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SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Final

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SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Final

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Final | SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today | Scorchers vs Sixers Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report

After 60 matches, it is somewhat fitting that BBL 11 will be decided in a game with a team impacted by COVID-19. Numerous teams – particularly Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars – felt the brunt of the virus in a tournament CA kept alive by all means possible, and now it’s the Sydney Sixers’ turn to put together a team amid COVID-19 and injuries.

That they are in the BBL 11 Final is quite the miracle. Hayden Kerr, sent in to open in a pressure run chase, and with a previous top-score of 22, smashed 98* in one of the all-time great BBL knocks to guide the Sixers home against the Strikers. It was a reminder that the Sixers can never be written off even with the odds stacked against them, as they have the depth and belief to stay in the fight.

And no doubt the odds are stacked against them here against a Perth Scorchers side that is stacked. Ashton Turner’s team has a shot at revenge after losing last year’s Final, and after beating the Sixers three times already this season, they know how to get the job done. They look the complete side from 1-11, with Kurtis Patterson and Josh Inglis firing at the top setting a platform for Marsh, Munro Turner and Evans batting way down at six to build off.

It is a superb batting lineup matched by the bowling attack. With Jhye Richardson back in the fold, the Scorchers blew the Sixers’ top order away in last week’s Qualifier, and they will be aiming for more of the same at Docklands – a ground where they have not lost at yet this season.

Both the Sixers and Scorchers have won three BBL titles each, and both have the opportunity here to go one clear of the other. In fact, the Sixers will be aiming for three in a row, which would be quite the feat given the challenges they have faced in recent days.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Perth Scorchers:

  • Kurtis Patterson is arguably the most improved player in the BBL. Before this season, Patterson would barely strike at 120 in T20s. In BBL 11, he is striking at 143.91, with 390 runs in 12 innings at an average of 32.50. This includes a 41-ball 64 in the Qualifier against Sixers on this ground.
  • Josh Inglis found his best form in the Qualifier vs Sixers. He was awarded player of the match for his brilliant 79 off 49 balls, along with three catches. Overall vs Sixers, Inglis has scored 221 runs in seven innings at an average of 36.83 and strike rate of 144.44.
  • Mitch Marsh is set to play through a hamstring niggle. So, it is unlikely that he will bowl. However, his batting has been so good that he could still make a big impact on the match.
  • He is in the BBL team of the tournament despite playing just seven matches this season. He has scored 342 runs in BBL 11 at an average of 68.40 and strike rate of 147.41.
  • Marsh vs Sixers: 11 inns, 258 runs, avg. 32.25, SR 127.72. Marsh at Docklands: 8 inns, 277 runs, avg. 39.57, SR 141.33.
  • Andrew Tye has the third-most wickets in BBL 11. The seamer has taken 22 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 18.59 and strike rate of 8.26. This includes seven wickets against the Sixers.
  • In fact, Tye is the leading wicket-taker in Sixers-Scorchers matches with 26 in 16 innings at an average of 16.77 and economy rate of 7.47.
  • Jhye Richardson (12 matches, avg. 25.00) and Jason Behrendhorff (13 matches, econ. 6.47) both have 15 career wickets against the Sixers. Both took two wickets each in last week’s Qualifier.
  • Jhye Richardson has a superb nine wickets in four matches on this ground at an average of 9.67. Behrendorff also loves bowling at Docklands, with 15 scalps in eight matches at an average of 11.00.

Sydney Sixers:

  • Hayden Kerr produced one of the all-time great BBL knocks two nights ago. Predominently a left-arm bowler who has taken the second-most wickets in BBL 11 (24), Kerr struck 98* when opening the batting to lead the Sixers home vs Strikers.
  • Kerr took seven wickets in three matches vs Scorchers in BBL 11 (4/32, 1/30, 2/37).
  • Can Moises Henriques impact this match? The skipper has the most runs in Sixers-Scorchers matches, with 381 runs in 16 innings at an average of 25.40 and strike rate of 120.19.
  • Henriques has a solid record at Docklands, with 223 runs in seven innings at an average of 37.17 and strike rate of 119.25.
  • The Sixers also need a big performance from the experienced Dan Christian. He is a serial winner in T20 tournaments. He struck 73 (61) and 35* (20) vs Scorchers in the league stage of BBL 11.
  • Sean Abbott was back to his all-round best against Strikers. He took 3/27 and scored a crucial 41. He has 19 wickets in 16 innings vs Scorchers, and he will be looking to bounce back against them after conceding 0/39 in the Qualifier on this ground.
  • Ben Dwarshuis smashed 66 off 28 balls vs Scorchers last week, which further highlights the Sixers’ incredible depth. The left-armer is wicketless in his last two games, but is an experienced wicket-taker vs Scorchers (14 inns, 15 wickets, avg. 24.20, econ. 7.31).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 23, Scorchers 14, Sixers 9.
  • Perth Scorchers have beaten Sydney Sixers three times in BBL 11.
  • Ashton Turner has the most runs of any Scorchers player against Sixers (381, avg. 27, SR 150).
  • Colin Munro averages 50.25 with the bat on this ground (201 runs) and 31 vs Sixers (155 runs).
  • Ashton Agar has taken four wickets in his last two matches vs Sixers. This is after he took just one wicket in his previous eight innings.
  • Steve O’Keefe vs Scorchers: 17 innings, 11 wickets, avg. 39.00, econ. 7.27.

