T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[ZAINmalik75]

Well it's look like may be there will be few changes in Pakistan squad right before Asia cup, because from some sources fakhar isn't fully fit currently so that's why PCB decide to reject Baber NOC for Caribbean Premier League and keep him on stand by to replace fakhar if isn't available or may be some other if failed to show his performance at tri series at Sharjah Stadium, where mostly team struggle to scored runs while batting first. I think on the basic of baber stats at UAE in recent years we can't neglect him and particularly for Sharjah Pakistan really need a batter to stick on pitch for longer and keep trying to ratoate strike to keep his team out of struggling phase. Hope soon we will have official news regarding that whome will really back Pakistani team confidence.

[ThemePen]

Well it's look like may be there will be few changes in Pakistan squad right before Asia cup, because from some sources fakhar isn't fully fit currently so that's why PCB decide to reject Baber NOC for Caribbean Premier League and keep him on stand by to replace fakhar if isn't available or may be some other if failed to show his performance at tri series at Sharjah Stadium, where mostly team struggle to scored runs while batting first. I think on the basic of baber stats at UAE in recent years we can't neglect him and particularly for Sharjah Pakistan really need a batter to stick on pitch for longer and keep trying to ratoate strike to keep his team out of struggling phase. Hope soon we will have official news regarding that whome will really back Pakistani team confidence.

There could be some changes to team of Pakistan in Asia Cup. Replacement like Babar Azam may be on wait so as to fill up position of Fakhar Zaman provided he is not fit. This is appropriate since Babar possesses much of experience and excels in venues such as Sharjah where cricketer is required to spend good time on ground and score fast. Fitness of Fakhar is issue and team must decide on whether to wait on him or find archer who is already fit. Next games in Sharjah will be significant to those players who want to compete in team. We ought to be getting formal news shortly of who will make final team.

[Unknown Op]

In the first semi final, Adelaide Strikers Academy needs 58 runs in 57 balls which is developing into a cliff hanger match and any team can win from here. In the 2nd semi final match, Pakistan Shaheens needs 51 runs in 20 balls. They have only one wicket left so they may lose this one.

At the end both top spot team of table got eliminated and Perth Scorchers Academy become champions of the tournament, it's really hard for a team to defeat two top team back to back at the same day, but Perth Academy really does, first they beat Pakistani shaheens for the second time at the tournament and then beat Adelaide Strikers Academy at the final with a decent margin. I do believe Baxter Holt has played a huge role through his maiden undefeated century in Perth victory as opponent were really closed to match the required, but some how bowlers get them below by just 15 runs behind and that how won the final.

In the final of Top End tournament, Perth Scorchers Academy won that game and they did very good batting, gave such a good target of more than 200 runs. Sam Fanning got out early on 19 runs off 10 balls. Later on, Teague Wyllie and Baxter Holt carry the team, maintained the healthy run rate in the game and score such a good runs. Baxter Holt is the player of the match and scored 114 off 63 balls. In the semi final, Baxter Holt got out on one run and then he played in his comfort zone and secured a century for the team in this match and also become the player of the match. 

In the Top End T20 Series (Australia) competition, 11 teams participated and Perth Scorchers Academy squad and Adelaide Strikers Academy squad reached in final match after defeating their opponents in semi final matches. In final match, Perth Scorchers Academy squad was started match first with batting inning and batters were managed to collect 205 scores after playing 20 overs inning with lost of 2 batters wickets just. Teague Wyllie and Baxter Holt both build strong batting partnership and both played wonderful inning and both collected 114 scores and 56 scores respectively. Bowling performance of Adelaide Strikers was not very good and they picked up 2 wickets just in full inning. Matthew Spoors and Keaton Critchell both played important role in victory and both picked up 2 and 2 significant wickets respectively. Adelaide strikers squad was fell short by 15 scores and they achieved 190 scores. Congrats to Perth Scorchers squad to win Final Trophy of Top End T20 competition.

[noormcs5]

In the first semi final, Adelaide Strikers Academy needs 58 runs in 57 balls which is developing into a cliff hanger match and any team can win from here. In the 2nd semi final match, Pakistan Shaheens needs 51 runs in 20 balls. They have only one wicket left so they may lose this one.

