New Zealand vs Pakistan | 3rd ODI | Dunedin | Jan 13, 2018 | New Zealand innings

**Abdullah719** · 12th January 2018, 19:53

NZ XI: M Guptill, C Munro, K Williamson, R Taylor, T Latham, H Nicholls, M Santner, T Astle, T Southee, L Ferguson, T Boult

PAK XI: Azhar Ali, F Zaman, B Azam, M Hafeez, S Ahmed, S Malik, F Ashraf, S Khan, H Ali, M Amir, R Raees

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat.

**babajee** · 12th January 2018, 19:56

Let the cornered tigers emerge

**Markhor** · 12th January 2018, 19:57

For those watching in bed - we'll find out in the first few overs whether we'll be jumping in delight, or cowering under the duvet like the last two ODIs.

**DRsohail** · 12th January 2018, 19:58

HOPe they play either aamir yamin or haris sohail.

**MRSN** · 12th January 2018, 20:24

Knowing Sarfraz Ahmed I'm sure he will chose to bowl first if he won the toss today..

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:29

thinking should I really watch this game or U19 game

**Rayyman** · 12th January 2018, 20:29

Menu for tonight

**Pete Rose** · 12th January 2018, 20:29

Originally Posted by DRsohail

HOPe they play either aamir yamin or haris sohail.

batting order is as important if not more important than selection. if the want haris to play he has to bat ahead of our experienced rubbish

**babajee** · 12th January 2018, 20:29

Originally Posted by Rayyman

Menu for tonight

@Aman is hidden somewhere because he’s scared of what’s going down today.

**Pete Rose** · 12th January 2018, 20:30

Originally Posted by Markhor

For those watching in bed - we'll find out in the first few overs whether we'll be jumping in delight, or cowering under the duvet like the last two ODIs.

must bat first

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:30

Originally Posted by Rayyman

Menu for tonight

HAHAHA good one

**MRSN** · 12th January 2018, 20:30

Originally Posted by Plumb

thinking should I really watch this game or U19 game

I will watch both.

**Abdullah719** · 12th January 2018, 20:31

One change: Fakhar replaces Imam.

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:32

Its more exciting to watch the youngsters giving their 200% rather than watching decades pain of seeing Malik/Hafeez/Azhar

**DRsohail** · 12th January 2018, 20:33

Originally Posted by Abdullah719

One change: Fakhar replaces Imam.

lolzzzzzzzzzz

**DRsohail** · 12th January 2018, 20:34

CCant wait for another phainty which this team deserve.

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:34

Originally Posted by Abdullah719

One change: Fakhar replaces Imam.

thats it??

**babajee** · 12th January 2018, 20:35

Originally Posted by Abdullah719

One change: Fakhar replaces Imam.

Okay this is pathetic. If we manage to win it’s still a bad decision

Always have to shoot ourselves in the foot don’t we

**aliasad1998** · 12th January 2018, 20:35

God dammit. Still no Haris!?

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:36

NZ batting!! get ready malik/azhar/hafeez will chase any total

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:36

Originally Posted by Rayyman

Menu for tonight

We might choke on those kiwis!

**deems** · 12th January 2018, 20:36

Can someone confirm if the u19 match will be telecast

**KingKhanWC** · 12th January 2018, 20:37

Bat first if we win the toss and put up a decent score for once.

**Rayyman** · 12th January 2018, 20:37

MashAllah. Destroy a youngster's confidence by playing a failure like Azhar over him.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:37

Don't change a winning combination, I guess. Oh wait!

**Shafi** · 12th January 2018, 20:37

As expected only one change. Untouchable Azhar still there.Our management will never learn. Hope all our seniors will fail miserably and we loose badly to get rid of these mafias.

**Lynx** · 12th January 2018, 20:37

Wow this team selection is so disappointing from Pakistan. You've lost the last 2 games convincingly with the same set of players and yet in a must win match, you refuse to make a single meaningful change. Fakhar coming back was always expected but I really thought Imam would not be the one to make way for him. Azhar has had 2 chances and got out without doing much and getting out in the same manner. Expect another failure. And still no Haris or Yamin. Ugh.

**Boi** · 12th January 2018, 20:40

The seniority culture within the Pakistan setup is disgusting. Azhar has two poor failures but is still kept in at the expense of Imam. Totally unfair on the kid to be dropped after one game.

**Markhor** · 12th January 2018, 20:41

Team selection is based on the assumption the only thing wrong with the batting last time out was the absence of Fakhar.

Even with Fakhar, the batting unit is still weak. I guess Azhar and Malik are untouchable.

