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Wow. Who saw that coming? Even if you felt England were favourites, no one could have expected such a thumping, dominant ten-wicket win with 24 balls to spare in a World Cup semi-final.
Full credit to Jos Buttler and Alex Hales. They produced one of the all-time great white-ball opening partnerships on the big stage, showing up an India side that was conservative and devoid of intent according to Tom Moody. Rightly, many other pundits and fans echo his thoughts after Hardik Pandya got India to a par score of 168 despite hitting a brilliang 33-ball 63.
At the end of the powerplay, India were 31/1. England more than doubled that with 63/0 courtesy of a calculated but ruthless takedown of India’s powerplay bowlers. By the ten over mark, India had only moved 62/2. England at the same stage were 98/0.
Such a pummelling is always going to result in a big post-mortem in a country where cricket is life. The T20I futures of the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and co. are up in the air. However, it’d be unfair to take too much focus away from the brilliance of Buttler and Hales, who lit up the Adelaide Oval in a way that millions know they can, but very few expected they actually would on such a big stage.
Now, England move on to the MCG to face Pakistan in a repeat of the 1992 ODI World Cup Final in Australia. For India, there is soul searching to do, as well as a huge opportunity for the likes of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson to perform in next week’s T20I series in New Zealand.
IND vs ENG Twitter reactions: India bow out after Buttler and Hales storm
Here are some of the Twitter reactions to England’s magnificent win, where Buttler and Hales produced the highest partnership ever in men’s T20 World Cups in a clinical display. Also, a special mention to Adil Rashid, who bowled a terrific spell of 1/20.
A record-breaking stand between Jos Buttler and Alex Hales 🤩
To bat like this in a World Cup semi-final is the ultimate vindication of England's approach. Bilateral cricket is one thing; Jos Buttler and Alex Hales playing like this with everything on the line is simply exceptional. One of the most impressive England wins I can remember.
Virat kohli's captaincy was never the problem like many Indians made it look like 5 IPL trophy winning captaincy Rohit sharma failed to win us Asia cup and T20wc in a span of 2 months
Not surprising that batters like Sanju Samson and Prithvi Shaw haven't yet gotten a consistent look into the T20I side, for the Indian captain believes the team did well with the bat in the semifinal. Poor statement, Rohit. #T20WorldCup#INDvENG
Indian batters had to win this #IndvEng encounter…168 on this surface against a batting line-up like England with India’s bowling attack that’s bereft of high-pace and wrist-spin was a way below-par score. India’s average PP score in #T20WorldCup is 36 runs. 1/n
After the last World Cup, India said they had changed their approach. That was only for bilaterals of course..for the World Cup, it’s the same sh*t, different World Cup 🙄#INDvENG#T20WorldCup
One of the all-time great @englandcricket wins. Captain @josbuttler deep in thought, taking in the moment before addressing the world’s media after victory over India at the Adelaide Oval. As Jos said, it’ll mean nothing if we don’t win at the MCG. #T20WorldCup#INDvENGpic.twitter.com/CdcigitoZw
Incredible after all the evolution of T20 batting – bats, levers, 360 hitting – that masterful, flighted legspin can still confound the world’s best and hugely influence a match. That was a phenomenal spell from Adil Rashid. #INDvsENG
Adil Rashid, Hasaranga, Zampa, Rashid Khan all wrist spinners performing brilliantly through out the tournament but we will drop Chahal and play Axar-Ashwin 😄😄
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South Africa’s group-stage exit from the on-going ICC T20 World Cup has now invited a review by the Cricket South Africa (CSA). The Proteas went crashing out of the tournament after a defeat against the Netherlands in their final game of the competition.
South Africa’s Director of Cricket (DOC) Enoch Nkwe said, “It is important that we review what has happened. We are in the process of putting a panel together to ensure the review is very clinical.”
“But the focus is hitting the reset button and not dwelling on the past. It’s important that we close a chapter and look at what lies ahead,” the senior CSA official was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.
CSA to review South Africa’s disappointing T20 World Cup exit
Currently, it looks unlikely that the management will take any immediate corrective actions to shake up the unit. White-ball skipper Temba Bavuma, who was under-fire throughout the tournament due to his arguably insipid performances, has said that he will not take any emotional decisions on this issue as of yet.
