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AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – T20 World Cup 2024 43rd Match

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AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – T20 World Cup 2024 43rd Match

2024 T20 World Cup 43rd Match: AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Barbados Pitch and Weather Report

Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados will host this huge clash between two subcontinental sides, India and Afghanistan. The game will be the first among group 1 of Super 8’s round of this World Cup edition.

India is coming with three wins in three games at New York with a game getting abandoned due to rain in Florida. The Rohit Sharma-led side now has a busy schedule as they have to play three games at three different venues in five days.

This being the first one in the Super 8s, the Indian players would be quite excited about taking the field. Historically, they have dominated the Afghan side in T20Is, beating them in each of the seven games they’ve played. However, this is going to be a huge test regarding qualification to the semi-finals with Australia and Bangladesh also in this group.

The Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan was also excellent in the initial round as they performed superbly in the first three games. They restricted opponents below 100 on all three occasions. They had a bad day against West Indies, but one can argue it was the right time for a wake up call as nothing was riding on that match.

Like their New Zealand game in the previous round, this India clash is going to be an important game for them. If they hold their nerves and perform well, they can make a huge step towards the semi-finals.

Match Details

  • 43rd Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between Afghanistan & India.
  • Time: June 20, 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

T20 World Cup 2024 43rd Match: IND vs AFG Possible Playing XIs

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/Noor Ahmad, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

India: 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, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs AFG: Top Dream11 Picks for the Super 8s Clash

Top batter picks

  • The new batting position –  No. 3 – has seemed to be an aid for Rishabh Pant. He has looked the best batter among his teammates in this tournament with 96 runs to his name. Playing against Afghanistan, he has 47 runs in 29 balls.
  • Virat Kohli hasn’t been at his best in the American leg, but now with the venue being shifted to the West Indies, Indian fans would expect him to get back on track. The World Cup maestro has an average of 67 and a strike rate of 172 while batting against Afghanistan.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the highest run scorer of the initial round of the tournament with 167 runs to his name. He has stuck at 150.45 and has looked confident in his strokes thus far.
  • Another opener, Ibrahim Zadran, also has an opportunity to make it count in an important event like this. He has scored 152 runs in the tournament so far. Playing against India, he has scored 147 runs in four T20Is so far.

Top all-rounder picks

  • After a forgettable IPL, Hardik Pandya is back with his better version and hasn’t failed to impress fans with his bowling. He has scalped seven wickets in three innings at an economy of 5.41. He is yet to get a chance to deliver with the bat but that could be around the corner.
  • Gulbadin Naib has performed very well since the start of this World Cup. His performance in practice games as well as the first round has made the Afghanistan side stable in terms of middle-order batting. With the ball, he has bowled just two overs so far in which he has taken two wickets. In T20Is, he has scored 162 at avg of 54 against India – he played brilliantly against them earlier this year.

Top bowler picks

  • Jasprit Bumrah has an economy of 4.09 with five wickets to his name. Expect him to test the Afghans in the crunch overs.
  • Arshdeep Singh is doing a great job for his side as the left-arm bowler has scalped seven wickets. His wicket-taking ability in the powerplay makes him a vital bowler for India, especially against the Afghan openers who are crucial. Bowling against Afghanistan, he has picked up five wickets in four innings.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi has been one of the best bowlers in this World Cup. The left-arm pacer has scalped 12 wickets in just four outings. He can be a threat for the Indian skipper in early overs who has already been dismissed twice by left-arm pacers. 

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Rashid Khan got hammered for runs in the last game against West Indies but he is always a match-winner and has enough of experience to make a comeback. He has seven wickets in this tournament so far.
  • Rohit Sharma scored a fifty in the first game against Ireland but has looked quiet after that match. Rohit played a wonderful knock of 79* (46) at this venue back in the 2010 WC. While playing against Afghans, he has a strike rate of 163.3 and averages 65.3 in T20Is. 

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report And Weather

The average first innings score here is 143.8 which suggests that the pitch is balanced. The pitch also behaves slow usually which gives an upper hand to the spinners but pacers also have done damage at this venue. Australia scored just over 200 here in the last game played here which was successfully defended. 

