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ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21

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ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21

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Zimbabwe have been outstanding in this ICC World Cup Qualifier, so much so they can taste a return to the showpiece ODI tournament. They not only have been ruthless in the games in they were expected to win, but they showed great fight in their superb – and crucial – victory over West Indies.

However, this is where things heat up. Any slip up against Oman and the likes of Netherlands, Scotland and dare we say West Indies will be ready to pounce. Victory against Oman will put the Zimbabweans in a terrific position, and they will be expected to do so in front of what will be another raucous crowd, this time in Bulawayo.

So, will this expectation spur on or burden Zimbabwe? Remember, Oman pulled off an incredible victory over Ireland earlier this tournament, so the belief will be there that they can trouble the hosts. In terms of their qualification hopes, they will need a miracle, but all they can focus on for the moment is producing strong cricket for as long as possible.

ALSO READ: ODI World Cup Qualifier scenarios: Can West Indies still qualify?

ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21 Super Sixes: ZIM vs OMN Possible Playing XIs

Zimbabwe should be back to full strength after Blessing Muzarabani, Craig Ervine, Clive Mandande and Tendai Chatara missed the USA game.

Zimbabwe: 1. Joylord Gumbie, 2. Craig Ervine (c), 3. Sean Williams, 4. Wessly Madhevere, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Ryan Burl, 7. Clive Madande (wk), 8. Wellington Masakadza, 9. Richard Ngarava, 10. Blessing Muzarabani, 11. Tendai Chatara

Oman will be seeking more from their top order after they fell to 72/4 against Scotland. The spotlight is on the experienced Jatinder Singh who has scored just 38 runs in four games.

Oman: 1. Kashyap Prajapati, 2. Jatinder Singh, 3. Aqib Ilyas, 4. Zeeshan Maqsood (c), 5. Mohammad Nadeem, 6. Ayaan Khan, 7. Shoaib Khan, 8. Naseem Khushi (wk), 9. Fayyaz Butt, 10. Jay Odedra, 11. Bilal Khan

ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Zimbabwe:

  • Sean Williams is striking at 152.94 in this tournament, and is coming off a brutal 174 off 101 balls against USA. His 390 runs in total include two hundreds and a fifty.
  • Sikandar Raza is also on fire. His 218 runs this tournament have come at a strike rate of 156.83, with his century coming when chasing.
  • Raza has also taken eight wickets in four matches in the 2023 ODI WC Qualifier. With conditions at Bulawayo starting to suit spin, expect Raza to also play a key role with the ball.
  • Craig Ervine has also looked in strong touch. The skipper has picked up a century and half-century in three innings, totalling 218 runs.
  • If Zimbabwe bat first, watch out for Ryan Burl. He has struck 116 runs at a strike rate of 136.5 when batting first in this tournament.
  • Richard Ngarava continues to go from strength to strength. The left-armer is Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker with 10 and is conceding just 4.15 per over.
  • Blessing Muzarabani will be a threat with his height. However, he will be seeking to improve his record at Bulawayo, where he averages 43.71 in seven matches.

Oman:

  • Aqib Ilyas is Oman’s leading run-getter in the 2023 ODI WC Qualifier (142). He is averaging 35.50 with a strike rate of 81.60.
  • Ayaan Khan will be asked to provide impetus to the Oman innings. He is striking at 92.36 (133 runs, avg. 33.25).
  • Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood is key to Oman’s hopes. He was man of the match in their famous win over Ireland, where he scored 59 (67) and took 1/51.
  • Mohammad Nadeem has finished not out in two of the four matches. He has struck 111 runs at an average of 55.50.
  • Bilal Khan will look to take advantage of any Zimbabwean nerves up front. He has taken nine wickets in four matches this tournament – the most of any Oman bowler.

Other Stats and Facts

  • This will be the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Oman.
  • Sean Williams in ODIs at Queens Sports Club Bulawayo: 25 inns, 742 runs, avg. 33.72, SR 82.62. He also has 18 wickets.
  • Zeeshan Maqsood has scored just 10 runs in the three innings outside of the Ireland game.

Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Pitch Report and Weather

Spinners were dominant in the Sri Lanka-Scotland game a couple of days ago. They took 12 of the 18 wickets by bowlers. Scores have ranged from 99 to 325 on this ground.

Another beautiful, sunny winter’s day is forecast in Bulawayo with a top of about 26 degrees.

ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21 ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 29 June

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.

ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction: Ideal team combination

  • 1 wicket-keeper
  • 1-2 batsmen
  • 4+ all-rounders
  • 2+ bowlers

Option 1:

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ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21 Super Sixes: ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21 | ZIM vs OMA Dream11 Prediction Today | Bulawayo Pitch Report
ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21 Super Sixes: ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction

ODI WC 2023 Qualifier Match 21: ZIM vs OMN Match Prediction – who will win?

Zimbabwe should win this match.

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Reactions: Jonny Bairstow carries oil protestor off Lord’s ground

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Reactions: Jonny Bairstow carries oil protestor off Lord’s ground

Cricket News: Reactions – Jonny Bairstow carries oil protestor off Lord’s ground | Reactions to Jonny Bairstow carrying climate protestor

They said anything could happen in this Ashes series, but who had “Jonny Bairstow carrying an oil protestor to the Lord’s boundary” on their bingo card?

Two protestors ran onto the Lord’s turf wearing “Just Stop Oil” shirts. They were carrying bags of orange powder, bringing play to a standstill after just one over. Jonny Bairstow took matters into his own hands, picking up one of the protestors and carrying him all the way to the boundary rope.

The second protestor, blocked by Ben Stokes and David Warner, poured powder near the run up at the Nursery End. Play was delayed as Bairstow had to change his shirt and wicket-keeping gloves, while a leaf blowers were used to remove the powder off the field.

The Just Stop Oil group has staged protests all around England. A second pitch was prepared in the Edgbaston Test with the possibility of Just Stop Oil protestors invading the ground.

Twitter reactions to Jonny Bairstow carrying “Just Stop Oil” protestor from the Lord’s field

Legendary India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin tweeted “good start to the 2nd Test. Bairstow has done some heavy lifting already.” Below are some of the best reactions to one of the more interesting moments witnessed on a cricket field.

Australia finished the first session 73/1, with Josh Tongue dismissing Usman Khawaja right on the stroke of lunch. The surface has offered movement for the bowlers, but there are runs on offer.

Lord’s London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test

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Lord’s London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test

Cricket News: Lord’s London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test | What is the weather forecast for the 2nd Ashes Test?

After a magnificent first Test at Edgbaston, anticipation is high for the second Test at Lord’s. England need to bounce back quickly to keep their hopes of regaining the Ashes urn intact, while Australia can take a huge step towards Ashes retention with victory at the home of cricket.

Conditions have been warm and mostly dry in London so far this summer. However, will it be the case for the Test match? Below is a look at the Lord’s weather forecast for the five days starting Wednesday June 28.

2023 Ashes: Lord’s weather forecast for the 2nd Test

In the last decade, the team batting first has won 47.4% of Tests at Lord’s. However, overcast conditions on day one and a greenish pitch can influence each team’s final playing XI as well as the decision at the toss. Cloud cover is forecast for day one of the Test, but the chances of precipitation are low right throughout.

Day two, though, could see rain. According to BBC.com, there is higher than 50% chance of precipitation from 7am right through to 4pm. Also, World Weather Online predicts up to 6.3mm to fall in the afternoon.

Cricket News: Lord's London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test | What is the weather forecast for the 2nd Ashes Test?
Lord’s London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test

From thereon, conditions look promising despite the chance of afternoon showers on day three and morning showers on day four. Day five, Sunday 2nd July, is mostly sunny with no chance of rain.

With these conditions come interesting talking points around the make up of both XIs. Australia have a choice to make between two of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland, with the latter a good selection given his ability on pitches offering movement. However, Starc’s left-arm angle on the Lord’s slope, plus his batting capability, makes him a strong selection too.

