ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Sithara007]

There are still T20 between Sri Lanka and Pakistan and Pakistan has hard hitters that generally goes for a boundary than for runs.

I am not familiar with the current Pakistan T20 team members but they always had power hitters and Imran Nazir, Abdul Razzaq and Afridi comes to mind when it comes to their power hitters but now a days i am not following their cricket that much as they usually play in neutral grounds but they also have a T20 league like India and i am sure they will have a good team for T20 internationals and with the second string team Sri Lanka has i am betting on Pakistan to win the series.

The Sri Lankan team may be a second string side, but they had performed better than expected during the ODI series. The first match was a one sided affair, but the second match was a close one and Sri Lanka could have won it had the luck gone their way. And the most encouraging sign for Sri Lanka is that they have discovered a couple of young players, who could become regulars in the fist choice XI.

Now coming to the T20 series, I believe that Sri Lanka has a very good chance of staging an upset in at least one of the three matches. If the gambling sites continue to give odds of 5.50-6.00 to them, then those who bet in favor of SL will get good returns even if they lose two of the matches and win at least one. I have a feeling that the T20 series is going to be more evenly contested.

[Haunebu]

Or you can just double your next bet. There are still T20 between Sri Lanka and Pakistan and Pakistan has hard hitters that generally goes for a boundary than for runs.
Pakistan are always better when it comes to T20s so the odds for Pakistan are low. Even the odds for 4s are 1.54 for Pakistan 2.7 for Sri Lanka and 10 for draw. That's why I'm thinking of betting for sixes. Pakistani batsmen loves sixes.

I do not advise using the Martingale strategy (Doubling after every bet) since I got burnt using this strategy in the past(Dice, Sports bets etc) and props bets make it even more riskier overall.

Instead, betting on the moneyline is far better in comparison and the max limit is much higher while playing moneyline bets. Use martingale only if you are really good at predicting these props bets. Just a suggestion from my side.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

The first match was a one sided affair, but the second match was a close one and Sri Lanka could have won it had the luck gone their way. And the most encouraging sign for Sri Lanka is that they have discovered a couple of young players, who could become regulars in the fist choice XI.

If you wait for luck to win a match then it is a completely different factor altogether  . Yes the Srilankan team should see this as an opportunity to find new promising young players who could replace their legendary players like Jayawardene, sangakkara, Murali and they are yet to fulfill that. I know those legendary players cannot be replaced but they could find talents.

if the gambling sites continue to give odds of 5.50-6.00 to them, then those who bet in favor of SL will get good returns even if they lose two of the matches and win at least one. I have a feeling that the T20 series is going to be more evenly contested.

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

[Vishnu.Reang]

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

From what we have seen so far in the series, I would say that the gap between the two teams is not as large as many of us would have feared. The third ODI confirmed this. It was a very closely contested match, and the Sri Lankans had their chances. If they had a bit of luck, then they could have pulled it through. Still, it is an encouraging sign for them, going forward to the T20 series.

[Juggy777]

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

From what we have seen so far in the series, I would say that the gap between the two teams is not as large as many of us would have feared. The third ODI confirmed this. It was a very closely contested match, and the Sri Lankans had their chances. If they had a bit of luck, then they could have pulled it through. Still, it is an encouraging sign for them, going forward to the T20 series.

Pakistan players are a formidable force when playing at home, but their flaws were definitely exposed in the last match which will boost Srilankan player’s confidence going ahead in T20 series. However I don’t expect Srilankan team to cause an upset because they’re inexperienced, and had they been playing at full strength then I would have placed small bets on them to cause an upset.

[UmerIdrees]

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

From what we have seen so far in the series, I would say that the gap between the two teams is not as large as many of us would have feared. The third ODI confirmed this. It was a very closely contested match, and the Sri Lankans had their chances. If they had a bit of luck, then they could have pulled it through. Still, it is an encouraging sign for them, going forward to the T20 series.

Leave the game, experience wise Pakistan team is far superior than this Srilankan team and we cannot even say that both of them are equal on paper.
Pakistan has world class bowlers and batsmen in their team. Name any player from srilanka whom who is popular ? None, because this is Srilanka B team.

[Indymoney]

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

From what we have seen so far in the series, I would say that the gap between the two teams is not as large as many of us would have feared. The third ODI confirmed this. It was a very closely contested match, and the Sri Lankans had their chances. If they had a bit of luck, then they could have pulled it through. Still, it is an encouraging sign for them, going forward to the T20 series.

Pakistan players are a formidable force when playing at home, but their flaws were definitely exposed in the last match which will boost Srilankan player’s confidence going ahead in T20 series. However I don’t expect Srilankan team to cause an upset because they’re inexperienced, and had they been playing at full strength then I would have placed small bets on them to cause an upset.

Current Sri Lankan team cannot do any upset as we watch in 2 ODI's in third ODI we watch some hype because they want some entertaining cricket and we have now in Twenty/20 we will have some different planing from both sides but still I believe these could be not going in favor of Sri Lanka.

[ene1980]

Leave the game, experience wise Pakistan team is far superior than this Srilankan team and we cannot even say that both of them are equal on paper.

