ICC WORLD CUP 2023 DISCUSSION THREAD!

[Jateng]

India may win yet another match of the World Cup and New Zealand will lose for the first time in this World Cup tournament. New Zealand set a target of only 273 runs against India. It is not easy to win any match in this world cup tournament unless you score 300 plus runs. Dharamshala's boundary is small enough and the outfield is fast enough that it will not be difficult for India to collect 274 runs. The game ended in 5 overs in the second innings where India scored 32 runs without losing a wicket. For New Zealand to win at this low capital, they must lose three or four wickets in the power play

India is the only team in this World Cup who have not lost a match so far.Today they won by four wickets against New Zealand which helped them move to the top of the points table today.One thing I noticed is that all the batsmen of India are now in their best form and giving their best game which is one of the reason behind their World Cup win.Before the start of the World Cup, Indian hard hitter batsman Rohit Sharma was out of form but he has come to the World Cup at the right time and is in form.

Congratulations to India After long 20 years, India beaten New Zealand in an ICC event, and they are Almost qualified for the semis. NewZealand should've been scored more, but there was no one to support Daryl Mitchell in the death overs. And when the Chase Master Virat Kohli is playing, 274 is never enough target.  Another day, another Kohli special match-winning knock, but not a Century. the King of big match is Virat Kohli. What a knock 95 from 104 bslls. Mohammed Shami becomes the first Indian to pick up 2 five-wicket hauls in World Cup cricket Seam presentation, wicket-to-wicket bowling, and stumps flying. A remarkable performance to return to the XI for Mohammed Shami 10-54-5.

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[ene1980]

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Congratulations to India After long 20 years, India beaten New Zealand in an ICC event, and they are Almost qualified for the semis. NewZealand should've been scored more, but there was no one to support Daryl Mitchell in the death overs.

I did not know about this record, 20 years is a really long time, did they loose against New Zealand when India won the world cup in 2011 or they did not face each other in that edition.

New Zealand should have scored more runs if not for the brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami, getting a chance to play in the end and he showed why he is a game changer by picking up 5 wickets and a wicket on the first ball he bowled in this world cup. Kohli and Rohit are in great touch and so does the others and like Ponting mentioned, the team that beats India has the ability to win this edition of the world cup.

 

[Westinhome]

I did not know about this record, 20 years is a really long time, did they loose against New Zealand when India won the world cup in 2011 or they did not face each other in that edition.

New Zealand should have scored more runs if not for the brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami, getting a chance to play in the end and he showed why he is a game changer by picking up 5 wickets and a wicket on the first ball he bowled in this world cup. Kohli and Rohit are in great touch and so does the others and like Ponting mentioned, the team that beats India has the ability to win this edition of the world cup.

 

Today game was unique after the New Zealand game for the India during the 2019 World Cup.This was seems to be the biggest revenge by the team India to the New Zealand.Today the game of New Zealand was good game,but India had their home ground support.The Key player for the New Zealand will be the Mitchell had scored his unique score of 130 runs at the needed time.If Mitchell score was taken before,the team score of New Zealand will be below 200 and it become the easy target for the team India.Shami had good bowling skill,So team India should use him wisely in the important matches to win the World Cup very easily.

[Bd officer]

India is very strong, no team has been able to defeat India in this world cup. So far India has played 5 matches and won 5 matches. India topped the points table with ten points. India this year's World Cup has been a great performance from the start, I think India will definitely make it to the finals this time. The 21st match of the World Cup was between New Zealand vs India. Especially New Zealand's batting line was very bad, they need to score 300 plus runs to win against a strong team like India. If New Zealand's batting line had improved, they could have scored 300 plus runs, then New Zealand would have had a chance to win. But India is very strong at home and it is very difficult to beat them. Virat Kohli played very well and was dismissed for 95 runs. Congratulations to the Indian team for winning five matches in a row.

[romero121]

I did not know about this record, 20 years is a really long time, did they loose against New Zealand when India won the world cup in 2011 or they did not face each other in that edition.

