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IND vs PAK Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli & India pull off stunning win

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IND vs PAK Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli & India pull off stunning win

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.

India’s next game is against Netherlands at Sydney on Thursday. Pakistan will play Zimbabwe on the same night in Perth.

BAN vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 17

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BAN vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 17

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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.

BAN vs NED Possible Playing XI

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.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 3, Bangladesh 2, Netherlands 1.
  • 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

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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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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IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 16

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IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 16

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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.

IND vs PAK Possible Playing XI

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.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. KL Rahul, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7. Axar Patel, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Mohammed Shami/Harshal Patel, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Arshdeep Singh

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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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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ENG vs AFG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 14

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ENG vs AFG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 14

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As opposed to Sydney and Melbourne, Perth is expected to be mostly sunny, with a fast pitch to boot. Also, two teams that love to throw caution to the wind – England and Afghanistan – can offer entertainment in spades. So, what more could you ask for on day one of the T20 World Cup Super 12s?

After a difficult middle period of the year, England have found their usual white-ball mojo. A solid, impressive 2-0 series win over Australia followed a gritty 4-3 triumph in Pakistan, with Jos Buttler’s team not only taking the attack to their opponents, but also winning the key moments. With a number of hard-hitting batting options and wicket-taking potential at all stages of the innings, England are well poised to make a big run towards their first T20 World Cup title since 2010.

However, the unfortunate injury to Reece Topley is a situation they must overcome. Fellow left-armer Sam Curran is one of the bowlers who will need to fill the void, along with the exciting, quick Mark Wood who can be one of the World Cup’s biggest surprise packets.

While England start as favourites, writing off Afghanistan is never a good idea. They too have their fair share of quality in their attack, and can score runs at a rapid pace. However, how effectively they deal with England’s pace bowling at Perth will be the big question. If they can pull off an upset win, it will throw Group 1 wide open immediately and ramp up the pressure on Jos Buttler’s team.

ENG vs AFG Possible Playing XI

In a huge blow for England, Reece Topley is out of the World Cup with ankle ligament damage after tripping on the boundary triangle in training. Tymal Mills has replaced him in the squad.

Also, Liam Livingstone (ankle) and Chris Woakes (quad) may need to pass late fitness tests.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to play after he was struck on the foot by a Shaheen Shah Afridi delivery in the warm up match.

Afghanistan: 1. Hazratullah Zazai, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Darwish Rasooli/Usman Ghani, 5. Najibullah Zadran, 6. Mohammad Nabi (c), 7. Azmatullah Omarzai, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • A number of England players have experience playing at Optus Stadium in Perth, including Alex Hales. Hales smashed 85 recently against Australia, part of 195 runs in four matches on this ground at an average of 48.75 and strike rate of 140.29.
  • Skipper Jos Buttler struck 68 off 32 balls in the same match. In fact, Buttler was player of the series against Australia, with 150 runs at an average of 75.00 and strike rate of 174.41.
  • Liam Livingstone in T20s at Perth Stadium: 11 inns, 337 runs, avg. 30.64, SR 134.80.
  • Moeen Ali is England’s leading run-scorer in T20Is this year, with 458 in 17 innings at an average of 32.71 and strike rate of 164.15. Also, Moeen may get a bowl against Afghanistan’s left-handers Hazratullah Zazai and Najibullah Zadran.
  • Sam Curran was outstanding in the recent Australia series. He was a game-changer with his bowling and fielding, as he finished with five wickets, one catch and one run out in two matches.
  • Expect Mark Wood to be a factor on the Perth pitch. He had the ball flying through in the T20I against Australia earlier this month, where he turned the match with figures of 3/34.

Afghanistan:

