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NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 5

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NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 5

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It might seem like Dhaka or Lahore, but it’s Christchurch. Spin is playing a key role in this Tri-Series, and it is officially do or die for Bangladesh who are yet to win a game.

The Tigers’ lack of six-hitting is under the spotlight once again, with the team hitting a total of just five sixes in their two matches so far. Nurul Hasan was Bangladesh’s only six-hitter against New Zealand three days ago, and the task looks tougher today with New Zealand’s spinners bowling beautifully on a tired surface.

After their big win over Bangladesh on October 9, the Black Caps then thrashed Pakistan yesterday. Michael Bracewell won player of the match for the second straight outing, while the form of Finn Allen and Devon Conway is a big positive ahead of the World Cup. More of the same will be the order of the day ahead of what’s likely to be an appearance in the Tri-Series Final on Friday.

NZ vs BAN Possible Playing XI

New Zealand rested Trent Boult for the Pakistan game. They could look to bring him back for this clash.

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Mark Chapman, 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Michael Bracewell, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Tim Southee, 11.Trent Boult/Blair Tickner

Bangladesh could look to play an extra spinner.

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

NZ vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

New Zealand:

  • Devon Conway has struck scores of 70* off 51 (vs Bangladesh) and 49* off 46 (vs Pakistan) in his last two matches.
  • Finn Allen made it seem he was batting on a different surface yesterday. He smashed a 42-ball 62, which included six sixes. Also, he has a strike rate of 172.00 in seven T20Is vs Bangladesh.
  • Michael Bracewell has taken figures of 2/14 and 2/11 in his past two matches. The off-spinner has found the perfect length, and is taking advantage of a wearing surface in Christchurch. Expect him to be key once again.
  • Mitchell Santner bowled nicely after a shaky start against Pakistan. Like Bracewell, Santner avoids bowling too many deliveries where batsmen can play a big shot off the front foot.
  • Against Bangladesh, Santner has taken four wickets in four matches at an economy of 6.21.
  • Ish Sodhi has taken 14 wickets in just six matches against Bangladesh at an average of 12.28 and economy of 7.58. On a surface where spin is playing a key role, there is a fair chance Sodhi will have figures in the wicket column.
  • Tim Southee in T20Is vs Bangladesh: 7 inns, 14 wickets, avg. 12.35, econ. 7.20.

Bangladesh:

  • The Tigers may be well served sending Nurul Hasan up the order. He has batted with good intent in this series, including a 12-ball 25* against New Zealand a few days ago.
  • Litton Das is Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer this series (50), with two starts to his name (35 and 15). His ability and placement against spin will be vital on a slow, turning surface.
  • Will Shakib Al Hasan bat as low as seven once again? Although Shakib has a poor T20I record vs NZ (133 runs, avg. 12.09), his experience will be vital in playing the spinners.
  • Expect Mosaddek Hossain to get more overs in these conditions. The off-spinner is Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is this year, with 11 in 24.3 overs at an average of 13.63.
  • Another bowler who can thrive on the Christchurch surface is Nasum Ahmed. The left-arm spinner has taken 10 wickets in eight T20Is against New Zealand at an economy of 6.29, many of which came on slow, turning pitches.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has struggled in T20Is in New Zealand (one wicket in four matches), but a slow pitch might suit his cutters nicely.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, New Zealand 13, Bangladesh 3.
  • In the last two matches of this Tri-Series, spinners have taken total figures of 10/235 off 37 overs (econ. 6.35).
  • Bangladesh have won just six of 24 completed T20Is since the start of the 2021 World Cup. Only two have come against Test playing nations.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

The used surface at Christchurch has really suited spin. Pakistan struggled yesterday, crawling to 130, which was nowhere near enough in the end.

Dew is not a factor in a day game, but the captain who wins the toss may look to chase. The team batting second has won all four matches so far in this Tri-Series. There is a chance of showers throughout the day.

NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction 12 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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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway, Litton Das
  • Batsmen: Afif Hossain, Kane Williamson
  • All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner
  • Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi

NZ Tri-Series Match 5: NZ vs BAN Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand should be too strong.

T20 World Cup Prediction: Who will win India vs Pakistan?

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T20 World Cup Prediction: Who will win India vs Pakistan?

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Let’s talk about the next T20 2022 World Cup, which will take place in October and November in Australia. Before predicting who will win, let’s first analyze what the possible outcome of some very important matches could be.

One of the most highly anticipated matches in any tournament is India vs Pakistan. This is certainly the case once again, with a capacity crowd expected at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Each has their strengths, but also some concerns that both sides will be aiming to exploit. With a competitive group 2 expected, victory in this contest could prove critical to Semi Final qualification later in the tournament.

