Topic: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion - page 817. (Read 243667 times)
To their credit, Sri Lanka managed to win the first match in the series and therefore the series is tied at 1-1 right now. The first match was very tight (decided in super over), but the second one (which New Zealand won) was completely one-sided. By the way, did any one noticed the new South African import in the New Zealand lineup? Chad Bowes moved to New Zealand from South Africa a few years back and yesterday he made a quickfire 31 for his adopted nation. The current New Zealand squad has another South African as well (Glenn Philips).
RR sent Ravichandran Ashwin as their opener when they have Devdutt Padikkal who is an established opener in the IPL and he is struggling in the middle order and since he was struggling it put pressure on Sanju Samson and in the end lost his wicket going for a big hit. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel took the game close but Punjab Kings were able to defend the total and won two matches in a row.
In Rajasthan Royals batting everything was perfect apart from opener Ravichandran Ashwin who was out on zero, all other batsmen were able to reach to double figures. This is Punjab Kings 2nd win and Rajasthan Royals first defeat in the tournament. Prabhsimran Singh is having a good time at IPL, scored 23 runs on 12 balls in last game against Kolkata Knight Riders and now today he scored 60 runs on 34 balls. Its batting of Punjab that clicked in both matches, bowlers get the confidence if they are defending 190+.
Punjab royally screwed me over. I was pretty confident that RR would win at the end when Curran came to bowl, but he proved my wrong by bowling a fantastic final over under immense pressure.
Hetmyer and Jurel almost made sure that their side won, but Curran didn't really give them any big chances. Very entertaining match overall!
Many punters got screwed tonight. The royals were clearly the favorite and strong team, on a good batting track they even restricted Punjab under 200.Hetmyer and Jurel almost made sure that their side won, but Curran didn't really give them any big chances. Very entertaining match overall!
Kinda feel bad for Devdutt Padikkal, he's an excellent young talent as an opener but can't get a slot in the RR's top 3 and struggling badly in the middle order.
2 young guys Prabhsimran Singh and Dhruv Jurel came out of the syllabus, as far as spectators were concerned, entertaining stuff from these guys.
RR sent Ravichandran Ashwin as their opener when they have Devdutt Padikkal who is an established opener in the IPL and he is struggling in the middle order and since he was struggling it put pressure on Sanju Samson and in the end lost his wicket going for a big hit. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel took the game close but Punjab Kings were able to defend the total and won two matches in a row.
In Rajasthan Royals batting everything was perfect apart from opener Ravichandran Ashwin who was out on zero, all other batsmen were able to reach to double figures. This is Punjab Kings 2nd win and Rajasthan Royals first defeat in the tournament. Prabhsimran Singh is having a good time at IPL, scored 23 runs on 12 balls in last game against Kolkata Knight Riders and now today he scored 60 runs on 34 balls. Its batting of Punjab that clicked in both matches, bowlers get the confidence if they are defending 190+.
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If Devdutt Padikkal can perform well along with Sanju Samson then Rajasthan Royals have some chance of winning. Rajasthan managed to collect 81 runs in 9 overs. They need 117 runs to win in 66 balls. Rajasthan Royals need to score around 11 runs per over to win. The match is still under Punjab's control.
RR sent Ravichandran Ashwin as their opener when they have Devdutt Padikkal who is an established opener in the IPL and he is struggling in the middle order and since he was struggling it put pressure on Sanju Samson and in the end lost his wicket going for a big hit. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel took the game close but Punjab Kings were able to defend the total and won two matches in a row. If Devdutt Padikkal can perform well along with Sanju Samson then Rajasthan Royals have some chance of winning. Rajasthan managed to collect 81 runs in 9 overs. They need 117 runs to win in 66 balls. Rajasthan Royals need to score around 11 runs per over to win. The match is still under Punjab's control.
Punjab royally screwed me over. I was pretty confident that RR would win at the end when Curran came to bowl, but he proved my wrong by bowling a fantastic final over under immense pressure.
Hetmyer and Jurel almost made sure that their side won, but Curran didn't really give them any big chances. Very entertaining match overall!