Possible Playing 11

Perth Scorchers are looking stacked. Mitch Marsh has been named in the squad and is expected to play before resting for the Sri Lanka T20I series.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Kurtis Patterson, 2. Josh Inglis (wk), 3. Mitch Marsh, 4. Colin Munro, 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Laurie Evans, 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Jhye Richardson, 10. Jason Behrendorff, 11. Peter Hatzoglou

Sydney Sixers are busted and scrambling for numbers. They are yet to officially name their squad. So much so that Dan Christian put out a hilarious tweet on Thursday asking for players. Moises Henriques and Steve O’Keefe are carrying calf complaints, while Jordan Silk has re-injured his hamstring. This is in addition to Josh Philippe and the Edwards brothers out with COVID-19.

Steve Smith is a chance of playing, but it is unlikely according to reports. At this stage, nothing has been confirmed. Daniel Hughes is also a chance of returning.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Hayden Kerr, 2. Justin Avendano, 3. Jake Carder/Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Dan Christian, 6. Jay Lenton (wk), 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Jackson Bird, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Steve O’Keefe

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

The Docklands surface has been a good one for batting in BBL 11 compared to previous seasons. The average first innings score on this ground this season is 175, with the team batting first winning seven of 10 matches.

Although there is some heavy rain forecast in Melbourne today, it is no issue as the stadium has a roof.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Final | SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today | Scorchers vs Sixers Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Final: SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Final | SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today | Scorchers vs Sixers Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Final: SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Kurtis Patterson
  • All-rounders: Mitch Marsh, Sean Abbott, Dan Christian
  • Bowlers: Hayden Kerr, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye

Match Prediction

The Scorchers start as favourites in this one as they have had more rest and they are at full-strength The Sixers always fight hard, but they are struck down by COVID-19 and injuries.

Batting first could prove crucial, but the Scorchers should have enough quality to seal their fourth title.

KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 1

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KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 1

KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 1 | KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

The PSL, one of the world’s premier T20 competitions, is back for another year. Multan Sultans, who won the title for the first time last year, will be out to make the perfect start to their title defence.

Their batting looks strong once again, with Mohammad Rizwan, Sohaib Maqsood and co. tasked with producing the form they did last season. Shahnawaz Dahani had a breakthrough season with the ball in 2021 and will be aiming to replicate that sort of form in a T20 World Cup year, especially on what is expected to be an excellent batting pitch in Karachi.

Karachi Kings, despite qualifying the playoffs for a sixth consecutive time in 2021, fell away in the UAE leg of the tournament. They had lost three matches in a row at one point, before bowing out in the Eliminator.

Babar Azam is leading the side this season, and he will be looking to make an immediate impact with the bat against his opposite number and Pakistan teammate Rizwan. Also, the Kings’ bowlers will be tasked with keeping the Sultans’ batting quiet, which promises to be quite the ask in such conditions.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam easily has the most runs in Kings-Sultan matches. The Kings’ skipper has a superb 400 runs in seven matches at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 131.58, including 90* off 60 balls on this ground last season.
  • Babar also has the most T20 runs at National Stadium in Karachi, with 1,264 runs at an average of 63.20 and strike rate of 135.77.
  • Joe Clarke smashed 54 of 26 balls vs Sultans on this ground in PSL 2021. The Englishman is coming off an excellent BBL campaign, where he scored 419 runs in 13 innings at an average of 32.23 and strike rate of 151.26.
  • Sharjeel Khan averages just 12.75 in four innings vs Multan, and 23.30 in 25 T20s on this ground. Can he turn these numbers around?
  • Mohammad Amir has the most wickets in Kings-Sultan matches, with nine wickets in seven matches at an average of 21.78 and economy rate of 7.30. Amir had a very tough PSL 2021 campaign, where he took just five wickets in 11 matches at an average of 69.80 and economy rate of 8.37.
  • Amir at National Stadium, Karachi: 17 matches, 15 wickets, avg. 32.80, econ. 7.51.
  • Mohammad Ilyas took the most wickets of any Kings bowler in PSL 2021, with eight wickets in five matches at an average of 21.62. However, he will be aiming to reduce the economy rate of 9.70.

Multan Sultans:

