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United States of America vs Nepal, USAvsNEP2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : United States of America vs Nepal 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 19, Saturday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 05:00 AM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas,United States𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Nepal tour of USA 2024 Host USA eye a strong comeback against Nepal at Dallas United States of America vs Nepal TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. USA vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis Host USA will be looking to level the T20I series when they face Nepal in the second match played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday. The home side will be looking to make amends after being outclassed by Nepal in the opening game of the series. Captain Monank Patel will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance.On the other hand, Nepal will be looking to continue their excellent form against USA in this fixture. TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of opener Andries Gous, skipper Monank Patel, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones, Milind Kumar and Shayan Jahangir to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the opening match of the series, Shayan Jahangir produced a valiant effort with the bat for USA and scored 60 runs off 34 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. Wicket-keeper Andries Gous scored 30 runs off 25 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes, whereas Milind Kumar chipped in with 22 runs off 26 balls. Nepal Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of openers Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, captain Rohit Paudel, all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee, and Gulshan Jha to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the 1st T20I, captain Rohit Paudel played exceedingly well for Nepal and finished the innings with the top-score of 49 runs off 33 balls with the help of four fours and one six. Beside Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Anil Sah and Aasif Sheikh produced scores of 28, 27 and 27 runs respectively. Weather Conditions The wicket prepared for the game at Dallas will provide an interesting contest between bat and ball.The weather forecast for the Saturday’s game is going to be clear skies in the evening with humidity around 33%. USA vs NEP Pitch Report Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is going to host the second match of the T20I series played between USA and Nepal. Toss: To Bowl Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas has been predominantly favoring teams who want to chase, but the last match was won by side batting first. Despite that result, both the captains will be looking to win the toss and bowl first.

Former Pak cricketer endorses Michael Vaughan’s comment of ‘IPL better than playing Pakistan’ | Cricket News

Danijones11 months ago05 mins

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has endorsed Michael Vaughan‘s controversial remark that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is preferable to playing against Pakistan given the team’s performance in the recent past.Vaughan’s statement stirred debate, with the ex-Pakistan player aligning with his sentiment. While Vaughan’s comment drew criticism for its insensitivity towards international cricket, it also reflects the IPL’s stature as a premier T20 league.Former England skipper Vaughan’s comment was made in relation to the ongoing T20I series between Pakistan and England.He suggested that the England Cricket Board (ECB) should have permitted its players to participate in the IPL rather than returning for the Pakistan series.Vaughan argued that playing in the IPL would have provided better preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This perspective underscores the growing significance of franchise-based leagues like the IPL in shaping players’ skills and readiness for international tournaments, sparking discussions about the balance between league commitments and national team duties. In a recent video on his YouTube channel ‘Catch And Bat with Kamran Akmal’, he echoed Vaughan’s sentiments, expressing agreement with the notion that Pakistan’s recent performances have been disappointing. He went on to describe the IPL as “tough and quality cricket,” emphasising the competitive nature of the tournament.Akmal’s endorsement of Vaughan’s viewpoint further underscores the acknowledgment within the cricketing community of the IPL’s prominence and the challenges it presents.“Over the past few days, I have wondered why a former England captain is commenting and taking Pakistan cricket non-seriously. It has been a painful thought, but I think he was correct in his assessment,” Akmal said.“Everybody knows the level of Pakistan cricket. We are losing against smaller teams like Ireland and in that sense Vaughan said that it is not a tough series. So the fault is ours. Had it been any other team like New Zealand, South Africa and India then Vaughan would not have said it.We need to understand that in IPL, the best bowlers and batters are participating with crowds of 40 to 50,000. So it is tough cricket and quality cricket,” Akmal explained. Michael Vaughan Ki Statement se Mein Agree Karta Hon | Kamran Akmal Akmal additionally suggested that Pakistan should leverage Vaughan’s comments as ‘motivation’ heading into the T20 World Cup.“The state of Pakistan cricket may be in need of a revamp, but this also presents an opportunity for growth. How do we respond to Vaughan’s critique? By showing our mettle in the upcoming T20 series against England. Let’s use this as a catalyst to regain our confidence and competitiveness, lest even teams like the USA start to see us as an easy target.”“The Pakistan cricket Chairman is to blame for all of this as he has completely ruffled the system. For now it remains to be seen if Pakistan team rises to the situation or keeps playing in the same zone as they have done till now,” he concluded.

