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2024 T20 World Cup Qualification Scenarios: Can Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka still make the Super Eights?

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2024 T20 World Cup Qualification Scenarios: Can Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka still make the Super Eights?

A wonderful and enthralling first 10 days of the 2024 T20 World Cup has thrown up all sorts of scenarios. 2022 finalists Pakistan and England are in serious danger of missing the Super Eights stage, which looked to be a given for both teams heading into the tournament.

There are also various scenarios in the other groups. New Zealand face a tall order in Group C after getting smashed by Afghanistan, while Group D is living up to its “group of death” billing as Sri Lanka are on the brink.

In this article, we will look at the scenarios for each group in terms of qualification to the Super Eights stage.

Scenarios: What situation does each team face ahead of the T20 World Cup Super Eights?

Group A

Current table:

  • India: 6 points, net run rate: 1.173 (game remaining: USA, Canada)
  • USA: 4 points, net run rate: 0.127 (game remaining: Ireland)
  • Pakistan: 2 points, net run rate: 0.191 (game remaining: Ireland)
  • Canada: 2 points, net run rate: -0.493 (game remaining: India)
  • Ireland: 0 points, net run rate: -1.712 (games remaining: USA, Pakistan)

India are through after a hard-fought win over the USA. A victory or washout for USA in their last game against Ireland will seal their passage to the Super Eights.

After a shock loss to USA and tight loss to India, Pakistan did what they needed to do against Canada. They must beat Ireland and hope USA loses to Ireland. Pakistan currently have a better net run rate than USA.

But, conditions in Florida do not look good. A washout between USA and Ireland is imminent, which will knock Pakistan, Canada and Ireland out of contention.

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Group B

Current table:

  • Australia: 6 points, net run rate: 3.580 (game remaining: Scotland)
  • Scotland: 5 points, net run rate: 2.164 (game remaining: Australia)
  • England: 3 points, net run rate: 3.081 (game remaining: Namibia)
  • Namibia: 2 points, net run rate: -2.098 (game remaining: England)
  • Oman: 0 points, net run rate: -3,062

Australia are through to the Super Eights. England produced a record win over Oman with a massive 101 balls to spare to get their net run rate ahead of Scotland’s.

So, all England need to qualify is to beat Namibia and for Australia to beat Scotland. They’ll be hoping Josh Hazlewood’s comments about knocking England out are just tongue-in-cheek.

Namibia are eliminated and Oman’s tournament is over.

T20 World Cup Qualification Scenarios: A look at whether England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka can still make the Super Eights stage
2024 T20 World Cup Scenarios: England are in big trouble.

Group C

Current table:

  • Afghanistan: 6 points, net run rate: 4.230 (game remaining: West Indies)
  • West Indies: 6 points, net run rate: 2.596 (game remaining: Afghanistan)
  • Uganda: 2 points, net run rate: -4.217 (game remaining: New Zealand)
  • Papua New Guinea: 0 points, net run rate: -0.434 (game remaining: New Zealand)
  • New Zealand: 0 points, net run rate: -2.425 (games remaining: Uganda, PNG)

West Indies and Afghanistan are through, with New Zealand officially out of the tournament. As are PNG and Uganda. The West Indies-Afghanistan match will decide who finishes top of the group.

Group D

Current table:

  • South Africa: 6 points, net run rate: 0.603 (game remaining: Nepal)
  • Bangladesh: 4 points, net run rate: 0.478 (game remaining: Nepal)
  • Netherlands: 2 points, net run rate: -0.408 (game remaining: Sri Lanka)
  • Nepal: 1 point, net run rate: -0.539 (games remaining: South Africa, Bangladesh)
  • Sri Lanka: 1 point, net run rate: -0.777 (game remaining: Netherlands)

South Africa have fought and scrapped their way to three wins, thus sealing their qualification to the Super Eights.

Bangladesh, thanks to a Shakib Al Hasan-inspired win over the Netherlands, take second spot with a game left to play. If they beat Nepal, they will qualify to the Super Eights.

Nepal will qualify if they win their final two games against Bangladesh and South Africa. This will move them to five points, above Bangladesh’s current tally of four. Netherlands can only reach a maximum of four themselves.

Sri Lanka are eliminated as they needed Bangladesh vs Netherlands to be washed out.

SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match

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SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match

South Africa (SA) will take on Bangladesh (BAN) in the 21st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

South Africa has won both the games they’ve played until now but the form of their batters is a big concern for them going ahead into the tournament. The likes of Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks & even Heinrich Klaasen and Quinton de Kock’s hot & cold performances is concerning. Tristan Stubbs has been in decent touch while David Miller showed his class in the last game against Netherlands.

The bowlers have been in exceptional form for the Proteas. Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Ottniel Baartman & Kagiso Rabada have been brilliant as an unit and are taking wickets for fun. The pitch at New York suits hit-the-deck bowlers and there are as many as 3 in the South Africa’s playing XI. Jansen’s natural length is back of the length as well. They’ll look to continue their good form and secure a spot in the Super 8 by winning this match

Bangladesh, on the other hand, defeated Sri Lanka in their first game of the tournament. Bowlers did a good job but the batters looked in all sorts while chasing down a total of 125 runs. They also have quite a few batters struggling for form and it’s going to be a testing game for them against the Protea pace attack in New York.

The likes of Mustafizur Rahman & Taskin Ahmed will love bowling on the pitch at New York. Tanzim Hasan Sakib also looked good in the first game. The likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto & Mahmudullah will be the key batters for them in the middle order and Bangladesh will need their big guns to fire if they are to defeat South Africa.

