T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[JSRAW]

Watched a couple of overs but for some reason got bored, every match seems boring when in setup at UAE.

I do hope not every match is decided because of the toss similar to last last T-20 WC, it's going to be pretty boring tbh if it's taking that route.

Except for a few overs the match between Pakistan and India was a thriller. Even though we have the same pattern of winning the toss and batting first, but I must say that we saw some real fights between the two teams and I would not say that the Indian team won because they win the toss. No, both teams played head to head, and in the end, one team had to lose.

I hope that we see these two teams again play in the finals of this year's Asia cup. It will be another treat to watch if it happens.

Majority of the time i only watch power play and death overs in T-20.

And both powerplays looked boring to me, maybe because wicket was really slow but yeah match was somehow tight in the middle of the Indian's inning.

Would be great if they both make it into the finals. I guess they have never faced each other in Asia cup finals 

[romero121]

Watched a couple of overs but for some reason got bored, every match seems boring when in setup at UAE.

I do hope not every match is decided because of the toss similar to last last T-20 WC, it's going to be pretty boring tbh if it's taking that route.

Except for a few overs the match between Pakistan and India was a thriller. Even though we have the same pattern of winning the toss and batting first, but I must say that we saw some real fights between the two teams and I would not say that the Indian team won because they win the toss. No, both teams played head to head, and in the end, one team had to lose.

I hope that we see these two teams again play in the finals of this year's Asia cup. It will be another treat to watch if it happens.

Majority of the time i only watch power play and death overs in T-20.

And both powerplays looked boring to me, maybe because wicket was really slow but yeah match was somehow tight in the middle of the Indian's inning.

Would be great if they both make it into the finals. I guess they have never faced each other in Asia cup finals 

In the history of Asia Cup India and Pakistan have never met in the finals. Pakistan have met Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the finals. So, Pakistan vs India in the finals will make big expectation than the league matches between the two.

If the run rate was around 10 per over, then it'll be interesting to watch the powerplay. Both the teams had the same average on powerplay. During the Indian innings, and in the middle the players doesn't want to lose wickets. This slowed down scoring and the innings went tight.

[Sithara007]

Majority of the time i only watch power play and death overs in T-20.
And both powerplays looked boring to me, maybe because wicket was really slow but yeah match was somehow tight in the middle of the Indian's inning.
Would be great if they both make it into the finals. I guess they have never faced each other in Asia cup finals  

This time bowlers dominated the powerplay and didn't gave much room for batsmen from either teams. Babar/Rizwan, and Rohit/Kohli had a cautious start to their innings. Rahul went back in the very first over in the Indian innings, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the wicket of Babar Azam in the 3rd over of the Pakistani innings. All this slowed down batting and during the chase there was no need to go with a blistering pace early on, since the target was not that large. All the credit goes to the bowlers (from both the teams).

[Iranus]

I am anticipating today's showdown between Bangladesh and Afghanistan with great excitement! For the first match at the Asia Cup 2022, the Tigers are battle-ready in the desert. This will be an exciting match. As for my prediction, Afghanistan is more likely to win in UAE conditions, especially in Sharjah, than Bangladesh.

In this year Asia Cup the first match was one-sided, but the second match was quite fascinating. Bangladesh and Afghanistan will face each other in the third match today. Although Bangladesh is slightly ahead in various betting sites, Afghanistan will play a strong role in the field. The Afghans will be very much ahead of the bowling side. But hopefully this match will also be a competitive match.

I don't think the Bangladesh team is the favorite. Bangladesh also lost against a weak team like Zimbabwe in the last T20 series. On the other hand, Afghanistan's performance against Sri Lanka was outstanding. Afghanistan's players played well in batting and bowling on both sides. Afghanistan's bowling line-up is now very strong.
On the other hand, Afghanistan is ahead in the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match. If Bangladesh wants to win today, their two openers need to play well. Bangladesh's opening pair is very weak. At the same time spin bowlers also need to play well. If Shakib can perform well then victory will be easy for Bangladesh.

