ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Cheema02]

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. It looks like a good batting surface, and a score of over 300 will be a par score for Afghanistan, as they have a very good spin-bowling attack. Afghanistan's strategy to go with 4 spinners on a flat wicket is interesting. I think it will backfire big time. Will they miss their pace bowlers in the powerplay and death overs? Is a big question.
The first powerplay will decide the pace of the match; if Australia get 2 or 3 wickets in the first powerplay, Afghanistan will look for a compatible score of around 250+.

Afghanistan bat first is good decision after winning the toss. Afghanistan current score is 96 runs in loss of 1 wickets in 19 overs. Ibrahim Zadran is playing outstanding made fifty his scored is 55 runs in 54 balls and Rahmat Shah is playing on 16 runs in 26 balls. This is very important partnership of Afghanistan between Ibrahim Zadran and Rehmat Shah. Afghanistan is playing very good  just lost only 1 wicket of Gurbaz. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is only scored 21 runs in 35 balls and get out by josh hazlewood. Australia bowling performance is not too good only fast bowlers josh Hazlewood picked 1 wicket by giving 16 runs in 4 overs. Afghanistan will looking to cross 260 plus runs.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. It looks like a good batting surface, and a score of over 300 will be a par score for Afghanistan, as they have a very good spin-bowling attack. Afghanistan's strategy to go with 4 spinners on a flat wicket is interesting. I think it will backfire big time. Will they miss their pace bowlers in the powerplay and death overs? Is a big question.
The first powerplay will decide the pace of the match; if Australia get 2 or 3 wickets in the first powerplay, Afghanistan will look for a compatible score of around 250+.

Afghanistan bat first is good decision after winning the toss. Afghanistan current score is 96 runs in loss of 1 wickets in 19 overs. Ibrahim Zadran is playing outstanding made fifty his scored is 55 runs in 54 balls and Rahmat Shah is playing on 16 runs in 26 balls. This is very important partnership of Afghanistan between Ibrahim Zadran and Rehmat Shah. Afghanistan is playing very good  just lost only 1 wicket of Gurbaz. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is only scored 21 runs in 35 balls and get out by josh hazlewood. Australia bowling performance is not too good only fast bowlers josh Hazlewood picked 1 wicket by giving 16 runs in 4 overs. Afghanistan will looking to cross 260 plus runs.

Afghanistan have lost only one wicket but their run rate is very low. Afghanistan collected 117/1 in 24 overs. He is batting very slow despite not losing a wicket. Rahmat Shah's strike rate is 68 and Ibrahim Zadran's strike rate is 80. And Afghanistan are scoring less than 5 runs per over. And if this continues, the Afghanistan team can collect a maximum of 280. Australia scored 286 runs against England in their valiant match. But in the previous three matches, Australia scored 388, 399 and 367 runs respectively. It is easy to understand that the batsmen are in very good rhythm. So with a low target Afghanistan have no chance of winning this match unless they are very lucky.

[noormcs5]

This is the first time in the history of cricket that a cricketer has been dismissed for such a time out. Angelo Mathews should have faced two or three balls and then changed his helmet but he didn't. Moreover Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan should not have appealed. However, I have no complaints about this dismissal as it is the first time cricket has experienced the fall of such a wicket.

By the way, why the Bangladesh captain should not ask for it, if it is the rule? Does it ever happen that the umpire gives out and the third umpire overrules the decision, and the team players say that they do not want the out and let the opposing player keep playing? You get a wicket on a No ball, and the batsmen say that I am out and I forgive that it was a No ball. Cricket is a game played with rules and rules should be followed.

Rules are rules and it is the right of every captain to ask the umpire of a certain rule due to which the decision can be turned in their favor.
I have been watching cricket for so long but didn't know about this rule. I am sure this is the first time many cricketing fans come to know that these rules also exist in international cricket.

[kro55]

This is the first time in the history of cricket that a cricketer has been dismissed for such a time out. Angelo Mathews should have faced two or three balls and then changed his helmet but he didn't. Moreover Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan should not have appealed. However, I have no complaints about this dismissal as it is the first time cricket has experienced the fall of such a wicket.