For England, Moeen Ali’s fitness will decide the XI. Given Ben Stokes likes to back his players, Moeen will likely play if his finger is in good shape, but what will that mean for the rest of the attack? Chris Woakes has a great record at Lord’s, but is there room for him? Mark Wood offers a point of difference with his pace, but who out of Broad, Robinson and Anderson misses out?

These questions and more set the scene. Given England’s style of batting and the quality in both bowling attacks, there should be enough time to secure a result in what shapes up to be a cracking Test.

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | Ashes 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction | Lord’s Pitch Report

The only thing you could confidently predict about this Ashes series is that it would be an absolute belter. Everything else is up in the air. The thrilling Edgbaston Test was testament to that, with ebbs and flows right throughout the five days eventually ending in a memorable Australia victory.

Since the start of the 21st century, only once has a team come back from 1-0 down to win an Ashes series: England in 2005. With this series already on track to be the best England-Australia duel since that remarkable series 18 years ago, expect this England team to bounce back hard.

And, they have promised just that. Despite the debate around Ben Stokes’s declaration and England’s team selection, the hosts seem more confident now than prior to the series. Zak Crawley backs his team to win by about 150 runs. Ollie Robinson believes England can still regain the Ashes even if they go 2-0 down. There is no doubt England will go harder, and we’re here for it.

For Australia, the fact they prevailed at Edgbaston without contributions from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne is cause for optimism. If they get going at Lord’s, Australia can take a massive step towards retaining the Ashes given they look relatively settled as a unit especially given the brilliant exploits of Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins last week.

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Possible Playing XIs

England have confirmed their XI. Josh Tongue will replace Moeen Ali.

England: 1. Zak Crawley, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Ollie Pope, 4. Joe Root, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Ben Stokes (c), 7. Jonny Bairstow (wk), 8. Ollie Robinson, 9. Stuart Broad, 10. Josh Tongue, 11. James Anderson

Australia may make one change by bringing Mitchell Starc in for either Josh Hazlewood or Scott Boland. However, there may the temptation to stick with the same attack given conditions are likely to be more conducive for seam bowling.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Cameron Green, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc/Scott Boland, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • Joe Root was outstanding at Edgbaston. He struck 118* and was on track for more. In 19 Tests at Lord’s, Root has struck 1,680 runs at an average of 52.50 with six fifties and five hundreds.
  • Since the start of 2021, Root has struck 3,344 Test runs at an average of 58.7 with 13 tons. He is striking at 61.8 in this period.
  • Harry Brook looked in good touch in both innings of the first Test, but was dismissed without going on for the big score (32 and 46). The right-hander has 896 runs in his eight Tests so far at an average of 74.66 and strike rate of 97.92.
  • England need runs from Ben Stokes. The England captain looked produced his best form for some time in the second innings at Edgbaston, where he hit 43. Crucially in that innings, Stokes was willing to be patient early which bodes well for his team.
  • Much has been made of Jonny Bairstow’s wicket-keeping, but his batting has been excellent. Since the start of 2022, Bairstow has scored 1,159 runs at an average of 64.4 and strike rate of 76.6.
  • James Anderson is hoping for more assistance from the Lord’s pitch. The legendary seamer has the most Test wickets on this ground (117) at an average of 24.58. Stuart Broad, who took six wickets at Edgbaston, has the next-most at Lord’s with 108 at an average of 27.42.

