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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 39

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Arch-rivals Australia have made the equation easy for England. With net run rate out of the picture after another poor performance by the hosts, Jos Buttler’s team need a win by any margin to confirm their passage to the semi-finals.

On paper, they are the favourites to beat Sri Lanka. But, this contest has the potential to go sour for England if they are off their game, with the Lions showing excellent signs of progress in 2022, including the Asia Cup triumph back in September. Indeed, the SCG surface brings the skillful Sri Lanka spinners into play, so England’s batting lineup needs to be switched on.

However, how motivated will Dasun Shanaka’s team be given they can no longer qualify for the semi-finals? Australia’s win yesterday means Sri Lanka are out, so how they approach this match will be interesting to see. Will they shine with the pressure off? Or will their minds be on what’s to come after the tournament? We shall find out.

ENG vs SL Possible Playing XI

Chris Jordan (17 wickets in nine matches) has a great record vs Sri Lanka. But, it is difficult to fit him into this England side.

If an early wicket falls, Dawid Malan (93 runs avg. 23.25 vs Sri Lanka) will come in. If there is a strong opening stand, expect England to elevate the likes of Moeen Ali or Liam Livingstone up the order.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Harry Brook, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Sam Curran, 9. Chris Woakes, 10. Mark Wood, 11. Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Dhananjaya de Silva, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Kasun Rajitha, 11. Pramod Madushan

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

England:

  • Jos Buttler rediscovered his best form in the last match (73 off 47 balls). The captain has the most runs in ENG-SL T20Is, with 357 in just eight matches at a superb average of 89.25 and strike rate of 148.13.
  • Buttler’s last innings against SL was a superb 101 on a slow Sharjah pitch in last year’s World Cup.
  • Alex Hales has struck 144 runs in three T20s at the SCG at an average of 48.00 and strike rate of 158.24. He also scored a fifty in the last game vs New Zealand (52 off 40 balls).
  • Moeen Ali will be key against Sri Lanka’s spinners in the middle. He is England’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is this year, with 495 at an average of 33.00 and strike rate of 161.23.
  • Sam Curran continues to impress. He has taken 20 wickets in his last 11 games, elevating himself to an all-important all-stages bowler for England. Also, he has taken five wickets in three T20Is vs Sri Lanka.
  • Mark Wood will be key with his pace. The fast bowler has taken 12 wickets in his past six T20Is.

Sri Lanka:

  • Kusal Mendis is capable of putting pressure on England at the top. He has struck 205 runs in seven matches in this World Cup at an average of 34.16 and strike rate of 144.36.
  • Pathum Nissanka in T20s at the SCG: 3 inns, 109 runs, avg. 36.33, SR 114.74, HS 73.
  • Dhanajaya de Silva is coming off an impressive performance against Afghanistan (66* and 1/9).
  • Wanindu Hasaranga is the tournament’s leading wicket-taker (13) at an average of 13.53 and strike rate of 12.4. In four T20Is against England, Hasaranga has taken five wickets at an economy of just 6.33.
  • Also, Hasaranga enjoys bowling at the SCG. In three T20s, the legspinner has taken six wickets at an average of 15.50 and strike rate of 12.00.
  • Kasun Rajitha bowled beautifully at the SCG vs New Zealand last weekend (2/23).

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 13, England 9, Sri Lanka 4.
  • England have won the past seven matches against Sri Lanka.
  • Chris Woakes vs Sri Lanka: 5 matches, 3 wickets, avg. 36.67, econ. 6.67.
  • Alex Hales vs Sri Lanka 5 inns, 189 runs, avg. 47.25, SR 161.54, HS 116.
  • Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked in good touch at the SCG against NZ last week (34 off 22 balls)

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has won all five matches at the SCG so far in this World Cup. The average first innings score is a high 187.2, which indicates a good batting surface. Pakistan certainly found that to be the case in their big win over South Africa on Thursday.

The weather forecast in Sydney is a top of 23 degrees and partly cloudy conditions. No rain is expected.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
  • All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran
  • Bowlers: Mark Wood

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 39: ENG vs SL Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka are certainly capable of causing England problems, but Jos Buttler’s team have too much depth and quality to let things slip from here. England to win.

