T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Rigon]

Afghanistan was cruising nicely, but when it looked as if 200+ total was possible, both the openers (Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz) got out. Once again, Irish bowlers have disappointed their fans. The addition of Graham Hume (in the place of Craig Young) hasn't given them any advantage. Even at this point, it looks as if Afghanistan is having an upper hand in this match. It may be possible for them to get to a total of around 180, and that should be enough to guarantee a win and take the series to 1-2.

With just one over to go, Mohammad Nawi was run out and returned to the pavilion. Anyway, I expected Afghanistan to score maybe 210 plus runs but the runs will probably stay below 190. Afghanistan's performance in the last over will depend entirely on the bowling department. This is a crucial do or die match for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan scored 189 runs. Ireland will play today on a target of 190 runs.If Afghanistan could have made a target of 200 runs or 210 plus runs, then today's match would have been most likely to be won by Afghanistan.But they are 189 runs able to do But of course, Afghanistan's bowling performance today will have to be very good otherwise they will not be able to snatch the victory.

Giving a target of 190 runs in T20 is not less but more like a target to continue the winning streak. But Ireland's Belfast Stadium is a fairly batting friendly pitch. So a 190 plus target for Ireland doesn't seem too difficult in my view. Let's see who wins in the end.

As we can see at the moment Ireland have lost 4 wickets for 44 runs.Losing four wickets in just 7 overs does not bode well for the team.Right now, Ireland need to score 146 runs off 78 balls Which is very difficult to win.But anyway we will enjoy the game in the end and will update you in time stay tuned.

[BobK71]

Afghanistan was cruising nicely, but when it looked as if 200+ total was possible, both the openers (Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz) got out. Once again, Irish bowlers have disappointed their fans. The addition of Graham Hume (in the place of Craig Young) hasn't given them any advantage. Even at this point, it looks as if Afghanistan is having an upper hand in this match. It may be possible for them to get to a total of around 180, and that should be enough to guarantee a win and take the series to 1-2.

With just one over to go, Mohammad Nawi was run out and returned to the pavilion. Anyway, I expected Afghanistan to score maybe 210 plus runs but the runs will probably stay below 190. Afghanistan's performance in the last over will depend entirely on the bowling department. This is a crucial do or die match for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan scored 189 runs. Ireland will play today on a target of 190 runs.If Afghanistan could have made a target of 200 runs or 210 plus runs, then today's match would have been most likely to be won by Afghanistan.But they are 189 runs able to do But of course, Afghanistan's bowling performance today will have to be very good otherwise they will not be able to snatch the victory.

Giving a target of 190 runs in T20 is not less but more like a target to continue the winning streak. But Ireland's Belfast Stadium is a fairly batting friendly pitch. So a 190 plus target for Ireland doesn't seem too difficult in my view. Let's see who wins in the end.

As we know that if Afghanistan do not win today's match then their series will be lost. May be they are trying their best with that direction. The match is yet to be won, with a few balls to spare, the win is pretty much assured for Afghanistan. Good comeback from Afghanistan.

[KennyR]

As we know that if Afghanistan do not win today's match then their series will be lost. May be they are trying their best with that direction. The match is yet to be won, with a few balls to spare, the win is pretty much assured for Afghanistan. Good comeback from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan have won the match. For Ireland it was an easy chance to win the series, because Ireland already won 2 matches on the five match series. The target set by Afghanistan is big, if not Ireland could've played with less pressure and avoided straight fall of opening order wickets. Afghanistan have made a comeback and this keeps the series active, if not the next two matches won't be that interesting.

[BobK71]

As we know that if Afghanistan do not win today's match then their series will be lost. May be they are trying their best with that direction. The match is yet to be won, with a few balls to spare, the win is pretty much assured for Afghanistan. Good comeback from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan have won the match. For Ireland it was an easy chance to win the series, because Ireland already won 2 matches on the five match series. The target set by Afghanistan is big, if not Ireland could've played with less pressure and avoided straight fall of opening order wickets. Afghanistan have made a comeback and this keeps the series active, if not the next two matches won't be that interesting.