Slight chances of rain are forecasted in early stage of the game but weather is expected to clear.

2024 T20 World Cup 43rd Match: AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today

Captain/Vice Captain Options:

  • Virat Kohli averages 67.41 in the T20 World Cups. He can be a good option for the captaincy of the fantasy team. 
  • Jasprit Bumrah is always a safe option if you want to go against the risk while captaining in your fantasy team.
  • Both, Fazalhaq Farooqi & Arshdeep Singh are risky but rewarding players in terms of backing them to lead one’s fantasy team.

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USA vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 41st Match

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USA vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 41st Match

After a closely fought round of games featuring 20 sides at the biggest T20 World Cup, we head onto the next and penultimate round of the event – namely Super 8s.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in alluring Antigua is all set to host the clash between United States of America and South Africa. USA has had a superb tournament thus far, surprising one and all by qualifying to the next round.

They knocked over Pakistan – the finalists of previous edition of T20 World Cup – in a magnificent scalp. It will be an even bigger moment for the Monank Patel-led side if they make it count at this stage.

On the other hand, South Africa are the invincibles so far making four out of four victories. But, they have found ways to win from difficult positions. Their batting needs to fire, but the South African side is full of superstars and can be seen as a contender for the World Cup.

Match Details

  • 41st Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between USA and SA.
  • 1st match of Super 8 round (group 2).
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

2024 T20 World Cup 41st Match: USA vs SA Possible Playing XI

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendriks, 3. Aiden Markram (c), 4. Heinrich Klassen, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7.Marco Jansen, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Ottneil Baartman, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi/Keshav Maharaj

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

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the Super 8s match between USA vs SA: Top Dream11 picks

Top batter picks

  • Quinton de Kock hasn’t been in a dream form in this tournament thus far; scoring 20, 0, 18, 10 in his four innings. But, now is the crunch time where he can deliver. He has decent numbers playing against left arm orthodox and right arm medium pacers in T20Is.
  • Heinrich Klaasen the fielder was the man of the moment in SA’s 1-run win over Nepal where his direct hit saved his team. But Klassen the batter needs to fire up in this crucial round where a win in every game is must for his side. He has scored 72 runs in four games so far.
  • David Miller is the top run scorer (101) for SA thus far. He is also the only batter to score a fifty among his teammates. He also has some experience playing at this venue: he scored 33 (26) and 49 (35)* in a T20I and ODI respectively back in 2010.
  • Aaron Jones is one of the main reasons USA qualified for the Super 8s round as the right hander has scored 141 runs, striking at 160.22. He stands fourth in highest run-scorers list. Playing at this venue, he has scored 67 runs in 53 balls in T20Is.
  • South Africa-born player Andries Gous has played a vital role in the success of USA in this WC, scoring 102 runs at a strike rate of 132.46. His ability and intent makes him a special player, and he will be motivated to perform against his country of birth.

Top all-rounder picks

  • Captain Aiden Markram hasn’t been at his best with the bat in recent times. Batting at Number 3, he has a huge role to play on these surfaces. He could also bowl himself if conditions suit.
  • Left-arm pacer Arshdeep did serious damage to the USA batting line-up and hence we can expect left arm pacer Marco Jansen to come good at the Antigua Stadium.

Top bowler picks

  • Anrich Nortje is having an excellent tournament as the speedstar has scalped as many as nine wickets in four innings. Expect him to test USA with his pace.
  • Left arm chinaman bowler from J’Burg, Tabraiz Shamsi got the opportunity to feature in the XI in their last game against Nepal where he won the player of the match award for his spell of 4/19.
  • Saurabh Netravalkar has managed to leave a mark on the fans all over the globe as he successfully led his side in super over against Pakistan and also scalped wickets of Rohit and Virat in the India game. The Bombay born left arm pacer, has scalped four wickets in three innings bowling at economy of 5.20. Comparatively, he has very good numbers in bowling to right-handers.

