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Want to ensure people keep watching Test cricket – Brendon McCullum

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Want to ensure people keep watching Test cricket – Brendon McCullum

Cricket News: Want to ensure people keep watching Test cricket – Brendon McCullum | England coach Brendon McCullum wants to keep Test cricket “sexy”

Brendon McCullum has clearly outlined his intentions of revamping the way England plays Test cricket after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ongoing series vs New Zealand.

Powered by Jonny Bairstow’s thumping century, England chased down 299 in merely 50 overs on the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

On that backdrop, McCullum reflected upon the transforming demands of the society and thus the emerging need to reinvigorate red-ball cricket so that people continue to get hooked to the longest format of the game.

“It sounds pretty lofty to say that that’s what your ambitions are from the outset, but I don’t see a problem with that, Test cricket needs it. The game has been around for 100 years and it’s been amazing. But society is different now, society wants things more instant, it wants things more quicker,” the newly-appointed English head coach said in a tell-tale with SENZ.

He added, “Test cricket maybe isn’t as significant in some countries as it once was. For us it’s a matter of trying to ensure that Test cricket is still sexy and people want to watch it.”

We need to play an attractive style for Test cricket – McCullum

McCullum believes that Test cricket has a real chance to thrive and succeed provided that England emerges as a strong contender in the format. He asserted on the need to play an attractive brand of cricket and even be prepared to lose at times by adopting that approach. He implied upon convincing people, or players in this case, in buying into such a philosophy without coercion but instead with authenticity.

“There’s also a ton of planning and preparation that goes into it, it’s not just an out and out gung-ho approach. There will be times where we will have to absorb pressure and be smart enough and intelligent enough to identify moments and act on those moments to stay in the game before you can start to transfer pressure on opposition sides,” McCullum further opened up on his strategy.

He explained, “You’ve got to be a little careful around some of your messaging there, that’s it’s not just a calvary type of approach. When the time comes, when the pressure is on and when the game is in the balance, we will be prepared to be positive and take those positive options. Hopefully more times than not, that’ll result in success.”

Speaking on his dynamic with captain Ben Stokes, McCullum conceded that the two of them are almost alike and hence they ensure that they are supported by fellow seasoned players and the coaching personnel. He added that a filtering system helps the coach and the captain to remain on task with respect to the direction that they wish to proceed in. It helps in bringing about a better consistency with the message that they are trying to put across the group.

Meanwhile, New Zealand ended the first day of their third Test against the hosts at 225/5. Stuart Broad and Jack Leach struck a couple of wickets each as Daryl Mitchell (75*) and Tom Blundell (45*) have steadied the ship with an unbeaten 102-run partnership after the Kiwis were down at 123/5 in the 56th over.

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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These are welcome, wonderful days in Sri Lanka cricket. As the nation comes to grips with an economic crisis of gigantic proportions, the cricket team is providing their people with reason to smile. Since the heavy defeat in the first T20I, the home side has played some outstanding cricket, with a well-deserved 3-1 series lead heading into the final ODI.

Spin has predictably played a key role, but Sri Lanka’s ability to produce under pressure has been crucial to their success. The latest was an excellent reguard action led by Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva after three early wickets in the fourth ODI, indicative of their belief. Now, they have the chance to completely overturn the 4-1 series scoreline they were on the wrong end of against Australia in 2016.

For Australia, the concerns grow. First, Travis Head is the latest to succumb to an injury, with a hamstring strain ruling him out of this match and possibly the first Test. Second, their inability to close out victories after the first ODI is a worry in conditions they may face in next year’s World Cup in India. They are getting into good positions, but sealing the deal is high on the agenda to avoid a heavy series loss. To do so, they will have to overcome plenty of spin once again as they will likely face 40+ overs of it should they bat out their overs.

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Sri Lanka could look to stick with the same, winning combination.

Sri Lanka: 1. Niroshan Dickwella (wk), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Kusal Mendis, 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Dunith Wellalage, 8. Chamith Karunaratne, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, 10. Jeffrey Vandersay, 11. Maheesh Theekshana

Josh Inglis could come in with Travis Head ruled out. Also, Australia could look to rest one or both of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ahead of the Test series.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Aaron Finch (c), 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Josh Inglis, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Cameron Green, 8. Pat Cummins/Mitch Swepson, 9. Jhye Richardson, 10. Matt Kuhnemann, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Mitchell Starc

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

  • Charith Asalanka loves playing at Colombo. He delivered in spades in the fourth ODI with 110. He now has four 50+ scores in eight ODIs on this ground, with a total of 446 runs at an average of 63.71.
  • It seemed like a rare failure (14) last match for Kusal Mendis against Australia. The right-hander has struck 427 runs in 10 ODIs vs Australia at an average of 53.57, with four fifties. Two of those half-centuries have come in this series.
  • Pathum Nissanka is the second-highest run-scorer in this series (220) with one fifty and one hundred to his name. The century came on this ground in the third ODI.
  • What an all-round display it was by Dhananjaya de Silva in the fourth match (60 and 2/39). This included the crucial, game-opening wicket of David Warner for 99.
  • Jeffrey Vandersay has been impressive on the Colombo surfaces. The leg-spinner will be a factor once again as he has taken five wickets in the past two matches.
  • As will Wanindu Hasaranga. The leg-spinner made a steady return in the fourth ODI with 1/52. He took 4/58 and scored 37 (19) in the first ODI last week.

