Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is expected to return for Australia’s showdown with high-flying Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 7.
Maxwell missed Australia’s crucial 33-run win over arch-rivals England on Saturday after suffering a concussion in a golf cart incident last Monday (30 October). The Afghanistan game comes eight days after the all-rounder suffered the injury, which is said to pass the necessary protocol for a return.
“I think they (Maxwell and Marsh) are straight back in. We’re so excited to get Mitch back and then Maxi, I think it’s an eight-day protocol (that ends) on the day (of the Afghanistan match) so I think he’s all good to go,” said fellow all-rounder Cameron Green following Australia’s fifth-straight win in the World Cup.
Glenn Maxwell likely to play against Afghanistan, Mitchell Marsh also available, Steve Smith suffering from vertigo
According to cricket.com.au, Maxwell batted for nearly an hour in the nets and engaged in running drills on Friday night. The training formed part of an important process implemented to ensure the all-rounder was managed properly following the injury.
Last Thursday (November 2), Cricbuzz correspondent Bharat Sundaresan said that Maxwell was jogging with the team. “Glenn Maxwell having a bit of a jog around with the rest of the team under the close supervision of the physio is a promising sign as he recovers from the concussion suffered on Monday,” he tweeted.
Glenn Maxwell having a bit of a jog around with the rest of the team under the close supervision of the physio is a promising sign as he recovers from the concussion suffered on Monday #CWC23#AusvEng
Mitchell Marsh, who also missed the England game, is available for the Afghanistan clash after joining up with squad on Sunday evening. He travelled back to Australia following the passing of his grandfather, Ross.
As a result, Australia could have their full squad to choose from for the first time in this tournament. But, reports came through on Monday afternoon that Steve Smith has been suffering from vertigo, which could put him in doubt for the Afghanistan clash.
And now Steve Smith has left the net, not looking very good, stood around the with his head bent down, then went and sat on a chair looking in quite a bit of discomfort, before lying down on the ground where you find him now with his eyes closed. Not great signs maybe #CWC23
If Smith is out and Australia select both Marsh and Maxwell, one of Marnus Labuschagne or Cameron Green will likely miss out. Labuschagne is fresh off an important 71 against England, which lifted him to Australia’s second-highest run-scorer in this tournament.
Pat Cummins’ team will have to be on their game against an Afghanistan side that has won its past three matches. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s team is playing with great confidence, and will back themselves to test Australia with their spinners. If they win, they will move level with Australia on points.
Australia’s possible XI vs Afghanistan (if Steve Smith does not play): 1. Travis Head, 2. David Warner, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Josh Inglis (wk), 6. Glenn Maxwell, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood
The great Virat Kohli has added another string to his bow, notching up his 49th ODI century on his 35th birthday to go level with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. With India gunning for their eighth-straight win in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli took control and achieved the feat in just his 277th innings, an incredible 174 fewer than Tendulkar, who took 451 innings to reach the mark.
A capacity crowd at Eden Gardens, and hundreds of millions watching online and on television celebrated yet another Kohli hundred. After a superb early onslught by Rohit Sharma against the South Africa fast bowlers, Virat settled in and held the Indian innings together on a challenging Kolkata pitch. On a surface that offered turn and inconsistent pace, Kohli rotated strike magnificently, partnering with Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja to help take India to a formidable 326/5.
The knock was also testament to Kohli’s supreme fitness. Conditions have been sapping and unforgiving throughout this World Cup, with testing heat and humidity across the country. However, Virat never let up, finishing with just ten fours in his 101 with the rest in singles and twos.
Reactions to Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century: Star number 3 leads the way as India thump high-flying South Africa
From there, India never let up. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj kept things tight early, with the latter getting the key wicket of Quinton de Kock. Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja took over, with the left-arm spinner finishing with superb figures of 5/33 as the Proteas had absolutely no respite against a relentless attack.
The defeat raises further questions around South Africa’s ability to chase totals. As they dominate teams when batting first, the Proteas have lost two matches when batting second (against Netherlands and India) and scraped home by one wicket against Pakistan.
“Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!” tweeted cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!#INDvSApic.twitter.com/PVe4iXfGFk
Rohit won't be playing the way he is if there isn't a certain Virat in the side. This whole batting revolves around Virat and how beautifully Gill Shreyas KL have batted around him. One game Virat failed, Rohit got into a different zone vs Eng. We are witnessing 2 ATGs in action.
Virat Kohli said "I have played with Rohit for 15 years – I have never seen him expressed a lot – it was so emotional". [Star Sports] pic.twitter.com/wCf8xrsFhZ
Eden today!!! Witnessing Kohli's 49th, Iyer's fine knock, Rohit's remarkable blitz,Greatness of India's bowling attack, as a fan of the game one just feels overwhelmed!
India have pretty much shut the Proteas out of this match in the opening powerplay. This was the time to get boundaries while the ball was hard and the fielders in. India have bowled brilliantly, but again we have stood still at the crease and not tried to put pressure back on
In retrospect, surviving Maharaj's spell was absolutely critical. He could have easily picked up 4-5 like Jadeja. In retrospect, Rohit's innings gave us that cushion and Kohli and Iyer guarded their wickets instead of looking to score. While chasing we could have been the same.
So if Bumrah doesn’t get you Siraj will .. If Siraj doesn’t get you Shami will .. If Shami doesn’t get you Jadeja will & If Jadeja doesn’t get you Kuldeep will .. #India#CWC2023@clubprairiefire
Man I love Sunny G so much. He is more emotional than kohli right now. You may or may not agree with his opinions but no bigger lover of Indian cricket than Sunny G
India marked another day of dominance with a superb 243-run win over South Africa. Their final group game is against the Netherlands at Bengaluru. South Africa will go up against high-flying Afghanistan at Ahmedabad before the semi-finals.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible XI Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 35 | Bengaluru Pitch Report
It is a big game. New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the 35th match of the World Cup 2023. The outcome of this match will provide some clarity about the qualification scenarios.
New Zealand started their campaign brilliantly, winning four games on the trot. However, things have fallen off significantly, and they have lost their last three games. The Kiwis will have to win this game, or else they will be on the brink of elimination.
Meanwhile, Pakistan finally ended their losing streak and took Bangladesh down by a clinical show in their previous encounter. They are known to churn out the best game when they have nothing to lose. Pakistan still have a chance to pull things back and qualify for the semi-final, but first, they need to win their remaining games.
There is a lot at stake for both teams. The World Cup is heating up.
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 35: NZ vs PAK Possible Playing XIs
Matt Henry went off the field while bowling in the previous game and is out of the World Cup. Kyle Jamieson has been named as his replacement, but it is unclear whether he will be available.
New Zealand: 1. Devon Conway, 2. Will Young, 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham (c & wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. James Neesham, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Lockie Ferguson/Ish Sodhi.
Pakistan will likely stick with the same XI.
Pakistan: 1. Abdullah Shafique, 2. Fakhar Zaman, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Saud Shakeel, 7. Agha Salman, 8. Shaheen Afridi, 9. Usama Mir, 10. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 11. Haris Rauf.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
New Zealand:
Devon Conway needs to fire from the top. He has 153 runs in three ODI innings against Pakistan. Conway also has one fifty and a century against them.
Rachin Ravindra has been the find of the World Cup 2023. He has 415 runs, averaging 69.16 and striking at 105.59 in seven ODI innings this World Cup. Rachin has also amassed two fifties and as many centuries.
Daryl Mitchell has 369 runs at an average of 52.71 and a strike rate of 91.33 in seven ODI innings against Pakistan. Mitchell has also hit two centuries against them. He can also contribute with the ball.
James Neesham has 128 runs, averaging 42.66 and striking at 85.90 in five ODI innings against Pakistan. He also has two wickets against them. Neesham will be a useful player in the fantasy teams.
Tim Southee has 31 wickets at an average of 26.87 and a strike rate of 32.19 in 20 ODI innings against Pakistan. He also has a five-wicket haul against them.
Trent Boult has 23 wickets at an average of 25.26 and a strike rate of 28.30 in 12 ODI innings against Pakistan. He also has one four-wicket and a five-wicket haul against them.
Pakistan:
Fakhar Zaman has 833 runs at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 89.28 in 16 ODI innings against New Zealand. This includes five fifties and three centuries.
