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[Patrol69]

Pakistan team played very well today. They won one match after losing four matches in a row. Shaheen Sah Afridi and Haris Rouf destroyed Bangladesh's top order today. They bowled brilliantly. Apart from this, Mohammad Wasim also managed to pick up three wickets. Pakistan's bowling was controlled from the beginning of the innings. This is why they were able to stop the Bangladesh team for only 204 runs. And there was no chance of Bangladesh winning after such a low run target. Pakistan's two openers batted very responsibly.

Pakistani played really well and keep alive his chance to the next stage of the world cup, their net run rate is almost about to be in positive and if New Zealand lose their two or three remaining matches than definitely they can get the chance. Well Pakistan bowler were on fire today form first ball and especially after Shaheen (which were known backbone of their bowling factory) getting quick early on first wickets they become more confident and get momentum which give rest of their blower more boost and confidence.
During batting Fakhar show his impact and perform brilliantly and to be honest he played amazing shot which put Pakistan on track to the next stage

This is not new, I have noticed that in every team, the bowling and batting of those who play against Bangladesh is always better. Pakistan have the best fast bowling lineup in the world so it is natural that they will do well but they have been beaten in the past matches there but we have not seen the best bowling from Pakistan bowlers. Pakistan are still holding on to their dream of reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup but Bangladesh are the first to be eliminated from this World Cup and they are going to miss out on the opportunity to play in the Champions Trophy. It would be wrong to say they are going to miss out, of course they will miss out on the next Champions Trophy as they will never win two matches in a row.

[ThemePen]

After losing 4 matches in a row Pakistan Team came back to their position and they won their match against Bangladesh, as the Bangladesh Team didn't go for it well, they lost their games against Pakistan because they were not better at their bat first as they all out of 204 and set a target of 205 against Pakistan. Pakistani bowlers bowled amazing overs today, as we have seen impressive spells from Shaheen Shah Afridi and his partner Mohammad Wasim Jr. They were bowling at their best.
Although the Bangladesh Team is out of the World Cup now, as I don't think they can qualify for the Super Fours, Team Pakistan still has a chance if they win all their matches which is coming. As Pakistani bowlers win the match for Pakistan so easily.

Pakistan played well in the previous match. First they bowled well because they have a good bowling line after that theh also prove their existence in the world with batting. Pakistan still have the chances to qualify for the semifinal. By the way today is the big match . Which is between top teams means today New Zealand and South Africa will face each other. Both teams have good status and are equal in performance. If South Africa will win today match so Africa will make a confirm spot for semifinal.

[Patrol69]

Pakistan played well in the previous match. First they bowled well because they have a good bowling line after that theh also prove their existence in the world with batting. Pakistan still have the chances to qualify for the semifinal.

Pakistan keep their dream of semi-final alive but it is highly likely that they will not qualify for the semi-final. India South Africa New Zealand Australia are in healthy positions in the points table and they have lost one match less than Pakistan so other teams are more likely to qualify for the semi-finals than Pakistan as per the current points. Pakistan have two matches remaining against New Zealand and England. Pakistan have won against easy opponents so their matches against England and New Zealand will be very difficult and their chances of winning against New Zealand and England are very low.

By the way today is the big match . Which is between top teams means today New Zealand and South Africa will face each other. Both teams have good status and are equal in performance. If South Africa will win today match so Africa will make a confirm spot for semifinal.

The match between New Zealand and South Africa will be a close match so it is difficult to predict this match. South Africa's opening batsmen are dangerous for any team, so New Zealand must have a different plan with some of the opening batsmen and if they can get the early batsmen out very quickly, then New Zealand's chances of winning against South Africa are very high. The toss is very important in this match, New Zealand or South Africa must win the toss and bat first. Most of the matches that South Africa have won in this World Cup have been by batting first, so they will definitely want to bat first in this match as well.

[Swordsoffreedom]

By the way today is the big match . Which is between top teams means today New Zealand and South Africa will face each other. Both teams have good status and are equal in performance. If South Africa will win today match so Africa will make a confirm spot for semifinal.

The match between New Zealand and South Africa will be a close match so it is difficult to predict this match. South Africa's opening batsmen are dangerous for any team, so New Zealand must have a different plan with some of the opening batsmen and if they can get the early batsmen out very quickly, then New Zealand's chances of winning against South Africa are very high. The toss is very important in this match, New Zealand or South Africa must win the toss and bat first. Most of the matches that South Africa have won in this World Cup have been by batting first, so they will definitely want to bat first in this match as well.

