Bitcointalk IPL Prediction Pool & Discussion

[bitcoinisbest]

Bow to Andre Rusell. So far nicely played today too while all of the top and middle order batsman failed to score a good one. He is really playing incredible this series.

It was only Russell who helped the KKR to cross 100 runs and he was not out at 50 and KKR made 108 runs only. CSK now requires a very easy target of 16 runs in 24 balls and still have 7 wickets remaining with them.

[Haunebu]

Bow to Andre Rusell. So far nicely played today too while all of the top and middle order batsman failed to score a good one. He is really playing incredible this series.

It was only Russell who helped the KKR to cross 100 runs and he was not out at 50 and KKR made 108 runs only. CSK now requires a very easy target of 16 runs in 24 balls and still have 7 wickets remaining with them.

This is true though he was dropped early by Harbhajan which gave him a life and he took full advantage of it and played brilliantly. However, CSK was the better team at the end of the day and they sit comfortably on top.

I am very confident that they will be the first team to qualify for the playoffs.

[Sithara007]

Bow to Andre Rusell. So far nicely played today too while all of the top and middle order batsman failed to score a good one. He is really playing incredible this series.

It was only Russell who helped the KKR to cross 100 runs and he was not out at 50 and KKR made 108 runs only. CSK now requires a very easy target of 16 runs in 24 balls and still have 7 wickets remaining with them.

A team which is having players such as Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell could score only 108 runs from their 20 overs in a T20 match. Who is going to believe this? And that too against a weak bowling attack, being led by the 38-year old Harbhajan Singh (who played his last match for India in 2016).

[absy]

Bow to Andre Rusell. So far nicely played today too while all of the top and middle order batsman failed to score a good one. He is really playing incredible this series.

It was only Russell who helped the KKR to cross 100 runs and he was not out at 50 and KKR made 108 runs only. CSK now requires a very easy target of 16 runs in 24 balls and still have 7 wickets remaining with them.

A team which is having players such as Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell could score only 108 runs from their 20 overs in a T20 match. Who is going to believe this? And that too against a weak bowling attack, being led by the 38-year old Harbhajan Singh (who played his last match for India in 2016).

You are underestimating CSK team . Dhoni captaincy really matters , he can win against any team with any old / new players in his team.
Look at RCB , they have high class batsmen too but still fail to score in most of the matches.

[Thanasis]

They already have a good number of all rounders in their team:

Kedhar Jadhav: Good with the bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja: Good with the bat and ball

Bravo: Pace bowler and batting

But Jadhav and Jadeja : Spin bowler and batting

So they can't replace the Bravo,they need someone who can bowl 4 overs at death and can knock 30+ runs at very good strike rate.On yesterday's match again it turns into low scoring pitch just because of the venue if it might played on different venue the scenario will be different with their bowlers.

[JSRAW]

This Chennai's pitch is very bad for 20-20 format. don't know what mumbo jumbo curators doing here. bottom line is this pitch turning majority of matches into the one-sided match.

@Sithara007 You might wanna try some old wine sometime not only Harbhajan but majority player in CSK are old and their average age is above 30+ as a unit. so experience counts

[Pffrt]

A team which is having players such as Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell could score only 108 runs from their 20 overs in a T20 match. Who is going to believe this? And that too against a weak bowling attack, being led by the 38-year old Harbhajan Singh (who played his last match for India in 2016).

Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine aren't batsman, they played a good innings barely. I think you have least knowledge about cricket. Moreover, Chennai's bowling attack is one of the best including Chahar, Jadeja, Tahir. Those three are top performed bowlers. In addition, the captain is Dhoni. Maybe you don't know who Dhoni is and how much perfect captain he is. Someone earlier said, "Dhoni made a perfect team with average players while other captain like Virat couldn't make perfect team with top players."

[Haunebu]

They already have a good number of all rounders in their team:

Kedhar Jadhav: Good with the bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja: Good with the bat and ball

Bravo: Pace bowler and batting

But Jadhav and Jadeja : Spin bowler and batting

So they can't replace the Bravo,they need someone who can bowl 4 overs at death and can knock 30+ runs at very good strike rate.On yesterday's match again it turns into low scoring pitch just because of the venue if it might played on different venue the scenario will be different with their bowlers.

I disagree. Bravo is a big asset for CSK and I won't deny that, but he has been out of form for quite sometime recently. Don't blame the performance of a team because of a venue which just sounds like an excuse.