Babar Azam has 840 runs at an average of 46.66 and a strike rate of 83 in 19 ODI innings against New Zealand, including seven fifties and two centuries.
Mohammad Rizwan has 359 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 94.47 in nine ODI innings against New Zealand. He also has three fifties against them.
Shaheen Afridi, who is in good wicket-taking form, has 20 wickets at an average of 16.30 and a strike rate of 19.75 in eight ODI innings against New Zealand. He also has two four-wicket hauls against them.
Haris Rauf has 10 wickets at an average of 36.70 and a strike rate of 36.90 in seven ODI innings against New Zealand. He also has a four-wicket haul against them.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head in ODIs: Played 115, New Zealand 51, Pakistan 60, Tied 1 & NR 3.
Fakhar Zaman vs Trent Boult in ODIs: 81 runs, 80 balls, 101.25 SR & 3 dismissals.
Tom Latham vs Shaheen Afridi in ODIs: 25 runs, 42 balls, 59.52 SR & 4 dismissals.
Trent Boult has struggled in the powerplay this World Cup. He only has 3 wickets at 58 balls apiece in seven innings.
Tom Latham has 52 more to complete 4000 ODI runs.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Pitch Report and Weather
Runs, and so many runs. Chinnaswamy has always been a batting paradise. There will be some help for the pacers, especially with the new ball. Expect a high-scoring clash.
There are some chances of rain during the match hours. Hence, there might be some breaks, but the match should hopefully have an outcome.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations
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.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Ideal Team Combination: 2-3-3-3
Option 1:
Option 2:
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 35: NZ vs PAK Match Prediction – Who will win?
It will be a classic. It’s hard to predict, but New Zealand should prevail in a run-fest.
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Cricket News: IND vs SL Twitter Reactions – Siraj, Shami, Bumrah bowl Sri Lanka out for 55 | Reactions to India’s massive 302-run win over Sri Lanka at Mumbai
India have once again made a mockery of Sri Lanka, bowling them out for under 100 for the third time in the past four meetings. Mohammed Siraj, just as he did in the recent Asia Cup Final, destroyed the Sri Lankan top order to have figures of 3/0 off 1.5 overs at one stage, after Jasprit Bumrah dismissed the in-form Pathum Nissanka LBW first ball off a delivery that is almost impossible to play.
But, the beauty of the Indian attack is that there is no breathing room. After the early Siraj and Bumrah onslaught, in came Mohammed Shami. The man of the match went on a rampage, dismissing Charith Asalanka and Dushan Hemantha in his first over to reduce Sri Lanka to a scarcely believable 14/6 after ten overs. From there, he dismissed Dushmantha Chameera, Angelo Mathews and Kasun Rajitha to finish with 5/18 and become India’s all-time highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cups.
It was truly an exhibition from India’s pace-bowling brigade. On a surface offering movement and a touch of inconsistent pace, the fast bowlers did not let up, with the Sri Lankans simply having no answers as a wicket looked likely each and every delivery. At one stage, the lowest ever ODI score of 35 was under threat as the Lions fell to the depths of 29/8, but the efforts of Kasun Rajitha (14) and Maheesh Theekshana (12*) gave Sri Lanka their only consolation on a wretched day.
Key stats from the rout:
Mohammed Shami became India’s leading wicket-taker in World Cups with 45. He has achieved the feat in just 14 innings.
Sri Lanka’s top five contributed just two runs. This is the lowest of any team in ODI history.
The 302-run win is India’s second-biggest ever in ODIs. The biggest ever is 317, also by India against Sri Lanka earlier this year.
India have bowled Sri Lanka out for 73, 50 and 55 in three of their past four ODIs. The Lions scored 172 on the other occasion.
IND vs SL Reactions: India destroy Sri Lanka by 302 runs at Wankhede
We must also not forget India’s solid batting performance, where they struck an imposing 357/8 on a surface that was somewhat tricky for batting. Shubman Gill (92), Virat Kohli (88) and Shreyas Iyer (82) all struck half-centuries. Here are some reactions India’s massive victory; their seventh-straight in a perfect World Cup campaign so far.
“Don’t worry about tomorrow. Cherish the Team India that you have today. You may never see such domination again,” tweeted Sportskeeda’s Anuj Nitin Prabhu.
