T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

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Brisbane Heat squad has many experience players and is strong squad. They are also winner of 2024 trophy. But yesterday Brisbane Heat faced first defeat of competition. Melbourne Renegades squad was begun match first with batting inning and batters were managed to collect 213 scores after playing 20 overs inning with lost of 5 wickets. Tim Seifert was top scorer and performer from Melbourne Renegades squad and his performance was truly supportive and managed to collect 102 scores. Brisbane Heat squad was fell short by 14 scores and their strength in bowling was very bad. Will Sutherland played key role in win by picking up 3 important wickets. Melbourne Renegades,  Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes these squads have 3 points.

Yes, you are right, Brisbane Heat were the champions of the last Big Bash League but they did not start well in this Big Bash League, that too against Melbourne Renegades.
In these matches, they made some mistakes in the top order in terms of batting performance, such as Jack Wildermuth's golden duck and Nathan McSweeney's dismissal for just nine runs. I think if these two batsmen could have performed a little better, Brisbane Heat would not have lost this match against Melbourne Renegades by just 14 runs.

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Brisbane Heat squad has many experience players and is strong squad. They are also winner of 2024 trophy. But yesterday Brisbane Heat faced first defeat of competition. Melbourne Renegades squad was begun match first with batting inning and batters were managed to collect 213 scores after playing 20 overs inning with lost of 5 wickets. Tim Seifert was top scorer and performer from Melbourne Renegades squad and his performance was truly supportive and managed to collect 102 scores. Brisbane Heat squad was fell short by 14 scores and their strength in bowling was very bad. Will Sutherland played key role in win by picking up 3 important wickets. Melbourne Renegades,  Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes these squads have 3 points.

Exactly way in which strong and experienced champions, Brisbane Heat, were beaten by Melbourne Renegades was little frustrating. Melbourne Renegades made huge 213 runs with great 102 runs by their best player Tim Seifert, which happened because Heat bowling was so bad. Brisbane Heat was beaten by difference of just 14 in chase, and victory of Renegades was decided by Will Sutherland, who took 3 main wickets to stop batters of Heat, and this has now made interesting three point tie between Renegades, Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes. It means the competition is getting more tougher.

[vivekdhyani1]

Those two purchases from CSK is what surprised me the most, because they are known for investing on the players who is in the 30's and also called as daddy army at some point but look at them now, changed their whole strategy and almost everyone is very young in their squad which is good for long term but the next season might get very tricky for them in my opinion.

SRH is going without proper bowling attack which is another surprise for me.

Need more time and will see the full squad analysis and will share my opinions further.

they are good buys but it will be intersting to see what will CSK do if they fail in 2-3 matches ..remember samir rizvi , CSK baught him for 8.9 cr ,,he hit his first two balls for six then failed next two matches ..didn't played another game that season.

SRH gonna play "Maut Ka Khel"  like they were doing last two season ...this is the team that might chase 275+ & also in prime condition to not defend 275+

actual suprise for me was how teams let Mumbai take De Kock for Base Price , pretty sure there was backstage understanding or should i say clear instruction from Ambani !!

My pick so far for playoffs are MI,DC,RCB,PK

[JSRAW]

^^ couple of weeks ago, Ashwin was hyping some young kids and hinting at potential buy from CSK. Will go back and check if these are same uncapped players.

RR and CSK trade finally happened but still no captaincy for Sanju, guess they are waiting for rutu to fail? Lol

[Popkon6]

India vs South Africa, the fourth T20I match between these two teams will start today, today's match will be more exciting. Because India has already won two matches and South Africa has won one match. So India has a good chance to win the series, but if South Africa has to win the series, they will have to win consecutive matches including today's match. But if I compare it with past performance, then India is definitely more likely to win this match.
Because South Africa lost the first T20I match and the third T20I match, there is a huge gap between the losses in these two matches, and India has won by a large margin, so the chances of India winning today's fourth match are very high. So I think it is very reasonable to support India in betting on today's match.

[Mandoy]

Exactly way in which strong and experienced champions, Brisbane Heat, were beaten by Melbourne Renegades was little frustrating. Melbourne Renegades made huge 213 runs with great 102 runs by their best player Tim Seifert, which happened because Heat bowling was so bad. Brisbane Heat was beaten by difference of just 14 in chase, and victory of Renegades was decided by Will Sutherland, who took 3 main wickets to stop batters of Heat, and this has now made interesting three point tie between Renegades, Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes. It means the competition is getting more tougher.

I concur that it was frustrating as a Brisbane Heat fan, more so given that they have been through similar pressure before. Giving away 213 runs is a clear indicator of how their bowling went wrong on the day and letting Tim Seifert get a century without sufficient control or variety was also costly. Nevertheless, Heat demonstrated the spirit of fighting in the pursuit and their losing only by 14 runs demonstrates that they were not too far behind. The turning point came at the opportune time through the wickets of Will Sutherland who seemed to have interrupted the flow when Heat were about to turn the tide. This victory has ensured that the points table is quite interesting as Renegades, Scorchers and Hurricanes are tied and indicates that the tournament has become very competitive and unpredictable.

