Cricket News: South Africa tampered with the ball in 2018 Test series – Tim Paine | Paine says South Africa tampered with ball in 2018
Former Australia skipper Tim Paine has accused the South Africa side of tampering the ball in the immediate aftermath of the ‘Sandpaper’ gate scandal in the 2018 series between the two sides. The wicketkeeper-batsman has also denied of any team meeting around the use of sandpaper by Cameron Bancroft to tinker with the condition of the ball in the first Test of that series.
In his new autobiography ‘The Price Paid’, Paine explained that one of the South African players was having a crack at the ball at mid-off during the fourth Test in Johannesburg.
Television director deleted footage of South Africa tampering with the ball in 2018 – Paine
He revealed that the shot of this was displayed on the big screen and that the Aussie players took it up with the umpire thereafter. However, the television director allegedly deleted that clip shortly afterwards.
“Think about that. After everything that had happened in Cape Town, after all the headlines and bans and carry on. I was standing at the bowlers’ end in the next Test when a shot came up on the screen of a South African player at mid-off having a huge crack at the ball. The television director, who had played an active role in catching out Cam (Bancroft), immediately pulled the shot off the screen,” Paine writes in his new tell-tale.
He adds, “We went to the umpires about it, which might seem a bit poor, but we’d been slaughtered and were convinced they’d been up to it since the first Test. But the footage got lost. As it would.”
Paine has reiterated that it would have been better for the trio of David Warner, Steve Smith and Bancroft if the team would have stood up with them during those times.
“Would it have worked out better for those three players if we had owned it as a team? I think it would have,” the 37-year-old has opined in his book. Paine has returned to first-class cricket with Tasmania in the Marsh Sheffield Shield in October after a long gap of close to one-and-a-half-years.
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Are the pre-tournament favourites on the brink of elimination? It may be a little premature to suggest that Australia are no chance of winning this T20 World Cup, but their backs are certainly up against the wall. How they respond today will be interesting to see, after everything that could go wrong did go wrong in a humilating 89-run defeat to New Zealand.
As a result, they not only must beat Sri Lanka today, but by a big margin given their horror net run rate of -4.450. The spotlight is shining brightly on all three facets of the game, with the bowlers able to force just 28 dots against New Zealand, and we all know how the batting has fared in recent weeks.
Indeed, if Australia don’t pick up their game, Dasun Shanaka’s team is more than capable of picking up the points. The Asia Cup champions have bounced back well after their shock loss to Namibia, with their spinners in particular tasked with building further pressure on an under-fire Aussie batting lineup. Also, with a big win on Australia’s mind, Sri Lanka could take advantage of any ill-discipline by the home side.
It was a horror night on Saturday, but Australia could look to stick with the same XI.
Tim David is striking at 172.15 in all T20s this year. This figure shoots up to 201.72 in the death overs, with a massive strike rate of 208.97 against left-arm seam at this stage.
David Warner’s 642 runs against Sri Lanka is the most he has against any opponent in T20Is. He averages 58.36 and strikes at 140.78, with five fifties and a century in 16 knocks.
Warner’s battle against Maheesh Theekshana is key. He has scored 56 off 40 balls against the spinner, with two dismissals.
Mitchell Marsh has the most runs of any player in T20s at Perth Stadium. He has scored 399 runs in 16 innings at an average of 39.90 and strike rate of 154.65 on this ground. Also, he is available to bowl.
Is this the day Glenn Maxwell finally fires? He has shown glimpses in the past two games (23 in warm up vs India and 28 vs NZ), but Australia needs more from their star all-rounder.
Maxwell has smashed 459 runs in 12 innings against SL at an average of 51.00 and strike rate of 175.19.
Adam Zampa against Sri Lanka in T20Is: 12 matches, 21 wickets, avg. 13.00, econ. 5.68.
Josh Hazlewood, who was Australia’s standout bowler vs NZ, has taken 14 wickets in just six matches against Sri Lanka in 2022. Since the start of 2021, Hazlewood has taken 77 wickets in 50 matches at an average of 18.66 and economy of 7.60.
