T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[akram143]

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe T20 series will start today and we will witness the first match live in few hours from now on national TV. Pakistan will be favorites but at the same time unpredictable so it will be a good contest. Zimbabwe will like to continue their good performance but being a home team Pakistan will be under pressure to save their face and can't afford to lose the match.

At least when compared to the ODI format, T20 gives more opportunity to the weaker side. So I expect Zimbabwe to win at least one out of the three matches. And looking at the odds being given by the gambling sites, it looks quite attractive to bet in favor of Zimbabwe. Even during the ODI series, the underdogs managed to beat Pakistan once. So I expect a more competitive series, as the format gets shorter.

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

[onrise]

Anyone expect Delhi Capitals to beat Sunrisers in the second eliminators? With SRH in such terrific form, it will be a mistake to bet against them (they have won 5 out of their last 6 matches). DC looks hopeless as of now. Their bowlers are clueless, despite Rabada and Nortje performing in such a terrific manner during the initial matches. And the less talked about the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, that better.

The problem that I think with DC is their batting and SRH on the other hand have good bowlers. If SRH wins the toss and bowls first then they will win the match but if DC wins the toss and bowl first then it will be a close match. Looking at past performance the win probability of SRH is higher than DC. So, if you are betting on that match then place your bet on SRH.

Sunrisers Hyderabad is a good team but yesterday they took 19 overs to chase the small score of 131. They should have won that much with much ease but it went all the way to the last over. Seeing this, nothing can be said about todays match. Delhi Capitals play their first qualifiers with Mumbai Indians where they just outplayed them. Match with Sunrisers Hyderabad will be different one and i think both the teams have good chances today.

Whatever did last night, well deserved win for SRH, wish they win this season. SRH only team that have ability to beat MI. Another IPL misfortune for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, they're used to it. I'm going with SRH on next qualifing match between Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, they're really merit for that.

In the end the RCB did bought the match so close else in the start it was one sided and also in last over 9 runs and 2 balls just 1 run scored in last over. This just bought RCB back in the game and thought RCB could win for here as pressure was on Holder. But the way he played two balls for consecutive four just disappointed all the RCB players and fans and lost the hopes again this season they could not win.

[7788bitcoin]

In the end the RCB did bought the match so close else in the start it was one sided and also in last over 9 runs and 2 balls just 1 run scored in last over. This just bought RCB back in the game and thought RCB could win for here as pressure was on Holder. But the way he played two balls for consecutive four just disappointed all the RCB players and fans and lost the hopes again this season they could not win.

Jason Holder is a major part for the resurgence of SRH as he is bowling brilliantly, i never considered him a great all rounder but he proved that he is a much polished player bowling at good pace and the awkward bounce he gets is troubling the batsman and he is a handy batsman as well. RCB had the team to challenge any team but they have not played like one and the only wins they had was because of ABD and Siraj in one game.

[Clement Kaliyar]

Jason Holder is a major part for the resurgence of SRH as he is bowling brilliantly, i never considered him a great all rounder but he proved that he is a much polished player bowling at good pace and the awkward bounce he gets is troubling the batsman and he is a handy batsman as well.

Jason Holder gave SRH a balance they were lacking but the worst part is that they are forced to sit out Jonny Bairstow who is one of the best players in the T20 format to accommodate the quota rule and hopefully Saha will be fit in the next game.

DC is having their issues in performing consistently and they rely on their top order to perform and their fast bowling combination is not effective like they were in the start of the tournament.

[UmerIdrees]

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe T20 series will start today and we will witness the first match live in few hours from now on national TV. Pakistan will be favorites but at the same time unpredictable so it will be a good contest. Zimbabwe will like to continue their good performance but being a home team Pakistan will be under pressure to save their face and can't afford to lose the match.

At least when compared to the ODI format, T20 gives more opportunity to the weaker side. So I expect Zimbabwe to win at least one out of the three matches. And looking at the odds being given by the gambling sites, it looks quite attractive to bet in favor of Zimbabwe. Even during the ODI series, the underdogs managed to beat Pakistan once. So I expect a more competitive series, as the format gets shorter.

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

Yesterday it seems a match between Baber Azam and Madhevere who scored 82 and 70 respectively and remain not-out (Madhevere only). Since Pakistan did not lose early wickets they were able to easily finish the match. Today we have the 2nd T20 between the two teams plus a eliminator match in IPL between SRH and DC. Means its a super Sunday full of exciting cricket.  

