T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

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Once again a big match to come Pakistan vs India. This time it'll be even more fighting, because Pakistan will make each and every move very careful to win the match. Last match it was stated as India being very careful to make win following its T20 World Cup defeat. In today's match Jadeja isn't available due to injury. This will be a big loss for the team, and possibly Axar Patel will replace the position. Lets wait and the odds are very close between the two.

The last India Pakistan match was very exciting. Pakistan were ahead there but some mistakes indulgence the match to go in India's favor. They will try to learn from the mistakes of that game and stay ahead in this match. In the last match, India won the toss and chose to bowl. If Pakistan wins the toss, will they chase it or will they decide to bat? In T20 matches, on average, those who chase have slightly higher chance of winning.

Regardless of who will win today's toss and who will bat first, the odds suggest that India still have the upper hand and they have more likely to win this battle.

I would like to know the community opinion, as what they think who has the more chances of winning today's match; India or Pakistan ?




You can bet on these odds at stake.com

I think from a betting perspective there is a lot of value on Pakistan batting second.

[keyscore44]

A solid start by the openers of Sri Lanka and at the right time Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 31 runs made it a win for Sri Lanka. Afghanistan made many mistakes dropping catches and midfields. Those things were taken as a chance and Sri Lanka moved positive. In the last five overs Afghanistan managed to make just 37 runs. Maybe few more runs in the last five overs could've added pressure upon Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan did not manage to score the runs they needed in the last 5 overs. As opposed to Sri Lanka made a good start which helped them a lot to win. They managed to score 57 runs in the power play without losing any wicket. Only 2 players scored runs in Afghanistan team but almost all the batsmen managed to score runs on behalf of Sri Lanka team. After all, Sri Lanka have won two matches by chase one against Bangladesh(184) and another one Afghanistan(176).

The way Afghanistan started their innings I thought they could easily muster more than 180. And if the middle order plays well, there is a possibility of collecting more than 200. But Afghanistan's batsmen are not able to play well. Similarly, the performance of Afghanistan's bowlers was not good. Sri Lanka lost their first wicket after collecting 62 runs in 6.3 overs. Sri Lanka batted well in the power play and advanced a lot. After that Sri Lanka managed to win quite easily due to the stable performance of other batsmen on the team.

Afghanistan's run target against Sri Lanka was pretty good. According to Afghanistan, they are supposed to win But their bowlers could not do well. The Sri Lankan batsmen played aggressively from the start and they played that way till the end. This makes it easier for them to win.

[onecall123]

Quite disappointed with the way Afghanistan played yesterday. This was an excellent opportunity for them to get in to the finals of the Asia Cup for the first time. And for some time it looked as if they are on the driver's seat. By the time when Rahmanullah Gurbaz got out, they were 139/2 in 15.3 overs. In the next 4.3 overs, they could manage only 36 runs (ideally they could have scored at least 50 runs, given they had 8 wickets in hand). Mohammad Nabi in particular wasted a lot of balls towards the end. Even 175 was a defendable total. But for some strange reason, their bowlers failed yesterday.

The situation can change at any point in T20. The Rahmanullah Gurbaz innings exemplified that cricket is not an individual game. Who would have thought Sri Lanka would win in Sharjah after Afghanistan scored 175 runs? It's all part of the game! It is the batters of Sri Lanka who deserve credit. In the opening match of the super 4, Bhanuka Rajapaksa's heroics seal the victory for Sri Lanka.

[Minor Miner]

A solid start by the openers of Sri Lanka and at the right time Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 31 runs made it a win for Sri Lanka. Afghanistan made many mistakes dropping catches and midfields. Those things were taken as a chance and Sri Lanka moved positive. In the last five overs Afghanistan managed to make just 37 runs. Maybe few more runs in the last five overs could've added pressure upon Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan did not manage to score the runs they needed in the last 5 overs. As opposed to Sri Lanka made a good start which helped them a lot to win. They managed to score 57 runs in the power play without losing any wicket. Only 2 players scored runs in Afghanistan team but almost all the batsmen managed to score runs on behalf of Sri Lanka team. After all, Sri Lanka have won two matches by chase one against Bangladesh(184) and another one Afghanistan(176).

