ICC WORLD CUP 2023 DISCUSSION THREAD!

[libert19]

Even before the World Cup, India's performance was somewhat erratic. Even though they were the champions of the Asia Cup, they lost against Bangladesh. India also lost an ODI series against Bangladesh. But from the first match of the World Cup, suddenly every Indian batsman returned to form. If Gill doesn't perform well, we have seen better batting from Rohit and Kohli. If Rohit doesn't do well, we get better batting from Gill. If Kohli can't do well, we have seen KL Rahul batting brilliantly. The important thing is that the team is not dependent on any single player. This is why India is performing well in every match and is able to win. And if they are not very unlucky, the World Cup will be in India this time.

I think performance of team somewhat depends on who you are playing against, how much are the stakes.

[jasonjm]

Bangladesh have won the toss and chose to field first on a batting pitch. The score on the board is always better than chasing a big total, and Bangladesh is performing well under pressure. This decision of fielding first might backfire for Bangladesh. A target of over 325 will be difficult to chase when looking at Bangladesh's current batting form. Shakib has to step up for his team along with other senior batters.
Sri Lanka is the favourite to win this contest. Madushanka will be the key for Sri Lanka in this contest. Bangladesh will try to take early wickets to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowling lineup. Bowling with good line and length will be fruitful on this wicket. 

[Tony116]

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka's dream of reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup is over now they will play to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka is already in a much better position than Bangladesh then if they can win today's match then champion trophy is sure for Sri Lanka and if Bangladesh lose today then world cup dream is over then again their dream of qualifying for 2025 champion trophy is over. In the Asia Cup Bangladesh played two matches against Sri Lanka in which Bangladesh lost both matches and the few teams that Bangladesh performed against in the World Cup except Afghanistan, Bangladesh lost all the matches by a large margin. Recent performance of Bangladesh is not good at all so I will favor Sri Lanka in this match and I think Sri Lanka has 70% chance to win this match.

You are right, I also do not see the possibility of Bangladesh winning today's match according to the current performance of Bangladesh. Bangladesh cannot expect to win the match due to the batting disaster, the bowling line is in a bit of a tough position. The opening batting cannot survive the power play. Bangladesh's batting line is so weak that it cannot perform well even on batting friendly pitches. First of all Bangladesh has been eliminated from the World Cup, I think they will not be able to play in the Champions Trophy in 2025. Tanzid Hasan should be left out of the squad today, and Mahmudullah Riyad should be batted at number 4 or 5. Nazmul Hossain Shanto should change his batting position. If Bangladesh cannot win today, the last match will be played against Australia, it is impossible for Bangladesh to win against Australia. Let's see if Bangladesh can perform well today.

Bangladesh is a team whose performance cannot be predicted. There is no doubt that this group is relatively weak. But suddenly they surprised everyone with a great performance. Sri Lanka will undoubtedly be the favorite in today's match. But I don't forget Sri Lanka's performance in the last match. Set to bat against India with a target of 358 runs, Sri Lanka mustered only 55 runs. The Sri Lankan team was defeated by a margin of 302 runs. Bangladesh's batting order is weak, at the same time I would say Sri Lanka's situation is similar. The performance of their batsmen is also very erratic. So today's match will be competitive. And I will not say that there is absolutely no chance of Bangladesh winning. No wonder this team won. They have the ability.

Bangladesh won the toss and took the fielding decision. The pitch is not batting friendly. The average run of the first innings of this pitch of Delhi is 238 runs and the average score of the second innings is only 206 runs. But I saw the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match on this pitch. South Africa set a huge target of 429 runs and Sri Lanka collected 326 runs. So it is possible to give big targets on this pitch. If Sri Lankan batsmen can bat responsibly then they can give 300+ target. And if the target of 300 is given against Bangladesh, the Sri Lankan team will definitely win today. Bangladesh's batting order is very weak.

