T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[RapTarX]

Do not under estimate Pakistan because rain has started again for our rescue 

According to DuckWorth Lewis method, if rain doesn't stop, Australia will win the match by 29 runs. If Pakistan had taken 4 wickets, Pakistan would win the match. I don't know if there is any other calculation, I have tried this calculator- http://wicklowcountycricket.com/duckworth-lewis-calculator/

The second innings need to last for a minimum of 5 overs to give a result (from Duckworth-Lewis).

I'm not really aware of this rule, is there any calculator for this? I could combine both the formula into one and could share a free calculator for my cricket buddies here.

[Sithara007]

The game has been called off. Pakistan escapes with a no result, in a match they could have lost. The Australians will be frustrated, and they will be angry as well as there was a 20 minute break in between the two innings. If that break was shortened, then we might have got a result today. But they have a lot of positives to take away from today's match.

On the other hand, Pakistan would be concerned about the form of their pace bowlers. Mohammad Irfan conceded 31 runs from his two overs, after starting quite well. Aaron Finch smashed him all around the ground during his second over, which went for 26 runs. Anyway, all the best for the two teams for the second match (which will take place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra).

[UmerIdrees]

Do not under estimate Pakistan because rain has started again for our rescue 

According to DuckWorth Lewis method, if rain doesn't stop, Australia will win the match by 29 runs. If Pakistan had taken 4 wickets, Pakistan would win the match. I don't know if there is any other calculation, I have tried this calculator- http://wicklowcountycricket.com/duckworth-lewis-calculator/

No, your calculation is right expect for the fact that there needs to be 5 overs minimum to be ball and luckily Australia could not bat the 5 overs.
Aaron Finch is frustrated on this result and he should be. Pakistan can't lose so easily. 

[RapTarX]

No, your calculation is right expect for the fact that there needs to be 5 overs minimum to be ball and luckily Australia could not bat the 5 overs.

Sp, if I put min_over 5 overs, the calculation will be correct? If the value of min_over is lower than 5, an error message will be shown. That's pretty easy. I will create one soon.

Aaron Finch is frustrated on this result and he should be. Pakistan can't lose so easily.  

Lol Pakistan is lucky, in fact, very much lucky today.
When last time we watched a full series without the interruption from rain?
Here are the stats of win-lose stats on last 1 year almost.
A vs B- Win B
C vs D- Win rain
A vs C- Win rain
C vs D- Win C
B vs D- Win rain 😜

[Haunebu]

No, your calculation is right expect for the fact that there needs to be 5 overs minimum to be ball and luckily Australia could not bat the 5 overs.
Aaron Finch is frustrated on this result and he should be. Pakistan can't lose so easily. 

Lol. Pakistan escaped a loss and you know it. As I mentioned earlier, Australia are in rampage mode at the moment and I don't think Pakistan stands any chance now that Finch is back in form(Along with Warner and Smith).

Apart from Azam, no one really impressed me much in the Pak batting lineup. Rain continues to play spoilsport this year. Lets see how Pakistan will fare in the upcoming matches.

[eaLiTy]

Aaron Finch is frustrated on this result and he should be. Pakistan can't lose so easily. 

A couple of overs and they could have had a result and hence the frustration is understood as there was a 20 minute innings break which should be avoided if weather is controlling the game, Pakistan would have lost the match as they lost the momentum when rain interrupted and Finch was in high gears knowing the situation and Mohammad Irfan is back in the team and was smashed all over the park by Finch .

[erikalui]

Was waiting to see the T20 between Aus and Pak but it already got called off. Pak anyways had no chance of winning with just 107 score but Australia lost a chance of winning this T20. Wanted to see how Warner would perform this time.

Excited to watch India play after such a long time. Rohit will be a good captain so Kohli's absence wouldn't be much of a problem as even Bangladesh are playing without Shakib. Hope to see another MI win now.

[Avirunes]

Was waiting to see the T20 between Aus and Pak but it already got called off. Pak anyways had no chance of winning with just 107 score but Australia lost a chance of winning this T20. Wanted to see how Warner would perform this time.

I also was eager to watch the full match but rain spoiled the fun. Australian batsman were having quite a fun scoring fours and six off the Pakistan's bowlers (to be precise was Finch only). Warner and Finch are the best opening lineup when it comes to T-20 and ODI.

Excited to watch India play after such a long time. Rohit will be a good captain so Kohli's absence wouldn't be much of a problem as even Bangladesh are playing without Shakib. Hope to see another MI win now.

It's an easy with the side without their ace player Shakib. I feel like India should pickup rather more competitive and at same level side like Aus, NZ or England maybe.

[Clement Kaliyar]

Was waiting to see the T20 between Aus and Pak but it already got called off. Pak anyways had no chance of winning with just 107 score but Australia lost a chance of winning this T20. Wanted to see how Warner would perform this time.

Warner would have smashed them too, Finch was attacking from the start knowing that rain could stop the play and rain came down once again to help Pakistan  .

Excited to watch India play after such a long time. Rohit will be a good captain so Kohli's absence wouldn't be much of a problem as even Bangladesh are playing without Shakib. Hope to see another MI win now.

So India is resting their main players in this series and with a weak team like Bangladesh i am expecting an easy win over them, India is having some injury concerns too, Rohit was hit by a ball while training but looks like he will be playing in this match.

[romero121]

Silently the qualifier for the world T20 scheduled for 2020 have come to an end. Netherlands have recorded the win in the final beating Papua New Guinea. First round groupings were made with With these results, the first round groupings for world cup T20 now confirmed. Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Oman and Sri Lanka in Group A and Group B will have Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland joining Bangladesh.