Australia:

  • Usman Khawaja is coming off a man of the match performance at Edgbaston. The opener struck 141 and 65 in an excellent display of Test batting.
  • Since the start of 2022, Khawaja has struck 1,827 Test runs at an average of 67.7.
  • Steve Smith had a rare quiet Test. He returns to Lord’s, where he has scored 381 runs in four Tests at an average of 54.42.
  • Smith has good numbers against England’s two premier bowlers at Lord’s. He has scored 48 off 71 against Anderson (no dismissal) and 77 off 108 against Broad (no dismissal). In addition, he has scored 37 off 65 against Wood (no dismissal).
  • Marnus Labuschagne came in as Smith’s concussion substitute at Lord’s in the 2019 Ashes. He scored a gritty half-century, one of four in that series.
  • Alex Carey is enjoying an excellent tour of the UK so far. He has been magnificent behind the stumps and has contributed with the bat, with scores of 44, 66* (WTC Final) and 66, 20 (first Ashes Test).
  • Pat Cummins stood up in the second innings with both ball (4/63) and bat (44*). He took 3/61 and 3/35 at Lord’s in 2019, part of 37 wickets in seven Tests in England at an average of just 22.41.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head in England since the start of 2015: 11 matches, England 5, Australia 5, drawn 1.
  • Stuart Broad dismissed Marnus Labuschagne twice in the channel in the previous Test match.
  • Travis Head in Tests since the start of 2021: 30 inns, 1,455 runs, avg. 53.9, SR 81.5.
  • Nathan Lyon is five away from becoming the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
  • Ollie Robinson has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 19.9 at Lord’s.

Lord’s Pitch Report and Weather

ALSO READ: England’s conundrum. What kind of pitches will they produce?

48 hours out from the first ball, the pitch resembles something you’d see in New Zealand. However, expect much of the grass to be shaven off the surface, with a pacier pitch expected to the one in Edgbaston.

In the past ten years, the average first innings score at Lord’s is 294.68, with the team batting first winning 47.4% of the matches. Interestingly, right-arm off-spin fares the worst in this period, with the second-highest average (37) and highest economy (3.52).

Conditions in London should allow for a result. The first day is forcast for cloud cover but minimal rain. There could be some rain on Thursday (day two) and Saturday morning (day three), but overall the forecast looks mostly fine and dry.

Ashes 2023 2nd Test ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 June-2nd July

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.

Ashes 2023 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: Ideal team combination

  • 2 wicket-keepers
  • 4 batsmen
  • 1 all-rounder
  • 4 bowlers

Option 1:

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | Ashes 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction | Lord's Pitch Report
Ashes 2023 2nd Test ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | Ashes 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction | Lord's Pitch Report
Ashes 2023 2nd Test ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Ashes 2023 2nd Test Match Prediction – who will win?

Another magnificent match is on the cards. Batting first might prove to be key. Expect another tight contest, with England possibly prevailing this time, in line with how close this series will be.

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.

How does the super sixes stage work at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023?

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How does the super sixes stage work at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023?

Cricket News: How does the super sixes stage work at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023? | ODI WC Qualifier details

On first glance, the Zimbabwe-West Indies match at Harare on June 24 may not have seemed too important given both teams had already qualified to the super sixes of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier tournament. Hosts Zimbabwe chased well against Nepal and Netherlands, while the Windies were too strong for USA and Nepal.

However, the match was hugely significant, emphasised by the huge and loud support at Harare Sports Club. The winner would have the luxury of taking those points into the super sixes stage, where the top two teams would then qualify to the ODI World Cup in India.

ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023: How does the super sixes stage work?

As you know, there are two groups of five in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Each team plays each other once, with the top three from each group progressing to the next round.

However, every game matters. Teams can take points and net run rate from the group stage into the super sixes. How? By beating other teams who also qualified into the super sixes.

For example, because Zimbabwe beat fellow qualifier West Indies, they will take those two points into the next round. The other team to qualify out of Group A was the Netherlands, who Zimbabwe also beat. So, the hosts have secured a headstart in the super sixes stage, where they will play group B qualifiers Scotland, Oman and Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe also beat Nepal, but because Nepal did not qualify to the next round, Zimbabwe’s points from that match do not count.

Because of their four points and solid net run rate, two wins may be enough to see the Zimbabweans return to the ODI World Cup.