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis has struck two consecutive fifties heading into this game. When opening in T20Is, Mendis has scored 773 runs in 24 innings at an average of 35.13 and strike rate of 146.40. In other positions, he has scored 234 runs at an average of 11.14 and strike rate of 97.90.
Pathum Nissanka against Australia in Australia: 5 inns, 184 runs, avg. 36.80, SR 115.72.
Charith Asalanka has struck two 30+ scores in two innings in this T20 World Cup. He will be key in the middle overs, as Sri Lanka haven’t been at their best in this stage.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a player who can take the game away from Australia. He was player of the match in the Asia Cup Final, and has scored 265 runs at an average of 26.50 and strike rate of 135.89 in 2022.
Australia’s long list of right-handers presents an opportunity for Wanindu Hasaranga. An incredible 68 of his 80 T20I wickets have come against right-handers.
Lahiru Kumara can test Australia with his pace on a fast pitch. He took four wickets in two matches in Australia back in February, and conceded just six runs per over.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 25, Australia 15, Sri Lanka 10.
Australia have won 11 of the past 13 T20Is against Sri Lanka.
David Warner at Perth Stadium: 2 inns, 121 runs, avg. 121.00, SR 153.16, HS 73*.
Aaron Finch hit 114 runs in three T20Is against Sri Lanka at home in February 2022. He averaged 57.00 and struck at 156.16.
Dasun Shanaka in T20Is in 2022: 20 inns, 456 runs, avg. 30.40, SR 142.05. This includes a memorable 25-ball 54* in his last innings against Australia.
69 of Wanindu Hasaranga’s 80 T20I wickets are top seven players.
Maheesh Theekshana is conceding just 6.42 per over in 28 T20Is (29 wickets).
Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather
Conditions are mostly clear in Perth. There is expected to be a strong afternoon breeze, which may limit the dew. However, what factor the breeze has on the playing surface remains to be seen, given it’s a big stadium. Check out more details on the forecast here.
Earlier this month, Australia and England played out a high-scoring 208 vs 200 match. In this World Cup, the bowlers had the better of proceedings, with England and Afghanistan both tested on a pacy pitch.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today October 25 2022
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.
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 19: AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 19: AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction
Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 19: AUS vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win?
In this must-win game, expect Australia to lift and achieve victory.
Cricket News: Kohli rates MCG knock vs Pakistan higher than Mohali vs Australia | Kohli compares MCG knock vs Pakistan to Mohali knock vs Australia
Virat Kohli has rated his unbeaten, match-winning knock against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday higher than his 82-run knock against Australia at Mohali in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup.
Upbeat after pulling off an incredible last-over coup, Kohli explained that the magnitude of the game vs Pakistan is higher than the previous innings in question against the Aussies.
“Till today I have always said Mohali was my best innings, against Australia: I got 82 off 52 (51). Today I got 82 off 53. So they are exactly the same innings, but I think today I will count this one higher because of the magnitude of the game and what the situation was,” Kohli was quoted in a report by Sportstar.
Kohli produces knock for the ages at MCG
India was down at 31/4 whilst chasing 160 in their opening game of the tournament against the arch-rivals. However, Kohli and Hardik Pandya stitched a stable partnership thereafter. The Pakistani bowlers managed to keep the run rate in check still and it all came down to Rohit Sharma’s men requiring 48 runs off the final three overs.
Virat then chose to up the ante and then first attacked Shaheen Shah Afridi for 17 runs in the 18th over. Haris Rauf managed to pull the equation back to India needing 28 off the final eight deliveries. However, Kohli again struck consecutive sixes to bring the target down to 16 required off the final over. Mohammed Nawaz arguably cracked under pressure and India managed to seal a win with Ravichandran Ashwin displaying innate composure in the last two deliveries.
Reflecting back on the final stages of the game, Kohli explained, “I think when Shaheen [Shah Afridi] bowled from the Pavilion end, that’s when I spoke to Hardik that we need to take him down.”
