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Pat Cummins named as Australia ODI captain

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Pat Cummins named as Australia ODI captain

Cricket News: Pat Cummins named as Australia ODI captain | Pat Cummins replaces Aaron Finch as Australia ODI captain

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has been unveiled as the country’s new ODI skipper, replacing the recently retired Aaron Finch. Cummins was one of a few candidates for the position, and was selected for the role after being endorsed by the Cricket Australia board.

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.

Schedule:

  • 1st ODI, Adelaide, Thursday November 17 (D/N)
  • 2nd ODI, Sydney, Saturday November 19 (D/N)
  • 3rd ODI, Melbourne, Tuesday November 22 (D/N)

NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5

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NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5

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Thought the T20 World Cup begins in the Super 12s stage? Think again. What a start it has been to the tournament, with the Associate nations shining brightly on the opening two days.

Namibia kicked things off with a superb, magnificent and historic victory over Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka. Not only did they beat the Lions, but they demolished them, sparking scenes of celebrations and tears in equal measure. The all-rounders – clearly Namibia’s main strength – were outstanding, and the Frylinck-Smit-Wiese trio will be out to inflict more damage.

However, the key question for the Namibians is whether they can back up such an emotionally charged victory with a focused performance two days later. They certainly have the depth and balance to do so, but Netherlands are battle-hardened after a very hard-fought victory over UAE. The Dutch bowling attack looked in rhythm, but the batting requires greater application, particularly against the disciplined Namibian attack that includes the impressive Ben Shikongo who often attacks the stumps much like the UAE bowlers did.

The winner will take a massive step towards qualification towards the Super 12s. The stakes are high, and this promises to be a fascinating contest.

NAM vs NED Possible Playing XI

Namibia should look to stick with a winning combination.

Namibia: 1. Michael van Lingen, 2. Divan la Cock, 3. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 4. Stephen Baard, 5. Gerhard Erasmus (c), 6. Jan Frylinck, 7. David Wiese, 8. JJ Smit, 9. Zane Green (wk), 10. Bernard Scholtz, 11. Ben Shikongo

Netherlands may also look to stick with the same XI that prevailed over UAE.

Netherlands: 1. Vikramjit Singh, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Bas de Leede, 4. Colin Ackermann, 5. Tom Cooper, 6. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 7. Roelof can der Merwe, 8. Tim Pringle, 9. Logan van Beek, 10. Fred Klaasen, 11. Paul van Meekeren

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Namibia:

  • Jan Frylinck produced an all-round performance for the ages against Sri Lanka. He won player of the match with his 44 (28) and 2/26. He took 2/36 against Netherlands in last year’s World Cup, where he dismissed Colin Ackermann.
  • David Wiese belted 66* off 40 balls against the Dutch in the 2021 World Cup. Also, expect Wiese to play a key role with the ball on the Geelong pitch that favours good length bowling with changes of pace. The all-rounder took 2/16 in four overs vs Sri Lanka.
  • JJ Smit (31 off 16 and 1/16) had a dream outing against Sri Lanka. The left-armer has taken nine wickets in four T20Is in 2022 at an economy of 5.66 and average of 9.33.
  • Ben Shikongo broke the back of the Sri Lankan batting early. The impressive seamer was on a hat-trick at one point, and eventually finished with 2/22.
  • Bernard Scholtz is Namibia’s leading wicket taker in T20Is in 2022 with ten (avg. 18.10, econ. 5.65). He stifled Sri Lanka on the Geelong surface and finished with 2/18.

Netherlands:

  • Max O’Dowd has scored the most runs in NED-NAM T20Is (110) at an average of 55.00 and strike rate of 107.84.
  • Bas de Leede continues to impress. The all-rounder is Netherlands’ leading player with both bat (303 runs) and ball (13 wickets) in T20Is this year. He won player of the match against UAE with his 3/19.
  • Skipper Scott Edwards is Mr. Reliable for Netherlands in 2022. He led his side home with a composed 16* against UAE, and he has the white-ball form this year to make a bigger score in this match.
  • Logan van Beek has taken 13 wickets in just seven innings this year at an average of 13.30 and economy of 7.10. He did, however, go wicketless in two expensive overs vs UAE (0/19).
  • Fred Klaasen bowled beautifully on the Geelong pitch vs UAE to finish with 2/13 off four overs. One wicket came in the middle overs and another in the final over, so he is capable of taking late wickets as well as scalps upfront.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 4, Namibia 2, Netherlands 2.
  • Namibia (166/4) chased Netherlands’ 164/4 with an over to spare in last year’s World Cup.
  • Gerhard Erasmus will be looking to improve on his 45 runs in three matches vs Netherlands. In nine T20Is this year, Erasmus has scored 274 runs at an average of 45.66 and strike rate of 128.03.

Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather

Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to bat first. Three of the four games in this World Cup have been won by the team batting first, including Namibia, whose 163 was way too many for Sri Lanka. A similar score by either side in these conditions can easily be a winning one, with the key formula of bowling into the wicket.

Netherlands are the only team to win chasing, but they made hard work of reaching 112 against UAE on a tricky pitch. A mostly sunny afternoon is forecast for Geelong, with 0% of rain according bom.gov.au.

NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction 18 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:

NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5 | NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction | Geelong Pitch Report
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5: NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5: NAM vs NED Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Scott Edwards
  • Batsmen: Gerhard Erasmus
  • All-Rounders: David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Bas de Leede
  • Bowlers: Fred Klaasen, Bernard Scoltz

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 5: NAM vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win?

Batting first could prove key, but Namibia have the form, confidence and quality to take out what should be an interesting match.

5 players who can surprise in the T20 World Cup 2022

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5 players who can surprise in the T20 World Cup 2022

Cricket News: 5 players who can surprise in the T20 World Cup 2022 | Possible surprise packets in the 2022 T20 World Cup

The biggest ICC event of the year, the T20 World Cup 2022 is here, and the excitement is sky-high. The World Cup, now in its eighth edition, provides an ideal platform for players to showcase their talent, and the shortest format of the game is conducive to individual displays of brilliance.

The upcoming edition promises to be no different. Apart from the big names, there are also not very well-known players in most teams who have little or no experience of international cricket. While it is expected of seasoned campaigners to do well in an event of such magnitude, some of the less-known names may also use this platform to prove their mettle. There have been a few instances where a certain unknown player produced a performance for ages to clinch the victory for the team.

That being said, here are five names to keep an eye on in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 (in no particular order).

5 possible surprise packets in the 2022 T20 World Cup

Keshav Maharaj, South Africa

The left-arm Proteas spinner has been a regular feature in the Test arena since his debut in 2016. While he has played 45 Tests in his career, he’s been a late bloomer in T20 internationals with only 21 matches worth of experience.

With exemplary control over the ball, Maharaj can bowl at any phase of the game which makes him a valuable asset for the Proteas. With big boundaries in play, he is likely to pose a threat to opposition batters. In 21 T20Is, he has picked up 19 wickets, with the best figures of 2/24. He has shown that he can be economical, giving away just 7.18 runs an over in his short T20I career so far.

Maharaj has played 125 T20s overall, boasting an excellent economy rate of 6.71. A handy lower-order batter, Maharaj can get some bonus runs for his team whenever he will be required with the bat. All in all, Maharaj will be an ideal foil for South Africa’s stellar pace attack.

Finn Allen, New Zealand

The talented Finn Allen is well known in New Zealand and among Indian fans due to the IPL. However, this could be the tournament where he makes an even bigger name for himself as the Black Caps seek to make the business end of an ICC event once again.

With Martin Guptill on the outer, Allen is expected to given first opportunity at the top against Australia. In his short T20I career to date, Allen has struck 469 runs at a superb strike rate of 161.72. In 72 T20s, he strikes at a remarkable 171.57.

Brandon King, West Indies

The powerful West Indies top-order batter hogged the limelight after finishing as the leading run-getter in the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Premier League, with 496 from 12 matches including a big century (132 off 72 balls). But he failed to replicate the same success during his initial days with the national team and was dropped from the team after a string of low scores.

However, this year has been different for King in white-ball cricket. Particularly in T20 cricket, King has been one of the top performers for the West Indies with over 400 runs to his name which includes four fifty-plus scores. The technically-sound King is more than capable of doing damage from the first drop.

He will provide solidity to the West Indies batting line-up andlook to carry his rich form from CPL 2022 forward to the showpiece event.

Mark Wood, England

While Wood is a genuinely quick pacer, he is not a proven performer in the T20 format yet, especially in big events like the World Cup. His injury-prone nature is also a cause for concern. In 22 T20Is for England, the express pace bowler has scalped 35 wickets, but his economy rate is on the expensive side – 8.44.

Wood, who missed the entire English summer due to an elbow injury, marked his return to international cricket with six wickets in two games against Pakistan last month. The conditions in Australia will be ideal for someone like Wood to make a mark and help his team push for glory.

