T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[JSRAW]

Pakistan and South Africa 1st T20 match has started now and South Africa are batting at the moment. After the one day series win, Pakistan team should be confident and be looking to win the T20 series too. However, we can expect tight matches as Pakistani team love to make the matches dramatic.  

South African top 5 batsmen total T-20 experience is about 25ish game and inexperienced batting line up showing lot of courage against quality bowling. They are scoring at almost 10 runs per over, not bad at all. Shaheen still got 2 overs so let's see how their batsmen finish the inning,

Pakistan is battling for a target of189 runs. They scored 41 runs in 4.3 overs. Even if the South African batsmen play well enough, it doesn't look like they will win. Their bowlers are failing to perform as expected. If South African bowlers can't take 2 wickets of Pakistan before 8 overs then I think Pakistan will win this match.

At one time Proteas were heading towards sweet 200+ score but in the end they wasted 3 death overs (17,18,19th) and hardly scored 18 runs. Pakistan lost their 2nd wicket but still they are very much in control, considering Rizwan still batting nicely.
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Pakistan making things easy for Proteas.
71 runs in 36 balls

[Swordsoffreedom]

Pakistan and South Africa 1st T20 match has started now and South Africa are batting at the moment. After the one day series win, Pakistan team should be confident and be looking to win the T20 series too. However, we can expect tight matches as Pakistani team love to make the matches dramatic.  

South African top 5 batsmen total T-20 experience is about 25ish game and inexperienced batting line up showing lot of courage against quality bowling. They are scoring at almost 10 runs per over, not bad at all. Shaheen still got 2 overs so let's see how their batsmen finish the inning,

Pakistan is battling for a target of189 runs. They scored 41 runs in 4.3 overs. Even if the South African batsmen play well enough, it doesn't look like they will win. Their bowlers are failing to perform as expected. If South African bowlers can't take 2 wickets of Pakistan before 8 overs then I think Pakistan will win this match.

At one time Proteas were heading towards sweet 200+ score but in the end they wasted 3 death overs (17,18,19th) and hardly scored 18 runs. Pakistan lost their 2nd wicket but still they are very much in control, considering Rizwan still batting nicely.
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Pakistan making things easy for Proteas.
71 runs in 36 balls

Pakistan won the match. A very competitive and exciting match. Both teams played well enough. I was impressed to see the batting of Pakistan's opener batsmen Mohammad Rizwan. He scored 74 off 50 balls, he was unbeaten. It is mainly because of his great performance that Pakistan has been able to win today's match.

[onecall123]

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Pakistan won the match. A very competitive and exciting match. Both teams played well enough. I was impressed to see the batting of Pakistan's opener batsmen Mohammad Rizwan. He scored 74 off 50 balls, he was unbeaten. It is mainly because of his great performance that Pakistan has been able to win today's match.

Pakistan won by 4 wickets with 1 ball left, I can imagine the excitement. Mohammad Rizwan played a match winning innings, only player hold the bat till the end until secure the win. Thanks to Hasan Ali provides the much needed impetus at the death.

[mersal]

Bad start for CSK they have lost 3 wickets and after the end of the 10th over they have scored 80 runs. Suresh Raina needs to stick to the wicket for at least the next 5 overs, he is a good rotator of the strike and could easily increase the present run rate. Still, DC is the favorite for this match.

There is fall of wicket at specific interval, but the players are somehow making contribution to the score. Two wickets fell off initially, and Moen Ali and Raina gave a good start. After the wicket of Moen Ali Ambati Rayudu have come to partner with Raina. Now both are maintaining the partnership scoring 117-3 end of the over 13. Raina have taken his 50 runs.

Anyone is watching this match still?

CSK started very bad but Raina and the following batsmen recovered from the initial struggle and ended the match with a terrific total of 188 but DC started the match well from the beginning and took the match away from CSK. And also CSK player dropped lot of catches or else the match could be totally different.

At the moment DC needs 17 runs from 18 balls with 8 wickets in hand.

[UmerIdrees]

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Pakistan won the match. A very competitive and exciting match. Both teams played well enough. I was impressed to see the batting of Pakistan's opener batsmen Mohammad Rizwan. He scored 74 off 50 balls, he was unbeaten. It is mainly because of his great performance that Pakistan has been able to win today's match.

Pakistan won by 4 wickets with 1 ball left, I can imagine the excitement. Mohammad Rizwan played a match winning innings, only player hold the bat till the end until secure the win. Thanks to Hasan Ali provides the much needed impetus at the death.

Yes, they won the match but at one time i thought they will lose the match. I enjoyed the match  however i don't like the Shamsi style of celebration where he brings his shoe near his ear. Don't know what he wanted to show there ?
Anyways Pakistani team give tough time  to those who bet on them  

[ragavancoin]

Bad start for CSK they have lost 3 wickets and after the end of the 10th over they have scored 80 runs. Suresh Raina needs to stick to the wicket for at least the next 5 overs, he is a good rotator of the strike and could easily increase the present run rate. Still, DC is the favorite for this match.