India vs Pakistan

The arch-rivals met last year at the T20 World Cup, in which Pakistan managed to beat India in the tournament for the first time with a historic 10-wicket victory. Also, in the recent Asia Cup, both India and Pakistan won a game each against one another. 

Both sides will be equally committed and doing their best to win as it is a very important match and one of the most influential in the Super 12. With some new additions to the Indian and Pakistani line-up, this match will be a delight for the fans. Our prediction for the India vs Pakistan match is to bite your nails, India will win given the greater depth of their middle order.

Australia vs New Zealand

This match will be another important and great part of the tournament. These two sides are neighboring countries like India and Pakistan, and their residents enjoy these trans-tasman contests. Both teams play good cricket and could count on incredible players and quality sportsmanship. It is also a treat for cricket fans from all over the world. According to us, Australia will take the lead on the scoreboard and win this match.

South Africa vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh have struggled in T20Is, especially since the start of the last World Cup. South Africa have shown promising form. If the Proteas are to do well, this is a game they should win. But, Bangladesh did beat South Africa in the ODI World Cup in 2019, so anything is possible.

These two teams will meet in Super 12, and our prediction for the game is South Africa will win this clash due to the power in their lineup and pace attack.

Opinion: Australia’s best XI for the T20 World Cup

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Opinion: Australia’s best XI for the T20 World Cup

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To pick Steve Smith or to not pick Steve Smith? Should Australia play all three of Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, or does there need to be an insurance option in case of a collapse? Is Aaron Finch still capable of producing match-winning performances?

These questions have been rife in Australian circles ahead of their T20 World Cup defence on home soil. Also, the performances of Cameron Green and Nathan Ellis have put the spotlight on the selectors, with uncertainty remaining as to whether they will indeed be drafted into the World Cup squad.

Australia’s best XI for the 2022 World Cup

Assuming the squad remains as is, Australia will be best served picking the following XI, which offers a threat right down the order. More importantly, there is a clear role for each player.

1. David Warner

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Australia’s best XI for the T20 World Cup – David Warner

Straightfoward. Arguably Australia’s greatest ever T20 player. The man of the tournament in the 2021 World Cup is heading into the 2022 edition in fine touch, with consecutive 70+ scores against West Indies and England.

2. Aaron Finch (c)

If Australia were to look past Finch, they would have done so at the end of last year’s successful World Cup campaign to give an opportunity for a new captain to settle into the role. However, the selectors have persisted with Finch, and he is in Australia’s best XI currently mainly due to his leadership capabilities and tactical awareness.

Also, Finch’s T20I form, while not great, has been more promising than his wretched ODI form earlier this year. He will be back opening in the England T20Is at Canberra, and his role will be to take advantage of the powerplay and avoid soaking up deliveries.

3. Mitchell Marsh

Time at the crease is vital for Marsh ahead of the World Cup, but his potential was on show as he led Australia to victory in the 2021 Final. His power game will be important for Australia in this tournament, and doubts around his ability against spin can somewhat be quelled by the fact that campaign is being held early in the season where the pitches will be fresh.

4. Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell is under the spotlight, and rightly so. His T20I form this year has been diabolical, hitting just 181 runs 12 innings at an average of 16.50 and strike rate of 118.3.

However, leaving a player like Maxwell out of a World Cup XI is an even bigger risk than playing him. His ceiling is immense, highlighted by an average of 39.10 and strike rate of 167.4 in all T20s this year. Couple that with his bowling and fielding capabilities, and the Big Show can turn a game around in no time.

5. Marcus Stoinis

It can be argued that Australia would not have won the 2021 World Cup without Marcus Stoinis. His knocks against South Africa and Pakistan were crucial in the final analysis, displaying the calmness required in pressure situations.

Also, as shown in his powerful 15-ball 35 in the first T20I against England, Stoinis has improved as a middle order player in recent years. Since the start of 2020, Stoinis has struck 535 runs between overs 7-16 when batting at five or six at a strike rate of 144.20. In the death overs, this bumps up to 446 runs at a strike rate of 167.67.

6. Tim David

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Australia’s best XI for the T20 World Cup – Tim David

Tim David rounds out the top six. Between overs 16 and 20 in all T20s this year, David has struck 679 runs at a strike rate of 202.08. A player of his calibre can create headaches, forcing opposition think tanks and captains to devise a well-calculated plan to dismiss him as early as possible.

The aformentioned top six means Steve Smith misses out. This is not to say Smith is of no value in T20s, but to suggest he should be in the side in case of a collapse is quite an un-Australian way of thinking. Central to Australia’s success over the years has been the mindset to play attacking cricket on the front foot, with no thought or fear of failure. This top six reflects that.