By the way, why the Bangladesh captain should not ask for it, if it is the rule? Does it ever happen that the umpire gives out and the third umpire overrules the decision, and the team players say that they do not want the out and let the opposing player keep playing? You get a wicket on a No ball, and the batsmen say that I am out and I forgive that it was a No ball. Cricket is a game played with rules and rules should be followed.

Rules are rules and it is the right of every captain to ask the umpire of a certain rule due to which the decision can be turned in their favor.
I have been watching cricket for so long but didn't know about this rule. I am sure this is the first time many cricketing fans come to know that these rules also exist in international cricket.

I agree with you. Cricket is a game and ICC has a very large rule book. And in every field of cricket players have to stay within the rules. It is not possible to manage the game by going outside the rules. There is nothing grandiose about it. And this is no place to be grandiose. Every team plays to win. So just why they go to see the greatness? Everyone here is a professional player.

Mathews was supposed to change his helmet after informing the umpire or the opposition captain. Then maybe Shakib would not have applied for out. But firstly Mathews broke the rules by starting batting late, secondly, he didn't get permission from anyone. So naturally the umpire gave out as per the rules after Shakib appealed. It should be taken naturally. An experienced player like Mathews should have been aware of the rules.

[Sithara007]

This is getting really ugly. Mathews went to Twitter to post a video, which shows him arriving at the crease within 110 seconds after the dismissal. But then, he complains about the helmet and ask for a replacement. This is when Shakib made the appeal and got him out. I am a bit confused on whether technically he is out or not. But from a sportsman perspective, I would rather side with Mathews. Shakib should have warned him first rather than appealing against him. What is the point in winning matches like this?

[Iranus]

This is getting really ugly. Mathews went to Twitter to post a video, which shows him arriving at the crease within 110 seconds after the dismissal. But then, he complains about the helmet and ask for a replacement. This is when Shakib made the appeal and got him out. I am a bit confused on whether technically he is out or not. But from a sportsman perspective, I would rather side with Mathews. Shakib should have warned him first rather than appealing against him. What is the point in winning matches like this?

I don't understand do you think cricket is a place to show humanity? The match was very important for Bangladesh. Why would they miss the opportunity? If you don't follow the rules, it's your problem. Why would someone else show humanity to you? Shakib appealed, and the umpire ruled out. Being a professional player should follow our rules. ICC has created this huge rules book. What is the need to make rules if the players do not understand the rules to see the greatness? I fully support Shakib's work. Professional players must be well aware of the rules and follow the rules.

[jasonjm]

This is getting really ugly. Mathews went to Twitter to post a video, which shows him arriving at the crease within 110 seconds after the dismissal. But then, he complains about the helmet and ask for a replacement. This is when Shakib made the appeal and got him out. I am a bit confused on whether technically he is out or not. But from a sportsman perspective, I would rather side with Mathews. Shakib should have warned him first rather than appealing against him. What is the point in winning matches like this?

I don't understand do you think cricket is a place to show humanity? The match was very important for Bangladesh. Why would they miss the opportunity? If you don't follow the rules, it's your problem. Why would someone else show humanity to you? Shakib appealed, and the umpire ruled out. Being a professional player should follow our rules. ICC has created this huge rules book. What is the need to make rules if the players do not understand the rules to see the greatness? I fully support Shakib's work. Professional players must be well aware of the rules and follow the rules.

He is not talking about humanity, he is talking about sportsman spirit. Although it is in the rules, just like Mankad, but it is disgraceful to this beautiful game of cricket. Everyone is free to give their opinion on the matter, but I think every player should respect the sportsman spirit. In the series between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Litton Das called back Ish Sodhi after he was Mankad by Hassan. Shakib is a senior player and should set up a good example. That is all we are saying.

[Cheema02]

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. It looks like a good batting surface, and a score of over 300 will be a par score for Afghanistan, as they have a very good spin-bowling attack. Afghanistan's strategy to go with 4 spinners on a flat wicket is interesting. I think it will backfire big time. Will they miss their pace bowlers in the powerplay and death overs? Is a big question.
The first powerplay will decide the pace of the match; if Australia get 2 or 3 wickets in the first powerplay, Afghanistan will look for a compatible score of around 250+.