The way Afghanistan started their innings I thought they could easily muster more than 180. And if the middle order plays well, there is a possibility of collecting more than 200. But Afghanistan's batsmen are not able to play well. Similarly, the performance of Afghanistan's bowlers was not good. Sri Lanka lost their first wicket after collecting 62 runs in 6.3 overs. Sri Lanka batted well in the power play and advanced a lot. After that Sri Lanka managed to win quite easily due to the stable performance of other batsmen on the team.

Afghanistan's run target against Sri Lanka was pretty good. According to Afghanistan, they are supposed to win But their bowlers could not do well. The Sri Lankan batsmen played aggressively from the start and they played that way till the end. This makes it easier for them to win.

I don't think the Afghanistan target was adequate. At least Afghanistan's batsmen should have collected more than 185. If they had set a target of 185, the win would not have been easy for Sri Lanka. Because every run is very important in T20 format. Apart from Rahamanullah Gurbaz, no other batsman has batted well. Although Ibrahim Zadran scored 40 runs, he scored 40 runs off 38 balls. Had he not wasted so many balls, Afghanistan could have easily collected 200.

[UmerIdrees]

Quite disappointed with the way Afghanistan played yesterday. This was an excellent opportunity for them to get in to the finals of the Asia Cup for the first time.

Even if Afghanistan had managed to win that match, how can they reach the finals 

I think you do not understand the format of Super 4. All four teams will play each other and the top two will qualify for the final. Afghanistan can win the next two matches and still stand the chance of going to the finals BUT...the next two matches they have to play with Pakistan and India.
Although anything can happen in the T20 matches, I still think Pakistan and India should qualify for the finals as both of them are the most experienced teams.

Today is a big match between India and Pakistan, The winner today is likely to move ahead in the tournament because both these teams have the capability to beat Srilanka and Afghanistan in their next matches. We are going to have another thrilling Sunday evening. 

[ibuddy122505]

In order to focus on Tests and ODIs, Mushfiqur Rahim has decided to retire from T20I cricket. I think it's dumb that he's retiring from t20 just before the world cup. There is a need for Bangladesh's senior players to step up and win matches for the team, but the form he has shown in T20Is is also disturbing. So, thanks a lot for everything. You made the smartest career decision of your life. There will always be love for you among Bangladeshis. Mushi, have a wonderful retirement.

[JSRAW]

Organizers of the Asia Cup played it very nicely to set up at least 2 Ind vs Pak fixtures and potentially a 3rd too if both teams manage to reach the finals.

Ideally, it should've been a knockout format after the group stage like the semifinals but who cares as long as they are making this profitable.

[dezoel]

Once again a big match to come Pakistan vs India. This time it'll be even more fighting, because Pakistan will make each and every move very careful to win the match. Last match it was stated as India being very careful to make win following its T20 World Cup defeat. In today's match Jadeja isn't available due to injury. This will be a big loss for the team, and possibly Axar Patel will replace the position. Lets wait and the odds are very close between the two.

In last few years India vs Pakistan matches mostly tense because both teams are not playing any bilateral series, so peoples have no enough opportunities for watching them other than ICC or ACC events, so they love to watch these matches but this time it is good we have back to back two matches in this Asia Cup with in first match both teams done good job but at the end India was winner, so now things are going more interested after Pakistan big win against minor Hong Kong and Jadeja injury is also big below for Indians as he was surely important role in last win now Axar Patel is coming in place of Jadeja hopefully we will have another entertaining match between these two quality teams after having two big matches first Sir Lanka vs Bangladesh and then Sri Lanka Afghanistan.

