ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[dezoel]

Pakistan got really lucky thanks to rain interference since it would have been difficult for them to win even though Zaman was on fire thanks to the crazy target. New Zealand bowlers messed up as usual excluding Southee.

Also, it looks like Australia are about to win without Maxwell and Marsh and almost sealed their semifinal spot thanks to England collapsing once again.

If you are able to check match stats and have cricket knowledge then surely you understand Pakistan were not lucky they were better team in batting and doing impressive work into their inning after conceding 401 runs against New Zealand with this was one of the worst bowling figures for them in this event.

Pakistan were at 200 in 25.1 overs with nine batsmen remaining, and two set batsmen were also doing amazingly, Fakhar was at his best after having order from team management to play his nature inning. Even I believe this was going to be won for the Pakistan if we have completely matched because from here they were completely in control and their ambitions were also to win this match with better NRR but sadly rain spoil this all.

After Australia won now we have three teams in last four with last team still waiting for the spotted as three teams in connection I am still favoring New Zealand as they are superior in NRR.

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[TakeItEasy]

New Zealand team is a strong team which is not so easy to beat in this World Cup New Zealand has done well from the start. In my opinion, if Pakistan run rate was low, Pakistan could have lost the match due to DSL method. It was not an easy task to score 200 runs in 25 overs from a strong bowling attack like New Zealand.

So I think it would be wrong to say that Pakistan won because of DSL method but Pakistan won because of its excellent performance.To score 402 runs in 50 overs I think Pakistan still had nine wickets and the same number remaining ara be scored in 25 overs , which I guess was not too difficult.The performance of New Zealand bowlers was also not looking good, they could not take wickets of Pakistani players.

Fakhar Zaman was tremendous during the last 2 matches, as we have seen its batting today, how amazing he hits 11 sixes and 8 fours puts Pakistan on charge and they also on number 5 on the points table. I didn't seen such a batting by the Batsmen from Pakistan like Fakhar Zaman played today. How beautiful he did today, what an amazing and blistering innings of 126 runs.

400+ runs was un chasable as it is too difficult for the Pakistani Team but the way the partnerships continue between Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman has greatly affect the New Zealand bowling the they lost the match by DLS Method. Will New Zealand Qualify for the World Cup? Or Pakistan?

[Bitcoin Smith]

Will New Zealand Qualify for the World Cup? Or Pakistan?

Don't write AFG, they still have two game while NZ and PAK has only one game left so who knows if AFG win both games then they can surpass both of them and take a spot at top 4.

NZ playing against SL on Nov 9

PAK playing against ENG on Nov 11

So we have to wait until that to find who is going to take that 4th spot. As I said AFG also got a chance too if they can manage to pull some miracles.

[wiss19]

BYE BYE NEW ZEALAND and THANKS FOR MAKING 401 Runs  

It's not really the end of the World Cup journey for New Zealand. They are still on the number 4th spot and they have a better run rate than the other teams with similar points. I would still say that even though they lost today's match, but they can still qualify for the semi finals.
On the other hand, Pakistan not only have to win but have to win big against England in order to move up ahead of New Zealand.

There is no doubt we have massive win for the Pakistan in today match against New Zealand even after having target of 402 but still celebrations are too early because Pakistan needs to play against England, and they lost their last four ODI against them which is also problem with New Zealand is having their last game against Sri Lanka with their record is very impressive against the Sri Lankan.

Today we have massive below for the England team as now after having seven matches they are able to have just two points with this currently they are at the bottom of the league table and now having chance just for the eight spot which mean their chances for the Champions League are also almost ended England's end of this world cup is surely nightmare for them and their fans as well.

[ZAINmalik75]

New Zealand team is a strong team which is not so easy to beat in this World Cup New Zealand has done well from the start. In my opinion, if Pakistan run rate was low, Pakistan could have lost the match due to DSL method. It was not an easy task to score 200 runs in 25 overs from a strong bowling attack like New Zealand.

Paksitan done a really good job and everyone should admit it because it's like impossible for any team to chase 400 in world cup but they way paksitan start the inning I am sure if they continue thier ongoing momentum then they will easy won this match as both of thier player are well settled and playing at next level. Anyway now paksitan deserve to be a semifinalist at least as they have revived thier typical from bottom to the top play. Now paksitan just required Afghanistan to lose his match and then NewZeland lose his match or just won by small margin then possibly paksitan will reach to semifinals which will make tournament more colourful

[noormcs5]

Will New Zealand Qualify for the World Cup? Or Pakistan?