He added, “And then the conversation was simple. He said [Mohammad] Nawaz has to bowl one over. So I told him if I can take Haris down then they will panic because he was their prime bowler. So I was kind of pumping myself up to hit two sixes when we needed 28 off eight and that became 16 off six.”
Hardik played an able hand by notching 40 off 37 deliveries but was dismissed by Nawaz in the opening ball of the 20th over. Kohli appreciated the all-rounder and revealed that he kept insisting that the duo will get India over the finishing line even when the odds were against them.
“I honestly have no words. I have no idea how that happened. Hardik kept telling me, just believe we can stay till the end,” the former Indian skipper quipped.
Cricket News: Will Mitchell Marsh bowl for Australia in the T20 World Cup? | A look at whether Mitchell Marsh will bowl in the 2022 T20 WorldCup
Australia have received a major boost ahead of their league stage encounter against Sri Lanka with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh declaring himself fit to bowl on Tuesday.
“I’m available to bowl. I love preparing as an all-rounder and making sure I’m in the game the whole time,” the 31-year-old was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Marsh hasn’t bowled since Australia’s ODI series against New Zealand in August and he has just recovered from a long-drawn ankle injury. He will add another dimension to the bowling unit as Aaron Finch will look to plug the gaps in the attack that conceded 200 in 20 overs against New Zealand on Saturday.
Marsh added, “I think with me bowling, it gives us that added flexibility of myself, Maxi or Stoin can get four overs out. And we can bowl anywhere.”
With Mitch Marsh available to bowl, Australia need to bounce back
Australia suffered a crushing 89-run loss in their opening game of the tournament against the Kiwis at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). That defeat has put them in a precarious position with their net run rate (NRR) standing at -4.450 currently.
Even a victory in each of their remaining five group stage matches does not ensure them of a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. However, the defending champions are looking to gather some confidence from having their backs pushed against the wall.
“We don’t really have a choice. The nature of the tournament…you lose one game, your back is up against the wall and we know what’s in front of us. It’s just really important to stick together,” the all-rounder reflected on the current scheme of things.
Marsh has backed Australia’s pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins to tear apart the Sri Lankan batting unit in the fast-paced pitch at the Optus Stadium. The threat of Wanindu Hasaranga is looming large over the home side. Marsh has, however, expressed hope that spin might not play a major role at the Perth Stadium.
“We play spin very well in Australian conditions,” he asserted as Australia gears up to face the incumbent Asia Cup champions in this must-win clash.
Cricket News: 4 talking points from the classic India vs Pakistan | IND vs PAK 4 talking points from a classic at the MCG
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) certainly witnessed one of the best games in the history of cricket. When it was looking like Pakistan would comfortably win their second successive World Cup match over their arch-rivals, India made a sensational comeback in the last few overs to register a win that will be remembered for ages.
Momentum ebbed and flowed in a memorable game in front of a record crowd of 90,293 fans. However, in the end it was India who had the last laugh in this classic game. With this victory, the Men in Blue kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign in sensational fashion, outplaying arch-rivals Pakistan in a closely contested game that lived up to the immense hype it had created in the last few months.
Keeping aside the excitement of the game, let’s focus on the four talking points of the game between India and Pakistan.
Team India had a horrible start to their run chase as the side lost four wickets for a mere 31 runs by the seventh over. Following the early collapse, Kohli and Pandya joined forces and forged an astounding 113-run partnership for the fifth wicket and anchored the run chase.
At first, Pandya was the main aggressor in that 78-ball partnership. Later in the slog overs, it was Kohli who took on the bowlers to steer India on the verge of a monumental win.
Kohli stole the show as he top-scored for India and remained unbeaten with his exemplary knock of 82 off just 53 with the help of six fours and four sixes. The first six off the penultimate over against Haris Rauf was a shot for the ages, and further evidence that class is permanent.
What was striking was that Shaheen didn’t quite look at his very best. The speedster bowled in the powerplay and clocked speeds in the low and mid-130s, with the left-armer clearly working his way back to full match fitness.
