Topic: ICC WORLD CUP 2023 DISCUSSION THREAD! - page 39. (Read 12299 times)
This game between the two under dogs of this World Cup might end up being one of a closed game. Under the current circumstances Afghanistan is looking better than the Netherlands team. As usual Afghanistan is good in chasing as they have proven themselves in those games where they won against big teams.
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
169/9 ,If Afghanistan can beat Netherlands by a big margin today, NRR will be way ahead in the points table. Apart from their match today, the remaining two matches will be very tough but Afghanistan must get 12 points to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan's next matches are against Australia and South Africa. A win in one of the next two matches will definitely have a chance to qualify.Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
They've been bowling well and showing some great fielding in this tournament. They really deserve a spot in the semi-finals.
I can see Afghanistan's batting approach; they seem to be aiming to chase down the total in under 30 overs to improve their net run rate (NRR).
Netherlands' batting order was not strong. Moreover, all the three batsmen of the top order of the Netherlands were run out. Netherlands' top order played like complete idiots. They could have given Netherlands a target of more than 250 batting with some responsibility. Netherlands has given a target of only 180 runs. And I don't think they have a chance of winning by giving such a low target. Because Afghanistan's batsmen have been playing quite well in the last few matches. Also the bowlers of Netherlands are not experienced enough.
After 10 overs of powerplay, Afghanistan collected 55 runs. They lost only one wicket. Ibrahim Zadran scored 20 runs off 33 balls and Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten on 19 runs off 16 balls.
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
169/9 ,If Afghanistan can beat Netherlands by a big margin today, NRR will be way ahead in the points table. Apart from their match today, the remaining two matches will be very tough but Afghanistan must get 12 points to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan's next matches are against Australia and South Africa. A win in one of the next two matches will definitely have a chance to qualify.Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
169/9 ,If Afghanistan can beat Netherlands by a big margin today, NRR will be way ahead in the points table. Apart from their match today, the remaining two matches will be very tough but Afghanistan must get 12 points to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan's next matches are against Australia and South Africa. A win in one of the next two matches will definitely have a chance to qualify.Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
They've been bowling well and showing some great fielding in this tournament. They really deserve a spot in the semi-finals.
I can see Afghanistan's batting approach; they seem to be aiming to chase down the total in under 30 overs to improve their net run rate (NRR).
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
169/9 ,If Afghanistan can beat Netherlands by a big margin today, NRR will be way ahead in the points table. Apart from their match today, the remaining two matches will be very tough but Afghanistan must get 12 points to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan's next matches are against Australia and South Africa. A win in one of the next two matches will definitely have a chance to qualify.Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
169/9 ,If Afghanistan can beat Netherlands by a big margin today, NRR will be way ahead in the points table. Apart from their match today, the remaining two matches will be very tough but Afghanistan must get 12 points to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan's next matches are against Australia and South Africa. A win in one of the next two matches will definitely have a chance to qualify.Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
Maxx O'Dowd run out
Ackermann run out
Sybrand Engelbrecht run Out
Edwards run Out
van Veek stumping Out
The Netherlands batsmen were too quick to score runs which resulted in 5 players being run out. But if he could have batted carefully without hurrying, then maybe so many wickets of the Netherlands would not have been run out like this.
Ackermann run out
Sybrand Engelbrecht run Out
Edwards run Out
van Veek stumping Out
The Netherlands batsmen were too quick to score runs which resulted in 5 players being run out. But if he could have batted carefully without hurrying, then maybe so many wickets of the Netherlands would not have been run out like this.
Really pathetic. They perform like this, and then complain that the full member nations are not giving them enough chances. Three batsmen got good starts during today's match (Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann and Sybrand Engelbrecht) and all of them got needlessly run-out. The way vd Merwe got Engelbrecht run out was shocking. The ball directly went to the fielder and still he sprinted for a run, and in the end got the set batsman out. And with today's defeat, Netherlands's chances of qualifying for Champions trophy in 2025 will vanish to thin air.
164-8, Netherlands in deep trouble, looks like they ain't gonna make much today, much hope for further runs depends on Van Der Merve.
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
It's decade but it's just two world cups
Afghanistan in opportunity to capitalize and close the game early to get NRR boost.
Sadly I did't watch the run-outs, but from the scorecard looks they were set batters, they must be so disappointed.
Anyway, I just hope that the 12-year old jinx is finally broken. It has been a wait that has stretched for more than a decade.
It's decade but it's just two world cups
Maxx O'Dowd run out
Ackermann run out
Sybrand Engelbrecht run Out
Edwards run Out
van Veek stumping Out
The Netherlands batsmen were too quick to score runs which resulted in 5 players being run out. But if he could have batted carefully without hurrying, then maybe so many wickets of the Netherlands would not have been run out like this.
