Pakistan vs Zimbabwe ODI Series Discussion

[Rehan_24]

If you go in history of these forums, I doubted sarfeaz intentions regarding Junaid Khan in playing xi. Sarfraz will try hard not to settle Junaid in his plans.

On the other hand, Pakistan is rocking hard. We only need fine intentions with playing xi particularly in the bowling department

 

[BlaizFlare]

Fully agree. Maybe his cricket requires rest or a little domestic performance. he has been so of colour lately. Being a bit of a Wahab Riaz and pushing selection based on one decent performance.

We have so many seamers (especially left-armers) ready to break in.

I feel for Junaid Khan. Being only able to play only ODIs and after that management selects M Amir over him against Zimbabwe (M Amir himself asked for rest).

After the unfortunate events that happened, Amir to be honest never really looked like his old fantastic self, at the start he did, but, yes even with him asking for rest to stay fit and fresh for the Asia Cup, Mickey Arthur insisted on not, as if Zimbabwe are the top ODI side or something, that they need to go full strength. It's always good to take your opponents seriously, but with teams like Zimbabwe, you should also test out fresh blood as well.

 

[BlaizFlare]

That match certainly escalated quickly. Yasir Shah and Junaid Khan got to play, so that's good.

 

[CerealKiller]

Amir has 33 wickets in 27 ODIs since his return. He won us a final, yes, but apart from that?

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

C'mon Fakhar, just 3 away from the double!

 

[Ahmad94]

So refreshing to see Pakistani talent scoring more than 150. Super innings from Fakhar Zaman, what a special talent.

 

[Perfect Square]

Bam! Records tumbling. 210* for Fakhar Zaman

 

[zwarrior]

Fakhar needs 20 runs in 3 innings to be the fastest to reach 1000 ODI runs. Will be a piece of cake.

 

[CerealKiller]

Yes, it's against Zimbabwe, but what a player this guy is!

 

[Ashutosh.]

Brilliant innings by Fakhar. He is the first Pakistani cricketer to score a double century in ODIs.

 

[Velocity]

Congrats Fakhar Zaman on a wonderful innings. First 200 by a Pakistani batsman must be a wonderful feeling.

On the other hand, what a pathetic performance by Zimbabwe!

 

[Bhumi]

So Pakistan set new record for ODI :first wicket partnership of 304 between HaQ and evergreen Zaman (210*) beating previous best of 286 by srilankan opener.

Samuels/Gayle 372 (2nd w)
SRT/R.Dravid 331
Shewag/Dravid 317
HaQ/Zaman 304

Above are best stand in 50/50 international ODI
Congratulations Pakistan

Zimbabwe beaten by 244 runs

Pakistan 399/1
Zimbabwe 155

 

[BlaizFlare]

Great stuff, not even gonna lie. Yes, it's against Zimbabwe, but, it does take decent effort to get to 200 nonetheless. At this rate, we could possibly be the first side to 500 in ODIs? :P

Also, if Fakhar Zaman doesn't play the next match or does but isn't not out, he has the highest average in 5 match ODI Series, with 460.00 as of right now, excellent batting display. May he keep this sublime form for the Asia Cup and so does Imam-ul-Haq, we can definitely have a strong squad for the Asia Cup!

 

[asprin]

No matter who the opposition is, a double hundred in ODI is no mean feat and should be applauded. Terrific knock.

 

[Rehan_24]

Records are made to break. Bravo Fakhar Zaman you have become indeed the pride of Pakistan. Terrific performance. Fakhar is the first batsman in the world to scote a double hundred in an ODI at such an early stage of a career. On the other hand, I feel like we are getting a young shahid afridi as a batsman in the form.of Asif Ali. A genuine hard hitter.

Pakistan is riding high Masha Allah and if goes like this we would be favorites to the Win the upcoming World Cup in England. Its been two years, A new Pakistan team stared to emerge, its going great guns with fresh talent which we desperately needed post 2015 WC.

Its great to see Sarfraz is banking on Junaid. Also happy to hear that Fakhar might get a test cap in upcoming tests against Australia. Fakhar can do wat sehwag did for India in test matches. Pakistan must take advantage of Fakhar's outstanding talent and bravery to score runs. With Junaid and Usman Khan performing well, It would be good for Aamir to feel competition and perform well.