Although he played a handy cameo of 16 off eight balls, Shaheen wasn’t able to impact the match in a way he can. Even at the death, he failed to contain the runs and bag wickets. The Men in Green expected Shaheen to turn up and produce a match-winning spell but it didn’t happen and thus Pakistan went into the final two overs still at risk of defeat. It turned out to be the case.
Arshdeep’s sensational new ball burst
Arshdeep Singh set the tone for his team with a memorable spell in his first-ever T20 World Cup appearance. Making the most of the movement on offer at the MCG, Arshdeep bowled a match-defining spell. It was the first delivery to Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam, where Arshdeep nailed a perfect inswinger that darted back enough to force the Pakistan opener to play across the line. Babar’s opening partner- Mohammad Rizwan (4), who mostly played and missed, was dismissed when Arshdeep bowled a well-directed short ball, and Bhuvneshwar at fine-leg boundary took the easiest of catches.
Arshdeep then finished with excellent figures of 3/32 off his 4 overs to give India a healthy chance of exacting revenge for their defeat in the last edition of the World Cup against Pakistan. If the left-armer can continue bowling in that manner, India will be tough to beat.
The Final Over Drama
How often do you see a spinner bowling the last over of an innings in T20 cricket? Not often.
This was the second occasion in the same year against the same opposition where Mohammad Nawaz bowled the final over of the game. However, he shouldn’t have bowled that final over. There was a miscalculation on skipper Babar Azam’s end. Whether he did that intentionally or not it stays with Babar.
Nawaz went for 29 runs in his first three overs, which forced Babar’s hand in removing him from the attack against Kohli and Hardik. Bringing back his premier fast bowlers at that point was a sensible decision, but that cannot defend Babar’s decision to hold Nawaz back so late. The Pakistan skipper had the option of bowling Iftikhar Ahmed inside 10 overs when both Kohli and Pandya were new to the crease to sneak an over in to allow his seamers to finish the game.
In the end, it wasn’t meant to be in an all-time epic.
Cricket News: Perth weather forecast for Australia vs Sri Lanka match | Weather forecast in Perth for AUS vs SL match
After a couple of days of rain, the weather in Perth looks much more promising for the crucial Group 1 match between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The hosts will be aiming to bounce back after an embarrassing 89-run defeat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, albeit to an outstanding New Zealand team. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are striving for two from two after thrashing Ireland in Hobart on Sunday.
Perth weather forecast for Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup match
According to bom.gov.au, a mostly sunny day is forecast for Perth, with a top of 22 degrees and mild evening expected. There is only a 20% chance of rain, and if any does fall, it should be minimal.
AccuWeather.com presents a similar forecast, with 0% precipitation throughout the course of the match. Also, breezy conditions are expected in the afternoon and evening, which may limit the amount of dew on the playing surface in the second innings.
Perth weather forecast for AUS vs SL World Cup match
Optus Stadium in Perth has been home to some high-scoring matches, including Australia vs England earlier this month. However, the bowlers were on top in the England vs Afghanistan game, so the onus will be on the seamers to find some early movement in cool conditions.
Australia in particular will be looking to hit the ground running, after conceding 200 against New Zealand at the SCG on Saturday. The extra pace and bounce in the Perth track makes Australia favourites, but Sri Lanka have some sharp pace of their own. Indeed, with a net run rate of -4.450, the host nation not only need to win this match desperately, but by a good margin, too.
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Group 2 of this fascinating World Cup got off to one heck of a start. One of the main contenders for the Semi Finals, South Africa, will aim to make the perfect start to their campaign after India and Pakistan played an all-time classic last night. Indeed, with both those teams playing some wonderful cricket, it’s games like this that the Proteas must win.
This is no disrespect to Zimbabwe, who have been excellent in their own right. Their pace bowling and composure, coupled with Sikandar Raza’s superb form, held them in good stead in a competitive Group B in round one. Led by Blessing Muzarabani, their pace attack will be tasked with making inroads into the Proteas’ top order early, putting pressure in the middle order. However, whether the batting can cope with South Africa’s impressive attack is the big question.