“For decades if batters in India were the headline act fast bowlers were the accompaniment tracks more often than not. What Bumrah, Shami and Siraj have done is turned fast bowling into the special attraction band, one that seems to churn out platinum albums for fun,” tweeted Cricbuzz’s Bharat Sundaresan.
Don't worry about tomorrow. Cherish the Team India that you have today. You may never see such domination again.
For decades if batters in India were the headline act fast bowlers were the accompaniment tracks more often than not. What Bumrah, Shami and Siraj have done is turned fast bowling into the special attraction band, one that seems to churn out platinum albums for fun #CWC23#IndvSL
Shami now has 45 wickets in WCs, which is the highest for India. And he has 45 wickets in 14 games at an avg of 12.91 and at a SR of 15.7. He has now equalled Starc for most 5-fers in WCs (3).
These numbers are the bowling equivalent of Bradman's Test avg of 99.94.
When you can call Shami, off the bench, after four matches; when Siraj can do this; when your spearhead is Bumrah, arguably India's best ever new-ball ODI pacer; when you have Kuldeep + Jadeja; when you have Ashwin on the bench, you have India's best CWC attack ever. #INDvsSL
Today's #INDvsSL match reminds me of the Coca Cola Champions Trophy final in Sharjah, 2000 where SL, riding on Jayasuriya's mammoth 189, scored a massive 299 (considered unchasable those days) and bundled out India for just 54.
NED vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible XI Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 34 | Lucknow Pitch Report
Players from both the Netherlands and Afghanistan camps will both have some amazing stories to share in the future about this World Cup. But, they won’t want the good times to end just yet. They meet in a tantalising clash at Lucknow in match 34 of this World Cup; a match that has big ramifications on the semi-final spots.
The Afghans, if they win today, will go level on points with Australia and New Zealand. The consensus throughout this World Cup by some parts of the media is that there hasn’t been a surprise element or story in this tournament, but stand up now if you had Afghanistan level with Australia and New Zealand by November 3. They have been outstanding, adding another string to their bow by chasing targets superbly against fellow Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
But, the Netherlands won’t die wondering. They have shown both South Africa and Bangladesh that they can be dynamite when defending a total. With Scott Edwards batting and captaining the side well, you can be sure the Dutch won’t lie down with their semi-final hopes still alive. However, they need more from their indifferent top order.
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 34: NED vs AFG Possible Playing XIs
Roelof van der Merwe, who missed the Bangladesh game due to illness, could return for this game.
Netherlands: 1. Vikramjit Singh, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Wesley Barresi, 4. Colin Ackermann, 5. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 6. Bas de Leede, 7. Sybrand Engelbrecht, 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Shariz Ahmad/Roelof van der Merwe, 10. Aryan Dutt, 11. Paul van Meekeren
There is the possibility of Afghanistan playing four spinners at Lucknow. They went with that approach at Chennai against Pakistan.
Also, Ikram Alikhil dislocated his finger against Sri Lanka, so Najibullah Zadran may come in his place with Rahmanullah Gurbaz to take the gloves.
Afghanistan: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Rahmat Shah, 4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), 5. Azmatullah Omarzai, 6. Najibullah Zadran, 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq/Noor Ahmad, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi
NED vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Netherlands:
Since the start of 2022, Scott Edwards has scored 1,261 runs at an average of 46.7 and strike rate of 94.7 in ODIs. This includes three half-centuries in as many matches against Afghanistan (208 runs, avg. 69.33).
Edwards will have a key role to play against Rashid Khan. He has scored 40 runs off 54 balls without dismissal.
Bas de Leede may be expensive in this World Cup, but he is a genuine wicket-taker. He has picked up 11 wickets in this tournament, part of 26 scalps in 2023. But, the Netherlands need runs from their star all-rounder, who averages just 19 in this campaign.
Aryan Dutt has a key role to play on a pitch that can provide turn. The offspinner has taken eight wickets in six matches in this World Cup at an impressive economy of 4.96.
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be looking to bounce back after his duck against Sri Lanka. He was enjoying a good run of form before the last game, hitting 224 runs in five matches.
Gurbaz scored a century in January 2022 against the Netherlands. He hit 103 (127) on a slow pitch at Doha.
