China Bowled Out for Just 28 Runs in World League Qualifier; Lose by 390 Runs to Saudi Arabia

[Stephen Cohen]

China Bowled Out for Just 28 in World League Qualifier
AFP | Updated: April 23, 2017, 9:26 AM IST


Bangkok: China were humiliated as they were bowled out for 28 by Saudi Arabia and crashed to a 390-run defeat in a World Cricket League regional qualifier in Thailand on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia piled up 418 all out in their 50 overs before China's outclassed batsmen collapsed in just 12.4 overs as extras top scored with 13.

Their total was seven runs fewer than the record low for a full ODI of 35 made by Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka in 2004.

But it was still more than the record 50-over low score of 18 made by West Indies U19s against Barbados in Guyana in 2007.

The Saudis are considered favourites to win the tournament in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, which is the first step towards qualifying for the 2023 World Cup.

Shahbaz Rasheed made 50 and Mohammad Afzal a century from 91 balls with 13 fours and two sixes.

But it was Saudi captain Shoaib Ali who propelled the innings to 400-plus as he took only 24 balls to reach 50 and made a rapid-fire 91 from just 41 balls with 10 fours and six sixes.



Facing the huge total China were shot out by bowling trio Ibrar Ul Haq who took three wickets for eight runs, leg-spinner Imran Arif who bagged three for just two runs and off-spinner Shahbaz Rasheed finished the match with a hat-trick.


He was denied the chance to take four wickets in four balls as the injured number 11 Jiang Shuyao did not bat.

Despite their crushing defeat, China bowler Feng Yu returned five for 89 from his 10 overs.

Thailand, Bahrain, Bhutan, Kuwait and Qatar are the other nations taking part in the tournament.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

http://www.news18.com/cricketnext/n...ust-28-in-world-league-qualifier-1381077.html

 

[G0dfather]

They are new to this sports plus there is not adequate interest and infrastructure in place to promote this sport, so better luck next time.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

It will take few years but Chinese are expert at Ping Ping and hand eye cordination , in few years they will be producing Boom Boom Afridi calibre player

If you can play Ping Pong you can play cricket, same footwork and cordination is needed to play cricket

 

[Stephen Cohen]

It will take few years but Chinese are expert at Ping Ping and hand eye cordination , in few years they will be producing Boom Boom Afridi calibre player

If you can play Ping Pong you can play cricket, same footwork and cordination is needed to play cricket

Pakistan can teach them Cricket

If China becomes Good in Cricket ; It will be a huge boost for the Game

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Pakistan used to be some what of whipping boys in 70's even while having some fantastic bowlers (ground breakers) but still they used to lose heavily and reliably , I only read about this reality

I remember when Srilanka used to be whipping boys of cricket every game they would lose it was a gurenteed win , then it was Bangladesh that took the title.

Every one needs 13-20 years of struggle to develop proper structure to develop raw talent

 

[patman]

i always wondered by there isn't any indo-china cricket rivalry

 

[Shajida Khan]

It will take few years but Chinese are expert at Ping Ping and hand eye cordination , in few years they will be producing Boom Boom Afridi calibre player

If you can play Ping Pong you can play cricket, same footwork and cordination is needed to play cricket

You are talking about two very different games. Ping Pong and Cricket. Anyways, I will love to see a India vs China match.

 

[shahbaz baig]

ooh God leave cricket for us (ind-pak) , we enjoy cricket by bashing to each other

but no doubt china can have huge market of cricket

 

[invader]

Well Pakistan can invite china for a 5 test match series.
Assured wins and dosti bhi nibha lo ge.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

EXTRAS was the Top score with 13

SEVEN players scored a DUCK

 

[Shajida Khan]

EXTRAS was the Top score with 13

SEVEN players scored a DUCK

Include cricket in Olympics and you will see how Chinese start dominating the scene.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

China innings (target: 419 runs from 50 overs)

Lu Cangcang†c Mohammad Afzal b Imran Arif 3

Zhuang Zelinb Ibrarul Haq 6

Zhang Yu Fei*lbw b Ibrarul Haq 0

Ye Weijib Ibrarul Haq 0

Ge Yongshenglbw b Imran Arif 0

Zhang Peng not out 6

Jin Yonghaoc Mohsin Shabbir b Imran Arif 0

Wang Zihaob Shahbaz Rasheed 0

Feng Yub Shahbaz Rasheed 0

Wang Qib Shahbaz Rasheed 0

Jiang Shuyao absent hurt-

Extras(lb 7, w 6)13 Total(all out; 12.4 overs)28(2.21 runs per over)

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-wcl-asia-region-division-1/engine/match/1089471.html

 

[hussain0216]

The Saudi team was probably Pakistani

 

[beijingwalker]

What is this sport? Never heard of it.. Can anyone post a picture of this thing

Indians are starting to challenge China in sports?? oh, my... don't even let me start