There is no doubt that this match will be very competitive. Because both teams are very  strong. But I will consider this South Africa team as favourite. Because the batting order of the South African team is very  strong in this World Cup. South African batsmen are batting very well in every match consistently. On the other hand,  New Zealand  have lost their last two matches against Australia and India. Although they played well, the New Zealand team could not win. If the South African batsmen can bat like they did in the previous matches, I think they will win. But the match is going to be very competitive.

[Sithara007]

There is no doubt that this match will be very competitive. Because both teams are very  strong. But I will consider this South Africa team as favourite. Because the batting order of the South African team is very  strong in this World Cup. South African batsmen are batting very well in every match consistently. On the other hand,  New Zealand  have lost their last two matches against Australia and India. Although they played well, the New Zealand team could not win. If the South African batsmen can bat like they did in the previous matches, I think they will win. But the match is going to be very competitive.

I would also say that South Africa has better chances of winning. New Zealand have lost their last two matches, although they were playing against tough opponents (India and Australia). But the problem with South Africa is the lack of form with their opening batsmen Temba Bavuma. IMO, they should drop Bavuma and instead include Reeza Hendricks in the playing XI. I don't know how practical is this, given the strict quota target within the team and also due to the fact that Bavuma has been made the ODI captain.

[BitcoinsGreat]

After losing 4 matches in a row Pakistan Team came back to their position and they won their match against Bangladesh, as the Bangladesh Team didn't go for it well, they lost their games against Pakistan because they were not better at their bat first as they all out of 204 and set a target of 205 against Pakistan. Pakistani bowlers bowled amazing overs today, as we have seen impressive spells from Shaheen Shah Afridi and his partner Mohammad Wasim Jr. They were bowling at their best.
Although the Bangladesh Team is out of the World Cup now, as I don't think they can qualify for the Super Fours, Team Pakistan still has a chance if they win all their matches which is coming. As Pakistani bowlers win the match for Pakistan so easily.

Pakistan played well in the previous match. First they bowled well because they have a good bowling line after that theh also prove their existence in the world with batting. Pakistan still have the chances to qualify for the semifinal. By the way today is the big match . Which is between top teams means today New Zealand and South Africa will face each other. Both teams have good status and are equal in performance. If South Africa will win today match so Africa will make a confirm spot for semifinal.

Pakistan team won by seven wickets; this was a wonderful victory for Pakistan. I think the win of Pakistan credit goes to Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Fakhar Zaman was too much near to a century but in the greed of six, he lost their wicket but he also played amazingly, he hit seven sixes which is equal to the 42 mean while half runs, he did by sixes, and in bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi were played very well. He took early wickets which was helped for them to win over Pakistan. The team of Pakistan played very well in this match against Bangladesh.

[Swordsoffreedom]

There is no doubt that this match will be very competitive. Because both teams are very  strong. But I will consider this South Africa team as favourite. Because the batting order of the South African team is very  strong in this World Cup. South African batsmen are batting very well in every match consistently. On the other hand,  New Zealand  have lost their last two matches against Australia and India. Although they played well, the New Zealand team could not win. If the South African batsmen can bat like they did in the previous matches, I think they will win. But the match is going to be very competitive.

I would also say that South Africa has better chances of winning. New Zealand have lost their last two matches, although they were playing against tough opponents (India and Australia). But the problem with South Africa is the lack of form with their opening batsmen Temba Bavuma. IMO, they should drop Bavuma and instead include Reeza Hendricks in the playing XI. I don't know how practical is this, given the strict quota target within the team and also due to the fact that Bavuma has been made the ODI captain.

I also think Temba Bavuma is disqualified for a place in the current South Africa squad. Temba Bavuma is the worst batsman in the South Africa squad in this World Cup. However, it is very unlikely that Temba Bavuma will be left out of the squad. He is the captain of the South African team. And the South African team led by Temba Bavuma is doing very well. However, Temba Bavuma's personal achievements in this World Cup are very few. He probably batted a bit better in one match.

Today's pitch is completely batting friendly. And the batsmen of both the teams are in very good rhythm. I think today we will see 700+ runs in this match. New Zealand will not want to lose for the third match in a row. The team will fight hard to win today's match.

[Sithara007]

I also think Temba Bavuma is disqualified for a place in the current South Africa squad. Temba Bavuma is the worst batsman in the South Africa squad in this World Cup. However, it is very unlikely that Temba Bavuma will be left out of the squad. He is the captain of the South African team. And the South African team led by Temba Bavuma is doing very well. However, Temba Bavuma's personal achievements in this World Cup are very few. He probably batted a bit better in one match.