The weather is of attention heading into this clash. Showers are forecast for the evening in Hobart, which increases the likelihood of a shortened match. South Africa, in a match they are a clear favourites in, will be hoping for enough time to force a result.
South Africa: 1. Temba Bavuma (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Wayne Parnell/Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagsio Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi
Zimbabwe could look to stick with the same team. They have played all their matches so far at Hobart.
Zimbabwe: 1. Regis Chakabva (wk), 2. Craig Ervine (c), 3. Wessly Madhevere, 4. Sean Williams, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Milton Shumba, 7. Ryan Burl, 8. Luke Jongwe, 9. Tendai Chatara, 10. Richard Ngarava, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock is averaging just 22.77 in 10 T20Is this year. But, he found form in his last two T20Is, with scores of 69* and 68 against India.
Rilee Rossouw in all T20s this year: 39 matches, 1,199 runs, avg. 39.97, SR 176.84. He smashed a memorable 100* in his last T20I (vs India), followed by 54* in the warm up vs New Zealand.
Aiden Markram is a key player for South Africa in this World Cup. 2022 has been his best year in T20s; he has scored 573 runs in 20 innings at an average of 47.75 and strike rate of 146.92.
David Miller when chasing in T20s in 2022: 23 inns, 633 runs, avg. 70.33, SR 153.64. Like Rossouw, Miller also scored a recent century against India.
Kagiso Rabada should enjoy these conditions. The seamer is striking at a high 38.4 deliveries per wicket in T20Is this year (five wickets in nine games). This is an opportunity to improve on those numbers.
Anrich Nortje will test Zimbabwe with his sheer pace. He is conceding a high 9.65 runs per over in 13 T20s this year, but his economy of 6.15 last year shows he can bowl economically with wicket-taking potential.
Zimbabwe:
Sikandar Raza is key to Zimbabwe’s hopes. He belted 136 runs in round one at an average of 45.33 and strike rate of 172.15, and took five wickets.
In 18 T20Is this year, Raza has scored 652 runs at an average of 38.4 and strike rate of 156.00. He has also taken 20 scalps at an economy of 5.88.
Craig Ervine is coming off a half-century in Zimbabwe’s last game against Scotland. His experience will be key.
Blessing Muzarabani has slotted straight back into the attack, with wicket-taking effect. He has taken six wickets in three matches in this World Cup at an average of 15.83 and economy of 7.91.
Richard Ngarava will be key against Quinton de Kock. The SA opener has struggled against left-arm seam in T20Is this year: 27 balls, 28 runs, three dismissals.
Tendai Chatara has shaped the new ball beautifully in this tournament. He can test Temba Bavuma and the Proteas’ left-handers upfront. In fact, he is Zimbabwe’s second-highest wicket-taker this year, with 17 in 13 matches at an average of 17.35 and strike rate of 17.7.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 5, South Africa 5, Zimbabwe 0.
The last time these two nations met in a T20I in 2018. The Proteas won that two-match series 2-0.
Luke Jongwe needs two for 50 T20I wickets.
Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather
The weather is a concern in this match. According to bom.gov.au, there is a 90% chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. However, the positive is that a relatively low amount of 2-5mm is forecast, which means there could be a result.
The average first innings score at Hobart in this World Cup is 152.71. The chasing team has won four of the past five matches on this ground, with Ireland (150/1 vs West Indies) and Sri Lanka (133/1 vs Ireland) cruising to victories. Runs have often been tough to score upfront, so a good start with the bat is key.
SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 23 October 2022
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 18: SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 18: SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Rilee Rossouw
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 18: SA vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who will win?
Weather permitting, South Africa should win this match.
Cricket News: IND vs PAK Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli & India pull off stunning win | Reactions to Virat Kohli 82* off 53 balls to seal amazing win
Virat Kohli has pulled off one of his greatest ever chases. One of the best white-ball batsmen the game has ever seen, Kohli has had a tough couple of years, with performances not up to the incredibly high standards he has set since the start of the 2010 decade. However, in one of the best games you will be sure to see, Virat sent a timely reminder that you can never write off a champion.
