Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq: Calmness and Class Personified
By Umer Tariq
If there was any doubt about the fact that Younis Khan and Misbah-ul--Haq would be key to Pakistan's success in the World Cup it has vanished today.
Younis Khan
Younis Khan made 72 runs of 76 balls at an impressive strike rate of 94.73 . The knock included 4 boundaries.
Misbah Ul Haq
Misbah Ul Haq remained not out on 83 of 91 balls with a strike rate of 91.20. The knock included 6 boundaries.
If there was any doubt about the fact that Younis Khan and Misbah-ul--Haq would be key to Pakistan's success in the World Cup it has vanished today.
The dependable duo came together on the crease after the departure of Kamran Akmal when the score was 105/3 in 20.2 Overs, Pakistan were in a bit of bother after losing two quick wickets to some stupid cricket.
Sri Lanka were hoping to choke the Pakistan run rate but Younis and Misbah nullified every attempt with some quality cricket. The pair effortlessy nudged the ball around dealing in ones and two's with the odd bounday in between.
Younis Khan and Misbah both mainted the run rate managing 4,5 runs of every over without taking undue risks and took Pakistan from a rather risky score of 105/3 in 20.2 Overs to a healthy 213/4 in 40.5 Overs. Proving the perfect launching pad for Umar Akmal , Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq ( Although Pakistan failed to take advantage managing 277/6 in the alloted 50 Overs).
Sri Lanka were hoping to choke the Pakistan run rate but Younis and Misbah nullified every attempt with some quality cricket. The pair effortlessy nudged the ball around dealing in ones and two's with the odd bounday in between.
Younis Khan and Misbah both mainted the run rate managing 4,5 runs of every over without taking undue risks and took Pakistan from a rather risky score of 105/3 in 20.2 Overs to a healthy 213/4 in 40.5 Overs. Proving the perfect launching pad for Umar Akmal , Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq ( Although Pakistan failed to take advantage managing 277/6 in the alloted 50 Overs).
Misbah and Younis shared a 108 runs partnership at a run rate of 5.26 during the crucial middle overs of the game.
Younis Khan made 72 runs of 76 balls at an impressive strike rate of 94.73 . The knock included 4 boundaries.
Misbah Ul Haq
Misbah Ul Haq remained not out on 83 of 91 balls with a strike rate of 91.20. The knock included 6 boundaries.
