ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[ZAINmalik75]

I expected a better performance from England. In the previous series, England won every match against New Zealand by a big margin. They won the last two matches by 181 and 100 runs respectively. I thought we would see a similar performance from England against Ireland. And they will win by a large margin. But England won by 48 runs.

Yeh I admit that fans expect a better performance from a top team like England but one things we should put in mind that most of England starting XI against Ireland was not thier normal starting XI player but the new one and still they delivered some good results. Most of the team underestimate Ireland and think it's weaker but believe me they has ability to departure any big team toward pavilion and they already done against England in test series when they dismissed entire team below 100.
Anyway from England side jacks and Sam done a phenomenal job and scored a significant critical runs which really help them to score a big defendable target while during target chase Ireland unable to took a good start which put his team on a track toward his destination but unfortunately at the end they can't delivered perfectly and thus lose the important match by small margin

[hafiztalha]

England won the 2nd ODI by 48 runs and lead the series by 1-0. England give a high targer of 334 runs in loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Will Jacks played an impressive innimg of 98 runs in just 88 balls and Sam Hain debt player scored 89 runs in just 82 balls batting amazingly. While chasing down the target of 335 runs Ireland team only manage to score 286 runs in loss of all wickets in 46.4 overs. George Dockrell played a good inning of 43 runs alongside with Craig Young 40 runs unbeaten in 44 balls but unable to chase down the target and loss by 48 runs. England is very strong team but they way Ireland played is quit impressive and have ability to bounce back in last match.

There is 55 runs partnership between Craig Young and Josh Little and this is highest 10th wicket partnership for Ireland. England gave a target of 335 runs and Ireland have done well to conclude there innings by scoring 286 runs. Interestingly Ireland have lost 8 wickets for 188 runs and last two wickets scored 98 runs. Overall its a satisfactory performance from Ireland side.

The Ireland vs England match was quite interesting. In the starting Ireland batting looked impressive and there was a feeling that they would chase down target of 334 runs.  Reality is that England won match by 48 runs. Ireland team made a great effort but they could not succeed. If last wickets of J. Tittle did not fall there were only 3 overs and 2 balls left which means that they need 48 runs in just 20 balls to win. The match was quite intense if this happen. Now, England leads 1-0. W. Jacks and Sam Hain both close to centuries with scoring 94 runs and other one scoring 89. In the bowling side R. Ahmed played a significant role in England victory by taking 4 wickets of Ireland batsmen.

[noormcs5]

but they way Ireland played is quit impressive and have ability to bounce back in last match.

I really like the way they tried to chase this big score of 334 runs and were short only by 48 runs. Being the underdog team, this batting performance was too good for me. Although none of the players scored a 50 in this match from Ireland but the good thing is that everyone contributed to reach close to 300 runs. Players who came down the innings like George Dockrell , Barry McCarthy and Craig Young , all contributed good 40+ runs and helped their team reach close to the target given by the England team.

Remember the first ODI was abandoned by rain, this one England won. I hope to see another thrilling ODI between the two teams on 26 September at Bristol.

[Sithara007]

but they way Ireland played is quit impressive and have ability to bounce back in last match.

I really like the way they tried to chase this big score of 334 runs and were short only by 48 runs. Being the underdog team, this batting performance was too good for me. Although none of the players scored a 50 in this match from Ireland but the good thing is that everyone contributed to reach close to 300 runs. Players who came down the innings like George Dockrell , Barry McCarthy and Craig Young , all contributed good 40+ runs and helped their team reach close to the target given by the England team.

Remember the first ODI was abandoned by rain, this one England won. I hope to see another thrilling ODI between the two teams on 26 September at Bristol.

A few good knocks from the tailenders and lower order doesn't take away the fact that Irish top and middle order is out of form. I don't even remember when was the last time their star batsmen like Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling scored runs. Even the younger players such as Harry Tector and Curtis Campher are also out of form. Lorcan Tucker was performing well in the CPL, but he failed during yesterday's match. All Ireland got was a decent total in the end, thanks to Barry McCarthy, Craig Young and Josh Little towards the end. 

[noormcs5]

but they way Ireland played is quit impressive and have ability to bounce back in last match.

I really like the way they tried to chase this big score of 334 runs and were short only by 48 runs. Being the underdog team, this batting performance was too good for me. Although none of the players scored a 50 in this match from Ireland but the good thing is that everyone contributed to reach close to 300 runs. Players who came down the innings like George Dockrell , Barry McCarthy and Craig Young , all contributed good 40+ runs and helped their team reach close to the target given by the England team.

Remember the first ODI was abandoned by rain, this one England won. I hope to see another thrilling ODI between the two teams on 26 September at Bristol.

A few good knocks from the tailenders and lower order doesn't take away the fact that Irish top and middle order is out of form. I don't even remember when was the last time their star batsmen like Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling scored runs. Even the younger players such as Harry Tector and Curtis Campher are also out of form. Lorcan Tucker was performing well in the CPL, but he failed during yesterday's match. All Ireland got was a decent total in the end, thanks to Barry McCarthy, Craig Young and Josh Little towards the end. 