“The emotions are not as raw, but in terms of the disappointment and the disbelief, that’s still there. It’s going to take me a couple of days,” Bavuma was quoted in a report by the aforementioned website.
There have been a lot of chaotic changes in the CSA administration in the last three years. The latest twist has come with head coach Mark Boucher resigning from the job with a year left on his contract in order to take over a similar vacant post in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians.
In the meantime, former South African player Malibongwe Maketa has been appointed as the interim head coach for the team’s upcoming three-match Test series vs Australia.
Nkwe acknowledged that the early exit from the World Cup was disappointing and that they assume full accountability of the situation.
“When the results are poor, there will be fingers pointed at the organisation in terms of what has happened in the past and whether there was enough support. Whether the team loses or wins, we are always going to be supporting the team and asking ourselves questions about what more we can do,” the DOC further explained.
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English pacer Mark Wood is reportedly set to be ruled out of the second T20 World Cup Semi-Final against India. Whilst training on Tuesday, Wood pulled out of his runup due to muscle stifness, and is expected to miss the match.
Matt Roller of ESPNcricinfo reports that Chris Jordan will replace Wood, should he be ruled out. Jordan has played just the one competitive match since sustaining a finger injury in the Hundred. In that match, the seamer conceded 0/39 in three overs in a T20I against Australia. However, England will be sure to turn to his experience at the death.
Mark Wood and Dawid Malan likely to miss Semi Final against India
Reportedly, there was some unrest in the England camp as Wood opted out of the session. He has already picked nine wickets in four matches of the ongoing World Cup at an economy rate and bowling strike rate of 7.71 and 9.33 respectively.
He infuses sheer pace and an innate partnership-breaking ability in the English bowling unit and is particularly useful and efficient during the middle phase of an innings.
Moreover, the Jos Buttler-led side is already dealing with certain injury concerns. Key batsman Dawid Malan is set to miss the semi-final encounter due to a minor strain on the left side of his groin. Phil Salt is expected to replace the southpaw in the playing XI against India.
“The great thing with this side is there are so many options, you can put Ben Stokes at three, you can put Phil Salt at three, myself or whoever, there are so many options,” vice-captain Moeen Ali reflected on Malan’s absence, as reported by Sky Sports.
Ali added, “Malan would obviously be a big miss because he’s a brilliant player in T20 cricket and he has been over a long period of time – that’s if he doesn’t play, I actually don’t know yet. It doesn’t look great.”
The track on which the India vs England game will be played has already hosted two matches in this World Cup so far. The pitch is likely to assist batsmen as there is limited grass covering on the surface as well.
The dimensions of the ground are such that the straight boundary is about 75-80 meters long whereas the square boundaries are comparatively shorter. All these factors are set to play a key role as the two teams set aside to brush up their final plans for this marquee encounter.
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Sitting at 43/4 against South Africa a week ago two games after a shock loss to Zimbabwe, Pakistan’s T20 World Cup hopes looked gone. Thanks to an onslaught led by Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan went on to beat South Africa, but still needed a surprise result to go in their favour. The Netherlands delivered.
But, in terms of what they could control, Pakistan have been terrific. Their semi-final win against New Zealand was as clinical as it was thrilling, sending the strong Pakistani crowd into raptures as they booked a ticket into this Sunday’s big finale.
On paper, Pakistan is a dangerous team. However, it’s a whole other story when momentum is on their side. Belief is peaking, and when that is the case, they are mighty difficult to stop.
New Zealand found that out the hard way. They huffed and puffed their way to 152, a total that looked at least 10-15 short. Then, when star duo Tim Southee and Trent Boult found little joy in the opening overs against magnificent Babar-Rizwan opening combination, Kane Williamson’s side were always left to fight with their heads just above water. In the end, they had no energy left.
It is yet another near miss for New Zealand in white-ball tournaments. So often do they reach the business end, but their wait for a ICC limited overs trophy since 2000 continues. Indeed, it was an extremely disappointing performance when it mattered most.