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5 reasons why crowds were low for Australia games at the T20 World Cup

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Australia’s must-win T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan felt like a bilateral T20 International. Empty seats dominated the coverage, which came as a surprise to some given the magnitude of the match and Friday night timeslot.

Is it really a surprise, though? In some corners, the consensus is that cricket is dead in Australia. However, that is a stretch, given the strong crowds and engagement for the Ashes last year. If engagement is down for that series, then it’s truly panic stations.

In terms of this World Cup, the general atmosphere among the public has matched the on-field performances. Flat. Grounds have been half-full on average for a host nation, with 18,672 fans turning out for the crunch game against Afghanistan at the 53,500-seat Adelaide Oval.

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Why were the crowds low in Australia games?

In this article, we look at key reasons why the crowds and engagement for Australia games in this World Cup was on the lower side. We couple this with fans’ views on social media.

Ticket prices

The ticket prices for Australia matches were ridiculously priced. One adult ticket could potentially set a fan back at least $100. With the cost of living so high around the country at the moment, forking out so much on a ticket is not feasible for many. And this is before you even consider other expenses like travel and food.

T20 overkill in Australia

Test cricket is the most loved format in Australia. A player’s ability and status is often defined by how they perform in red-ball cricket.

However, the longer format has arguably taken a backseat, with the peak of Australia’s season (i.e. December to early February) dominated by the Big Bash. The move to a full home and away BBL season, part of Cricket Australia’s $1.2 billion broadcast deal in 2018, has had an extremely negative impact for a few key reasons.

Firstly, such long, drawn out seasons have led to viewer fatigue. Secondly, the absence of Australia’s best players due to Test duty has reduced the BBL’s quality. Thirdly, the international schedule and rise of other leagues – which now includes South Africa and UAE – means it has become more difficult to attract overseas talent.

Couple these factors with CA’s desire to cram in all three international formats, making it difficult for the usual fan to keep up.

Fan engagement low due to most matches behind a paywall

Speaking of the broadcast deal, the move to have most matches behind a paywall on Foxtel has hurt fan engagement. Over the decades, Channel Nine was the go-to option in the summer months. The cricket was on and people would tune in. In fact, up to a million viewers would tune in for an ODI match.

The situation has changed so much that fans were unaware that a recent T20 International against West Indies was even taking place.

The key for Cricket Australia going forward has to be making the action more accessible to fans. However, with Channel 7 keen to part ways with cricket at the end of the current deal, there is concern regarding what the next broadcast deal will look like. Channel Nine wants to keep the tennis (understandably), so who will take the cricket? And at what price?

Watch this space.

Time of year

Cricket is usually the talk of the town in late November until the end of January. The timing of this World Cup, just after the footy season and with weather still cold, has been a factor for fans.

Fans unable to relate to this Australia team

The sacking of Justin Langer earlier this year is still an event fans speak about, given the players had such influence over the coach’s position. Also, the controversy around players speaking out against sponsors has been a hot talking point. According to some fans, relating to the Australian cricket team now is not as easy as it used to be.

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Cricket News: Reasons why the crowds were low for Australia games at the T20 World Cup | Why was the crowd in Adelaide so low?

How many games will Andre Russell play in BBL 12?

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The Melbourne Renegades have signed West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the 12th season of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Russell has committed to turn up for the Renegades for their opening four games of the season. That is primarily because of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone’s unavailability during that particular phase of the competition.

Can’t wait to be part of BBL 12 – Andre Russell

“I can’t wait to be part of the Big Bash League again this summer. I’m excited to be back in red and will be doing everything I can to help the Melbourne Renegades start the tournament with a bang,” the 34-year-old was quoted in the official website of the franchise.

He added, “I love playing in Australia and I’m looking forward to seeing all the Renegades fans turn out at Marvel Stadium and in Geelong.”

Russell debuted for the franchise in the fourth edition of the BBL way back in 2014-15. Since then, he has turned up in four seasons of the league altogether.

The Caribbean power-hitter averages 23.69 with a strike rate of 164.07 in the 24 matches that he has played in the BBL so far. He has also taken a total of 26 wickets at an economy rate of 8.4.