This India-Pakistan game, which set the record for the highest crowd for a non-Australia game in Australia (90,293), certainly lived up to the hype. From India’s early dominance to Pakistan’s strong fightback, the game then ebbed and flowed on countless occasions, with the men in blue eventually reaching the 160-run target after collapsing to 31/4.
Indeed, it is one of those games you can’t wait to watch the replay of.
There were a number of strong performers in this classic, but Kohli stood tallest. The highlight was a remarkable shot straight down the ground off the impressive Haris Rauf, where Virat generated enough power off a back-of-a-length delivery to send the ball back over Rauf’s head. India needed 28 off eight balls at that point, and another six by Virat left 16 to win off the final over.
Mohammad Nawaz and Pakistan were left wondering as to what might have been. A tight no-ball call and three byes off the stumps on the free hit had Babar and co. up in arms. Frustration then turned into anguish as R Ashwin lofted the final delivery over mid-off to seal a memorable win.
However, Pakistan will still feel they should have won this crucial Group 2 clash. India needed 54 off 24 and then 48 off the last three overs, with Shaheen and Haris having one over each up their sleeve. In the end, India got home on a night where the forecasted rain stayed away to spark jubilant scenes at the MCG.
Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli produces his best to topple Pakistan in an all-time classic
Of course, the reactions were rife on Twitter. India fans were in raptures, while Pakistan fans were left heartbroken. If this classic is a sign of what’s to come in this World Cup, strap yourselves in already because it’s been quite some ride so far.
Kept his cool @ashwinravi99 leaving that ball for a wide !!! What a game unbelievable!!’ #indiavspak is always more than a game ‘ it’s an emotion !!! ?? greatness personified @imVkohli ?
.@imVkohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life. It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against Rauf over long on was spectacular! ? Keep it going. ? #INDvPAK#T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/FakWPrStMg
A classic! You win some you lose some and as we all know this game can be cruel and unfair .#TeamPakistan couldn’t have given more with bat and ball. Very proud of the effort!
Absolutely extraordinary. Never seen anything quite like that. Desperate agony for Pakistan and Mohammad Nawaz. But what about that from Virat Kohli?? That is world-class. And that is one of the greatest sporting dramas, in front of 90,000 at the MCG, you could ever wish to see
How? How can you? How can you pull this off from nowhere. How can you bat with such composure and resilience. Even Phoenix demands an answer from @imVkohli An all time great show. Virat Kohli has put the fear among his opponents now. The World Cup is on ??#ViratKohli
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Bangladesh’s first match of the 2022 T20 World Cup is of huge importance. Since the start of last year’s tournament, the Tigers have won just six of 27 T20Is, with four coming against Oman, Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates, all of whom are still in their developmental stage in international cricket.
Also, when you consider that Bangladesh have won just one match against a Test-playing nation in T20 World Cup history, you get the feeling that they need to make a statement here to set the tone. Victory against Netherlands won’t improve that record, but it will be one to savour given the Dutch have been strong in this World Cup, particularly with the ball.
Led by the likes of Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede and Tim Pringle, Netherlands conceded just 6.56 per over in round one. Granted, the Hobart surface will be more conducive for batting than Geelong, but the Dutch have the resources to keep the Bangladeshi lineup – which often struggles to hit sixes – in check.
According to ESPNcricinfo Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam, Bangladesh could go in with a Soumya Sarkar-Litton Das opening combination.
Bangladesh: 1. Soumya Sarkar, 2. Litton Das, 3. Shakib Al Hasan, 4. Afif Hossain, 5. Yasir Ali, 6. Nurul Hasan (wk), 7. Mosaddek Hossain, 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz/Mustafizur Rahman, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Shoriful Islam 11. Hasan Mahmud
Netherlands look settled and may stick with the same XI that faced Sri Lanka. However, Roelof van der Merwe may be in some doubt due to a leg injury concern.
