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Was Pakistan's win yesterday the greatest turnabout in world cup history?


Was Pakistan's win yesterday the greatest turnabout in world cup history?  

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  1. 1. Was Pakistan's win yesterday the greatest turnabout in world cup history?



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Posted (edited)

My heartiest congrats to Pakistan for defeating hot favourites England yesterday.It gave vibrations of an epic twist in a Hollywood classic.Truly magnificient see the Pakistani spirit embezzle like it did yesterday.It literally looked as though a new life was infused into the Pakistani players.From the depths of despair Pakistan reached the height of glory.Pakistan resembled the great revival of an army which looked dead and buried and then spectacularly ressurected itself from the grave.One almost wrote Pakistan off after being betaken like a club side against outsiders West Indies in the previous game and the result almost looked inevitable here for England to register a thumping victory.Imagine losing 4 games in a trot including 4 against England iteslf which had just finished.It revived memories of some instances when Pakistan rose like a phoenix from the Ashes like in 1992 world cup,2017 ICC trophy and 2009 t-20 world cup.It proves that when the Pakistan spirit blazes at its zenith they have no equals .The David literally vanquished the Goliath yesterday.To me the best ressurection ever in world cup cricket history.

England are in this tournament and after their 1st win of this edition of the cup in the league of West Indies of 1979 and 1983 or South Africa of 1996 and 99.Pakistan conquered one of the most balanced sides ever to contest a world cup if you asess England's record in the lats 4 years home and away.India beat the Calypsos in 1983 , New Zealand beat Australia in 1999 but not after succumbing the manner Pakistan did in the preceding game.Maybe the closest was the West Indies revival in 1996 after losing to Kenya.

Arguably the win has not only boosted Pakistan's chances but also those of India and Australia.England were most lack lackadaisical in the field making the silliest of errors.The match was hard fought game and great for ODI cricket but I was quite disappointed with England who hardly lived up to their bill as favourities with a lacklustre approach.Although there was sustained resistance from the middle order after 4 wickets had fallen early Pakistan always had that edge even of a whisker .Only after Butler's dismissal did the game truly turn in favour of Pakistan.Both Joe Root and Joss Butler yesterday just lacked that crucial match-winning ingredient of doing the final rites by taking England home.The climbing run rate of around 9 runs per over was a crucial factor even with 5-6 wickets in hand as bow the batsmen were forced to attack.On true form England should never have conceded more than 325 runs and got home comfortably.Perhaps the law of averages caught up with Pakistan or even England.I credit Root and Butler for doing such a meticuluos repair job stitching the wounds in what at one stage looked like a successful operation but they were unable to overpower the Pakistani resilience.

A great day for cricket on the whole as it was tragic sight to see Pakistan go down so meekly in the 1st game.Who knows they may even go on to lift the trophy if they mantain this tempo?

Edited by Harsh Thakor
Posted
24 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

hows one match a turnaround- let them win the Wc and then say that 

 

It gave vibrations of an epic twist in a Hollywood classic.

 

From the depths of despair Pakistan reached the height of glory.

 

Pakistan resembled the great revival of an army which looked dead and buried and then spectacularly ressurected itself from the grave.

 

Pakistan rose like a phoenix from the Ashes.

 

When the Pakistan spirit blazes at its zenith they have no equals .

 

The best ressurection ever in world cup cricket history.
 

Posted (edited)

England are not some super team like Australia of 2003 or 1979 WI team who better than every other team in competition .They are one dimesional team who thrive on flat pitches.

Edited by putrevus
Posted
8 minutes ago, putrevus said:

England are not some super team like Australia of 2003 or 1979 WI team who better than every other team in competition .They are one dimesional team who thrive on flat pitches.

ektho machhli phas gayi  - fake bihari/koi mil gaya accent.

Posted
24 minutes ago, philcric said:

 

It gave vibrations of an epic twist in a Hollywood classic.

 

From the depths of despair Pakistan reached the height of glory.

 

Pakistan resembled the great revival of an army which looked dead and buried and then spectacularly ressurected itself from the grave.

 

Pakistan rose like a phoenix from the Ashes.

 

When the Pakistan spirit blazes at its zenith they have no equals .

 

The best ressurection ever in world cup cricket history.
 

It's like the resurrection of Jesus after 3 days.  Pakistan rose from the dead after 3 days. We are witnessing the great resurrection of Pakistan. People will tell this story for ages.

Posted
15 minutes ago, putrevus said:

England are not some super team like Australia of 2003 or 1979 WI team who better than every other team in competition .They are one dimesional team who thrive on flat pitches.

Not comparable with is triumphs in Australia and Sharjah?

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Did Pakistan win the World Cup ? 

They have yet to defeat Bangla , afgha, and Sri Lanka . It’s gonna be fun to see pak loose now as all teams willl take hem mighty serious .

 

remember that pak was playing england 6th time in last two months and barely won a game . 

Familiarity breeds contempt 

 

I m sure pak will now not make it to semis but they did Australia and india a favor - england will not loose too many but this pak victory will allow teams like india and Australia to make it to finals as they will

loode a game or two as they head to semis 

 

semis - 

 

england 

australia

india

windies 

 

 

final - england vs india 

Posted

The best turn around in WC history is Australia from the Super 6 stages in 99 WC. A match before that as well with Windies. So after losing to NZ and Pak, Aus had to win all the games and they did so handsomely beating, India, Zim and SA and a dramatic draw in semis.  So much so that I think Aus then won all games in 2003 and 2007 also. That is a turn around

Posted (edited)
24 minutes ago, putrevus said:

Good for you man, I have never seen an Indian cricket fan who knows more about Pakistan and less about India.

you live in a den. Get out of it. Its cricket not a border fight:hysterical:

I know people who know much more about Pakistan cricket and admire Pakistan cricket yet being Indians. Let me give you some names. Sushmita Sen, Perizad Zohrabian, Raveena Tandon and Sania Mirza.

Poor Sen had to come out and give a statement that she is not marrying Wasim Akram.

 

I remembered one more name. Chitranganda Singh. She goes to watch PSL in Dubai and is missing from IPL in India

Edited by Haarkarjeetgaye
Posted
1 hour ago, SK_IH said:

you are making your trolling quite obvious now 

Have you read his other posts. You are the troll not him. He shares much more on every team, bastman, bowler, games than you may have ever seen.  He is a true cricket fan.

Posted
4 minutes ago, Haarkarjeetgaye said:

you live in a den. Get out of it. Its cricket not a border fight:hysterical:

I know people who know much more about Pakistan cricket and admire Pakistan cricket yet being Indians. Let me give you some names. Sushmita Sen, Perizad Zohrabian, Raveena Tandon and Sania Mirza.

Poor Sen had to come out and give a statement that she is not marrying Wasim Akram.

My post was meant about cricket only."Indian cricket fan who knows more about Pakistan and less about India." 

 

I meant about cricket only don't get all twisted up and start imagining things. 

Posted
24 minutes ago, mani sha said:

Did Pakistan win the World Cup ? 

They have yet to defeat Bangla , afgha, and Sri Lanka . It’s gonna be fun to see pak loose now as all teams willl take hem mighty serious .

 

remember that pak was playing england 6th time in last two months and barely won a game . 

Familiarity breeds contempt 

 

I m sure pak will now not make it to semis but they did Australia and india a favor - england will not loose too many but this pak victory will allow teams like india and Australia to make it to finals as they will

loode a game or two as they head to semis 

 

semis - 

 

england 

australia

india

windies 

 

 

final - england vs india 

This makes some sense. So England win final and the big 3 have framed home WC wins. 2011 2015 2019:hysterical:

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