Australia:

  • It was a quiet series for David Warner up until the fourth ODI. Can he follow up his 99 with a ton in this match? He is 31 runs away from 800 against Sri Lanka at an average of 36.61.
  • Mitchell Marsh showed glimpses of his all-round best two days ago. He was excellent with the ball (2/29) and was looking promising with the bat (26 off 27 balls). A big game from him and Australia can win.
  • Alex Carey is one of a few Australian players to strike at over 90 in this series. The sweep can get him into trouble at times, but it also fetches him most of his runs.
  • Glenn Maxwell is striking at 148.45 this series and strikes at 151.75 overall vs Sri Lanka. He will be crucial in the finishing department.
  • Pat Cummins, if picked, will be looking to build on recent form. He has taken 4/35 and 2/37 in his last two ODIs. Also, he was terrific with the bat as he took Australia close in the fourth match (35).
  • More will be expected of Matt Kuhnemann on turning surfaces. Slowing his pace could be key. He has taken four wickets in three matches but will be aiming to improve on his average of 41.25 and economy of 5.89.

Other Stats and Facts

  • The last time Sri Lanka won four ODIs in a row against Australia was in 1996. One of the results was due to a forfeit.
  • The last time Australia lost four ODIs in a row was in early 2020. They lost two matches in India and then all three in South Africa.
  • Marnus Labuschagne has struck a double-figure score in each match this series, but is yet to cross 30.
  • Australia will look to focus on the good length against Pathum Nissanka. The centurion from the third ODI struggled against this length in the fourth match.
  • Sri Lanka have now won their last three ODI series: South Africa 2021, Zimbabwe 2022, Australia 2022.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

Spin to win. Expect slow, turning pitch conditions where wickets can fall in clumps. Batting first may be the preferred way to go for the captain who wins the toss.

According to AccuWeather, there is high chance that rain will have a say in this match. Thunderstorms are forecast, with up to 13.2mm of rain expected throughout the day.

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction 24 June 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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SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction

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SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: Charith Asalanka, David Warner
  • All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Jeffrey Vandersay

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, Sri Lanka should win as they have the confidence and conditions in their favour.

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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The Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era is well and truly upon us. A year after refusing to chase 273 in 75 overs against New Zealand, England produced one of their greatest ever run-chases to seal the series at Trent Bridge.

It is England’s mindset that is the big difference. The personnel is quite similar to that of 2021, but the belief to win, even after conceding a mammoth 553 in the first innings, is testament to the new approach. And now, on the ground where anything is possible ala 2019, who knows what we could be in store for here.

For the Black Caps, their inconsistent year has continued. Their shock loss to Bangladesh – who themselves have been horrendous in Tests since – was followed by a 1-1 draw at home to South Africa and now a series defeat in England. There doesn’t seem to be the same sense of punch or vigour about their play, but here is a chance to put things right after an extended break to dissect what went so wrong at Trent Bridge.

This Test may be a dead rubber in the context of this series, but there are still vital World Test Championship points to play for. Current champions New Zealand are at serious risk of missing out on the 2023 Final, while England will want to keep the momentum going. They will have to do so without James Anderson, but the confidence they are playing with suggests they can overcome any challenge. For New Zealand, they were far too inconsistent with the ball at Trent Bridge, and need to stick to their processes for longer periods of time here.

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Possible Playing 11

Jamie Overton will come in for James Anderson, who will miss this Test due to ankle discomfort. England will persist with Zak Crawley.

England: 1. Alex Lees, 2. Zak Crawley, 3. Ollie Pope, 4. Joe Root, 5. Jonny Bairstow, 6. Ben Stokes (c), 7. Ben Foakes (wk), 8. Matthew Potts, 9. Jamie Overton, 10. Jack Leach, 11. Stuart Broad

Kane Williamson is set to return for New Zealand after missing the second Test with COVID-19. Neil Wagner is set to play in place of the injured Kyle Jamieson. Also, New Zealand may look to play a spinner.

