T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[rojan]

Waiting for the third and the last game of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan is in the upper hand since they are winning the first game but on the other hand, if we talk about Sri Lanka, they cannot win the home series. Yeah, they are able to draw it but that also sounds difficult, hard as a big challenge.
 
By the way, there are many chances that rain might again disturb the game, the weather pattern isn't good for cricket there. 

It doesn't look like the match will start today because the rain is still continuing and the toss is being delayed. Just like the second match was abandoned without a toss due to rain, the third match will probably be abandoned without a toss as well. However, Sri Lanka might have had some chance to level the match or the series in today's match, but that might not be possible if it is abandoned because Pakistan is already leading 1-0 by winning one match. If today's match is abandoned, Pakistan will win the series by winning one match.

Yea, it sounds as though Pakistan is at a leading position in this series, by the 1-0 margin. However, the rain has actually been a killer--just as the second match, should the game be called off today, Sri Lanka will have no fair opportunity at even levelling the series. Weather is certainly making a huge contribution to this and frustrating to those fans who desired a healthy competition. I hope that at least some playing would take place and we would have seen how the teams are performing, but at present Pakistan is in a good position to win the series.

[ZAINmalik75]

So today Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other again. As we know that Pakistan has already won the first match. Sahibzada Farhan played well in the first game. I hope he will play well again. Shadab khan also was very good in that match. After that second match was abandoned due to rain. And today is the last match of T20 series. I hope that Pakistan will play well again and try to win this match to win the series.

Well Pakistan were expected to white wash the series against Siri Lankan and they were begin to deliver it practically, but unfortunately back to back rain intruption runied thier plan, it was a gold opportunity with management to test thier young and strengthen thier bench for world cup as well as explore the condition for better preparation. Now still third match were delayed and more expectedly to be abundant, but still Pakistan has lead so definitely trophy will be handover to them Morever the concerning things is that weather conditions at Sirilankan may really effect Pakistan schedule as most of thier world cup matches will be held thier so PCB should keep  that factor in mind and drew some better planing to minimize the loss.

[Smack That Ace]

Yea, it sounds as though Pakistan is at a leading position in this series, by the 1-0 margin. However, the rain has actually been a killer--just as the second match, should the game be called off today, Sri Lanka will have no fair opportunity at even levelling the series. Weather is certainly making a huge contribution to this and frustrating to those fans who desired a healthy competition. I hope that at least some playing would take place and we would have seen how the teams are performing, but at present Pakistan is in a good position to win the series.

Sri Lanka is not in good shape. They did not play well in the first match. Whatever, they have the ability to perform well. But the performance of Sri lankan batsmen is very erratic.

Pakistan won the first match. They were abandoned in the second match. In today's match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field. Sri Lanka lost two wickets  for just 22  runs but their total in 5 overs is 54 runs. They are able to collect an average of about 11 runs per over. Kamil mishara returned to the dressing room after scoring 20  runs in just 8 balls. Dhananjaya de silva is still unbeaten after scoring 22 runs in  14 balls. This is a batting friendly pitch. If Sri Lanka wants to win the match, they will have to  give a target of at least 180+.

[fuguebtc]

Sri Lanka wants to win today's match and draw the series. So they are batting with the aim of giving a big target. Even after losing three wickets, they are moving towards a big collection.

Since the match is being played in 12 overs, naturally they will have to give a big target if they want to win. They should collect at least 130. Even then, it cannot be said that they will be in the safe zone. There are many batsmen in the Pakistan squad who are capable of batting at a decent strike rate.

Sri Lanka has collected 85 runs in 8 overs and lost three wickets. Now Asalanka and Kusal Mendis are at the crease. If these two batsmen can survive at the crease till the end, Sri Lanka will be able to collect at least 45+ in the last 4 overs.

[WatChe]

Sri Lanka is not in good shape. They did not play well in the first match. Whatever, they have the ability to perform well. But the performance of Sri lankan batsmen is very erratic.

