StriKe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Number said: Both are to blame but Dhoni came in when 9 rpo was needed and 8 wickets were in hand. Should have scored quickly or should have stayed to win it. Smith almost got them to victory to be honest. Unfortunately he could only face only one ball in 20th over. Who has to be blamed for that? for increasing 6rpo to 9? Smith played 16 balls of Karn sharma and didn't even single boundary. Rasgulla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriKe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, CG said: It was not easy to score on that pitch .Smith did his job perfectly he was the anchor and it was other end where they had to hit. Why are you deciding anchor role? Smith was well set. He didn't go for big shot until end. Dhoni was new to crease and could have played anchor role right by supporting Smith ? velu and rageaddict 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Why are you deciding anchor role? Smith was well set. He didn't go for big shot until end. Dhoni was new to crease and could have played anchor role right by supporting Smith ? Smith is their main player so his presence was given and Dhoni is the bigger hitter and he flopped along with Tiwary and co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, StriKe said: Who has to be blamed for that? for increasing 6rpo to 9? Smith played 16 balls of Karn sharma and didn't even single boundary. Smith is a top order bat he has to play anchor role. I dont think Dhoni would have survived in powerplay. Similarly finishing is not Smith's role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriKe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, CG said: Smith is their main player so his presence was given and Dhoni is the bigger hitter and he flopped along with Tiwary and co. Smith is not big hitter? Have you watched him playing? Smith played 50 balls and score 51 in chase of 130. rageaddict and velu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Smith is not big hitter? Have you watched him playing? Smith played 50 balls and score 51 in chase of 130. And others could not even manage that strike rate except Rahane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriKe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Number said: Smith is a top order bat he has to play anchor role. I dont think Dhoni would have survived in powerplay. Similarly finishing is not Smith's role. Kohli is also top order batsmen.. So finishing is not his role? What if Kohli scored 51(50) ? If you stay till the end off the innings 20th/50th over..As a batsmen you're supposed to finish it. Rasgulla and rageaddict 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, StriKe said: Smith is not big hitter? Have you watched him playing? Smith played 50 balls and score 51 in chase of 130. i think few guys need to watch some cricket Rasgulla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriKe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, CG said: And others could not even manage that strike rate except Rahane. So don't single out of a player who played 13 balls out of 120 and say he lost the match for Pune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 22 minutes ago, velu said: and smithy 51(50) We should appreciate his effort. It was not a batting friendly pitch, but he kept his nerve till the end. If he was got out for less this game would have been easy win for MI. So big applause to Smith at least he gave us a thriller. Better Luck next time. Number, New guy and Pollack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, StriKe said: Kohli is also top order batsmen.. So finishing is not his role? What if Kohli scored 51(50) ? If you stay till the end off the innings 20th/50th over..As a batsmen you're supposed to finish it. Not it is not. Nobody will blame him except someone who is trying to divert the blame if he scores almost half the runs needed to chase and bat through the innings. New guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 So don't single out of a player who played 13 balls out of 120 and say he lost the match for Pune. Lol why not Dhoni is so called greatest finisher who chokes always at finals. New guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasgulla Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, velu said: i think few guys need to watch some cricket He watches psl lol Pakistani velu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasgulla Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, CG said: Lol why not Dhoni is so called greatest finisher who chokes always at finals. Pakistani wouldn't know about this lol CG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollack Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 16 minutes ago, StriKe said: All Kohli need his some balls to drop Dhoni after CT if he failed. Simple. For Indian team future..Will Kohli do it? When selectors showed balls to drop dhoni , selectors were dropped. When Goenka dropped him as a captain fans and media went full on assault mode. Mahi bhai has lots of power and influence even now in backdoor politics. GoldenSun, Laaloo and New guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Pakistani wouldn't know about this lol Hi Kid back from ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasgulla Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, CG said: Hi Kid back from ban. Hey Pakistani back from bunker ? Rattled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hey Pakistani back from bunker ? Rattled Yeah bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasgulla Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Pollack said: When selectors showed balls to drop dhoni , selectors were dropped. When Goenka dropped him as a captain fans and media went full on assault mode. Mahi bhai has lots of power and influence even now in backdoor politics. Proving dhoni right again and again.. his king of jungle choked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasgulla Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, CG said: Yeah bro. go watch some psl.bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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