New Zealand: 1. Tom Latham, 2. Will Young, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Devon Conway, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Henry Nicholls, 7. Tom Blundell (wk), 8. Tim Southee, 9. Neil Wagner, 10. Matt Henry/Ajaz Patel, 11. Trent Boult

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • Another match, another Joe Root classic. England’s second-highest run-scorer has now struck 10 Test centuries since the beginning of 2021, including two in this series.
  • Root has a solid record at Headlingley, with 551 runs in eight Tests at an average of 42.38. This includes 121 vs India last year.
  • Alex Lees has made eight consecutive 20+ scores since his second Test against West Indies. He looked in fine touch at Trent Bridge with 67 and 44.
  • Ben Stokes returns to the ground he scored his memorable 138* at against Australia in 2019. He has 348 runs in four Tests at Headingley at an average of 58.00.
  • Stokes has hit two half-centuries this series, including 75* to lead England home at Trent Bridge.
  • Can Jonny Bairstow follow up his incredible Trent Bridge performance (136) with another? He has a century on this ground (vs Sri Lanka in 2016), with a total of 340 runs at 42.50.
  • Stuart Broad has taken the most wickets of any bowler in Tests at Headingley (46). He averages 26.30 per wicket, with three five-wicket hauls in 19 innings.
  • Eyes will be on Jamie Overton. The seamer, who can touch 90mph, took 3/34 and 2/56 in a First Class match for Surrey earlier this month.

New Zealand:

  • Daryl Mitchell has had a series to remember. He is the leading run-scorer so far, with 373 runs and two centuries. His partner in crime, Tom Blundell, is third on the list with 240 runs.
  • Will Kane Williamson produce his best in England? The Black Caps captain won’t have Anderson to deal with, which can work in his favour. He averages just 29.15 in seven Tests in England, so it’s a big game for him.
  • Devon Conway, who made a double ton in England last year, scored 46 and 52 in the second Test. New Zealand need him to bat long.
  • Trent Boult is the leading wicket-taker this series (12). The left-arm seamer has been brilliant even in challenging bowling conditions, as he took eight wickets in the Trent Bridge Test.
  • Boult dismissed Crawley twice, Root twice and Bairstow twice in the second Test.
  • New Zealand need Tim Southee to produce more. The experienced seamer has taken just five wickets at 72.60 this series.

Other Stats and Facts

  • England won back-to-back Tests for the first time since early 2021 where they beat Sri Lanka twice and India at Chennai.
  • England have not swept a series at home since 2013, where they won 2-0 vs New Zealand.
  • Neil Wagner in Tests in England: 5 matches, 17 wickets, avg. 31.41, SR 64.2.
  • Tim Southee is seven away from 350 Test wickets. Only Richard Hadlee (431) and Dan Vettori (362) have more for New Zealand.
  • Matt Potts dismissed Kane Williamson twice in the Lord’s Test.

Headingley Leeds Pitch Report and Weather

The Headingley pitch is looking biege ahead of the Test. So, expect the captain who wins the toss to bat first. However, the average first innings score in the last five Tests on this ground is just 197.4, including 78 all-out by India last year.

There is rain forecast over the weekend. According to AccuWeather, there should be enough periods of sun to allow for a result.

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction 23 June 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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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Tom Blundell
  • Batsmen: Joe Root, Devon Conway
  • All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Daryl Mitchell
  • Bowlers: Stuart Broad, Trent Boult

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Match Prediction: Who will win?

The loss of James Anderson could prove to be a big blow for England. With that factor in mind, New Zealand’s batsmen could look forward to more runs again.

If New Zealand can make inroads into England’s top order, especially Root, they could look forward to a win.

Who will be Australia’s 2nd spinner in the 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

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Who will be Australia’s 2nd spinner in the 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

Cricket News: Who will be Australia’s 2nd spinner in the 1st Test vs Sri Lanka? | Ashton Agar’s Injury Pushes Australia To Explore Spin Options To Partner Nathan Lyon

Australia is exploring spin-bowling options to partner mainstay Nathan Lyon in their forthcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashton Agar was initially supposed to play a pivotal role in spin-friendly tracks in the island nation. However, his side strain has possibly ruled him out of the coming two Tests.

Currently, there seems to be a toss-up amongst Mitchell Swepson, Jon Holland and Matt Kuhnemann to make it to the XI as Australia looks to field multiple spinners to stand a chance in the red-ball series. Test teams in the subcontinent have preferred playing finger-spinners ahead of leg-break bowlers due to the sharp turn and control that they can extract from the pitches in this region.

Swepson, who debuted earlier this year, had a pretty underwhelming series in Pakistan. He returned wicket-less in three innings and is expected to face the snub in favour of Kuhnemann for the contest in Sri Lanka. Lyon sympathized with Swepson after the leg-spinner’s ouster from playing XI following Australia’s loss in the second ODI vs Dasun Shanaka’s team.

