Pakistan vs Scotland - T20 World Cup 2021.

[Zee-shaun]

Shoaib Malik finishes in style

6 1w 6 4 6 1 2

END OF OVER 20 26 runs
PAK: 189/4CRR: 9.44

 

[terry5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1457281391322746888

 

[ghazi52]

6
1w
6
4
6
1
2
...................................................................19th
6
1
1
6
2

 

[Meengla]

I've heard in some interview that Babar asked Ramiz Raja for Fakhar, Sarfraz and one other player (Malik?) in the WC to which Ramiz said ok you can have them but get me results.
My guess is that since Fakhar is normally an opener he has not been doing well at #3 but has been kept just in case Babar or Rizwan are out early in the game (<5 overs). Since that has not happened yet that's probably why Fakhar hasn't done that well. My guess is he's the "backup" opener.

No my friend. Fakhar Zaman has NEVER looked like a talented player to me! Scoring once every few innings and then sitting on your laurels and your 'potentials'. His Champions Trophy thingy against India was memorable for its 'impact' but even that innings was full of chances and luck.
Today the oldies like Malik and Hafeez proved again: Even out of form they perform!
And I believe once Malik and Hafeez fade into the oblivion the last of what I call the 'long players' of Pakistan's cricket team will fade away. And I have seen cricket for a very long time.
To me: Only Miandad, Inzimam, Younus Khan, Mohd. Yousuf, Misbah qualify as true 'long players': Those who could play for 200 overs in tough conditions again and again. Hafeez and Malik are the 2nd tier to them but they are the last ones.

 

[ghazi52]

That is a barnstorming finish and a half from Shoaib Malik. Just one four from him but six sixes. And it felt like he hit 12 of them. Pakistan have looted 114 runs in the last 8 overs.
They've got a monstrous 189 on board right now and Scotland will have to have the batting performance of their lives to chase it down.

 

[Path-Finder]

Any links?

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Actually Fakhar is an opener. He is at his best when he opens the batting but with Rizwan and Babar , he has to sacrifice his spot.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Shoaib Malik matched Asif Ali's 6x6x6x6 WITH 6x6x4x6 + 2 runs

 

[Dalit]

Monstrous hitting by Malik at the end. I still believe there should have been more urgency at the beginning of the innings. It was slow paced and the strike rate should have been better early on.

Against the likes of Australia Pakistan will have to promote power hitters much early on. We often forget that it takes some time to settle at the crease.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1457281391322746888

LOL welcome to Modi's Hindustan.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Malik is spinners killer. Scotland played into his hands by trying to avoid their medium pacers against Asif Ali.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Fakhar has been a dud !! Need to be reminded PSL contracts are awarded on performance
He won't get a Platinum category scoring 3-5 runs in Prime #3 Spot in Team , key players like Javed miandad used to play that position even Inzimam

Hafeeaz had been also pretty mediocre but he played a hustle slow innings last 2 games over 10 runs

#3 Position has been traditionally Pakistan's strongest player Fakhar need to fix himself

 

[HRK]

He's the man for crunch situations like Champions trophy final. He will show up during semi-final and/or final.

Throughout in this tournament Fakar is not in his colour and show lack of confidence, he appear mentally down and restricted.

I don't know why but it seems he is suffering with some issue may be something related to personal life or something ... whatever the reason is it is affecting his performance, he is totally off-colour. May be he is in need of some counseling.

 

[Hyde]

It was nice to see Malik hitting those big sixes.... Unbelievable as he hasn't played a knock like this at International cricket for a long time

 

[HRK]

Any links?

Click here

 

[Meengla]

I am telling you! Fakhar Zaman is not a great player, let alone a 'good' player. And this tournament confirms it. He is playing for his 'position' and sitting on some good performances in the past.
The Alarm Bells have been evident in this tournament but he is kept in the side because Pakistan is winning despite him. There is no excuse for such a pathetic performance at #3 for a demoted opener: Those positions are very close.
So far Pakistan got lucky despite Fakhar Zaman. But next come some very tough nuts to crack!! An Australia, even when not truly shiny, is a formidable opponent and I won't even speak of England, who I think is going to win the Cup.