Rahmat Shah has found his form. The experienced right-hander has struck two straight half-centuries to help guide Afghanistan to wins. He also has a half-century in three matches vs Netherlands.
Azmatullah Omarzai is a good pick for fantasy teams. The supremely talented all-rounder has taken five wickets in this World Cup along with 203 runs. His last innings was a superb 63-ball 73* against Sri Lanka.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has taken seven wickets in three matches against the Netherlands. He can be a handful for the Dutch with his variations. Same with Rashid Khan, who has six wickets in three matches against the Dutch.
Other Stats and Facts
Afghanistan beat Netherlands 3-0 in Qatar in January 2022. The Afghans won all three matches batting first, hitting 222, 237 and 254.
Hashmatullah Shahidi has scored two half-centuries in three ODIs against Netherlands. He is also Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in this World Cup with 226.
Is a big score awaiting Ibrahim Zadran? The opener has made scores of 22, 22, 28, 14, 87, and 39 in his last six innings.
Max O’Dowd is having a horror run in this World Cup, hitting just 61 runs in six innings.
Logan van Beek has taken a wicket every 29.22 deliveries in this tournament.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather
The Lucknow track was very tricky for batting in the recent India-England clash. The seamers found movement and Kuldeep Yadav spun the ball significantly.
In four matches in this World Cup, the average first innings score is 252.75. Both the team batting first and second have won two games each. But, with spin available, setting a total may be the way to go.
A warm and mostly clear day is forecast with a top of about 31 degrees.
NED vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations
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.
NED vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Ideal Team Combination: 2-2-3-4
Option 1:
Option 2:
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 34: NED vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win?
Afghanistan, at Lucknow, should prevail in this match.
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Cricket News: Australia possible playing XI vs England: Glenn Maxwell OUT, will Stoinis play? | Australia’s possible playing XI vs England at Ahmedabad
In a major blow for Australia, superstar all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out for at least the England game after suffering a concussion in a golf-related incident. Maxwell reportedly fell out of a golf cart earlier this week, which leaves a considerable hole in Australia’s lineup given how much they rely on his all-round ability.
In further news, Mitchell Marsh has also been ruled out of the England game at least as he has left India for personal reasons. His return date is unclear at this stage,. Marcus Stoinis’ impending return does provide Australia with a boost, but the team needs significantly better returns with the bat from the all-rounder given he hasn’t hit a 50+ score since the 2019 World Cup. But, there is arguably no better time than a match against the old enemy to achieve it.
Australia’s possible XI for England match at Ahmedabad: 1. David Warner, 2. Travis Head, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Cameron Green, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Josh Inglis (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood
Australia with questions vs England: Both Stoinis and Green set to play?
Mitchell Marsh in particular has found it tough to get going against spin in the middle overs. Marsh has faced 111 deliveries against spin between overs 11 and 40 in this World Cup, hitting just 72 runs at a strike rate of 64.9. But, his departure from India means Steve Smith will bat at three for the England match.
Batting coach Michael di Venuto said all-rounder Marcus Stoinis “should be right” for the England match. He and Cameron Green are likely to replace Maxwell and Marsh given both offer the possibility of runs.
In terms of Maxwell, it is unclear when he will return. After England, Australia will take on confident Afghanistan at the Wankhede on Tuesday, which may be too soon for the all-rounder. Then, Pat Cummins’ team will meet struggling Bangladesh at Pune on November 11; the game in which Maxwell may make his comeback.
Australia will miss Maxwell’s services. He has smashed 196 runs at a strike rate of 148.48, including the fastest ever Australian and World Cup ton in 40 balls. Importantly, Maxwell’s offspin has been mighty effective, conceding just 4.82 per over across Australia’s first six games.
Despite those concerns, there was hope the Tigers could put together a good showing. After all, the tournament is played in the subcontinent which should, in theory, suit their bowling attack and give their batsmen the confidence of familar conditions.
However, their performances have been nothing short of abject, losing five consecutive matches convincingly after a decent first up win over Afghanistan. Their latest effort was a horror show against the Netherlands at Eden Gardens, falling well short of the 230-run target set thanks to a fighting knock from captain Scott Edwards.
