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SA vs ENG 1st T20I Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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SA vs ENG 1st T20I Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After a competitive ODI series which finished 1-1, attention moves to a pretty important T20I series.

It is not often the case that a T20I series has contextual relevance to it. However, with a T20 World Cup approaching, South Africa (seeking that elusive global trophy) and England (2010 winners) go head-to-head in the battle for momentum ahead of the tournament.

The three-match series begins in East London, which welcomes a host of stars. Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are back for England, with the one-and-only Dale Steyn back in Proteas colours for the first time in nearly a year. This one has the makings for an exciting contest, and it will be interesting to see which way it goes.

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Jos Buttler returns, but it remains to be seen where he bats. His move to opener for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL has seen him light up the tournament there.
  • Buttler has a strong T20I record vs South Africa (220 runs, avg. 36.66, SR: 151.72).
  • Jonny Bairstow has 126 runs vs SA in four innings, headlined by a 60*.
  • If picked, Dawid Malan will be looking to build on his excellent T20I series in NZ, where he scored a fifty and century in four innings.
  • Quinton de Kock will captain South Africa in this series. He is coming off a good ODI series, scoring 107, 11 and 69.
  • Reeza Hendricks and Temba Bavuma will be looking to build on recent showings. Hendricks was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the 2019 Mzansi Super League (275 runs, avg. 39.28, SR 125.00). Bavuma scored 232 runs at 38.66, plus 98 in the first ODI last week.
  • Eoin Morgan was excellent in England’s last T20I series, in New Zealand, scoring 192 runs at a SR of 193.93.
  • Against South Africa, though, he will be looking to build on 211 runs in 12 games at an average of 23.44 (SR 137.01).
  • Rassie van der Dussen scored 56 in his only T20I at East London. However, England will provide more of a challenge than Zimbabwe.
  • Ben Stokes is back, with something to prove. He has played three games vs South Africa, scoring just 27 runs and taking one wicket.
  • David Miller also has something to prove. It is a big year for him, as he has the potential to take South Africa to another level. Plus, he will want to build on his poor record vs England: 84 runs, avg. 16.80.
  • Chris Jordan has the second-most wickets in SA-England T20Is (8). However, his economy rate is high: 10.13.
  • Tom Curran has five wickets in two games vs South Africa.
  • Dale Steyn will be the talk of the town. He has seven wickets vs England in eight games – a record he will want to build on.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi took the second-most wickets in the 2019 Mzansi Super League with 16 wickets in 10 matches. Lungi Ngidi took nine wickets in seven matches.

Head-to-Head

  • Matches 16, South Africa 8, England 6, NR 1.
  • England have won three of the past five T20Is between the two teams.

Possible Playing 11

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (c & wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Temba Bavuma, 4. Rassie van der Dussen, 5. Jon-Jon Smuts, 6. David Miller, 7. Dwaine Pretorius/Sisanda Magala, 8. Andile Phehlukwayo, 9. Dale Steyn, 10. Tabraiz Shamsi, 11. Lungi Ngidi

England have a conundrum. If Jos Buttler opens, who misses out?

England: 1. Jason Roy/Jos Buttler (wk), 2. Jonny Bairstow, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Eoin Morgan, 5. Ben Stokes, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Tom Curran, 9. Chris Jordan, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Mark Wood

East London Pitch Report and Conditions

The East London pitch is typically on the slower side. But, the short boundaries can allow batsmen to score quickly if they get in.

The weather forecast is warm and windy.

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Match Prediction

One that can go either way, which promises to produce a quality match first up.

England are perhaps slightly ahead in their World T20 planning than South Africa, which makes them favourites. However, South Africa will be very competitive.

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CA Has Broken It: 5 Ways to Fix the BBL

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CA Has Broken It: 5 Ways to Fix the BBL

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A tournament or event can be considered successful when the audience is left wanting a little more. So, by the time the next edition rolls around, the audience is waiting and ready.

It is safe to say that was not the case in BBL09. It’s end was met with relief, rather than any prospective view to BBL10, which is a sure sign that Cricket Australia, part of various poor moves, has broken the BBL.

It has milked the hell out of it, with not much left to give anymore.

CA, from 2018 onwards, wanted to expand the BBL into an IPL-like tournament, shifting to 60+ games in a full home-and-away season. However, once again, CA displayed a lack of market understanding, blinded by the dollar signs of a $1.2 billion TV deal that obstructed their sight of how risky this move could be.

It is easy to simply rip into CA here, so I will offer ways, from a fan’s perspective, to improve the BBL. However, it must be remembered what the BBL was originally about and how CA failed to see it: The Big Bash was originally introduced as a “power” feature of Australia’s home season to revamp domestic cricket, giving:

  • Fans the chance to take their families to games.
  • Fans the opportunity to watch cricket each night in the school holidays at prime-time.
  • Grade and state players the chance to make a name for themselves.

The last point still holds true, but the first two have copped a battering.

The numbers prove it.

BBL09’s total crowd figure, before the Final (60 games), stood at 1,119,544. BBL07, with 43 games played, drew 21,291 more. Sure, the increase in matches played in rural areas has an effect, but the reduction in sold out games seen in yesteryear means that the BBL novelty has worn off.

Particularly in the big playoff matches.

