Re: 4th ODI: Pakistan v South Africa on 26 Oct 2007 @ Multan
Going by the news reports and rumors circulating, this is perhaps the only ODI, where neither Asif nor Akhtar are available to play for Pakistan. On the face of it, just having Gul, Tanvir and Rao leading the attack sounds like a scary prospect, the clincher in the 3rd ODI were the middle overs where Afridi put the brakes on. With Yousif back in his sublime form, South African won't find Pakistan to be a pushover, even without our front line fast bowlers missing. Clearly Pak will have to win through batting, and its crucial that Yousif and Younas stay for 25-30 overs and build a good solid innings. I have no realistic expectations about a decent opening partnership. It wouldn't matter whether Afridi opens or not, we'd be 2 down before the 10th over is bowled.