ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[UmerIdrees]

Never understand why they need to bat second after winning the toss especially when they have faced the music in the 1st ODI  

In this 2nd ODI, Pakistan already lost this match as I don't think we have the batting strength to chase down the 350 target. So far both the openers are looking solid but I doubt they can continue with the same pace through the 50 overs.

So now you must have idea of why they batted second. Its highest successful run chase by Pakistan in ODI. Pakistan have lost 10 consecutive ODI to Australia. Last time they won ODI against Australia was in 2017. Pakistan proved once again that they are unpredictable.

Yes, seriously this was a miracle. After the end of the first innings, I could not believe even 1% that my team be able to chase this huge total, but they did it 

Well, the series has again become alive with 1-1 score line. A decider of the series will be played on Saturday. I cannot comment now as to who will be the winner.  We have to watch the match to see the winner. 

[Vaskiy]

Never understand why they need to bat second after winning the toss especially when they have faced the music in the 1st ODI  

In this 2nd ODI, Pakistan already lost this match as I don't think we have the batting strength to chase down the 350 target. So far both the openers are looking solid but I doubt they can continue with the same pace through the 50 overs.

So now you must have idea of why they batted second. Its highest successful run chase by Pakistan in ODI. Pakistan have lost 10 consecutive ODI to Australia. Last time they won ODI against Australia was in 2017. Pakistan proved once again that they are unpredictable.

Yes, seriously this was a miracle. After the end of the first innings, I could not believe even 1% that my team be able to chase this huge total, but they did it 

Well, the series has again become alive with 1-1 score line. A decider of the series will be played on Saturday. I cannot comment now as to who will be the winner.  We have to watch the match to see the winner. 

Once after the first match loss, it looks like Pakistan have built themselves strong enough to compete against Australia. If one have watched the match then he/she won't say it a miracle, because every ball faced is being played with cent percent confidence by the players. In the first match also, they played with such a level of confidence and they weren't able to do it. This time they planned well and executed it. Credits to Babar Azam and Imam Ul Haq who managed to develop partnership without leaving the run rate down.

[Mahdirakib]

Yes, seriously this was a miracle. After the end of the first innings, I could not believe even 1% that my team be able to chase this huge total, but they did it 
Well, the series has again become alive with 1-1 score line. A decider of the series will be played on Saturday. I cannot comment now as to who will be the winner.  We have to watch the match to see the winner. 

Pakistan isn't a weak team at this moment. They had the capability to win the first match too, but they lost it for the irresponsibility of their batsman. Pitch condition was batting friendly for both of the games. Pakistan lost the first ODI by 88 runs, still the betting odds was in favour of Pakistan before the start of the second ODI match. I think Pakistan will win the 3rd ODI match too.

[Sithara007]

Pakistan isn't a weak team at this moment. They had the capability to win the first match too, but they lost it for the irresponsibility of their batsman. Pitch condition was batting friendly for both of the games. Pakistan lost the first ODI by 88 runs, still the betting odds was in favour of Pakistan before the start of the second ODI match. I think Pakistan will win the 3rd ODI match too.

Well.. I am getting mixed signals for the second ODI. The Pakistani bowlers looked pathetic and they allowed the Australians to build a total of around 350 in the first place. But at the same time, their batsmen exceeded the expectation and managed to chase down the total. It was mostly a calculating mistake from the Australians, who thought that 350 would be enough on a flat track. Batsmen like Ben McDermott took some time to settle in, and that proved to be too costly in the end. Also, they scored at less than a run per ball during overs 40-45.

[galambo]

Well.. I am getting mixed signals for the second ODI. The Pakistani bowlers looked pathetic and they allowed the Australians to build a total of around 350 in the first place. But at the same time, their batsmen exceeded the expectation and managed to chase down the total. It was mostly a calculating mistake from the Australians, who thought that 350 would be enough on a flat track. Batsmen like Ben McDermott took some time to settle in, and that proved to be too costly in the end. Also, they scored at less than a run per ball during overs 40-45.

Not again. On same track we have a test match and ODI which Australia won and nobody complained about the pitch, everyone said Australia is good team that's why they won. Now this time it's Pakistan who chased down a mighty total of 348 rather then saying its a good effort from batting credit goes to flat track.

