There was only once in 1999 cricket world cup when Pakistan team was ranked favorites for the ICC multinational tournament. Every other tournament Pakistan had a bumpy ride but some how managed to reach at final and once won it in 1992.
What pleases me as a cricketing fan and especially die hard Pakistan cricket fan is the plan that was executed on 21st June at lords. I wrote an article on 19th June titled "Revolution in Pakistan cricket" in which I talked about the consistency that needs to be brought in the team and they have to act and behave like team.
The body language of Pakistan was outstanding right from the word go and the very first bowl from Muhammad Ammer indicated that Pakistani team definitely came up with the plan. Teasing Dilshan with quick short balls forced him to play a false short. Abdur Razzaq inclusion was superb as he took 3 vital wickets of srilankan top order. The catching and ground fielding was awesome and it showed the thirst of boys to win it this time.
This is what required on a more regular basis. They got themselves together and made strategies, overcome their weaknesses. The given table shows how improved the Pakistan team was after the defeat against srilankan team in a super eight match.
World T20 Pakistan Disciplinary Turnaround
Key performance indicators First 3 matches vs Next 4 matches vs
(England, Holland, Sri Lanka) (New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Sri Lanka)
Wides and No ball 25 11
Average opening Partnership 17.00 32.50
Run Rate in first 6 overs 7.05 7.42
Afridi's Runs 18 in 3 innings, 1 duck 158 in 4 innings,2 50's,2 NO
Wickets taken in first 6 overs 3 9
Run rate conceded in first 6 overs 9.17 6.17
Catches taken 9 14
One can see what a massive turnaround that was. It was definitely game plan and strategy that worked. The enormous innings of Shahid Afridi in semi final and final was the difference along with his leg spin. For the very first time the team looked united and there was a passion for the win. The cricketing nation is absolutely blissful with the win as they have dark memories in the 2007 final. Here is the point where revolution can be brought. This is just a beginning. The system has to be perfect in order to transform the raw talent into masterpieces. I hope and pray the Pakistan does well and goes higher and higher.
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