At the end both top spot team of table got eliminated and Perth Scorchers Academy become champions of the tournament, it's really hard for a team to defeat two top team back to back at the same day, but Perth Academy really does, first they beat Pakistani shaheens for the second time at the tournament and then beat Adelaide Strikers Academy at the final with a decent margin. I do believe Baxter Holt has played a huge role through his maiden undefeated century in Perth victory as opponent were really closed to match the required, but some how bowlers get them below by just 15 runs behind and that how won the final.

When Perth Scorchers Academy innings finished it looks like it would be so easy for Pakistan Shaheens to chase it down because as we have seen in the group stages games their batting line up as well as bowling line up was too strong and 155 should not be a big deal for the Shaheens to chase it but back to back wickets were losing and Pakistan lost the game.

I think if in the middle overs when Pakistan were losing wickets, at that time every new player was looking for shots, if they would prefer running between the wickets then the results might have been different.

[virasog]

When Perth Scorchers Academy innings finished it looks like it would be so easy for Pakistan Shaheens to chase it down because as we have seen in the group stages games their batting line up as well as bowling line up was too strong and 155 should not be a big deal for the Shaheens to chase it but back to back wickets were losing and Pakistan lost the game.

I think if in the middle overs when Pakistan were losing wickets, at that time every new player was looking for shots, if they would prefer running between the wickets then the results might have been different.

Pakistani bowlers did their best. Saad Masood got three wickets while Muhammad Waseem got two and Faisal Akram did defensive bowling and also got a single wicket. Mehran Mumtaz got two wickets, and at the end of the innings, they were very happy and feeling proud of their job, but their batting disappointed them.
Yasir Khan was out on duck and Maaz on 5. Khawaja Nafay was looking for a partnership, but nothing good happened and after scoring about 26 runs, he also got out. At that time, the situation of the match was clearly changed and at the end Pakistan team got all out at 107.

[UmerIdrees]

Well it's look like may be there will be few changes in Pakistan squad right before Asia cup, because from some sources fakhar isn't fully fit currently so that's why PCB decide to reject Baber NOC for Caribbean Premier League and keep him on stand by to replace fakhar if isn't available or may be some other if failed to show his performance at tri series at Sharjah Stadium, where mostly team struggle to scored runs while batting first. I think on the basic of baber stats at UAE in recent years we can't neglect him and particularly for Sharjah Pakistan really need a batter to stick on pitch for longer and keep trying to ratoate strike to keep his team out of struggling phase. Hope soon we will have official news regarding that whome will really back Pakistani team confidence.

There could be some changes to team of Pakistan in Asia Cup. Replacement like Babar Azam may be on wait so as to fill up position of Fakhar Zaman provided he is not fit. This is appropriate since Babar possesses much of experience and excels in venues such as Sharjah where cricketer is required to spend good time on ground and score fast. Fitness of Fakhar is issue and team must decide on whether to wait on him or find archer who is already fit. Next games in Sharjah will be significant to those players who want to compete in team. We ought to be getting formal news shortly of who will make final team.

As the Asia Cup is around the corner and Irfan Pathan who is former Indian player, he was playing in Legends League and there he refused to play with Pakistan, as we all know what issues are there but now he is requesting his name to be added in commentary panel for the Asia Cup match in between Pakistan and India. So why was he boycotting the Legends League and destroying the fun there?

However, the Pakistan vs India match will be on 14th September at the Dubai stadium, and which team will win this contest?

[Cheema02]

In the Top End T20 Series (Australia) competition, 11 teams participated and Perth Scorchers Academy squad and Adelaide Strikers Academy squad reached in final match after defeating their opponents in semi final matches. In final match, Perth Scorchers Academy squad was started match first with batting inning and batters were managed to collect 205 scores after playing 20 overs inning with lost of 2 batters wickets just. Teague Wyllie and Baxter Holt both build strong batting partnership and both played wonderful inning and both collected 114 scores and 56 scores respectively. Bowling performance of Adelaide Strikers was not very good and they picked up 2 wickets just in full inning. Matthew Spoors and Keaton Critchell both played important role in victory and both picked up 2 and 2 significant wickets respectively.