By playing Smith, you likely lose the proven ability of Marsh at three, power and bowling option of Stoinis, or the sheer brute force of David at the backend.

7. Matthew Wade (wk)

An easy pick. Wade has been magnificent since the beginning of 2021, reinventing himself as Australia’s finisher. In this period, he has smashed 230 runs between overs 16 and 20 at an average of 46.00 and strike rate of 188.50.

8. Pat Cummins

Cummins will be key in the powerplay and middle overs for Australia. His economy rate in T20Is is a respectable 7.28, with 50 wickets to his name in 44 matches.

9. Mitchell Starc

It’s a big tournament for Starc. He has dominated in ODI World Cups, but his 2021 T20 World Cup campaign left plenty to be desired. Nonetheless, his ability to nail those yorkers at the death will be crucial in Australia’s title defence.

10. Adam Zampa

Zampa has quickly become a vital member of Australia’s T20I unit. He was key in Australia going all the way last year, with his control and excellent wrong-un a key asset that Finch will no doubt turn to in the middle overs.

11. Josh Hazlewood

The most improved T20 player in the past couple of years, in Australian circles at least. Since the start of 2021, Hazlewood has taken 74 wickets in 47 T20s at an average of 17.85 and economy of 7.41. Also, he concedes less than ten per over at the death in this period, which is certainly respectable, and he will no doubt be tasked with finishing things off well with the ball.

Calls grow louder for Nathan Ellis to be Australia regular over Kane Richardson

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Calls grow louder for Nathan Ellis to be Australia regular over Kane Richardson

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Australia went down in their opening T20I against England by eight runs at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. However, it was pacer Nathan Ellis who grabbed all the eyeballs with his incredible returns of three wickets for 20 runs in his four-over spell. Ellis dismissed the key trio of Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali and Sam Curran to make a strong case for him to be drafted into the team’s scheme of things leading up to the World Cup.

The 28-year-old is not a part of 15-member squad for the mega-tournament. Ellis has picked 15 wickets in his five T20Is so far. His economy rate is a partly 6.40 and he has taken 40.54 per cent of his team’s wickets in these matches. His promising performances have led many to call for him to replace Kane Richardson in the Australian squad. Here are some of the Twitter reactions on this issue since the game on Sunday.

Fans call for Nathan Ellis to replace the likes of Kane Richardson – and even Pat Cummins – in Australia T20I colours

“Nathan Ellis was outstanding on a really good batting surface … he was unbelievable. He’s a fantastic bowler. He’s done it at domestic level, he’s done it every chance he’s had with Australia. He’s been so close a lot of times,” Australian skipper Aaron Finch spoke highly of the promising pacer in the post-match presentation ceremony.

“The fact he keeps fronting up, he’s been 12th man on a lot of tours, the fact that every time he gets an opportunity (he takes it). He trains the house down, he’s just a brilliant person to have around the team,” Finch further lauded the 28-year-old’s work ethic.

Though highly unlikely, it remains to be seen if Australia decides to shake up things in their squad just before the tournament begins in order to defend their T20 World Cup title. The two teams will next meet at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday for the second T20I of the series.

NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 3

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NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 3

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As the cold weather continues to engulf Christchurch in early October, the heat ramps up on New Zealand and Bangladesh. In the context of this Tri-Series, both sides are in need of a win to keep up with high-flying Pakistan. However, in the grander scheme of things, both units are in need of form and confidence with a World Cup right on the doorstep.

Bangladesh were in the contest against Pakistan, but their collapse, due mainly to a lack of power in their lineup, saw them fall short. A faster start in the powerplay will certainly help, but dominating this New Zealand attack will be a challenge. Indeed, if the returning Shakib Al Hasan can contribute like the world knows he can, it makes the Tigers a much more formidable outfit.

New Zealand, after a poor tour of Australia, need a win here. Their decision to bat first against Pakistan in the desire to defend didn’t work, as the batting effort and dew saw them fall short of victory. The form of Kane Williamson remains a concern, so a freeflowing knock here is the order of the day, as is New Zealand’s finishing department after a tough outing yesterday.

NZ vs BAN Possible Playing XI

New Zealand may look to stick with the same XI, if Mitchell Santner is still unavailable due to the birth of his first child last week. Also, it will be interesting to see if the Black Caps pick Martin Guptill.

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen/Martin Guptill, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Mark Chapman, 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Michael Bracewell, 8. Tim Southee, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Blair Tickner, 11. Trent Boult

Shakib Al Hasan is set to play. Yasir Ali could be the player to make way, despite his 21-ball 42 last game against Pakistan.