Yes, finally Afghanistan win the match and the series is alive. If they can win the next two matches then the series decider match will be enjoyable. Cricketers will also expect such type of competitive match. Afghanistan will gather inspiration for the next matches by winning this match. Hope they will win the next match.

[TheGreatPython]

Afghanistan have won the match. For Ireland it was an easy chance to win the series, because Ireland already won 2 matches on the five match series. The target set by Afghanistan is big, if not Ireland could've played with less pressure and avoided straight fall of opening order wickets. Afghanistan have made a comeback and this keeps the series active, if not the next two matches won't be that interesting.

Yes, finally Afghanistan win the match and the series is alive. If they can win the next two matches then the series decider match will be enjoyable. Cricketers will also expect such type of competitive match. Afghanistan will gather inspiration for the next matches by winning this match. Hope they will win the next match.

After two back to back defeats today, Afghanistan done good job specially batsmen were in good touch and give healthy start which help rest of team for still alive in this series. Wicket keeper batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on fire with his figure of 53 run on just 35 balls Najibullah Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai also contributed good which help their team for setting a massive target of 190.

In chase Ireland lost their wickets very quickly bowlers were also in good mood after having very good target and this helps them for giving tough challenge to Ireland which fail to chase this target and lost match by 22 runs now we are heading for fourth match of this series which is also going to be very entertaining as Afghanistan looking for level in series and Ireland wants to clinch this series early.

[topman21]

As we know that if Afghanistan do not win today's match then their series will be lost. May be they are trying their best with that direction. The match is yet to be won, with a few balls to spare, the win is pretty much assured for Afghanistan. Good comeback from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan have won the match. For Ireland it was an easy chance to win the series, because Ireland already won 2 matches on the five match series. The target set by Afghanistan is big, if not Ireland could've played with less pressure and avoided straight fall of opening order wickets. Afghanistan have made a comeback and this keeps the series active, if not the next two matches won't be that interesting.

Yes, finally Afghanistan win the match and the series is alive. If they can win the next two matches then the series decider match will be enjoyable. Cricketers will also expect such type of competitive match. Afghanistan will gather inspiration for the next matches by winning this match. Hope they will win the next match.

Afghanistan turned around in the match to finally save the series for Afghanistan. Rahman Ullah Gurbaz adjudged Man of the Match for this match. But the biggest turning point in this match is Paul Sterling and Andre Balbirnie's early out. Congratulations Afghanistan won the first match against Ireland in Belfast stadium with 22 runs victory of 5 match T20...

[Rigon]

As we know that if Afghanistan do not win today's match then their series will be lost. May be they are trying their best with that direction. The match is yet to be won, with a few balls to spare, the win is pretty much assured for Afghanistan. Good comeback from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan have won the match. For Ireland it was an easy chance to win the series, because Ireland already won 2 matches on the five match series. The target set by Afghanistan is big, if not Ireland could've played with less pressure and avoided straight fall of opening order wickets. Afghanistan have made a comeback and this keeps the series active, if not the next two matches won't be that interesting.

Yes, finally Afghanistan win the match and the series is alive. If they can win the next two matches then the series decider match will be enjoyable. Cricketers will also expect such type of competitive match. Afghanistan will gather inspiration for the next matches by winning this match. Hope they will win the next match.

Afghanistan won the match but could not win the series.  Afghanistan won today's match. In today's game against Ireland, Afghanistan picked up many wickets for few runs. Which makes it easier for them to win the match.However, Afghanistan's batting performance in today's match would have been very threatening to win if Afghanistan's bowling performance was not better.However, Afghanistan won today's match by 22 runs.

AFG-189/5 (20)
IR - 167/9 (20)
Afghanistan won by 22 runs

[topman21]

The second match between New Zealand and West Indies gave New Zealand a huge collection of 216 runs. Despite having a record of winning many matches with such a huge target, the current West Indies are much weaker than before. So it seems not possible to win the match by targeting 216 runs. But cricket is a gloriously uncertain game, so nothing can be said definitively here.

[Xeon]

The second match between New Zealand and West Indies gave New Zealand a huge collection of 216 runs. Despite having a record of winning many matches with such a huge target, the current West Indies are much weaker than before. So it seems not possible to win the match by targeting 216 runs. But cricket is a gloriously uncertain game, so nothing can be said definitively here.

