T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Farhan99]

Yesterday match was easy chase as Kolkata Knight Riders completely dominated this encounter. They will be in significantly better position when it comes to net run rate, finishing game with nearly six overs to spare will be huge advantage, which may be name of game closer to playoffs. Delhi batting order could not find swing and they were unable to get scoreboard moving at all to put any pressure on buoyant KKR team. At this time KKR is at 7th number in points table. If this performance will be continued so they will easily qualify for the next round.

So you are saying that a team at the 7th position would "easily qualify" for the knockout phase?

If this is just an attempt to increase the post count, then it is OK. On the other hand, if you are serious about it, then I need to tell that your post is miles away from reality. KKR needs to win all of their remaining matches in order to qualify. And in addition to this, they need their opponents (who are currently in #4 to #6 positions) to lose most of their matches. It is a very unlikely scenario. And I don't really think that KKR is back to form. They managed to win four consecutive matches, but maintaining that momentum would be difficult. Next match for KKR is against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The game between KKR and Delhi Capitals was just a normal and one sided game and KKR easily won this game. Delhi Capitals opens innings fisrt and the openers puts a very impactful start especially Pathum Nissanka was very impressive and put his remarkable half century but in middle order all the team was panicked and the game was shifted towards KKR but in this panicked situation Ashutosh played very well and stables the innings and Delhi Capitals ends the innings with the very low target under one fifty runs.
KKR openers was so confident because the target was so easy and especially Finn Allen was in great form and played a remarkable knock by putting memorable century and winning knock for the team and in middle order Cameron Green was also very impactful and KKR easily won this game and even after winning this game KKR almost eleminated from the Indian premier league.

[libert19]

I missed about half of the first innings, and I kind of regret it. Looks like GT openers shown class, both teams looking equal to me. Parag looked good in last game, and out this game due to injury, sucks for 'em. Nishant Sandhu shouldn't have been demoted, 3 down is proper position for him and Tewatia looked good — I like it when players don't waste their spot.

[Webetcoins]

A big partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill led Gujarat Titans to post a big total. This is looking interesting because Royal Rajasthan needs to win this game for improving their chances to get into last 4. Currently both teams are on the same points just NRR gives a good edge to Royals Rajasthan.

I have placed my bet on RR. I believe into the hitting of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only he is more than enough to get RR to 230 runs.

[Out of mind]

Gujarat Titans have scored a huge score of 229 runs against Rajasthan Royals today and are now favourites to win. Shubman Gill has batted brilliantly as the captain of the team and has made the team collect a big score, collecting 84 runs from his bat. However, if Gujarat Titans want to win today's match, then they will definitely have to strengthen their bowling performance a lot, especially Rajasthan Royals' batting performance is very good. If Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal start the way they have started, they will reach the winning stage very soon if they stay in the crease for a long time. Rajasthan Royals have a good batting, in that case, it is very important for Gujarat Titans to collect wickets at this moment, only then will Rajasthan Royals be under pressure. And the team that wins today's match will move up the points table and will be in the race to qualify for the next round of the IPL.

[eaLiTy]

I missed about half of the first innings, and I kind of regret it. Looks like GT openers shown class, both teams looking equal to me. Parag looked good in last game, and out this game due to injury, sucks for 'em. Nishant Sandhu shouldn't have been demoted, 3 down is proper position for him and Tewatia looked good — I like it when players don't waste their spot.

Gujarat Titans have a good total on the board and as long as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are batting, they could chase any total and Sooryavanshi started with a first ball six.

Edit:
GT were able to pick the wicket of Sooryavanshi, it is going to be an interesting chase.

Another wicket lost, Jaiswal is back in the pavilion.

[libert19]

I love watching Jurel batting, his shots are treat to watch. Hetmyer again shat the bed, bro I have never seen him play any good as far as I remember. Not sure about Shanaka but as long as they have Ferreira, they have hope. Good thing for RR is they are playing keeping RRR in mind. Interesting contest as expected.