[Juggy777]

I am anticipating today's showdown between Bangladesh and Afghanistan with great excitement! For the first match at the Asia Cup 2022, the Tigers are battle-ready in the desert. This will be an exciting match. As for my prediction, Afghanistan is more likely to win in UAE conditions, especially in Sharjah, than Bangladesh.

In this year Asia Cup the first match was one-sided, but the second match was quite fascinating. Bangladesh and Afghanistan will face each other in the third match today. Although Bangladesh is slightly ahead in various betting sites, Afghanistan will play a strong role in the field. The Afghans will be very much ahead of the bowling side. But hopefully this match will also be a competitive match.

I don't think the Bangladesh team is the favorite. Bangladesh also lost against a weak team like Zimbabwe in the last T20 series. On the other hand, Afghanistan's performance against Sri Lanka was outstanding. Afghanistan's players played well in batting and bowling on both sides. Afghanistan's bowling line-up is now very strong.
On the other hand, Afghanistan is ahead in the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match. If Bangladesh wants to win today, their two openers need to play well. Bangladesh's opening pair is very weak. At the same time spin bowlers also need to play well. If Shakib can perform well then victory will be easy for Bangladesh.

@Iranus indeed Bangladesh are no longer the formidable team they used to be, and in the past media outlets used to say that Afghanistan is bound to lose easily, but now the same outlets are saying that Bangladesh will be beaten. Also Shakib cannot bail the team single handedly as this Afghanistan side is more hungry for success, and therefore people shouldn’t be fooled by Bangladesh’s past record in case they’re planning to wager on them.

[Sithara007]

@Iranus indeed Bangladesh are no longer the formidable team they used to be, and in the past media outlets used to say that Afghanistan is bound to lose easily, but now the same outlets are saying that Bangladesh will be beaten. Also Shakib cannot bail the team single handedly as this Afghanistan side is more hungry for success, and therefore people shouldn’t be fooled by Bangladesh’s past record in case they’re planning to wager on them.

Bangladesh never reached a position where they are able to bet pig-4 teams. And now they look much weaker than they were a few years ago. Afghanistan on the other hand improved tremendously ever since they received the test status. And T20 format is their strongpoint. For today's match, I would say that Afghanistan are clear favorites. Apart from the recent form, a number of Afghan players have the experience in taking part in various T10 and T20 franchise leagues that are hosted in the UAE. The match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will decide who will enter the Super 4.

[GigaBit]

You're right that Afghanistan is favorite if we compare to Bangladesh in T20 format. But Bangladesh have enough experience players who can change the game result anytime. Shakib Al Hasan is a dangerous person for any team. I think Bangladesh will be able to win against Afghanistan in their first match.

Afghanistan stands high based on the performance and the winning statistics. With Bangladesh it have got more experienced players. With Afghanistan it is possible to see the lack of experience with which they have lost lots of T20 matches on a small margin. So, the experience of Bangladesh players will be more advantageous for the team. It needs to be noted that when a team turns a particular player centric, this isn't gonna give hands. Shakib Al Hasan is a good player, but the team should not roll around him always.

A review of the history of cricket in Bangladesh and Afghanistan can be seen that Afghanistan qualified to play in the ICC in 2015 where Bangladesh qualified in 1997. But based on the performance of the two teams, it can be seen that Afghanistan is comparatively far ahead from Bangladesh. Indeed Afghanistan has greatly improved in cricket with in very short of time which has been appreciated in the cricket world.

[noormcs5]

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to batting first . I think it would have been better if Bangladesh chose the ball, because the pitches here are bowling friendly.  I think it will be difficult for Bangladesh to bat in front of the Afghanistan bowlers.  And soon the game will start I will choose Afghanistan for today.

I am really surprised at this decision by Shakib Al Hasan. Usually, teams winning the toss bowl first as teams chasing won mostly win the matches in Dubai. I  wonder what's in his mind while making this move. Also, bangladesh have lost 1 early wicket and  not a good start, playing at only 3.4 runs per over in the 4th over. I think bangladesh took the risk which did not paid off well.