[Nalain420]

Bangladesh have won the toss and chose to field first on a batting pitch. The score on the board is always better than chasing a big total, and Bangladesh is performing well under pressure. This decision of fielding first might backfire for Bangladesh. A target of over 325 will be difficult to chase when looking at Bangladesh's current batting form. Shakib has to step up for his team along with other senior batters.
Sri Lanka is the favourite to win this contest. Madushanka will be the key for Sri Lanka in this contest. Bangladesh will try to take early wickets to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowling lineup. Bowling with good line and length will be fruitful on this wicket. 

It is the 38th match of ICC World Cup.The World Cup match is going to be very spectacular. In which there is a match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh won the first toss and elected to bowl first. The Sri Lanka batsman scored five runs in three balls of the first over and did not concede a wicket. Bangladesh bowler Shoriful Islam out the Sri Lankan batsman on the end ball of the first over. The Sri Lanka batsmen scored five runs in an over and had to take one wicket.Bangladesh's Ballor Ahmed started the second over and wasted two balls. Due to which the Sri Lankan batsmen could not score any runs in these two balls.

[Minecache]

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Bangladesh won the toss and took the fielding decision. The pitch is not batting friendly. The average run of the first innings of this pitch of Delhi is 238 runs and the average score of the second innings is only 206 runs. But I saw the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match on this pitch. South Africa set a huge target of 429 runs and Sri Lanka collected 326 runs. So it is possible to give big targets on this pitch. If Sri Lankan batsmen can bat responsibly then they can give 300+ target. And if the target of 300 is given against Bangladesh, the Sri Lankan team will definitely win today. Bangladesh's batting order is very weak.

Sri Lanka looks set to provide a big target in today's match as well. More than 300 targets they will be able to deliver. They lost the wicket of Kusal Perera in the first over. But its effect is not seen in the performance of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. These two batsmen are batting very responsibly. In 11 overs, Sri Lanka collected 64 runs with the loss of 1 wicket. Nissanka remained unbeaten on 39 off 33 balls and Mendis on 18 off 28 balls. Bangladeshi bowlers need to pick up these two wickets very quickly. If not, Sri Lanka will easily move towards big collections. Mendis and Nissanka are two very important batsmen in the Sri Lankan squad.

[HelliumZ]

Bangladesh have won the toss and chose to field first on a batting pitch. The score on the board is always better than chasing a big total, and Bangladesh is performing well under pressure. This decision of fielding first might backfire for Bangladesh. A target of over 325 will be difficult to chase when looking at Bangladesh's current batting form. Shakib has to step up for his team along with other senior batters.
Sri Lanka is the favourite to win this contest. Madushanka will be the key for Sri Lanka in this contest. Bangladesh will try to take early wickets to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowling lineup. Bowling with good line and length will be fruitful on this wicket. 

Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to field and has already had success. Bangladesh decided to understand the state of the wicket and Sri Lanka lost two wickets. Shakib Al Hasan has taken a wicket himself and if Bangladesh can bowl under pressure then the target will not be above 250.
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It is very likely that Bangladesh can beat Sri Lanka today and stay at the top 8 position in the ODI rankings.

[Tony116]

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Bangladesh won the toss and took the fielding decision. The pitch is not batting friendly. The average run of the first innings of this pitch of Delhi is 238 runs and the average score of the second innings is only 206 runs. But I saw the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match on this pitch. South Africa set a huge target of 429 runs and Sri Lanka collected 326 runs. So it is possible to give big targets on this pitch. If Sri Lankan batsmen can bat responsibly then they can give 300+ target. And if the target of 300 is given against Bangladesh, the Sri Lankan team will definitely win today. Bangladesh's batting order is very weak.

Sri Lanka looks set to provide a big target in today's match as well. More than 300 targets they will be able to deliver. They lost the wicket of Kusal Perera in the first over. But its effect is not seen in the performance of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. These two batsmen are batting very responsibly. In 11 overs, Sri Lanka collected 64 runs with the loss of 1 wicket. Nissanka remained unbeaten on 39 off 33 balls and Mendis on 18 off 28 balls. Bangladeshi bowlers need to pick up these two wickets very quickly. If not, Sri Lanka will easily move towards big collections. Mendis and Nissanka are two very important batsmen in the Sri Lankan squad.