Anyways, the lower and the middle order did play well. It was not that they hit one or two boundaries and got out. They really stayed on the crease and made some useful runs in the context of the game, otherwise 286 runs by the Irish team were not possible.


Today, i am waiting for the 2nd ODI between India and Australia. The first ODI won by India have given bookmakers more confidence in them and this time the odds show that bookmakers have more confidence In India team.



Remember, in the first ODI the odds were almost equal between the two teams.

Believe me or not, even the bookies aren't sure who will win today's match. The odds are pretty equal for both teams.

[laurenB7742]

India - Australia

India and Australia will meet in the second ODI of the series today. Three matches will be played in this series. India won the first match quite easily. Indian players have done well both in batting and bowling. Australia team gave a target of only 277 runs. There was no big target so India won this match quite easily.

Both teams are very strong. This series is very important for both India and Australia ahead of the World Cup. Today's match looks like it will be very competitive. As Australia lost the first match, they will try their best to win today's match. But opponents India are in great form now. India will be very difficult to beat right now. However, I am looking forward to an exciting match.

[Patrol69]

India will have the highest stakes today as India won their first match against Australia. India are already favorites at home and they have won the first match and everyone is in great form so it is natural that the stakes are high for India.

After winning the first match by 5 wickets, Team India will surely win the second ODI match to clinch the series with one match in hand. In the last match we saw that everyone did very well from their respective positions especially the opening pair played their best so I think Team India can go into the field with an unchanged XI for the second ODI against Australia. 

Australia still have a chance to clinch the series if they can make it two matches in a row, though it won't be an easy equation for them.

[ThemePen]

India - Australia

The match will start in one hour. And today I think Australia will try to its best to equal the series. By the way in the previous match Australia didn't go up from 300 runs. And India chased the target with 5 wickets lost. Australia gave them a tough time and today if again Australia will play first turn and will make 300+ runs so, for India this will be big target and will difficult to chase. Let's see what will happen?

[Sithara007]

India - Australia

The match will start in one hour. And today I think Australia will try to its best to equal the series. By the way in the previous match Australia didn't go up from 300 runs. And India chased the target with 5 wickets lost. Australia gave them a tough time and today if again Australia will play first turn and will make 300+ runs so, for India this will be big target and will difficult to chase. Let's see what will happen?

Australia did a decent job in the first match. They got to a decent total and were mostly in control while bowling. But the partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul took the game away from them. I am not sure whether they should continue with Marcus Stoinis as an opening bowler. He maybe suitable for that role in SENA conditions. But in Indian pitches, his medium pace leaks a lot of runs. Same with Cameron Green as well. For Indian conditions, they need to depend more on bowlers like Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood.

[Haunebu]

After winning the first match by 5 wickets, Team India will surely win the second ODI match to clinch the series with one match in hand. In the last match we saw that everyone did very well from their respective positions especially the opening pair played their best so I think Team India can go into the field with an unchanged XI for the second ODI against Australia. 

They won't surely win because their opponent is Australia who shouldn't ever be taken for granted. I feel India definitely has the advantage, but Australia could bounce back which is why this one could go right down to the wire.

India has the better bowling lineup while Australia has the better batting line-up. Excited for this encounter!

[jasonjm]

Australia have won the toss and decided to field first. Steven Smith will captain the side today. Bumrah and Cummins are not playing today.

India's performance in the last match was brilliant, particularly the opening pair. Let's see how they perform today. Australia will try to bounce back and level the series. According to the pitch report, this will be a high-scoring game. It will be interesting to see how Indian openers will start the proceedings.

[Minecache]

Don't you think Asia Cup was really enough to tell you that Bangladesh team isn't really a team which can compete with the major teams. In the last 3 world cups I was always hopeful that Bangladesh has the capability of reaching the Semis but honestly Cannot say this in this very world cup.

The situation in Bangladesh is definitely not good right now. so it is hard to say if they will actually be able to do well in the World Cup. honestly, I do not have much hope of Bangladesh doing well in the World Cup. because the team is currently not balanced at all. Honestly, the Bangladesh team was never actually balanced. I think so far only the 2015 World Cup squad of Bangladesh was balanced. at in every other World Cup Bangladesh did not have a good squad. and this time this is also the same old story again. We can already see a lot of problems in the squad. A lot of ego games going on in the squad as well.

[Cheema02]

India - Australia

The match will start in one hour. And today I think Australia will try to its best to equal the series. By the way in the previous match Australia didn't go up from 300 runs. And India chased the target with 5 wickets lost. Australia gave them a tough time and today if again Australia will play first turn and will make 300+ runs so, for India this will be big target and will difficult to chase. Let's see what will happen?