About odds many are claiming, but I just check and India is clearly favorite with the odds at @1.62 and Pakistan is at @2.20 which mean India has better chance of win this match.

[pakhitheboss]

Regardless of who will win today's toss and who will bat first, the odds suggest that India still have the upper hand and they have more likely to win this battle.

I would like to know the community opinion, as what they think who has the more chances of winning today's match; India or Pakistan ?




You can bet on these odds at stake.com

I am in a fix as to which team will win today. Both teams have incredible players but Babar Azam's form can be questioned in this tournament. For India KL Rahul and Virat Kohli can be seen struggling to score sixes or fours. Both teams have excellent bowlers too and this game might be decided by the performance of bowlers again.

It is also not easy to predict a T20 match as in the end the team that is able to handle the pressure will win. I am hoping for another close and intense match today between these two teams.

[WatChe]

I am in a fix as to which team will win today. Both teams have incredible players but Babar Azam's form can be questioned in this tournament. For India KL Rahul and Virat Kohli can be seen struggling to score sixes or fours. Both teams have excellent bowlers too and this game might be decided by the performance of bowlers again.

It is also not easy to predict a T20 match as in the end the team that is able to handle the pressure will win. I am hoping for another close and intense match today between these two teams.

Kohli is under pressure to score runs thats why he is not playing his natural game. Against Pakistan he score 35 runs but on 34 balls, that's not Kohli way of batting. Babar Azam has scored 19 runs in last two games and surly he will be looking to score some runs today. Odds are in favor of India but in T20I its very hard to predict specially when the opponent is Pakistan.

[rojan]

Regardless of who will win today's toss and who will bat first, the odds suggest that India still have the upper hand and they have more likely to win this battle.

I would like to know the community opinion, as what they think who has the more chances of winning today's match; India or Pakistan ?




You can bet on these odds at stake.com

I am in a fix as to which team will win today. Both teams have incredible players but Babar Azam's form can be questioned in this tournament. For India KL Rahul and Virat Kohli can be seen struggling to score sixes or fours. Both teams have excellent bowlers too and this game might be decided by the performance of bowlers again.

It is also not easy to predict a T20 match as in the end the team that is able to handle the pressure will win. I am hoping for another close and intense match today between these two teams.

I think this match will be a very tough fight between the two teams.  Both teams have good players.  India has very good bowling.  Batting is also there if they can play well then India will win the match today.  Nothing can be said until the match is over.  India has such powerhouse players.  Similarly, Pakistan has strong Shali players.  Whichever team wins today will have to win after a lot of trouble. Today's game will be a very good game.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Regardless of who will win today's toss and who will bat first, the odds suggest that India still have the upper hand and they have more likely to win this battle.

I would like to know the community opinion, as what they think who has the more chances of winning today's match; India or Pakistan ?




You can bet on these odds at stake.com

I am in a fix as to which team will win today. Both teams have incredible players but Babar Azam's form can be questioned in this tournament. For India KL Rahul and Virat Kohli can be seen struggling to score sixes or fours. Both teams have excellent bowlers too and this game might be decided by the performance of bowlers again.

It is also not easy to predict a T20 match as in the end the team that is able to handle the pressure will win. I am hoping for another close and intense match today between these two teams.

I think this match will be a very tough fight between the two teams.  Both teams have good players.  India has very good bowling.  Batting is also there if they can play well then India will win the match today.  Nothing can be said until the match is over.  India has such powerhouse players.  Similarly, Pakistan has strong Shali players.  Whichever team wins today will have to win after a lot of trouble. Today's game will be a very good game.

Another blow for Pakistan team just before this crucial match as another fast bowler Shahnawaz is unfit and Muhammad Hasnain will be replacing him. Hasnain just cleared his action after being reported in BBL. Naseem shah is doing good job after getting chance in place of Shaheen. I guess Pakistan is weak today.

[wd1]

Regardless of who will win today's toss and who will bat first, the odds suggest that India still have the upper hand and they have more likely to win this battle.