Bangladesh: 1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 2. Sabbir Rahman, 3. Litton Das, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Afif Hossain, 6. Nurul Hasan (wk), 7. Mosaddek Hossain, 8. Taskin Ahmed, 9. Nasum Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

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NZ vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

New Zealand:

  • Kane Williamson is in need of runs. Against Bangladesh, Williamson has scored 187 runs in four innings at an average of 62.33 and strike rate of 119.11. Can he improve on the strike rate?
  • Finn Allen strikes at 190.24 against Bangladesh. This includes 71 off 29 balls last year. Devon Conway also has good numbers against Bangladesh, with scores of 92 and 15 at a strike rate of 175.41.
  • Bangladesh could play two left-arm spinners, which represents an opportunity for Mark Chapman. He struck 21 runs off five balls against Mohammad Nawaz yesterday.
  • Tim Southee has taken 12 wickets in six matches against Bangladesh. He averages just 11.58 with an economy of just 6.95.
  • Blair Tickner has taken 11 wickets in just five T20s at Christchurch. He bowled with good pace at times against Pakistan yesterday, and he could be a factor again under lights.
  • Trent Boult has taken 22 wickets in 21 innings this year, with an economy of around eight an over. Should he play in this match, it will be his first T20I against Bangladesh since 2017.

Bangladesh:

  • Can Shakib Al Hasan improve on his poor batting record against New Zealand? In 10 matches, he has scored 117 runs at an average of 11.70 and strike rate of 98.32. Also, he has taken six wickets at 43.50.
  • Litton Das looked in good touch against Pakistan. The right-hander scored a 26-ball 35, with his placement a key feature of his game. This year, he has scored 310 runs at an average of 28.18 and strike rate of 137.77.
  • Afif Hossain is Bangladesh’s top scorer in T20Is this year (366). He averages 36.60 with a strike rate of 127.08.
  • Mosaddek Hossain is striking at 141.41 in nine T20I innings this year. He has also taken 11 wickets at an economy of 6.08, and Bangladesh could look at using his off-spin against New Zealand’s left-handers.
  • Taskin Ahmed bowled beautifully against Pakistan (2/25). But, can he improve his record against New Zealand? He has taken three wickets in four matches at an average of 48.00 and high economy of 10.41.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has taken 14 wickets in eight matches against New Zealand. But, most of those wickets have come in the subcontinent. In T20s in New Zealand, the Fizz has taken just one wicket in four matches.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, New Zealand 12, Bangladesh 3.
  • 10 of New Zealand’s 12 wins against Bangladesh have come when batting first.
  • Bangladesh have won just six of 23 completed T20Is since the start of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Only two of those have come against Test playing nations.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

Another cold evening is forecast for Christchurch, with temperatures expected to dip below 10 degrees under lights. Like in the New Zealand-Pakistan game yesterday, there is likely to be a lot of dew in the second innings.

Batting first, New Zealand found the going tough on a slightly two-paced wicket. Under lights, the ball skidded on much better. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to bat second.

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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 9 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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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway, Litton Das
  • Batsmen: Afif Hossain, Kane Williamson
  • All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan
  • Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult

NZ Tri-Series Match 3: NZ vs BAN Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand.

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AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Often when England are in town, the hype and banter ahead of an Ashes series is fantastic. This time around, things are focused more on the weeks ahead, with this three-match T20I series serving as final preparation for two of the World Cup contenders.

Australia are coming off a 2-0 series win over West Indies, with the second victory far more convincing than the first. Tim David’s prowess puts even greater pressure on Steve Smith’s place in the XI, as does the likely return of Marcus Stoinis, who offers a bowling option. This contest in Perth is one where the spotlight is on the batting lineup, with Australia’s first choice bowling attack rested for this match out west. If the likes of Finch, Marsh and co. can fire, it puts Australia in a better place after what has been a shaky home season with the bat so far.

England are also coming off a successful series, overcoming Pakistan 4-3 away from home. The emergence of Harry Brook as an international cricketer is a huge positive, and England now have the luxury of adding Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes in their XI. The fitness of the likes of Liam Livingstone and Chris Jordan is something England want sorted ahead of the World Cup, but their side on paper looks a testing one for Australia’s XI in Perth.

AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Possible Playing XI

Australia’s frontline seamers are rested for this clash. So too Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell. With Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis likely to play, it seems as though Steve Smith will not find a place in the XI.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Cameron Green, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Aaron Finch (c), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Tim David, 7. Matthew Wade (wk), 8. Daniel Sams, 9. Ashton Agar, 10. Nathan Ellis, 11. Kane Richardson

England’s big call will be whether to play Alex Hales or Phil Salt – or even Ben Stokes – as opener with the returning Jos Buttler. Liam Livingstone is still unavailable with an ankle injury, and Chris Jordan may be kept for the Canberra T20Is.

