T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[7788bitcoin]

Well afganistan lost the match but it breaked heart of millions of Indians fans. It is surely one of the worst world cup for India. Being such a cricket rich country, Home of the Biggest t20 league in the world and the team has not even qualified in the semi finals. Big disappointment for India and we will see how things happen now as we will see new captain and a new coach and i hope it will bring positive changes in the side.

Loose two matches and you are out of the tournament, now i consider Pakistan as the favorites to win the tournament if they continue to perform the way they did. England lost to South Africa and New Zealand already lost and Pakistan is the only undefeated team in the tournament and the only competitive matches they have is in the semi final and in the final and England and New Zealand is also having realistic chance to win the tournament.

[JohnBitCo]

Well afganistan lost the match but it breaked heart of millions of Indians fans. It is surely one of the worst world cup for India. Being such a cricket rich country, Home of the Biggest t20 league in the world and the team has not even qualified in the semi finals. Big disappointment for India and we will see how things happen now as we will see new captain and a new coach and i hope it will bring positive changes in the side.

Loose two matches and you are out of the tournament, now i consider Pakistan as the favorites to win the tournament if they continue to perform the way they did. England lost to South Africa and New Zealand already lost and Pakistan is the only undefeated team in the tournament and the only competitive matches they have is in the semi final and in the final and England and New Zealand is also having realistic chance to win the tournament.

When it comes to the knock out matches like semi finals or finals, its anyone game. A team which remain undefeated in the tournament, may not always win the tournament. Pakistan will have to play against any two of the teams England, Australia or NewZealand and its hard to predict who will be the winner. Past performance does not give a guaranteed win unless you performance the same on the big match day.

[Sithara007]

In all probability, the final is going to be between Pakistan and England. England and Pakistan will top their respective groups, and their semi-final opponents are likely to be New Zealand and Australia respectively. Semi-finals are going to be easy for both these teams. And for Pakistan, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. They want to take revenge on England, for pulling out of the tour earlier this year. And having seen their performance so far, I would say that for me it looks very likely that Pakistan will win the trophy.

[Mahdirakib]

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‘Nothing is certain’. England and Pakistan are top in their respective groups, but it doesn't mean they are strong enough to beat their opponent easily. Australia has the ability to win against Pakistan. In the group stage, Australia lost badly against England but they played very well against other opponents. Pakistan showed tremendous performance in group stage and it will be great if they can continue with the same performance. You won't see big difference between the betting odds in Australia vs Pakistan match.

[Sithara007]

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‘Nothing is certain’. England and Pakistan are top in their respective groups, but it doesn't mean they are strong enough to beat their opponent easily. Australia has the ability to win against Pakistan. In the group stage, Australia lost badly against England but they played very well against other opponents. Pakistan showed tremendous performance in group stage and it will be great if they can continue with the same performance. You won't see big difference between the betting odds in Australia vs Pakistan match.

Not going to deny the fact that Australia is in good form. During the last match, Warner just destroyed the West Indies bowling. Mitchell Marsh also scored a half-century in that match. Now their worry would be the bowling. Mitchell Starc is having a very bad patch right now. Josh Hazlewood is taking wickets, but he is not being economical. Pat Cummins also is not in his peak form. They will be facing Pakistan in the semi-finals. I would say that the chance is higher that Pakistan would win this match. Playing at Dubai is like home match for Pakistan.

[RealMalatesta]

England and Pakistan are top in their respective groups, but it doesn't mean they are strong enough to beat their opponent easily. Australia has the ability to win against Pakistan. In the group stage, Australia lost badly against England but they played very well against other opponents. Pakistan showed tremendous performance in group stage and it will be great if they can continue with the same performance. You won't see big difference between the betting odds in Australia vs Pakistan match.

Both of the semifinals will be exciting and honestly I could not predict the finalist as of now. Toss and venues are playing big role in this T20 world cup as dew factor and size of the ground are not same across venues. If any bookie allows to bet after the toss then I guess we can easily pick the winners as mostly betting second got bigger advantage.

Out of these four teams, I feel New Zealand got inconsistent batting and bowling performance next to Australia. It seems England and Pakistan may qualify to the final given that they win toss and elect to bat second in semifinal matches.