Yes, you are right top end T20 series ended with an outstanding performance of Perth Scorchers Academy winning final match of tournament. Perth Scorchers Academy finished the series at third position on point table while Pakistan Shaheens finished at second position on point table by winning four matches and lose only two. Chicago Kingsmen is top position on Top end T20 series by 5 matches and lose only just single match but didn't reached in final. In final match of tournaments Adelaide Strikers Academy didn't cashed down a huge total of 200 plus runs and lost the winning hoep after scoring 170 runs. The man of The Match award goes to Baxter Holt for his blasting batting performance scoring a well deserved century in most important match of series and remain unbeaten after added 114 runs to the team total.

[ZAINmalik75]

When Perth Scorchers Academy innings finished it looks like it would be so easy for Pakistan Shaheens to chase it down because as we have seen in the group stages games their batting line up as well as bowling line up was too strong and 155 should not be a big deal for the Shaheens to chase it but back to back wickets were losing and Pakistan lost the game.

I think if in the middle overs when Pakistan were losing wickets, at that time every new player was looking for shots, if they would prefer running between the wickets then the results might have been different.

I think bowling department done thier job finely, but when it come for thier batter to show his magic they failed to get the required at such vital stage of the tournament which is horrible. Looking to the scorecard Pakistani opener can play a vital role to set momentum for his team by utilizing power play early on, but as soon as they lost opening order with minor contribution things got out of reachable for them. Later lower middle order can take stand and can contribute significantly but unfortunately they givenaway thier wickets quite easily and thier Pakistani Shaheen lose his match despite wasim brutal hitting at end.

[Nanga Parbat]

When Perth Scorchers Academy innings finished it looks like it would be so easy for Pakistan Shaheens to chase it down because as we have seen in the group stages games their batting line up as well as bowling line up was too strong and 155 should not be a big deal for the Shaheens to chase it but back to back wickets were losing and Pakistan lost the game.

I think if in the middle overs when Pakistan were losing wickets, at that time every new player was looking for shots, if they would prefer running between the wickets then the results might have been different.

This target was not that difficult for Pakistan batsmen, they played poorly in it and weakened themselves and faced a heavy defeat in the match. Pakistan batsmen brought weakness in themselves, although they could score 48 runs in 3 overs, but they could not strengthen themselves in this match in any way. Pakistan had a chance to play well in the final but they could not strengthen themselves in this match which is disappointing for them because they played well throughout the league but in the end they could not meet this easy target. Pakistan bowlers had stopped runs and took wickets with a lot of hard work and determination, but Pakistan wasted their bowler hard work and lost the match. Pakistan is out with this weakness, they should have played some balls with rest and played fast.

[Compromise me]

Well it's look like may be there will be few changes in Pakistan squad right before Asia cup, because from some sources fakhar isn't fully fit currently so that's why PCB decide to reject Baber NOC for Caribbean Premier League and keep him on stand by to replace fakhar if isn't available or may be some other if failed to show his performance at tri series at Sharjah Stadium, where mostly team struggle to scored runs while batting first. I think on the basic of baber stats at UAE in recent years we can't neglect him and particularly for Sharjah Pakistan really need a batter to stick on pitch for longer and keep trying to ratoate strike to keep his team out of struggling phase. Hope soon we will have official news regarding that whome will really back Pakistani team confidence.

Pak International cricket team performance is very bad in last matches and we saw performance when they lost against West Indies and we saw very bad effort by team of Pak abd Now Pakistan team has very low confidence as comparison to Afghanistan team and Afghanistan team is favorite for the next match and Asia cup will be very tough tournament for Pak team because Pakistan team is not good in anything and they are not ready to learn anything. Afghanistan national cricket team head to head performance is excellent in last year's and they have best spinners all over the World which made that team best team and we are considering one of the best team of the tournament.

[Sithara007]

As the Asia Cup is around the corner and Irfan Pathan who is former Indian player, he was playing in Legends League and there he refused to play with Pakistan, as we all know what issues are there but now he is requesting his name to be added in commentary panel for the Asia Cup match in between Pakistan and India. So why was he boycotting the Legends League and destroying the fun there?

However, the Pakistan vs India match will be on 14th September at the Dubai stadium, and which team will win this contest?