The 32-year-old has made excellent use of short balls and has often caught them off guard with his line and length. Wood just has that extra zip to ruffle up the best players, as he has shown in providing problems for has that knack of getting good players out. Wood can inflict fear with his sheer, unadulterated and unfiltered pace. England will be pinning their hopes on Wood to deliver some thunderbolts to knock the opposition batters out with his searing pace.

Arshdeep Singh

The promising young left-arm seamer had a magnificent IPL campaign this year, and riding on that, he earned his maiden national call-up. In his debut match in England, he made his mark straightaway by executing his yorkers at a decent pace with perfection. Then, in his second international tour, Arshdeep claimed eight wickets in five games against the West Indies at a splendid economy rate of 6.58 to claim his first man of the series award.

In 13 T20Is this year, he has bagged 19 wickets at an average of 19.78, while his economy rate of 8.14 is on the slightly higher side. However, Arshdeep bowls the most difficult overs in the power-play and at the death, which is the reason for the high economy rate. The 23-year-old Punjab-based bowler offers swing upfront and is one of the best death overs bowlers in the Indian team.

Given the skills he brings to the table, he will be a sure starter in the playing XI for the World Cup. Arshdeep’s differentiator is his left-arm action, which is much needed for Team India at the moment. Arshdeep’s inclusion in the lineup, with his bag of tricks and willingness, will only give ample much-required options to the Men in Blue.

Top 5: Most runs in T20 World Cup history

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Top 5: Most runs in T20 World Cup history

Top 5: Most runs in T20 World Cup history | Which player has the most runs in the history of the T20 World Cup?

With white-ball cricket becoming increasingly popular in the modern era, records can be expected to tumble on a regular basis in the years to come. Major tournaments come thick and fast nowadays, with there seemingly always a global gathering of some description to look forward to.

Most runs in T20 World Cups

Mahela Jayawardene – 1,016

The only man – at least so far – to have reached four figures, with the legendary former Sri Lanka captain having set a bar of individual brilliance at a height others are still trying to reach. He has one century and six 50s to his name, with only one duck recorded through 31 innings. Jayawardene was a model of consistency in every format of the game and plundered 26 sixes across his T20 World Cup outings, while nobody can claim to have bettered his haul of 111 fours.

Chris Gayle – 965

It comes as no surprise to find the ‘Universe Boss’ towards the top of a notable run-scoring chart, with the West Indies talisman having made a career out of dispatching opposition bowlers with apparent ease. He has two World Cup centuries and seven half-centuries on the most stunning of sporting CVs, with removing him from the crease becoming an almost impossible task at times. Nobody in the history of the T20 World Cup has hit more sixes than his tally of 63, while a strike rate of 142.75 is quite remarkable.

Tillakaratne Dilshan – 897

The second Sri Lankan legend on the list and the only other man, alongside compatriot Jayawardene, to have plundered more than 100 fours in outings on a T20 World Cup stage. He found the boundary rope with strokes along the deck or chipped over an advancing field on 101 occasions, while there was also enough power in his locker to register 20 sixes. A model of consistency throughout his career, Dilshan could always be relied upon to deliver and will rightly go down in history as an all-time great.

Rohit Sharma – 847

Rohit may not be the top-ranking star from India on a T20 World Cup run-scoring list for long, with an iconic countryman breathing down his neck, but his place in international cricketing folklore is safely secured. A big hitter who likes nothing more than firing the ball into row Z, fireworks are to be expected whenever he arrives in the middle.

He produced plenty of them on the grandest of white-ball stages, with 80 fours and 31 sixes highlighting how difficult he was for opponents to contain, while an average of 38.50 is more than useful in the shortest format of the game.

Virat Kohli – 845

A true superstar of the modern era and a man whose celebrity status now transcends his chosen profession, with Kohli becoming much more than a cricketer. A hero to millions in India, one of the most recognizable figures in sport boasts a stunning average of 76.81 at T20 World Cups and has scored more half-centuries (10) than any other player. Kohli boasts the somewhat unique ability of finding a way to score heavily regardless of the opposition and conditions that he finds himself operating in and against, with his game as much about panache as it is power.

Broken record in 2022?

Jayawardene’s standing in top spot could find itself under serious threat in the not-too-distant future, while the top five could start to look markedly different, with more history set made as the records books are rewritten and a new generation of talent takes center stage.

Weather forecast for IND vs PAK match at MCG

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Weather forecast for IND vs PAK match at MCG

Cricket News: Weather forecast for IND vs PAK match at MCG | Melbourne weather forecast for IND vs PAK T20 World Cup match

India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated ICC T20 World Cup match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, 23rd October. 

