Minor Asian Teams Thread (2024-2027)

[Pat_Bee]

Pakistan back in the mix on a day seven deck in Multan. Four prong spin attack looking the business

[Pat_Bee]

India 46 all out qualifies them as a minor Asian team yo

[Kriterion_BD]

Yeah that was an epic collapse by India. They have the two absolute lowest totals in WTC history...36 all out and 46 all out. I think Bangladesh are next in line.

Bangladesh hosting South Africa and the series starts in just a few hours. First Test for Bangladesh in the post-Shakib era.

[Kriterion_BD]

Bangladesh batting first at Mirpur vs South Africa in the first Test.

[Kriterion_BD]

Woohoo we've gone past India's two lowest WTC totals of 36 and 46, and gone past our lowest of 53.

66-6 now just after lunch!

[Kriterion_BD]

South Africa finally all out for 308...with a MASSIVE lead of 202.

[Kriterion_BD]

Bangladesh are quite enigmatic, struggling against a very mediocre SA side (aside from Rabada, Markram, and Maharaj). That too at home.

Speaking of home, Bangladesh have only won 1 WTC game at home, but have managed to win 3 away from home (2 in Pakistan where it seems anyone can win lol, and 1 in New Zealand) + plus a drawn Test in Sri Lanka.

Captain Shanto now averages under 25 at home, despite average a somewhat decent 33 in overseas Tests.

[Kriterion_BD]

From staring at an innings defeat to a somewhat respectable 7 wicket defeat. Piss poor top order batting the culprit as it almost always is. I'm not even sure how good this South Africa side is. Its reasonably full strength - minus Jansen, Nortje, and maybe one other guy...but most of the top order seems to be averaging 35 or less. Far cry from the days of Kallis and Smith. Rabada of course is stunning.

Rabada the most lethal bowler ever to take 300 wickets...beats out Waqar and others. Mind boggling stuff. Wonder where Bumrha's strike rate is compared to Kagiso...likely slightly lower given Bumrah has an unreal 1970s era economy rate.

Speaking of which...India really under the pump here vs NZ. If the Kiwis can win the series - that too minus Kane Williamson - that would be absolutely EPIC.

[Pat_Bee]

Pakistan bossing it against England. Should win it but you never know with their unscrupulous shenanigans

[eugene]

Are India now a minor Asian team also?