  • Millions will be looking forward to watching Mohammad Rizwan in action after an incredible 2021. He scored 2,036 runs in all T20s at a superb average of 56.56 and strike rate of 132.04, including 500 runs in PSL 2021 at an average of 45.45 and strike rate of 127.87.
  • Rizwan has an excellent record at Karachi, with 593 runs in 13 innings at an average of 53.90 and strike rate of 142.21. Also, he has scored 182 runs in six innings vs Karachi Kings at an average of 36.40 and strike rate of 126.39.
  • Sohaib Maqsood was player of the tournament in PSL 2021, after leading the Sultans to their first title. The hard-hitting right-hander smashed 428 runs in 12 matches at a superb average of 47.55 and strike rate of 156.77.
  • Maqsood also has excellent numbers at Karachi: 18 innings, 540 runs, avg. 41.54, SR 132.68. He has 115 runs in seven innings vs Karachi Kings at an average of 28.75 and strike rate of 129.21.
  • Rilee Rossouw averaged just 19 in PSL 2021, but he delivered in the Final as he smashed 50 off 21 balls. Also, the left-hander has scored just 133 runs in 10 innings at Karachi at an average of 19.00, and averages 24 in 11 matches vs Karachi Kings. However, he was player of the match (44 off 24 balls) in his last match vs Kings.
  • Shahnawaz Dahani had an outstanding PSL 2021 campaign. The seamer took the most wickets of any bowler, with 20 scalps in 11 matches at an average of 17.00 and economy rate of 8.42.
  • Dhani has good numbers at Karachi. He has taken 10 wickets in five matches at an average of 17.80, although he will want to bring his economy rate of 9.37 down.
  • Imran Tahir has six wickets in four matches vs Kings at an average of 17.33 and economy rate of 7.43.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 9, Kings 5, Sultans 2, N/R 2.
  • Both Kings and Sultans won one match each against each other last season.
  • The chasing team won 13 of 14 matches in Karachi in PSL 2021.
  • Imad Wasim has taken just 14 wickets in 22 innings at Karachi.

Possible Playing 11

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Joe Clarke (wk), 4. Sahibzada Farhan, 5. Aamer Yamin, 6. Jordan Thompson, 7. Lewis Gregory, 8. Imad Wasim, 9. Mohammad Ilyas, 10. Umaid Asif, 11. Mohammad Amir

Multan Sultans: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 2. Johnson Charles, 3. Sohaib Maqsood, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Khushdil Shah, 6. David Willey/Tim David, 7. Anwar Ali, 8. Abbas Afridi, 9. Shahnawaz Dahani, 10. Imran Khan, 11. Imran Tahir

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

Karachi is historically one of the best batting grounds not only in Pakistan, but world cricket. Pakistan and West Indies played out a high-scoring T20I series on this ground in December, with an average first innings score of 193.

In last season’s PSL, the chasing team absolutely dominated, winning 13 of the 14 matches. The average first innings score was 168 in PSL 2021, and the team batting first today needs to put on a big score.

A cool and clear evening is forecast in Karachi. Dew may play a role. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to field first.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 1 | KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 1: KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 1 | KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 1: KAR vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Babar Azam, Sohaib Maqsood
  • All-rounders: Imad Wasim
  • Bowlers: Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Amir

Match Prediction

Sultans start as favourites, but this could ultimately come down to whichever team has the pleasure of chasing on this ground.

Some Australia players nervous about touring Pakistan: report

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Some Australia players nervous about touring Pakistan: report

Cricket News: Some Australia players nervous about touring Pakistan: report | Sydney Morning Herald reports Australia players a little nervous for tour

Some Australian players are reportedly nervous about touring Pakistan due to political unrest in the region. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH), a source close to the Australian team said that “we’re all toey about it [the tour]” to The Age and the Herald.

The concerns have come as a bomb killed at least three people in Lahore, injuring at least 28. Also, Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said that terrorism has increased by 35 per cent since August last year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan.

Australia set to name full-strength squad for Pakistan tour: “security plans robust”

Australia are set to name their squad for the tour comprising of three Tests, three ODIs and a single T20I. It was originally believed that no Australian player expressed any concerns about the tour, before the SMH report today.

However, chief selector George Bailey said that the security plans are thorough and should provide a great level of safety for Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998.

“Very, very robust and very, very thorough,” said Bailey after security briefings. The plans are still being put in place ahead of Australia’s five T20Is at home to Sri Lanka before the Pakistan tour.

Pakistan fans hopeful of tour going ahead

Pakistan fans were left heartbroken after New Zealand called off their tour just hours before an ODI last year. England soon followed suit ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Fans are desperate for more high-profile cricket in the country, and Australia’s visit will be sure to create huge excitement. PSL 2022 is set to begin on January 27 in Pakistan, and fans will be hoping all that goes smoothly ahead of Australia’s tour which begins with the first Test in Karachi on March 3.

SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Challenger

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SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Challenger

SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Challenger | SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today | Sixers vs Strikers Key Players | SCG Pitch Report

It has been one of the most incredible turnarounds by Adelaide Strikers, especially with Rashid Khan unavailable for the past five matches. After sitting towards the bottom of the table for most of BBL 11, Peter Siddle’s team has sprung into life, winning their past six matches. They have peaked just at the right time of the season, and meet a Sydney Sixers team that, despite being towards the top of the table for the majority of BBL 11, have suffered dips in form in recent times.

So, this battle at the SCG has an interesting feel to it. On current form, the Strikers win, but it doesn’t always work that way. The Sixers have been one of the most consistent teams over the years in BBL, and they know what it takes to get the job done in the big games. However, they will be without Josh Philippe in a huge blow to their chances, as the keeper-batsman contracted COVID-19.

It’s all-or-nothing now for Moises Henriques’ team after a thumping at the hands of the Perth Scorchers on Saturday night. If they want a rematch in the Final, they will have to play very well in front of their home fans in a pressure match. This sort of pressure is the kind the Strikers have already faced in the playoffs, winning two knockout matches against the Hurricanes and Thunder respectively.

