T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Sithara007]

Australia managed to win the first and the only T20 match between the two teams. I was hoping to see more T20 matches between the two countries but unfortunately, only one match was planned surprisingly. The match had some twists but in the end, the Australians were able to win it. As told by Baber Azam after the match that they were around 20 runs short otherwise they could have had more chances of winning.

This is what surprises me. The organizers allotted 15 days for the most boring and lest popular format (test format), and half a day for the most popular one (T20). And then people ask why the PCB is struggling with the revenues. I would have been happier if they had reduced one test match from the itinerary (two matches in total instead of three) and replaced it with 3 T20 matches. But then the traditionalists doesn't prefer the T20I format. They want to "uphold" the traditions and for them T20 is a taboo format. 

[onecall123]

Australia has won the match by three wickets and with five balls in hand. I actually did not expect this because after the Pakistan team put on 162 runs on the board I thought it will be enough because Pakistan has a good bowling lineup.  but Australia proved me wrong and won the match.

Australia won the match by 3 wickets and I am genuinely surprised to see the bowling of Pakistan. Australian proper order and Middle-order played really well. all of them played important innings and Marcus Stoinis did really well to get 23 runs in just 9 balls. that really helped the other batsman to relieve some pressure and a normal. other than that Travis Head and Aaron Finch also played really well, both of them laid the foundation for the win.

They kept their cool against Pakistan and prevailed. It was an outstanding innings played by Aaron Finch and other batsman also played some cameo innings, but also good fightback by Pakistan's bowling unit, which took wickets but did not have enough runs to win the game. Congratulations to Australia for winning by three wickets.

I'm happy that cricket has returned to Pakistan. The Australian team wins its historic return to Pakistan with a T20I victory! Even with the losses, Pakistani fans thank the Australians for touring. Definitely, this series will make a positive impact on the development of cricket in Pakistan.

[Minor Miner]

Australia managed to win the first and the only T20 match between the two teams. I was hoping to see more T20 matches between the two countries but unfortunately, only one match was planned surprisingly. The match had some twists but in the end, the Australians were able to win it. As told by Baber Azam after the match that they were around 20 runs short otherwise they could have had more chances of winning.

This is what surprises me. The organizers allotted 15 days for the most boring and lest popular format (test format), and half a day for the most popular one (T20). And then people ask why the PCB is struggling with the revenues. I would have been happier if they had reduced one test match from the itinerary (two matches in total instead of three) and replaced it with 3 T20 matches. But then the traditionalists doesn't prefer the T20I format. They want to "uphold" the traditions and for them T20 is a taboo format. 

I don't know what was the reason for that decision. We all know that the boards are more financially viable if the T20 format is organized. They could host at least 3 T20 matches and 2 Test matches. The boards should be more careful in organizing the series. The Test format is very annoying, especially when it comes to building a fully batting support pitch, which Pakistan did

[blatchcorn]

This is what surprises me. The organizers allotted 15 days for the most boring and lest popular format (test format), and half a day for the most popular one (T20). And then people ask why the PCB is struggling with the revenues. I would have been happier if they had reduced one test match from the itinerary (two matches in total instead of three) and replaced it with 3 T20 matches. But then the traditionalists doesn't prefer the T20I format. They want to "uphold" the traditions and for them T20 is a taboo format. 

The reason was very much obvious, since IPL is in progress and CA doesn't wanna miss more part of IPL that's why we only have one T20I. Since its a tour after 24 years that's why PCB doesnt wanna reduce test matches. I do agree with you that if we have more T20Is and less Test then this series will be more entertaining. 

[UmerIdrees]

Pakistan finished the innings on 162, its a decent total I would say. Pakistan bowlers need to bowl really well to restrict Aus from getting to this total. The way Babar and Rizwan opened the innings it was looking that Pakistan might cross 200 but Pakistan keep losing wickets after Rizwan got out. Still the game is very much balanced though Aus have upper hand.

