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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.

Dream11 Prediction

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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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NZ vs IND 5th T20I Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Imagine losing all three games in which you’ve scored 203, needed 9 off 6 and then 7 off 6.

After their latest Super Over defeat – their fourth in the past seven months – New Zealand may be wondering what they do next. It has raised significant questions as to whether they have the composure to seal the deal, as they risk becoming cricket’s “nearly men”, winning more hearts than they do big games.

India are likely to experiment further as they aim for a 5-0 clean sweep. If achieved, it will possibly be considered the least-dominant 5-0 series win in any format, ever. But, apart from key fielding issues, Virat Kohli’s men won’t mind too much, as the winning habit in a World T20 year is one to get used to.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Colin Munro became the first player to pass 400 runs in New Zealand-India T20Is. He averages 41.00 with a SR of 146.78.
  • Munro is second with 163 runs in this series. In even better news for NZ, Munro has two hundreds and a half-century in five innings at Mount Maunganui, with an average of 61.40 and SR of 193.
  • Tim Seifert is clearly a top order player in T20Is. His 57 (39) swung the game in New Zealand’s favour in Wellington.
  • Martin Guptill’s 98 runs in four innings this series has been disappointing. However, he enjoys playing at this ground: 4 matches, 182 runs, avg. 45.50, SR: 152.94, 3 fifties.
  • KL Rahul has had a fine series. He currently leads the run-scoring list with 179, with two fifties in four innings. Also, KL’s lowest score is 27 in his last seven innings (369 runs, avg. 61.50).
  • It is likely one of Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma will be rested for this match. Both Kohli and Rohit have had excellent moments this series, despite not being at their best for the most part.
  • Also, Kane Williamson could be rested further to aid his shoulder complaint. If he does play, he will be one to watch (as always), with 95 in 3rd T20I + 170 runs in six innings (avg. 34.00) at his home ground.
  • India may rotate their bowlers as well, but if Shardul Thakur plays, he will have the chance to build on his man-of-the-match effort in Wellington.
  • Hamish Bennett has been very expensive this series (econ. 10.66), but has five wickets in his last two games.
  • Keep an eye out for who plays between Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. New Zealand could look to go hard in the middle overs, which can create wicket-taking opportunities.
  • Ish Sodhi has the equal-most wickets this series (6) and in T20Is at Mount Maunganui (10).

Other Key Stats

  • India had won one of five T20Is in New Zealand before this series. Now, they have won four straight.
  • The team batting first has won each of the five completed games on this ground.
  • The average first innings score in completed T20Is at the Bay Oval is 199.
  • New Zealand have won four of five T20Is at Bay Oval.

Key to a New Zealand win

It has been some series for New Zealand. If they start well, then their finish isn’t great. The opposite applies if they start poorly, with their recovery efforts strong. However, the lack of calmness and composure has been remarkable in this series. To win here (and avoid more memes), they must hold their own in the crunch stages.

Also, can the Black Caps take regular wickets as they did in Wellington? India could look at resting key players again, so putting pressure on their middle order as soon as possible will be the order of the day.

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Key to an India win

Despite their fielding, which remains a key issue, India have found ways to come out on top multiple times in this series. If they can take their chances and save more runs in the field, they have the opportunity to build pressure on a New Zealand side that has seemingly forgotten how to win.

Also, this is a great opportunity for the likes of Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey and possibly Rishabh Pant. Whoever gets the nod for the top six need to take this opportunity with both hands, as the pressure of a series is not relevant here.

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Possible Playing 11

Along with Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill is in doubt after colliding with Scott Kuggeleijn in the field during the 4th T20I.

New Zealand: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Tim Seifert (wk), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Bruce, 6. Daryl Mitchell, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Scott Kuggleijn, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Hamish Bennett

According to ESPNCricinfo, Virat Kohli could be rested for India, with Rohit to lead the team. Also, Rishabh Pant could get a chance to play if India decide to rest KL Rahul.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. KL Rahul (wk), 3. Sanju Samson, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Manish Pandey, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Navdeep Saini, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Mount Maunganui Pitch Report and Conditions

As mentioned, the average first innings score in completed T20Is on this ground is 199. Also, the pitch for the New Zealand-England Test late last year was flat, part of the tradition of this being a good batting ground.