[Sithara007]

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

No. I have to disagree here. Quality of cricket in Zimbabwe is declining with every passing year and a few good performances here and there by the 35 plus year old players won't be able to change that. They had a lot of world class players. But almost all of them migrated to other countries due to the security issues. You can compare their performance during the 1999 World Cup with their current state. They failed even to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

[FIFA worldcup]

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

No. I have to disagree here. Quality of cricket in Zimbabwe is declining with every passing year and a few good performances here and there by the 35 plus year old players won't be able to change that. They had a lot of world class players. But almost all of them migrated to other countries due to the security issues. You can compare their performance during the 1999 World Cup with their current state. They failed even to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

Yes, he should provide some recent performances of Zimbabwe where they have shown good results in the last decade ?  Zimbabwe cricket is getting more worse with bad politics in their cricket board too and if it continues ICC could ban them too in near future.

[mersal]

Jason Holder is a major part for the resurgence of SRH as he is bowling brilliantly, i never considered him a great all rounder but he proved that he is a much polished player bowling at good pace and the awkward bounce he gets is troubling the batsman and he is a handy batsman as well.

Jason Holder gave SRH a balance they were lacking but the worst part is that they are forced to sit out Jonny Bairstow who is one of the best players in the T20 format to accommodate the quota rule and hopefully Saha will be fit in the next game.

DC is having their issues in performing consistently and they rely on their top order to perform and their fast bowling combination is not effective like they were in the start of the tournament.

Even though he is one of the best player he should be dropped to get the balance in the team and cricket is a team sport so individual performance won't carry much weigh.Saha gave extraordinary performance to fill his spot so SRH is not missing Bairstow to be honest.DC lacks form which may continue on the qualifier 2 as well because they are playing terribly in the last 3 ir 4 matches.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

No. I have to disagree here. Quality of cricket in Zimbabwe is declining with every passing year and a few good performances here and there by the 35 plus year old players won't be able to change that. They had a lot of world class players. But almost all of them migrated to other countries due to the security issues. You can compare their performance during the 1999 World Cup with their current state. They failed even to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

Once upon a time Zimbabwe was a very good team . They performed very well. Brendn Taylor, Elton Chigumbura and Hamilton Masakadza are some of the legendary players of the Zimbabwe team. Zimbabwe played very well when they were in the squad. After their retirement, the Zimbabwean team is in such a precarious situation due to team management and infighting. They have a lot of talented players. But with proper management, many talented players are getting lost.

[erikalui]

Betting on Hyderabad today and the odds are also 52% in favor of Hyderabad which is less but still I feel they will manage to win it. Don't know why many believe Delhi will win as Sunrisers have won both the matches against Delhi earlier as well.

[JSRAW]

Betting on Hyderabad today and the odds are also 52% in favor of Hyderabad which is less but still I feel they will manage to win it. Don't know why many believe Delhi will win as Sunrisers have won both the matches against Delhi earlier as well.

This has been one of the unpredictable tournament in IPL history so this is one of the reason, anything could happen in knockout games but momentum definitely is with the SRH.

[UmerIdrees]

Zimbabwe seems to be a much better team compared to the past decade and new players has some talents as well which may be helpful to compete with world class players but the problem with those cricket boards are the funds required to hire the players because those countries doesn't give much importance to the cricket like games and only allocate small amount.

No. I have to disagree here. Quality of cricket in Zimbabwe is declining with every passing year and a few good performances here and there by the 35 plus year old players won't be able to change that. They had a lot of world class players. But almost all of them migrated to other countries due to the security issues. You can compare their performance during the 1999 World Cup with their current state. They failed even to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

Zimbabwe poor form continues and they lost their 3 wickets in the first 5 overs of the 2nd T20. It seems that Pakistan will easily win today match and with that also win the T20 series.
Unlike the ODI series, in which Pakistani team had to face some challenges, the T20 matches are boring one sided ones.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Betting on Hyderabad today and the odds are also 52% in favor of Hyderabad which is less but still I feel they will manage to win it. Don't know why many believe Delhi will win as Sunrisers have won both the matches against Delhi earlier as well.