Other Players to Consider

  • Veteran Kagiso Rabada has a huge role to play with his four overs quota. Expect him to hit the pitch hard in the powerplay, and he can take wickets at the death.
  • Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan has taken one wicket in each of the three games he’s played. He has good potential to take wickets, especially against right-handed batters in T20s. He can be a differential pick with respect to your fantasy team.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch could offer a decent pace and bounce for the quick bowlers as well as turn for the spinners. Out of four games played here, three have been won by chasing sides. England hit 122 in 10 overs against Namibia. Before that, England rolled Oman for 47 and Australia hammered Namibia. Scotland also chased 151 against Oman with 41 balls to spare.

Unfortunately, as per the forecast, rain is likely to interrupt the game but we can hope to have a complete match. The toss winning captain would not hesitate to chase.   

2024 T20 World Cup 41st Match: USA 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

Captaincy/Vice Captaincy Picks

  • Anrich Nortje is in red hot form and is taking wickets in every game. One can expect at least 2 wickets from the hustler. So, this is surely a safe option for Captaincy at this point of time.
  • A big innings from Quinton de Kock is due.
  • The wrist spinners have been beneficial at this venue so Tabraiz Shamsi is another good option to think of.
  • A differential pick for your fantasy teams’s vice captaincy could be a South African player playing against his own country, Andries Gous.

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List of lowest scores defended at a Men’s T20 World Cup

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List of lowest scores defended at a Men’s T20 World Cup

The 2024 T20 World Cup has seen three of the lowest score ever defended in the tournament’s history. After the run-fest that was the 2024 Indian Premier League, bowlers have had a strong say on bowler-friendly surfaces across the West Indies and United States of America.

Top 5 lowest scores defended in men’s T20 World Cup history

Incredibly, the three records were set even before the Super Eights. Here is the list of the top five lowest scores ever defended in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.

5. 123 by Afghanistan vs. West Indies, Nagpur, 2016

A win that helped catapult Afghanistan cricket to new heights. Their win over eventual champions West Indies in 2016 was a great moment in their history, with their bowlers rallying to limit the strong Windies lineup to 117/8 in pursuit of 124.

Amir Hamza (1/9) was outstanding upfront. Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan (both 2/26) kept the squeeze on.

Earlier, the Afghans fought their way to 123/7 with Najibullah Zadran top-scoring with 48* off 40 balls.

4. 119 by Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand, 2014

Rangana Herath took 5/3 on an incredible night for Sri Lanka in Chattogram. New Zealand would have felt right in the game as they restricted the eventual champions to just 119, but they were no match with the bat.

Only Kane Williamson (42 off 42 balls) scored more than five. Herath went on a rampage, bamboozling the Black Caps batsmen with flight and a mix of deliveries that spun and those that went straight on.

3. 119 by India vs. Pakistan, New York, 2024

India put archrivals Pakistan on the brink of elimination when they were on the brink of losing this game. Chasing 120, Pakistan needed 48 off 48 balls with eight wickets in hand and looked odds on to win.

Enter Jasprit Bumrah. He dismissed Mohammad Rizwan to give India a sniff. Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj then kept things tight before Bumrah delivered the knockout blow in the penultimate over that just went for three.

On a tricky New York pitch, India managed just 119. Pakistan’s poor finish was a key reason why they were eventually eliminated.

2. 113 by South Africa vs. Bangladesh, New York 2024

Another game in New York, another record lowest score defended. South Africa held on to pull off an incredible four-run win when Bangladesh looked odds on themselves to win.

In the end, the match was marred by some controversy with Bangladesh denied four leg byes off an LBW decision was successfully overturned on review. But, they still had their chances and couldn’t quite finish the job even with some full tosses delivered.

Earlier, Heinrich Klaasen (46 off 44 balls) and David Miller (29 off 38 balls) took South Africa from the depths to 23/4 to a defendable score.

1. 105 by Bangladesh vs. Nepal, St Vincent, 2024

A Super Eights spot looked in danger for Bangladesh as they fell to 75/8 and 88/9 against a buoyant Nepal attack. But, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman added a crucial 18 runs to help take Bangladesh over the 100-run mark, which looked a defendable total on a difficult batting surface.

Apart from a 52-run stand in the middle between Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Malla, Nepal couldn’t cope. Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled a record 21 dot balls in his four-over burst where he finished with 4/7. Mustafizur Rahman was also magnificent, taking 3/7 which included a penultimate over wicket maiden when Nepal still had a sniff.