“I do feel a bit for Swepo, it’s pretty hard when you get one crack and then you miss the next (game). No doubt he’s been told the reasons why and he’ll be able to go away and work on those areas – I’m not sure what those areas are. He seems to be ok and in pretty good spirits,” Lyon was quoted in a report by Cricket Australia.

He added, “I was really happy and really pleased with our partnership together in Pakistan. I know he didn’t have the ideal tour that he wanted but he’s a very team focused player and we got the right team result. I think there’s still a lot of learning for both of us, especially in this part of the world. We’re excited about the challenges coming up.”

Options available for 2nd spinner in 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Lyon has meanwhile been mentoring the young spinners coming up the ranks in Australia. He has spent ample time with the likes of Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy during the Adelaide Sheffield Shield ‘bubble’ during the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign. The veteran off-spinner has also worked with leggie Tanveer Sangha at New South Wales (NSW).

However, Murphy and Sangha appear to be rawer alternatives to replace Agar as of now. The primary focus seems to be on Kuhnemann, who has picked 31 wickets in 11 first-class games so far. He has scalped 39 dismissals in 26 List A matches and has returned with four wickets in three ODIs. Lyon is particularly impressed with his temperament and is banking on the 25-year-old to come out well if provided an opportunity.

“I’m a big fan of Matt. He’s a pretty composed character so I think that can go a long way into the start of his international career. He’s performed very well in that A game and then through (Agar’s) injury he got his opportunity. He seemed to go ok in his debut game,” Lyon told the aforementioned website.

He added, “(There’s a) big future for both Matt and Todd. They’re young and they’re learning, which is a really good sign for Australian spin stocks.”

SL vs AUS Test series schedule and dates

  • 1st Test: 29th June-3rd July, Galle International Stadium
  • 2nd Test: 8th July-2nd July, Galle International Stadium

SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 1st T20 Key Players | Dambulla Pitch Report

Life after the great Mithali Raj officially begins for India. While Mithali was not a part of India’s T20I setup for the final few years of her glittering career, there is still a sense of a big hole that needs to be filled in terms of her experience and know-how.

That being said, India can now look forward to improving as a white-ball unit. The T20 World Cup Finalists travel to Sri Lanka for an important test against their neighbours – their first since their huge heartbreak in this year’s ODI World Cup, where they missed out on the Semi Finals by the skin of their teeth.

So, will that spur them on? They have a mix of both talent and experience to get the job done against a Sri Lanka side still finding its feet. The home side’s latest assignment was a tour of Pakistan at the backend of May that ended with a morale-boosting win in the third ODI after losing the T20I series 3-0. Led by inspirational skipper Chamari Athapaththu, can Sri Lanka spring a surprise?

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Sri Lanka: 1. Chamari Athapaththu (c), 2. Hasini Perera, 3. Nilakshi de Silva, 4. Oshadi Ranasinghe, 5. Harshitha Madavi, 6. Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), 7. Kavisha Dilhari, 8. Ama Kanchana, 9. Sugandika Kumari, 10. Sachini Nisansala, 11. Udeshika Prabodhani

India: 1. Smriti Mandhana, 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Yastika Bhatia, 6. Deepti Sharma, 7. Pooja Vastakar, 8. Richa Ghosh (wk), 9. Rajeshwari Gayakwad, 10. Renuka Singh Thakur/Meghna Singh, 11. Poonam Yadav

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

  • Chamari Athapaththu scored a terrific century in her last international: 101 (85) in the third ODI vs Pakistan earlier this month. The SL captain has the most runs of any SL player against India in T20Is: 350 runs, avg. 20.59, SR 91.86.
  • Athapaththu has also taken seven wickets in nine innings against India.
  • Hasini Perera recently scored the most runs for Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series in Pakistan: 63 (avg. 21).
  • Oshadi Ranasinghe took six wickets in three matches at an average of 9.00 and economy of 5.14 against Pakistan recently. Against India, she has taken seven wickets in nine innings at an average of 28.00 and economy of 7.95.
  • Udeshika Prabodhani has the most wickets of any SL bowler against India. The left-arm seamer has an impressive 15 wickets in as many matches at an average of 16.40 and economy rate of just 5.00.