Edit: Lol, Rashid Khan ran through 'em.

[Emitdama]

I missed about half of the first innings, and I kind of regret it. Looks like GT openers shown class, both teams looking equal to me. Parag looked good in last game, and out this game due to injury, sucks for 'em. Nishant Sandhu shouldn't have been demoted, 3 down is proper position for him and Tewatia looked good — I like it when players don't waste their spot.

Gujarat Titans have a good total on the board and as long as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are batting, they could chase any total and Sooryavanshi started with a first ball six.

At the end of powerplay GT was 82 for no lost runs. RR are having 78 for 3 runs, which is ok, but the loss of 3 top-order batsmen is going to be a problem for RR in the start. I was also expecting RR to have a good win, but suddenly these 3 wickets let them down.

Still few good hitters are in the pavilion, but from here GT's bowling and captaincy are also going to be important for them because they needed this win and they already have a good start. Despite good hitting from RR, the current run rate is 13 and the required rate is 11. Both teams can go for the win; it's going to be an interesting end to this match.

[Bityar]

I missed about half of the first innings, and I kind of regret it. Looks like GT openers shown class, both teams looking equal to me. Parag looked good in last game, and out this game due to injury, sucks for 'em. Nishant Sandhu shouldn't have been demoted, 3 down is proper position for him and Tewatia looked good — I like it when players don't waste their spot.

Gujarat Titans have a good total on the board and as long as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are batting, they could chase any total and Sooryavanshi started with a first ball six.

At the end of powerplay GT was 82 for no lost runs. RR are having 78 for 3 runs, which is ok, but the loss of 3 top-order batsmen is going to be a problem for RR in the start. I was also expecting RR to have a good win, but suddenly these 3 wickets let them down.

Still few good hitters are in the pavilion, but from here GT's bowling and captaincy are also going to be important for them because they needed this win and they already have a good start. Despite good hitting from RR, the current run rate is 13 and the required rate is 11. Both teams can go for the win; it's going to be an interesting end to this match.

Gujrat titans have won the match by 77 runs Gt top order was looking unstopable and RR had a tough time in chasing such a big target and were all out on 152 runs in 16.3 overs Jadeja and vaibhav tried their best but they couldn’t survive as Rashid khan took 4 wickets and also a good bowling by holder.This win helps GT to move up to second place on the points table with 14 points

[Haunebu]

Hot damn! GT looks strong enough to win the trophy thanks to Holder's addition who is one fine all rounder. RR are choking yet again towards the end of the season which is sad to witness if you are a Rajasthan fan. Vaibhav ain't the missing element that they needed.

SRH and GT almost qualified for the playoffs. Epic stuff.

Good thing for RR is they are playing keeping RRR in mind. Interesting contest as expected.

I think you meant NRR which clearly took a big beating while GT's NRR soared. Another prediction of mine dusted away.

[libert19]

GT at second place, I find this quite surprising.

Hot damn! GT looks strong enough to win the trophy thanks to Holder's addition who is one fine all rounder.

Nope. The day GT top order departs early and middle order has to save the sinking boat, and they do save, that'll be the day I'll think they can win the trophy. Similar scenario had happened in some early game and they had sunk pathetically.

RR are choking yet again towards the end of the season which is sad to witness if you are a Rajasthan fan. Vaibhav ain't the missing element that they needed.

I think GT bowling was simply good today rather than fault of RR batters.

Good thing for RR is they are playing keeping RRR in mind. Interesting contest as expected.

I think you meant NRR which clearly took a big beating while GT's NRR soared. Another prediction of mine dusted away.

No, I meant RRR — Required Run Rate.

[Zaka1221]

Yesterday match was easy chase as Kolkata Knight Riders completely dominated this encounter. They will be in significantly better position when it comes to net run rate, finishing game with nearly six overs to spare will be huge advantage, which may be name of game closer to playoffs. Delhi batting order could not find swing and they were unable to get scoreboard moving at all to put any pressure on buoyant KKR team. At this time KKR is at 7th number in points table. If this performance will be continued so they will easily qualify for the next round.