The Tigers won by 21 runs to seal their spot in the Super Eights of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

What are the groups for the Super Eights of the 2024 T20 World Cup?

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What are the groups for the Super Eights of the 2024 T20 World Cup?

The 2024 T20 World Cup Super Eights have been confirmed. India, USA, Australia, England, Afghanistan, West Indies, South Africa, and Bangladesh are the eight teams to progress from round 1.

With the pre-tournament seeding taking effect, here are the two groups for what shapes up to be an interesting Super Eights stage in the West Indies:

Group 1Group 2
India (A1)USA (A2)
Australia (B2)England (B1)
Afghanistan (C1)West Indies (C2)
Bangladesh (D2)South Africa (D1)

The top two teams from each Super Eights group will progress to the semi-finals.

2024 T20 World Cup: Super Eights fixtures

Group 1:

Thursday 20 June:

  • Afghanistan vs India, Barbados (day game).
  • Australia vs Bangladesh, Antigua (night game).

Saturday 22 June:

  • India vs Bangladesh, Antigua (day game).
  • Afghanistan vs Australia, Kingstown (night game).

Monday 24 June:

  • India vs Australia, St Lucia (day game).
  • Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Kingstown (night game).

Group 2:

Wednesday 19 June:

  • South Africa vs USA, Antigua (day game).
  • West Indies vs England, St Lucia (night game).

Friday 21 June:

  • England vs South Africa, St Lucia (day game).
  • West Indies vs USA, Barbados (night game).

Sunday 23 June:

  • England vs USA, Barbados (day game).
  • West Indies vs South Africa, Antigua (night game).

Semi-Finals schedule

The semi-finals will take place on Wednesday 26 June (night game) and Thursday 27 June (day game) at Tarouba and Providence respectively.

The final will be played on Saturday 29 June at Barbados, which will be a 10:30am game local time.

England, who are the defending champions, have a chance to win their second-straight title after a strong finish to the group stage and Australia’s win over Scotland.

Amazing scenes in Kathmandu and stadium highlights cricket-crazy Nepal

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Amazing scenes in Kathmandu and stadium highlights cricket-crazy Nepal

For most of the contest, Nepal could dare to dream of a huge scalp. They controlled a lot of the match against the highly-fancied South Africa off the back of their spinners, and then set things up nicely with the bat.

With 18 needed off 21 balls with seven wickets in hand chasing 116, a showdown with Bangladesh for a Super Eights spot looked imminent.

However, it was heartbreak for Nepal. Tears were shed as they fell short, with their inexperience telling in the final overs. Boundaries in the final two overs got the equation to two to win off as many balls, but youngster Gulsan Jha was run out by inches attempting to sneak a bye off the last delivery.

Thousands of fans gather in Kathmandu – scenes that highlight how passionate Nepal is for cricket

The match showed how far Nepal have come and the potential they have. We’ve seen Afghanistan rise rapidly over the past decade, and who knows where Nepal could be in the coming years.

The passion for the sport in the country is highlighted by the amazing scenes in Kathmandu, where thousands of fans gathered from the start of the Nepal-South Africa match which began at 5:15am local time.

The Nepal fans at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown were also magnificent. One fan travelled 16,287 kilometres to cheer for Nepal in this World Cup. His reactions during the match, showcased on the official ICC page, reflect the passion Nepalese fans have for the game.

“We wanted to give a gift to our fans but it didn’t go our way,” said Nepal captain Rohit Paudel in the post-match press conference. He hopes this is the springboard to more games against higher-ranked teams.

“The way we played today, it showed we belong here. This will give us good confidence for the next match against Bangladesh.”

Unfortunately for Nepal, they can no longer qualify for the Super Eights. But, the future looks bright.

Reactions to Pakistan getting knocked out at the group stage of the T20 World Cup

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Reactions to Pakistan getting knocked out at the group stage of the T20 World Cup

The rain relented for a while in Lauderhill, but Pakistan’s T20 World Cup hopes were still washed away following the abandonment of the USA-Ireland match. The result means the USA qualify to the Super Eights stage with five points; a great moment in their cricketing journey.

