Innings Highlights: Imran Nazir 72 off 36 vs Bangladesh

Pakistan beat Bangladeh to sail through to the Super Eights and Imran Nazir emrged as the hero of the day with his quickfire 72 at a cracking strike rate of 200. He smashed nine boundaries and three sixes in his 36-ball innings.

 

Imran Nazir 72 off 36 vs Bangladesh

 

 

It could have been Shakib Al Hasan’s day. But thankfully for Pakistan, at the end of the day it was Imran Nazir who hogged the limelight. The big-hitting opener could have fallen for just 1 but instead he smashed a 36-ball 72 to shield Pakistan from any unpleasant surprises.

 

In the pursuit, he also hit the fastest 50 of the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in just 25 balls. He provided a 124-run opening stand with his skipper Muhammad Hafeez (45 off 47).

Imran Nazir fully encashed the lucky escape, when he was dropped on just one. Abul Hasan dropped a real sitter at mid-on off Shafiul Islam in just second over of Pakistan Innings.

Imran Nazir was named man-of the-match for his fiery and winning knock.

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Highlights: Imran Nazir vs Bangladeh Scores 72 off 36 with Strike Rate of 200.

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Imran Nazir smashed 72 to guide Pakistan to Super Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20 (Highlights and Summary)

Pakistan thrash Bangaldesh out of the ICC World T20 today beating them comprehensively by 8 wickets and 8 balls to spare in the last match of Group D, as well as initial round of the tournament, here at at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

 

Imran Nazir smashed 72 to guide Pakistan to Super Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20

 

 

Imran Nazir emrged as the hero of the day for Pakistan with his quickfire 72 at a blistering strike rate of 200. He smashed nine boundaries and three sixes in his 36-run innings. In the pursuit today, he also hit the fastest 50 of the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in just 25 balls. He provided a 124-run opening stand with his skipper Muhammad Hafeez (45 off 47).

 

Earlier, Bangladesh won the important toss and piled up a huge total of 175 courtesy to some brilliant batting at the top of the order. Openers, Muhammad Ashraful (14 off 13) and Tamim Iqbal (24 off 12), provided a flying start to their team which needed at least a 36-run victory over Pakistan to qualify for the Super Eights. The real gem of the innings came from Shakib al Hasan, one of the best all rounders in this modern day cricket.

 

Shakib scored blistering knock of 84 runs consuming just 54 balls and hitting 11 boundaries and two towering sixes off Umar Gul and Yasir Arafat. He was well supported by his captain Musfiur Rahim (25 off 26) and talented youngster Nasir Hossain (16 off 13).

 

Pakistan were needed to score at least 140 to qualify for the next round; but Imran Nazir fully encashed the lucky escape, when he was on just one. Abul Hasan dropped a real sitter off Shafiul Islam in just second over of Pakistan Innings.

 

In the end 22-year-old Nasir Jamshed (29 off 14) showed his class and variety of strokes before Kamran Akmal (15 off 22) smashed a winning boundary on the fourth ball of 19th over.

 

Imran Nazir was named man of the match for his fiery knock. Bangladesh now will go home while Pakistan will face South Africa on Friday (September 28) in the first match of Super Eight round.

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Situation Analysis: How Bangladesh can Qualify for Super Eight (Super8/S8) Stage?

Its about just more than nine hours before starting the match between Bangladesh and Pakistan - the last encounter of the initial stage of 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and undoubtedly the most important match of Group D as the result will decide that which team will go through to the Super Eight (Super8/S8) stage.

 

Can Bangladesh Qualify for Super Eight (Super8/S8) Stage?

 

 

Both teams have their own chances but Bangla tigers have to play exceptional game and if they want to qualify for Super8 then they have to produce some extraordinary performances in bowling or batting (or in both departments). 