However, Sri Lanka lost three wickets. But looking at the condition of the pitch now I don't think it is bowling friendly. Big collections on this pitch will not be too difficult if the batsmen are able to bat responsibly. Sri Lanka quickly lost three key batsmen in the top order. The team collected 87 runs in 16 overs. They have collected an average of less than 6 runs per over. Spin bowlers have a chance to do well on this pitch. So today I am looking forward to see Miraj and Shakib's performance. Shakib has already managed to pick up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis. If these two bowlers can do well, maybe the Bangladesh team will be able to stop the Sri Lanka team before 300.

[Bureau]

However, Sri Lanka lost three wickets. But looking at the condition of the pitch now I don't think it is bowling friendly. Big collections on this pitch will not be too difficult if the batsmen are able to bat responsibly. Sri Lanka quickly lost three key batsmen in the top order. The team collected 87 runs in 16 overs. They have collected an average of less than 6 runs per over. Spin bowlers have a chance to do well on this pitch. So today I am looking forward to see Miraj and Shakib's performance. Shakib has already managed to pick up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis. If these two bowlers can do well, maybe the Bangladesh team will be able to stop the Sri Lanka team before 300.

The match is being played in Delhi, it is considered to be a good batting surface. I think the problem is with the Srilankan batting, they have been playing badly throughout the tournament. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are already out of the World Cup and this match does not give any benefits to the other teams that are still trying to get into the semifinals. Tomorrow we have an important game between Afghanistan and Australia. If Australia loses tomorrow then Afghanistan might get into the semifinals.

[MusaPk]

However, Sri Lanka lost three wickets. But looking at the condition of the pitch now I don't think it is bowling friendly. Big collections on this pitch will not be too difficult if the batsmen are able to bat responsibly. Sri Lanka quickly lost three key batsmen in the top order. The team collected 87 runs in 16 overs. They have collected an average of less than 6 runs per over. Spin bowlers have a chance to do well on this pitch. So today I am looking forward to see Miraj and Shakib's performance. Shakib has already managed to pick up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis. If these two bowlers can do well, maybe the Bangladesh team will be able to stop the Sri Lanka team before 300.

Not a good start by SL today, after 17 overs SL 96/3. Somebody needs to take responsibility today and stay on the pitch unlike what they did in the last game against India. The outcome of this game won't affect both teams but both teams will try to win this game to avoid getting further down in the table. Bangladesh was lucky to have a victory against mighty Afghanistan, that's the only win they have in this tournament.    

[Tony116]

However, Sri Lanka lost three wickets. But looking at the condition of the pitch now I don't think it is bowling friendly. Big collections on this pitch will not be too difficult if the batsmen are able to bat responsibly. Sri Lanka quickly lost three key batsmen in the top order. The team collected 87 runs in 16 overs. They have collected an average of less than 6 runs per over. Spin bowlers have a chance to do well on this pitch. So today I am looking forward to see Miraj and Shakib's performance. Shakib has already managed to pick up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis. If these two bowlers can do well, maybe the Bangladesh team will be able to stop the Sri Lanka team before 300.

The match is being played in Delhi, it is considered to be a good batting surface. I think the problem is with the Srilankan batting, they have been playing badly throughout the tournament. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are already out of the World Cup and this match does not give any benefits to the other teams that are still trying to get into the semifinals. Tomorrow we have an important game between Afghanistan and Australia. If Australia loses tomorrow then Afghanistan might get into the semifinals.

This match is not important. Still, both teams will want to win. Bangladesh has won just one match in the World Cup. After winning the first match, the team lost consecutively. Bangladesh will want to be above England in the points table by winning this match.
Despite losing 3 wickets, Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama and Assalanka are batting very responsibly. Assalanka remained unbeaten on 20 off 22 balls and Samarawickrama on 21 off 21 balls. Sri Lanka collected 108 runs in 19 overs. This is quite a good collection. Sri Lanka will collect more than 300 today if no wickets are lost.

I am also looking forward to watch the Afghanistan vs Australia match. This match is very important for both the teams. However, the Australian team is in a very good rhythm by winning the last 5 matches. At the moment, the chances of Australia losing against a team like Afghanistan are slim.