Don't write AFG, they still have two game while NZ and PAK has only one game left so who knows if AFG win both games then they can surpass both of them and take a spot at top 4.

NZ playing against SL on Nov 9

PAK playing against ENG on Nov 11

So we have to wait until that to find who is going to take that 4th spot. As I said AFG also got a chance too if they can manage to pull some miracles.

I think you have missed with whom Afghanistan will be playing their last two matches. New Zealand and Pakistan will be playing against SriLanka and England which are both weak teams and they are likely to win these matches unless we see any major upsets in those matches.

However, Afghanistan will be playing against Australia on 7 November and they will take on South Africa on 10 Nov. Both South Africa and Australia are very strong teams and it won't be easy for Afghanistan to beat them. I think that Afghanistan's journey has ended because most probably they will lose both matches.

[synchronym]

New Zealand team is a strong team which is not so easy to beat in this World Cup New Zealand has done well from the start. In my opinion, if Pakistan run rate was low, Pakistan could have lost the match due to DSL method. It was not an easy task to score 200 runs in 25 overs from a strong bowling attack like New Zealand.

Paksitan done a really good job and everyone should admit it because it's like impossible for any team to chase 400 in world cup but they way paksitan start the inning I am sure if they continue thier ongoing momentum then they will easy won this match as both of thier player are well settled and playing at next level. Anyway now paksitan deserve to be a semifinalist at least as they have revived thier typical from bottom to the top play. Now paksitan just required Afghanistan to lose his match and then NewZeland lose his match or just won by small margin then possibly paksitan will reach to semifinals which will make tournament more colourful

New Zealand set Pakistan a target of 402 runs. When the run target is 402 there will definitely be a pressure in the team. Pakistan's batsmen showed that they can play well with a huge target of 4002 runs and come close to victory.  Had it not been for rain, this match could have gone for Pakistan. If Pakistan batsman Fakhar and Baba Azam were playing the way they were playing, they would have won the match. The semi-final became very easy for Pakistan. I personally want Pakistan to play semi-final.

[Swordsoffreedom]

New Zealand team is a strong team which is not so easy to beat in this World Cup New Zealand has done well from the start. In my opinion, if Pakistan run rate was low, Pakistan could have lost the match due to DSL method. It was not an easy task to score 200 runs in 25 overs from a strong bowling attack like New Zealand.

Paksitan done a really good job and everyone should admit it because it's like impossible for any team to chase 400 in world cup but they way paksitan start the inning I am sure if they continue thier ongoing momentum then they will easy won this match as both of thier player are well settled and playing at next level. Anyway now paksitan deserve to be a semifinalist at least as they have revived thier typical from bottom to the top play. Now paksitan just required Afghanistan to lose his match and then NewZeland lose his match or just won by small margin then possibly paksitan will reach to semifinals which will make tournament more colourful

New Zealand set Pakistan a target of 402 runs. When the run target is 402 there will definitely be a pressure in the team. Pakistan's batsmen showed that they can play well with a huge target of 4002 runs and come close to victory.  Had it not been for rain, this match could have gone for Pakistan. If Pakistan batsman Fakhar and Baba Azam were playing the way they were playing, they would have won the match. The semi-final became very easy for Pakistan. I personally want Pakistan to play semi-final.

It was beyond my imagination that any team could win despite batting at a huge target of 402 runs. Because the batsmen will be under a lot of pressure when they come down to bat against such a big target. And there will be a chance of losing wickets quickly. Pakistan lost the wicket of their opener Abdullah Shafique very quickly. He got out after collecting only 4 runs off 9 balls. But still Pakistan won due to responsible batting by Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman. Babar Azam batted very responsibly. But Fakhar Zaman batted aggressively. Fakhar Zaman's strike rate was 155. With a win in this match, Pakistan still has a chance to reach the semi-finals. In the last match, Pakistan will play England. Pakistan can qualify for the semi-finals if they win by a big margin.

[jasonjm]

Will New Zealand Qualify for the World Cup? Or Pakistan?

Don't write AFG, they still have two game while NZ and PAK has only one game left so who knows if AFG win both games then they can surpass both of them and take a spot at top 4.

NZ playing against SL on Nov 9

PAK playing against ENG on Nov 11

So we have to wait until that to find who is going to take that 4th spot. As I said AFG also got a chance too if they can manage to pull some miracles.

The chances of Afghanistan to qualify for the semi-finals are still very low. They have their matches against inform Australia and South Africa. They should win both of these matches to qualify. This looks like an impossible task. Their net run rate is also not on the higher side.
If New Zealand wins that match against Sri Lanka, they will surely qualify for the semi-finals because their net run rate is better than the rest of the competing teams.
Pakistan can qualify if they win their match against England with a good margin and Sri Lanka beat New Zealand.