In 2nd ODI Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. India make 1 changes Prasidh Krishna comes in for Jasprit Bumrah. While Australia make several changes Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis have been rested as Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood and Spencer Johnson makes their way in to playing 11. India current score is 91 runs in loss of 1 wickets in 11 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad out by scoring 8 runs in 12 balls. Shubman Gill is playing very aggressive scored 43 runs in just 33 balls and alongside with Shreyas Iyer is playing at 36 runs in 23 balls. If this partnership continue then India will go to 400 runs target for Australia.

[hafiztalha]

Australia have won the toss and decided to field first. Steven Smith will captain the side today. Burmrah and Cummins are not playing today.

India's performance in the last match was brilliant, particularly the opening pair. Let's see how they perform today. Australia will try to bounce back and level the series. According to the pitch report, this will be a high-scoring game. It will be interesting to see how Indian openers will start the proceedings.

Second ODI series match out of 3 between Australia and India has started. India is currently batting and set a target. They scored 91 run in 11 overs with loss of 1 wicket in current situation. R. Gaikwad's wicket was taken by Josh Hazlewood and he scored only 8 runs. Now S. Gill and S. Iyer are building a strong partnership. S. Gill scored 44 run in 34 balls with two 4s and three 6s while S. Iyer also scored 37 runs in 25 balls with six 4s boundaries. India batting performance is looking outstanding. The opening batsmen could not establish a solid partnership but there is hope that current batsmen can maintain a long duration partnership. If this continues, India team will be successful in setting a good target.

[JSRAW]

Another example of Batriarchy domination over Bowlsheviks. 

The way Indians are going today, a mammoth total is definitely on the cards. Australia would be very lucky if they could restrict India under 350. If by any chance India gets out under 300 then shame on them as this pitch looks like a belter. Aussie batter will enjoy their batting as well.

[noormcs5]

Another example of Batriarchy domination over Bowlsheviks. 

The way Indians are going today, a mammoth total is definitely on the cards. Australia would be very lucky if they could restrict India under 350. If by any chance India gets out under 300 then shame on them as this pitch looks like a belter. Aussie batter will enjoy their batting as well.

After losing Ruturaj Gaikwad at 8 runs, there is no turn back by the Indians. They have scored 173 runs with only 1 wicket down and still counting.

Australia is considered as one of the best cricket teams and if they are being punished the way right now (looking helpless), What will be the fate of other teams playing in the World Cup against India?  Who can stop India from winning this World Cup ?

[Gladitorcomeback]

After losing Ruturaj Gaikwad at 8 runs, there is no turn back by the Indians. They have scored 173 runs with only 1 wicket down and still counting.

Australia is considered as one of the best cricket teams and if they are being punished the way right now (looking helpless), What will be the fate of other teams playing in the World Cup against India?  Who can stop India from winning this World Cup ?

sometimes a team wins all matches but one bad performance will lead to knock out from tournament. In Asia cup India defeated Srilanka, Pakistan but lost match against Bangladesh. No doubt, India is very strong team in this world cup and their winning chances is high but situation in world cup will be totally different as every match against big team will be full if pressure.

Match is not ended yet, projected score may be above 350 but Australia batsmens have chased big targets many time. Pitches in India is very good for batting and chasing team will not feel fear if wickets doesn't fall earlier.

[Compromise me]

India - Australia

India and Australia will meet in the second ODI of the series today. Three matches will be played in this series. India won the first match quite easily. Indian players have done well both in batting and bowling. Australia team gave a target of only 277 runs. There was no big target so India won this match quite easily.

The match has started and Australia won the toss and choose bowling.India are still playing and their score is 216 for the loss of two wicket in 30 overs. India batsman is performing very well R.Gaikwad  unfortunately could not focus the ball and got out for 8 runs and S .lyer made 105 run in 90 balls and completed his century and then got out.And now S.Gill and K.Raul are batting on the pitch, S gill has already completed his century, he has scored 102 runs in 95 balls and I think if he continues his innings like this,So they can see a target of 350 plus.

[rojan]

India - Australia

The match will start in one hour. And today I think Australia will try to its best to equal the series. By the way in the previous match Australia didn't go up from 300 runs. And India chased the target with 5 wickets lost. Australia gave them a tough time and today if again Australia will play first turn and will make 300+ runs so, for India this will be big target and will difficult to chase. Let's see what will happen?

Team India now comes out to bat. 260 runs in 36 overs. Team India has lost 3 wickets so far. Ruturaj Gaikwad is out for 8 runs in 12 balls. Shubman Gill is out for 104 runs in 97 balls. Shreyas Iyer is out 105 runs in 90 balls.  It looks like India team can score like 370 runs today. It will be very difficult for Australia team to win this match. Team India batsman is performing so well to make up for Australia team's bad performance.

[TheSpiral]

India betting first and they attained 302 runs in 40.2 overs and 3 player out. Shubman Gill performed very well and his betting was good as he out on 104 runs. Shreyas layers also performed well and become out on 105 runs.

There is a chance for India to take runs of about 300 runs and there will be difficulties for Australia to chase such target. But in the team of Australia if David Warner and steven Smith perform better then there will be greater chance for Australia so both of them should play well in order to complete the target.