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz is having a year to remember. The opener has smashed 935 runs at an average of 29.22 and strike rate of 157.41. However, he has struggled a touch against left-arm seam in T20s this year (81 balls, 84 runs, three dismissals), so the battle against Sam Curran and possibly David Willey will be interesting.
  • Najibullah Zadran has fast become Afghanistan’s key man in the middle order. He is their leading run-scorer in T20Is this year, with 327 at an average of 29.72 and strike rate of 149.31.
  • Ibrahim Zadran in T20Is this year: 10 matches, 287 runs, avg. 41.00, SR 113.88.
  • Rashid Khan has a higher-than-usual bowling strike rate of 22.8 in 15 T20Is this year. In two T20s at Perth, Rashid has taken one wicket, but has only conceded 4.25 per over. Can he take big wickets on a fresh Perth track?
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman has enjoyed success on this ground. He has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 11.00 and economy of just 4.13.
  • Eight of Fazalhaq Farooqi’s 17 wickets in T20Is this year have come in the powerplay. He is averaging 18.2 with an economy of just 5.62 in this phase.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, England 2, Afghanistan 0.
  • The last time the teams met in a T20I was in the 2016 World Cup. England won a tight match by 16 runs, courtesy of Moeen Ali’s 41* (33) and 1/17.
  • Alex Hales has scored 238 runs against left-arm seam this year at an average of 39.67 and strike rate of 172.46. Jos Buttler’s numbers are: 224 runs, avg. 79.33, SR 145.45. So, both may enjoy the matchup against Fazalhaq Farooqi.
  • Mohammad Nabi has scored just 146 runs at an average of 13.27 and strike rate of 115.87 in T20Is this year.
  • Chris Jordan in T20s at Perth Stadium: 8 inns, 11 wickets, avg. 22.18, SR 15.27.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

Mostly clear conditions are forecast for Perth, but a cool evening is expected, so there may be dew. However, chasing teams have won just one of the past six men’s T20s on this ground, which makes for an interesting decision for whoever wins the toss.

The overall run rate in these six games is 7.92, boosted by the 208 vs 200 match between England and Australia earlier this month. Pacers concede 7.84 per over, compared to wristspin (7.58) and fingerspin (7.14).

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ENG vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 22 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: Jos Buttler, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales
  • All-Rounders: Sam Curran
  • Bowlers: Mark Wood, Rashid Khan

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 14: ENG vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win?

England to win.

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Liz Truss reigns as UK PM – the best cricket references

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Liz Truss reigns as UK PM – the best cricket references

Cricket News: Liz Truss reigns as UK PM – the best cricket references | The best cricket references to Liz Truss resigning as UK Prime Minister

Liz Truss has set an unfortunate record of the shortest reign of any UK Prime Minister in history. Her 44 days in office were difficult to say the least, and cricket fans can certainly relate.

Short and difficult reigns at the crease are synonymous with the usual weekend league cricketer, with many fans identifying a great opportunity to nail a perfect cricket reference to the Truss and English political proceedings.

The best cricket references to Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister

Here is a look at some of the best cricket references to the news. “Bowled her stumps out the ground after just 45 days,” one tweet read. “Run out without facing,” read another when asked by England’s Barmy Army about how the political situation can be explained in cricket terms.

And here is a fun fact in between all the fun. The great Sachin Tendulkar batted an astounding 70,211 minutes in his glittering career. The going wasn’t as smooth for Truss, who managed 64,800 minutes as Prime Minister.

“I thought this #T20worldcup22 has been quite eventful with multiple upsets and close games. But what’s happening in 10 Downing Street has been more dramatic,” another tweet read.

“The players put the kettle on in the dressing room as the openers walked out but couldn’t drink the tea because they were bowled before it had boiled,” was another hilarious scenario.

England T20 World Cup campaign to get underway vs Afghanistan

Speaking of England, their men’s cricket team is one of the favourites to take out the 2022 T20 World Cup title. They begin their campaign against Afghanistan in Perth, and will be aiming to make the perfect start in a group that also features Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ireland.

Sydney weather forecast for AUS vs NZ T20 World Cup match

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Sydney weather forecast for AUS vs NZ T20 World Cup match

Cricket News: Sydney weather forecast for AUS vs NZ T20 World Cup match | SCG weather forecast for Australia vs New Zealand

Do you want the good news first or the bad news? It’s common practice to start with the bad. According to Australian Bureau of Meteorology, there is a 90% chance of rain in Sydney on Saturday; the day Australia’s T20 World Cup title defence is set to begin against New Zealand. The good news is that just 3-6mm is predicted to fall, so there may be a result.

Sydney weather could play spoilsport with full crowd expected

After a magnificent first round, where Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Ireland and Zimbabwe qualified to the Super 12s, the stage is set for a terrific start to the main round. Australia, who have a great record at home across formats against New Zealand, are meant to play in front a full crowd with the match officially a sell out.

However, whether all the fans turn up remains to be seen. Rain is almost certain to play a factor, but there is reason to be hopeful. While there is a very high (95%) chance of showers (and even a storm) in the afternoon and evening, the expected amount of 3-6mm for the entire day suggests there may be enough breaks in the weather to allow for a shortened match at the least, especially given the SCG is one of the best drainage grounds in the world.