Dinesh Karthik reveals Hardik Pandya’s retirement-hinted sledge during IPL 2024

Danijones11 months ago04 mins

India and RCB wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik revealed how MI captain Hardik Pandya sledged him hinting at his retirement, when the two sides met during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. In a recent conversation with Cricbuzz, Karthik reflected on the numerous types of sledging he has received over his significantly long cricketing career, which also includes ones by the likes of Hardik and Virat Kohli. With RCB’s impressive IPL 2024 season coming to an end after RR ended their 6-match winning streak during the Eliminator, many have speculated and sent in wishes to Karthik, considering it his last match as a professional cricketer. Karthik’s brilliant IPL career has seen him play for as many as six teams in the IPL, with close to 5000 runs over 17 seasons, which also includes 145 catches and 37 stumpings. Karthik is also the joint second-most capped player in the competition with his 257 appearances, alongside Rohit Sharma and only behind CSK’s MS Dhoni and his 264. Even in IPL 2024, Karthik played a crucial role in the RCB batting order and their late revival in the competition with his 326 runs in his 15 matches. His stint this season also included a brilliant knock of 83 runs in just 35 balls during RCB’s home fixture against a fiery SRH. In the conversation with Cricbuzz, Karthik reflected on the times he was sledged by Hardik, and even Kohli, while shedding a light on his career. “Every time I played against RCB and Virat Kohli caught my catch, ‘Ben Stokes’ came out of his mouth for sure. But that was a send-off. Hardik Pandya sledged me saying ‘Abhi leg-spinner aaya, iska thank you hi hai’ [Now a leg spinner will come, and it is Thank You time] Then I had to play a couple of shots, and then he was like ‘Theek hai, thoda improve hogaya lag raha hai’. [Looks like he’s improved a bit]. That was good,” Dinesh said. “He’s a good friend. He was also like ‘commentator banke bhi thoda kaam kar raha hai’. [Even after becoming a commentator, he’s working on his game] That was fun. Rohit Sharma was also taunting me this year… unnecessarily giving me hopes,” Karthik added. With his time as a professional having seemingly come to an end, Karthik might look to explore his avenues as a commentator and was recently added to the commentary panel for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Published By: Debodinna Chakraborty Published On: May 30, 2024

‘Clown Franchise’: Punjab Kings face heat over bizarre move involving Sam Curran and ‘vice-captain’ Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News

Danijones1 year ago03 mins

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings on Saturday found themselves in the middle of a social media ridicule after they put England’s Sam Curran in-charge of the team against Rajasthan Royals in the absence of regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan, ignoring designated vice-captain Jitesh Sharma.Despite Jitesh featuring in the playing XI, Curran walked out for the toss against Royals in Mullanpur and it raised quite a few eyebrows among the fans and cricket enthusiasts.Before the start of the season, Punjab had named Jitesh as Dhawan’s deputy but Curran walking out to lead the franchise on Saturday had a few heads rolling.At the toss, Curran informed that regular skipper Dhawan sat out with a niggle.Punjab’s unanticipated move saw the fans hitting out at the franchise for ignoring Jitesh. Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl against Punjab in Match 27. For PBKS, Atharva Taide replaced Dhawan, while Liam Livingstone was also returned to the XI.Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin missed out with Rovman Powell and Tanush Kotian coming in for the Royals.“Jos isn’t 100%, Ash bhai is having a niggle,” informed Samson at the toss.Royals are at the top of the IPL table this season while Punjab sit at the 8th spot. TeamsRajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal.Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada.

