T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[virasog]

There is nothing to think that we will see an upset in any of the matches, the top two teams qualify and it is hard for India to get qualified unless they win by huge margin and the next two games for both New Zealand and India are not big challenges and considering Pakistan already confirmed their qualification, it is a battle between New Zealand and India to get the next spot and i believe New Zealand will be the other team and in the other group England and Australia will be teams to get qualification.

New Zealand will qualify if they win today against Namibia and win against Afghanistan in the next match. In that case, NZ will have 4 wins. So, India won't have any chance to qualify if NZ wins both matches. India will have 3 wins if they get victory in the next two games. Huge margin will not make any difference then. Australia will face a weak opponent and South Africa will face a strong opponent. Australia has the most possibility to qualify for the semifinal.

It is now a matter of shame that 'hosts' India will suffer an early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The Indian cricketers have been severely criticized after two humiliating defeats in Dubai, UAE. It is almost impossible for the Indian cricket team to make the semi-finals, as they need the generosity of other teams. Afghanistan needs to win against New Zealand next, and then run rate becomes a major factor. Although the hope may still be alive, yet not handy.

Maybe India have lost two matches, and they have lost badly. But we must admit that India is a very strong team. And they have lots of talented players. Unfortunately they have been defeated. However, now the only way for India to reach the semi-finals is if New Zealand lose their next match. If New Zealand does not lose, India will be eliminated in the first round.

The match between Afghanistan and newzealand will be played in the afternoon and with Rashid khan and other fast bowlers, i think it will be an interesting match. I think Afghanistan can make an upset in this match because by winning that match, it will not only open a gateway for india but what if they themselves qualifies for the semi finals.

[eaLiTy]

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However, now the only way for India to reach the semi-finals is if New Zealand lose their next match. If New Zealand does not lose, India will be eliminated in the first round.

New Zealand is in good form and it is impossible see a situation that they will loose the match against Afghanistan. Yes Afghanistan has good spin bowlers but it is a hard task and even if Afghanistan want to qualify for the semi finals, they need to defeat them by a huge margin as the net run rate is behind and hence the pressure will be on them.
Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

[ReiMomo]

It was a fantastic game from Indian players. Jadega, Sami have taken 3 wickets each and Bhumrah as well have taken 2 wickets and at last 1 wicket from Aswin. Rahul was on fire, hitting his 50 in just 18 runs. Rohit's 30 adding to their fastest partnership in 5 overs. Though India has played well in last two games, its going to be really challenging in the upcoming match.

[romero121]

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However, now the only way for India to reach the semi-finals is if New Zealand lose their next match. If New Zealand does not lose, India will be eliminated in the first round.

New Zealand is in good form and it is impossible see a situation that they will loose the match against Afghanistan. Yes Afghanistan has good spin bowlers but it is a hard task and even if Afghanistan want to qualify for the semi finals, they need to defeat them by a huge margin as the net run rate is behind and hence the pressure will be on them.
Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

In several tournaments India has reached such situation, and no tournament have given hands to India depending on other team for its entry to the next round. This time too, there is expectation that New Zealand getting defeated by Afghanistan. In reality New Zealand is in good form and Afghanistan can't make a win as some Indians except.

Last two matches were really impressive from India, they played with courage. Same as this if they've faced the first two matches, atleast both matches could've turned to be a fighting match than a one sided match.

[teosanru]

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However, now the only way for India to reach the semi-finals is if New Zealand lose their next match. If New Zealand does not lose, India will be eliminated in the first round.

New Zealand is in good form and it is impossible see a situation that they will loose the match against Afghanistan. Yes Afghanistan has good spin bowlers but it is a hard task and even if Afghanistan want to qualify for the semi finals, they need to defeat them by a huge margin as the net run rate is behind and hence the pressure will be on them.
Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

Actually the only reason where I feel Afghans have a better hand is the spin department, they have atleast 3 quality spinners and at the same time New Zealand team doesn't really have batters who are great players of spin, except Kane himself, other players don't play spin too well especially against bowlers that can spin both ways. But last time on this pitch of Abu Dhabi the bowlers weren't able to spin the bowl that well, I am sure it won't be a one sided affair but honestly NZ have a very good chance considering their current form.

[ene1980]

It was a fantastic game from Indian players. Jadega, Sami have taken 3 wickets each and Bhumrah as well have taken 2 wickets and at last 1 wicket from Aswin. Rahul was on fire, hitting his 50 in just 18 runs. Rohit's 30 adding to their fastest partnership in 5 overs. Though India has played well in last two games, its going to be really challenging in the upcoming match.

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma took out the poor bowlers and they had no idea where to bowl and if they played attacking cricket in the first two matches they will not be in a situation of watching other teams compete to get a chance to play in the semi finals. The challenge for India is New Zealand and Afghanistan and when these team play the fan will be watching the match as New Zealand who is in good form needs to loose for India to have a chance  .