Also, according to AccuWeather’s hourly forecast, precipitation levels are only between 28 and 50% between the 6pm start time and expected 9:30pm finish.

The likelihood of rain is another frustrating chapter in the story that is cricket in Sydney. The heavens often open at the sight of international cricket, with the New Year’s Test often affected in some capacity. However, should the rain stay away long enough on Saturday evening, this crucial Group 1 match can end with a result, like Australia’s women’s team achieved in what looked to be more dire circumstances in 2020.

The match is scheduled to begin at 6pm local time, with England then taking on Afghanistan in brighter Perth.

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key player battles

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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key player battles

Cricket News: IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for | 4 key player battles that can decide the IND vs PAK game

Often regarded as the Mother of all Cricket matches, India and Pakistan will resume their on-field battle when both teams kick off their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23.

The match between the two Asian Giants has always been the talk of the town, and the occasion of the World Cup adds a cherry on top. The players from both sides are gearing up to perform in the much-anticipated clash of the year and will leave no stone unturned in the match.

In the last game these teams met in a World Cup game, Pakistan inflicted a humiliating 10-wicket defeat on India. The Men in Green will be eyeing yet another win over India while the Men in Blue will be desperate to avenge their loss and start their campaign on a winning note.

With so much at stake for both teams, the upcoming clash between the two neighbouring countries promises to be a thrilling affair. So before the big-ticket match gets underway, we take a look at four player battles that could decide the fate of the India-Pakistan clash.

IND vs PAK: 4 player battles that can decide the match

Hardik Pandya vs Haris Rauf

Cricket News: IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for | 4 key player battles that can decide the IND vs PAK game
IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for – Hardik Pandya will be key for India.

The battle between Pandya and Rauf has the potential to influence the outcome of the game. Both players have been in terrific form this year, and Rauf will have the job to keep Pandya quiet.

Pandya is a highly versatile batter with a wide array of shots up his sleeve. Rauf generally operates in the middle and death overs, and that’s where he is likely to face Pandya. In the first match between the two nations played this year, it was Pandya who finished the match in the last over and this time he may well face the challenge of Rauf in the middle and slog overs.

Mohammad Rizwan vs Arshdeep Singh

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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for – Mohammad Rizwan is vital for Pakistan

The left-arm Arshdeep Singh is an ideal customer to thwart the advancements of an in-form Rizwan.

While Rizwan will have the responsibility to give his team a solid start, the onus will be on Arshdeep to give India early breakthroughs. Despite being a T20 stalwart, Rizwan has struggled to accumulate runs on the offside and down the ground in the V-region. Arshdeep can exploit this weakness to his advantage with the new ball, because if Rizwan survives the powerplay overs, it will be difficult to stop him.

And if Arshdeep manages to dismiss Rizwan cheaply, team India will have the upper hand in the contest.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Shadab Khan

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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for – Suryakumar Yadav is having a dream 2022

There is a theory that suggests T20 results are often decided by how teams handle the middle overs. An excellent batter of spin, Suryakumar can quickly build up pressure on any bowler. Against Suryakumar, Pakistan’s trump card could be Shadab Khan, who has troubled the best of batters in his career.

As per Cricmetric, Shadab has bowled 14 deliveries to Suryakumar, conceding 18 runs. He hasn’t yet dismissed him. Suryakumar looks to dominate the spinners from the word go and that’s where Shadab could fancy his chance of getting him out. MCG’s big boundaries could favour Pakistan’s ace spinner and can tame the beast in Suryakumar Yadav. This will be one of the most intriguing battles to watch out for in the high-octane clash.

Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Shah Afridi

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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: 4 key battles to watch for – Can Shaheen fire right away?

The hero of Pakistan’s most famous win over India in World Cup history, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has been declared fit for the team’s opening game against India after recovering from a knee injury. Shaheen decimated India’s top-order last year by bagging wickets of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli. He will be aiming to cause the same amount of damage this time too.

Rohit has been one of the most prolific batters for his team in recent history but has struggled against the left-arm angle in particular. The right-handed batter has faced Shaheen only once in his career and it wasn’t a memorable first for Rohit as he was dismissed by Pakistan’s pace spearhead for a golden duck. This time Rohit will look to turn the tables and give his team a solid start, while Shaheen on the other hand will look to make it two in two.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 13

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Here we go. The Super 12s stage is upon us, with trans-tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand to kick things off in a potential thriller (if the weather is kind enough).

