Mubarik ho sabko
Well done pakis
Yoyo :k:
Gd win, but we lost 2 wkts at the end which we could have avoided
well played Pakistan
a very good win:k:
Yoyo tera jawab nahi:k:
Well played Pakistan. YoYo and Farhat :k: Good to see Pakistan chasing a decent total against a quality bowling attack 
Pakistan record fine six-wicket win
The Wisden Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan
January 7, 2004
Imran Farhat and Yousuf Youhana steadied the ship and then shifted to cruise control as Pakistan cantered home in the second one-dayer at Queenstown. Their responsible 143-run stand took Pakistan to a convincing six-wicket win and leveled the series at 1-1. The victory could have turned out even easier, but for Brendon McCullum and Jacob Oram scripting a tremendous recovery when New Zealand batted first. And when Pakistan lost two wickets in the first 15 overs, they needed some calm heads. That’s when Youhana (88 not out) and Farhat (87) cashed in.
Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position due to two rash slashes. In the second over of the innings, Yasir Hameed couldn’t resist the temptation when Ian Butler dangled the bait and Jacob Oram pulled off a fantastic low catch at point (14 for 1). Saleem Elahi, who had seen off a good spell from Daryl Tuffey, gave it all away, attempting a fierce cut when Oram pitched it short. The edge was safely pouched by Brendon McCullum (52 for 2) and the pressure valve was gradually tightening.
Youhana took 14 balls to get off the mark, and at that point, it was a matter of which team would yield first. The reversal came in the fourth ball of the 17th over. Chris Cairns pitched one up and Youhana languorously strolled down the track, took the ball on the full, and with a handsome flourish lofted it over the bowler. Before you could get over it, he unveiled a pull in Cairns’s next over and made one repeat the gaping routine all over again. From then, everything was too easy.
Farhat and Youhana cracked a few more fours and forced Stephen Fleming to spread the field - The problems of not having a sizeable total. It was then that the two batsmen hurt New Zealand with singles. Drop-and-run was the dominant mode of run-scoring for a considerable period. It wasn’t as much frenetic running as canny placements that did the trick. And when Farhat waltzed down the track to Daniel Vettori in the 38th over and blasted the ball over midwicket with a swirling flourish, it signalled that the end was near. Farhat finally fell when he uppishly cut Vettori to the point fielder (195 for 3), but Youhana ensured that the job was completed without too much ado.
The target could have been much smaller if not for Oram and McCullum engineering a tremendous recovery. Early morning nip and indiscreet shot selection resulted in New Zealand being floored in the first half of their innings. They lost the toss and were asked to bat but there was nothing vicious about the pitch. Craig Cumming shuffled across his stumps without accounting for the swing, Hamish Marshall played a tad too early and spooned a catch and Scott Styris, believing he could relive his Auckland heroics, top-edged a ball when he tried a mighty hook (53 for 3).
Stephen Fleming braved this dicey period, when there was just a bit in it for the bowlers, and got into his groove with a few flourishing strokes. He preferred the square regions, largely due to the length that the bowlers stuck to, and scored only two runs in the straight zone. The flowing drive was sacrificed for some wristy manipulations, with his flicks and cuts coming to the fore. When Shoaib Malik came on to bowl in the 23rd over, Fleming hinted at upping the rate with some late improvisation. But he didn’t account for the extra bounce that Malik extracted and went through with his square-drive. The uppish shot only managed to find Sami at backward point, who juggled the ball before completing the catch (79 for 4).
Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mehmood tightened the screws in the middle overs. Razzaq was particularly impressive in bottling up one end and bowled out his 10 overs for only 24. He was rewarded when he sneaked one through the gate that crashed into Chris Cairns’s stumps (104 for 5).
At 120 for 6 after 35 overs, New Zealand found themselves in a hole. But McCullum’s liveliness was infectious. Looking for runs at the slightest opportunity, improvising effectively, he brought a whiff of fresh air to the picturesque Queenstown arena. Amid much manic running he unleashed some effective blows and found the gaps with regularity. One of his best shots came in the 44th over. He walked down impetuously to Mahmood and, with a whirling bottom-hand movement, whipped the ball to the midwicket fence.
Oram took the orthodox approach. Standing six feet seven inches tall, he gave himself some room and looked to play as straight as possible. The crunched drives sped to the boundary and Pakistan’s fielding, which had been spotless all day, began to give in. Oram’s 54 came of 61 balls and he finally fell bottom-edging a good yorker from Mohammad Sami (203 for 7). By then New Zealand were out of strife and McCullum’s vim had cheered the holiday crowd. But not for long.
© Wisden Cricinfo Ltd
Inzamam as a captain is on the right track. Win the toss, elected to field as the conditions were bowlers-friendly. It all happened in the second over of Sami, and New Zealand had headche from the start. Surprisingly Azhar Mahmood was the most expensive bowler and Abdul Razzaq was the most accurate{Both Without Giving Extra Runs}.
I still don't understand why Elahi was played today. He always remained on the backfoot when play shots and bowlers doesn't need to pressure him. Today, he was out when ball was short and wide, got extra bounce. Why in the world would he or anyone tries to cut the ball like that? I still recommend Younis or Asim instead of Elahi for the rest of the series.
Yasir Hameed has been a disappointment in first two matches. Chances are he might get boot out. Last time, he was boot out for a game after being indiscipline and impatient. I think it was against Bangladesh. Possibily Yasir might face the same fate, and it would be appropriate to give Taufeeq Umer a chance OR the Pakistan Management would stick with left-right hand openers as the Kiwi bowlers had trouble in keeping their bowling line and length accurate in today's game.
