Pakistan is facing immense pressure from fans, PCB, ex-cricketers, and even BCCI (making matters worse with terrible playing conditions). We’re in a really tough spot, man. The Pakistan vs Afghanistan match is one where, regardless of any dissatisfaction with your current playing XI, you simply want your team to thoroughly outperform our north-western neighbors. (I’m suppressing a chuckle as I refrain from using the “salt” word…)
Afghanistan’s victory over England was even more remarkable because they lost the toss. Hats off to Afghanistan for their performance! Whereas, in the previous game, Pakistan struggled to chase against Australia.
Nawaz is out, and Shadab is in
There’s one change: Nawaz isn’t playing today due to illness, and Shadab Khan is back in the playing XI. Pakistan is opting for two leg-spinners. This is a courageous decision. Best of luck!
When I score runs, Pakistan wins 90% of the matches. You will see a different team against Afghanistan. We have chased 350+ runs in the past and we trust our abilities. It’s not about how you do in the powerplay, it’s about winning and losing’ Imam Ul Haq
Pakistan hits a six in the powerplay after 1169 balls! Thanks to Abdullah Shafique, off Naveen-ul-Haq.
we’ve to eat more protein instead of carbs to start hitting some sixes Imam Ul Haq
Pakistan has been dominating so far, scoring 51 runs without losing a wicket after 8 overs.
Pakistani fans are angry at Imam after he gets out to a short ball for the 19788558995th time.
Rizwan has 0 dismissals while playing sweep shots against spin in odis 2023
Rizwan: say no more, here you go Noor! TWO wickets on World Cup debut!
Noor Ahmad, the chinaman.
I knew he would get out soon, playing those sweeps so frequently. How hard is it to play with a straight bat? Just offer your prayers, for God’s sake!
30 Overs Completed! Noor Ahmad (2/16) takes two wickets as Pakistan reach 139/3.
How do you guys assess this pitch? What’s the target score in your opinion, especially given our spinners’ form? Are you counting on the seamers to exploit the new ball and swing it under the lights, much like Australia did?
