T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

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Only two matches for each team remains now and it is almost confirmed that the final match will be played between Nigeria, and either Rwanda or Ghana. Nigeria has so far won all of their 7 matches. Now they have cemented their position as one of the strongest associate nations from Africa. Rwanda and Ghana are having 6 points each, and tomorrow there is a match between these two teams. The winner will proceed to the final. Apart from the final, there is a third-place playoff as well, which will be played by the 3rd and 4th placed teams.

Yes that is true. It is confirmed that Nigeria is going to play in the final. I think Ghana might be the other finalist. But that is my personal opinion. I take nothing away from Rwanda as well. If they can win, they can definitely reach the final. And that is also very much possible. But overall Nigeria seems to be the better team in this whole tournament. I just do not want the final match to be one-sided. I want to see a good competition in the final. I also want a lot of runs  being scored in the final. Maybe then some people will actually take interest.

[Sithara007]

Any comments about the Asian Games cricket competition? This time India won both the gold medals - for men, as well as for women. During the previous editions (2010 and 2014), they had refused to send the teams. This time, a total of 14 teams took part in the men's competition, while 8 teams took part in the women's competition. Originally 18 teams were scheduled to take part in the men's event, but some of them (such as Bahrain) withdrew. Now there are rumors that cricket will be included for the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be held at Los Angeles. More details here:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/confirmed-cricket-to-return-in-la-olympics-in-2028-1402174

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2023 West Africa T20i Trophy

Today there was two match of this Trophy first one Nigeria agiainst Sierra Leone and secord one Ghana against Rwanda. lets discuss about Nigeria vs Sierra Leone match. Nigeria made 106 score target to SLR and all batters down and their batting lineup performance not remarkable but their bowling lineup broke all squad or SLR at 53 score.

Today's Second match Ghana team against Rwanda team. Poor batting performence was showed by Ghana team and only 54 score made in 14.2 overs. It seems that Rwanda team bowling lineup in this match was great and they defend this small target in 6.2 overs.

[HONDACD125]

2023 West Africa T20i Trophy

Today there was two match of this Trophy first one Nigeria agiainst Sierra Leone and secord one Ghana against Rwanda. lets discuss about Nigeria vs Sierra Leone match. Nigeria made 106 score target to SLR and all batters down and their batting lineup performance not remarkable but their bowling lineup broke all squad or SLR at 53 score.

Today's Second match Ghana team against Rwanda team. Poor batting performence was showed by Ghana team and only 54 score made in 14.2 overs. It seems that Rwanda team bowling lineup in this match was great and they defend this small target in 6.2 overs.

The target of 106 runs was not a big target, but the performance of the Sierra Leone batsmen was very poor and six players were dismissed in a row in the score between 20 and 30.When the batting is so weak, then even the target of 60 runs becomes a mountain.With such a batting line-up it becomes difficult to win any match and against any team.

Ghana's team was under pressure from the start, and their wickets kept falling at regular intervals. None of the players were able to concentrate on the crease, due to which they failed to make big scores.Defending 54 runs in a T20 match becomes difficult for the bowlers of any team, therefore the bowlers of Ghana also failed to show their commitment, therefore the batsmen of Rwanda beat the bowlers of Ghana well.

[JSRAW]

Any comments about the Asian Games cricket competition? This time India won both the gold medals - for men, as well as for women. During the previous editions (2010 and 2014), they had refused to send the teams. This time, a total of 14 teams took part in the men's competition, while 8 teams took part in the women's competition. Originally 18 teams were scheduled to take part in the men's event, but some of them (such as Bahrain) withdrew. Now there are rumors that cricket will be included for the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be held at Los Angeles. More details here:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/confirmed-cricket-to-return-in-la-olympics-in-2028-1402174

Few observations

-Test status teams should also play in the qualification group stage, I've noticed that associate nations like Nepal, Malyasia, Singapore etc were competing in a group matches and India, Pak, Afg, Ban, SL got direct entry in the quarterfinals. These fixtures were scheduled in such a way that it comes down to only Associate vs Test nations, not fair IMO.

- Then we have the ICC ranking system, we've already vented our frustration about it many times.

Didn't read anything on Olympic exclusion but it's positive news anyway.