Match Details

  • 21st Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between South Africa & Bangladesh.
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match: SA vs BAN Possible Playing XIs

South Africa: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Aiden Markram, 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Ottniel Baartman

Bangladesh: 1. Soumya Sarkar, 2. Tanzid Hasan, 3. Litton Das (wk), 4. Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Shakib Al Hasan, 7. Mahmudullah, 8. Rishad Hossain, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Tanzid Hasan Sakib, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 21st Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for SA vs BAN

Top Batter Picks:

  • Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen showed his class in the first game on a very tough track to see his side over the line. He is currently the best spin hitters in world cricket and will be a key batter for his team in this game. A must pick as well.
  • Tristan Stubbs: Tristan Stubbs scored a crucial 33 runs in the last game. He has looked in good touch and is batting at number 4 which ups his fantasy value. He will be a good pick for this game.

Top All-Rounder Picks:

  • Marco Jansen: Marco Jansen picked up two wickets in the last game. He is a very lethal bowler when there is help with the new ball and the new ball bowlers have received plenty of assistance in New York, especially, in the first innings. Jansen is handy with the bat as well.
  • Aiden Markram: Aiden Markam is horrible out of touch with the bat but there are chances of him bowling in this game as Bangladesh have 4 left-hand batters in their top 6. He will be eager to do well in this game. However, his bowling value will be affected him Tabraiz Shamsi comes in the XI in this game. 

Top Bowler Picks:

  • Mustafizur Rahman: Mustafizur Rahman will be super effective in New York. His cutters and variations will be quite difficult for the batters and he’ll be a key bowler for his team. He picked up three wickets in the first game.
  • Ottniel Baartman: Ottniel Baartman will be a must-pick for this match. He is a genuine wicket-taker and will bowl in the death overs. Baartman picked up two in the first game and four in the last one.
  • Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje picked up four wickets in the first and two wickets in the last one. He is bowling at some serious pace and the conditions are also aiding his style of bowling. Nortje will be a must-pick for this match.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Rishad Hossain: Rishad Hossain did well in the first game but spinners have not been as successful at New York as the pacers and the Proteas have some quality batters of spin so he might not be that effective but do try him in GLs/Mini GLs.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi: Tabraiz Shamsi, if plays, will be a must-pick in your fantasy teams. He is excellent against the left-handers and he can exploit the big dimensions as well.  

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather

Run scoring will be difficult here in New York. There will be plenty of assistance for the bowlers with the new ball in the first innings due to the moisture and the batters will have a tough time during that phase. It may get a bit better in the latter half but overall the match will be dominated by the bowlers. Try to pick all the bowlers (pacers) from the first innings.

It will be a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 19-22 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be around 40-60% during the match.

2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match: SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams

Top Captaincy & VC Picks for SA vs BAN:

  • Ottniel Baartman: Ottniel Baartman will bowl two overs in the last four and he can pick up a few wickets easily in this game while bowling first. Baartman had four wickets to his name in the last match. 
  • Mustafizur Rahman: Mustafizur Rahman will also bowl two overs towards the end and his cutters will be quite effective here in New York. He picked up three wickets in the last game.

Option 1:

SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction for 21st Match of the 2024 T20 World Cup: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, New York pitch and weather report | SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match T20 World Cup
2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match: SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 2:

SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction for 21st Match of the 2024 T20 World Cup: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, New York pitch and weather report | SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match T20 World Cup
2024 T20 World Cup 21st Match: SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today

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Superb crowd for the India-Pakistan match despite challenges at the New York Stadium

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Superb crowd for the India-Pakistan match despite challenges at the New York Stadium

India-Pakistan clash sees near full-capacity crowd despite rainy conditions in New York.

When an India World Cup game is nowhere near full capacity, questions are asked no matter where the match is played. India’s match against Ireland, contested on another very difficult New York surface, was played in front of a sea of empty seats.

A few days later, a sea of blue dominated the telecast as India took on Pakistan at the same venue. When you consider the circumstances facing fans, the near-capacity crowd at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is particularly impressive.

4 key reasons why the crowd for the India-Pakistan match is impressive

Nachiket Sant, co-host of The CricBlog Podcast, is currently in the USA and attended the India-Ireland game. He spoke of a few key factors as to why the crowd was on the low side for that match.

1. Timing of the matches not suited to the local audience

One has to wonder how much the International Cricket Council (ICC) is actually selling the game in the USA by playing matches on weekday mornings. Yes, the desire to cater to the Indian timezone is understandable, but then why bother hosting a World Cup there?

In fact, the USA’s upset win over Pakistan in Dallas was the catalyst that got Americans talking about cricket.

Getting to and from the games has proven to be difficult for fans, especially on weekdays. Nachiket’s journey from New Jersey to the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is quite the story.

“I left New Jersey at 7:15am and the game was in Long Island [to begin at 10:30am local time]. A 55-minute trip turned into an hour-and-45 minutes to two hours, including a 10-minute stop for a toilet break.

“We got stuck in peak New York traffic. I wouldn’t even describe it as Sydney traffic. It was like Mumbai traffic,” Nachiket said.

On a weekday, the trip back home for Nachiket was reflective of timings not suiting the locals. The saving grace for fans attending the India-Pakistan game is the weekend timing, but the attendance is still fantastic especially with the rainy weather conditions.

“On the way back, we ensured some of the worst traffic I have ever seen. It took an hour and 15 minutes to travel 0.2 miles (or 320 metres). We left the stadium at about 2:10 and didn’t get home till 5:30pm.

