T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[mersal]

No one watching the match between PBKS vs MI?

Surprisingly MI is struggling with their batting form so they again scored a total of 130 which was easily chased by Punjab with 9 wickets in hand so they moved from the bottom of the table to 5th position.

What happened to the champions side?

Myself watched the match for some power-packed performance, but nothing big happened. I don't know whether it is the bowling of Punjab Kings or the pitch or lack of performance from Mumbai Indians batsmen. There is a big order of batsmen and there is no big fall of wicket. Even after such situation they were able to score 130. Anyhow this time the champions are on the losing side.

Probably they can blame the chennai pitch but they do have great records in Chennai too so this time their batsmen struggling to get into the rhythm even after scoring some individual performances. Hopefully their form will change since their matches in Chennai completed and they are moving to Delhi for future matches.

[pakhitheboss]

No one watching the match between PBKS vs MI?

Surprisingly MI is struggling with their batting form so they again scored a total of 130 which was easily chased by Punjab with 9 wickets in hand so they moved from the bottom of the table to 5th position.

What happened to the champions side?

Myself watched the match for some power-packed performance, but nothing big happened. I don't know whether it is the bowling of Punjab Kings or the pitch or lack of performance from Mumbai Indians batsmen. There is a big order of batsmen and there is no big fall of wicket. Even after such situation they were able to score 130. Anyhow this time the champions are on the losing side.

It is not the pitch, it is the balling and of Punjab that is caused problem for MI. This IPL MI are struggling a bit, I never expected them to lose to Punjab. They are a better team but things can go otherwise in cricket and that's what happened.

[eaLiTy]

Myself watched the match for some power-packed performance, but nothing big happened. I don't know whether it is the bowling of Punjab Kings or the pitch or lack of performance from Mumbai Indians batsmen. There is a big order of batsmen and there is no big fall of wicket. Even after such situation they were able to score 130. Anyhow this time the champions are on the losing side.

The toss was crucial in the match and Punjab won the toss and put Mumbai on to bat and from that situation they were not able to recover. Rohit Sharma scored runs as usual but the rest of the batting line up failed once again and in the past they were able to score above 140 runs and with their good bowling line up they were able to come back in the game and two matches below 140 they lost.

This season RCB and Chennai are playing well and hopefully Virat Kohli gets a chance to lift the trophy .

[Sithara007]

Myself watched the match for some power-packed performance, but nothing big happened. I don't know whether it is the bowling of Punjab Kings or the pitch or lack of performance from Mumbai Indians batsmen. There is a big order of batsmen and there is no big fall of wicket. Even after such situation they were able to score 130. Anyhow this time the champions are on the losing side.

The pitch offered some assistance for the bowlers, but it was no minefield. Mumbai Indians batsmen are not in good form and it just reflected in the total. Their batting during the last 5-6 overs was below par. They were in a comfortable position after 15th over, and I was expecting a score of 150-160. But what they got was 20-30 runs lower than that. I don't understand why Hardik Pandya is in the side. I heard that he's injured. So why include him just for batting?

[JohnBitCo]

I never dreamed that Pakistan would lose so badly against a small team like Zimbabwe. Pakistan had a great performance against South Africa. I think the Pakistan team seems to be a very easy opponent towards Zimbabwe. They thought they would win the match easily. And this is the reason why they have faced such a bad batting disaster.

I wonder what the odds were for Zimbabwe to win the match, there were talks about Zimbabwe upsetting Pakistan and now we have seen that and that too when chasing a really small score  . I would never anticipate that kind of upset even if i am betting and i would have lost the bet.

This was one of the big upset and i never expected that to happened. The odds were in favor of Pakistan in the beginning of the match, so whoever took the risk and bet on Zimbabwe, you have got decent profits. That's why taking risk sometimes pay off and you can make good money from such matches.

[JSRAW]

Live: Royal Challengers Bangalore - Rajasthan Royals / Exactly 21 Extras (Money Back If Under 21, Bet Loses If Over 21)

People I still have questions ... I won a 21x bet but still don't understand how the scoring is done. I have not found any statistical sites that could answer my questions, so I am writing here, (perhaps Indian cricket is just not for me lol, but nevertheless the odds are pretty attractive). I would be very grateful ..

In cricket Wide ball-No ball-Byes are counts as extra runs or extras.

In shorter format of game which is T-20 overs (the one you're betting), there are less chance of bowling team handing out 21 extras to batting team in single inning. I mean bowling team need to bowl really shit in that particular match to give away so many extras. But if its for full match then its completely possible that both teams could give away that much extra runs together.

* There are total 3 formats.
Tests (5 days, maximum 450 overs)
ODI (50 overs each team, total 100 overs)
T-20( 20 overs each team, total 40 overs)

[LittleBitFunny]

I never dreamed that Pakistan would lose so badly against a small team like Zimbabwe. Pakistan had a great performance against South Africa. I think the Pakistan team seems to be a very easy opponent towards Zimbabwe. They thought they would win the match easily. And this is the reason why they have faced such a bad batting disaster.

