Cricket match prediction discussions

[Raja_MBZ]

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Irfan recorded the most economical bowling figures in Twenty20 history - but still finished on the losing side.

Irfan took two wickets for just one run in his four overs for Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45313064

Wow, nice!

[vella85]

Now all eyes again would be set on 4th test match between India vs England as Eng currently leading the series by 2-1. If India can mange to draw or win the match they will still be in series else England will win this series and 5th match would not be much fun then .

Well India have all the momentum heading into the 4th test match and hopefully put up the same performance like they did in the 3rd test match. I think it would be great for the series to see India win and then they play off in the deciding 5th test. The only problem is that we have seen in the past that when India win a test match away from home easily they seem to lose or not play well in the next test match so hopefully they won't let this happen.

Apart from winning and losing the match will be of great tense and it will be a great game of cricket. Since i do not belong to India or England, so i am not favoring any team but i am hopeful to have an healthy and great cricket match between the two rivals. However, I will just back India to win this 4th match, which will make the 5 match, the Final One.

Yes same here, I don't favour any of the teams but like you it would be nice to see India win and make it go down to the wire and both teams fight it out for a series win in the 5th test match. We don't see many 5 test series go into the 5th test match to decide the series so it would be good to see if it happens in this test series and also it will give India some confidence heading into the Australian series later this year where they have struggle and never won a test series in Australia.

[jjacob]

Ireland take on Afghanistan in the first ODI today. Afghanistan dominated Ireland in the T20 series, but I expect ODIs to be more evenly contested. Ireland have had some strong performances against Afghanistan, winning two out of the last 3 matches. However, they lost in the ICC World Cup qualifiers and will want to avenge that.

[bitcoinveda]

Ireland take on Afghanistan in the first ODI today. Afghanistan dominated Ireland in the T20 series, but I expect ODIs to be more evenly contested. Ireland have had some strong performances against Afghanistan, winning two out of the last 3 matches. However, they lost in the ICC World Cup qualifiers and will want to avenge that.

Let's we have to wait and see just 2 more hours left in the first ODI, Maybe in T20 series Ireland couldn't able to make most so now one-day series is a very good advantage to them in order to prove themselves.

[chris200x9]

Ireland take on Afghanistan in the first ODI today. Afghanistan dominated Ireland in the T20 series, but I expect ODIs to be more evenly contested. Ireland have had some strong performances against Afghanistan, winning two out of the last 3 matches. However, they lost in the ICC World Cup qualifiers and will want to avenge that.

Let's we have to wait and see just 2 more hours left in the first ODI, Maybe in T20 series Ireland couldn't able to make most so now one-day series is a very good advantage to them in order to prove themselves.

This match has already started. Ireland won the toss and elected to field first and it looks they have taken a good decision. Afghanistan playing their last over and they have scored 225 runs and only last wicket left. It looks Ireland bowlers have done a good work and batsman job to chase these runs. But Afghanistan got good bowlers so need to see how Ireland batsman will manage to chase this total.

[BitSat]

Today in first ODI Afghanistan  done great job and now leading this series by 1 - 0 after today match I can say this is going to be one sided series as Ireland has no answer for great spirit of this new promoted team which is doing great job now its just matter of time Afghanistan is going to be one of best teams from Asia and could be much better then few very big teams.

[vella85]

Today in first ODI Afghanistan  done great job and now leading this series by 1 - 0 after today match I can say this is going to be one sided series as Ireland has no answer for great spirit of this new promoted team which is doing great job now its just matter of time Afghanistan is going to be one of best teams from Asia and could be much better then few very big teams.

Yes I do think Afghanistan will be a very good team in the next 3-5 years from now, I think it won't take them as long as Bangladesh did to become a big player in cricket. For Ireland its going to take some time before we see them doing well but I think they will also be a great cricket team in time.

[Raja_MBZ]

Today in first ODI Afghanistan  done great job and now leading this series by 1 - 0 after today match I can say this is going to be one sided series as Ireland has no answer for great spirit of this new promoted team which is doing great job now its just matter of time Afghanistan is going to be one of best teams from Asia and could be much better then few very big teams.

Yes I do think Afghanistan will be a very good team in the next 3-5 years from now, I think it won't take them as long as Bangladesh did to become a big player in cricket. For Ireland its going to take some time before we see them doing well but I think they will also be a great cricket team in time.