“The traffic was from the parking lot to our home where we are staying. It was the woest time to hold a game as when you go to the ground, people were going to work. On the way back, people were travelling back home.”

2. Ridiculous ticket prices

A few key reasons why the India-Pakistan crowd at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York was a great result.
The crowd for the India-Ireland game in the premium seating areas. Photo: https://x.com/NashvSant

The premium seats at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have been empty for all games except the India-Pakistan clash.

“For the premium seats, you were looking at prices in the range of $1,000 to $1,500,” said Nachiket. “It was a clear ploy to try and take advantage of India fans and their love for the game.

“The reason why the areas near the sightscreen were empty for the India-Ireland game is that people would have spent around $1,500 to $1,700 on the India-Pakistan game, meaning there were little funds available.”

3. Challenge getting to the New York stadium

India-Pakistan crowd: Fans turned up in numbers despite the challenges in getting to the stadium.

Nachiket eventually arrived to the stadium for India vs Ireland at about 9:30, but the journey didn’t end there. He reached a parking lot which was about 20 minutes away from the stadium itself. There was the option of either walking or waiting 15 minutes for a Shuttle Bus as many fans were using the services.

“We reached a parking lot with about 800-1,000 spots off an actual stadium where they play a few sports at college level, which is about 20 minutes away from the stadium” Nachiket said. “The Shuttle Buses were available, but there was a 15-minute wait. The stadium is in the middle of nowhere. They’ve done well to put this stadium together so quickly, but it’s like an abandoned park with scaffolding.

“The walk was along the highway, with drivers looking at us wondering where all these people in blue were heading. We eventually sat in our seats at 9:55am, just a few minutes before the toss. The stadium was 40% full. The north and sound end stands were completely empty. You can see it in the highlights. That was for the entire game.”

Below is a quick video of the walk provided by Nachiket.

Nachiket also provided insight into the stadium itself. He said it’s a fine effort to get such a ground ready in a short amount of time, but there can be improvements.

“The actual stadium and stands are well built, but there is no shade. Even for the premium seats. Weather wasn’t too hot but got warmer as the sun came out. Lucky it wasn’t hotter. Not ideal at a cricket ground to not have any shade,” he said.

“There were two screens which were pretty small. The first screen was behind the east stand, and the other behind the west. Replays were only on the screen behind us, so we had to keep turning. The other screen only had the score.

“At the 50-over WC in India, the water jugs were out of water. In New York, there was no free water. You had to buy water.

“Toilets were clean but merch was poor. There were no playing jerseys, just fan T-Shirts and the kind. Standard green colour for South Africa in a pop-up shop set up by the ICC.”

4. Not enough marketing and promotion in the USA

According to Nachiket, there is very little marketing or promotion of the World Cup anywhere in New York.

“If it’s organised better, the USA can be a good location for a World Cup,” he said. “But there is no promotion at all. Nothing in Times Square except for a small banner saying, “cricket is here”. It hasn’t been done properly.”

“The official ICC Instagram page has a man in budgy smugglers with a guitar singing to people, saying ‘cricket is here’. There is no proper campaign or creativity. It’s quite poor.”

Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog, one of the top cricket blogs in the USA, echoed those sentiments.

“There has been absolutely no marketing here Maybe in NY and Dallas where games are hosted, but other than that – most general public probably don’t even know a WC is going on or that a cricket stadium is built, etc.”

Then, there has been the issue of the New York pitch. The surfaces have not made for riveting viewing, with contests heavily in favour of the bowlers. Up until the India-Pakistan match, Canada’s 137/7 against Ireland was easily the biggest score.

Given the challenges, the crowd for the India-Pakistan game is an excellent result and testament to the fans’ love for the game. Here’s hoping the ICC are aware of these factors and can ensure a better experience for both new and seasoned cricket fans in the USA.

IND vs PAK Preview: India to extend dominance over Pakistan in World Cups?

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IND vs PAK Preview: India to extend dominance over Pakistan in World Cups?

When: 9th June, 2024 (9:30 AM local time)
Where: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Venue notes

  • Slow outfield – power-hitters who can clear the fence will be useful.
  • Two-paced pitch and uneven bounce on offer (though the average bounce is higher than sub-continent wickets).
  • Substantial seam/swing movement for new-ball pacers.
  • Not much turn for spinners.

Scores in the four matches played at the venue so far:

MatchScore batting firstScore batting second
Sri Lanka vs South Africa77 by SL (19.4 overs)80/4 by SA (16.2 overs)
India vs Ireland96 by IRE (16 overs)97/2 by IND (12.2 overs)
Canada vs Ireland137/7 by CAN (20 overs)125/7 by IRE (20 overs)
Netherlands vs South Africa103/9 by NED (20 overs)106/6 by SA (18.5 overs)

The pitch and conditions in New York have levelled the playing field, allowing even less formidable teams to compete fiercely and challenge stronger opponents.

Canada vs. Ireland was the first match when a team scored 100 runs in New York, and it came immediately after ICC’s statement which they released on Thursday, noting that “the pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted.”

While a better pitch will be expected, if the deck continues to play as it has so far, batting will remain a lottery, with no reliable method or technique for success in those conditions. It makes sense to keep trying your shots, as playing defensively or cautiously isn’t helping anyway.

