T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Bluedrem]

In the Men's T20  World Cup New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs. New Zealand opens inning first with Finn Allen and Tim Siefert and among the openers Allen give a good start to the team by scoring 23 runs but Siefert losses his wicket early on 8 runs and in middle order Rachin Ravindra played a well knock of 32 runs and also Mitchell Santner played a well innings of 47 runs and at the end of the innings New Zealand set a strong target of 169 runs. Sri Lanka opens inning with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis and both the openers don't give a positive start to the team by and Mendis scores only 11 runs and also Nissanka losses his wicket early on duck and then the team was panicked and struugled in batting but  in middle order Kamindu Mendis played good inning of 31  runs and also Wellalage played a well knock of 29 runs but Sri Lanka can't chase the target successfully and scores only 107 runs and New Zealand won the game by 61 runs.

Sri Lanka did not perform well at all in today's match as a result they lost by a huge margin of 61 runs. At the same time, New Zealand took a step forward in the semi-final game with this big win. With New Zealand's win today, Pakistan's dream of playing the semi-final has faded a lot. Because after playing two matches, New Zealand is currently ranked second in the group with 3 points and they still have one more match in their hands. On the other hand, Pakistan is third in the points table with 1 point from two matches. They have another match ahead of them and if they can defeat the opposing team by a big margin in that match and if New Zealand loses to England, then only if Pakistan has a higher net run rate will they be able to play the semi-final. Let's see if Pakistan can match this difficult equation.

[Haunebu]

Wow! Sri Lanka...So darn embarrassing. How do you go from almost folding the Kiwis within 100 to losing the match by 61 runs? That is just ridiculous. I was confident about my earlier prediction supporting them since it was their home ground, but this stunned me.

It's like Nissanka is their only proper batsman these days while the rest are useless. NZ bowlers pretty much suck these days and they looked elite level thanks to the Lankans. Also, it looks like they screwed Pakistan too with that NRR boost.

[HelliumZ]

Wow! Sri Lanka...So darn embarrassing. How do you go from almost folding the Kiwis within 100 to losing the match by 61 runs? That is just ridiculous. I was confident about my earlier prediction supporting them since it was their home ground, but this stunned me.

It's like Nissanka is their only proper batsman these days while the rest are useless. NZ bowlers pretty much suck these days and they looked elite level thanks to the Lankans. Also, it looks like they screwed Pakistan too with that NRR boost.

The way New Zealand won the match today, it will not create any difficult situation for New Zealand to qualify because they have only one more match left where if New Zealand wins against England then they will qualify 100% sure but if they lose and if the margin is not big then New Zealand will still have a chance to qualify. So it will be difficult for Pakistan because the next match will have to win with a big margin against Sri Lanka which is really difficult for Pakistan.

[ThemePen]

Wow! Sri Lanka...So darn embarrassing. How do you go from almost folding the Kiwis within 100 to losing the match by 61 runs? That is just ridiculous. I was confident about my earlier prediction supporting them since it was their home ground, but this stunned me.

It's like Nissanka is their only proper batsman these days while the rest are useless. NZ bowlers pretty much suck these days and they looked elite level thanks to the Lankans. Also, it looks like they screwed Pakistan too with that NRR boost.

Sri Lanka were officially kicked out to take part in their own World Cup on reason of terrible 61 runs loss to New Zealand, in which they had gone so far ahead of game in first place. Having Kiwis in serious trouble at 84/6, Sri Lankan end bowling failed, and New Zealand scored well before Lankan batting list failed badly with only 107 runs.
I agree that team is totally lost without Pathum Nissanka who went out without scoring and his lack of attacking during powerplay was sad to home country. This huge win improved Net Run Rate of New Zealand to +3.050, which basically hurt Pakistani because they now had to be beaten badly by England just to stay alive. As you thought bowlers of New Zealand were weak, I think that they showed top play on difficult pitch, while Sri Lanka only played too much in fear of losing.

[Zaka1221]

In the Men's T20  World Cup New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs. New Zealand opens inning first with Finn Allen and Tim Siefert and among the openers Allen give a good start to the team by scoring 23 runs but Siefert losses his wicket early on 8 runs and in middle order Rachin Ravindra played a well knock of 32 runs and also Mitchell Santner played a well innings of 47 runs and at the end of the innings New Zealand set a strong target of 169 runs. Sri Lanka opens inning with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis and both the openers don't give a positive start to the team by and Mendis scores only 11 runs and also Nissanka losses his wicket early on duck and then the team was panicked and struugled in batting but  in middle order Kamindu Mendis played good inning of 31  runs and also Wellalage played a well knock of 29 runs but Sri Lanka can't chase the target successfully and scores only 107 runs and New Zealand won the game by 61 runs.

