Cricket News: T20 World Cup 2022 Group B Qualification scenarios | Which teams will reach the Super 12s out of Group B?
The on-going ICC T20 World Cup in Australia has begun on a positive note with associates like Namibia and Scotland defeating heavyweights such as Sri Lanka and West Indies in their opening fixtures. These upsets have thrown the Super 12 qualification stage wide open. Currently, all the four sides in Group B, namely: Scotland, Zimbabwe, West Indies and Ireland are level at two points after two games with a win and a loss to their name each.
Group B Qualification Scenarios: Who will qualify for the Super 12s?
1. Scotland
2 points
NRR: +0.759
Final match: Zimbabwe
Scotland defeated West Indies courtesy an incredible all-round effort but they were downed by Ireland in their second game of the tournament on Wednesday. The Irishmen chased down 177 runs thanks to an incredible Campher-Dockrell partnership, and the Scottish unit will be eager to re-assess their bowling unit ahead of their final encounter against Zimbabwe.
Their most straightforward way to qualify for the next stage is by emerging victorious in their upcoming game at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart. Regardless of the result in that game, Scotland might just manage to make the cut to the next round courtesy their impressive NRR as compared to the other teams in the group.
2. Zimbabwe
2 points
NRR: +0.000
Final match: Scotland
Zimbabwe recorded a convincing victory against Ireland in their opening game. They put up 174 runs on the board and defended it fairly well in the second innings. However, they succumbed to a disappointing loss against the West Indies in the following match.
The Zimbabweans can take some heart from their performance in the first match but will need to really step up against a spirited Scottish side. Their NRR took a hit after the 31-run defeat against West Indies, but that does not matter as victory against Scotland will seal their qualification.
Nicholas Pooran’s men are too good to miss out on the Super 12 stage of the World Cup. However, they will have to be wary of any possible batting collapse vs Ireland in order to avoid another upset. The equation for them is quite simple as of now. They win against the Irishmen and qualify to the next round straightaway.
4. Ireland
2 points
NRR: -0.468
Next match: West Indies
Ireland are riding high on confidence after chasing down 177 quite comfortably against Scotland in the last match. Curtis Campher played an absolute blinder as he notched 72 runs at a strike rate of 225 and hence the team might not rule out defeating West Indies in their final match. If they do, they will qualify for the Super 12s regardless of the margin.
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The equation is simple for Namibia. Beat the UAE, and they progress through to the Super 12s. Lose, and it’s likely all over, unless Netherlands beats Sri Lanka in the earlier match.
Gerhard Erasmus’ team won’t want to leave anything to chance. Their huge win over Sri Lanka in game one not only was a morale boost for cricket in Namibia, but in the short term, it has given them a great net run rate cushion. The defeat to Netherlands would have hurt, particularly given how they mucked up their batting approach to allow David Wiese and JJ Smit to face just nine balls between them as the Namibians crawled to 121.
Batting under lights has proven difficult so far in Geelong, as UAE have found out in their two matches to date. So, if UAE get the chance, their best strategy looks to be batting first, getting runs on the board and putting pressure on Namibia. That being said, a win after bowling first is not out of the picture either, given how well Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique and Zahoor Khan have bowled in this tournament.
NAM vs UAE Possible Playing XI
Namibia could look to stick with the same team, despite a misfiring top order. They should look to be flexible with their lineup depending on the situation.
Namibia: 1. Divan la Cock, 2. Michael van Lingen, 3. Stephan Baard, 4. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 5. Gerhard Erasmus (c), 6. Jan Frylinck, 7. JJ Smit, 8. David Wiese, 9. Zane Green (wk), 10. Bernard Scholtz, 11. Ben Shikongo
Jan Frylinck continues to impress. He’s made scores of 44 and 43 this tournament, along with figures of 2/26 and 1/16 with good use of cutters. Also, last year, he blew UAE away, taking figures of 6/24.
Gerhard Erasmus is best in the top four. He is Namibia’s top scorer in T20Is this year, with 290 runs in ten matches at an average of 41.42 and strike rate of 125.00.
JJ Smit has an incredible strike rate of 181.81 in four T20I innings this year, which includes a 16-ball 31 against Sri Lanka. He is also Namibia’s leading wicket-taker in 2022 (11), with figures of 1/16 and 2/24 in this tournament.
Namibia need to provide more batting time for David Wiese. The all-rounder is striking at 160.78 in all T20s this year, with 492 runs to his name.