While the bowlers lacked the finishing touch to end the Netherlands innings earlier than it did, the batsmen looked clueless against a Dutch attack that enjoyed the conditions on offer. As Bangladesh fans streamed out of the stadium at the fall of Mahmudullah’s wicket, one can only wonder as to the vision and strategy that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have in place to ensure the team competes better in ICC events. The batting still relies on Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan, with the latter so out of form and focus that the end of a glittering ODI career could sadly just be around the corner.
On the other side, the Netherlands deserve this triumph. Their response to a 309-run hammering at the hands of Australia is indicative of a team with excellent fighting spirit. Once they got a foothold in this game, there was no letting up as both the seamers and spinners kept the pressure on a Bangladeshi batting lineup that did not have the spirit or answers to counter. Paul van Meekeren led the way with 4/23, well supported by Bas de Leede (2/25) and Aryan Dutt, Logan van Beek and Colin Ackermann who all took a wicket each.
Reactions: Fans slam Bangladesh after another poor performance in the 2023 World Cup
“We should question Bangladesh’s Full Member Status and the non-Status of Netherlands,” one fan tweeted. “Bangladesh’s worst WC campaign since 2003. So much work undone,” tweeted another fan.
We should question Bangladesh's Full Member Status and the non-Status of Netherlands.#NEDvBAN#CricketTwitter
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) October 28, 2023
Bangladesh having an "India 2007" kind of campaign. It was bound to happen with so many off the field issues. The unity in the team seems non existent. They play Pakistan next.
At least 25000-30000 Bangladeshi people were present at the Eden Gardens. The fans don't deserve this shambolic display of cricket matches after matches. #CWC23
The same old story for Bangladesh, but credit to the Netherlands The Netherlands is one of the best teams in this WORLD CUP with their fielding and running between the wickets. 👏 pic.twitter.com/522aPApkko
Cricket News: AUS vs NZ Twitter Reactions: Australia hold off Ravindra, Neesham to seal thrilling win | Reactions to Australia vs New Zealand classic at Dharamsala
Remember all the talk about the absence of close matches in this World Cup? Well, like London buses, two have come around in very quick succession.
Following on from the Pakistan-South Africa thriller, Australia and New Zealand delivered their own. And what a memorable game it was. From the blistering and scarcely believable start from Australia’s openers to Rachin Ravindra further enhancing his status as one of the game’s best young players, this Trans-Tasman clash just about had it all.
New Zealand kept pace right throughout an incredible chase, taking the game to the very last ball. Their play in the middle overs, courtesy of Ravindra in particular, outshone Australia’s, whose identity between overs 10 and 40 is still unknown. Mitchell Marsh believed it was the best time to prepare for the upcoming Pakistan Test series, leaving more for Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and crucially, Glenn Maxwell, to do.
388 looked like plenty, but we live in a cricket world where such a total is not safe. Especially on a belter of a batting surface at Dharamsala. Mitchell Starc, another concern for Australia, looked off colour, but Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa all enjoyed enough good moments to ensure Starc had enough to defend, which he just managed to in one of the all-time finishes.
Ravindra, who became just the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to hit two ODI World Cup hundreds before turning 24, set things up for New Zealand with a superb 89-ball 116. Jimmy Neesham was the man to take the Black Caps home, but despite his own fine half-century, he fell agonisingly short. Credit should go to Pat Cummins who batted and bowled beautifully in the final ten overs, coupled with razor-like precision with his field placements under pressure.
AUS vs NZ Reactions: Travis Head stars as Australia hold off spirited New Zealand by just 5 runs
In the end, the day belonged to Travis Head who won man of the match for his breathtaking 109 off 67 balls. Coming back from a fractured hand injury, Head didn’t miss a beat, taking to the strong New Zealand attack as if they were park cricketers.
Here are some of the reactions to what was a thrilling encounter.
As brilliant as Travis Head and David Warner were with the bat, Australia needed Pat Cummins’ work at the death with bat then ball. 37 off 14 balls, then 2-24 from four overs when the asking rate was nearly 10 an over. #CWC23#AUSvsNZ
Great game. Didn't expect NZ to come so so close to the target. Australia have registered 4 back to back wins, but their bowling, as well as middle order batting will be a cause of worry.