I would like to know the community opinion, as what they think who has the more chances of winning today's match; India or Pakistan ?




You can bet on these odds at stake.com

I am in a fix as to which team will win today. Both teams have incredible players but Babar Azam's form can be questioned in this tournament. For India KL Rahul and Virat Kohli can be seen struggling to score sixes or fours. Both teams have excellent bowlers too and this game might be decided by the performance of bowlers again.

It is also not easy to predict a T20 match as in the end the team that is able to handle the pressure will win. I am hoping for another close and intense match today between these two teams.

I think this match will be a very tough fight between the two teams.  Both teams have good players.  India has very good bowling.  Batting is also there if they can play well then India will win the match today.  Nothing can be said until the match is over.  India has such powerhouse players.  Similarly, Pakistan has strong Shali players.  Whichever team wins today will have to win after a lot of trouble. Today's game will be a very good game.

Another blow for Pakistan team just before this crucial match as another fast bowler Shahnawaz is unfit and Muhammad Hasnain will be replacing him. Hasnain just cleared his action after being reported in BBL. Naseem shah is doing good job after getting chance in place of Shaheen. I guess Pakistan is weak today.

Jadeja is out for India too. He is a crucial part of the team.

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Jadeja is out for India too. He is a crucial part of the team.

Ravindra Jadeja is a big missing to the team. He contribute good with his bowling as well as batting. In the match against Pakistan he had an injury and he's under the supervision of BCCI medical team. He's to miss the Asia Cup as well as the T20 World Cup as the knee injury is marked serious and needs a major surgery. For this reason he'll be on rest for indefinite time period.

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Jadeja is out for India too. He is a crucial part of the team.

Ravindra Jadeja is a big missing to the team. He contribute good with his bowling as well as batting. In the match against Pakistan he had an injury and he's under the supervision of BCCI medical team. He's to miss the Asia Cup as well as the T20 World Cup as the knee injury is marked serious and needs a major surgery. For this reason he'll be on rest for indefinite time period.

Do you think Kohli deserves a place in this India's team? Personally I don't think so, he looks past his prime. He can be considered decent but he is not elite anymore. India has so much white ball batting talent, I think they are behind England only in that aspect. Maybe Suryakumar Yadav should take the number 3 spot and Rishabh Pant can be in the middle order. I know his t20 record isn't great either but he is a lot younger and at this point in this career more valuable than Kohli.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Jadeja is out for India too. He is a crucial part of the team.

India is going with there full batting and bowling lineup. Without Jadeja India has too many hitters on there side like Pandaya, kohli, Yadev and Rohit. Pakistan are without there main line bowlers and that is creating main problem for them.

[Hamza2424]

Pakistan Won the toss and decided to Bowl first that a very good move in my view lets expect to grab some early Wickets that can impact the team directly. Hoping good for the Bowling side of Pakistan. Today's match is very important for the Pakistan. I'm very excited to see winning of Pakistan that is going to be Suspensive match between these two Big teams.

[noormcs5]

Pakistan Won the toss and decided to Bowl first that a very good move in my view lets expect to grab some early Wickets that can impact the team directly. Hoping good for the Bowling side of Pakistan. Today's match is very important for the Pakistan. I'm very excited to see winning of Pakistan that is going to be Suspensive match between these two Big teams.

Yeah Pakistan won the toss and did the right thing to bowl first but Indians have started very aggressively and there is no mercy for the Pakistan bowlers. Both Indian openers are dealing in sixes at the moment.

Remember that winning the toss, does not grantee that Pakistan will win the match, they need to take wickets quickly else the match will be out of their hands.

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It has been an excellent start for India. Both openers seem to be well set now.

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India started the batting very well. The current run rate above 10, I think the Indian batsmen are putting the Pakistani bowlers under good pressure.  But the good news for Pakistan is that they managed to get KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma wicked.  And Virat Kohli is not in that form now, let's see if these two wickets become pressure on India.