The forecast for Mount Maunganui is 28 degrees and mostly sunny.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

This one could ultimately depend on what mood New Zealand are in when it comes to the crunch stages.

India, with their winning habit, could come out on top in a close match again.

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T20I Tri-Series Match 3: AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The CommBank T20I International Tri-Series has an interesting feel to it.

Just weeks out from the World T20, the challenge has been handed down to Australia. On the wrong end of an incredible Super Over match vs England on Saturday, the Australians need to display their bounce back ability against an India side that has a win on the board.

India, despite their missed chances in the field, held their nerve to win first up against England. Now, ahead of a few days off before the series moves to Melbourne, India have the chance to build some nice momentum and confidence ahead of the World T20.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Harmanpreet Kaur, fresh off a match-winning 42* vs England, is the leading run-scorer in India-Australia T20Is (353).
  • A close second is Australian skipper Meg Lanning, who will looking to bounce back after getting out for one against England. She has 351 runs vs India at an average of 39.00.
  • Can Alyssa Healy also kickstart her campaign? She has 225 runs vs India at a SR of 144.23, including the highest score by any player in India-Australia matches (90).
  • Smriti Mandhana is one of India’s finest T20 players. Her 218 runs against Australia come at an average in excess of 43, with a SR over 130.
  • Beth Mooney is in terrific touch. She stood out in Australia’s shaky run-chase vs England with 65 (45), on top of 86, 50*, 15 and 56 to finish off the WBBL late last year.
  • Can Shafali Verma (30 off 25) and Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 20) build on their starts against England?
  • Ellyse Perry has batted just six times in 13 matches vs India (119 runs). However, she is generally in the wickets, with 15 in 13 games.
  • 18-year old Annabel Sutherland impressed on T20I debut, scoring 22 off 11 balls to help Australia into a Super Over vs England.
  • Poonam Yadav didn’t play in India’s opening game vs England. It will be interesting to see if she plays this game, as she has the most wickets for India vs Australia (7).
  • Megan Schutt has six wickets in four games vs India, and needs to bounce back after conceding 40 vs England.

Head to Head

  • Matches 15, Australia 11, India 4.
  • Australia have won three of the five past meetings against India.
  • India won the last meeting vs Australia, in World T20 2018.
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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. Annabel Sutherland, 9. Georgia Wareham, 10. Delissa Kimmince, 11. Megan Schutt

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

Canberra Pitch Report and Conditions

After two days of 40+ degree heat in this series, the temperature reduces to a maximum of 34 degrees on Sunday. There is the chance of afternoon rain, which is what the people of ACT need with bushfires burning.

In terms of the pitch, scores in the region of 150 have been reached, so it is clear that a total in that region is needed to be competitive. However, there is the chance of a slower track on Sunday given two matches have been played on the ground, plus the heat.

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Match Prediction

Australia have a great record in T20Is vs India. Also, they are a fine side, and have it in them to bounce back.

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BBL09 Knockout: AS vs ST Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The picture is clearer. Sydney Sixers took a huge step towards the BBL09 Title with a comprehensive win over Melbourne Stars on Friday, 24 hours after Hobart Hurricanes were knocked out on home turf.

So, can Sydney Thunder knock another team out on their home turf? They beat Adelaide Strikers on this ground on New Years’ Eve, but the Strikers have been strong since, despite their defeat to the Hurricanes last Sunday.

Who will hold their nerve to go on to play Melbourne Stars, who have lost four straight games themselves?