 

According to present scenario; in first two matches of the Group D, Bangladesh lost heavily to Kiwis and running very low with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -2.95, while Pakistan managed to win narrowly from New Zealand and has a positive NRR i.e.  +0.65.

 

The situation above clearly tells us that Bangladesh needs to produce a performance that will cover the difference between these NRR's of btoth teams. In simple words they not simply need to win the match but they have to create a minimum  NRR difference of 1.81 in this specific match.

 

Let's have a situation analysis below to understand it comprehensively:

 

1. Pakistan Batting First: Pakistan bat first and scores exactly 150 (7.5 runs/over) then Bangladesh would have to get the target in 16 overs to throw Pakistan out of the tournament.
2. Pakistan Batting First: Pakistan bat first and scores exactly 120 (6.0 runs/over) then Bangladesh would have to get the target in 15.2 overs to qualify for the Super8 stage.

In above situations Bangladesh have to produce exceptional performance in both batting and bowling departments; first to get Pakistan's strong batting lineup out on as low as 120/150 and then they would have someone in their batting lineup who will be capable enough to score at a high pace against Pakistan's strong bowling attack.

 

1. Bangladesh Batting First: Bangladesh bat first and scores exactly 150 (7.5 runs/over) then Bangladesh would have to get the opposition out for 113 or below to throw them out of the tournament.
2. Bangladesh Batting First: Bangladesh bat first and scores exactly 180 (9.0 runs/over) then Bangladesh would have to get the opposition out for 143 or below to qualify for the Super8 stage.

Once again; in these situations Bangladesh have to produce exceptional performance in both batting and bowling departments; first to get a high total of 150/180 and then curtail Pakistan well below targets.

 

It seems an uphill task for Bangla tigers but no one can say its "IMPOSSIBLE" as cricket is 'by chance' and T20 cricket is even more 'by chance'. One extraordinary performance in batting or bowling can get Bangladesh through to the next stage.

 

Let's see, fingers crossed.

ICC World Twenty20 -- Super Eight Stage Final Group Formation

ICC World Twenty20 -- Super Eight Stage Final Group Formation

 

The Super Eight stage consists of the top two teams from each group of the group stage. The teams are split into two groups, Groups 1 and 2. Group 1 will consist of the top seed from Groups A and C, and the second seed of groups B and D. Group 2 will consist of the top seed from Groups B and D, and the second seed of groups A and C.

 

ICC World Twenty20 -- Super Eight Stage Final Group Formation

 

 

The seedings used are those allocated at the start of the tournament and are not affected by group stage results, with the exception of if a non-seeded team knocks out a seeded team, the non-seeded team inherits the seed of the knocked-out team.

 

According to latest updates West Indies have also qualified for the Super 8 stage without winning a single match in the initial stage - same like England in ICC World T20 in 2010.

 

As per the latest team positions the two groups of Super Eight stage are as follows:

 

Super Eight (Group 1):  This group will be the group of death as it will, more probably, consists of the all top four teams qualified from initial stage i.e. Australia, India, South Africa and fourth team will be finalized after last match of the initial stage between Pakistan and Bangladesh

 

Super Eight (Group 2): Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England and West Indies 

 

Teams in each group will play one match each with the group mates to qualify for the knoc-out round and top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals. 
 

ICC World T20: Schedule for Day 3/4 -- SA vs ZIM (Group C)

On the second day of the ICC World Twenty20 Australia beat Ireland comprehensively, while Afghanistan lost to India after giving another heart-winning fight to one of the best T20 side.

 

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup opener on Sep 18

 

 

In a Group C match today South Africa will take on Zimbabwe, who were crushed by 82 runs in the tournament opener by the hands of hosts, Sri Lanka.