In India, this has mostly became a political issue. The opposition parties got a rare opportunity to criticize the government and they are using it. But as far as the BCCI remains adamant on participating in the Asia Cup, the tournament will go ahead and India will play against Pakistan on 14th September at Dubai. IMO, politics need to be kept away from sports. And why this is applicable only for cricket and not for any other sports. Makes me suspect that some vested interests are in play here.

[CryptoYar]

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Yes politics and sports mostly mix especially in big competitions like India-Pakistan match. But many people wish politics would stay out of sports that is rarely case. Major sporting events have huge public interest and national pride which makes them platform for political statements. Your observation about vested interests is also popular and high revenue sports like cricket get more political and business attention than other sports because of money and media coverage involved. So wanting to separate two is good idea reality is much more complicated.

[noormcs5]

[...]

Yes politics and sports mostly mix especially in big competitions like India-Pakistan match. But many people wish politics would stay out of sports that is rarely case. Major sporting events have huge public interest and national pride which makes them platform for political statements. Your observation about vested interests is also popular and high revenue sports like cricket get more political and business attention than other sports because of money and media coverage involved. So wanting to separate two is good idea reality is much more complicated.

I think that the match between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup surely going to win by India easily, 2021 and 2022 is finished now last time Pakistan won against India in 2022 in Asia Cup and that is it. It was a one sided game now for the team India to beat Pakistan. In Champions Trophy, when India refused to come and play in Pakistan, so Pakistan team went to Dubai and there Pakistan lost very badly in the same stadium. That time Virat scored a century but now this time here is no Virat and no Rohit Sharma, it is the time for the new players of the Indian team to experience the dominance over the rivals Pakistan.

[ZAINmalik75]

As the Asia Cup is around the corner and Irfan Pathan who is former Indian player, he was playing in Legends League and there he refused to play with Pakistan, as we all know what issues are there but now he is requesting his name to be added in commentary panel for the Asia Cup match in between Pakistan and India. So why was he boycotting the Legends League and destroying the fun there?

However, the Pakistan vs India match will be on 14th September at the Dubai stadium, and which team will win this contest?

I think that what we can called Oscillation (doghlapan) from them and when ever things will comes to financial matters, the Indian side officials will tends to take a U-turn from all the rumors spread by godi media. Anyway it's true that Indian government has clear thier stance regarding indopak matches that thier team will never ever play any billtral series with pak and will never allow his team to visit Pakistan or will host them back at thier own land, but at the same time allow them to play rest of major tournament with Pakistan at neutral venue despite the growing clamour of boycott early on. Hope we will have an interesting clashes to watch.

[noormcs5]

Pakistani bowlers did their best. Saad Masood got three wickets while Muhammad Waseem got two and Faisal Akram did defensive bowling and also got a single wicket. Mehran Mumtaz got two wickets, and at the end of the innings, they were very happy and feeling proud of their job, but their batting disappointed them.
Yasir Khan was out on duck and Maaz on 5. Khawaja Nafay was looking for a partnership, but nothing good happened and after scoring about 26 runs, he also got out. At that time, the situation of the match was clearly changed and at the end Pakistan team got all out at 107.

I think Pakistan Shaheens lost that match and responsibilities lie on every player,  they cannot blame a single player. The batting lineup truly failed to carry runs and showed no discipline, hence the team got out quickly. 

When all the things were going against Pakistan Shaheens, their final hope was Irfan Khan, the captain of the team, because in the very last game of Pakistan against Nepal, Irfan Khan played the innings of 46 runs and Pakistan won that game by a single run. However, if we look from the point of view of the winning team, they first defeated Pakistan Shaheens and then went on to win the final also.

[Cheema02]

Pakistani bowlers did their best. Saad Masood got three wickets while Muhammad Waseem got two and Faisal Akram did defensive bowling and also got a single wicket. Mehran Mumtaz got two wickets, and at the end of the innings, they were very happy and feeling proud of their job, but their batting disappointed them.
Yasir Khan was out on duck and Maaz on 5. Khawaja Nafay was looking for a partnership, but nothing good happened and after scoring about 26 runs, he also got out. At that time, the situation of the match was clearly changed and at the end Pakistan team got all out at 107.