While TV ratings are solid, it is important to remember than in-game experiences help grow love for the game. Also, the overall quality of the BBL is in need of a makeover, so here are five ways in which the BBL can be improved:

Reduce the number of matches

A friendly reminder that BBL09 started before Christmas. CA would be counting their lucky stars that the Final miraculously went ahead, after fears that a 60 game tournament would not have a Final due to Sydney rain.

Put simply, it’s just too long. Go back to each team playing eight games, as there was no issue with it. CA, though, got greedy.

CA implemented the IPL approach. But that’s India, with 57 times the population of Australia, and a cricket appetite bigger than the case down under. Also, international cricket comes to a halt, as the world’s best players, plus a bigger talent pool in India, compete for the trophy.

In Australia, the public fell in love with the BBL because it was something fans and families enjoyed over three or four weeks. CA ignored its audience’s interests, and now have to look at going back to the way things were. Eventually.

Public fatigue in the BBL was reflected in the crowd numbers.

Special BBL window in the Australian summer

This flows on nicely from the previous point. If you want the best Australian players available for the BBL, then a two-month competition is not feasible as that would damage the international season. A short, sharp competition works here, with various benefits.

  1. Australia’s national players such as David Warner, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc can be available for three or four weeks.
  2. Club and grade cricketers spend more time with established players in their respective squads, which can help them improve.
  3. Reduce player fatigue. Did you happen to check out the Perth Scorchers schedule?
Glenn Maxwell has said that 14 games per team is a lot.

Finish the tournament in January

Another big fallout from BBL09 was the finish date. By February, kids are back in school and parents are back in the full swing of things.

From next year onwards, the competition has to finish in January – preferably Australia Day – so that it coincides well with the end of school holidays. Again, it’s time CA better understands its audience.

Three overseas players in each XI

Currently, the BBL allows for two overseas players in each XI. While it is great to give grade and state players a chance, having that extra international player adds that extra quality to the competition.

And, building on point two, it allows local players to feed off them and improve.

Free-to-Air TV for all matches

CA’s big $1.2 billion TV deal meant that some of the action moved away from Free-to-Air (FTA) TV. Channel 10 took over the rights from 2013-18, with every BBL game broadcast on FTA TV, before the new deal saw every game broadcast on Fox Sports, with just two-third on FTA TV.

This has led to confusion in some parts, with fans having to go out of their way to find out if a match was actually on Channel Seven or not.

Going forward, an accessible, free-for-all model works best in building engagement.

So, there are my five ways CA can look to improve the BBL to ensure it can prosper once again.

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T20 Tri-Series Final: AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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In a competitive Tri-Series where all three teams were a chance of reaching the final heading into the last few overs, we are down to two.

Each team won two games each, including one game against each other. India’s win over Australia on Saturday was quite the result, with the Indians mustering up the ability to chase 170+ after crawling to 103 and 123 in their previous two outings.

Now, they have the chance to achieve something quite special ahead of the World T20: Lift the trophy of a series involving Australia and England.

Australia have been far from their best, yet here they are. Alyssa Healy is probably the biggest proof of that, with the star keeper-batswoman well below her usual best. But, when it matters most, you can bet that this Australian side will fight their way to the end, and that is what will be expected of them here.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Smriti Mandhana, along with Shafali Verma, were key to India’s triumph over Australia.
  • Mandhana has scored 35, 45 and 55 in her past three knocks, and averages 44.00 vs Australia (308 runs). Verma scored a whirlwind 49 (28) vs Australia.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur has the most runs for India vs Australia (401). If she gets past 15 balls faced, watch out. It is when she hits her stride.
  • Meg Lanning is next with 388, including 37 (22) in her last game vs India.
  • Ashleigh Gardner was Player of the Match in India’s win over Australia. Her 93 (57) was a special knock.
  • Beth Mooney has two half centuries to her name this series. Interestingly, though, they were both against England. Her scores against India read 6 and 16.
  • Alyssa Healy has been strong with the wicket-keeping gloves, but that’s it. Her batting has been a struggle: 9, 1, 0 and 1. Will she fire in the Final?
  • Jemimah Rodrigues is part of the crucial Indian top four. She has made three starts this series (26, 23, 30), but needs to go on.
  • Ellyse Perry took Australia over the line in their first meeting vs India this series (4/13 and 49). She is the top wicket-taker in Australia-India T20Is with 20.
  • Deepti Sharma has taken 1/18 and 2/27 vs Australia this series.
  • However, it has been the left-arm spinners who have caused significant damage this series: Rajeshwari Gayakwad leads the series with eight wickets. Sophie Molineux was Player of the Match in Australia’s win last game vs England with a superb 3/19.
  • Tayla Vlaeminck has been excellent. Her pace has been a game-changer, taking five wickets in two games.

Head-to-Head

  • Matches 17, Australia 12, India 5.
  • It is locked at 1-1 between the teams in this Tri-Series.