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

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

Australia:

  • David Warner struck form with a 41-ball 75 at the Gabba two nights ago. But, he has a poor record against England: 12 inns, 218 runs, avg. 18.16, SR 111.79. It will be interesting to see how he fares.
  • Aaron Finch has an outstanding record against England. He has scored 594 runs in 13 matches at an average of 59.40 and strike rate of 163.18. Can he find his best form ahead of the World Cup?
  • Mitchell Marsh has scored the most runs of any player in T20s at Perth Stadium. Australia’s number three has smashed 363 runs in 15 innings at an average of 40.33 and strike rate of 156.47.
  • Tim David showed his brute force in a brilliant 20-ball 42 against West Indies. In all T20s this year, David has smashed 1,215 runs at an average of 27.00 and superb strike rate of 172.83.
  • Kane Richardson has taken eight wickets in four T20s at Perth Stadium at an average of 9.63 and economy of 5.13.
  • Nathan Ellis impressed in India recently. He took 3/30 in his only match, part of 12 wickets in four T20Is so far in his career. But, if picked, this will be his first T20 for Australia outside the subcontinent.

England:

  • Jos Buttler is back. The captain has the most runs for England against Australia in T20Is, with 392 at an average of 39.20 and strike rate of 143.58.
  • Alex Hales has plenty of experience playing T20 cricket in Australia. In 65 matches down under, Hales has struck 1,926 runs at an average of 31.57 and superb strike rate of 150.70. This includes a score of 85 at Perth.
  • Harry Brook was out of this world against Pakistan. He scored 238 runs in six innings at an average of 79.33 and strike rate of 163.01.
  • With Finch likely to bat at four, this offers Adil Rashid an opportunity. The legspinner has dismissed Finch twice in 46 balls in T20Is, conceding just 54 in the process.
  • Overall against Australia, Rashid has taken 11 wickets in eight matches at an average of 19.72 and economy of 7.00.
  • Chris Woakes will be key in the powerplay. He has dismissed Warner twice in 24 balls in T20s, conceding just 33. Also, Woakes took 3/26 in his last T20I, against Pakistan.
  • Expect Mark Wood to make the ball fly through on a pacy Perth Stadium track. The pacer took overall figures of 6/44 in eight overs in the recent series against Pakistan, where he was bowling rapidly.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 21, Australia 10, England 9, 2 N/R.
  • England have won four of the past five T20Is between the teams.
  • Matthew Wade between overs 16-20 in T20Is since the start of 2021: 107 balls faced, 209 runs, strike rate 195.3.
  • Watch out Ashton Agar. Against left-arm orthodox since the start of 2021, Moeen Ali has smashed 236 runs at a strike rate of 184.38. However, he has been dismissed eight times.
  • Reece Topley has taken the most wickets for England in T20Is this year (14) at an average of 28.28 and economy of 7.61.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

Clear conditions are forecast for Perth, but a cool evening is expected. So, there may be dew in the second innings, which should prompt the captain who wins the toss to chase.

In six men’s T20s on this ground since the start of 2021, the average first innings score is 169.33. The team batting first won five of those matches, but this game is being played earlier in the season, which makes dew a possible factor.

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AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction 9 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.

Option 1:

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AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batsmen: David Warner
  • All-Rounders: Cameron Green, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Nathan Ellis

AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Australia are without a number of their first team regulars, so England are likely to come away with the win.

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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 2

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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 2

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T20 World Cup preparation continues to heat up in chilly Christchurch as Pakistan look to build on their first up win yesterday, this time against New Zealand. The Black Caps, who often feature in the business end of World Cups, will be seeking to gain important momentum ahead of the big tournament, with this Tri-Series the perfect opportunity to gain form and confidence.

In terms of Pakistan, their victory against Bangladesh was comfortable in the end, but did the match tell us anything different about Babar Azam’s team? The middle order underwhelmed once again, with Rizwan’s ability to bat deep enabling them to reach 167/5. One still gets the feeling that if the Black Caps can pick up early wickets in the powerplay, Pakistan might not have the form in the middle order to recover.

Indeed, that will be the focus for New Zealand today, along with runs for the likes of Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson. Both have been under-par in 2022, so finding form right before the World Cup can be a big boost. With Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen promising plenty, the Black Caps can go into the showpiece tournament with a well-rounded and confident batting lineup.

NZ vs PAK Possible Playing XI

Daryl Mitchell is out of the tri-series with a fractured finger. Mitchell Santner will join the squad over the weekend after the birth of his first child last week.

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

Pakistan could look to stick with the same XI that prevailed over Bangladesh yesterday.