IND vs PAK Head-to-Head records plus recent form

Head-to-head: IND 8 – 3 PAK
Head-to-head in T20 WC: IND 7 – 1 PAK

PAK recent form: L L L W W (two wins against Ireland)

IND vs PAK Preview: Possible Playing XIs & questions for both teams

India’s predicted XI:

  1. Rohit Sharma (c)
  2. Virat Kohli
  3. Rishabh Pant (wk)
  4. Suryakumar Yadav
  5. Shivam Dube
  6. Hardik Pandya
  7. Ravindra Jadeja
  8. Axar Patel/Kuldeep Yadav
  9. Arshdeep Singh
  10.  Jasprit Bumrah
  11.  Mohammed Siraj

Kuldeep’s exclusion raised a few eyebrows, and rightly so. He is one of the team’s superstars, capable of thriving in all conditions and against all opponents.

This seems to be the only plausible reason behind Kuldeep’s exclusion. Considering the pitch, India likely wanted extra batting cover, and with the opposition being right-hand heavy, it made it easier for India to field two left-arm spinners, Jadeja and Axar.

Given that India are again playing at the same venue, and this time against a far superior bowling attack, and considering Pakistan also boasts a right-hand heavy batting unit – with Fakhar Zaman being the sole lefty in the top 6 – Axar might continue to keep Kuldeep out of the XI.

Shivam Dube: Concerns Ahead of Pakistan Clash

Shivam Dube’s scores to conclude the IPL were 0(1), 0(1), 21(13), 18(11), 7(15).

He struggled against off-spin angled into his body in the warm-up match and couldn’t put away the left-arm spinner either. He seems to have lost form at the worst possible time.

Form aside, even from a skill perspective, on a wicket that favours pacers, Dube’s struggles are likely to continue against Pakistan, who possess a high-quality pace quartet. His matchup, particularly against Rauf, a high-pace middle-overs enforcer, will be one to watch.

Cricket News: Wasim Jaffer and Tom Moody believe India must pick Shivam Dube in their T20 World Cup squad
IND vs PAK Preview: Can Shivam Dube rediscover his best form?

Virat Kohli: India’s Anchor and Maestro Against Pakistan

It will be intriguing to observe if Virat Kohli, who has shifted to opening the innings and revamped his batting approach in the IPL (Powerplay SR: 162), will maintain the same aggressive style on a challenging pitch with ample support for pacers, especially following his early dismissal against Ireland. Perhaps, we can anticipate a bit more caution against the new-ball at least.

Especially against Pakistan, Kohli is the one who has always stepped up for India. Here is his record vs Pakistan in T20Is:

Overall:488 runsavg. 81.33 with 5 50s.
In run-chases:335 runsavg. 167.5
In T20 World Cups:308 runsavg. 308
Chasing in T20 World Cups:251 runsavg. infinite
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Pakistan’s predicted XI:

  1. Babar Azam (c)
  2. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
  3. Usman Khan
  4. Fakhar Zaman
  5. Shadab Khan
  6. Iftikhar Ahmed
  7. Imad Wasim
  8. Shaheen Afridi
  9. Haris Rauf
  10.  Naseem Shah
  11.  Mohammad Amir

With Imad Wasim expected to regain fitness, he is likely to replace Azam Khan, who averages 11.57 in 9 T20Is in 2024, especially after Shadab Khan’s 40 (25) batting at No. 5 in the last match.

Babar Azam’s T20 Intent: Unveiling the Strategic Shift

IND vs PAK Preview: Will we see the best of Babar Azam?

Babar Azam’s 44 (43) had particularly raised eyebrows in the last match. At the end of the Powerplay, his score was 4*(14), marking the lowest score for an opener at the end of the Powerplay in T20 World Cup history. He then found himself on 10*(24), before he finally hit his first boundary on the last ball of the 10th over.

The bowling against him was undoubtedly on point, but he definitely could’ve taken more risks and batted with greater intent on what was a decent enough batting pitch.

However, Pakistan would be hoping that it was just an off-day for Babar. He has shown greater intent in his T20 batting since 2023.

IND vs PAK Preview: Key matchups

  • Rohit vs. Amir, Shaheen (new-ball)

Mohammad Amir has dismissed Rohit Sharma twice in seven balls in T20Is, while Shaheen Afridi has dismissed him once in six balls.

  • Kohli vs. Pakistan’s pacers

Virat Kohli has scored 123 T20I runs off 98 balls (SR: 125.5) against Pakistan’s pacers and has been dismissed only once.

  • Hardik vs. Pakistan’s spinners

Hardik Pandya has scored 89* ODI runs off 51 balls (SR: 174.5) against Pakistan’s spinners. In T20Is, he has only faced Shadab Khan and scored 9* runs off 11 balls against him.

  • Hardik vs. Rauf

While there aren’t head-to-head numbers to discuss, Hardik Pandya has shown vulnerability against high-pace hard-length deliveries, a weakness that Haris Rauf could exploit during the middle or death overs.

  • Naseem vs. India’s batters

While there aren’t head-to-head numbers to discuss, Naseem Shah arguably stands out as Pakistan’s best all-phase bowler. On a track offering assistance for seamers, he has the potential to dismantle India’s batting lineup, especially if Pakistan can dismiss Kohli early in the game.

  • Babar vs. Bumrah, Siraj

While there aren’t head-to-head numbers to discuss, Babar Azam has displayed vulnerability against the nip-backer. Even in the last match, Jasdeep Singh caught him in front of the stumps with the nip-backer. Jasprit Bumrah’s angle and Mohammed Siraj’s three-quarter seam could pose challenges for the Pakistani skipper.

