ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[mm2543363580]

Middle order batsman and spin bowling for Pakistan is still underway. No perfect fit for the position. Atleast the team should've taken the step earlier and trained a player than experimenting the person for the position. Haris Sohail and Salman Agha were the pick for the moment. Pakistan seems to concentrate much on Fast bowling, inbetween it had good all rounders like Shoaib Malik. Now strong players that perform on bowling, if they didn't contribute good with batting isn't available in the Pakistan team.

Pakistan doesn't have any good allrounders now. And all of their available options are comprised of spin-bowling allrounders. Two decades back, they had some very good pace bowling allrounders, such as Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood. But nowadays they don't have any. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah can bat a bit, but they can't be considered as allrounders. The Pakistani domestic cricket system is not producing such players, as the tracks are very supportive for the batsmen and doesn't support seam and swing bowling.

New Zealand performance is definitely very good as they are playing with their new players not main team, as compared to Pakistan who recently experimented their new players with Afghanistan and results we all have seen .
Pakistan is playing with their all top players and they had to win automatically so let's not give too much credit to them.

[Shan85]

The current squad of New Zealand is without there 8 main players, and still, they were able to draw the T20 series. Pakistan has done relatively better in the ODI series, but still, 2 ODIs left and New Zealand have the capability to win the remaining 2 ODIs. If New  Zealand able to win next 2 ODIs then it will place big question mark on performance of Pakistan. 4th ODI is scheduled today and new Zealand will try there best today to win the game.

Match will start in 40 minutes. And I am again thinking that the Pakistan will again give surprise. Pakistan is looking strong like it was in the  previous matches. I hope Fakhar Zaman will make century again. And Imamulhaq will also make 50+ runs. And today I hope if Pakistan will take the bat first so the target will be 300+. Its a hope not a confirmation.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan put up a decent start with the bat Despite Fakhar Zaman 14 runs and early dismissal Shan Masood 44 runs have provided stability to Pakistan innings 106 with a loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. With Babar Azam 30 and Rizwan 15 at the crease, Pakistan still has a strong batting lineup to build a good total. It's great to see fans hoping for a score of 290 plus and with the way things are going it is possible. Let's hope for an entertaining and competitive game between Pakistan and New Zealand.

[mm2543363580]

The current squad of New Zealand is without there 8 main players, and still, they were able to draw the T20 series. Pakistan has done relatively better in the ODI series, but still, 2 ODIs left and New Zealand have the capability to win the remaining 2 ODIs. If New  Zealand able to win next 2 ODIs then it will place big question mark on performance of Pakistan. 4th ODI is scheduled today and new Zealand will try there best today to win the game.

Match will start in 40 minutes. And I am again thinking that the Pakistan will again give surprise. Pakistan is looking strong like it was in the  previous matches. I hope Fakhar Zaman will make century again. And Imamulhaq will also make 50+ runs. And today I hope if Pakistan will take the bat first so the target will be 300+. Its a hope not a confirmation.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan put up a decent start with the bat Despite Fakhar Zaman 14 runs and early dismissal Shan Masood 44 runs have provided stability to Pakistan innings 106 with a loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. With Babar Azam 30 and Rizwan 15 at the crease, Pakistan still has a strong batting lineup to build a good total. It's great to see fans hoping for a score of 290 plus and with the way things are going it is possible. Let's hope for an entertaining and competitive game between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan is so far in a stable position after loosing 2 wickets they are are on 132 runs,  runrate is going good so far . Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are playing so let's see how they'll score today as their partnership is very famous for Pakistan winning or loosing any game.

[coinerer]

The current squad of New Zealand is without there 8 main players, and still, they were able to draw the T20 series. Pakistan has done relatively better in the ODI series, but still, 2 ODIs left and New Zealand have the capability to win the remaining 2 ODIs. If New  Zealand able to win next 2 ODIs then it will place big question mark on performance of Pakistan. 4th ODI is scheduled today and new Zealand will try there best today to win the game.

