ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Nothingtodo]

Dew plays are majore role in cricket, that is why it is always better to pick chasing if possible and today also while India were batting the ball is slow and low but while NZ was playing it is coming on to the bat nicer and with the average bowling performance nothing can be done from India, and there is no spin so spinners became ineffective.

This will, of course, be much more difficult for India or New Zealand, where the moisture on the field benefits batting in the second innings and creates difficulties for bowling.
In this case, it is certainly logical to decide to field after winning the toss, especially in the first match, New Zealand batted first and set a target of 300 runs, and India won that target. In the second match, India set a target of 284, and New Zealand won very easily. So, the moisture of the field played a role in the victory in both the matches.

[Nanga Parbat]

New Zealand team has done an aggressive batting performance, has been able to win by keeping it under control for a long time. If New Zealand team had not won this match today, then India would have lost this ODI series. But New Zealand team gave a befitting reply in this match, Daryl Mitchell and young formed a good partnership in this match due to which New Zealand team was able to win easily.

This victory and hard work were theirs because the interest and success in this series was created by this victory of New Zealand. This victory of New Zealand was actually enough hopeful because in this match New Zealand had India under its control to some extent and also responded well to their bowling due to which they were able to score 286 runs in 48 overs. New Zealand should use this method in the next match. Their bowling should be strong and tough. If New Zealand bowls first then they should not let India score many runs. New Zealand batsmen waste wickets less carelessly and scored maximum runs which made their victory easy. New Zealand has gained a lot of strength in the match by Victory this match and has made the series between two strong teams interesting.

[Jewan420]

This victory and hard work were theirs because the interest and success in this series was created by this victory of New Zealand. This victory of New Zealand was actually enough hopeful because in this match New Zealand had India under its control to some extent and also responded well to their bowling due to which they were able to score 286 runs in 48 overs. New Zealand should use this method in the next match. Their bowling should be strong and tough. If New Zealand bowls first then they should not let India score many runs. New Zealand batsmen waste wickets less carelessly and scored maximum runs which made their victory easy. New Zealand has gained a lot of strength in the match by Victory this match and has made the series between two strong teams interesting.

The 3-match ODI series is now back to even and that makes the third or the last match of the series even more interesting. After a great performance in the first match, the Indian batsmen could not do much in the second match, maybe the weather played against them to some extent. In the first match of the series, we saw that batting in the first innings is relatively difficult, the bowlers have a slight advantage in the first innings. We see the same thing in the second match. That is, the toss will play a crucial role in the last match, it is certain that both the teams will want to decide to field after winning the toss. India's weakness in the current series is the bowling lineup, if New Zealand can destroy India's batting lineup, then the match will become easy for them.

[JSRAW]

No idea what logic these guys follow in general.

Washi got injured ( off spin + bat), they call badoni as his backup ( off spin + bat) but then he's warming a bench and seam allrounder Reddy got in playing XI. I mean seriously what's the logic?

For some reason, the players from Andhra/Telangana seems to be selectors's favourites. Remember the case of Hanuma Vihari?

Vihari? Don't remember he got any favor at all. In fact, he was used pretty bad because team was in shambles. When things got tough in opening, he opened. When things got easy, he was pushed in lower middle order as filler. Tbh this guy should have gotten the long rope for Pujara's replacement, he was like to like replacement for number 3 in tests.

[Sithara007]

Vihari? Don't remember he got any favor at all. In fact, he was used pretty bad because team was in shambles. When things got tough in opening, he opened. When things got easy, he was pushed in lower middle order as filler. Tbh this guy should have gotten the long rope for Pujara's replacement, he was like to like replacement for number 3 in tests.

Maybe. But that still doesn't justify the role of Nitish Kumar Reddy. He scored 20 from 21 balls, and that too during the end overs. And then bowled just 2 overs, and went wicketless. Pace-bowling allrounders struggle in Indian pitches, and unless he is a good batsmen (similar to Hardik), the inclusion in the XI can't be justified. Anyway, Indian pace bowling hardly clicks when Bumrah is not there. The four pacers (including Reddy) bowled a total of 30 overs yesterday and leaked a total of 155 runs. And managed to pick just 2 wickets (one each for Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna). India would have been better if an extra batsman was included in the XI. 