NED vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 16th Match

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NED vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 16th Match

Netherlands (NED) will be once again will be against South Africa (SA) in the ICC T20 World Cup. Netherlands vs South Africa matches have turned into a rivalry in the last couple of years after the Dutch side knocked the Proteas out of the T20 World Cup 2022 and then again got the better of them in the last World Cup in India.

Netherlands will be a confident side despite South Africa starting as the favourites for this match. Their all-rounders and bowlers are their strength and if the batters can compliment them, then we’ll be in for a mouthwatering contest.

Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren & Max O’Dowd will be the key players for the Netherlands. Scott Edwards will be a key batter as well in the lower order. Netherlands will look to continue their good form against the Proteas in World Cups.

South Africa, meanwhile, will be determined to settle the score in this game. Their batters will have to do well for them to do so. Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen will be the key batters. Aiden Markram must regain his touch with the bat.

Their bowlers looked in excellent form in the first game against Sri Lanka and they’ll look to continue the same in this match too. Anrich Nortje’s return to form is a great sign for his side, meanwhile the likes of Ottniel Baartman and Kagiso Rabada will play a key role in restricting the Dutch batters.

Match Details

  • 16th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between Netherlands & South Africa.
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

2024 T20 World Cup 16th Match: NED vs SA Possible Playing XIs

Netherlands: 1. Michael Levitt, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Vikramjit Singh, 4. Sybrand Engelbrecht, 5. Bas de Leede, 6. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 7. Teja Nidamanuru, 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Tim Pringle, 10. Vivian Kingma, 11. Paul van Meekeren

South Africa: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Aiden Markram, 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Ottniel Baartman

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 16th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for NED vs SA

Top Batter Picks:

  • Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen showed his class in the first game on a very tough track to see his side over the line. He is currently the best spin hitter in world cricket and will be a key batter for his team in this game. A must pick as well.
  • Reeza Hendricks: Reeza Hendricks failed in the first game but his recent form is very good and his style of batting will suit the conditions in New York. He can score 30-35 runs which will be very valuable in fantasy cricket.

Top All-Rounder Picks:

  • Logan van Beek: Logan van Beek picked up three wickets in the last game. He will be the lead pacer for his team and will bowl the key overs. Van Beek can hit a long ball down the order which makes him a very valuable fantasy pick.
  • Bas de Leede: Another key player for the Netherlands. Bas de Leede will bowl his full quota (including one over in the last two) and will bat in the middle order. He picked up two wickets in the last T20 World Cup game against the Proteas.
  • Aiden Markram: Aiden Markam is going through a tough phase with the bat but he’s a quality batter and can win games on his own when on song. Markram played a couple of good shots in the first game and will look to score big in this match.

Top Bowler Picks:

  • Kagiso Rabada: Kagiso Rabada was exceptional in the first game against Sri Lanka. He picked up two wickets in that game. His hit-the-deck bowling can trouble the Dutch batters on the New York track. Rabada will be a must-pick.
  • Ottniel Baartman: Ottniel Baartman is also a must-pick for this match. He is a genuine wicket-taker and will bowl in the death overs. He can pick up a few wickets in this game, especially if South Africa bowls first.
  • Paul van Meekeren: Paul van Meekeren will bowl in the middle overs for his side. He hits the deck and has good variations too. He picked up two wickets in the last match. A must-pick if Netherlands bowl first.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Tim Pringle: Tim Pringle picked up three wickets against Nepal. He will be the lead spinner for his team. Try him in GLs/Mini GLs.
  • David Miller: Top order batters have failed to do well here in New York. If the Protea top order fails then David Miller will be a key batter for them and he can help you win one-sided in fantasy cricket.

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather

The pitch was a bit better in the last game played here. The unpredictable bounce was not there except a couple of deliveries but it was still very slow and run-scoring was very difficult.

There will be grip off the pitch for the spinners and bowlers who use cutters and variations. Hit the deck bowlers will be very useful on this track. Batting first will be the way to go but teams may prefer chasing.

Bowlers and all-rounders will be very important in your fantasy teams and you can avoid the top order batters, especially, in GLs/Mini GLs. It’s expected to be a bit cloudy but there is no chance of rain in this game. Humidity will be around 40% during the match.

2024 T20 World Cup 16th Match: NED vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams

Top Captaincy & VC Picks for NED vs SA:

  • Bas de Leede: Bas de Leede will bowl his full quota and will contribute with the bat as well. He will be an excellent captain pick if Netherlands bowl first. 
  • Ottniel Baartman: Ottniel Baartman will bowl 2 overs in the last 4 and he can pick up a few wickets easily in this game while bowling first.  

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NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 14th Match

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NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 14th Match

Providence Stadium, Guyana will host match number 14 between New Zealand and Afghanistan. Considering the race for Super 8 qualification, this is an important game from the aspect of both the teams as mighty West Indies is also part of the same group.

The Black Caps will be all pumped up for their campaign to start as the schedule permits them to play their first game on the 7th day of the tournament According to reports, they have been training superbly in the last few days.

The Kiwis have always been a bunch of talented players, among whom everyone knows their role specifically. They often reach the semi-finals of big tournaments and they will be seeking a strong start.

In opposition, Afghanistan come into this game off a very comfortable win over Uganda. Unquestionably, they will challenge Aotearoa side with their excellent bowlers. With a 125-run victory in the last game, Rashid and Co. have boosted their NRR to 6.25. If Afghanistan manage to pull of a win here, it will be almost certain that they qualify for the next round in the tournament.

Match Details

  • 14th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between New Zealand & Afghanistan. 
  • Time: June 7, 07:30 PM (Local) & June 8, 5:00 AM (IST).
  • Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana.