[Sithara007]

Few observations

-Test status teams should also play in the qualification group stage, I've noticed that associate nations like Nepal, Malyasia, Singapore etc were competing in a group matches and India, Pak, Afg, Ban, SL got direct entry in the quarterfinals. These fixtures were scheduled in such a way that it comes down to only Associate vs Test nations, not fair IMO.

- Then we have the ICC ranking system, we've already vented our frustration about it many times.

Didn't read anything on Olympic exclusion but it's positive news anyway.

Well.. if the Olympic Council of Asia ask Indian cricket team to take part in the qualifiers, then in all probability the BCCI will just refuse to send a team to the Asian Games. But what I didn't liked is the fact that Pakistan and other full members were given walkover for the quarterfinals as well. During women's competition, 3 out of the 4 quarter-final matches were washed out, and they just gave direct entry to the full member nations to semi-finals. So it is not like these teams got direct entry to the QF stage. They actually got direct entry to the SF stage (apart from Sri Lanka, who had to defeat Thailand to enter the semis).

[MusaPk]

Well.. if the Olympic Council of Asia ask Indian cricket team to take part in the qualifiers, then in all probability the BCCI will just refuse to send a team to the Asian Games. But what I didn't liked is the fact that Pakistan and other full members were given walkover for the quarterfinals as well. During women's competition, 3 out of the 4 quarter-final matches were washed out, and they just gave direct entry to the full member nations to semi-finals. So it is not like these teams got direct entry to the QF stage. They actually got direct entry to the SF stage (apart from Sri Lanka, who had to defeat Thailand to enter the semis).

If you see cricket teams of Asia then only India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have good teams. Rest of Asian teams are still not at level of these 4 countries. For instance see performance of Mongolia team in Asian games, they were barely able to play cricket. Its wont be fair that these 4 teams play with such teams. Cricket is not like football where you have too many strong teams competing against each other. Its just a game of 7 or 8 countries.

[Sithara007]

If you see cricket teams of Asia then only India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have good teams. Rest of Asian teams are still not at level of these 4 countries. For instance see performance of Mongolia team in Asian games, they were barely able to play cricket. Its wont be fair that these 4 teams play with such teams. Cricket is not like football where you have too many strong teams competing against each other. Its just a game of 7 or 8 countries.

Mongolia was playing their first ever international match. What do you expect from them? The issue is that stronger teams play against these associate teams only in competitions such as Asian Games. Therefore I am also not in favor of taking away this opportunity. JSRAW has a valid point here. Each and every nation should take part in the qualifier tournament. The BCCI wants teams to get direct entry based on the T20I ranking. But then, the ICC ranking is heavily biased in favor of the full members and I am not in favor of using it as a means of qualification.

[JSRAW]

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Well.. if the Olympic Council of Asia ask Indian cricket team to take part in the qualifiers, then in all probability the BCCI will just refuse to send a team to the Asian Games. But what I didn't liked is the fact that Pakistan and other full members were given walkover for the quarterfinals as well. During women's competition, 3 out of the 4 quarter-final matches were washed out, and they just gave direct entry to the full member nations to semi-finals. So it is not like these teams got direct entry to the QF stage. They actually got direct entry to the SF stage (apart from Sri Lanka, who had to defeat Thailand to enter the semis).

It's the same old drama for these folks and i don't think we are going to see any sort of change in qualification or existing hierarchy, only because of collective greed.

I still haven't read anything on the new report of the Olympics so not sure if they are going to take the same route or not, if they do then it's a joke as well and another version of the Asian games.

[MusaPk]

Mongolia was playing their first ever international match. What do you expect from them? The issue is that stronger teams play against these associate teams only in competitions such as Asian Games. Therefore I am also not in favor of taking away this opportunity. JSRAW has a valid point here. Each and every nation should take part in the qualifier tournament. The BCCI wants teams to get direct entry based on the T20I ranking. But then, the ICC ranking is heavily biased in favor of the full members and I am not in favor of using it as a means of qualification.

Then there must be some pre-qualifying round where teams like Mongolia were not capable of playing are segregated out. This is the only way we can see a competitive qualifying round. But for that we need strong cricketing countries which is not possible atleast in next coming 10 years. Thanks to cricket promoting policies of icc.
Whether like it or not cricket is what BCCI want and dictate to icc. Never expect icc will take any decision that will offend BCCI.

