ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Cointikka]

I saw Aryavir Sehwag bat well against Nepal, and I was expecting him to repeat his performance against Pakistan, but sadly, he could not. Arjun Rajput had a dream debut as a batter. I think Ishan Sood has got a bright future as a bowler. I will not be surprised if an IPL team picks him up. This U19 team has all the potential to win the Asia Cup 2026.

Despite having a low target, India is on course to win this match by a big margin because the Pakistani team is in deep trouble; they already lost 5 wickets 61 runs on board. Most chances India vs. Afghanistan final is going to be played because no other team is having enough potential and skills to beat these teams.

Bro! INDIA LOST. This loss might dampen the future prospects of many Indian players. I just realized that Dravid's son is playing in this team as the wicketkeeper. Nepo Kids narrative in different forms of media is going to come up if India does not reach the finals.

[AgriTrack]

Target should be at 150 in this match but they could not stay on the Wicket and reason was IND is very strong team and they have quality bowlers who have performed in the domestic level and performed very well for their teams . New Zealand lose 2 mat matches out of 2 and IND is leading in this series and they will try to clean sweep in this match and New Zealand should try to come back in this match. If New Zealand will win next match there will be excitement in this series and we will see all matches of this series with 100 percent interest. As New Zealand team is looking like Zimbabwe team because they are not playing quality cricket at that time.

What a way India started the ODI series and this series was affected by weather conditions from day one, so that's why, due to moisture in the air or a wet pitch, a lot of benefits were gained by bowlers. After today's game, India completely dominated this game by 2-0 and the upcoming three games are very important for New Zealand if they win this series. In the T20I series, India won the first three games and also won the series, but in the last two games, New Zealand became an entirely different team. So maybe in upcoming games we will see different modes of the Kiwis. Kiwi batters completely collapsed, only Doral Mitchell played well, scoring 55 runs, and New Zealand managed just 134. Indian batters tried to show aggression, but the pitch conditions didn't allow them to go for big hits. But KL Rahul stayed humble in pressure situations and India won this game.

[Bitcoin Smith]

The pitches have behaved completely differently in the ODI series compared to the T20 series. I think they are playing on the same grounds, but it looks like a completely different pitch altogether, creating perfect Test match pitch conditions prepared for the ODI series. 

Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

[JSRAW]

The pitches have behaved completely differently in the ODI series compared to the T20 series. I think they are playing on the same grounds, but it looks like a completely different pitch altogether, creating perfect Test match pitch conditions prepared for the ODI series. 

Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

2 ODIs and we are yet to witness 200 runs on the scoreboard.

I fancy low scoring chase but this is too much when 2 batting powerhouse struggling to make 150 runs in 50 overs match. Another way of looking at that batters are so used to bat on roads that they shit their bed when pitch has something to offer for bowlers.

[Nanga Parbat]

What a way India started the ODI series and this series was affected by weather conditions from day one, so that's why, due to moisture in the air or a wet pitch, a lot of benefits were gained by bowlers. After today's game, India completely dominated this game by 2-0 and the upcoming three games are very important for New Zealand if they win this series. In the T20I series, India won the first three games and also won the series, but in the last two games, New Zealand became an entirely different team. So maybe in upcoming games we will see different modes of the Kiwis. Kiwi batters completely collapsed, only Doral Mitchell played well, scoring 55 runs, and New Zealand managed just 134. Indian batters tried to show aggression, but the pitch conditions didn't allow them to go for big hits. But KL Rahul stayed humble in pressure situations and India won this game.

This advantage has been given to the Indian bowlers because they controlled the New Zealand batsmen by playing hard first and they achieved the easy target they had set. The rain has taken away the interest of this match, if the rain had not changed the fate, the match could have been interesting. This has become quite a problem for New Zealand because they have lost 2 matches and if they want to victory the series, they will have to play well and hard in the next 3 matches and India will have to play hard so that they play poorly and New Zealand takes advantage. I think this series can be a whitewash for New Zealand because they are playing very badly. The way India is playing hard, they have become very strong because now there is no team to beat them.

[Bitcoin Smith]

The pitches have behaved completely differently in the ODI series compared to the T20 series. I think they are playing on the same grounds, but it looks like a completely different pitch altogether, creating perfect Test match pitch conditions prepared for the ODI series. 

Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

2 ODIs and we are yet to witness 200 runs on the scoreboard.

I fancy low scoring chase but this is too much when 2 batting powerhouse struggling to make 150 runs in 50 overs match. Another way of looking at that batters are so used to bat on roads that they shit their bed when pitch has something to offer for bowlers.

Yeah, that is my point because it kills the entertainment factor so might attract less viewers than average if this keep happening, already the ODI format is declining due to the growth of T20 and other shorter formats across the world so international games should hold some standards that make the fair competition between both bat and ball.

[Zaka1221]

Yeah, that is my point because it kills the entertainment factor so might attract less viewers than average if this keep happening, already the ODI format is declining due to the growth of T20 and other shorter formats across the world so international games should hold some standards that make the fair competition between both bat and ball.

New Zealand has never been easy heaven for batsmen, while rain is also playing its part. Just because of this, no team is able to have good batting. The third ODI is also going to have a rain impact, but wins are giving a good boost to the Indian team, with now pressure on the home side in the remaining matches.
Indian bowlers having a good edge in the first two matches while batting is not easy; just because of this, anything talking about batting is not fair enough, but as things are going, most chances India will stay ahead. Hamiliton's pitch is always not easy to play; let's wait and watch how things will work.
NZC needs to bring few changes in the white-ball format because low-scoring games mean not good entertainment for fans with low revenue; they need more fun and entertainment in the future.

