ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Nanga Parbat]

The ODI series started between Pakistan and South Africa. In the first ODI, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first that was a good decision. South Africa played well in the first till 9 overs. Then Salman Ali agha part time spin bowler come and picked back to back wickets, Salman Ali picked 4 wickets in his four over spell. South Africa lost his fourth wicket at 88 runs. At the end of the power play South Africa scored 70 runs with only the loss of single wickets, but after that, wickets fell start, and Pakistan benefited So far. Salman Ali Agha bowled a match winning spell get out four bastman of South African team. its very different for South Africa to score a total of 200 plus but a good partnership will it happen.

The 50 over series between Pakistan and South Africa has started in which South Africa and Pakistan are playing the same game which will see a lot of interest and hard work as South Africa is currently working hard and performing well unlike them.  He has won enough matches and series too.   They are playing the first match of this series whether they will be able to defeat Pakistan or not.  South Africa have decided to bat first in which they are playing very well and Pakistan bowlers are not stopping enough runs. South African batsmen have played 27 overs for 4 wickets in which they have scored 146 runs.  It is clear that South Africa will win this match in 26 overs.  Pakistan bowling is not going well.  They should not let South Africa play the entire innings which will give them an easy win.   If they work hard, otherwise South Africa will play well and win the match.

[Sithara007]

Heinrich Klaasen is still out there with Marco Jansen at the other end, but South Africa has lost 5 wickets so far and they are down to lower middle order. Andile Phehlukwayo and tailender Kagiso Rabada to come next. And remember that 11 overs still remain in this match. The current run rate is OK, but if they keeps on losing wickets, then sustaining that run rate may not be possible. Salman Agha is creating trouble for the Protean batsmen and he still has 2 overs remaining.

[virasog]

But at that time I was not happy with that and right now the current score is 122 for 4 wickets down. South Africa started well as the first wicket partnership was of 70 runs between Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton. But both of them got out almost together, one after the other, and that put a little bit of pressure on the coming batsmen.

South Africa needs to speed up the run rate as the overs are ticking by and they are right now playing at around 5 runs per over. I understand they have lost their side but still, Heinrich Klaasen is the man is batting on 70, fully set and he need to hit some more boundaries so that South Africa can end up somewhere near 270-280 as that would be a challenging total.

I think Pakistan have a chance to win this match and so i am taking a bet on them. Also i got better odds for Pakistan that is 2.30. South Africa odds were 1.60 as bookies still consider them favorites.

[Out of mind]

Pakistan vs South Africa is facing each other in the first ODI match and South Africa is batting in the first innings. Although South Africa did not bat well in the beginning, Pakistan team had a great bowling performance. But at the moment we can see that the important batsman of South Africa team Heinrich Klaasen is batting fiercely. Heinrich Klaasen may reach the century very soon, the way he is batting, there is a good chance that he will complete 100 for South Africa. Moreover, Salman Agha bowled the Pakistan team brilliantly, he was able to take four wickets. Anyway, at the moment South Africa team has scored 211 runs in 42 overs for the loss of 6 wickets, maybe there is a possibility of scoring 270+ runs till the last moment.

[Sithara007]

As expected, the South African batting collapsed and in the end Heinrich Klaasen didn't got much support from the lower order. And this is one of the issues when there are too many genuine tailenders in the playing XI. In case of South Africa, they had three - Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Tabraiz Shamsi. Two can be considered as bowling allrounders - Marco Jansen and Andile Phehlukwayo (but they didn't contributed with the bat this time). If Keshav Maharaj was in the XI, then he could have made some runs.   

[Bitcoin_people]

Heinrich Klaasen is still out there with Marco Jansen at the other end, but South Africa has lost 5 wickets so far and they are down to lower middle order. Andile Phehlukwayo and tailender Kagiso Rabada to come next. And remember that 11 overs still remain in this match. The current run rate is OK, but if they keeps on losing wickets, then sustaining that run rate may not be possible. Salman Agha is creating trouble for the Protean batsmen and he still has 2 overs remaining.

Heinrich Klaasen was aiming for a century but was dismissed by Shaheen Afridi, Heinrich Klaasen was dismissed for 86 runs. Today, South Africa scored 339 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, but no batsman batted well in the last minute. The run rate of South Africa was okay when Heinrich Klaasen was batting, due to his excellent batting, South Africa was able to collect a good score. Salman Agha caused a lot of problems for the batsmen, due to which no one batted well, as a result of which they were dismissed quickly. Anyway, the target of 239 runs may be achieved by Pakistan if they bat well and there is a possibility of winning their first match.

