CT 2009 | Semi Final 2| 3/10/09 | Pakistan V New Zealand | Wanderers | NZ Innings

[Oxy]

Pakistan scored a lacklustre 233-9 in their 50 overs

NZ need 234 to win.

Good luck Pak!

[haroonrasheed320]

there will be plenty of bounce after the rollers, they need to use the light ones so they don't crush the grass off

[s.nazir]

why is mohammed aamer not the opener? :aamir

[coy0607]

i dont think this pitch is as good as the commentators were making it out to be

[Disco_Lemonade]

new zealand will surrender inshAllah!

:aamir :naved

this match will be a cracker.

[Gollum]

Predicting Aamir MoM with a 6-wicket hall! InshaAllah!

[Mohsin]

I actually really want us to (cricketing of course) KILL THEM! I dont know why but they really annoy me!

[Inswinger]

Inshallah our bowlers will get the job done.

[amar1212]

hats off to aamer Umer akmal yusuf for sensible batting...afridi/malik need to take lessons from the 17 yr old aamer

[Momo]

There's nothing wrong with the track. Moyo and co played horrendously. Hats off to Aamer and iDone. Poor batting overall, like always.

Having said that Pakistan will win today Inshaallah.

Having said that, Pakistan is not good enough.

[Inswinger]

Originally Posted by Momo There's nothing wrong with the track. Moyo and co played horrendously. Hats off to Aamer and iDone. Poor batting overall, like always. Having said that Pakistan will win today Inshaallah. Having said that, Pakistan is not good enough.

When did you come with that gem?

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by coy0607 i dont think this pitch is as good as the commentators were making it out to be

The pitch is a stunner. Our batting antics were a joke, unless you're talking about the antics of a certain no 11 . His Dilshan in the final over

[Poison]

How long is the interval? Its 3:21, I want to watch 2 overs and sleep.

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Momo There's nothing wrong with the track. Moyo and co played horrendously. Hats off to Aamer and iDone. Poor batting overall, like always. Having said that Pakistan will win today Inshaallah. Having said that, Pakistan is not good enough.

Does that mean we'll lose the final?

[filosofee]

Originally Posted by Oxy Pakistan scored a lacklustre 233-9 in their 50 overs NZ need 234 to win. Good luck Pak!

Pretty annoyed that the first ball of the final over wasn't given a wide, and how Akmal junior was given out. No matter, tailenders's partnership may just give Pakistan something to bowl at.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by Inswinger When did you come with that gem?

Ajmal said it himself !

[Inswinger]

Originally Posted by coy0607 i dont think this pitch is as good as the commentators were making it out to be

Waqar was saying before the toss that the pitch isn't as good as it seems.

[haroonrasheed320]

Ajmal iDone with the bat, but its important for him to bowl well I can see an Afridi 5fer

[amar1212]

Originally Posted by Poison How long is the interval? Its 3:21, I want to watch 2 overs and sleep.

20 mins

[Inswinging Yorker]

nz have a clear a

[PB]

We lost this....A flat track and we struggled to 233..

[thurkeebaba]

So, what was the deal witrh Vettori and Aamir... I didnt see anything except the Comms mentioned that Vettori had quite a bit to say to aamir... Does anyone know what happened

[abc_to_xyz]

My assessment of Pak innings.

Mistakes:
-I can't come of a single reason why they chose batting 1st on this pitch... The batting will be very easy in 2nd innings.. (Aamer + Ajmal showed it!)
-Weird Batting from Pro Batsmen (Mohammad Yousaf and Umar Akmal) After the 30th over, all the hardwork was done, and a platform was set for a big one.. But instead of grabbing singles/doubles and looking for an odd boundary, they started to play like Afridi.. Hit on everyball.. That not only wasted their 5-6 overs, but also it cost 2 very vital wickets.
- Even after the departure of MoYo and Akmal, 250 plus was a probability, but thanks to Stupid cross slog shots from Rana/Gul.. It was all gone..


Overall, they are 20-30 runs short... But if they bowl well, they can still win it...

[amar1212]

Originally Posted by mindless slogging The pitch is a stunner. Our batting antics were a joke, unless you're talking about the antics of a certain no 11 . His Dilshan in the final over

lol

[Momo]

Originally Posted by mindless slogging Does that mean we'll lose the final?

Let's just say we will be lucky to win the final.

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Poison How long is the interval? Its 3:21, I want to watch 2 overs and sleep.