[Publictalk792]

India vs South Africa, the fourth T20I match between these two teams will start today, today's match will be more exciting. Because India has already won two matches and South Africa has won one match. So India has a good chance to win the series, but if South Africa has to win the series, they will have to win consecutive matches including today's match. But if I compare it with past performance, then India is definitely more likely to win this match.
Because South Africa lost the first T20I match and the third T20I match, there is a huge gap between the losses in these two matches, and India has won by a large margin, so the chances of India winning today's fourth match are very high. So I think it is very reasonable to support India in betting on today's match.

Yes India is in good position, leading 2-1 heading into fourth match. India has been more steady since they have won first and third game by such large difference and all they need is one more win to win series and South Africa is under much of pressure as they have to win two back to back games to win trophy.  It is reasonable to support India on basis of their recent winning performance, however, T20 cricket is hard to predict and South Africa talent to change game around if their best players perform today. It will be exciting to know whether India will win series today or South Africa will win to remain in fight.

[MusaPk]

Yes India is in good position, leading 2-1 heading into fourth match. India has been more steady since they have won first and third game by such large difference and all they need is one more win to win series and South Africa is under much of pressure as they have to win two back to back games to win trophy.  It is reasonable to support India on basis of their recent winning performance, however, T20 cricket is hard to predict and South Africa talent to change game around if their best players perform today. It will be exciting to know whether India will win series today or South Africa will win to remain in fight.

T20 cricket is unpredictable and we can't say that since India has won the third T20I with huge margin, they will also win today's game. SA need to be extra careful in today's game and don't repeat mistakes they have done in 3rd T20I. India is strong in white ball format and they also have extra advantages of playing at home. Also Indian team will be under less pressure because they are leading the series 2-1. De Kock is SA key player and if he keep going then there are chances that SA will be able to score big. While in Indian batting there are many strong names like Sharma and Varma.

[Sithara007]

T20 cricket is unpredictable and we can't say that since India has won the third T20I with huge margin, they will also win today's game. SA need to be extra careful in today's game and don't repeat mistakes they have done in 3rd T20I. India is strong in white ball format and they also have extra advantages of playing at home. Also Indian team will be under less pressure because they are leading the series 2-1. De Kock is SA key player and if he keep going then there are chances that SA will be able to score big. While in Indian batting there are many strong names like Sharma and Varma.

4th match is going to start in a few hours. Although India won the third match by a big margin, it is difficult to predict the 4th and 5th matches. Both the teams have the ability to make strong comebacks and in both sides they have players who can single-handedly win matches. If India wins today, then they get an unassailable lead in the series. On the other hand, if South Africa wins, then 5th match becomes the series decider. BTW, from what I head Jasprit Bumrah is suspect for this match. Axar Patel is out due to injury, so Indians may need to field some of their bench players.

[synchronym]

India vs South Africa, the fourth T20I match between these two teams will start today, today's match will be more exciting. Because India has already won two matches and South Africa has won one match. So India has a good chance to win the series, but if South Africa has to win the series, they will have to win consecutive matches including today's match. But if I compare it with past performance, then India is definitely more likely to win this match.
Because South Africa lost the first T20I match and the third T20I match, there is a huge gap between the losses in these two matches, and India has won by a large margin, so the chances of India winning today's fourth match are very high. So I think it is very reasonable to support India in betting on today's match.

South Africa vs India fourth T20 match today. But today it is very important for South Africa to win the match. Because India has already won two matches. And South Africa has won one. If South Africa can win today, then maybe there will be a 2-2 point tie. But in today's match I will definitely put India ahead because India is a very strong team and has been performing with great strength. So it is expected that if they can win the fourth T20 match against South Africa with a strong performance, they will secure the series. But South Africa should not be taken lightly. Because we saw in the second T20 match that South Africa's batsmen batted very responsibly. So it is expected that if the opponent South Africa can perform responsibly in today's match. Then maybe they can win against India and the game can be very competitive.

[B2Z]

Today's fourth T20 match between India and South Africa is of course equally important for both teams. Because if India wins today, they will secure the T20 series, while South Africa will want to win the fourth T20 match and equalize the series. However, if the South African team can perform responsibly, then they will be able to win against their opponent India. I have seen South Africa perform quite responsibly in the second T20 match. If South Africa can bat responsibly, then they can win against India. However, in today's match, I will definitely put South Africa ahead. Because if South Africa can bat and bowl responsibly, then their opponent will definitely be able to win against India. However, India is undoubtedly a strong team. To win against them, South Africa will definitely have to bat responsibly. If they can maintain that consistency and perform today, South Africa can definitely win against India.