So will it be Carey or Henriques who stars? Short or Christian in the all-round department? Siddle or Abbott? There are a number of key matchups that make this game one not to miss on Australia Day.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Sixers:

  • Moises Henriques must step up in Philippe’s absence. He has 400+ runs in BBL 11 (420 runs, avg. 42.00, SR 136.80). The Sixers skipper also made two starts vs Strikers in BBL 11 (28 and 17), part of 264 career runs against them at an average of 33.00 and strike rate of 130.05.
  • Dan Christian has struck 72 runs vs Strikers since the start of last season at a strike rate of 211.76. He also took 3/8 against them at the SCG earlier this season. Key player in a big game.
  • Sean Abbott has had a poor last three games with the ball (0/44, 1/39 and 0/39). He comes up against a side he has a good career record against (9 inns, 15 wickets, avg. 18.20, econ. 8.95) at a ground he loves bowling at (38 inns, 58 wickets, avg. 18.57, SR 13.24).
  • Abbott took 3/24 against the Strikers at the SCG this season. He dismissed Jake Weatherald, Matt Short and Thomas Kelly.
  • Hayden Kerr has enjoyed a breakthrough season. The left-arm seamer has taken the second-most wickets of any bowler in BBL 11 (24), including 1/11 and 1/37 vs Strikers.
  • Ben Dwarshuis (15 wickets in 11 innings) and Steve O’Keefe (13 wickets in eight innings) also have good numbers vs Strikers. Key bowlers.

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Matt Short has been outstanding in BBL 11. His 487 runs is the second-most by any player in the tournament, and have come at a strike rate of 156.08.
  • Short played just the one match vs Sixers in the regular season, where he scored an 8-ball 16 at the SCG. Overall, he has scored just 43 runs in six innings vs Sixers at an average of 7.17. However, he is in the form to turn those numbers around.
  • Alex Carey has been excellent since returning to the BBL, making scores of 67 and 23 in two crunch games. He has 189 runs in seven innings vs Sixers at an average of 31.50, with 114 runs coming at the SCG at an average of 57.00 and strike rate of 140.74.
  • Ian Cockbain has been a magnificent addition to the Strikers team. He has scored 191 runs in five innings in BBL 11 at an average of 63.66 and strike rate of 150.39, including a player of the match 65 off 38 balls last match vs Thunder.
  • Cockbain dominated the Sixers nine days ago. He struck 71* off 42 balls.
  • Jono Wells has struck 306 runs in nine innings vs Sixers since December 2017 at an average of 76.50 and strike rate of 124.90. He struck 32 (18) and 27* (23) against them in the league stage, but how much batting will he get in this game with a stacked top four ahead of him?
  • Peter Siddle has had a season to remember. The Strikers captain is the leading wicket-taker with 29, including 2/32 last game vs Sixers. However, those figures of 2/32 make up half of Siddle’s wickets vs Sixers, as he has just four scalps in nine innings against them at an average of 64.50.
  • Fawad Ahmed took 1/16 and 3/16 vs Sixers in the league stage. The Sixers batsmen found it difficult to get him away. Also, Fawad has taken nine wickets in his last six games, plus has 10 wickets in nine matches on this ground.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, Sixers 10, Strikers 6.
  • Both Sixers and Strikers won a match against each other in BBL 11.
  • Travis Head has a century to his name vs Sixers, achieved back in 2015 against an attack that featured Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott.

Possible Playing 11

Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards and Mickey Edwards are all out with COVID-19. Daniel Hughes will have a late fitness test on his ankle injury that he suffered before the Scorchers match.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Jay Lenton (wk), 2. Justin Avendano, 3. Daniel Hughes/Nick Bertus, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Hayden Kerr, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Steve O’Keefe

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Alex Carey (wk), 2. Matt Short, 3. Ian Cockbain, 4. Travis Head, 5. Jono Wells, 6. Matt Renshaw, 7. Thomas Kelly, 8. Peter Siddle (c), 9. Henry Thornton, 10. Harry Conway, 11. Fawad Ahmed

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

Expect a true batting surface for this clash. The average first innings score in five matches at the SCG this season is 175, with the team batting first winning three of them. Last match, Sixers smashed 197 vs Thunder batting first, and ended up winning by 60 runs.

The weather forecast should be mostly fine for this match, with a top of 27 degrees.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Challenger | SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today | Sixers vs Strikers Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Challenger: SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Challenger | SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today | Sixers vs Strikers Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Challenger: SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe, Alex Carey
  • Batsmen: Ian Cockbain, Moises Henriques
  • All-rounders: Matt Short, Dan Christian
  • Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Peter Siddle

Match Prediction

Strikers have the momentum and Sixers have key absentees, most notably Philippe. Strikers to win.

Beth Mooney on track for surprise return in Ashes Test

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Beth Mooney on track for surprise return in Ashes Test

Cricket News: Beth Mooney on track for surprise return in Ashes Test | Australia batter Beth Mooney a good chance of playing Test match vs England

Australia star batter Beth Mooney is considered a solid chance of playing the Ashes Test against England starting Thursday. Mooney, who fractured her jaw on the eve of the T20I series, is progressing quicker than expected and is determined to play in the one-off Test against England at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Mooney went under the knife just a week ago. Coach Matthew Mott confirmed on Sunday that she was recovering well, after Mooney was spotted facing throwdowns in the Adelaide Oval nets on Friday.