India:

  • Smriti Mandhana had a superb ODI World Cup campaign earlier this year (327 runs, avg. 46.57). Interestingly, Mandhana has a poor record against Sri Lanka in T20s: 12 inns, 154 runs, avg. 14.00, SR 98.09. She does have the form and class to improve on this.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues was the top scorer in India’s 2018 tour of Sri Lanka. The left-hander smashed 191 runs in four innings at an average of 63.66 and strike rate of 155.28, with two fifties.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur recently struck the most runs in the T20 Women’s Challenge. The India captain scored 151 runs in three matches at an average of 50.33 and strike rate of 138.53.
  • Kaur also has moderate numbers against Sri Lanka that she would be looking to build on: 11 inns, 233 runs, avg. 23.30, SR 112.56.
  • Poonam Yadav has an impressive 17 wickets in 12 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 13.47 and economy of 5.73. This includes eight wickets in five matches in the 2018 tour (avg. 11.62, econ. 5.81).
  • Watch out for Pooja Vastrakar, particularly at the death. The attacking seam bowler took the most wickets (6) in the T20 Women’s Challenge earlier this year.
  • Deepti Sharma has taken eight wickets in nine innings vs SL at an average of 20.75 and economy of 5.35.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, Sri Lanka 3, India 14, 2 N/R.
  • India have won the past 10 completed T20Is between the teams. Sri Lanka’s last win came way back in the 2014 T20 World Cup.
  • Shafali Verma struck 47 off 34 balls in her only T20I vs Sri Lanka so far, back in the 2020 World Cup.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

Hot and humid weather is forecast, which will test the players in this day match. However, it is expected to be quite breezy, which could provide the players with some comfort. Also, some rain is forecast, but the wind can help blow conditions over the ground to ensure a full match.

This will be the first T20 on this ground since 2018. Dambulla smashed 217 batting first, before Kandy nearly chased the total down (211). Expect the surface to have assistance for the spinners.

SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction 23 June 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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SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
  • Batters: Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana
  • All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Pooja Vastrakar
  • Bowlers: Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

SL-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Match Prediction: Who will win?

India to win.

Calls grow louder for Eoin Morgan to be dropped but Roy backs England skipper

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Calls grow louder for Eoin Morgan to be dropped but Roy backs England skipper

Cricket News: Should Eoin Morgan be dropped? Jason Roy backs England skipper | Jason Roy backs under-fire captain Eoin Morgan after 2 ducks vs Netherlands

Jason Roy has backed Eoin Morgan to regain his form in One-Day Internationals (ODI) as the English white-ball skipper was dismissed for yet another duck in their encounter against Netherlands at Amstelveen.

Roy marked his 100th ODI cap with a fine 60-ball 73 to help England seal a series victory ahead of their final game on Wednesday. However, Morgan’s struggles with the bat continued as the southpaw ate up seven deliveries to get out for a nought by Tom Cooper. He had similarly been sent off for a golden duck by Pietar Seelaar in England’s record-breaking innings of 498 runs in the first ODI last week.

“He’s just one knock away” – Jason Roy

Morgan has been battling a run of poor form lately as his last half-century in any format of the game was way back in July 2021, BBC reports. This has raised concerns over his inclusion in the ODI setup given that England boasts of one of the most prominent bench-strengths in limited-overs cricket.

However, Roy has put his weight behind the World Cup-winning skipper as calls over his ouster get louder with every passing game.

“He’s just a knock away from everyone being all over him again. That’s just the fickle nature of sport. We won the game so [Morgan] puts [the duck] to bed straight away. As soon as the result’s there, he’s happy,” the swashbuckling opener was quoted in a report by the aforementioned publication.

Meanwhile, Roy was handed his special 100th cap by all-rounder Moeen Ali. The 31-year-old Surrey star took this opportunity to reflect upon the meaningful culture embedded in the setup. He acknowledged that players are judged beyond merely their cricketing capabilities as the opener seemingly tried to applaud Morgan’s contribution in the same.

“He’s (Moeen) the perfect guy to give it to you. You’re not judged by your cricket in this group, you’re judged as a person and the energy you bring, how hard you work. If he went on [speaking] for a minute longer, there might have been a tear or two,” Roy explained.

“He’s just a knock away from everyone being all over him again. That’s just the fickle nature of sport. We won the game so [Morgan] puts [the duck] to bed straight away. As soon as the result’s there, he’s happy,”

Jason Roy

Fans call for Morgan to be dropped from England’s setup

To be fair, Morgan has struck 353 runs in 15 ODIs after World Cup 2019. However, he has arguably looked extremely out of sorts with the bat in the previous year. His terrific captaincy has kept his fortunes afloat but Jos Buttler’s peerless form recently has increased speculation over the wicketkeeper-batsman assuming leadership responsibilities in white-ball cricket.

Let us take a look at certain reactions on Twitter over Morgan’s continuity in the squad regardless of his poor form.

Notably, some reactions look to be viciously harsh against England’s only ODI World Cup-winning skipper. However, Morgan will be hoping to get back into some touch with the bat as England gears to face the likes of India and South Africa in limited-overs assignments in the coming months.