This Pakistan team is much better than the touring Srilankan team as they have not sent the full team because they are experimenting playing yet again in Pakistan and the Pakistan cricket board and the political system must have paid a huge amount of money to the Srilankan board to tour them.

Pakistan has world class bowlers and batsmen in their team. Name any player from srilanka whom who is popular ? None, because this is Srilanka B team.

You do not need to be popular to be a match winner in T20s. One good innings could change the match and a good couple of overs can also make a huge difference in this format, So anything is possible.

[FIFA worldcup]

The odds are tempting as the T20 matches can be closely contested but Pakistan has more experienced players and they are playing with their best players while Srilanka is not coming into the series with their best one. Even if the Srilanka best eleven play these series i doubt they will defeat Pakistan in their home series.

From what we have seen so far in the series, I would say that the gap between the two teams is not as large as many of us would have feared. The third ODI confirmed this. It was a very closely contested match, and the Sri Lankans had their chances. If they had a bit of luck, then they could have pulled it through. Still, it is an encouraging sign for them, going forward to the T20 series.

Pakistan players are a formidable force when playing at home, but their flaws were definitely exposed in the last match which will boost Srilankan player’s confidence going ahead in T20 series. However I don’t expect Srilankan team to cause an upset because they’re inexperienced, and had they been playing at full strength then I would have placed small bets on them to cause an upset.

Current Sri Lankan team cannot do any upset as we watch in 2 ODI's in third ODI we watch some hype because they want some entertaining cricket and we have now in Twenty/20 we will have some different planing from both sides but still I believe these could be not going in favor of Sri Lanka.

ODI are differnet than T20. The underdog teams can perform well or can upset the big teams in 20 - 20 format. On a given day, Srilanka can perform better and outclass the Pakistani team. I think we are heading for a good competition among these two teams.

[Sithara007]

Leave the game, experience wise Pakistan team is far superior than this Srilankan team and we cannot even say that both of them are equal on paper.
Pakistan has world class bowlers and batsmen in their team. Name any player from srilanka whom who is popular ? None, because this is Srilanka B team.

Well.... this is interesting. After reading your post, I checked the stats of all the Sri Lankan players who took part in the 3rd ODI. Majority of the players (6 out of 11) had previously represented Sri Lanka in the test format and even more had ODI experience. And the playing XI consisted of players such as Lahiru Thirimanne (35 tests, 127 ODIs) and Nuwan Pradeep (28 tests and 42 ODIs). So it is not entirely accurate if you say that the team sent by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is a B side. I would put it like this - they sent their regular side, in which a few players were missing.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

So it is not entirely accurate if you say that the team sent by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is a B side. I would put it like this - they sent their regular side, in which a few players were missing.

Pakistan is a top team when it comes to T20 rankings and the Sri Lankan is not that great in the shorter version of the game. Even if none of the players are missing they are not going to win easily against Pakistan inside their home soil. Now the ODI series is over lets talk about today's match.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field and Sri Lanka is batting well, Pakistan likes to chase any targets against the Sri Lankan bowling line up.

[JSRAW]

Couple of news from Women ODI

World record!
Austraila Women team sets a new World Record of 18 consecutive wins in ODI, previous record was 17 ODI wins, Which also belonged to Australia. In Men's ODI longest winning streak is 21, Again its belongs to Australia.

Mithali Raj First Woman to Complete 20 Years in ODI Cricket
She started playing for India when she was 16 yo and scored a ton on a very first game, she's also the only Women Cricketer who played the 200 ODI. When talking about Men cricket. there are only 3 players who played the game for 20 years.

S. Tendulkar : 22 years and 91 days
S. Jayasuriya: 21 years and 184 days
J. Miandad    : 20 years and 272 days

[AB de Royse777]

Couple of news from Women ODI

World record!
Austraila Women team sets a new World Record of 18 consecutive wins in ODI, previous record was 17 ODI wins, Which also belonged to Australia. In Men's ODI longest winning streak is 21, Again its belongs to Australia.

Well these are some impressive achievement for Australian Nation. ?I hope the girls keep going and break the record set by the boys.

Mithali Raj First Woman to Complete 20 Years in ODI Cricket
She started playing for India when she was 16 yo and scored a ton on a very first game, she's also the only Women Cricketer who played the 200 ODI. When talking about Men cricket. there are only 3 players who played the game for 20 years.

S. Tendulkar : 22 years and 91 days
S. Jayasuriya: 21 years and 184 days
J. Miandad    : 20 years and 272 days

My best wishes for this girl. She must be a legend in India?

[JSRAW]

Well these are some impressive achievement for Australian Nation. ?I hope the girls keep going and break the record set by the boys.

I think they are going to surpass Men's record soon, they are unstoppable right now.

My best wishes for this girl. She must be a legend in India?

People used to call her (Lady Tendulkar) and Yeah she is Legend. she used to be only famous face in Indian Women Cricket, but now most of the girls who are part of the Indian team are well known to the crowd.

[Sithara007]

My best wishes for this girl. She must be a legend in India?