MCG is renowned to produce sporting tracks that provide for a fine battle between bat and ball. The large boundaries on both sides make fours and sixes difficult to come by.

Pakistan is armed with a splendid pace attack that broke the back of the Indian batting lineup in the World Cup last year. However, the efficiency of that bowling lineup will also be determined by the prevalent weather conditions. The variety that Pakistan has in their bowling unit will benefit tremendously from overcast conditions, and hopefully there will be enough play for a result.

IND vs PAK: Weather forecast for the big clash

The temperature in Melbourne on 23rd October is expected to hover around the 13°C-19°C mark. However, there is the likelihood of rain throughout the day, which increases the possibility of interruptions during the match. According to bom.gov.au, there is an 80 per cent chance of showers on Sunday, with the range expected to be anywhere between 2-5mm.

This is a significant improvement on the 6-20mm that was forecast earlier in the week. However, the showers are most likely to fall in the evening according to the Bureau of Meteorology, which increases the likelihood of a shortened match.

Cricket News: Weather forecast for IND vs PAK match at MCG | Melbourne weather forecast for IND vs PAK T20 World Cup match
bom.gov.au forecast for Melbourne, Sunday 23 October 2022

But, according to AccuWeather, most of the rain is scheduled to fall around noon, with 85% chance of precipitation between 11am and 1pm. From 7pm, the chance of precipitation is just 16%, falling to 7% from 7-11pm. If this turns out to be the case, then it is likely we will see a result. However, Melbourne’s weather is almost impossible to predict at times, so it remains to be seen how the weather plays out.

The overcast conditions could hand an early advantage to both the bowling units. Presently, Pakistan arguably has a better attack at their disposal as the Indian team is coming into this tournament in the absence of mainstay Jasprit Bumrah.

AccuWeather hourly forecast for evening of Sunday 23 October 2022

India aim for redemption, Pakistan aim for two straight

The Rohit Sharma-led side will be eager to make amends after suffering a devastating defeat against the arch-rivals in their group stage encounter of the World Cup last year. Pakistan were outstanding in that match, chasing India’s 151 with all ten wickets to spare.

Also read: Do you agree with CricBlog’s 3 predictions for the T20 World Cup?

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 4

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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 4

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Looking at the fixtures for the T20 World Cup, could you easily predict Ireland against Zimbabwe? This clash promises to be one of the closest matchups in this tournament, with these two teams equally matched and with equally large aspirations to qualify for the Super 12s.

For Zimbabwe, 2022 has been a renaissance of sorts. After not being eligible to qualify for last year’s World Cup, the Zimbabweans went on to win the Qualifier tournament at home earlier in the year. In addition, they beat Bangladesh in both an ODI and T20I series, and also challenged India and Australia, even achieving a famous ODI win against the latter.

The battle of the all-rounders and seam attacks may decide this clash. Sikandar Raza has been magnificent for Zimbabwe, while Ireland have their own power players in the middle. Also, Blessing Muzarabani is a welcome addition for the Zimbabweans, while the Irish attack has enough skill and experience to make use of conditions on what will be a very cold night in Hobart. Zimbabwe in particular need to win these battles, given the Irish look to have a more experienced and settled top five on paper.

ZIM vs IRE Possible Playing XI

Zimbabwe: 1. Regis Chakabva (wk), 2. Wessly Madhevere, 3. Craig Ervine (c), 4. Sean Williams, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Milton Shumba, 7. Ryan Burl, 8. Luke Jongwe/Wellington Masakadza, 9. Richard Ngarava, 10. Brad Evans, 11. Blessing Muzarabani

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

ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats & Key Players

Zimbabwe:

  • Skipper Craig Ervine has a brilliant record against Ireland: 7 inns, 283 runs, avg. 56.60, SR 136.06.
  • Sean Williams has belted 108 runs in three innings against Ireland at an average of 54.00 and strike rate of 211.76.
  • Sikandar Raza has had a year to remember so far. He has struck the most runs of any Zimbabwe player in T20Is in 2022 (516) at an average of 39.69 and strike rate of 152.21. He has also taken the most wickets (15) at a strike rate of 19.2.
  • Ryan Burl took a memorable 5/10 in his last international, against Australia. In four T20Is vs Ireland, Burl has taken six wickets at an average of 15.83 and economy of 7.31, along with 88 runs (avg. 29.33, SR 111.39).
  • Blessing Muzarabani can be a handful to face in these conditions. The tall pacer has been out of action for a while, but he is capable of taking wickets, evidenced by 35 wickets in his last 32 T20s.
  • In the death overs of T20s since the start of 2021, Muzarabani has taken 17 wickets in 34.5 overs at an economy of just 9.22.