[noormcs5]

In the first ODI, India had a great win over New Zealand and they were ahead in the series. But in the second match, New Zealand's game changed and they gave a strong batting and bowling performance, due to which India was able to defeat the team. Will Young and Daryl Mitchell's batting performance was very good, both of them took the team to the brink of victory. Daryl Mitchell's batting performance was really impressive, he scored 131 runs off 117 balls and remained unbeaten, which brought the team to victory. India had set a target of 284 runs, KL Rahul had a great batting performance in this match, he scored 112 runs. However, New Zealand's batting performance was very good today, as a result, they were able to win the series by 7 wickets. The series result is equal between the two teams, the next matches will be even better.

I think Rohit Sharma is not providing that essential start to the team, yes, just like Kohli, he was also building understanding regarding the pitch of Rajkot. It is his beauty of hitting boundaries and avoid to run that's why we have seen a lot of fours from his bat out of 24 runs he made, he hit 4 boundaries.

The pitch was a bit harder for the batsmen so every thing is fine, it is one Day format good to go with low strike rate. Hopefully in the upcoming last ODI game will be the last game for Rohit Sharma in this series, I hope he will impress us through his performance.

[JSRAW]

Vihari? Don't remember he got any favor at all. In fact, he was used pretty bad because team was in shambles. When things got tough in opening, he opened. When things got easy, he was pushed in lower middle order as filler. Tbh this guy should have gotten the long rope for Pujara's replacement, he was like to like replacement for number 3 in tests.

Maybe. But that still doesn't justify the role of Nitish Kumar Reddy. He scored 20 from 21 balls, and that too during the end overs. And then bowled just 2 overs, and went wicketless. Pace-bowling allrounders struggle in Indian pitches, and unless he is a good batsmen (similar to Hardik), the inclusion in the XI can't be justified. Anyway, Indian pace bowling hardly clicks when Bumrah is not there. The four pacers (including Reddy) bowled a total of 30 overs yesterday and leaked a total of 155 runs. And managed to pick just 2 wickets (one each for Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna). India would have been better if an extra batsman was included in the XI. 

Hence I said there was no logic, if your off spinner out of equation you should bring his replacement and not replace him with seam allrounder. It shows you are only selecting playing XI for vibes with no planning.

India had enough batters in the their XI and you need 6 bowling option in every playing XI even if you use one part timer. 5 bowling option ionly works when you have 3 Bumrah and 2 ashwin.

Jadeja form with the ball should be concern ( Axar sitting out because of jaddu). Have no issue with kulee because leggies life is already tough in cricket but they are match winners. Seamers are meh specially prashidh ( they are not bringing Arshdeep, idk why)but again they didn't have much runs on the scoreboard to play with so won't blame bowlers much.

Average first inning score was 322 so majority of the blame should go to the batters.

[virasog]

It was an easy win for New zealand. New zealand reached the target of victory by losing only 3 wickets. I did not think that the victory would be so easy for New zealand. Indian bowlers have completely failed to do well. Kuldeep Yadav has bowled the worst. He has managed to take one wicket. But he has given 82 runs in 10 overs. On the other hand, Daryl Mitchell has been able to play a wonderful innings of 131 not out off 117 balls. Will young had a collection of 87 runs. The series is tied 1-1. The result of the series will depend on the last match.

India's bowling is not as good as it should be, as we can see in the latest match against New Zealand, their spinners were struggling to get wickets, while if we compare them with New Zealand's spinners, they are all good.

Just check the bowling stats of Kuldeep Yadav and you will know how bad they were with the bowling today. With just a single wicket, he had given away 82 runs, this is not a good economy rate  for a bowler like him. Also Ravindra Jadeja bowled average, not too good at the same time Nitish Kumar Reddy with couple of overs and gave 13 runs. Also, their pacers are not bowling so efficiently.

[WatChe]

India's bowling is not as good as it should be, as we can see in the latest match against New Zealand, their spinners were struggling to get wickets, while if we compare them with New Zealand's spinners, they are all good.

Just check the bowling stats of Kuldeep Yadav and you will know how bad they were with the bowling today. With just a single wicket, he had given away 82 runs, this is not a good economy rate  for a bowler like him. Also Ravindra Jadeja bowled average, not too good at the same time Nitish Kumar Reddy with couple of overs and gave 13 runs. Also, their pacers are not bowling so efficiently.

Indian bowling as a whole was not up to the mark in yesterday game. We saw Indian bowlers getting rid of both New Zealand openers when score was 46 runs in 13th over but then Daryl Mitchell along with Will Young played responsibly till the time there time was near to victory. Kuldeep Yadav is a good bowler but New Zealand batters scored 82 runs in his 10 overs. If Kuldeep is giving too many runs then skipper should have given overs to other bowlers but Kuldeep bowled 10 overs. Next game on Jan 18 will decide the series winner.     

