Impressive Canada restrict Pakistan to 184

[truebluefan]

Canada followed in the spirit set by Ireland's frenzied triumph over England to hustle Pakistan out for 184 and set up a tantalising prospect of another World Cup upset in Colombo. Making the most of the heavy atmosphere and sluggish track, they bowled with accuracy and fielded with fire to dismiss an off-colour Pakistan side with seven overs to spare.

After their easy victory over Kenya and impressive 11-run triumph over a strong Sri Lanka side, Pakistan felt sufficiently confident to rest Shoaib Akhtar from this game. That confidence seemed to have spilled over into a lethargic overconfidence as all the batsmen lacked the intensity to buckle down and keep the scoreboard moving in the face of an energetic Canada display.

It was only a stodgy 73-run stand between Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal that carried the side to relative safety. Before they came together Pakistan were rocking at 67 for 4 and lost 5 wickets for 44 after their stand was broken.

Though all the bowlers were impressive it was the contrasting aggression of seamer Harvir Baidwan and rotund legspinner Balaji Rao who starred, constantly prodding and probing the Pakistan batsmen who were unable to raise their games.

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[Master Shake]

I read that and I'll be honest...not one name on their I know nor do they even sound remotely like superstars but I'm sure they are in cricket.

In other news....FUCKIN' EH CANADA!!!!!