“We had positive discussions with Andre throughout the draft process and were always keen to try to get him back in red. With Liam’s availability changing after the draft, there was an opportunity to add Andre to our group and we jumped at it,” Melbourne Renegades’ General Manager James Rosengarten explained.

Rosengarten further elaborated that Russell adds value to the team in all the three departments and hailed him as a definite crowd-puller.

The franchise will play against the Brisbane Heat at Cairns on 15th December in its season opener. The 12th season of the BBL will begin from 13th December, 2022 and will run until 4th February, 2023.

MCG Melbourne weather forecast for IND vs ZIM match

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Should South Africa and Pakistan win their matches, India will enter their game against Zimbabwe sitting outside of the top two. So, we could be in for an interesting clash at the MCG on Sunday night.

Rain has impacted four of the five matches at the MCG so far in this World Cup, including three washouts. However, conditions look much more promising in Melbourne for the crunch match, with a near full crowd expected once again.

Promising weather forecast for IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup match

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a top of 25 degrees and partly cloudy conditions for Melbourne on Sunday. There is a slight chance (20%) of showers, and given Melbourne’s unpredictable weather, you can never count out a game being impacted in some way. However, it is unlikely that the IND vs ZIM clash will be affected.

According to AccuWeather’s hourly forecast, there is a 10-20% chance of precipitation between 7-10pm. Cloud cover is forecast to be at 100% for the start of the match, so expect the opening bowlers to find the kind of movement we saw in the classic India vs Pakistan match back on October 23.

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Cricket News: MCG Melbourne weather forecast for IND vs ZIM

If this match is unaffected by rain, it will be the first instance of an uninterrupted game at the MCG since Virat Kohli’s classic. The Ireland-England game was decided by the Duckworth/Lewis method, before the Afghanistan vs New Zealand, Afghanistan vs Ireland and Australia vs England matches were abandoned without a ball bowled.

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AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 38

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Defending champions Australia are now in desperation mode. Should New Zealand beat Ireland in the earlier game, the hosts will need a big win over Afghanistan and hope England either lose or win narrowly against Sri Lanka tomorrow.

Here is a scenario. If Australia bat first and score 180, they will need to bowl Afghanistan for 120 to go past England on net run rate. However, Australia’s +0.555 won’t be much higher than England’s +0.547, so they need an even bigger win to put some pressure on Jos Buttler’s side.

Truth be told, it has been an ordinary tournament by Australia. After the horror (and potentially very costly) opening night against New Zealand, Aaron Finch’s team were unable to achieve the net run rate boosts they could have against Sri Lanka and Ireland. Now, they will need to turn it on against a high-quality Afghan spin attack, led by Rashid Khan who is one of Adelaide’s most favourite sons.

In addition to the equations, Australia have injury concerns. Aaron Finch and Tim David are in doubt. But, if Cameron Green can get the hosts off to a flyer, the home side can go from there. If the Afghanistan spinners can get a foothold, and more importantly if the batsmen can hold their own, a historic win for Mohammad Nabi’s team is not out of the picture as Australia must go hard.

AUS vs AFG Possible Playing XI

Aaron Finch sat out Australia’s final training session after twinging his hamstring against Ireland. The Australia captain is unlikely to play. Matthew Wade will captain should Finch be ruled out.

Tim David is also in doubt with a hamstring concern. Steve Smith could come in.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch/Cameron Green, 2. David Warner, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Steve Smith/Tim David, 5. Glenn Maxwell, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Rashid Khan injured his knee in the game against Sri Lanka, but he should play in this match.

Afghanistan: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Usman Ghani, 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Najibullah Zadran, 5. Mohammad Nabi (c), 6. Gulbadin Naib, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Azmatullah Omarzai, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Fareed Ahmad, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 Qualification Scenarios

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • If Aaron Finch is ruled out, it paves the way for Cameron Green. In seven T20Is this year, Green has smashed 136 runs at a strike rate of 174.4.
  • Australia needs David Warner to deliver. He loves batting at Adelaide. In six T20s on the ground, the left-hander has hammered 306 runs at an average of 76.50 and strike rate of 151.49.
  • If Australia is to win big, they need Glenn Maxwell to fire. In ten T20s at Adelaide, Maxwell has scored 252 runs at a strike rate of 160.51.
  • Marcus Stoinis has smashed 59* (18) and 35 (25) in his past two matches.
  • Josh Hazlewood has taken four wickets in two T20s at Adelaide. In 31 T20Is since the start of 2021, Hazlewood has taken 47 wickets at an average of 17.4 and strike rate of 14.5.
  • Adam Zampa in T20s at Adelaide: 13 inns, 14 wickets, avg. 25.21, SR 21.71.