For West Indies, their next match against Netherlands on Monday 26 June is vital. If the Windies lose that match, they will enter the super sixes stage with no points, which makes their qualification hopes almost obsolete.

Cricket News: How does the super sixes stage work at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023? | ODI WC Qualifier super sixes details

The same applies for Group B. Sri Lanka and Scotland have both gained two points by beating Oman. Both will then meet on Tuesday for the chance to gain an extra two points to take into the next stage.

“Warnie” series cops scathing & negative review

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“Warnie” series cops scathing & negative review

Cricket News: “Warnie” series cops scathing review | Channel 9’s “Warnie” documentary receives largely negative reviews

A little over a year since the great Shane Warne’s passing, Channel 9 Australia launched a two-night drama series “Warnie” with the intention of “celebrating the life of an Aussie icon.” However, it has been widely described as “rushed”, “cringey” and “putrid”.

Part one aired on the evening of 25th June, and was met by widespread negative reviews. The documentary, condemned as disrespectful to Warne and his family, focuses on both the highs and lows of Warne’s life; from the Gatting delivery to failed drug tests and the match fixing controversy. In addition, the casting choices, acting and overall production were widely criticised, with viewers claiming the documentary does no justice to one of cricket’s greatest ever.

Previously, Brooke Warne, Shane’s eldest daughter, accused Nine of being “beyond disrespectful” and “insensitive” to go ahead with the series just a few months after the legendary legspinner’s death. Also, she claimed it a “a ratings ploy”; a view shared by the majority of viewers online.

Warne’s ex-wife and mother of his three children, Simone Callahan, also took aim at Nine. “I haven’t wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it’s a bit unkind and mean spirited to be honest,’’ she said to Herald Sun.

“It’s my opinion. He’s just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they’re not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.”

To watch the documentary visit 9now.com.au: https://www.9now.com.au/warnie/season-1

Reactions to “Warnie” documentary: Fans leave scathing review

“Channel 9’s Warnie, is the worst thing I have ever seen and an embarrassment to his legacy. A genuine car crash you can’t stop watching. Channel 9 I am boycotting you (ashes aside) for the next 3 years,” one tweet read.

“As expected, #Warnie is absolute bin juice, almost insulting. I understand the need to take creative licence, but this is outrageous. SKW’s life deserves a $50 million Hollywood feature, not this cheap as chips, TV movie from Wish which might as well be called Underbelly: Warnie,” read another.

Below are some of the reactions to the documentary.

Zak Crawley predicts an England win by 150 runs at Lord’s

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Zak Crawley predicts an England win by 150 runs at Lord’s

Cricket News: Zak Crawley predicts an England win by 150 runs at Lord’s | Ashes 2023 Lord’s Test prediction: Crawley has his say

England opener Zak Crawley believes his team will comfortably win the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Speaking to Times Radio, Crawley said the surface will suit England more compared to the docile surface of Edgbaston, with Ollie Robinson and James Anderson asking for more assistance following Australia’s thrilling two-run win.

“I think we will win,” he said. “I think it will suit us a bit more, that pitch. So I think we’ll win by, I don’t know, 150 runs?”

We’re about entertainment – Zak Crawley

Crawley echoed Ollie Robinson’s statement for wisden.com where Brendon McCullum praised the team for their performance in a game they felt like they had won. The opener said that despite the defeat at Edgbaston, the effect it has had on Test cricket is the team’s ultimate goal.

“That’s why we took [this loss] better than other losses perhaps, because it was great for the game,” Crawley said. “I think Sky had record viewing figures, Test Match Special had record listening figures, so this week was a great week for cricket and that’s what we’re all about.

“We’re not about results. We always talk about that. We’re not about winning or losing: we’re about entertainment. Of course, we’re there to win and it helps our brand and what we’re trying to do. If we win, we get more traction.”

Crawley will be aiming to improve on his Test average, with his 61 in the first innings of the first Test the kind of innings the team wants from him.