This series is going on quite an exciting run and its half century has been completed and this is the 51st match which is being played between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Light Riders team in which Delhi team set a target of 142 runs and during this time eight of their players were out only one player who scored 50 runs and his name is Pathum Nissanka and all the other players looked a bit non-serious but the other team which is Kolkata team took advantage of this and in this way they completed the given target in just 14 overs and two balls. Finn Allen his performance was quite amazing in this match and his quality can be taken as player of the match because he scored 100 runs but the one who was playing with him got run out his name is Ajinkya Rahane if you look at it, he had not made a player in Soda so the rest of the support which was not so much was from the rest of the team members.  They did what they had to do and did it very easily. Only two of their players were out.

[Doll2233]

The game between KKR and Delhi Capitals was just a normal and one sided game and KKR easily won this game. Delhi Capitals opens innings fisrt and the openers puts a very impactful start especially Pathum Nissanka was very impressive and put his remarkable half century but in middle order all the team was panicked and the game was shifted towards KKR but in this panicked situation Ashutosh played very well and stables the innings and Delhi Capitals ends the innings with the very low target under one fifty runs.
KKR openers was so confident because the target was so easy and especially Finn Allen was in great form and played a remarkable knock by putting memorable century and winning knock for the team and in middle order Cameron Green was also very impactful and KKR easily won this game and even after winning this game KKR almost eleminated from the Indian premier league.

By playing first Delhi Capitals team made just 142 run and lost 8 wicket in 20 overs. It was very poor total score for team. Because opposite team has strength and they have experienced players so chasing this lowest total not tough for them. In Delhi Capitals team just 3 Bateman scored well runs remaining other players showed irresponsible and shameful performance. As they have experienced players so this was the responsibility of ever individual players but they could succeed to deliver best performance. On the other hand Kolkata Knight Riders team bowled outstanding bowling. They dismissed dangerous players at lowest runs and snatched the match in his hand. Kartik tyagi bowled well, he dismissed 2 players and gave 25 runs in 4 overs. And in batting line they showed outstanding batting. Finn Allen and Cameron green delivered brilliant inning especially Finn Allen, he made century in 47 balls and remained not out till end. So they chased this lowest total very easily in 14.2 overs and opponent team faced the defeat very badly.

[ThemePen]

Gujrat titans have won the match by 77 runs Gt top order was looking unstopable and RR had a tough time in chasing such a big target and were all out on 152 runs in 16.3 overs Jadeja and vaibhav tried their best but they couldn’t survive as Rashid khan took 4 wickets and also a good bowling by holder.This win helps GT to move up to second place on the points table with 14 points

Gujarat Titans demonstrated why they are championship team by putting pressure on batting line up in both innings. Game was put out of reach not so much by explosive early burst from top order but middle order acceleration. Rajasthan batting line up came to grinding halt that is reason for it as there was no breather overs that they could utilize. Rashid Khan is still most dangerous player in this form of game I think, as he makes it necessary for opposition to take risk against him in presence of other bowlers. Gujarat is not only picking up victories, they're also destroying the playoff confidence of opponents.

[libert19]

I just realized Burger wasn't there in RR squad yesterday, Archer—Burger combo was perfect for RR, not sure why it was changed. I am sure, this unnecessary fucking around in playing XI played some part in the loss.

Also, I felt Jaiswal was under pressure as capitaln; my guy had hard time speaking during toss and in post match interview.

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I just realized Burger wasn't there in RR squad yesterday, Archer—Burger combo was perfect for RR, not sure why it was changed. I am sure, this unnecessary fucking around in playing XI played some part in the loss.

Also, I felt Jaiswal was under pressure as capitaln; my guy had hard time speaking during toss and in post match interview.

Even then in the squad, if Burger was in on that match, I have also a big doubt that their performance, whether there will be any change on the result of this match. Becuase As per my thought, I think that the the Rajasthan Royals team lose this match not only for their bad bowling performance also for their poor batting performance.
And so from this point of view I think that even if Burger had been in this match, I don't think they would have been able to bowl out Gujarat Titans at a much lower score and win this match.

