25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town

[cheetah]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

should be a close match and good contest between the 2 teams im hoping pak wins so we can get india vs pak final

but dont think too highly of india being able to beat the aussies, just hope...

Aussie's are not at there best, India are in good form. They is a very good chance

[gravity_killz]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

In 20 Matches Afridi has scored 547 runs with Average of 34.18 with 1 100 and 4 50's against NZ.

I hope he opens the inning with Nazir and Fawad comes in for Butt and bats down the order for PAk...this way PAk has an extra bowling option and a good fielder too.

i can bet on the fact that there will be no change in the team. If they didnt allow any reserve player to play against Bng., then there is no chance that they will play SF.

[smooth_guy]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Why Ind-Pak match is listed as Tied on Cricinfo?

[Lucid_Chaotic]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

@smooth_guy

Why Ind-Pak match is listed as Tied on Cricinfo?

The match was a tie… India won the bowl-out which was done to award more points to one team or the other.

It’s what the official T20 website shows as well:
http://worldtwenty20.yahoo.com/matchesandscores/schedule.html

[paindu]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Aao sab mill ker tahajat ki namaz mein in keh liyay dua karein...
Phir match dekhein...

[Antumul_alona]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Pakistan better beat the cuckoo out of the kiwi-s

InshAllah Pakistan will win!

[_Sh3rY]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

This Shoaib doesn’t tolerate nonsense

Tapan Joshi (Sportz Interactive) Friday, September 21, 2007 7:05:16 PMCape Town: A lot of people within the media, the fans and even cricketers make a mistake of dismissing Shoaib Malik as yet player upon whom Pakistan captaincy has been thrust upon.

http://in.yimg.com/twenty20/images/editorial/shoaib2109news.jpg

Take it from us, this young man is nobody’s fool, and he doesn’t tolerate stupidity either. In fact, he is as clever as they come. His repartee with journalists often leaves them not just dumbfounded but also searching for words.
Twenty five-year-old Malik reveals a maturity of a 35-year-old, and he never, ever bares his cards. He would have made an ideal poker player. Sample some of the stuff that was thrown at him and his answers:
Q: Shoaib, is this tournament a consolation for you after a very disappointing World Cup?
A: World Cup is history and that was not a tsunami or something. We have a very important semi-final tomorrow and you are asking me about World Cup.
Q: Pakistan had beaten New Zealand in the semi-final of the 1992 World Cup. Is that an inspiration for you?
A: Again that was past and it has no bearings here.
Q: Pakistan cricket has been rocked with several scandals in the recent past but here, we are seeing team spirit and unity. What is the reason?
A: But a couple of days ago, I heard you guys saying there was groupism in the team.
Q: There were reports of some players getting drunk… what’s their status?
A: Why don’t you go and ask the full story from those who told you this in the first place.
Q: Who would you prefer in the final, India or Australia ?
A: I think we have to win our semi-final first.
There you are. That’s Shoaib Malik for you. Make your judgement.

Great Answers

[gravity_killz]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

^smart answers!

[paki_boy]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Excellent Answers!

[razeeb]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

@'[

;5305292’]This Shoaib doesn’t tolerate nonsense

Tapan Joshi (Sportz Interactive) Friday, September 21, 2007 7:05:16 PMCape Town: A lot of people within the media, the fans and even cricketers make a mistake of dismissing Shoaib Malik as yet player upon whom Pakistan captaincy has been thrust upon.

http://in.yimg.com/twenty20/images/editorial/shoaib2109news.jpg

Take it from us, this young man is nobody’s fool, and he doesn’t tolerate stupidity either. In fact, he is as clever as they come. His repartee with journalists often leaves them not just dumbfounded but also searching for words.
Twenty five-year-old Malik reveals a maturity of a 35-year-old, and he never, ever bares his cards. He would have made an ideal poker player. Sample some of the stuff that was thrown at him and his answers:
Q: Shoaib, is this tournament a consolation for you after a very disappointing World Cup?
A: World Cup is history and that was not a tsunami or something. We have a very important semi-final tomorrow and you are asking me about World Cup.
Q: Pakistan had beaten New Zealand in the semi-final of the 1992 World Cup. Is that an inspiration for you?
A: Again that was past and it has no bearings here.
Q: Pakistan cricket has been rocked with several scandals in the recent past but here, we are seeing team spirit and unity. What is the reason?
A: But a couple of days ago, I heard you guys saying there was groupism in the team.
Q: There were reports of some players getting drunk… what’s their status?
A: Why don’t you go and ask the full story from those who told you this in the first place.
Q: Who would you prefer in the final, India or Australia ?
A: I think we have to win our semi-final first.
There you are. That’s Shoaib Malik for you. Make your judgement.