Ireland:

  • Paul Stirling has the most runs in IRE-ZIM T20Is (377) at a superb average of 62.83 and strike rate of 157.08. This includes a 115* last year.
  • But, Stirling has to overcome some very poor recent form. Before his 37 in the warm up match vs Namibia, Stirling scored just 19 runs in his previous seven T20s.
  • Harry Tector is a promising player in ODIs, and he has shown some of that form in T20Is this year: 16 inns, 344 runs, avg. 28.66, SR 133.33.
  • George Dockrell comes into the World Cup off the back of some great form. In Ireland’s recent five-match series against Afghanistan, Dockrell made scores of 10*, 25*, 58*, 41* and 7*.
  • Overall this year, Dockrell has scored 332 runs at an average of 33.20 and strike rate of 146.25.
  • Josh Little is Ireland’s leading wicket-taker this year with 28 scalps in 19 matches at an economy of 7.80 and strike rate of 15.0. Craig Young is next, with 21 wickets in just 11 matches at an economy of 7.58 and strike rate of 11.7.
  • Mark Adair has the most wickets in IRE-ZIM T20Is. In just five T20Is, Adair has take an impressive 14 scalps at an average of just 9.21 and economy of 7.30.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 9, Ireland 5, Zimbabwe 3, N/R 1.
  • Ireland beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in a five-match series last year.
  • Andy Balbirnie has scored the most runs for Ireland in T20Is this year: 20 inns, 464 runs, avg. 24.42, SR 131.07.
  • Luke Jongwe has the most wickets for Zimbabwe against Ireland: 5 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 19.57, econ. 7.21.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

It will be a very cold night in Hobart. Temperatures are expected to drop below ten degrees under lights, and there will be the added factor of a wind gust.

As a result, there may be some assistance for the seamers upfront. But, the conditions are usually batter friendly with small square boundaries. In T20s at Bellerive Oval in the past three years, the run rate is 8.12 and chasing teams have won just 23% of the matches. Also, finger spinners concede less per over (7.30) than pace (7.95) and wristspin (8.76).

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction 17 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 4: ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 4 | ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today | Hobart Pitch Report
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 4: ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Lorcan Tucker
  • Batsmen: Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling
  • All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza
  • Bowlers: Josh Little, Mark Adair

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 4: IRE vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Picking the result in this match is difficult. It feels like a toss of the coin kind of game. A score of 150 batting first can put pressure on the opposition.

With Zimbabwe enjoying a good year to date, they may just pip this contest.

WI vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 3

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WI vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 3

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It wouldn’t be to anyone’s surprise if West Indies saw Namibia’s superb win over Sri Lanka as a bit of a warning. Like Sri Lanka in Group A, West Indies are favourites to top Group B, but if complacency seeps in, Scotland are capable of causing Nicholas Pooran’s team significant headaches.

A cold Hobart afternoon will greet the players, but the heat is on right away in what is a very competitive group. Victory here is vital for both sides, as playing from in front is far more comfortable than chasing points in a group that also includes the capable Ireland and Zimbabwe.

Scotland have been short of T20I cricket this year, but they will be hoping their recent ODI form can work for them. West Indies had their moments against Australia recently, and are seeking the perfect start to a tournament where they are fielding a team that looks so different to the experienced one last year. How this Windies side will cope in a new era of sorts will be interesting to see, and former coach Ottis Gibson believes a World Cup brings the best out of the men in maroon.

WI vs SCO Possible Playing XI

West Indies have a call to make on who opens. Evin Lewis is in the squad, as are Johnson Charles, Brandon King and Kyle Mayers.

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

Kyle Coetzer’s T20I retirement meant an opening spot became available alongside George Munsey. Calum McLeod and Michael Jones each got an opportunity in the two-match series against New Zealand earlier this year.

Scotland: 1. George Munsey, 2. Michael Jones, 3. Matthew Cross (wk), 4. Richie Berrington (c), 5. Calum MacLeod, 6. Chris Greaves, 7. Michael Leask, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Safyaan Sharif, 10. Josh Davey, 11. Brad Wheal/Chris Sole

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

West Indies:

  • Kyle Mayers could be the X-Factor for West Indies. His memorable shot against Australia recently is something he is capable of producing regularly. His strike rate of 132.41 in 28 T20s this year can be beneficial for the Windies at the top.
  • Brandon King had a brilliant recent CPL 2022 campaign. He hit 83* off 50 balls in the Final. In 27 T20 innings this year, he has struck 788 runs at an average of 34.26 and strike rate of 125.48.
  • Can Nicholas Pooran overcome his horror form? Before his 46 in the warm up vs UAE, he scored just 35 runs in his previous seven T20 matches. If Windies are to do well, one feels Pooran needs to make a strong impact.
  • Jason Holder is West Indies’ leading wicket-taker in T20Is this year (23, avg. 23.08, SR 15.6). The tall seamer could enjoy the cool conditions in Hobart, where there may be some movement upfront.
  • Odean Smith looked in good touch in the recent Australia series. He took 1/24 and 1/19, and also struck 27 off 17 in the first T20I down the order. As a pinch hitter, Smith can be a dangerous option for opponents.
  • Scotland may have their work cut out against Alzarri Joseph. He recently took the most wickets in CPL 2022 (18) at an average of 15.00 and economy of 6.75. He was also brilliant against Australia, where he took 2/17 and 3/21.

Scotland:

  • George Munsey has the highest strike rate of any Scotland player with at least 100 T20I runs (144.72). He is Scotland’s third-highest run-scorer (1,317), and will be tasked with providing a fast start.
  • Expect skipper Richie Berrington to bat at number four. He has scored 840 runs at an average of 46.67 and strike rate of 137.70 in that position in all T20s. He averages below 30 in all other positions he’s batted at.
  • Chris Greaves’ all-round ability will be key for Scotland. He recently scored 31 and 37 against New Zealand in July. Michael Leask will also be key, and he comes into this game in good form after scores of 85, 39, 19*, 5 and 41 in his last five ODIs.
  • Josh Davey took nine wickets in five matches at last year’s World Cup. The seamer could enjoy the extra bounce on Australian pitches.
  • Pacer Safyaan Sharif will be key at the death. He is Scotland’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, with 61 in 53 innings at an average of 24.88 and strike rate of 18.2. Spinner Mark Watt is next with 57, but how much purchase he can find on a fresh Hobart surface remains to be seen.

Other Stats and Facts

  • This will be the first T20I between Scotland and West Indies.
  • Scotland have played just two T20Is this year.
  • Akeal Hosein has gone wicketless in just four of his last 23 T20Is.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

It will be a cold day in Hobart, with a top of just 14 degrees. There is a chance of a morning shower or two, but there should be no major interruptions in this afternoon match.

As a result, there may be some assistance for the seamers upfront. But, the conditions are usually batter friendly with small square boundaries. In T20s at Bellerive Oval in the past three years, the run rate is 8.12 and chasing teams have won just 23% of the matches. Also, finger spinners concede less per over (7.30) than pace (7.95) and wristspin (8.76).

WI vs SCO Dream11 Prediction 17 October 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran
  • Batsmen: Brandon King, Richie Berrington
  • All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Michael Leask
  • Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 3 WI vs SCO Match Prediction: Who will win?

Scotland are certainly capable of producing an upset, but the Windies players have played much more T20 cricket of late. With their experience, the Windies should win.

Biggest upsets in T20 World Cups

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Since its inception in 2007, T20 World Cups have had their fair share of upsets over the years, producing some incredible memories and talking points for years to come. After all, who doesn’t love a great underdog story?

Namibia’s wonderful victory over 2022 Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka sent a reminder of how international cricket can create some of the great moments. It was a superb win, and provides us with an excuse – or opportunity for use of a better word – to look back at the biggest upsets in T20 World Cups.

List of biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history

Zimbabwe vs Australia, Cape Town, 2007

Boasting a top five of Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Andrew Symonds, and Michael Hussey, Australia were expected to make light work of an inexperienced Zimbabwe side. Remember, at that point, the African nation were stripped of their Test status, and were trying to make their way back as a competitive force in international cricket.

The Zimbabweans reduced Australia to 19/3, and the pre-tournament favourites were only able to crawl to 138/9. In the chase, Zimbabwe fell to 70/4 in the 11th over, but Brendan Taylor, just 21 years of age at the time, batted right through to finish with 60* off 45 balls. With four needed off two balls, the ball trickled to the fine leg boundary off Taylor’s boot to seal a famous win and spark wild celebrations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDfMnKKu5jY

Bangladesh vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2007

In the very next match of the 2007 World Cup, Bangladesh pulled off a brilliant win against a Windies side comprising of the likes of Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Dwayne Bravo. Gayle was out third ball, but the Windies were able to muster 164/8; a total most believed would be enough.

But, Mohammad Ashraful (61 off 27 balls) and Aftab Ahmed (62* off 49 balls) had other ideas. Ashraful, who is arguably the most unfulfilled talent in Bangladesh history, had one of his best days, slamming the Windies attack to all parts of Johannesburg. In the end, the Tigers made light work of the target, reaching the mark with two overs and six wickets to spare.