He can kill spinners: Ravi Shastri backs ‘explosive’ Shivam Dube before T20 World Cup 2024

Danijones12 months ago03 mins

Ravi Shastri picked Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube as the Indian cricketers to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and United States of America (USA). After performing exceptionally in the T20Is against Afghanistan, Dube showed his class for CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Dube has earned praise for his ability to take apart quality spinners. Shastri also backed Jaiswal, lauding him for his wholehearted performance against England in the 5-match Test series. After a poor start to his campaign in the IPL, Jaiswal returned to form with a sparkling hundred against MI at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. “The two gentlemen you’ve got to watch out for, and both are left-handers, both playing their first World Cup. One is [Yashasvi] Jaiswal. We know a lot about him, he did extremely well against England, explosive at the top of the order, a left-hander, he’s young, he’s fearless, and he’ll play shots,” Shastri told ICC. Dube has been in prime form, having scored 350 runs from 11 games at an average of 43.75 and a strike-rate of 170.73. The fact that he has hit 26 sixes shows how dominating he has been. “But there’s someone in the middle order, please watch out for [him], because he is explosive, he’s devastating and he’s a match-winner. He hits sixes for fun, and when it comes to spin bowling, he can kill you,” Shastri said. ‘Shivam Dube holds the key’ While Dube has garnered accolades for playing spin-bowling effectively, the southpaw has also found a way to dictate terms to the fast bowlers. Shastri said that Dube can turn matches on their head with his power-hitting in the death overs. “Even against the fast bowlers, he’s worked out his game, he’s understood the way to play, and I think he holds the key at that number five, number six position, because if you’re on the doldrums, you want someone to change it in 20-25 balls, he’s the player to go to,” Shastri added. Published By: sabyasachi chowdhury Published On: May 6, 2024 Tune In

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : April 07, Monday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 Mumbai Indians have dominated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede, winning eight matches while losing only three. Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. MI vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis Match 20 of the IPL 2025 sees Mumbai Indians (MI) hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede this Monday. It’s been a bumpy ride for Mumbai so far—three tough losses and just one solid win at home. RCB kicked things off strongly with two convincing victories, but their momentum took a hit after a big loss to Gujarat Titans. Can Mumbai find their rhythm again, or will RCB bounce back and hand them another defeat? TEAMS PREVIEW Mumbai Indians Preview It’s been a bumpy IPL season so far for Mumbai Indians. They’ve picked up just one win at home, while losing all three away matches. Their only real high point was the win over KKR at Wankhede, but away from home, they’ve been poor. In the last match, they fell short by 12 runs chasing 204 against LSG. Their top order hasn’t fired consistently. Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton have had their moments but haven’t done enough. Rohit Sharma missed the last game and hasn’t been in great rhythm lately, so expectations from him aren’t high at this stage. Tilak Varma couldn’t find the boundary at the right time in their last match, and that slow patch proved costly. But the Wankhede should suit his game better, and he might come good here. Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, has been excellent—171 runs in four innings, averaging 57 and a strike rate over 160. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a strong start with away wins over KKR and CSK. But things took a turn when they played at home for the first time this season, going down to Gujarat Titans. RCB batted first at the batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and posted a below-par 169-8. Gujarat had no trouble chasing that, getting there in just 17.2 overs and losing only two wickets. It was a tough outing for RCB, and they’ll want to shake it off quickly and get back in the groove. The top order is clicking well. Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, and Rajat Patidar have all looked solid. Patidar has chipped in twice already, and Salt should enjoy the surface at the Wankhede—expect him to go hard from the start and get a quickfire 25-30 runs. Kohli loves playing here too, averaging over 40 with five fifties at a strike rate of 136. After a couple of quiet outings, he’ll be keen to make it count. Liam Livingstone, who hadn’t done much in the first two games, found his rhythm with a 54 off 40 against GT—the highest score for RCB that day. Further down, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David are reliable for late-over firepower. David was especially impressive in the last match, hammering 32* off just 18 and proving he can do real damage. Weather Conditions The Wankhede track is generally flat and run-friendly. Still, expect some movement for pacers under lights, especially in the opening overs with the new ball. Once batters weather this challenging start, run-scoring becomes much easier. Spin bowlers typically find little assistance here with minimal turn available. The pitch should be hard and firm, making life difficult for slower bowlers. Expect extremely sticky and warm conditions in Mumbai, though rain won’t be a factor during the match. MI vs RCB Pitch Report The Wankhede Stadium usually sees first-innings scores averaging 170. RCB holds the IPL record here with 235-1 against MI in 2015. Last season alone, four matches produced totals exceeding 200, including Mumbai Indians’ massive 234-5 versus Delhi Capitals. Considering how runs flow at this stadium, both teams will likely aim for 190-200 to feel comfortable about their chances. Toss: To Bowl The numbers favor chasing at Wankhede Stadium, with teams batting second winning 65 T20 matches compared to 54 victories for teams setting targets. This trend comes from a total of 119 T20 games played at the venue.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, ZIM vs PAK 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 01 ,Sunday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 16:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20I 2024 Zimbabwe, Pakistan lock horns in a T20I series opener at Bulawayo Zimbabwe vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. ZIM vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis Zimbabwe will face Pakistan in the opening match of the T20I series played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday. Host Zimbabwe will be looking to turn things around in the upcoming three-match T20I series. Captain Sikandar Raza will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, captain Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl and Clive Madande to the bulk of the scoring. Pakistan Preview Salman Agha will lead the inexperienced Pakistan side for this three-match T20I series. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan to do the bulk of the runs.With 59 runs in three innings, Usman Khan is currently leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the last five months. Weather Conditions The average first innings score at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo in the T20s around 154 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze. ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Zimbabwe and Pakistan. Zimbabwe will take heart from the fact that they have won their last five T20s played at this venue. Toss: To Bat Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo has been great venue for sides batting first. The nine matches out of the last ten competed T20s have been won by side batting first and posting competitive totals on the board.