PAK vs NZ Twitter reactions: Pakistan seal ticket to T20 World Cup Final
Here are some of the Twitter reactions to Pakistan’s excellent performance, kickstarted by their bowlers and fielders, and then finished off by their top order. It has the shades of 1992, alright…
New Zealand in ICC white-ball tournaments last 15 years:
2007 ODI WC SF ❌ 2007 T20 WC SF ❌ 2009 CT Final ❌ 2011 ODI WC SF ❌ 2015 ODI WC Final ❌ 2019 ODI WC Final ❌ 2021 T20 WC Final ❌ 2022 T20 WC SF ❌
At the business end again, but end up falling short.
Genuinely…I'm struggling to express how emotional and happy I feel right now. The team I love is in the World Cup final. THE WORLD CUP FINAL! I mean…how do I even begin to articulate the joy in my heart ❤️
The world is left scratching their heads. Pakistan go from losing their first 2 games, being down & out..only to end up in the World Cup final. It's beyond explanation. Beyond any real sense of comprehension. It's maddening and loveable in equal measure. It's Pakistani cricket❤ pic.twitter.com/Rorfkr1MPv
A superb innings from Mohammad Rizwan comes end. He scored 57 runs from 43 balls including 5 fours against New Zealand in T20 World Cup semifinal. Fine knock from Rizwan. pic.twitter.com/LSRrAPDD30
Well played, Babar Azam. He scored 53 runs from 42 balls including 7 fours against New Zealand in run chase in Semifinal of this T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/p8q6dkBGXm
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Looking at this game on paper, can you pick a winner? What should the toss-winning captain choose to do at Adelaide? Runs on the board or chase with a chance of dew? Will India’s batsmen deliver beyond Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, or will it be England who shake off some their own batting concerns?
These questions and more will be answered in what should be an Adelaide belter. Both sides are still below their best in some aspects of their game, but it’s now time to fire with a spot in Sunday’s T20 World Cup Final against Pakistan up for grabs.
England did what they needed to do against Sri Lanka, but the kind of performance they produced against New Zealand is what they’ll be after. Ben Stokes playing a key role in a T20I win is encouraging, with Jos Buttler’s team possessing a number of other quality players who can light up Adelaide. In saying that, so do India, in particular Suryakumar Yadav, whose statistics now extend beyond the ridiculous.
However, can India’s opening combination provide the sort of brisk start that can take the game away from England, and more importantly, limit the reliance on the Virat-Surya combination? And how well can India nail the finishing with bat and ball? The men in blue have not tasted success in an ICC tournament for nearly a decade now, so how they handle the pressure will be vital.
Of course, pressure is also on England, who are after an ODI-T20 World Cup double after revamping their white-ball game back in 2015. This has the makings of a cracking match, and it could come down to the very last few balls.
Reports suggest that Phil Salt will replace Dawid Malan at number three, should the latter not recover in time from a groin strain. Also, ESPNcricinfo has reported that Mark Wood is set to be ruled out, with Chris Jordan to replace him. If it does happen, it will be a big blow for England.
England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Phil Salt/Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Sam Curran, 9. Chris Woakes, 10. Mark Wood/Chris Jordan, 11. Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players
India:
Virat Kohli returns to his beloved Adelaide Oval. In 14 innings across formats, Kohli has scored 904 runs at an average of 75.34. This includes five hundreds and three fifites.
Kohli has the most runs in ENG-IND T20Is (589) at an average of 39.27 and strike rate of 136.66. He has a great record against Mark Wood, with 46 runs off 19 balls (no dismissal).
Suryakumar Yadav belted a century against England earlier this year, part of a dream 2022. In this World Cup, he has hit his runs at a strike rate of 193.96, more than 24 points better than the next best (169.87) among players with a minimum of 50 balls faced.
Will the out-of-form Rohit Sharma produce his best in the semi-final? In 13 innings against England, Rohit has scored 383 runs at an average of 34.82 and strike rate of 143.45.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be vital upfront against Jos Buttler. The seamer has dismissed the keeper batsman five times in 32 balls in T20Is, conceding just 30 in the process.
Arshdeep Singh is India’s leading wicket-taker in this World Cup. The seamer has taken ten wickets in five matches at an average of 14.10, followed by Hardik Pandya with eight in five matches.