[impulse709]

Today's fourth T20 match between India and South Africa is of course equally important for both teams. Because if India wins today, they will secure the T20 series, while South Africa will want to win the fourth T20 match and equalize the series. However, if the South African team can perform responsibly, then they will be able to win against their opponent India. I have seen South Africa perform quite responsibly in the second T20 match. If South Africa can bat responsibly, then they can win against India. However, in today's match, I will definitely put South Africa ahead. Because if South Africa can bat and bowl responsibly, then their opponent will definitely be able to win against India. However, India is undoubtedly a strong team. To win against them, South Africa will definitely have to bat responsibly. If they can maintain that consistency and perform today, South Africa can definitely win against India.

You have made an equitable assessment of the situation and I agree that this fourth T20 is crucial to the two parties. The second game was an indication that South Africa can go head to head with India in regard to discipline with the bat and pressing them with the bowling. However, this has been their major issue in this series. India on the other hand have the know-how and experience to step up to the occasion even when the going gets tough, especially when it is a decisive game. Though South Africa do have a real possibility in case their top order shoots and the bowlers are tight the ability of India to keep up the changes within a short term cannot be underrated. As a rule, it will be a very competitive battle and minor details may turn out to be the key.

[B2Z]

Today's fourth T20 match between India and South Africa is of course equally important for both teams. Because if India wins today, they will secure the T20 series, while South Africa will want to win the fourth T20 match and equalize the series. However, if the South African team can perform responsibly, then they will be able to win against their opponent India. I have seen South Africa perform quite responsibly in the second T20 match. If South Africa can bat responsibly, then they can win against India. However, in today's match, I will definitely put South Africa ahead. Because if South Africa can bat and bowl responsibly, then their opponent will definitely be able to win against India. However, India is undoubtedly a strong team. To win against them, South Africa will definitely have to bat responsibly. If they can maintain that consistency and perform today, South Africa can definitely win against India.

You have made an equitable assessment of the situation and I agree that this fourth T20 is crucial to the two parties. The second game was an indication that South Africa can go head to head with India in regard to discipline with the bat and pressing them with the bowling. However, this has been their major issue in this series. India on the other hand have the know-how and experience to step up to the occasion even when the going gets tough, especially when it is a decisive game. Though South Africa do have a real possibility in case their top order shoots and the bowlers are tight the ability of India to keep up the changes within a short term cannot be underrated. As a rule, it will be a very competitive battle and minor details may turn out to be the key.

If the South African opening batsman can bat responsibly, then the pressure on the next batsmen will be less. So a lot of the match victory against India depends on the opening pair of South Africa. In the matches in which the opening pair of South Africa has performed well, South Africa has been able to win those matches. So in today's match, the opening batsman of South Africa must perform responsibly if the opponent wants to win against India. In the fourth T20 match, India will definitely want to attack from the beginning and limit South Africa to a few runs so that they can easily win against South Africa and secure the series. Now let's see how well any team can perform in the fourth T20 match. Both South Africa and India are very strong teams, so it is really difficult to predict in advance.

[ZAINmalik75]

A lot of players who were in high demand during the previous seasons are going unsold in the mini auction at IPL. Jake Fraser McGurk was the first one. And now other players have joined him - Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Spencer Johnson and Prithvi Shaw are a few examples. Mujeeb ur Rahman was one of the most sought after spinners, but he has also gone unsold. Quinton de Kock got just 1 crore from Mumbai Indians. And all this is happening when Pathirana went to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive 18 crore.

Well may be I think they failed to show consistency at thier international duty as well as franchise league and that's why on the basic of current moral and statics franchise didn't show any interest at IPL mini Auction to them. Livingstone, ravindra, and rest of other went unsold at first round, but then got sold for huge price at next round. But still foreigner player like Conway, Mitchell, bracewell, smith, and huge number of Afghani big names didn't got any interest and look like be part of upcoming Pakistan Super League Draft.

[noormcs5]

India vs South Africa, the fourth T20I match between these two teams will start today, today's match will be more exciting. Because India has already won two matches and South Africa has won one match. So India has a good chance to win the series, but if South Africa has to win the series, they will have to win consecutive matches including today's match. But if I compare it with past performance, then India is definitely more likely to win this match.
Because South Africa lost the first T20I match and the third T20I match, there is a huge gap between the losses in these two matches, and India has won by a large margin, so the chances of India winning today's fourth match are very high. So I think it is very reasonable to support India in betting on today's match.

The match hasn't been started yet due to visibility issue at the Ekana ground at Lucknow. I don't understand how this visibility will become better as the night progresses, it gonna get more darker, isn't ?