Match will start in 40 minutes. And I am again thinking that the Pakistan will again give surprise. Pakistan is looking strong like it was in the  previous matches. I hope Fakhar Zaman will make century again. And Imamulhaq will also make 50+ runs. And today I hope if Pakistan will take the bat first so the target will be 300+. Its a hope not a confirmation.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan put up a decent start with the bat Despite Fakhar Zaman 14 runs and early dismissal Shan Masood 44 runs have provided stability to Pakistan innings 106 with a loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. With Babar Azam 30 and Rizwan 15 at the crease, Pakistan still has a strong batting lineup to build a good total. It's great to see fans hoping for a score of 290 plus and with the way things are going it is possible. Let's hope for an entertaining and competitive game between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan is so far in a stable position after loosing 2 wickets they are are on 132 runs,  runrate is going good so far . Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are playing so let's see how they'll score today as their partnership is very famous for Pakistan winning or loosing any game.

Pakistan are playing very well so far.  However, even if they can save wickets, they are not able to collect many runs. But is it a good plan for them to save wickets in the first half of overs and collect high runs without losing wickets in the latter stages of the game. however, it seems that Pakistan will not be able to do it with New Zealand because in the previous matches, Pakistan was also seen doing well. So I predict that Pakistan can win

[speeder]

Pakistan Cricket Team vs New Zealand Cricket Team. Today is the 4th match of the ODI series.  In this match, the New Zealand cricket team won the toss and allowed the Pakistan cricket team to bat first. Pakistan cricket team is batting comfortably from the beginning of the game. Pakistan team has lost three wickets so far. Pakistan's team score so far, 170-3(31.0). Pakistan cricket team still have 19 overs and seven wickets remaining. In the continuation of the game Pakistan cricket team is likely to score 260 to 270 runs in this match today

[rojan]

The 4th ODI match of New Zealand tour of Pakistan has started today. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl. Now Pakistan came to bat. They scored 170 runs in 32.1 overs. Now Pakistan have lost 3 wickets. But New Zealand team has to say.  Matt Henry is bowling very well. He took 1 wicket with 26 runs in 5 overs. Pakistan batsman Babar Azam scored 65 runs from 77 balls. If Babar Azam can do good runs then Pakistan can collect a lot of runs.

[n0ne]

The 4th ODI match of New Zealand tour of Pakistan has started today. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl. Now Pakistan came to bat. They scored 170 runs in 32.1 overs. Now Pakistan have lost 3 wickets. But New Zealand team has to say.  Matt Henry is bowling very well. He took 1 wicket with 26 runs in 5 overs. Pakistan batsman Babar Azam scored 65 runs from 77 balls. If Babar Azam can do good runs then Pakistan can collect a lot of runs.

Babar Azam and Salman Agha on the crease could score good runs for the team. By the end of 35 overs Pakistan have reached 195/3. More 90 balls left and Pakistan can comfortably score 300+ runs as wickets are slow. Even this looks like the match of Pakistan. New Zealand have won the toss and decided to bowl. Last match also New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl. First two match toss were won by Pakistan and chosen to bowl. Throughout the series toss winner have chosen to bowl first. Lets see whether toss matters.

[MusaPk]

Babar Azam and Salman Agha on the crease could score good runs for the team. By the end of 35 overs Pakistan have reached 195/3. More 90 balls left and Pakistan can comfortably score 300+ runs as wickets are slow. Even this looks like the match of Pakistan. New Zealand have won the toss and decided to bowl. Last match also New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl. First two match toss were won by Pakistan and chosen to bowl. Throughout the series toss winner have chosen to bowl first. Lets see whether toss matters.

New Zealand should have gone to bat first after winning the toss. They have good batting lineup and struggling bowling. That's why they should bat first and try to put pressure on Pakistan by giving a big target. Pakistan score is 204 runs after 36 overs and Babar Azam is still on the crease. If Pakistan can give a target of over 300 runs then it will be difficult for new zealand to chase it with current Pakistani bowling lineup.

[onecall123]

Babar Azam and Salman Agha on the crease could score good runs for the team. By the end of 35 overs Pakistan have reached 195/3. More 90 balls left and Pakistan can comfortably score 300+ runs as wickets are slow. Even this looks like the match of Pakistan. New Zealand have won the toss and decided to bowl. Last match also New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl. First two match toss were won by Pakistan and chosen to bowl. Throughout the series toss winner have chosen to bowl first. Lets see whether toss matters.

