Pakistan tour of West Indies 2017

[fatman17]

Poor captaincy by sarfaraz. Capt should never show panic. Should remain calm. It also affected his wicket keeping

 

[fatman17]

Sarfaraz should look at videos of MSDhoni, guy's got ice water in his veins.

 

[911]

Next month ratings will be updates as points from 2013-2014 will be removed. It will help Bangladesh and WI gain a little while Pakistan will lose some fraction of a point due to its positive win rate in that year.

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

very poor performance especially fast bowlers

we should get rid of wahab now

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Sarfraz needs to come at #3 position to speed up the score rate---.

Pakistan's last 5 overs were very poor in scoring---that is where they lost the game---25--35 runs too short---.

The bowlers cannot be blamed too much---.

 

[WAJsal]

Why was Azam demoted?

 

[ghazi52]

Big Picture

West Indies will barely have recovered from the high of a record-breaking win in the first ODI against Pakistan when they go at it again in the second game on Sunday. It had looked every inch the average game you would expect against a depleted West Indies side before lesser-known Jason Mohammed dismantled Pakistan's fabled fast-bowling attack, sealing a chase of 309 with an over to spare. As a result, they prepare for the second game in the knowledge that they have the opportunity to wrap up a long-awaited series win against a top side.

Pakistan's shock at losing the first ODI was written large across each of their faces, none more so than captain Sarfraz Ahmed, who seemed to run out of ideas and composure in equal measure as Mohammed began his brutal onslaught in the last ten overs. His leadership will be tested right away, as he faces the responsibility of lifting his team after a morale-sapping defeat.

There was much scrutiny on the pace of Pakistan's innings during the middle overs, especially the sluggish way Mohammad Hafeez went about his innings, even though he did make up for it in the closing overs. However, Mickey Arthur also made plain his disappointment at the bowlers not being able to execute their plans at the back end. While there may be plenty of soul-searching for the visitors to do, they don't have much time to do it.

Form guide

West Indies WLLLL (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Pakistan LLLLW

In the spotlight

Chadwick Walton was chosen ahead of Kraigg Brathwaite because West Indies coach Stuart Law felt he could take better advantage of the first Powerplay. But Walton's ODI strike rate of 52.17 and average of 4.80 suggest Law's faith stems from what he may have seen in practice or domestic cricket. While six ODIs isn't a large sample size, those numbers are desperately disappointing by any standards, especially for an opener. As such, he may already be feeling the pressure to justify his coach's faith, particularly if he is to make a case for inclusion in the upcoming Tests, a format where his average reads an even more forlorn 3.25 in four innings.

Chadwick Walton is yet to deliver on the expectation of quick runs in the Powerplay for West Indies © AFP
No one splits opinion in Pakistan quite like Wahab Riaz, a true specimen of raw Pakistani fast bowling in all his bouncer-bowling, reverse-swinging, toe-crushing glory. But the other side of the left-armer is becoming impossible to ignore too. He has days - too many to be mentioned in the same breath as true fast bowling greats - when he is wildly inaccurate, struggles to keep his foot the right side of the crease or away from the danger zone down the middle of the pitch. With the criticism growing all the time, Wahab's career may be at a crossroads and the upcoming months, starting with Sunday, could shape the mercurial cricketer's future.

Team news
The result on Friday papered over what was a largely insipid performance from West Indies with both bat and ball for much of the contest, but the feel-good factor the win generated might tempt them to stick with the same eleven.

West Indies XI (possible):
1 Evin Lewis, 2 Chadwick Walton (wk), 3 Kieran Powell, 4 Shai Hope, 5 Jason Mohammad, 6 Jonathan Carter, 7 Jason Holder (capt), 8 Ashley Nurse, 9 Devendra Bishoo, 10 Alzarri Joseph, 11 Shannon Gabriel

Pakistan have more pressing selection quandaries than the hosts. Hafeez top-scored, but didn't seem to convince many, even if his contribution with the ball should see him retain his place. Mohammad Amir and Wahab were both poor at the death, and Junaid Khan could get his chance at the expense of one of them.

Pakistan XI (possible):
1 Ahmed Shehzad, 2 Kamran Akmal, 3 Babar Azam, 4 Mohammad Hafeez, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Sarfraz Ahmed (capt, wk), 7 Imad Wasim, 8 Shadab Khan, 9 Mohammad Amir, 10 Hasan Ali, 11 Junaid Khan

Pitch and conditions
The newly-laid surface at the Providence Stadium played much better than its predecessor had established a reputation for. A mockery was made of the wisdom that a low-scoring series was expected, as the ground record for an ODI innings was broken twice in four hours. Going purely off the first game, fans can expect another run-fest. Some cloud cover is expected, but rain is unlikely.

Stats and trivia

• West Indies have not won an ODI series since August 2014, when they beat Bangladesh 3-0 at home. The last time they beat Pakistan in a bilateral ODI series was back in 1991, when Richie Richardson captained them to a 2-0 win against Imran Khan's Pakistan
• In his last seven innings in 50-overs cricket, Jason Mohammed has failed to go past fifty only twice

Quotes

"The team morale is really good. The boys believe in sticking together and being a family. We have to come back even stronger on Sunday. We can't rest on the victory. The important thing is to close out the series."
West Indies bowler Ashley Nurse

 

[Areesh]

Why was Azam demoted?