Bernard Scholtz will be a factor on the slow Geelong wicket. He has been economical in this tournament, taking figures of 2/18 and 1/21 so far. Interestingly, two of his three wickets in this T20 World Cup have been left-handers.
UAE:
Zahoor Khan’s battle with Namibia’s finishers is one to watch. The seamer was outstanding at the death against Sri Lanka, conceding just three runs and taking two wickets in the 20th over.
Also, Zahoor has taken six wickets in just two matches vs Namibia, including 4/29 last year. He dismissed Erasmus and Frylink in that game.
Namibia will have to watch the impressive Karthik Meiyappan closely. The legspinner took a memorable hat-trick on this ground against Sri Lanka, where turn was available. Expect spin to be available once again today.
Junaid Siddique will also be key with his stump-to-stump bowling. He took 3/24 two games ago vs Netherlands.
Muhammad Waseem needs to lead the way if UAE are to make a decent score. He is the leading run-scorer this year with 546 runs at an average of 36.40 and strike rate of 146.38.
Vriitya Aravind is also key. He has scored the second-most runs for UAE this year, with 434 at an average of 36.16 and strike rate of 132.21.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 3, Namibia 1, UAE 2.
Namibia (159/8) beat UAE (142/9) in their most recent match, back in October 2021.
A win by any margin will seal Super 12s qualification for Namibia.
Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather
Batting under lights has been tricky in Geelong, against both seam and spin. A score of 150 batting first will be a tough chase on what is forecast to be a clear but cold evening.
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Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Vriitya Aravind
Batsmen: Gerhard Erasmus, Muhammad Waseem
All-Rounders: Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit
Bowlers: Karthik Meiyappan, Ben Scholtz
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 10: NAM vs UAE Match Prediction – Who will win?
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The winner goes through to the Super 12s. The loser will have to rely on the UAE to beat Namibia. The equation is as simple as that, so it’s all to play for on Thursday afternoon in Geelong in what has been a fascinating group.
Netherlands have been strong, particularly with the ball. They sit atop Group A, but their qualification is nowhere near guaranteed. Two tight victories means their net run rate of just +0.149 leaves them vulnerable, with defeat here likely to result in elimination as Namibia are favoured to beat UAE.
So, how will the Dutch handle the pressure? Will the two close victories hold them in good stead for what now is their toughest match of the group on paper? Can they effectively deal with Sri Lanka’s spinners in the middle overs where Scott Edwards’ team have struggled a touch in this tournament? Effectively answering these questions and more are critical to the Netherlands’ qualification hopes, against opposition whom they have been bowled out for 39 and 44 respectively in two T20I meetings.
Speaking of Sri Lanka, they did what they needed to do against UAE. Despite the poor finish with the bat, the big margin means that any victory today will seal their qualification; a welcome scenario after a poor display against Namibia. Pathum Nissanka played nicely, and the key for Sri Lanka will be for their middle order to build on any platform set by the top order.
Dushmantha Chameera came off the field against UAE due to a calf injury. He is likely to be out of the World Cup. Also, Danushka Gunathilaka is out with a hamstring injury.
Netherlands could stick with the same XI, but Timm van der Gugten was expensive against Namibia.
Netherlands: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Vikram Singh, 3. Bas de Leede, 4. Tom Cooper, 5. Colin Ackermann, 6. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 7. Roelof van der Merwe, 8. Tim Pringle, 9. Timm van der Gugten/Logan van Beek, 10. Fred Klaassen, 11. Paul van Meekeren
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka played beautifully on this ground in UAE (74). He is Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in 2022 with 582 in 19 innings at an average of 32.33 and strike rate of 115.24.
Dhananjaya de Silva looked in excellent touch against UAE. He scored a fluent 21-ball 33 on a slow pitch, before he was run out.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be important as Sri Lanka’s middle overs’ hitter. Netherlands have been excellent at that stage in this tournament, with the cutters and spinners working well.
Rajapaksa is striking at 135.16 in 11 innings in T20Is
Wanindu Hasaranga took 3/9 against Netherlands last year. This included Colin Ackermann and Bas de Leede, both LBW. The legspinner has taken 23 wickets in just 13 T20Is this year, and he should enjoy bowling during the day at Geelong.
Sri Lanka could look to play Lahiru Kumara. The pace bowler blew Netherlands away in last year’s World Cup with 3/7 at Sharjah.