A match that offers up a number of questions is one to tune into. New Zealand’s poor record in Australia is under the spotlight, as is Australia’s chasing troubles in recent weeks. Also, Australia’s worries are further fuelled by Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell’s lack of form, meaning that two players in the top four are not delivering as they should.

However, Australia is a different beast in World Cups. The occasion often brings the best out of the team, and there will be no doubt this side will look to play on the front foot. How well the Black Caps handle the occasion, and how quickly they can get into the game, will be vital to their chances.

New Zealand will be hoping they have shaken off their Australian cobwebs already this season, after they went down 3-0 in an ODI series last month. In a group that also features England, as well as the potentially dangerous Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, there is almost no room for error right away, as the 2021 finalists do battle in pursuit for the perfect start.

AUS vs NZ Possible Playing XI

Cameron Green is now in the squad as a replacement for Josh Inglis. However, it remains to be seen if and how he features in this game. Also, there is unlikely to be room for Steve Smith.

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

Finn Allen could play ahead of Martin Guptill. Daryl Mitchell is unlikely to play in this match. Also, New Zealand could opt to play two finger spinners on the SCG track, both of whom provide extra batting depth.

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

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

Australia:

  • David Warner can get Australia off to a flyer with a strike rate of 151.79 vs New Zealand. He has scored two fifties in eight T20Is, but averages just 26.37 overall against the Black Caps.
  • Warner has smashed 67 off 32 balls without dismissal against Tim Southee in T20Is.
  • Mitchell Marsh hit a memorable 77* off 50 balls against New Zealand in the 2021 Final. But, Marsh has a poor T20 record at the SCG, with just 77 runs at an average of 15.40 and strike rate of 97.47.
  • Will a World Cup game bring the best out of Glenn Maxwell? The all-rounder has struggled for form, but has a strike rate of 157.04 in ten T20Is vs New Zealand (234 runs, avg. 33.42). Maxwell also strikes at 142.17 at the SCG (354 runs, avg. 27.23).
  • Tim David has a strike rate of 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.
  • Josh Hazlewood has taken 19 wickets in 11 T20s at the SCG, at an average of 17.26 and strike rate of 13.26. In all T20s since 2021, Hazlewood has taken 75 wickets in 49 matches at an average of 18.61 and economy of 7.58.
  • Hazlewood took 3/16 in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

New Zealand:

  • A player like Finn Allen can throw Australia’s plans out the window. In 72 T20s, he strikes at a brilliant 171.57. This includes a 42-ball 62 against Pakistan recently at Christchurch.
  • Devon Conway has struck 339 runs this year, the second-most for New Zealand in T20Is. He is averaging 56.50 with a strike rate of 126.02.
  • Conway has a score of 99* against Australia, with an overall strike rate of 140.14 in five matches.
  • Glenn Phillips is key for New Zealand. He is the Black Caps’ highest run-scorer this year (449) at an average of 49.88 and strike rate of 153.76.
  • Trent Boult vs Aaron Finch. A key matchup that looks loaded in favour of the bowler. Boult has dismissed Finch six times in 135 balls in internationals, including in an ODI last month.
  • Also, Boult has dismissed Warner twice in 24 balls in T20Is, conceding just 15 in the process.
  • Mitchell Santner has an excellent record against Australia, and finger spinners have been the most economical bowlers in T20s at the SCG in the past three years. Santner has taken nine wickets in eight games vs AUS at an average of 22.11 and economy of 7.06.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Australia 10, New Zealand 5.
  • Australia have won all three home T20Is against New Zealand.
  • Aaron Finch has a magnificent T20 record against New Zealand (8 inns, 256 runs, avg. 51.20, SR 141.43). But, is he capable of producing his best?
  • Matthew Wade enjoys batting at the SCG. He has the eighth-most runs of any player in T20s on this ground, with 384 at an average of 48.00 and strike rate of 162.71.
  • Tim Southee in T20Is vs Australia: 11 inns, 9 wickets, avg. 42.00, econ. 9.61.
  • Mitchell Starc in T20s at SCG: 9 inns, 15 wickets, avg. 17.20, econ. 7.59.