Afghanistan:

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz can take the game away from Australia. In all T20s this year, Gurbaz has scored 973 runs at an average of 28.63 and strike rate of 155.18.
  • Ibrahim Zadran has made a 20+ score in each of his past six T20Is.
  • Najibullah Zadran is Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in T20Is this year: 16 inns, 358 runs, avg. 27.53, SR 145.52.
  • If Green opens for Australia (dismissed five times in powerplay this year), Fazalhaq Farooqi or Mujeeb Ur Rahman can take advantage. Out of Mujeeb’s 16 T20I wickets this year, 11 have been right handers, including a cracker to dismiss Kusal Mendis last match. In the powerplay, Farooqi has taken nine wickets at an economy of 5.61 in T20Is this year.
  • Rashid Khan returns to Adelaide. The legspinner has a great record on this ground in the BBL, with 44 scalps in 29 matches at an average of 17.02 and economy of 6.57.

Other Stats and Facts

  • This will be the first T20 International between Australia and Afghanistan
  • Expect Afghanistan to test Mitch Marsh with spin. Against right-arm offspin and legspin this year, Marsh has been dismissed three times in 36 balls (45 runs).
  • Mitch Marsh in T20s at Adelaide: 6 inns, 170 runs, avg. 56.67, SR 137.10, two 50s.
  • Matthew Wade strikes at 176.56 in eight innings at Adelaide (226 runs, avg. 37.67).
  • Mohammad Nabi in T20s at Adelaide: 5 inns, 144 runs, avg. 48.00, SR 128.57.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Conditions are expected to be cool but clear in Adelaide on Friday. As a result, there may be some movement with the new ball, which both seam attacks will look to exploit. But, as India and Bangladesh showed, you can enjoy some good moments with the bat on an easy-paced pitch with short square boundaries.

The average first innings score in the last nine T20s at Adelaide is 157.11. The team batting first has won five of those matches.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batsmen: David Warner
  • All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
  • Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Rashid Khan

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 38: AUS vs AFG Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Australia will likely win this match, but Afghanistan can cause a few issues. A big net run rate boost is not certain for Australia.

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It’s well and truly crunch time. The final round of matches in group 1 is set to get underway, with five of the six teams still a chance of qualifying.

The permutations and scenarios are fascinating. New Zealand, after their huge win over Sri Lanka last weekend, were almost certain of qualification. However, defeat to England means that the Black Caps must win this clash, as a loss to Ireland leaves them relying on Afghanistan to beat Australia later on.

The Black Caps are a professional unit. They aren’t the kind to let pressure get the better of them. However, if the Irish can make a strong start, led by the likes of Josh Little, Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker, it will be interesting to see how Kane Williamson’s side responds.

Ireland are still a mathematical chance of making the semi finals, but realistically it will take one of the great miracles to see them through. They will need to beat New Zealand by well over 100 runs to go ahead of them on net run rate, and even then England and Australia could still overtake them. But, there is still more than enough motivation to perform, as another victory against a top side will hold Irish cricket in great stead.

NZ vs IRE Possible Playing XI

New Zealand should stick with the same XI that lost to England. But, there may be a temptation to play Michael Bracewell who had a memorable ODI series against Ireland earlier this year.

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

Ireland are also likely to stick with the same team that put in a promising show against Australia.