Australia has won the match by 3 wickets. Pakistan did a great start with their batting, but they couldn't set a big target. I thought Pakistan will score above 180 runs, but their middle order batsmen played very badly. All credit goes to Nathan Ellis. He didn't let the Pakistani middle order batsmen to longer their innings. The result of the match would have been different if Pakistan set a target above 180 runs.

Win and losses are part of the game. Pakistan lost the test series and the one T20 match and won the ODI series.
The real success was that we were able to successfully complete a home series with Australians after 20 or more years. All the matches were played in high sportsmen spirit and we saw the guest team enjoying with the host team.
I would rate this series as a win for Pakistan cricket and the Pakistan nation. 

[Smack That Ace]

Australia has won the match by 3 wickets. Pakistan did a great start with their batting, but they couldn't set a big target. I thought Pakistan will score above 180 runs, but their middle order batsmen played very badly. All credit goes to Nathan Ellis. He didn't let the Pakistani middle order batsmen to longer their innings. The result of the match would have been different if Pakistan set a target above 180 runs.

Pakistan's start was very good, but their middle order is not performing as they need to do because you can't win all matches with just one or two players you need a complete package like Australia they have done amazing job in bowling and then in batting even they were losing wickets regularly but Finch done super performance after losing ODI series with his poor performance, but they come back very strongly and end their tour on high note with a comfortable win in only T20.

They could be very happy as their new generation players giving performance in both short formats because now they can bring some good changes for T20 and ODI World cup which are coming, and they are doing these experiments just for these two mega events.

I think Pakistan played well but they lost the momentum in the middle order. Pakistan really needed to score a little more. but I also think that the Pakistan bowlers also needed to play well. 

I think they did not create enough pressure for Australians. and obviously the innings from Marcus Stoinis took the momentum absolutely away from Pakistan and made it easy for Australia to win that match.

Pakistan made two mistakes, not doing well enough in the middle order and not putting the Australian team under pressure while bowling. that's where they have lost the match in my opinion.


Regards,
Duke

[coinism]

Win and losses are part of the game. Pakistan lost the test series and the one T20 match and won the ODI series.
The real success was that we were able to successfully complete a home series with Australians after 20 or more years. All the matches were played in high sportsmen spirit and we saw the guest team enjoying with the host team.
I would rate this series as a win for Pakistan cricket and the Pakistan nation. 

The main success is that Australia has completed its tour to Pakistan after 24 years and now remaining SENA countries won't have any objection in touring Pakistan from here onwards. Pakistan is a team unpredictable and capable of competing with any team. This tour proves that Pakistan need to work hard on there test performance.

[Mr.Scott]

Win and losses are part of the game. Pakistan lost the test series and the one T20 match and won the ODI series.
The real success was that we were able to successfully complete a home series with Australians after 20 or more years. All the matches were played in high sportsmen spirit and we saw the guest team enjoying with the host team.
I would rate this series as a win for Pakistan cricket and the Pakistan nation. 

The main success is that Australia has completed its tour to Pakistan after 24 years and now remaining SENA countries won't have any objection in touring Pakistan from here onwards. Pakistan is a team unpredictable and capable of competing with any team. This tour proves that Pakistan need to work hard on there test performance.

Pakistan fans don't mind win or loss. They are simply cheerful Australia has finished its visit to Pakistan and Babar incredible average continuous. Pakistan cricket board successfully completed all the matches, and might be happy cause this has several advantage. Among many promising home tour coming in light of arranging a success bilateral series.

[Mahdirakib]

Pat Cummins has nailed it today! He has scored 56 runs against Mumbai Indians in just 15 balls. KKR has won the match by 5 wickets in 16th over for his powerful batting performance. Daniel Sams has given 35 runs in the 16th over. I was thinking that KKR may loss the match, but Pat Cummins played an extraordinary innings today. KKR staying at the top of the leaderboard now. And Mumbai Indians having a bad start of this IPL season. They lost their first 3 matches.

[coinism]

Pakistan fans don't mind win or loss. They are simply cheerful Australia has finished its visit to Pakistan and Babar incredible average continuous. Pakistan cricket board successfully completed all the matches, and might be happy cause this has several advantage. Among many promising home tour coming in light of arranging a success bilateral series.