Pakistan won the first match. They were abandoned in the second match. In today's match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field. Sri Lanka lost two wickets  for just 22  runs but their total in 5 overs is 54 runs. They are able to collect an average of about 11 runs per over. Kamil mishara returned to the dressing room after scoring 20  runs in just 8 balls. Dhananjaya de silva is still unbeaten after scoring 22 runs in  14 balls. This is a batting friendly pitch. If Sri Lanka wants to win the match, they will have to  give a target of at least 180+.

Sri Lanka recovering nicely from early two wickets loss. After 9 overs Sri Lanka score is 102 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. If Sri Lanka keep scoring runs with this pace then they will be able to give a target of 130 runs. Due to rain match is reduced to 12 overs and on wet outfield it won't be easy for Pakistan to chase 130 runs. Just 3 overs left in Sri Lanka innings and it's on Pakistan bowlers to stop Sri Lanka from giving a challenging target of 130 runs.    

[free-bit.co.in]

Sri Lanka wants to win today's match and draw the series. So they are batting with the aim of giving a big target. Even after losing three wickets, they are moving towards a big collection.

Since the match is being played in 12 overs, naturally they will have to give a big target if they want to win. They should collect at least 130. Even then, it cannot be said that they will be in the safe zone. There are many batsmen in the Pakistan squad who are capable of batting at a decent strike rate.

Sri Lanka has collected 85 runs in 8 overs and lost three wickets. Now Asalanka and Kusal Mendis are at the crease. If these two batsmen can survive at the crease till the end, Sri Lanka will be able to collect at least 45+ in the last 4 overs.

Sri Lanka scored 85 runs at the end of 8 overs. We saw Sri lanka's devastating batting in the last 4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistani bowlers bowled very badly in the death overs. Sri Lanka gave a huge target of 161 runs. It is definitely very difficult for Pakistan to score 160 runs in 12 overs. If Sri Lankan bowlers can bowl controlled from the start, then Pakistan will not be able to win. But Pakistan's batsmen have the ability to win this match. Although it is very difficult. Pakistan will have to score an average of 13+ per over.

[BALIK]

Sri Lanka scored 85 runs at the end of 8 overs. We saw Sri lanka's devastating batting in the last 4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistani bowlers bowled very badly in the death overs. Sri Lanka gave a huge target of 161 runs. It is definitely very difficult for Pakistan to score 160 runs in 12 overs. If Sri Lankan bowlers can bowl controlled from the start, then Pakistan will not be able to win. But Pakistan's batsmen have the ability to win this match. Although it is very difficult. Pakistan will have to score an average of 13+ per over.

Sri Lanka had given a huge target of 161 runs. Pakistan started the innings with the aim of winning. But they lost four wickets in 5 overs. Except Agha Salman, no other top order batsman could bat well. They batted like fools. Salman returned to the dressing room after playing an innings of 45 runs in just 12 balls. He batted at a strike rate of 375. He gave an incredible innings to the fans. But if he could have scored a half century, it would have been a memorable innings for him.

Pakistan collected 69 runs in 5 overs. Pakistan needs 92 runs from 42 balls to win. But they are under pressure because they have already lost 4 wickets. Now Mohammad Nawaz and Khawaja Nafay are at the crease, if these two batsmen play well, Pakistan still has a chance of winning.

[Danica22]

Sri Lanka had given a huge target of 161 runs. Pakistan started the innings with the aim of winning. But they lost four wickets in 5 overs. Except Agha Salman, no other top order batsman could bat well. They batted like fools. Salman returned to the dressing room after playing an innings of 45 runs in just 12 balls. He batted at a strike rate of 375. He gave an incredible innings to the fans. But if he could have scored a half century, it would have been a memorable innings for him.

Pakistan collected 69 runs in 5 overs. Pakistan needs 92 runs from 42 balls to win. But they are under pressure because they have already lost 4 wickets. Now Mohammad Nawaz and Khawaja Nafay are at the crease, if these two batsmen play well, Pakistan still has a chance of winning.