2024 T20 World Cup 14th Match: NZ vs AFG Possible Playing XIs

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Rachin Ravindra, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. James Neesham, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Trent Boult

Afghanistan: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Najibullah Zadran, 4. Azmatullah Omarzai, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Gulbadin Naib, 7. Karim Janat, 8. Rashid Khan (c), 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 14th match of the T20 World Cup: Top picks for NZ vs AFG

Top batter picks

  • Devon Conway returns after missing the whole IPL season due to injury. The talented left hander will play an important role at the top order as he plays decently against spin. He scored 36 (32)* against AFG back in the 2021 T20 WC.
  • Ferocious batter from Auckland, Finn Allen has an outstanding strike rate of 163.61 in T20Is. He hits a boundary in every 3.93 balls in T20I cricket and hence his presence at the crease could be a worry for opposition bowlers. While picking him in your fantasy team, mind that his strike rate and average boosts up to 174.5 while batting first.
  • Captain Kane Williamson’s ability to time the ball with precision makes him special in any format of the game. And T20I is no different for the gentleman as he is always there playing according to the situation, finding the gaps between the fielders. Holding the strike he is always crucial in these 150-170 games and hence can help you providing some fantasy points as well.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 76 (45) in the last game against Uganda and looked really comfortable at the crease. In T20s, Gurbaz has scored 37 runs off 22 deliveries against Boult while getting dismissed twice. If he doesn’t get out in the early overs, he can score the runs for his side.
  • Najibullah Zadran was unlucky to get out early in the last game but has got excellent hitting ability against any bowling lineup. He played excellent knock of 73 (48) in the last game between these two sides. In T20Is, he has hit 23 runs off 9 deliveries against Mitchell Santner and once again it will a battle to watch out for between these two.  

Top All-rounder Picks

  • When it comes to playing spin, Daryl Mitchell is one of those players who does it well. His power hitting down the ground and batting brilliance in the T20WC’21 is unforgettable. He averages 40 while batting in T20 World Cups.
  • In T20s, Mitchell has hit 25 runs in 12 balls against Rashid without getting dismissed yet.
  • Glenn Phillips did not get to feature in the XI in IPL, so he’ll be pumped up to perform for his national side. Besides his batting, the world is waiting for Glenn Phillips the fielder especially as well as the very handy offspinner in these conditions which can contribute fantasy points.
  • Gulbadin Naib was originally listed to bat at number three in the game against Oman. Depending on conditions, he can be handy with the ball as well.

Bowlers

  • Trent Boult is back in the New Zealand team for the World Cup. With the economy of 6.57, he has 25 wickets in just 14 T20 WC games. He bowled brilliantly (3/17) when these two sides faced off in 2021.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi had an exceptional day recently, finishing with 5/9 against Uganda. The left-arm pacer has a bowling average of 14.6 while bowling against the left-handed batters. An opportunity awaits as half of NZ’s batters are left-handed.
  • Rashid Khan also bowled well (2/12) in the recent game. With the kind of pitches this WC is experiencing, Rashid becomes even more important.
  • In T20s, Rashid has dismissed Allen and Ravindra once in nine and two balls respectively, and has been able to keep other Kiwi batters quiet.

Other Players to consider in your fantasy cricket teams…

  • Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran also played a brilliant knock of 70 (46) in their game against Uganda.
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman can be a game changer for Afghanistan if the conditions support. He bowled brilliantly in the initial game and would like to continue the same temperament through the tournament. He has sent Daryl Mitchell back to the pavilion once in six balls in T20Is.
  • New Zealand’s premiere all-rounder for World Cups – James Neesham – has a batting strike rate of 155 in T20 WCs and bowling strike rate of 15.3 in the same. He has always been a handy player to do any needful job for his team.

Providence Stadium Guyana Pitch Report and Weather

Traditionally, Providence is one of the most spin-friendly venues in West Indies. Also the seamers get benefits in the early overs which makes new batters uncomfortable out there. Especially, Leg-break bowlers have done tremendous job at the venue. 

Temperature to be in late 20s and there should not be the rain disturbing the game as per the forecast.

2024 T20 World Cup 14th Match: NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today

  • Rashid Khan is a safe choice for the captaincy or vice captaincy in your fantasy team. He has bowling average of 12.41 while defending totals.
  • Trent Boult can be backed to perform well here. He is the player who can always give 2-3 wickets in any conditions, so better you go with the safe option in a star-studded game.  
  • And if you wish to opt for a risky choice in vice captaincy, any of the attacking batters, Finn Allen or Najibullah Zadran, can pay off in your fantasy team.

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Pakistan cricket team trolled mercilessly after loss to USA

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Pakistan cricket team trolled mercilessly after loss to USA

Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign is already hanging by a thread after losing to Associate nation United States (USA) of America in Dallas. It was a poor, sloppy performance from Babar Azam’s team, with an underwhelming batting display followed by more underwhelming performances with the ball and in the field, especially under pressure.

Social media went into meltdown. Fans, pundits, and former players ripped into the Pakistani cricket team, with a mixture of criticism and banter after another disappointing day for the men in green in a World Cup game.

USA win Super Over: Pakistan cricket team trolled on social media

“Losing to plumbers and farmers is one thing. How do you lose to software engineers,” tweeted one fan. Other fans took the opportunity to revisit Pakistan’s training camp from earlier in the year.

Pakistan have it all to do. They need to beat India next in New York to stay in touch. If they lose, they will need to beat Canada and Ireland, and hope other results go their way.

