West Indies v Pakistan | 1st ODI | Guyana | April 7th, 2017 | Pakistan Innings

[shah_1]

Pakistan will get to about 250

Close to 300

[Pete Rose]

West Indies making the mistake against hafeez that teams do against younis khan in tests: letting him face spin

[Cpt. Rishwat]

i perdict 270 total

It will probably be enough. That's the problem, against WI a half decent total will get the win, but when we repeat this sort of batting against a good side we will be annihilated.

[shaz619]

you're the only guy who's being optimistic, Good

He's making a comeback after a long time, the criticisms I've seen thus far are not very objective. Has done ok thus far in his first ODI since being dropped; just need him to finish strong, if not no worries; the lad has the dressing rooms support and there are still some games left.

Hafeez on the other hand doesn't deserve the long rope, any patience or leniency imo

[Sports_Psychologist]

Hafeez is doing what Misbah used to do..

[Pete Rose]

Close to 300

Nope

[Arsalan Pro]

I really hope we get to 300, and these 2 get out soon

I was looking forward to a 350 plus score but have lost hope due to M Hafeez's innings.

[shah_1]

I really hope we get to 300, and these 2 get out soon

Foolish to think like that

[MMHS]

marathon innings from certified great all rounder from the other end will not help him to go for century..

As common belief, I don't think PAK's problem is lack of power hitter at 5-6-7; rather it's the inability of gathering momentum in 25 overs between 10 to 35. 60/0 in 10 overs is good enough start to reach 200 by 35th to 38th over.

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez is doing what Misbah used to do..

Misbah used to come 4 down

[shah_1]

Nope

Let see

[Citizen4]

He's making a comeback after a long time, the criticisms I've seen thus far are not very objective. Has done ok thus far in his first ODI since being dropped; just need him to finish strong, if not no worries; the lad has the dressing rooms support and there are still some games left.

Hafeez on the other hand doesn't deserve the long rope, any patience or leniency imo

correct. and also he's showing more intent than Hafeez.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

As common belief, I don't think PAK's problem is lack of power hitter at 5-6-7; rather it's the inability of gathering momentum in 25 overs between 10 to 35. 60/0 in 10 overs is good enough start to reach 200 by 35th to 38th over.

If Pakistan openers get a good start, the following batsmen use that as an opportunity to build their average. Mentality is very selfish, that is the problem.

[saeed5646]

High as well - old Bourda was couple of metre below sea level, with poor drainage system. Couple of hours rain was good enough to wipe out couple of days play. I think, Bourda & Old Trafford are the 2 gourds with highest % of rain affected draws/wash outs. This is much modern.

lol bro you are wikipedia but your (ahmed shehzad ugly leg side hoick)asque dig against pak are some time

annoying otherwise hands down you are unbelievable

[Citizen4]

Foolish to think like that

it's more foolish to be a pessimist

[JibranAnsari]

Misbah used to come 4 down

3 down.

[Rayyman]

As common belief, I don't think PAK's problem is lack of power hitter at 5-6-7; rather it's the inability of gathering momentum in 25 overs between 10 to 35. 60/0 in 10 overs is good enough start to reach 200 by 35th to 38th over.

That's exactly what Hafeez is doing.
The scoring rate is okay, but there is no momentum to build on here.

[MMHS]

bro if you watch PSL closely sarfraz was backing ttf till last stage of tourney

from t20 series wahab is prime example who after 3 ordinary games are still playing first odi

This one is a logical choice - if MoHa is to play, it has to be in top 3. Do you think it makes sense to send this guy at 201/2 after 38 overs?

Arthur & Sarfy is forced to pick MoHa in XI & they have sent him at a spot where he'll do least damage. And to ensure that, Asif Zakir was picked as only middle order.

[uberkoen]

Why is the stadium so empty?

[JibranAnsari]

Babar should not come next now

[Arsalan Pro]

Partnership 60 of 72.