[teosanru]

In all probability, the final is going to be between Pakistan and England. England and Pakistan will top their respective groups, and their semi-final opponents are likely to be New Zealand and Australia respectively. Semi-finals are going to be easy for both these teams. And for Pakistan, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. They want to take revenge on England, for pulling out of the tour earlier this year. And having seen their performance so far, I would say that for me it looks very likely that Pakistan will win the trophy.

Really? You think this even after South Africa has beaten England in that group? I think semi final is going to be too close, not at all easy for any team. Comparing groups stage with knockout is entirely different, many big teams choke in the knock out pressure and many play really well in the same pressure. Pakistan's bowling is best among 4 while England have the best batting among 4. I think this would be an interesting contest right till the end. Too early to speculate the winner.

[TheGreatPython]

Not going to deny the fact that Australia is in good form. During the last match, Warner just destroyed the West Indies bowling. Mitchell Marsh also scored a half-century in that match. Now their worry would be the bowling. Mitchell Starc is having a very bad patch right now. Josh Hazlewood is taking wickets, but he is not being economical. Pat Cummins also is not in his peak form. They will be facing Pakistan in the semi-finals. I would say that the chance is higher that Pakistan would win this match. Playing at Dubai is like home match for Pakistan.

Maybe you are right Pakistan can win but still Australia vs Pakistan has never been easy game for any team because these both teams have some good rivalry in ICC events and most of the time in important stages Pakistan chokes against them like we have in 1999 ODI CWC and then twenty/20 World Cup where Hussey hits 4 sixes to Saeed Ajmal, it's anybody game I am feeling Australia can do some better in second semifinal New Zealand is also good side they also have some special affair with England so for me both games are wide open for any team which will play good on his day will go into final and have trophy.

Just a prediction Australia vs Pakistan winner surely going to win this trophy .

[ene1980]

Maybe you are right Pakistan can win but still Australia vs Pakistan has never been easy game for any team because these both teams have some good rivalry in ICC events and most of the time in important stages Pakistan chokes against them like we have in 1999 ODI CWC and then twenty/20 World Cup where Hussey hits 4 sixes to Saeed Ajmal, it's anybody game I am feeling Australia can do some better in second semifinal New Zealand is also good side they also have some special affair with England so for me both games are wide open for any team which will play good on his day will go into final and have trophy.

Just a prediction Australia vs Pakistan winner surely going to win this trophy .

Australia is nowhere near the strength of the team they once were, Pakistan is having the advantage here and i will be surprised if they do not win the match. In the past Australia was a formidable team against any opponent and they had world class players who could change the match but that is not the case now and in the T20 format anything is possible but i think England and Pakistan will play in the final.

[yeamin.rsl]

Though In T20 cricket stats doesn't matter . But Pakistan team is really in good form now and their team is so much stable in this tournament and have home advantage as well . And right now Pakistan is the only team to remain unbeatable in this world cup.If they can continue playing like this then hopefully they can probably win this world cup.   

[add1ct3dd]

Australia is nowhere near the strength of the team they once were, Pakistan is having the advantage here and i will be surprised if they do not win the match. In the past Australia was a formidable team against any opponent and they had world class players who could change the match but that is not the case now and in the T20 format anything is possible but i think England and Pakistan will play in the final.

All quality teams in semifinal, and now it's anybody game because which team will play good on his day surely going to win. Three teams having 4 wins and only Pakistan with 5 wins in this round even it's first time in Pakistan cricket history they are going into semifinal with this advantage but as they have reputation of unpredictable team it's also now showing this all event they can win but now first facing Australia then winner of second semifinal is not easy for them.

In today match Shoaib Mailk and Mohammad Hafeez both were really on top with their all experience it's surely good advantage for them as well.

[Sithara007]

All quality teams in semifinal, and now it's anybody game because which team will play good on his day surely going to win. Three teams having 4 wins and only Pakistan with 5 wins in this round even it's first time in Pakistan cricket history they are going into semifinal with this advantage but as they have reputation of unpredictable team it's also now showing this all event they can win but now first facing Australia then winner of second semifinal is not easy for them.

In today match Shoaib Mailk and Mohammad Hafeez both were really on top with their all experience it's surely good advantage for them as well.

No doubt in that. All 4 are quality teams and the matches will be very close. All four teams have the capability to win the trophy, on their day.