I wonder what the odds were for Zimbabwe to win the match, there were talks about Zimbabwe upsetting Pakistan and now we have seen that and that too when chasing a really small score  . I would never anticipate that kind of upset even if i am betting and i would have lost the bet.

This was one of the big upset and i never expected that to happened. The odds were in favor of Pakistan in the beginning of the match, so whoever took the risk and bet on Zimbabwe, you have got decent profits. That's why taking risk sometimes pay off and you can make good money from such matches.

It is a surprising match to all spectators. I don't think anyone has the courage to bet on Zimbabwe in this match. But it is true that Zimbabwe won the match by 19 runs. I never imagined that Pakistan would lose in such a bad way. But I'm happy to see that, maybe the Zimbabwe team is slowly getting stronger.

[pakhitheboss]

The T20 match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan has started. Pakistan decided to bowl after winning the toss. Sounds like a good decision. Zimbabwe has made only 33 in 8 overs. They lost 1 wicket. Looking at the batting style of the Zimbabwe players, I think they are playing Test matches. If they bat so slowly in the T20 format, match-winning is never possible. Today Zimbabwe will be defeated in a very bad way.

What do you expect from ZIM against PAK, come on Pakistan is a much much better team against Zimbabwe. It is a complete one side game we all know Pakistan should whitewash this series. This series would be good for Zimbabwe to gain experience against a good team. It is a waste of time to watch this series.

Really ? lolzzz   You need to rethink.
Pakistan lost the match which they should have won easily. I do not feel anything sad about how Pakistani played today but i am worried for all those who bet on the Pakistani team today. So many people would have lost their bets today.  

What a game it was! PAK 99 and all out against Zimbabwe T20 side quite unbelievable to accept, none can believe but this is what happened between PAKvZIM T20 series. Anyway, good to see Zimbabwe have put up a better show and won the match. I must to say they put strong bowling. I'm looking a good competitive series.

No it was not because of strong bowling of Zimbabwe team but poor performance by the Pakistani batsmen. Its time that Pakistani selectors seriously consider replacing the few batsmen with players like this one  

I never dreamed that Pakistan would lose so badly against a small team like Zimbabwe. Pakistan had a great performance against South Africa. I think the Pakistan team seems to be a very easy opponent towards Zimbabwe. They thought they would win the match easily. And this is the reason why they have faced such a bad batting disaster.

Pakistan is known for its inconsistency, they were on sky-high when they defeated SA and also overconfident against Zimbabwe. They should have taken this series seriously, I was on the impression that they would win all their matches against a weak team like zimbabwe but unfortunately they lost one. This will look very bad in the history of Pakistan cricket. I hope they play well from next match onwards.

[mersal]

KKR vs RR is live at the moment, RR won the toss and they elected to bowl first which worked really well for them.

At the end of powerplay overs, KKR scored only 25 runs for the loss of 1 wicket and again the poor form from Gill continues which really affect the KKR game plan.

[Iranus]

KKR vs RR is live at the moment, RR won the toss and they elected to bowl first which worked really well for them.

At the end of powerplay overs, KKR scored only 25 runs for the loss of 1 wicket and again the poor form from Gill continues which really affect the KKR game plan.

Nitish Rana made 22 off 25 balls and Gill made just 11 off 19 balls. If the top order batsmen play so badly, KKR will never be able to collect big runs. At the end of 12 overs, Kolkata scored 71 runs, losing 4 wickets. If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

[ene1980]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

[JSRAW]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

Chris Morris's last 2 overs ruined the party for KKR and virtually won the game for his team. KKR need some fine bowling effort otherwise match is already gone for them.

[onecall123]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

Andre Russell set back early to the pavilion, Kolkata Night Rider unable to set a decent score and after 20 overs they're bound just 133/9
Both are losing site last couple of games, and hunting win but as the present circumstance Rajasthan Royals in a good race to win the match.

[Iranus]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

Andre Russell set back early to the pavilion, Kolkata Night Rider unable to set a decent score and after 20 overs they're bound just 133/9
Both are losing site last couple of games, and hunting win but as the present circumstance Rajasthan Royals in a good race to win the match.

133 runs is not too much. Looks like RR will win the match easily. It is very difficult to win a match if the top order batsmen do not perform well. KKR's top order batsmen failed and Russell did not perform well.
Just now Jaiswal was out, RR collected 41 runs in 5 overs and lost 2 wickets. Both teams have a 50-50% chance of winning. If Samosn and Dube are not out early, RR will easily win the match.

[mersal]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

Andre Russell set back early to the pavilion, Kolkata Night Rider unable to set a decent score and after 20 overs they're bound just 133/9
Both are losing site last couple of games, and hunting win but as the present circumstance Rajasthan Royals in a good race to win the match.