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

NZ vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats & Other Key Numbers

New Zealand:

  • Glenn Phillips is New Zealand’s leading run-scorer this year (627), with scores of 62 and 104 in his past two matches.
  • Phillips dominated Ireland earlier in the year. In three T20Is, he scored 148 runs at an average of 148.00 and strike rate of 132.14. This included two fifties.
  • Devon Conway will be looking to bounce back after scores of 1 and 3 following his 92* vs Australia. In T20Is this year, Conway has scored 435 runs at an average of 54.37 and strike rate of 127.94.
  • Can Kane Williamson find some rhythm? The skipper is striking at just 102 in 23 T20s this year, which includes a 40-ball 40 vs England.
  • Lockie Ferguson took five wickets in two matches against Ireland at an average of 4.80. He dismissed Gareth Delany, Paul Stirling (twice) and Curtis Campher in that series.
  • Trent Boult and Mitch Santner have both taken six wickets in this tournament with exactly the same stats (avg. 12.83, econ. 6.41). Boult and Tim Southee should find some movement as the bowlers did in Adelaide two days ago.
  • Boult will be key against Paul Stirling, who has struggled against left-arm seam in all T20s this year: 158 runs, 12 dismissals.

Ireland:

  • Lorcan Tucker has been a shining light. He has scored the fourth-most runs of any player in this World Cup (191) at an average of 47.75 and strike rate of 128.18. This includes 71* against Australia and a double-figure score in every game.
  • Paul Stirling hit 74 runs in the NZ series in July at a strike rate of 123.33. If he gets through the powerplay, he can go on to make a significant score.
  • Andy Balbirnie is Ireland’s leading run-scorer this year: 26 inns, 587 runs, avg. 23.48, SR 129.86.
  • Finn Allen scored just 50 runs in three T20Is against Ireland earlier in 2022. Josh Little dismissed him twice.
  • Little has taken the most wickets for Ireland in 2022: 25 inns, 36 wickets, avg. 19.88, econ. 7.67.
  • Ireland could look at using Mark Adair as a pinch hitter. He scored 89 runs in the New Zealand series in July at an average of 44.50 and strike rate of 156.14.
  • Barry McCarthy bowled beautifully against Australia. He took 3/29, with one wicket at each stage of the innings.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 4, New Zealand 4, Ireland 0.
  • Glenn Phillips vs Josh Little: 22 balls faced, 32 runs scored, no dismissal. Phillips vs Adair: 11 balls, 21 runs, no dismissal.
  • James Neesham vs Ireland in July: 24 balls faced, 53 runs scored, SR 220.83.
  • George Dockrell has the best strike rate (138.64) for Ireland this year (min. 50 balls faced). He scored just 25 runs in three T20Is vs NZ earlier this year, so will be aiming for improvement.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

The Netherlands bowlers found movement on the Adelaide surface in their afternoon game against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh also enjoyed movement bowling first. So, the captain who wins the toss may be tempted to bowl first on a mild afternoon.

In seven BBL matches at Adelaide in the 2021/22 season, the average first innings score was 159. The team batting first won four of those games.

The forecast is for a top of 20 degrees and partly cloudy. No rain is expected.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway, Lorcan Tucker
  • Batsmen: Glenn Phillips
  • All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Josh Little

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 37: NZ vs IRE Match Prediction – Who will win?

New Zealand will win and qualify for the semi finals.

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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 36

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After Pakistan lost in dramatic fashion to Zimbabwe, their World Cup campaign was in tatters. The easy win over Netherlands last Sunday brought some relief, but it is still do-or-die as defeat today will officially rule them out of semi finals’ contention.

It won’t be easy against South Africa, who are the only unbeaten team so far. The Proteas, led by their terrific pace attack and the magnificent David Miller, prevailed in a vital win over India at Perth. As a result, they can seal qualification into the semi finals with victory today.

This contest being at the SCG offers a few exciting prospects. While both sides have good pace attacks, the spinners have often performed quite nicely, and they should be a factor at Sydney. Also, whether the Pakistan openers can overcome the Proteas’ pace attack will be interesting to see, as well as how South Africa tackle Pakistan’s bowlers at all stages of the innings.

PAK vs SA Possible Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman is out after aggravating his knee injury.