[pakhitheboss]

It was a fantastic game from Indian players. Jadega, Sami have taken 3 wickets each and Bhumrah as well have taken 2 wickets and at last 1 wicket from Aswin. Rahul was on fire, hitting his 50 in just 18 runs. Rohit's 30 adding to their fastest partnership in 5 overs. Though India has played well in last two games, its going to be really challenging in the upcoming match.

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma took out the poor bowlers and they had no idea where to bowl and if they played attacking cricket in the first two matches they will not be in a situation of watching other teams compete to get a chance to play in the semi finals. The challenge for India is New Zealand and Afghanistan and when these team play the fan will be watching the match as New Zealand who is in good form needs to loose for India to have a chance  .

The way Scottish bowlers  bold proves how much these guys lack experience. They were completely confused and had no idea what to do? This why small teams like Scotland need more matches with big team. They need to play more tournaments. I have only seen them play in ICC events.

[Sithara007]

The way Scottish bowlers  bold proves how much these guys lack experience. They were completely confused and had no idea what to do? This why small teams like Scotland need more matches with big team. They need to play more tournaments. I have only seen them play in ICC events.

They are just part time cricketers. They play when they are granted leave from their full-time job. So you can't really expect them to perform at the level of professionals. On top of that, for the last two decades the ICC has drastically reduced funding for the associate nations. And these guys get an opportunity to play against a test playing nation once every 4 years or so (if they manage to qualify for the ICC tournaments). The ODI world cup is now limited to just 10 countries, so T20 World cup is the only avenue that is left for them.

[CDC AP]

What an amazing victory for india yesterday and all the indians are now thinking why india did not played like that in the first two games. There is no problem in skill in this indian batting line up but the main problem is their intent which was missing in the first two games, when they play like this i feel india are the most dangerous side along with england.

[JohnBitCo]

Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

That's really sad moment if this happens. How can luck be so cruel. They did not play well in the first two matches but check their form in the remaining matches. Some may say that they won with low profile teams but when you look how they won the matches, you would wish they could have progressed further. Fingers crossed for the match between AFG vs Ind.

[Sithara007]

Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

That's really sad moment if this happens. How can luck be so cruel. They did not play well in the first two matches but check their form in the remaining matches. Some may say that they won with low profile teams but when you look how they won the matches, you would wish they could have progressed further. Fingers crossed for the match between AFG vs Ind.

AFG vs India is already over. India has one match remaining, and that is against Namibia. The best teams always perform well when they play against quality opposition. In case of India, it is different. They perform pathetically against strong teams like Pakistan and New Zealand, and then they get some "impressive" victories against smaller teams like Scotland. They don't deserve to be in the knockout stage. IMO, NZ and Pakistan should qualify from this group. Anyway, fingers crossed for Afg vs NZ match.

[JohnBitCo]

Two impressive win by India against small teams but it is too late, one more match and play some impressive shots and travel back home .

That's really sad moment if this happens. How can luck be so cruel. They did not play well in the first two matches but check their form in the remaining matches. Some may say that they won with low profile teams but when you look how they won the matches, you would wish they could have progressed further. Fingers crossed for the match between AFG vs Ind.

AFG vs India is already over. India has one match remaining, and that is against Namibia. The best teams always perform well when they play against quality opposition. In case of India, it is different. They perform pathetically against strong teams like Pakistan and New Zealand, and then they get some "impressive" victories against smaller teams like Scotland. They don't deserve to be in the knockout stage. IMO, NZ and Pakistan should qualify from this group. Anyway, fingers crossed for Afg vs NZ match.

My mistake, i meant AFG Vs NZ match which is left to be played and not the AFG vs Ind match which has already been played and India have won it. Yes, if the team failed to win the big matches earlier then its always hard for them to qualify. But they way they won the last two matches, they were impressive.

[UmerIdrees]

I can see a lot of indians happy on the performance of their team lately, as they should be that the indians were lowest on the net run rate but now their net run rate is the highest.






There is some mis-calculations going in the BCCI. I think that someone should tell them you don't  reach the finals if you top on the NRR. The Points are calculated first before the net run rate.   

[blatchcorn]

I can see a lot of indians happy on the performance of their team lately, as they should be that the indians were lowest on the net run rate but now their net run rate is the highest.

There is some mis-calculations going in the BCCI. I think that someone should tell them you don't  reach the finals if you top on the NRR. The Points are calculated first before the net run rate.   

India has done its own work before the Afghanistan v NZ game. Now if NZ loses to Afghanistan then India will be in semis because of NRR. India NRR has enormously gone up, thanks to there 210 runs against Afghanistan. In group 2, the second team to qualify for semis will be decided after NZ v Afghanistan game. India is still in run for the semis.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the West Indies v Australia match. West Indies collected 109/5 in 16 overs. Not a bad collection. If West Indies can collect 160 runs then it will be a good collection. If the West Indies bowlers can do well, maybe they will able to win. But for Australia, it is a do-or-die match. If they lose this match, they will not be able to qualify for the next round.

[SATWAT]

I can see a lot of indians happy on the performance of their team lately, as they should be that the indians were lowest on the net run rate but now their net run rate is the highest.

There is some mis-calculations going in the BCCI. I think that someone should tell them you don't  reach the finals if you top on the NRR. The Points are calculated first before the net run rate.   