Netherlands:
What a gem of a player Bas de Leede is. He won player of the match in both of Netherlands’ matches so far (3/19 vs UAE and 2/18 & 30* vs Namibia).
de Leede has scored the most T20I runs for Netherlands in 2022 (333, avg. 66.60, SR 117.66) and has taken the most wickets (15, avg. 9.60, econ. 5.76).
Max O’Dowd will be looking to build on his two starts in this tournament: 35 and 23. The opener has scored the second-most runs for Netherlands in 2022 (244) at an average of 27.11 and strike rate of 119.60.
Vikramjit Singh got Netherlands ahead against Namibia with some crucial early, quick runs. Similar will be required here. However, he has been dismissed twice by spin hitting to the legside so far in this World Cup, so Maheesh Theekshana will be sure to test him.
Expect Colin Ackermann to play a role against Sri Lanka’s middle order left-handers. He took 1/17 vs Namibia, where he dismissed the left-handed Michael van Lingen.
Tim Pringle will be vital against Sri Lanka’s right-handers. He has conceded just four runs per over in this World Cup (2/28 in seven overs). Seamer Fred Klaassen is also conceding just four runs per over, with the same total figures of 2/28.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 2, Sri Lanka 2, Netherlands 0.
Netherlands have been bowled out for 39 (2014 WC) and 44 (2021 WC) in two T20Is against Sri Lanka.
Dasun Shanaka in T20Is this year: 19 inns, 448 runs, avg. 32.00, SR 141.77.
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Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch that was used on day one of the World Cup (Sri Lanka vs Namibia, Netherlands vs UAE) is expected to be used today. While it was not as slow as two days ago, batting first will still be key on a ground where 150+ is king. On the two occasions a team scored above 150, they won comfortably, with Netherlands the only team to successfully chase a total twice (112 and 122).
Group A will finish just before rain is expected to hit Geelong for a week. A mostly sunny day is forecast, with a top of about 19 degrees.
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Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka, Max O’Dowd
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Bas de Leede
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 9: SL vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win?
It’s all on the line. Netherlands can challenge Sri Lanka, but the Lions should emerge as winners.
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Cricket News: Asia Cup 2023 venue: India refuse to travel to Pakistan | BCCI confirms India will not travel to Pakistan
Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has clarified that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup in 2023.
“It will be held at a neutral venue. I am saying this as ACC (Asian Cricket Council) president. We can’t go there (Pakistan), they can’t come here. In the past too, Asia Cup has been played at a neutral venue,” Shah was quoted in a report by the Times of India (TOI).
The BCCI secretary further added, “Neutral venue for the Asia Cup is not unprecedented. We have decided that we will not travel to Pakistan.”
Asia Cup 2023 venue drama: Pakistan-India have not played a bilateral series since 2012
Meanwhile, TOI reports that sources known to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja have said that Pakistan is considering withdrawing from the ODI World Cup in 2023.
“The PCB is prepared to take hard decisions and play hard ball because it is also aware that the ICC and ACC events will have to face commercial liabilities and losses if Pakistan does not play India in these multi-team events,” a PCB source hit back at the BCCI, according to the aforementioned report.
Shah’s remark about both India and Pakistan not playing in each other’s lands raises further questions about the latter staging the Champions Trophy in 2025.
The neutral venue that the BCCI secretary referred to might as well be the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has hosted the last two editions of the Asia Cup in 2018 and 2022.
India has not toured Pakistan since 2008 and the two sides have not engaged in a bilateral series since late 2012. The countries will be facing off in their opening fixture of the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.
Cricket News: Our batting was unprofessional – West Indies coach Phil Simmons | West Indies coach slams the state of West Indies’ batting
West Indies’ head coach Phil Simmons expressed disappointment at the team’s unprofessional batting display in the wake of their defeat to Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday. The men from Caribbean faltered for 118 whilst chasing 161 against the Scotsmen in Hobart. Simmons insisted that the bowling unit is putting the team in a positive position but the batsmen are letting them down regularly.
“I think the only world you can look for is ‘disappointed’. I think our batting – at least today – was definitely a bit unprofessional. We need to wake up and start being as professional as we can be, when we are batting. The bowlers seem to be working hard and putting us in good positions but the batters continue to falter,” Simmons explained, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Barring Kyle Mayers (20) and Jason Holder (36), none of the West Indian batsmen scored over 20 runs as the team slumped to a rather embarrassing collapse against the associate nation. Mark Watt struck thrice whereas Brad Wheal and Michael Leask picked up a couple of scalps each as the two-time World T20 Champions bundled out for 118 in the 19th over.