[HelliumZ]

Will New Zealand Qualify for the World Cup? Or Pakistan?

Don't write AFG, they still have two game while NZ and PAK has only one game left so who knows if AFG win both games then they can surpass both of them and take a spot at top 4.

NZ playing against SL on Nov 9

PAK playing against ENG on Nov 11

So we have to wait until that to find who is going to take that 4th spot. As I said AFG also got a chance too if they can manage to pull some miracles.

The chances of Afghanistan to qualify for the semi-finals are still very low. They have their matches against inform Australia and South Africa. They should win both of these matches to qualify. This looks like an impossible task. Their net run rate is also not on the higher side.
If New Zealand wins that match against Sri Lanka, they will surely qualify for the semi-finals because their net run rate is better than the rest of the competing teams.
Pakistan can qualify if they win their match against England with a good margin and Sri Lanka beat New Zealand.

India semifinal qualify
South Africa semifinal qualify
Australia has a 100% chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, but New Zealand or Pakistan are more likely to finish fourth. If New Zealand can beat Sri Lanka, they will go directly to the semi-finals. But if Pakistan can beat England by a huge margin, then there is a possibility of going to the semi-finals.

[BitcoinsGreat]

Today is the match of South Africa vs India, and India will try their best to win this match and come back on the top spot. Today is the Sunday and is a holiday so many people will come to watch this match and 90% crowd will be Indian because India hosts this match, and today is the birthday of Virat Kholi so he will hope to make a big score because his fan’s waiting for his century on his birthday.
 
Virat Kholi also tries to make him not disappoint his fans and will make him happy by hitting a century and boundaries. Let’s see if will he make them happy and don't disappoint their crowd.

[MusaPk]

India semifinal qualify
South Africa semifinal qualify
Australia has a 100% chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, but New Zealand or Pakistan are more likely to finish fourth. If New Zealand can beat Sri Lanka, they will go directly to the semi-finals. But if Pakistan can beat England by a huge margin, then there is a possibility of going to the semi-finals.

Both SL and England are weakest team of this tournament. Its very much possible that both NZ and Pakistan will beat SL and England in there next encounter. NZ are still ahead of Pakistan in terms of NRR. For Pakistan to make it to next round, SL must beat NZ in next match otherwise it won't be possible for Pakistan to make it to semis.

[Cheema02]

India semifinal qualify
South Africa semifinal qualify
Australia has a 100% chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, but New Zealand or Pakistan are more likely to finish fourth. If New Zealand can beat Sri Lanka, they will go directly to the semi-finals. But if Pakistan can beat England by a huge margin, then there is a possibility of going to the semi-finals.

Its very difficult Srilanka beat NewZealand because Srilanka is weak team they all out against India in just 55 runs. Afghanistan is also strong team if they beat Australia or South Africa in their Next match, they have good chance to qualify for semifinals of world cup. If Pakistan want to quality for semifinals they beat England by huge margin approx 150 plus scores, then their Net runrate important very much and they have very good chances to qualify for semis. The match of Sirlanka and NewZealand is very important, i hope Srilanka will comeback and beat NewZealand

[MusaPk]

Its very difficult Srilanka beat NewZealand because Srilanka is weak team they all out against India in just 55 runs. Afghanistan is also strong team if they beat Australia or South Africa in their Next match, they have good chance to qualify for semifinals of world cup. If Pakistan want to quality for semifinals they beat England by huge margin approx 150 plus scores, then their Net runrate important very much and they have very good chances to qualify for semis. The match of Sirlanka and NewZealand is very important, i hope Srilanka will comeback and beat NewZealand

After yesterday's loss NZ know that they must have to win there game against SL with huge win to keep NRR well above Pakistan.  On the other hand England will try there best not to lose the last game in order to avoid last spot on points table. Pakistan is lagging behind NZ in NRR and that's the only edge NZ have.

[jasonjm]

The big match is coming up in a few minutes between India and South Africa. India won the toss and chose to bat first. So, India will test the chasing potential of this South African team. The pitch will help both seamers and spinners. The par score on this wicket should be around 300, looking at the batting of both sides. It will be interesting to see how India will start the proceedings. I think Rohit will try to dominate the bowling lineup. Both teams have good bowling attacks. India is the favourite to win this contest. Let's see if South Africa can surprise them with a chase.