[As-Soon-As]

In this match, South Africa scored 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, South Africa has scored enough runs and this match is under the control of the South African team. However, in the end, if the Pakistan team can perform well, it will be possible to win this match, the Pakistani team's player Salman Agha has performed as well as the unique bowler they could not perform well.
 However, I am quite confident that this match will be very competitive, because the Pakistan team has experienced batsmen who are constantly confident. In today's match, the game will depend on the first five top batsmen, because if the wickets fall more, the chances of Pakistan team winning this match will be less.

[virasog]

In this match, South Africa scored 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, South Africa has scored enough runs and this match is under the control of the South African team. However, in the end, if the Pakistan team can perform well, it will be possible to win this match, the Pakistani team's player Salman Agha has performed as well as the unique bowler they could not perform well.
 However, I am quite confident that this match will be very competitive, because the Pakistan team has experienced batsmen who are constantly confident. In today's match, the game will depend on the first five top batsmen, because if the wickets fall more, the chances of Pakistan team winning this match will be less.

Abdullah Shafique got out very early and was not able to make any runs. This put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen and it slow down their run rate. They made 32 runs in the first 10 overs and this is much below the required run rate. However the good thing is that they did not lose any more wickets. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are trying to get settled in. They are using too many overs but as long as Pakistan does not lose any more wickets, they can cover up the run rate later.

[HelliumZ]

In this match, South Africa scored 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, South Africa has scored enough runs and this match is under the control of the South African team. However, in the end, if the Pakistan team can perform well, it will be possible to win this match, the Pakistani team's player Salman Agha has performed as well as the unique bowler they could not perform well.
 However, I am quite confident that this match will be very competitive, because the Pakistan team has experienced batsmen who are constantly confident. In today's match, the game will depend on the first five top batsmen, because if the wickets fall more, the chances of Pakistan team winning this match will be less.

Abdullah Shafique got out very early and was not able to make any runs. This put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen and it slow down their run rate. They made 32 runs in the first 10 overs and this is much below the required run rate. However the good thing is that they did not lose any more wickets. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are trying to get settled in. They are using too many overs but as long as Pakistan does not lose any more wickets, they can cover up the run rate later.

Babar Azam and Siam Ayuib brought some control to the team after Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed for no runs but now Babar Azam got out for team 46 and individual 22 to put some pressure on the team again. If Pakistan's top order batsmen don't perform well, it might be difficult for Pakistan to win this match.  But now one of Pakistan's most reliable batsman Mohammad Rizwan has come wicket and if he does well it will surely bring good things for Pakistan team. Pakistan need to collect 194 more runs to win which will be a challenge for the next batsmen.

[fullhdpixel]

Abdullah Shafique got out very early and was not able to make any runs. This put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen and it slow down their run rate. They made 32 runs in the first 10 overs and this is much below the required run rate. However the good thing is that they did not lose any more wickets. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are trying to get settled in. They are using too many overs but as long as Pakistan does not lose any more wickets, they can cover up the run rate later.

As Pakistan restricted Protes for 239 it is looking easy target on papers, but we have Pakistani cricket on their lowest level in last 2 years currently we have 70 for 4 in 22 overs mean things could be in South African control after having good work by their bowlers Ottneil Baartman and Marco Jansen both doing good bowling which is surely lesson for the Pakistani team as they are doing things.

Ottneil Baartman who is playing his 4th ODI having good time as he is not allowing Pakistani top order for having anything easy in this game now we have Saim Ayub and Salman Agha on crease as both are trying to have some recovery from early loses.

[Vaskiy]

The score of 239 runs isn't enough to win the match against the Pakistan team. For South Africa it was Heinrich Klaasen who supported from the bottom order. If not, the score could be around 200 runs. Pakistan started to chase the target, and quick wicket falls gave hope of winning for the South Africa team. From 60/4, now the Pakistan team has reached 171/4 after 38 overs with Saim Ayub at 92* runs and Salman Ali Agha at 53* runs. I expect the match to end before the 45^th over as Pakistan needs another 61 runs in 72 balls.

[kro55]

In this match, South Africa scored 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, South Africa has scored enough runs and this match is under the control of the South African team. However, in the end, if the Pakistan team can perform well, it will be possible to win this match, the Pakistani team's player Salman Agha has performed as well as the unique bowler they could not perform well.
 However, I am quite confident that this match will be very competitive, because the Pakistan team has experienced batsmen who are constantly confident. In today's match, the game will depend on the first five top batsmen, because if the wickets fall more, the chances of Pakistan team winning this match will be less.

Abdullah Shafique got out very early and was not able to make any runs. This put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen and it slow down their run rate. They made 32 runs in the first 10 overs and this is much below the required run rate. However the good thing is that they did not lose any more wickets. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are trying to get settled in. They are using too many overs but as long as Pakistan does not lose any more wickets, they can cover up the run rate later.

