T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[kro55]

Right now, in a day match in Dubai New Zealand's Kane Williamson got out for a duck against Scotland. Dubai pitch is seeming too hard to bat first. New Zealand managed to score 52 runs in powerplay over for the loss of two wickets. This might be an easy encounter for New Zealand which is the reason I was not able to find a better odds for New Zealand winning at any of my favorite sports books.

What a game played by Scotland. If this is there performance then they must play icc T20 tournaments very often. Guptil 93 was impressive but Scotland batted well and they were very much in the game throughout there batting. Michael Leask was the man who fought well to chase the target of 172. Scotland were just 16 runs short while chasing 172 which is something very impressive.

Scotland is not a bad team. Many of them have great batsmen. But they can't play well on a regular basis. The performance of their bowlers is not good. Scotland will be able to play better in the future if the bowlers can play well. Matthew, Coetzer and Berrington are pretty good batsmen. If they can improve in the bowling sector, maybe in a few years we will see a more stable and strong Scotland team.

[SirLancelot]

Right now, in a day match in Dubai New Zealand's Kane Williamson got out for a duck against Scotland. Dubai pitch is seeming too hard to bat first. New Zealand managed to score 52 runs in powerplay over for the loss of two wickets. This might be an easy encounter for New Zealand which is the reason I was not able to find a better odds for New Zealand winning at any of my favorite sports books.

What a game played by Scotland. If this is there performance then they must play icc T20 tournaments very often. Guptil 93 was impressive but Scotland batted well and they were very much in the game throughout there batting. Michael Leask was the man who fought well to chase the target of 172. Scotland were just 16 runs short while chasing 172 which is something very impressive.

After viewing today's performance from Scotland, I am feeling they could be good in short format in near future because their most players have some experience playing into short format because they are mostly having in Vitality Blast.

Today Guptill was rescue person for New Zealand otherwise Sharif's first spell already done some serious damage for them, he took 2 crucial wickets on right time specially Williamson was a good wicket but later Guptil have some good day, so he played very good inning for his country which bring them better result at the end of day. Now after this win New Zealand have match against Namibia which is also easy one for them before going for dead match against Afghanistan which play like crap in today game.

[GbitG]

India at last played really good against Afganistan in WCT20. But now they have to depend on New Zealand in order to qualify for the semi finals, if New Zealand loses any of their remaining match then India have a chance to qualify for semis otherwise India will be out.

New Zealand have won against India and lost against Pakistan. Remaining matches are against Namibia and Afghanistan. In both the matches New Zealand have the upper hand. So, India have almost lost its chance to the top 2 of the group.

India making big performance against Afghanistan and Namibia doesn't make them big. If similar play have been made against Pakistan and New Zealand then it is true they're big. Afghanistan team is playing good, but the lack of experience makes them loss wickets. Compared to the experience of Indian team Afghanistan is still a new born. Probably within few years time Afghanistan will make themselves a strong team.

Obviously yes, there is just like a 10% chance that India could qualify for the SEMIS which is dependent upon NewZealnad either losing from Afghanistan which is unlikely or New Zealand losing to Namibia which is practically too difficult, even though they struggled a bit today against Scotland but managed to win the match comfortably at the end so I doubt New Zealand would lose any of the matches also if it does lose, the second requirement is that it has to lose with a good enough margin so that India's NRR too lands up above both NZ and Afghanistan. Obviously the whole country wants this to happen but practically it might be impossible.

Now we don't need miracles into cricket, we need some money which BCCI can spend, and they have to get their required results. After today match now I am giving 60% chances to India for qualifying into semi-final for this cricket world cup because money can buy all things, and they have good relationship with all big boards those are very helpful for them in these critical situations. Let's watch what happen in next few days, and we will be able to have some good cricket or just exchange of money because now cricket is filthy game running into dirty hands after introduction of IPL.

[7788bitcoin]

India at last played really good against Afganistan in WCT20. But now they have to depend on New Zealand in order to qualify for the semi finals, if New Zealand loses any of their remaining match then India have a chance to qualify for semis otherwise India will be out.

One more game and they were packing home, i expected this kind of attack from them and if they want to qualify for the next round they need to win with a good net run rate and they were able to attack everyone.

Tomorrow Australia is having a crucial match against Bangladesh and they need to win the match if they want to qualify for the semis.  