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • There are some in-form batsmen from both sides in this clash, but arguably none more so than Alex Hales.
  • He has scored 85. 63, 47 and 60 in his last four innings, to now sit second in the BBL09 run-scoring chart with 509.
  • Also in good touch is Phil Salt. After a slow start to the season, Salt has roared into life into 67*, 13, 22, 59 and 66 in his past five innings.
  • However, he scored two ducks vs Thunder during the regular season. So, can he deliver against them in the most important game?
  • Jake Weatherald averages 14.25 in his past four innings. However, he scored 42 (33) and 52 (37) vs Thunder this season.
  • Alex Carey has the most runs in Strikers-Thunder matches (201). However, can his key partner, Travis Head, improve on his average of 18 in six innings vs Thunder?
  • Usman Khawaja is not far behind on 182 (avg. 60.67). Also, Khawaja found some welcome form last game with a half-century, along with Callum Ferguson who spent time at the crease with 33 (22).
  • Jono Wells’ fine form in the middle order can hold the Strikers in good stead. He has scored 444 runs in the tournament, dismissed only six times in 13 innings. Also, he scored 55* (32) and 26 (22) vs Thunder this season.
  • Daniel Sams continues to take wickets. He has gone wicketless only once in 15 games, with 27 wickets (including four in two games vs Strikers) to his name.
  • Chris Morris is in a similar boat, with 18 in 13 matches, to sit equal third with Rashid Khan. Interestingly, Rashid has taken just two wickets in his past four games, with an ER of 8.27.
  • Peter Siddle and Rashid have the equal most wickets in Thunder-Strikers games with nine each. Arjun Nair has eight.
  • Jono Cook is coming off a man-of-the-match performance in Hobart, taking 4/21.
  • Wes Agar went for 49 runs in his last game. However, his previous four games were impressive: 3/36, 2/20, 4/33, 2/15.

Head-to-Head

  • Matches 13, Strikers 6, Thunder 5, NR 2.
  • It is 2-2 between these sides at Adelaide Oval, with one NR.
  • Thunder beat Strikers in Adelaide on January 31. In the other game, bushfire smoke put a premature end to the match.

Possible Playing 11

Adelaide Strikers have named an unchanged 13-man squad for this match.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Jake Weatherald, 2. Phil Salt, 3. Travis Head (c), 4. Alex Carey (wk), 5. Jono Wells, 6. Matthew Short, 7. Michael Neser, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Peter Siddle, 10. Wes Agar, 11. Billy Stanlake/Liam O’Connor/Harry Conway

Sydney Thunder have also named an unchanged 13-man squad.

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

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

Earlier in the season, the Adelaide track favoured the slow bowlers, with some low-scoring totals. However, scores have picked up, none-more-so than the last match on the ground, where Matt Wade plundered 130* (61) on a batting paradise.

Both Strikers and Hurricanes scored over 200. Another fine batting track can be expected in overhead conditions that should be mostly clear after the chance of morning showers in Adelaide.

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Match Prediction

An interesting match in store. Thunder have confidence from their win two nights ago, while the Strikers play in front of their passionate fans.

Strikers start the game as favourites, but don’t count the Thunder out. This could go down to the wire.

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T20I Tri-Series Match 2: AUS-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After India and England battled it out in the heat in the Tri-Series opener, hosts and World T20 favourites Australia enter the competition.

It is certainly a big year ahead for Australia. A wonderful side – arguably the finest the women’s game has ever seen, has inspired many around the country to take up the sport. Indeed, with World T20 Final to be played at the iconic MCG, it is a chance for the Australians to build momentum and confidence ahead of the big tournament.

For England, they need to bounce back after the first-up loss to India. Their total of 147 looked competitive, but key missed chances at the back-end of the game hurt them dearly. Can they bounce back 24 hours after playing in 40+ degree heat?

Squads

Australia: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes, Erin Burns, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wk), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

England: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Sophie Ecclestone, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Fran Wilson, Lauren Winfield, Danni Wyatt

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Cricket fans, except those from the opposition, always look forward to watching Alyssa Healy. However, she averages just 17.77 in 24 innings vs England: can she improve on it this year?
  • Healy plundered a world-record 148* in her last T20I, albeit against a lesser opponent.
  • England will be keeping a very close eye on Meg Lanning. Australia’s skipper has an incredible 910 runs vs England in T20Is, at an average of 45.50. She scored an unforgettable 133* in last year’s Ashes series.
  • England will also have to deal with Ellyse Perry. Australia’s incredible all-rounder has 389 runs vs England (avg. 38.90) and 28 wickets (most out of any bowler) in 30 matches.
  • Megan Schutt is next on the wickets list with 24.
  • Beth Mooney (avg. 32 in 41 T20Is) had a strong finish to the WBBL: 86, 50*, 15, 56*.
  • Danielle Wyatt failed in the first game vs India. However, she is always a factor in T20 cricket, as her 454 runs vs Australia shows.
  • Heather Knight was Player of the Match vs India. However, she averages just 11 in 22 matches vs Australia. Amy Jones averages just 10 in nine games. Can they improve on it?
  • Natalie Sciver (20 and 1/34 vs India) is always a key player for England. She has 404 runs and 14 wickets in 21 T20Is vs Australia.
  • Tammy Beaumont looked solid enough during her innings at six vs India (37 off 27). She will be required to finish well again.
  • Katherine Brunt has 20 wickets in 20 games vs Australia (the most for England). She is coming off two wickets vs India on Friday.
  • Delissa Kimmince has 12 wickets in 10 T20Is vs England.
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Head-to-Head