Mohammad nawaz and Nafay are batting very responsibly. Pakistan have managed to score 105  runs in 8 overs. Sri lanka's total in 8 overs was probably 85  runs. But Pakistan still needs 56 runs to win. They have to score  56 runs in 4 overs. They have to score an average of 13.12 runs per over. The chances of winning the match are equal for both teams now. If Sri Lankan bowlers cannot take the wickets of Nawaz and Nafay, then they probably won't be able to win the match. Nawaz's total is 25 runs in 11 balls and Nafay's total is 18 runs in 11 balls. Both the batsmen are capable of aggressive batting. If this pair cannot break  in the next 2 overs, pakistan might win the series.

[BTC FutureKing]

Sri Lanka is not in good shape. They did not play well in the first match. Whatever, they have the ability to perform well. But the performance of Sri lankan batsmen is very erratic.

Pakistan won the first match. They were abandoned in the second match. In today's match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field. Sri Lanka lost two wickets  for just 22  runs but their total in 5 overs is 54 runs. They are able to collect an average of about 11 runs per over. Kamil mishara returned to the dressing room after scoring 20  runs in just 8 balls. Dhananjaya de silva is still unbeaten after scoring 22 runs in  14 balls. This is a batting friendly pitch. If Sri Lanka wants to win the match, they will have to  give a target of at least 180+.

Sri Lanka recovering nicely from early two wickets loss. After 9 overs Sri Lanka score is 102 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. If Sri Lanka keep scoring runs with this pace then they will be able to give a target of 130 runs. Due to rain match is reduced to 12 overs and on wet outfield it won't be easy for Pakistan to chase 130 runs. Just 3 overs left in Sri Lanka innings and it's on Pakistan bowlers to stop Sri Lanka from giving a challenging target of 130 runs.    

Sri Lanka performance left everyone shocked.They scored incredible runs in 12 overs.The 6 wickets taken by Pakistan could not stop Sri Lanka increasing score. Pakistan bowling line looked weak in this match.All the batsmen from Sri Lanka tried very well and have probably ensured their wining.Pakistan still needs 79 runs from 32 balls.Due to the humidity of the field these runs are difficult to score and Sri Lanka is showing excellent bowling.I think Sri Lanka will equalize the series lead.Salman Ali Agha from Pakistan did his duty well but the other batsmen did not work hard especially Saim Ayub and Sahib Zada Farhan.Muhammad Nawaz and Khawaja Nafey are present on the pitch.Lets see if they can give Pakistan a win or not.

[Compromise me]

You are right about Abrar Ahmed his mystery spin is quite difficult to understand, and dust in air today makes his bowling even harder for batters of Sri Lankan team. Though when it rains scoring of Pakistan may be high and they are normally safe according to rules of DLS and victory today will give them huge push ahead of T20 World Cup. I believe that Sri Lanka will not be able to manage, as they can not handle spin duo Shadab and Abrar. I do agree that Pakistan might not lose this series anymore because their spinners are simply too strong as compared to home team. I believe Pakistan will win this match.

Pak team will this series because they played only 1 match and they won the match easily and Sri Lanka International cricket team have to improve their performance because they are playing very bad and they could not give excellent effort in the last series and they should try to warm up good for the World Cup because World cup will start in the next month and Sri Lanka team have to face difficult teams of the World. Nissanka have to build his confidence to play in the World cup because he is top class batter of Sri Lanka team. Liyanage is good player and he need to improve his skills because he will also play the World cup . Pak team need to focus on big teams because they are playing against small teams which have low ranking.

[Bluedrem]

Sri Lanka scored 85 runs at the end of 8 overs. We saw Sri lanka's devastating batting in the last 4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistani bowlers bowled very badly in the death overs. Sri Lanka gave a huge target of 161 runs. It is definitely very difficult for Pakistan to score 160 runs in 12 overs. If Sri Lankan bowlers can bowl controlled from the start, then Pakistan will not be able to win. But Pakistan's batsmen have the ability to win this match. Although it is very difficult. Pakistan will have to score an average of 13+ per over.