Sydney Cricket Ground SCG Pitch Report and Weather

All eyes are on the skies. The weather in Sydney has been poor in recent weeks, and it is set to rain on Saturday. There is hope of a result, with a total of a relatively low 3-6mm forecast according to bom.gov.au, but most of the rain is expected in the afternoon and evening.

In terms of the pitch, the SCG surface is one that can offer assistance to the seamers early in the season. But, it is a typically good ground for scoring. The run rate in T20s in the past three years is 8.24, only behind the MCG among Australian grounds. Chasing teams have won just 36% of the matches, with wristspinners (7.42) and finger spinners (7.05) more economical than pacers (8.47).

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 22 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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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 13: AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Glenn Phillips
  • All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Josh Hazlewood

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 13: AUS vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win?

Australia’s great home record over New Zealand can get them over the line.

3 reasons why Australia have been failing when chasing

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3 reasons why Australia have been failing when chasing

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If any team is considered a strong contender for victory in an ICC event, it is Australia. They know how to win big moments and major events.

This is the reason why Australia has five World Cup titles and two Champions Trophies in ODIs, along with one T20 World Cup title which they won last year.  The defending champions are hosting the 2022 T20 World Cup in their own backyard, and their experience of winning matches at home will play a vital role.

Regarded as among the most ruthless teams in world cricket, Australia is blessed with quality players in their ranks, each possessing the ability to win matches single-handedly. However, the team has struggled to win games consistently in the 20-over format this year. They lost a closely contested bilateral series in India, and then lthough they defeated a struggling West Indies in the two-match series, they failed to replicate the same against the visiting England team.

Why have Australia struggled to win when chasing in the lead up to the World Cup?

The series defeat at home just prior to the World Cup highlighted some fragility in the Australian batting line-up, particularly in the middle order. In their last bilateral series against England, they lost the first two T20Is chasing a total from winning positions, and were set for another defeat while hunting down a total in the last T20I before rain interrupted proceedings.

Despite having a strong and star-studded batting line-up, the Aaron Finch-led side has not been able to chase down totals which is a field of concern for the defending champions. In this article, we look at the three main reasons why Australia has struggled to chase down totals in recent T20Is.

Losing a cluster of wickets

The primary reason for Australia’s struggle in run chases has been the lack of partnerships. When a wicket falls, one or two more wickets fall right after that.

Irrespective of the format you play, forging partnerships is always crucial to keep the tempo going, especially when chasing. Take the example of Australia’s last T20I game. They were chasing a big total of 130 in 12 overs of a rain-affected match. In the process, the team lost three wickets inside three overs. In previous matches, they lost key wickets heading into those all important death overs.

If Australia wants to reclaim their title, the batters need to take greater responsibility while batting in the second innings.

Wade’s recent struggle to close off games

A year ago, Matthew Wade coolly smashed Pakistan’s pace bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi for three sixes in the penultimate over to seal the memorable semi-final win. Ever since, Wade has donned the hat of a designated finisher in the team.

What makes his rise even more remarkable is the way Wade has adapted to a role that seemed alien to him prior to the T20 World Cup last year. Wade’s effect on the team can be reflected by the fact that Australia never lost a T20I in which he remained unbeaten, until the second T20I between Australia and England recently in Canberra.

In two consecutive games against England, Wade failed to take his team home while chasing, struggling against deliveries bowled at his hip. Australian supporters would be pinning their hopes on Wade to turn the tables and help his team hunt down totals in the showpiece event.

Glenn Maxwell’s dip in form

There has been a reshuffle in Australia’s batting lineup. Since the addition of power-hitting batter Tim David, Glenn Maxwell has earned a promotion in the order.

His promotion was justified by his exploits in the last two editions of the IPL. Before David’s inclusion, Maxwell used to bat at 4 or 5 but going into the World Cup and keeping the balance of the side in mind, Australia will fix Maxwell at 4.

However, Maxwell has not been able to do justice to the batting promotion. The swashbuckling batter has experienced an alarming dip in form with the bat this year and has failed to register a double-digit score in his last seven T20I innings. This year, he has scored 197 runs at a poor average of 15.15 and strike rate of 113.87. In the run-chases, he failed to register a single 50+ score, which has been a big concern for the Aussies.

Australia bank heavily on Maxwell to take care of the middle-overs, and the all-rounder has struggled. However, things can turn around quickly, especially for a player of Maxwell’s caliber. The rise of Mitchell Marsh at 3 and the luxury of having power hitters like Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, and Matthew Wade in the middle-lower order can give Maxwell the liberty to play his natural attacking brand of cricket.