Best Twitter reactions as Bengaluru weather spoils IND-SA decider

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Best Twitter reactions as Bengaluru weather spoils IND-SA decider

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Rain had the final say in a series that ebbed and flowed, with India and South Africa sharing the trophy after the fifth T20 was washed out at Bengaluru. It is quite the anti-climax given the home side fought back from 2-0 down to level things up at 2-2, with a large crowd at the Chinnaswamy sure to add to the occasion.

Just 21 deliveries were bowled, where India lost both their openers early. Lungi Ngidi followed up his good showing in the fourth T20I with another at Bengaluru, but no further play was possible.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was awarded player of the series for his six wickets at a superb economy rate of just 6.07. For South Africa, it keeps their unbeaten run in India alive after winning in 2015 and drawing in 2019.

Here are some of the best reactions as the Bengaluru rain caused a no result in the decider.

Reactions as Bengaluru weather ruins IND vs SA T20I series decider

Lots of positives to take from this series – Rishabh Pant

Speaking after the no result was confirmed, India captain Rishabh Pant praised his team for bouncing back so well, especially given he lost all five coin tosses.

“It might get a little bit frustrating, but there are a lot of positives, especially the way the whole team showed character after the series was 2-0. Mistakes will happen, but we are going in the right way” he said.

“I think this is the first time I’ve lost this many tosses at the same time, but it’s not in my control, so I’m not thinking about it too much.”

“It might get a little bit frustrating, but there are a lot of positives, especially the way the whole team showed character after the series was 2-0. Mistakes will happen, but we are going in the right way”

Rishabh Pant

Keshav Maharaj, who stood in for injured captain Temba Bavuma, also said that his team are a work in progress.

“We’re a work in progress, and we’re trying different combinations to see how we shape up ahead of the World Cup. It’s a strong Indian outfit we came up against, so we didn’t want to take anything for granted,” he said.

IND vs SA 5th T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs SA 5th T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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From 2-0 down, India have fought back brilliantly to level the series at 2-2. And their victory last game at Rajkot would have provided them with a great deal of satisfaction as they recovered from a difficult start to post a strong total on a tricky pitch. The ageless Dinesh Karthik and excellent Hardik Pandya were key to that as both showed the kind of form they displayed in the recent IPL.

In a series where the surfaces have largely been challenging for batting, the decider takes place at a ground that is known for its batting-friendly features. Bengaluru usually is a belter of a batting pitch, with the shorter boundaries also an advantage for those yielding the willow. With rain around, there is the possibility of a shortened match which could bring out the shots earlier, too.

Should the weather be kind enough, we will be witness to what could be a thrilling decider. The Proteas threw the first two punches but India have struck back, with the hosts now looking the more settled with the tourists facing a few injury concerns. This match could come down to a brilliant individual performance, and both sides have the kind of players who can pull it off.

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India look settled and could stick with the same XI for the decider. However, they need more from their top order, particularly Rishabh Pant.

India: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Dinesh Karthik, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma retired hurt in the fourth match due to an elbow injury. His participation in this match is unknown at the time of writing. Also, Kagiso Rabada and Wayne Parnell missed the last match with injuries, so it remains to be seen if they are fit.

South Africa: 1. Temba Bavuma (c)/Reeza Hendricks, 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Dwaine Pretorius, 4. Rassie van der Dussen, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen/Wayne Parnell, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Lungi Ngidi/Kagiso Rabada, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Ishan Kishan is the leading run-scorer in this series. He has struck two fifties in four matches with a total of 191 runs at a strike rate of 146.92.
  • Hardik Pandya is next with 117 runs at an average of 58.50 and strike rate of 153.94. In T20s at Bengaluru, Hardik has struck 147 runs in seven innings at an average of 36.75 and strike rate of 154.74.
  • Dinesh Karthik played a blinder in Rajkot (55 off 27 balls). Interestingly, DK has a poor record in T20s on this ground (18 inns, 278 runs, avg. 16.35, SR 129.30), but he has the form to turn this around.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal returns to a ground he had wonderful success at for RCB. He easily has the most wickets of any bowler at Bengaluru (57) at an average of 20.67 and economy of 7.84.
  • In the last two games, Chahal has displayed the kind of form that saw him take the most wickets by a spinner in a single IPL season. He took 3/20 and 2/21 in the third and fourth T20Is.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar is conceding just 6.07 runs per over in this series. He will be key in the powerplay, especially against Quinton de Kock whom he has dismissed once in ten balls in T20 Internationals.
  • Harshal Patel is the series’ leading wicket-taker (7) and Avesh Khan enjoyed his breakthrough match in T20Is last match (4/18).