I think Pakistan Shaheens lost that match and responsibilities lie on every player,  they cannot blame a single player. The batting lineup truly failed to carry runs and showed no discipline, hence the team got out quickly. 

When all the things were going against Pakistan Shaheens, their final hope was Irfan Khan, the captain of the team, because in the very last game of Pakistan against Nepal, Irfan Khan played the innings of 46 runs and Pakistan won that game by a single run. However, if we look from the point of view of the winning team, they first defeated Pakistan Shaheens and then went on to win the final also.

Pakistan Shaheens had a very disappointing performance in the second semi-final. Seven batters failed to enter double figures while two batters were out on duck. Overall Pakistan Shaheens is dominating in the top end T20 series group stages matches but in the second semi-final Pakistan's top-order batsman has not performed well which is a big reason for Pakistan Shaheens defeat. If you look at the points table in the Top end T20 series Pakistan finished second winning won four matches out of six and loses only two matches with eight points. The target of 156 runs was achievable If Pakistan's top order and middle order play responsibly, then Pakistan can win the Top end T20 series.

[Sithara007]

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Yes politics and sports mostly mix especially in big competitions like India-Pakistan match. But many people wish politics would stay out of sports that is rarely case. Major sporting events have huge public interest and national pride which makes them platform for political statements. Your observation about vested interests is also popular and high revenue sports like cricket get more political and business attention than other sports because of money and media coverage involved. So wanting to separate two is good idea reality is much more complicated.

What I am saying is that people who would have supported this event if they were in power, end up opposing it only because they are in opposition. Also, Jay Shah is the ICC chief now, and this is yet another reason for them to oppose this tournament. Unless there is a parliamentary act prohibiting all sports events between India and Pakistan, I am not going to support their demands. Mobocracy cannot be a determining factor for scheduling sports events.

[MusaPk]

What I am saying is that people who would have supported this event if they were in power, end up opposing it only because they are in opposition. Also, Jay Shah is the ICC chief now, and this is yet another reason for them to oppose this tournament. Unless there is a parliamentary act prohibiting all sports events between India and Pakistan, I am not going to support their demands. Mobocracy cannot be a determining factor for scheduling sports events.

India vs Pakistan matches generate massive revenue and that is also one reason why BCCI is not refusing to play against Pakistan in mega events. Due to recent clashes between both countries it's almost impossible for them to play bilateral series at home. Jay shah is son of Amit Shah, who is a politician and also India home minister. But regardless of which party is in government, it's not in BCCI interest to refuse to play against Pakistan in ICC and other mega events.   

[N.O]

Belgium tour of Austria tournament, 4th T20 game played and this match between Austria And  Belgium was played Velden Cricket Ground. Belgium won the toss and elected to batting first. Austria is a strong team and played fantastic match. Austria won the match by 4 wickets and 4 balls. Belgium set a record total runs for 144 and lost the match. Austria chased total runs for 146 only and won the match by 4 balls. The best batting performance in the Austria team was by Aqib Iqbal  scored 53 runs and 37 balls hitting 5 fours and 2 sixs. Congratulations to Austria

[Unknown Op]

Belgium tour of Austria tournament, 4th T20 game played and this match between Austria And  Belgium was played Velden Cricket Ground. Belgium won the toss and elected to batting first. Austria is a strong team and played fantastic match. Austria won the match by 4 wickets and 4 balls. Belgium set a record total runs for 144 and lost the match. Austria chased total runs for 146 only and won the match by 4 balls. The best batting performance in the Austria team was by Aqib Iqbal  scored 53 runs and 37 balls hitting 5 fours and 2 sixs. Congratulations to Austria

In Belgium tour of Austria competition, Austria completely whitewashed Belgium squad and this competition consisted 4 matches. Belgium was not able to win even a single match. In last T20 format match, Belgium squad was begun this last match first with batting inning and batters were managed to collect 144 scores after playing 20 overs inning with lost of 9 wickets. Their performance in batting inning was fantastic and gave big scores to Austria squad but saldy their bowlers was not much strong. Austria squad achieved full scores with 4 wickets and  deliveries. Ziaurahman Shinwari played key role in win and he picked up 2 important wickets. Aqib Iqbal played superb inning and he collected 53 scores off 37 deliveries. T20 format competition was finished wuth the status 4-0.