We need to calm down before preparing for Zimbabwe – Simmons
Simmons added that he needed to give some time to the dressing room to calm down before taking the prevalent issues up with them. The tactician bemoaned the increasing number of soft dismissals and reiterated that the batting unit needed to pay a lot of attention their wickets.
“I don’t know. I haven’t questioned the dressing room yet; let them calm down a little bit first. I need to calm down a little bit first before I go into the dressing room,” the head coach replied when asked about what went wrong in the chase.
He added, “There were too many soft dismissals. As batsmen, you have to pay a lot more attention to your wicket. Every time we play, we are up there with the run rate; it doesn’t matter who we are playing against. But we keep losing wickets – and soft wickets. I think that’s what we have been trying to remediate for the last couple of months. [It] doesn’t seem like it’s there yet.”
West Indies were well-placed at 53/2 in the sixth over of the chase. However, they ended up losing six wickets in the middle phase between the overs 7-16 and that triggered this collapse.
There was some criticism over the West Indies’ batting order with the likes of Jason Holder and Odean Smith batting as low as at number seven and number 10 respectively. However, Simmons warded off that as one of the reasons that caused this defeat. Instead, he mentioned that player have to make an impact if they are sent higher up the order and that it couldn’t be used as an excuse for this loss.
“Well, I don’t think so,” he said. “People need to be able to go up and make a difference. Sometimes a batsman goes up and he has to propel his side with ten balls, 15 off 10 balls and so on. Guys have to bat in different positions. Today there was no real different positions,” Simmons opened up on his thought process.
He further added, “I think guys were batting where they are strong. We talk about looking at data, looking at different things. But guys are batting where they are strong. I don’t think that can be used as an excuse.” West Indies will next face Zimbabwe at the same venue on Wednesday as they look to secure a desperate victory to sustain their prospects of qualifying for the Super 12 stage of the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2022 Group A qualification scenarios | What are the qualification scenarios for Group A of the T20 World Cup?
The 2022 T20 World Cup has already delivered some memorable moments. Group A has been one to savour, with Namibia’s upset of Sri Lanka the highlight, along with a magnificent hat-trick for UAE legspinner Karthik Meiyappan against the Asia Cup champions.
With all teams having played two matches, the question of which two teams will qualify to the Super 12s remains up in the air. Let’s have a look at some of the scenarios ahead of the final Group A matchday on Thursday.
Group A Qualification Scenarios: Who will qualify for the Super 12s?
1. Netherlands
4 points
NRR: +0.149
Final match: Sri Lanka
Netherlands moved to first place after a crucial, tight win over Namibia in a thriller on Tuesday. They pulled off a very similar run chase two days earlier against UAE, reaching the modest target of 112 in the 20th over.
The Dutch have bowled beautifully, and have held their nerve in key moments. However, while they sit pretty at the top, their qualification is far from guaranteed. Sri Lanka, after their dominant win over UAE, now have a better net run rate than Scott Edwards’ team. So, a defeat by any margin against Sri Lanka will leave the Dutch relying on UAE to beat Namibia.
If they win, they will top the group and move to Group 1 that currently features Australia, New Zealand, England and Afghanistan.
2. Namibia
2 points
NRR: +1.277
Final match: UAE
It was a heartbreaking defeat for Namibia against Netherlands, especially considering David Wiese and JJ Smit batted just nine balls between them. Despite the loss, the Gerhard Erasmus’ team is still well-placed to qualify thanks to their strong net run rate. In fact, the equation is simple: beat UAE by any margin.
Sri Lanka and Netherlands play in the earlier game. If both Sri Lanka and Namibia win, both nations will go through on net run rate given they are already superior to the Netherlands’ +0.149. Who finishes first or second depends on the net run rate, too. If Netherlands and Namibia win, Sri Lanka will be eliminated.
3. Sri Lanka
2 points
NRR: +0.600
Final match: Netherlands
After the initial hiccup against Namibia, Sri Lanka now have their fate in their own hands. If they beat Netherlands, they will qualify to the Super 12s. Which group they end up in depends on the margin of victory, as well as how Namibia fares against UAE.
If they lose, they will need UAE to beat Namibia by a hefty margin to achieve a miracle qualification.