Possible Playing 11

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Ashleigh Gardner, 4. Meg Lanning (c), 5. Ellyse Perry, 6. Rachael Haynes, 7. Jess Jonassen, 8. Sophie Molineux, 9. Nicola Carey, 10. Tayla Vlaeminck, 11. Megan Schutt

India: 1. Shafali Verma, 2. Smriti Mandhana, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Deepti Sharma, 6. Tanya Bhatia (wk), 7. Harleen Deol, 8. Arundhati Reddy, 9. Shikha Pandey, 10. Radha Yadav, 11. Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Junction Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

There has been a mix of good and bad batting at Junction Oval in the past three games. Australia and India both showed that it is usually a good surface with 170+ scores, before Australia and England struggled as the track slowed a little.

It should be a decent batting pitch in mostly sunny conditions. However, back the accurate spinners and pace of Tayla Vlaeminck to have a say.

Also read: Cricket Australia, please fix the BBL. Here are 5 ways to do so

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Match Prediction

India will give it their all, as this is a huge opportunity for them. However, the class and experience of Australia, in a big match, should shine through.

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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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A week ago, one wondered where New Zealand’s next win was coming from. After blowing at least two wins in their 5-0 loss in the T20Is, as part of eight straight defeats across formats, it remained to be seen how the Black Caps would fare against a side they lost 4-1 against a year ago.

But, fast forward seven days, and New Zealand have reminded us of their fighting quality. While India had some regulars out, so did the Black Caps, particularly in their bowling attack. But, the experience of Tim Southee and Ross Taylor, coupled with the exciting all-round ability of Kyle Jamieson, shone through, Now, New Zealand have the chance to inflict a whitewash of their own.

India, boasting one of the finest ODI records over the past decade, still have unanswered questions about their lineup. If it’s not the number four slot then it’s numbers five and six. If it’s not the middle order then it’s the make up of their bowling attack. Of course, this is no time to panic, but failing to nail down their plans hurt them at the last World Cup; they need to look at how they will rectify this over the coming years.

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Kane Williamson is set to return for this match, that too at his home ground – Mount Maunganui.
  • He has two fifties in five ODIs on this ground, but will be keen to build on his average of 37.20.
  • Martin Guptill hit some form last game (79). He has the most runs in ODIs on this ground (347), but scored just 15 and 13 here vs India last year.
  • Ross Taylor has stepped up big time for New Zealand this series. He is yet to be dismissed (109* and 73*) and has gone past Virat Kohli as the highest run-scorer in NZ-India ODIs out of active players (1,373).
  • Virat Kohli usually takes things like that personally. He has scored double figures in each of his last 10 innings across formats, with no century. He will be keen for one here to build on his 1,369 runs vs NZ at 62.22.
  • Shreyas Iyer has gone a long way to locking down the number four spot for India (103 and 52).
  • Henry Nicholls didn’t play as fluently as he would have liked last game. However, his last five scores in white-ball cricket have been excellent: 120, 62, 55, 78 and 41.
  • KL Rahul’s failure last game hurt India. When he does well, India usually do well, too. Before that, he has scores of 56, 57*, 27, 39, 45 (T20Is) and 88* (1st ODI).
  • Tom Latham enjoys playing spin, and will be keen for a platform to play off. For India, Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw have a final opportunity this series to impress at the top.
  • James Neesham has taken 1/104 in 17.3 overs this series. However, he has six wickets in four ODIs in Mount Maunganui.
  • Ravindra Jadeja enjoys playing New Zealand with the bat. He averages 45 against them with the bat (including a half century last game). His bowling last game (1/35) was superb on a small ground.
  • India could look at bringing back Kuldeep Yadav, who took 4/45 on this ground last year, plus Mohammed Shami who has four wickets in two games on this ground.
  • However, Yuzvendra Chahal is coming off a good performance, too (3/58). But, a worry for India is Jasprit Bumrah. He has just one wicket in five ODIs this year.
  • Who’s keen to see Kyle Jamieson again? New Zealand’s 2.06m giant was a giant with both bat and ball in a Player of the Match performance on debut (25* and 2/42).
  • Tim Southee was excellent in Auckland. He will want to improve on his three wickets at Mount Maunganui, which come at an average of 57.66 and economy of 6.92.

Stats and Facts

  • New Zealand have won their past three ODIs against India.
  • India beat New Zealand twice at Mount Maunganui in the 2019 series (90 runs and seven wickets).

Key to a New Zealand win

The fight from the Black Caps has been superb this series. They rallied as a unit to pick up regular wickets while defending what seemed a sub-par score in Auckland. Now, with their tails up, it will be interesting to see if they can do the same again, including getting the better of Virat Kohli.

However, an area for improvement is the middle order batting. They crumbled in the middle overs of their innings in Auckland, with Ross Taylor and Kyle Jamieson elevating them to a defendable score. Here, it starts with a top order effort, of which the likes of Taylor, Williamson and Latham can build on.

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Key to an India win

India have been under par. Jasprit Bumrah isn’t taking the wickets we are accustomed to, and runs are often flowing from at least one end. The priority for India here is to build end-to-end pressure, as they did in their 4-1 triumph last year, to avoid a series sweep here.

Also, this is a chance for Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw to make a mark. One series should never be enough to write players off, but they will be keen to stay front-of-mind with selectors. Also, can Virat Kohli make a start and go on with it?

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Possible Playing 11

New Zealand’s effort in Auckland was incredible, given they were pretty depleted. They have recalled Ish Sodhi, while Scott Kuggeleijn and Mitchell Santner are deemed fit enough for selection.