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

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

New Zealand:

  • Spotlight is on Martin Guptill after what has been an indifferent run of form recently. He has the most runs for New Zealand against Pakistan, with 526 in 19 matches at an average of 29.22 and strike rate of 133.84.
  • Devon Conway smashed 99* on this ground against Australia last year. Against Pakistan, the left-hander has scored one half-century in three T20I innings.
  • Glenn Phillips has struck the most T20I runs for New Zealand in 2022 (319). The keeper-batsman is averaging 53.16 with a superb strike rate of 145.00.
  • In T20s at Hagley Oval, Phillips has scored 143 runs in five innings at an average of 28.60 and strike rate of 115.32.
  • James Neesham’s strike rate is 207.60 in T20Is this year. Between overs 16 and 20, this bumps up to 232.9 (184 runs off 79 balls).
  • However, Neesham has historically struggled against Pakistan (31 runs in five innings), so whether he can turn this around here will be interesting to see.
  • Michael Bracewell will be key if Mitch Santner is unavailable. The all-rounder is striking at 206.97 with the bat in T20Is this year. He has also taken nine wickets in six innings. Given the spinners found some grip yesterday, Bracewell could enjoy bowling at Hagley Oval.
  • Tim Southee has an excellent record against Pakistan. The seamer has taken 24 wickets in just 14 matches at an average of 16.50 and strike rate of 14.0.
  • Trent Boult, on the other hand, has poor numbers against Pakistan (7 inns, 4 wickets, avg. 62.25, SR 40). But, he has the class and ability to turn this around.

Pakistan:

  • Mohammad Rizwan continues to amaze. He has made just one single digit score in 13 T20Is in 2022, with eight fifty-plus scores. This includes a match-winning 78* vs Bangladesh yesterday.
  • Babar Azam vs New Zealand: 7 inns, 244 runs, avg. 40.66, SR 118.44.
  • Shan Masood is also key at the top for Pakistan given their middle order worries. He has scored 1,212 runs in 33 T20 innings this year at a strike rate of 138.19 and average of 40.40.
  • Haris Rauf has taken an impressive nine wickets in just four T20Is vs New Zealand at an average of 14.88 and strike rate of 10.6. He has dismissed Martin Guptill twice in nine balls in T20Is.
  • Mohammad Nawaz enjoyed the conditions at Hagley Oval yesterday. He took 2/25.
  • Shadab Khan vs New Zealand: 10 matches, 9 wickets, avg. 28.33, econ. 6.89. He takes a wicket every 24.6 balls on average. But, he is one to watch given he found some spin yesterday.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 25, New Zealand 10, Pakistan 15.
  • New Zealand lead 7-5 against Pakistan at home.
  • Ish Sodhi vs Pakistan: 11 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 38.25, SR 28.5.
  • Kane Williamson has the third-most runs in NZ-PAK T20Is (439) at an average of 33.76 and strike rate of 114.62.
  • It may be worth Pakistan using Shadab Khan at number four. In 19 T20s batting at four, Shadab has scored 543 runs at an average of 28.58 and strike rate of 157.85.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

The players will have to deal with very cold conditions in this night game. A temperature of about 5 degrees is expected at night, with some cloud cover. No rain is forecast, though.

So, it remains to be seen whether there will be dew, because the captain who wins the toss may choose to bat. In the last 11 T20s on this ground dating back to the start of the Super Smash in December, the team batting first has won nine, including Pakistan yesterday. The average first innings score in these matches is 157.90.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 8 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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NZ Tri-Series Match 2: NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway
  • Batsmen: Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips
  • All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Nawaz
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Haris Rauf

NZ Tri-Series Match 2: NZ vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand start as favourites at home and should win, especially if they can pick up early wickets.

I idolised Rahul Dravid growing up – Teague Wyllie

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I idolised Rahul Dravid growing up – Teague Wyllie

Cricket News: I idolised Rahul Dravid growing up – Teague Wyllie | Young Australian Teague Wyllie talks about his batting

18-year old Western Australian batting sensation Teague Wyllie became the youngest player since Ricky Ponting in 1992/93 to hit a Sheffield Shield ton. His 104 off 204 balls against New South Wales was mighty impressive considering the low-scoring nature of the match, and also how the youngster went about accumulating his runs.

In the age of T20 cricket, Wyllie provides a bit of a throwback in terms of a focus on technique, patience and application. Also, his desire to stay focused on the job at hand, rather than celebrations, is a key feature of his attitude. Speaking to reporters after the match, Wyllie said that his father taught him the importance of going on with the job.

“My old boy drilled into me when you get a hundred that the job is not done. So I’ve never been a massive fan of carrying on, because I’m just trying to get the team into a good position.”

“A lot of the lads take the mickey out of me for not taking the helmet off but I just don’t like the attention from it.”