There is fall of wicket at specific interval, but the players are somehow making contribution to the score. Two wickets fell off initially, and Moen Ali and Raina gave a good start. After the wicket of Moen Ali Ambati Rayudu have come to partner with Raina. Now both are maintaining the partnership scoring 117-3 end of the over 13. Raina have taken his 50 runs.

Anyone is watching this match still?

CSK started very bad but Raina and the following batsmen recovered from the initial struggle and ended the match with a terrific total of 188 but DC started the match well from the beginning and took the match away from CSK. And also CSK player dropped lot of catches or else the match could be totally different.

At the moment DC needs 17 runs from 18 balls with 8 wickets in hand.

Yes mate it's very poor fielding and bowling from CSK I didn't expect the match going to end with one side I hope CSK will be bounce back again next game.

[romero121]

Bad start for CSK they have lost 3 wickets and after the end of the 10th over they have scored 80 runs. Suresh Raina needs to stick to the wicket for at least the next 5 overs, he is a good rotator of the strike and could easily increase the present run rate. Still, DC is the favorite for this match.

There is fall of wicket at specific interval, but the players are somehow making contribution to the score. Two wickets fell off initially, and Moen Ali and Raina gave a good start. After the wicket of Moen Ali Ambati Rayudu have come to partner with Raina. Now both are maintaining the partnership scoring 117-3 end of the over 13. Raina have taken his 50 runs.

Anyone is watching this match still?

CSK started very bad but Raina and the following batsmen recovered from the initial struggle and ended the match with a terrific total of 188 but DC started the match well from the beginning and took the match away from CSK. And also CSK player dropped lot of catches or else the match could be totally different.

At the moment DC needs 17 runs from 18 balls with 8 wickets in hand.

The match could've never been totally different if those drops were caught. The match could've gone so close and Delhi Capitals would've won at the last over. This time it was a comfortable win without much pressure, if those drops were caught there would've been few early wickets and the pressure can be felt on both the teams. During the second innings the pressure was found high only on CSK as they weren't able to manage the situation. The pitch being batting supportive is an added advantage for the win.

[eaLiTy]

Pakistan won by 4 wickets with 1 ball left, I can imagine the excitement. Mohammad Rizwan played a match winning innings, only player hold the bat till the end until secure the win. Thanks to Hasan Ali provides the much needed impetus at the death.

I did not expect Pakistan to win the match because they were loosing wickets consistently after the 10th over and i never thought they will be able to chase the score, South Africa is also not fielding their best team but it is a good win for them.

CSK started very bad but Raina and the following batsmen recovered from the initial struggle and ended the match with a terrific total of 188 but DC started the match well from the beginning and took the match away from CSK. And also CSK player dropped lot of catches or else the match could be totally different.

At the moment DC needs 17 runs from 18 balls with 8 wickets in hand.

I did not watch the match, i thought CSK had a decent score on board but was disappointed when they were not able to defend that, if dropped catches were a main problem then there is nothing that can be done to help this old team.

[7788bitcoin]

The pitch being batting supportive is an added advantage for the win.

The first two matches the team chasing won the match and if that is a theme we need to follow then it would be great when placing a bet, i am not comfortable placing a bet as you never know how an IPL match would end as there are usually twist and turns till the end and the odds keeps on changing and winning a bet you needs to be really lucky and i think the dew factor has something to do with the drop catches and the spinners struggling.

[Vaskiy]

The left handers of Delhi Capitals have begun their performance in a much stable manner. The power play is well used, both Dawan and Prithvi Shah maintained the run rate above 10. The opening partnership increased the pressure over the CSK bowlers and that is where things went out of control. The same is well utilised by the Delhi Capitals make a big win with 7 wickets remaining.

[ene1980]

The opening partnership increased the pressure over the CSK bowlers and that is where things went out of control. The same is well utilised by the Delhi Capitals make a big win with 7 wickets remaining.

The bowlers had no role in the match and the spinners were struggling against the batsman. I would like to see a good contest between the bat and ball rather than batsman having all the advantage.

Even if Dew might be the reason for the dropped catches but if you need to win matches you need to come up with spectacular game play if you are not able to pick wickets then the opposition will run away with the match like we saw in the first two matches.

[Sithara007]

The left handers of Delhi Capitals have begun their performance in a much stable manner. The power play is well used, both Dawan and Prithvi Shah maintained the run rate above 10. The opening partnership increased the pressure over the CSK bowlers and that is where things went out of control. The same is well utilised by the Delhi Capitals make a big win with 7 wickets remaining.

CSK was just hopeless. Their strategy of including too many oldies (i.e players above 38-40 years of age) is clearly not working. And another big negative is the poor form of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. During the last edition also, Dhoni's batting was unsatisfactory. Ruturaj Gaikwad as the opener is not working. Their bowlers are also conceding too many runs. The only bright spots from the first match were Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina and Moeen Ali.     

