ehsan
August 23, 2012, 6:49pm
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Re: U-19 World Cup in Australia - 2012
Same old story vs Windies. bowlers delivered, batsmen again disappointed, could not even chase 182
Pakistan can finish 7th place at best
5th Place Play-off Semi-Final: Pakistan Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s at Townsville, Aug 22, 2012 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that whether it is under-19, one-day or test cricket, Pakistan lose more games because of their inconsistent batting (barring one or two brilliant individuals in every team) rather than the bowling. No point moaning about the fielding because it will never improve beyond a certain level no matter who we hire as fielding coach.
Batting has always been the main cause of our downfall
Even in the shortest format (T-20) our average score is like a pathetic 130-140 runs and bowlers have contributed to most of the wins
Infact I cannot remember a single T20 game where Pakistan successfully chased a formidable (160+) total against anyone. It is always the other way around; bowlers defending a below-par total
I agree with the comment where senior team is concerned, not with these youngsters, they have performed very well. We should accept Indian team pipped them and that also just. So shall we also say that their batting line up is no better than ours. It was just two poor matches.