[darewaller]

I don't think the Bangladesh team is the favorite. Bangladesh also lost against a weak team like Zimbabwe in the last T20 series. On the other hand, Afghanistan's performance against Sri Lanka was outstanding. Afghanistan's players played well in batting and bowling on both sides. Afghanistan's bowling line-up is now very strong.
On the other hand, Afghanistan is ahead in the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match. If Bangladesh wants to win today, their two openers need to play well. Bangladesh's opening pair is very weak. At the same time spin bowlers also need to play well. If Shakib can perform well then victory will be easy for Bangladesh.

Right now in today match no team is favourite because after first match suddenly peoples are feeling good for Afghanistan, and they are right they completely outclass Sri Lanka in the first match with now most chances in today match we can expect quality match with most chances Afghanistan can win and stand top of the league table with for second spot we have to wait for second match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka where any team on the day can win and qualify for top four.

Recently all these teams are not giving their best just because of this we have some good competition from these unpredictable teams but surely as things are going I have feeling Afghanistan could be much better from these two sides and will stand third after India and Pakistan because they are improving their weak points like fast bowling and batting which is good for them and their future.

[bryant.coleman]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat. Mushfiqur Rahim and Afif Hossain are at the crease now and they need to make sure that Bangladesh gets to a decent total within the next 14 overs. Mosaddek Hossain and Mahmudullah to come next.

[JSRAW]

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to batting first . I think it would have been better if Bangladesh chose the ball, because the pitches here are bowling friendly.  I think it will be difficult for Bangladesh to bat in front of the Afghanistan bowlers.  And soon the game will start I will choose Afghanistan for today.

I am really surprised at this decision by Shakib Al Hasan. Usually, teams winning the toss bowl first as teams chasing won mostly win the matches in Dubai. I  wonder what's in his mind while making this move. Also, bangladesh have lost 1 early wicket and  not a good start, playing at only 3.4 runs per over in the 4th over. I think bangladesh took the risk which did not paid off well.

Same confusion!

Why would you opt to bat after winning the toss? Last IPL and T-20 WC Statistics data is available for everyone to see. Shakib must be smoking weed during a briefing.

Powerplay is done and dusted and 28/3 and it's already looking a another low scoring contest.

[smartaction]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat. Mushfiqur Rahim and Afif Hossain are at the crease now and they need to make sure that Bangladesh gets to a decent total within the next 14 overs. Mosaddek Hossain and Mahmudullah to come next.

Bangladesh already lost 4 wickets in 8 overs And managed to get only 37 runs. Bangladesh is playing very badly today . I don't see any possibility of Bangladesh winning . Afghanistan are bowling very well and I think they will bat well too . I am fully supporting Afghanistan in today's match with Bangladesh

[MatthewLM]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat.

Yes Bangladesh is very under pressure now . Shakib is gone  and now musfiq is also LBW I doubt whether Bangladesh can cross 100.  I can't see anyone except Mahmudullah as a good batsman in the Bangladesh team.  I think Afghanistan already took the match as their favour .

Bangladesh players are playing so bad except to say I didn't expect Bangladesh players to play so bad it seems Bangladesh players can score 100 runs today doubt they will lose today's match no doubt I think all Bangladesh players will not play very well today

[Hamza2424]

Ahhh, as expected AFG has now Bowling advantage and also by their Bowling strength they took 2 early Wickets, as for now 42/4 by the end of 9 overs. OMG thats crazy they made their First match So easy as well looking like AFG is in Form for me AFG is going to make an easy win. I'm not looking good for the BAN as i think it will be hard to took 122+ Runs here in Live Forecast.

[MatthewLM]

Ahhh, as expected AFG has now Bowling advantage and also by their Bowling strength they took 2 early Wickets, as for now 42/4 by the end of 9 overs. OMG thats crazy they made their First match So easy as well looking like AFG is in Form for me AFG is going to make an easy win. I'm not looking good for the BAN as i think it will be hard to took 122+ Runs here in Live Forecast.

Afghanistan players are playing very well they say they are bowling very well and Bangladesh players are not playing the ball well they are just dropping wickets I think Afghanistan players will play very well today Afghanistan will win this match I can already imagine

[noormcs5]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat.

Yes Bangladesh is very under pressure now . Shakib is gone  and now musfiq is also LBW I doubt whether Bangladesh can cross 100.  I can't see anyone except Mahmudullah as a good batsman in the Bangladesh team.  I think Afghanistan already took the match as their favour .