Incredibly, as of October 2022, this remains Bangladesh’s only win against a Test playing nation in T20 World Cups.

Netherlands vs England, Lord’s, 2009

The 2009 World Cup began in the most memorable fashion possible. England, at Lord’s, lost the tournament opener to Netherlands in a game that Dirk Nannes on commentary described as the “best cricket match I’ve ever been involved in.”

It is even more incredible to think that England raced to 102/0 after 11.1 overs in that game. Can you imagine what odds Netherlands would have been at that stage? But, the Dutch fought back to restrict the hosts to just 162/5, a total they chased down courtesy of Tom de Grooth’s 30-ball 49 and a missed run out by Stuart Broad off the very last ball that resulted in overthrows and Dutch euphoria.

Netherlands vs England, Chattogram, 2014

“England have been double-dutched!”, yelled Nasser Hussain on commentary. Five years after the amazing win in 2009, Netherlands did a job on England once again. However, it was much more one-sided in Chattogram, as the Dutch rolled Stuart Broad’s team for just 88 after posting 133/5 on a slow pitch.

Mudassir Bukhari ripped through the England batting lineup with 3/12. Logan van Beek, who is playing in the 2022 World Cup, took 3/9 in his two overs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq7lsk6Q_Jo

Afghanistan vs West Indies, Nagpur, 2016

We all remember Carlos Brathwaite’s name from the famous 2016 World Cup. However, another match worth remembering was Afghanistan’s stunning win over eventual champions West Indies.

After being sent in to bat, Afghanistan crawled to 123/7 courtesy of Najibullah Zadran (48* off 40 balls), who scored more than a third of his team’s runs. The Windies struggled badly against Afghanistan’s mix of clever seam and spin bowling, falling short by six runs despite batting their full 20 overs.

This win, full of self-belief, helped further drive Afghanistan’s growth.

Namibia vs Sri Lanka, Geelong, 2022

Namibia’s historic win over Sri Lanka was their first over a Test-playing nation. It really was a superb achievement given where they were in their batting innings and how Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup only five weeks earlier. After falling to 93/6 with 34 balls remaining, Jan Frylinck (44 off 28) and JJ Smit (31* off 16) staged a remarkable fightback to post 163/7.

The total was way too many for Sri Lanka, who fell short by 55 runs. Frylinck (2/26) and Smit (1/16) were superb with the ball, as were David Wiese (2/16) and the very impressive Ben Shikongo (2/22), who was on a hat-trick at one stage.

Twitter reactions after Namibia THUMPS Sri Lanka in World Cup opener

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Twitter reactions after Namibia THUMPS Sri Lanka in World Cup opener

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What a start to the 2022 T20 World Cup. The underdogs not only won, but they showed what they were capable of. Also, the team that won the toss lost the match, so that is a welcome relief, if you focus on the influence of tosses.

But forget the toss for a moment. Namibia were outstanding. Under pressure themselves with the bat, they rallied on the back of their excellent all-rounders to catch Sri Lanka off-guard. Indeed, from the moment Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit got into their work with the bat, Sri Lanka, the reigning Asia Cup champions, were never in the contest.

With the ball, the exciting Ben Shikongo put on a clinic in the powerplay to leave the Lions reeling. From there, the Namibians kept picking up regular wickets, as only two Sri Lankan batsmen crossed 20 in a very underwhelming performance.

All of a sudden, Namibia are well on their way to qualify for the Super 12s for a second straight year. They were well backed to reach that stage before the tournament began, but not many would have expected them to even beat Sri Lanka, let alone so convincingly. From a Sri Lankan perspective, they can ill-afford any further slip ups against UAE and Netherlands after this significant wake up call.

Twitter reactions after Namibia put on a clinic against Sri Lanka

“ICC did everything they could to bury the opening of the World Cup. Geelong. Qualifiers. Day game. And Namibia just lit it up with their greatest win ever. The little that can,” tweeted Jarrod Kimber. It was one of the many reactions that provided a reminder of how special the international game can still be.

“It’s been an incredible journey, last year was exciting for us and we’ve now topped that with a great win. Though there’s still a lot of work to do for the rest of the tournament. But yeah it’s been a historic day for us,” said Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus in the post-match presentation.

Namibia will be looking to build on their great win when they play Netherlands on Tuesday afternoon. Following that match, Sri Lanka will have to pick themselves up quickly against UAE under lights.