New Zealand should have gone to bat first after winning the toss. They have good batting lineup and struggling bowling. That's why they should bat first and try to put pressure on Pakistan by giving a big target. Pakistan score is 204 runs after 36 overs and Babar Azam is still on the crease. If Pakistan can give a target of over 300 runs then it will be difficult for new zealand to chase it with current Pakistani bowling lineup.

Yet another incredible performance from captain Babar Azam! He really proved why he's the number one batter. This ton marks his 18th century in ODI and it's the second highest against New Zealand, truly impressive. Following the captain's massive knock, Pakistan has set a massive total on the board, finishing at 334/6 after 50 overs. And thanks to a big finish with 38 runs in the last 2 overs, they've set a tough total for New Zealand. It looks like a 4-0 defeat is coming for New Zealand. Yes of course, anything can happen in cricket so we'll have to wait and see.

[ZAINmalik75]

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan put up a decent start with the bat Despite Fakhar Zaman 14 runs and early dismissal Shan Masood 44 runs have provided stability to Pakistan innings 106 with a loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. With Babar Azam 30 and Rizwan 15 at the crease, Pakistan still has a strong batting lineup to build a good total. It's great to see fans hoping for a score of 290 plus and with the way things are going it is possible. Let's hope for an entertaining and competitive game between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Tonight Pakistan pick strong batting lineup by giving chance to iftikhar, Haris and Shan whose add decent number of runs to the total, king Baber were again on fire and scored a spectacular century in crutial situation through which they scored 300+ runs. Last few sixes from Pakistan bowler Shaheen really boost thier moral.
Now it's a good target for strong bowling lineup of Pakistan to defend. Hope early on wicket of Shaheen and Haris will put them under pressure which result them victory.

[MusaPk]

Yet another incredible performance from captain Babar Azam! He really proved why he's the number one batter. This ton marks his 18th century in ODI and it's the second highest against New Zealand, truly impressive. Following the captain's massive knock, Pakistan has set a massive total on the board, finishing at 334/6 after 50 overs. And thanks to a big finish with 38 runs in the last 2 overs, they've set a tough total for New Zealand. It looks like a 4-0 defeat is coming for New Zealand. Yes of course, anything can happen in cricket so we'll have to wait and see.

Not a good start of run chase as both NZ openers are out on just 46 runs in 9 overs. NZ need 289 runs in 41 overs at required rate of 7. It looks tough but anything can happen as New Zealand have few talented batsmen in there lineup like Mark Chapman. Good entertaining knock from Shaheen and Haris in last overs. 3 sixes from Shaheen and 1 from Haris helped Pakistan in giving target of 335 runs.

[ItsCrafty]

Tonight Pakistan pick strong batting lineup by giving chance to iftikhar, Haris and Shan whose add decent number of runs to the total, king Baber were again on fire and scored a spectacular century in crutial situation through which they scored 300+ runs. Last few sixes from Pakistan bowler Shaheen really boost thier moral.
Now it's a good target for strong bowling lineup of Pakistan to defend. Hope early on wicket of Shaheen and Haris will put them under pressure which result them victory.

Although all Pakistani batsmen bated well today especially Babar azam today knock was marvelous but if wee see the strike rate of first 5 batsmens then its not good enough for fast batting because now cricket become so fast. 300+ score is very good to defend for Pakistani bowlers and they have proved this in previous games.

New Zealand will loss this match again and this will he Fourth consecutive ODI lost for NZ against Pakistan. Latham and Chapman make a good partneshiip but others did not made score. now 8 down for Nz and 108 runs required in only 48 balls which is looking quite impossible to chased. Good worked pakistan for another victory

[Minecache]

Yet another incredible performance from captain Babar Azam! He really proved why he's the number one batter. This ton marks his 18th century in ODI and it's the second highest against New Zealand, truly impressive. Following the captain's massive knock, Pakistan has set a massive total on the board, finishing at 334/6 after 50 overs. And thanks to a big finish with 38 runs in the last 2 overs, they've set a tough total for New Zealand. It looks like a 4-0 defeat is coming for New Zealand. Yes of course, anything can happen in cricket so we'll have to wait and see.