To include Hafeez. Moronic decision making.

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan put into bat by West Indies in second ODI

PROVIDENCE, Guyana: West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan in the second One-day International of the three-match series here at the Providence Stadium on Sunday.

There is no change in the West Indies team who had won the first ODI by four wickets at the same venue on Friday.

However, Pakistan made one change in their team, bringing in fast bowler Junaid Khan in place of Wahab Riaz.

Teams

West Indies: Evin Lewis, Chadwick Walton (wk), Kieran Powell, Shai Hope, Jason Mohammad, Jonathan Carter, Jason Holder (captain), Ashley Nurse, Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel

Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (captain & wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan

If West Indies wins the match they take the series, their first since August 2014 when they beat Bangladesh 3-0 at home. The last time they beat Pakistan in a bilateral ODI series was back in 1991, when Richie Richardson captained them to a 2-0 win against Imran Khan's Pakistan.

On Friday, West Indies made history as they chased down a total of over 300 for the first time in ODI cricket to beat Pakistan, who found themselves in a difficult situation of having to win the next two matches if they are to salvage the series.

The Pakistan are currently ranked at No 8 in the ICC’s ODI rankings, holding the final automatic qualification spot for the 2019 World Cup; West Indies are in ninth, with five ranking points separating the sides. The West Indians have to beat Pakistan otherwise the former champions — who will be absent from this year’s Champions Trophy — will struggle to catch them ahead of September’s cut-off. A failure to win the series will leave West Indies with the prospect of having to come through the ICC Qualifier.

If West Indies wins the match they take the series, their first since August 2014 when they beat Bangladesh 3-0 at home. The last time they beat Pakistan in a bilateral ODI series was back in 1991, when Richie Richardson captained them to a 2-0 win against Imran Khan's Pakistan.



Pakistan 68/2 (15.0 over)
West Indies

West Indies won the toss and elected to field

Pakistan RR 4.53
Last 5 ovs 22/0 RR 4.40

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan 251/5 (48.2 over)

Babar Azam... (rhb)............ 114 in 128 balls

Pakistan RR 5.19
Last 5 overs 43/0 RR 8.60

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Babar Azam carves the ball away, West Indies v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Providence, April 9, 2017

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Ahmed Shehzad bats during the second ODI in Providence, West Indies v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Providence, April 9, 2017

Pakistan 282/5 (50.0 over)


Pakistan RR 5.64
Last 5 ovs 62/0 RR 12.40


Babar Azam ............125 not out

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan 282/5 (50.0 over)
West Indies 86/6 (20.0 over)

West Indies require another 197 runs with 4 wickets and 30.0 overs remaining

West Indies RR 4.30
Last 5 ovs 23/1 RR 4.60

Required RR 6.56

Pakistan RR 5.64

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Babar Azam launches the ball for a six, West Indies v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Providence, April 9, 2017

Bowling........................ O M R W s

Mohammad Amir............ 4.. 14......... 1 3.50
Junaid Khan................... 4... 0 31.......... 1 7.75
Hasan Ali....................... 4.... 1 10.......... 2 2.50
Mohammad Hafeez........ 6.... 0 23......... 2

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan 282/5 (50.0 over)
West Indies 188/8 (39.3 over)

West Indies require another 95 runs with 2 wickets and 10.3 overs remaining

West Indies RR 4.75
Last 5 ovs 26/0 RR 5.20

Required RR 9.04
Pakistan RR 5.64

Pakistan 282/5 (50.0 over)
West Indies 208

West Indies require another 75 runs

West Indies RR 4.67
Last 5 ovs 20/1 RR 4.00

Pakistan won by 74 runs

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Mohammad Hafeez celebrates the wicket of Jason Mohammed, West Indies v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Providence, April 9, 2017

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan should have never let WI score 208 runs. Fielding was poor and lazy. Leaked too many runs. Babar Azam and Hassan Ali are genuine young players who can have successful careers if they remain fit. Mohd Amir is now an ordinary bowler, there is no hint of his former self. Same goes for junaid khan. Both have regressed. Not good sign for Pakistan. sarfaraz again acted in panic mode. not a good quality to have as a captain.

 

[WAJsal]

To include Hafeez. Moronic decision making.

And a brilliant 100 from babar in the second match batting at 3. At 3 he gets to face a lot of balls and only then can he do something productive. The rest were average, Imad finished well with Babar.

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

Performance of Pakistan is average. WI was 86 for 6 at one stage and you let them score 200 plus. WI could have chased this if nurse stay in there after scoring quick 49 runs. Pakistani batsman cannot score runs with faster pace and play so many dot balls before get going which will not help them against top teams who has ability to chase 350 plus these days. T20 has changed the approch of batsman toward one days but Pakistan batsman still in 80s