New Zealand should have scored more runs if not for the brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami, getting a chance to play in the end and he showed why he is a game changer by picking up 5 wickets and a wicket on the first ball he bowled in this world cup. Kohli and Rohit are in great touch and so does the others and like Ponting mentioned, the team that beats India has the ability to win this edition of the world cup.

 

Today game was unique after the New Zealand game for the India during the 2015 World Cup.

It seems like you've mentioned about the T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand during the year 2016. The toss being won by New Zealand and they had chosen to bat first. New Zealand managed to score 126 runs with Corey Anderson being the top scorer (34 runs) and Jadeja took 4 wickets. India wasn't able to chase the target and they ended up scoring just 79 runs with Dhoni scoring 30 runs. Santner took 4 wickets and Sodhi took 3 wickets for New Zealand.

[Iranus]

Afghanistan vs Pakistan

Today's only match is between Afghanistan vs Pakistan. I think today's match will be very competitive. Because the match is going to be held in Chennai. This ground is not very batting friendly. Bowlers get a lot of advantage on this pitch. The performance of Afghanistan's batsmen is very erratic. But their bowlers are capable of doing quite well on bowling friendly pitches. And that's why I think the match will be competitive.

The performance of the batsmen of both Pakistan and Afghanistan teams has been erratic. The average score of the first innings of this pitch is 226 runs. And the average score of the second innings is 204 runs. If Afghanistan can bat first and give Pakistan a target of 280+ runs, it will not be easy for Pakistan to win this match. I would say both teams have chances to win

[synchronym]

India won the toss and decided to bowl first, India managed to restrict New Zealand to very few runs. India bowled out a team like New Zealand for 273 runs. India's bowlers managed to keep them within a few runs. Because we know about New Zealand's batting, New Zealand's batting is very good, it was very difficult to bowl them out for 273 runs, that's what India did. Darryl Mitchell has played excellently for the team, scoring 130 runs off 127 balls and Rachin Ravindra scoring 75 runs off 87 balls. Apart from these two, no other player could bat so well for New Zealand in the New Zealand match.  As a result, the target of 273 runs was not very difficult for India, but Virat Kohli was the hero of the victory in this match. If Virat Kohli can play like this, he will be on the list of highest runs in this World Cup.

[Sithara007]

Yesterday's match was perhaps the most competitive one that we had in the tournament so far. The top two teams battled it out, and in the end the New Zealand target was too small to give them a win. Another 10-15 runs on board would have definitely made the difference. But then the Kiwis can blame only themselves. They were 205/3 after 37 overs. In the next 13 overs, they could only score another 68 runs. At this point, they had several big hitters with them, including Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell.

[HelliumZ]

Yesterday's match was perhaps the most competitive one that we had in the tournament so far. The top two teams battled it out, and in the end the New Zealand target was too small to give them a win. Another 10-15 runs on board would have definitely made the difference. But then the Kiwis can blame only themselves. They were 205/3 after 37 overs. In the next 13 overs, they could only score another 68 runs. At this point, they had several big hitters with them, including Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell.

New Zealand were in control till the 37th over but when Latham and Glenn Philips got out very quickly, the match went out of New Zealand's control. On the other hand, if Dryle Mitchell could have been supported by someone later, then New Zealand's run would have been more than 320, then it would have been very competitive for India. However, India will go into tomorrow's match with four wickets without any pressure, which will give India a lot of chances in this ICC ODI World Cup. But so far, India have gone unbeaten at the top of the points table.

[pakhitheboss]

Another important match would be played today between Pakistan and Afghanistan. If Pakistan loses to Afghanistan then they won't be able to qualify for the semifinals. I hope it doesn't happen as Pakistan is a better team than Afghanistan. The betting odds does favour Pakistan than The Afghan. The only issue with Pakistan is their inconsistency and unreliability. Whereas Afghanistan has defeated  the English  side in the tournament proving themselves as they can upset other teams prospects.

[kro55]

Afghanistan vs Pakistan

Today's only match is between Afghanistan vs Pakistan. I think today's match will be very competitive. Because the match is going to be held in Chennai. This ground is not very batting friendly. Bowlers get a lot of advantage on this pitch. The performance of Afghanistan's batsmen is very erratic. But their bowlers are capable of doing quite well on bowling friendly pitches. And that's why I think the match will be competitive.