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : January 18,Saturday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 11:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Big Bash League, 2024-25 Last chance for Renegades and Brisbane Heat to reach playoffs Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. MLR vs BH Match Prediction & Analysis It is the last leg of league games in the Big Bash League 2024-25. Three teams are through to the next round, and only one spot is up for grabs. The Melbourne Renegades will take on the Brisbane Heat in the 38th game as both teams look to reach the next round. The Renegades lost against the Hobart Hurricanes in the last game, and the Brisbane Heat also lost against the same team. The Melbourne Renegades have struggled with their consistency this season. The side sits at the bottom of the points table and has won only once in the last six games. They have lost the last two games against the Brisbane Heat, which will be on their minds. The Heat have their batsmen in good form, and it will be interesting if it can power the team to victory. Brisbane Heat Preview Usman Khawaja and his men must come out of the heartbreaking loss in the last game against the Hobart Hurricanes by 5 wickets. They lost the nail-biting contest off the last ball and failed to secure a berth in the playoffs. It is a must-win game for the side, and Khawaja expects a strong show from his bowlers as they failed in the last game. Usman Khawaja must lead from the front and deliver a good start in this game with Nathan McSweeney. Marnus Labuschagne batted brilliantly in the last game, and he will look to add quick runs in the middle order with Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant. Tom Alsop and Michael Neser are good hitters and shall look to deliver a perfect finish. Weather Conditions We will see clear skies over Melbourne on January 16. The wicket will be flat and allow batsmen to play their strokes freely. The side batting first would need 170 on this wicket to feel confident, with the average first-inning score being 157 runs. MLR vs BH Pitch Report Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, has a good batting surface and fast outfield. We have seen sides put up big scores at this venue. Fast bowlers get a hint of assistance from the track, but it is a challenging venue for the spinners as the shorter boundaries don’t leave a margin for error. Toss: To Bowl The side chasing the score has won eight out of the last ten games at this venue. The wicket is challenging in the first innings, and it becomes better to bat on in the second half. The side that wins the toss would like to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.