[pakhitheboss]

India at last played really good against Afganistan in WCT20. But now they have to depend on New Zealand in order to qualify for the semi finals, if New Zealand loses any of their remaining match then India have a chance to qualify for semis otherwise India will be out.

One more game and they were packing home, i expected this kind of attack from them and if they want to qualify for the next round they need to win with a good net run rate and they were able to attack everyone.

Tomorrow Australia is having a crucial match against Bangladesh and they need to win the match if they want to qualify for the semis.  

India is in a very tough position. I do not think it will be possible for them to reach semifinals. NZ will be playing next with Namibia and Afganistan. Both teams are very weak if you compare them with NZ. It is a dead end for India now.

[galambo]

After viewing today's performance from Scotland, I am feeling they could be good in short format in near future because their most players have some experience playing into short format because they are mostly having in Vitality Blast.

In T20 both teams have equal chances of winning unlike Test match where team having finest batsman n bowler wins.
If new zealand score was around 150, I have a feeling that Scotland would have chased easily. It was guptil 93 that's nz rescuer in this game.

Now we don't need miracles into cricket, we need some money which BCCI can spend, and they have to get their required results. After today match now I am giving 60% chances to India for qualifying into semi-final for this cricket world cup because money can buy all things, and they have good relationship with all big boards those are very helpful for them in these critical situations. Let's watch what happen in next few days, and we will be able to have some good cricket or just exchange of money because now cricket is filthy game running into dirty hands after introduction of IPL.

Well Indian Afghanistan match has raised eye brows of many people. They way Afghanistan team played is surprising, there are bright chances of India reaching the semis now. Afghanistan team will try there best to beat NZ.

[eaLiTy]

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India need to win all three of their remaining matches, and that too by a big margin. And in T20, there is nothing like a guaranteed win. On their day, even teams like Scotland or Namibia can defeat the test playing nations (just a few minutes back, Scotland went down against New Zealand, but by the narrowest of the margins). Afghanistan is not even a minnow, and they have some extremely good T20 players. On top of that their players have great experience in playing in the pitches of the United Arab Emirates.

One player can change the match upside down, but in the Scotland match against New Zealand they never threatened to win the match against New Zealand but they surprised everyone when they were trying their best to chase the score even though they lost wickets and Michael Leask impressed me the most with his power hitting and if he was sent earlier then may be they had a chance to win the match.

If Scotland Namibia defeats strong teams then it will be a huge upset without a doubt, there are several players in these small teams that are performing well on an individual level but they fail to perform as a team.

[Sithara007]

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If Scotland Namibia defeats strong teams then it will be a huge upset without a doubt, there are several players in these small teams that are performing well on an individual level but they fail to perform as a team.

Have to agree with this observation. In case of both Scotland and Namibia, they have some very good players. But they fail to perform as a team. During the match between Namibia and Pakistan, the former got such an excellent start with Ruben Trumpelmann troubling the opening batsmen. But the fielders made so many mistakes and in the end the morale of the bowlers went down. On top of that, the tactics from the captain were also questionable. Same with Scotland as well. They should have won yesterday's match.

[pakhitheboss]

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If Scotland Namibia defeats strong teams then it will be a huge upset without a doubt, there are several players in these small teams that are performing well on an individual level but they fail to perform as a team.

Have to agree with this observation. In case of both Scotland and Namibia, they have some very good players. But they fail to perform as a team. During the match between Namibia and Pakistan, the former got such an excellent start with Ruben Trumpelmann troubling the opening batsmen. But the fielders made so many mistakes and in the end the morale of the bowlers went down. On top of that, the tactics from the captain were also questionable. Same with Scotland as well. They should have won yesterday's match.

What you are saying is possible but I still feel that these teams lack experience and exposure. I do not think it will be possible for them to upset big teams in this tournament. They are still fresh but some of the team members have indeed performed well. They might even get chosen for the next IPL season.

[LittleBitFunny]

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If Scotland Namibia defeats strong teams then it will be a huge upset without a doubt, there are several players in these small teams that are performing well on an individual level but they fail to perform as a team.