Teams need to perform on any venue no matter what the conditions are. Also, Bravo did not perform well in other venues too this season.

[Thanasis]

They already have a good number of all rounders in their team:

Kedhar Jadhav: Good with the bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja: Good with the bat and ball

Bravo: Pace bowler and batting

But Jadhav and Jadeja : Spin bowler and batting

So they can't replace the Bravo,they need someone who can bowl 4 overs at death and can knock 30+ runs at very good strike rate.On yesterday's match again it turns into low scoring pitch just because of the venue if it might played on different venue the scenario will be different with their bowlers.

I disagree. Bravo is a big asset for CSK and I won't deny that, but he has been out of form for quite sometime recently. Don't blame the performance of a team because of a venue which just sounds like an excuse.

Teams need to perform on any venue no matter what the conditions are. Also, Bravo did not perform well in other venues too this season.

I am not saying Jadeja and Jadhav didn't perform,but they are not pace bowlers so they can't be able to fill his place so Chennai need to pay with the options available for them.Bravo played decent this year getting wickets and also knocking the ball when needed what matters is he didn't get much chance to play with bat to prove that his capabilities are still better.

[Haunebu]

They already have a good number of all rounders in their team:

Kedhar Jadhav: Good with the bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja: Good with the bat and ball

Bravo: Pace bowler and batting

But Jadhav and Jadeja : Spin bowler and batting

So they can't replace the Bravo,they need someone who can bowl 4 overs at death and can knock 30+ runs at very good strike rate.On yesterday's match again it turns into low scoring pitch just because of the venue if it might played on different venue the scenario will be different with their bowlers.

I disagree. Bravo is a big asset for CSK and I won't deny that, but he has been out of form for quite sometime recently. Don't blame the performance of a team because of a venue which just sounds like an excuse.

Teams need to perform on any venue no matter what the conditions are. Also, Bravo did not perform well in other venues too this season.

I am not saying Jadeja and Jadhav didn't perform,but they are not pace bowlers so they can't be able to fill his place so Chennai need to pay with the options available for them.Bravo played decent this year getting wickets and also knocking the ball when needed what matters is he didn't get much chance to play with bat to prove that his capabilities are still better.

Lets just agree to disagree here.

If you are talking about pace bowlers, Deepak Chahar, Shardhul and the Australian are great bowlers and I don't think they need another pace bowler at present at least which was why I mentioned spin based all rounders.

[AB de Royse777]

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@Sithara007 You might wanna try some old wine sometime not only Harbhajan but majority player in CSK are old and their average age is above 30+ as a unit. so experience counts

I think officially it's 31⁺ LOL
My concern is that how CSK will perform in the future once they will not have Dhoni and other legends who are playing now.

By the way, it was nice to see CSK to win yesterday.

[Vishnu.Reang]

~snip~
@Sithara007 You might wanna try some old wine sometime not only Harbhajan but majority player in CSK are old and their average age is above 30+ as a unit. so experience counts

I think officially it's 31⁺ LOL
My concern is that how CSK will perform in the future once they will not have Dhoni and other legends who are playing now.

By the way, it was nice to see CSK to win yesterday.

Dhoni is 37 years old (38 in two months), right? Being a keeper-batsman, I think he'll continue to play T20 cricket for another 4-5 years. And that is enough time for CSK to search and find new talent.  

[AB de Royse777]

~snip~

Dhoni is 37 years old, right (38 in two months)? Being a keeper-batsman, I think he'll continue to play T20 cricket for another 4-5 years. And that is enough time for CSK to search and find new talent. 

Let's say 38 years and let's say he will play more 4 years meaning you are asking Dhoni to play cricket when he is 42!
Come on. I do not think he will go for this long journey.

Anyway, I am sure CSK will find replacements of all those legends they have.

[Cloudbet]

Going with Mumbai Indians for a narrow win today, they have some good momentum building after taking down CSK and SUN in their last two matches, and Joseph is currently ranked top in the tournament for best bowling figures, bowling average, and bowling economy.

That said I am worried about the strength of the Kings Xi bowlers though, Curran is performing well at the moment and there's a chance Viljoen could be back. Hoping that De Kock, Pandya, and Pollard can keep up a high strike rate against them without playing too risky.

Speaking of risky, I'm feeling like going with some longer odds today!  