Hetmyer and Jurel almost made sure that their side won, but Curran didn't really give them any big chances. Very entertaining match overall!
Punjab Kings have been performing very well since the Power Play so far against Rajasthan. Shikhar Dewan has the most role in today's match. Because most of the skill in the match is holding the full role and because of that the number of wicket pressure is very less for the Punjab Kings team. He gave the team 66 runs for his side and has remained unknown so far though late in the match. But if Punjab Kings can collect 220 runs, there is a possibility of winning today's match. If Punjab Kings can win today's match, then they will definitely be on the second level of the points table and will have 4 points.
With the help of excellent innings by the two openers, Punjab Kings managed to set a target of 198 runs. Punjab lost their first wicket by 90 runs and their second wicket by 158 runs. Prabhsimran Singh scored 60 off just 34 balls and Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 86 off 56 balls. The batsmen played well enough. However, to win this match, the bowlers must perform well. Because Rajasthan's batting line-up is strong. They scored 203 runs against Hyderabad in the first match. So if Punjab's bowlers don't perform well today, they won't win.Buttler did not play well today. He got out after collecting 19 runs off 11 balls. I expected big innings from Buttler in such an important match. But Sanju Samson is batting very well. But this match cannot be won by relying on one person's batting alone. If Devdutt Padikkal can perform well along with Sanju Samson then Rajasthan Royals have some chance of winning. Rajasthan managed to collect 81 runs in 9 overs. They need 117 runs to win in 66 balls. Rajasthan Royals need to score around 11 runs per over to win. The match is still under Punjab's control.
Punjab Kings have been performing very well since the Power Play so far against Rajasthan. Shikhar Dewan has the most role in today's match. Because most of the skill in the match is holding the full role and because of that the number of wicket pressure is very less for the Punjab Kings team. He gave the team 66 runs for his side and has remained unknown so far though late in the match. But if Punjab Kings can collect 220 runs, there is a possibility of winning today's match. If Punjab Kings can win today's match, then they will definitely be on the second level of the points table and will have 4 points.
With the help of excellent innings by the two openers, Punjab Kings managed to set a target of 198 runs. Punjab lost their first wicket by 90 runs and their second wicket by 158 runs. Prabhsimran Singh scored 60 off just 34 balls and Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 86 off 56 balls. The batsmen played well enough. However, to win this match, the bowlers must perform well. Because Rajasthan's batting line-up is strong. They scored 203 runs against Hyderabad in the first match. So if Punjab's bowlers don't perform well today, they won't win.Like the Punjab batsmen, the Punjab bowlers got off to a good start today. Rajasthan collected 39 runs in 4 overs. But they lost the wickets of Jaiswal and Ashwin. While Jaiswal managed to score 11 runs, Ashwin failed to score any runs off 4 balls. Buttler and Samson are now at the crease. If the wickets of these two batsmen can be taken quickly by the bowlers of Punjab, then their victory is almost certain. Then Rajasthan has some great batsmen in their squad like Padikkal and Hetmyre. Still, I think Punjab will win if Buttler and Samson don't play well today.
Punjab Kings have been performing very well since the Power Play so far against Rajasthan. Shikhar Dewan has the most role in today's match. Because most of the skill in the match is holding the full role and because of that the number of wicket pressure is very less for the Punjab Kings team. He gave the team 66 runs for his side and has remained unknown so far though late in the match. But if Punjab Kings can collect 220 runs, there is a possibility of winning today's match. If Punjab Kings can win today's match, then they will definitely be on the second level of the points table and will have 4 points.
With the help of excellent innings by the two openers, Punjab Kings managed to set a target of 198 runs. Punjab lost their first wicket by 90 runs and their second wicket by 158 runs. Prabhsimran Singh scored 60 off just 34 balls and Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 86 off 56 balls. The batsmen played well enough. However, to win this match, the bowlers must perform well. Because Rajasthan's batting line-up is strong. They scored 203 runs against Hyderabad in the first match. So if Punjab's bowlers don't perform well today, they won't win.