“You don’t feel that pressure when you’re out there. The pressure is more when you’re playing for your team-mates and our jobs as openers and top-order batsmen is to set the tone. And so the pressure I feel is I’ve got to get off to a good start and a quick start for my team,” he said.

The second Test begins on Wednesday June 28. It is crucial England avoid defeat at the very least to ensure they have the best possible shot at regaining the coveted Ashes urn which they have not held since 2017.

List of the richest T20 leagues in the world

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List of the richest T20 leagues in the world

Cricket News: List of the richest T20 leagues in the world 2023 | Which is the richest T20 league after the IPL?

T20 leagues have taken the cricket world by storm. Not many would have thought that the first T20, played between Durham and Nottinghamshire in 2003, would be the start of a revolution that would transform the cricketing calendar and how the sport would be played.

Fast forward to 2023, and even Test cricket is played in ultra-attacking style. Many cricketers play various T20 leagues around the world, with huge paypackets that international boards often can’t match. The numbers below are astounding in the top six richest T20 leagues in the world.

Top 6 richest T20 leagues in the world

6. Vitality Blast

The winner of the Vitality Blast receives approx. US$222,495 in prize money. The tournament is part of the big broadcast deal the England and Wales Cricket Board landed for 2020-2024 worth approximately US$1.39 billion. This deal includes internationals.

5. Big Bash League (BBL)

Foxtel and Channel 7 confirmed a seven-year, AU$1.5 billion extension deal in early 2023, even with the BBL set to have a fewer number of matches. This means the BBL’s broadcast value per match increases, but the overall deal includes the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and internationals as well.

The tournament winner receives AU$500,000 (approx. US$334,000).

4. Pakistan Super League (PSL)

The media rights value per PSL match is approximately US$297,000 per match. In December 2021, the PSL signed a two-year deal worth US$24 million, a 50% increase on the previous cycle. With the new media rights cycle approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be looking to continuously increase the tournament’s brand value, which stood at US$240 million at the time of the previous cycle.

Also, premier sponsor HBL paid US$14.3 million to renew their contract back in 2021. The PCB retains 5%, with the rest going to the franchises.

In terms of prize money, the winner receives approx. US$450,000.

3. Caribbean Premier League (CPL)

Every game of the CPL is an unforgettable party. Fans dance and cheer in the stands as some of the world’s best T20 cricketers do their thing. Viewers also enjoy the league, with a combined digital and broadcast viewership of 721.8 million in 2022, soon after the league delivered US$250 million in media exposure.

Sponsorship value in the 2022 season was US$66,250,232, with the league delivering US$134,686,551 in direct economic impact on the Caribbean, i.e. jobs, hotel rooms, tourism and more.

The winner receives US$1 million in prize money, with the runner up receiving a solid $600,000. Overall prize money totals US$2.16 million.

2. SA20

South Africa’s SA20 enjoyed a magnificent first season in 2023. Media giant Viacom18 bought the media rights for an undisclosed fee, but reportedly just below Cricket South Africa’s asking price of US$100 million for ten years. Also, Supersport own a 30% share in the tournament.

The total prize money totalled over $US4 million. The winner, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, received $2 million in prize money with runners up Pretoria Capitals receiving $1 million.

1. Indian Premier League (IPL)

It comes as no surprise that the IPL comes in at number one. According to Statista, the value of the league skyrocketed to US$8.4 billion in 2022, with the mammoth media rights and two new teams contributing significantly to an increase in value post the pandemic.

Also, after the 2022 mega auction, the 234 participating players were to be paid a whopping $116,339,000 combined. With fans rating the 2023 season the best ever in IPL history, the quality and viewership is only improving, increasing the potential for higher player earnings.

The winning team receives US$2.41 million in prize money. The runner up receives US$1.57 million, followed by US$846,000 for third and fourth.

Ashes 2023 – What kind of pitches will England produce?

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Ashes 2023 – What kind of pitches will England produce?

Cricket News: Ashes 2023 – What kind of pitches will England produce? | England bowlers call for more seam-friendly pitches

England’s style of cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, which has served the team so well over the past year, was seen as their biggest strength heading into the highly anticipated 2023 Ashes series.