Ackermann run out
Sybrand Engelbrecht run Out
Edwards run Out
van Veek stumping Out
The Netherlands batsmen were too quick to score runs which resulted in 5 players being run out. But if he could have batted carefully without hurrying, then maybe so many wickets of the Netherlands would not have been run out like this.
Everything you mentioned is true and many pundits already comparing this team with a 2003-07 Australian World Cup team (Watched Jarrod Kimber's YT video analysis) but we need our A game in knockouts too, just 2 more complete performances in semis and Finals.
Remember 1 bad day or 30 minutes of bad cricket could cost an entry into the finals and potentially the World Cup.
Remember 1 bad day or 30 minutes of bad cricket could cost an entry into the finals and potentially the World Cup.
Well.. I agree. If the opponents are either South Africa or Australia, then it will get interesting. Proteas are in supreme form at the moment, while Australians are known to perform well during the knockout phase. If India loses the toss then it will immediately put them in backfoot during matches against these teams. Also, it is important not to get carried away after the massive 302 run win against Sri Lanka. Anyway, I just hope that the 12-year old jinx is finally broken. It has been a wait that has stretched for more than a decade.
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Happened in 2015, then 2019. Indians were looking in red hot form in the group matches and then came knockouts with 30 minutes of bad cricket. It would be heartbreaking if history repeats itself. This Indian side deserves the ICC trophy because they already missed 2 WTC trophies despite making it into the finals.
I was thinking yesterday that India might rest a few players and try those on the bench. But, I was wrong they didn't even bother to experiment yesterday. The next match will be against South Africa. It would a big game for the Indian bowlers as the top 4 batters of the South African side are in good form. How well Indian bowlers can perform against the powerful batting will be facinating to see.
Every player in the Indian team is now in form. Even before the World Cup we saw erratic performances from Indian batsmen. Also Bumrah was not in form. But every Indian player has been playing very well since the first match of the World Cup. Everyone is contributing to the overall performance of the team. We haven't seen a big innings from Shubman Gill in the last few matches. But after Rohit Sharma got out in the first over in yesterday's match, Shubman Gill batted very responsibly. He has been able to bat very well when the team needed it. Also the bowling of Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shami was excellent. If every player in the team continues to perform well from his position, India looks set to become world champions without losing a single match.
Quote from: JSRAW link=topic=5464732.msg63097252#msg63097252
Happened in 2015, then 2019. Indians were looking in red hot form in the group matches and then came knockouts with 30 minutes of bad cricket. It would be heartbreaking if history repeats itself. This Indian side deserves the ICC trophy because they already missed 2 WTC trophies despite making it into the finals.
This time the Indian team is very different, they are enjoying the game and not playing for the sake of winning the match. Everyone is contributing, this team is not dependent on a few players. Even in bowling where India was once weak and dependent on Bhumrah they now have 3 star bowlers and of course 2 spinners. Even Bhumrah & Shami can bat when the team needs them. Every batter is batting like they never had batted before. The top 3 batters are in splendid form and two them are listed on the top 5 run getters in the World Cup. The morale of the Indian team is very high and they are taking every single match seriously.
I was thinking yesterday that India might rest a few players and try those on the bench. But, I was wrong they didn't even bother to experiment yesterday. The next match will be against South Africa. It would a big game for the Indian bowlers as the top 4 batters of the South African side are in good form. How well Indian bowlers can perform against the powerful batting will be facinating to see.
Remember 1 bad day or 30 minutes of bad cricket could cost an entry into the finals and potentially the World Cup.
Quote from: JSRAW link=topic=5464732.msg63097252#msg63097252
Happened in 2015, then 2019. Indians were looking in red hot form in the group matches and then came knockouts with 30 minutes of bad cricket. It would be heartbreaking if history repeats itself. This Indian side deserves the ICC trophy because they already missed 2 WTC trophies despite making it into the finals.
This time the Indian team is very different, they are enjoying the game and not playing for the sake of winning the match. Everyone is contributing, this team is not dependent on a few players. Even in bowling where India was once weak and dependent on Bhumrah they now have 3 star bowlers and of course 2 spinners. Even Bhumrah & Shami can bat when the team needs them. Every batter is batting like they never had batted before. The top 3 batters are in splendid form and two them are listed on the top 5 run getters in the World Cup. The morale of the Indian team is very high and they are taking every single match seriously.
I was thinking yesterday that India might rest a few players and try those on the bench. But, I was wrong they didn't even bother to experiment yesterday. The next match will be against South Africa. It would a big game for the Indian bowlers as the top 4 batters of the South African side are in good form. How well Indian bowlers can perform against the powerful batting will be facinating to see.
Happened in 2015, then 2019. Indians were looking in red hot form in the group matches and then came knockouts with 30 minutes of bad cricket. It would be heartbreaking if history repeats itself. This Indian side deserves the ICC trophy because they already missed 2 WTC trophies despite making it into the finals.