[Syed1]

I strongly believe in the power of prayer. We all join together and put our minds to it and pray for Hafeez's dismissal, he might get out.

[pakistanisgreat]

common boys

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why is the stadium so empty?

T20 mania rules the world.

[Syed1]

Why is the stadium so empty?

Yeah fans should have dug deep into their pockets to fork out money just to watch superstars like Shehzad, Kami and Hafeez bat

[Rayyman]

Babar should not come next now

Yea he should. Give him a chance to play quickly.

[Citizen4]

sarfraz is annoyed too

[MMHS]

lol bro you are wikipedia but your (ahmed shehzad ugly leg side hoick)asque dig against pak are some time

annoying otherwise hands down you are unbelievable

I never take a dig to any side - not even Poms. I just wrote what I can explain with examples - you can't ask me to write good things about PAK team when MoHa is batting at 3 & team is at 8/9 spot for 2 years running😩

[saeed5646]

This one is a logical choice - if MoHa is to play, it has to be in top 3. Do you think it makes sense to send this guy at 201/2 after 38 overs?

Arthur & Sarfy is forced to pick MoHa in XI & they have sent him at a spot where he'll do least damage. And to ensure that, Asif Zakir was picked as only middle order.

agree bro but why is malik playing then he can also bowl 5 overs alteast

if they have to play hafeez it should be at 6 or 7 as a pinch hitter

[pakistanisgreat]

outttttttttttttt

[JibranAnsari]

Wrong man out.

[Syed1]

Yessssssssssssssssss :

[NauV]

Thank you Mo Hafeez for that Shehzad slog!!

[shah_1]

Hafeez is so selfish

We continue to tolerate players like him hence why youngsters follow the same to try to secure their position. There should be a rule for those who play for themselves should never play for Pakistan. Set a precedent for future youngster, just like players being dropped with fitness issues.

Our culture will not change unless we start implementing change

[pakistanisgreat]

strike rate of 80

[S_haq]

finally

[JibranAnsari]

Yea he should. Give him a chance to play quickly.

He cant , he cant hit boundaries.

[MMHS]

If Pakistan openers get a good start, the following batsmen use that as an opportunity to build their average. Mentality is very selfish, that is the problem.

Not every chance one. Babar is coming at 150/2 today - I expect a change in approach from him.

[Citizen4]

Nurse is a good spinner

[Rayyman]

Shehzad b Nurse

[Madplayer]

correct. and also he's showing more intent than Hafeez.

Because he isnt near a milestone yet. Let him reach 85 and then see where his intent goes

[Arsalan Pro]

I strongly believe in the power of prayer. We all join together and put our minds to it and pray for Hafeez's dismissal, he might get out.

Probably 90% were praying for his dismissal as he stepped out to bat.

[Hamza_]

Wrong man out.

That's exactly how I felt.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Hafeez will dig in even more now after seeing Shehzad pay for playing an aggressive shot.

[uberkoen]

Sarfraz looks visibly annoyed by this.

Also, can't remember the last time majority of Pakistan fans wanted their own players to just get out. Shows how pathetic these guys really are.

[uberkoen]

Shukar hai. Hafeez next please and quickly.

[saeed5646]

I never take a dig to any side - not even Poms. I just wrote what I can explain with examples - you can't ask me to write good things about PAK team when MoHa is batting at 3 & team is at 8/9 spot for 2 years running��

well no one can defend this team i agree it is pathetic batting line up

if we want to improve we need to get rid of hafeez,kamran,wahab,shehzad

[pakistanigoneaussie]

wrong batsman got out

[MABA]

An okay innings by Shehzad but he was looking better as time went on, Hafeez was expendable.

[Arsalan Pro]

Shehzad gone.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

professor letting the dumb young student know how to play

[Pete Rose]

I expect more tuk tuk: Babar will play for his average and Hafeez will play for his place in the team = score of of 250-260

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Not every chance one. Babar is coming at 150/2 today - I expect a change in approach from him.