The hosts displayed more of the same positivity at Edgbaston, scoring at 4.62 per over against Australia’s capable attack. The relatively flat surface – the kind Ben Stokes called for earlier in the year – enabled England to play freely, but they ultimately fell short in a classic Test match.

England seamers Anderson and Robinson call for more seamer-friendly pitches in the Ashes

In the fallout, two of England’s seamers have called for more assistance from the surfaces. Legend James Anderson, who made his Test debut way back in 2003, has enjoyed a remarkable run of form since turning 35. However, the seamer was unable to make a big impact in the Edgbaston Test, telling The Telegraph of his discontent at the slow, docile pitch.

“It’s a long series and hopefully I can contribute at some point,” he said. “But if all the pitches are like that, I’m done in the Ashes series.”

“That pitch was like kryptonite for me. There was not much swing, no seam movement, no bounce and no pace. I’ve tried over the years to hone my skills so I can bowl in any conditions but everything I tried made no difference. I felt like I was fighting an uphill battle.”

Fellow seamer Ollie Robinson also called for pitches with more movement. In his column for wisden.com, Robinson said a seaming pitch would suit England more.

“We were surprised by how defensive Australia were and how unwilling they were to go toe-to-toe with us. Obviously it’s worked for them this Test match,” he said.

“But, we feel that with the way they’re playing at the moment, a pitch with a bit more movement would benefit us hugely.”

England’s conundrum

There is no doubt Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have sparked a sharp turnaround. England won just one of their previous 17 Tests before they took over, with the series defeat in West Indies the final straw.

However, their positive style of play has been aided by excellent batting surfaces both home and abroad. The pitches held true right throughout their home season in 2022, where they knocked off New Zealand thrice and India once. They were also able to score rapidly on Pakistani highways in an impressive 3-0 series win.

Should England now turn towards seam-friendly pitches, it will go against Stokes’s original wishes and could put their batting under the microscope. The lineup prides itself on driving on the up, reverse scoops and further audacious strokeplay, so it will be interesting to see how they cope on pitches with more assistance for Australia’s bowlers.

However, Australia’s batsmen will surely be tested by England’s skillful seam attack. It is another element of what is shaping up to be a riveting Ashes series.

The second Test begins at Lord’s on Wednesday 28 June.

Ashes rivalry alive as ever, but India is in the box seat when it comes to economics of cricket

Tim Harcourt
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Ashes rivalry alive as ever, but India is in the box seat when it comes to economics of cricket

Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever after an all-time classic Test at Edgbaston, but when it comes to cricket’s economics, India hold the aces

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What an exciting end to the first Test of the 2023 Ashes with the Aussie grit of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon just defeating England’s Bazball style of play. It sets the scene for an exciting Ashes series overall with Lord’s hosting the next test.

It comes just a week after Australia won the World Test Cricket championship, defeating India in comprehensive style at The Oval in south London.

The Ashes always excites the traditionalists, as the Australia-England rivalry is the oldest in cricket.

But while playing the old enemy for the Ashes is for many the pinnacle of Australian cricket, Australia-India is developing as a modern rivalry.

This is significant because when it comes to the economics or business of cricket, it’s India that’s in the box seat, not England.

Indian Premier League (IPL) as a cricketing powerhouse

The 2023 season of the Indian Premier League drew more than 500 million viewers, a 32% growth in television ratings on last season. The very first IPL game of the 2023 season in fact attracted more viewers than the Super Bowl the climax of the NFL’s American football season and one of the biggest dates on the world sporting calendar.  The first IPL match attracted 130 million viewers compared to 113 million for the Superbowl.

What’s more, 2023 IPL champions the Chennai Super Kings are valued at about US$900 million (A$1.3 billion), and have been touted as the “Manchester United of the IPL”.

