42nd Match - Ireland v Pakistan (15th March)

[Fusion]

It's amazing that Umar has taken more catches in the field than he probably would have behind the stumps

He's actually a decent fielder outside of the WK position. Which is why it's so perplexing that Waqar/Misbah kept sticking him behind the wicket.

 

[anil1405]

Thats how its done.

 

[Flem274*]

bugger

 

[Fusion]

I know I'm supposed to be pessimistic being a Pakistani supporter and given our history of choking while chasing, but I feel good. This game is ours to lose. We should win this, I dare say even comfortably.

 

[Zinzan]

Against a good bowling attack and when your batting isn't arguably some of the best in the world, since then

Seriously crazy talk. You're trying to use hindsight to justify the argument that Ireland were best to try to preserve wickets when they were 4 down in the PP.

 

[OverratedSanity]

**** South Africa

 

[smash84]

as cricinfo states, 55 for 6 in the last 11 overs. Not a bad effort from the bowlers in the death

 

[morgieb]

237 ought to be chaseable given Ireland's attack. Would be a big choke if Pakistan blew it from here.

 

[smash84]

Seriously crazy talk. You're trying to use hindsight to justify the argument that Ireland were best to try to preserve wickets when they were 4 down in the PP.

why the hell would i use hindsight? I said that at the time

 

[anil1405]

This game is ours to lose.

It sure is. The only way Pak will lose is if they choke.

 

[morgieb]

as cricinfo states, 55 for 6 in the last 11 overs. Not a bad effort from the bowlers in the death

Don't forget there were a few drops in that, as well.

 

[Flem274*]

what did afridi just call nicholas at the end there??

i know what he meant to say but it sounded like something funnier

 

[Daemon]

Gotta love Pakistani players never, ever answering the question during interviews in english and just saying whatever the **** they like. They do it so confidently too.

 

[Flem274*]

this deck looks slow. dockrell 4fer incoming.

 

[Jono]

Stop blaming South Africa peeps. Pakistan bowled like beasts against them. Ireland have their destiny in their hands here. If they are good enough they earn it.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Stop blaming South Africa peeps. Pakistan bowled like beats against them. Ireland have their destiny in their hands here. If they are good enough they earn it.

Don't be boring. **** South Africa.

 

[anil1405]

Stop blaming South Africa peeps. Pakistan bowled like beasts against them. Ireland have their destiny in their hands here. If they are good enough they earn it.

This. Its so rubbish to blame the Proteas.

 

[Flem274*]

nah **** west indies.

their jammy net run rate bullying of minnows means they'll get in ahead of the team they lost to.

 

[Prince EWS]

This. Its so rubbish to blame the Proteas.

If anything it's Pakistan's fault for playing like **** against the WI, who have IMO been only the fifth best team in this group overall.

 

[Jono]

Banglas had to win a match to make it and they did. Do the same Ireland. Pakistan literally have no player who you can claim is very good in odis. Just put some pressure on. If you lose you can **** off.