The pitch is being covered and soon we are going to start losing overs. I feel that maybe today's match is not possible but yet there is no such official verdict from the umpires. Let's see what they come up with 

[B2Z]

India vs South Africa, the fourth T20I match between these two teams will start today, today's match will be more exciting. Because India has already won two matches and South Africa has won one match. So India has a good chance to win the series, but if South Africa has to win the series, they will have to win consecutive matches including today's match. But if I compare it with past performance, then India is definitely more likely to win this match.
Because South Africa lost the first T20I match and the third T20I match, there is a huge gap between the losses in these two matches, and India has won by a large margin, so the chances of India winning today's fourth match are very high. So I think it is very reasonable to support India in betting on today's match.

The match hasn't been started yet due to visibility issue at the Ekana ground at Lucknow. I don't understand how this visibility will become better as the night progresses, it gonna get more darker, isn't ?

The pitch is being covered and soon we are going to start losing overs. I feel that maybe today's match is not possible but yet there is no such official verdict from the umpires. Let's see what they come up with  

The important T20 match between South Africa and India has been abandoned due to rain. The match could not be played on the field due to rain, due to which the match was abandoned, but today's game was equally important for both the teams. However, it would have been very good if today's game had been played. Then it would have been clear who won the T20 series. If India had won, they would have secured the T20 series. And if South Africa had won, the series might have been tied 2-2. The important match between South Africa and India is going to be the fifth T20 match. That match will decide who won the T20 series.

[virasog]

The important T20 match between South Africa and India has been abandoned due to rain. The match could not be played on the field due to rain, due to which the match was abandoned, but today's game was equally important for both the teams. However, it would have been very good if today's game had been played. Then it would have been clear who won the T20 series. If India had won, they would have secured the T20 series. And if South Africa had won, the series might have been tied 2-2. The important match between South Africa and India is going to be the fifth T20 match. That match will decide who won the T20 series.

Match abandoned due to rain ? Where did you see that ?

It was the bad climate and low light due to which the match wasn't possible. There were as many as 8 to 10 inspections by the umpire but the conditions weren't suitable for the play. As per some sources, Lucknow AQI hits 387, a poor atmosphere and i was thinking weren't the ground staff and management knew this one day before? They could have shifted the match to another healthier venue.

[Nothingtodo]

The match hasn't been started yet due to visibility issue at the Ekana ground at Lucknow. I don't understand how this visibility will become better as the night progresses, it gonna get more darker, isn't ?

The pitch is being covered and soon we are going to start losing overs. I feel that maybe today's match is not possible but yet there is no such official verdict from the umpires. Let's see what they come up with 

The match has been abandoned, meaning they have decided to abandon today's match due to poor lighting on the field and heavy fog. However, if today's match had been played, then for South Africa today's match would have been a match to avoid defeat and for India today's match would have been a match to win the series. India was trying to bat aggressively today, especially if they win the series, which is why India had to win today's match anyway. However, the fifth match will be the series decider as 4th was abandoned due to poor lighting, meaning South Africa will be desperate to level the series.

[Haunebu]

Match abandoned due to rain ? Where did you see that ?

It was the bad climate and low light due to which the match wasn't possible. There were as many as 8 to 10 inspections by the umpire but the conditions weren't suitable for the play. As per some sources, Lucknow AQI hits 387, a poor atmosphere and i was thinking weren't the ground staff and management knew this one day before? They could have shifted the match to another healthier venue.

That's just another dumdum spammer for you trying to complete his/her weekly signature quota by just checking the result quickly on conveying like he/she saw the entire game properly from start to finish.

Way too many of these dumdums particularly in these cricket discussion threads sadly. Anyway, it was a crazy foggy day over there and Steyn mentioned that he went to a mall in that weather earlier. Rare seeing a cricket match getting abandoned by fog though.

[Jewan420]

The match has been abandoned, meaning they have decided to abandon today's match due to poor lighting on the field and heavy fog. However, if today's match had been played, then for South Africa today's match would have been a match to avoid defeat and for India today's match would have been a match to win the series. India was trying to bat aggressively today, especially if they win the series, which is why India had to win today's match anyway. However, the fifth match will be the series decider as 4th was abandoned due to poor lighting, meaning South Africa will be desperate to level the series.

It is not common to see matches abandoned due to fog. This could be a rare occurrence. I have never witnessed such an incident before. However, it was an important match, a chance for South Africa to win the series. Now they can only fight for a series draw and India will fight for a series win. This ground in Lucknow does not host many international matches. So it was difficult to predict the match.

However, the statistics of the ground suggest that the match would have been a great fight between the batsmen and the bowlers. So far, the average T20I score at this ground is 151 in the first innings, while the average in the second innings is only 126. I think South Africa had a good chance of winning this match, with a strong bowling lineup. The toss could have made a big difference in this match.