There is not miss-calculations most of the members feeling Afghanistan can beat New Zealand so in this case India could be on second spot and surely into Semi-Final it's very simple but for this all we have to wait for nearly 24 hours more because tomorrow at this time we will have all things open who is going into Semi-Final and who is going home with early flight.

After watching all matches I have feeling that Afghanistan vs New Zealand is anybody game which team will do good on Sunday will be winner just chill and wait for final result.

[LittleBitFunny]

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the West Indies v Australia match. West Indies collected 109/5 in 16 overs. Not a bad collection. If West Indies can collect 160 runs then it will be a good collection. If the West Indies bowlers can do well, maybe they will able to win. But for Australia, it is a do-or-die match. If they lose this match, they will not be able to qualify for the next round.

Kieron Pollard's superb batting helped the West Indies to a target of 157 runs. I also think it’s a good enough collection. West Indies are collecting only 14 runs in the last over. Everything depends on the bowlers now. However, the West Indies bowlers have not been able to see a very good performance yet. If Australia's first two batsmen do not return to the dressing room in the first 5 overs, Australia will win today.

[laurenB7742]

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the West Indies v Australia match. West Indies collected 109/5 in 16 overs. Not a bad collection. If West Indies can collect 160 runs then it will be a good collection. If the West Indies bowlers can do well, maybe they will able to win. But for Australia, it is a do-or-die match. If they lose this match, they will not be able to qualify for the next round.

Kieron Pollard's superb batting helped the West Indies to a target of 157 runs. I also think it’s a good enough collection. West Indies are collecting only 14 runs in the last over. Everything depends on the bowlers now. However, the West Indies bowlers have not been able to see a very good performance yet. If Australia's first two batsmen do not return to the dressing room in the first 5 overs, Australia will win today.

West Indies bowling is very weak. Such a weak bowling lineup is not enough to win 158 runs. If they were able to collect more than 180, we could not say that the West Indies would win. Sri Lanka scored 189 runs against the West Indies, losing just 3 wickets. Weak teams like Bangladesh also scored 139 runs against them. The Australian players will win today by batting patiently.

[minairia3]

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the West Indies v Australia match. West Indies collected 109/5 in 16 overs. Not a bad collection. If West Indies can collect 160 runs then it will be a good collection. If the West Indies bowlers can do well, maybe they will able to win. But for Australia, it is a do-or-die match. If they lose this match, they will not be able to qualify for the next round.

Kieron Pollard's superb batting helped the West Indies to a target of 157 runs. I also think it’s a good enough collection. West Indies are collecting only 14 runs in the last over. Everything depends on the bowlers now. However, the West Indies bowlers have not been able to see a very good performance yet. If Australia's first two batsmen do not return to the dressing room in the first 5 overs, Australia will win today.

West Indies bowling is very weak. Such a weak bowling lineup is not enough to win 158 runs. If they were able to collect more than 180, we could not say that the West Indies would win. Sri Lanka scored 189 runs against the West Indies, losing just 3 wickets. Weak teams like Bangladesh also scored 139 runs against them. The Australian players will win today by batting patiently.

At the end of the power play, Australia lost 1 wicket for 53 runs. Aaron Finch is out for just 9 runs. But Warner is back in form. He alone is enough to win the Australian team. Warner scored 40 off 22 balls. Australia needs 105 runs from 84 balls to win. The match is still under Australian control. If West Indies bowlers can't take the wickets of Warner and Mitchell Marsh before 10 overs, then I think Australia will win.

[GbitG]

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl in the West Indies v Australia match. West Indies collected 109/5 in 16 overs. Not a bad collection. If West Indies can collect 160 runs then it will be a good collection. If the West Indies bowlers can do well, maybe they will able to win. But for Australia, it is a do-or-die match. If they lose this match, they will not be able to qualify for the next round.

Kieron Pollard's superb batting helped the West Indies to a target of 157 runs. I also think it’s a good enough collection. West Indies are collecting only 14 runs in the last over. Everything depends on the bowlers now. However, the West Indies bowlers have not been able to see a very good performance yet. If Australia's first two batsmen do not return to the dressing room in the first 5 overs, Australia will win today.

West Indies bowling is very weak. Such a weak bowling lineup is not enough to win 158 runs. If they were able to collect more than 180, we could not say that the West Indies would win. Sri Lanka scored 189 runs against the West Indies, losing just 3 wickets. Weak teams like Bangladesh also scored 139 runs against them. The Australian players will win today by batting patiently.

Agree here West Indian bowling is very weak, and they can't defend this total against batting of Finch, Warner and Smith currently we are in 6th over and Australia already done some good enough work for qualifying into semifinal 52/1 with Warner and Michel March both on crease and having some good batting.
If Australia won this match then next match between South Africa vs England could be only formality because all hopes end for South Africa for qualifying into semifinal.
But fingers crossed for tomorrow game Afghanistan vs New Zealand even I am personally feeling New Zealand can win this match without any problem but still too many rumours around for any upset in this match, let's watch what happen in tomorrow game.