Have to agree with this observation. In case of both Scotland and Namibia, they have some very good players. But they fail to perform as a team. During the match between Namibia and Pakistan, the former got such an excellent start with Ruben Trumpelmann troubling the opening batsmen. But the fielders made so many mistakes and in the end the morale of the bowlers went down. On top of that, the tactics from the captain were also questionable. Same with Scotland as well. They should have won yesterday's match.

What you are saying is possible but I still feel that these teams lack experience and exposure. I do not think it will be possible for them to upset big teams in this tournament. They are still fresh but some of the team members have indeed performed well. They might even get chosen for the next IPL season.

These teams have some world-class players. But the players are relatively less experienced. So they are not performing very well as a team. Some of their players are very talented. If Tadar is guided properly, the teams will be able to play better in the future. We may see some players from teams like Scotland and Namibia in the IPL. This will allow players to be more experienced.

[perfect999]

Indian Afghanistan match has raised eye brows of many people. They way Afghanistan team played is surprising, there are bright chances of India reaching the semis now. Afghanistan team will try there best to beat NZ.

Now, after watching that match I have feeling NRR is not issue for India because in next both matches against Namibia and Scotland they can do 200+ and having some good bowling can give them good change in NRR.

Now Indian qualification for semi-final is all depended on Afghanistan vs New Zealand match if Afghanistan able to defeat them then clearly Indians can qualify and if they fail to do so then surely New Zealand have to go into semi-final. Just check as social media reacting on today's match, maybe we will have some miracle in next few days and India could be in semi-final because money can do all things for them right now through ICC.

[savetheFORUM]

One more game and they were packing home, i expected this kind of attack from them and if they want to qualify for the next round they need to win with a good net run rate and they were able to attack everyone.

Tomorrow Australia is having a crucial match against Bangladesh and they need to win the match if they want to qualify for the semis.  

I don't think this is going to be crucial game for Australia because Bangladesh were really crap now after losing Shakib UL Hassan they are more down their body language is also not good in this all world cup so tomorrow Australia had some better chance for improving their NRR for having some better chance for qualifying in semi-final because we have another strong contender South Africa which is going to play their last game against group leader England this could be some crucial game for both teams.

In Afghanistan vs India was completely one-sided game and Afghan players body language was really strange because they were not in game from start and lost very badly which is mystery for many cricket fans.

[laurenB7742]

Bangladesh will play their last match today against Australia. A few days ago, Bangladesh won the T20 series against Australia at home. But my assumption in today's match is that Australia will win. Bangladesh has performed poorly in every match of the World Cup and could not win a single match. However, the match is likely to be competitive. Bangladesh's bowling lineup is not bad. I want to enjoy a competitive match whether Bangladesh loses or wins.

[LittleBitFunny]

Bangladesh will play their last match today against Australia. A few days ago, Bangladesh won the T20 series against Australia at home. But my assumption in today's match is that Australia will win. Bangladesh has performed poorly in every match of the World Cup and could not win a single match. However, the match is likely to be competitive. Bangladesh's bowling lineup is not bad. I want to enjoy a competitive match whether Bangladesh loses or wins.

Bangladesh lost all their wickets by 73 runs. They scored 84 runs in the previous match. It would have been better if this team had not qualified for the main event of the World Cup. Bangladesh had won the series against Australia a few days ago. And Bangladesh won the entire series by dominating. However, the Bangladesh team should host a series against teams like Namibia or Scotland after the World Cup. I don't think Bangladesh can win against Namibia.

[kro55]

Bangladesh will play their last match today against Australia. A few days ago, Bangladesh won the T20 series against Australia at home. But my assumption in today's match is that Australia will win. Bangladesh has performed poorly in every match of the World Cup and could not win a single match. However, the match is likely to be competitive. Bangladesh's bowling lineup is not bad. I want to enjoy a competitive match whether Bangladesh loses or wins.

Bangladesh lost all their wickets by 73 runs. They scored 84 runs in the previous match. It would have been better if this team had not qualified for the main event of the World Cup. Bangladesh had won the series against Australia a few days ago. And Bangladesh won the entire series by dominating. However, the Bangladesh team should host a series against teams like Namibia or Scotland after the World Cup. I don't think Bangladesh can win against Namibia.

