*Official* - Pakistan in New Zealand 2010/2011

[Chewie]

Taylor might end up with more catches than runs today.

If he does he'll equal the world record or beat it - Jonty Rhodes with 5 is the most at the moment

 

[Athlai]

Yeah, I think the ideal side for the World Cup is:

Ryder
Guptill
Taylor
Styris
Franklin
McCullum
Oram
Vettori
McCullum
Mills
Southee

Batting from 1-11 and 8 bowling options. Really they should've been playing with that side right throughout the series (with Bennett and Woodcock getting a game or two each).

Oram is the interchangeable piece in this lineup IMO. Could see all of Bennett, Woodcock and Williamson getting a shot at his spot in the team for varying reasons.

 

[Zinzan]

I can only think they picked Williamson because they think he can bat in spinning conditions, there's no other good reason for him making the squad.

 

[salman85]

Good stuff from Misbah and Younis. Hopefully they can keep on chipping away till the 35tth-40th over,and then let Umar, Afridi and Razzaq loose.

We're in for a very close finish people.

 

[Zinzan]

And Franklin suddenly bowls a well directed short-ball at 136kms as if to say, " meh, I don't ordinarily bother "

 

[BeeGee]

We're in for a very close finish people.

Really? Pakistan are cruising and should win with at least 3 overs to spare, imo.

 

[Bahnz]

135 k's. Huge pace from Fanklin.

 

[Bahnz]

This is just rubbish from McCullum Can't he go a single ball without drifting into the pads?

 

[Prince EWS]

And Franklin suddenly bowls a well directed short-ball at 136kms as if to say, " meh, I don't ordinarily bother "

Haha yeah.

 

[vcs]

Atleast it will be a lot closer than it looked at 5/80. NZ have come back well, but Pakistan still have to be slight favourites at this stage.

 

[salman85]

Oooh.Misbah is Off

 

[salman85]

Really? Pakistan are cruising and should win with at least 3 overs to spare, imo.

I think there will be a bit of a batting collapse at some stage,which would bring back NZ into the game.I expect Pakistan to win,but by a very close margin.I wouldnt be surprised if it was Wahab hitting the winnings runs.

 

[Bahnz]

115 off 19 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Game, set and match. If Pakistan manage to blow this it would be remarkable.

 

[smash84]

Atleast it will be a lot closer than it looked at 5/80. NZ have come back well, but Pakistan still have to be slight favourites at this stage.

true. From 79/5 to 262 is a great effort. One more wicket now and the match will be in balance. This 11 run over from Southee didn't help NZ's cause

 

[Xuhaib]

Misbah- Younis middle overs batting will be crucial for us in the WC.

 

[salman85]

I love Misbah's teamspirit.

The guy knows that he can very easily sobotage Afridi's chances of captaincy at the World Cup by playing carelessly,and he would be the one getting the nod for the top spot.But you don't see a hint of selfishness in him.I want Afridi as the captian,but kudos to Misbah.Love the guy.

 

[salman85]

Nice agressive running.They're living dangerously,but the idea is correct.

 

[smash84]

Misbah- Younis middle overs batting will be crucial for us in the WC.

so true......we don't have a middle order to speak of other than these two (and that too to some extent)

 

[Xuhaib]

so true......we don't have a middle order to speak of other than these two (and that too to some extent)

but we do have an awesome lower-middle order but they need a good platform from these two to set the game up.

 

[Athlai]

Pakistan's ability to launch will see them get this easily. ****ing Misbah and Younis.