Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed disappointment over the team management’s decision to change the batting order for the crucial 2023 Asian Cup match against Sri Lanka. In a must-win match between his top two teams, Pakistan captain Babar Azam took the unexpected decision to bat first after winning the toss on a day when play was suspended due to rain.
The Men in Green’s batting line-up struggled to find form against India, where the team suffered a humiliating 228-run defeat in the Super 4 phase of the Asia Cup, ending the game against Sri Lanka between the two countries. hit. The team effectively advanced to the semi-finals in Colombo.
Pakistan opted to qualify for first place ahead of the match against Sri Lanka, with Imam-ul-Haq, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Salman Ali Agha. Five members were changed, including absentees. His successors were Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Haris, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.
Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam were removed early. Abdullah Shafiq scored a half-century but the other batsmen failed to contribute and the Men in Green were reduced to 130/5 at one point before Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed capped Pakistan’s innings. He stabilized and helped the team reach a total of 252/7. 50 overs completed.
Pakistan’s batting line-up against Sri Lanka was not as strong as expected as they were unable to bring in the right players at the right time, says Shahid Afridi.
Did Pakistan miss the trick? We could have made better choices in the batting order. What do you guys think?
In my opinion this was not the best batting order according to the situation. @Asiacup2023– Shakari Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 14 . . . . 2023 Jan 9
“Did Pakistan miss a trick?” The batting order could have made a better decision. What do you think? In my opinion, this was not the best batting order given the circumstances. @Asiacup2023”Shahid Afridi wrote on his X handle.
Sri Lanka used DLS technique to defeat Pakistan by two wickets and reach the final of Asia Cup 2023. Sri Lanka smashed a total of 42 runs off the last ball of the match, thanks in part to heroic batting performances from Kusal Mendis (91 runs) and Charice Asaranka (49 hits). Pakistan were close but in the end a few small throws in a match that held a big lead cost them dearly.
Theun Shanaka’s side put in a strong performance in the continental tournament despite missing several key players through injury and will face top-flight side India in Sunday’s final.