Twenty20 World Cup: Pakistan’s Rauf says injury lay-off a ‘blessing in disguise’

Danijones11 months ago04 mins

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf speaks during a press conference, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Monday May 27, 2024, ahead of the T20 cricket match against England on Tuesday. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP) | Photo Credit: BRADLEY COLLYER Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf believes the three months he spent on the sidelines injured with a dislocated shoulder could yet prove a “blessing in disguise” as he gears up for the Twenty20 World Cup. The 30-year-old fast bowler made an encouraging return to competitive cricket, taking 2-34, in the second match of Pakistan’s warm-up series against T20 world champions England in Birmingham on Saturday. “I was injured the last few months but if you believe in yourself, then the layoff can be a blessing in disguise,” he told a pre-match press conference in Cardiff on Monday ahead of the third T20. “Because you have time to recover and reassess your game-plans. I felt good coming back to cricket. When you play for your country, it makes you very proud.” As for the mental and physical strain of returning from injury for a fast bowler, Rauf said: “It’s hard. It’s a struggle during your rehab, and it’s difficult when you come back to maintain that pace and accuracy. But if you believe in yourself, it makes things easier. When I wasn’t in the team and rehabbing, I had a lot of time to think about my game and work on myself. “Thankfully I’m back now, and the World Cup is coming up.” Rauf’s return at Edgbaston could not prevent Pakistan suffering a 23-run defeat by England as they fell 1-0 behind in the four-match series with two to play following a washed-out opener. But Rauf insisted Pakistan, the 2009 T20 world champions, remained in optimistic mood ahead of their opening match at this year’s global showpiece against co-hosts the United States in Dallas on June 6. “When you lose a game it hurts, but as a team, we are confident,” he said. “We feel we can beat any opposition on any day. We’ve done it in the past, too. When you make mistakes you learn and try not to repeat those mistakes. We’re looking to play better in the next few games and make a comeback. “The camp is relaxed. We’re enjoying ourselves. We’re trying to follow our game-plans and execute them well. The results haven’t often been in our favour recently but if you stick to your plans they can sometimes follow.”

IPL-17: PBKS vs CSK | We were 15-20 runs short but did not bowl any loose balls, says Ravindra Jadeja

Danijones12 months ago05 mins

Chennai Super Kings Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2024 against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on May 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Chennai Super Kings’ all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja admitted that they fell short by 15-20 runs but lauded their disciplined bowling show in securing a convincing 28-run over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Dharamsala on May 5. Defending 167 for nine, the five-time champions restricted Punjab Kings to 139/9 with Jadeja claiming a match-winning 3/20, while Tushar Deshpande (2/35) and impact sub Simarjeet Singh (2/16) also featured among wickets. Mitchell Santner, who was playing his first match of the season, was also brilliant during his tidy 1/10 from three overs. “We thought we were 15-20 runs short but we did not bowl loose balls in the power play and in the middle overs,” Jadeja said at the post-match presentation. “The fast bowlers bowled well in the power play. Tushar got two important wickets and then Mitch and me did the job in the middle overs.” Jadeja struck a crucial 26-ball 43 and the knock came at a time when PBKS were chipping away with regular wickets. Jadeja said it was tricky batting in the middle overs. “It was a day game, so the wicket was slow. As usual, it was expected because it was so hot. “It (the pitch) always seems flat in the power play. But when the ball gets old, it does not always come on. When playing at a new venue, you don’t know how much it will turn or stop. “My role as a batter is to build partnerships and then play the big shots towards the end. Sometimes, when we lose wickets in the power play, we do not get momentum. In the matches we win, we play all phases well,” said Jadeja. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad made a 21-ball 32, while Daryl Mitchell looked in full flow in a 19-ball 30, taking the team to 60/1 in the power play. Everyone believed that the wicket was slow and the ball was coming off slow. There was low bounce too. With the start we got, we could have pushed to 180-200. We lost wickets in consecutive balls and then felt 160-170 was probably ten odd runs short,” said Gaikwad. It’s not too late for Simarjeet: Gaikwad Simarjeet impressed with his pace after he came in as an Impact Player replacing Ajinkya Rahane. “I don’t know what he is doing but in the pre-season we had, he was bowling at around 150s. “We had Deepak (Chahar), Shardul (Thakur), Tushar (Deshpande) plus (Matheesha) Pathirana and Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman), so he did not get too many chances. Nothing is late, he got a game today. “We were thinking of sending an impact batter but we thought the impact batter would score 10-15 runs but the bowler might get us two-three wickets,” Gaikwad said.