Which Pakistani batsman will score the most runs in the ODI series versus Australia?

[super hitter]

So after a terrible test performance, the same team with the same batsmen except for a few exceptions...

Who do you think is eligible of scoring the most number of runs on the bouncy wickets?

1)Azhar Ali (c)
2)Sharjeel Khan
3)Babar Azam
4)Shoaib Malik
5)Asad Shafiq
6)Umar Akmal
7)Sarfraz Ahmed

though Azhar seems to be one of my choices due to his typical slowness.
Umar Akmal is someone I'll go for!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Babar, Sharjeel, Akmal and Rizwan are the only ones worth talking about in this series when it comes to batting. Imad too.

 

[Statsman]

Azhar Ali, is in good form as well.

 

[super hitter]

Babar, Sharjeel, Akmal and Rizwan are the only ones worth talking about in this series when it comes to batting. Imad too.

Babar Azam? like seriously!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Babar Azam? like seriously!

Yes like seriously. He is our best ODI batsman comfortably.

 

[super hitter]

Yes like seriously. He is our best ODI batsman comfortably.

But in UAE...his test performance was terrible in tests.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

But in UAE...his test performance was terrible in tests.

Not even gonna bother arguing. What about New Zealand ODIs? Babar, Sharjeel and Umar are our 3 best Limited Overs batsmen and it's time Pakistani fans just realize that

 

[spade]

Sherjeel Khan....would be a 0-5 drubbing anyway

 

[super hitter]

Not even gonna bother arguing. What about New Zealand ODIs? Babar, Sharjeel and Umar are our 3 best Limited Overs batsmen and it's time Pakistani fans just realize that

19, 14, 23, 3, 0, 9
these scores are actually forcing me to argue,

the only thing I was looking forward to in the test series was Babar Azam, not even Azhar...n thats the reason I didn't tune in for the 3rd match.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

19, 14, 23, 3, 0, 9
these scores are actually forcing me to argue,

the only thing I was looking forward to in the test series was Babar Azam, not even Azhar...n thats the reason I didn't tune in for the 3rd match.

Babar prove his worth once again in ODIs. He's too good to not make an excellent come back from a poor series

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Sherjeel Khan....would be a 0-5 drubbing anyway

If Sharjeel is our highest scorer then we will win at least 1 game. I can guarantee it

 

[Iddy]

Whilst I supported Babar he really disappointed recently. Let's hope he plays better in the ODI's.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Azhar Ali but as usual the 20 off 10 balls will be appreciated and 100 off 130 balls will be castigated for being too slow.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Azhar Ali followed by sarfraz and malik.


I think babar azam will fail badly in the series after a horrible test series.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Sharjeel Khan will be the highest scorer. Absolutely sure of it. Nobody else plays with a positive mind. All of our players are stuck in the 80's and 90's and have not acclimatized to the future. I expect Babar to come good too but with the amount of pressure he'll have on his shoulders owing to his abysmal performance in the Test series, one can't be too sure. Generally, I would expect UAkaml to be good too, especially against pace and on Aussie wickets (where he already has fairly good record) but the way he has regressed, I highly doubt it. He failed against pathetic bowlers in the BPL and his off-side game looked weak. However, I still think it is safe to say he will be better than the likes of Malik; who is a dud against pace, Asad Shafiq; who can't play quick for his life and certainly Sarfaraz; an absolute accumulator.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Umar Akmal.

 

[super hitter]

Azhar Ali followed by sarfraz and malik.


I think babar azam will fail badly in the series after a horrible test series.

malik is the worst one to expect, whenever it comes to the bouncy wickets with the raw pace

 

[spade]

If Sharjeel is our highest scorer then we will win at least 1 game. I can guarantee it

We would have lost 0-5 or at best 1-4 against the aussie LOI side in Aus. No shame in losing 0-5 in ODI's, most teams would lose by a similar margin,but to be whitewashed against a rank ordinary aus team in a test series is very very embarrasing. Only team that can win a LOI series at present was India but with Dhoni no longer a captain and kohli elevated to captaincy, we have no chance at all.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Azhar Ali followed by sarfraz and malik.