If Pakistan don’t go through, it will surely go down as one of their biggest disappointments. However, the Pakistan cricket team may be trolled today, but they have it in them to be celebrated in a few days’ time. The unpredictability and up-and-down nature of the Pakistan team means you can never turn away.

Time will tell to see how they respond.

CAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Possible XIs, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 13th Match

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CAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Possible XIs, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch and Weather Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 13th Match

Canada (CAN) and Ireland (IRE) will lock horns in the 13th game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is now crucial after Pakistan’s loss to USA. Both Canada and Ireland are yet to open their accounts and would be eager to get on the winning track in this game. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will host this game.

Canada lost their first game against USA by seven wickets after being in a dominant situation. They’ll like to rectify that in this game. Their batters looked in good form in that match.

There is room for improvement in the fielding department and the bowlers too need to be disciplined with their lines and lengths, especially on the pitch in New York. The likes of Saad Bin Zafar, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton & Nikhil Dutta must be at their best if Canada is to win this game.

Ireland, meanwhile, had a forgettable start to the tournament as they were bundled out for just 96 runs in the first game against India. Despite that, they’ll be the strong favourites to win this game. They have the bowling attack to trouble any team and the pitch here in New York hasn’t been the best of friends for the batters.

Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie must get off to a good start on a very challenging pitch where 120-130 feels like a winning total. Mark Adair, Josh Little, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy and even Ben White will be the key players with the ball for their side.

Match Details

  • 13th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between Canada & Ireland.
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

2024 T20 World Cup 13th Match: CAN vs IRE Possible Playing XIs

Canada: 1. Aaron Johnson, 2. Navneet Dhaliwal, 3. Pargat Singh, 4. Nicholas Kirton, 5. Shreyas Movva (wk), 6. Dilpreet Singh, 7. Dillon Heyliger, 8. Saad Bin Zafar (c), 9. Nikhil Dutta, 10. Kaleen Sama, 11. Jeremy Gordon

Ireland: 1. Andy Balbirnie, 2. Paul Stirling (c), 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Curtis Campher, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Gareth Delaney, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy, 10. Joshua Little, 11. Ben White

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 13th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for CAN vs IRE

Top Batter Picks:

  • Lorcan Tucker: Lorcan Tucker looked in decent touch in the last game in his brief stay at the crease. He will fetch points from wicket-keeping as well and will be a top pick in your fantasy teams.
  • Andy Balbirnie: Andy Balbirnie hasn’t been in the best of form but has shown glimpses of being in good touch in recent times. He can take the attack to the opposition in the powerplay and will be a good in fantasy cricket for this game.

Top All-Rounder Picks:

  • Mark Adair: Mark Adair will be the must pick for this game. He will bowl his full quota and is capable with the bat as well. Adair can pick up 2-3 wickets in this game, especially, while bowling first. He will be a top Captain pick as well.
  • Curtis Campher: Curtis Campher will bat at number 5 and will bowl 2-3 overs. He has been in good form recently and will be a must-pick for this game. You can try him as C/VC in GLs/Mini GLs if Ireland bowls first.
  • Saad Bin Zafar: Saad Bin Zafar is one of the key bowlers for Canada and will be a good pick for this match. He can trouble the Irish batting unit which is full of right-hand batters.

Top Bowler Picks:

  • Kaleem Sana: Kaleem Sana get the new ball to move a little and he can be very lethal on the New York pitch. Sana will be the key against Ireland’s top order.
  • Josh Little: Josh Little had a very poor outing against India. He went for plenty of runs where it was very difficult for the batters to play their shots. He will look to rectify that in this game and will be a must pick for this match given his credentials.
  • Ben White: Ben White will lead Ireland’s spin attack. He is a wicket-taker and has done well in the recent past. White picked up one wicket in his only over against India.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Barry McCarthy: Barry McCarthy will bowl his full quota and is handy with the bat as well. He is a hit the deck kind of bowler and is expected to good assistance off the New York pitch.
  • Pargat Singh: Pargat Singh will bat at 3 and he will bowl a few overs as well. He was unfortunately run-out in the first game and will be an excellent differential pick for this game.

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather

The pitch here in New York has been the talk of the town, especially, after India vs Ireland encounter. There is uneven bounce off the deck and run-scoring is very challenging for the batters. Pacers will get plenty of assistance here and there will be something for the spinners as well. 120-130 will be a great total if the pitch behaves the same way.

It’s expected to be a bit cloudy but there is no chance of rain in this game. Humidity will be around 50-60% during the match.

2024 T20 World Cup 13th Match: CAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams

Top Captaincy & VC Picks for CAN vs IRE:

  • Mark Adair: Adair will bowl the key overs for Ireland and is expected to do well in this game. He can contribute with the bat as well. 
  • Curtis Campher: Curtis Campher will 3-4 overs and will bat in the middle order. He will fetch points from both batting and bowling.  

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USA vs PAK Reactions: Americans react to USA beating Pakistan in the T20 World Cup

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USA vs PAK Reactions: Americans react to USA beating Pakistan in the T20 World Cup

USA vs PAK Reactions: Stunning win by the co-hosts in Dallas, Texas.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not doing the best job in promoting cricket in the United States, but the USA team took it in their own hands to put the sport on the map.

Monank Patel’s team pulled off a stunning victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over, with the co-hosts holding their nerve right throughout the contest. The more fancied Pakistan were all over the place in all three departments, on display in the Super Over especially as the USA compiled 18 mostly through extras.

In reply, Pakistan fell five runs short with Saurabh Netravalkar bowling an excellent over after he took 2/18 during the match.