Probably this is one main reason why there were more tests then T20I. It's very much required to have test match with Aus at home rather then T20Is to prove that country is safe for cricket. England and NZ are next to visit Pakistan this year. AUS is now also planning to visit SL after 5 years now.

[eaLiTy]

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Pakistan fans don't mind win or loss. They are simply cheerful Australia has finished its visit to Pakistan and Babar incredible average continuous. Pakistan cricket board successfully completed all the matches, and might be happy cause this has several advantage. Among many promising home tour coming in light of arranging a success bilateral series.

Of course all the fans want to see their team win and even though the Test matches were boring with pitches that are not up to the standards, ODI and T20 were great and Pakistan played really well in the ODI and just like the ODI matches T20 started with a loss and even though Australia won, Pakistan was able to drag the match till the last over.

[coinism]

Of course all the fans want to see their team win and even though the Test matches were boring with pitches that are not up to the standards, ODI and T20 were great and Pakistan played really well in the ODI and just like the ODI matches T20 started with a loss and even though Australia won, Pakistan was able to drag the match till the last over.

Aus were not with there main players in ODI and T20I because of the player rotation policy but still there new players put up a very good show. In ODI Pakistan chased down a target of 348 which is there highest ever target chased. In T20, Pakistan were controlled very well after a good opening stand of Babar and Rizwan.

[Sithara007]

Pat Cummins has nailed it today! He has scored 56 runs against Mumbai Indians in just 15 balls. KKR has won the match by 5 wickets in 16th over for his powerful batting performance. Daniel Sams has given 35 runs in the 16th over. I was thinking that KKR may loss the match, but Pat Cummins played an extraordinary innings today. KKR staying at the top of the leaderboard now. And Mumbai Indians having a bad start of this IPL season. They lost their first 3 matches.

His performance completely justified the price-tag paid by KKR. Without him, they would have lost two valuable points. And feels bad about Daniel Sams. He was OK until that particular over when he conceded a massive 35 runs. Now everyone will blame him for losing the match. BTW, did anyone noticed the performance from Dewald Brevis? I heard a lot about him before the start of this season and he was amazing yesterday. He got out in an unfortunate fashion, but scored some valuable runs for his team before that. 

[blatchcorn]

His performance completely justified the price-tag paid by KKR. Without him, they would have lost two valuable points. And feels bad about Daniel Sams. He was OK until that particular over when he conceded a massive 35 runs. Now everyone will blame him for losing the match. BTW, did anyone noticed the performance from Dewald Brevis? I heard a lot about him before the start of this season and he was amazing yesterday. He got out in an unfortunate fashion, but scored some valuable runs for his team before that. 

Cummins main role is a bowler but he gave away 49 runs in 4 overs and took two wickets. For a bowler these are worst figures but he compensated these runs with his batting. Australia really have depth in there batting even there no 8 or 9 can bat and same was done by Cummins. His price is just 7.25 crore, which IMO is to low with player of such level.

[laurenB7742]

The only match of IPL today will be between LSG vs DC. Lucknow is fifth in the table after winning two of the three matches. And Delhi are seventh in the table after winning one of the two matches. So today's match is important for both of them to get to the top of the table. The squads of both teams are strong enough. Lucknow has some great batsmen like Rahul, de Kock and Evin Lwis. Delhi, on the other hand, have some talented bowlers like Mustafiz, Patel and Yadav. So I am expecting that today's match will be competitive.

[LittleBitFunny]

Pat Cummins has nailed it today! He has scored 56 runs against Mumbai Indians in just 15 balls. KKR has won the match by 5 wickets in 16th over for his powerful batting performance. Daniel Sams has given 35 runs in the 16th over. I was thinking that KKR may loss the match, but Pat Cummins played an extraordinary innings today. KKR staying at the top of the leaderboard now. And Mumbai Indians having a bad start of this IPL season. They lost their first 3 matches.