New Zealand: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Henry Nicholls, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Colin de Grandhomme, 8. Tim Southee, 9. Kyle Jamieson, 10. Ish Sodhi/Mitchell Santner, 11. Hamish Bennett/Scott Kuggleijn

Rishabh Pant could finally get a game on this tour for India, and Manish Pandey is a chance to play. Also, according to ESPNCricinfo, India could look at resting Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the two-match Test series.

India: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Virat Kohli (c), 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul, 6. Rishabh Pant/Manish Pandey, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Navdeep Saini, 11. Mohammed Shami/Jasprit Bumrah

Mount Maunganui Pitch Report and Conditions

The Mount Maunganui pitch is usually on the slower side, offering some assistance to the bowlers. However, batsmen who apply themselves will find some runs.

The weather forecast is for 25 degrees and sunny.

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Match Prediction

New Zealand are on a high at the moment, whereas India perhaps have their priorities elsewhere. India still possess the quality to win, but New Zealand might sneak home again.

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T20I Tri-Series Match 6: AUS-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The pre-World T20 Tri-Series has an excellent narrative to it.

Australia, current World Champions and favourites to take out the World T20, are at risk of missing out on the Tri-Series Final after losing to India on Saturday. So, they are in must-win mode ahead of the World T20, needing to win this game to qualify for Wednesday’s Final.

England are also not assured of an appearance in the Final. If they lose this game heavily enough, they will fall behind both India and Australia on NRR. So, while England are favoured to qualify, there is also that element of pressure for them to play well and have a shot at winning the trophy.

This all serves as excellent preparation for the World T20. Who will win?

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Cometh the hour, cometh Alyssa Healy? Australia’s star keeper-batswoman has had a very quiet series: 9, 1 and 0. Her opposite number, Amy Jones, hasn’t fared much better: 1, 10 and 1.
  • Meg Lanning was out for 1 vs England earlier this Tri-Series. However, her overall record against them is incredible: 911 runs, avg. 43.38, SR: 129.04.
  • Ashleigh Gardner is coming off a superb 93 vs India. Can she put in another big effort, with Australia then finishing off better?
  • Heather Knight was Player of the Match in the game vs Australia earlier this series: 78 (46).
  • Beth Mooney vs England: 369 runs, avg. 46.13, SR: 139.25. Also, Mooney was the only top order player to step up last meeting vs England (65 off 45 balls).
  • Can Danielle Wyatt (471 runs vs AUS at 18) and Tammy Beaumont (key finisher role) make significant contributions?
  • Natalie Sciver has had an impressive series. When she didn’t score big with the bat, she took 1/34 and 3/23 with the ball. When she went wicketless (last game), she scored a match-winning 50.
  • Her main all-round rival, Ellyse Perry, has a huge role to play in this one. Perry has 407 runs vs England at 37, plus the most wickets of any player in Australia-England T20Is (29). Perry took 1/9 in four overs in the last meeting.
  • Megan Schutt is next on the list with 25 wickets.
  • Katherine Brunt has been at her determined best. She has four wickets this series, but would want to bounce back vs Australia after taking 0/47 last game against them. She has 20 wickets overall vs Australia in 21 games.
  • Sophie Ecclestone is a consistent wicket-taker for England. Also, Anya Shrubsole is coming off three wickets vs India.
  • Sarah Glenn took 3/28 vs Australia earlier this series. Also, Tayla Vlaeminck took 3/13 vs India a few days ago. Both were left out of the most recent games for their respective teams. If they play here, they could be key.
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Stats and Facts

  • Matches 36, Australia 17, England 19.
  • England have won eight of 13 T20Is vs Australia in Australia.
  • England beat Australia in a thrilling Super Over earlier this series.
  • Australia managed just 22 runs in their final four overs vs India. It proved costly, with India winning in the final over.

Possible Playing 11

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Ashleigh Gardner, 4. Meg Lanning (c), 5. Ellyse Perry, 6. Rachael Haynes, 7. Jess Jonassen, 8. Sophie Molineux/Delissa Kimmince, 9. Georgia Wareham/Nicola Carey, 10. Tayla Vlaeminck, 11. Megan Schutt

England: 1. Amy Jones (wk), 2. Danielle Wyatt, 3. Heather Knight (c), 4. Natalie Sciver, 5. Fran Wilson, 6. Tammy Beaumont, 7. Lauren Winfield, 8. Katherine Brunt, 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Anya Shrubsole, 11. Freya Davies/Sarah Glenn

Junction Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

A humid and slightly hazy day is forecast for Melbourne. No rain is expected.

The Junction Oval pitch has played well in the two games so far this series; India chased down 170+ against Australia on Saturday. It should be another pretty good surface for batting.

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Match Prediction

An important game for Australia. They possess the quality to perform when it matters, and it needs to come to the fore here.

Back the big guns to come good. Australia to win.

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BBL09 Final: SS vs MS Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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BBL09 Final: SS vs MS Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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So, after 59 games in the ninth edition of BBL, the top two sides will contest the Final.

Unfortunately, and worryingly for Cricket Australia, the match is under a huge rain threat. The possibility of a full game is next to zero, with both Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars required to stay as focused as possible in case there is a shortened game.