**Shafi** · 12th January 2018, 20:41

Even if Azhar fail next 3 matches and we loose series by 5-0 its unlikely mr. Pious will get rid of his buddies

**KingKhanWC** · 12th January 2018, 20:41

Originally Posted by Boi

The seniority culture within the Pakistan setup is disgusting. Azhar has two poor failures but is still kept in at the expense of Imam. Totally unfair on the kid to be dropped after one game.

He played a very silly shot so deserved to be left out. Fielded brilliantly tho.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:42

I guess we will see the youngsters given a chance once the series has been decided and it's a dead rubber. Or perhaps not, perhaps they will keep on playing the same team in the hopes of at least winning one game.

**Lynx** · 12th January 2018, 20:43

As usual, they'll make changes for the next game which would be a dead rubber after they've lost this one. The word proactive means nothing to our management. Who does Haris have to do to get in the team...

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:43

Inshallah Azhar will fail again today

**shokz1408** · 12th January 2018, 20:44

The team selection is disgusting, Fakhar was bound to play after recovering. So Imam covered for him for one match, which essentially means no actual changes have been made for 3 matches and we've been destroyed in two. I really don't get why we play like this and end up trying the players after we lose the series! God its annoying!

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:44

Originally Posted by Markhor

Team selection is based on the assumption the only thing wrong with the batting last time out was the absence of Fakhar.

Even with Fakhar, the batting unit is still weak. I guess Azhar and Malik are untouchable.

But but but Mickey Arthur was our best coach in history and he was supposed to set everything right

**wazzy** · 12th January 2018, 20:44

Can't believe they have not given Haris a chance - when the current top order batting line up can't even score 200 without the help of the tail.

**Pete Rose** · 12th January 2018, 20:45

at the very least one of either malik or azhar should have sat out

**srh** · 12th January 2018, 20:45

seniors are very hard to drop

**Iddy** · 12th January 2018, 20:45

Originally Posted by Lynx

Wow this team selection is so disappointing from Pakistan. You've lost the last 2 games convincingly with the same set of players and yet in a must win match, you refuse to make a single meaningful change. Fakhar coming back was always expected but I really thought Imam would not be the one to make way for him. Azhar has had 2 chances and got out without doing much and getting out in the same manner. Expect another failure. And still no Haris or Yamin. Ugh.

It's becoming a joke. Winning or losing aside why keep playing the same lot. From current squad they should have replaced Azhar with Haris and Yamin for Raees. Show initiative and open with Faheem and Fakhar! Yes try something brave.

**wazzy** · 12th January 2018, 20:46

Originally Posted by Syed1

Inshallah Azhar will fail again today

Don't wish that.

For me, even if he scores a hundred today, it is clear from a mile away that he is just not good enough for the modern style of one day cricket so should never be selected. If he really wants to play ODI, he needs to practice like crazy and get better

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:47

painful to watch the bowling too. Rumman's 120kph thunderbolts

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:48

Originally Posted by wazzy

Don't wish that.

For me, even if he scores a hundred today, it is clear from a mile away that he is just not good enough for the modern style of one day cricket so should never be selected. If he really wants to play ODI, he needs to practice like crazy and get better

If he scores runs he will continue getting selected. Hoping that he fails is better for the future of our cricket

**Lynx** · 12th January 2018, 20:49

Originally Posted by Iddy

It's becoming a joke. Winning or losing aside why keep playing the same lot. From current squad they should have replaced Azhar with Haris and Yamin for Raees. Show initiative and open with Faheem and Fakhar! Yes try something brave.

Pakistan is following 'Keep doing the same thing and expecting different results' mantra to the T. I agree, they need to change SOMETHING. The batting order should definitely be shuffled. I personally would have liked to see Babar opening with Fakhar and Haris coming in at 3. Yamin is a very decent all rounder who's barely got a sniff at international level. Don't see anything but a convincing NZ victory in this game.

**MRSN** · 12th January 2018, 20:50

Originally Posted by Pete Rose

at the very least one of either malik or azhar should have sat out

Malik is an all rounder...

**Shafi** · 12th January 2018, 20:50

CT win confirms the place for Azhar and Hafeez untill 2019 World Cup for sure. We may see this torture end after next World Cup.

**MRSN** · 12th January 2018, 20:51

Originally Posted by Syed1

Inshallah Azhar will fail again today

it looks like a very flat and slow track so it's time for Azhar,Malik and Hafeez to play knocks that will keep them in the team for another year.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:53

Guys I am getting visions of early kiwi wickets. Let's see.

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:55

U19 not doing good as well

**KingKhanWC** · 12th January 2018, 20:55

Originally Posted by Sirris

Guys I am getting visions of early kiwi wickets. Let's see.

Every Pak fan has these visions buddy

Chasing will be tough so we do need to restrict them to less than 280

**Shafi** · 12th January 2018, 20:56

NZ may end up score 400 and our batsmen will tuk tuk to score 270 with classic 50 knock by Azhar to seal his place

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:56

So as per Sarfaraz and Arthur the only thing wrong with the side in the 2nd ODI was that Fakhar didn't play?