Sleeping is for the weak. We need you to stay strong and long at the laptop, just as saviour of our side showed.

[Inswinger]

Originally Posted by amar1212 20 mins

It's usually 45 minutes. 20 minutes for T20.

[hussein]

how long is interbva

[Inswinger]

Originally Posted by hussein how long is interbva

I think 45 minutes.

[pakistani]

first of all Pakistan needs to get Mccullum early bcos if he gets going than were done

[ace_allrounder]

:aamir

I hope they star with the ball too!

InshaALLAH WE WILL WIN!

[filosofee]

New Zealand chase record:

Innings by innings list
Team Score Overs RPO Inns Result Opposition Ground Start Date

New Zealand 350/9 49.3 7.07 2 won v Australia Hamilton 20 Feb 2007

New Zealand 340/5 48.4 6.98 2 won v Australia Auckland 18 Feb 2007

New Zealand 340/7 50.0 6.80 2 tied v England Napier 20 Feb 2008

New Zealand 335/5 50.0 6.70 2 lost v Australia Perth 28 Jan 2007

New Zealand 334 45.1 7.39 2 lost v India Christchurch 8 Mar 200

From here.

[Afridi_Fan]

What Dilscoop, it should be called iDoneScoop from now on.

[Khurram]

I guess Rana and Amir have to take wicket early. We need 2 wicket very early. Mccullum and Gupit. Than spinners will fix match for us. INSHALLA.

Umar gul need to talk with ball today .

[Noman]

We should have played Asif,,,, Asif would have seam and bounce....

this is big big mistake by not playing him.... Look Gul is a good bowler. but in this pitch we really needed Asif..GOD HELP US:::

[Khurram]

NZ dont have batting like INDIA SA and AUSTRALIA. We can win this

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Inswinger I think 45 minutes.

In 20 mins left for New Zealand restart. running between the wickets took 20 mins out the interval.

[slix10]

I think it's 60/40 right now.

NZ would be happy.

Pitch might be getting better.

[Afridi_Fan]

McCullum and Guptil here hjold the key.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by filosofee New Zealand chase record: Innings by innings list Team Score Overs RPO Inns Result Opposition Ground Start Date New Zealand 350/9 49.3 7.07 2 won v Australia Hamilton 20 Feb 2007 New Zealand 340/5 48.4 6.98 2 won v Australia Auckland 18 Feb 2007 New Zealand 340/7 50.0 6.80 2 tied v England Napier 20 Feb 2008 New Zealand 335/5 50.0 6.70 2 lost v Australia Perth 28 Jan 2007 New Zealand 334 45.1 7.39 2 lost v India Christchurch 8 Mar 200 From here.

Thank you sister, I feel much better now.

[Khurram]

In this pitch Bowler like Gul will bowl better than Asif.

[slix10]

Originally Posted by Noman We should have played Asif,,,, Asif would have seam and bounce.... this is big big mistake by not playing him.... Look Gul is a good bowler. but in this pitch we really needed Asif..GOD HELP US:::

Nope.

Gul would be better on this pitch. Asif wouldn't get any assistance.

[ajk88]

Pressure is off. It's all on NZ now. Their's to lose.

[imshally81]

what about pitch report ???

[Omar Malik]

First 15 overs hold the key for our bowlers and fielders

3 wickets and the game is wide open again!

InshahAllah.

[ajk88]

Rana is supposedly an allrounder but I don't remember the last time he did anything worthwhile with the bat.

[dblock]

NZ are really intimated by Pakistan yet we showed them far too much respect.

[filosofee]

Originally Posted by Momo Thank you sister, I feel much better now.

Good! Presumably you noticed none of those second-innings chasers were against Pakistan. New Zealand have strong history of choking against Pakistan, let's just hope they do so again today!

[slix10]

Originally Posted by filosofee New Zealand chase record: Innings by innings list Team Score Overs RPO Inns Result Opposition Ground Start Date New Zealand 350/9 49.3 7.07 2 won v Australia Hamilton 20 Feb 2007 New Zealand 340/5 48.4 6.98 2 won v Australia Auckland 18 Feb 2007 New Zealand 340/7 50.0 6.80 2 tied v England Napier 20 Feb 2008 New Zealand 335/5 50.0 6.70 2 lost v Australia Perth 28 Jan 2007 New Zealand 334 45.1 7.39 2 lost v India Christchurch 8 Mar 200 From here.

When Vettori said he can chase 300 easily, he wasn't bluffing...