The Sydney weather hurts the Stars, who are desperate to overcome their woes in BBL Finals. Despite finishing first in the league stage, their loss in the Qualifier last week meant that they lost the right to host the Final, as well as winning the trophy if there is a no result.

So, it will go to Sydney Sixers should there be a no result.

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BBL09 Final: The sight over the past couple of days.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • However, one can hope that there will be a result. Key to it will be Marcus Stoinis, who made Sydney Thunder pay last game for a dropped catch early in his innings of 84.
  • Stoinis, the best player of BBL09, went past D’Arcy Short to register the most runs in a single BBL season (currently 695). Also, Stoinis scored 147* (79) and 62 (37) vs Sixers in the regular season.
  • 5-over game? This means that Glenn Maxwell could open the batting. He has the most runs in Stars-Sixers matches (427, avg. 42.70).
  • Moises Henriques has been superb vs Stars in BBL09: 41 (25) and 72 (31).
  • Josh Philippe’s last three scores: 61 (42), 52* (43) and 34 (28). In fact, his 34 vs Stars last week was the highest score of anyone in the game.
  • Nick Larkin was superb vs Thunder last game (83*). But, it remains to be seen if he and Steve Smith get an extended chance if it’s a shortened game, as they are more strokeplayers than power hitters.
  • Nathan Coulter-Nile is another player the Stars could promote up the order in a rain-affected game. He can hit the ball long. Also, he is coming off 2/29 last game vs Thunder.
  • Ben Dwarshuis has the most wickets in Sixers-Stars games (13).
  • Haris Rauf is having a time to remember. He sits fourth in the BBL09 wicket-taking list with 20 in just nine games played.
  • Adam Zampa has the second-most wickets for Stars this season (18), two behind Haris. Zampa has eight wickets in his last three games, including 3/21 vs Sixers last week.
  • Sean Abbott is a prominent wicket-taker in BBL cricket. He has taken 14 wickets in six games this season, including 3/23 vs Stars last week.
  • Steve O’Keefe was man-of-the-match in the Qualifier. He took 2/22, and dismissed Glenn Maxwell at a key stage.

Head-to-Head:

  • Matches 13, Sixers 6, Stars 7.
  • This season: Sixers 2, Stars 1.
  • It is locked up at 3-3 in six games between the teams at SCG.

Key to a Sydney Sixers win

In what’s likely to be a shortened game (if any), getting the better of Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell could be what gets the Sixers over the line. The Stars often rely on these two for power, and if the Sixers’ balanced attack can get the better of them, they have one hand on the Title.

However, their power game with the bat will be tested. The Stars have a quality attack of their own, and the Sixers need to overcome this. The likes of Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques will be crucial to this, along with James Vince, who has shown ability to score quickly in BBL09.

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Key to a Melbourne Stars win

Plenty rests on Stoinis and Maxwell. However, who else can make a contribution? Nic Maddinson, who has struggled in BBL09, played some wonderful knocks at the SCG during his time with Sixers. He and the likes of Nick Larkin need to take the pressure off their two big guns.

Also, can the Stars’ bowling attack limit the Sixers’ boundaries? If so, they can get a real foothold in the game. Remember, they didn’t concede a single boundary in the final eight overs of the Qualifier last Friday, so another big effort is needed here.

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BBL09 Final: Marcus Stoinis has had a big season.

Possible Playing 11

Jonathan Merlo comes into the Stars’ 13-man squad for Dilbar Hussain. However, they will likely stick with the same XI that beat Thunder, should they stick with out-of-form Nic Maddinson.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Nic Maddinson, 2. Marcus Stoinis, 3. Nick Larkin, 4. Glenn Maxwell (c), 5. Peter Handscomb, 6. Seb Gotch (wk), 7. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8. Clint Hinchliffe, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Daniel Worrall

Sydney Sixers have named an unchanged 13-man squad from their win vs Stars in the Qualifier eight days ago.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Daniel Hughes, 6. Jordan Silk, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Steve O’Keefe, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Sydney Weather Forecast and Pitch Report

Sydney has copped plenty of rain in the past 24-36 hours. It will continue over the next 48-72 hours with even heavier rains forecast. So, getting a result in this game is of hope rather than expectation.

It remains to be seen how the pitch behaves if there is play. With it being under covers for much of the last few days, there could be some zip and carry off the deck.

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Match Prediction

We will be very lucky to see a result. If there is a game, it is likely to be anywhere between a 5 and 10 over game, where the power players from both sides become crucial.

It can be argued Sixers have more depth than Stars, but if Stoinis and Maxwell fire, the Stars could break their BBL duck. If Stoinis and Maxwell are contained, Sixers could go on and get the win.

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NZ vs IND 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After Tom Latham was dismissed, ending the huge, game-turning partnership with Ross Taylor, Virat Kohli was resigned to venting his frustrations against the umpire.

However, the venting may have been a whole other level when India walked back into the dressing room after failing to defend 347 in Hamilton. Their execution in the field let them down, after a batting display that gave plenty to be optimistic about even with the absence of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.