Afghanistan bat first is good decision after winning the toss. Afghanistan current score is 96 runs in loss of 1 wickets in 19 overs. Ibrahim Zadran is playing outstanding made fifty his scored is 55 runs in 54 balls and Rahmat Shah is playing on 16 runs in 26 balls. This is very important partnership of Afghanistan between Ibrahim Zadran and Rehmat Shah. Afghanistan is playing very good  just lost only 1 wicket of Gurbaz. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is only scored 21 runs in 35 balls and get out by josh hazlewood. Australia bowling performance is not too good only fast bowlers josh Hazlewood picked 1 wicket by giving 16 runs in 4 overs. Afghanistan will looking to cross 260 plus runs.

Afghanistan have lost only one wicket but their run rate is very low. Afghanistan collected 117/1 in 24 overs. He is batting very slow despite not losing a wicket. Rahmat Shah's strike rate is 68 and Ibrahim Zadran's strike rate is 80. And Afghanistan are scoring less than 5 runs per over. And if this continues, the Afghanistan team can collect a maximum of 280. Australia scored 286 runs against England in their valiant match. But in the previous three matches, Australia scored 388, 399 and 367 runs respectively. It is easy to understand that the batsmen are in very good rhythm. So with a low target Afghanistan have no chance of winning this match unless they are very lucky.

Afghanistan current score is 212 runs in loss of 4 wickets in 43th Overs. Ibrahim Zadran is playing outstanding scored 98 runs unbeaten in 127 bhalls, just needed 2 run to make a well deserved century. Rahmit shah is out after scored 30 runs in 44 balls and Hashmatullah Shahidi captain of Afghanistan team is score onky 26 runs in 43 balls. Australia bowling performance is good Mitchell start picked 1 important wicktes by giving 45 runs in 7 over and Adam Zampa also picked 1 wickets by giving 47 runs in 9 overs. Afghanistan is looking to scored 270 plus runs target for Australia. But a scored of under 300 runs Australia have ability to chase down early.

[CryptoBuds]

Afghanistan current score is 212 runs in loss of 4 wickets in 43th Overs. Ibrahim Zadran is playing outstanding scored 98 runs unbeaten in 127 bhalls, just needed 2 run to make a well deserved century. Rahmit shah is out after scored 30 runs in 44 balls and Hashmatullah Shahidi captain of Afghanistan team is score onky 26 runs in 43 balls. Australia bowling performance is good Mitchell start picked 1 important wicktes by giving 45 runs in 7 over and Adam Zampa also picked 1 wickets by giving 47 runs in 9 overs. Afghanistan is looking to scored 270 plus runs target for Australia. But a scored of under 300 runs Australia have ability to chase down early.

Afghanistan collected 227 runs in 45 overs. It cannot be called a bad collection. If Afghanistan can somehow manage to score 50 runs in the last 5 overs, and set a target of around 280, Afghanistan's bowlers will have the potential to do well in the match. I have checked the pitch report. It is very difficult to score runs in the second innings on this pitch. Also, Afghanistan's bowlers are in a good rhythm now. They have bowled very controlled in the last few matches. And so even if the Australian team is in form, it will not be easy for them to win this match today. Afghanistan players will fight hard to win.

[Iranus]

This is getting really ugly. Mathews went to Twitter to post a video, which shows him arriving at the crease within 110 seconds after the dismissal. But then, he complains about the helmet and ask for a replacement. This is when Shakib made the appeal and got him out. I am a bit confused on whether technically he is out or not. But from a sportsman perspective, I would rather side with Mathews. Shakib should have warned him first rather than appealing against him. What is the point in winning matches like this?

I don't understand do you think cricket is a place to show humanity? The match was very important for Bangladesh. Why would they miss the opportunity? If you don't follow the rules, it's your problem. Why would someone else show humanity to you? Shakib appealed, and the umpire ruled out. Being a professional player should follow our rules. ICC has created this huge rules book. What is the need to make rules if the players do not understand the rules to see the greatness? I fully support Shakib's work. Professional players must be well aware of the rules and follow the rules.