4. UAE
0 points
NRR: -2.028
Final match: Namibia
Mathematically, UAE can still qualify. But, they need a miracle. First, they require Netherlands to beat Sri Lanka. Second, they need to thrash Namibia by a massive margin to turn around their net run rate of -2.028 compared to the African nation’s much superior +1.277.
The Super 12 stage begins on Saturday with Australia taking on New Zealand at the SCG, followed by England vs Afghanistan at Perth.
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Hobart in October is cold, but it does not compare to how Scotland treated West Indies on Monday afternoon. As a result, the Scots can take a massive step towards qualification to the Super 12s with victory against anIrelandside looking to bounce back after also getting treated with disdain against the Sikandar Raza-inspired Zimbabwe.
So, there is everything to gain for Scotland, and no room for error for the Irish. So much is on the line here that stomach for the fight is super important, and Ireland in particular need to find that after collapsing in a heap in the powerplay two nights ago. If they don’t, then their tournament is over, which will be a huge disappointment given their potential and encouraging 3-2 series win recently over Afghanistan.
Ireland have won seven of ten completed T20Is against Scotland, including three in T20 World Cup Qualifiers between 2008 and 2012. But, Scotland is an ever-improving unit these days, highlighted by their efforts in last year’s World Cup, as well as how they brushed West Indies aside with incredible efficiency. So, strap yourselves in, this could be quite the contest.
SCO vs IRE Possible Playing XI
George Munsey is in doubt after picking up an injury against West Indies. If he misses out, Scotland could bring in batting all-rounder Brandon McMullen or keeper-batsman Craig Wallace, and elevate Calum MacLeod to opener.
Scotland: 1. George Munsey, 2. Michael Jones, 3. Matthew Cross (wk), 4. Richie Berrington (c), 5. Calum MacLeod, 6. Michael Leask, 7. Chris Greaves, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Josh Davey, 10. Safyaan Sharif, 11. Brad Wheal
Ireland may look to stick with the same team that had a disappointing defeat against Zimbabwe.
Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. Andy Balbirnie (c), 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Curtis Campher, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Gareth Delaney, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Simi Singh, 10. Barry McCarthy, 11. Josh Little
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Scotland:
George Munsey batted beautifully against West Indies (66*), as he stayed calm even when his scoring rate slowed down. Against Ireland, Munsey has scored 190 runs in eight matches at an average of 23.75 and superb strike rate of 163.79.
Watch out for Matthew Cross. The keeper-batsman has an excellent record against Ireland, with 234 runs in eight outings at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 145.34.
Calum MacLeod vs Ireland: 7 inns, 177 runs, avg. 35.40, SR 126.43.
Ireland’s lineup is full of right-handers, so watch out for Mark Watt. The left-arm spinner was outstanding against West Indies (3/12), and he has seven wickets in six matches against Ireland.
Michael Leask was superb against West Indies (2/15). But, the Ireland lineup is full of right-handers, so how Scotland use him will be interesting to see. Chris Greaves may get a bowl with his legspin.
Safyaan Sharif has taken the most wickets for Scotland against Ireland (11) at an average of 23.45 and economy of 8.41.
Ireland:
Paul Stirling will be relieved that Scotland don’t have a left-arm seamer in their lineup. But, his form is a significant worry. After the duck against Zimbabwe, Stirling has scored just 20 runs in his last eight T20 matches.
Stirling has a great record against Scotland (5 inns, 248 runs, avg. 49.60, SR 166.44), and Ireland will be hoping he displays those sort of numbers today.
Andy Balbirnie has a strike rate of 157.14 in six T20Is against Scotland (198 runs, avg. 33.00, HS 74). Also, the skipper has scored the most runs for Ireland this year (467) at an average of 23.35 and strike rate of 130.44.
George Dockrell was one of the few batsmen to show resistance for Ireland against Zimbabwe. He is having a good year with the bat, with 356 runs at an average of 32.36 and strike rate of 144.12.
Josh Little is also having a great year, but with the ball. His 3/24 against Zimbabwe propelled him to 31 wickets in just 20 T20Is in 2022, with a strike rate of 14.3.
Mark Adair will be key in the powerplay and death overs. The seamer has taken 23 wickets in 21 T20Is this year (econ. 8.64), including 2/39 last match against Zimbabwe. One wicket came in the 16th over and the other in the 20th.