[noormcs5]

Well.. I am getting mixed signals for the second ODI. The Pakistani bowlers looked pathetic and they allowed the Australians to build a total of around 350 in the first place. But at the same time, their batsmen exceeded the expectation and managed to chase down the total. It was mostly a calculating mistake from the Australians, who thought that 350 would be enough on a flat track. Batsmen like Ben McDermott took some time to settle in, and that proved to be too costly in the end. Also, they scored at less than a run per ball during overs 40-45.

Not again. On same track we have a test match and ODI which Australia won and nobody complained about the pitch, everyone said Australia is good team that's why they won. Now this time it's Pakistan who chased down a mighty total of 348 rather then saying its a good effort from batting credit goes to flat track.

Haha, those giving credit to the flat track should know that both teams played on the same pitch. So the team who chased the sore is the batter of the two on the given day as chasing a bog total even on flat track is not easy at all.


What do you think of the women's world cup Sunday final, who will win the final?  Although Australia looks strong usually a team like England who struggled initially in the tournament has more chances of lifting the cup.

[coinism]

Yes, seriously this was a miracle. After the end of the first innings, I could not believe even 1% that my team be able to chase this huge total, but they did it 

Well, the series has again become alive with 1-1 score line. A decider of the series will be played on Saturday. I cannot comment now as to who will be the winner.  We have to watch the match to see the winner. 

You are not alone there were many who were affirm that Pakistan will lose 2nd ODI. Pakistan are never a good chasers, they are very uncertain even chasing a target of 250. Every batsmen contributed his part, while imam and babar scored centuries it's good to see good hitting from khushdil lower down the order.

[blatchcorn]

Pakistan vs Australia Second ODI.

Australia has made another positive start, Travis Head and Ben McDermott  both not out on 59 while Australia total score is 130/1 in 20 overs. Pakistan did same mistake as they did in first ODI of bowling second after winning the toss. Australia will definitely score 300+ runs which won't be easy to chase under lights.

Never understand why they need to bat second after winning the toss especially when they have faced the music in the 1st ODI 

In this 2nd ODI, Pakistan already lost this match as I don't think we have the batting strength to chase down the 350 target. So far both the openers are looking solid but I doubt they can continue with the same pace through the 50 overs.

Nothing is predictable when someone is playing against Pakistan. On same ground with same squad Pakistan wasn't able to chase 313 and very next day they chased 348. Imam has scored two consecutive centuries so far. Even now you can't say Pakistan can repeat same performance in 3rd ODI. Series is still alive, let's see wts ahead.

[JohnBitCo]

What do you think of the women's world cup Sunday final, who will win the final?  Although Australia looks strong usually a team like England who struggled initially in the tournament has more chances of lifting the cup.

Even though i agree that England started this tournament badly as they had to win their last few matches consecutively to reach the semi finals, which they did and also win the semi finals but now they have to face the most important final match with the best team of the tournament. You can argue that the unbeaten Australian women's team will have one bad day in the tournament and that day could be the final but this is not necessary. They can beat England, lift the cup and remain unbeaten in the tournament.

[blatchcorn]

Even though i agree that England started this tournament badly as they had to win their last few matches consecutively to reach the semi finals, which they did and also win the semi finals but now they have to face the most important final match with the best team of the tournament. You can argue that the unbeaten Australian women's team will have one bad day in the tournament and that day could be the final but this is not necessary. They can beat England, lift the cup and remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Most of the time the underdogs wins the tournament and in this final England are the underdogs. England surely have less pressure as compared to Australia. Australia are unbeaten so far in this tournament and odds are in favour of them but I still bet on this match since I believe that England might win the game.

[JSRAW]

Just look at the Dominance of Australia and England's women teams in the world cricket (New Zealand is outlier tho).

This won't be understatement that both teams has strong claim on WC trophy. Although Aussie on particular are ruthless, don't know how many record their women's team hold in cricket. On many account they even surpassed their Men's team.

[Maidak]

What do you think of the women's world cup Sunday final, who will win the final?  Although Australia looks strong usually a team like England who struggled initially in the tournament has more chances of lifting the cup.

Even though i agree that England started this tournament badly as they had to win their last few matches consecutively to reach the semi finals, which they did and also win the semi finals but now they have to face the most important final match with the best team of the tournament. You can argue that the unbeaten Australian women's team will have one bad day in the tournament and that day could be the final but this is not necessary. They can beat England, lift the cup and remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Don't think England is going to be able to beat Australia in the finals because Australia is still unbeaten in this tournament and I really don't think that they have shown any weakness but only, on the other hand, England has shown plenty of their weakness and Australia is surely going to capitalize on that. I really don't think Australia is going to have 'one bad day' in the final.