[As-Soon-As]

India's bowling is not as good as it should be, as we can see in the latest match against New Zealand, their spinners were struggling to get wickets, while if we compare them with New Zealand's spinners, they are all good.

Just check the bowling stats of Kuldeep Yadav and you will know how bad they were with the bowling today. With just a single wicket, he had given away 82 runs, this is not a good economy rate  for a bowler like him. Also Ravindra Jadeja bowled average, not too good at the same time Nitish Kumar Reddy with couple of overs and gave 13 runs. Also, their pacers are not bowling so efficiently.

Indian bowling as a whole was not up to the mark in yesterday game. We saw Indian bowlers getting rid of both New Zealand openers when score was 46 runs in 13th over but then Daryl Mitchell along with Will Young played responsibly till the time there time was near to victory. Kuldeep Yadav is a good bowler but New Zealand batters scored 82 runs in his 10 overs. If Kuldeep is giving too many runs then skipper should have given overs to other bowlers but Kuldeep bowled 10 overs. Next game on Jan 18 will decide the series winner.     

In this match, the batsmen of the New Zealand team gave a befitting reply to the Indian team players. Because in the first match, the Indian team players performed aggressively in both bowling and batting, but in the second match, the Indian team players performed poorly in bowling. As a result, the New Zealand team players Will Young and Daryl Mitchell took advantage of this poor bowling performance.
They kept it right by winning this match and the series is currently tied at 1-1. So the third match will be a decisive one between the two teams, but let's see which team can play a bigger role in winning.

[noormcs5]

In this match, the batsmen of the New Zealand team gave a befitting reply to the Indian team players. Because in the first match, the Indian team players performed aggressively in both bowling and batting, but in the second match, the Indian team players performed poorly in bowling. As a result, the New Zealand team players Will Young and Daryl Mitchell took advantage of this poor bowling performance.
They kept it right by winning this match and the series is currently tied at 1-1. So the third match will be a decisive one between the two teams, but let's see which team can play a bigger role in winning.

In the first match when New Zealand were batting first, they were playing easily then because there was no pressure but today the target was not too high but at the same time, if you think in different way and analysis term so the pitch condition also matters.

However, if we only talk about batting last time their openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls but this time there was change in plans and looking for boundaries, in fact both of them got out early.

[Zaka1221]

New Zealand team has done an aggressive batting performance, has been able to win by keeping it under control for a long time. If New Zealand team had not won this match today, then India would have lost this ODI series. But New Zealand team gave a befitting reply in this match, Daryl Mitchell and young formed a good partnership in this match due to which New Zealand team was able to win easily.

This victory and hard work were theirs because the interest and success in this series was created by this victory of New Zealand. This victory of New Zealand was actually enough hopeful because in this match New Zealand had India under its control to some extent and also responded well to their bowling due to which they were able to score 286 runs in 48 overs. New Zealand should use this method in the next match. Their bowling should be strong and tough. If New Zealand bowls first then they should not let India score many runs. New Zealand batsmen waste wickets less carelessly and scored maximum runs which made their victory easy. New Zealand has gained a lot of strength in the match by Victory this match and has made the series between two strong teams interesting.

This is the second ODI match between India and New Zealand. The first match between India and New Zealand was won by the Indian team which was played on January 14 2026.In this match the New Zealand team won by one.It seemed that the first match was won by the Indian team,which angered the New Zealand team and they took revenge for their humiliation by winning this match. In the second ODI match, the Indian team set a target of 284 runs in 50 over which was not that special,but it was not that bad either. KL Rahul also scored a brilliant inning of 112 run,which is what is keeping the rest alive. When the other team player Daryl Mitchell scored 131 runs, his team broke the player's record and became the player of the match. Along with him, Will Young scored 87 runs, it was already confirmed that they would win this match. When the result of this match came, New Zealand won this second ODI match and the first match was won by the Indian team.  It's a bye.

[Webetcoins]

Today is the first day of Men's Under-19 World Cup, 2026 three matches were scheduled to be played but due to rain two matches in Zimbabwe, no good enough playing hours, Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 ended without any balls bowled and in USA U19 vs India U19 here India U19 have good chance of securing win but rain doing damage while India U19 waiting for outcome with most chances they will be also having to share 1 point with the USA U19 who were bowled out on 107 runs in 35 overs.