  • Matches 35, Australia 17, England 18.
  • Australia have won four of the past five T20Is between the two teams.

Possible Playing 11

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

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

Canberra Pitch Report and Conditions

It was 40+ degrees for the players on Friday. The same will be the case on Saturday. Add to this the possibility of bushfire smoke as ACT is now in a State of Emergency. It will certainly be a challenge for the players.

Towards the end of their innings, Natalie Sciver said the pitch was quite slow, which is why England would have been disappointed to lose with 147 on the board vs India. With the heat baking the pitch, any score in that region will be competitive.

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Match Prediction

How well will England back up from a match in very hot conditions?

They certainly have the talent in their ranks to cause Australia problems, but this Aussie side can be tipped with confidence, given how strong they are.

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

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Finishing first has been a curse throughout BBL history. Only once has the top-placed team gone on to win the tournament, so it will be interesting to see whether the change in the BBL Finals’ format changes this.

Melbourne Stars, though, need to focus on a strong performance. They come into the playoffs on the back of three straight losses, and while they shouldn’t be too worried about that, it is important they hit their stride right away in the games that really matter.

Why? Because Sydney Sixers are certainly a danger opponent. They have been thereabouts consistently in the BBL playoffs, and now have the chance to haunt the Stars in a playoffs situation to go straight to the Final.

So, will the Stars overcome their awful record in playoffs and prove their doubters wrong? Or will the Sixers put them under too much pressure that they can’t cope?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Stars vs Sixers at MCG? Marcus Stoinis should be excited. He scored a BBL-record 147* (79) against Sixers on this ground earlier in BBL09. Also, he is ready to bowl.
  • Glenn Maxwell has the most runs in Stars-Sixers matches by some distance (411). No other player even has 300 in this meeting.
  • In such a crucial game, Maxwell needs to have a big impact. The Stars need him to at least meet his average of 45 and SR 163.75 vs Sixers.
  • How brilliant was Moises Henriques when these sides met just under two weeks ago? His 72 (31) turned the game in Sixers’ favour.
  • Henriques averaged 13 vs Stars before BBL09. This season, he has scored 41 (30) and 72 (31) against them.
  • Steve Smith is coming off a fine 66* (40) vs Renegades.
  • Josh Philippe has the potential to derail the Stars’ hopes. He has scored 52* and 61 in his last two games, after a lean run of form. Can he improve on his average of 8 in four games against them?
  • James Vince has also looked in decent touch in recent games, but has to go on with his starts. He has made 20+ in six of his last 10 games, with one fifty. However, he did score a fine 41* (22) vs Stars.
  • Tom Curran has left for England duty. But, Sean Abbott, who took 11 wickets in five BBL09 games, returns from injury. Can he have an immediate impact?
  • Another big name in BBL is also back: Haris Rauf. He has been one of the big stars of the tournament, with 16 wickets in seven matches.
  • There will be no Sandeep Lamichhane, so Adam Zampa will have a key role to play as the Stars’ lead spinner. He has taken 2/19, 1/22 and 3/27 in his last three games in Melbourne.
  • Ben Dwarshuis has the most wickets in Stars-Sixers matches (12).
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Head-to-Head

  • Matches 12, Stars 7, Sixers 5.
  • Stars lead 4-2 in meetings at the MCG.
  • Both sides won a game each against each other in BBL09. Marcus Stoinis (147*) and Moises Henriques (71) were the stars.

Possible Playing 11

The Stars’ batting line-up has changed multiple times throughout the season. Now, in a game that is important to win, it remains to be seen what approach they go with.

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

Sean Abbott replaces Tom Curran in the Sixers’ 13-man squad.