Today's pitch is completely batting friendly. And the batsmen of both the teams are in very good rhythm. I think today we will see 700+ runs in this match. New Zealand will not want to lose for the third match in a row. The team will fight hard to win today's match.

Bavuma is like the odd one in current South African squad. If they don't win the trophy this time, then they can blame themselves for such stupid selection policies. A lot of talented cricketers were forced to move to other countries because of this quota system. In this world cup, we have South Africans playing for a number of countries. I am talking about Marnus Labuschagne of Australia, Devon Conway and Glenn Philips of New Zealand, Dawid Malan and Brydon Carse of England and Roelof van der Merwe and Sybrand Engelbrecht of the Netherlands. 

[Swordsoffreedom]

I also think Temba Bavuma is disqualified for a place in the current South Africa squad. Temba Bavuma is the worst batsman in the South Africa squad in this World Cup. However, it is very unlikely that Temba Bavuma will be left out of the squad. He is the captain of the South African team. And the South African team led by Temba Bavuma is doing very well. However, Temba Bavuma's personal achievements in this World Cup are very few. He probably batted a bit better in one match.

Today's pitch is completely batting friendly. And the batsmen of both the teams are in very good rhythm. I think today we will see 700+ runs in this match. New Zealand will not want to lose for the third match in a row. The team will fight hard to win today's match.

Bavuma is like the odd one in current South African squad. If they don't win the trophy this time, then they can blame themselves for such stupid selection policies. A lot of talented cricketers were forced to move to other countries because of this quota system. In this world cup, we have South Africans playing for a number of countries. I am talking about Marnus Labuschagne of Australia, Devon Conway and Glenn Philips of New Zealand, Dawid Malan and Brydon Carse of England and Roelof van der Merwe and Sybrand Engelbrecht of the Netherlands. 

Labuschagne, Philips and Conway could have been South African players. I came to know this some time ago. And I thought then how much stronger the South African squad would have been if we had these three players in the squad. However, I never considered Bavuma a first-order opener. He is very talented and can bat quite well. But his performance is erratic in most of the matches. I have rarely seen Bavuma perform consistently well. And now that Bavuma is the captain of the South African team. South Africa team will not change the captain in the middle of the World Cup if the performance is bad. So Bavuma will remain in the South Africa squad despite consistently poor performances.

[3kpk3]

South Africa vs New Zealand: Battle for the semi-finals spot! New Zealand seems to be the underdog in this encounter, but I bet on them because they almost chased down 380+ in their last encounter against a team like Australia which says a lot.

Also, South Africa barely won against Pakistan recently which also says a lot. Let's see what happens.

[Sithara007]

Labuschagne, Philips and Conway could have been South African players. I came to know this some time ago. And I thought then how much stronger the South African squad would have been if we had these three players in the squad. However, I never considered Bavuma a first-order opener. He is very talented and can bat quite well. But his performance is erratic in most of the matches. I have rarely seen Bavuma perform consistently well. And now that Bavuma is the captain of the South African team. South Africa team will not change the captain in the middle of the World Cup if the performance is bad. So Bavuma will remain in the South Africa squad despite consistently poor performances.

If they want a black player as the captain, then Kagiso Rabada can be a good choice. On the other hand, they have made Bavuma as the captain. Right now he is pulling down the entire team and denying opportunities to the young batsmen in the South African squad. So far in this world cup, he has played a total of 87 runs, at an average of 21.75. Strike rate is also mediocre, at 73.72. Reeza Hendricks (the guy who can't find a spot in the team because of Bavuma) has played just 2 matches, and has scored 97 runs (average of 48.50, strike rate of 103.19).

[ZeshanRandhawa]

Pakistan team played very well today. They won one match after losing four matches in a row. Shaheen Sah Afridi and Haris Rouf destroyed Bangladesh's top order today. They bowled brilliantly. Apart from this, Mohammad Wasim also managed to pick up three wickets. Pakistan's bowling was controlled from the beginning of the innings. This is why they were able to stop the Bangladesh team for only 204 runs. And there was no chance of Bangladesh winning after such a low run target. Pakistan's two openers batted very responsibly.

