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"I think what expectations I had from myself I could not do like that," said Imam-ul-Haq

[Edited By: Gaurav]

Friday, 5th July , 2019 11:51 am

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq conceded on Wednesday that the team is just looking to finish their campaign with a bang against Bangladesh as their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals all but diminished after England's massive win over New Zealand at Chester-le-Street.

Pakistan need to bat first and hope beat Bangladesh by atleast 311 runs to have chance of advancing to the knockouts. If they bowl first then they will be knocked out of the semi-finals race even before the first ball is bowled at Lord's on Friday.

"We are not thinking on the lines of not reaching semi-finals. Our plan is to play the semi-final with an all-out effort and at the end if that doesn't happen then we have to play positive cricket and end on a high," opener Imam-ul-Haq said on Wednesday.

Pakistan had lost their first match against West Indies and then went on to lose against Australia and India while their game against Sri Lanka got washed out which hurt their chances in the first-half of the tournament itself.

But they pulled up their socks after the loss against India and have been undefeated since then with wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Imam though, is still hurting after the Australia loss as he felt that he should have finished the game for his team. Pakistan were chasing 308 for victory but they fell short by 41 runs with Imam getting out for 53.

"I think the Australia defeat hurts me a lot. I was set and playing well. I should have won that match for Pakistan. We lost four quick wickets and I think I should have won that game and we would have beaten a big team in the World Cup."

"I think what expectations I had from myself I could not do like that," said Imam, who has so far scored 205 in seven innings.

"I had starts but couldn't score big. I am very young so I have learned a lot in this World Cup. What mistakes I have committed, I have learned from them and I am sure that will help me," said the 23-year-old Imam.

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"I think what expectations I had from myself I could not do like that," said Imam-ul-Haq

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