[libert19]

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...And so from this point of view I think that even if Burger had been in this match, I don't think they would have been able to bowl out Gujarat Titans at a much lower score and win this match.

You may be forgetting the fact that GT is top order dependent and if bowlers can get through 'em, rest batters are easy to run through, and when this happens GT don't put up good total. As I mentioned in earlier comment, precisely same scenario has happened in some earlier game.

Edit: ^ I feel like spoonfeeding: https://www.iplt20.com/match/2026/2470

Sure, they have made a few changes in playing XI since then but I'd say point still stands.

[AgriTrack]

Gujarat Titans have scored a huge score of 229 runs against Rajasthan Royals today and are now favourites to win. Shubman Gill has batted brilliantly as the captain of the team and has made the team collect a big score, collecting 84 runs from his bat. However, if Gujarat Titans want to win today's match, then they will definitely have to strengthen their bowling performance a lot, especially Rajasthan Royals' batting performance is very good. If Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal start the way they have started, they will reach the winning stage very soon if they stay in the crease for a long time. Rajasthan Royals have a good batting, in that case, it is very important for Gujarat Titans to collect wickets at this moment, only then will Rajasthan Royals be under pressure. And the team that wins today's match will move up the points table and will be in the race to qualify for the next round of the IPL.

RR team decided to field and GT team batted and took advantage of this opportunity and made a target of 229. They have made a very good score in less overs which a normal team cannot make even in 50 overs which they have made in 20 overs. Almost all the players of their team have shown a very good performance out of which player Shubman Gill has made 84 scores and has lost only four wickets. They have also protected their wickets with batting. If we look at their opponent team, they have made 152 scores against the target which is very less compared to their opponent team. Only two players from their team have tried to make a good score. All the other players have made very little scores. Ravindra Jadeja has made a low score but  Still, they worked hard for their team but still they could not win the match

[Haunebu]

Double header(Probably last one) incoming. LSG vs CSK where I am expecting Lucknow to screw over Chennai who are very clearly overdependent on Samson and RCB vs MI where I am expecting Mumbai to win thanks to Rohit's return primarily.

If both CSK and RCB do end up losing, it leaves the door wide open for teams like RR etc to qualify for the playoffs. Let's see what happens.

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Double header(Probably last one) incoming. LSG vs CSK where I am expecting Lucknow to screw over Chennai who are very clearly overdependent on Samson and RCB vs MI where I am expecting Mumbai to win thanks to Rohit's return primarily.

If both CSK and RCB do end up losing, it leaves the door wide open for teams like RR etc to qualify for the playoffs. Let's see what happens.

If I say that Kolkata Knight Riders had the worst performance in this Indian Premier League season, then they have been able to recover recently, but in this regard, Lucknow Supergiant has gone into an even worse situation than them, so I don't expect them to do anything good against Chennai Super Kings, the XI they achieved in their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

And about the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, I don't think Mumbai Indians can win in any way. I don't think so from any of my equations, where Mumbai Indians have already lost their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, so I think Royal Challengers Bangalore's confidence level is higher here, so the chances of them losing here are less.

[libert19]

Double header(Probably last one) incoming.

Two more to come after today's.

LSG vs CSK where I am expecting Lucknow to screw over Chennai who are very clearly overdependent on Samson and RCB vs MI where I am expecting Mumbai to win thanks to Rohit's return primarily.

I am expecting CSK to tryhard in this game cause they have better chance for play-offs compared to LSG, and LSG just will be playing for respect (that's if they actually give a shit for). Rohit plays a good knock once every blue moon, he coming back doesn't do much while RCB is stronger, all players are in good form, so expecting RCB to win.

If both CSK and RCB do end up losing, it leaves the door wide open for teams like RR etc to qualify for the playoffs. Let's see what happens.

Woa! You have already discounted RR!? I was expecting other teams there.