T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[Zaka1221]

Indian woman and England women both are very competitive teams. Great match between these two is underway. England won the toss but put the Indians for the bat first. Openers were dismissed early, at ones it was the moment of tension but Bhatia and Rodrigues both stabilize the game . Provide good foundation for the team. When the match moved  into 13th overs they were crumbled because of tight bowling of the opponents. On the other hand England Women were also highly trained , Lauren Bell bowlers collected 3 wickets did an outstanding job. England is fighting now for their chase. As England also have the ability to put the rivals under pressure, so it might be possible England win the game. However result is still not sure, so we all are waiting for the certain result

I thought England Women would win but my expectations were wrong and India Women won by 38 runs. Although India Women's opening batsmen did not do well but Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia played brilliantly to take the team out of the pressure. Deepti Sharma contributed a bit towards the end as she scored 22 runs off 13 balls. India Women eventually scored 188 runs which was a good target. On the other hand, England Women were restricted to 150 runs and lost the first match at home. Amy Jones scored 67 runs for England Women, apart from that, no other batsman could perform well enough. India Women are leading 1-0 after winning the first match so the next two matches will be challenging for England Women.

This was the first T20 match, and if the team had won in this match, it would have become a good foundation for it, so that it would have been easy for it in the next matches because after winning the first one, a passion is created within the team and it can play the next match with the next mind. Yes, this is happening between the India Women match and the England Women team, in which the India woman team was quite heavy on the other team. They gave a target of 188 runs, but if you look at it, the other team, the England team, also tried their best to meet their target, but they were left with the fact that they could not maintain the ball they had and they scored 150 runs and they had  eight player was out. There were still three players left. If they had got about three to four over then these Whites could have won because right now they are ahead by only 38 runs.

[virasog]

I think that Gujarat Titans have incredibly tough mountain to climb with this bang first over as it takes perfect execution to pursue over eleven runs per over in complete innings. Nineteen off first bowler demonstrates that pitch is very good to bat on and it is practically impossible to carry on scoring at that phenomenal rate without losing frequency wickets on the way in high straining play off game. This is still in favour of Rajasthan Royals since only few wickets in short time will immediately reduce rate of scoring and increase necessary run rate to going haywire. When field gets wider it will entirely depend on whether middle order that is chasing can maintain this attacking pace.

Rajasthan Royals tried very well and they reached 214 runs, it was good but the way Gujarat Titans batted their innings was different that's why that time uncertainty was at its peak. Batting with the good run rate and in the 8 overs, they scored 90 runs. Bowlers were struggling to get wickets. In the power play, Gujarat dominated there very well, and this led to the loss of the Rajasthan Royals in this all important match.

[ThemePen]

Rajasthan Royals tried very well and they reached 214 runs, it was good but the way Gujarat Titans batted their innings was different that's why that time uncertainty was at its peak. Batting with the good run rate and in the 8 overs, they scored 90 runs. Bowlers were struggling to get wickets. In the power play, Gujarat dominated there very well, and this led to the loss of the Rajasthan Royals in this all important match.

I think that the game was all over on powerplay overs when bowling team was unable to get any kind of movement or get key wickets they lost first wicket at 167 runs. Difficulty of hitting eleven-plus runs per over, which all but overwhelmed opening batters, was removed, meant that the enormous scorecard pressure was lost virtually overnight. Although pitch was obviously a batting paradise, a disciplined bowling attack had to make up his mind to so present dot balls and coerce errors in high stakes matches. When opening partnership had given nuisance such a base the rest of chase came as comfortable cruise and there was lesson in that first couple of wickets are simply not negotiable when defending great score.

[Haunebu]

What a predictable finale. GT vs RCB implies that one of the top 2 in the league phase will yet again win the trophy. Smh! Wonder if the finale itself will be boring and one sided like the 3 playoffs matches so far. Advantage GT in my opinion.

It was truly insane seeing Sai create history by getting hit wicket twice in a row. This crazy super trio will probably ensure that GT wins the trophy for the 2nd time after missing out against CSK sometime back.

[HelliumZ]

What a predictable finale. GT vs RCB implies that one of the top 2 in the league phase will yet again win the trophy. Smh! Wonder if the finale itself will be boring and one sided like the 3 playoffs matches so far. Advantage GT in my opinion.

It was truly insane seeing Sai create history by getting hit wicket twice in a row. This crazy super trio will probably ensure that GT wins the trophy for the 2nd time after missing out against CSK sometime back.

Both GT and RCB are in their best form at the moment, but even if you put GT ahead, you can't think of RCB as weak. The way RCB defeated GT in the Qualifier-1 match, there is no guarantee that such a match won't be repeated in the final.
RCB defeated GTA by 92 runs in the Qualifier-1 match and were able to completely disrupt the GTA batting line-up. If RCB can somehow get the top four of GT's batting line-up out quickly in the final, then RCB will definitely be the champion in the final.