Today, the third T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was played and Pakistan has already lost the match. Earlier, the second T20I was abandoned due to rain. Today too, the game was reduced to 12 overs due to bad weather. Batting first, Sri Lanka set a huge target of 160 runs in 12 overs. In that case, they lost 6 wickets. For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka gave an explosive innings of 34 runs off 9 balls, while Kamil Mishara took 20 runs off 8 balls and Janith Liyanage took 22 runs off 8 balls.
When Pakistan came out to bat with a target of 161 runs in the second innings, except for Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha's 45 runs off 12 balls, no other batsman could bat properly. As a result, they lost by 14 runs.
With Sri Lanka winning today's match, the series is now level at 1-1.

[Cheema02]

Sri Lanka scored 85 runs at the end of 8 overs. We saw Sri lanka's devastating batting in the last 4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistani bowlers bowled very badly in the death overs. Sri Lanka gave a huge target of 161 runs. It is definitely very difficult for Pakistan to score 160 runs in 12 overs. If Sri Lankan bowlers can bowl controlled from the start, then Pakistan will not be able to win. But Pakistan's batsmen have the ability to win this match. Although it is very difficult. Pakistan will have to score an average of 13+ per over.

Pakistan disappointed bowling performance in this last T20 match bowlers giving to much runs especially Mohammad Wasim giving 50 plus runs in just 3 over anyhow they picked 3 important wickets but very poor bowling. Pakistan openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub didn't start inning well and lost early wickets. Khawaja Nafay debut today and played a outstanding inning pf 26 runs from just 15 balls but didn't too long to assist Pakistan back in the match. I think these bolwers didn't perform well in world cup matches Pakistan team should include sufian mouqeem or Usama tariq in the playing XI because sri Lankan pitches is spin friendly pitches. Sri lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga bowl really well today picked 4 crucial wickets and assist Sri Lanka to win this match and level the series with 1-1.

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The match is still delayed because of rain and it looks like this match will also washed out. World Cup is starting in less then 30 days and if weather remain same then world cup won't be entertaining. If this match is washed out then Pakistan will win the series 1-0 and that's why Sri Lankans must be looking forward to play this game to level this series. Pakistan also want to play this series because they want to climatize themselves with playing conditions for upcoming world cup.   

Did the Sri Lankan team take revenge or did it go against the Pakistan team?  Or did their country and their rain help them win this match?

Whatever we say, the batting performance of the Sri Lankan team was extraordinary in this match. Even though no one could score a half-century or a century, everyone maintained a strike rate of around 150 and 200, which basically enabled them to score 160 runs in just 12 overs. If we consider the run rate of this score, then here we get 13.33 per over, which is a huge run.  However, the Sri Lankan team stopped the Pakistan team from going above the West Indies team. On the one hand, the Sri Lankan team performed better than the West Indies team in this match.

[Farhan99]

Sri Lanka wants to win today's match and draw the series. So they are batting with the aim of giving a big target. Even after losing three wickets, they are moving towards a big collection.

Since the match is being played in 12 overs, naturally they will have to give a big target if they want to win. They should collect at least 130. Even then, it cannot be said that they will be in the safe zone. There are many batsmen in the Pakistan squad who are capable of batting at a decent strike rate.

Sri Lanka has collected 85 runs in 8 overs and lost three wickets. Now Asalanka and Kusal Mendis are at the crease. If these two batsmen can survive at the crease till the end, Sri Lanka will be able to collect at least 45+ in the last 4 overs.

Yeah, In the T20 game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 14 runs. Sri Lanka opens inning first with Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishra and among the openers Mishra played a aggressive inning of 20 runs but Nissanka losses his wicket on duck and in middle order Kusal Mendis played a well knock of 30 runs and also Dasun Shanaka played a brilliant knock of 34 runs and at the end of the innings Sri Lanka set a very strong target of 161 runs in slotted 12 overs due to rain.