If it comes off, Australia will be hard to beat.

WI vs IRE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 11

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WI vs IRE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 11

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The winner goes through. Whoever loses has to pack their bags for home. This virtual knockout is fitting for the final day of a round one stage that has kept us on edge all week, highlighted yesterday by Namibia’s stunning elimination at the hands of UAE.

So, West Indies need to be wary. Their first up defeat against Scotland was so bad that many questioned their desire to succeed in this tournament. They were on a similar path against Zimbabwe, but sheer will and desire, coupled with magnificent bowling by Alzarri Joseph, got the men in maroon over the line. The sheer emotion and relief after the match showed how much it meant, and backing up that effort with another is key.

Ireland are in the same boat. Victory here will seal qualification, which will be a terrific effort considering the position they were in. The Irish were on the brink of elimination as Curtis Campher and George Dockrell began their innings, but the two all-rounders combined for one of the great T20 World Cup partnerships to keep their campaign alive.

The key questions ahead of this clash are three-fold. First, the weather. The forecast is for a mostly sunny day, with rain expected at night. Second, the West Indies’ middle overs’ batting has been woeful, losing a total of 11 wickets between overs 7-15 in this tournament. So, can Ireland take advantage? Third, can Ireland’s misfiring top order face up to the in-form Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder?

ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2022 Group B Qualification Scenarios

WI vs IRE Possible Playing XI

West Indies: 1. Kyle Mayers, 2. Johnson Charles, 3. Evin Lewis, 4. Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Shamarh Brooks, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Odean Smith, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Obed McCoy

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

West Indies:

  • Alzarri Joseph is in the form of his life. After a great CPL 2022 campaign (18 wickets) and two-match series against Australia (five wickets), Joseph has taken six wickets in two matches in this World Cup.
  • Jason Holder is also crucial for the Windies. The seamer has combined figures of 5/26 in 6.2 overs in this World Cup, with the Hobart conditions certainly to his liking.
  • It’s time for Nicholas Pooran to step up. The Windies captain has scored just 47 runs in his last nine T20 knocks, including 5 and 7 in this World Cup.
  • Johnson Charles top scored for West Indies against Zimbabwe (45). The opener was looking good for more before he was run out.
  • Akeal Hosein has gone wicketless in just five of his last 25 T20 Internationals. Spinners have enjoyed some success at Hobart in this World Cup, so the Windies will be hoping that Hosein can deliver.

Ireland:

  • Curtis Campher is coming off one of the great all-round performances: 2/9 and 72* (32). Given the Windies have been horrible in the middle overs, Campher has the ability to strike in this period.
  • George Dockrell has been dismissed just once in his last seven T20I innings. His scores in that period: 10*, 25*, 58*, 41*, 7*, 24, 39*
  • Like Pooran for West Indies, it’s a big game for Paul Stirling. The Ireland opener has scored just 28 runs in his last nine innings across the Hundred, CPL and T20 World Cup.
  • Josh Little is Ireland’s leading wicket-taker this year (32) in just 21 matches. He is striking every 14.6 deliveries, and the Windies have lost 17 wickets in their two matches in this tournament so far.
  • Mark Adair has taken one wicket in all three stages so far in this T20 World Cup. He is Ireland’s second-highest wicket-taker this year with 24 scalps in 22 matches at an average of 26.66 and strike rate of 18.8.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 7, West Indies 3, Ireland 2, N/R 2.
  • Ireland beat West Indies 2-1 in an ODI series back in January. Harry Tector scored three consecutive half-centuries in that series.
  • Odean Smith finished with a strike rate of 227.02 in that same ODI series against Ireland (84 runs off 37 balls).
  • Paul Stirling has been dismissed by left-arm seam thrice in his last five matches. Obed McCoy will fancy this matchup.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

There is a chance of rain at night in Hobart, but the forecast during the day is more promising. Hopefully, there should be a full game even with some clouds around.

The team batting first has won three of the four matches at Hobart in this World Cup. The average first innings score is 165.75 on what is a nice batting surface.

WI vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today October 21 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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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles
  • Batsmen: George Dockrell, Evin Lewis
  • All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Curtis Campher
  • Bowlers: Josh Little, Mark Adair, Alzarri Joseph

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 11: WI vs IRE Match Prediction – Who will win?

This has the makings of a thriller. West Indies, with their experience, may just prevail.

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