Netherlands: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Vikramjit Singh, 3. Bas de Leede, 4. Colin Ackermann, 5. Tom Cooper, 6. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 7. Tim Pringle, 8. Roelof van der Merwe 9. Timm van der Gugten, 10. Fred Klaassen 11. Paul van Meekeren
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Bangladesh:
Shakib Al Hasan hit form in the recent NZ Tri-Series. He struck 70 (44) and 68 (42) in his last two matches.
Against Netherlands between 2012 and 2016, Shakib scored just 17 runs in three knocks. He did take six wickets in those games, highlighting his all-round quality.
Litton Das is crucial for Bangladesh. He scored 142 runs in four matches in the NZ Tri-Series at an average of 35.50 and strike rate of 142.00. Also, Litton has scored the most runs in T20Is for the Tigers in 2022: 417, avg. 29.78, SR 139.46.
Afif Hossain in T20Is in 2022: 16 inns, 405 runs, avg. 31.15, SR 123.47. Expect Bangladesh to bat Afif in his preferred position of number four.
Watch out for Hasan Mahmud. The seamer impressed in the NZ Tri-Series, where he took four wickets in three matches at an economy of 7.91 and strike rate of 18.0.
Netherlands:
Max O’Dowd comes into this match in form. He scored 23, 35 and 71* in round one, batting through the innings against Sri Lanka.
Bas de Leede is a factor, as always. The star all-rounder has hit 347 runs this year at an average of 57.83, including some crucial runs in this tournament. He has also taken 17 wickets in ten matches, including seven in this World Cup.
Scott Edwards will be aiming to replicate his ODI form this year (619 runs, avg. 47.61) in the T20Is. A truer pitch may suit his style better, particularly with the sweep shot.
The impressive Tim Pringle has conceded just five runs per over so far in this tournament. If Netherlands can build pressure early, Pringle can strike as Bangladesh will likely look for the release shots.
Paul van Meekeren has been excellent, and he will be sure to test Bangladesh with his pace. He touched 148km/h last game against Sri Lanka, where he took 2/25.
Bangladesh have won just two of their past nine T20Is. Both came against UAE.
Bangladesh hit just 14 sixes in four matches in the recent T20 Tri-Series.
Netherlands have won two of their three matches so far in this World Cup.
Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score at Hobart in this World Cup is 152.71. The chasing team has won four of the past five matches on this ground, with Ireland (150/1 vs West Indies) and Sri Lanka (133/1 vs Ireland) cruising to victories.
Conditions are a concern. According to bom.gov.au, there is a 90% chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening. The expected amount of 2-5mm means there is a good chance of a result.
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BAN vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today 23 October 2022
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 17: BAN vs NED Dream11 Prediction
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 17: BAN vs NED Dream11 Prediction
Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Litton Das
Batsmen: Max O’Dowd
All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Bas de Leede
Bowlers: Paul van Meekeren
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 17: BAN vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win?
Netherlands certainly have a chance in this game. But, the result could come down to whether the team batting first can reach 160 on a good track.
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As soon as tickets were on sale, they were gone in almost the blink of an eye. The iconic MCG will be a sea of both blue and green, as India aim to get one back on Pakistan after the hammering in Dubai a year ago. Indeed, in what looks to be a very competitive group, the two points upfront might prove vital in the final analysis, along with the bragging rights that come with such a big game.
However, it’s the weather that has dominated the conversation ahead of this huge clash. Heavy rain and flooding has impacted Victoria badly in recent weeks, with more rain forecast over the weekend. But, as was the case in the 2019 ODI World Cup, the forecast gradually improved as the India-Pakistan game drew closer, and conditions look much more promising for this mega clash.
Now onto the cricket. This match is rife with key player battles to watch out for, most notably the returning Shaheen Shah Afridi against India’s top order. Also, whether Pakistan’s batting can produce the goods beyond Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan is a big question. However, the form of Mohammad Nawaz with the bat is a big plus for Pakistan, and he is capable of some big runs in the middle overs, as he showed in the Asia Cup against India.