I think babar azam will fail badly in the series after a horrible test series.

If Australia play their best attack, Azhar will score 40 off 80 every innings.

 

[Red Devil]

Sharjeel should enjoy the bouncy conditions but he's far too unpredictable.

I'll go with Azhar, he's in very good form and high on confidence. He'll probably be too slow but he'll still notch up a few fifties.

 

[Square Drive]

My boy Umar Akmal.

Sharjeel will run him close though.

 

[MenInG]

Sharjeel is my bet

Umar Akmal maybe second and Sarfraz 3rd

Btw, scoring 60 in 30 overs will probably get you that 1st position but what will it be worth?

 

[TQ89]

Azhar Ali or Sharjeel

 

[hadi123]

Shoaib Malik

 

[Ellipsism]

My boy Umar Akmal.

Sharjeel will run him close though.

Your boy Umar Akmal is out of form and is in the worst state of fitness he has been in his entire career.

 

[Square Drive]

Your boy Umar Akmal is out of form and is in the worst state of fitness he has been in his entire career.

Thank goodness this thread isn't about who's in the best form and fitness, and is just a prediction of who'll be the highest run-getter in the series.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Babar, Sharjeel, Akmal and Rizwan are the only ones worth talking about in this series when it comes to batting. Imad too.

Quite a gamble you are taking.


I don't see him getting a game in atleast first 3 Odi's.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Quite a gamble you are taking.


I don't see him getting a game in atleast first 3 Odi's.

He should

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Any amongst top 3

Azhar, Sharjeel & Babar.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

He should

Based on what ?


With no runs under his belt he is only picked because Australia is far off and incase Sarfraz gets unfit we don't have any keeper. Akmal has not kept in last 2 years in Int Cricket.


Rizwan, Asad & Umar will be figting for one spot. Rizwan has failed miserably in his last 15 Odis ie last 4 Odi series so one out of comeback boys Akmal or Asad will play. Both have hardly played an odi or two since their comeback.

 

[Rayyman]

Based on what ?


With no runs under his belt he is only picked because Australia is far off and incase Sarfraz gets unfit we don't have any keeper. Akmal has not kept in last 2 years in Int Cricket.


Rizwan, Asad & Umar will be figting for one spot. Rizwan has failed miserably in his last 15 Odis ie last 4 Odi series so one out of comeback boys Akmal or Asad will play. Both have hardly played an odi or two since their comeback.

Hafeez has stolen that spot from all of them. Hope he isn't the highest run scorer.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Hafeez has stolen that spot from all of them. Hope he isn't the highest run scorer.

No.


Hafeez will replace Nawaz in the playing eleven.


Hafeez, Imad, Hasan, Irfan, Amir/Wahab will be the 5 bowlers while Azhar & Malik will be 6th and 7th bowling option.


Hafeez is not competing with either Sharjeel as opener nor he is competing with Akmal, Asad or Rizwan. He is an allrounder and has taken 11 wickets at 4.58 Economy rate in last domestic Odi Cup hence he is picked. 2 left arm spinners Imad & Nawaz in playing eleven did not make any sense. Hence Hafeez is a good pick to replace Nawaz. Also he is good against lefties and Warner, Khawaja, Head, Lynn are left handed.

 

[dhump]

Azhar will surely play 5 matches and he will score the most runs although they would be useless and made in snails pace.

 

[GrandMaster]

Azhar Ali

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Babar if he puts away the front-foot leg glance should not have any trouble.

 

[Slog]

I hope Sharjeel can get a century and 2 fifties

 

[gani999]

Sarfraz Ahmed.

He is the beacon of reliability standing tall among the ruins.