BTW, West Indies and Sri Lanka will be playing in the qualifying round of the next T20 World Cup (in 2022), as they finished at the 10th and 9th ranks respectively in the ICC ratings. Namibia and Scotland will join them in the qualifier stage, while 4 other teams will qualify though the global qualifiers. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have gained direct entry to the Super 12 stage.

[JSRAW]

^^ Only 11-ish months left for the next T-20 WC lol

ICC could have wait and at least keep 2 years gap in each T-20 World cup but no they were in hurry to replace Champions trophy. I heard that after 2 back to back WC they are planning to bring back CT again, confused bunch of group indeed.

[laurenB7742]

India will play the only match of the day against Namibia. The match is unnecessary for both teams. India has no chance of going to the next round. However, Namibia can surprise everyone by performing well in today's match. Namibia has performed well enough in every match of the World Cup. I don't think they will win today, but they will play well against strong India.

[Minecache]

India will play the only match of the day against Namibia. The match is unnecessary for both teams. India has no chance of going to the next round. However, Namibia can surprise everyone by performing well in today's match. Namibia has performed well enough in every match of the World Cup. I don't think they will win today, but they will play well against strong India.

I don't think Namibia will show any surprises. India will win this match, and will win by spreading dominance. My guess is that if India get a chance to bat first, they will win by at least 80 runs. However, the performance of Namibia as a new team in this World Cup is certainly commendable.

[onecall123]

India will play the only match of the day against Namibia. The match is unnecessary for both teams. India has no chance of going to the next round. However, Namibia can surprise everyone by performing well in today's match. Namibia has performed well enough in every match of the World Cup. I don't think they will win today, but they will play well against strong India.

I'm less interested in the match since there is no calculation following it. Namibia is facing India in a Twenty20 International for the very first time tonight. Could this lead to a famous upset? No chance. The Indian team is extremely strong. Namibia is an extremely weak opponent, and I expect India to win easily.

Update: India won the toss and chose to bat first.

[laurenB7742]

India will play the only match of the day against Namibia. The match is unnecessary for both teams. India has no chance of going to the next round. However, Namibia can surprise everyone by performing well in today's match. Namibia has performed well enough in every match of the World Cup. I don't think they will win today, but they will play well against strong India.

I'm less interested in the match since there is no calculation following it. Namibia is facing India in a Twenty20 International for the very first time tonight. Could this lead to a famous upset? No chance. The Indian team is extremely strong. Namibia is an extremely weak opponent, and I expect India to win easily.

Update: India won the toss and chose to bat first.

Namibia collected 35/2 in 7 overs. Namibia lost their first wicket by 33 runs in 4.4 overs. And they collected only 2 runs in the last 14 balls. I didn't think that Namibia win this match. But I thought they would play well. And Namibia started their innings very well. But now looking at their batting style, it seems that they will not be able to collect even 100 runs.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Very decent effort from Namibia against a strong Indian bowling lineup. They managed a total of 132/8, although none of the batsmen made a 30 plus score. Shami and Chahar gave away 69 runs in their 8 overs, but the remaining bowlers were very economical. BTW, I heard that the Pakistani players visited the Namibian dressing room after the match between them and offered support. This is a great gesture, and very significant at a time when the pig-4 teams do their best to deny smaller teams what they deserve.

[ene1980]

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All quality teams in semifinal, and now it's anybody game because which team will play good on his day surely going to win. Three teams having 4 wins and only Pakistan with 5 wins in this round even it's first time in Pakistan cricket history they are going into semifinal with this advantage but as they have reputation of unpredictable team it's also now showing this all event they can win but now first facing Australia then winner of second semifinal is not easy for them.

Even i thought like that, Pakistan usually is inconsistent but in this series they are in top form, they improved a lot in their ground fielding and the batsman are playing well and they are a really strong team and they are the team to beat and i wont be surprised if they win the cup because the pitch is helping spinners and they have talented spinners and all rounders in their team and Shoaib Mailk and Mohammad Hafeez are their main players.

[JohnBitCo]

I'm less interested in the match since there is no calculation following it. Namibia is facing India in a Twenty20 International for the very first time tonight. Could this lead to a famous upset? No chance. The Indian team is extremely strong. Namibia is an extremely weak opponent, and I expect India to win easily.

Although there is no importance for this match in this current context of the world cup but you should not miss the match because this is Virat Kholi last International T20 match. Keep aside the recent performance of India, he is one of the legend not in the Indian cricket but overall he is being loved and followed. India will miss him.