T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Publictalk792]

Rather than the rise of Italy, it rather shows the downfall of the Irish team. They have been on a downward trajectory ever since full member status was awarded to them in 2019. The golden generation retired, and their performance started faltering. Thanks to the strange ICC rules, they don't need to compete in the qualifier tournaments, else their fate would have been similar to that of Scotland (who initially failed to qualify, but were given wildcard entry by ICC in the end). And Italy is one of the strongest teams from Europe. They managed to finish above Scotland in the Europe qualifiers.

That is right play of Ireland is even worse, but because of ranking points and not some strange rules, their major game spot, they fail to replace their now retired best group. Italy has become main European player and now playing T20 world cup of 2026, with it being must to have top skill in team like Wayne Madsen who has just been made captain due to leaving out of Joe Burns in team. Meanwhile, Scotland only managed to get into the following world cup as special spot in place of Bangladesh who left only few days ago because of fight over travelling into India. Ireland has recently shown they are not dead yet by beating 2026 series with Italy in Dubai but now they need to fix their defensive play otherwise they will lose leading spot to these fast improving neighbours in Europe.

[Compromise me]

That is right play of Ireland is even worse, but because of ranking points and not some strange rules, their major game spot, they fail to replace their now retired best group. Italy has become main European player and now playing T20 world cup of 2026, with it being must to have top skill in team like Wayne Madsen who has just been made captain due to leaving out of Joe Burns in team. Meanwhile, Scotland only managed to get into the following world cup as special spot in place of Bangladesh who left only few days ago because of fight over travelling into India. Ireland has recently shown they are not dead yet by beating 2026 series with Italy in Dubai but now they need to fix their defensive play otherwise they will lose leading spot to these fast improving neighbours in Europe.

Ireland International cricket team won the last series which they played against Italy International cricket team. Italy cricket team performance was good in the third match and they won the last match and we will match next series of Ireland team which they will play against UAE team before the World cup and we will estimate that how much potential that team has . Ireland will play warm up match against Pakistan though which fans will check the top form players in that World cup . Ireland is an average team because their bowling is not best and they need to work on their bowling if they want to go ahead in that World Cup.

[BTC FutureKing]

3rd T20 Ireland vs Italy

Italy made history when they scored their first win against Top Member country by beating Ireland by small amount of 4 wickets in last match of their T20I series. Despite win of series 2-1 to Ireland, show of Italy showed that they are rising team to fight in 2026 T20 World Cup. Irish were all out at 154 runs following very strong beginning by Paul Stirling and Italian bowler Crishan Kalugamage got three important wickets to stop Irish. During chase, Italy stayed calm as it lost wickets though also Wayne Madsen gave them steady feel, and Grant Stewart brought game to end with strong 33 runs including three sixes in last over to win with three balls to left. This big success shows that Italy can play on high level and gives strong signs to rest of the teams even before World Cup in month to come.

Italy really surprised everyone with their performance.It is a big deal to deprive a team of the honor of winning the entire series and Italy has proven by winning the last match that they have the talent to turn the tide of the game.By the way Ireland was playing the last match with confidence but Italy took Ireland under control with their brilliant bowling.By the way the Ireland team has won two matches but the Italian team has made headlines by winning the last match. Everyone is very happy with the effort of Italy.The way the Ireland team started the batting it could not end well.The Italian bowlers did not allow their opponent batsmen to establish much partnership and in batting too all the batsmen played an important role in achieving the aim. Italy has consolidated its place in the World Cup.

[Out of mind]

The first T20 match of West Indies against South Africa is being played and the West Indies team is batting first. Although they have already lost their five wickets and they are now batting well, the West Indies team is in good form in the T20 series. However, their victory will depend on the performance of the South African team, if the West Indies team can give a huge target of 170 runs in today's match, then it will be in their favor to defeat the South African team. Although I think there will be a good tense match between the two teams because South Africa has quite good bowling and batting. However, the West Indies team will try hard in today's match to defeat the South African team and move forward in the series.

