Who expects a Shoaib Malik special during Champions Trophy game against India?

[Snak3eye5]

His matches against India have always been phenomenal. He really brings it every time and I would expect him to be the dark horse against India. Even though this game is Indias to lose. I suspect a huge upset with Shoaib and Babar posting huge scores beating India. I'm calling it first.

India unless they change their lineup with oldies consisting of dhoni and yuvraj India most likely will get complacent. Their only hope lies with an out of form kohli.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

) Yes. Now India are definitely gonna win. Thank you snakes.

 

[MoJoJoJo]

only batsman alongside (babar) carrying hopes of pak batting lineup..

 

[Hawkeye]

What special? You mean an average of single digits in England?

Or in 30s in the last 2 years against all the top 5 sides? Have a reality check.

 

[Adil_94]

jinx eyes at it again. This isnt 2007

 

[Sidilicious]

thanks snake eyes. welcome back! missed you man

 

[Snak3eye5]

Check his stats against India. I don't believe in Jinxes just cold hard stats. Also any given day a team is beatable. When you underestimate an opponent will be the day you will loose in a high fashion. Pakistan was not a favorite in 92 either. As I said it is Indias game to loose still. Pakistan will not be under any pressure while for the latter INdia is the one doing all the talking albeit Ganguly and Kapil already declaring that India will win..

 

[Hamza_]

Check his stats against India. I don't believe in Jinxes just cold hard stats. Also any given day a team is beatable. When you underestimate an opponent will be the day you will loose in a high fashion. Pakistan was not a favorite in 92 either. As I said it is Indias game to loose still. Pakistan will not be under any pressure while for the latter INdia is the one doing all the talking albeit Ganguly and Kapil already declaring that India will win..

Problem is, This time Indian bowling is not carrying trundlers.

 

[kingusama92]

If someone is going to put up a good batting performance, I'd put my money on Babar Azam.

 

[ExplicitAI]

I'm predicting him to score 20-30 runs with 3 boundaries, don't think he'll have a spectacular game. We ain't going to be beating India for a very long time.

 

[Syed1]

What special? You mean an average of single digits in England?

Or in 30s in the last 2 years against all the top 5 sides? Have a reality check.

I wonder why you always used to run away when Kami was being discussed now you have joined the dark side yourself.


Welcome to the spreadsheeters

 

[Syed1]

We should petition to have Snaky banned... we have lost every single time he has predicted a Pakistani victory.

 

[Itachi]

We should petition to have Snaky banned... we have lost every single time he has predicted a Pakistani victory.

I'll counter petition. We Indians love this guy lol. The more he predicts India losing, the more secure we get. And he always surface around before ICC tournament. May be this is the reason behind Pakistan losing everytime to India.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Not this again .!!! As if we were not weak enough already.............

Thank you for the Jinx Snake Eyes.....AGAIN

 

[hafizexpress]

WOwwww thanks a lot for the jinx

Nazar lag jaigee yaar

 

[troodon]

Malik would have bashed bowlers like Dinda, Nehra, Munaf, Vinay etc.

Unfortunately for Malik bhai, he will face Yadav, Shami, BK and Bumrah. No trundlers and no easy runs. If he comes to batting in middle overs, he will have to face Ashwin and Jadeja who are wily.

I see a 20 runs of 35 balls innings from him.

 

[Syed1]

I'll counter petition. We Indians love this guy lol. The more he predicts India losing, the more secure we get. And he always surface around before ICC tournament. May be this is the reason behind Pakistan losing everytime to India.

LMAO I remember last CT I was just a lurker but he had a prediction thread before each of India's matches and each match he predicted a defeat for India and instead the margin of India's victories was growing larger and larger each match..

 

[idrizzy]

Malik would have bashed bowlers like Dinda, Nehra, Munaf, Vinay etc.

Unfortunately for Malik bhai, he will face Yadav, Shami, BK and Bumrah. No trundlers and no easy runs. If he comes to batting in middle overs, he will have to face Ashwin and Jadeja who are wily.

I see a 20 runs of 35 balls innings from him.

Shami is a trundler, in a way Yadav can be too but the latter two have improved.

 

[Pollack]

India is always charitable towards damad.

 

[msb314]

I certainly do - hope he makes a big hundred against them!

 

[msb314]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION]

The last time we beat India in an ICC tournament - what a knock by Malik it was!

 

[Snak3eye5]

All I'm saying is while Pakistan is a little weak, unless we are a minnow team like Zimbabwe Pakistan will not be a cakewalk. Kedar and rohit are out of form. Dhawan is past his sell by date.
Kohli is out of Form and Rahane is not a odi player.
MSD and Yuvi are old and won't be able to make a big difference. Once kohl is out the match is in the bag and we have the bowlers to negate him

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION]

The last time we beat India in an ICC tournament - what a knock by Malik it was!

This is the most amazing piece of sports reporting I've seen in a while

Can somebody be kind enough and upload a few videos from Subah ka Bouncer )

 

[Rayyman]

only batsman alongside (babar) carrying hopes of pak batting lineup..

Hopefully he helps Pakistan to victory in this match!

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Looking forward to Malik 100 tomorrow. Hopefully in a losing cause but nevertheless I think he'll score big tomorrow.

 

[Mamoon]

I will put it this way: he is the best player in this team, so his performance goes a long way in dictating the outcome of the match more often than not.

 

[Pete Rose]

there's rain forecast in the morning and afternoon tomorrow.
all these threads could be wasted, potentially.

 

[KyoOne]

He's on his last legs, would struggle against Indian pace in his last days of career.

Might score a few against Lanka

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Well here we go again. Expectations from Shobby in the final?

 

[Sirris]

As a senior he has to step up. The equation is simple.

It's now or never.

Perform or perish.

We don't need his assistance any further if he is not willing or able to step up when it is required the most.

The youngsters are leading the way, hence no more excuses from the seniors.

Yes the expectations are high and fittingly as a veteran of 18 years he should know how to cope with the pressure of expectations.

The pressure is on. It should not be an excuse for failure but the fuel for success.

Give it your all, Malik.

 

[Mp812]

I'll counter petition. We Indians love this guy lol. The more he predicts India losing, the more secure we get. And he always surface around before ICC tournament. May be this is the reason behind Pakistan losing everytime to India.

mystery solved why ICC win is elusive for Pakistan against India

 

[Pete Rose]

Well here we go again. Expectations from Shobby in the final?

nada

 

[sali]

Best thing would be that he is not fit to play so a Harris Sohail can play.

 

[sjsjsj]

His matches against India have always been phenomenal. He really brings it every time and I would expect him to be the dark horse against India. Even though this game is Indias to lose. I suspect a huge upset with Shoaib and Babar posting huge scores beating India. I'm calling it first.

India unless they change their lineup with oldies consisting of dhoni and yuvraj India most likely will get complacent. Their only hope lies with an out of form kohli.

Not gonna happen!!! He only performs in bilateral easy one sided matches. He crumbles in tough situations during ICC matches. So no hopes from him on Sunday.

 

[Idrees1990]

I'm predicting him to score 20-30 runs with 3 boundaries, don't think he'll have a spectacular game. We ain't going to be beating India for a very long time.

Thanks for the vote of confidence lol

 

[ExplicitAI]

Thanks for the vote of confidence lol

Lol my guess wasn't fully correct but he did hit 3 boundaries (2 fours and a six) but 5 runs short of 20.
This time I have a feeling we'll beat the Indian's due to law of averages and that the first match made us angry so we're rampant to get that trophy. Also South London is the roughest part of London so lets hope Sarfraz demolishes India on that very turf.