Yes, the weather wasn’t kind to Pakistan in the end, but Babar Azam’s team should look inward before blaming any external factors for their elimination. Defeat first up to the USA – a game Pakistan were heavily favoured to win – has proved fatal.

As has the defeat to India, where they were in a glorious position to win.

This campaign has reflected a bit of a trend with Pakistan in recent World Cups. They often start poorly and need to catch up, usually relying on other results to go their way if they are to progress. It was the case in the 2019 ODI World Cup (missed the semi-finals), 2022 T20 World Cup (SA vs ZIM washout and Netherlands beating South Africa opened the door), 2023 ODI World Cup (missed the semi-finals) and now here at the 2024 T20 World Cup.

What this means for the team remains to be seen. Which players will they persist with, and who will they bring in? Those are questions the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to get right with a home Champions Trophy campaign beckoning.

Reactions: Pakistan knocked out from the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage

Group A looked to be one of the more straightforward ones on paper. India and Pakistan stood out like a sore thumb when it came to experience. Ireland, USA and Canada certainly have their strengths, but the two Asian giants were widely expected to qualify.

“At this rate, does Pakistan deserve to make it ahead in the tournament?” tweeted legend Wasim Akram back on June 10. Truth be told, their cricket hasn’t been good enough.

Former Pakistan batsman Ahmad Shahzad minced no words when it came to Pakistan’s campaign.

“The deserving team is through to Super 8 round. If you’re depending on Ireland to defeat someone, you seriously don’t deserve to qualify. Don’t think even “Kudrat Ka Nizam” works for those who are not deserving or ready to improve. All eyes on PCB chairman now!” he tweeted.

Here are some of the reactions from fans, pundits and former players on Pakistan getting knocked out from the World Cup at the group stage.

USA has over 200,000 cricket players in 400 leagues across the country

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USA has over 200,000 cricket players in 400 leagues across the country

Cricket in the United States of America (USA) is growing in popularity. The USA team’s excellent performances in the T20 World Cup have added to the increased awareness of the sport in the country, but the groundwork has already been laid.

According to USA Cricket, America is home to more than 400 leagues with over 200,000 players competing. These leagues range from grassroot school programs to academies.

“Cricket is currently being played by over 200,000 players in the United States,” reads the statement.

“These players participate in competitions in the more than 400 local leagues, tournaments, academies, college and school programs across the United States. There are various formats of the game including: hardball, tapeball, softball, disabled and indoor to name a few.”

Cricket growing in popularity in the USA at grassroot level

The key for further growth is encouraging young people to take up the sport. In an interview with CBS News, Sham Chotoo, a cricket coach in the USA, aims to share the joys of the game after moving to America from Trinidad and Tobago three decades ago.

Chotoo started a cricket progam to encourage children to play. The program became the first elementary school cricket league in the USA.

Now, the program has over 1,000 children playing cricket across 86 teams.

“Back then [30 years ago], it was mainly the immigrant population playing cricket,” Chotoo said. “It was a fun way to get together.”

“And I said, well, why don’t I start a cricket program here?”

13-year-old Jordyn Hinkle-Walker is one of cricket’s advocates, according to Chotoo. “When I first started playing, my mother was like, ‘girl what are you doing?'” said Hinkle-Walker.

She, as as well as other students, love the sport.

“It was crazy,” Chotoo said. “You see they would get so excited, and you see their whole faces would light up.”

USA on the brink of qualifying to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup

The Florida rainfall is likely to see the USA qualify to the Super Eights. It is a remarkable situation given powerhouses India and Pakistan are in their group.

The victory over Pakistan got Americans talking about cricket. And given its growing popularity, one feels it will only become more popular in the coming years.

Ricky Ponting delivers commentary gem before Virat Kohli dismissal vs USA

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Ricky Ponting delivers commentary gem before Virat Kohli dismissal vs USA

Ricky Ponting was at his very best in commentary once again, this time predicting how Virat Kohli could be dismissed against the USA.

He provided insight into how teams have been bowling to India’s star batsman in this World Cup. The wider line has worked a treat.

