Match Day Thread T20 World Cup

Todays fixture


GROUP 1

England v Sri Lanka

 

I may be wrong about what Schlem is saying, but I don't think he's talking about how they're being prepared but moreso the fact that different parts of the world have different types of pitches. These are usually determined by soil and climate. Places like India, Pakistan and I'm going to guess Sharjah etc are hot , dry climates with soil that is also dry and breaks down easier making it favourable for the ball turning. The ball tends to keep low as well.

Aussie and SA are also hot, dry but soil composition is different making the ball bounce more and greater pace. England a colder, wetter climate but different soil composition again, more clay, so less pace but once again the ball bounces more. The soil and climate favours seam and swing.

Even if the pitches are being prepared independently, these factors may be impacting on the average scoring.

It's also why when touring teams will look at this when picking number of spinners, seam bowlers and also why some can be successful at home but struggle abroad.

 

England 163/4

Sri Lanka 24/2 after 3.3 overs

 

Could be close this.

 

40 odd off 4 overs with only 5 wickets remaining. Looks like an England win imo

 

well just got home to see 4 wickets fall for almost no runs.

 

Todays fixtures :

Group 1

South Africa v Bangladesh - already under way, Bangladesh 53/6 7.2 overs left…getting slapped

Group 2

Pakistan v Namibia - Pakistan romping to the semis later today

 

Namibia rain dance under way right now to scupper Pakistan later...

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Well played Namibia , hold your heads high .

 

Pakistan reach semi-finals with 45-run win over Namibia

 

They look very good tbf. Good team, good team spirit.

You know what'll happen though. Looking like 1999 all over again bro

 

Didn't know where else to put this, but it's a cricket thread so in it goes...






Some of the actions of Yorkshire County Cricket Club is shoddy as fck

 

SEMI FINALS :

England v New Zealand
Wednesday 2pm

Pakistan v Australia
Thursday 2pm

No India

 

England vs Pakistan final?

 

Let's hope so.

It'll probably be Australia v New Zealand though, would be bloody typical!

Condition wise, this is Pakistan to win all over it.

 

It's like playing at home for Pakistan.

I read somewhere after their final group game they've won 15 T20 games in a row in UAE.

Having said that, they have this ability to completely cock it up when it matters

 

Cant call either semi tbh

Aussies are like the Germans of Cricket can’t be trusted

Expect England to beat New Zealand tho

 

Looking at draw I would make Pakistan slight favourites to win outright due to Roy injury. But could be any of the four in this format as all are strong sides.

 

Semi final 1

New Zealand win the toss and will bowl

 

Batting first not been a benefit in this tournament.

They'll need to amass a big score here.