Pakistan: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Shan Masood, 4. Iftikhar Ahmed, 5. Shadab Khan, 6. Asif Ali, 7. Mohammed Nawaz, 8. Mohammed Wasim, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Naseem Shah

South Africa could bring in Tabraiz Shamsi for Sydney, but for whom? It is a tough call.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Temba Bavuma (c), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Wayne Parnell, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Lungi Ngidi/Tabraiz Shamsi, 11. Kagiso Rabada

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Pakistan:

  • Babar Azam is in need of runs. He has the most runs in PAK-SA T20Is (410) at an average of 41.00 and strike rate of 148.01.
  • Mohammad Rizwan goes even better against SA. He has struck 373 runs in ten matches at an average of 62.17 and strike rate of 143.46.
  • Shan Masood is Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in this World Cup with 108 runs at an average of 54.00 and strike rate of 112.50.
  • Shadab Khan has taken six wickets in his past two matches, where he took advantage of the bounce at Perth. Sydney could turn, so Shadab could be a factor again.
  • Mohammad Wasim has taken figures of 4/24 and 2/15 so far in this World Cup. He has taken figures of 2/6 in two overs in the middle phase, and he can be tasked with keeping the Proteas’ middle order quiet.
  • Haris Rauf is conceded just 5.27 per over in three games so far in this tournament (four wickets).

South Africa:

  • Quinton de Kock is one of the few openers who have fired in this World Cup (3 inns, 111 runs, avg. 55.50, SR 188.13). His battle with Shaheen will be key, as de Kock has been dismissed four times in 45 balls against left-arm seam in T20Is this year.
  • Rilee Rossouw has smashed two centuries in a row when batting first, including 108 vs Bangladesh at the SCG. When batting second, he has scored three-straight ducks.
  • David Miller when chasing all T20s in 2022: 688 runs, avg. 76.44, SR 150.55.
  • Aiden Markram is coming off a half-century against India. Last year against Pakistan, Markram hit 179 runs in four T20Is against Pakistan at an average of 44.75 and strike rate of 182.65.
  • Lungi Ngidi was player of the match against India with 4/29. In ten T20s this year, he has taken 17 wickets at an economy of 8.88.
  • Anrich Nortje took 4/10 in 3.3 overs against Bangladesh on this ground earlier this year.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, Pakistan 11, South Africa 10, N/R 1.
  • Babar Azam vs Tabraiz Shamsi in T20Is: 52 balls, 75 runs, no dismissals.
  • Shadab Khan vs South Africa: 3 inns, 2 wickets, avg. 48.50, econ. 9.70.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi vs South Africa: 9 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 38.00, econ. 7.82.
  • This will be Quinton de Kock’s first T20I vs Pakistan since 2013.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi vs Bangladesh at the SCG: 4-0-20-3.

SCG Sydney Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has won all four matches so far at the SCG in this World Cup. The average first innings score is 187.75, including South Africa’s big 205/5 against Bangladesh.

There is a chance of showers on Thursday evening, but there should be enough play for a result.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Babar Azam, David Miller
  • All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Haris Rauf

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 36: PAK vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win?

A genuine 50-50 pick. Batting first with a score of 160-170 is likely to result in a win given the strength of both bowling attacks.

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Shakib reaction to India loss: Wet field usually suits batting

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Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said his side have no excuses for their five-run loss to India at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The skipper said that although conditions were challenging, they had a great opportunity to chase the revised target of 151.

The match was interrupted by rain with Bangladesh sitting pretty at 66/0 after seven overs chasing 185, led by Litton Das’ magnificent half-century. After the resumption, the Tigers lost 79/6 to eventually fall short by five runs. As a result, the crucial loss has left Bangladesh needing a miracle to qualify for the semi finals.

Wet outfield usually an advantage for the batting side – Shakib after loss to India

In the post-match press conference, Shakib confirmed he had no concerns with coming back out to play after showers swept through Adelaide. He said it was slippery, but bowling and fielding in such conditions is tougher.

“It was a little slippery given the amount of rain it [Adelaide Oval playing surface] had had,” said Shakib. “But normally that suits the batting side rather than the bowling side. We should not make that an excuse.”

“Nobody in our dressing room talked about fair or unfair. We wanted to play. We wanted to win. Everyone tried their best, but we came short.”

Shakib’s statement came as opinion was rife on Twitter about how the umpires may have been favouring India to allow play in such conditions. In one exchange, a journalist asked Shakib whether he could convince the umpires to stay off the field, given the Bangladesh captain was quite animated in his discussions.

“Did you really try not to play after the rain?”, asked the journalist. “Do we have any option?”, replied Shakib.