Western Australia captain Sam Whiteman echoed those words, telling ESPNcricinfo that Wyllie is an impressive young man who feels like he’s 28, rather than 18.

“He [Wyllie] said ‘tax accountants don’t celebrate when they do their tax return so I shouldn’t celebrate scoring a hundred'”, Whiteman said. “He loves batting and is an impressive young man. He feels like he’s 28.”

Rahul Dravid is the player I loved growing up – Teague Wyllie

In addition to his father, Wyllie said that Indian great Rahul Dravid had a big impact on how he has modelled his game. In terms of current players, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is a player Wyllie admires.

“I idolised Rahul Dravid growing up,” Wyllie said. “He values his wicket more than anyone. Growing up I modelled my game on him a bit when it comes to valuing his wicket and batting for long periods. Kane Williamson is another who I try to learn a lot from.”

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I love batting and Test cricket is the goal – Wyllie

Cricketers around the world – both young and experienced – are plying their trades in T20 leagues whilst earning large amounts. However, Wyllie’s focus is playing Test cricket for Australia, driven by his desire to bat long.

“Test cricket is the goal and I believe it is the pinnacle when it comes to cricket,” the 18-year old said. “I’ve always loved batting for a long period of time.”

Given he is now more known in cricketing circles, Wyllie has even been warned by the likes of Shaun Marsh regarding the risks of social media. However, Wyllie says he loves cricket too much to get caught up in external noise.

“I’ve spoken to a few of the senior guys…they got rid of social media. I haven’t gotten to that stage.”

“I don’t go looking into social media comments because it’s just white noise and it doesn’t matter that much,” he said. “I tend to stay out of the spotlight. I love batting.”

Western Australia’s next match in the Sheffield Shield is against Victoria starting on October 17 at Junction Oval, Melbourne.

Goal is for SA20 to be 2nd biggest league after IPL: Graeme Smith

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Goal is for SA20 to be 2nd biggest league after IPL: Graeme Smith

Cricket News: Goal is for SA20 to be 2nd biggest league after IPL: Graeme Smith | Graeme Smith sets lofty goal for SA20 League

Former South Africa captain and SA20 T20 League commissioner Graeme Smith has set a high goal for the competition. In an interview with timesnownews.com, Smith spoke about how the league, which has significant financial potential, will help South African cricket going forward.

However, Smith said that the importance of the tournament goes beyond just the revenue it generates, but how those funds are utilised. “It’s not only about revenue for us it’s about being able to build a sustainable product and invest back into the game in South Africa,” he said. “I think we have attracted the right type of partners for that. With six franchise owners, commercially, we are just beginning in the market place but I think there are a couple of key milestones that we have been able to achieve already.”

Aim for SA20 is to be the second biggest league behind the IPL – Graeme Smith

In the interview, Smith spoke of how South Africa can no longer rely on other nations for revenue and survival. Several cricketing nations now have established T20 Leagues, and with more on the horizon, much of the calendar will be taken up by different franchise tournaments.

“It was absolutely crucial [to have a T20 league of our own],” said the former Proteas’ captain. “We can’t rely on everybody else for the financial gain. I think that’s a very risky place to be in world cricket currently.”

“It’s well documented that everybody is kind of positioning themselves and making sure that they are taken well care of. South African cricket needed to do the same.”

Smith also spoke enthusiastically about the league’s potential given the partners it has been able to attract. Positioning the league as one that can sit second behind the IPL was key in attracting investments, and a number of IPL franchises have come on board.

“There are always butterflies in the stomach when you try to build something big”, he said. “When we started this process it was about figuring out how we can develop something that can become substantial, something that puts the 20-over domestic league in South Africa really on the map.”

“If we need to do it, we need to do it really well, position ourselves as the second-biggest league behind the IPL. We also wanted to attract investments and ownership that could help us build a sustainable product.”

Speaking of the IPL, Smith said that the tournament has set such a great standard that no league can match. However, tournaments like the SA20 league can take a leaf or two out of how the IPL has grown over the years.

“The IPL is an incredible tournament,” said Smith. “I think it set the standard for everybody else. I don’t think any league will get to the same level as IPL. We are looking to build something substantial in South Africa and aim to be just behind them is a huge goal because they have set the standard so high. What they have achieved is incredible.”

SA20 League to kick off on January 10, 2023

The inaugural season of the SA20 League will get underway on January 10. The tournament will run into February and consist of 33 matches. MI Cape Town, Durban Super Giants, Johannesburg Super Kings, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the six teams vying for the coveted trophy.

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 1

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BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: NZ Tri-Series Match 1

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How good is a tri-series? In a cricketing world of T20 leagues and bilaterals, which continues the raging debate of the future of cricket, fans of the 1990s and 2000s in particular will feel a sense of nostalgia.