South Africa:

  • Quinton de Kock is crucial to South Africa’s hopes. He has experience playing at the M Chinnaswamy and has an excellent record in T20s on this ground: 11 inns, 463 runs, avg. 46.30, SR 147.45.
  • David Miller in run chases in T20s this year: 13 innings, 416 runs, avg. 104, SR 155.22.
  • Heinrich Klaasen is South Africa’s leading run-scorer in this series (118) due to his brilliant 81 in the second match.
  • Marco Jansen (if picked) will have a key role in the powerplay, especially against Gaikwad. The India opener struggles against left-arm seam in T20s: 24 inns, 169 balls faced, 224 runs scored, 12 dismissals, avg. 18.67.
  • Dwaine Pretorius is South Africa’s leading wicket-taker this series (5) and is likely to have the role of pinch-hitter at three once again. He scored 29 off 13 balls in the first match of this series.
  • Kagiso Rabada has taken seven wickets in two T20s at the Chinnaswamy. Also, he conceded just 6.75 per over in the first three T20Is of this series. The Proteas will be hoping he’s fit for this one.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 18, India 11, South Africa 7.
  • South Africa have never lost a T20I series in India (won in 2015 and drew in 2019).
  • South Africa smashed India by nine wickets at Bengaluru in 2019. Quinton de Kock scored 72* and Kagiso Rabada took 3/39.
  • Ishan Kishan has struck a 25+ score in every match this series: 76, 34, 54, 27.
  • Rishabh Pant is in need of runs. He has scored two fifties in six T20s at Bengaluru.
  • Shreyas Iyer has been dismissed by seam in three of the four matches in this series.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first T20 at this ground since South Africa’s nine-wicket win over India in September 2019. It is traditionally a belter of a batting surface at Bengaluru. However, the weather forecast looks iffy. According to AccuWeather, there is rain forecast throughout the day and evening.

IND vs SA 5th T20 Dream11 Prediction 19 June 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:

  • Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Ishan Kishan, David Miller
  • All-Rounder: Dwaine Pretorius
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada

IND vs SA 5th T20 Match Prediction: Who will win?

India look more settled and should win this match, weather permitting. However, given the ground’s history of being good for batting, the team batting first needs to aim for 170+ to have a good chance.

SL vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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The Lions are roaring. Since the heavy defeat in the first T20I, Sri Lanka have played some excellent cricket, with two narrow defeats (one in the T20Is and one in the ODIs) and two morale-boosting victories.

The latest was an excellent 26-run win orchestrated by a brilliant bowling effort where they never let Australia get away. It was all the more impressive considering they were without Wanindu Hasaranga, with Chamika Karunaratne and youngster Dunith Wellalage stepping up in his absence.

Now, with Hasaranga out for the rest of the series, Sri Lanka will need another big effort, this time in Colombo. Another big, raucous crowd is likely to greet them again, as Australia will have to overcome their latest collapse in Asia to reclaim their series lead. The loss of regular wickets – which has hampered Aaron Finch’s team in this series to date – is an area they would like to improve in, especially given their batting lineup looks quite balanced on paper in these conditions.

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Sri Lanka should stick with the same XI that won the second ODI.

Sri Lanka: 1. Danushka Gunathilaka, 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Kusal Mendis (wk), 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Chamika Karunaratne, 8. Dunith Wellalage, 9. Jeffrey Vandersay, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Maheesh Theekshana

Australia have had a number of injury concerns, so they may also stick with the same XI.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. David Warner, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Travis Head, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Glenn Maxwell, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Matt Kuhnemann, 10. Mitchell Swepson, 11. Josh Hazlewood

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

  • Kusal Mendis was looking in promising touch again in the second ODI, before getting out for 36. He has a good record against Australia in ODIs: 326 runs at an average of 46.57.
  • Mendis has hit three fifties in eight matches vs Australia, including 86* in the first ODI.
  • Charith Asalanka enjoys batting at the R Premadasa Oval in Colombo. The left-hander has scored three half-centuries in six ODIs on this ground, with a total of 323 runs at an average of 53.83.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva can influence this game with bat and ball. He scored 31 and took 2/26 in the second ODI. He dismissed both Australia openers.
  • Chamika Karunaratne was player of the match in the second ODI. He took 3/47 which included the key scalp of Glenn Maxwell. Bowling into the Colombo pitch will be key, and Karunaratne can exploit that.
  • Watch out for talented youngster Dunith Wellalage. He has taken four wickets in two matches this series, and scored a vital 20 (35) in the second ODI.