In Namibia game, we have result with big win for the West Indies U19, they bowled out Tanzania U19 on 122 runs in 34 overs and chased their target in just 21 overs for the loss of 5 wickets, tomorrow also we have three games with rain is again going to take its share as well.

[ThemePen]

Today is the first day of Men's Under-19 World Cup, 2026 three matches were scheduled to be played but due to rain two matches in Zimbabwe, no good enough playing hours, Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 ended without any balls bowled and in USA U19 vs India U19 here India U19 have good chance of securing win but rain doing damage while India U19 waiting for outcome with most chances they will be also having to share 1 point with the USA U19 who were bowled out on 107 runs in 35 overs.

In Namibia game, we have result with big win for the West Indies U19, they bowled out Tanzania U19 on 122 runs in 34 overs and chased their target in just 21 overs for the loss of 5 wickets, tomorrow also we have three games with rain is again going to take its share as well.

On opening day of Mens Under 19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe, it was really changed by rain mostly to hosts as their game against Scotland was cancelled completely. India was able to win tight, rain shortened match with USA, with Henil Patel playing great role of taking five wickets to limit their team to tiny 107 runs. Even though India was shown to be losing early part of run chase in hard pitch, they managed to win game and leave no points to weaker team. However, West Indies in Namibia had far much smoother start as they beat Tanzania with 123 in just 21 overs which gave their net run rate huge early jump. As Bulawayo and Harare are expected to get more rain, teams will need to bowl first to use DLS method, while bowlers who will be able to use wet ball will become most useful player on their team.

[Publictalk792]

On opening day of Mens Under 19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe, it was really changed by rain mostly to hosts as their game against Scotland was cancelled completely. India was able to win tight, rain shortened match with USA, with Henil Patel playing great role of taking five wickets to limit their team to tiny 107 runs. Even though India was shown to be losing early part of run chase in hard pitch, they managed to win game and leave no points to weaker team. However, West Indies in Namibia had far much smoother start as they beat Tanzania with 123 in just 21 overs which gave their net run rate huge early jump. As Bulawayo and Harare are expected to get more rain, teams will need to bowl first to use DLS method, while bowlers who will be able to use wet ball will become most useful player on their team.

Yes In first game of 2026 Under 19 world cup, India won by 6 wickets through DLS after rain had changed the target against USA. Bowlers in India did very well and one of them was Henil Patel who got out the USA with only 107 runs. Though it was hard chase after the Ritvik Appadi of the USA took the first two wickets, India stayed calm with its Abhigyan Kundu remaining not out to hit a six at the end. This win provides India with an excellent start to the games as it makes plans to move to their next game with Bangladesh.

[noormcs5]

This is the second ODI match between India and New Zealand. The first match between India and New Zealand was won by the Indian team which was played on January 14 2026.In this match the New Zealand team won by one.It seemed that the first match was won by the Indian team,which angered the New Zealand team and they took revenge for their humiliation by winning this match. In the second ODI match, the Indian team set a target of 284 runs in 50 over which was not that special,but it was not that bad either. KL Rahul also scored a brilliant inning of 112 run,which is what is keeping the rest alive. When the other team player Daryl Mitchell scored 131 runs, his team broke the player's record and became the player of the match. Along with him, Will Young scored 87 runs, it was already confirmed that they would win this match. When the result of this match came, New Zealand won this second ODI match and the first match was won by the Indian team.  It's a bye.

New Zealand with an extraordinary chase in the 2nd one day game, hoping to see the same results in the third game.
This game was set to play at Rajkot and the last one was at Vadodara. So mainly this series mainly dedicated to let the other fans enjoy where the world cup matches are not scheduled in India. And the next game we will see at Indore.

More ever, if we talk about the yesterday's game so crucial impact by Daryl Mitchell , scored up to 130 and was the player of the game.

[virasog]

On opening day of Mens Under 19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe, it was really changed by rain mostly to hosts as their game against Scotland was cancelled completely. India was able to win tight, rain shortened match with USA, with Henil Patel playing great role of taking five wickets to limit their team to tiny 107 runs. Even though India was shown to be losing early part of run chase in hard pitch, they managed to win game and leave no points to weaker team. However, West Indies in Namibia had far much smoother start as they beat Tanzania with 123 in just 21 overs which gave their net run rate huge early jump. As Bulawayo and Harare are expected to get more rain, teams will need to bowl first to use DLS method, while bowlers who will be able to use wet ball will become most useful player on their team.

