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Think CricketWiseDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.comBlogger503125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-51505328369445826602023-10-09T20:03:00.002+05:302023-10-09T20:03:18.506+05:30Theekshana Boost for Sri Lanka as they Prepare for Pakistani threat in Hyderabad<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad - ICC Men's CWC 2023; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan began their CWC 2023 campaign with a comfortable victory against the Dutch at the same venue while Sri Lanka suffered a huge loss against South Africa although they did give the chase of 429 a fair fight till the end.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_XBxuOMYTrrIs2Szooqhp-MdvdcEkNANB_1GKnOrrVEdPa-QiQ3-Ocp7vOnD6AHfOLzt422x6HfgxCXtFvPlUT5RAdTLcUYJ726XyLKwilYOiVrHtiiNf37zLQr6-n5j42OVwU_RfhebqvmrQmoJeJ9pEEx9i7QYPwUgi5uNy9jJi43qll6eyc649VLJX/s2501/ENGvSL.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pakistan v Sri Lanka CWC 2023 Hyderabad" border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="2501" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_XBxuOMYTrrIs2Szooqhp-MdvdcEkNANB_1GKnOrrVEdPa-QiQ3-Ocp7vOnD6AHfOLzt422x6HfgxCXtFvPlUT5RAdTLcUYJ726XyLKwilYOiVrHtiiNf37zLQr6-n5j42OVwU_RfhebqvmrQmoJeJ9pEEx9i7QYPwUgi5uNy9jJi43qll6eyc649VLJX/w400-h250/ENGvSL.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistani batting looked in superb touch in the warm ups but the top order was woefully exposed in their opening match against the Dutch. Fakhar and Imam were both disposed of early along with the mercurial Babar Azam. It was the youngster Saud Shakeel along with Rizwan who steadied the ship and with late cameos from Nawaz and Shadab helped Pakistan to a decent total. How long will Pakistan stick with Fakhar Zaman remains to be seen. Iftikhar also remains a threat in that middle order.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bowling remains the stronger suit of Pakistan even with Naseem out. Shaheen Shah and Hasan Ali remain a potent threat with the new ball while the pace of Rauf becomes a crucial factor in the middle and closing overs. Shadab is still struggling for rhythm and he went for runs even against the Netherlands. The 20 overs of spin remains their weak link.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sri Lankan batting which was torn apart by Siraj and Bumrah in the Asia Cup Final came roaring back against the Proteas in the opening game in Delhi. Kusal Mendis lit up the night with his clean hitting while Asalanka and Shanaka also contributed quick runs. The form of Pathum Nissanka at the top of the order remains a small worry while Sri Lanka will also want Kusal Perera to provide a breezy start like he did in the Asia Cup taking Shaheen Shah Afridi on. Dananjaya de Silva seems a misfit at number 6 but Sri Lanka are expected to stick to him for the time being.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sri Lankan bowling suffered at the hands of Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram with all of them smashing 100's but the return of Theekshana will give the Lankan bowling much needed lift. I hope Kasun Rajitha will make way for him. Pathirana might also be replaced with Lahiru Kumara after being very expensive in the opening game. He was also erratic with his line and length. Wellalage, even though he went for runs, looked the best bowler in Delhi so should keep his place.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam Vs Dunith Wellalage</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis Vs Shaheen Shah Afridi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka Vs Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mohammad Rizwan Vs Maheesh Theekshana</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The two teams were involved in a last ball thriller in the Asia Cup where Asalanka took the Lankans over the line. Sri Lanka has never beaten Pakistan in an ODI World Cup game till date so that's one record that the Men in Blue will be looking to change.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Pakistan XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Sri Lanka XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka, Lahiru Kumara</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Mendis</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Haris Rauf</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Maheesh Theekshana</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Charith Asalanka</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The match will start at 02.00 PM IST (streamed live on Disney plus Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Looking for differential players for season long Dream11 contest? <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-icc-official-season-long-cwc-differential%20players-engvban-pakvsl-indvafg.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who do you think will come out on top in this clash of the Asian Giants?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-7738731333112588692023-10-09T13:11:00.007+05:302023-10-09T20:03:52.847+05:30 Dream 11 ICC Official Season Long CWC 2023 Fantasy Game - Differential Players for ENGvBAN, PAKvSL & INDvAFG<p style="text-align: justify;">We have already seen some Tips & Tricks & Differential players for the previous matches of the Official Season Long T20 World Cup 2022 Fantasy Game powered by Dream 11. In the previous posts we have seen about <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-team-selection-boosters-leagues-prizes.html.html" target="_blank">Overview on Playing the Season Long Game</a> & also all about the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-boosters-explained-when-how-to-use.html.html" target="_blank">boosters being provided and how & when to use them</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this post, I will list out Top <b>11 Differential (less then 10% owned)</b> players for matches covering:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>England v Bangladesh, October 10, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/Pakistan-vs-Sri%20Lanka-CWC-2023-match-preview-probable-starting-xi-fantasy-tips-when-where-to-watch.html" target="_blank">Pakistan v Sri Lanka</a>, October 10, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>India v Afghanistan, October 11, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kusal Mendis 7.00%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Nailed to start</li><li>Looks to be in scintillating nick, bats in Top 3</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shreyas Iyer 3.50%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Nailed in Top 4 for India</li><li>Faces Afghanistan in Delhi which is a high scoring ground</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Najmul Hossain Shanto 4.20%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>In good form</li><li>Nailed number 3/4</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Saud Shakeel 1.80%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Looks to be in great form</li><li>Played at a good Strike Rate</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Moeen Ali 5.74%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Dharamsala pitch aided spin in last match</li><li>Proper all rounder</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Liam Livingstone 5.75%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Bowls a few overs & finisher for England</li><li>Nailed to start</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mehidy Hasan Miraz 9.5%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>In great form</li><li>Bowls all 10 and bats in top 3/4</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ravindra Jadeja 6.89%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>In great form</li><li>Nailed</li><li>Very reliable</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Maheesh Theekshana 1.10%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Coming back from injury</li><li>Bowls in PP & at the death</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mohammad Siraj 8.80%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Nailed to start</li><li>In the form of his life</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Taskin Ahmed 2.30%</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Bowls at the death and is in decent form</li><li>Dharamsala generally helps pacers</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzZd2lxWwQoXb2WaA_Y4y_czUfEOBE-I71Ha1zOFp-iJYNuMCkfWsTkIEwk4Kfj6ZWU-QbhrwCoqaaomGEk61lOdwW6may62dCHKfapQFi75ECT3PC5ar_JrEKGxIMGJpQ7KqPCov-OZjSA-99BkmNdVet1a6lU9X_nnM8t9y1Ta2rIpIQc_8ky_iLlwN/s525/ENGvBAN%20SLvPAK%20INDvAFG%20Dream11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Season Long Game Team Differential Players Winning Tips" border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="525" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzZd2lxWwQoXb2WaA_Y4y_czUfEOBE-I71Ha1zOFp-iJYNuMCkfWsTkIEwk4Kfj6ZWU-QbhrwCoqaaomGEk61lOdwW6may62dCHKfapQFi75ECT3PC5ar_JrEKGxIMGJpQ7KqPCov-OZjSA-99BkmNdVet1a6lU9X_nnM8t9y1Ta2rIpIQc_8ky_iLlwN/w400-h374/ENGvBAN%20SLvPAK%20INDvAFG%20Dream11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">These were some of the hidden gems I think could do well for matches listed above.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For an overview on how to play the game, <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-team-selection-boosters-leagues-prizes.html.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do let me know what players you're looking at?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-90765788228980632682023-10-07T08:26:00.001+05:302023-10-07T08:26:45.268+05:30Gill in Doubt as India prepares for Stern Australia Test in CWC 2023 Opening Match<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>India vs Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai: Nov 08, 2023 - Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">India will face a strong Aussie side as both teams begin their ICC Men's CWC 2023 campaign. India is sweating over the availability of Shubhman Gill who is down with dengue. India defeated Australia 2-1 just before the World Cup warm up matches began in a series played in India although both teams rested and tested new combinations as part of their preparations for the big event.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImfMA1Rp7bG6uYYJU1132hiU-dgTKTD5BeY2sN3oweP1usmGv4cvW8j76TpyZQ2vsy9YkRhsQIsMvL_U76NGpd2qgrGIMjwnsoKtONdx8Rm6yHEbZAVzIXKW_VM_h86leUgALTcZUFz9JtLz2kScCvHw11s8BWDtaD0UKcrLYJUNz7rZZb_BjvvUXp60u/s1713/Aus%20v%20Ind.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India v Australia ICC Men's CWC 2023 Match Chennai" border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="1713" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImfMA1Rp7bG6uYYJU1132hiU-dgTKTD5BeY2sN3oweP1usmGv4cvW8j76TpyZQ2vsy9YkRhsQIsMvL_U76NGpd2qgrGIMjwnsoKtONdx8Rm6yHEbZAVzIXKW_VM_h86leUgALTcZUFz9JtLz2kScCvHw11s8BWDtaD0UKcrLYJUNz7rZZb_BjvvUXp60u/w400-h225/Aus%20v%20Ind.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Indian batting has been in cracking form and they are a force to reckon with especially in home conditions. If Gill is unavailable, India might open the innings with Ishan Kishan. Rohit Sharma will accompany him. Virat Kohli at 3 and Shreyas Iyer at 4 provide plenty of firepower in the middle overs. KL Rahul should slot in at number 5. SKY might keep his place after a stellar showing in the Australia series. Pandya and Jadeja complete the lower order although they've both been very cold with the bat and a major worry for India.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Indian bowling has been looking sharp with Bumrah back and Siraj hitting the straps with the new ball. Kuldeep is a master of variations and won't be easy to handle in the middle overs. Hardik Pandya provides reasonable option as the third seamer. Jadeja provides the left arm option. India might look to include veteran R Ashwin in the line up too.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">David Warner has found form which would delight the Australian management and he will remain a key force in this Aussie batting line-up. Travis Head opened in the South Africa series but was then out with injury and Mitchell Marsh was slotted in to open the innings. It remains to be seen who Australia will go in with, in their opening match. Smith and Labuschagne should come in at 3 and 4 respectively. Australia have lots of options that can float around 5-6-7 with Green, Carey, Inglis, Maxwell all in the squad.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins form a formidable pace attack for the 5 time champions. Zampa is their main spin option with Maxwell providing ample backup. Green, Marsh, Labuschagne can all roll their arm over as well. It's a very well rounded attack all in all.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: India vs Australia</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mitchell Starc vs Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adam Zampa vs Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer</p><p style="text-align: justify;">R Ashwin vs David Warner</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kuldeep Yadav vs Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This promises to be a mouth watering clash between the two heavyweights in this format. The pitch in Chennai should be full of runs if IPL is anything to go by but it should help pace and spin too. The weather looks clear too so we are all set for the Men in Blue to take on the Kangaroos!!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable India XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill/ Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Australia XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India v Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">David Warner</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shreyas Iyer</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adam Zampa</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kuldeep Yadav</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mitchell Marsh</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The match will start at 02.00 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who will come out on top in this clash? Will India get off to a winning start or will Australia dampen the mood of the host nation?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-89021318464693083732023-10-06T17:00:00.001+05:302023-10-06T17:00:00.154+05:30Sri Lanka and South Africa Clash at Kotla to get their CWC 2023 Campaign Underway<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sri Lanka Vs South Africa, Kotla, New Delhi - ICC Men's CWC 2023; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sri Lanka only made the ICC Men's CWC 2023 after winning a gruelling Qualifier Tournament. They also reached the final of the recently concluded Asia Cup but were battered by India in the finals. South Africa are coming off a come from behind 3-2 series win against the Aussies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBV3OLxPMia12ToSwry9-dYqPGANhjN2Dc1zLqLEqBqMfZj6lB1xUqWm0eciOidwKeiJWHDHcYOD8ngCab69whUF4RZwN3Zb5NAjSzlFGDr61p-RNaH3JEJDlXseUIp7_cIBAQCrvxdn1GlPeso5Kripb3O6_EKpoNW5xZClQGs9fvio1QsYHt9kZIGrS/s3255/SL-v-SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sri Lanka v South Africa ICC Men's CWC 2023 AT Kotla Delhi Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="3255" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBV3OLxPMia12ToSwry9-dYqPGANhjN2Dc1zLqLEqBqMfZj6lB1xUqWm0eciOidwKeiJWHDHcYOD8ngCab69whUF4RZwN3Zb5NAjSzlFGDr61p-RNaH3JEJDlXseUIp7_cIBAQCrvxdn1GlPeso5Kripb3O6_EKpoNW5xZClQGs9fvio1QsYHt9kZIGrS/w400-h266/SL-v-SA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Sri Lankan batting has left a lot to be desired recently beginning from their abject collapse in the Asia Cup final. They will hope dashing opener Kusal Perera is fit to start else Dimuth might open who is a waste of space in this format. Nissanka needs to carry on and play a long innings. Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka shore up the middle order and have all been in good form recently. Dasun Shanaka needs to step up with the bat after a string of low scores recently.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The bowling too has had its ups and downs with the injuries not helping either. Hasaranga and Chameera are out and Theekshana has just joined the team after coming back from injury. Two out of Kumara/ Pathirana/ Madhushanka will probably start along with the young sensation Wellalage. Dasun, Dananjaya and Asalanka need to chip in with the ball as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Proteas batting has looked very good with QDK and Bavuma making big runs against Australia while Markram, Klassen and Miller scored heavily in the series as well. Van der Dussen is likely to slot in at number 3. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Protea bowling line up like a little thin, at least on paper. Rabada and Ngidi should start along with the tall left arm pacer Marco Jensen. Maharaj and Shamsi should be their spin options with Markram more than capable to chip in with the ball as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: Sri Lanka vs South Africa</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka Vs Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Temba Bavuma Vs Dilshan Madhushanka</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Heinrich Klassen and Aiden Markram Vs Dunith Wellalage</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With each game likely to be very important in order to secure a semi final spot, this match already becomes very important for both South Africa and Sri Lanka. A slip up here and tougher tests in England, Australia, India await. Both teams will want to start with a win to ease into the long tournament.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Sri Lanka XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha/ Dilshan Madhushanka, Lahiru Kumara</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable South Africa XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Marco Jensen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamshi</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Sri Lanka v South Africa at Kotla, New Delhi</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Mendis</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton de Kock</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Charith Asalanka</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dunith Wellalage</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Marco Jensen</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The match will start at 02.00 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who will come out on top in this mouth watering clash?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-50276249771967240532023-10-05T19:00:00.002+05:302023-10-05T19:00:00.132+05:30Pakistan set to open their ODI CWC 2023 campaign against the plucky Dutch <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pakistan Vs Netherlands, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad - ICC Men's CWC 2023; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan begin their CWC 2023 campaign against the Men in Orange who lost to Sri Lanka in the CWC Qualifiers tournament final. They defeated West Indies in the super over which saw the former World Champions not even qualify for the main event this time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qpn8q36_yT0nKZe5McwEnlg_8PAn6gBVXt7GnEVknCfhLdyr6UtB2kGpasmeKyuQ_XiH1AGDR1H7HwJyuFU6-pHkZQN6iO7IrmK7KUVoLfb9NeZEKMozu2D3uqD1LbN7sLAIqc4L4Li7fnHKE7FZurC4-zX3LXcIG4r9VzgQSqRPSK4cvOIh4eNE5J_x/s1280/Pak%20v%20Net.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pakistan v Netherlands CWC 2023 Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qpn8q36_yT0nKZe5McwEnlg_8PAn6gBVXt7GnEVknCfhLdyr6UtB2kGpasmeKyuQ_XiH1AGDR1H7HwJyuFU6-pHkZQN6iO7IrmK7KUVoLfb9NeZEKMozu2D3uqD1LbN7sLAIqc4L4Li7fnHKE7FZurC4-zX3LXcIG4r9VzgQSqRPSK4cvOIh4eNE5J_x/w400-h225/Pak%20v%20Net.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan batting looks to be in ominous form if the warm up matches are to be considered. They have posted scores in excess of 330 in both the games. The openers have been out of form but Babar, Rizwan, Iftikhar, Nawaz and even the likes of Shakeel and Salman have been in imperious touch. Fakhar, Imam and Shafique have liked out of sorts though.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Dutch batting rests on their opening pair of Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd. Both are essential to their system. Barresi and De Leede shore up the middle order while skipper Scott Edwards provides the finishing touches. Edwards, especially is very good with spin, so look out for him in this World Cup. Teja Nidamanuru might also slot in for them!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistani bowling, surprisingly has looked out of sorts since the recent Asia Cup and with Naseem out it wears a further depleted look. Rauf isn't picking enough wickets and Shadab isn't giving control in the middle overs. Shaheen too looks off after the opening spell. The opening match against a relatively weak Dutch team gives Pakistan time to sort their bowling woes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dutch bowling relies heavily on Van Beek and Van Meekeran along with De Leede. Aryan Dutt, Vikramjit Singh and the veteran Van Der Merwe provide spin options.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: Pakistan vs Netherlands</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam Vs Roelof Van der Merwe</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd Vs Shaheen Shah Afridi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bas de Leede Vs Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan have been widely tipped as one of the possible semi finalists of the CWC 2023 but they remain a highly volatile team. They were defeated by Zimbabwe in the last WT20 and the Dutch defeated South Africa in that same tournament. Netherlands have nothing to loose and they will always believe that they can take any team down on their day.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Pakistan XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel/ Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim/ Hasan Ali</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Netherlands XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekaran, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Pakistan v Netherlands at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mohammad Rizwan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Haris Rauf</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shaheen Shah Afridi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The match will start at 02.00 PM IST (streamed live on Disney plus Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Can Pakistan start on a winning note? Can Netherlands cause an upset?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-46234054971696896222023-10-05T08:00:00.025+05:302023-10-05T08:00:00.136+05:30Defending Champions England take on New Zealand in the ICC Men's CWC 2023 Opener at Ahmedabad!<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>England vs New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad: Oct 05, 2023 - Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's finally here, after 4 long years of wait, the ICC Men's CWC 2023 gets underway at Ahmedabad with defending champions England taking on the losing finalist New Zealand, from the last World Cup final. What a final that was! English won the ODI series these two teams played last month 3-1 although both teams experimented quite a lot with their combination for the preparation for the World Cup.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna3hfQoRAKjuUoMPFJ7p4IndrcHAneMuh_1wYwQ6JAgEG8NWRdqBV0jb2fGAIQdQ0laNs0pFhQ1MS_rHy3TGQmzGh_nzT9ZVKsI1hzzdumOr-A-NJ-4Q0pHGJ-jYJVjPhkze3V7MOEdt_lBSYJskZWiMw_muh5lm0c2ViDQwRPgG5wDgulBlYUFFB7OJO/s1280/Eng%20v%20NZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="England v New Zealand CWC 2023 Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna3hfQoRAKjuUoMPFJ7p4IndrcHAneMuh_1wYwQ6JAgEG8NWRdqBV0jb2fGAIQdQ0laNs0pFhQ1MS_rHy3TGQmzGh_nzT9ZVKsI1hzzdumOr-A-NJ-4Q0pHGJ-jYJVjPhkze3V7MOEdt_lBSYJskZWiMw_muh5lm0c2ViDQwRPgG5wDgulBlYUFFB7OJO/w400-h225/Eng%20v%20NZ.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Kiwi batting has a strong look about them which was well on display in the two warm up games where they breached 300 with ease on both occasions. Will Young and Devon Conway are the most likely openers who like to take their time to settle in and play a long innings. Kane Williamson will miss this game so Latham should slot in at 3. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips provide enough flair and power in the middle overs with both very good players of spin as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand has one of the most well rounded bowling attacks even without Tim Southee who will miss the game for to injury. Boult and Henry can both move the ball early and will be a handful even in Indian conditions. Lockie Ferguson provides raw pace while Santner and Sodhi give finger and wrist spin options for the middle over squeeze. Then there's Neesham and Mitchell who can roll the arm over if required. Ravindra can play in place of Neesham depending on the pitch.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">English batting looks ominous on paper with Bairstow and an in-form Malan set to open the innings. Root provides the stability at number 3. If Stokes misses out of the opening game (he has a niggle in his hip, his availability will be confirmed on match day), Harry Brook is likely to replace him. Skipper Buttler and the dashing Livingstone will provide explosive finishing touches to the innings. They still have Moeen Ali and Sam Curran if the above batsmen give them a chance!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The bowling unit of English has been functioning like a well oiled machine. Wood and Woakes have provided the pace while Curran looks like an upgraded version of himself nailing yorkers at death. Rashid and Livingstone have been performing the spin duties relatively well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: England vs New Zealand</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mark Wood vs Devon Conway</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone vs Ish Sodhi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adil Rashid vs Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jonny Bairstow vs Trent Boult</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ahmedabad generally provides very good batting pitches and that will most likely continue in the ICC Men's CWC 2023. There might be movement under lights which might suit Boult in particular if the Kiwis bowl second.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable England XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable New Zealand XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham/ Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for England v New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dawid Malan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Devon Conway</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Daryl Mitchell</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Trent Boult</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mark Wood</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The match will start at 2.00 PM IST (streamed live on Disney plus Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are playing the Season Long ICC Men's CWC Fantasy <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-team-selection-boosters-leagues-prizes.html.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to know more.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For how to use Boosters, click here.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Will New Zealand manage to win against England after the heart break in 2019?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-17585405518016292072023-10-04T20:00:00.009+05:302023-10-04T20:00:00.145+05:30Dream 11 ICC Official Season Long ICC Men's CWC 2023 Fantasy Game - 7 Boosters Explained plus How & When to use them<p style="text-align: justify;">In the last post, I listed out the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-tips-tricks-differential-players.html.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Differential players for the first 2-3 matches of the ICC CWC 2023</a> along with a few tips and tricks to start the season long game.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now let us dive deep into the boosters being provided for the Official Season Long ODI CWC 2023 Fantasy Game powered by Dream11 and what they mean and how and when might be the best time/ games to play them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Boosters</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 7 boosters have been given which you can use any time you want. These boosters can really help in getting the rank to go up if used at the right time. Let us now go into detail about every booster in detail along with the fixtures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOOi7WGgHM3Z7XnyoMJgKCYZrE4686xhyphenhyphenDwM54iRso6RoUt7U5YCNKYWebU5uq5urxEi9d3a5fBPHh6oqqTaucw9CE0YZCI34xDmfwSSWQdayCVtkpENfSJ-RHDrUZxYHcQcHTxtl8j1R0xJNaBMKkx8-x4PF37AcwPkgCtTWfnlHZpozEwr0f2XObbrR/s557/Booster%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 CWC 2023 Fantasy Boosters" border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="525" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOOi7WGgHM3Z7XnyoMJgKCYZrE4686xhyphenhyphenDwM54iRso6RoUt7U5YCNKYWebU5uq5urxEi9d3a5fBPHh6oqqTaucw9CE0YZCI34xDmfwSSWQdayCVtkpENfSJ-RHDrUZxYHcQcHTxtl8j1R0xJNaBMKkx8-x4PF37AcwPkgCtTWfnlHZpozEwr0f2XObbrR/w378-h400/Booster%201.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6IQP0koEhGb7zPVWQb21VeTRDYRZrZcPKSDRQcftES4ai3iI6ymzNil7BlQdTu80VDoSrAknAyhrVFMD3nG3ao1W5t-bxCk57RYtS7GwOTkq9o9XoG-CHYwIodwJgm53kf6vJm-_fB9G7pMluj7Lh65aaGwGLQ02vPtUJA42L5jHHcGtgSsA9J7rcGha/s529/Booster%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 CWC 2023 Fantasy Boosters Explained" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="529" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6IQP0koEhGb7zPVWQb21VeTRDYRZrZcPKSDRQcftES4ai3iI6ymzNil7BlQdTu80VDoSrAknAyhrVFMD3nG3ao1W5t-bxCk57RYtS7GwOTkq9o9XoG-CHYwIodwJgm53kf6vJm-_fB9G7pMluj7Lh65aaGwGLQ02vPtUJA42L5jHHcGtgSsA9J7rcGha/w400-h265/Booster%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Super Transfer - Unlimited transfers, like a Wildcard</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The booster is best used to either hop on to get a team which allows you to play your Double up booster in the next match by getting 7-8 players or to hop off from your team after playing the Double up booster by making a balanced squad for the next 3/ 4 games. It is unavailable for the first group stage match and the first semi final when we already have unlimited transfers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Triple Scorer - Selected player gets *3 of their Fantasy points</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It can be used on any player once and the concerned player gets *3 of their Fantasy points. It's important to note that you will still be able to select your captain and vice captain as usual.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So the best time to use this booster is when you think that there are multiple good options to maximize points. For example, when you've 3-4 very good options and you're confused about whom to select captain/ vice captain, then this booster can help you to reduce your headache and maximize the points.