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It could happen but one would expect Pakistan to win - the other outcome is unthinkable (for a Pakistan fan)
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Pakistan with ease.
I saw Bangla bowling the other day vs India. They have nothing to threaten Pakistan.
If Bangladesh cannot beat this out of sorts Pakistan team, they really should not have bothered showing up for the Asia Cup. This is arguably THE worst performance by a Pakistan cricket team since the CT13. Even worse than how we did vs Bangladesh in 2015![]()
India is better, but the gap in skill isn’t as massive as it’s made out to be right now. Against Bangladesh, we had part timers bowling around 15-20 overs every match, while the batters were rubbish to say the least. This team is mentally shot, we were as bad attitude wise against Afghanistan. India being a better team has exposed that attitude much more ruthlessly.No that LOI series against BD in 2015 was worse. This is fine. Here in the Asia Cup, Pak lost to a team which is genuinely better and more skilled. But to get thrashed 4 times in a row against BD is so much worse.
I think Pakistan will cause an upset and defeat Bangladesh.
If Bangladesh cannot beat this out of sorts Pakistan team, they really should not have bothered showing up for the Asia Cup. This is arguably THE worst performance by a Pakistan cricket team since the CT13. Even worse than how we did vs Bangladesh in 2015![]()
If Bangladesh cannot beat this out of sorts Pakistan team, they really should not have bothered showing up for the Asia Cup. This is arguably THE worst performance by a Pakistan cricket team since the CT13. Even worse than how we did vs Bangladesh in 2015![]()
PAK - by a clear margin with bonus points, if it was applicable. That's chasing within 40 overs or winning by 20% run margin and minnows will be put in their place with a reality check. That 3-0 was a different story - it was at Mirpur, against the weakest PAK team in history, under a dumb Captain & coach, when BD was in it's little purple patch.
Now the plot has changed - this the naya Pakistan, on way & up way with arguably the best bowling combination in world and a top 3 still averaging 50 plus (unique in history), an opening pair that has an individual stats of 60+/90+, playing under the dynamic leadership of a Captain only 2nd to Khan and Dronacharya like guru Arthur. That too playing at UAE, their home where these Deshi rats will be brought out in sun light from their Dhaka hole.
It was never a contest between arguably the best team Asia (at least 2nd best - day light ahead of the following pack) vs 5th team, with a talent-less (from poor gin) diminishing generation, who'll go down to Associates once 2-3 decent, bits & pieces players that they have - that purple patch is over with 3-0 loss to AFGs. Also, being big team doesn't only PAK plays better or have better "class" in their team, rather their body language differentiates them against minnows like BD, who for their fortune of ICC's biggest mistake still looks like sheep among wolfs after 20 years.
I wish, if we could forfeit the game and head back home with what little dignity left in us - this angry PAK side is going to put us on shredder and then roll the pieces into UAE's sands. Really feeling sorry for my boys, who had no right even to play in Super 4 - how they dare to even look at PAK, before an elimination game!!!!!!!!!
Within 40 overs or 80% runs - that's the destiny of a certified minnow - reality check.
PAK - by a clear margin with bonus points, if it was applicable. That's chasing within 40 overs or winning by 20% run margin and minnows will be put in their place with a reality check. That 3-0 was a different story - it was at Mirpur, against the weakest PAK team in history, under a dumb Captain & coach, when BD was in it's little purple patch.
Now the plot has changed - this the naya Pakistan, on way & up way with arguably the best bowling combination in world and a top 3 still averaging 50 plus (unique in history), an opening pair that has an individual stats of 60+/90+, playing under the dynamic leadership of a Captain only 2nd to Khan and Dronacharya like guru Arthur. That too playing at UAE, their home where these Deshi rats will be brought out in sun light from their Dhaka hole.
It was never a contest between arguably the best team Asia (at least 2nd best - day light ahead of the following pack) vs 5th team, with a talent-less (from poor gin) diminishing generation, who'll go down to Associates once 2-3 decent, bits & pieces players that they have - that purple patch is over with 3-0 loss to AFGs. Also, being big team doesn't only PAK plays better or have better "class" in their team, rather their body language differentiates them against minnows like BD, who for their fortune of ICC's biggest mistake still looks like sheep among wolfs after 20 years.
I wish, if we could forfeit the game and head back home with what little dignity left in us - this angry PAK side is going to put us on shredder and then roll the pieces into UAE's sands. Really feeling sorry for my boys, who had no right even to play in Super 4 - how they dare to even look at PAK, before an elimination game!!!!!!!!!
Within 40 overs or 80% runs - that's the destiny of a certified minnow - reality check.
PAK - by a clear margin with bonus points, if it was applicable. That's chasing within 40 overs or winning by 20% run margin and minnows will be put in their place with a reality check. That 3-0 was a different story - it was at Mirpur, against the weakest PAK team in history, under a dumb Captain & coach, when BD was in it's little purple patch.
Now the plot has changed - this the naya Pakistan, on way & up way with arguably the best bowling combination in world and a top 3 still averaging 50 plus (unique in history), an opening pair that has an individual stats of 60+/90+, playing under the dynamic leadership of a Captain only 2nd to Khan and Dronacharya like guru Arthur. That too playing at UAE, their home where these Deshi rats will be brought out in sun light from their Dhaka hole.