[Sithara007]

Silently the qualifier for the world T20 scheduled for 2020 have come to an end. Netherlands have recorded the win in the final beating Papua New Guinea. First round groupings were made with With these results, the first round groupings for world cup T20 now confirmed. Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Oman and Sri Lanka in Group A and Group B will have Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland joining Bangladesh.

Two teams from each group will advance to the Super-12 and it is very important because these teams will get direct qualification for the 2021 T20 World Cup (which will be played in India). I would not be unrealistic in my predictions, but with the way some of the associate sides are playing right now, there is a very good chance that at least one of the test sides (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ireland) will miss the super-12.

The Group A is still a bit easier. Sri Lanka and Ireland are likely to progress to Super-12, as the other two are not strong sides (Papua New Guinea and Oman). But it is going to be tough in Group B. Along with Bangladesh, the best associate side is placed in that group (Netherlands). The other two are also very good teams (Namibia and Scotland).

[JSRAW]

Aaron Finch not happy with 20-minute innings break in rain-hit game

Poor Finch 

When any batsman hitting the ball in every possible direction and rain playing its part as party popper, then every rule looks shitty  . having said that ICC need some serious update in their so called rule-book.

Ind Vs Ban

Who is going to win, cricket or pollution?

[pakhitheboss]

Aaron Finch not happy with 20-minute innings break in rain-hit game

Poor Finch 

When any batsman hitting the ball in every possible direction and rain playing its part as party popper, then every rule looks shitty  . having said that ICC need some serious update in their so called rule-book.

Ind Vs Ban

Who is going to win, cricket or pollution?

Pollution of course!!
Talking about the Match I am sure India will win over Bangladesh. Indian batting line up is very strong as compared to Bangladesh and then there is factor of playing in your home ground.

[AB de Royse777]

Ind Vs Ban

Who is going to win, cricket or pollution?

What pollution? I am sure I am missing some hidden joke :-P
By the way, no doubt India is going to dominate the match and will win however losing Rohit will slow down the innings a bit I think. Why Kohli is no playing?

[UmerIdrees]

Ind Vs Ban

Who is going to win, cricket or pollution?

What pollution? I am sure I am missing some hidden joke :-P
By the way, no doubt India is going to dominate the match and will win however losing Rohit will slow down the innings a bit I think. Why Kohli is no playing?

This is no joke. The environment of India and Pakistan is very smoky these days. This is called smog and many people are affected by it these days. Only the rain can control this smog factor. Also 37 Flights Diverted, Noida Schools Shut As Smog Chokes Delhi

Smog in Delhi is an ongoing severe air-pollution event in New Delhi and adjoining areas in the National Capital Territory of India. Air pollution in 2017 peaked on both PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels. It has been reported as one of the worst levels of air quality in Delhi since 1999.

[7788bitcoin]

Is India resting their main players for this series? i do not see any known players apart from Rohit Sharma and Dhawan and they had a really slow start, i was expecting India to win the match easily but none of their top ranked bowlers are also in this team  , i made a mistake of wagging a bet for India to win thinking they have a really good team and now i have to deal with the bullshit . I would have waged a bet for Bangladesh to win if i knew the entire team is changed for this series.

[JohnBitCo]

Ind Vs Ban

Who is going to win, cricket or pollution?

What pollution? I am sure I am missing some hidden joke :-P
By the way, no doubt India is going to dominate the match and will win however losing Rohit will slow down the innings a bit I think. Why Kohli is no playing?

This is no joke. The environment of India and Pakistan is very smoky these days. This is called smog and many people are affected by it these days. Only the rain can control this smog factor. Also 37 Flights Diverted, Noida Schools Shut As Smog Chokes Delhi

Smog in Delhi is an ongoing severe air-pollution event in New Delhi and adjoining areas in the National Capital Territory of India. Air pollution in 2017 peaked on both PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels. It has been reported as one of the worst levels of air quality in Delhi since 1999.

If this is true, then there should be no cricket in this time of the year in India. If this air pollution is not good for people, it will damage the players health by playing in open air or perhaps money for the cricket boards /ICC is more important than the Players Health ?

[Clement Kaliyar]

If this is true, then there should be no cricket in this time of the year in India. If this air pollution is not good for people, it will damage the players health by playing in open air or perhaps money for the cricket boards /ICC is more important than the Players Health ?

The air pollution is real and Delhi is having the worst air pollution in India and it will cause damage in the long run and not affect if you are staying for a single day. For the people staying in Delhi it is bad for their health as they are susceptible to get lung diseases and other breathing complication. If there is a serious issue then the ICC will not allow to play cricket.

India is playing really slow and i doubt whether the team members are aware that it is T20 and not ODI .

[RapTarX]

Why Kohli is no playing?

He has been sent rest by BCCI, as per BCCI, he needs mental rest for the upcoming series against WI, as a captain he was in very much pressure.
Coming to the match, India isn't playing as they were expected to. Anyway, Risab Pant is on the pitch, expecting a turn of the match now.

[AB de Royse777]

If this is true, then there should be no cricket in this time of the year in India. If this air pollution is not good for people, it will damage the players health by playing in open air or perhaps money for the cricket boards /ICC is more important than the Players Health ?

Not much idea about this air pollution things but this seems really something to worry. It's not just about cricket it's about a whole nation. Do they have this kind of pollution all the year or it's just a temp issue in there?

~snip~
He has been sent rest by BCCI, as per BCCI, he needs mental rest for the upcoming series against WI, as a captain he was in very much pressure.
Coming to the match, India isn't playing as they were expected to. Anyway, Risab Pant is on the pitch, expecting a turn of the match now.

Well they still have five overs left. I suspect over 150 runs.