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can use it in a game involving two strong teams like Australia/ England/ India/ New Zealand.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Double up - The most important booster. Doubles the points of your team. Use this wisely.</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As the name implies, activating this booster gives all your players double their Fantasy points. So, your captain gets *4 and vice captain gets *3 times their Fantasy points. This is the most powerful booster in the game and can easily give you around 1500 points in one game thereby boosting your rank immensely.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I would suggest to use this booster when two evenly matched teams play for example, Ind v Pak, Ind v Aus, Aus v Eng, NZ v Eng, Aus v NZ.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's ideal to have a full playing XI to maximize the full potential of the double up booster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Power Batter - All batters in your team get *2 the points</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Almost all pitches in India are very good for batting generally but venues like Chennai, Delhi and Lucknow might aid spin more.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Select matches being played at Chinnaswamy , Wankhede, Rajiv Gandhi, Narendra Modi stadiums to activate your power batter booster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Some of the matches I would Target are Aus v Eng, Eng v NZ, Ind v SA, Pak v Aus, SL v Eng, Ind v Pak & Ind v NZ.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's ideal to get 6 batters in your team to use this booster for maximum advantage.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Power Bowler - All bowlers in your team get *2 the points</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pitches in Delhi and Lucknow are traditionally favorable to spin bowlers. However, with the pitches having being relaid for the World Cup, it remains to be seen if these pitches behave any differently. Select a match which has two good bowling sides, select 6 bowlers and activate the power bowler booster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are many good matches where this booster might be played.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Power All-rounder - All All-rounders in your team get *2 the points</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You'll need 4 good all rounders involved in a match so you can realise the full potential of this booster. Teams like Australia (Maxwell, Marsh, Stoinis, Green), England (Stokes, Curran, Moeen, Livingstone, Woakes), New Zealand (Phillips, Mitchell, Santner, Neesham, Ravindra), Sri Lanka (Dhananjaya, Shanaka),</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Netherlands (De Leede, Ackermann, Vikram Singh, Van der Merwe), Pakistan (Shadab, Iftikhar, Nawaz), South Africa (Markam, Jensen), Bangladesh (Shakib, Mahedi, Mehidy) have a good set of all rounders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">India has Hardik Pandya, Jadeja and Ashwin listed as all rounders. Afghanistan doesn't seem to have good all rounders with Rashid and Mujeeb both listed as bowlers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Australia, England and New Zealand seem to have the best and most all rounders in the game hence it makes sense to play the booster in a game involving any of these teams although there are plenty of other good options available too depending on the pitch, ground conditions, team form, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Power Keeper - All wicket-keepers in your team get *2 the points</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Usage</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can select a maximum of 4 keepers but generally those many keepers won't be playing in a single game. Look out for teams with 2 keepers listed and who might start so that you can maximize the power keeper booster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand has Latham and Conway both listed as keepers. England have Bairstow and Buttler while Australia have Inglis and Carry listed as keepers. South Africa have Klassen and Quinton de Kock while Bangladesh have Das and Mushfiqur. Sri Lanka have three of their top 4 listed as keepers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This booster may be activated with 3 players.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">All in all, the 7 boosters should give plenty of incentive to make up lost ground as they have immense potential to deliver high points in a single game.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For an overview on how to play the game, <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-team-selection-boosters-leagues-prizes.html.html" target="_blank">click here</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do let me know what players you're looking at? What's your favourite booster?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-49632736633763063742023-10-04T16:00:00.003+05:302023-10-04T16:00:00.139+05:30Dream 11 ICC Official Season Long Men's CWC 2023 Fantasy Game - Tips & Tricks, Differential Players<p>As we saw in the previous post, ICC has launched the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2023/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-CWC-2023-team-selection-boosters-leagues-prizes.html.html" target="_blank">Official Season Long ODI WC Cricket World Cup 2023 Fantasy Game powered by Dream11</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd78PXpOgOQT9gUTKOnkDBUZim1-G3zfM5vQvawIL6YaX1Esch0lXgHaWrd9JCfyWmTAu8fqoyXtWk6pyJELe8ZIxAnn3KRLE-AF2ApEdvgomkrSwDSlsqn73Rk7W5ApSs8YeGONmZ5btHBZWs23XDugfYPUsbEXsGuwrtPQq0kOMDA2TFZ8rywpUbdjWW/s1361/Dream%2011%20Differential%20Players,%20Tips,%20Tricks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Fantasy Team Selection" border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1361" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd78PXpOgOQT9gUTKOnkDBUZim1-G3zfM5vQvawIL6YaX1Esch0lXgHaWrd9JCfyWmTAu8fqoyXtWk6pyJELe8ZIxAnn3KRLE-AF2ApEdvgomkrSwDSlsqn73Rk7W5ApSs8YeGONmZ5btHBZWs23XDugfYPUsbEXsGuwrtPQq0kOMDA2TFZ8rywpUbdjWW/w400-h181/Dream%2011%20Differential%20Players,%20Tips,%20Tricks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>In this post I will be giving a few tips with which you can start the game</p><p><b>Team Composition</b></p><p>Start with a balanced squad of 443 which means 4 players from England v New Zealand, 4 players from Pakistan v Netherlands and 3 players from Bangladesh v Afghanistan.</p><p>Alternatively, you can go for 542 with 5 from the first match or the second match depending on your risk appetite.</p><p>This year we've a total of 135 transfers for the first 45 matches. So starting in such a fashion would mean you'll have around 145 transfers for 42 matches which will help you later.</p><p><b>Picking Nailed Players</b></p><p>At the beginning of any long tournament, when you're picking players from future matches too, it's always a safe option to go with players who are a surety to start and not take many risks with 50-50 players as it will not lead to wasted transfers.</p><p>Now let's look at Top 10 Differential (less then 10% owned) players to start the game</p><p><b>Harry Brook 1.0%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The English wonder kid. Explosive Batsmen</li><li>In Good form</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Will Young 10.1%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In decent form. Should open the innings. </li><li>Netherlands in a few days.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Glenn Phillips 7.6%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Explosive middle order batsman</li><li>Nailed</li><li>Bowls part time spin</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Liam Livingstone 8.2%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Explosive Finisher</li><li>Bowls a few overs</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Fakhar Zaman 1.0%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Opens the innings</li><li>Faces Netherlands</li><li>Not in great form but he can be very explosive</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Haris Rauf 5.9%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Quickest bowler in Pak line up</li><li>Not in greatest form but the Dutch might struggle against that pace</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Mehidy Hasan 2.3%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very good spin bowler</li><li>Bats in the top order now</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Shadab Khan 3.0%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Vice Captain so nailed</li><li>Faces Netherlands who might struggle against leg spin</li><li>Can bat too</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ish Sodhi 8.9%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Main spinner in the Kiwi line up</li><li>Picks wickets regularly</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Litton Das 2.0%</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Opens the innings</li><li>In great form</li><li>Nailed</li></ul><p></p><p>These were some of the hidden gems I think could do well at the beginning.</p><p>Do let me know what players you're looking at?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com1India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-67669190077592332202023-10-04T12:15:00.002+05:302023-10-04T12:15:50.278+05:30Dream 11 Season Long Official Fantasy Game ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2022- Team Selection, Transfers, Points System, Boosters, Leagues & Prizes<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's almost showtime! ICC ODI World Cup 2023 begins in a few hours in India!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like the last few years, ICC have teamed up with Dream 11 again to give fans all around the world a chance to don the coaches hat and select their own team and score points in a season long ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0xt95emxlLRM4CwT4oNx_OOW02nI0jLMTaHnYNQo7MwgBiVWBLZm50U9yim-x4jMRP7BtMiAz0vVqZbVkZX6hTj1_Y70e_xlbLQoLJGFH7ncElL0NAUjJ62FZWesq9zFPG_h_AsqZGWj3Y5N5AuAqx9oBXsdUUO3CMoInIzNzQi_jOYBMR5ZmXERqF8_/s1361/Dream%2011%20Season%20Long%20Overview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Season Long CWC 2023" border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1361" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0xt95emxlLRM4CwT4oNx_OOW02nI0jLMTaHnYNQo7MwgBiVWBLZm50U9yim-x4jMRP7BtMiAz0vVqZbVkZX6hTj1_Y70e_xlbLQoLJGFH7ncElL0NAUjJ62FZWesq9zFPG_h_AsqZGWj3Y5N5AuAqx9oBXsdUUO3CMoInIzNzQi_jOYBMR5ZmXERqF8_/w400-h183/Dream%2011%20Season%20Long%20Overview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's start with the basic format and the rules below. And then we will move onto the boosters that they've introduced to spice up the game.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Team Selection</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's pretty basic, we've to select 11 players within the given constraints of 100 credits & 1-4 Wicket-keepers, 3-6 batsmen, 1-4 All-rounders and 3-6 bowlers. We can only pick a maximum of 7 players from a single team.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We need to select 1 Captain (who gets *2 points) and 1 Vice Captain (who gets *1.5 points). We can change Captain and Vice Captain for all matches before the deadline for that particular match.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Points System</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MbH98lWaTeNhES2tSuW_SnZLEiNv17SLHHe7aG00dALF9UV6KgTxuW9O12bRFDCR-XvnwChs5MK2VBYnCK16MrpzfH86C1_VWXWT9HnTZ71eUOWxXOWCNfJogTDz9fushZtJneMYNYSYN1kMN0U2XlXNQO_D68PAz6kCJSG2GFEUDq8fpf57TAVhf6Sx/s569/Batting%20Points.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Batting Points Dream 11" border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="569" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MbH98lWaTeNhES2tSuW_SnZLEiNv17SLHHe7aG00dALF9UV6KgTxuW9O12bRFDCR-XvnwChs5MK2VBYnCK16MrpzfH86C1_VWXWT9HnTZ71eUOWxXOWCNfJogTDz9fushZtJneMYNYSYN1kMN0U2XlXNQO_D68PAz6kCJSG2GFEUDq8fpf57TAVhf6Sx/w320-h235/Batting%20Points.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNKVhokh8PEO-tzBGGWyVxPmLGWWOl_elbxWfhOeaiU1nBT9s-Sk1Xy2NNn6g2V4l7mtP15D6iy5HbgqNIcvNH7-J3gjV0mqyCqvjYM1AQfxDlOYMtqMRPZLJNdMR60CSnyV0zdtTBjtBdAjsy35k1Nn5W-WY64an7vgAZFLZ-lruz_cB5KYc6C6rJao1/s541/Bowling%20Points.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bowling Points Dream 11" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="541" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNKVhokh8PEO-tzBGGWyVxPmLGWWOl_elbxWfhOeaiU1nBT9s-Sk1Xy2NNn6g2V4l7mtP15D6iy5HbgqNIcvNH7-J3gjV0mqyCqvjYM1AQfxDlOYMtqMRPZLJNdMR60CSnyV0zdtTBjtBdAjsy35k1Nn5W-WY64an7vgAZFLZ-lruz_cB5KYc6C6rJao1/w320-h252/Bowling%20Points.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9lJH-adScFQdy4BJdGxZF1Z18X0DdZG-SX0kdW3jU0xCy-0JWKLUsFpaZnj06wPUAKSJIMa6y2yn_T-5xU_cp5j0cgirkrdusIPA4RSKRyyChosLS5hTPrHGeCsCkSmkS8n-tRuxNJtuffAvZRMYJBzWh40fhDZq7IzYbZgaR7FzOCt9sk87X2FkL_0K/s541/Fielding%20Points.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fielding Points Dream 11 CWC 2023" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="541" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9lJH-adScFQdy4BJdGxZF1Z18X0DdZG-SX0kdW3jU0xCy-0JWKLUsFpaZnj06wPUAKSJIMa6y2yn_T-5xU_cp5j0cgirkrdusIPA4RSKRyyChosLS5hTPrHGeCsCkSmkS8n-tRuxNJtuffAvZRMYJBzWh40fhDZq7IzYbZgaR7FzOCt9sk87X2FkL_0K/w320-h238/Fielding%20Points.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p>The detailed breakdown of the points system can be seen on the game page.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Transfers</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The game begins with the match between England and New Zealand which starts at 02.00 PM IST on October 5th 2023. Till the deadline, you will get unlimited transfers. Post that, for the 45 group stage matches, there are a total of 135 transfers. Then unlimited transfers before the start of the 1st Semi Final & then 10 transfers again till the Finals!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">So to summarize</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Match 1-45: 135 Transfers</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After match 45 and before match 46 (First Semi Final): Unlimited transfers</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Match 46-48: 10 Transfers</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Important Points to Remember</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If a match is abandoned before it begins, the transfers made will NOT be deducted & any booster applied will continue to be applied for the next match and can be unapplied any time before the next deadline.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If a match is abandoned after it begins, the transfers made WILL BE deducted & any booster applied will be unavailable for upcoming matches. Fantasy points earned during the duration of the abandoned match will be retained.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Boosters</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A total of 7 boosters have been given which you can use any time you want. These boosters can really help in getting the rank to go up if used at the right time.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The boosters are</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Super Transfer - Unlimited transfers</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Triple Scorer - Selected player gets *3 of their Fantasy points</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Double up - The most important booster. Doubles the points of your team. Use this wisely.