IMHO, Ireland team isn't improving at all. They've been playing like this for a long time and haven't been working on their grass root level.

The whole domestic cricket system of Ireland needs to be restructured completely.

[bryant.coleman]

Just to inform everyone, the ACC Asia Cup Qualifier will be starting on 29th August. One team will qualify for the 2018 Asia Cup ODI tournament. The participants for the qualifier tournament are: Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Oman, Singapore, UAE.

The Asia Cup qualifiers will hold great importance for the countries playing, but I doubt if the larger cricketing world follows these matches. Of course, countries like Bangladesh and Afghanistan have come through these qualifiers and are now regulars at international fixtures. Do any of the book-keepers offer odds for these matches?

Few fiat betting sites offer odds for these matches but mostly one the match day because I check these many time in past right now just two teams looks good for final and these are Nepal and UAE third and dark horse is Oman others are still need some time for have good time in this game.

Apart from Nepal (and to an extent Malaysia), all the other teams are predominantly made up of expats. Teams such as Oman, UAE and Hong Kong normally doesn't have a single citizen in their playing XI. These teams should not be allowed to take part in such tournaments and even if they are allowed, they should be renamed to India B or Pakistan B.

[noormcs5]

Just to inform everyone, the ACC Asia Cup Qualifier will be starting on 29th August. One team will qualify for the 2018 Asia Cup ODI tournament. The participants for the qualifier tournament are: Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Oman, Singapore, UAE.

The Asia Cup qualifiers will hold great importance for the countries playing, but I doubt if the larger cricketing world follows these matches. Of course, countries like Bangladesh and Afghanistan have come through these qualifiers and are now regulars at international fixtures. Do any of the book-keepers offer odds for these matches?

Few fiat betting sites offer odds for these matches but mostly one the match day because I check these many time in past right now just two teams looks good for final and these are Nepal and UAE third and dark horse is Oman others are still need some time for have good time in this game.

Apart from Nepal (and to an extent Malaysia), all the other teams are predominantly made up of expats. Teams such as Oman, UAE and Hong Kong normally doesn't have a single citizen in their playing XI. These teams should not be allowed to take part in such tournaments and even if they are allowed, they should be renamed to India B or Pakistan B.

I do not think that renaming this very small teams to PAK Team A / B can serve any purpose. Rather it will just create the confusion. I think Only the countries which have proper cricket setup in their countries should be allowed to take part in asia cup qualifiers , though as often is the case with most of the qualifiers, the matched are mostly boring and they do get any attention other than the playing XI.

[MinerHQ]

Ireland has started their second one-day match against Afghan in an unexpected way. Afghan has already lost the first four-wicket just for 18 runs in 10 overs. Murtagh has done a superb spell for Ireland, bowled five overs and gave just 9 runs and took three wickets and all of them are bowled. Ireland captain is doing a good thing by asking Murtagh to continue his bowling for sixth over. Since he is bowling well so captain needs to ask him to bowl another two overs at least. The current Afghan-run rate is less than 2 runs per over and they need score at least 200+ runs then they can try for winning the match.

[Raja_MBZ]

Ireland has started their second one-day match against Afghan in an unexpected way. Afghan has already lost the first four-wicket just for 18 runs in 10 overs. Murtagh has done a superb spell for Ireland, bowled five overs and gave just 9 runs and took three wickets and all of them are bowled. Ireland captain is doing a good thing by asking Murtagh to continue his bowling for sixth over. Since he is bowling well so captain needs to ask him to bowl another two overs at least. The current Afghan-run rate is less than 2 runs per over and they need score at least 200+ runs then they can try for winning the match.

Afghanistan openers (Mohammad Shahzad & Hazratullah Zazai) totally collapsed today; the one-down batsman didn't do any good either. The middle-order did perform fine, but they really need to improve their running; two major middle-order batsmen got run-out today.

Oh well, this win will definitely give a boost up to Irish team for tomorrow's series-deciding match.

[vella85]

Ireland has started their second one-day match against Afghan in an unexpected way. Afghan has already lost the first four-wicket just for 18 runs in 10 overs. Murtagh has done a superb spell for Ireland, bowled five overs and gave just 9 runs and took three wickets and all of them are bowled. Ireland captain is doing a good thing by asking Murtagh to continue his bowling for sixth over. Since he is bowling well so captain needs to ask him to bowl another two overs at least. The current Afghan-run rate is less than 2 runs per over and they need score at least 200+ runs then they can try for winning the match.