Babar Azam and Siam Ayuib brought some control to the team after Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed for no runs but now Babar Azam got out for team 46 and individual 22 to put some pressure on the team again. If Pakistan's top order batsmen don't perform well, it might be difficult for Pakistan to win this match.  But now one of Pakistan's most reliable batsman Mohammad Rizwan has come wicket and if he does well it will surely bring good things for Pakistan team. Pakistan need to collect 194 more runs to win which will be a challenge for the next batsmen.

South Africa's opening pair was able to start well. But South Africa's players could not maintain the consistency. South Africa lost their first wicket for 70 runs. And South Africa lost their fourth wicket for 88 runs. Even then, with the help of Heinrich Klaasen's 86 runs, South Africa's team was able to collect 239 runs at the end. South Africa's team could not provide a big target.

Except for Saim Ayub, no player in Pakistan's top order could play well. Pakistan lost four wickets for 60 runs. Due to the responsible batting of Saim Ayub and Agha Salman, Pakistan's total was 181/1 in 39 overs. Pakistan will not face any big problem in winning this match.

[minairia3]

In this match, South Africa scored 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, South Africa has scored enough runs and this match is under the control of the South African team. However, in the end, if the Pakistan team can perform well, it will be possible to win this match, the Pakistani team's player Salman Agha has performed as well as the unique bowler they could not perform well.
 However, I am quite confident that this match will be very competitive, because the Pakistan team has experienced batsmen who are constantly confident. In today's match, the game will depend on the first five top batsmen, because if the wickets fall more, the chances of Pakistan team winning this match will be less.

Abdullah Shafique got out very early and was not able to make any runs. This put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen and it slow down their run rate. They made 32 runs in the first 10 overs and this is much below the required run rate. However the good thing is that they did not lose any more wickets. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are trying to get settled in. They are using too many overs but as long as Pakistan does not lose any more wickets, they can cover up the run rate later.

Pakistan team lost wickets very quickly at the beginning of their innings. Since the performance of Pakistan batsmen is always very erratic, I thought that Pakistan team might lose this match too. But due to the responsible batting of Saim Ayub and Agha Salman, Pakistan team is moving towards victory. Pakistan has collected 200 runs in 41 overs. Ayub and Salman are unbeaten on 109 runs and have a collection of 56 runs. Pakistan needs to collect 39 runs in 9 overs to win. Since two experienced batsmen like Salman and Ayub are still at the crease, it can be said for sure that Pakistan is going to win this match.

[noormcs5]

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan

Recently Afghanistan won the T20 series 2-1 and today they were confident to win the first ODI too but the rain came as a hurdle between them and the win. We have seen some good bowling by Azmatullah Omarzai who took 4 wickets in four overs. He really destroyed the Zimbabwe batting and didn't let them score.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe must be thinking that the rain come as a blessing to save them. They were 44/5 and will definitely lose this match if it was not stopped. Ben Curran made 15 runs and that was the highest score from them. It seems like Zimbabwe has completely lost their form.

[ZAINmalik75]

The ODI series started between Pakistan and South Africa. In the first ODI, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first that was a good decision. South Africa played well in the first till 9 overs. Then Salman Ali agha part time spin bowler come and picked back to back wickets, Salman Ali picked 4 wickets in his four over spell. South Africa lost his fourth wicket at 88 runs. At the end of the power play South Africa scored 70 runs with only the loss of single wickets, but after that, wickets fell start, and Pakistan benefited So far. Salman Ali Agha bowled a match winning spell get out four bastman of South African team. its very different for South Africa to score a total of 200 plus but a good partnership will it happen.

At start of the match Pakistan were looking in huge trouble because they didn't get early on wicket which results in mounting pressure on them, also south African opener were on fire they have scored a decent partnership and things were looking out of Pakistan control and most of expert expect a 300+ target for them but then unexpectedly Salman not only broke the partnership but took some Important Back to back wickets, due to which south African team move to back foot and thus with 240 they lose rest of his wicket. While on the other hand when baber, Rizwan , Abdullah failed to deliver some handsome performance
here the young gem saim played ordinary cricket and scored his second century of ODI format which is huge achievement for them while his partner once again agha delivery ordinary contribution and through thier combined effort out of no where from 60/4 they took charge and won the very important match which will have definitely have huge effect on player moral and confidence

[romero121]

The ODI series started between Pakistan and South Africa. In the first ODI, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first that was a good decision. South Africa played well in the first till 9 overs. Then Salman Ali agha part time spin bowler come and picked back to back wickets, Salman Ali picked 4 wickets in his four over spell. South Africa lost his fourth wicket at 88 runs. At the end of the power play South Africa scored 70 runs with only the loss of single wickets, but after that, wickets fell start, and Pakistan benefited So far. Salman Ali Agha bowled a match winning spell get out four bastman of South African team. its very different for South Africa to score a total of 200 plus but a good partnership will it happen.