The days are numbered for both if such mentality continues to prevail. Arthur we all knew was a con-man but I expected better from Ahmed.

**Usman Chadda** · 12th January 2018, 20:57

Imam, Haris or Yamin would not have made a difference. People getting worked up for no reason here. This is the best team they could pick from this squad.

**The intelligent Supporter** · 12th January 2018, 20:57

Originally Posted by Sirris

Guys I am getting visions of early kiwi wickets. Let's see.

maybe see a doctor bro?

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:57

I had hopes on Sarfi to be a fair guy but very disappointing!!!

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:58

Originally Posted by Sirris

Guys I am getting visions of early kiwi wickets. Let's see.

It's called dementia

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:58

Originally Posted by KingKhanWC

Every Pak fan has these visions buddy

Chasing will be tough so we do need to restrict them to less than 280

I like your optimism! for us to chase 250+ we would need the likes of Shadab and Hasan to step up again.

**The intelligent Supporter** · 12th January 2018, 20:58

Originally Posted by Syed1

So as per Sarfaraz and Arthur the only thing wrong with the side in the 2nd ODI was that Fakhar didn't play?

The days are numbered for both if such mentality continues to prevail. Arthur we all knew was a con-man but I expected better from Ahmed.

Lol and people were thinking they will drop Azhar. He was built a very strong reputation of being a good boy, despite being a useless player

**DRsohail** · 12th January 2018, 20:58

Originally Posted by Usman Chadda

Imam, Haris or Yamin would not have made a difference. People getting worked up for no reason here. This is the best team they could pick from this squad.

and get the best result as the got in previous 2.

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Originally Posted by Usman Chadda

Imam, Haris or Yamin would not have made a difference. People getting worked up for no reason here. This is the best team they could pick from this squad.

Its not about making a difference at this point. Its about giving chance to youngsters. I would take a loss by playing youngsters. I can guarantee they ll show more fighting spirit than these oldies TTF

**DRsohail** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Originally Posted by Syed1

It's called dementia

its called delusion and hallucination.

**Arham_PakFan** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Beautiful ground.

Tonight I almost prioritised sleep over watching Pakistan’s game.Almost.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Originally Posted by Syed1

It's called dementia

Hopefully we are going to win this match too and lead the series 2-1

**Syed1** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Originally Posted by Usman Chadda

Imam, Haris or Yamin would not have made a difference. People getting worked up for no reason here. This is the best team they could pick from this squad.

Playing Haris in place of Malik would have made a world of difference even if Haris scored 9(10)

**Captain** · 12th January 2018, 20:59

Disgusting and Pathetic ... I'll be very happy with a 5-0 white was here... only and only if we can get rid of the old rust on the side... they keep playing these pathetic world class experienced TTF's without even considering the few ODI's pakistan is scheduled to play as per FTP before the next world cup, they are denying young players to get any experience to get some cricket under their belt. I'm sick and tired of the current management and their thinking.

**srh** · 12th January 2018, 21:00

who made Sarfraz captain? he does not talk properly in english

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 21:00

Originally Posted by Arham_PakFan

Beautiful ground.

Tonight I almost prioritised sleep over watching Pakistan’s game.Almost.

NZ seems to be a beautiful place.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 21:01

Originally Posted by srh

who made Sarfraz captain? he does not talk properly in english

That's not the criteria for being a captain.

**Rayyman** · 12th January 2018, 21:01

The fire rises.

**Arham_PakFan** · 12th January 2018, 21:02

First runs off the day come through a wide.

**htariq25** · 12th January 2018, 21:02

Cmon boyssss

**KingKhanWC** · 12th January 2018, 21:03

Originally Posted by Sirris

I like your optimism! for us to chase 250+ we would need the likes of Shadab and Hasan to step up again.

The Sun is out today, good batting track and fast outfield. We just need one batsmen to score big and the rest will get us over the line.

**imshally81** · 12th January 2018, 21:03

What a great shot...

**Arham_PakFan** · 12th January 2018, 21:03

And someone has caught that in the crowd

**babajee** · 12th January 2018, 21:04

Pitch it up..

**Usman Chadda** · 12th January 2018, 21:04

Amir is bowling some rubbish here. Short-of-good length in the early overs is a crime.

**Plumb** · 12th January 2018, 21:05

Amir giving lolly pops nice boy!!! only hope was bowling and u guyz make a mess of it too

**Arham_PakFan** · 12th January 2018, 21:05

Faheem opening the bowling from the other end.

**Sirris** · 12th January 2018, 21:05

So happy for that kiwi fan.

**Arham_PakFan** · 12th January 2018, 21:06

off the top edge

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