He is not talking about humanity, he is talking about sportsman spirit. Although it is in the rules, just like Mankad, but it is disgraceful to this beautiful game of cricket. Everyone is free to give their opinion on the matter, but I think every player should respect the sportsman spirit. In the series between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Litton Das called back Ish Sodhi after he was Mankad by Hassan. Shakib is a senior player and should set up a good example. That is all we are saying.

I would say if this is disrespectful to cricket then why is ICC not changing this rule? As ICC rules we have to follow it. Now parties may apply to change the rules. Mankad too everyone says it's disrespectful, it shouldn't be done. But has any cricket board or player appealed to ICC to stop it? As far as I know, he did not. We accept these rules. It's part of the game. But after getting out we feel it is disrespectful to cricket. ICC should amend such controversial rules, if not, then normalize it.

[noormcs5]

This is getting really ugly. Mathews went to Twitter to post a video, which shows him arriving at the crease within 110 seconds after the dismissal. But then, he complains about the helmet and ask for a replacement. This is when Shakib made the appeal and got him out. I am a bit confused on whether technically he is out or not. But from a sportsman perspective, I would rather side with Mathews. Shakib should have warned him first rather than appealing against him. What is the point in winning matches like this?

Oh Really, So I think players should not go for the third umpire reviews and rather ask the opposition players that please be warned, next time we will take the DRS but this time out of sportsman spirit, you may continue playing.

Both teams are playing for a win and they won't leave any legitimate opportunity that may take them to the winning position.

And finally, if you think that Sri Lankan players have more sportsmen spirit, then Mathews wouldn't have taken this battle to social media? Isn't it against the sportsman spirit?

[Bitcoin_people]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily but it can be possible if Afghanistan perform well. And currently Australia is very strong and in a good position in ICC World Cup if they win today's match then they will qualify for World Cup.

[Marvell1]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily but it can be possible if Afghanistan perform well. And currently Australia is very strong and in a good position in ICC World Cup if they win today's match then they will qualify for World Cup.

A descent of 292 runs provided a target for the Afghanistan team. It is a good enough target considering the pitch. Afghanistan have a slim chance of winning if the bowlers do well. Afghanistan batted well in the last 10 overs. They collected 97 runs in these 10 overs. Rashid Khan's innings of 35 off 18 balls was much needed. Ibrahim Zadran was also unbeaten on 129 runs. Mitchell Starc bowled very badly today. He gave 70 runs in 9 overs. Spinners have the potential to do well on this pitch. Looking forward to see the bowling of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan. If these two bowlers can bowl controlled, the Australian batsmen will be under pressure.

[JSRAW]

It was another brave effort for the Afghan batters, which they can be very proud of and it came against Australia at a crucial moment of the tournament.

They were a bit sluggish and lacked intensity in the middle overs but everything worked fine in the death overs so no harm was done and i think this is a competitive total, given their spinners click tonight.

[synchronym]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily but it can be possible if Afghanistan perform well. And currently Australia is very strong and in a good position in ICC World Cup if they win today's match then they will qualify for World Cup.

Afghanistan has given Australia a target of 292 runs. Batting against a target of 292 runs will not be too difficult for Australia. Australia has good batsmen who can score runs. However, Afghanistan's batsmen are really admirable contenders, they batted brilliantly. Especially Ibrahim Zadran played an excellent innings and batted very well. Ibrahim Zadran is unbeaten with 129 runs off 143 balls. If Afghanistan can bowl well then maybe they can play today's match well.

[3kpk3]

Oh Really, So I think players should not go for the third umpire reviews and rather ask the opposition players that please be warned, next time we will take the DRS but this time out of sportsman spirit, you may continue playing.

Silly comparison! Comparing DRS reviews with the whole timed out incident is nonsensical and dumb as hell.

Both teams are playing for a win and they won't leave any legitimate opportunity that may take them to the winning position.

Wrong. All players and teams don't always do whatever it takes to win. For example, Kohli could have removed Rizwan during the recent India vs Pakistan encounter using the timed-out rule, but he didn't.

It's called sportsmanship spirit which Al Hasan clearly lacks and has proven that time and time again.