“In this tournament so far, teams are looking to bowl a lot wider to Virat than ever before, (he was) caught at third man in the first game [against Ireland],” said Ponting on Amazon Prime’s coverage.

Kohli was then dismissed first ball, nicking behind off Saurabh Netravalkar’s left-arm seam. The opener played the ball quite a fair way away from his body, with the former Australian captain stating he may have been expecting the ball to come back in.

Dinesh Karthik comments on Ricky Ponting after Virat Kohli dismissal

“We were just talking about the line,” said Ponting after Kohli was dismissed. “The bowlers just look to bowl to him slightly wider outside the off-stump, trying to making him find it and feel for the ball with his hands.”

“All the homework they (India) would’ve done would be about Netravalkar swinging the ball back into the right-hander. This one didn’t, it was pushed across, what a breakthrough.”

During the commentary, Dinesh Karthik commented on Ponting’s ability to predict dismissals. The former Australian captain has done so on many occasions, particularly when working for Channel 7 during Australia’s home seasons.

“You’ve done it one too many times now, it must feel really good as a commentator when you speak about something and that exactly happens,” Karthik laughed.

“Not that you wanted Virat to get out but about how they attack outside off stump.”

Netravalkar soon dismissed Rohit Sharma to continue his dream tournament. India were reduced to 10/2 in pursuit of USA’s respectable 110/8 on a tricky New York pitch, with the co-hosts dreaming of another major upset after prevailing over Pakistan last week.

But, it wasn’t to be as Suryakumar Yadav (50* off 49 balls) and Shivam Dube (31* off 35 balls) led India to safety with seven wickets and 10 balls to spare.

With the win, India sealed their qualification to the Super Eights. However, they will want Kohli to find form, with the opener scoring just 1, 4 and 0 in his first three games after winning the Orange Cap in the recent IPL.

India’s final group game will be against Canada in Lauderhill, which has copped a deluge of rain in recent times. The weather is likely to be kind to the USA team, who only need a washout against Ireland to qualify.

ALSO READ: T20 World Cup Super Eights Qualification Scenarios

Lauderhill Florida weather forecast for USA vs IRE & PAK vs IRE

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Lauderhill Florida weather forecast for USA vs IRE & PAK vs IRE

Pakistan and Ireland will be looking at the Lauderhill Florida weather forecast with great anxiety. Both need to win their remaining matches to stand a chance of qualifying to the Super Eights stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Ireland are scheduled to take on USA on Friday. If it’s a washout, USA will progress, knocking out both Pakistan and Ireland in the process. If Ireland win, it will come down to a Pakistan-Ireland shootout on the 16th of June.

Heavy rain has lashed through southern Florida, causing flash flooding and multiple warnings. The Sri Lanka-Nepal match was washed out, effectively knocking the Lions out. Chances of the next games going ahead look bleak with more rain to fall.

What does the Lauderhill Florida weather forecast look like for the Group A matches?

According to reputable source AccuWeather, there is 22.9mm of rain expected during the day.

Interestingly, the hourly forecast predicts mostly cloudy weather from 10am onwards, which is when USA vs Ireland is scheduled to begin. Also, Vimal Kumar, a cricket reporter, is showing live updates of the Lauderhill weather on his YouTube channel. He has said that there has mostly been no rain in the past 12 hours.

Talk Before Wicket, based in the USA, reported that light rain was falling in Lauderhill at around 8am local time.

There is also the issue of the state of the outfield. There has been a lot of rain over the past week, so whether the outfield will be ready in time remains to be seen.

If the weather does not relent, both Ireland and Pakistan will be eliminated before their match on Sunday. USA will move to five points, which is more than what Pakistan and Ireland can reach.

Sunday’s forecast looks iffy, but more promising. It will still be very cloudy, but AccuWeather predicts just 2.9mm will fall during the day, providing hope of a match.

If USA vs Ireland is washed out, Pakistan and Ireland will be playing for pride only on Sunday. Both teams will be ruing unexpected losses, with Pakistan going down to USA then losing a game they had in their grasp against India. Ireland lost to Canada after conceding 137 – easily the highest score in difficult batting conditions in New York.