Pakistan opens inning with Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub but both the openers don't give a positive start to the team and Saim scores only 9  runs and also Saim scores 6 runs but in middle order Slman Ali Agha played a very aggressive inning of 45 runs and also Nawaz played a well inning of 28 runs and also Nafay played a well inning of 26 runs but after putting great efforts Pakistani not chase the target successfully and Sri Lanka won the game

[Crypto Library]

The match is still delayed because of rain and it looks like this match will also washed out. World Cup is starting in less then 30 days and if weather remain same then world cup won't be entertaining. If this match is washed out then Pakistan will win the series 1-0 and that's why Sri Lankans must be looking forward to play this game to level this series. Pakistan also want to play this series because they want to climatize themselves with playing conditions for upcoming world cup.   

Unfortunately, nothing of the sort happened. The rain stopped and the match resumed, although it was resumed with a reduced over. However, in today's match, the Sri Lankan team performed a one-of-a-kind revenge match against the Pakistan team as they scored 160 runs in just 12 overs, I mean 72 balls. To be honest, like many others, I thought that if this match was conducted properly, Pakistan would win. But unfortunately, despite Pakistan's efforts, they lost the match by just 14 runs. I would say that Hasaranga played the biggest role among them by taking the last wicket. Anyway, the series ended in a draw and with that, the Pakistan team remained steadfast in their position in the ICC.

[Nothingtodo]

Unfortunately, nothing of the sort happened. The rain stopped and the match resumed, although it was resumed with a reduced over. However, in today's match, the Sri Lankan team performed a one-of-a-kind revenge match against the Pakistan team as they scored 160 runs in just 12 overs, I mean 72 balls. To be honest, like many others, I thought that if this match was conducted properly, Pakistan would win. But unfortunately, despite Pakistan's efforts, they lost the match by just 14 runs. I would say that Hasaranga played the biggest role among them by taking the last wicket. Anyway, the series ended in a draw and with that, the Pakistan team remained steadfast in their position in the ICC.

There is nothing to do in limited overs games, especially when Sri Lanka batted aggressively and scored 160 runs in just 72 balls, Pakistan's performance was not bad. But unfortunately Pakistan lost some important wickets, the most important of which was the wicket of Salman Agha. Pakistan's performance was not as bad as Sri Lanka's, but Mohammad Wasim Jr. wasted several balls, especially hitting a six, and failed to convert six consecutive balls, which led to Pakistan losing the match by just 14 runs. Instead of scoring 7 runs off 8 balls, he should have scored 20 runs off 8 balls.

[MusaPk]

Unfortunately, nothing of the sort happened. The rain stopped and the match resumed, although it was resumed with a reduced over. However, in today's match, the Sri Lankan team performed a one-of-a-kind revenge match against the Pakistan team as they scored 160 runs in just 12 overs, I mean 72 balls. To be honest, like many others, I thought that if this match was conducted properly, Pakistan would win. But unfortunately, despite Pakistan's efforts, they lost the match by just 14 runs. I would say that Hasaranga played the biggest role among them by taking the last wicket. Anyway, the series ended in a draw and with that, the Pakistan team remained steadfast in their position in the ICC.

Third match is a classical example of the fact that T20 is an unpredictable format where both teams have equal chances of winning the match. The way SL lost first match, it was very much expected that they will easily lose the third match also but SL outclassed Pakistan both is batting followed by bowling. Due to rain match was reduced to 12 overs and SL batsmen gave a target of 160 runs. Apart from Pathum Nissanka every SL batsmen who came to bat scored runs with good S/R. Pakistan debutant Khawaja Nafay scored 26 runs on just 15 balls but still Pakistan lost the match by 14 runs.   