J: “No, that’s the reason. Did you try to convince them?”

S: “Convince whom?”

J: “Umpire and of course Rohit Sharma.”

S: “Do I have the ability to convince the umpire?”

J: “Then you were discussing something about the rivers of Bangladesh? Did you discuss something else about the rivers and their role in Bangladesh? What were you talking? Can you kindly explain?”

S: ” OK, now you are asking the right question. Umpire called both the captains and told us what’s the target, what’s the playing the rules, how many overs we’re playing, what will be the target.”

J: “That’s all, and you all accepted it?”

S: “Yes.”

India’s win puts them on the brink of the semi finals

Victory for India over Zimbabwe will confirm their passage to the semi finals. They may be confirmed as semi finalists before that, however, given they play the last match of the Super 12s.

For Bangladesh, they need Pakistan to beat South Africa today. Then, they must beat Pakistan and hope the Netherlands beat South Africa.


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Virat Kohli completes a full circle of emotions as he regains his crown

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One of the greatest yearnings or you can say, fantasy of us human beings is to relive some of our glorious moments from the days gone by. This is especially true for public figures, who witness the benefits and downside of stardom to the hilt.

There is also a sense of pride attached to that sentiment. It’s not about proving yourself to others or to remind them of your talent. It’s more to do with proving to yourself that, ‘Yes, I still have it’

So, when it finally happens, they tend to lose their guard in the moment, showcasing their sensitive side in front of those, who once used to consider them immortal.

So, it did not come as a surprise when we witnessed an emotional Virat Kohli after he guided India to an improbable win in a thrill-a-minute cliffhanger against arch-rivals Pakistan in front of 90,000+ fans at the iconic MCG on that famous October 23 night.

As Kohli was completing the winning run, with his hands up in the air, flashbacks of what has been a pretty grim phase for the legendary cricketer may have run through his mind.

As he sank to his knees – like he did in Mohali 2016 – this time, to do a fist pump, you could just see what it meant to him. It was like the Virat of the past; a rebellious Virat who was hell-bent on proving his might in front of the world.

But, then, just like that, we saw a different version of Virat. A sensitive, mortal version of an isolated King, who had just regained his kingdom.

As his teammates engulfed him, Virat pointed to the air, thanking the almighty for paving way for him to rewind the clock back to his glory days.

He had visible tears in his eyes; something you could never imagine with a younger version of Kohli, who was unapologetic.

This version of Virat was almost thankful to God for bestowing him with the opportunity to rule his kingdom again. 

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Kohli regains the crown after some tough periods

This was not the first time that Virat had looked up towards the heavens this year. Six months ago, he was asking the almighty ‘Why me, God? Why me?’ after finding freak ways of getting out during a wretched IPL season.

On Sunday, he was again looking upstairs- this time- to thank God for giving him the opportunity to tune his skills to offensive level, as was evident when he smoked Haris Rauf straight over his head via what he has now been universally hailed as a ‘shot of an emperor’, and install the chasemaster chip in his brain as he went on to script an encore of Mohali 2016.

And , as Virat thanked the almighty, his detractors, the very same people who were calling for his head a few months ago, were bowing their heads down in respect.

364 days since he ‘lost’ the street, Virat made the MCG, in fact the whole cricketing world, dance to his beat as he regained his crown, fittingly against the arch-rivals at the colosseum of cricket.

Since then, Kohli has struck classy half-centuries against Netherlands and Bangladesh, going past Mahela Jayawardene as the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 World Cups. With the form Virat is in, it feels like the beginning of something special once again, and it’s time to enjoy the ride.

Is it a full circle for Virat? Naah, it’s just a comma, and a second peak awaits. And, just as always, the world will be watching. It always is.

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It’s India vs Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup. The last time that happened, we saw one of the most iconic matches in history, with India prevailing by one run when defeat seemed certain. Mushfiqur Rahim certainly believed so.

A lot was riding on that game, and a lot rides on this one. Had India lost that match in 2016, they would have missed the semi finals. Should they lose here, they risk missing the final four after a great start to the tournament. Also, Bangladesh can take a significant step towards an unexpected semi finals’ appearance themselves, with the Tigers also sitting on two victories.