[noormcs5]

Final (N) Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The final of the IPL will be played tomorrow. Just think from a different point of view, RCB is just one step away from winning the IPL title once again. They are about to get the winning streak. In the first 18 years, when the team was known for just their bad luck and hard luck, they never won a tournament after having a good team and amazing players, they still struggle, so now this time is about to win back-to-back tournaments. Their wait is really worth it and let's see who will get the trophy. Another season of IPL is about to come to an end.

[Cointikka]

This kid suryavanshi not hitting any rash shot tonight and being careful but still batting with 175 SR, It's a dream for plenty.

As long as he's at the crease, royals can expect good total and possibly daunting target if he's even facing 20th over. Hope there is no dew tonight.

Lost his wicket again at 96 previous game; he lost his wicket when he was on 97. Both times the shot caused the ball to go behind the wicket and get caught. This might be the ball the bowlers will now keep on bowling to get his wicket. After losing to GT, there were videos of him crying. He seriously wanted to play in the finals. RCB is going to thrash GT in the finals for sure now and will this season of IPL.

[Rustam Meraj]

Final (N) Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

One of the biggest stories in the history of the cricket game is massive change of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, once an unfortunate club, into winning team. However, winning tomorrow match can not be easy walk in park because Gujarat Titans are highly dangerous knockout team. Gujarat understands manner in which it can deal with pressure situations and bring down the winning streak of any big opponent. In the case of RCB, this final is not simply question of defending a trophy but other wholesome bearing of eighteen years of heartache and the ability to demonstrate that their victory is new phase of supremacy and not miracle nor one day. It is ideal show to conclude another fantastic season of IPL.

[Ab de villiers]

What a predictable finale. GT vs RCB implies that one of the top 2 in the league phase will yet again win the trophy. Smh! Wonder if the finale itself will be boring and one sided like the 3 playoffs matches so far. Advantage GT in my opinion.

It was truly insane seeing Sai create history by getting hit wicket twice in a row. This crazy super trio will probably ensure that GT wins the trophy for the 2nd time after missing out against CSK sometime back.

Both GT and RCB are in their best form at the moment, but even if you put GT ahead, you can't think of RCB as weak. The way RCB defeated GT in the Qualifier-1 match, there is no guarantee that such a match won't be repeated in the final.
RCB defeated GTA by 92 runs in the Qualifier-1 match and were able to completely disrupt the GTA batting line-up. If RCB can somehow get the top four of GT's batting line-up out quickly in the final, then RCB will definitely be the champion in the final.

Sooryavanshi gave another brilliant performance in the match. Contributed with 96 runs on 47 balls only. His exceptional performance added massive scores and helped to raise the graph of his team. But other players failed to provide strong support except Jadeja who posted 45 runs. Rajasthan Royal posted 214 runs looked difficult for the rivals. Gujrat Titans opener played master class innings, Sudharsan 58 runs while Shabman Gill contributed with 104 runs. Gill was the energy of the stadium electrifying the series. And declared as Player of the Match. The duo almost done all task after their dismal next pair has comfortably chase the target. GT no doubt turn the game in their favour with great effort. Last over was highly tensed, it was the match that force the audience to stay on the seat till the last minute.

[virasog]

Final (N) Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

One of the biggest stories in the history of the cricket game is massive change of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, once an unfortunate club, into winning team. However, winning tomorrow match can not be easy walk in park because Gujarat Titans are highly dangerous knockout team. Gujarat understands manner in which it can deal with pressure situations and bring down the winning streak of any big opponent. In the case of RCB, this final is not simply question of defending a trophy but other wholesome bearing of eighteen years of heartache and the ability to demonstrate that their victory is new phase of supremacy and not miracle nor one day. It is ideal show to conclude another fantastic season of IPL.

The greatest finale of all time is here between the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In this season, both teams faced each other twice, and it is going to be for the third time because they previously met once in the group stage game and then in the Qualifier match, and now it's here in the final. Both teams know each other's tactics and style of play, so let's see what happens and who will succeed in the cup.

[Bd officer]

Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series 2nd Match

The 2nd match of the Scotland Women's T20 Tri Series has started between Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women. Bangladesh Women won the toss and decided to bat. But the batsmen of the Bangladesh Women's team could not perform well enough. Most of the batsmen of the Bangladesh Women's team had a strike rate below 100 which was very disappointing. Before the upcoming T20 World Cup, such a poor performance of the Bangladesh Women's team's batsmen against Scotland Women has disappointed the Bangladesh fans.