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

MCG Pitch Report and Conditions

A very hot day in Melbourne (41 degrees). There is a chance for an evening shower, but it’s minimal.

In terms of the pitch, the MCG track has had something in it for everyone in BBL09. AB de Villiers lit up the place with a superb display of hitting, along with Marcus Stoinis vs Sixers earlier in the tournament.

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Match Prediction

The winner of this match could very well go on to win the tournament. It is that important.

Sydney Sixers have been in better form in recent games, but you get the feeling the Stars have been waiting for this one after sewing up first spot a few weeks back. So, it promises to be a great game.

However, despite this, the Sixers side looks very good on paper, and could just nip this one out in a close match.

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NZ vs IND 4th T20I Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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India created history after winning an absolute rollercoaster of a game in a Super Over. In the process, they managed to win a T20I series for the first time in New Zealand.

Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma starred for the visitors, while Kane Williamson was, again, at the receiving end of heartbreak. His superb 95 and New Zealand’s 17 in the Super Over were not enough to keep them alive in the series, as they now look to avoid a 4-0 deficit.

Now, the caravan moves to Wellington for the 4th T20I of the five-match series. Can New Zealand pick up their first win?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • KL Rahul is in the form of his life. He is the highest scorer for India in this series with 140 runs from three games at an average of 70.
  • Rohit Sharma finally hit form as he scored 65 off 40 and hit two consecutive sixes in the Super Over to steal the game for his team.
  • Virat Kohli hasn’t had a great series according to his reputation and he’ll like to score big in this match.
  • Shreyas Iyer has been the X-factor for India in the middle overs. He has scored 119 runs in the series – second highest for India.
  • Kane Williamson showed his class in the last game, scoring 95 off just 48 balls, nearly taking his side over the line. He got the better of Bumrah, which is difficult to achieve.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is the joint highest wicket-taker of the series with Shardul Thakur (four wickets each).
  • India lost by a big 80 runs when they last played in Wellington. Tim Seifert was man of the match (however, he was opening).
  • Santner and Sodhi took four wickets between them in that match. Tim Southee took a 3-for.

Other Key Points

  • Teams chasing (6) have won more than teams batting first (5) on this ground.
  • Spinners & slow bowlers tend to get a little more assistance on this wicket.
  • Average first innings score at Wellington is 170+, so we can expect another high scoring encounter.

Key to an India Win

The Indian batting has been phenomenal till now, but the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will want some more runs under their belt. They’ll also want to improve their fielding under the lights too. Also, Jasprit Bumrah had a rare off-day and he’ll surely want to come back stronger, should India select him.

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Key to a New Zealand Win

The Kiwis have nothing to lose and will play for pride in the remaining two matches. The top order is performing well but they’ll want some bigger scores from the openers.

There is a case that Ross Taylor is being wasted down the order. So, could New Zealand move him to four to hold things together, while scoring quickly? Also, Tim Seifert has to step-up and finish the innings as New Zealand would like, to justify their decision to have him down the order.

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Possible Playing 11

India is expected to make few changes in the squad, as Virat said in the post-match interview. They might give a chance to Samson, Saini & Pant. Bumrah might be rested.

India: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Virat Kohli (c) 4. Shreyas Iyer 5. Manish Pandey/Sanju Samson 6. Shivam Dube/Rishabh Pant 7. Ravindra Jadeja 8. Shardul Thakur 9. Mohammed Shami 10. Jasprit Bumrah/ Navdeep Saini 11. Yuzvendra Chahal

Tom Bruce is expected to replace the struggling Colin deGrandhomme.

New Zealand: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Martin Guptill, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tim Seifert (wk) 6. Tom Bruce 7. Mitchell Santner, 8.Scott Kuggeleijn 9. Tim Southee 10. Ish Sodhi 11. Hamish Benett

Pitch Report and Conditions

The Westpac Stadium is another typical Kiwi ground with not so big boundaries and a belter of a wicket. Fast Bowlers who hit the deck hard are useful while spinners and bowlers with variations have had success in the latter half of the game.

Some cloud cover is forecast for this clash, but minimal/no rain is expected.

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Match Prediction

Is this the game New Zealand get over the line, particularly given India will rest a few players?

They are due, and this could be the game.

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