After winning three matches, Pakistan lost the match against New Zealand. Pakistan chasing for the first time in the on going World Cup were all over the places and once again Pakistan openers failed.
In bowling, Pakistan’s performance was up to the mark until last 6 six overs which cost 114 runs. Kamran Akmal who missed three chances against Sri Lanka, once again missed three chances and he dropped Ross Taylor when he was on 8 and than Taylor go on to score unbeatable 131.
Pakistan team management should change this batting line up as it is not working at all as openers have failed to score. Pakistan must send Kamran Akmal or Abdul Razzaq as an opener. In place of Ahmed Shehzad/Mohammad Hafeez, team can play with extra bowler.
Imran Khan and most of the former cricketers, experts are saying that this combination is not right for the big matches as when openers will fail, middle order batsman will feels pressure. When an extra bowler will be in the team, it will give good chance for the captain to attack as till now Abdul Razzaq and Mohammad Hafeez bowling has not been effective. I think for Karmran Akmal team management can’t do anything. The only chance which can be taken is that; Umar Akmal can be tried as a keeper as he has done wicket keeping in past.
I hope that coach and captain did not stick to one plan and try other plans which could benefit Pakistan cricket team.