Australia:

  • David Warner is yet to fire this series, although he did look in promising touch in the second ODI (37 off 51 balls). He made scores of just 8 and 1 on this ground in 2016, so he will be aiming for better returns.
  • Warner vs SL in ODIs: 19 inns, 661 runs, avg. 34.78, SR 82.41.
  • Aaron Finch averages 40 in ten ODIs vs Sri Lanka (400 runs). The skipper has looked in decent touch on this tour without going on to make the big score yet. He made scores of 56 and 4 on this ground in 2016.
  • Steve Smith enjoyed success at Colombo in 2016. He scored 58 and 30 in the two ODIs of that series. Also, Smith has looked in decent touch in this campaign with scores of 53 and 28.
  • Glenn Maxwell is in magnificent touch. He scored a memorable 80* off 51 balls in the first ODI and was threatening to go big again in the second (30 off 25). He was also excellent with the ball last game (2/35) and will have a key role again on what could be a turning pitch.
  • Matt Kuhnemann was impressive on ODI debut (2/48). Sri Lanka have a number of right-handers in their lineup, so Kuhnemann will have an important role to play.
  • Pat Cummins had a tough first ODI but bounced back like the champion he is. He took 4/35 in the second match.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 100, Sri Lanka 34, Australia 62, N/R 1.
  • Sri Lanka have won three of their past four ODIs on this ground.
  • Glenn Maxwell’s scores in ODIs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: 77, 1, 108, 45, 63*, 59, 80* and 30.
  • Danushka Gunathilaka and Pathum Nissanka put on a century stand in the first ODI.
  • Maheesh Theekshana took 4/37 in Sri Lanka’s last ODI on this ground, against South Africa in September 2021.

R Premadasa Oval Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

Scores at the R Premadasa Oval have been on the lower side in white-ball internationals on this ground over the past year. The average first innings score in the past six ODIs is 258, with the team batting first and second winning three games each.

There is a chance of thunderstorms on Sunday. A hot and humid day is forecast.

SL vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction 19 June 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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SL vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Charith Asalanka, Steve Smith
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Dhananjaya de Silva
  • Bowlers: Pat Cummins

SL vs AUS 3rd ODI Match Prediction

Batting first could be the way to go in this match, even if there is dew. There is a possibility of slower, lower conditions in the second innings.

List of highest ODI totals ever: England smash 498 against Netherlands

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17th June, 2022. Pencil in the date as history re-written. England’s incredible white-ball rise since 2015 has another achievement of note. They broke their own record for the highest ODI score ever, smashing 498/4 against Netherlands to overtake their famous 481/6 vs Australia back in 2018.

After Shane Snater dismissed cousin Jason Roy for just 1, the Netherlands’ next best moment was the sweet respite of the innings’ end. Jos Buttler, who recently equalled the record for the most centuries in a single IPL season, took apart the Netherlands attack in a display of clean, ruthless and relentless hitting.

List of highest ODI totals ever

England 498/4 vs Netherlands, Amstelveen, 2022

On a belter of a pitch, Phil Salt (122) and Dawid Malan (125) set the platform with a huge 222-run stand after Roy was out cheaply. However, the bigger threats were still waiting to bat, and it proved to be the case as Buttler (162* off 70) and Liam Livingstone (66* off 22) ran riot to lead England to 498.

In the process, Buttler smashed England’s second-fastest century (47 balls), behind his own record of 46 balls against Pakistan. Also, his 150 is the second-fastest ever (65 balls), behind the great AB de Villiers (64 balls).

Livingstone brought up England’s fastest-ever fifty, off just 17 balls. Carnage.

England 481/6 vs Australia, Trent Bridge, 2018

Still reeling from ball tampering scandal, Australia ran into a red-hot England side in a five-match ODI series in 2018. Down 2-0, Australia had to win the third ODI at Trent Bridge to keep the series alive.

It couldn’t have gone any worse.

Jonny Bairstow (139) and Alex Hales (147) made a mockery of the Australian attack to help notch the then world record score. Australia were never in the hunt, with their margin of defeat (242) greater than their total (239).

England 444/3 vs Pakistan, Trent Bridge, 2015

England again. Their white-ball revival after their embarrassing World Cup exit in 2015 was well and truly up and running in their first series after the tournament, belting 444/3 against Pakistan. Alex Hales was outstanding that day as he was three years later against Australia, belting 171 off 122 balls.

Sri Lanka 443/9 vs Netherlands, Amstelveen, 2006

Amstelveen makes another appearance. In the same year as South Africa’s unbelievable chase of 435 against Australia, Sri Lanka set the record with 443/9 against the Dutch. Sanath Jayasuriya struck 157 off 104 balls, followed by Tillakaratne Dilshan’s unbeaten 117* off 78 balls.

South Africa 439/2 vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2015

The Wanderers was home to the fastest hundred ever by one of the very best to grace the game. The great AB de Villiers had carnage on his mind in the Pink ODI of 2015, smashing 149 off 44 balls in a stunning exhibition of hitting. In 59 minutes, he struck nine fours and 16 sixes to bury the Windies and etch his name among the best all-format batsmen the game has ever seen.

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