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Power Batter - All batters in your team get *2 the points</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Power Bowler - All bowlers in your team get *2 the points</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Power All-rounder - All All-rounders in your team get *2 the points</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Power Keeper - All wicket-keepers in your team get *2 the points</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We will dive deeper into each booster in the next blog post, looking into how we can best maximize them, which matches stand out to play which boosters, etc.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Leagues & Prizes</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone is automatically entered into the global league with fans from all across the world.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like the last time, I don't see a country league where-in we used to be added to the country that we were supporting.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also create and join leagues competing with your friends!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are some decent prizes for the overall league winners</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rank 1</b> $200 Merchandise Voucher</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Tickets & All Expense paid trip for 1 match at the WT20 2024.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Signed Stump from the Finals.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rank 2</b> $100 Merchandise Voucher</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Signed Bat from a Team</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rank 3</b> $50 Merchandise Voucher</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rank 4-60</b> $40 Merchandise Voucher</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rank 61-166</b> $20 Merchandise Voucher</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ICC and Dream 11 could really have done better with those prizes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The link for the Official Season Long Dream 11 Fantasy Game for ICC Men's World Cup T20 2022 is https://icc.dream11.com/login</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you playing the Official Season Long Fantasy Game for ICC Men's World Cup T20 2022 powered by Dream 11?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com2India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-41854454100447831562022-12-09T13:25:00.002+05:302022-12-09T13:25:50.624+05:30Indian Cricket Team Schedule, Venues and Dates for 2023 Home Season Announced <p style="text-align: justify;">BCCI announced a packed schedule for the Men in Blue from January 2023 till March 2023 with Sri Lanka, New Zealand & Australia slated to tour India. The Indian season will begin with a T20 series against the Lankans at Mumbai. The much awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy will begin on the 9th of March in Nagpur.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijloZuuA5vsGPJcA7UwBgCqFAC5asMOWI0xk3VRiJlDSr7oLa9y-XpeweAwT_PFngb4KGFjNMIVdU63w_jgdEqY04wUp8345kbxxKuHR4jbEtNRn97cgnl8NyCukz8hno7NW92KkCr8sKwYteP-8zjBxyY98zz2bOSPVm2p7-Z6_7rCIR32c73Fev2eg/s549/Dravid%20Rohit.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India Home Season 2023 Fixtures, Venues announced" border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="549" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijloZuuA5vsGPJcA7UwBgCqFAC5asMOWI0xk3VRiJlDSr7oLa9y-XpeweAwT_PFngb4KGFjNMIVdU63w_jgdEqY04wUp8345kbxxKuHR4jbEtNRn97cgnl8NyCukz8hno7NW92KkCr8sKwYteP-8zjBxyY98zz2bOSPVm2p7-Z6_7rCIR32c73Fev2eg/w400-h225/Dravid%20Rohit.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It will be interesting to see if India sticks with Rohit as captain and Dravid as the coach, both of whom have been under fire recently with India having fared poorly in Asia Cup 2022, WT20 2022 and now having lost the ODI series in both NZ & Bangladesh.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Team India Schedule from January 2023 to March 2023</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sri Lanka Tour of India</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">3 January – 1st T20I, Mumbai</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5 January – 2nd T20I, Pune</p><p style="text-align: justify;">7 January – 3rd T20I, Rajkot</p><p style="text-align: justify;">10 January – 1st ODI, Guwahati</p><p style="text-align: justify;">12 January – 2nd ODI, Kolkata</p><p style="text-align: justify;">15 January – 3rd ODI, Trivandrum</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>New Zealand Tour of India</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">18 January – 1st ODI, Hyderabad</p><p style="text-align: justify;">21 January – 2nd ODI, Raipur</p><p style="text-align: justify;">24 January – 3rd ODI, Indore</p><p style="text-align: justify;">27 January – 1st T20I, Ranchi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">29 January – 2nd T20I, Lucknow</p><p style="text-align: justify;">1 February – 3rd T20I, Ahmedabad</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Australia Tour of India</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">9 to 13 February – 1st Test, Nagpur</p><p style="text-align: justify;">17 to 21 February – 2nd Test, Delhi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">1 to 5 March – 3rd Test, Dharamsala</p><p style="text-align: justify;">9 to 13 March – 4th Test, Ahmedabad</p><p style="text-align: justify;">17 March – 1st ODI, Mumbai</p><p style="text-align: justify;">19 March, 2nd ODI, Vizag</p><p style="text-align: justify;">22 March – 3rd ODI, Chennai</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>What tour are you most excited for?</b></p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-87822652571562368182022-11-12T17:31:00.002+05:302022-11-12T17:31:48.499+05:30Key Battles in Final of T20 World Cup 2022 - England vs Pakistan at MCG in Melbourne<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles in T20 World Cup Final: England vs Pakistan at MCG in Melbourne: Nov 13, 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 promises to be a fascinating battle. England probably has the strongest and the lengthiest batting line up in the tournament while Pakistan possesses the quickest and probably the most complete bowling line up. On a collision course, we will see sparks fly when the crème de la crème battle against each other.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let us look at a few key battles that might decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. You can also check out the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/eng-vs-pak-t20-worldcup-2022-final-match-preview-probable-starting-lineup-when-where-to-watch-fantasy-tips.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Match Preview</a> and the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/road-to-finals-for-pakistan-and-england-t20-worldcup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">road to the final for these teams</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78pmDQlh9LrWObyNJwhVkrragmHklHmaGy0UUewfDOjiTXf-1AszsavyBJb2ceHbrQduUoPmfgFArdQmXWoMBnc7B_YvO1yAAk6ECvMgUn2N13T4MEa3CQ9oJ0NEQGZsT7DyZU__ykc8gIWsdonL5o6t2urrm6pitbJLLeSkW8U2PrAdn2E-yAEuKYQ/s1400/ENGvPAK%20Key%20Battles.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tactical Analysis & Key Battles in Final of T20 World Cup 2022 - England vs Pakistan at MCG in Melbourne" border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="1400" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78pmDQlh9LrWObyNJwhVkrragmHklHmaGy0UUewfDOjiTXf-1AszsavyBJb2ceHbrQduUoPmfgFArdQmXWoMBnc7B_YvO1yAAk6ECvMgUn2N13T4MEa3CQ9oJ0NEQGZsT7DyZU__ykc8gIWsdonL5o6t2urrm6pitbJLLeSkW8U2PrAdn2E-yAEuKYQ/w400-h243/ENGvPAK%20Key%20Battles.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mark Wood vs Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mark Wood missed the semi final, but he was back bowling in the nets on Saturday. If he's passed fit, then his opening burst against the Pakistani openers might set the tone for England. The openers would look to start cautiously but if the ball jags around, combined with his high pace; Wood and England can do early and irreversible damage.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shaheen Shah Afridi vs Jos Buttler and Alex Hales</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shaheen Shah Afridi looks to have gotten into nice rhythm lately after starting the tournament slow. He's getting the ball to tail in and that has been a nemesis of Hales in particular in the past. Buttler will have to be careful against the ball that goes away as he often chases wide deliveries early in the innings.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz vs English batters</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Nawaz was brilliant in the latest 7 match T20I series these two teams played in the lead up to the world cup. Shadab Khan also is a dangerous customer with a good googly and can also turn the ball away from the right handed batters. Babar might want to introduce one spin option against Hales and Buttler early or against Liam Livingstone in the middle overs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Adil Rashid vs Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If Babar survives the opening burst, then England can turn to Rashid to contain Babar. Babar has had issues against him and is unable to read his googly on occasions. Rashid will also be on a high after containing aggressive Indian batters in the semi final and also scalping the prized wicket of Suryakumar Yadav. Haris, has quickly become an important figure in that Pakistan line up and he's looked good against pace in general. Rashid might also be tasked to nip in the young star in his bud before he can start his innings.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sam Curran vs Ifthikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sam Curran is tasked with closing out the innings with his wide yorkers and change of pace. Ifthikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan have played good innings throughout the world cup and bailed Pakistan out with their late hitting and timely runs. How these two manage against Curran will be very important especially if Pakistan are batting first and looking to set up a big total.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim vs Phil Salt and Ben Stokes</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If England lose their openers quickly then the task of facing a super quick Rauf and accurate and clever Wasim will most probably fall to Salt and Stokes. Stokes hasn't looked at his best in the tournament and the high pace of Rauf might unsettle him. Salt hasn't batted so far in the tournament, so facing high accurate pace bowling under cloudy Melbourne skies might not be what he's looking forward to.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Which battle fascinates you the most? What are you most looking forward to?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-66381215825971264292022-11-12T11:29:00.004+05:302022-11-12T11:30:06.003+05:30Unstoppable English Batting set to collide with Fiery Pakistan Bowling as rain threat looms at Melbourne<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>T20 World Cup 2022 Final: England vs Pakistan at MCG in Melbourne: Nov 13, 2022 - Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">England are on a roll now having handed India an absolute shellacking in the semi final at Adelaide but they'll now come up against a dangerous Pakistan side who seem to be peaking at the right moment. Both teams had to win their last group game to go through to the semi finals but both put on clinical performances once they got there. They have had a pretty similar <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/road-to-finals-for-pakistan-and-england-t20-worldcup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Road to the Finals</a> as well!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdTe2wsaZlr2uWYYN2zCV2zCWXx0DrxpM-reKNCkZSr9TTOX5fLO2dLDfGbmPXrEcaYGQ0WfAGQv2_3QIr4FD8ABZJv6MdqfNvp_xYmEUXIVtnweyN2pPdme9vog1EkotLvPBiMu1RTPICI_l9PvHdf9o5sK4OO0TCloBj9pocTHql0m6EOoW0s4i6w/s1280/ENGvPAK.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="T20 World Cup 2022 Final: England vs Pakistan at MCG in Melbourne: Nov 13, 2022" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdTe2wsaZlr2uWYYN2zCV2zCWXx0DrxpM-reKNCkZSr9TTOX5fLO2dLDfGbmPXrEcaYGQ0WfAGQv2_3QIr4FD8ABZJv6MdqfNvp_xYmEUXIVtnweyN2pPdme9vog1EkotLvPBiMu1RTPICI_l9PvHdf9o5sK4OO0TCloBj9pocTHql0m6EOoW0s4i6w/w400-h250/ENGvPAK.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler and Alex Hales put up the highest partnership at an ICC Men's T20 World Cup with their 170 run unbeaten stand routing India. These two will be the biggest danger for Pakistan but even if they get early wickets, there's the dangerous Phil Salt at 3, the experienced Ben Stokes at 4 and then the versatile Liam Livingstone at 5 awaiting them. England has a very long batting order with Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes and Chris Jordan all of whom can whack the ball.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If any bowling line up can stop the English batting blitzkrieg then you'll want to certainly bet on the Pakistan one. With Shaheen Shah Afridi having found his rhythm again, he'll be a dangerous customer at the beginning with the swinging ball. Naseem Shah has the pace while Haris Rauf has been bowling with fire right through the tournament. Then there's Mohammad Wasim who seems to be a very good bowler at the death with his yorkers and in the middle overs. Pakistan also has Shadab Khan for the middle overs as a genuine wicket taking option. Nawaz is another option in the middle overs, he was good against England when these two teams faced each other recently.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Chris Jordan did relatively well against India despite going for runs at the back end but England will be hoping that their pace sensation Mark Wood is fit for the big final. Sam Curran also leaked runs for the first time in the tournament against India and would be looking to get back to his miserly ways in the final. Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone jointly bowled 7 hugely impactful overs for just 41 runs against India and Pakistan would be well advised to not let that repeat, is just a recipe for disaster. Woakes and Stokes will also play an important role with the ball under cloudy Melbourne skies.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan batting has floundered and stuttered right through the tournament but with the introduction of the dynamic Haris at number 3 and with their prolific openers Babar and Rizwan finding form in the semi final against New Zealand, means they've finally got a functioning top 3. Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Ifthikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan have all contributed to the batting at various points during the tournament.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: England vs Pakistan</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Chris Woakes vs Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shaheen Shah Afridi vs Jos Buttler and Alex Hales</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shadab Khan vs Liam Livingstone</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adil Rashid vs Mohammad Haris</p><p style="text-align: justify;">These two teams met just before the World Cup began in a long 7 match series in Pakistan as a preparation for the big event. The series ebbed and flowed and was a closely contested one with England eking out a 4-3 win in the deciding last match held at Lahore. The two teams know each other well and it should be a great contest at the MCG, weather permitting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Melbourne Weather Forecast for England v Pakistan T20 World Cup Final 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Weather for Sunday in Melbourne doesn't look too promising with an almost 90% chance for rain throughout the day. Thunderstorms are also predicted. The weather for the reserve day, Monday, is slightly better but still there's rain predicted through the morning and afternoon.