25th Match - Pakistan v United Arab Emirates

[Xuhaib]

Shehzad is so talented. If he just stays put on the wicket, can make truckloads of runs.

Gets squared up early on and also has issues with strike rotation I reckon he's talented enough to average 45+ in test cricket if he can work on these areas of his game, also has a very wide range of strokes I believe he will be one of those players who will score a lot of runs during 2-3 years of his peak but will remain inconsistent for the rest of his career.

 

[halba]

So how many runs are UAE going to lose by?

it is an insult that uae are included in this world cup

 

[smash84]

cop that

Fair enough

 

[Primrose_D12]

it is an insult that uae are included in this world cup

I'd rather see Canada, but I'm biased.

 

[kiwiviktor81]

So how many runs are UAE going to lose by?

182.

 

[halba]

182.

such a spineless batting performance. the last few minnows matches have been case studies in not including minnows in future world cups. i wouldnt include any of the teams, including ireland(smashed for 410 yest)

 

[Riggins]

this has finch top scoring written all over it.

 

[ankitj]

this has finch top scoring written all over it.

Wrong thread?

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

such a spineless batting performance. the last few minnows matches have been case studies in not including minnows in future world cups. i wouldnt include any of the teams, including ireland(smashed for 410 yest)

Best dump the Windies then, eh?

 

[Xuhaib]

we need a big win to boost our NRR and Misbah starts bowling Maqsood and Haris. I respect for all the stability he brought to do the test side post spot fixing but he is one of the worst odi captains I have seen, Pakistan current position in this world cup is a good reflection of his odi leadership skills.

 

[Zinzan]

Just turned the TV back on.. Was Botham talking about Eden Park when he was saying it's has the smallest boundaries internationally?

 

[Zinzan]

we need a big win to boost our NRR and Misbah starts bowling Maqsood and Haris. I respect for all the stability he brought to do the test side post spot fixing but he is one of the worst odi captains I have seen, Pakistan current position in this world cup is a good reflection of his odi leadership skills.

It's a NZ vs. Pakistan quarter final for me.

I'm convinced they'll get enough confidence from today to overcome Ireland, even if it didn't look that way a week ago.

 

[Xuhaib]

It's a NZ vs. Pakistan quarter final for me.

I'm convinced they'll get enough confidence from today to overcome Ireland, even if it didn't look that way a week ago.

If Ireland bats first gets to 250 we will struggle.Eventhough we will lose easily to both Aus/NZ on current form but I would still choose to face NZ then Aus. When it comes to crunch knock out games Aus, India are two sides you want to avoid as long as possible

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Why isn't Misbah going for the kill?

 

[faheemaltaf]

Pakistan won its second match, but not in the satisfactory way

 

[smash84]

Should have tried to get their nrr above 0

 

[Sarun]

Speaking of NRR, it seems when the hope (for victory) is lost, it is better to keep wickets rather than to hit out and lose wickets (and get hammered in NRR).

 

[jonbrooks]

I am wary of Pakistan. I think they'll creep into the quarters and will play NZ. Then anything can happen. Most likely some unknown from Pakistan will Inzi NZ in the quarters and that will be our WC :-(

 

[Bahnz]

I am wary of Pakistan. I think they'll creep into the quarters and will play NZ. Then anything can happen. Most likely some unknown from Pakistan will Inzi NZ in the quarters and that will be our WC :-(

Oh cheer up you miserable sod ;p

 

[smash84]

I am wary of Pakistan. I think they'll creep into the quarters and will play NZ. Then anything can happen. Most likely some unknown from Pakistan will Inzi NZ in the quarters and that will be our WC :-(

nah