His performance completely justified the price-tag paid by KKR. Without him, they would have lost two valuable points. And feels bad about Daniel Sams. He was OK until that particular over when he conceded a massive 35 runs. Now everyone will blame him for losing the match. BTW, did anyone noticed the performance from Dewald Brevis? I heard a lot about him before the start of this season and he was amazing yesterday. He got out in an unfortunate fashion, but scored some valuable runs for his team before that.  

56 runs from only 15 balls,  a really entertaining match for the neutral viewers. 

But for the Mumbai Indians supporters, it was really a bad outing. Really unbelievable innings from Pat Cummins. He had a strike rate of 373.

For the Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard smashed 22 runs from only five balls which made the score look respectable otherwise the match would have been over a lot earlier.

[Mahdirakib]

BTW, did anyone noticed the performance from Dewald Brevis? I heard a lot about him before the start of this season and he was amazing yesterday. He got out in an unfortunate fashion, but scored some valuable runs for his team before that. 

Dewald Brevis played quite well yesterday. It was his first match in IPL. He has come from the South Africa U19 team. This young player could be a key player for the South Africa cricket team in the near future.

The squads of both teams are strong enough. Lucknow has some great batsmen like Rahul, de Kock and Evin Lwis. Delhi, on the other hand, have some talented bowlers like Mustafiz, Patel and Yadav. So I am expecting that today's match will be competitive.

David Warner may join in the Delhi Capitals playing squad today. It will make Delhi favourite against Lucknow. The betting odds is in favour of Delhi. Although it doesn't make much difference, but I think Delhi will win today.

[Swordsoffreedom]

The performance of the Delhi Capitals seems very strange to me. Delhi lost their first wicket by 67 runs. Prithvi Shaw was dismissed for 61 off 34 balls. They lost Warner's wicket by just 2 runs. They lost the third wicket for 74 runs. They scored 86 runs in 12.5 overs, and they have scored only 19 runs in the last 5 overs. If Lalit and Rishabh Pant can play well then Delhi can give a big target. Otherwise, their innings will end before 150.

[Iranus]

The performance of the Delhi Capitals seems very strange to me. Delhi lost their first wicket by 67 runs. Prithvi Shaw was dismissed for 61 off 34 balls. They lost Warner's wicket by just 2 runs. They lost the third wicket for 74 runs. They scored 86 runs in 12.5 overs, and they have scored only 19 runs in the last 5 overs. If Lalit and Rishabh Pant can play well then Delhi can give a big target. Otherwise, their innings will end before 150.

Delhi has given a target of only 150 runs. Lucknow needs just 7.5 runs per over to win. Experienced enough of Lucknow's batsmen. You should not face any problem to win by batting for such a low run. They have experienced batsmen like de Kock, Rahul and Lewis in their squad. Lucknow can easily win if any one of these three players can play well today.

[Swordsoffreedom]

The performance of the Delhi Capitals seems very strange to me. Delhi lost their first wicket by 67 runs. Prithvi Shaw was dismissed for 61 off 34 balls. They lost Warner's wicket by just 2 runs. They lost the third wicket for 74 runs. They scored 86 runs in 12.5 overs, and they have scored only 19 runs in the last 5 overs. If Lalit and Rishabh Pant can play well then Delhi can give a big target. Otherwise, their innings will end before 150.

Delhi has given a target of only 150 runs. Lucknow needs just 7.5 runs per over to win. Experienced enough of Lucknow's batsmen. You should not face any problem to win by batting for such a low run. They have experienced batsmen like de Kock, Rahul and Lewis in their squad. Lucknow can easily win if any one of these three players can play well today.

The match is completely under the control of Lucknow. Lucknow's collection of 70 runs in 9 overs, and the funny thing is that they have not lost a wicket yet. KL Rahul is unbeaten on 22 off 22 balls and de Kock is unbeaten on 46 off 32 balls. LSG needs only 80 runs from 66 balls to win. If there is no miracle happen, LSG will easily win today. But I expected better bowling from the Delhi bowlers. Their bowling is disappointing me today.