Not a good start of run chase as both NZ openers are out on just 46 runs in 9 overs. NZ need 289 runs in 41 overs at required rate of 7. It looks tough but anything can happen as New Zealand have few talented batsmen in there lineup like Mark Chapman. Good entertaining knock from Shaheen and Haris in last overs. 3 sixes from Shaheen and 1 from Haris helped Pakistan in giving target of 335 runs.

Pakistan is surely going to win this match. New Zealand currently need more than 12 runs per over and they only have two wickets in hand. That is certainly not going to be enough. New Zealand currently needs 113 from 54 balls. Pakistan is of course for getting the 4th win of this series back to back. I see a very good chance for Pakistan to actually whitewash New Zealand.

I agree that New Zealand was under pressure from the start but the performance was nowhere near the performance of Pakistan. Basically, the middle order of New Zealand absolutely failed in this match. And the bowling of New Zealand was not good at all to start with.

[Shan85]

Although all Pakistani batsmen bated well today especially Babar azam today knock was marvelous but if wee see the strike rate of first 5 batsmens then its not good enough for fast batting because now cricket become so fast. 300+ score is very good to defend for Pakistani bowlers and they have proved this in previous games.now 8 down for Nz and 108 runs required in only 48 balls which is looking quite impossible to chased. Good worked pakistan for another victory

Congratulations Pakistan No 1 ODI Ranked Team after beating New Zealand by 102 runs. Pakistan put up an incredible performance on the field, with Babar Azam amazing century of 107 runs leading the way. Usama Mir picked up 4 important wickets to seal the victory. This win marks Pakistan 4th consecutive ODI victory over New Zealand. It also propels them to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. Congratulations to Pakistan on a well deserved victory and a special shoutout to Babar Azam for his amazing performance received the Player of the Match award well done

[noormcs5]

Yet another incredible performance from captain Babar Azam! He really proved why he's the number one batter. This ton marks his 18th century in ODI and it's the second highest against New Zealand, truly impressive. Following the captain's massive knock, Pakistan has set a massive total on the board, finishing at 334/6 after 50 overs. And thanks to a big finish with 38 runs in the last 2 overs, they've set a tough total for New Zealand. It looks like a 4-0 defeat is coming for New Zealand. Yes of course, anything can happen in cricket so we'll have to wait and see.

Not a good start of run chase as both NZ openers are out on just 46 runs in 9 overs. NZ need 289 runs in 41 overs at required rate of 7. It looks tough but anything can happen as New Zealand have few talented batsmen in there lineup like Mark Chapman. Good entertaining knock from Shaheen and Haris in last overs. 3 sixes from Shaheen and 1 from Haris helped Pakistan in giving target of 335 runs.

Pakistan is surely going to win this match. New Zealand currently need more than 12 runs per over and they only have two wickets in hand. That is certainly not going to be enough. New Zealand currently needs 113 from 54 balls. Pakistan is of course for getting the 4th win of this series back to back. I see a very good chance for Pakistan to actually whitewash New Zealand.

I agree that New Zealand was under pressure from the start but the performance was nowhere near the performance of Pakistan. Basically, the middle order of New Zealand absolutely failed in this match. And the bowling of New Zealand was not good at all to start with.

Another easy win for Pakistan in the fourth ODI against New Zealand. Pakistan scored 334 runs and this time it was Babar Azam who scored the century while the rest of the batsmen supported him and in the end Pakistan managed to score a match winning total.
For New Zealand, it was always a difficult match to win. When you are in a series loss already and the opponent score over 300+ runs, it automatically declines the confidence of the team and there is no recovery from that point.