[Bd officer]

Unfortunately, nothing of the sort happened. The rain stopped and the match resumed, although it was resumed with a reduced over. However, in today's match, the Sri Lankan team performed a one-of-a-kind revenge match against the Pakistan team as they scored 160 runs in just 12 overs, I mean 72 balls. To be honest, like many others, I thought that if this match was conducted properly, Pakistan would win. But unfortunately, despite Pakistan's efforts, they lost the match by just 14 runs. I would say that Hasaranga played the biggest role among them by taking the last wicket. Anyway, the series ended in a draw and with that, the Pakistan team remained steadfast in their position in the ICC.

There is nothing to do in limited overs games, especially when Sri Lanka batted aggressively and scored 160 runs in just 72 balls, Pakistan's performance was not bad. But unfortunately Pakistan lost some important wickets, the most important of which was the wicket of Salman Agha. Pakistan's performance was not as bad as Sri Lanka's, but Mohammad Wasim Jr. wasted several balls, especially hitting a six, and failed to convert six consecutive balls, which led to Pakistan losing the match by just 14 runs. Instead of scoring 7 runs off 8 balls, he should have scored 20 runs off 8 balls.

I would like to blame some batsmen besides Mohammad Wasim Jr, like Usman Khan who scored 1 off 3 balls, Sahibzada Farhan who scored 9 off 7 balls, Saim Ayub who scored 6 off 5 balls, here too Pakistan fell behind. If we look at the score then almost every batsman of Sri Lanka contributed, but if we look at Pakistan then Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Agha these three did well.

Anyway I could not watch the match, but looking at the score it is clear that the match was very exciting and the match was enjoyable. However, Sri Lankan batsmen proved that they can also perform well and win.

[hafiztalha]

Sri Lanka scored 85 runs at the end of 8 overs. We saw Sri lanka's devastating batting in the last 4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistani bowlers bowled very badly in the death overs. Sri Lanka gave a huge target of 161 runs. It is definitely very difficult for Pakistan to score 160 runs in 12 overs. If Sri Lankan bowlers can bowl controlled from the start, then Pakistan will not be able to win. But Pakistan's batsmen have the ability to win this match. Although it is very difficult. Pakistan will have to score an average of 13+ per over.

Today, the third T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was played and Pakistan has already lost the match. Earlier, the second T20I was abandoned due to rain. Today too, the game was reduced to 12 overs due to bad weather. Batting first, Sri Lanka set a huge target of 160 runs in 12 overs. In that case, they lost 6 wickets. For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka gave an explosive innings of 34 runs off 9 balls, while Kamil Mishara took 20 runs off 8 balls and Janith Liyanage took 22 runs off 8 balls.
When Pakistan came out to bat with a target of 161 runs in the second innings, except for Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha's 45 runs off 12 balls, no other batsman could bat properly. As a result, they lost by 14 runs.
With Sri Lanka winning today's match, the series is now level at 1-1.

T20 series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was drawn 1-1 and today Sri Lanka team succeeded to beat Pakistan. Today in 3 rd T20 game, Pakistan team won toss and they got chance to take bat or bowl first and they elected field first and gave batting lineup to Sri Lanka team.  Sri Lanka team set 160 runs target in 12 overs by losing 6 wickets. Sri Lanka batsmen batted excellent today and set big target and Kusal effort in batting side was great and he scored 30 runs in 16 balls and hitted two 4s and two 6s. Dasun also helped alot team to win this game and he made 34 runs in 9 balls and hitted five big shots 6s. Pakistan team tried their best effort in batting to chase runs but unfortunately their batsmen failed and lost this important game by 14 runs. Wanindu also helped team in bowling and he took down 4 Pakistan wickets in 3 overs and gave 35, he also got player of game award at end of this game.

Congratulations Sri Lanka team on winning important and by this win, this series was now tie.

[Mahdirakib]

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If we really want to blame anyone then we should blame the bowlers of Pakistan. Their bowling performance was extremely bad. The required run rate was high. It becomes very difficult for the batsmen to chase high targets like that as there are a lot of pressures on them. The match was really exciting. I was expecting Pakistan to win the series, but it was a draw.