Babar is the new breed. It's the old guard who are protecting their spot by playing for their averages.

[Rayyman]

Lmao Faz reading PP

[Big Mac]

22 overs to go, eight wickets in hand and people are losing their mind like we're 23 for 6.

What the hell is wrong with?

[MMHS]

agree bro but why is malik playing then he can also bowl 5 overs alteast

if they have to play hafeez it should be at 6 or 7 as a pinch hitter

Only PAK/PCB will pick both MoHa & Malik in playing XI & then slot MoHa, Babar, Malik & Sarfy at 3 to 6 in ODI. That only includes associates as well if you consider the type of players, rather than relative quality - now, you can take it as a dig, but it's truth. That's why team is below 7 for almost 30 months now.

[Arsalan Pro]

Can Babar score a century from here?

[The cricket enthusiast]

feels for pak supporters they have to watch these pathetic batsmen at top 3

[Syed1]

I have never wanted a Pakistani batsman to fail as badly as I want Hafeez to fail right now

[uberkoen]

An okay innings by Shehzad but he was looking better as time went on, Hafeez was expendable.

Not really. Would've expected him to end up at a decent strike rate after eating up all those dot balls. It was a horrible innings from him and he would've been exposed badly against any decent bowling attack.

All this goes to show is that his level is rather poor and he can't pick up his game against poor bowling attacks. He's a limited player who will get to decent scores every not and then but not what we need at the opening position.

[Pete Rose]

22 overs to go, eight wickets in hand and people are losing their mind like we're 23 for 6.

What the hell is wrong with?

Not exactly unknown quality to come is it?

[uberkoen]

I have never wanted a Pakistani batsman to fail as badly as I want Hafeez to fail right now

Didn't you say the same thing about Kami earlier?

[MMHS]

22 overs to go, eight wickets in hand and people are losing their mind like we're 23 for 6.

What the hell is wrong with?

This is 2017 bro, not 1997 ....

[uberkoen]

22 overs to go, eight wickets in hand and people are losing their mind like we're 23 for 6.

What the hell is wrong with?

The performance has been horrible. Too many dot balls. They got away with some easy deliveries and scored off of boundaries but honestly this isn't possible against better bowling attacks. It's not about this match in particular it's about overall Pakistan cricket and how we have very limited players up top.

[Syed1]

Didn't you say the same thing about Kami earlier?

I wanted him to fail too, but Hafeez is on another level.

[Arsalan Pro]

M Hafeez tuk tuk still on.

[Rayyman]

Hafeez SR: 67.5

[The cricket enthusiast]

hafeez can destroy any team momentum singlehandedly.

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez is playing scarecrow, not anchor

[pakistanisgreat]

dot after dot by hafeez when pace comes

[ask_analyse_act]

If Pakistan openers get a good start, the following batsmen use that as an opportunity to build their average. Mentality is very selfish, that is the problem.

Absolutely correct. If you chances to players like hafeez the long end of rope. It is like keep doing the same thing and expecting different results on each attempt.

[pakistanisgreat]

hahahahhah

[Cpt. Rishwat]

22 overs to go, eight wickets in hand and people are losing their mind like we're 23 for 6.

What the hell is wrong with?

We are batting as if we are 5 wickets down. Normally when you get a start like this the team wil post 300+ no problem.

[Syed1]

If I were Mohd. Hafeez and had one iota of self-respect, I would hang up my boots after this innings.

[saeed5646]

the more hafeez struggle the more i am happy i hope we are done with this useless player

[Stallion__]

Shuffled across like de Villiers just to play a dot ball

[MMHS]

This is criminal - Bowlers might defend even 250 here, because it's WI - recently Poms have man handled them but what MoHa is doing demands an explanation from Inzi.

[shah_1]

Hafeez you are so pathetic

Dheet logoy ke tarah smile ker raha after every miss

[Citizen4]

pathetic Hafeez just simply Pathetic

[Speedster777]

dot after dot by hafeez when pace comes

this so called senior can't play pace