Pakistani played really well and keep alive his chance to the next stage of the world cup, their net run rate is almost about to be in positive and if New Zealand lose their two or three remaining matches than definitely they can get the chance. Well Pakistan bowler were on fire today form first ball and especially after Shaheen (which were known backbone of their bowling factory) getting quick early on first wickets they become more confident and get momentum which give rest of their blower more boost and confidence.
During batting Fakhar show his impact and perform brilliantly and to be honest he played amazing shot which put Pakistan on track to the next stage

Pakistan keep their faintest hopes alive as they live another day after defeating Bangladesh by 7 wickets and 17.3 overs to spare. Bangladesh looked out color after their win against Afghanistan in the first match. Given the performance of Afghanistan it looks Bangladesh got lucky their. Fakhar Zaman, returning to the side and to form, with a 74-ball 81 with three fours and seven sixes. Fakhar Zaman rightly earned the Player of the Match award.
Shaheen's early breakthroughs, including becoming the third-fastest bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODIs provided the impetus. Iftikhar and Haris also contributed, while Wasim jr reverse swing dismantled the Bangladesh tail.

[jasonjm]

After losing 4 matches in a row Pakistan Team came back to their position and they won their match against Bangladesh, as the Bangladesh Team didn't go for it well, they lost their games against Pakistan because they were not better at their bat first as they all out of 204 and set a target of 205 against Pakistan. Pakistani bowlers bowled amazing overs today, as we have seen impressive spells from Shaheen Shah Afridi and his partner Mohammad Wasim Jr. They were bowling at their best.
Although the Bangladesh Team is out of the World Cup now, as I don't think they can qualify for the Super Fours, Team Pakistan still has a chance if they win all their matches which is coming. As Pakistani bowlers win the match for Pakistan so easily.

Pakistan played well in the previous match. First they bowled well because they have a good bowling line after that theh also prove their existence in the world with batting. Pakistan still have the chances to qualify for the semifinal. By the way today is the big match . Which is between top teams means today New Zealand and South Africa will face each other. Both teams have good status and are equal in performance. If South Africa will win today match so Africa will make a confirm spot for semifinal.

Pakistan did perform well in the last match against Bangladesh. They were good in all three departments. As far as Paistan's bowling is concerned, Shaheen Afridi is the lone worrier; in the last two matches, he did get some assistance from the other end from Waseem Jr. Apart from these two bowlers, the bowling is ordinary. Haris is leaking runs because he still does not understand that on these pitches line and length are the key. I am of the opinion that Pakistan's spin bowling is the worst in this World Cup; even the associate teams have better-performing spinners in this World Cup. I think they should have selected Abrar as he is the only front-line spinner in the side.
On the other hand, the chances of Pakistan qualifying for the semi-final are negligible. There are still many matches left in this World Cup, and the only way Pakistan can reach a semi-final is by winning all their matches and New Zealand or Australia losing all their matches  . If you think they can still reach the semi-final, then you are living in a fool's paradise.

[Sithara007]

Pakistan did perform well in the last match against Bangladesh. They were good in all three departments. As far as Paistan's bowling is concerned, Shaheen Afridi is the lone worrier; in the last two matches, he did get some assistance from the other end from Waseem Jr. Apart from these two bowlers, the bowling is ordinary. Haris is leaking runs because he still does not understand that on these pitches line and length are the key. I am of the opinion that Pakistan's spin bowling is the worst in this World Cup; even the associate teams have better-performing spinners in this World Cup. I think they should have selected Abrar as he is the only front-line spinner in the side.
On the other hand, the chances of Pakistan qualifying for the semi-final are negligible. There are still many matches left in this World Cup, and the only way Pakistan can reach a semi-final is by winning all their matches and New Zealand or Australia losing all their matches  . If you think they can still reach the semi-final, then you are living in a fool's paradise.

Don't get too much excited with a win against Bangladesh. As of now, the biggest problem for Pakistan is that their pace bowlers (Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali) are horribly out of form. And then they don't have a quality spinner with them. It is true that their bowlers performed well during the match against Bangladesh. But then, Bangladeshi batsmen are not exactly world's best. Their next match is against New Zealand, and I will be quite interested to see whether the Pakistani bowlers can continue with their current form.

[ZeshanRandhawa]

New Zealand are bowling first after winning the toss. Tim Southee comes in for Lockie Ferguson. Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi. NewZealand won toss and elected to bowl first. Both team 1 changes in the playing XI for both New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi and from Tim Southee takes the place of Lockie Ferguson. I think South Africa will score 400 runs if the openiors partnership is successful

[Westinhome]

New Zealand are bowling first after winning the toss. Tim Southee comes in for Lockie Ferguson. Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi. NewZealand won toss and elected to bowl first. Both team 1 changes in the playing XI for both New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi and from Tim Southee takes the place of Lockie Ferguson. I think South Africa will score 400 runs if the openiors partnership is successful

It’s better option taken by the team New Zealand at the tough game,because today game also made the New Zealand in the top 4 position of the table.If the South Africa win,they will move to the top of the table.So the New Zealand should play like the do or die game.The South Africa was the chasing master,they fight till the last wicket which was happened in the match against the team Pakistan.So the choose of bowling was the better option,but we need to wai t and see how much it’s effortful.So the team South Africa try to score 300-350 in this game to make it tough target for the New Zealand chasing in the second half of the game.