Rachin Ravindra, what a batting star he's turning out to be! Kept NZ in the game so that…
What an amazing 10 days for Travis Head. Witnessed his baby daughter take her first steps last Tuesday in Adelaide & here he is smashing a century off 59 balls in his first game of the World Cup in the foothills of the Himalayas #CWC23#AusvNZ
2 great games on the trot .. The World Cup has come alive .. NZ should take huge confidence from getting so so close in that chase .. Aussies starting to look hot .. Perfect time to fly over for the last few weeks .. #OnMyWay#CWC2023
Warner and Head batted brilliantly, Maxwell too but the biggest flopshow has to be Mitchell Marsh. Australia had all the momentum going and then ruined that by sending Marsh at 3. 36(51) when his job is to go at run a ball or more.Pathetic knock.
Mitchell Starc is having a Poor World Cup 2023 as of now… He is not even among Top 15 wicket takers as of now in this World Cup…and is looking very average
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible XI Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 29 | Lucknow Pitch Report
If matches were decided on form alone, we may as well skip this match. England, the biggest disappointment of this World Cup, travel to Lucknow to face unbeaten India, who come into this match off a week’s break.
Jos Buttler’s team have not only lost four from five matches, but have been thrashed in all four of their defeats. The latest was an abject, miserable display against Sri Lanka, managing just 156 in favourable batting conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Following the loss, Moeen Ali said England have nothing to lose and may as well go all guns blazing.
However, India are on point. Their powerplay bowling has been superb, with their death-bowling also magnificent. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will surely test an England middle order struggling for confidence, and that’s before we talk of the superb form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
In this article, we will look at some fantasy cricket tips, the possible playing XIs, and the Lucknow pitch report as part of our Dream11 fantasy coverage in this World Cup.
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 29: IND vs ENG Possible Playing XIs
Hardik Pandya will reportedly resume training this weekend, ruling him out of this match. Mohammed Shami, who took five wickets last game against New Zealand, could get another game.
England may look to shake things up with their batting order. One option is moving Jos Buttler higher and bringing Sam Curran back in the team. Also, Brydon Carse, who replaced the injured Reece Topley, may get a game.
England: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Dawid Malan, 3. Joe Root, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. Chris Woakes/Sam Curran, 8. Moeen Ali, 9. David Willey, 10. Brydon Carse/Mark Wood, 11. Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
India:
Rohit Sharma is in outstanding form. The captain has hammered 311 in five matches in this World Cup. Out of those runs, 197 have come in the first powerplay, where Rohit is striking at 134.
Shubman Gill has made three starts in this World Cup (16, 53, 26). Is this the day he goes big? The opener has smashed 1,963 runs at an average of 67.7 and strike rate of 103.8 in ODIs since the start of 2022.
Virat Kohli is back to his best. His chasing numbers are out of this world. In this World Cup, Kohli has hit 354 runs at an average of 118.00 and strike rate of 90.53.
Kohli has the fourth-most runs in IND-ENG ODIs (1,340) at an average of 43.22 and strike rate of 88.68. This includes nine fifties in three hundreds.
KL Rahul’s record when batting at number five in ODIs: 24 inns, 984 runs, avg. 57.88, SR 95.16. He has a middling record against England (9 inns, 210 runs, avg. 30.00, SR 88.23), but he has the form to turn this around if he gets the chance.
Mohammed Shami has taken a remarkable 36 wickets in 12 World Cup matches. This includes 5/54 in his last appearance against New Zealand.
Shami has an outstanding record against Buttler in ODIs. The seamer has dismissed the England captain five times for 57 runs in 60 balls.
Jasprit Bumrah has been supreme in the powerplay in this World Cup. He has total figures of 2/58 in 20 overs between overs 0 and 10. He is also a wicket-taking option at the death.
Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root twice in 38 balls in ODIs (36 runs).
England:
Dawid Malan is England’s leading run-scorer in ODIs this year. The left-hander has struck 811 runs at an average of 62.38 and strike rate of 99.14.
Is this the day Jonny Bairstow delivers a big score? The opener has a good record against India in ODIs: 16 inns, 627 runs, avg. 41.80, SR 104.84.