Sri Lanka did not perform well at all in today's match as a result they lost by a huge margin of 61 runs. At the same time, New Zealand took a step forward in the semi-final game with this big win. With New Zealand's win today, Pakistan's dream of playing the semi-final has faded a lot. Because after playing two matches, New Zealand is currently ranked second in the group with 3 points and they still have one more match in their hands. On the other hand, Pakistan is third in the points table with 1 point from two matches. They have another match ahead of them and if they can defeat the opposing team by a big margin in that match and if New Zealand loses to England, then only if Pakistan has a higher net run rate will they be able to play the semi-final. Let's see if Pakistan can match this difficult equation.

This is the 46th match of the Super Eight series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.It was evident that the sri lanka team was not interested in the match at all because the target in front of them was not so high that this team could achieve it. However New Zealand team is currently on a very high rise. If the target was not so high,then it was not less either because the target of 168 run has some meaning in 20 over which includes a little bit of hard work from all the players who together set a good target and at the same time they also paid a lot of attention to their bowling and fielding, due to which they were able to bring the other team under their control and win this match. By dismissing Pathum Nissanka for zero run they had a lot of impact on their team due to which their entire team was disturbed and they had to face defeat.

[Sithara007]

Sri Lanka were officially kicked out to take part in their own World Cup on reason of terrible 61 runs loss to New Zealand, in which they had gone so far ahead of game in first place. Having Kiwis in serious trouble at 84/6, Sri Lankan end bowling failed, and New Zealand scored well before Lankan batting list failed badly with only 107 runs.
I agree that team is totally lost without Pathum Nissanka who went out without scoring and his lack of attacking during powerplay was sad to home country. This huge win improved Net Run Rate of New Zealand to +3.050, which basically hurt Pakistani because they now had to be beaten badly by England just to stay alive. As you thought bowlers of New Zealand were weak, I think that they showed top play on difficult pitch, while Sri Lanka only played too much in fear of losing.

Now there is a real possibility that none of the Asian teams may qualify for the semi-finals. Sri Lanka is out, Bangladesh has boycotted and Pakistan has only a remote possibility of qualifying. And in case of India, they lost the crucial match against South Africa. Now they need to win against both Zimbabwe and West Indies. Today they have the match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, and after a few days they will face West Indies at Eden Gardens. South Africa is almost in, and the fight is going to be between India and West Indies.

[noormcs5]

Now there is a real possibility that none of the Asian teams may qualify for the semi-finals. Sri Lanka is out, Bangladesh has boycotted and Pakistan has only a remote possibility of qualifying. And in case of India, they lost the crucial match against South Africa. Now they need to win against both Zimbabwe and West Indies. Today they have the match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, and after a few days they will face West Indies at Eden Gardens. South Africa is almost in, and the fight is going to be between India and West Indies.

Finally a big match, India vs Zimbabwe. I was waiting for this game very much because India lost their first match after 12 back to back wins in ICC tournament of T20 World Cup, their batting line up collapsed, nothing great by Abhishek Sharma and other middle order batsmen but losing is a part of game. They should learn from their mistakes, and I think a single loss cannot change the entire picture for the World Champions. Today is going to be against Zimbabwe, but at the same time India could not take them lightly as they did against South Africa.

[Sithara007]

Finally a big match, India vs Zimbabwe. I was waiting for this game very much because India lost their first match after 12 back to back wins in ICC tournament of T20 World Cup, their batting line up collapsed, nothing great by Abhishek Sharma and other middle order batsmen but losing is a part of game. They should learn from their mistakes, and I think a single loss cannot change the entire picture for the World Champions. Today is going to be against Zimbabwe, but at the same time India could not take them lightly as they did against South Africa.

This is going to be a boring as well as completely one-sided match. We all saw how Zimbabwe lost to West Indies by a 100 plus run margin. They qualified to Super8 through sheer luck, and that luck seems to have run out by now. And for India, this is a do or die match. There is no room for complacency or any sort of experimenting. Abhishek Sharma's form is a concern, and from what I head Rinku Singh will be replaced by Sanju Samson for today's match. And Sanju is quite good against weak teams such as Zimbabwe (although he made just 22 against Namibia in the group stage).