[MusaPk]

This match is not important. Still, both teams will want to win. Bangladesh has won just one match in the World Cup. After winning the first match, the team lost consecutively. Bangladesh will want to be above England in the points table by winning this match.
Despite losing 3 wickets, Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama and Assalanka are batting very responsibly. Assalanka remained unbeaten on 20 off 22 balls and Samarawickrama on 21 off 21 balls. Sri Lanka collected 108 runs in 19 overs. This is quite a good collection. Sri Lanka will collect more than 300 today if no wickets are lost.

I am also looking forward to watch the Afghanistan vs Australia match. This match is very important for both the teams. However, the Australian team is in a very good rhythm by winning the last 5 matches. At the moment, the chances of Australia losing against a team like Afghanistan are slim.

The top seven teams of the ICC ODI World cup will play ICC Champions trophy along with Pakistan next year. If Bangladesh win today's game and finishes at 7th or 8th slot then they will play ICC Champions trophy next year.  SL must also win today's game if they want to secure there slot in next year champions trophy. That the only worth of today's game. SL so far are doing good as they looking to score somewhere around 270-280.  

[kro55]

However, Sri Lanka lost three wickets. But looking at the condition of the pitch now I don't think it is bowling friendly. Big collections on this pitch will not be too difficult if the batsmen are able to bat responsibly. Sri Lanka quickly lost three key batsmen in the top order. The team collected 87 runs in 16 overs. They have collected an average of less than 6 runs per over. Spin bowlers have a chance to do well on this pitch. So today I am looking forward to see Miraj and Shakib's performance. Shakib has already managed to pick up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis. If these two bowlers can do well, maybe the Bangladesh team will be able to stop the Sri Lanka team before 300.

Not a good start by SL today, after 17 overs SL 96/3. Somebody needs to take responsibility today and stay on the pitch unlike what they did in the last game against India. The outcome of this game won't affect both teams but both teams will try to win this game to avoid getting further down in the table. Bangladesh was lucky to have a victory against mighty Afghanistan, that's the only win they have in this tournament.    

Samarawickrama and Assalanka are batting very responsibly. Even after losing three wickets, Sri Lanka's batting did not slow down too much. Also, today's pitch doesn't seem bowling-friendly at all. Batsmen are getting a lot of advantages. And I'd say it's a truck worth 350+ runs. If Samarawickrama and Assalanka's partnership lasts, Sri Lanka can collect big. However, if these two batsmen fail to play big innings, Sri Lanka's innings will likely stop before 250.
Sri Lanka managed to collect 131 runs in 24 overs. Samarawickrama scored 37 runs off 40 balls and Assalanka scored 27 runs off 33 balls unbeaten. Gradually the innings of these two batsmen are getting longer. Bangladeshi bowlers are also not able to take advantage.

[pakhitheboss]

Samarawickrama gave away his wicket and Shakib breaks this partnership. Bangladesh picking up wickets at a regular interval. This time they are bowling very good and Angelo Mathews comes out with a wrong helmet. Are the Srilankan team even serious about this match. It doesn't look good a professional player behaving like an amateur. Mathews given out without even facing a single ball as he timed out. This might be the first time I have seen such an out.

[BALIK]

Samarawickrama gave away his wicket and Shakib breaks this partnership. Bangladesh picking up wickets at a regular interval. This time they are bowling very good and Angelo Mathews comes out with a wrong helmet. Are the Srilankan team even serious about this match. It doesn't look good a professional player behaving like an amateur. Mathews given out without even facing a single ball as he timed out. This might be the first time I have seen such an out.

The Sri Lankan squad has several excellent batsmen. Because of this Sri Lanka's run rate is still decent despite losing quick wickets. Sri Lanka scored 191 runs in 34 overs. Sri Lanka is still likely to collect around 300.
Angelo Mathews is one of the experienced batsmen in the Sri Lankan squad. He is also one of the most important batsmen in the Sri Lankan squad. And stupidity cannot be expected from a professional player like Angelo Mathews. The Sri Lanka board should punish Angelo Mathews. If not, other Sri Lankan players will also slowly start behaving unprofessionally.