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable England XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood/ Chris Jordan </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Pakistan XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for England v Pakistan at MCG, Melbourne</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ben Stokes</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sam Curran</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shaheen Shah Afridi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Will Pakistan repeat the feat from 1992? Will England reverse the result from 30 years ago? Or will the famous Melbourne weather have the last laugh?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-65351853283553168972022-11-12T08:30:00.001+05:302022-11-12T08:30:00.201+05:30Dream 11 ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Fantasy Game - Best teams variations for Final between Pakistan v England<p><span style="text-align: justify;">In this post, I will list out my Top 3 Team Variations for </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Dream11 Fantasy Game</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> for the Final between Pakistan and England to be played at MCG in Melbourne on the 13th of November 2022:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can take a quick glance at the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/road-to-finals-for-pakistan-and-england-t20-worldcup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Road to the Final</a> for these two teams.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dream 11 Team for Pakistan v England (Variation 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Balanced team with 2 Pakistani batters, 3 English batters, 3 players from each team who are expected to bowl 4 overs. All-rounders included for maximum potential of fantasy points. Mark Wood is included but can be replaced by Jordan or Woakes if he is still injured.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlKkVmSIIeV06a8jPLTwrp8wdbNZC2jolq1vEqtfZqCQ4aCLHzgs28TPMvfSkZ6mT-w4b5WHkclM6TZDfHous91iT8B8rVNoBOiCmlh5ojD9UXNn_Rmc5sLc4Zy0WpNCX3SlWekk8oCRBw0N_o2PjVS1qMPpFHw0vgCqtY6Hh7guljA1GTduIdmAzQA/s554/PAKvENG%20Dream11%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Team for FInal Pakistan v England ICC T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="521" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlKkVmSIIeV06a8jPLTwrp8wdbNZC2jolq1vEqtfZqCQ4aCLHzgs28TPMvfSkZ6mT-w4b5WHkclM6TZDfHous91iT8B8rVNoBOiCmlh5ojD9UXNn_Rmc5sLc4Zy0WpNCX3SlWekk8oCRBw0N_o2PjVS1qMPpFHw0vgCqtY6Hh7guljA1GTduIdmAzQA/w376-h400/PAKvENG%20Dream11%201.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dream 11 Team for Pakistan v England (Variation 2)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">More focused on all-rounders and bowling. Light on Pakistan batting as English bowling can be dangerous at MCG. No Mark Wood, Rizwan and Ifthikar included who has been good lower down.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdn-5dYUhCG98pwmxD0mj5k5o0fbt_88F158kKYCvFZCDtL0vYs5jPCw--Ldm5tj_heni1SOTvlnnEwWMwmf8Kr_7KJAD75zmsUcPXnF2TYhzt2hUmDULlQtjcyDFzxEj1AvQ7K_oHHiMs5_mbFjcuhlrftZjZLhB6Ehju6CfU7_tIBXql3ATMa8mEw/s550/PAKvENG%20Dream11%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Team for Final Pakistan v England ICC T20 World Cup 2022 - Fantasy Tips" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="529" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdn-5dYUhCG98pwmxD0mj5k5o0fbt_88F158kKYCvFZCDtL0vYs5jPCw--Ldm5tj_heni1SOTvlnnEwWMwmf8Kr_7KJAD75zmsUcPXnF2TYhzt2hUmDULlQtjcyDFzxEj1AvQ7K_oHHiMs5_mbFjcuhlrftZjZLhB6Ehju6CfU7_tIBXql3ATMa8mEw/w385-h400/PAKvENG%20Dream11%202.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><br /><b>Dream 11 Team for Pakistan v England (Variation 3)</b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Focus on batting and bowling with only 2 all-rounders. Rizwan and Babar there. Three bowlers from each side.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguRIscIhkVEmC2LLYtyuDlKmLEULhPrkHqc697cQpyjB1C4EKbdgli6qA32_fjuabDOILhWSQI3AyuI2-jOLWxwVNInv_ehRbVQ4I7FvpjgVzhvCcmUJbHEkhA0HhqnDYjcU7CkOIDd0VAg2JN-tMoKSCb5qwjLyXMakedQLbrFfdgV5WR2JVVk2TRlA/s546/PAKvENG%20Dream11%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Team for Final Pakistan v England ICC T20 World Cup 2022 - Fantasy Tips and Tricks" border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="521" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguRIscIhkVEmC2LLYtyuDlKmLEULhPrkHqc697cQpyjB1C4EKbdgli6qA32_fjuabDOILhWSQI3AyuI2-jOLWxwVNInv_ehRbVQ4I7FvpjgVzhvCcmUJbHEkhA0HhqnDYjcU7CkOIDd0VAg2JN-tMoKSCb5qwjLyXMakedQLbrFfdgV5WR2JVVk2TRlA/w381-h400/PAKvENG%20Dream11%203.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br />What team are you looking at for the final?<p></p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-59194288451166602352022-11-11T17:01:00.001+05:302022-11-11T17:01:25.678+05:30Road to the Finals for Pakistan & England - Final ICC T20 World Cup 2022, MCG, Melbourne<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pakistan - Road to the Final of T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan started with 2 last ball losses to India and Zimbabwe to start their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. With their hopes all but over, they first defeated Netherlands in their third outing before winning against South Africa in a rain marred game.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxND1_jAyYHIe-C7XDNgI-CaEGBKHjci_NXEdmfDUDNB-a9lwbptttF53ZvX3ijr4j-9u-jel5daHODAxy4QMayr4_3MrtqRlBAeuawKw1k1I6WksrCdAE0eQPd6dpLBK3o5Vp4EPm12VLrlMMBK08qiJU2Lu6FMZH8D_XGFUTNfLKXV0Z6qsWBfwXw/s1296/RTFinal%20PAK.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pakistan - Road to the Final of T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="1296" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxND1_jAyYHIe-C7XDNgI-CaEGBKHjci_NXEdmfDUDNB-a9lwbptttF53ZvX3ijr4j-9u-jel5daHODAxy4QMayr4_3MrtqRlBAeuawKw1k1I6WksrCdAE0eQPd6dpLBK3o5Vp4EPm12VLrlMMBK08qiJU2Lu6FMZH8D_XGFUTNfLKXV0Z6qsWBfwXw/w400-h225/RTFinal%20PAK.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">When South Africa lost their final match to Netherlands, Pakistan had a ray of hope to qualify for the semi final stage and they beat Bangladesh in their last group match to progress in the most dramatic fashion. They met New Zealand in the first semi final and first bowled well to keep the Kiwis to a manageable total and then both Rizwan and Babar found form as they ran out comfortable winners to be the first team to qualify for the finals!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 6 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 09, 2022, Semi Final 1, Pakistan vs New Zealand, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Pakistan won by 7 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 06, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Pakistan won by 5 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 03, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs South Africa, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Pakistan won by 33 runs (D/L method)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 30, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Netherlands, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Pakistan won by 6 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 27, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Zimbabwe won by 1 run</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 23, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs India, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> India won by 4 wickets</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>England - Road to the Final of T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">England, themselves had a stuttering start to their campaign as they first beat Afghanistan by scraping through a small chase before losing to neighbors Ireland. When their next match against hosts Australia was washed out, the chances to qualify for the semi final looked bleak.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrC5X2O666sh_4qYKG9TrirW_lN2wvsEzGzmajl_U4JldBVCkcc8wqf3fT5oTGfmE43kTxqXo8Ozr3ZmBEg-8hBY-LAzzfygm7Cy1I58hAuZRT-knfysIopklVNTqmChg92k1oa6i-_4w-oT9xBdv8a2dVVlJJ6qaeCmDEsBYr6qdFOpvfOTwBZKAfQ/s2500/RTFinal%20Eng.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="England - Road to the Final of T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="2500" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrC5X2O666sh_4qYKG9TrirW_lN2wvsEzGzmajl_U4JldBVCkcc8wqf3fT5oTGfmE43kTxqXo8Ozr3ZmBEg-8hBY-LAzzfygm7Cy1I58hAuZRT-knfysIopklVNTqmChg92k1oa6i-_4w-oT9xBdv8a2dVVlJJ6qaeCmDEsBYr6qdFOpvfOTwBZKAfQ/w400-h251/RTFinal%20Eng.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">But England won against New Zealand at Gabba with ease and then chased down a small target against the Lankans, albeit with a small stutter again, to seal their place in the semi final. They faced a strong Indian outfit in the semi final and having lost Mark Wood and Dawid Malan just before the semi final, they must have thought that chance had slipped away. But England put on a stunning show as their openers ran amok in a chase of 169, ultimately trashing India by 10 wickets and booking themselves a place in the final against Pakistan at the G.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 6 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 10, 2022, Semi Final 2, India vs England, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> England won by 10 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 05, 2022, Group 1, England vs Sri Lanka, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> England won by 4 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 01, 2022, Group 1, England vs New Zealand, Gabba, Brisbane</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> England won by 20 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 28, 2022, Group 1, Australia vs England, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Match abandoned without a ball being bowled</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 26, 2022, Group 1, England vs Ireland, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Ireland won by 5 runs (D/L method)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 22, 2022, Group 1, England vs Afghanistan, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> England won by 5 wickets</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-30744215189882267982022-11-10T10:52:00.002+05:302022-11-10T10:52:55.163+05:30Key Battles in Semi Final 2: India vs England at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: Nov 10, 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles in</b> <b>Semi Final 2: India vs England at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: Nov 10, 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let us look at a few key battles that will decide the outcome of the semi final between India and England in the semi final to be held at the Adelaide Oval. You can read the Match Preview <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/india-take-on-england-at-adelaide-oval.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and the road to the semi finals for these teams <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/india-and-england-road-to-semi-finals-t20-world-cup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mark Wood vs Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If Mark Wood starts the game, then his opening burst against the Indian openers would be the key to set the tone for England. For India, Rahul and Rohit would do well to survive this raw pace and take advantage later.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh vs Jos Buttler and Alex Hales</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the wood over Jos Buttler and troubled him greatly in the last series these two sides played in. Add Arshdeep Singh to the mix and the Indian opening bowlers form a lethal and potent opposition for the English openers, both of whom struggle against the moving ball.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhO3vKtvv4wawjUkZYsFhzIVoh592TxudyAqQ2sn2k4Mbf51ryAhNfiEixdB1FROHs0q8y9VmASGZwov8YcMGJ6xFtYfgekH6xR_o6tiEnUI8WKhkK-PA5KIGZa39F9-gqhpZAfv8TC_wXj5jUAgQ-2ZCRjxutVCdbnE52Jz6Nx2Ye4fp5ixk5dF86ig/s1920/Key%20Battle%20INDvENG.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Key Battles in Semi Final 2: India vs England at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide" border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhO3vKtvv4wawjUkZYsFhzIVoh592TxudyAqQ2sn2k4Mbf51ryAhNfiEixdB1FROHs0q8y9VmASGZwov8YcMGJ6xFtYfgekH6xR_o6tiEnUI8WKhkK-PA5KIGZa39F9-gqhpZAfv8TC_wXj5jUAgQ-2ZCRjxutVCdbnE52Jz6Nx2Ye4fp5ixk5dF86ig/w400-h266/Key%20Battle%20INDvENG.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>R Ashwin vs Liam Livingstone</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Liam Livingstone is one player in that English middle order that can single handedly kill the game in the favour of the English. He is a good player of spin and with short Adelaide boundaries, it will be imperative for India to get him out early. How R Ashwin fares against him, if these two are up against each other, will be a key and a fascinating part of the match.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Adil Rashid vs Suryakumar Yadav</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Like Liam Livingstone, Suryakumar Yadav is the man who can turn the tide in India's favour very quickly with his explosive batting. He smashed a stunning 100 just a few months back against England and has looked in sublime form in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Adil Rashid will be tasked with keeping SKY quiet and if possible sneak a googly through his defence!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sam Curran vs Hardik Pandya</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sam Curran is a man who seems to have reinvented his death bowling. He has been phenomenal for England in the closing overs and Hardik Pandya will be tasked to take him on during the slog overs for India. How Pandya fares against the wily Curran is something that might decide the fate of the match, especially if India bat first.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes vs Virat Kohli</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli is back to his best and the middle overs will be all about how he goes about his business against Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes. Kohli has struggled a bit against leg break bowling on occasions with the google often deceiving him. Like Suryakumar Yadav, how Kohli handles Rashid will go a long way in how India eventually fare in the match. Ben Stokes is a man for the big occasions and he will definitely take on the responsibility of getting Kohli when he comes to the crease. Stokes is known to get regular wickets and his battle with Virat will be intriguing to watch too.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Which battle fascinates you the most? What are you most looking forward to?</b></p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-13801488646329236222022-11-09T15:00:00.002+05:302022-11-10T10:57:47.331+05:30India take on England at Adelaide Oval in the second semi final of T20 World Cup 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Semi Final 2: India vs England at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: Nov 10, 2022 - Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">India will face a strong English side in a bid to make their 3rd T20 World Cup final since the tournament's inception in 2007 when India emerged eventual winners. Both the teams have had a relatively <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/india-and-england-road-to-semi-finals-t20-world-cup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stress free run to the semis</a>, losing one game apiece during the group stages. The two squared off for a 3 match series earlier this year in England, and although the troops were not all the same, India managed to get a 2-1 victory over hosts England.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA481n-dMUFmIOglCt8nXnU1kTMXJ9d0odBYxx-C5mchQDzQ7AtuMN_8Hglww3IuiZ00rIjfTacN3QeACqN0690lcBCuB2HFqdfHyWnPytkzoF7LcWOIhsKRKibJbWZ4eiQ1VoNPi1SeKVH40xBfGp4WhPbq0iVlDqXDwxFBF-ZDnVn_i9KE5NHnxr6g/s1200/IndvENG%20SF2%20preview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Semi Final 2: India vs England at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: Nov 10, 2022 - Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1200" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA481n-dMUFmIOglCt8nXnU1kTMXJ9d0odBYxx-C5mchQDzQ7AtuMN_8Hglww3IuiZ00rIjfTacN3QeACqN0690lcBCuB2HFqdfHyWnPytkzoF7LcWOIhsKRKibJbWZ4eiQ1VoNPi1SeKVH40xBfGp4WhPbq0iVlDqXDwxFBF-ZDnVn_i9KE5NHnxr6g/w400-h223/IndvENG%20SF2%20preview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Indian batting relies heavily on its top 4 but with Rohit and Rahul both blowing hot and cold the majority of the run making this World Cup has fallen to Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav. The two have literally carried Indian batting with small contributions from their openers at times and India will hope that they continue to find the runs in the big games now. Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik haven't had any meaningful time out in the middle with the bat yet but they'll have to do the talking in the semi final if the top order somehow fails to deliver.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Indian bowling has been looking sharp with young Arshdeep Singh leading the charge and the experienced pros, Mohammad Shami and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, supporting him. Hardik Pandya has done a decent job in the middle overs and Ashwin found some wickets finally in the dead rubber against Zimbabwe. Bhuvi had the number over Buttler in that last series, so that battle will be fascinating to watch.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler and Alex Hales seem to have found decent form with runs against New Zealand and Sri Lanka and will remain the key batters for England as they will hope to provide a bright start. Stokes also finally spent important time in the middle guiding England to victory against Sri Lanka. The injury to Dawid Malan means England can bring in the attacking Phil Salt into the line up while Liam Livingstone will be a key figure in how English handle Ashwin in the middle overs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">England suffered a mini blip with Mark Wood having an injury scare yesterday but he seems to be alright. He's been their pick of the bowlers along with the much improved Sam Curran who seems to have taken his death bowling to a different level. Woakes remains a key figure while Rashid and Livingstone have handled the spin responsibility. Moeen Ali has had previous success against some of the Indian batters so he might be given a few overs too.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/key-battles-in-semi-final-2-india-vs-england-t20-world-cup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Key Battles: India vs England</a></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mark Wood vs Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh vs Jos Buttler and Alex Hales</p><p style="text-align: justify;">R Ashwin vs Liam Livingstone</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adil Rashid vs Suryakumar Yadav</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The weather for this game should be fine with a very little chance of rain predicted in Adelaide tomorrow. The used pitch should mean that batters will have their work cut out but the smaller square boundaries might provide them with some respite. It promises to be a fascinating contest between two of the strongest white ball format teams going around currently. India and England, both, will not give an inch and at a packed Adelaide we will get to see a spectacle!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable India XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable England XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India v England at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ben Stokes</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sam Curran</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Suryakumar Yadav</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshdeep Singh</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who will join the winner from semi final 1 into the finals? Will India end their long wait to play in the finals or will England prevail after falling at the same stage last year?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Looking to set up your Dream 11 team for this match? Head here to make the ideal <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/dream11-fantasy-team-for-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-tips-tricks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dream11 Team for India v England</a> semi final match.</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-21716299398492239442022-11-08T17:00:00.002+05:302022-11-09T12:09:34.595+05:30Pakistan and New Zealand go head to head in the first semi final of T20 World Cup 2022 at SCG<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Semi Final 1: Pakistan Vs New Zealand, SCG, Sydney - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand were the first team to qualify for the semi finals in this World Cup while Pakistan had the most dramatic back door entry after South Africa suffered a shock loss to the Dutch on the final day of the group games. These two teams met thrice in the recent tri series just before the World Cup began, including the finals, where Pakistan won twice while the Kiwis won one game. Do check out the <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/new-zealand-and-pakistan-road-to-semi-finals-t20-world-cup-2022.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Road to the Semi Finals</a> for the two teams.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaKf2cJ-QwvpdZO4K8y-1M7RR6CpWpc8hObvX9WdiIHC0Fbs3eOws1U7cMmT9GzdURe38jW5mEAsGG_Q7n_L9DmfNRmVFxBpWKu7KZWgeoSCd8MTj03hoVeSIFzn5B2v_pAyFLpeTcly2TAsQj1Tr0F8hcDpDnVvDwLNRgTfW3U72flWU8pnj1Nm9SA/s1920/PAKvNZ%20Semi%20Final1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Semi Final 1: Pakistan Vs New Zealand, SCG, Sydney - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022; Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaKf2cJ-QwvpdZO4K8y-1M7RR6CpWpc8hObvX9WdiIHC0Fbs3eOws1U7cMmT9GzdURe38jW5mEAsGG_Q7n_L9DmfNRmVFxBpWKu7KZWgeoSCd8MTj03hoVeSIFzn5B2v_pAyFLpeTcly2TAsQj1Tr0F8hcDpDnVvDwLNRgTfW3U72flWU8pnj1Nm9SA/w400-h266/PAKvNZ%20Semi%20Final1.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The top order of Pakistan has stuttered and stumbled as both Babar and Rizwan have found the going difficult. The addition of Mohammad Haris has given the batting a new lease of life with the number three providing impetus in both the games he's played. Ifthikhar and Shadab have also contributed well in the batting department but Shan Masood has left a lot to be desired especially on the strike rate front.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kiwi batting meanwhile is all about their top order - Finn Allen is entrusted to go bang bang at the top of the order while Devon Conway mixes aggression with caution. Kane Williamson found form against the Irish while Glenn Philips has been their best batter so far even scoring a hundred against the Sri Lankans at this very venue. Daryl Mitchell is a good player of spin and is an important figure in this clash at SCG.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sydney is known for assisting spin more as compared to pace but even the fast bowlers have found enough assistance under lights here. Pakistan has a string of fast bowlers in Rauf, Shaheen, Naseem and Wasim who will all be geared up for this clash. Nawaz and Shadab will have an important role to play in the middle overs and keep New Zealand middle order in check.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand perhaps has the most rounded up bowling attack left amongst the four semi finalists. Boult and Southee can swing the ball while also being masters of variations. Lockie Ferguson provides raw pace while Santner and Sodhi give finger and wrist spin options for the middle over squeeze. Then there's Neesham and Mitchell who can roll the arm over if required.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: Pakistan vs New Zealand</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan Vs Tim Southee and Trent Boult </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Finn Allen and Devon Conway Vs Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Glenn Phillips Vs Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The semi final is shaping up to be a very intriguing battle between two teams that generally do well in big tournaments. Pakistan has been given a fresh life after losing all hope so they are now a very dangerous opponent. New Zealand always have that calmness about them in pressure situations. The weather for the match also looks to be clear at the moment so we should get a gripping contest!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Pakistan XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable New Zealand XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Glenn Philips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Pakistan v New Zealand at SCG, Sydney</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Devon Conway</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ish Sodhi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Haris Rauf</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Glenn Phillips</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who will qualify for the big final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Playing Dream11 Fantasy? Do read about the best team for <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/dream11-fantasy-team-for-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-tips-tricks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Zealand v Pakistan semi final</a>.</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-80413844296374945112022-11-08T12:31:00.005+05:302022-11-10T10:20:27.085+05:30Dream 11 ICC Official Season Long T20 World Cup 2022 Fantasy Game - Team for Semi Finals!<p><span style="text-align: justify;">What a <a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/search/label/T20%20World%20Cup%202022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T20 World Cup 2022</a> it has been so far!! For me personally, I currently stand at a a Global Rank of 76 out of a total 4,18,300 players. It has been a pleasure writing differential player posts and having received positive feedback from so many!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0j5AXZFNdcL8DGK328Nexlnz_fdjt__86akZe_poSvrYCzbg0feITRtdqXJby6BBVplAndxExwJs_wu63Jgy_azmSwO3oRuQ_lu_bBbGJjz8hXB3bS5pEgIRFfLALfuK4Yx1_HGuVEu7y6g-FMPsxLeZaiflaf2NyY-XrYjjFiCfNFwdxmxOwSv9pPg/s537/Dream%2011%20RANK.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Season Long T20 World Cup 2022 Game Global Rank" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="537" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0j5AXZFNdcL8DGK328Nexlnz_fdjt__86akZe_poSvrYCzbg0feITRtdqXJby6BBVplAndxExwJs_wu63Jgy_azmSwO3oRuQ_lu_bBbGJjz8hXB3bS5pEgIRFfLALfuK4Yx1_HGuVEu7y6g-FMPsxLeZaiflaf2NyY-XrYjjFiCfNFwdxmxOwSv9pPg/w400-h300/Dream%2011%20RANK.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">If you still have boosters, learn about them by </span><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-wt20-2022-boosters-explained-when-how-to-use.html" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">clicking here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this post, I will list out Top 11 Players for matches covering the two Semi Finals:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-t20-worldcup-2022-semi-final-preview-fantasy-tips-when-where-to-watch-in-india.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Zealand v Pakistan, November 09, SCG, Sydney</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/india-take-on-england-at-adelaide-oval.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">India v England, November 10, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dream 11 Team for New Zealand v Pakistan - Semi Final 1</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pitch at SCG has slowed down considerably and I feel it will suit changes of pace and spin bowlers. It is always better to have a balanced squad for the big matches, so I have gone for 5-6 Pakistan-New Zealand combination.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDmx7H4Q9xGwuL3sA5OTC7W0wO7bjjm1T3zFPgFMMrjuJ9k3eN03gNoPc4Tsxb-Xuj0uG8Wi4zC_yMy_dEQ3XROyTstnc2EKI5J--5FEbFx3FDAGTtAdFrvyYeZADtzs8w3eFOnhVneKimy-b-nDwJJuyH5heSBApYIQsA00ix6TCraZO69EEVd5ygw/s509/PAKvNZ%20SF1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Team for New Zealand v Pakistan - Semi Final 1" border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="509" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDmx7H4Q9xGwuL3sA5OTC7W0wO7bjjm1T3zFPgFMMrjuJ9k3eN03gNoPc4Tsxb-Xuj0uG8Wi4zC_yMy_dEQ3XROyTstnc2EKI5J--5FEbFx3FDAGTtAdFrvyYeZADtzs8w3eFOnhVneKimy-b-nDwJJuyH5heSBApYIQsA00ix6TCraZO69EEVd5ygw/w400-h389/PAKvNZ%20SF1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">3 Alternatives to the team shared above:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><p></p><ol><li>Allen to Haris</li><li>Allen to Rauf</li><li>Allen to Southee</li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dream 11 Team for India v England - Semi Final 1</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adelaide has provided some great matches over the past 2 weeks and the team batting first has generally won. Spin has done well at the venue with the smaller boundaries on one side also aiding batters. Just like my Dream 11 Team for<b> </b>New Zealand v Pakistan - Semi Final 1<b>, </b>I have again gone for a balanced 5-6 India England combination.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39lPA6SbyyEWpttdFkrX-N_2dkRqb7zdAGaPtYMLUmF-FOj8_kykY51kMXeT90wdPTs5xpsV_T6k1zbR9S1v87Eus4QZptT41LI94VYM3_-Sd6poFQ_1xxF22yVTjUCW2d8Weiu_UZ7RRcX11pOqv67sWBJWnC_tWIpf_MVTbiaWaRAa5NrDCHiSe-Q/s509/INDvENG%20SF2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Team for India v England - Semi Final 1" border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="509" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39lPA6SbyyEWpttdFkrX-N_2dkRqb7zdAGaPtYMLUmF-FOj8_kykY51kMXeT90wdPTs5xpsV_T6k1zbR9S1v87Eus4QZptT41LI94VYM3_-Sd6poFQ_1xxF22yVTjUCW2d8Weiu_UZ7RRcX11pOqv67sWBJWnC_tWIpf_MVTbiaWaRAa5NrDCHiSe-Q/w400-h389/INDvENG%20SF2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There is not much I would change with the above team as I feel it covers the 2 semi finalists well. May a punt on KL Rahul can be taken instead of Virat Kohli but I would not take that risk personally.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">What are your thoughts on the above suggestions? Anything you would change? What is your Global Rank?