[Out of mind]

India qualified for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup very easily but now we can see that they are in a lot of trouble from the match against South Africa. Today India is going to face Zimbabwe and in this match Zimbabwe will want to defeat India although it is very unlikely. But in recent times we can see that Zimbabwe's performance is very good at times, in that case if they play a great game against India then it will be challenging for India. Since both the teams are currently with 0 points in the points table, the team that wins will be able to collect two points and will have some chances. India still has a chance if they can defeat Zimbabwe then they will have a chance later. But I think today's match will be quite a competitive fight between India and Zimbabwe, although India is strong in this match but it would be a mistake to underestimate Zimbabwe. So today's match is very important for India to win if they want to qualify for the T20 World Cup then today's match is necessary for them to win.

[noormcs5]

This series match between England and Pakistan was quite interesting because in this match,m Pakistan set a target of 164 run which is a good run if you look at it in 20 over but the team they were playing against was also not less.They have also won many match but Pakistan is not so weak that they can easily lose the match, but in this match, the England team proved Pakistan bowling wrong and completed the target they had set themselves, and they achieved it with five ball left. If Pakistan had put in a little more effort, maybe they could have won this match. result could have been something else. England PTS is higher in the table than pakistan. Pakistan should have won this match in any case, but on the other hand, England player Harry Brook motivated his other players a lot by scoring a full century, which created a passion and madness in the team.

After a six and a four by Farhan, the bowler tried a perfect yorker and L.B.W Farhan got out. He even took the review, but at the same time, a little bit, he also knew that he had done something very bad for the team Pakistan at this stage, when Pakistan needed him, but I was thinking that time that already he had scored many runs, so he had done his job. As expected, it was clear out, and then I was hoping for good from the next batsmen but the Pakistan batsmen failed to get any momentum in the later part of their innings.

[Emitdama]

Wow! Sri Lanka...So darn embarrassing. How do you go from almost folding the Kiwis within 100 to losing the match by 61 runs? That is just ridiculous. I was confident about my earlier prediction supporting them since it was their home ground, but this stunned me.

It's like Nissanka is their only proper batsman these days while the rest are useless. NZ bowlers pretty much suck these days and they looked elite level thanks to the Lankans. Also, it looks like they screwed Pakistan too with that NRR boost.

The way New Zealand won the match today, it will not create any difficult situation for New Zealand to qualify because they have only one more match left where if New Zealand wins against England then they will qualify 100% sure but if they lose and if the margin is not big then New Zealand will still have a chance to qualify. So it will be difficult for Pakistan because the next match will have to win with a big margin against Sri Lanka which is really difficult for Pakistan.

Pathetic situation both Sri Lanka and Pakistan faced early exit without playing their last games, but both are in opposite scenarios like Sri Lanka failed to chase 168 runs while Pakistan fail to defend 164 runs.

Now ranking is in focus in this group like which team is going to stay at top because most chances that New Zealand can over through England due to their better bowling. Matt Henry took 2 wickets on first balls of 1st and 3rd over which brought Sri Lankan morale down while Rachin Ravindra was also impressive by getting 4 wickets.

Today two games on cart, first is going to be one of the best where West Indies is facing South Africa and in second match, India going to be tested by Zimbabwe or India to dominate to increase their run rate. T20 world cup at its peak today and on upcoming days as well but I plan to stay away from any betting due to unpredictable matches.

[tbterryboy]

A blitzing start by West Indies against hot favourite South Africa in most interesting match of Super 8 as both teams are looking for secure their spot into last 4. South Africa chose to bowl first after winning toss at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad.

Kagiso Rabada changed the match momentum in third over he took wickets of Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer big blow for West Indies as they are now on back foot due to these loses Royman Powell and Brendon King on crease, things are completely in favour of South Africa, their confidence level is also high after beating India by big margin in their first game of Super 8.

At end of 3 overs 32 for 2 can West Indies fightback, or it's going to be one-sided affair?

[Sithara007]

A blitzing start by West Indies against hot favourite South Africa in most interesting match of Super 8 as both teams are looking for secure their spot into last 4. South Africa chose to bowl first after winning toss at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad.

Kagiso Rabada changed the match momentum in third over he took wickets of Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer big blow for West Indies as they are now on back foot due to these loses Royman Powell and Brendon King on crease, things are completely in favour of South Africa, their confidence level is also high after beating India by big margin in their first game of Super 8.

At end of 3 overs 32 for 2 can West Indies fightback, or it's going to be one-sided affair?

They are reeling at 70/5 after 8 overs. Unless a miracle occurs, South Africa will win this match. And they deserves a win as well. India and South Africa looks like the the two strongest teams in this tournament till now. I guess these two will meet each other in the final as well (given that India manages to win their remaining two matches and gain qualification to the semis). In the last 1-2 years, South African performance has improved a lot. And this was when they decided to set aside the ridiculous race-based transformation quotas in international cricket.