Also, the left-hander was running laps in the Adelaide rain on Sunday with the physical conditioning coach.

Beth Mooney has “definitely got her eye on that Test match in Canberra”

Australia vice-captain Rachael Haynes confirmed that Mooney is practicing and having a run without any pain.

“The last couple of days, the swelling around her face has gone down quite substantially,” said Haynes on Sunday.

“Just having a bit of a chat with her and checking in with how she’s been going, she’s feeling really confident. She had a hit today and also a run around and she’s not in any pain.“

“Without a doubt she’s definitely got her eye on that Test match in Canberra.”

All eyes on Canberra forecast after Adelaide rain ruins T20I series

Australia leads the multi-format Ashes series 4-2 after winning the first T20I courtesy of Tahlia McGrath’s all-round brilliance. However, the second and third matches were washed out due to rain, with just 4.2 overs possible across both games.

Now, all eyes are on the Canberra weather for the four-day Test match. Rain is forecast on days three and four in particular, prompting hopes that the forecast changes in the coming days.

England captain Heather Knight was left frustrated at the weather after the Sydney rain ruined their T20 World Cup hopes in 2020.

“The weather gods don’t like us here, do they,” said Knight.

“I think I’ve had more games in my career rained off in Australia than in England.”

10 facts about Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh’s great all-rounder

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10 facts about Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh’s great all-rounder

Shakib Al Hasan is the torchbearer of the Bangladesh Cricket Team, who sets new records, here you get the facts of this legendary player.

Shakib Al Hasan is undoubtedly the Bangladesh Cricket Team’s solitary rescuer and the oft-forgotten premier champion. This renowned cricketer began his career as a club fast bowler. He began playing cricket at a young age and has set numerous records with both the bat and the ball.

He hasn’t looked back since making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2006. Shakib Al Hasan is the fastest all-rounder in the cricket history of Bangladesh. While hitting most of the records as a Bangladeshi player he has 12,000 runs and 500 wickets. He has a fantastic record of becoming World No. 1 in all three formats of cricket throughout his career.

If you’re a die heart fan of Shakib, you should know these 10 facts about him. Here is the Shakib Al Hasan biography in detail that may help you to know something interesting about him:

10 Shakib Al Hasan facts

1. Birth and Early Years of Cricket

Shakib Al-Hasan, the all-rounder, was born on March 24, 1987, at Magura District in Bangladesh. His father, Khondokar Masroor Reza, was a footballer, and the mother of this legend is Shirin Reza, who is a housewife. He was married to a Bangladeshi American, Umme Ahmed Shishir, and a father of three children.

He did his first training in BKSP, which is a government-run sports institute. The UAE Under-17s were his opponents in his debut Under-17 match in 2003.  At the age of 17 in 2004, he started playing for Khulna in the National Domestic League. In the very following year, Shakib started his First-class career.

2. National Cricket League

This amazing player first represented Bangladesh in November 2005 at under-19. It was the Afro-Asian under-19 Cup against Indian Under-19 in which Shakib scored 24 of 23 balls and took 2/26 wickets in 10 overs with 2 maidens. Until his debut, in May 2004 he played 3 matches and scored 129 runs, got 16 wickets.

He played only two matches in 2006-2007 and scored 51 runs with a high score of 23. He bowled for one inning, 4 overs without any wicket during this time. In the National Cricket League, he played 14 matches and scored 933. His high score was 129, and he did three 100s in those innings.

3. English County Cricket

Shakib Al-Hasan was the first Bangladeshi who represented the countryside. Worcestershire elected him into their second division County Championship squad in 2000. For Worcestershire, he played a total of 5 List-A matches and scored 187, including two half-centuries.

Later he joined Leicestershire for the Twenty20 campaign with Australian player Joseph Burns. He played 10 matches and scored 146 runs, but the best bowling was 2/7 in the 10 wickets which they won over Yorkshire.

4. Disciplinary Issues

Shakib Al Hasan is the torchbearer of the Bangladesh Cricket Team, who sets new records in every match. Here you get the facts of this legendary player.
10 facts about Shakib Al Hasan: Disciplinary issues

For the severe attitude issues, Shakib was banned for 8 months from all forms of cricket in July 2014 by Bangladesh Cricket Board. From 15 September 2014, he was given permission to play for Bangladesh by BCB on 26 august. Next, he argued over the poor umpiring on the 6th T20 match with Sri Lanka. Here he exchanged comments with Sri Lankan commentator Russell Arnold and Shakib was imposed a 25 percent fine.

ICC suspended him again on 29 October 2019 and barred him from playing any form of cricket for two long years. The reason behind this was breaching the ICC-Anti Corruption Code 2.4.4. While playing Dhaka Premier League, Shakib broke the stumps after the umpire declined an LBW appeal. He was fined five lakhs and suspended for three matches following this incident.

5. Test Match Records

On 17 July 2009, he became the captain of the Test matches, and this made him the 6th youngest captain. In his Test records, you’ll see that he scores 1000 runs and 100 wickets. Among them, he breaks the record by scoring 137 runs and 10 wickets in a test match.

