAK won't play full 50 overs.

These are sophisticated excuses

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

really cant understand why Sarfraz doesnt bat at 4.

He can easily play at a sr of 100 in the middle overs.

 

[Abdullah]

Doesn't really matter, all this context. If you wanna be compared to the big boys you have to go big.

that will come inshaAllah after a few years of psl and t20i.
he needs to get a big score today even if means just staying within himself. that will get us to 300. otherwise we could get just 260

 

[Pete Rose]

I agree that Babar needs to play hell of a lot faster, but what PP'ers aren't realizing is that Hafeez was leaving balls or dead blocking them, Babar is actively looking for runs and being unable to do since he is finding the fielders.

So that means babar is playing like shehzad

 

[Syed1]

really cant understand why Sarfraz doesnt bat at 4.

He can easily play at a sr of 100 in the middle overs.

Mickey wants Hafeez to be at 3 or 4

 

[Arsalan Pro]

180/4 in 39

 

[pakistanisgreat]

things going well now

 

[Pete Rose]

that will come inshaAllah after a few years of psl and t20i.
he needs to get a big score today even if means just staying within himself. that will get us to 300. otherwise we could get just 260

If Pakistan gets 300 it will be due to whoever is batting with him. He is incapable at the moment.

 

[Syed1]

So that means babar is playing like shehzad

Babar is playing like Babar, Shehzad would have never gotten this far on a turning track like this

 

[Poutine]

It's clear that Sarfaraz should be batting in the top 4 but I guess he can't unless Hafeez decides to step down.

 

[QalandarFan]

Great flick for 2.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Mickey wants Hafeez to be at 3 or 4

Or sarfraz wants him there.

 

[Hamza_]

Babar is playing rubbish right now.

 

[Hasan Cheema]

Shadab should come next, Has seen Imad plenty of times, at best Imad can play with SR of 100. Lets see how shadab tread

 

[Abdullah]

So he cant score quick without getting out? What good in it?

no. comprehension issues.
by all means try it when u 160-2 after 30. just not at the time of writing 130-4 after 32
its an area of his game he needs to develop but not at the expense of the game today!!

 

[coy0607]

If India ever has the courage to play Pakistan again, Hafeez and Shehzad will bore you to death

fortune favours the brave

I'd rather a player like Sarfraz who plays like this at a SR of 95+ over a player like Hafeez who plays 'elegant' shots at a SR of 60

 

[pakistanisgreat]

If Immad plays a cameo that would be nice

 

[imshally81]

 

[JibranAnsari]

There is some turn but the pitch has a lot of runs in it , usual pakistan mediocrity isnt allowing us to score quickly and babar is after his hundred.