[Sithara007]

Anyone watching the 2nd ODI between New Zealand and the Netherlands right now? I am watching the match live on Amazon PrimeVideo, and New Zealand are in a lot of trouble at 38/5. Logan van Beek and Fred Klaassen just destroyed the Kiwi top order (supplemented by some poor shot selection from the NZ batsmen). Tom Latham is at the crease along with Colin de Grandhomme, and if these two are not able to build a big partnership, then New Zealand will lose 10 valuable points in the ICC ODI league.

[UmerIdrees]

Anyone watching the 2nd ODI between New Zealand and the Netherlands right now? I am watching the match live on Amazon PrimeVideo, and New Zealand are in a lot of trouble at 38/5. Logan van Beek and Fred Klaassen just destroyed the Kiwi top order (supplemented by some poor shot selection from the NZ batsmen). Tom Latham is at the crease along with Colin de Grandhomme, and if these two are not able to build a big partnership

What time has come that the weakest Netherlands team is giving a tough time to the New Zealand batsmen. Shame on New Zealand batsmen who could not face the Netherlands bowling. Now how will NZ avoid this defeat, the match is being played at NZ, they can't make excuses and leave their own country 
 

New Zealand will lose 10 valuable points in the ICC ODI league.

Should lose more points as they don't even deserve to be in the ICC ODI ranking. We don't need Coward Teams like NZ who fear loss and do to play in Pakistan.

[coinism]

What time has come that the weakest Netherlands team is giving a tough time to the New Zealand batsmen. Shame on New Zealand batsmen who could not face the Netherlands bowling. Now how will NZ avoid this defeat, the match is being played at NZ, they can't make excuses and leave their own country 

Thanks to 140 not out from Tom Latham and 41 from Doug Bracewell, New Zealand not only manage to play 50 overs but also give Netherlands a target of 269. Due to IPL most of teams are playing without there key players, I don't know whether same is the case with new zealand or not. Netherlands have already lost two wickets and it will be difficult to chase down this target.

[galambo]

Third ODI between Australia and Pakistan is about to begin shortly. Pakistan have won the toss third consecutive time and for the third time they are bowling first. Pakistan need to control Australia for scoring 300+ runs as they did in first two games. Pakistan bowling is very weak throughout ODI series, let's see whether they can  stop Aus from making 300 runs.

[LittleBitFunny]

Australia  vs  Pakistan

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl. Australia lost two wickets before adding any runs on the scoreboard. Travis Head and Finch are out and back in the dressing room. Will Australia be able to collect more than 300 today? I don't think so. Because of the more than 300 collections, of course, the openers needed a good performance. After losing both their valuable wickets so quickly, the Australian batsmen now need more survival at the crease than collecting runs.

[onecall123]

As the series between Australia and Pakistan approaches its conclusion, I am anticipating a great contest between the two teams. But unfortunately, Australia is in big trouble at the moment. As Pakistan got three early wickets, their decision to bowl turned out to be a good one. The bowlers of Pakistan control the game and the batters of Australia have to be more cautious when adding runs to the scoreboard. Australian batters are already under pressure, and it will be difficult to make 300 runs in total. In this match as well as in the series, Pakistan has the most chances to win.

[galambo]

I just opened espncricinfo.com to see whether Australia are also today on there route to 300 or not and I was shocked to see that Australia are 200/9. There last batsmen Abbott is batting good, scored so far 45 of 35 runs. Aus lost 9th wicket on 166 still crossed 200.

[Mahdirakib]

As the series between Australia and Pakistan approaches its conclusion, I am anticipating a great contest between the two teams. But unfortunately, Australia is in big trouble at the moment. As Pakistan got three early wickets, their decision to bowl turned out to be a good one. The bowlers of Pakistan control the game and the batters of Australia have to be more cautious when adding runs to the scoreboard. Australian batters are already under pressure, and it will be difficult to make 300 runs in total. In this match as well as in the series, Pakistan has the most chances to win.

Australia has no possibility to score above 300 runs. They had lost their first 2 wickets at zero run. I thought Australia won't be able to score above 150 runs. But they have collected 210 runs by losing all of the wickets. The middle order batman has kept the game alive for Australia. Pakistan bowlers started very well. I'm expecting similar performance from their batsman as they have done it in the second ODI. Pakistan lost the test series for their poor batting performance. Hopefully they won't repeat it in the ODI series.