For Bangladesh and Pakistan, this Tri-Series serves as vital preparation ahead of the World Cup. Both have had their T20I struggles in recent times, with the Tigers overcoming UAE in unconvincing fashion after losing 2-1 in Zimbabwe. The men in green, who welcomed England for the first time since 2005, lost the series 4-3 in another example of how reliant they are on Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

Perhaps worryingly so close to a World Cup, both sides are still finding their best combinations. Bangladesh have now tried Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the recently recalled Sabbir Rahman at the top, while Pakistan’s middle order must start delivering. Also, some good outings for the bowlers will do confidence a world of good. Let’s see what this contest holds.

BAN vs PAK Possible Playing XI

Bangladesh national selector Habibul Bashar said that Shakib Al Hasan will likely bat at four. However, it remains to be seen if Shakib plays in this game after only just arriving to New Zealand from the CPL.

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

The spotlight will be on Pakistan’s middle order after a disappointing series against England. Naseem Shah has been included in the squad for this series, but whether he features in this match after just recovering from illness remains to be seen. Also, Shaheen Shah Afridi is with the touring party, but he is reportedly unlikely to feature in this Tri-Series as he aims to fully recover from a knee injury for the World Cup.

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

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BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

Bangladesh:

  • If available, Shakib Al Hasan will be vital, as always. The captain has scored the most runs in PAK-BAN T20Is (292) at an average of 41.71 and strike rate of 127.51.
  • Afif Hossain has scored the most runs for Bangladesh in T20Is this year (341), which included a match-saving 77* against UAE recently. He is averaging 37.88 with a strike rate of 128.67 in 2022.
  • Litton Das will also be key as a senior player. He is Bangladesh’s second-highest run-scorer this year with 275 at an average of 27.50 and strike rate of 138.19.
  • Mosaddek Hossain is striking at 142.85 in T20Is this year, which is the best strike rate among Bangladeshi batsmen who have faced at least 10 balls. Expect him to also play a role with the ball as he is the Tigers’ highest wicket-taker in 2022 (11) with an economy of 5.86 and strike rate of 11.7.
  • Taskin Ahmed has good numbers against Pakistan in T20Is. He has taken six wickets in as many matches at an economy of just 6.21.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has figures of 1/99 in 12 overs in T20s in New Zealand. The left-armer will be key up top in breaking the Rizwan-Babar partnership, as well as the death.

Pakistan:

  • The Mohammad Rizwan juggernaut rolls on. He has struck 1,441 runs in 32 T20s this year at an average of 57.64 and strike rate of 130.05. He will be the key wicket for Bangladesh up front.
  • Babar Azam hit 110* and 87* against England recently, but he hasn’t been at his consistent best since the start of the Asia Cup. Against Bangladesh, he has scored just 93 runs in five innings, with one score of 66*.
  • Shan Masood also had an up and down series against England. But, he has the form this year to make an impact. In 32 T20 innings in 2022, he has scored 1,181 runs at an average of 40.72 and strike rate of 137.97.
  • Can Asif Ali bounce back after a very poor series against England? Pakistan’s finishing option is averaging just 11.32 with a strike rate of 134.38 in 23 matches this year.
  • Shadab Khan’s all-round ability can be a big asset for Pakistan. Against Bangladesh, he has taken five wickets in four matches at an average of 19.20 and economy of 6.40.
  • With the bat this year, Shadab is striking at 148.44 in 24 innings. There is a case for Pakistan to bat him higher the order.
  • Haris Rauf has taken the most wickets for Pakistan in T20Is in 2022 (17). The pacer is taking a wicket every 16.6 deliveries, and he is particularly important in the death overs.
  • If fit, Naseem Shah will certainly be a threat to Bangladesh given how promising he looked in the Asia Cup. In all T20s this year, Naseem has taken 26 wickets in 19 matches at an economy of 8.22.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Pakistan 13, Bangladesh 2.
  • Pakistan have won the last six T20Is against Bangladesh, including a 3-0 series win in November 2021.
  • Since the start of the 2021 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh have won just six of 22 completed T20Is. Only two of those have come against Test playing nations.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

Cricket is not often played in October in New Zealand, as conditions are still quite cold. A top of just 12 degrees is forecast for this afternoon match in Christchurch, but mostly clear conditions are expected.

In ten matches in the 2021/22 Super Smash at Christchurch, the average first innings score was 157. The team batting first won eight of those matches.

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BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 7 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.

Option 1:

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BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: NZ Tri-Series Match 1

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Babar Azam, Afif Hossain
  • All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Shadab Khan, Mosaddek Hossain
  • Bowlers: Haris Rauf

NZ Tri-Series Match 1: BAN vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan to win.

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