The performance of the batsmen of both Pakistan and Afghanistan teams has been erratic. The average score of the first innings of this pitch is 226 runs. And the average score of the second innings is 204 runs. If Afghanistan can bat first and give Pakistan a target of 280+ runs, it will not be easy for Pakistan to win this match. I would say both teams have chances to win

Pakistan won the first two matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. However, they lost their last two matches against India and Australia. We are not getting good performances from Pakistani bowlers in the World Cup. In almost every match we have seen poor performances from Pakistani bowlers. If the bowlers perform this badly in today's match too, there is a possibility of their defeat. However, I consider Pakistan as the favourite in today's match. This group is quite strong. If the players perform with some responsibility, it will not be a difficult task for Pakistan to beat a team like Afghanistan. Hope Pakistani players will perform well in today's match. A defeat against Afghanistan will further reduce Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.

[pakhitheboss]

Pakistan won the first two matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. However, they lost their last two matches against India and Australia. We are not getting good performances from Pakistani bowlers in the World Cup. In almost every match we have seen poor performances from Pakistani bowlers. If the bowlers perform this badly in today's match too, there is a possibility of their defeat. However, I consider Pakistan as the favourite in today's match. This group is quite strong. If the players perform with some responsibility, it will not be a difficult task for Pakistan to beat a team like Afghanistan. Hope Pakistani players will perform well in today's match. A defeat against Afghanistan will further reduce Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.

It is not just bowling, the Pakistani team is struggling with batting too. Babar Azam the number one batter in the ODI format has got out cheaply in the last two matches. Either he is out of form or the pressure of captaincy has been affecting his performance. Rizwan played very well against Srilanka in fact it is because of his batting that Pakistan won against Srilanka. In the last two matches, he has been unable to rotate the strike and hit the odd ball out of the boundary.

I think Iftikhar should be given a chance to bat in the upward order. I think he has the ability to quicky get runs on the scoreboard and reduce the pressure that gets into the minds of Babar and Rizwan when they come to bat. Today Pakistan needs to win against the Afghan team otherwise their chance of qualifying for the semifinals would become bleak in this World Cup.

[roksana.hee]

If Afghanistan beats Pakistan today then it will be beneficial for Australia to stay in 4th position in this ICC World Cup. If The upcoming 25th of October, Australia Beats New Zealand then it will be a great play.

Also, India played well. Congrats to India for its best performance. Keep it Up.

[Platinumys]

Another important match would be played today between Pakistan and Afghanistan. If Pakistan loses to Afghanistan then they won't be able to qualify for the semifinals. I hope it doesn't happen as Pakistan is a better team than Afghanistan. The betting odds does favour Pakistan than The Afghan. The only issue with Pakistan is their inconsistency and unreliability. Whereas Afghanistan has defeated  the English  side in the tournament proving themselves as they can upset other teams prospects.

It is true that today's match is very important for Pakistan.Pakistan has always been ahead of Afghanistan in terms of statistics and strength.But as cricket sages say, "Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainty."But the proof is also found again and again that the smaller teams in the World Cup are beating the bigger and stronger teams.For example, Afghanistan beat England and Netherlands beat South Africa in this World Cup.It would not be a surprise if Afghanistan beat Pakistan today.

[Fuso.hp]

Afghanistan vs Pakistan

Today's only match is between Afghanistan vs Pakistan. I think today's match will be very competitive. Because the match is going to be held in Chennai. This ground is not very batting friendly. Bowlers get a lot of advantage on this pitch. The performance of Afghanistan's batsmen is very erratic. But their bowlers are capable of doing quite well on bowling friendly pitches. And that's why I think the match will be competitive.

The performance of the batsmen of both Pakistan and Afghanistan teams has been erratic. The average score of the first innings of this pitch is 226 runs. And the average score of the second innings is 204 runs. If Afghanistan can bat first and give Pakistan a target of 280+ runs, it will not be easy for Pakistan to win this match. I would say both teams have chances to win

Although Pakistan's opponent is Afghanistan, today's match will be a very interesting match. We may have to wait till the last ball to see who will win this match today. We have seen Pakistan and Afghanistan matches several times before and in all the matches we have seen between Afghanistan and Pakistan we have to wait till the last ball and either team wins the match in dramatic fashion. Pakistan will play Afghanistan which means Pakistan will be ahead statistically but no team is big in world cup as we have seen in previous few matches and Afghanistan can beat a team like England so I am sure Afghanistan will perform very well against Pakistan. I wouldn't be surprised if there is no change in the Pakistan XI as they did very well against Australia in the last match.

