Pakistan v Canada: Live match update – ICC World Cup 2011
UPDATE: Pakistan won by 46 runs; Pakistan 184 (43 ov), Canada 138 (42.5 ov)
Umar Akmal and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 revived Pakistan’s innings to a certain extent, adding 73 runs for the fifth-wicket stand against Canada at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Earlier, Pakistan was off to a poor start, as they lost their first four wickets for 67 runs. All the four top-order willowers failed to make an impression with the bat and capitulated for modest scores.
From there one, a revival was needed and Pakistanis wanted a solid stand to rescue their innings from an early debacle.
Akmal played with a lot of intent and positivity, scoring 48 runs off 68 deliveries to put his team right back on track. In his resilient knock, the swashbuckling right-hander hammered four boundaries and an effortless six.
Misbah played sedately and scored his 37 runs off 68 balls. However, he provided his partner with invaluable support.
As a result, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 still at the crease. The situation is not looking pleasant for the Subcontinent giants, as there is no recognized batsman after them.
A partnership between the current Pakistan pair will be crucial for their team, as they can steer their team to a competitive total, otherwise an upset is on the cards.
It has been a determined bowling performance by the Canadian bowlers, as they have taken complete advantage of overcast conditions. They have put the ball in the right areas and have troubled the opposition players with their probing line and length.
Harvir Baidwan’s persistent swing bowling has earned him healthy dividends, picking up 2 for 33 in seven overs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Henry-Osinde-c62693 started with the new-ball in an emphatic fashion, as he provided the Canadians with their first breakthrough.
Meanwhile, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Canada-c748 at one point in time.
Balaji Rao has been impressive with his leg-spin bowling. Rao has mixed his leg-spinners and flippers to good effect and has left the opposition guessing. In a brilliant spell of leg-break bowling, Balaji grabbed two crucial scalps of Misbah and Umar to put his team in a commanding position.
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