[Danica22]

The first T20 match of West Indies against South Africa is being played and the West Indies team is batting first. Although they have already lost their five wickets and they are now batting well, the West Indies team is in good form in the T20 series. However, their victory will depend on the performance of the South African team, if the West Indies team can give a huge target of 170 runs in today's match, then it will be in their favor to defeat the South African team. Although I think there will be a good tense match between the two teams because South Africa has quite good bowling and batting. However, the West Indies team will try hard in today's match to defeat the South African team and move forward in the series.

South Africa won the toss and decided to field. But West Indies are batting very well. After 17 overs, West Indies have scored 150 runs. They have lost 5 wickets. Hetmyre and Powell are now at the crease. Hetmyre is now at the crease after scoring 39 runs off 26 balls. If West Indies can score 40 runs in the last 3 overs, it will be a good total. But even though the target is big, South Africa has a better chance of winning. Their batting order is strong.

[shawonngp]

Looking at Pakistan's squad, it is clear that they have taken a very strong setup for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
However, what I am thinking about is the actual outcome of the meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board President Mohsin Naqvi and the Prime Minister of Pakistan to make the final decision on whether to participate in the upcoming World Cup or boycott.
So far, I have mostly seen news that Pakistan has low chance of participating in the ICC World Cup. What do you think about this?

I don't think they will boycott the World Cup. I saw in a newsfeed that a famous Pakistani journalist has mentioned three possible decisions of the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding the upcoming World Cup. Here it is said
1. They can boycott the World Cup.
2. They can boycott the match against India.
3. They can dedicate every match of Pakistan to Bangladesh.
I think the Pakistan Cricket Board will take the second decision. They may participate in the World Cup and dedicate every match to Bangladesh to gain the sympathy of Bangladeshi cricket fans.

There are many rumours of Pakistan boycotting the T20 World Cup, and we have seen it covered in many international media outlets, but Pakistan has not yet made a final decision. The PCB President has already met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and a final decision will be made next week. I agree with you, Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup, but they may boycott some matches with India.
I think the Pakistan cricket team only wants sympathy from Bangladeshi fans; it's not like that, because they stand for the truth. And expressing sympathy to the Bangladesh cricket team. You should look at it positively.

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There are many rumours of Pakistan boycotting the T20 World Cup, and we have seen it covered in many international media outlets, but Pakistan has not yet made a final decision. The PCB President has already met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and a final decision will be made next week. I agree with you, Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup, but they may boycott some matches with India.
I think the Pakistan cricket team only wants sympathy from Bangladeshi fans; it's not like that, because they stand for the truth. And expressing sympathy to the Bangladesh cricket team. You should look at it positively.

If Pakistan is going to be boycotted ICC T20 World Cup this could be big below for Pakistani cricket and international cricket because things could be gone on lowest level with this even currently ICC is having not strong strategy for handling issues like these but still I want Pakistan go ahead in this event.

Sympathy from Bangladesh why and what for because they have their own agenda and issues with India which they needed to be settled by their own Pakistan is not in state of handling things for others because they are also facing many issues not only in cricket with many other matters as well right now having anything related to boycott is never been acceptable for anyone.

[WatChe]

The first T20 match of West Indies against South Africa is being played and the West Indies team is batting first. Although they have already lost their five wickets and they are now batting well, the West Indies team is in good form in the T20 series. However, their victory will depend on the performance of the South African team, if the West Indies team can give a huge target of 170 runs in today's match, then it will be in their favor to defeat the South African team. Although I think there will be a good tense match between the two teams because South Africa has quite good bowling and batting. However, the West Indies team will try hard in today's match to defeat the South African team and move forward in the series.

West Indies team has given a target of 174 runs to South Africa. The way South Africans are chasing, it looks inevitable that they will the game. In just 8 overs, South Africa score is 83 runs and they have lost only the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This series will provide a good opportunity for both South Africa and West Indies to prepare for the upcoming T20 world cup. West Indies not in good form these days but T20 is unpredictable and even weak team can win the match.