 

[aloo paratha]

Voted Sarfraz, forgetting about Azhar

I think it'll be like this: Azhar, Sarfraz, Malik

 

[Hasan123]

Babar Azam

 

[super hitter]

No.


Hafeez will replace Nawaz in the playing eleven.


Hafeez, Imad, Hasan, Irfan, Amir/Wahab will be the 5 bowlers while Azhar & Malik will be 6th and 7th bowling option.
.

How dare you call Azhar the sixth and Malik the 7th bowler...)))

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

How dare you call Azhar the sixth and Malik the 7th bowler...)))

Ok Malik 3rd change. Happy now ?

 

[Justcrazy]

Babar according to me.

 

[Markhor]

Azhar or Sarfraz.

Malik could be at the top of the run charts if he closes his eyes and pretends he's batting against Chris Mpofu and Elton Chigumbura as those are the bowlers he usually tortures.

 

[Hamza_]

Azhar, Sharjeel or Sarfraz.

 

[Black Zero]

Has to be Malik or sarfraz though these come little late.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Not even gonna bother arguing. What about New Zealand ODIs? Babar, Sharjeel and Umar are our 3 best Limited Overs batsmen and it's time Pakistani fans just realize that

I agree. Tho I would add Sarfraz to that list as well. Sarfraz is massively under-rated as a batsman here.

Azhar might surprise some as well but he's most likely to get out trying to up the ante. I expect one of Babar or Sharjeel to top our run scorers list.

If Umar doesn't throw his wicket away then he will definitely be our best batsman. His placement is poor sometimes which often costs him his wicket. Poor placement is the only problem with him IMO.

 

[super hitter]

Babar Azam? like seriously!

I have to take back my point.....

Despite scoring, he doesn't really seems to be of any good, can't rotate the strike.

Still miles better than the others

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Babar, Sharjeel, Akmal and Rizwan are the only ones worth talking about in this series when it comes to batting. Imad too.

Quite a gamble you are taking.


I don't see him getting a game in atleast first 3 Odi's.

He should

Told You

Any amongst top 3

Azhar, Sharjeel & Babar.

Since Azhar did not play first 3 matches so other expectations were fulfilled.

 

[Abdullah719]

KNEW it.

 

[Statsman]

Azhar Ali, is in good form as well.

Expected better from Azhar. Not the greatest series after the test achievements. Missing games didn't help either.

 

[Black Zero]

Only top# 4 are in the contest.

Azhar, Hafeez, Asad ruled out
And we are left with, Shareel and Babur. And these are top scorer for pakistan.

I originally predicted malik and sarfraz,
Sarfraz returned and Malik was not sent at #4.

 

[Abdullah]

Will always be from your top 3 - but nobody expected our 3rd 4th and 5th top scorers to be over 100 runs behind!

 

[Black Zero]

Will always be from your top 3 - but nobody expected our 3rd 4th and 5th top scorers to be over 100 runs behind!

In 350+ chases, your toporder to score at high sr otherwise there will be lot of pressure on middle order.
So some of the blame should be shared by top order.

If you look at australian stats, there is even bigger difference between #1 and #5.

 

[super hitter]

babar was the highest scorer...but all of his performances were quite ordinary tbh.

Sharjeel was the best batsman

 

[Abdullah]

In 350+ chases, your toporder to score at high sr otherwise there will be lot of pressure on middle order.
So some of the blame should be shared by top order.

If you look at australian stats, there is even bigger difference between #1 and #5.

But we dont expect more than 250 in 5 games from ANY of our players (just yet) so the back up players should have been a lot closer.

With Australia you knew before the series started Warner and Smith could score 350+ if they have a good one.
Obviously if Warner is scoring 150s nobody is going to get that close to him.

Get your expectations right
The aussies scored much more than that

 

[Zak_Fan]

Chotta Akmal let me down.

 

[Black Zero]

Chotta Akmal let me down.

me too, but he is coming too low the order and its hard when you playing after gap.