LOL.. I am from India and I am female. And to be honest, I have never heard about her and I have never watched any of her matches. I tried watching the women's matches a few times. But I got bored after 5-10 minutes and I switched to the men's game. It is surprising that you guys care about the women's game. Perhaps I should try watching their matches regularly.

One thing I would like to say about the women's game in India. A lot of women do watch cricket here, and I am also one of those die-hard cricket fans. But very few of us play cricket regularly. The last time I played cricket was two decades back, when I was in primary school. IMO, cricket is more like a sport that people enjoy watching, rather than playing.

[JSRAW]

^^ Sithara : Recent performance in Women World cup changed the situation and Now good amount of Girls started follow Women cricket along with many dudes.

Not surprising news, it was expected after WC Final blunder.

After World Cup furore, ICC scraps boundary count rule

The contentious boundary count rule that resulted in England winning the 2019 World Cup despite the final against New Zealand ending in a tie has been scrapped by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will no longer be used at future ICC events.

The ICC’s Chief Executive Committee on Monday however agreed that the use of a Super Over as a way to decide results at ICC events will be retained. “Both the Cricket Committee and CEC agreed it was an exciting and engaging conclusion to the game and will remain in place covering all games at both ODI and T20I World Cups,” an ICC release said.

“In group stages, if the Super Over is tied, the match will be tied. In Semi Finals and Finals, there is one change to the Super Over regulation in keeping with the basic principle of scoring more runs than the opponent to win, the Super Over will be repeated until one team has more runs than the other.”

In the 2019 World Cup final, widely rated since as the greatest to have ever decided the tournament in its history, England managed to tie the target of 242 that was set for them by New Zealand. The Super Over also ended in a tie but England’s tally of 22 boundaries against New Zealand’s 17 throughout the tournament helped the hosts win the title for the first time in its history.

[Juggy777]

^^ Sithara : Recent performance in Women World cup changed the situation and Now good amount of Girls started follow Women cricket along with many dudes.

Not surprising news, it was expected after WC Final blunder.

After World Cup furore, ICC scraps boundary count rule

The contentious boundary count rule that resulted in England winning the 2019 World Cup despite the final against New Zealand ending in a tie has been scrapped by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will no longer be used at future ICC events.

The ICC’s Chief Executive Committee on Monday however agreed that the use of a Super Over as a way to decide results at ICC events will be retained. “Both the Cricket Committee and CEC agreed it was an exciting and engaging conclusion to the game and will remain in place covering all games at both ODI and T20I World Cups,” an ICC release said.

“In group stages, if the Super Over is tied, the match will be tied. In Semi Finals and Finals, there is one change to the Super Over regulation in keeping with the basic principle of scoring more runs than the opponent to win, the Super Over will be repeated until one team has more runs than the other.”

In the 2019 World Cup final, widely rated since as the greatest to have ever decided the tournament in its history, England managed to tie the target of 242 that was set for them by New Zealand. The Super Over also ended in a tie but England’s tally of 22 boundaries against New Zealand’s 17 throughout the tournament helped the hosts win the title for the first time in its history.

@JSRAW this is an excellent decision taken by ICC though this rule should have been scrapped off way earlier, and it makes me wonder if this rule didn’t exist in the World Cup match could there have been a different winner?. Another interesting rule regarding the super over especially for the semi finals, and finals now we will get to see a clear winner even if the super over is tied. This rule will play a big role during next years T20 World Cup, no more tied semi finals and finals which shall benefit fans who’re watching the game right from the start.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

LOL.. I am from India and I am female. And to be honest, I have never heard about her and I have never watched any of her matches. I tried watching the women's matches a few times. But I got bored after 5-10 minutes and I switched to the men's game. It is surprising that you guys care about the women's game. Perhaps I should try watching their matches regularly.

I have not watch an entire match but have seen highlights but i have heard about Mithali Raj as she is competing for a very long time and was the Indian women's captain for a long period and has scored runs but in India only Men's cricket is famous and you cannot find audience for Women's game, but what surprised me is that you are a female who is in the bitcoin market for a long time .

[akhjob]

Boundary count scrapped as tie-breaker in ICC events

"In Semi-finals and Finals, there is one change to the Super Over regulation in keeping with the basic principle of scoring more runs than the opponent to win, the Super Over will be repeated until one team has more runs than the other," the ICC stated in a release on Monday (October 14).

"Following on from a recommendation from the ICC Cricket Committee, the Chief Executives' Committee agreed that the use of the Super Over as a way to decide results at ICC events will be retained. Both the Cricket Committee and CEC agreed it was an exciting and engaging conclusion to the game and will remain in place covering all games at both ODI and T20I World Cups," the release further added.

^ I think this is good news, judging a winner by boundary count was never good.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

I think this is good news, judging a winner by boundary count was never good.

It was a dumb rule to decide the winner by the number of boundaries scored, majority of the people did not had any idea about this rule until the final and if everyone knew about this rule before the tournament the ICC could have got some criticism and no one expected a final to be a tie even in the super overs and now the decision to repeat the super over until you see a decisive winner is a fair rule.