 

The details of matches scheduled for today and tomorrow are given hereunder:

 

ICC World T20 (Day 3): Match No. 4

 

Date/Time: Sep. 20, 2012 at 19:30 local | 14:00 GMT

Teams (Group): South Africa vs Zimbabwe (Group C)

Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota

 

ICC World T20 (Day 4): Match No. 5

 

Date/Time: Sep. 21. 2012 at 15:30 local | 10:00 GMT

Teams (Group): Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Group D)

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

 

ICC World T20 (Day 4): Match No. 6

 

Date/Time: Sep. 21. 2012 at 19:30 local | 14:00 GMT

Teams (Group): England vs Afghanistan (Group A)

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

ICC World T20: India vs Afghanistan (Live) -- Afghanistan won the toss and invited India to bat first

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to field first in the 3rd match of the ICC World T20 on the day 2 of the tournament. This is a Group A match and the third team in this group is England, who beat Pakistan by 15 runs today in the warm up match in Colombo.

 

ICC World T20: India vs Afghanistan (Live)

 

 

Afghanistan who have provided one of cricket's most heart-warming story over the past few years, get another chance on the big stage. Their captain Nawroz Mangal sounds confident ahead of the game. Sample quote: "We have done brilliantly in the past against quality spinners. We played [Saeed] Ajmal in the Pakistan game and yesterday, we played [Sunil] Narine, and we haven't seen difficulties."

 

Afghanistan Squad:

 

Karim Sadiq, Asghar Stanikzai, Mohammad Shahzad†, Nawroz Mangal*, Najibullah Zadran, Shafiqullah, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbodin Naib, Samiullah Shenwari, Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zadran

 

India Squad:

G Gambhir, V Sehwag, V Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, SK Raina, MS Dhoni*†, RG Sharma, IK Pathan, R Ashwin, Z Khan, L Balaji

 

ICC World T20: India vs Afghanistan -- Live Streaming:

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ICC World T20: India vs Afghanistan -- Score Updates:

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ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Online Live Streaming, Score Updates, Preview and Video Highlights

ICC World Twenty20 Live

Schedule for Sept 18, 2012

14:00 GMT (19:30 Local) : Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe

ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Match Preview:

 

After awarm up round, the ICC World T20 finally begins today as the hosts Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe, what looks to be an easy target for starting the campaign with a winning node. The home side are slightly favourites with some outlets to win Group C and a good start to the tournament will certainly help to shorten those odds.

 

ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Online Live Streaming

Sri Lanka have an average performance during their warm up matches; as they lost against India but managed to register a win against the West Indies. Zimbabwe have had a tough time in their warm up matches getting thrashed by Ireland and losing narrowly to Bangladesh.

 

Sri Lanka, 1996 world champion in ODI format, is definitely a good team and they become more powerful when playing at home so for Zimbabwe it will not be a easy game but every cricket lover knows that upsets are very common in T20 format of Cricket.

 

Until now these two teams have faced each other 2 times in T20 and both time Sri Lanka was the winner. Let's see whether these stats will change or not after today's match.

ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Squads:

Sri Lanka squad

 

DPMD Jayawardene*, AD Mathews, LD Chandimal†, TM Dilshan, RMS Eranga, HMRKB Herath, KMDN Kulasekara, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, BMAJ Mendis, EMDY Munaweera, MKPAD Perera, NLTC Perera, KC Sangakkara†, HDRL Thirimanne

 

Zimbabwe squad

 

BRM Taylor*†, E Chigumbura, AG Cremer, CR Ervine, KM Jarvis, H Masakadza, S Matsikenyeri, CB Mpofu, F Mutizwa, R Muzhange, RW Price, V Sibanda, P Utseya, BV Vitori, MN Waller

 

ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Live Streaming:

 

ICC World Twenty20 (Match 1): Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Watch Online Live Streaming:

 

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ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Score Updates:

 

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T20 World Cup: Today's and Tomorrow's Schedule of Matches

 

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ICC World Twenty20: Format of the Tournament, Schedule, Timings and Venues

ICC World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe -- Video Highlights:

 

Video Highlights of the match will be uploaded HERE, after the match.