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by ajk88 Rana is supposedly an allrounder but I don't remember the last time he did anything worthwhile with the bat.

He opened for Yorkshie in T20's. For Pakistan, that is good enough to play a player as a specialist batsman alone. :naved

[Inswinger]

Originally Posted by ajk88 Rana is supposedly an allrounder but I don't remember the last time he did anything worthwhile with the bat.

Hasn't had much of an opportunity, has he? Either he doesn't get to bat or we're collapsing.

[ajk88]

Originally Posted by dblock NZ are really intimated by Pakistan yet we showed them far too much respect.

You mean they find Afridi sexy?

[Poison]

Does anyone actually know how long the interval is?

[Momo]

1. Shahzaib
2. Nazir
3. Akmal
4. Khan
5. Afridi
6. Omar
7. Razzaq
8. Rana
9. Aamer
10. Ajmal
11. Gul
12. Asif

[filosofee]

Originally Posted by slix10 When Vettori said he can chase 300 easily, he wasn't bluffing...

Yes, but can they pace their innings for a 234-runs victory against their nemesis Pakistan? As posted by someone earlier, New Zees to lose......

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by ajk88 You mean they find Afridi sexy?

Clearly not sexy enough. They wanted him back in the pavilion immediately.

On the other hand with .....................

[Easa]

Ajmal done with bat, but now Ajmal must done with ball.

I'm pumped for the second innings. We'll grab them by the scruff of the neck, glare, then spit. We'll put the fear of God in them. Come on Pakistan!

[Inswinger]

Doesn't Tim Abraham get tired of following the English team everyday?

[HuZi]

Originally Posted by slix10 When Vettori said he can chase 300 easily, he wasn't bluffing...

me was thinking the same thing

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Poison Does anyone actually know how long the interval is?

10 mins left now to N.Z. batting.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by filosofee Good! Presumably you noticed none of those second-innings chasers were against Pakistan. New Zealand have strong history of choking against Pakistan, let's just hope they do so again today!

I was relieved to read that.

And yes, Inshaallah to it!

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Easa Ajmal done with bat, but now Ajmal must done with ball. I'm pumped for the second innings. We'll grab them by the scruff of the neck, glare, then spit. We'll put the fear of God in them. Come on Pakistan!

I approve of this modus operandi.

[Da Best]

How much longer guys ?

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Momo I was relieved to read that. And yes, Inshaallah to it!

I reckon Ross Taylor is the dangerman. Really good against spin, especially slog-sweep.

If we get him early, our spinners can have a strangle-hold on the game.

[amar1212]

i heard new zealand is missing alo of their good batsmen...

[amar1212]

Originally Posted by Da Best How much longer guys ?

about 10 or less

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by Da Best How much longer guys ?

7 mins now.

[amar1212]

Waqar thinks 234 might just be enough for pak to win!

[Da Best]

Ok so NZ will rely on the likes of Guptill, McCullum and Taylor. I can see no other batsman really threatening against the likes of iDone and

[Poison]

We should pump our fists like wild wildebeest (fists, yes) and rampage over this lineup.

[z2_daredevil]

guyssss

BREAKING NEWS

pakistan win by 28 runs

i m telling u frn now start celebratig guys we r in the finalzzzzz

[Mohsin]

Originally Posted by amar1212 i heard new zealand is missing alo of their good batsmen...

Yeah Fleming's not playing, niether is Greatbatch...

[mindless slogging]

Originally Posted by amar1212 Waqar thinks 234 might just be enough for pak to win!

If he doesn't, we're iDone for.

[Anwar]

Cmon boys we can still win this !!

[Zechariah]

We should come out with energy, the extra 30 runs must have really pumped up Pakistan and we need to show it on the pitch with lots of energy and ruthless intimidation.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by amar1212 Waqar thinks 234 might just be enough for pak to win!

I don't blame him. If Waqar was there, even 134 would have been enough.

Pakistan to win Inshaallah.

[Mohsin]

giving the team talk

[Zechariah]

Originally Posted by Momo I don't blame him. If Waqar was there, even 134 would have been enough. Pakistan to win Inshaallah.

Dont you know, Waqar still mentally bowls when Pakistan plays...

[khilari]

Inti lecturing the team ... Allah reham

[GamBiTT]

Parnell took 5 wickets against NZ in the group match
They cant be assumed to be too comfortable against left arm fast bowling. And Amir is going to get decent bounce today.
Maybe Amir can have a special day today!