However, do Bangladesh believe they can win? Shakib Al Hasan is hopeful, but he significantly downplayed his team’s chances. “As I said in Bangla before, India is the favourite team, they came here to win the World Cup. We’re not favourites, we didn’t come here to win the World Cup,” said Shakib. “We know very well that if we win against India, it will be called an upset. We will try to play our best cricket.”

The Bangladesh captain is right in that India have the better side on paper, but deep down the Tigers will give it their all. To do so, they need powerplay wickets to put the in-form Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav under pressure as early as possible. Also, whether their batting has enough firepower to dismantle India’s attack is a big question, but as this tournament has already shown, an upset is always waiting to happen.

IND vs BAN Possible Playing XI

Dinesh Karthik is in doubt after picking up an injury against South Africa. Rishabh Pant is likely to come in. Also, India may look to bring back Axar Patel for Deepak Hooda.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. KL Rahul, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Rishabh Pant (wk), 7. Axar Patel, 8. R Ashwin, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh may stick with the same XI that won against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh: 1. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2. Soumya Sarkar, 3. Litton Das, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Afif Hossain, 6. Mosaddek Hossain, 7. Nurul Hasan (wk), 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz/Yasir Ali, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Suryakumar Yadav continues to amaze. The right-hander struck 68 off 40 balls against South Africa in a game where everyone else scored 184 off 198.
  • Yadav has smashed 935 runs in T20Is in 2022 at an average of 42.50 and strike rate of 183.69.
  • Virat Kohli recently became the second player to reach 1,000 runs in men’s T20 World Cups. He achieved the feat in eight less innings than Jayawardene.
  • In four T20Is against Bangladesh, Kohli has scored 129 runs at an average of 64.50 and strike rate of 113.16.
  • Rohit Sharma has the most runs in BAN-IND T20Is. The skipper has struck 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 41.09 and strike rate of 144.41.
  • Arshdeep Singh has been magnificent in the powerplay in T20Is this year. He has taken 12 wickets at an average of 17.9 and strike rate of 14.5. Bangladesh have lost seven wickets in the powerplay stage across their three matches in this World Cup.
  • Expect Bhuvneshwar Kumar to find swing in overcast and cool Adelaide. He is India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is this year, with 35 wickets in 26 innings at an average of 17.54 and economy of 6.92.

Bangladesh:

  • Shakib Al Hasan will be crucial to Bangladesh’s hopes. The captain has a poor record against India, with just 62 runs in six matches at an average of 10.33 and strike rate of 106.90.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto was the player who held things together against Zimbabwe (71 off 55 balls). Whether he can get through the powerplay against Arshdeep and Bhuvneshwar will be a big question.
  • Litton Das is Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in T20Is this year: 17 inns, 474 runs, avg. 27.88, SR 134.27.
  • Taskin Ahmed took figures of 4/25 vs Netherlands and 3/19 vs Zimbabwe. Can he deliver against India? He will be key upfront against the under-pressure KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma.
  • Rohit Sharma has scored 145 runs off 147 balls against left-arm seam in all T20s this year, with five dismissals. Can Mustafizur Rahman tap into this opportunity?
  • Mustafizur in T20Is vs India: 8 inns, 4 wickets, avg. 64.00, econ. 8.63.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Matches 11, India 10, Bangladesh 1.
  • Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman in all T20s: 51 balls, 86 runs, two dismissals.
  • KL Rahul is in need of runs. He is yet to make a double-figure score in the World Cup, after scores of 74 vs WA XI and 57 vs Australia in the warm ups.
  • Afif Hossain, despite batting at five, is Bangladesh’s second-highest run-scorer in this World Cup with 68 (avg. 22.66, SR 133.33).

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

There is a chance of showers throughout the day in Adelaide, but just 0-2mm is expected. So, there should hopefully be a full game.

In seven BBL matches at Adelaide in the 2021/22 season, the average first innings score was 159. The team batting first won four of those games.

The run rate at Adelaide Oval in all T20s over the past three years is 8.13. Pacers have conceded 8.28 per over, with fingerspin (7.53) and wristspin (7.44) proving more economical.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Litton Das
  • Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
  • All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Hardik Pandya
  • Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 35: IND vs BAN Match Prediction – Who will win?

India should win this match.

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