However, take nothing away from New Zealand. Taylor was at the forefront of a big New Zealand chase once again in ODIs, showing why he was second only to Virat Kohli between the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. Now, the Black Caps have the chance to put much of the disappointment of the last couple of months with a series win here.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Ross Taylor’s century in Hamilton took him to 1,300 runs vs India in ODIs, at an average of 46.42.
  • However, Taylor has not enjoyed playing ODIs at Eden Park: 17 matches, 416 runs, avg. 26.00.
  • Martin Guptill has made four scores in the 30s out of six innings vs India on this tour so far.
  • Guptill’s last 50+ score in ODIs came during NZ’s opening WC game vs Sri Lanka in June 2019. However, is this the time for a big innings? He has the most ODI runs at Eden Park (739 runs, avg. 61.58).
  • Virat Kohli is always one to watch in ODIs, particularly against New Zealand. He scored another half century, going past 1,350 runs vs this opposition at an average of nearly 65 in 24 matches.
  • Shreyas Iyer is coming off his first ever hundred. He returns to the ground where he scored 58* (29) and 44 (33) in the T20Is.
  • Tom Latham’s ability in the middle overs was on show in Hamilton. Virat Kohli said post-match that it was Latham’s innings that broke the back of the big run chase.
  • He scored 69 (48), taking his average in ODIs vs India to over 55.
  • KL Rahul is in supreme form, and is a must-pick if you are a keen fantasy cricket player. His scores so far this tour: 56, 57*, 27, 39, 45 and 88* (64).
  • Henry Nicholls‘ last four scores in white-ball cricket (NZ Domestic competition and 1st ODI): 120, 62, 55, 78.
  • Mayank Agarwal’s last four scores for India A vs NZ A: 32, 29, 37, 24. In the first ODI, he scored 32. Prithvi Shaw also looked promising, so can at least one of them make a significant score?
  • Eyes will be on James Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme as to the power they provide with the bat and control with the ball. de Grandhomme in particular has been out of form.
  • Mohammed Shami didn’t fare very well in Hamilton. However, his record against NZ remains impressive (10 matches, 21 wickets, avg. 24.61).
  • Yuzvendra Chahal in for Kuldeep Yadav? Kuldeep went for 84 in 10 overs last game, which will likely prompt India to play Chahal on the small Eden Park Oval. He only went for eight an over in the two T20Is on this ground.
  • Tim Southee averages 74 with the ball in 10 ODIs at Eden Park.
  • Jasprit Bumrah, as one of the premier white-ball bowlers, will want to make a mark after going wicketless in Hamilton.
  • Kyle Jamieson is set to make his debut in this match. Can he trouble India with his height and make an impact straight away?
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Stats and Facts

  • New Zealand have won four of their past five ODIs at Eden Park.
  • The last time India played vs NZ in an ODI at Eden Park was in 2014. It was a thrilling tie, where Ravindra Jadeja was man of the match with 2/47 and 66* (45).

Possible Playing 11

Scott Kuggeleijn is unlikely to play, due to flu. 2.05m tall Kyle Jamieson is set to go for his international debut.

New Zealand: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Henry Nicholls, 3. Tom Blundell, 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Latham (c & wk), 6. Colin de Grandhomme, 7. Jimmy Neesham, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Kyle Jamieson, 11. Hamish Bennett

India: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Virat Kohli (c), 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul (wk), 6. Manish Pandey/Kedar Jadhav, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Navdeep Saini/Shardul Thakur, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Eden Park Pitch Report and Conditions

A good batting pitch and very short straight boundaries are on the menu in Eden Park. Mis-hit sixes, anyone?

The weather forecast looks great: 23 degrees and mostly sunny.

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Match Prediction

India have displayed good bounce back ability in recent white-ball series, most recently their come-from-behind 2-1 series win vs Australia.

If they bowl and field with the same focus and intensity as the second T20I of this tour, they will give themselves a great chance of winning.

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T20I Tri-Series Match 4: IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The T20I Tri-Series, between three capable sides, is beautifully poised.

All three teams won a game each in the Canberra leg of the series. This included India winning the series opener against England, doing enough in their run-chase to get over the line.

Now, as the series moves to Junction Oval in Melbourne, plenty is at stake as confidence and momentum is paramount ahead of the World T20. So, will it be India or England who go top of the Tri-Series table?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Heather Knight has been a standout performer so far in this series. She has scored 145 runs in two innings, including 67 vs India.
  • Can Danielle Wyatt make the big contribution that she’s capable of? She is the highest run-scorer out of current players in England-India matches (319 runs, avg. 31.90).
  • Harmanpreet Kaur has made a solid start to India’s T20 assignment in Australia. She scored a match-winning 42* vs England last week.
  • Smriti Mandhana is always one to watch for India. She has a strong record vs England (272 runs, SR 146.24, avg. 34.00).
  • Amy Jones has had a slow start to this Tri-Series (scores of 1 and 10). Can she find some form at the top of the order?
  • Jemimah Rodrigues is in a similar boat. She scored 26 (20) vs England last week, but if she gets a start here, India will want her to go on with the job.
  • One player who enjoyed her new role was Tammy Beaumont. She scored a vital 37 (27) vs India last week, part of 205 runs against them in her T20I career.
  • Katherine Brunt took two wickets vs India in the first game, which took her to 17 wickets against India. No other player even has 10 wickets in England-India meetings. Next is Deepti Sharma with nine.
  • Natalie Sciver is vital with both bat and ball for England. She has just 24 runs so far this series, but can always make up for it with the ball (4 wickets).
  • Rajeshwari Gayakwad has taken two wickets in each game so far. Sarah Glenn is coming off 3/28 vs Australia.
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Head-to-Head

  • Matches 19, England 14, India 4.
  • India won the opening game of the Tri-Series vs England by 5 wickets.