It was never a contest between arguably the best team Asia (at least 2nd best - day light ahead of the following pack) vs 5th team, with a talent-less (from poor gin) diminishing generation, who'll go down to Associates once 2-3 decent, bits & pieces players that they have - that purple patch is over with 3-0 loss to AFGs. Also, being big team doesn't only PAK plays better or have better "class" in their team, rather their body language differentiates them against minnows like BD, who for their fortune of ICC's biggest mistake still looks like sheep among wolfs after 20 years.
I wish, if we could forfeit the game and head back home with what little dignity left in us - this angry PAK side is going to put us on shredder and then roll the pieces into UAE's sands. Really feeling sorry for my boys, who had no right even to play in Super 4 - how they dare to even look at PAK, before an elimination game!!!!!!!!!
Within 40 overs or 80% runs - that's the destiny of a certified minnow - reality check.
PAK - by a clear margin with bonus points, if it was applicable. That's chasing within 40 overs or winning by 20% run margin and minnows will be put in their place with a reality check. That 3-0 was a different story - it was at Mirpur, against the weakest PAK team in history, under a dumb Captain & coach, when BD was in it's little purple patch.
Now the plot has changed - this the naya Pakistan, on way & up way with arguably the best bowling combination in world and a top 3 still averaging 50 plus (unique in history), an opening pair that has an individual stats of 60+/90+, playing under the dynamic leadership of a Captain only 2nd to Khan and Dronacharya like guru Arthur. That too playing at UAE, their home where these Deshi rats will be brought out in sun light from their Dhaka hole.
It was never a contest between arguably the best team Asia (at least 2nd best - day light ahead of the following pack) vs 5th team, with a talent-less (from poor gin) diminishing generation, who'll go down to Associates once 2-3 decent, bits & pieces players that they have - that purple patch is over with 3-0 loss to AFGs. Also, being big team doesn't only PAK plays better or have better "class" in their team, rather their body language differentiates them against minnows like BD, who for their fortune of ICC's biggest mistake still looks like sheep among wolfs after 20 years.
I wish, if we could forfeit the game and head back home with what little dignity left in us - this angry PAK side is going to put us on shredder and then roll the pieces into UAE's sands. Really feeling sorry for my boys, who had no right even to play in Super 4 - how they dare to even look at PAK, before an elimination game!!!!!!!!!
Within 40 overs or 80% runs - that's the destiny of a certified minnow - reality check.
On serious note, if we can get rid of Shanto and Mithun (with Mominul and Ariful) we can think of winning it.You can't win with only 9 players.
It’s not just India that has humbled a few of us, the performance against Afghanistan was nauseous to say the least. I still cannot believe we let an inexperienced and average batting side like AFG score 257 against our full strength bowling attack. India has just capitalized heavily on the current mental state of the team. Not saying we would lose to Bangladesh, but if Pakistan plays anywhere close to how they did against Afghanistan, Bangladesh have enough experienced players to not let Pakistan get over the line.Few Pak fans who were acting full confident and arrogant before the tournament...suddenly turned into saints. Haha. So much so, now they are saying their team would lose againt Bangladesh. Looks like couple of thrashings from India has brought down those fans to reality
Having said that, I fully expect Pak to beat Bangla comprehensively. Beating Ind or Pak is too big a bridge to climb for a team who lost 4 successive matches against Afg. In the last 10 encounters against Ind, they lost all the matches. On top of that BD team is not even a mentally strong team like Afg. Little bit of pressure and they will fall like pack of cards. Though their fans overrate their team but world knows the reality and worth of BD cricket team. So easy win for Pak, unless something extraordinary happens. And if it does happen (i.e BD beating Pak and reaching finals), Ind will lift the Asia cup 7th time. Dont think BD has capability to beat India, atleast for few years to come.
It’s not just India that has humbled a few of us, the performance against Afghanistan was nauseous to say the least. I still cannot believe we let an inexperienced and average batting side like AFG score 257 against our full strength bowling attack. India has just capitalized heavily on the current mental state of the team. Not saying we would lose to Bangladesh, but if Pakistan plays anywhere close to how they did against Afghanistan, Bangladesh have enough experienced players to not let Pakistan get over the line.
For all our arrogance and banter before the Asia Cup, I think the players were hell bent on proving us wrong and have completely disintegrated mentally. But alas, this is probably the most mercurial sports team on this planet at the moment. You just never know with these guys![]()
Mashrafe is fatigued and trundling at 120 kph.
They are a good team because of their good bowling attack. I appreciate the likes of Rashid and Mujeeb, and the color they bring to the international game. No doubt they have been the second best team of the tournament. But to allow THAT batting line-up to score 257, is criminal to say the least by a full member. The manner in which we conceded those runs hurt the most. Yesterday was just an extension of the poor form our bowlers displayed in the AFG game.Afghanistan has looked like the second best team in this tournament. There shouldn't be so much uproar about that match. AFG played really well and we have to start accepting that they are a good team in Asia.
But PAK is still a much much better team than BD, despite the last ODI series. I fully expect PAK to beat them tomorrow.
Bangladesh just has to do their basics right and Pakistan to display another of these below average performances for it to go all wrong for us. Trust me, I have never seen the team this mentally shot since the CT13. And we have had some serious drubbings inbetween.
It will be a one sided game with Pak all over BD. That should give a boost to Pak vs India in the final.