Joe Root has struggled since the second match of the World Cup and is in need of runs. He has scored 739 runs at an average of 46.18 and strike rate of 83.59 against India.
Jos Buttler has historically struggled against India in ODIs: 19 inns, 425 runs, avg. 22.36, SR 87.26.
England’s attack has been struggling for impact, so a lot depends on Mark Wood to deliver. The pace bowler has taken just three wickets in five matches in this World Cup at an average of 77.66, but he returns to his IPL home ground.
Other Stats and Facts
India have won four of their past six ODIs against England.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Jonny Bairstow in ODIs: 44 balls, 22 runs, one dismissal.
Adil Rashid vs India: 8 inns, 9 wickets, avg. 50.11, econ. 6.44. He has, however, dismissed Kohli three times in 116 balls (108 runs).
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The average first innings score at Lucknow in this World Cup is 260.67. There has been some spin available, but overall the surfaces have played quite well. In similar conditions, the team batting first will aim for closer to 300 with cutters into the wicket key for the bowlers.
A warm and mostly clear day is forecast with a top of 31 degrees.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations
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.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction – Ideal Team Combination: 2-4-2-3
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 29: IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Option 2:
ODI World Cup 2023 Match 29: IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
IND vs ENG Match Prediction: Who will win?
England will need to achieve a turnaround of epic proportions to win this. India should win this match.
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Cricket News: List of top 5 highest successful run chases in ODI World Cups | What is the highest successful run chase in ODI World Cups?
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been filled with memorable chases over the years. Fast forward to the present 2023 edition, and teams need to achieve some of the highest-ever run-chases in World Cups given the skill and power on display.
Top 5 highest successful run chases in ODI World Cups
Here is a look at the top five successful run chases in ODI World Cups.
5.Sri Lanka 313/7 vs Zimbabwe, 1992
Sri Lanka’s successful pursuit of 313 against Zimbabwe in 1992 is the only instance of a 300+ score chased in a World Cup before 2000. Batting first, the Zimbabweans, led by legend Andy Flower’s 115*, hit an excellent 312/4. However, Arjun Ranatunga was at his damaging best, striking 88 off 61 balls to guide the Sri Lankans home with four balls to spare at New Plymouth.
4. Bangladesh 322/3 vs Scotland, 2015
Kyle Coetzer hit a magnificent 156 at Nelson but it wasn’t enough to seal victory for Scotland. Bangladesh, in a crucial game in the context of their 2015 World Cup quarter-final qualification hopes, chased down the 319-run target in an equal measure of professionalism and efficiency.
Tamim Iqbal led the way with 95, before Mahmudullah (62), Mushfiqur Rahim (60), Shakib Al Hasan (52*) and Sabbir Rahman (42*) also made crucial contributions.
3. Bangladesh 322/3 vs West Indies, 2019
Bangladesh again. This time in 2019. Shakib Al Hasan (124* off 99 balls) and Litton Das (94* off 69 balls) made a mockery of West Indies’ 321/8 at Taunton. The two combined for an unbroken 189-run stand in 22.3 overs to seal the chase easily with seven wickets and 51 balls to spare.
Highest run chases in ODI World Cups: Shakib Al Hasan was superb in 2019.
2. Ireland 329/7 vs England, 2011
One of the most famous World Cup matches of all time. Ireland, chasing 328, were all but gone at 111/5 in the 25th over. However, Kevin O’Brien had other ideas, producing one of the great performances in the history of ODI cricket to catapult the Irish to a famous victory.
He brought up his hundred in 50 balls before finishing with 113 off 63 balls. John Mooney (33 off 30 balls) and Trent Johnston (7 off 4 balls) sealed the chase with five balls to spare to spark jubilant celebrations at Bengaluru.
1. Pakistan 345/4 vs Sri Lanka, 2023
Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama took the Pakistani attack apart to lead Sri Lanka to 344/9. Then, Pakistan were then reduced to 37/2 in 7.2 overs, where the target looked a fair way away.
Then, it was all Pakistan as they pulled off the highest successful chase in men’s World Cups. Abdullah Shafique hit a classy 103-ball 113 on ODI World Cup debut. But, the man of the match was the ever-reliable Mohammed Rizwan, who overcame cramp to lead his team home with a superb 131* off 121 balls.