Madushanka was expensive but he was the only bowler who took 5 main Indian wickets. All other bowlers were not able to create any impact on the Indian batting lineup. Srilanka has good bowlers but most of them are not playing due to injuries. Chameera was bowling well when he started but with the drop catch, he again injured his right shoulder, he even took a wicket and had 2 maiden overs. Injuries are the main reason why the Srilankan team has been struggling in the World Cup.
Dilshan Madushanka was able to take wickets because there was a lot of variation in his bowling. 4 out of his 5 wickets came from slower balls. He was a bit expensive though. Conceded 80 runs from 10 overs. As I have mentioned in some of my previous posts, the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga and poor form from Matheesha Pathirana have been the reasons for below par performance by Sri Lanka so far in this tournament. Other spinners such as Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha and Dunith Wellalage were unable to take wickets regularly.
Hasaranga's absence cost Sri Lanka big time; on these pitches, he could be an asset. Wellalage and Theekshana were in very good form in the Asia Cup. In this World Cup, they haven't shown any performance. All of the Sri Lankan bowlers were just average in the last match against India. Madushanka did well to take 5 wickets, but he was also on the expensive side. Chameera's first spell was impressive; that catch was a big miss. He bowled good inswingers early on to Virat as well. Unlucky for the Indian batters, they could not score a hundred. I was hoping that at least Virat should have scored a hundred and equalled Sachin's record.
Madushanka was expensive but he was the only bowler who took 5 main Indian wickets. All other bowlers were not able to create any impact on the Indian batting lineup. Srilanka has good bowlers but most of them are not playing due to injuries. Chameera was bowling well when he started but with the drop catch, he again injured his right shoulder, he even took a wicket and had 2 maiden overs. Injuries are the main reason why the Srilankan team has been struggling in the World Cup.
Dilshan Madushanka was able to take wickets because there was a lot of variation in his bowling. 4 out of his 5 wickets came from slower balls. He was a bit expensive though. Conceded 80 runs from 10 overs. As I have mentioned in some of my previous posts, the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga and poor form from Matheesha Pathirana have been the reasons for below par performance by Sri Lanka so far in this tournament. Other spinners such as Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha and Dunith Wellalage were unable to take wickets regularly.
Rohit Sharma, who made 87 in the last game against England, was out for four with the top four wickets falling to Dilshan Madushanka. The right-hand seamer also went on to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav, ending with 5-80, the most expensive five-for by a quick in ODIs. It was also India’s fifth-highest score in the World Cup, with the highest being 413-5 against Bermuda in 2007 and the highest team score in the tournament without a player making a hundred in the innings.
Madushanka was expensive but he was the only bowler who took 5 main Indian wickets. All other bowlers were not able to create any impact on the Indian batting lineup. Srilanka has good bowlers but most of them are not playing due to injuries. Chameera was bowling well when he started but with the drop catch, he again injured his right shoulder, he even took a wicket and had 2 maiden overs. Injuries are the main reason why the Srilankan team has been struggling in the World Cup.
SL all out for 55 and this win confirms the participation of India in semis. Should have given one more over to Shami instead of Jadeja, he could have added that last wicket to his account as well.
What a shamefull performance from the Sri Lanka team. Even we will know that India is the most favourite team in this ICC men's world cup 2023 I wasn't thought that Sri Lanka will lose this maths with this kind of big margin. Today Sri Lankan bowlers batted better than their batsmens. Anyway, India did their work as they are continuously doing in this series.Srilanka again got defeated by the Indian team in the same manner as they did in the Asia Cup. Srilanka was able to only score 55 runs yesterday and in the Asia Cup finals, they were able to score 50 runs. Mohammed Shami again got a fifer in the match and after playing 3 matches in the World Cup he has now claimed 14 wickets with the best bowling figure by any other bowler in the World Cup. Next match, India will be playing against the South African team. It would be an important match for the South African team more than India.
Today the Netherlands will be playing against Afghanistan, as per my understanding Afghans are the favorite to win today. If they win they would then go above Pakistan in the points table. The Netherlands if they lose today then they will be out of the World Cup. Fierce battle for the fourth position on the point table is coming in the next couple of days.
Srilanka again got defeated by the Indian team in the same manner as they did in the Asia Cup. Srilanka was able to only score 55 runs yesterday and in the Asia Cup finals, they were able to score 50 runs. Mohammed Shami again got a fifer in the match and after playing 3 matches in the World Cup he has now claimed 14 wickets with the best bowling figure by any other bowler in the World Cup. Next match, India will be playing against the South African team. It would be an important match for the South African team more than India.
Today the Netherlands will be playing against Afghanistan, as per my understanding Afghans are the favorite to win today. If they win they would then go above Pakistan in the points table. The Netherlands if they lose today then they will be out of the World Cup. Fierce battle for the fourth position on the point table is coming in the next couple of days.
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