The make up of India’s attack will be of focus. Mohammed Shami was excellent in the final over of the warm-up against Australia, so he could get the nod over Harshal Patel.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is ready to go for Pakistan. Batsman Shan Masood is expected to play after he was struck on the head at training. Fakhar Zaman is unavailable.
Pakistan: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Shan Masood, 4. Mohammad Nawaz, 5. Haider Ali, 6. Iftikhar Ahmed, 7. Asif Ali, 8. Shadab Khan, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 11. Naseem Shah
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IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players
India:
KL Rahul has struck four fifties in his last four outings (two vs South Africa, two in the warm-ups). He has scored just 31 runs in three matches against Pakistan, and this will be a big opportunity to get that record right.
Virat Kohli easily has the most runs in IND-PAK T20Is (406) at an average of 67.67 and strike rate of 119.06. In the Asia Cup, he struck 35 (34) and 60 (44) against Pakistan.
Suryakumar Yadav has had a year to remember. He has belted 801 runs at an average of 40.05 and unbelievable strike rate of 184.56. Against left-arm seam in all T20s this year, Suryakumar has scored 189 runs at an average of 37.8 and strike rate of 187.13. The corresponding figures against right-arm seam are 510 runs, avg. 39.23, SR 193.91.
Hardik Pandya produced a great all-round performance against Pakistan in the 2022 Asia Cup (3/25 and 33* off 17 balls). With the long square boundaries at the MCG, expect Hardik to target the Pakistani batsmen with short deliveries.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be tasked with providing early breakthroughs for India. He has taken ten wickets in six T20Is vs Pakistan, including 4/26 earlier this year where he dismissed Babar Azam.
Yuzvendra Chahal has enjoyed success at the MCG. He took 6/42 in an ODI against Australia in 2019.
Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan has struck nine half-centuries in 18 T20I matches this year, with a total of 821 runs at an average of 54.73 and strike rate of 126.30. Also, he has wonderful numbers against India: 3 inns, 193 runs, avg. 96.50, SR 130.41.
Babar Azam is key. He recently had a good Tri-Series in New Zealand, with two fifties in five matches (192 runs, avg. 48.00, SR 123.87).
Mohammad Nawaz is arguably Pakistan’s X-Factor player. He recently smashed 107 runs in the NZ Tri-Series at a strike rate of 159.70. Also, Nawaz hit a memorable 20-ball 42 against India to help seal a 182-run chase in the 2022 Asia Cup.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will be vital upfront, as he aims to repeat his brilliant performance in this fixture in the 2021 WC. He will sense an opportunity against KL Rahul, who has scored 52 off 46 against left-arm seam in T20 Internationals this year, with two dismissals.
Haris Rauf will be key at the death, especially considering his experience at the MCG. He is Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker this year (23), and has taken 11 wickets in seven T20s on this ground at an average of 15.73 and economy of 6.92.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 11, India 8, Pakistan 3.
India may seek to test Babar Azam with spin early. In all T20s in 2022, Babar has been dismissed 12 times by spin at an average of 20.9 and strike rate of 111.1. His balls-per-dismissal is 18.8, compared to 58.2 in 2021 and 75.3 in 2020.
In all T20s this year, Rohit Sharma has scored 134 runs against left-arm seam at a strike rate of just 100, and has been dismissed four times.
MCG Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather
The weather has been the talking point. There is a chance of a shortened game with some evening showers possible in Melbourne. However, the amount of rain expected has reduced significantly. Details here.
In terms of the MCG pitch itself, it has been the fastest scoring surface in T20s in Australia in the past three years (run rate of 8.30). The chasing team has won 50% of the matches, with finger spinners (7.10) more economical than wristspinners (7.59) and pacers (8.71). Expect the bowlers to hit short of a length and force the batsmen to hit square, where the boundaries are huge.
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IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today 23 October 2022
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.
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 16: IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 16: IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Suryakumar Yadav
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 16: IND vs PAK Match Prediction – Who will win?
If it’s a shortened game, the power of the India batting lineup may prevail. But, runs on the board batting first may prove the deciding factor.
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