[Fuso.hp]

The pitches have behaved completely differently in the ODI series compared to the T20 series. I think they are playing on the same grounds, but it looks like a completely different pitch altogether, creating perfect Test match pitch conditions prepared for the ODI series. 

Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

2 ODIs and we are yet to witness 200 runs on the scoreboard.

I fancy low scoring chase but this is too much when 2 batting powerhouse struggling to make 150 runs in 50 overs match. Another way of looking at that batters are so used to bat on roads that they shit their bed when pitch has something to offer for bowlers.

If their ODI batsmen are so poor at scoring runs then they should announce their team with T20 batsmen because in T20 batsmen have the ability to score 250+ runs in 20 overs and if they bat in T20 style then the score will still be 250+. New Zealand have really disappointed the fans in the first two matches, where they played against India and if they lacked preparation then there was no need to host a series against India. When I see them scoring below 200 or below 250 in ODI cricket against India, it looks ridiculous. The way the first two ODI matches were contested, I am sure that the fans have lost a lot of interest in watching the remaining matches in this series.

[eaLiTy]

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Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

I do not want to see every match with over 400 runs. It is necessary to have a balance to have an entertaining match. The reason for the change in pitch conditions for this ODI series is that the wet weather clearly played a role. Otherwise, there is no way they would be preparing pitches like these.

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2 ODIs and we are yet to witness 200 runs on the scoreboard.

I fancy low scoring chase but this is too much when 2 batting powerhouse struggling to make 150 runs in 50 overs match. Another way of looking at that batters are so used to bat on roads that they shit their bed when pitch has something to offer for bowlers.

All modern batsmen are flat pitch bullies, and the moment they see some seam movement and bounce, they panic. The ICC knows that, and that is why they introduced the two new balls rule so they could eliminate reverse swing.

[Bitcoin Smith]

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Haha, test pitch conditions are even a little better than this, all the boards are trying to make flat surfaces or completely unplayable pitches which kills the fun out if it but all wants is a competitive pitch that is good for batting and some assistance for the bowlers that brings the best kind of performance and also the entertaining ones.

I do not want to see every match with over 400 runs. It is necessary to have a balance to have an entertaining match. The reason for the change in pitch conditions for this ODI series is that the wet weather clearly played a role. Otherwise, there is no way they would be preparing pitches like these.

Close encounter while chasing 270 or 280 is more entertaining to watch rather than seeing 400 being successfully chased down, and anything above 250 with competitive playing conditions is good but not sub par of 200 that makes it unwatchable and I am sure the effect of the first 2 ODI will take the hit on the remaining matches total views condition.

[Bluedrem]

Close encounter while chasing 270 or 280 is more entertaining to watch rather than seeing 400 being successfully chased down, and anything above 250 with competitive playing conditions is good but not sub par of 200 that makes it unwatchable and I am sure the effect of the first 2 ODI will take the hit on the remaining matches total views condition.

I think so too. When a match is within the reach of both sides and the situation of the match can change at any time, the audience likes to watch those matches more. And yes, those of us who love sports and follow sports always enjoy such matches. Suppose a team scores more than 400 runs in an ODI match and the opposing team scores within 45 overs, then I don't think that match will be full of excitement. If a big team scores 220 runs and the opposing team needs to play till the end to score that run and the match goes to the last over, then that match is more enjoyable. However, quite a while ago we got to watch a match between England and Pakistan. Also, the match between England and Sri Lanka was also very exciting, although the target was low in the Pakistan match but the target was high in the Sri Lanka match, both the teams fought and won both the matches. Both the matches were really enjoyable.

[BTC FutureKing]

If their ODI batsmen are so poor at scoring runs then they should announce their team with T20 batsmen because in T20 batsmen have the ability to score 250+ runs in 20 overs and if they bat in T20 style then the score will still be 250+. New Zealand have really disappointed the fans in the first two matches, where they played against India and if they lacked preparation then there was no need to host a series against India. When I see them scoring below 200 or below 250 in ODI cricket against India, it looks ridiculous. The way the first two ODI matches were contested, I am sure that the fans have lost a lot of interest in watching the remaining matches in this series.

New Zealand has not lived up to expectations.My personal wish was that they would prove to be a strong team against India but New Zealand lost the first match as well as the second match which shows that New Zealand cannot defeat India in the remaining matches.For that New Zealand needs a lot of practice.I believe that there are still three matches left.If New Zealand wants to they can avenge their defeat and win the series. However in the first two matches New Zealand batting first presented a very low target to India although India has the capacity to score 350 runs.In all the matches I have reviewed India has rarely faced defeat.New Zealand should prepare for a one sided series loss because India has come to know New Zealand weaknesses very well.

[MusaPk]

New Zealand has not lived up to expectations.My personal wish was that they would prove to be a strong team against India but New Zealand lost the first match as well as the second match which shows that New Zealand cannot defeat India in the remaining matches.For that New Zealand needs a lot of practice.I believe that there are still three matches left.If New Zealand wants to they can avenge their defeat and win the series. However in the first two matches New Zealand batting first presented a very low target to India although India has the capacity to score 350 runs.In all the matches I have reviewed India has rarely faced defeat.New Zealand should prepare for a one sided series loss because India has come to know New Zealand weaknesses very well.

India is strong cricketing side and its not easy to beat them in any format. In both ODIs we have seen that NZ batters struggled to score runs against Indian bowling despite the fact India is playing this ODI series with new bowlers. In the first ODI, NZ got our after scoring 185 runs and in second innings they were all out for 134 runs. Now if NZ want to make a comeback in this series then they need to improve their batting in rest of the series else they will lose ODI series also. Hamilton ODI is very important for NZ because if they lose that game then they will lose the series and that will end their winning streak as NZ have won 11 consecutive home ODI series since their defeat to India in 2019.