Possible Playing 11

India: 1. Shafali Verma, 2. Smriti Mandhana, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Veda Krishnamurthy, 6. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 7. Shikha Pandey, 8. Deepti Sharma, 9. Arundhati Reddy/Poonam Yadav, 10. Radha Yadav, 11. Rajeshwari Gayakwad

England: 1. Amy Jones (wk), 2. Danielle Wyatt, 3. Heather Knight (c), 4. Natalie Sciver, 5. Fran Wilson, 6. Tammy Beaumont, 7. Lauren Winfield, 8. Katherine Brunt, 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Freya Davies, 11. Sarah Glenn

Junction Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

Last year, Australia easily chased 232 in an ODI vs New Zealand at Junction Oval. Each of Australia’s top five players made contributions. Also, the Junction Oval surface came in for criticism after a 600 vs 600 draw in the Sheffield Shield in late 2019.

Decent conditions are forecast along with a decent batting pitch: 26 degrees and partly cloudy.

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Match Prediction

England, despite the loss vs India earlier this series, still have a superb record against them.

England to win in a close game, off the back of their confidence-boosting win vs Australia.

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BBL09 Challenger: MS vs ST Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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We’ve been here before. Many times, actually.

Melbourne Stars’ playoffs woes were relived last Friday, courtesy of an abysmal 99 all-out that has raised the pressure on them once again. Fighting off the “choker” tag as much as they are fighting for their first BBL Title, eyes will be on the Stars as to whether they can cope with the pressure.

So, an amazing opportunity awaits Sydney Thunder. They have picked up two superb wins in the playoffs, beating Hurricanes and Strikers away from home. Now, they will look to prey on the mental scars of the Stars, to reach their second ever BBL Final in their second ever BBL playoffs appearance.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Marcus Stoinis has been named BBL09 Player of the Tournament. Also, Stonis will want to send a message to the selectors, after being left out of Australia’s white-ball teams for the South Africa tour.
  • Stoinis scored a half century in both meetings vs Thunder this season.
  • However, the most in-form batsman out of these two sides is Alex Hales. He has scored 446 runs in his last 10 innings at 49.56, with his last five scores reading: 85, 63, 47, 60 and 59.
  • Usman Khawaja enjoys playing Stars. He has the most runs (283) of any active player in Thunder-Stars matches, averaging 47.
  • Glenn Maxwell, after an incredible middle phase of the season, has been a little quiet in recent matches: 12, 19, 1 and 16. However, his 59* (37) vs Thunder on this ground was one of the knocks of the season.
  • Nick Larkin could be a key man for Stars. He enjoys playing Thunder, with 140 runs and just two dismissals.
  • It is a big game also for Callum Ferguson. He copped a howler LBW decision last game, after getting a start in Hobart.
  • Daniel Sams has taken an incredible 30 wickets in BBL09. He has only gone wicketless once in 16 matches.
  • Chris Morris has also been superb, sitting third with 20 wickets in 14 matches.
  • Haris Rauf took a hat-trick vs Thunder on this ground in BBL09. He is always a key bowler, with 17 wickets in eight games. Six have come vs Thunder.
  • Adam Zampa is just as important. He is in terrific form, particularly in Melbourne, where his last four innings read: 3/21, 3/27, 1/22, 2/19. He also has the equal-most wickets in Stars-Thunder games (9).
  • Jono Cook’s last two games: 4/21 and 2/16.

Head-to-Head

  • Matches 12, Stars 6, Thunder 6.
  • Thunder have won four of six matches vs Stars at the MCG.
  • Stars won both meetings vs Thunder in BBL09.

Key to a Melbourne Stars win

It’s a mental game as much as anything. The big question is whether the Stars will handle the pressure of the occasion after dominating much of the league stage. So, Marcus Stoinis will undoubtedly be key in giving them a good start, but as last year’s BBL Final showed, the middle order can’t rely only on Glenn Maxwell to deliver.

The bowlers, though, are usually strong in knockout matches. Led by Adam Zampa, the Stars didn’t concede a single boundary in the last eight overs vs Sixers, and more of the same here will give them a good shot at victory.

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Key to a Sydney Thunder win

Could you imagine the panic that could sink through the Stars’ camp if Marcus Stoinis is dismissed early? Eyes will be on Daniel Sams as to what inroads he can make in the powerplay. Also, can the likes of Chris Morris and Jono Cook make an impact early in their spells?

However, how the Thunder top three fare, led by Alex Hales, could also dictate the result. The Stars’ will be banking on their bowlers to keep the runs down, so if the Thunder get runs on the board either setting or chasing a total, old memories can haunt the Stars.

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Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Stars have named an unchanged 13-man squad from their loss in the Qualifier vs Sydney Sixers.