I think the Pakistan team are favorite to clean sweep the series with 5-0. Let's wait for the final ODI between the two teams.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Although all Pakistani batsmen bated well today especially Babar azam today knock was marvelous but if wee see the strike rate of first 5 batsmens then its not good enough for fast batting because now cricket become so fast. 300+ score is very good to defend for Pakistani bowlers and they have proved this in previous games.now 8 down for Nz and 108 runs required in only 48 balls which is looking quite impossible to chased. Good worked pakistan for another victory

Congratulations Pakistan No 1 ODI Ranked Team after beating New Zealand by 102 runs. Pakistan put up an incredible performance on the field, with Babar Azam amazing century of 107 runs leading the way. Usama Mir picked up 4 important wickets to seal the victory. This win marks Pakistan 4th consecutive ODI victory over New Zealand. It also propels them to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. Congratulations to Pakistan on a well deserved victory and a special shoutout to Babar Azam for his amazing performance received the Player of the Match award well done

What a performance by Pakistan in today's match Babar Azam totally dominated the game and scored his tremendous century , balling wise usama mir and Muhammad wasim took 4 and 3 wickets which helped Pakistan in winning today's match.
Today Pakistan won by a great margin unlike other matches.

[Mahdirakib]

I think the Pakistan team are favorite to clean sweep the series with 5-0. Let's wait for the final ODI between the two teams.

Pakistan lost the previous ODI series against New Zealand by 2-1. Now Pakistan has already confirmed this 5 match series victory and favourite in the last match too. It will be a revenge of Pakistan if they can whitewash New Zealand by winning the last match. Because, they were whitewashed by New Zealand in a 5 match ODI series on 2018. The betting odds is 1.41× for Pakistan win, I will make a small wager on them.

[ThemePen]

I think the Pakistan team are favorite to clean sweep the series with 5-0. Let's wait for the final ODI between the two teams.

I am also thinking this. Because the performance of Pakistan is looking very good. And Pakistan is looking more strong. In the previous post I predicted that Pakistan can make 300+ runs. And I was hoping that the Pakistan will win this match. And again I am thinking that the next match also will be in the favor of Pakistan. Because the batting line is strong but the bowling line is more strong than batting. Pakistan surprised again. Congratulations to Pakistan.

[Vaskiy]

I think the Pakistan team are favorite to clean sweep the series with 5-0. Let's wait for the final ODI between the two teams.

I am also thinking this. Because the performance of Pakistan is looking very good. And Pakistan is looking more strong. In the previous post I predicted that Pakistan can make 300+ runs. And I was hoping that the Pakistan will win this match. And again I am thinking that the next match also will be in the favor of Pakistan. Because the batting line is strong but the bowling line is more strong than batting. Pakistan surprised again. Congratulations to Pakistan.

The batting line-up is really strong that every player is making runs. Earlier we used to see the Pakistan team depend on few players and in this series things have changed. New Zealand is under pressure to win atleast a match, but it looks like the last ODI to be a win for Pakistan. Finally the Pakistan spinner is able to take 4 wickets. Maybe Usama Mir can be trained to fill the spin bowling position as Pakistan lacks it.

[BobK71]

I think the Pakistan team are favorite to clean sweep the series with 5-0. Let's wait for the final ODI between the two teams.

I am also thinking this. Because the performance of Pakistan is looking very good. And Pakistan is looking more strong. In the previous post I predicted that Pakistan can make 300+ runs. And I was hoping that the Pakistan will win this match. And again I am thinking that the next match also will be in the favor of Pakistan. Because the batting line is strong but the bowling line is more strong than batting. Pakistan surprised again. Congratulations to Pakistan.

The batting line-up is really strong that every player is making runs. Earlier we used to see the Pakistan team depend on few players and in this series things have changed. New Zealand is under pressure to win atleast a match, but it looks like the last ODI to be a win for Pakistan. Finally the Pakistan spinner is able to take 4 wickets. Maybe Usama Mir can be trained to fill the spin bowling position as Pakistan lacks it.

New Zealand may have to finish this series without any win against Pakistan. Losing 4 out of 5 matches must be disappointing for them. At this time the New Zealand team is not getting success in either batting or chasing. But this was not unusual. Because there is lack of some good players. Batsmen like Kane Williamson is not in the team. It would be a certain defeat when you fight against stronger by weaker warrior. The final match of the series will be played tomorrow where New Zealand may be whitewashed.