Punjab Kings have been performing very well since the Power Play so far against Rajasthan. Shikhar Dewan has the most role in today's match. Because most of the skill in the match is holding the full role and because of that the number of wicket pressure is very less for the Punjab Kings team. He gave the team 66 runs for his side and has remained unknown so far though late in the match. But if Punjab Kings can collect 220 runs, there is a possibility of winning today's match. If Punjab Kings can win today's match, then they will definitely be on the second level of the points table and will have 4 points.
With the help of excellent innings by the two openers, Punjab Kings managed to set a target of 198 runs. Punjab lost their first wicket by 90 runs and their second wicket by 158 runs. Prabhsimran Singh scored 60 off just 34 balls and Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 86 off 56 balls. The batsmen played well enough. However, to win this match, the bowlers must perform well. Because Rajasthan's batting line-up is strong. They scored 203 runs against Hyderabad in the first match. So if Punjab's bowlers don't perform well today, they won't win.
Punjab Kings have been performing very well since the Power Play so far against Rajasthan. Shikhar Dewan has the most role in today's match. Because most of the skill in the match is holding the full role and because of that the number of wicket pressure is very less for the Punjab Kings team. He gave the team 66 runs for his side and has remained unknown so far though late in the match. But if Punjab Kings can collect 220 runs, there is a possibility of winning today's match. If Punjab Kings can win today's match, then they will definitely be on the second level of the points table and will have 4 points.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings match Punjab Kings are in very good form. Their batting performance is excellent in this match. especially the two batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh were a very good pair and Punjab Kings were far ahead in their runs. Shikhar Dhawan scored a half-century with 64 runs off 46 balls and Prabhsimran Singh scored 60 runs off 34 balls for the team. At the moment Punjab Kings total score is 165 for 3 wickets in 17 overs. More runs are likely if Shikhar Dhawan can survive till the end.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
Punjab vs Rajasthan match. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to field. Punjab scored 90 runs for the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs. Prabhasimran Singh got out after scoring 60 runs off 34 balls. Shikhar was unbeaten on 26 off 25 balls. Today Punjab batted brilliantly. If you bat like this, there is a possibility of scoring 200 plus runs.
Punjab vs Rajasthan match. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to field. Punjab scored 90 runs for the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs. Prabhasimran Singh got out after scoring 60 runs off 34 balls. Shikhar was unbeaten on 26 off 25 balls. Today Punjab batted brilliantly. If you bat like this, there is a possibility of scoring 200 plus runs.
RR vs Punjab up next. I would be stunned if Punjab somehow end up defeating RR who clearly retained their form from last season. Buttler, Samson, Jaiswal, Paddikal, Boult and Chahal will be the key players for RR in this match in my opinion.
It's because he never gets to play regularly in the IPL. So I tell you Kolkata Knight Riders want players in the team who can stay with the team for the entire season of IPL. But Kolkata Knight Riders will not have Shakib Al Hasan in the team for the full season because of an away series with Ireland in England, that's why they have decided to do so.
Al Hasan is a legendary all-rounder in the international format, but he is just an average player in the IPL which is why it's not really a big loss for KKR.Sometimes due to his own fuckery (Ban) and most of the time power tussle with the BCB as both parties had no love for each other, which resulted in delayed NOC every single year. That's why he always went for peanuts in the auction and didn't get much limelight.
RR vs Punjab up next. I would be stunned if Punjab somehow end up defeating RR who clearly retained their form from last season. Buttler, Samson, Jaiswal, Paddikal, Boult and Chahal will be the key players for RR in this match in my opinion.
So I tell you Kolkata Knight Riders want players in the team who can stay with the team for the entire season of IPL. But Kolkata Knight Riders will not have Shakib Al Hasan in the team for the full season because of an away series with Ireland in England, that's why they have decided to do so.
Al Hasan is a legendary all-rounder in the international format, but he is just an average player in the IPL which is why it's not really a big loss for KKR.@Haunebu upsets are bound to happen in IPL, but I too agree that RR is too strong on paper and they should definitely beat Punjab. Also it seems that Shakib voluntary withdrew from IPL which is quiet a big gesture in my personal opinion, and this gives KKR additional funds to target a quality replacement in his absence.