The key questions for Stars include whether they:

  • Continue with the out-of-form Nic Maddinson at opener
  • Bring Glenn Maxwell up the order
  • Include Ben Dunk in the playing XI over Clint Hinchliffe, who only bowled one over vs Sixers.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Nic Maddinson, 2. Marcus Stoinis 3. Nick Larkin, 4. Peter Handscomb, 5. Glenn Maxwell (c), 6. Seb Gotch (wk), 7. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8. Clint Hinchliffe, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Daniel Worrall

For Sydney Thunder, Matthew Gilkes has been included as a back-up keeper for Jay Lenton, who is expecting the birth of his first child at any moment.

Sydney Thunder: 1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Alex Hales, 3. Callum Ferguson (c), 4. Alex Ross, 5. Arjun Nair, 6. Chris Morris, 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Matthew Gilkes/Jay Lenton (wk), 9. Brendan Doggett, 10. Chris Tremain/Nathan McAndrew, 11. Jono Cook

MCG Pitch Report and Conditions

The MCG pitch was on the slow side in last week’s Qualifier. With plenty of cricket played on the square this summer, it could be slow again for this match.

In terms of the weather, a top of 27 degrees and late smoke haze is forecast for Melbourne. Rain is expected to be minimal.

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Match Prediction

Will the Stars overcome their playoff woes, or will they falter again?

The Stars will be tested mentally, especially if they are required to chase. Sydney Thunder have a massive chance to win this game against a side with a bad record in these types of matches, and could very well do so.

Will step out on a limb here and say Thunder will get the job done, and consign Stars to further BBL woe.

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NZ vs IND 1st ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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What’s a New Zealand-India game without some drama, right?

New Zealand, who could (and should) have won at least three of the five T20Is, were whitewashed 5-0. This stretches the Black Caps’ winless streak to nine matches across formats, turning this usually superb side from magnificent into meme.

To make matters worse, skipper Kane Williamson is ruled out of the first two ODIs with his shoulder injury. So, who will step up?

India are loving life in New Zealand. A year ago, they beat the Black Caps 4-1 in an ODI series, led by their excellent attack in tying their opponents down. However, sandwiched between their triumph last year and 5-0 T20I win this year was their loss in the World Cup Semi Final to this opposition.

So, India, particularly with Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma out with injury, need to be on guard against a side keen to turn things around. Indeed, it is a fantastic opportunity for the likes of Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw to make a mark.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • New Zealand are not getting the output from Martin Guptill that they have in the past. Also, he averages just 25 in 31 games vs India.
  • But, one can hope for runs here, as Guptill has the most runs out of anyone in ODIs in Hamilton (318, avg. 63.60).
  • Ross Taylor had a solid series vs India a year ago, hitting 177 runs at 44.25. Overall, he has 1,125 runs vs India at 42.53.
  • Virat Kohli is one to watch in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. The Indian skipper has the most runs of any active player in NZ-India ODIs, with 1,303 runs at 65.05.
  • Kohli averages 57.88 in New Zealand, with three fifties and a century in 10 innings.
  • Can Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw make an impact for India right away?
  • Agarwal made a host of starts for India A vs New Zealand A recently: 32, 29, 37, 24. Shaw fared much better, scoring 150, 48, 2 and 55 in his four List A games vs NZ A.
  • Henry Nicholls is coming off scores of 120, 62, and 55 in the Ford Trophy, New Zealand’s domestic one day competition.
  • Tom Latham vs India: 14 matches, 593 runs, avg. 53.90. His ability vs spin makes him a key man in the middle overs.
  • KL Rahul’s move around the batting order continues. He will bat at five, but his superb white-ball form can hold him in good stead. His last 10 innings across T20I and ODI: 45, 54, 47, 80, 19, 56, 57* 27, 39, 45.
  • Mohammed Shami was superb in the ODI series in New Zealand last year (4 matches, 9 wickets, avg. 15.33).
  • Also, both Yuzvendra Chahal (9 wickets at 24) and Kuldeep Yadav (8 wickets at 15) were superb in that series.
  • New Zealand’s attack is set to be an inexperienced one. So, Tim Southee (26 wickets at 37.34 vs India), has to deliver.
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Other Key Stats

  • New Zealand have won their last four ODIs in Hamilton.
  • India were bowled out for 92 on this ground a year ago.
  • The chasing team has won the last five ODIs at Seddon Park.

Possible Playing 11

Mark Chapman replaces the injured Kane Williamson. Also, New Zealand could look at two spinners if both Colin de Grandhomme and Jimmy Neesham play.

New Zealand: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Henry Nicholls, 3. Mark Chapman, 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Latham (c & wk), 6. Colin de Grandhomme, 7. Jimmy Neesham, 8. Mitchell Santner/Ish Sodhi, 9. Tim Southee 10. Scott Kuggeleign, 11. Hamish Bennett/Kyle Jamieson

India will have a brand new opening pair; both Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw are set to make their debuts.

India: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Virat Kohli (c), 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul (wk), 6. Manish Pandey, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Hamilton Pitch Report and Conditions

The Seddon Park pitch in the T20I series wasn’t as flat as some of the others. Last year, India were bowled out for 92, but one feels that if you get through the first 10 overs well, runs will be on offer.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Some big names out in this game. With Dhawan and Rohit out, New Zealand can fancy their chances, but India will feel the same way with Williamson out.

India have the wood over New Zealand in New Zealand recently, and that might continue here.

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