</div><p></p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-8985461724170127952022-11-08T08:00:00.001+05:302022-11-08T08:00:00.205+05:30Road to the Semi Finals for India & England - 2nd Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>India </b><b>- Road to the Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">India began by stealing a last ball win against arch rivals Pakistan at a jam packed MCG before cruising to victory over the Dutch in the second game.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEmb63eul0Kl22c3vHAtdZ9nkxiyuPpCxDY0_mE0rdvcU-FPkAB1CfPJbrFPHmT4nlaVKCpWK8rMBgEcjcpV8uOPduQToe7pdr3iH8VNtddELx8Xagk5kaZxptgXGbOWoIbaahexfz4hrv3aEt7Q8OiLD3p7ki26foQbPl4ih0JjODtOLtBOpadph-A/s1200/India%20RTS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India - Road to the semi Final T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEmb63eul0Kl22c3vHAtdZ9nkxiyuPpCxDY0_mE0rdvcU-FPkAB1CfPJbrFPHmT4nlaVKCpWK8rMBgEcjcpV8uOPduQToe7pdr3iH8VNtddELx8Xagk5kaZxptgXGbOWoIbaahexfz4hrv3aEt7Q8OiLD3p7ki26foQbPl4ih0JjODtOLtBOpadph-A/w400-h268/India%20RTS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">South Africa prevailed over India at pacy Perth but India sealed their semi final fate with a victory over Bangladesh which was marred by rain and somewhat controversial due to fake fielding issues and starting the match on a wet outfield. South Africa losing to Netherlands on the last day meant the match against Zimbabwe was a dead rubber, one which India win easily in the end.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 5 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 06, 2022, Group 2, India vs Zimbabwe, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>India won by 71 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 02, 2022, Group 2, India vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>India won by 5 runs (D/L method)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 30, 2022, Group 2, India vs South Africa, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>South Africa won by 5 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 27, 2022, Group 2, India vs Netherlands, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>India won by 56 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 23, 2022, Group 2, India vs Pakistan, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>India won by 4 wickets</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>England </b><b>- Road to the Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">England started the tournament as one of the favorites but started with a scratchy win over the Afghanistan team at Perth before suffering a narrow loss to neighbours Ireland in a match decided by D/L method. When their third match against current champions Australia was washed out by heavy rains, semi final berth seemed far away.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I6sFFNqM-wbcHW4dBCtb2Gyp4Bygk8UGqIbXetID7oeQnMhEr-s9s4XcOYGg54C5cBkasxdeJsJBo1jM-nZOvrUU0uSWXW9V85Ev41X-AYEWme_pr0u8GDx4e0lZH42-ME4vPvUnZ30nBm8IRMzadMC0Oi6xj5aSZzuLiBQ56igl_PvYgJsCIt2beg/s2500/England%20RTS.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="England - Road to the semi Final T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="2500" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I6sFFNqM-wbcHW4dBCtb2Gyp4Bygk8UGqIbXetID7oeQnMhEr-s9s4XcOYGg54C5cBkasxdeJsJBo1jM-nZOvrUU0uSWXW9V85Ev41X-AYEWme_pr0u8GDx4e0lZH42-ME4vPvUnZ30nBm8IRMzadMC0Oi6xj5aSZzuLiBQ56igl_PvYgJsCIt2beg/w400-h250/England%20RTS.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">But England won against New Zealand at Gabba with ease before making heavy weather of a small chase in their must win game against the Lankans at SCG but ultimately prevailed thus sealing their semi final spot and also knocking the hosts out with that win.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 5 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 05, 2022, Group 1, England vs Sri Lanka, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>England won by 4 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 01, 2022, Group 1, England vs New Zealand, Gabba, Brisbane</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>England won by 20 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 28, 2022, Group 1, Australia vs England, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Match abandoned without a ball being bowled</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 26, 2022, Group 1, England vs Ireland, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Ireland won by 5 runs (D/L method)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 22, 2022, Group 1, England vs Afghanistan, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>England won by 5 wickets</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-50652409414647624782022-11-07T18:50:00.001+05:302022-11-07T18:50:32.410+05:30Road to the Semi Finals for New Zealand & Pakistan - 1st Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>New Zealand - Road to the Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">They were the first team to qualify for the semi finals. They started by crushing Australia in a high octane opening day clash. After their match was abandoned against Afghanistan in Melbourne due to persistent rain, they defeated Sri Lankans after a precarious start.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jrBB29WKZlMc8oHwOs71c4_9eq-0Zg6hEq3-6d0bx0ZBhdwAiDMycDbIQFpZMVHgQKwhTANsXzmrtkNYbJGKFcH-eTx-8n5LjYpyAqBzPNQbpyhQAzvxKNZtBvxaAkZaF4tqUKCMWXhTEsbblxt1uAAfl0hvxrnawrfK0IEvU5aZ48mVYFXqB247yA/s1200/NZ%20RTS.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New Zealand - Road to the semi Final T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jrBB29WKZlMc8oHwOs71c4_9eq-0Zg6hEq3-6d0bx0ZBhdwAiDMycDbIQFpZMVHgQKwhTANsXzmrtkNYbJGKFcH-eTx-8n5LjYpyAqBzPNQbpyhQAzvxKNZtBvxaAkZaF4tqUKCMWXhTEsbblxt1uAAfl0hvxrnawrfK0IEvU5aZ48mVYFXqB247yA/w400-h225/NZ%20RTS.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">A narrow defeat to England at Gabba was again followed by a closely fought win over the Irish as New Zealand topped the table due to their superior NRR.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 5 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 04, 2022, Group 1, New Zealand vs Ireland, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>New Zealand won by 35 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 01, 2022, Group 1, New Zealand vs England, Gabba, Brisbane</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>England won by 20 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 29, 2022, Group 1, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>New Zealand won by 65 runs</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 26, 2022, Group 1, Afghanistan vs New Zealand, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Match abandoned without a ball being bowled</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 22, 2022, Group 1, New Zealand vs Australia, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>New Zealand won by 89 runs</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pakistan - </b><b>Road to the Semi Final T20 World Cup 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan started with a soul shattering last ball loss to arch rivals India before again losing out to Zimbabwe in the last ball in their next game. With almost all hope of qualifying for the semi final gone, they defeated Netherlands next before a rain marred match saw them overcome the South African team.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxTEiHDSp4P-ICZw4ikvyfCbQxlg3dggCNXjbvxohsEveg2pQS9E3jM88Uk6NgNGOn3Qf5-xJUxyv3UcdkLydjqE2Zpp5nNg6vw-2VOXNHQbwNvFpEBJ6bSPlSudUTWNvFiGYQjHWGg0Wosxtv500euIglJ3NQrMAoNrO2ry27KhTBBFZ3ENxWbyzyg/s3500/PAKISTAN%20RTS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pakistan - Road to the semi Final T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="3500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxTEiHDSp4P-ICZw4ikvyfCbQxlg3dggCNXjbvxohsEveg2pQS9E3jM88Uk6NgNGOn3Qf5-xJUxyv3UcdkLydjqE2Zpp5nNg6vw-2VOXNHQbwNvFpEBJ6bSPlSudUTWNvFiGYQjHWGg0Wosxtv500euIglJ3NQrMAoNrO2ry27KhTBBFZ3ENxWbyzyg/w400-h240/PAKISTAN%20RTS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">With South Africa losing to Netherlands on the last day of the group stage matches, a lifeline was thrown to the Pakistan team and they grabbed it with gleeful hands defeating Bangladesh to seal their semi final place after a rollercoaster run.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Latest Match First - Last 5 Results</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 06, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Pakistan won by 5 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">November 03, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs South Africa, SCG, Sydney</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Pakistan won by 33 runs (D/L method)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 30, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Netherlands, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Pakistan won by 6 wickets</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 27, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Optus Stadium, Perth</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Zimbabwe won by 1 run</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">October 23, 2022, Group 2, Pakistan vs India, MCG, Melbourne</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>India won by 4 wickets</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-22099690026018445972022-11-05T13:33:00.002+05:302022-11-05T13:33:51.454+05:30India face confident Zimbabwe in a must win game for a place in the T20 World Cup 2022 Semi Final<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>India Vs Zimbabwe, MCG - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">India currently sit pretty at the top of the table with 6 points but must their last game against Zimbabwe to progress to the semi final since Pakistan and South Africa both can leapfrog them in the table with wins in their last games. India has the advantage of playing the last game tomorrow, so will know exactly where they stand before the match.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkbXvGbksbKQiCALQ7YOJdmkrcopkaiF1AFfGhHv-iPVMCUOVSW0u82D_hYgsoz3ZEbaZ78BaiTB33c2xFjIgkysBvgqnMEAu07Fvb_dWWx6SzlXbR3yLmHLCFeX-g5jzwtdkaOPbM4RqypzlbcqLZZAUOisVbyPdwDE4oBSbdQZMWmDhJtVHlEf8Ig/s1200/INDvZIM.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022 Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkbXvGbksbKQiCALQ7YOJdmkrcopkaiF1AFfGhHv-iPVMCUOVSW0u82D_hYgsoz3ZEbaZ78BaiTB33c2xFjIgkysBvgqnMEAu07Fvb_dWWx6SzlXbR3yLmHLCFeX-g5jzwtdkaOPbM4RqypzlbcqLZZAUOisVbyPdwDE4oBSbdQZMWmDhJtVHlEf8Ig/w400-h225/INDvZIM.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">KL Rahul finally found some form against Bangladesh but it has been a tough run for Indian openers as skipper Rohit failed again. Kohli stuck another sublime 50 while Suryakumar Yadav also hit important runs. The lack of runs from the lower middle order will be a cause of concern for India though ahead of the big matches.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Zimbabwe batting has relied mainly on their stalwarts Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and the man in form Sikandar Raza and they will hope that the trio can all fire against a strong Indian bowling line up.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Zimbabwe have a couple of decent tall fast bowlers in Ngarava and Muzarbani who were brilliant against Pakistan and Netherlands. Raza and Williams have chipped in with important overs of spin in the middle overs as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshadeep Singh has been the pick of the Indian bowlers so far and has impressed every game. Shami bowled well against Bangladesh but Bhuvi has not been able to pick up wickets in the last two games now. Ashwin also looks to only concentrating on drying up the runs while India look for wickets in the middle overs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: India vs Zimbabwe</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma Vs Blessing Muzarbani and Richard Ngarava</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshadeep Singh Vs Sean Williams</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hardik Pandya Vs Sikandar Raza</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Zimbabwe would want to cap off a highly successful World Cup with the scalp of another big fish. They have already beaten Pakistan and cannot be taken lightly. India should win the game but there remains a few chinks in Indian armour which the Zimbabwe players will be keen to take advantage off.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable India XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Zimbabwe XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Craig Ervine, Regis Chakabva , Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarva, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India v Zimbabwe at MCG</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sikandar Raza</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sean Williams</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshadeep Singh</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hardik Pandya</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Can India progress to the semi final easily or will Zimbabwe give them a tough fight?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-72652956937420968412022-11-04T19:28:00.000+05:302022-11-04T19:28:09.555+05:30England search for win against Sri Lanka as semi final beckons, Australian hopes lie with the Asian Champions!<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>England vs Sri Lanka at Gabba in Brisbane: Nov 05, 2022 - Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This has what the group of death has finally come to, with New Zealand having already qualified for the semi finals (most likely taking the top spot) while England need to win their last game against Sri Lanka to qualify & Australia will proceed if Sri Lanka beat England.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6eYRH3afCZd67aabc1WhtQIuFFmYw9pKNdkQ7PiXlbSo5B3y7P_DOiBouhkVpG4CudIxCQxy6TXsYVc1juvrfneXZPnPfBV0bnRmah4F18v46r0VMAGsvhKYyTDY2sj99bwSxNgC2K29tl9Z4Wg5fEIAGqcdZD1ou2aFXHnOP-bx7HYvL-OP10GGaQ/s2501/ENGvSL.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sri Lanka vs England T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="2501" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6eYRH3afCZd67aabc1WhtQIuFFmYw9pKNdkQ7PiXlbSo5B3y7P_DOiBouhkVpG4CudIxCQxy6TXsYVc1juvrfneXZPnPfBV0bnRmah4F18v46r0VMAGsvhKYyTDY2sj99bwSxNgC2K29tl9Z4Wg5fEIAGqcdZD1ou2aFXHnOP-bx7HYvL-OP10GGaQ/w400-h250/ENGvSL.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Sri Lankan batting has left a lot to be desired in the super 12 stage with Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka both failing repeatedly to give good starts. Dhananjaya de Silva played himself back into form with a brilliant half century against Afghanistan while Bhanuka has looked their most competent batter out there everytime he's walked out to the center. Sri Lanka will need a complete performance from the batting unit if they're to challenge the strong English line up.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The bowling too has had its ups and downs with the injuries not helping either. Hasaranga and Theekshana will remain the key at SCG while Sri Lanka might look to bring in Vandersay too for this last game of the World Cup for them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler and Alex Hales finally found their hitting range against New Zealand in the last game with both smashing 50's. The middle order muddle is yet to be solved for England though with Malan, Brook, Stokes all looking short of runs and form.