Shakib is the second Bangladeshi bowler who takes 10 wickets in a match, and the other one is Enamul Haque Junior. But the best of the best is the scores of 100 and 5 wickets in an innings. Most runs in a day were 212 and 63 wickets in a single ground in the Test matches.

6. ODI History

Shakib makes 1000 runs and takes 100 wickets in One Day Internationals between 2006 and 2021. He brings 10 wickets and 250 runs in a single ODI series, as well as 100 and four wickets in an innings. From 2006 to 2021, he saved 50 catches too.

He took over as ODI captain on July 26, 2009, and is the ninth-youngest ODI captain in history. He played 215 matches and 203 innings throughout this time. Six thousand six hundred runs were collected at an average of 37.93, with a total of nine 100s and 50 fielding dismissals.

7. T20 Records

In the National Cricket League Twenty20 tournament, Shakib played under the Kings of Khulna, and he was the captain of the team in 2010. He also played Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in 2009, 2010, 2014, and 2016. In 2021 again he played a season in which he was the captain of the Mohammedan Sporting Club.

He also played in the Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League, Bangabandhu T20 Cup in his career. There are some T20 leagues which he wished to play for, but luck doesn’t support him, like – Sri Lankan Premier League, Global T20 Canada, Lanka Premier League.

8. Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy

Shakib Al Hasan is the torchbearer of the Bangladesh Cricket Team, who sets new records in every match. Here you get the facts of this legendary player.
10 facts about Shakib Al Hasan: Captaincy

In 2009, in ICC World Twenty20, Shakib was appointed as vice-captain. Later this year, Mashrafe Mortaza was injured in the West Indies tour, so Shakib was elected as a captain for the remaining time. As well as being Bangladesh’s youngest captain, he was also the fifth-youngest in test cricket history.

In ICC rankings 2009, Shakib became the no.1 ODI bowler while he was the captain of the ODI series against Zimbabwe. He was adorned as The Wisden Cricketer’s “Test Player of the Year” in the same year. After giving up the captaincy in July 2010, Shakib focused more on his performance.

Again Shakib took over the position in October 2010 in the ODI with New Zealand when Mortaza was injured. He took the most runs and wickets in this series with 213 runs and 11 wickets. Though Mortaza returned from the injury, Shakib remains the captain of this series. It was announced he would be Bangladesh’s vice-captain for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

9. Journey Man

Shakib Al-Hasan has a variance of playing in over five countries. In his career, till now he has represented – Bangladesh National Cricket Team, Adelaide Strikers, Bangladesh A-Team, Bangladesh Cricket Board XI Team, Barbados Tridents, Dhaka Gladiators, Karachi Kings in PPL, Khulna Division in Bangladesh Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, Worcestershire.

10. Brand Ambassador

Shakib is the Brand Ambassador of Pepsi, Boost as well as Norton Antivirus. This slow left-arm bowler also endorses some sporting groups like  Elite Force and Runner Group. He was also announced as the brand ambassador of Yamaha, 7UP, Alesha Card Limited, ISHO, and some other Bangladeshi brands.

Wrapping Up

Shakib is a fantastic stroke player, along with a sharp-witted spinner. Though victory has never come easily to this man, he is the single man who performed so well to win his team a lot of time. But the harsh truth is a single person’s affordance can’t affect the decision. Without a doubt, he is the most renowned cricketer to have come from Bangladesh. Shakib is an essential member of Bangladesh’s lineup because he is a true all-rounder. Over the years, he has been a steady performer for his count

Why are West Indies so bad in ODI cricket?

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Why are West Indies so bad in ODI cricket?

Cricket News: Why are West Indies so bad in ODI cricket? | Looking at why West Indies are so bad in ODIs after 2-1 home loss to Ireland

The performance of West Indies in ODI cricket is hitting a new low with each passing day, with their most recent embarrassment being a shocking series defeat at home to Ireland. Despite having many dynamic hitters and some really talented bowlers in their lineup, the men in maroon have been mediocre in the 50-over format for quite a while now.

Since the start of 2021, West Indies have lost seven of the 12 ODIs they have played. The recent series loss to Ireland requires serious introspection into their ODI gameplan.

Let’s have a look at the reasons behind this mediocrity and find out how they can improve.

West Indies were bowled out for less than 200 runs in five out of the seven games they have lost since 2021. This clearly indicates that their batting has been their major nemesis in this period. The Windies batters have been poor against spin bowling, which is evident in the numbers below.

Balls facedRuns scoredWickets lostAverageStrike rate
6793502912.0951.54

In most games, they have lost the plot midway in their innings which has led to their disastrous performance with the bat. So, they need to improve their game against spin in the middle overs.

The West Indies side that took the field against Bangladesh in early 2021 was inexperienced consisting of young players. But, the side that lost to Australia and Ireland at home had some big names as far as the batting unit is concerned and thus it was their first-choice batting lineup.

Unfortunately, their senior players have failed to fire big time, which has resulted in some horrendous defeats. The opening duo of Shai Hope and Evin Lewis has more or less done its job, but the middle order comprising of experienced players like Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Jason Holder has not delivered.

Here are the stats of the three mentioned players since the beginning of 2021.