Only 52% in favor of SRH? I would have rather given 75% or 80% to them, given their recent performances. Delhi is in such a pathetic state right now and I don't know whether they will be able to put up a decent performance against SRH.

BTW, anyone following the second T20 match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan? Zimbabwe seems to be in a state of batting collapse, after a decent start. They are now 120/6 after 18 overs and it should be a cakewalk for Pakistan from now on. These one-sided matches are really boring. I don't understanding the logic in giving Zimbabwe so much exposure with the big teams, while teams such as Scotland and Nepal never get an opportunity to play against such teams.

[ene1980]

Betting on Hyderabad today and the odds are also 52% in favor of Hyderabad which is less but still I feel they will manage to win it. Don't know why many believe Delhi will win as Sunrisers have won both the matches against Delhi earlier as well.

If i am paying money to bet on this match i would place that on SRH, when there is pressure Delhi usually crumbles but they have a good team and if everyone perform then they can win the match. For SRH their main strength is Warner on the top, Kane Williamson in the middle order and Jason Holder as a bowler changed their fortunes and Rashid Khan can hold his end which creates more pressure to the opponents to take on the rest of the bowlers .

[bryant.coleman]

If i am paying money to bet on this match i would place that on SRH, when there is pressure Delhi usually crumbles but they have a good team and if everyone perform then they can win the match. For SRH their main strength is Warner on the top, Kane Williamson in the middle order and Jason Holder as a bowler changed their fortunes and Rashid Khan can hold his end which creates more pressure to the opponents to take on the rest of the bowlers .

Well.. SRH seems to be the overwhelming favorites here, given the pathetic state of Delhi Capitals. But once again, this is T20 format and nothing is predictable. I am also betting for SRH, but at this point I can't discount DC. They have some of the best T20 pace bowlers in Rabada and Nortje. If they are in form, then the opponents will be destroyed in no time.

[mersal]

DC won the toss and they decided to bat first, but not sure that they took the right decision according to the pitch report.SRH captain said they would be bowling first if they won the toss, and they are playing with the same XI from the eliminator because Saha hamstring still continues. I guess today also SRH will be in my favorite to win this game, any thoughts?

[7788bitcoin]

Looks like Delhi Capitals are poised to win the match, won the toss and elected to bat thinking of making a good total and then exploit the weak Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order while chasing and Delhi is experimenting by promoting Marcus Stoinis to open and now a catch is being put down, if you keep loosing catches then it will be difficult to win matches. I am expecting a good match and i am going with Delhi to win the match.

[onecall123]

Looks like Delhi Capitals are poised to win the match, won the toss and elected to bat thinking of making a good total and then exploit the weak Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order while chasing and Delhi is experimenting by promoting Marcus Stoinis to open and now a catch is being put down, if you keep loosing catches then it will be difficult to win matches. I am expecting a good match and i am going with Delhi to win the match.

until now Delhi Capitals are doing good job, without losing any single wickets pick up 85 runs after 8 overs. Looks like big scoring match as DC is strong today! Today's winner expectations DC but reality is SRH. I think Delhi deserve to Final, but let's see if there any drama.

[Swordsoffreedom]

At the end of 10 overs, Delhi Capital scored 102 runs by losing only 1 wicket. Hopefully today they will be able to give SRH a target of more than 200 runs. If they can score more than 200 runs, it will be a very big target for SRH. Chasing more than 200 is very difficult for SRH. I think it is almost impossible for SRH.

Does srh have the ability to win by chasing more than 200 runs? What do you think? I think they SRH will lose if DC will able to score more than 200.
My prediction score is DC-214/5

[mersal]

At the end of 10 overs, Delhi Capital scored 102 runs by losing only 1 wicket. Hopefully today they will be able to give SRH a target of more than 200 runs. If they can score more than 200 runs, it will be a very big target for SRH. Chasing more than 200 is very difficult for SRH. I think it is almost impossible for SRH.

Does srh have the ability to win by chasing more than 200 runs? What do you think? I think they SRH will lose if DC will able to score more than 200.
My prediction score is DC-214/5

Change in DC batting order gave good results to them and now they are scoring over 10 runs per over at the end of 10 overs so possibly they can reach 200 to 230 even if they keep playing as now for the remaining overs.Rashid khan also going to exhaust his overs so they are good to go with hige runs at the death overs.