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The bowling unit of English, unlike their batting, has been functioning like a well oiled machine. Wood and Woakes have provided the pace while Curran looks like a upgraded version of himself nailing yorkers at death. Rashid and Livingstone have been performing the spin duties relatively well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: England vs Sri Lanka</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mark Wood vs Kusal Mendis</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Maheesh Theekshana vs Jos Buttler and Alex Hales</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wanindu Hasaranga vs Dawid Malan and Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The weather in Australia looks to have finally cleared with another gorgeous day in store for cricket at the Sydney Cricket ground. The hopes and dreams of both England and Australia lie on the result of this game. Sri Lanka, although out of the tournament, would want to finish on a high and with no added pressure might finally pull that victory off which eluded them against both Australia and New Zealand earlier.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable England XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Sri Lanka XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapasksa, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Madhushan, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for England v Sri Lanka at SCG, Sydney</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ben Stokes</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sam Curran</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wanindu Hasaranga</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jos Buttler</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bhanuka Rajapaksa</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who will join New Zealand out of the group into the semi finals? Will Sri Lanka come to the help of the hosts or will England prevail?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-56970970979314776042022-11-03T15:00:00.003+05:302022-11-04T19:29:16.815+05:30Dream 11 ICC Official Season Long T20 World Cup 2022 Fantasy Game - Differential Players for NZvIRE, AUSvAFG & ENGvSL<p><span style="text-align: justify;">As you know I am doing recommendation posts for Dream 11 Fantasy games. There has been a great response to the posts and there have been many people who have benefitted and won in Dream 11 from reading the posts. To learn all about the boosters being provided and how & when to use them, </span><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/10/dream-11-season-long-official-fantasy-wt20-2022-boosters-explained-when-how-to-use.html" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">click here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this post, <b>I will list out Top 11 Differential (less then 10% owned)</b> players for matches covering:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand v Ireland, November 04, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Australia v Afghanistan, November 04, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://cricketwise.blogspot.com/2022/11/england-vs-sri-lanka-t20-wc-match-preview-fantasy-tips-probable-xi-when-how-to-watch-live-in-india.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sri Lanka v England, November 05, SCG, Sydney</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Finn Allen 6.03%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Explosive Opening Batsmen</li><li style="text-align: justify;">In decent form</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Faces Ireland on a good Adelaide pitch</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kusal Mendis 8.42%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Nailed keeper batter</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Has not kicked on from a couple of good innings, would want to finish on a high</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><p><b>Pathum Nissanka 3.67%</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">One of the most consistent performers</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Should be itching to get back into the runs after the failure last game</li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bhanuka Rajapaksa 2.36%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">He has been their best middle order batter</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Nailed</li><li style="text-align: justify;">SCG pitch might be to his liking</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><p><b>Usman Ghani 1.35%</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Nailed to open the innings</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Looked decent in his short stay against Sri Lanka</li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Harry Tector 3.64%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Young upcoming talent</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Nailed to start</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Must be looking to make a mark on the world cup</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wanindu Hasaranga 8.41%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Champion All-Rounder</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Perfect performance against Afghanistan</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ben Stokes 9.84 %</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Nailed</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Wicket taker in the middle overs for England & also bats at 3 generally</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><p><b>Pat Cummins 8.58%</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Got back into wickets in the last game</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Afghan batsmen could struggle against high pace</li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Maheesh Theekshana 6.94%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Mystery spinner</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Has been the best Sri Lankan bowler by a mile</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Lockie Ferguson 3.45%</b></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">High pace should trouble Irish batters</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Wicket taker in the middle and bowls at the death</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><p><b>Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3.97%</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Mystery spinner</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bowled very well against Sri Lanka</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl5VDgZDiH_st1dLK2fyY_zXaLWRBDNLUoQ_-2BHfcaT2671JQtecpMpy6F9JG7OcPPwfN6kOfaCUp5Td7WRufj4GZ81ztXNGzGyNpC4YCpAT55iZGM_soBlLL2aC8s2UR-fGsRlpdjjKsYszW_KgCSsmp4zCjE3PZl_F5Cg-lhqiz2rt_9Tj7tBa_Q/s521/Matches%2004.11.2022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dream 11 Players for New Zealand v Ireland, Australia v Afghanistan and England v Sri Lanka" border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="521" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl5VDgZDiH_st1dLK2fyY_zXaLWRBDNLUoQ_-2BHfcaT2671JQtecpMpy6F9JG7OcPPwfN6kOfaCUp5Td7WRufj4GZ81ztXNGzGyNpC4YCpAT55iZGM_soBlLL2aC8s2UR-fGsRlpdjjKsYszW_KgCSsmp4zCjE3PZl_F5Cg-lhqiz2rt_9Tj7tBa_Q/w400-h383/Matches%2004.11.2022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: justify;">These were some of the hidden gems I think could do well in the next 3 matches that I have listed above.</span><div><div><p style="text-align: justify;">Do let me know what players you're looking at?</p></div></div>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-25483616296870152132022-11-02T13:51:00.000+05:302022-11-02T13:51:10.108+05:30Clash of Pace as Pakistan chase pride, South Africa top spot in Group 2 at SCG<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pakistan Vs South Africa, SCG, Sydney - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pakistan, are as good as eliminated from the World Cup after back to back defeats to India and Zimbabwe while South Africa come into the match as the only remaining unbeaten team in the tournament.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSgtfdKwdDWYFsZXjvggN0PTM4OUHpad5W5tB41brVGVnyIlJsstNVQ0_xl5EcCy_FDhC5dcA6erKpWbNZHn9GWRiJOHYi_9sxgeVhMv16IvC_U_3f-tRQOn97Io7a0HvJnTRx6DlSJl2rBcRU1bFbTZk1S5BcfuvGyx8R3lwjFv_UoNj5bYUGRS9cA/s1200/PAKvSA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pakistan Vs South Africa, SCG, Sydney - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1200" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSgtfdKwdDWYFsZXjvggN0PTM4OUHpad5W5tB41brVGVnyIlJsstNVQ0_xl5EcCy_FDhC5dcA6erKpWbNZHn9GWRiJOHYi_9sxgeVhMv16IvC_U_3f-tRQOn97Io7a0HvJnTRx6DlSJl2rBcRU1bFbTZk1S5BcfuvGyx8R3lwjFv_UoNj5bYUGRS9cA/w400-h223/PAKvSA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The top order of Pakistan has stuttered and stumbled as both Babar and Rizwan have found the going difficult. Fakhar who played against the Dutch has been ruled out for aggravating the knee injury so Shan Masood must again come up to number 3. Ifthikhar, Nawaz and Shadab have played interchangeable roles in the middle order and that is likely to continue.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Proteas batting has looked very good with QDK and Rossouw making big runs against Bangladesh while Markram and Miller did the scoring in a tense chase against India. Temba Bavuma is the player who's out of form though but South Africa seem to be sticking to him for the time being.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although Sydney traditionally offers more help to the spinners but the quality of pace in both sides is enough to trouble the opposition batters. In the previous games at the venue, the ball has moved under lights making batting difficult with Australia and Sri Lanka both stumbling badly against the Kiwis.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: Pakistan vs South Africa</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan Vs Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton deKock and Rillee Rossouw Vs Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah</p><p style="text-align: justify;">David Miller and Aiden Markram Vs Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While Pakistan are only playing for pride, South Africa have the top spot in their sights. A win here practically guarantees them the top spot with their final game against the Dutch. I'm looking forward to the battle between the two best pace attacks in this World Cup. It promises to be a fascinating contest.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Pakistan XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable South Africa XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Pakistan v South Africa at SCG, Sydney</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kagiso Rabada</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton deKock</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anrich Nortje</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rillee Rossouw</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shadab Khan</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Will Pakistan manage a second win in the World Cup? Will South Africa continue their unbeaten streak?</p>DShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589400949070601861noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320199538215496339.post-68202408299981940852022-11-01T19:49:00.001+05:302022-11-01T19:49:19.930+05:30India and Bangladesh to jostle for a place in the T20 World Cup 2022 Semi Final<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>India Vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022; Match Preview</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">India, after beating arch rivals Pakistan and then brushing aside Netherlands faced their first defeat at the hands of South Africa at Perth. Bangladesh meanwhile have also managed to win against Netherlands and then that final ball thriller again Zimbabwe sandwiched between the crushing loss to South Africa.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXN2IM7KV0JIVBOPwEyVNH84XjvTfiObio_avkNJZ2I2gG7Vsguyg0TkUDbezz0QPbGw6i0QL7RK2nrdlXWiHh09U8bgNSmPSKBWrG0cKKtHQt-Bgm0l5ekccB6J1ni0Dr7XG0_GJRTj-hn-NLSrJMLM5d87POaiCWTMf1lmkqOdhGmSnCMYH8Vdp4tg/s1200/INDvBAN.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 Match Preview" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXN2IM7KV0JIVBOPwEyVNH84XjvTfiObio_avkNJZ2I2gG7Vsguyg0TkUDbezz0QPbGw6i0QL7RK2nrdlXWiHh09U8bgNSmPSKBWrG0cKKtHQt-Bgm0l5ekccB6J1ni0Dr7XG0_GJRTj-hn-NLSrJMLM5d87POaiCWTMf1lmkqOdhGmSnCMYH8Vdp4tg/w400-h300/INDvBAN.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">There were hail storms in Adelaide today but the weather looks clear for tomorrow as of now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rohit hit a scratchy 50 against the Netherlands but KL Rahul now has 3 single digit scores and is under pressure to perform. Kohli has been at his best while Surya Kumar Yadav is currently one of the best batters going around. Hardik Pandya hasn't had much to do so far while Karthik might be out due to lower back issues and Pant might slot in as a replacement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh batting hasn't really strong together meaningful partnerships which has led to their recent lean run. Shakib hasn't been at his consistent best while Sarkar, Litton all blow more cold than hot. Opener Najmul Hossain Shanto and late middle order Afif Hossain have looked good and Bangladesh will be going for more good things from the duo.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Taskin Ahmed has been in scintillating form picking up 2 MoTM awards in both the wins while Mustafizur looks to be slowly coming back into form as well. Hasan Mahmud and Mosaddek Hossain will have to provide support to the main bowlers. Bangladesh might also consider playing Mehidy Hasan to strengthen their bowling attack in place of Yasir Ali.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshadeep Singh has been the pick of the Indian bowlers so far and has impressed every game. Shami and Bhuvi have looked good in patches and will hope to have a solid game overall. Ashwin has been totally ineffective unable to either pick wickets or stem the flow of runs when required. India could consider playing Chahal over him.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Key Battles: India vs Bangladesh</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma Vs Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav Vs Shakib Al Hasan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Najmul Shanto Vs Bhuvaneshwar Kumar </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh are still in the running for reaching the semi final and this added pressure might work against them. They've not been at their best for quite some time now but India always seems to bring that extra little from the men in green. That 2016 T20 World Cup match between the two sides remains fresh in the memory. India have a straightforward equation to top the group standings, beat Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in their next two games.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable India XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Y Chahal, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Probable Bangladesh XI</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India v Bangladesh at Adelaide Oval</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Shakib Al Hasan</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Suryakumar Yadav</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arshadeep Singh</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hardik Pandya</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The match will start at 01.30 PM IST (streamed live on Disney Hotstar app & on TV on Star Sports 1)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Can Bangladesh get one over their neighbors? 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