BANW scored 133 runs in the allotted overs which is not a big target in the T20 format. We saw that in the last match, Netherlands Women scored 141 runs but Scotland Women easily reached the target. Can Bangladesh Women win today? Let's see which team can win.

[Sithara007]

The greatest finale of all time is here between the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In this season, both teams faced each other twice, and it is going to be for the third time because they previously met once in the group stage game and then in the Qualifier match, and now it's here in the final. Both teams know each other's tactics and style of play, so let's see what happens and who will succeed in the cup.

I actually wanted to watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the final. It was my sole reason for supporting Rajasthan Royals during Qualifier 2. But they failed to win, and now I need to make a choice between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. I will be making a bet in favor of RCB. Stake has them at 1.80, and I agree with their odds. Titans on the other hand is placed at 2.00. The match will take place at Ahmedabad, which should give some sort of an advantage to Gujarat. But how many Gujarati players do they have? And toss will play a very important role today.

[libert19]

...And I would say Jaiswal should leave RR for his good, because he has no chance to overshadow Vaibhav's destructive opening but Jaiswal is a destructive player too and his 200 sr. gone under the radar because his partner is scoring at 300.

Don't think he need to. Just play your natural game without comparison.

What a predictable finale. GT vs RCB implies that one of the top 2 in the league phase will yet again win the trophy.

Well, they are top 2 for a reason so logical anyhow. Though, I still kinda feel it's hard to believe GT is in final.

Advantage GT in my opinion.

RCB a better team, they won't collapse if their top 3 departs and Gill has knack for failing to perform in pressure situations although he did good yesterday.

...But how many Gujarati players do they have?

How does it matter?

Edit:

Not sure if it's mentioned already (only read posts from few handles), but news is Pant has stepped down from LSG captainship, very wise decision for everybody, I must say — https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/1538790

[Farhan99]

RR team scored 214 runs today GT today's match is very important for both the teams who will win will enter the final. Although in this match today RR team had a chance to score more if they could bat with other batsmen like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then it is possible that the score will be even bigger. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 96 runs in 47 balls today, this player can score quickly but his dismissal after reaching the century hurts him. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had earlier scored 97 runs in 29 balls against SRH unfortunately he could not score a century in today's match as well. However, if GT team can bat well today then definitely there will be a chance to win the match against RR team and can enter the final. GT team is already batting patiently to achieve their target they have not lost any wicket yet they can beat RR team with the way they are batting.

Yes GT has won the match by 7 wickets and 8 balls were remaining and also an excellent batting by shubmin gill who score 104 off 53 and a good start by sudharsan in chasing. RR was looking good in batting and score a good target but I think there bowling was not good and also if in death overs suryanvanshii was notout so he can score more runs for team and can set a big target but unluckily he was out and also missed his century by 4 runs as he score 96 off 47 balls and this was the second that he missed his century because against srh he was also out on 97 but now GT is gone to final and they will play against RCB

The game between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals is a do and die game and who win the game goes into the final of Indian Premiere League and will played final with RCB, Gujarat Titans with great batting lineup easily won this game and goes to final. Rajasthan Royals opens innings first and among the openers Sooryavanshi played a high impactful knock but unfortunately miss his iconic century by just four runs and in middle order Donovan Ferreira was in very aggressive mode and played a very impactful knock in the big game and at the end of the innings Rajasthan set a huge target for Titans. Gujarat Titans looking so confident because the pitch was supportive to batters so both the openers puts a great start and Shubman Gill once more time proved his class by putting a remarkable century underpresure and also Sai Sudharsan was in good from and puts impactful knock and Gujarat Titans easily chase the target and Qualify for Final.

[Compromise me]

Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series 2nd Match

The 2nd match of the Scotland Women's T20 Tri Series has started between Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women. Bangladesh Women won the toss and decided to bat. But the batsmen of the Bangladesh Women's team could not perform well enough. Most of the batsmen of the Bangladesh Women's team had a strike rate below 100 which was very disappointing. Before the upcoming T20 World Cup, such a poor performance of the Bangladesh Women's team's batsmen against Scotland Women has disappointed the Bangladesh fans.

Bangladeshi woman cricket team gave an average target in this match and Scotland Women cricket team chased the target in just 15 overs. Kathryn Bryce was a person who took 1 wickets in this match and notout at the end  of the match. Scotland Women team won the match by 8 wickets and Sarah Bryce was a woman who played well in the end because team was in difficult situation but she handled the situation and made partnership in this match and hit 2 sixes and 3 fours. Two players of Scotland Women team made 30 puls runs but there was no big inning in this match by any team  because this was low score match.