[Bitcoin_people]

India vs South Africa in today's 37th ICC match, India won the toss and batted. From the start of today's match, the way India is batting brilliantly on their own home ground, it looks like they will score a lot of runs. We know that the strongest teams in the current season are India and South Africa where they are making great runs in every match and beating the opposition by huge margins. And today's match will be most interesting as both teams are very strong and they will try hard enough to win. I think in today's match, if the Indian team can score 400 runs in the first innings, then they will definitely beat South Africa. In the beginning, if the batting performance of the two batsmen who are in the opening pair is sustained till 15 overs, then maybe they will be able to score 150 plus runs if they form a partnership. India have the best batting performance in today's match as they have been increasing the run rate from the start but how well South Africa can bowl will depend on their players. India's current run rate is 11.25 per over, currently collecting 45 runs in 4 overs.

[Minor Miner]

India vs South Africa in today's 37th ICC match, India won the toss and batted. From the start of today's match, the way India is batting brilliantly on their own home ground, it looks like they will score a lot of runs. We know that the strongest teams in the current season are India and South Africa where they are making great runs in every match and beating the opposition by huge margins. And today's match will be most interesting as both teams are very strong and they will try hard enough to win. I think in today's match, if the Indian team can score 400 runs in the first innings, then they will definitely beat South Africa. In the beginning, if the batting performance of the two batsmen who are in the opening pair is sustained till 15 overs, then maybe they will be able to score 150 plus runs if they form a partnership. India have the best batting performance in today's match as they have been increasing the run rate from the start but how well South Africa can bowl will depend on their players. India's current run rate is 11.25 per over, currently collecting 45 runs in 4 overs.

The Indian team is slowly moving towards the big target. But now Kohli is batting very carefully. He is unbeaten on 77 runs off 99 balls. Kohli wants to score a century in today's match. Kohli's strike rate is only 76. But if he stays at the crease, I believe that his strike rate will definitely be more than 120. India team collected 243 runs in 41 overs. Batsmen like Kohli, Rahul, Suryakumar and Jadeja are still there. It remains to be seen how much India can muster in 9 overs. However, India's chances of victory are low if the target is given less than 330. Because in the past matches, we have seen great batting from South African batsmen.

[Ayers]

India vs South Africa in today's 37th ICC match, India won the toss and batted. From the start of today's match, the way India is batting brilliantly on their own home ground, it looks like they will score a lot of runs. We know that the strongest teams in the current season are India and South Africa where they are making great runs in every match and beating the opposition by huge margins. And today's match will be most interesting as both teams are very strong and they will try hard enough to win. I think in today's match, if the Indian team can score 400 runs in the first innings, then they will definitely beat South Africa. In the beginning, if the batting performance of the two batsmen who are in the opening pair is sustained till 15 overs, then maybe they will be able to score 150 plus runs if they form a partnership. India have the best batting performance in today's match as they have been increasing the run rate from the start but how well South Africa can bowl will depend on their players. India's current run rate is 11.25 per over, currently collecting 45 runs in 4 overs.

The Indian team is slowly moving towards the big target. But now Kohli is batting very carefully. He is unbeaten on 77 runs off 99 balls. Kohli wants to score a century in today's match. Kohli's strike rate is only 76. But if he stays at the crease, I believe that his strike rate will definitely be more than 120. India team collected 243 runs in 41 overs. Batsmen like Kohli, Rahul, Suryakumar and Jadeja are still there. It remains to be seen how much India can muster in 9 overs. However, India's chances of victory are low if the target is given less than 330. Because in the past matches, we have seen great batting from South African batsmen.

After 35 overs, India's batting has become slower. India collected only 34 runs in 36-43 overs. The Indian team could not collect even 5 runs in every over. Kohli's batting is very slow now and KL Rahul is out after collecting only 8 runs from 17 balls. He wasted a lot of balls at crucial moments. And batting like this, it will be difficult for India to score 300 runs. However, I considered South Africa as the favorite in this match. But two Indian bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shami are in great form now. I am waiting to see how South African batsmen will bat against these two bowlers.

[Haunebu]

Looks like South Africa is screwed because 327 is a great target on such a slow pitch though it might get a bit easier for them if dew comes into play. Chasing such a target against an amazing Indian bowling lineup will be tough as hell.

I smiled watching Kohli bring up his 49th freaking century on his birthday equalling Tendulkar's crazy record. Magical stuff!

[noormcs5]

Kohli wants to score a century in today's match.

Kohli wants a century and he gets a century  

What a wonderful moment for Virat Kohli to get a 100th on this 35th birthday. He has an equal record of Sachin Tendulkar of making the most centuries for the Indian team in an ODI.

He received a standing ovation from the crowd at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.