England:
If Jos Buttler can get past Bhuvneshwar, watch out. He has a good T20 record against Mohammed Shami: 55 balls, 79 runs, two dismissals. He also has good T20 numbers against Hardik Pandya (52 balls, 84 runs, one dismissal) and Axar Patel (50 balls, 66 runs, no dismissals).
Buttler has scored the most runs for England vs India (395) at an average of 28.21 and strike rate of 142.09.
Alex Hales is England’s leading run-scorer in this World Cup: 4 inns, 125 runs, avg. 31.25, SR 131.57.
It’s a big game, and Ben Stokes loves them. He is coming off a crucial 42* that helped England home in the final group match against Sri Lanka. He also has five wickets at an economy of just 5.90 in this World Cup.
England may turn to Sam Curran immediately against Suryakumar. The left-armer has dismissed Yadav twice for 13 runs in eight balls in T20s.
Curran has taken ten wickets in just four matches in this World Cup at an average of 9.40 and economy of 6.40. Can he improve on a terrible record against India, whom he has just two wickets against in seven matches at an average of 61.00 and economy of 8.13?
England will be hoping Mark Wood makes a recovery in time for this match. He has taken 15 wickets in his last seven T20Is, including nine in this World Cup.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 22, India 12, England 10.
KL Rahul vs England: 10 inns, 242 runs, avg. 26.89, SR 136.72. The India opener scored a fluent half-century on this ground against Bangladesh earlier in this World Cup.
Adil Rashid, player of the match vs SL, will be key against Kohli. Head-to-head record vs Virat: 59 balls, 63 runs, two dismissals.
Dinesh Karthik vs Sam Curran in all T20s: 26 balls faced, 64 runs scored, one dismissal.
Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup knockout matches: 72* (44), 77* (58), 89* (47).
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather
According to The Cricketer, this match will be played on the same pitch as the New Zealand-Ireland and Australia-Afghanistan matches last week. So, there may be temptation to bowl first with dew around, even though the teams batting first hit over 160 in those two matches. The forecast is for a clear evening (approx. 15-20 degrees) after a possible morning shower.
In this World Cup, the average first innings score in six games is 157. When the team batting first crossed 158, they won all four matches. Both seam (56 wickets, avg. 22.78, econ. 7.67) and spin (20 wickets, avg. 23.85, econ. 7.33) have similar numbers on this ground in this tournament.
Incredibly, in all 11 T20Is at Adelaide Oval to date, the team who won the toss went on to lose the game.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 10 November 2022
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Option 1:
T20 World Cup 2022 Semi Final 2: IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Option 2:
T20 World Cup 2022 Semi Final 2: IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Mark Wood
T20 World Cup 2022 Semi Final 2: IND vs ENG Match Prediction – Who will win?
Is an India-Pakistan Final written in the stars? Perhaps. England have a very high ceiling, but India come into this match in better form. Very tough to call, but you feel the team batting first needs 170-180 to feel in it.
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Cricket News: Will Ben Stokes participate in the IPL 2023 Auction? | Will Ben Stokes play in IPL 2023?
English Test skipper Ben Stokes is showing interest in participating in the auction for the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that will be held on 16th December. Stokes’ keenness to take part in the competition is irrespective of the fact that the Ashes follow the IPL in the summer of 2023.
The showpiece Australia-England series will commence from 16th June onwards and there will be additional pressure on Stokes to reclaim the urn after their disappointing showing Down Under last year. Both Stokes and an official from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) didn’t respond to messages sent by Cricbuzz on this issue.
Stokes among a number of international all-rounders who could put their name forward for the IPL 2023 Auction
Stokes’ availability could certainly stir up the exercise which was supposed to be a small affair considering the mega-auction took place just prior to the previous season. In addition to Stokes, in-form all-rounders like Sam Curran and Cameron Green are also expected to put their name in the auction pool.
Curran has previously turned up for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2020 and 2021. However, he had to miss the last campaign due to an injury. Green made heads turn with his stupendous outings when Australia toured India for a T20I series in September. He is likely to attract interest from numerous franchises as well.
Prices for certain players tend to inflate during mini-auctions considering that teams have a significant purse but the availability of cricketers is less as most of them are contracted with some or the other franchise. For example, the likes of Krishnappa Gowtham and Jhye Richardson raked in Rs 9.25 crore and Rs 14 crore from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) respective in the IPL 2021 auction.
In that backdrop, franchises are already working proactively to bolster their pockets by releasing certain players ahead of the auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set the deadline as 15th November for the franchises to inform them about the players they plan to leave out for next season.
Cricbuzz has reported that PBKS are all set to make some sweeping changes in their roster under the tutelage of new coach Trevor Bayliss. They already appointed Shikhar Dhawan as the skipper in place of Mayank Agarwal. Now, news doing the rounds suggests that they might release Agarwal (Rs 12 crore), Shahrukh Khan (Rs 9 crore) and Odean Smith (Rs 6 crore).
Bayliss is keen on acquiring at least two amongst Stokes, Green and Curran in the auction and is willing to make space for them by letting certain key, high-profile players leave the squad. Each team will be getting an increment of Rs 5 crore on top of their existing salary purse this year. Meanwhile, the BCCI is still deciding on the venue for auction.
They were initially considering Istanbul for the same but logistical and operational concerns mean that this plan is on hold for now. A final decision on this front is expected to be taken in the coming week.
Cricket News: Australia Test squad for series against West Indies | Australia name squad for Test series against West Indies
After a plethora of T20 cricket, including a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, Australia’s Test season is set to begin. The world’s number one ranked side have named their 13-man squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies, which begins on November 30 in Perth.
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner.
Marcus Harris has made the squad after a strong start to the Sheffield Shield season. The left-hander has struck 287 runs in three matches at an average of 57.40. However, he is unlikely to feature with David Warner and Usman Khawaja expected to open.
Ashes cult hero Scott Boland has also been included in the squad, but Australia may go with Mitchell Starc for the left-arm angle. Also, with Cameron Green in the side to offer another seam option, it offers Australia the flexibility to play a strong spin option in Nathan Lyon.
Pat Cummins will lead in Australia’s first home Test since the successful Ashes series last year.
Possible XI for first Test vs West Indies: 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, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood
Cricket News: Pat Cummins led Australia to an excellent 1-0 series win in Pakistan earlier in 2022.
Australia vs West Indies 2022 Test Series Schedule
1st Test: November 30-December 4, Optus Stadium, Perth.
2nd Test: December 8-12, Adelaide Oval.
Following the second Test, Australia will embark on a three-match Test series against South Africa that begins on Decmber 17 at the Gabba. Then, Australia will face the Proteas in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, followed by the New Year’s Test in Sydney on January 4th, 2023.
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Australian skipper Aaron Finch has said that he won’t retire from international cricket following his team’s group-stage exit in the T20 World Cup. Instead, the 35-year-old will turn up in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) and accordingly assess his form and performances.
“No, I’m not going to retire. Not just yet. I’ll play Big Bash and see where we sit after that, but I’m still enjoying playing cricket, playing T20,” Finch was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Finch retired from One Day Internationals (ODIs) in September this year. He has no international cricket to look forward to until August 2023 when Australia play T20Is in South Africa.
The next edition of the T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in mid-2024 in West Indies and the United States of America (USA).
“There’s not another international T20 until August, so there’s quite a long break. Still plenty of time to be able to weigh all that up. It’s been a pretty good ride regardless of what happens,” Finch opened up on his plans for the near future.
Big Bash to help decide international future of Aaron Finch
Finch scored 107 runs in three matches of the T20 World Cup at a strike rate of 110.30. He has battled an indifferent run of form this year in the shortest format of the game. In 2022, Finch has played 20 T20Is and scored 512 runs at an average and strike rate of 28.44 and 119.91 respectively. With youngsters like Cameron Green knocking on the door, the pressure has been mounted on Finch to uplift his performances.
Furthermore, the captain is also dealing with his fair share of injury concerns. A hamstring injury meant that he didn’t turn up in Australia’s final game of the tournament against Afghanistan.
“I think the Big Bash will probably determine his future – how he goes there, his performances, how his body is holding up,” Australian head coach Andrew McDonald was quoted in a report by the aforementioned website.