George Munsey has the best strike rate for Scotland in T20Is (143.61) among players with at least 100 runs.
Richie Berrington played in the first Ireland vs Scotland T20I, way back in 2008. The skipper has scored 200 runs in 11 T20Is against the Irish at an average of 25.00 and strike rate of 126.58.
George Dockrell recently went unbeaten in all five matches against Afghanistan: 10*, 25*, 58*, 41* and 7*.
Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather
Teams batting first continue to enjoy success at Hobart. Chasing teams have won approximately just 20% of T20s on this ground in the past three years, so batting first and posting a score of 160+ will be a tough chase.
A mostly clear day is forecast for Hobart, with a top of about 20 degrees.
SCO vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today 19 October 2022
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Lorcan Tucker
Batsmen: George Dockrell, George Munsey
All-Rounders: Michael Leask
Bowlers: Josh Little, Mark Adair, Mark Watt
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 7: SCO vs IRE Match Prediction – Who will win?
Tough call. Perhaps the team batting first is likelier to win, especially if they can score above 150.
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It’s go time for Sri Lanka after their shock thumping at the hands of the impressive Namibia. Could you imagine a situation where the reigning Asia Cup champions miss out on the Super 12s? The Lions should still qualify if they are switched on, so how quickly they can bounce back will be key as UAE showed they are capable of being competitive.
UAE’s pacers were excellent in their close-fought defeat to the Dutch on Sunday night. Interestingly, the Sri Lankans were shaky against seam bowling pitched in line with the stumps, and that’s where the UAE bowlers focused on two nights ago. Anything is possible they can repeat that sort of intensity and execution, but they will need to find ways to score effectively against a Sri Lanka attack that is aiming to redeem itself.
The surface for the Netherlands-Namibia match was very slow in Geelong, so expect the spinners to have a say in this match.
SL vs UAE Possible Playing XI
Despite the loss, Sri Lanka should stick with the same team.
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis will be tasked with providing a strong start. When he opens in T20Is, Mendis has scored 608 runs at an average of 30.4 and strike rate of 141. In all other positions, Mendis has scored 234 runs at an average of 11.14 and strike rate of 97.90.
Pathum Nissanka is Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in T20Is in 2022 (508) at an average of 29.88 and strike rate of 114.15.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa had a magnificent Asia Cup. He smashed 191 runs in six matches at an average of 47.75 and strike rate of 149.21. This includes a man of the match 71* off 45 balls in the Final.
Wanindu Hasaranga is a threat to higher-ranked nations, let along lesser experienced batsmen. In 2022, Hasaranga has taken 20 wickets in 12 T20Is at an average of 18.05 and strike rate of 13.5.
Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage has already taken eight wickets in three T20Is. His economy rate of 9.04 is on the high side, but his wicket-taking ability is clear with a four-wicket haul.
Maheesh Theekshana is conceding just 6.66 runs per over in 15 T20Is in 2022. Given the UAE batsmen struggled to get going against the Dutch, expect Theekshana to build the sort of pressure that can allow the bowler at the other end to take wickets, too.
UAE:
Muhammad Waseem was UAE’s top scorer against Netherlands (41). Also, their premier batsman is their highest run-getter this year, with 544 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.85 and strike rate of 147.42.
Vriitya Aravind has a strike rate of 137.09 in 13 innings this year (425 runs). Chirag Suri (369 runs in 2022) has hit three of UAE’s top ten individual scores in T20Is: 84*, 86, and 88).
Junaid Siddique was outstanding against Netherlands (3/24). His ability to hit the stumps is a key feature, and Sri Lanka were poor with the bat in that area against Namibia.
Zahoor Khan was also brilliant against the Dutch (1/11). The seamer has taken 42 wickets in 35 T20Is at an economy of just 6.74 and strike rate of 17.7.
Other Stats and Facts
Sri Lanka beat UAE by 14 runs in a close match in 2016. This remains the only meeting between the teams in T20Is.
Only one UAE batsman had a strike rate of over 100 against Netherlands (Kashif Daud, 107.14).
Dasun Shanaka was Sri Lanka’s top scorer against Namibia (29). The skipper has a good record in T20Is in 2022: 18 inns, 448 runs, avg. 34.46, SR 142.22.
Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather
Batting was quite tricky in the Netherlands-UAE match under lights on Sunday. Then, the surface for the Netherlands-Namibia game during the day was very slow, with cutters into the wicket the order of the day for the seamers.