With the ball, the USA limited Pakistan courtesy of an excellent powerplay. The likes of Shadab Khan (40 off 25) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23* off 16) helped Pakistan get to 159/7, but they then lacked impact with the ball.

Monank Patel (50* off 38), Andries Gous (35 off 26) and Aaron Jones (36* off 26) provided the backbone of the chase, before Nitish Kumar hit a final-ball four to send the game into a Super Over after Jones hit a six two balls earlier.

USA vs PAK Reactions: “USA plays cricket?!” – Americans react to incredible win

American sports fans reacted to the cricketing triumph. Some were surprised the USA even had a cricket team, while others asked for a description in NBA terms.

USA now sit top of Group A. They have a genuine chance of making the next round. In fact, one more victory against Ireland or India will all but seal their passage into the Super Eights stage.

USA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 11th Match

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USA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 11th Match

The United States of America (USA), after a great win against Canada, will challenge Pakistan (PAK) in the 11th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

USA did well in the first game against Canada thanks to the heroics from Aaron Jones who single-handedly pulled his team back into the game. However, this will be a test for their batters against the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah.

The bowlers also need to be on their toes if they are to win this game. The likes of Ali Khan, Shadley Van Schalwyk, Harmeet Singh and Saurabh Netravalkar must bowl as a unit against the Pak batters. Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor & Andries Gous will be the key players for USA.

This will be the first game for Pakistan in the tournament and they’ll look to start off the campaign with a win. There are some concerns with the form of the likes of Azam Khan, Shadab Khan & Naseem Shah. The onus will be on the shoulders of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan while it’ll be interesting to see who they go with between Usman Khan and Saim Ayub.

The bowling looks good for Pakistan with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf being in top form in the recent series against England. Imad Wasim is ruled out of this match but it opens the door for Abrar Ahmed who was brilliant in the PSL this year.

Match Details

  • 11th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between USA & Pakistan.
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 9:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas.

2024 T20 World Cup 11th Match: USA vs PAK Possible Playing XIs

USA: 1. Steven Taylor, 2. Monank Patel (c & wk), 3. Andries Gous, 4. Aaron Jones, 5. Corey Anderson, 6. Nitish Kumar, 7. Harmeet Singh, 8. Shadley Van Schalwyk, 9. Jasdeep Singh, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

Pakistan: 1. Mohammad Rizwan, 2. Usman Khan, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Fakhar Zaman, 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Iftikhar Ahmed, 7. Shadab Khan, 8. Shaheen Afridi, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Mohammad Amir, 11. Abrar Ahmed/Naseem Shah

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 11th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for USA vs PAK

Top Batter Picks:

  • Babar Azam: Babar Azam is the main batter for his team and will be a must-pick for this game. He will bat at 3 and can score big in this match, especially if Pakistan bats first. Babar was in decent touch in the last series against England.
  • Aaron Jones: Aaron Jones scored a brilliant 94*(40) in the first game against Canada. He will be full of confidence coming into this game and will be a very important player for his team.
  • Fakhar Zaman: Fakhar Zaman has been in excellent touch in recent times and will be a key player for Pakistan in the middle order. He has been scoring runs consistently at a high strike-rate and has been in good against the spinners.  
  • Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan will be another good pick for this match. We have seen little to no help for the new ball bowlers at Dallas and if he can get off to a good start then he’ll be in for a big score despite his hot and cold form. 

Top All-Rounder Picks:

  • Corey Anderson: Corey Anderson is one of the most important players for USA. He will bat in the middle order and will contribute with the ball as well. He is an experienced campaigner and a must pick for your fantasy teams.
  • Shadab Khan: Despite his poor form at the moment, Shadab will be a good pick as USA’s middle order can struggle against him and he is capable with the bat as well.

Top Bowler Picks:

  • Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Afridi is one the premier pacers in world cricket and a genuine wicket-taker. He has been in excellent form recently and can go through USA’s top order in the powerplay itself. Don’t take the risk of dropping him.
  • Haris Rauf: Haris Rauf also picked up wickets in the recent series against England. He will bowl in the middle and death overs and will be a top pick for this match.
  • Mohammad Amir: Mohammad Amir is another good pick for this game. He hasn’t been in the best of form recently but is a proven performer, especially with the new ball in the powerplay.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Shadley Van Schalwyk: Van Schalwyk will bowl 3-4 overs and he is handy with the bat as well. He will be an excellent pick if USA is bowling first.
  • Usman Khan: Usman Khan has been in great form recently and is expected to get the nod ahead of Saim Ayub in this match. He will be a must-pick if he plays.

Grand Prairie Stadium Dallas Texas Pitch Report & Weather

Dallas has been the best venue in the tournament so far. The pitch here is a good one for batting and the batters can play their shots trusting the wicket. There will be little help for the pacers with the new ball but not a lot. Spinners too won’t get much help off the deck. Overall, the batters will dominate the game, especially if Pakistan bats first.

A bright sunny day is expected to welcome the players with no chance of rain-interruption. The weather will be around 29-31 degrees Celsius and it will be a little humid as well initially.

2024 T20 World Cup 11th Match: USA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams

Top Captaincy & VC Picks for IND vs IRE:

  • Shaheen Afridi: It will be not a easy task for the US batters against Shaheen Afridi and he can pick up 2-3 wickets easily in this game, especially, while bowling first. 
  • Babar Azam: Babar Azam, while batting first, will be in for a big score and we can’t miss the chance to utilize on that.  

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Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoyed this article.

The stats in this article are courtesy of the below sources:

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

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