Shakib already did suicide when he elected to bat on this pitch. Now there is nothing left to blame for the Bangladesh team. Currently, they are 50/4 in ten overs and it will be a big achievement if they are able to cross the 100 runs mark.

It looks like Afghanistan will win this match and top this group. Also, then we will have a knockout match between the two losing teams, Srilanka and Bangladesh.

[MatthewLM]

I didn't know Bangladeshi players were so weak before.  If I hadn't seen today's game, I wouldn't have believed it myself.  Bangladeshi players played such a bad game.  I think there is no worse team than Bangladesh.  Watching Bangladeshi players play, now I think I will die of poison.

[LittleBitFunny]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat.

Yes Bangladesh is very under pressure now . Shakib is gone  and now musfiq is also LBW I doubt whether Bangladesh can cross 100.  I can't see anyone except Mahmudullah as a good batsman in the Bangladesh team.  I think Afghanistan already took the match as their favour .

Shakib already did suicide when he elected to bat on this pitch. Now there is nothing left to blame for the Bangladesh team. Currently, they are 50/4 in ten overs and it will be a big achievement if they are able to cross the 100 runs mark.
It looks like Afghanistan will win this match and top this group. Also, then we will have a knockout match between the two losing teams, Srilanka and Bangladesh.

I expected Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match to be competitive. But like the Sri Lankan match, it is completely one-sided. Afghanistan bowlers are dominating the match. I knew the Bangladeshi batsmen were not in good form, but still thought they would be able to fight. But Bangladesh's top order has collapsed badly. Bangladesh scored only 72 runs in 13 overs, and they lost 5 wickets. Mahmudullah and Mosaddeq are at the crease. If they survive, Bangladesh will be able to collect maybe 140. Lets enjoy the match.

[smartaction]

I was expecting this. Bangladesh is in deep $hit. Mujeeb has taken 3 wickets during the first powerplay and as a result Bongs are now struggling at 28/3 after 6 overs. Mujeeb at this point is having amazing figures of 3-0-9-3. And Rashid Khan is yet to bowl a single ball. And the interesting thing is that Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat.

Yes Bangladesh is very under pressure now . Shakib is gone  and now musfiq is also LBW I doubt whether Bangladesh can cross 100.  I can't see anyone except Mahmudullah as a good batsman in the Bangladesh team.  I think Afghanistan already took the match as their favour .

Bangladesh players are playing so bad except to say I didn't expect Bangladesh players to play so bad it seems Bangladesh players can score 100 runs today doubt they will lose today's match no doubt I think all Bangladesh players will not play very well today

I think if Bangladesh has to cross 100 then Mahmudullah has to stay till the end now if Mahmudullah is out then I think Bangladesh cannot go above 100.  Mosaddek Hossain is there but I don't think there is any hope for Bangladesh's batting except Mahmudullah.  Allready Afghanistan win at home in match prediction. Here already afif hossain gone to backroom. Bangladesh is now 53/5

If Bangladesh can keep their wickets, they will be able to score more than 100 runs . And since a good player like Taskin Ahmed is still there to play. So hopefully they can score atleast 120 runs in easy way. I hope this on behalf of Bangladesh . But I don't think they can win today against Afghanistan even if Bangladesh score more then 120 runs.

[MatthewLM]

I didn't know Bangladeshi players were so weak before.  If I hadn't seen today's game, I wouldn't have believed it myself.  Bangladeshi players played such a bad game.  I think there is no worse team than Bangladesh.  Watching Bangladeshi players play, now I think I will die of poison.

Yes it's such a very bad game for Bangladesh against Afghanistan. Mosaddek Hossain narrowly escaped being caught out.  I think now a big partnership of Mosaddek Hossain and Mahmudullah can keep Bangladesh some pressure free.  If they can see the ball now and hit the big shots, I think they can come back a little bit.  Even then I don't think they can survive against the Afghanistan bowlers

Bangladesh's good players couldn't score runs and now all the good players are out. Now the players who are there don't seem to be able to do anything.  Can't I think Afghanistan will win this match very easily today it's very easy for Afghanistan to win this match