Time should not be wasted watching a team like Bangladesh play. Bangladesh has shown very disgusting batting from the group stage of the World Cup. They were badly beaten against a relatively new and weaker team like Scotland. I thought Bangladesh would win against West Indies. But they were defeated only because of inexperienced and irregular batting. I have heard that Bangladesh Board is the fourth or fifth richest cricket board among cricket boards. They are weak even though they have a lot of money.

[Mahdirakib]

People had lots of expectation from Bangladesh cricket team. They players had a target to reach the semifinal. But they have proven them as one of the worst team of this world cup. Bangladesh lost all of their 5 matches in super 12 group stage. Even, they have scored less than hundred runs in their last two match. Group 2 team, Scotland, may end their super 12 journey without any victory too.

Moreover, Pakistan is one of the favorite team of this world cup now. And they will tour to Bangladesh for playing three T20 and two test matches after this world cup. Team Bangladesh isn't good for playing T20 matches, and they will never win any game with this kind of performance.

[laurenB7742]

Bangladesh will play their last match today against Australia. A few days ago, Bangladesh won the T20 series against Australia at home. But my assumption in today's match is that Australia will win. Bangladesh has performed poorly in every match of the World Cup and could not win a single match. However, the match is likely to be competitive. Bangladesh's bowling lineup is not bad. I want to enjoy a competitive match whether Bangladesh loses or wins.

Bangladesh lost all their wickets by 73 runs. They scored 84 runs in the previous match. It would have been better if this team had not qualified for the main event of the World Cup. Bangladesh had won the series against Australia a few days ago. And Bangladesh won the entire series by dominating. However, the Bangladesh team should host a series against teams like Namibia or Scotland after the World Cup. I don't think Bangladesh can win against Namibia.

Time should not be wasted watching a team like Bangladesh play. Bangladesh has shown very disgusting batting from the group stage of the World Cup. They were badly beaten against a relatively new and weaker team like Scotland. I thought Bangladesh would win against West Indies. But they were defeated only because of inexperienced and irregular batting. I have heard that Bangladesh Board is the fourth or fifth richest cricket board among cricket boards. They are weak even though they have a lot of money.

I wonder how the Bangladeshi fans are now? As far as I know, the people of Bangladesh and India are very passionate about cricket. The main sport of their country is cricket. After Bangladesh's poor performance, their coach should be fired. The Bangladesh team has not got anything good from this coach. The coach himself should step down after such a terrible performance of the team.

[UmerIdrees]

Obviously yes, there is just like a 10% chance that India could qualify for the SEMIS which is dependent upon NewZealnad either losing from Afghanistan which is unlikely or New Zealand losing to Namibia which is practically too difficult, even though they struggled a bit today against Scotland but managed to win the match comfortably at the end so I doubt New Zealand would lose any of the matches also if it does lose, the second requirement is that it has to lose with a good enough margin so that India's NRR too lands up above both NZ and Afghanistan. Obviously the whole country wants this to happen but practically it might be impossible.

For sure, it is impossible for Indian to reach the semi finals by their own strength and New Zealand will not lose against the weak teams.

But what if Indian cricket board BCCI could send again the fake emails and New Zealand leaves the UAE because of the security concerns.  
They could try this tactic again because they were successful in this previously.  

[onecall123]

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I wonder how the Bangladeshi fans are now? As far as I know, the people of Bangladesh and India are very passionate about cricket. The main sport of their country is cricket. After Bangladesh's poor performance, their coach should be fired. The Bangladesh team has not got anything good from this coach. The coach himself should step down after such a terrible performance of the team.

A disappointing result throughout the tournament, a truly disgusting performance from the team as a whole. There is no defense for all the losses suffered by Bangladesh's team, and they alone are responsible for all the upcoming dismal events. Team management and team members must undergo serious change. Otherwise, Bangladesh will fall even further. I demand the sacking of the coach immediately. The tournament was just an absolute nightmare.

[ReiMomo]

Need 53 runs from 14 balls from West Indies to win the match against Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan players Nissanka and Asalanka have really played a fantastic game today each scoring 50s plus followed by Shanaka's 25 runs out of 14 balls lead them score 189. A huge score to chase in 20-20.

However, Hetmyer from WI is really playing well is on fire and beating 68 runs out of 48 balls hitting 7 4s and 3 sixes. Pooran has done a good job. If Gayle has performed well today, it would have been easier for WI to win today's match. Now they lost. Sri Lanka own by 21 runs.