Close Pakistan Cricket follower. These were his facebook updates throughout the game. Very insightful stuff with plenty of expression. Provide highlights for anyone who missed!
1)...Poor Bowling from Pakistan after the 35th over has led to NZ making 262/7 in 50 overs after being 79/5! Absolutely unacceptable especially when this keeps on happening everytime we get on top and than gift away the momentum...Tough chase ahead for a traditionally poor Pakistan chasing team!
2)...Younis Khan & Misbah showing great composure on the field under pressure chase...Keep it going Old Timers!
3) ...Excellent Innings under Pressure Misbah...well made 50, now carry on and get us Home!
4)...ISS UMPIRE KI SIRI!!!!!!!!!!! AFRIDI WAS NOT OUT!!!
5)...All on Razzler & Misbah! 45 off 6 overs now! C'mon!!!
6)...Can Misbah finally do it? Can he Finally get the Monkey off his back? 36 from 5 overs!
7)...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAZZLER GONE!!!!!!!! 25 off 19 with Misbah still there! Tension Rising!
8)...24 needed in 3 overs with Misbah & Riaz at the crease, PP is over...
9)...Crap Riaz gone, 13 off 13 needed with Misbah still there but only 2 wickets left!
10)13 off 2 overs...C'mon Misbah!
11) ,..Sohail Tanvir You Beauty!!!!!!! 2 4's in a row!!! 3 off 8 needed now!!!
12) ...AND SOHAIL TANVIR SEALS IT WITH 3 CLUTCH 4'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAN OF THE MATCH MISBAH FOR HIS MAGNIFICENT INNINGS OF 93* UNDER PRESSURE! PAKISTAN WINS BY 2 WICKETS...OH BOY WHAT A THRILLER!!! PAK UP 2-1 NOW! ALAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT!!!
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Pakistan vs. New Zealand Stats
A 6 Match ODI series will get under way in less than 12 hours ahead of the World Cup.
Pakistan have only won 12 out of 34 ODI matches they have played in New Zealand. Last time they toured New Zealand they lost the series 4-1 in 2004. Last time they played an ODI series against New Zealand they lost 2-1 in UAE November 2009. They have not won an ODI series in New Zealand since 1994. New Zealand are not be underestimated, but in all fairness Pakistan should definitely win this ODI series rather comfortably.
Overall Pakistan have won 48 out of 82 ODI encounters against the Kiwis.
Younis Khan has never played an ODI in New Zealand!
Team announced for 1st ODI at Basin Reserve. 6 AM PST and 1 AM GMT: Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq, Misbah ul Haq, Umer Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Sohail Tanvir, Shoaib Akhtar
Gul is rightfully being rested as is Wahab.It's perfectly reasonable as they deserve a rest to re-charge their batteries. Plus gives us an opportunity to tinker with the line up and look at other options available too. Look at the depth in the batting. Spin will be a key factor too. Definitely a bat first strategy should be in mind.
Pakistan have only won 12 out of 34 ODI matches they have played in New Zealand. Last time they toured New Zealand they lost the series 4-1 in 2004. Last time they played an ODI series against New Zealand they lost 2-1 in UAE November 2009. They have not won an ODI series in New Zealand since 1994. New Zealand are not be underestimated, but in all fairness Pakistan should definitely win this ODI series rather comfortably.
Overall Pakistan have won 48 out of 82 ODI encounters against the Kiwis.
Younis Khan has never played an ODI in New Zealand!
Team announced for 1st ODI at Basin Reserve. 6 AM PST and 1 AM GMT: Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq, Misbah ul Haq, Umer Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Sohail Tanvir, Shoaib Akhtar
Gul is rightfully being rested as is Wahab.It's perfectly reasonable as they deserve a rest to re-charge their batteries. Plus gives us an opportunity to tinker with the line up and look at other options available too. Look at the depth in the batting. Spin will be a key factor too. Definitely a bat first strategy should be in mind.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
World Cup Squad
Shahid Afridi
Misbah Ul Haq
Younis Khan
Kamran Akmal
Ahmed Shehzad
Wahab Riaz
Shoaib Akhtar
Saeed Ajmal
Asad Shafiq
Abdur Rehman
Umar Akmal
Umar Gul
Abdur Rehman
Mohammad Hafeez
Sohail Tanvir
*Just to clarify guys NO captain has been announced for the World Cup when the 15 man squad was announced today. Afridi has been given the message that he has to perform now in the forthcoming series and lead well, otherwise he will be sacked. For now let's get behind him, however if the worst comes to the worst we always have a highly suitable alternative option. Let's see how our beloved Lala responds under pressure. Desperate times require desperate measures.*
*Guys IF Afridi gets an injury before the World Cup, there is a high chance it will be deliberately faked in order to try and save his reputation. I hope even if he is not captain for the mega event, he realises the value and importance of himself in the team and plays in the starting line up nonetheless. For now though he still has the captaincy in his hands for the forthcoming ODI series which commences on Saturday. Waqar Younis has strong disputes and rifts about him as a leader and to a large extent, so do I. At the end of the day we want what is best for Pakistan Cricket in the short and long term vision.*
Misbah Ul Haq
Younis Khan
Kamran Akmal
Ahmed Shehzad
Wahab Riaz
Shoaib Akhtar
Saeed Ajmal
Asad Shafiq
Abdur Rehman
Umar Akmal
Umar Gul
Abdur Rehman
Mohammad Hafeez
Sohail Tanvir
*Just to clarify guys NO captain has been announced for the World Cup when the 15 man squad was announced today. Afridi has been given the message that he has to perform now in the forthcoming series and lead well, otherwise he will be sacked. For now let's get behind him, however if the worst comes to the worst we always have a highly suitable alternative option. Let's see how our beloved Lala responds under pressure. Desperate times require desperate measures.*
*Guys IF Afridi gets an injury before the World Cup, there is a high chance it will be deliberately faked in order to try and save his reputation. I hope even if he is not captain for the mega event, he realises the value and importance of himself in the team and plays in the starting line up nonetheless. For now though he still has the captaincy in his hands for the forthcoming ODI series which commences on Saturday. Waqar Younis has strong disputes and rifts about him as a leader and to a large extent, so do I. At the end of the day we want what is best for Pakistan Cricket in the short and long term vision.*
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