http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 blames batting for defeat against Australia – Cricket News Update
Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has blamed his batsmen, especially the lower order for their four-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series, at Sharjah, on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
"Our lower order is not contributing which is essential. We needed 30-40 from the lower order and that is why we kept http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 in lower order," said Misbah while speaking to media reporters at the post-match press conference.
After opting to bat first, the Pakistan batting line-up was bowled out for just 198 in 45.1 overs. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nasir-Jamshed-c78752 (23) and skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (26) could reach the double figures.
"At one point we thought we can make 230 and considering our spin bowling it's a good total but a lot of players are new and, maybe, because some senior players are not there so we couldn't reach that point," said Misbah.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653 was the most economical bowler of the day, returning with figures of three for 19 in 9.1 overs.
Australia’s run chase was led by skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 chased down the target in 48.2 overs, with four wickets to spare.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 so that is why we kept seven batsmen".
The second ODI will be played in Abu Dhabi, on August 31.
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