At start of the match Pakistan were looking in huge trouble because they didn't get early on wicket which results in mounting pressure on them, also south African opener were on fire they have scored a decent partnership and things were looking out of Pakistan control and most of expert expect a 300+ target for them but then unexpectedly Salman not only broke the partnership but took some Important Back to back wickets, due to which south African team move to back foot and thus with 240 they lose rest of his wicket. While on the other hand when baber, Rizwan , Abdullah failed to deliver some handsome performance
here the young gem saim played ordinary cricket and scored his second century of ODI format which is huge achievement for them while his partner once again agha delivery ordinary contribution and through thier combined effort out of no where from 60/4 they took charge and won the very important match which will have definitely have huge effect on player moral and confidence

At the start it looked like it was the match of Pakistan. Soon things went against the Pakistan team as they kept losing wickets. Once again the winning situation is retained, and with the performance of Ayub and Agha, the scenario changed. At the end, once again the Pakistan team went close to losing as the wicket of Ayub fell. By the time Agha took responsibility, and winning credit needs to be given to Naseem Shah, who helped Agha to stand wicket when there are wickets falling continuously. Anyhow, the match came to the Pakistan team, and they won at the 50^th over.

[LDL]

At the start it looked like it was the match of Pakistan. Soon things went against the Pakistan team as they kept losing wickets. Once again the winning situation is retained, and with the performance of Ayub and Agha, the scenario changed. At the end, once again the Pakistan team went close to losing as the wicket of Ayub fell. By the time Agha took responsibility, and winning credit needs to be given to Naseem Shah, who helped Agha to stand wicket when there are wickets falling continuously. Anyhow, the match came to the Pakistan team, and they won at the 50^th over.

After Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's wickets fell back-to-back at the start, it looked like Pakistan might not win this ODI match but Saim Ayub and Agha Salman turned that incredible moment into victory with their contributions. An innings of 109 runs and an innings of 82 runs was enough to win after this match where only Babar Azam couldn't touch double digits except 23 runs.

But right now the Pakistani bowlers are doing well but the batsmen need to be more careful otherwise the next two matches could be challenging for Pakistan. Especially if S Ayub and Salman had not performed well in today's match then maybe their victory would not have been possible.

[JahriMeayer]

Pakistan won by 3 wickets against South Africa in their 1st ODI match. South Africa won the toss and opted to Bat. They made 239-9 runs. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi tired to did well in batting from beginning, scored around 36 and 33 runs respectively as well. So was done by captain Aiden Markram(35). When it came to Heinrich Klaasen(86), he was the game changer who Showed his skillful batting performance but unfortunately missed his century for a little more runs. And rest of players did avarage ten runs as well. Salman Agha four wickets alone. On the other hand, Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique lost his wicket with zero runs. But other opener gave his best effort to lead the team, he able to survive till century, 109 runs scored by him. Babar azam, ridwan unable to made runs as excepted. Even others players didn't showed good batting performance except Salman Agha(*82), who was on the field till Pakistan won the match, and due to his valueable contribution, Pakistan team have ensure their victory finally

[noormcs5]

South Africa needs to speed up the run rate as the overs are ticking by and they are right now playing at around 5 runs per over. I understand they have lost their side but still, Heinrich Klaasen is the man is batting on 70, fully set and he need to hit some more boundaries so that South Africa can end up somewhere near 270-280 as that would be a challenging total.

I think Pakistan have a chance to win this match and so i am taking a bet on them. Also i got better odds for Pakistan that is 2.30. South Africa odds were 1.60 as bookies still consider them favorites.

You must be very tense watching this match as at times it looked like Pakistan would lose this match but it was Salman Agha who came later in the innings and won the match for this team and also the bet for you

Even though Pakistan won this match but it was not a good batting by them. It was only the century by Saim Ayub and innings by Salman Agha that helped Pakistan reach this score. Had one of these players out early, Pakistan would have been in trouble even reaching 150. The scorecard isn't looking healthy at all except for the fact that Pakistan won this match.

[Publictalk792]

After Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's wickets fell back-to-back at the start, it looked like Pakistan might not win this ODI match but Saim Ayub and Agha Salman turned that incredible moment into victory with their contributions. An innings of 109 runs and an innings of 82 runs was enough to win after this match where only Babar Azam couldn't touch double digits except 23 runs.

But right now the Pakistani bowlers are doing well but the batsmen need to be more careful otherwise the next two matches could be challenging for Pakistan. Especially if S Ayub and Salman had not performed well in today's match then maybe their victory would not have been possible.

Pakistan win in ODI match was very exciting thanks to great performances of Saim Ayub and Agha Salman. After losing Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan at beginning it did not seem like Pakistan would win. But Ayub 109 runs and Salman 82 runs made all difference. Pakistan bowlers did good job but batsmen still need to be more consistent to avoid problems in next matches. Ayub and Salman contributions were very important and it is likely that without their good play Pakistan might not have won.