- Mumbai Indians Top Bowler: Alzarri Joseph (3.70)
- Team with top batter: Mumbai Indians (1.75)
- Kings Xi Punjab Total Runs after 10 overs: Under 76.5 (2.38)

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[Thanasis]

They already have a good number of all rounders in their team:

Kedhar Jadhav: Good with the bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja: Good with the bat and ball

Bravo: Pace bowler and batting

But Jadhav and Jadeja : Spin bowler and batting

So they can't replace the Bravo,they need someone who can bowl 4 overs at death and can knock 30+ runs at very good strike rate.On yesterday's match again it turns into low scoring pitch just because of the venue if it might played on different venue the scenario will be different with their bowlers.

I disagree. Bravo is a big asset for CSK and I won't deny that, but he has been out of form for quite sometime recently. Don't blame the performance of a team because of a venue which just sounds like an excuse.

Teams need to perform on any venue no matter what the conditions are. Also, Bravo did not perform well in other venues too this season.

I am not saying Jadeja and Jadhav didn't perform,but they are not pace bowlers so they can't be able to fill his place so Chennai need to pay with the options available for them.Bravo played decent this year getting wickets and also knocking the ball when needed what matters is he didn't get much chance to play with bat to prove that his capabilities are still better.

Lets just agree to disagree here.

If you are talking about pace bowlers, Deepak Chahar, Shardhul and the Australian are great bowlers and I don't think they need another pace bowler at present at least which was why I mentioned spin based all rounders.

Shardul don't have spot on the playing XI for the last two matches,only playing with Chahar as a main bowler will make them i to trouble on other venues,you can see the other match as well when chahar bowled at death,he clearly not been able to comtrol his nerves.Kuggelijn comes in the place of Bravo he is still batting all rounder that is why CSK struggled to take wickets at later end.

[Pffrt]

~snip~

Dhoni is 37 years old, right (38 in two months)? Being a keeper-batsman, I think he'll continue to play T20 cricket for another 4-5 years. And that is enough time for CSK to search and find new talent.  

Let's say 38 years and let's say he will play more 4 years meaning you are asking Dhoni to play cricket when he is 42!
Come on. I do not think he will go for this long journey.

Anyway, I am sure CSK will find replacements of all those legends they have.

I doubt he will play after 2020, it's enough for him. CSK may find replacements but you know finding a captain like Dhoni is not quite easy. It's Dhoni's captaincy which can save at least 10 runs per innings. However, CSK has already passed their golden team when players like Bolinger, Ben Hilfenhaus, Hussey, Albie Morkel was there.

[JSRAW]

I doubt he will play after 2020, it's enough for him. CSK may find replacements but you know finding a captain like Dhoni is not quite easy. It's Dhoni's captaincy which can save at least 10 runs per innings. However, CSK has already passed their golden team when players like Bolinger, Ben Hilfenhaus, Hussey, Albie Morkel was there.

Dhoni is eying on 20-20 World cup too which is scheduled in 2020, after that it makes sense for him to retire for his own good and for the team too. I am sure he will pass responsibility to new talents such as Ishan Kishan and Rishab Pant after 2020. and there are high chances that in ODI he can retire after this world cup.

By the way, it was nice to see CSK to win yesterday.

Got bored Af 

[Little Mouse]

Gayle storm!! 3 sixes and 1 four to Behrendorff. Will he play a big innings today? If so, Mumbai is going to be destroyed.
Mumbai replaced Yuvi with Ishan, hope he can make a good one start today although last one was bad (for all though).

[Sithara007]

This IPL season is turning out to be very good for the West Indian players (especially the batsmen). Gayle, Russel, Pollard and Narine have been in good form with the bat and in the bowling department Dwayne Bravo, Alzarri Joseph and Jofra Archer have been performing quite consistently. And the biggest joke is that Gayle almost went unsold during the 2018 auctions.

[Little Mouse]

This IPL season is turning out to be very good for the West Indian players (especially the batsmen). Gayle, Russel, Pollard and Narine have been in good form with the bat and in the bowling department Dwayne Bravo, Alzarri Joseph and Jofra Archer have been performing quite consistently. And the biggest joke is that Gayle almost went unsold during the 2018 auctions.

Gayle barely play a good innings, no consistent good performance. I think it's better to have consistent perfoemance than one outstanding. However, I too didn't like that Gayle was unsold.