[elevates]

Another important match is scheduled to be played today at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Pakistan is the favorite to win today but Afghanistan can play a spoilsport. Earlier they were responsible for a big upset in the World Cup 2023 by defeating England. They might be able to repeat the same performance and beat the Pakistani side today. I highly unlikely think that Pakistan can be defeated but you never know.

Betting Odds

Pakistan - 1.3
Afghanistan - 3.67

Can Afghanistan beat Pakistan today and create another upset?

[Patrol69]

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan. Babar Azam decided to bat first considering the fact that the wicket might be a bit slow towards the end of the second innings on the wicket where it will be played. Pakistan and Afghanistan fielded with one change each to their playing XI. Md Nawaz has been replaced by Shadab Khan, and Afghanistan's Fazl Haque Farooqi has been replaced by Noor Ahmed. Pakistan's two opening batsmen may be on the field shortly. If Pakistan can score 280 to 300 runs against Afghanistan then Pakistan will have a great chance to win against Afghanistan.

[Cheema02]

Another important match is scheduled to be played today at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Pakistan is the favorite to win today but Afghanistan can play a spoilsport. Earlier they were responsible for a big upset in the World Cup 2023 by defeating England. They might be able to repeat the same performance and beat the Pakistani side today. I highly unlikely think that Pakistan can be defeated but you never know.

Betting Odds

Pakistan - 1.3
Afghanistan - 3.67

Can Afghanistan beat Pakistan today and create another upset?

Pakistan is favourite to win this match but Afghanistan have also ability to upset and beat Pakistan. Pakistan Captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first against Afghanistan in Chennai. Pakistan made 1 change in playing XI Shadab Khan comes in for Mohammed Nawaz. Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan replaces Mohammad Nawaz against Afghanistan in Chennai and Afghanistan also made 1 change in playing XI Noor Ahmad comes in for Fazalhaq Farooqi. Afghanistan will go to 4 spinners that a quiet challenge for Pakistani batters. If Pakistan set a 280 plus target for Afghanistan then they have a good chances to win this match but its very difficult to cross 250 plus for Pakistan against Afghanistan quality spin bowling attack.

[Bureau]

Whenever Pakistan and Afghanistan play against each other, they both give tough competition. Today is another day when these two teams face each other against the backdrop of the World Cup. Afghanistan being a new team in the 50-over format has nothing to lose. Whereas Pakistan's ranking might take a hit on the point table if they lose today. Pakistan obviously is the favourite team today but last two matches they have been very inconsistent. They were bad while bowling in the first 10 overs and their middle order seemed to fall apart as soon as Babar did not play well. Both openers have given them a good start but the inconsistent behaviors of the middle-order have cost them two matches.

Chennai is a wicket that is friendly to spinners, these two sides have good spinners in their team. That is why the competition would be even and both teams have batters who can play spin bowling. Toss would again play an important role as the team that wins the toss would choose to bat first. The reason being it wont be easy to bat in the second innings when the pitch would tend to get slower.

[Bitcoin_people]

After winning the torch in the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match, Pakistan decided to bat. Already, Pakistan have gone into bat against Afghanistan, and the opening batsman Abdullah and Enamul Haque's partnership looks set to hold up brilliantly. If Pakistan can play the game well today and improve their batting performance then 300 plus runs against Afghanistan will be possible. If Pakistan can score 300 runs against Afghanistan today then maybe it is possible to beat Afghanistan in today's match. Today's match is most important for Pakistan to win, if Pakistan wins today's match, it will definitely be in a good position in the points table. If Pakistan can't win today's match against Afghanistan then they might be out of the World Cup. That's why Pakistan need to play today and score good runs so that they can get a good win against Afghanistan.