UAE vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 2

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UAE vs NED Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 2

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Both UAE and Netherlands have the opportunity to take advantage of the result in the earlier Namibia-Sri Lanka match. Thus, there is minimal room for any rust with so much on the line right away, especially given Sri Lanka and Namibia are the favourites to qualify out of Group A.

UAE have a great recent record against the Dutch, but one wonders how they will cope after some drama earlier this year regarding the captaincy and selection of Rohan Mustafa. One of their greatest players was not picked, but if the UAE can deliver the sort of performances they showed against Bangladesh recently, they are capable of springing a surprise.

Netherlands are certainly strong contenders to qualify out of Group A. They will be aiming to amend their terrible World Cup campaign last year, where they barely threw a punch in the group stage. Here, they have the seam attack, as well as middle order experience, to mount a better fight.

UAE vs NED Possible Playing XI:

UAE: 1. Muhammad Waseem, 2. Chirag Suri, 3. Aryan Lakra, 4. Vriitya Aravind (wk), 5. Chundangapoyil Rizwan (c), 6. Basil Hameed, 7. Zawar Farid, 8. Aayan Afzal Khan, 9. Karthik Meiyappan, 10. Sabir Ali/Junaid Siddique, 11. Zahoor Khan 

Netherlands: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Vikramjit Singh/Stephan Myburgh, 3. Tom Cooper, 4. Bas de Leede, 5. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 6. Colin Ackermann, 7. Roelof van der Merwe, 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Brandon Glover, 10. Fred Klaassen/Paul van Meekeren, 11. Shariz Ahmad

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

UAE:

  • Muhammad Waseem leads the way for UAE this year. The opener has scored 503 runs in 13 T20Is this year at an average of 38.69 and strike rate of 156.21. This includes four 50s and a century.
  • Waseem has smashed two of the UAE’s highest ever scores in T20Is (112 and 107*).
  • Watch out for Vriitya Aravind. The keeper-batsman’s 407 runs this year come at a strike rate of 140.83.
  • Skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan was UAE’s leading run-scorer in their recent two-match series against Bangladesh (56). This included a half century (51*) off just 36 balls.
  • Legspinner Karthik Meiyappan is UAE’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is this year: 9 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 15.69, econ. 7.03. Netherlands’ tendency to lose wickets to spin at times makes Meiyappan a key factor to UAE’s hopes today.
  • Seamer Zahoor Khan will be key with his experience. He has taken 41 wickets in 34 T20Is at an average of 20.17 and economy of 6.88.

Netherlands:

  • Bas de Leede is a key player for Netherlands in this tournament. He has scored 289 runs in seven T20Is in 2022 at an average of 72.25 and strike rate of 122.97. This includes three fifties.
  • de Leede has also taken ten wickets at an economy of just 5.63.
  • Tom Cooper is striking at 148.00 in seven T20Is this year. Colin Ackermann has also made an impact, with the all-rounder enjoying a good 2022 Vitality Blast campaign: 14 inns, 367 runs, avg. 30.58, SR 133.94.
  • Scott Edwards will be looking to transfer his brilliant ODI form this year (15 inns, 619 runs, avg. 47.61, 8 50s) to the T20I format.
  • Logan van Beek has taken 13 wickets in six innings in 2022 at an average of 11.84 and economy of 6.89. Fred Klaasen has also had a good year, with 10 scalps in five matches at an average of 12.20 and economy of 6.53.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head in T20Is: Matches 8, Netherlands 4, UAE 4.
  • UAE beat Netherlands 4-0 in a T20I series in Netherlands in 2019.
  • Max O’Dowd vs UAE: 6 inns, 159 runs, avg. 31.80, SR 126.19.
  • Chirag Suri has struck three of UAE’s ten highest T20I scores (84*, 86, 88).

Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather

This match will be played after the Namibia vs Sri Lanka game. Geelong hosted three BBL games back in January 2022. The average first innings score was 158, but it must be taken into account that Brisbane Heat were severely affected by COVID-19 in their score of 128.

The straight boundaries are short, and one side of the ground is usually shorter too. So, the bowling side will be aiming to be as disciplined with their line and length as possible.

After torrential rainfall across Victoria in recent times, the weather conditions look much more promising. But, there is a chance of showers in the afternoon in Geelong.

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UAE vs NED Dream11 Prediction October 16 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Scott Edwards
  • Batsmen: Muhammad Waseem, Tom Cooper
  • All-Rounders: Bas de Leede, Basil Hameed
  • Bowlers: Paul van Meekeren, Karthik Meiyappan

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 2: UAE vs NED Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Netherlands are the favourites to take this match out. They should win.

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