Yes In first game of 2026 Under 19 world cup, India won by 6 wickets through DLS after rain had changed the target against USA. Bowlers in India did very well and one of them was Henil Patel who got out the USA with only 107 runs. Though it was hard chase after the Ritvik Appadi of the USA took the first two wickets, India stayed calm with its Abhigyan Kundu remaining not out to hit a six at the end. This win provides India with an excellent start to the games as it makes plans to move to their next game with Bangladesh.

It is going to be the fourth game of the tournament where we will see Pakistan Under 19s vs England Under 19s. At the same time it would be the second game of group C and I think Pakistan and England are the strongest team in this group. The other two, Zimbabwe and Scotland are not much stronger compared to them.

By the way recently we have seen Pakistan Under 19s were performing so good in the Tri Nation series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe and dominate the entire series one sided while on the other hand, there is not good performance by England young team in their last West Indies tour.

[noormcs5]

KL Rahul, the vice captain of the team came to bat at number 5 and he also scored century. He remains not out but he still played an remarkable innings and entertain to the whole crowd.

By the way, KL Rahul is a bit underrated batsmen but he is so good and I think he must come on number 4 to bat, he strives to make partnership and focusing on each style of game, from run a single to big shots and back to back boundaries that additionally helped Indian team to set a great target.

[Bitcoin Smith]

Vihari? Don't remember he got any favor at all. In fact, he was used pretty bad because team was in shambles. When things got tough in opening, he opened. When things got easy, he was pushed in lower middle order as filler. Tbh this guy should have gotten the long rope for Pujara's replacement, he was like to like replacement for number 3 in tests.

Maybe. But that still doesn't justify the role of Nitish Kumar Reddy. He scored 20 from 21 balls, and that too during the end overs. And then bowled just 2 overs, and went wicketless. Pace-bowling allrounders struggle in Indian pitches, and unless he is a good batsmen (similar to Hardik), the inclusion in the XI can't be justified. Anyway, Indian pace bowling hardly clicks when Bumrah is not there. The four pacers (including Reddy) bowled a total of 30 overs yesterday and leaked a total of 155 runs. And managed to pick just 2 wickets (one each for Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna). India would have been better if an extra batsman was included in the XI. 

Hence I said there was no logic, if your off spinner out of equation you should bring his replacement and not replace him with seam allrounder. It shows you are only selecting playing XI for vibes with no planning.

India had enough batters in the their XI and you need 6 bowling option in every playing XI even if you use one part timer. 5 bowling option ionly works when you have 3 Bumrah and 2 ashwin.

Jadeja form with the ball should be concern ( Axar sitting out because of jaddu). Have no issue with kulee because leggies life is already tough in cricket but they are match winners. Seamers are meh specially prashidh ( they are not bringing Arshdeep, idk why)but again they didn't have much runs on the scoreboard to play with so won't blame bowlers much.

Average first inning score was 322 so majority of the blame should go to the batters.

GG era is helping many records to break and last night it was for Kiwis, they managed to win an ODI in India after 9 years.

Jadeja is a special player but isn't effective anymore and even his fielding effors becomes sloppy on the field, might need a break to get back his real game. Prasidh is decent in Test format but I think Arshdeep should be playing in ODIs since he got better control and better wicket taking ability in my opinion.

Irony is in top 10 ODI batters ranking there is 4 Indian player and KL at the 11th position yest our batting looks very ordinary after the top order gone and it was not for KL, we would have even strugged for 220.

[MFahad]

In the first ODI, India had a great win over New Zealand and they were ahead in the series. But in the second match, New Zealand's game changed and they gave a strong batting and bowling performance, due to which India was able to defeat the team. Will Young and Daryl Mitchell's batting performance was very good, both of them took the team to the brink of victory. Daryl Mitchell's batting performance was really impressive, he scored 131 runs off 117 balls and remained unbeaten, which brought the team to victory. India had set a target of 284 runs, KL Rahul had a great batting performance in this match, he scored 112 runs. However, New Zealand's batting performance was very good today, as a result, they were able to win the series by 7 wickets. The series result is equal between the two teams, the next matches will be even better.

It was a really interesting game between India and New Zealand. New Zealand Best game plan, perfect bowling and batting in this match from the side of New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell played a very classical and aggressive inning while chasing  the target. He was in good touch and contributed 131 runs in total and the target was 285 runs. Target seems to be strong but in realtime its not easy to chase it and New Zealand also well perform in bowling and also utilities the bowling lineup according to perfect plane. India don't utilizes its bowling line up perfectly which turns the game in favor of New Zealand and New Zealand can easily Chase the target of 285 runs.