Thursday 31 August 2023

Review of Pakistan - Afghanistan ODI series 2023


Pakistan whitewashed Afghanistan in the ODI Series 3-0 in Afghanistan's home series held in Sri Lanka. The first and third matches of the series were one sided whereas the Second ODI went right down to the wire.

In the Second ODI Gurbaz scored 151 runs in Afghanistan's mammoth total of 300 for 5 in 50 Overs. Pakistan with the help of Imam-ul Haq and Babar Azam partnership were in control in the chase before Pakistan collapsed and needing 71 runs off only 46 balls with just four wickets standing. Shadab Khan had other ideas and struck a four and six off the last two balls bowled by Abdul Rahman the 49th Over. With 3 needed off last two balls bowled by Farooqi in the final over Naseem Shah struck a boundary to seal Pakistan's win with just one wicket remaining reminiscent of Pakistan's victory over Afghanistan in Twenty20 Over Asia Cup last year.

In the end I would like to say is that Pakistan cricket team is showing never say die attitude and will be very tough to beat in the ongoing Asia Cup.

Sunday 6 August 2023

Review of Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023

 Pakistan test tour of Sri Lanka proved to be a highly successful tour for Pakistan. Pakistan were dominant in both the test matches.

While first test proved to be a close one with Pakistan winning by four wickets Pakistan completely outclassed Sri Lanka in the second test match winning the second test by an innings margin. 

In the end what I would like to say is that this tour has proved that Pakistan have improved a great deal as a test team. They are no longer pushovers in test cricket.