[JSRAW]

Nice rivalry between Bangbros and the Lankans, It started with the Nagin dance and Mattew's timed out dismissal will add a new chapter to the juicy rivalry. 

Also, this match should've been canceled. At this point of time, North India barring Dharamshala doesn't deserve any single international match and surely not the Delhi aka gas chamber.

[cryptoWODL]

Samarawickrama gave away his wicket and Shakib breaks this partnership. Bangladesh picking up wickets at a regular interval. This time they are bowling very good and Angelo Mathews comes out with a wrong helmet. Are the Srilankan team even serious about this match. It doesn't look good a professional player behaving like an amateur. Mathews given out without even facing a single ball as he timed out. This might be the first time I have seen such an out.

Yes, Angelo Mathews became the first batsman to be timed out in cricket history.Basically this incident happened in the 25th over.An experienced batsman like Angelo Mathews comes into the field with a wrong helmet and then he comes with another helmet and he has to change it too.Changing the helmet took three minutes of his arrival at the crease for which the umpire gave him a time-out when the captain applied.
Look at the picture:

[Bureau]

Nice rivalry between Bangbros and the Lankans, It started with the Nagin dance and Mattew's timed out dismissal will add a new chapter to the juicy rivalry. 

Also, this match should've been canceled. At this point of time, North India barring Dharamshala doesn't deserve any single international match and surely not the Delhi aka gas chamber.

It is that time of the year when crop burning starts. Nothing can be done unless the farmers and the local government comes out with a solution. The CM of Delhi has made several false promises under his rule and the people votes him for freebies. It is not just Delhi, the complete North India has become a gas chamber. Bangladesh and Srilanka both avoided practice session before the match because of the pollution.

I don't think BCCI would be able to do anything now. They have already created a schedule and they would be following it. Even if the matches are held in region where the pollution is out of control.

[libert19]

SL makes 279, credit to Asalanka's century that SL was able to reach this target, when 5 wicket fell at 135, I doubted they will reach much, also they couldn't gather any in last two overs after Asalanka gone.

[synchronym]

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Bangladesh first won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into bat. In the beginning, the Bangladesh team kept the Sri Lankan batsmen under good pressure. The Sri Lankan batsmen did not build a good partnership in the beginning. Asalanka batted brilliantly and Sri Lanka managed to collect 279 runs based on his batting. Bangladesh will have to bat at a target of 280 runs, the batsmen of Bangladesh should play with patience. 280 runs will not be very easy for Bangladesh to win this match. Because the batting of the Bangladesh team is not that good. Even then, the cricket fans will definitely have a demand for the batsmen of Bangladesh.I know the match today, they can win this match by batting well. Bangladesh will be able to play the championship or not depending on today's match.

[Littlemini]

Samarawickrama gave away his wicket and Shakib breaks this partnership. Bangladesh picking up wickets at a regular interval. This time they are bowling very good and Angelo Mathews comes out with a wrong helmet. Are the Srilankan team even serious about this match. It doesn't look good a professional player behaving like an amateur. Mathews given out without even facing a single ball as he timed out. This might be the first time I have seen such an out.

Yes, Angelo Mathews became the first batsman to be timed out in cricket history.Basically this incident happened in the 25th over.An experienced batsman like Angelo Mathews comes into the field with a wrong helmet and then he comes with another helmet and he has to change it too.Changing the helmet took three minutes of his arrival at the crease for which the umpire gave him a time-out when the captain applied.
Look at the picture:

After losing the toss and batting first, Sri Lanka lost 3 wickets for 72 runs.Then Asalanka-Sadira Samarawickrama scored 50+ in their pair with great batting. Then Samaravikrama was caught by Mahmudullah while picking up Shakib's ball. Then a historic event happened.  Sri Lankan batsman Angela Mathews was supposed to come on after Samara Wickrama got out, but the three were quite lazy and took three minutes to change their helmets. When Shakib Al Hasan applied to the umpire for time out, the umpire decided to out. Angelo Mathews has to go back without playing a ball. Best wishes to Bangladesh team may they win this match and get chance to play champions trophy in 2024.