He added, “His body has failed him here in terms of a hamstring strain that put him out of the World Cup…the next game is not until August next year so that gives him a lot of time to repair if he is willing to go on.”
Finch will be representing the Melbourne Renegades in the 12th season of the BBL starting from 15th December onwards.
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“That’s why they call him the new Mr. 360 degrees,” said Sunil Gavaskar on commentary.
Suryakumar Yadav dazzled once again in a dream year for the India batsman. With his 25-ball 61* against Zimbabwe, Suryakumar, affectionately known as “SKY”, became the first Indian to cross 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year.
It’s not just the runs, but the manner in which they have come. His most recent knock against New Zealand was filled with extraordinary strokeplay, which has been a feature of Yadav’s game right throughout the year. Here are some of his wonderful numbers this year.
His 1,151 runs have come at a ridiculous strike rate of 188.37. In 30 innings this year, he has struck 11 50+ scores, including two hundreds.
However, it is in the middle and death overs where India gain a significant advantage courtesy of Suryakumar. Between overs seven and 15, Yadav has smashed his runs at a strike rate of 179.1. In the final four overs, the strike rate soars to 263.3.
Ashwin says Suryakumar is a huge asset for India
Spinner R Ashwin said that it’s up to the others to do their bit to complement Suryakumar given the range of strokeplay he possesses.
“Sweep shots. You don’t expect somebody to play lap sweep and square sweep to fast bowlers. But Surya plays these. We know that. That is one of the reasons he complements other batters really well,” Ashwin said.
“If you see, those who counter spin well are the ones who play the sweep and the reverse sweep. So you just can’t be hitting the ball down the ground and expect to hit sixes. If Surya’s batting merges with people who can hit down the ground, it is a wonderful combination.”
Coach Rahul Dravid also praised India’s number four, speaking of his hard work.
“One of the things about Surya is just the amount of hard work that he’s put in in the nets, in thinking about his game, his fitness. If I look at Surya from a couple of years ago, just to see how he takes care of his body and the amount of time he spends on his fitness, I think he’s just really earning the reward for a lot of the hard work that he’s put in on and off the field, and long may it continue.”
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South Africa have a history in cricket World Cups. However, Sunday’s total capitulation against the Netherlands was truly something else.
Only needing a win against the Associate nation, the Proteas went on to lose by 13 runs in a performance that was described as “scarcely believable”, among other terms. The Dutch were outstanding, but Temba Bavuma and his team obliged by first choosing to bowl first on a dry pitch, second bowling poorly and third batting dreadfully.
The appearance of the “c” word is often that shows up all too often for South Africa at at World Cups. If South Africa were to play the Netherlands in a bilateral three-match T20I series next month, they’d almost certainly win 3-0. This is not to discredit the terrific Dutch side, but rather to highlight the world-beating talent within South Africa’s ranks and how they should be producing better on the world stage.
Now, Temba Bavuma’s role as captain is untenable. In fact, if we’re being honest, it was untenable even before the World Cup. Unfortunately, his game is not suited to the T20 format, and him being in the side means a player more suited misses out. One such example is Reeza Hendricks, who was in career-best form earlier this year with four consecutive half-centuries when Bavuma was injured during South Africa’s tour of the UK.
South Africa have been South Africa as ever, choking again. Just the climax this World Cup needed! India already in Semis and Pakistan in with a golden chance! #SAvsNed#T20WorldCup
It would be unfair not to talk about the brilliant Dutch. All tournament they have bowled with great endeavour, and have been rewarded with such an incredible win. As a result of this win and Bangladesh’s loss to Pakistan and Zimbabwe’s to India, the Netherlands have qualified directly to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Teams qualified directly into the T20 World Cup 2024:
West Indies USA India England New Zealand Pakistan Australia South Africa Afghanistan Sri Lanka Netherlands Bangladesh
Netherlands playing some quality cricket. Imagine teams like Ireland,Netherlands,zimbaabwe and Afghanistan gets to play top ranking teams regularly ?????
This is just unbelievable stuff at the Adelaide and I have a very happy Netherlands fan here with me, not to forget the Pakistani & BD fans are elated. A virtual quarterfinal up next.. @dirk_nannespic.twitter.com/Sc2YLdOHiR
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