Twitter Reactions: Pakistan goofs up and falls short despite Abid Ali, Rizwan tons
Pakistan's middle-order looked extremely weak in Shoaib Malik's absence.
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Australia won the fourth ODI against Pakistan by just 6 runs and moved one inch closer to clean sweeping the hosts at their home. This game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium witnessed Glenn Maxwell at his best where he took the attack to the opposition bowlers. However, the batting all-rounder was run out when he was batting on 98 and missed out on a well-deserved century.
Nevertheless, his efforts were sufficient to take his team home despite the twin centuries from debutant Abid Ali and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan. The wicket-keeper batsman scored two centuries so far in the four games. However, both these great attempts went in vain as his side failed to get over the line.
Glenn Maxwell blitzkrieg – A treat to watch
Australia lost the toss yet again and were put into bat first. After scoring two centuries and a half-century in the first three matches, skipper Aaron Finch missed out on getting a big score in this game. Young Mohammad Hasnain dismissed the 32-year-old for just 39 runs. Usman Khawaja played a good knock and accumulated 62 runs.
But Australia lost wickets in quick succession and were subjected to a great deal of pressure. Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb and Marcus Stoinis scored 5, 7 and 2 runs respectively. Australia were at 140/5 after 28.1 overs when Maxwell and Alex Carey joined hands together. The duo added 134 runs together before both of them got out in the 50th over for 98 and 55 runs respectively. In 50 overs, Australia managed to get 277 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets.
Abid Ali, Mohammad Rizwan fail to get the team over the line
Pakistan rested Imam-ul-Haq in this game and handed over the debut cap to Abid Ali. The 31-year-old opened the innings alongside Shan Masood, who was dismissed for a duck. Haris Sohail also failed to impress and could only score 25 runs. At this point in time, Ali joined hands with Mohammad Rizwan. Both of them added 144 runs together and registered centuries.
Abid Ali was the first to be dismissed for 112 runs. In the absence of regular skipper Shoaib Malik, the middle-order looked very fragile. On his debut, Saad Ali failed to impress as he got only 7 runs. Skipper Imad Wasim also failed to deliver and Pakistan could only score 271 runs in 50 overs. Twitterati congratulated Abid Ali and Mohammad Rizwan for their efforts but felt bad that Pakistan lost. The Australian supporters were over the moon after this close win.
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
First time in ODI history a team has lost chasing a target below 280 despite two centuries. #PakvAus
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 29, 2019
Ramiz "At what stage did you feel that you had it covered?"
Aaron Finch "When they needed 8 off 1 ball"#PAKvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
A reminder that Abid Ali is only playing today because Imam-ul-Haq is unwell. Otherwise Abid would have been carrying the drinks and towels in this match and the 5th ODI #PAKvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Rizwan in the last 15 innings has hit just one six off 428 balls. This is anything but modern ODI batting. #PakvAus
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 29, 2019
This team badly needs Asif Ali. 60 needed off nine overs with eight wickets in hand still you end up on the losing side. No player to bat in the last phase. Asif maybe inconsistent but he is the only hope left. #PakvAus
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 29, 2019
Imad Wasim "If you are not learning after playing so much cricket, can't do anything about that" #PAKvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Even by Pakistan's standards, today's loss was incredible:
Needed only 60 runs off the last 9 overs
Had 8 wickets in hand
2 settled batsmen at the crease
Aussie bowling looking ineffective
Aussie skipper running out of ideasEnded up scoring 53/6 in the last 9 overs#PakvAus
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Happy for Abid Ali,one of the highlights of his innings has been that he’s been fully committed to all the shots that he has played,shown that he can play spin/pace,hope he gets better and better! #PakvAus
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) March 29, 2019
Many congratulations Abid Ali on your debut century and splendid performance 👏🏼 hardwork and dedication always pay off! #PAKvAUS
— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) March 29, 2019
Aaron Finch "The debutant (Abid Ali) got a beautiful hundred and Rizwan also getting a hundred. Both were great knocks" #PAKvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Pakistan were 218/2 after 41 overs
Pakistan finished on 271/8 after 50 overs
Pakistan scored 53/6 from the last 9 overs#PAKvAUS— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Pakistan cricket – for over 66 years, winning matches from losing positions and losing matches from winning positions#PAKvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 29, 2019
Seasoned campaigner and Domestic Cricket performance reflecting here. Abid Ali looks solid and confidence. #PAKvAUS
— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) March 29, 2019
Itna piyar 🤔(glimpse of love bond) 😂😂😂 #PAKvAUS #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/azIJm1eN4G
— Basit (@Basit35176595) March 30, 2019
Most runs for Pakistan 🇵🇰 on ODI debut:
112 – Abid Ali vs 🇦🇺
102 – Saleem Elahi vs 🇱🇰
100 – Imam Ul Haq vs 🇱🇰#PAKvAUS #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/p7ZlcdK09k— رضوان ادریس🇵🇰 (@RealMarkhor) March 30, 2019
Good technique Abid Ali.
Though I always feel guilty whenever a debutant performs well for how many such "young exciting prospects" we have forgotten that were just as promising as this one.
They got in, performed once or twice and then vanished.#PAKvAUS
— Hasham (@TheHashu) March 30, 2019
This is not a first time Pakistani player played match like a lone warrior. 😢💔 #PakvAus #AUSvPAK #PakistanZindaBad pic.twitter.com/GaYdNmg1pf
— PSL Ke Memes (@PSLMemesWaalay) March 30, 2019
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