RR vs Punjab up next. I would be stunned if Punjab somehow end up defeating RR who clearly retained their form from last season. Buttler, Samson, Jaiswal, Paddikal, Boult and Chahal will be the key players for RR in this match in my opinion.
So I tell you Kolkata Knight Riders want players in the team who can stay with the team for the entire season of IPL. But Kolkata Knight Riders will not have Shakib Al Hasan in the team for the full season because of an away series with Ireland in England, that's why they have decided to do so.
Al Hasan is a legendary all-rounder in the international format, but he is just an average player in the IPL which is why it's not really a big loss for KKR. SL- 122/4 to 141/10
It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Series is now level due to good bowling followed by excellent batting of New Zealand. Adam Milne took 5 wickets and then New Zealand batsmen scored 146 runs on just 88 balls. Sri Lanka were going good until Dasun Shanaka got out in 16th over and that's the point where Sri Lankan batting troubled against New Zealand bowling. Tail role is very important in T20 as they have to score runs towards the end of innings. Sri Lankan top order set the platform but it was not utilized by lower order batting. It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Sri Lanka was very lucky as they won the first T20 match. The overall condition of the Sri Lankan squad is very poor. The weakness of their players both in batting and bowling is quite visible. There is no player in the team who is able to perform well on a regular basis. However, Sri Lanka's performance in the second match was expected. They were able to collect only 141 runs. The performance of the batsmen was poor. Also the performance of the bowlers was bad. They managed to take only one wicket.
SL- 122/4 to 141/10
It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Series is now level due to good bowling followed by excellent batting of New Zealand. Adam Milne took 5 wickets and then New Zealand batsmen scored 146 runs on just 88 balls. Sri Lanka were going good until Dasun Shanaka got out in 16th over and that's the point where Sri Lankan batting troubled against New Zealand bowling. Tail role is very important in T20 as they have to score runs towards the end of innings. Sri Lankan top order set the platform but it was not utilized by lower order batting. It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
The performance of the Sri Lankan batsmen is very disappointing. They batted very poorly in the two matches in the ODI series. The Sri Lankan batsmen were able to score 76 and 157 runs in a match. But they batted well in the first T20 match. And set New Zealand a huge target of 197 runs. We thought maybe the team's batsmen have returned to form. But in today's match again we saw a poor performance from Sri Lankan batsmen. Sri Lanka mustered just 141 runs on a completely batting-friendly pitch. New Zealand reached the victory target in just 14.4 overs with the loss of just one wicket. Tim Seifert played an excellent innings of 79 not out off 43 balls.
SL- 122/4 to 141/10
It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
It was really disappointing to see Sri Lanka collapse and get bowled out in short span. They had a great opportunity to score big as 180, but unfortunately their batting display towards the end was poor. I must say that Adam Milne's bowling was truly sensational! He managed to take five wickets against Sri Lanka. As things stand right now, it seems like New Zealand are the favorites to win this match and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Series is now level due to good bowling followed by excellent batting of New Zealand. Adam Milne took 5 wickets and then New Zealand batsmen scored 146 runs on just 88 balls. Sri Lanka were going good until Dasun Shanaka got out in 16th over and that's the point where Sri Lankan batting troubled against New Zealand bowling. Tail role is very important in T20 as they have to score runs towards the end of innings. Sri Lankan top order set the platform but it was not utilized by lower order batting.
Second T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand scheduled to take place today. In the first T20 the match turned interesting as both the teams levelled the score and Sri Lanka won the super over. None could've expected the match to reach such a level as the target score is 196 runs. New Zealand is in a must win situation to keep its chance high to win the series. For now New Zealand is predicted to win the match.
A hotly contested match between two good teams is always enjoyable to watch and Sri Lanka and New Zealand's inaugural T20 match certainly met that expectation. It is amazing to see such a close series and I am sure supporters on both sides are looking forward to the second game with bated breath. While the odds favour New Zealand, it is crucial to keep in mind that anything can happen in cricket and that Sri Lanka won't give up easily. Whatever the result it will undoubtedly be a fun game with excellent sportsmanship on both sides. Jump to: