Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2nd ODI | Karachi | Sep 30, 2019 | Pakistan innings

[msb314]

Haris needs to accelerate now!

[Titan24]

Most of imams hundreds hve come against likes of zimbabwe or in games that we lost

He has 1 hundred against Eng, 1 against SA in 11 matches he has played against them, 1 against BD and 1 against Srl. He was the main of the series against SA and highest scorer in Asia Cup for Pak as wel. It isnt like other players have never played against weak teams, its about getting the most of those oppurtunities.

He isn’t perfect but you dont drop a player just on the assumption that someone can better him.

[m.awais]

The stadium isn't full to its capacity as yet. Probably around 60% is filled up
.

[Deewana Mastana]

The stadium isn't full to its capacity as yet. Probably around 60% is filled up
.

Might get a bit more in time for the 2nd inns.

[Deewana Mastana]

Haris needs to accelerate now!

Going at a SR of 66 in the middle of an inns is not too good is it.

[AdamM97]

Always a treat to watch Babar and Haris bat together.

Haris still needs to accelerate like Babar.

[lahoriyah1234]

In terms of Filling up stadiums its not fair. 3 times in a row is something which is not normal. Series is meant to be played every where in the country. Multan-Lahore- Karachi should have been used for this series.

[Rayyman]

Going at a SR of 66 in the middle of an inns is not too good is it.

He's up to 75 now and hasn't hit a boundary yet

[lahoriyah1234]

I hope Misbah-ul-Haq is listening. Best Time to open the inning with Asif Ali in this series to try him out. Imam will always give 50 runs start of the first 10 overs, which is not modern day cricket is now days.

[hussain.r97]

These two are doing a great job of ticking over the scoreboard, making 5-6 runs an over without boundaries.

[ARK Rafay]

No boundary for Haris atm. Quite the opposite of what we saw of him in the WC.

[AdamM97]

Good things we have 8 wickets in hand but it’s time to accelerate.

RR should be at least 6.00 i reckon.

[hussain.r97]

What a shot from Haris!!

[AdamM97]

Haris’ SR over 80. Finally some acceleration!

[ARK Rafay]

I hope Misbah-ul-Haq is listening. Best Time to open the inning with Asif Ali in this series to try him out. Imam will always give 50 runs start of the first 10 overs, which is not modern day cricket is now days.

I don't think that will be the case. Misbah said it clearly in a statement that "we lost games even after scoring 300+. That was because of our bowling. We used to scored 230-40 and still win it". Not the exact words but it was clear what he said. So I'm guessing we won't see the extra acceleration in the batting.

[msb314]

Poor running

[AdamM97]

Oh no. Haris Sohail is run out...

[DRsohail]

he is a poor runner with poor fitness.

[AdamM97]

Right then Sarfraz.

[Mujtaba2900]

💯 coming up.

[Ahmed216]

Did you watch his South Africa Tour Asia Cup
England series?

Yes I did. He did score but hardly makes an impact on the game due to his low SR.

[DRsohail]

poor from Babar very much slowed down for his century.

[Ahmed216]

He has 1 hundred against Eng, 1 against SA in 11 matches he has played against them, 1 against BD and 1 against Srl. He was the main of the series against SA and highest scorer in Asia Cup for Pak as wel. It isnt like other players have never played against weak teams, its about getting the most of those oppurtunities.

He isn’t perfect but you dont drop a player just on the assumption that someone can better him.

He must improve his SR and range of shots to start impacting games. And be a better player against spin too.
Otherwise soft hundreds and ones in losing cause not going to be any good

[JibranAnsari]

As usual babar becomes a liability in last 15 overs of the game , i dony know why he doest open the innings given his limited ability in the death part of the innings.

[AdamM97]

As usual Babar slowing things down when he’s close to getting a century.

[Amirforpresident]

Sarfi using a different bat now. He is back to his old best guys

[Omer2002]

well what do you expect...i mean i would do that too..he already playing run a ball..first century in pakistan after ten years i would be selfish to get that too...

[SensiblePakFan]

The stadium isn't full to its capacity as yet. Probably around 60% is filled up
.

More like 80%, lot of the crowd is standing next to the fence, not strict like in other grounds understandably.

[hussain.r97]

As usual babar becomes a liability in last 15 overs of the game , i dony know why he doest open the innings given his limited ability in the death part of the innings.

poor from Babar very much slowed down for his century.

As usual Babar slowing things down when he’s close to getting a century.

Gotta be kidding me, he's striking at 105!

[JibranAnsari]

^lol thete is aleays a reason

[Mujtaba2900]

He must improve his SR and range of shots to start impacting games. And be a better player against spin too.
Otherwise soft hundreds and ones in losing cause not going to be any good

For 100 to be a winning hundred someone need to Support
Like babar hundred against New Zealand
Or kohli hundreds on the back of Good opening And finishing of Rohit and Dhoni

[JibranAnsari]

Gotta be kidding me, he's striking at 105!

Come on man you are watching the game ?

[Rayyman]

well what do you expect...i mean i would do that too..he already playing run a ball..first century in pakistan after ten years i would be selfish to get that too...

Well Karachi, but still.

Would be Babar's first 100 in Pakistan.

[JibranAnsari]

Babar needs to open.

[hussain.r97]

Come on man you are watching the game ?

Yes, I am watching the game, he has hardly slowed down. If anything, he's just been very slightly cautious since Haris got out, but still striking above 100 ...

[Mujtaba2900]

Gotta be kidding me, he's striking at 105!

He is making his first 💯 in Pakistan why can't they be happy its just Becoming Cringe now

[Rayyman]

Sarfraz is so bad

[Omer2002]

saffy 3 off 6 balls when last 6 overs left..i think we are going to fall well short

[Shafi]

Sarfraz is just wasting balls. Pathetic non performer like him keeps getting chances

[kingusama92]

To be fair, this is a below-par batting performance by PAK.

Against a better team, this wouldn't cut it at all.

[Rayyman]

Last 5 overs: 26 runs

[Rana]

Sarfaraz so uninspiring

[Kroll]

This outfit should really be dispatched for 340+ but looking difficult to get there.

[AdamM97]

Don’t think Pakistan will score 300+, at least not with Sarfraz on the crease.

[Rana]

Let Babar get his 100 so sanity can presume

[Omer2002]

i agree on a flat track of karachi very poor performance...but i wont call this lankan bowling weak only missing one player..and even batting top four are very good stroke makers...

[Rayyman]

To be fair, this is a below-par batting performance by PAK.

Against a better team, this wouldn't cut it at all.

Pitch is slow, but yeah still.

I blame Imam.

[AdamM97]

233-3 (43.0) would be a decent score if we were playing against a stronger SL team but this looks disappointing.

[hussain.r97]

Don’t think Pakistan will score 300+, at least not with Sarfraz on the crease.

Should've let Iftikhar, Imad, and Shadab come out at this stage, Sarfraz is a liability in the final 10 overs.

[Shafi]

Sarfraz needs to go. Apart from big talks he has nothing to offer. Why he came ahead of Imad and Iftikhar beyond imagination.

[AdamM97]

A century for Babar! Expecting him to accelerate now.

[Kroll]

Lol, SL even with their full strength team have the worst economy rate. if Pak had done their homework, they should be taking full toll on these last 10 overs.

[Rana]

11th ODI ton for our best ever batsman!

[hussain.r97]

up for Babar! Great innings.

[Omer2002]

well done babz only consistent player in PAk team yet everybody is on his case...

[JibranAnsari]

Babar will most likely be amla level odi player , great numbers but very little impact.

[AdamM97]

Should've let Iftikhar, Imad, and Shadab come out at this stage, Sarfraz is a liability in the final 10 overs.

Agreed. Although people would then blame Sarfraz for hiding behind other batsmen like he always does.

[imshally81]

Great Century by Babar

[ARK Rafay]

Fast runner street fighter captain.... Run Out!

[msb314]

So glad Sarfraz is gone lol

[hussain.r97]

9 runs off the first 4 balls by Babar, and then 2 dots to finish the over by Sarfraz

[AdamM97]

Sarfraz gone! Maybe we can target 300 now?

[Abdulm123]

LETS GOOO SARARAZ GONE! now can we kick him out?

[Indiafan]

Babar will most likely be amla level odi player , great numbers but very little impact.

Babar has been way more fluent than Amla and his improved his game a lot. Its sarfraz who is struggling. Pakistani line up needs a great finisher

[Rana]

Sarfaraz is terrible.

Pakistan need to drop him and invest time in a deserving keeper batsman. Last time Rizwan scored 2 tons. Why is he being kept out?

[DRsohail]

Sarfarz is such a pain to watch, goid things is that he is gone.

[AdamM97]

Dunno much about Iftikhar but Imad can help us get over 300.

[Abdulm123]

Ifthikar

[Kroll]

Babar has been way more fluent than Amla and his improved his game a lot. Its sarfraz who is struggling. Pakistani line up needs a great finisher

Babar could be a good opener for Pak, but problem is not much to come after.

[AdamM97]

Either play Sarfraz at 4 and during the middle overs or leave him out of the team.

[Shafi]

Agreed. Although people would then blame Sarfraz for hiding behind other batsmen like he always does.

If there is no political interference Sarfraz will not be playing after World Cup 2019.

[kingusama92]

Pitch is slow, but yeah still.

I blame Imam.

Yeah, it's not Babar's fault. The guys around him have let him down as usual.

They should be able to get away with it here against SL's batting lineup but there's lots of work to do moving forward.

[imshally81]

Sarfaraz basherz in action

[Fahdi]

The guy with the best SR in the entire innings is being accused of playing slow. Cheetay.

[Abdulm123]

shot by ifthikar

[Kroll]

Struggling to reach 300+ against SL C team, this is not what I expected.

[imshally81]

[AdamM97]

Shot Babar!!!

[Fahdi]

The half helicopter?

[Omer2002]

ermmmm GEnts did just witness a DHOLI shot...