AUCKLAND:
Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq insists that his bowlers can slam the brakes on South Africa’s batting superstars in Saturday’s World Cup cls with AB de Villiers being their prime target.
“I think our bowling is doing really well and we are confident that we have got the bowlers who can get wickets against any team,” Misbah said on Friday.
“We played South Africa in 2013 and 2014 and we know how these batsmen play and we are confident that we have the bowling to put them under pressure.”
Pakistan defeated the Proteas 2-1 in South Africa in November 2013, but only leg-spinner Shahid Afridi from that attack is at the World Cup.
Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez were suspended due to illegal bowling actions before the tournament.
Ajmal was cleared last month but was not named in the squad while Hafeez injured his ankle.
Also missing from that 2013 team is left-arm seamer Junaid Khan who had to withdraw with a leg injury.
Misbah admitted South Africa captain de Villiers is hard to stop and that they need to dismiss him early.
“AB is the best batsman in the world in limited overs cricket,” said Misbah of his counterpart.
“Obviously we have good bowlers who can put him under pressure but the only way to stop him is to get his wicket. If he stays there it’s not easy to stop him.”
Misbah, come out of your dreamy little world which is obviously located NOT in this universe! With this club level, pathetic bowling attack and batting "talent" just be happy that you were able to beat UAE in a convincing manner. Even Zimb proved to be a tough nugget to swallow.
burki shurki cricket is by chance game ok no one knows who can win and who will lost
let see what will happen tomorrow, but hope to see winner Pakistan tomorrow.
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