 InningsRunsAverageStrike rate
Pooran812821.3370.32
Pollard82103092.10
Holder813322.1670

(Performance since 2021)   

If we consider the four games West Indies have lost which these three were a part of, their numbers are nothing short of miserable as indicated in the table below.

 RunsAverageStrike rate
Pooran61.522.22
Pollard7117.7568.29
Holder521357.77

(Performance in lost games)

Therefore, it is evident that these three senior players haven’t been at their best since 2021 and they have to step up for the betterment of their team from now onwards.

Apart from the collective batting failure, there have been some questionable selections as well. Jason Mohammed, despite being repeatedly unimpressive, was given a long rope until the recently concluded series against Ireland.

On the other hand, players like Sunil Ambris and Shimron Hetmyer, who have pretty decent numbers in ODIs, haven’t got continuous games to prove themselves. Darren Bravo, who scored a century against Sri Lanka, was dropped right after a poor series against Australia. So, it seems like there is an absence of clarity in the thought process regarding the best possible line up they need to form prior to the ODI World Cup to be played next year. The management should prepare a blue print and act accordingly from now onwards if they want to succeed in the mega event.

These are the probable reasons behind the struggle of a decent team like West Indies in ODIs. If they want to be a competitive enough side, they need to address these issues soon before things get really out of hand.

“We will beat India again in Melbourne” – Shoaib Akhtar

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“We will beat India again in Melbourne” – Shoaib Akhtar

Cricket News: “We will beat India again in Melbourne” – Shoaib Akhtar | Shoaib Akhtar says Pakistan will beat India again in the T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has once again reignited an India-Pakistan cricketing discussion, claiming that Pakistan will beat India again in Melbourne in this year’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan, led by their bowlers and the Rizwan-Babar duo, beat India comprehensively in the 2021 T20 World Cup. This was Pakistan’s first win against their rivals in a World Cup, and Shoaib believes Babar Azam’s team is more well-rounded in the T20 format.

India media puts pressure on the team – Shoaib Akhtar

The draw for the Men’s T20 World Cup was announced last week, with India and Pakistan scheduled to meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 23 October.

It is a clash that is expected to fill up the MCG, with India out to inflict redemption after the 10-wicket defeat in Dubai last year. Once again, it will be the first match each team plays in the tournament, so both sides will be aiming to hit their straps straight away.

Speaking to ANI, Shoaib was very confident that Pakistan could do the job once again. “We will beat India again in Melbourne. Pakistan is a better T20 side than India,” said Shoaib.

“It’s the Indian media that make unnecessary pressure on the team whenever we have the clash of both countries in cricket, it’s normal for India to lose.”

Pakistan and India aim to reclaim title from Australia

Pakistan and India, who won the first two T20 World Cups back in 2007 and 2009 respectively, are still waiting to break their drought. The Australian pitches should suit both sides as they possess strong seam options, with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Jasprit Bumrah sure to be of interest.

Australia won their first Men’s T20 World Cup Title in the UAE last year, and will be aiming to go back-to-back at home. The tournament will be broadcast on Free-To-Air television in the country, with Channel 9 snapping up the rights.

It will be the first time the network will broadcast cricket after losing the rights as part of Cricket Australia’s mega $1.2 billion deal in 2018.

WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Over the past six weeks or so, it was Scott Boland and co. ripping through England. Yesterday, it was Jason Holder. Over the past six weeks or so in Australia, England’s batting surrendered so meekly their fans wondered whether they should bother touring. The same happened yesterday.

It was a different format. In a different country. And a completely different team to the Ashes Test XI. But it was the same old England in recent times.

They are playing lots of cricket, highlighted most by Sam Billings’ dash from the BBL down to Hobart for the fifth Ashes Test, before making the long trip to Barbados in such a short timeframe. However, England aren’t playing cricket very well right now. Of course, they have the talent and depth in white-ball cricket to turn their fortunes around, and they have a shot at doing so less than 24 hours after a dismal showing in the first T20I.

It was the perfect start to the series for West Indies, who put their woeful ODI form aside to set up a 1-0 lead. Holder was outstanding both at the top and backend of the innings, with the spinners chipping in nicely. Also, that Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran were in the runs is cause for encouragement, but the challenge for the Windies will be to produce the goods again against a side chomping at the bit to redeem themselves.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

West Indies:

  • What a performance by Jason Holder. He found swing in addition to good bounce, and England couldn’t cope. He now has 23 wickets in as many T20 innings on this ground at an economy rate under seven runs per over.
  • Following his unbeaten 52 yesterday, Brandon King has now struck 163 runs in three innings at Kensington Oval for just one dismissal. He will be aiming for more of the same today.
  • It is a big series for Nicholas Pooran, and he made a solid start with a measured 29-ball 27* in the first T20I. He struck 26 and 64 in his previous two T20Is vs Pakistan in late 2021.
  • Akeal Hosein has gone wicketless just once in his last eight T20Is. He has taken three wickets in two matches vs England in that period since the beginning of the T20 World Cup.
  • After his two-wicket haul in the first T20I, Sheldon Cottrell now has eight wickets in five T20Is vs England. Also, he loves bowling on this ground, with 24 wickets in just 13 T20s at an average under 14.