[Farhan99]

The first T20 match of West Indies against South Africa is being played and the West Indies team is batting first. Although they have already lost their five wickets and they are now batting well, the West Indies team is in good form in the T20 series. However, their victory will depend on the performance of the South African team, if the West Indies team can give a huge target of 170 runs in today's match, then it will be in their favor to defeat the South African team. Although I think there will be a good tense match between the two teams because South Africa has quite good bowling and batting. However, the West Indies team will try hard in today's match to defeat the South African team and move forward in the series.

West Indies team has given a target of 174 runs to South Africa. The way South Africans are chasing, it looks inevitable that they will the game. In just 8 overs, South Africa score is 83 runs and they have lost only the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This series will provide a good opportunity for both South Africa and West Indies to prepare for the upcoming T20 world cup. West Indies not in good form these days but T20 is unpredictable and even weak team can win the match.

A T20I series start between South Africa and West Indies in the first game West Indies open innings first with Brandon King and Jhonson Charles and both the openers give a good start to the team and King played a well inning of 27 runs and Charles scores only 13 runs and in middle order Shimron Hetmyer played a well knock of 48 runs and also Rovman Powell played a well inning of 29 runs and at the end of the innings West Indies set a very strong target of 174 runs.

South Africa opens innings with De Pretorious and Aiden Markram and both openers are in good form and Pretorious played a well knock of 44 runs and Aiden on the greece with 40 runs and also Ricklten joins Aiden Partnership after the wicket of Pretorious and the maximum chances of chase the target by South Africa if they played with same pattern.

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West Indies team has given a target of 174 runs to South Africa. The way South Africans are chasing, it looks inevitable that they will the game. In just 8 overs, South Africa score is 83 runs and they have lost only the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This series will provide a good opportunity for both South Africa and West Indies to prepare for the upcoming T20 world cup. West Indies not in good form these days but T20 is unpredictable and even weak team can win the match.

As I expected the South African batter are doing really good performances actually on this pitch 174 target is pretty easy for the South African batter and they are proofing that in the field now.
Currenlty South African team score about 164 with losing only one wicket and they need 10 run from 17 balls. Anyway, the way Aiden Markram and Lhuan-dre Pretorius started their partnership I thought they both will not gonna out till win this but Lhuan-dre Pretorius out at 44 run from 28 although this was also a good score. But the incompleteness is that Aiden Markram will not be able to score a century today.

[Cheema02]

The first T20 match of West Indies against South Africa is being played and the West Indies team is batting first. Although they have already lost their five wickets and they are now batting well, the West Indies team is in good form in the T20 series. However, their victory will depend on the performance of the South African team, if the West Indies team can give a huge target of 170 runs in today's match, then it will be in their favor to defeat the South African team. Although I think there will be a good tense match between the two teams because South Africa has quite good bowling and batting. However, the West Indies team will try hard in today's match to defeat the South African team and move forward in the series.

West Indies team has given a target of 174 runs to South Africa. The way South Africans are chasing, it looks inevitable that they will the game. In just 8 overs, South Africa score is 83 runs and they have lost only the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This series will provide a good opportunity for both South Africa and West Indies to prepare for the upcoming T20 world cup. West Indies not in good form these days but T20 is unpredictable and even weak team can win the match.

South Africa aggressive batting performance in this match and winning the match one sided against west indies. South Africa chase down 175 runs total with only loss of single wickets in 18th over of the match. Aiden Markram superb batting performance scoring a well deserved half century and remain unbeaten at 86 runs from just 47 balls and assisted South Africa to win this match easily. The man of the match George Linde for his outstanding bowling performance picking three important wickets by just giving only 25 runs in his bowling spell and assisted South Africa to restricted west indies under 180 runs. I think west indies needs to improve his bowling units of they want to comeback in second T20 matches, its also give good confidence before start of T20 world cup 2026.