[hafiztalha]

South Africa Women Vs New Zealand Women

Today there is fourth match between South Africa Women Vs New Zealand women of Women's International Series has ended. First, the result of the match is that New Zealand women won this match by 8 Wickets are left and also 7 balls left. New Zealand won toss and chose to bowl first in the pitch. South Africa Women give high target to New Zealand women and also they thought that New Zealand women did not chase their big target but this was not happen. Match was going to be very tough and challenging for both teams. A.kerr performance was brilliant she scored 70 runs in 46 balls and he hitted nine 4s and A.Devine scored 61 runs in 37 balls and hitted five 4s and three 6s. Credit of winning this match goes to A.Kerr because she also took 2 wickets of South Africa Women batsman. I really enjoyed this match because there was a very exciting and suspenseful match between both teams
 

[HONDACD125]

South Africa Women Vs New Zealand Women

Today there is fourth match between South Africa Women Vs New Zealand women of Women's International Series has ended. First, the result of the match is that New Zealand women won this match by 8 Wickets are left and also 7 balls left. New Zealand won toss and chose to bowl first in the pitch. South Africa Women give high target to New Zealand women and also they thought that New Zealand women did not chase their big target but this was not happen. Match was going to be very tough and challenging for both teams. A.kerr performance was brilliant she scored 70 runs in 46 balls and he hitted nine 4s and A.Devine scored 61 runs in 37 balls and hitted five 4s and three 6s. Credit of winning this match goes to A.Kerr because she also took 2 wickets of South Africa Women batsman. I really enjoyed this match because there was a very exciting and suspenseful match between both teams
 

After losing two wickets for 39 runs, the New Zealand women cricket team made a strong comeback in the match.After that the South African team did not get any wicket till the end.Looking at the excellent batting of both the teams it can be said that the pitch proved to be very favorable for batting,because in the total match 39 overs were bowled in which 346 runs were scored.While one team got four wickets while the other team got only two wickets.From which it is estimated that the pitch did not prove to be helpful at all for the bowlers.However, the target of 173 runs in the second batting is not so easy and there is definitely pressure,but New Zealand proved the best performance by achieving this big target.

[hafiztalha]

There is last two match of One off Tournament series first one is play off match between and Sierra Leone and second one final match Nigeria and Rwanda.

Ghana vs Sierra Leone match continue in pitch. Ghana come in pitch for bat first. They scored 64 runs in 16 overs and lost 7 wickets at this moment. G.Sesay and G.Ngegba both bowlers belong to SRL Team and both take 3 3 wickets of Ghana team. I think it was hard for Ghana team to give 90 to 100 runs target

Next final match between Nigeria and Rwanda team will be start at 6:15 Pm according to Pakistan time. I predict that Nigeria won this match easily from Rwanda team because Nigeria is a strong from all of these teams in thi series. If Nigeria bat first in pitch then they will give high target to Rwanda team.

[rojan]

In the 5th T20 match of South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, South Africa Women team came out to bat first and set a target of 155 runs in 20 overs. Now New Zealand Women team came out to bat. They scored 20 runs in 3 overs. So far they have lost 1 wicket.  New Zealand Women team. Kate Anderson is out with 11 runs off 10 balls. South Africa Women team can win this match if they perform well in the bowling line.

[fuguebtc]

There is last two match of One off Tournament series first one is play off match between and Sierra Leone and second one final match Nigeria and Rwanda.

Ghana vs Sierra Leone match continue in pitch. Ghana come in pitch for bat first. They scored 64 runs in 16 overs and lost 7 wickets at this moment. G.Sesay and G.Ngegba both bowlers belong to SRL Team and both take 3 3 wickets of Ghana team. I think it was hard for Ghana team to give 90 to 100 runs target

Next final match between Nigeria and Rwanda team will be start at 6:15 Pm according to Pakistan time. I predict that Nigeria won this match easily from Rwanda team because Nigeria is a strong from all of these teams in thi series. If Nigeria bat first in pitch then they will give high target to Rwanda team.

It seems like in this match Nigeria is not performing so well. They have scored 103 and lost seven wickets in the 20 overs. Now the target for Rwanda is only 104. 11 overs have already been played and Rwanda already scored 49 and lost two wickets. This is a big chance for Rwanda to win this match against Nigeria. Nigeria has been the best team so far in this tournament.  But in this match, Rwanda has a great chance to beat them.  But at the same time, Rwanda has also lost two wickets pretty quickly and very recently. So they have some rebuilding to do right now. I believe if they have wickets in hand, they will be able to win.