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Ashes rivalry alive as ever, but India is in the box seat when it comes to economics of cricket

It just shows the power of sport in today’s global economy, and the power of India in global cricket. Indeed, sport is no longer about small talk, but an intrinsic part of the global economy and geopolitics.

When T20 took off in England and spread to the cricket playing nations, everyone thought Test Cricket would die. But it didn’t. In fact, it is stronger than ever as we can see from the popularity of the Ashes and the India-Australia series. If anything, it’s the game in between T20 and Test cricket, the 50-over game that is likely to become obsolete. The ODI World Cup is played every four years as the showpiece event, but is now arguably overshadowed by the regularity of the T20 World Cup.

So how exactly did India and the IPL become the cricket powerhouse?

The IPL was formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after India’s victory in the 2007 World Cup, after a breakaway league had been mooted to break the BCCI’s grip on the game. The BCCI acted fast to surf the T20 wave and according to the BCCI Vice President Lalit Modi at the time, it was “designed to entice an entirely new generation of sports fans into the grounds throughout the country. The dynamic Twenty20 format has been designed to attract a young fan base, including women and children.”

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Ashes rivalry alive as ever, but India is in the box seat when it comes to economics of cricket

So why did this happen in India?

It’s partly size, with India now the largest country in the world with 1.4 billion people, and India’s economic success in recent decades with a growing middle class. By 2025 the Indian middle class will number 583 million people, or 41 percent of India’s projected population.

This has been super-charged by the digitisation of the Indian economy with TVs and smart phones giving the average Indian cricket lover access to their favourite teams. The IPL has attracted the top cricketers from around the world and also boosted women’s cricket (especially their pay packets) with the Women’s Premier League in India too.

“designed to entice an entirely new generation of sports fans into the grounds throughout the country. The dynamic Twenty20 format has been designed to attract a young fan base, including women and children.”

Lalit Modi

The rise of the IPL has been endorsed by surveys on the fans themselves on the future of cricket

For example, a survey by Cricblog of 1,000+ fans showed that 68% of respondents believe IPL franchises will soon hold more power over national boards. Also, 52.4% of respondents said they would drop One Day Internationals (ODIs) to reduce scheduling pressures that have come about from the rise of T20 cricket.

However, despite the shift to T20s, like the successful IPL, over 90% believe Tests will still be around in the next 10-15 years, with the success of the Ashes crucial to Test cricket’s survival.

The role of IPL and Tests came up for discussion when I was in India last month hosting the “Cricket, Collaboration and Commonwealth” conference for the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in New Delhi. There was a robust discussion on the economics of the India Premier League (IPL) and the role of “cricket diplomacy” in Australia-India relations.

While I was in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Australia speaking to packed houses of India diaspora in Sydney. Modi was supposed to be coming for the Quad meeting in Sydney, but after US President Joe Biden cancelled due to the debt ceiling crisis in Washington, he decided to come anyway.

Modi wanted to build on the momentum of the blossoming India-Australia partnership, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited India in March. Cricket diplomacy was on display then too, spawning now famous images of Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese on a chariot before the fourth Test match in Ahmedabad.

Around 50% of Indians are under the age of 25 so there are immense opportunities for Australian education. Only 21% of Indians have higher education and India wants to double the number of university places to 35 million by 2035 providing a great opportunity for Australian universities and TAFEs.

This is important because India is aspirational – young middle-class Indians have seen the world progress with globalisation, and they want to be part of the action and lead the way.

However, in cricket terms, the excitement of the IPL was there to see, but the large attendances at The Oval for the ICC World Championship Test (with Indian fans outnumbering Australians by almost the size of our relative populations!) and now the exciting Ashes series shows that the death of Test cricket had been greatly exaggerated.

*Tim Harcourt is Industry Professor and Chief Economist at IPPG at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and host of The Airport Economist www.theairporteconomist.com and Footynomics – The Economics of Sport www.footynomics.com.au

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For the results of the survey of the future of cricket by the fans themselves see: What does the future of cricket look like according to fans? – CricBlog

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