Great Answers

sab ki bolti band ker di

[Man_with_a_Plan]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Openers are the key, don't know for how long our middle order will bail us out.

[SunnyBoy]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

Afridi Sahab will open wid Imran Nazir today

Hopefully he will not do any stupid mistakes for atleast first 5 Overs

if they give us a stand for 35+ runs in first 5 overs widout loss … then our middle order can fire wid AK47.

Wish u gud luck Pak :k:

make us proud to lift atleast 20/20 world cup

[razeeb]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

@SunnyBoy

Afridi Sahab will open wid Imran Nazir today

Hopefully he will not do any stupid mistakes for atleast first 5 Overs

if they give us a stand for 35+ runs in first 5 overs widout loss … then our middle order can fire wid AK47.

Wish u gud luck Pak :k:

make us proud to lift atleast 20/20 world cup

if Afridi and Nazir stays there for 5 overs we will have a lot more than 35. lets just hope they do stay for at least 5 overs

[am_islamabad]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

may be they can put around 60 odd runs.

[skhan]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

afridi and nazir damn, if they bat for even 6 overs, we shud be set
on the other hand, they cud both be gone the same over :)

[kaun]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

there is a bad news that i dont think n e one has mentioned in the thread ASIF mite be out of the semi final due to elbow injury and mite be rested so then most probably RAO IFTIKHAR will be playing as replacement. So one set back already.

INSHAALLAH pakistan jeetega.

[razeeb]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

*Asif doubtful for semi-final
* September 22, 2007

Pakistan were dealt a blow ahead of their semi-final against New Zealand with Mohammad Asif in doubt for the match with an elbow injury.

Nasim Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan board, said Asif had sustained the injury during the net practice before the game against Australia and has been in pain since then.

"That is why he has looked out of sorts and struggled with his line and length, Ashraf told PTI. "He has played because of the importance of the game against Australia but I think the team management should have given him rest for the match against Bangladesh."

Asif has taken nine wickets at 17 from five matches in the tournament so far. Ashraf said he had played after taking injections but he was still not 100% fit.
"The manner in which Asif bowled against Bangladesh, he does not bowl like this even in the nets," he said.

Shoaib Malik, the Pakistan captain, admitted that Asif was crucial to the team's chances in the event.

© PTI

[Bholay_Bisray]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

I would like batting order and game plan as follows!

From Over 1 to Over 8

Go For Big Hits as wel as singles , Attack, atleast one 6 or one 4 in each over, No Dot Ball allowed at all! (at the end of 7th Over, score must be around 80, doesnt matter if lost all four wickets)

1. Imran Nazir
2. Afridi
3. Kamran Akmal
4. Hafeez

Go For Partnership, Some Big Hits but no throwing of wickets! from Over 8 to Over 17, (at the end of 16th Over, score must be around 160, wickets dont matter)

1. Younas
2. Shoaib Malik
3. Misbah

Again Go For Big Hits , Only Attack, Every ball should be hit , Try if No Dot Balls! (Final Score should be minimum 195, We dont need wickets)

1. Salman But
2. Gul
3. Tanveer
4. Asif

[Raindance]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

^ App bohat hee bhoolay ho aur bilkul bhi nahi dartay. I like it

**Quiz **- Sub say pehla paheeya ( wheel ) kis nay invent kiya thaa ? Bolo bolo ,

**Prize **- Chocolate Bar (lexative style) :femme:

[Raindance]

Re: 25th Match, 1st Semi Final: Pak vs NZ at Cape Town, Sat. Sep 22nd

@Decent_6Chora

lagee lagee ray lagee lagee …dil main aag see hai lagee lagee

or is it the case of “hasrat un ghunchoon pay hai jo bin khiley murjha gaeey”

Allah miaan Pakistan ko jeta dai …

f&b, some1 and other brothers should also pray for Pakistan’s victory so that Pakistanis can later pay back with their prayers as we dont want to face Aus in final

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