[UmerIdrees]

Anyone can you give me any online link, youtube channel or site where i can watch the IPL live matches ?

Once again , as usual IPL live telecast  is not allowed in Pakistan. 

[pakhitheboss]

Anyone can you give me any online link, youtube channel or site where i can watch the IPL live matches ?

Once again , as usual IPL live telecast  is not allowed in Pakistan.  

I doubt it is possible as the matches are being streamed on Hotstart, last time also they did the same thing. VPN will also not work as they do access your location plus you have to pay a small amount in order to view IPL. I am not aware any other platform is streaming IPL. On Youtube can get the live commentary but not the actual match feed. I thought Geo Super was authorized to show IPL matches in Pakistan not sure why they are not.

[7788bitcoin]

I doubt it is possible as the matches are being streamed on Hotstart, last time also they did the same thing. VPN will also not work as they do access your location plus you have to pay a small amount in order to view IPL. I am not aware any other platform is streaming IPL. On Youtube can get the live commentary but not the actual match feed. I thought Geo Super was authorized to show IPL matches in Pakistan not sure why they are not.

If it is possible to get a dedicated India IP then you could register, i am yet to try that but i have tried other streaming services which were not available in Europe using dedicated dedicated IP of the host service provider. If the payment option is only in their local currency then you need the help of someone here in the region and what i am telling is that it is not a hard task but need to shell out a few dollars.

[RealMalatesta]

Anyone can you give me any online link, youtube channel or site where i can watch the IPL live matches ?

Once again , as usual IPL live telecast  is not allowed in Pakistan. 

Have you ever come across a services in the name of thoptv? They have both desktop and android versions but their official site is blocked some long back itself but they are hosting their latest version into some file hosting services and from there they do ask for repetitive updating, really annoying but they cover almost all sports events hence it worths it. Just google and try to use it in virtual box before installing on your regular machine. Similarly if you download APK, then go for scanning for any maleware before installing on your phone. (I have been using it for for more 2 years (both desktop and android versions) but that does't mean the file you will be downloading is safer in all means).

[pakhitheboss]

I doubt it is possible as the matches are being streamed on Hotstart, last time also they did the same thing. VPN will also not work as they do access your location plus you have to pay a small amount in order to view IPL. I am not aware any other platform is streaming IPL. On Youtube can get the live commentary but not the actual match feed. I thought Geo Super was authorized to show IPL matches in Pakistan not sure why they are not.

If it is possible to get a dedicated India IP then you could register, i am yet to try that but i have tried other streaming services which were not available in Europe using dedicated dedicated IP of the host service provider. If the payment option is only in their local currency then you need the help of someone here in the region and what i am telling is that it is not a hard task but need to shell out a few dollars.

Yes there is a small subscription amount which has to be paid in INR. Yes, it might actually work if you use dedicated india IP address. But, what about your GPS location it gets triggered evey now and then and on mobile devices it will ask you to grant location permission after installation is completed.  

[bryant.coleman]

I don't understand why they are not allowing the broadcast of IPL in Pakistan. I heard from my Indian friends that they were able to watch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on various TV channels and Hotstar. If that is the case, I don't know why the Pakistan government should implement this ban. Obviously Pakistan players are not allowed in IPL, but that is another topic and it should not be mixed with the broadcasting of the matches.

[UmerIdrees]

I don't understand why they are not allowing the broadcast of IPL in Pakistan. I heard from my Indian friends that they were able to watch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on various TV channels and Hotstar. If that is the case, I don't know why the Pakistan government should implement this ban. Obviously Pakistan players are not allowed in IPL, but that is another topic and it should not be mixed with the broadcasting of the matches.

This happens in every IPL and pakistani fans are not allowed to see the matches in an official way. Although IPL does not allow Pakistani players but we as an audience still want to see those matches. As always, i will have to find an illegal way to see the IPL matches.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I don't understand why they are not allowing the broadcast of IPL in Pakistan. I heard from my Indian friends that they were able to watch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on various TV channels and Hotstar. If that is the case, I don't know why the Pakistan government should implement this ban. Obviously Pakistan players are not allowed in IPL, but that is another topic and it should not be mixed with the broadcasting of the matches.

This happens in every IPL and pakistani fans are not allowed to see the matches in an official way. Although IPL does not allow Pakistani players but we as an audience still want to see those matches. As always, i will have to find an illegal way to see the IPL matches.

If the government has blocked the broadcast of the tournament, so there can't be any "legal" avenue to watch these matches. You can watch pirated feed in YouTube or Facebook. These are not legal, but as such you are not commiting any offense. One step further, you can use a VPN or subscribe to some online streaming websites. But here it gets murky in legal terms. It is against the law, although the chances of the authorities acting against you is very minimal.