[Dimitri94]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily but it can be possible if Afghanistan perform well. And currently Australia is very strong and in a good position in ICC World Cup if they win today's match then they will qualify for World Cup.

Afghanistan has given Australia a target of 292 runs. Batting against a target of 292 runs will not be too difficult for Australia. Australia has good batsmen who can score runs. However, Afghanistan's batsmen are really admirable contenders, they batted brilliantly. Especially Ibrahim Zadran played an excellent innings and batted very well. Ibrahim Zadran is unbeaten with 129 runs off 143 balls. If Afghanistan can bowl well then maybe they can play today's match well.

Afghanistan's run rate was slow in the beginning, they made up for it in the end. Have to say that it was a good strategy on their side. But if Rashid Khan had got a chance to bat a few more overs, their runs would have been much higher. This question would not have come up if he had been out. He is a good all-rounder who can quickly change the outcome of any game at any time. Australia have already lost one wicket by batting early. But if David Warner is on the field and he shines then chasing this score is not difficult. Since the Afghan team has good bowlers, it will definitely not be easy to chase.

[ZAINmalik75]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily.

Yeh Afghanistan played really well unexpectedly because I believe that they will be really collapse just like they have history against a strong team but they really shocked viewers because the momentum they carry on in previous matches still ongoing and which help them to gain confidence and play fear less cricket no problem how quality bowler bowl and how good he bowl. I really enjoyed the young talent Ibrahim zadran batting he is just a pure class in really young age. Anyway they are 60 to 80 runs shorter because pitch are not spin friendly and that the worrying moments for them while target defending because it's thier main strength to push opponent team off track

[Bd officer]

Australia came down to bat with a target of 292 runs and scored 43 runs by taking 2 wickets in 7 overs. Travis Head is out for no runs off 2 balls. At the moment, Australia is under pressure after losing two important wickets. Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner are on strike, both of them will need to perform well to win the match today. Incidents can happen at any moment in the game of cricket. A small team like Netherlands has beaten South Africa in this World Cup. If Afghanistan can bowl well and keep Australia under pressure in today's match, Afghanistan can finally get something good. But the batting in Australia is in great form, Australia's chances of winning today's match are much higher than Afghanistan's. Let's see what happens in the end.

[Unknown Op]

In today's Afghanistan vs Australia match, Afghanistan scored 291 runs in the first innings with the loss of 5 wickets. Not only did Afghanistan's batsman Ibrahim Zadran not collect a lot of good hits, but later took the game. Ibrahim Zadran's batting performance was outstanding as he single-handedly scored 129 runs for the team off 143 balls, and ended the game unbeaten. If another batsman could have caught the game the way he batted and scored a century, it might have been 300 plus runs. However, today's match is for Afghanistan whose chances are low but if they can put Australia under pressure in the second innings then it is definitely possible. I think Afghanistan will not be able to beat a strong team like Australia so easily but it can be possible if Afghanistan perform well. And currently Australia is very strong and in a good position in ICC World Cup if they win today's match then they will qualify for World Cup.

A descent of 292 runs provided a target for the Afghanistan team. It is a good enough target considering the pitch. Afghanistan have a slim chance of winning if the bowlers do well. Afghanistan batted well in the last 10 overs. They collected 97 runs in these 10 overs. Rashid Khan's innings of 35 off 18 balls was much needed. Ibrahim Zadran was also unbeaten on 129 runs. Mitchell Starc bowled very badly today. He gave 70 runs in 9 overs. Spinners have the potential to do well on this pitch. Looking forward to see the bowling of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan. If these two bowlers can bowl controlled, the Australian batsmen will be under pressure.

This is the 39 match of ICC Men world cup tournament continues between two squads Australia and Afghanistan. First, Afghanistan squad finished their batting inning and they played very excellent and gave a very decent scores of defending target of against squad Australia. Ibrahim Zadran batting inning performance was tremendous from Afghanistan sqaud and he achieved a great century for their squad and made 129 scores off 143 balls with not out in the crease and at last, they made a 291 defending target scores to Australia squad. Also Afghanistan squad are showing great strength in bowling inning because they fall down 5 batters of Australia squad at 68 scores. Highly chance for Afghanistan squad to get victory in this match.