England:

  • James Vince looked the most comfortable of the England top order before giving his wicket away on 14. If he settles in early, he is capable of scoring big.
  • England need more from Jason Roy. The opener has struck just 32 runs in five T20Is vs West Indies at an average of 6.40 and strike rate of 94.11. Awful numbers he must improve on.
  • Moeen Ali loves batting in the top four in T20Is, despite his duck in the previous match. He has the potential to fight back today.
  • Sam Billings was out cheaply to spin in the first T20I, but he remains a dangerous player. He was in excellent touch in his recent Big Bash stint, where he scored 284 runs in nine innings at an average of 40.57 and strike rate of 153.51.
  • Billings has a score of 87 in his three T20I innings vs West Indies.
  • Adil Rashid has the most wickets in England-West Indies T20Is, with 16 scalps in nine matches. This includes a remarkable 4/2 in the T20 World Cup, and he was the only wicket-taker for England yesterday. He will be key on a pitch that could provide turn.
  • Tymal Mills will be key in the death overs. He had a great 2021 in short-form cricket, taking a total of 38 wickets in 27 matches at an economy rate of just 6.97. Chris Jordan has taken 11 wickets in nine T20Is vs West Indies.

Stats and Facts

  • West Indies’ win yesterday was their first win in their past five matches against England.
  • England skipper Eoin Morgan has the most runs of any current England player vs Windies (245, avg. 27.22, SR 116.66).
  • Windies skipper Kieron Pollard has some shocking numbers vs England, with just 49 runs in seven innings against them at an average of 9.80. But, he has the third-most runs of any player on this ground, with 548 runs in 26 innings at an average of 30.44 and strike rate of 140.87.

Possible Playing 11

West Indies could look to stick with the same winning team.

West Indies: 1. Brandon King, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Darren Bravo, 5. Kieron Pollard (c), 6. Jason Holder, 7. Fabian Allen, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Odean Smith, 10. Akeal Hosein, 11. Sheldon Cottrell

Eoin Morgan isn’t one to panic after a loss. So, England could give the same XI a shot at redemption.

England: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Tom Banton, 3. James Vince, 4. Moeen Ali, 5. Eoin Morgan (c), 6. Sam Billings (wk), 7. Liam Dawson, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Saqib Mahmood, 11. Tymal Mills

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report and Weather

The Barbados track provided bounce for the bowlers, as well as turn for the spinners. Bowling into the wicket will be key, and any score around 140-150 batting first could be a winning one.

Another mostly clear and warm day is forecast in Barbados.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | West Indies vs England 2nd T20 Key Players | Barbados Pitch Report
WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran
  • Batsmen: Jason Roy, James Vince, Brandon King
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Sheldon Cottrell

Match Prediction

England are good enough to bounce back and they will put a much improved performance. England to win.

Men’s World Cups on Channel 9, Women’s ODI World Cup behind paywall

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Men’s World Cups on Channel 9, Women’s ODI World Cup behind paywall

Cricket News: Men’s World Cups on Channel 9, Women’s ODI World Cup behind paywall | Women’s ODI World Cup not on free-to-air

International cricket will return to Channel 9 this year, with the network confirming it will broadcast all matches of the next two Men’s World Cups.

Australia will host this year’s T20 tournament and will aim to defend their crown after a terrific triumph in the UAE last year. The network will also broadcast the 2023 ODI World Cup, which will be held in India.

Channel 9 lost the right to the Australian home summer in April 2018, with Cricket Australia (CA) snapping up a $1.2 billion deal across Channel 7 and Fox Cricket. Brent Williams, Nine’s Director of Sport, is excited for the return of men’s cricket to the network.

“Any cricket World Cup is a premium event on the international calendar and we’re excited to be the free-to-air home of the 2022 (men’s) T20 World Cup in Australia and the 2023 (men’s ODI) World Cup which will be held in India,” Williams said in a release.

“Nine has a long and proud history with cricket and we look forward to that continuing with all Australian and key matches of these prestigious events being broadcast across Nine’s platforms.”

Disappointment as Women’s ODI World Cup behind paywall

However, there is a sense of disappointment as the Women’s ODI World Cup in New Zealand will not be broadcast on Free-to-Air television. Instead, the tournament, which starts on March 4, will be broadcast behind a paywall, with only fans with a Foxtel or Kayo subscription able to access the content.

It is a blow for the women’s game, particularly after the successful T20 World Cup of 2020 that saw nearly 90,000 fans flock the MCG to see Australia win the Final. Also, the recent Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) broke all sorts of records, including crowd and viewership numbers.

Australia wicket-keeper batter Alyssa Healy took to Twitter to express her disappointment and offer Kayo subscriptions to 20 lucky fans.

“In light of this mornings “interesting” news – I’m going to offer up 20x @kayosports Gift Cards for people to be able to watch our World Cup next month…” tweeted Healy with the hashtag #BreakTheBias.

Australia, who recently won a world record 26 consecutive ODI matches, will attempt to reclaim the World Cup crown from England who won the title at Lord’s in 2017 vs India.

Meg Lanning’s team will begin their campaign against England on 5 March at Hamilton, before playing South Africa, India and New Zealand in a challenging group.

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