Afghanistan openers (Mohammad Shahzad & Hazratullah Zazai) totally collapsed today; the one-down batsman didn't do any good either. The middle-order did perform fine, but they really need to improve their running; two major middle-order batsmen got run-out today.

Oh well, this win will definitely give a boost up to Irish team for tomorrow's series-deciding match.

I think this win for Ireland makes the series more interesting, Ireland ain't a bad cricket team and will be more competitive with every series they play. I really like seeing these lower ranked teams win as it makes it more interesting to watch instead of the lower ranked teams getting smashed all the time. Well they will need to improve a lot when facing the higher ranked teams such as India, England, Australia etc....

[BitSat]

Today was first day of Asia Cup Qualifiers and I have first upset as I was expecting Nepal will do some good and strong performance but Oman thrash them badly and won first match very easily by Seven wickets in second match UAE also outclass Singapore and have big won in third match Malaysia done some decent job and won match by 3 wickets with 7 overs remaining
Now after 10 hours we are going to have fourth test between England and India as series is leading by home team we can expect good and interesting match between them.

[quality.crypto]

Ireland has started their second one-day match against Afghan in an unexpected way. Afghan has already lost the first four-wicket just for 18 runs in 10 overs. Murtagh has done a superb spell for Ireland, bowled five overs and gave just 9 runs and took three wickets and all of them are bowled. Ireland captain is doing a good thing by asking Murtagh to continue his bowling for sixth over. Since he is bowling well so captain needs to ask him to bowl another two overs at least. The current Afghan-run rate is less than 2 runs per over and they need score at least 200+ runs then they can try for winning the match.

Afghanistan openers (Mohammad Shahzad & Hazratullah Zazai) totally collapsed today; the one-down batsman didn't do any good either. The middle-order did perform fine, but they really need to improve their running; two major middle-order batsmen got run-out today.

Oh well, this win will definitely give a boost up to Irish team for tomorrow's series-deciding match.

I think this win for Ireland makes the series more interesting, Ireland ain't a bad cricket team and will be more competitive with every series they play. I really like seeing these lower ranked teams win as it makes it more interesting to watch instead of the lower ranked teams getting smashed all the time. Well, they will need to improve a lot when facing the higher ranked teams such as India, England, Australia etc....

Yesterday was a very good match between Ireland and Afghanistan but till the end Ireland fighter very nicely but the major problem Afghanistan has given many extras by the experienced bowlers. Compared to the previous years lower ranked team are fighting and improved a lot in terms of batting.

[CDC AP]

India vs England 4th test match is starting today and in this test match i am again backing india to be on top and win this test match and level the series 2-2...they have got the momentum from the last test match and can press on that

[bitcoinisbest]

India vs England 4th test match is starting today and in this test match i am again backing india to be on top and win this test match and level the series 2-2...they have got the momentum from the last test match and can press on that

This would be a do or die match for India as if they lose out this match they will lose the series and if they are able to draw or win the match then they will still if in the hunt for the 5th test match and that would be a big match as all stakes will go on that final match for the series.

[Juggy777]

India vs England 4th test match is starting today and in this test match i am again backing india to be on top and win this test match and level the series 2-2...they have got the momentum from the last test match and can press on that

This would be a do or die match for India as if they lose out this match they will lose the series and if they are able to draw or win the match then they will still if in the hunt for the 5th test match and that would be a big match as all stakes will go on that final match for the series.

The match between England and India will be a keenly contested match, team England are wounded by their defeat they suffered last match, I'm expecting them to rain fire on team India. On the other hand the Asian side has shown determination and efforts can win them the match, for me it's England who're favourites to win, as time after time team India has lost their momentum, then again I won't discount them too this young Indian side can throw plenty of surprises.

[jjacob]

India seem to be a transformed team after their victory in the third test match. They have reduced England to 50/4 and need only a couple of wickets more before they can have a go at the tail. If the schedule had involved a few more practice matches, India would have done much better in this series.

[onrise]

India seem to be a transformed team after their victory in the third test match. They have reduced England to 50/4 and need only a couple of wickets more before they can have a go at the tail. If the schedule had involved a few more practice matches, India would have done much better in this series.

England after winning the toss this was not expecting that they lose their top 4 batsman so quickly which is like before the 1st session of the 1st day they have being exposed by the Indian bowlers . It is a good pitch to bat on as any captain would have gone for batting.