[JSRAW]

5 out of 6 matches in the same venue for the Proteas'. They must be scratching their head and surely thanking the heavens for all the scheduling, must be feel like a home now.

They are looking more dangerous as tourney progress and scary part is couple of their key players are not in touch atm, specially Jansen.

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Fine comeback from the windies, now they've fighting chance.

[Mahdirakib]

They are reeling at 70/5 after 8 overs. Unless a miracle occurs, South Africa will win this match. ~

And the miracle has happened. West Indies has ended their innings at 176/8 from 83/7. West Indies might have scored 190+ runs if South Africa bowlers failed to do well in the last 2 overs. The 7th wicket partnership has changed the game today. Now there could be a tough fight between them. Otherwise, South Africa would win the match easily. WI has given a decent target, but the odds is completely in favour of South Africa now.

[Bd officer]

Wow, did anyone think West Indies could score 176? West Indies lost 7 wickets for 83 runs, then I thought West Indies would not be able to score 130+ runs but in the end West Indies managed to score 176 runs, I was surprised to see that. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder both performed brilliantly which is why the score was so big, they both made a huge partnership of 89 runs off 57 balls. Romario Shepherd was unbeaten on 52 runs, while Jason Holder was out on 49 runs, but if both of them could have completed half-centuries then it would have been even better. Anyway, now the target of 177 runs is not bad, if West Indies bowling line can do well then West Indies can win. Now let's see which team can win in the end.

[Haunebu]

Holy moly! West Indies are striking well, but South Africa are attacking well too thanks to which the Windies already lost half their side. Looks like the Proteas are about to seal their semifinal spot while India vs West Indies later could be a potential semifinal spot decider.

If that were to happen, I still feel West Indies will win and move forward. Let's see what happens.

Edit: India should win against Zimbabwe thanks to which India vs WI is a proper quarterfinal.

[ibuddy122505]

Holy moly! West Indies are striking well, but South Africa are attacking well too thanks to which the Windies already lost half their side. Looks like the Proteas are about to seal their semifinal spot while India vs West Indies later could be a potential semifinal spot decider.

If that were to happen, I still feel West Indies will win and move forward. Let's see what happens.

Edit: India should win against Zimbabwe thanks to which India vs WI is a proper quarterfinal.

A clinical finish from the South Africa. Looking at their 2026 T20 World Cup journey so far, it's fair to say that no team has really pushed them hard except Afghan.

If India beat Zimbabwe today, which seems likely, and South Africa also manage to defeat Zimbabwe, then India vs West Indies clash would effectively become a virtual knockout for a semi-final spot.

[Compromise me]

This series match between England and Pakistan was quite interesting because in this match,m Pakistan set a target of 164 run which is a good run if you look at it in 20 over but the team they were playing against was also not less.They have also won many match but Pakistan is not so weak that they can easily lose the match, but in this match, the England team proved Pakistan bowling wrong and completed the target they had set themselves, and they achieved it with five ball left. If Pakistan had put in a little more effort, maybe they could have won this match. result could have been something else. England PTS is higher in the table than pakistan. Pakistan should have won this match in any case, but on the other hand, England player Harry Brook motivated his other players a lot by scoring a full century, which created a passion and madness in the team.

After a six and a four by Farhan, the bowler tried a perfect yorker and L.B.W Farhan got out. He even took the review, but at the same time, a little bit, he also knew that he had done something very bad for the team Pakistan at this stage, when Pakistan needed him, but I was thinking that time that already he had scored many runs, so he had done his job. As expected, it was clear out, and then I was hoping for good from the next batsmen but the Pakistan batsmen failed to get any momentum in the later part of their innings.

Pakistan cricket is nearly dead because players don't respect cricket and they are thinking they are bigger than cricket and they are not performing for the country and they are playing for only theirselves. Salman Ali Agha has no skill and he is captain in T20 cricket where he has no space . There are many people who are criticizing him due to his bad performance and his bad captaincy and he didn't give 10th over to Usman Tariq when it was huge need of team and Pak lost the match in the 11th over when Shadab gave 17 runs in only one over and saqlain Mushtaq is saying he is perfect all rounder who is better than Hardik . I think there should be post martum after this tournament and news comers should be part of the team.

[HelliumZ]

If India beat Zimbabwe today, which seems likely, and South Africa also manage to defeat Zimbabwe, then India vs West Indies clash would effectively become a virtual knockout for a semi-final spot.

If India can beat Zimbabwe by a huge margin in today's match, then they might still have a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals. However, that match will depend on the match between West Indies and India.
The way South Africa is performing, South Africa will qualify, but it will be a tough competition between India and the West Indies, where I see more potential for India.