#Pak v #UAE, #Napier
4th Mar 2015
UAE have pulled things back in the #Batting #Powerplay by picking up the two set batsmen #Sohail and #Shehzad. To top it up, they conceded only 29 runs in those 5 overs. Double whammy...
Pakistan's plans to smash runs the powerplay have backfired big time.
They had hoped to score atleast 50 in this powerplay so they could thrust the score in the final 15 overs. As it stands, they need to rebuild again...
The idea to take the powerplay in the 31st over was a good one, but not able to convert it into something substantial.
#MisbahUlHaq and #SohaibMaqsood at the crease
#LIVE #Score
Pak: 185 for 3, 36 overs
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#Pak v #UAE, #Napier
4th Mar 2015
Good fifties from #AhmedShehzad and #HarisSohail is driving Pakistan towards a strong total against UAE in their Pool B clash. They need to. They have to post a big win today to improve their #NRR as they jostle to move up the Pool positioning.
#Shehzad and #Haris started slowly but have gotten into the groove now.
Need to push on and up the run rate big time. They have stroke makers in the waiting ... #UmarAkmal, #SohaibMaqsood and #ShahidAfridi can go ballistic in the last 10 overs.
#LIVE #Score
Pak: 148 For 1
30 overs
Shehzad -
Haris -
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#Pakistan v#UAE, #Napier
4th Mar 2015
Paki batting first v UAE.
Pakistan's best start of the tournament thus far!
Very refreshing to see Pak's top order taking responsibility to lay foundation for a big score. More refreshing to see youngsters #HarisSohail and #AhmedShehzad take responsibility.
#LIVE #Score
Pak 109 for 1 in 24.3 overs
Sohail - 48*
Shehzad - 52*
#NasirJamshid's woeful form continues. He was dismissed for a third time trying to pull a non existent shot. Pak need a rethink for that opening slot.
UAE have bowled well though. They are being disciplined enough.
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#Australia v #Afghanistan, #WACA, #Perth
4th Mar 2015
Some say, they've had a rough time with weather, injuries and unlucky moments in matches thus far.
Their position in the table is a testimony to that thought.
3 Matches - 3 points is certainly not something you'd look at as Australia's position especially given the quality of their side and being frontrunners to lift the #CWC15 trophy.
Game 1 - Thumped England comfortably at the #MCG
Game 2 - Washed out v Bangladesh at the #GABBA, #Brisbane
Game 3 - Lost narrowly to New Zealand at #EdenPark, #Auckland
Their batting against the Kiwis was far from convincing and clearly showed their unpreparedness in tough situations. This can be exploited by other strong teams in the competition.
Bowling is plagued with injury scares, latest being the ankle twist of #PatCummins that has put him doubtful for the next games.
#MichaelClarke has to guide his team through this tricky phase and build momentum as they move towards knockout stages.
As for #Afghanistan, at their stunning victory over #Scotland few days ago will definitely lift their spirits. But, its too monumental a task to compete with the Aussies, let alone win a game against them. They can however give a good account of themselves by playing some aggressive and disciplined cricket.
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#Pak v #UAE, #Napier
4th Mar 2015
After scraping through against #Zimbabwe two days ago and opening their #CWC15 account in Pool B, Pakistan need more than an emphatic win to harbour chances of progressing to the next round of the cup.
The victory against Zim was far from convincing but it should have given them some self-belief. The weight of expectations they're carrying back from Pakistan will now be somewhat lighter. However, unless they really dominate and crush UAE, they will not feel or will not be able to challenge the top teams in this fiercely contested competition.
For beginners, their batting has been absolutely lacklustre especially at the top.
Invariably, they have lost a wicket in the first 2-3 overs of every game played so far. That is putting immense pressure on the middle order and hence not able to push on to big scores.
#AhmedShehzad, #NasirJamshid, #HarisSohail, #YounisKhan must produce good batting starts for players like Misbah, Umar Gul, Maqsood and Shahid Afridi to capitalize later.
Bowling looks ok especially seam. #WahabRiaz, #SohailKhan, #MohamadIrfan have shown they can hurry batsmen with their pace and bounce. #ShahidAfridi remains a disappointment so far. He needs a solid outing to get back to spinning form. #YasirShah should support him well by taking wickets and not just containing runs.
For UAE, their performance against #India at #Perth should be forgotten quickly and enter the new contest with new energy and enthusiasm. They have some way to go to become a top cricketing nation but they have given a good account of them thus far.
All in all, Pakistan's game to win but they dont need a win, they need a winnnnnnn.... it has to be massive to improve thier #NRR and chances to progress!
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South Africa v Ireland
After a pasting at the hands of the SA batsmen, the Irish batsmen have floundered completely. Am sure, they were clueless at the merciless annihilation of their bowlers in the first innings.
SA amassed 411/4 in 50 overs (Amla - 159, duPlessis - 109, Rossouw - 61, Miller - 41, ABdeVilliers - 24) with all Irish bowlers taken to the cleaners.
Planning to chasing that mammoth total was a task in itself, let along execution.
The inexperience and quality of Ireland showed against the heavy weights.
#DaleSteyn, #PaulAbbott and #MorneMorkel have ripped through their batting lineup. A lesson in cricket for the men in Green-White i.e. Ireland. This is a massive win for the Proteas.
Score:
SA: 411/4
Ireland: 210 all out
Abbott - 4 wickets, Steyn - 2 wickets, Morkel - 3 wickets
Man of the Match: #HashimAmla
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#SouthAfrica v #Ireland, #ManukaOval, #Canberra
A typical #HashimAmla ton has put #SA on top in their Pool B clash against minnows #IRL.
Dropped on 10 by Joyce, off Kevin O Brien, Amla made the Irish pay dearly and completed a wonderful hundred... his consistency is amazing!
#FafduPlessis at the other end completed a masterful century as well.
He too was offered a half chance at slip off #Dockrell early in his innings.
How well Ireland will repent those two missed chances?
And how much will they chase with likes of #ABDevilliers and #DavidMiller to follow!
Going by the things of it ... 400+ looks a possibility big time...
#LIVE #Cricket #Score
SA - 255 for 1 (38 overs)
Amla - 140*
DuPlessis - 106*
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#SouthAfrica v #Ireland, #ManukaOval
SA have won the toss and elected to bat in their Pool B game at Canberra.
Its an important game in this group, both teams need a win to ensure next stage berths at #CWC15
Ireland, mind you, are unbeaten in both their games so far (beaten WI and UAE)
So, SA will not take them lightly for sure.
The game started with a maiden from #JohnMooney.
He then claimed #QuintondeKock caught behind for 1.
Initially given not out by the umpire, the #Irish went for a #review of the decision. The replays conclusively showed deKock had nicked the ball and was given out correctly.
#HashimAmla was then dropped by #EdJoyce off #KevinOBrien.
A huge chance missed. As luck would have it, Amla is now opening up and hitting some exquisite boundaries.
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South Africa: 51 for 1 in 9 overs
#Amla - 30
#FafDuPlessis - 13
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