Lauderhill Florida weather forecast for Sunday 16 June.

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USA vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 25th Match

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USA vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report – 2024 T20 World Cup 25th Match

United States of America (USA) will challenge India (IND) in the 25th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The venue for this game is the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

USA are off to a flying start to the tournament as they defeated Canada in their first game and then defeated Pakistan by five runs in the Super Over. They are in the 2nd position in Group A. This will be a totally different challenge for them as India is in exceptional form, especially, the bowlers. USA batters will have to be at their best to give their side any chance of winning against India.

Monank Patel, Aaron Jones, Corey Anderson, Saurabh Netravalkar & Ali Khan will be the key players for their side. They’ll have to perform as a group for USA to give any sort of fight to the Indian team.

India, on the other hand, are coming off a special win against Pakistan in their last game. They won the game by six runs defending 119. The Jasprit Bumrah-led bowling attack has been in top form. Mohammad Siraj & Arshdeep Singh have also been brilliant.

Rohit Sharma has looked in good touch but a big knock is due. However, the biggest surprise is Virat Kohli’s form. But he’s a quality player and is expected to do well in this game. Rishabh Pant has done really well at number three while Axar Patel too did well with both bat and ball in the last match. India will be eyeing to seal their spot in the Super 8 by winning this game.

Match Details

  • 25th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between USA & India.
  • Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
  • Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

2024 T20 World Cup 25th Match: USA vs IND 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. Jasdeep Singh, 9. Noshtuh Kenjige, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

India: 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, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 25th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for USA vs IND

Top Batter Picks:

  • Virat Kohli: Despite his poor form in the first two games, Virat will be a must-pick for this game. He will open the innings and will be eager to do well in this game and get back into form.
  • Rohit Sharma: Indian skipper is another must-pick in your fantasy teams. He has looked to be aggressive from the start and can score big on his day when he gets going. Rohit scored a fifty against Ireland in the first game.
  • Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant looked in sublime touch in the last match. He scored crucial 40-odd runs to help his side to competitive total. Pant will fetch points from wicket-keeping as well and will be a top C/VC pick as well. 

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. Anderson hasn’t got a lot of opportunities in the first two games but is expected to bat in this game and may bowl an over or two.
  • Axar Patel: Axar Patel is another top pick for this game. He batted at 4 in the last game and with 2 left-arm orthodox spinners in the USA line-up he may get promoted in this game too.
  • Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya brings a lot of value with both bat and ball in your fantasy teams. He may not contribute a lot with the bat but is bowling really well and can pick up a wicket or two easily. Pandya picked up 2 wickets in the last game.

Top Bowler Picks:

  • Jasprit Bumrah: Not much needs to be said. The great bowler is in great form. Make him C/VC in your fantasy teams.
  • Saurabh Netravalkar: Saurabh Netravalkar can trouble the Indian openers who struggle a bit against left-arm pace. There is ample help here for the new ball pacers, especially in the first innings due to the moisture present in the pitch. Netravalkar was the star in USA’s triumph against Pakistan.
  • Mohammad Siraj: Mohammad Siraj bowled well in the last game and will be an excellent pick for this game. He can swing the new ball and can bowl into the wicket which has been very fruitful in New York.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Ravindra Jadeja: India have avoided using a lot of spin on the pitch at New York so this reduces Jadeja’s role significantly. Try him in GLs/Mini GLs.
  • Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh will bowl with the new ball and can pick up a couple of wickets upfront in the power play. He will be good pick for this game irrespective of the toss.

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather

The pitch has played better in the last couple of games compared to the initial matches but it’s still a very difficult pitch for batting. It will get a bit better in every game but expect the bowlers to dominate this game too. There will be ample help for the pacers in the first innings. Teams may prefer chasing but toss does not hold that much value at this venue.

Humidity will be around 60% during the match time. The temperature will be around 21-24 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.

2024 T20 World Cup 25th Match: USA vs IND 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 USA vs IND:

  • Jasprit Bumrah: The best bowler in the whole tournament. Expected to pick 2-3 wickets in this game.
  • Rishabh Pant: Will bat at 3 and is in good form. Pant will fetch points from wicket-keeping as well.  

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