Imran Farhat, well, he played good. Better than first ODI in terms of runs but he got out in the fashion as he did in first match i.e. Awain Mein..JaazBati Ho Gaya Tha.. Yoyo played good too but he might never be a good call batsman. Have anyone of you noticed how does Youhana make calls for runs where they are suicidal, Yes-No state of mind? Allah Khair but anyway, 143 runs partnership was much needed when the team has gaps in the middle order.
This win proves Pakistan can win matches without Shoaib Akhtar. Pakistan could have won the first ODI too lekin khair JaNaey dOo
Queenstown should be Test venue - Miandad
- By LYNN McCONNELL -
Pakistan coach Javed Miandad was so impressed with Queenstown and its cricket venue that he thinks Test cricket should be played at the Events Centre.
Pakistan followed in the footsteps of England and India as teams which have visited what many believe is the most stunning cricket ground in the world, and Pakistan’s visit was made all the more memorable by their six-wicket win over New Zealand to square the National Bank One-Day Series.
Miandad who has toured New Zealand in 1978-79, 1984-85, 1988-89, and in 1992 for the World Cup, as a player and as a coach in 2000-01, said that in all the trips he had made to New Zealand this was the first time he had been to this part of the country.
“I think it [the ground] is one of the best I have seen, it is a very good ground, beautiful. This is my first visit. I have toured and played cricket so many times in New Zealand and this is the first time I have ever seen this part and am really pleased the New Zealand Cricket board has given us a good game and the boys have enjoyed it very much, they love it and I hope in future the team may get a five-day game, Test cricket.
“It is beautiful, I am sure I would tell anybody if they come to New Zealand they must see this part,” he said.
What pleased him most about his side’s victory which was achieved with three overs to spare, was that his senior players were acting responsibly and setting an example for the younger players in the team.
Yousuf Youhana was 88 not out and Imran Farhat scored 87 in a match-winning partnership of 143 runs off 153 balls.
“Youhana and Inzamam-ul-Haq are the two who have to take responsibility. But they have to try and play according to the situation. I believe in being aggressive, because to play this type of cricket you have to be aggressive.
“But you also have to go according to the situation and take the team along, that is the main thing. It’s not a matter of winning in 30 overs or 40 overs, as long as you can bat and win the game, it doesn’t matter if you have to go into the 50th over to get the win.
“They took the responsibility, they learned the way they played in the last game. At Eden Park they were 40 for no loss and they threw their wickets away. I have told them [Imran Farhat, Yassir Hameed and Saleem Elahi] they are just throwing their wicket. They have to try hard and stay on the wicket and let the bowler work hard to get them out,” he said.
Pak 1-1 :k:
Pak should win at least 2 more matches… 
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Yasir Hameed has been a disappointment in first two matches. Chances are he might get boot out. Last time, he was boot out for a game after being indiscipline and impatient. I think it was against Bangladesh. Possibily Yasir might face the same fate, and it would be appropriate to give Taufeeq Umer a chance **OR* the Pakistan Management would stick with left-right hand openers as the Kiwi bowlers had trouble in keeping their bowling line and length accurate in today's game. ....
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I don't think Yasir will or should be kicked out. He has proved much of his ability. He has scored in test(s). Yes he didn't score as much as we wanted, but so did Imran Farhat disappoint in tests and first ODI.
I saw the highlights… Azhar Mahmood was expensive but got the main wicket:k:
Good batting by Imran Farhat and Yoyo… Farhat was very unlucky. I think shot of the day was Imran Farhat’s massive six on Daniel Vettori:k:. supert hit outta da ground! Muhammed Sami was lil expensive but what more important was he got 3 wickets:k:
Malek and Razzaq were neat:k:
Shoaib Akhtar will make much a big difference in a side and I think we’ll win the series easily:jhanda:
I think in the 3rd odi, Younis Khan will be given a chance to prove himself instead of Salim Elahi:k:
Lets see what he can do. High hopes from him.
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Lets see what he can do. High hopes from him.
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Don't set high hopes, just hope that he performs good for the team.
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Don't set high hopes, just hope that he performs good for the team.
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ummmm.... buhat many people are commenting him as a future captain. He's not even in the team and people are goin him for the captaincy:p
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ummmm.... buhat many people are commenting him as a future captain. He's not even in the team and people are goin him for the captaincy:p
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There was a discussion on possible captain in Gupistan long time ago, are you referring to that one? or is this a new discussion somewhere?
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ummmm.... buhat many people are commenting him as a future captain. He's not even in the team and people are goin him for the captaincy:p
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He's an over-rated player in Gupshup. Some people really rate him very highly. We shd understand that talent means nothing if a player doesnt have composure. Imran Nazir is more talented then any of the new comers but he's not in the team coz of his lack of patience. Even Afridi to me is a player who could have played consistently in our ODI side, but he had the same problem as well. And guyz plz don start another debate now, I'm not comparing Afridi to Nazir!
I don't think Inzi did a good job as a captain. When we had them at 112/6 he should have brought Sami in right in the next over to pressurise the new comers. Instead he let them settle and they gave 90+ partnership and changed the whole outlook of what otherwise could've been a disasterous Kiwi innings. :( fat boy with fat brain
^I agree smooth_guy, Inzi does not focus on cleaning up tail, as someone mentioned here, he wants to play full session even if it means to bowl 50 overs.
why doesnt inzi use a sixth bowler?
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There wasn't any.