[henmark]

Both GT and RCB are in their best form at the moment, but even if you put GT ahead, you can't think of RCB as weak. The way RCB defeated GT in the Qualifier-1 match, there is no guarantee that such a match won't be repeated in the final.
RCB defeated GTA by 92 runs in the Qualifier-1 match and were able to completely disrupt the GTA batting line-up. If RCB can somehow get the top four of GT's batting line-up out quickly in the final, then RCB will definitely be the champion in the final.

After three one-sided playoffs, now IPL fans are desperately waiting for the final of the 2026 season. Both sides are well balanced and have good depth in bowling and batting. Currently, bookies are favouring RCB with odds of @1.80, and Gujarat Titans are at @2. Even pressure will be on Gujarat Titans in my opinion still RCB will be more careful for defending their championship.


Sai Sudharshan and Shubman Gill are both in good touch and have a chance of winning the top scorer award. I am personally favouring Gujarat Titans because I expect they will manage both batting and bowling more effectively in my opinion. How teams are batting and troubling opponent without releasing pressure which are very crucial in this final game. Bowling from both sides could be at a good level still Ahmadabad is home ground for GT which is again a big positive for GT in this high voltage final.

[Haunebu]

As a fan of Hyderabad City myself, I just learnt that DC and SRH which represented that city were 2/3 teams(Remaining one CSK) to win the trophy from 3rd and 4th positions in the final IPL league phase table which is incredible to say the least.

I believe Rohit, Gilchrist etc were part of the Deccan Chargers team that won back then while Warner led SRH to glory. Btw, both won against RCB.

Though, I still kinda feel it's hard to believe GT is in final.

Not me. I posted sometime back that GT looked almost perfect after fixing their middle order issue through Holder. Sai needs to hold on to his bat though.

[memehunter]

I am really disappointed with RR's performance in last match. I would have love to see Vaibhav playing the final match on Sunday.
BTW, do you think he will be able to retain the orange cap for the tournament or Shubhman gill or Sudarshan will snatch that from him in final. They both are in good form so IMO chances are 50-50, what is your opinion about this?
 

[Compromise me]

Final (N) Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The final of the IPL will be played tomorrow. Just think from a different point of view, RCB is just one step away from winning the IPL title once again. They are about to get the winning streak. In the first 18 years, when the team was known for just their bad luck and hard luck, they never won a tournament after having a good team and amazing players, they still struggle, so now this time is about to win back-to-back tournaments. Their wait is really worth it and let's see who will get the trophy. Another season of IPL is about to come to an end.

RCB is defending champions and they have legendary player Virat kohli who can play in pressure situation.  He always play for the team and has  excellent effort in every match. RCB directly qualified for the final because they won the first match and they need to focus on their goal and if they will be egoistic they can lose the final . Patidar has excellent record and he will handle the pressure situation because he is playing back to back final .  RCB cricket team is very strong but that doesn't matter which team is strong or not because luck matters a lot in the final and team will win which had good luck . If one team made a target on board then they could win the match by giving all effort in this game.

[eaLiTy]

You are definitely not reading what I said. I explicitly stated that I respect players like Rinku and Tewatia, who have the ability to change the matches single handedly.

Those performances reminds me of legends; it does not mean I am comparing them to legends. The most you can see is a functional comparison of the finishing roles rather than anything else.
Adding the post for you to read once again, to understand the difference in interpretation and the intended meaning

PS: * Added only left handed players, I enjoyed watching the most when I was an avid fan, because they had the ability to take the match till the end and played some memorable innings.    

You are contradicting yourself here. You are clearly comparing them with each other when you stated that you were reminded of those legends which makes zero sense considering Bevan etc were ODI legends who performed under tougher conditions, but that's your opinion.

Rinku is mainly known for his epic fielding these days more than his batting which is why he is an average finisher while Tewatia is a shit player who never deserved so many opportunities in the IPL just like Vijay Shankar etc. Different viewpoints basically.

You are clearly missing my point entirely or ignoring them. There is a huge difference between comparing similarities in finishing roles, they can take the game away from a difficult situation and their finishing ability, to comparing career greatness, which I never did. If you still insist that I am comparing IPL players, one who never played an International match, and one who is a one dimensional format player, to established all format legends, there is nothing I say will change your mind, I rest my case.  

I am really disappointed with RR's performance in last match. I would have love to see Vaibhav playing the final match on Sunday.
BTW, do you think he will be able to retain the orange cap for the tournament or Shubhman gill or Sudarshan will snatch that from him in final. They both are in good form so IMO chances are 50-50, what is your opinion about this?

It was a disappointing performance by RR and their management. Ravindra Jadeja retired hurt and clearly struggled even after returning to the crease. While, the management kept delaying Donovan Ferreira, sending him at number 8 and he was instrumental in helping them reach a 200 plus total.

Personally, I want to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi retain the cap. Shubman Gill needs 55 runs and Sai Sudharsan needs 67 runs to snatch the orange cap.