A score of 130-150 batting first can prove to be a tough chase in a tournament where chasing teams are struggling. The forecast is for a clear evening in Geelong with temperatures expected to drop below ten degrees.
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SL vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today 18 October 2022
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 6: SL vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 6: SL vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
Which players have scored a century in T20s for England? | The four players with a T20 century for England in men’s T20s.
Scoring a century will forever be the ultimate achievement in cricketing circles, with anybody fortunate enough to have experienced the thrill of raising a celebratory bat towards the dressing room and stands boasting enough memories to last a lifetime.
Said heroics are, in theory, a little easier to savor in the five-day event of a Test arena, with time very much on the side of those looking to put willow on leather. When the competitive timeframe is shortened in a white-ball environment, runs need to flow a little quicker as the scoreboard is kept ticking over.
When there are only 20 overs in which to work, then centurions become an endangered species that are very rare to come across. Hitters may become bigger on a seemingly annual basis, but even those with the heaviest of slugs can find it hard to reach three figures.
List of players who have scored a century in men’s T20s for England
Alex Hales – 116*
Destructive opening batsman Hales has returned to the England fold after being forced to sit out a 50-over World Cup triumph in 2019, with a slate wiped clean for a man who certainly knows his way to the boundary rope – and the back of a stand! A record-setting innings was produced against Sri Lanka at the 2014 World T20, with a century reached from just 63 balls.
Dawid Malan – 103*
Malan is the ultimate model of consistency in white-ball cricket, with a remarkable ability boasted to time just about any delivery and innings to perfection. He may not be the most glamorous of batsmen, with fireworks not really his kind of thing, but he can be a game-changing presence if allowed to build his way into an innings – as he did in some style against New Zealand in November 2019.
Liam Livingstone – 103
Very much a T20 cricketer for the modern era, Livingstone has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence. So high has his star soared that he is now one of the most sought-after and expensive performers in the ever-expanding world of franchise cricket. His most impressive performance with the bat in an England shirt came against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in July 2021.
Jos Buttler – 101*
It is only fitting that the finest white-ball player that England has ever produced finds himself on a notable list, with Buttler boasting run-scoring ability that is almost unmatched. He required just 67 balls to pass 100 against Sri Lanka in November 2021 and now boasts centuries in all three formats of the game.
Next?
Given the options available to England, and with scores creeping ever higher both individually and collectively when only having 120 deliveries to work with, who will be next to join England’s club of T20 centurions?
The fast bowler is Australia’s 27th ODI captain. A three-match series against England in November could be his first assignment, should he get through the T20 World Cup unscathed.
Pat Cummins to captain Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup, others to step in along the way
Given his workload and important role as Test bowling leader and captain, Cummins is expected to take breaks between now and the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Should he not be available for any one-dayers, the likes of Alex Carey and even David Warner can take over for certain matches.
Speaking to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald ahead of Australia’s T20 World Cup opener against New Zealand this week, Cummins said that he does not want to be missing any Test matches, so workload management is key.
“We’ve got 12 months to the next World Cup and you can break it down a little bit for that,” he said. “I also think historically the idea that if you’re the captain you’ve got to play every single game, with our team, the reality is no one is going to play every game, there’s too many games in the calendar.”
“I certainly don’t want to be missing any Test matches because I’m cooked from another format. You could make it work where you’re not having to play every single game if it’s not in the best interests of the next Test series coming up, or something like that.”
To ensure everyone is fit for Tests and World Cups, Cummins said that sharing the responsibility in bilaterals along the way is vital. Alex Carey has already captained Australia in ODIs, in West Indies last year, and is a natural leader by all accounts.
“You can share those responsibilities amongst a few of the other senior guys. [Test series and world cups] are the ones you want everyone playing for, they’re obviously the pinnacle, and then you work back from them,” Cummins said.
Selection chair George Bailey said Cummins’ excellent leadership of the Test side – that now includes an Ashes series win and victory in Pakistan – won him the role of ODI captain.
“Pat has done an excellent job since taking on the captaincy of the Test side and we look forward to him leading the one-day team to the 2023 World Cup in India,” Bailey said.
Australia vs England 2022 ODI series schedule
Just four days after the T20 World Cup Final, Australia will take on England in a three-match ODI series. As a key member of the T20 bowling attack, it remains to be seen whether Cummins actually lines up in this series. Alex Carey could be the player who leads the team.