[Zaka1221]

India won the series by winning the first 3 matches and now India will try to whitewash New Zealand. India's performance in this series was excellent which is very commendable. In the 1st match, India scored 238 runs and in the 2nd match, New Zealand scored 208 runs where India was able to chase the target in 15.2 overs. In the last match, New Zealand scored 158 runs where India was able to chase the target in 10 overs and it proves that India is a strong team in T20. Such a great performance will boost the confidence of Indian players in the upcoming World Cup. And we can say that it will be difficult for any team to beat India in the World Cup. Anyway, based on the performance, I think India can win the series 5-0.

Today will be the 3rd match of the T20 series between Italy and Ireland. Ireland is leading the series 2-0 after winning the first two matches, if Ireland can win today then Italy will be whitewashed.

India already won T20 series and two games left to play and India team won 3 games in a  row without losing any game. New Zealand team won odi series and this time, New Zealand team failed and lost this T20 series. 4 th game will tomorrow and lets see New Zealand team will perform better or again lose another game. In 3 rd game, New Zealand team set 153 runs target in 20 overs by losing 9 wickets. Bumrah helped team and took down 3 wickets in 4 overs and gave 18 runs. Glenn effort was good and he made 48 runs but unfortunately his runs were useless and New Zealand team lost 3 rd game by 8 wickets. India team chased down target in only 10 overs and losing 2 wickets only. Sharma batsmen batted so well and he made 68 runs in 20 balls and hitting seven 4s and five 6s.

The Indian team made a great record by winning all three matches, leaving New Zealand far behind. This was the third T20I between them, which New Zealand lost. The performance of Glenn Phillips in this match was such that no one else could match him, which had a bad effect on his team. However his hard work forced him to score 153 run and nine of his player were also out. They should have won the last two matches and won this match at any cost, but that did not happen because India is a much stronger team than them. In this match too, they completed this target easily. Abhishek Sharma had almost completed the half-target of the match by scoring 68 runs. He completed what was left with the rest of the players and only two of his players were out, while the series was three by zero. In the fourth and fifth series, New Zealand  has a chance to win, but looking at the reality, it doesn't look like it.

[noormcs5]

New Zealand is not performing well in this T20 format, but even if India loses the series in the ODI series, India is likely to win the T20 series. The match is being played on India's home soil, so it is natural for India to win. But New Zealand is not performing as well as they could have, and New Zealand is gradually heading towards failure. Out of the five T20 matches, three T20 matches have been played, and India has won three. India is leading 3-0 in the match and if India wins the next two matches, they can whitewash New Zealand.

India is dominating the T20 series having three back to back win but the series is based on best of five, India already did it but now here are also couple of games for like practice of New Zealand and they can improve their game as well as India can test many different players combo to check which one is most good and also having chance to whitewash the New Zealand.

And by the way, Tilak Warma misses the T20 against New Zealand, he will join the team again on 3rd Feb when the World Cup starts.

[Publictalk792]

India is dominating the T20 series having three back to back win but the series is based on best of five, India already did it but now here are also couple of games for like practice of New Zealand and they can improve their game as well as India can test many different players combo to check which one is most good and also having chance to whitewash the New Zealand.

And by the way, Tilak Warma misses the T20 against New Zealand, he will join the team again on 3rd Feb when the World Cup starts.

India has already won T20 series 3-0, so now has chance to try out different player groups and hope to win all final two games. New Zealand also uses these remaining matches to improve their game whereas India is trying new lineups to see which players can play well together before World Cup begins on February 7. Tilak Varma is on break following action of injury, but he is likely to come back to team on January 3 and play first match against South Africa. Fourth game in Visakhapatnam today gives perfect chance to India where they can choose to rest some of their star players such as Jasprit Bumrah and give other players with chance to show their skills to be put into next tournament.

[Sithara007]

India has already won T20 series 3-0, so now has chance to try out different player groups and hope to win all final two games. New Zealand also uses these remaining matches to improve their game whereas India is trying new lineups to see which players can play well together before World Cup begins on February 7. Tilak Varma is on break following action of injury, but he is likely to come back to team on January 3 and play first match against South Africa. Fourth game in Visakhapatnam today gives perfect chance to India where they can choose to rest some of their star players such as Jasprit Bumrah and give other players with chance to show their skills to be put into next tournament.

