Pakistan s chances in World Cup Semis are looking dim

 Pakistan has a dim chance of reaching the semi finals of this World Cup. For this to happen luck will have to favour Pakistan as Pakistan have to hope that Sri Lanka somehow beat New Zealand and Pakistan then go on to beat England in their last preliminary match.

This looks next to impossible as Sri Lanka isn't a team in form and their bowling looks weak. New Zealand is a strong side and had it not rained in their match against Pakistan they would have probably defeated Pakistan.

In the end I would like to say that had umpiring not favoured South Africa in Pakistan s match against South Africa Pakistan would have been in a better situation to reach the Semi Finals. 

Pakistan's performance so far in 2023 World Cup.

 Pakistan has crashed to an embarrassing defeat against India in their third match of the 2023 World Cup. After a promising start to their campaign with wins against Netherlands and Sri Lanka, Pakistan lost by 7 wickets to India without giving India a fight.

Having being 156 for 3 at one stage Pakistan folded for 191 all out with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scoring half centuries. I am afraid Pakistan depends a lot on Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. There is no reliable batsman other than Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the team. The team has got a fragile middle order.

In bowling we lack a quality spinner and our pace bowlers seem to be out of form lacking penetration.

In the end what I would like to say is that with the current form Pakistan team is in it is highly unlikely they will make it to the semi finals of this World Cup. 

Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023

 Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 put in a pathetic performance. They suffered a heavy defeat against India and were defeated by Sri Lanka in super 4 stage of the tournament. They failed to reach the final of the tournament.

There is no use of defeating weak teams like Bangladesh and Nepal. When strong teams like India and Sri Lanka came into competition Pakistan performed poorly. They failed with both bat and ball against India. Against Sri Lanka they should have won but luck was not in their side.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan chances in world cup 2023 are not looking bright as their middle order in batting is weak and they do not have the bowling line up to threaten the opposition because of injuries to key bowlers. 

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.

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. 

First test Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2023

 Pakistan emerged victorious in the first test against Sri Lanka. Great batting by Saud Shakeel, hard work, incisive bowling and great fielding and catching were the reasons for Pakistan win.

Inspite of Babar Azam. Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique failing with the bat in both innings Pakistan won. 

Despite having Sri Lanka at 65 for 4 in their first innings Sri Lanka recovered to 312 total in their first innings. 

In the end I would like to say Pakistan have found a great dependable batsman like Saud Shakeel who has had a phenomenal start to his career. Pakistani bowling and fielding was also sharp in the first test but I am not sure Pakistan will win the second test as well as Pakistani teams in recent past tend to relax after a win in their first match. 

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023

 Sri Lanka start as clear favourites over a struggling Pakistani test side. Sri Lanka not only hold the edge over a pathetic test team like Pakistan but are clear favourites to whitewash Pakistan having home conditions advantage.

Pakistani batsmen play old fashioned defensive cricket which has been replaced by attacking shots type of batting that the English men or Australians play. 

Pakistani bowling lacks experience and penetration. They don't have any quality spinner in their side and Abrar Ahmed is a novice in international cricket. 

I must say Sri Lanka are a better test team than Pakistan and they start the test series as clear favourites over Pakistan.