[Unknown Op]

New Zealand are bowling first after winning the toss. Tim Southee comes in for Lockie Ferguson. Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi. NewZealand won toss and elected to bowl first. Both team 1 changes in the playing XI for both New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi and from Tim Southee takes the place of Lockie Ferguson. I think South Africa will score 400 runs if the openiors partnership is successful

I do not think so that in today's match South Africa squad successfully will made a 400 score defending target because their opponent squad also very strong team New Zealand. It was a right decision of New Zealand squad to won toss and invite South Africa squad come in crease and start batting inning. New Zealand bowler Trent Boult has picked up the wicket of South Africa's leader Temba Buvama. This batter got out after making 24 scores and then finished. Currently, two big and powerful batter is playing in crease and if these batters will not catch up by any bowler of New Zealand squad then South Africa squad set a 300 plus score defending target to New Zealand.

[rojan]

South Africa and New Zealand clashed in the 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup. South Africa team is batting first after losing the toss in today's match. The South African team lost a wicket early in the batting. Although the South African team lost a wicket early in the batting, the batting position of the South African team is very good. The South African team has so far collected 124 runs for the loss of one wicket in 25 overs. If the South African team can play the entire innings like this. I am hopeful that the South African team can give New Zealand a big target in today's match.  New Zealand bowling is not that strong in this match. The balls of the New Zealand team bowlers have been mastered by the South African team batsmen very easily. Now let's finally see how many runs the South African team can target to New Zealand

[jasonjm]

New Zealand are bowling first after winning the toss. Tim Southee comes in for Lockie Ferguson. Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi. NewZealand won toss and elected to bowl first. Both team 1 changes in the playing XI for both New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa Kagiso Rabada replaces Tabraiz Shamsi and from Tim Southee takes the place of Lockie Ferguson. I think South Africa will score 400 runs if the openiors partnership is successful

I do not think so that in today's match South Africa squad successfully will made a 400 score defending target because their opponent squad also very strong team New Zealand. It was a right decision of New Zealand squad to won toss and invite South Africa squad come in crease and start batting inning. New Zealand bowler Trent Boult has picked up the wicket of South Africa's leader Temba Buvama. This batter got out after making 24 scores and then finished. Currently, two big and powerful batter is playing in crease and if these batters will not catch up by any bowler of New Zealand squad then South Africa squad set a 300 plus score defending target to New Zealand.

You are forgetting one thing that South African team often choke under chase pressure. By winning the toss and choosing to field first might not be a good decision, only the time will tell. At the moment, South Africa is going good, they are over 150 at the lose of 1 wicket after 29 overs and they have power hitters still to come, the pitch is doing nothing after first power play. South Africa will be looking to a target of over 350 after this partnership.
The target of over 350 will be difficult to chase keeping in mind the South African bowling attack. South Africa win will keep the tournament alive for some time.

[Bd officer]

South Africa and New Zealand clashed in the 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup. South Africa team is batting first after losing the toss in today's match. The South African team lost a wicket early in the batting. Although the South African team lost a wicket early in the batting, the batting position of the South African team is very good. The South African team has so far collected 124 runs for the loss of one wicket in 25 overs. If the South African team can play the entire innings like this. I am hopeful that the South African team can give New Zealand a big target in today's match.  New Zealand bowling is not that strong in this match. The balls of the New Zealand team bowlers have been mastered by the South African team batsmen very easily. Now let's finally see how many runs the South African team can target to New Zealand

South Africa were under pressure at the start and after the dismissal of Temba Bavuma, they were under more pressure. Brilliant performances from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen helped lift the team from the pressure. New Zealand won the toss and got off to a brilliant start with Trent Boult taking the first wicket to keep the team under pressure. But later I could not make the wicket fall. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen are still at the crease, if they get out quickly, South Africa's run rate will decrease. If they both last till 40 overs then South Africa can easily score 350 plus. If South Africa target 350 plus runs, it will be very difficult for New Zealand to win. If New Zealand can restrict South Africa to less than 300 runs then New Zealand will have more chances to win. So far South Africa have scored 154 runs for 1 wicket in 29 overs.