[BitcoinsGreat]

In the 5th T20 match of South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, South Africa Women team came out to bat first and set a target of 155 runs in 20 overs. Now New Zealand Women team came out to bat. They scored 20 runs in 3 overs. So far they have lost 1 wicket.  New Zealand Women team. Kate Anderson is out with 11 runs off 10 balls. South Africa Women team can win this match if they perform well in the bowling line.

This is the last T20 of this series between New Zealand women vs South African women. The first three matches of the T20 were not played because of rain. The rain didn’t allow them to play this match in East London so they changed the location now the last two matches were played in Benoni. The previous match was won by the New Zealand women. they performed very well on the ground and this match is should be won by the New Zealand women because if they win so they will win the T20 series otherwise the T20 is going to draw. Let’s see what happens this series is going to win by New Zealand or draw.

[hafiztalha]

In the 5th T20 match of South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, South Africa Women team came out to bat first and set a target of 155 runs in 20 overs. Now New Zealand Women team came out to bat. They scored 20 runs in 3 overs. So far they have lost 1 wicket.  New Zealand Women team. Kate Anderson is out with 11 runs off 10 balls. South Africa Women team can win this match if they perform well in the bowling line.

Today was the last match of T20 Women's International Series Between South Africa Women and New Zealand women. This match was quite exciting and there was a tough competition between both these teams. Now this series ended by 1-1 leading in both teams. There was a total 5 match in this series and mostly matches was suspended due to rains except two matches. In this match, South Africa Women bat first and they gave a brilliant target of 155 runs to New Zealand women. A.Kerr and S.Bares performance in this match was superb. A.kerr scored 61 runs in 47 balls and she hitted nine 4s. But their performance was not enough to chase down this huge target. However, New Zealand women perform a full effort and had a hard competition with South Africa women team and I also appreciate their effort. They were very close to target.

[HONDACD125]

In the 5th T20 match of South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, South Africa Women team came out to bat first and set a target of 155 runs in 20 overs. Now New Zealand Women team came out to bat. They scored 20 runs in 3 overs. So far they have lost 1 wicket.  New Zealand Women team. Kate Anderson is out with 11 runs off 10 balls. South Africa Women team can win this match if they perform well in the bowling line.

Today was the last match of T20 Women's International Series Between South Africa Women and New Zealand women. This match was quite exciting and there was a tough competition between both these teams. Now this series ended by 1-1 leading in both teams. There was a total 5 match in this series and mostly matches was suspended due to rains except two matches. In this match, South Africa Women bat first and they gave a brilliant target of 155 runs to New Zealand women. A.Kerr and S.Bares performance in this match was superb. A.kerr scored 61 runs in 47 balls and she hitted nine 4s. But their performance was not enough to chase down this huge target. However, New Zealand women perform a full effort and had a hard competition with South Africa women team and I also appreciate their effort. They were very close to target.

Both the teams showed excellent performance and the series ended in a perfect match. If we talk about the batting of both the teams the starting players from both the sides have performed best and the middle order batting performance of both the teams has not been good. However if we look at the performance of the two bowlers of South Africa  Klaas and  de Klerk the combined performance of both bowlers resulted in the dismissal of 6 players for 50 runs in 7 overs.

I think the performance of both of them played an important role in the victory of their team.The wickets of S.Bates and  Kerr were also taken by these two bowlers. Rather, all the first six players were dismissed by the same  bowlers.Due to which the New Zealand team failed to achieve the target of 155 runs.Therefore, the performance of these two bowlers will also have to be appreciated.

[rojan]

In the match between South Africa Women and New Zealand Women team, South Africa Women team came to the field to bat first and New Zealand Women team did not win beyond the run target.  The bowling and batting lines did very well for which South Africa Women team won by 11 runs. However, the players of both the teams tried hard to win the match.

[ThemePen]

In the match between South Africa Women and New Zealand Women team, South Africa Women team came to the field to bat first and New Zealand Women team did not win beyond the run target.  The bowling and batting lines did very well for which South Africa Women team won by 11 runs. However, the players of both the teams tried hard to win the match.

These two teams have 5 matches series. But unfortunately rain interfere in first three matches and these matches were abandon. But last two matches they played. In the second last match New Zealand Women team played well and won the match. And in the last match South Africa Women team played well and won the match so now the series is equal with 1-1.