133 runs is not too much. Looks like RR will win the match easily. It is very difficult to win a match if the top order batsmen do not perform well. KKR's top order batsmen failed and Russell did not perform well.
Just now Jaiswal was out, RR collected 41 runs in 5 overs and lost 2 wickets. Both teams have a 50-50% chance of winning. If Samosn and Dube are not out early, RR will easily win the match.

RR needs just 57 runs from 66 balls with 8 wickets in hand now the chance are like 90% on the side of RR from now on. KKR batted really poor that is why they are going to lose this match because this is not really a bad wicket for batsmen like Chennai and days before 220 was scored by Chennai from the same pitch.

[romero121]

If Russell can play a devastating innings today then maybe Kolkata can win today's match.

Andre Russell has to play an outstanding innings for them to post a competitive total as they are moving at snails pace at 6 runs per over and it will take them around 120 to 130 if they go at this pace and they need someone to play an outstanding innings to take them well past 150 runs and they just have 5 overs left in the innings.

Rajasthan Royals is also not in the best form and hopefully they could change the tempo and make it interesting rather than a slow paced match.

Andre Russell set back early to the pavilion, Kolkata Night Rider unable to set a decent score and after 20 overs they're bound just 133/9
Both are losing site last couple of games, and hunting win but as the present circumstance Rajasthan Royals in a good race to win the match.

133 runs is not too much. Looks like RR will win the match easily. It is very difficult to win a match if the top order batsmen do not perform well. KKR's top order batsmen failed and Russell did not perform well.
Just now Jaiswal was out, RR collected 41 runs in 5 overs and lost 2 wickets. Both teams have a 50-50% chance of winning. If Samosn and Dube are not out early, RR will easily win the match.

RR needs just 57 runs from 66 balls with 8 wickets in hand now the chance are like 90% on the side of RR from now on. KKR batted really poor that is why they are going to lose this match because this is not really a bad wicket for batsmen like Chennai and days before 220 was scored by Chennai from the same pitch.

It is the pitch where Chennai Super Kings scored 220, followed by them Kolkata Knight Riders too came till 202 runs. By this match for Kolkata Knight Riders there is no big change in the players. Also, they've got the chance to bat first. Kolkata Knight Riders should've scored atleast 180+ runs. The team has good players and it lacks performance. Often someone is taking responsibility for the loss, but they're not overcoming the situation to mark their winning.

[7788bitcoin]

RR needs just 57 runs from 66 balls with 8 wickets in hand now the chance are like 90% on the side of RR from now on. KKR batted really poor that is why they are going to lose this match because this is not really a bad wicket for batsmen like Chennai and days before 220 was scored by Chennai from the same pitch.

Rajasthan Royals just needs another 32 runs in 34 balls and it looks like they can win the match from this situation but who knows as the pressure keeps on rising and if they loose wickets things can change even though David Miller and Sanju Samson is in the crease. I have seen matches where RR looses at the last moment and hopefully we will not see that this time even though i am staying away from betting in this match.

[Mahdirakib]

133 runs is not too much. Looks like RR will win the match easily. It is very difficult to win a match if the top order batsmen do not perform well. KKR's top order batsmen failed and Russell did not perform well. ~snip~

The top order batsman of KKR started their batting slowly. Maybe their intention was to save the wickets at first few overs with decent run rate and make much runs from last few overs. But none of the top order batsman showed good batting performance. Russell came to the field after 15th over, at this point he had only one option, hit the ball for making boundaries cause total team score wasn't enough. He tried to do it but he failed. As I said before, KKR should bring some changes in their batting order.

[mersal]

133 runs is not too much. Looks like RR will win the match easily. It is very difficult to win a match if the top order batsmen do not perform well. KKR's top order batsmen failed and Russell did not perform well. ~snip~

The top order batsman of KKR started their batting slowly. Maybe their intention was to save the wickets at first few overs with decent run rate and make much runs from last few overs. But none of the top order batsman showed good batting performance. Russell came to the field after 15th over, at this point he had only one option, hit the ball for making boundaries cause total team score wasn't enough. He tried to do it but he failed. As I said before, KKR should bring some changes in their batting order.

Nithish Rana showing the intention but failures from the other side put extra pressure on him so even after small starts he got out to the bad shots so Gill should be replace, even Sunil Nairne can be a better choice for them because he got the striking ability so even if he is going to out he won't eat too much of balls like what they did in today match.

[UmerIdrees]

Pakistan is known for its inconsistency, they were on sky-high when they defeated SA and also overconfident against Zimbabwe. They should have taken this series seriously, I was on the impression that they would win all their matches against a weak team like zimbabwe but unfortunately they lost one. This will look very bad in the history of Pakistan cricket. I hope they play well from next match onwards.

Next match is the final T20 match between the two teams and its a decider of the series. It will be played tomorrow on Sunday. Pakistan should won this match because a loss would be a bigger upset for them. They will be in a lot of pressure too after the last match loss while Zimbabwe team will play with all the confidence they gain recently by wining.