Since India has the room for experimentation, first of all they should kick out Sanju Samson. He is the playing XI only because of bullying from his fans. Whenever he is dropped from the squad, his fans react violently and indulge in personal attacks against the selectors. And now the selectors include him in the squad only to avoid this. In Indian domestic cricket, there are dozens of young openers available who have done exceptionally well during the current season. But they are being overlooked in favor of this guy, who is in his 30s. He was given enough opportunities and now needs to be told to focus on domestic cricket for the next 2 years minimum.

[Rustam Meraj]

West Indies Vs South Africa

In first match in series of three T20I, South Africa gave great show to beat West Indies by nine wickets. Winning toss and choosing to bowl, Proteas managed to keep West Indian powerful team to 173 runs for 7 wickets with George Linde being Player of the Match after taking three key wickets.

South Africa caught guests in skilled way, although Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell made strong 74 runs pairing to provide  guests with good total. Captain Aiden Markram led with career best not out at 84 runs, off 47 balls, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Ryan Rickelton giving him good support, to ensure win within 13 balls remaining. This win gives South Africa 1-0 lead as two nations work on their plans and mix of power hitting before next T20 world cup.

[ZAINmalik75]

West Indies team has given a target of 174 runs to South Africa. The way South Africans are chasing, it looks inevitable that they will the game. In just 8 overs, South Africa score is 83 runs and they have lost only the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This series will provide a good opportunity for both South Africa and West Indies to prepare for the upcoming T20 world cup. West Indies not in good form these days but T20 is unpredictable and even weak team can win the match.

Well I think west indies were 25 to 30 runs more shorter in order to make things more spicy and interesting as 200 can be a bit challenging target for proteas, but unfortunately rest of wendies lineup failed to tackle African horrible spin strome and collapse at several stages, while on the other end it was expected West bowling lineup to placed huge hurdle for proteas to make it more challenging to filled the required, although most of west indies star were a part but still they can't even make it and lose.

[noormcs5]

West Indies Vs South Africa

In first match in series of three T20I, South Africa gave great show to beat West Indies by nine wickets. Winning toss and choosing to bowl, Proteas managed to keep West Indian powerful team to 173 runs for 7 wickets with George Linde being Player of the Match after taking three key wickets.

South Africa caught guests in skilled way, although Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell made strong 74 runs pairing to provide  guests with good total. Captain Aiden Markram led with career best not out at 84 runs, off 47 balls, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Ryan Rickelton giving him good support, to ensure win within 13 balls remaining. This win gives South Africa 1-0 lead as two nations work on their plans and mix of power hitting before next T20 world cup.

West Indies has a very great and wonderful start in their innings, they was doing power hitting early and scored 39 at the end of the forth over that was wonderful game and that was the stage where they lost a single wicket but still they were confident because they have already scored and after that their next batsmen also doing power hitting but lost another wicket in the next two to three balls.

With this kind of innings they secured an pretty good target , South Africa chased it easily but if you think from the different mindset of improvement factor it is good, better luck next time for the WI.

[Popkon6]

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There is enough opportunity for New Zealand team to perform well today, because India team has already won three matches, New Zealand team has not won any match in this T20 match yet. If New Zealand team can secure victory in this fourth match then they will definitely avoid whitewash, New Zealand team must be aggressive in today's match to save their self-respect. India team is good enough to perform well in T20 match, if both teams' performance is not finished in this match then it will be very difficult to secure victory.

[JSRAW]

Dead rubber but india went with full strength in bowling attack. Using the term attack won't do any justice here because Kiwis are belting them tonight.

Hope they score above par tonight, would be fun chase even if india fails.

Rachin can't catch a break at number 3 and think Daryl Mitchell would do better job if he gets the promotion.