ftikhar is a power hitter, much like Surya Kumar Yadav. It’s challenging to rein in his natural instinct to attack. Sending him to play 35 balls before Shakeel was a misguided move. This reflects smart captaincy by Temba Bavuma. Iftikhar Ahmed is dismissed by Tabraiz Shamsi! Pakistan loses their fourth wicket. Iftikhaar Ahmed is out for 21 runs. Pakistan is in trouble.
I don’t blame Iftikhar today. Everyone knows he lacks the ability to construct an innings or handle spin. My criticism lies with the management, who succumbed to media pressure by promoting Iftikhar in the batting order. His struggle was bound to happen. Additionally, this decision has affected Saud’s position further down the order.
Fans of Quinton De Kock at the Chepauk Stadium.
It’s unfortunate that we got out to short balls on a seemingly flat pitch. It really depends on who is delivering those bouncers. There aren’t many who stand at 7 feet 8 inches tall, causing the ball to come down from nearly a 10-foot height.
Pakistan is at 134 for 4 in 26 overs.
The ranking is secure for now, but there’s a concern that Babar might collapse, as has often happened in the past. King Babar Azam is leading from the front once again! He reaches 50 runs. This marks two consecutive fifties for the captain. 🇵🇰 Great knock, Skipper!
It’s important to understand that Babar isn’t to blame for the narrative created by fervent Kohli fans, dubbed “Zimbabar,” driven by animosity and arrogance. In this #CWC23, he had a chance to definitively silence them, but unfortunately, he fell short. This narrative may well define his career. Let’s refrain from emphasizing his age; he’s currently in his prime. However, by the next World Cup, he might have passed that peak and be in a phase similar to where Root and Kohli are presently.