After giving massive target of 216 now they are at bowling and having very good start from Boult and Southee both experienced campaigners are in good form and can give an ideal start to their team in this series which is already in their favor as Kiwis are surely dominating in batting and bowling without any trouble.

Glenn Phillips 71 runs from 41 balls are surely game changer for visitors in reply home team is having some trouble with just third over and lost their opener with 11 runs on board look like a big lost is waiting for them in today match Mitchell Santner strike on his first ball of this match and Shamarh Brooks back to pavilion with just 7 score added by him.

[eaLiTy]

The second match between New Zealand and West Indies gave New Zealand a huge collection of 216 runs. Despite having a record of winning many matches with such a huge target, the current West Indies are much weaker than before. So it seems not possible to win the match by targeting 216 runs. But cricket is a gloriously uncertain game, so nothing can be said definitively here.

West Indies is struggling, with a team that struggled against teams like India and Bangladesh even though they were not playing with their best team, it is not a big surprise that they are struggling against New Zealand who is preparing for the upcoming World Cup as they are playing with their best players and now West Indies is struggling at 28 for 5 and it is a matter of time the rest of the wickets will fall  .

[Cryptock]

The second match between New Zealand and West Indies gave New Zealand a huge collection of 216 runs. Despite having a record of winning many matches with such a huge target, the current West Indies are much weaker than before. So it seems not possible to win the match by targeting 216 runs. But cricket is a gloriously uncertain game, so nothing can be said definitively here.

West Indies is struggling, with a team that struggled against teams like India and Bangladesh even though they were not playing with their best team, it is not a big surprise that they are struggling against New Zealand who is preparing for the upcoming World Cup as they are playing with their best players and now West Indies is struggling at 28 for 5 and it is a matter of time the rest of the wickets will fall  .

west Indies and Bangladesh both didn't do well during their last matches. And bangladesh has always been in limelight for not being able to perform well and was   in trouble for past many months. I think Bangladesh need a new induction and they need to add new players to test their skills 

[n0ne]

Once again a big loss for West Indies scoring just 125 runs while the target is 215 runs. This shows that the performance from batting and bowling isn't good. New Zealand isn't good at the start, but managed to make partnership and have reached 215 runs. West Indies is really worse losing 5 wickets at 28 runs, and the first four players have scored 4, 7, 1, 1 which can't bring win.

[laurenB7742]

Once again a big loss for West Indies scoring just 125 runs while the target is 215 runs. This shows that the performance from batting and bowling isn't good. New Zealand isn't good at the start, but managed to make partnership and have reached 215 runs. West Indies is really worse losing 5 wickets at 28 runs, and the first four players have scored 4, 7, 1, 1 which can't bring win.

I never expected to see such a poor performance from a T20 specialist team like West Indies. West Indies could not play very well against Bangladesh. Lost the series against India. Now West Indies' performance is very poor in every match against New Zealand. I don't think I will see a better performance from West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The performance of both his batting and bowling players has been erratic.

[Vaskiy]

Once again a big loss for West Indies scoring just 125 runs while the target is 215 runs. This shows that the performance from batting and bowling isn't good. New Zealand isn't good at the start, but managed to make partnership and have reached 215 runs. West Indies is really worse losing 5 wickets at 28 runs, and the first four players have scored 4, 7, 1, 1 which can't bring win.

I never expected to see such a poor performance from a T20 specialist team like West Indies. West Indies could not play very well against Bangladesh. Lost the series against India. Now West Indies' performance is very poor in every match against New Zealand. I don't think I will see a better performance from West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The performance of both his batting and bowling players has been erratic.

Agreed, same time we need to understand it is a team that gives unexpected performance. Even during the previous T20 World Cup none expected West Indies to win the trophy. What finally happened made everyone get surprised, and in all matches they gave the best performance. Maybe they can come with a big performance in the World Cup.

[Minecache]

AFG- 189/5 (20)
IR - 167/9 (20)
Afghanistan won by 22 runs

Afghanistan's batsmen and bowlers returned to form in this match. We did not see a good performance from the batsmen in the first two matches. But every batsman in the top order played well in this match. Najibullah Zadran's innings of 42 off 18 balls was outstanding. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi took the wickets of two of Ireland's openers at the beginning of the innings and put Ireland under pressure. As a result, Ireland could not get back on track in this match.

[n0ne]

AFG- 189/5 (20)
IR - 167/9 (20)
Afghanistan won by 22 runs

Afghanistan's batsmen and bowlers returned to form in this match. We did not see a good performance from the batsmen in the first two matches. But every batsman in the top order played well in this match. Najibullah Zadran's innings of 42 off 18 balls was outstanding. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi took the wickets of two of Ireland's openers at the beginning of the innings and put Ireland under pressure. As a result, Ireland could not get back on track in this match.

It is Najibullah Zadran who changed the match, because even after the early wickets Ireland was able to score 167 runs which isn't an easy thing. If Najibullah Zadran haven't scored those big runs surely this match could've lowered the pressure over Ireland and the match could've turned. The bowlers are good to slow down the scoring, and take wickets.

[Iranus]

AFG- 189/5 (20)
IR - 167/9 (20)
Afghanistan won by 22 runs

Afghanistan's batsmen and bowlers returned to form in this match. We did not see a good performance from the batsmen in the first two matches. But every batsman in the top order played well in this match. Najibullah Zadran's innings of 42 off 18 balls was outstanding. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi took the wickets of two of Ireland's openers at the beginning of the innings and put Ireland under pressure. As a result, Ireland could not get back on track in this match.

It is Najibullah Zadran who changed the match, because even after the early wickets Ireland was able to score 167 runs which isn't an easy thing. If Najibullah Zadran haven't scored those big runs surely this match could've lowered the pressure over Ireland and the match could've turned. The bowlers are good to slow down the scoring, and take wickets.

Not only Najibulla Zadran, Ibarahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz performed very well. Every player's strike rate was above 150. Afghanistan won this match because the batsmen played well. But if the target was below 180 then maybe Afghanistan could not have won this match. However, there are two more matches left in the series. Afghanistan still have chance to win the series.

[tomos81]

AFG- 189/5 (20)
IR - 167/9 (20)
Afghanistan won by 22 runs

Afghanistan's batsmen and bowlers returned to form in this match. We did not see a good performance from the batsmen in the first two matches. But every batsman in the top order played well in this match. Najibullah Zadran's innings of 42 off 18 balls was outstanding. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi took the wickets of two of Ireland's openers at the beginning of the innings and put Ireland under pressure. As a result, Ireland could not get back on track in this match.

It is Najibullah Zadran who changed the match, because even after the early wickets Ireland was able to score 167 runs which isn't an easy thing. If Najibullah Zadran haven't scored those big runs surely this match could've lowered the pressure over Ireland and the match could've turned. The bowlers are good to slow down the scoring, and take wickets.

Najibullah Jordan's stormy innings of 42 runs off 18 balls can undoubtedly be regarded as the turning point of this match. In addition, a slightly bigger reason is that the two best tools of the Ireland team are Paul Sterling and Andrew Balbirnie don't fit them pitch last match. So it's clear that Afghanistan needs a chance to alive this series and they alive Thier chance to win the series.

[vennali]

Afghanistan finally get a win against Ireland, a much needed one for them to stay in the series. 2 more matches to go and if Afghans win them both, that'll be a reverse sweep to win the series.

In another match, New Zealand get another win over the Windies. Both the matches have looked relatively easy wins for the Kiwis. I don't expect anything to change in the next one.

[Sithara007]

Giving a target of 190 runs in T20 is not less but more like a target to continue the winning streak. But Ireland's Belfast Stadium is a fairly batting friendly pitch. So a 190 plus target for Ireland doesn't seem too difficult in my view. Let's see who wins in the end.

Afghanistan won the match by 22 runs. Irish batting collapsed, and only four of the batsmen scored double digits (Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany and Fionn Hand). Paul Stirling had yet another poor outing, as he was dismissed for a duck. At one point, Ireland was at 85/7, before the partnership between Fionn Hand and George Dockrell took them to a decent total. Only positive was that Tucker and Dockrell continues to be in good form, and Hand scored some quick runs towards the end. Ireland needs to win at least one of the remaining matches to win the series.