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French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches 4th round to setup Matteo Arnaldi clash

Danijones11 months ago03 mins

Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his march in the French Open as he aims to secure his first Grand Slam of his career. The Greek sensation dominated his match against China’s Zhang Zhizhen at the French Open, securing a comfortable victory with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. This win marks Tsitsipas’s sixth consecutive entry into the fourth round at Roland Garros. Tsitsipas, who reached the final in 2021, displayed his prowess on the court by unleashing over 30 winners throughout the match, which lasted a brisk 91 minutes. He now sets his sights on a clash with Matteo Arnaldi of Italy, who caused a stir by defeating the sixth seed, Andrey Rublev, earlier in the day. Zhang Zhizhen, who made history last year as the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a main-draw match at the French Open, couldn’t replicate his previous success. Throughout the match, he struggled to create break-point opportunities, ultimately unable to mount a significant challenge against Tsitsipas’s dominant performance. How did Tsitsipas dominate Zhizhen? From the outset, Tsitsipas asserted his authority by claiming the first three games of the match. He maintained this momentum, breaking Zhang’s serve early in the second set. Tsitsipas showcased flawless tennis, committing only three unforced errors in the second set while consistently pressuring Zhang’s serve. As the match progressed, Zhang’s forehand faltered, leading to crucial errors that allowed Tsitsipas to capitalize and secure breaks, particularly in the third set. With Zhang unable to find his rhythm, Tsitsipas seized control and closed out the match convincingly. Overall, Tsitsipas demonstrated his class and determination, setting himself up for a promising continuation in the tournament as he aims for further success at Roland Garros. The Greek star will face Arnaldi on June 2, Sunday. Published On: May 31, 2024

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : New Zealand vs Sri Lanka𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : January 11 ,Saturday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 06:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd ODI 2025 New Zealand looking to make it 3-0 against Sri Lanka New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 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. NZ vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI of the 3-match ODI leg of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland on 11th January 2025 at 6:30 am IST. Sri Lanka are on a tour to New Zealand to play three T20Is and three ODIs. New Zealand won the T20I series 2-1, and now they have a series-winning lead of 2-0 against Sri Lanka with one match to go. TEAMS PREVIEW New Zealand Preview New Zealand are proving to be a great ODI team especially in home conditions. They have played 16 ODIs in last five years at home and have lost only one. They have a particularly good record against Sri Lanka in the last two years where the stats are in favor of New Zealand 5-2 with one no-result. After winning the T20I series 2-1, New Zealand have won both the ODIs in the 3-match ODI series to get an unassailable lead of 2-0 against Sri Lanka. In the first ODI, New Zealand registered a huge win by 9 wickets against Sri Lanka. Winning the toss and bowling first, they restricted Sri Lanka to 178 runs in the 44th over. Matt Henry took 4 wickets for just 19 runs. Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy shined with 2 wickets each. New Zealand completed the chase for the loss of just one wicket. Rachin Ravindra scored 4-5 while Will Young top-scored with 90 runs. Sri Lanka Preview Sri Lanka have had a disastrous tour of New Zealand so far. They were here to play three T20 internationals and three ODIs. Having lost the three-match T20I series 1-2 to New Zealand, they have lost the ODI series as well with a match to go after losing the second ODI as well at Hamilton. In the first ODI, they managed just 178 all-out against New Zealand’s balling attack. Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyange scored valuable runs as the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure. It was an easy win for New Zealand by 9 wickets. In the second ODI, Sri Lanka elected to field first in a range-shortened game – 37 overs aside. By the time New Zealand’s second wicket fell at 143, they had scored at 7 runs and over against Sri Lankan attack. Mahesh Theekshana did pull things back with some lower order wickets. He ended up getting 4 wickets for 44 runs in 8 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga took 2 wickets for 39 runs in 8 overs. Weather Conditions The weather on the match day at Eden Park, Auckland is expected to be pleasant and sunny. The temperature would range between 22 °C and 17 °C. There may be some rain in the day, but that should not abandon the game. NZ vs SL Pitch Report It is one of the most iconic cricket venues in New Zealand. Established in 1900, this venue hosted a Test Match in 1930. Since then, it has hosted many Tests, ODIs, and T20 International. Hidden Park is popular for its unique dimensions where it has very short straight boundaries. It has hosted 2015 ODI World Cup matches as well. The venue has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators, making it one of the biggest stadiums in New Zealand. Toss: To Bowl In the 74 ODIs at this venue that ended in outright result, about 60% have been won by the team’s bowling first, whereas the rest have been won by the team’s batting first. This is typically a New Zealand venue where there is early assistance for the bowlers. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, IRE vs ZIM 2025, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Ireland𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : February 25, Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 14:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd T20I 2025 Rain could disrupt proceedings in the third game with a chance of a few showers and a thunderstorm rolling in later in the afternoon. Zimbabwe vs Ireland 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 IRE Match Prediction & Analysis Ireland suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat in a closely contested second T20, handing Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the series. All eyes are now on the third and final T20I, set to take place in Harare on Tuesday. Ireland will aim to bounce back and level the series with a win, while Zimbabwe will be determined to maintain their momentum and secure a series victory. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview Zimbabwe edged out Ireland by three wickets in the second T20I, successfully chasing 138 in 19.2 overs. They got off to a shaky start, slumping to 14-3 within the first four overs. But thanks to Ryan Burl’s composed 27 off 20 and an unbeaten 43 off 30 from Tony Munyonga, they crossed the line comfortably in the end. Zimbabwe’s batting depth has been a real asset in this format, giving them the freedom to attack without leaning too heavily on one player. Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere have been consistent at the top and are likely to enjoy batting on this surface. Ireland Preview After a below-par performance in the second T20I, Ireland will aim to hit back strongly in the third match. Their batting let them down last time, as they could only manage 137-8. Lorcan Tucker (46 off 40) and Harry Tector (28 off 20) were the standout performers, but the rest of the team didn’t contribute enough. If Ireland want to get back on track, their batters need to fire. Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, and George Dockrell have the talent to pile on the runs and will be expected to rise to the occasion. Stirling, in particular, brings a lot of experience to the table and will be counted on to play a big role. Tucker’s presence at the top of the order is essential. Whether it’s by setting a brisk pace or rebuilding after early setbacks, his recent form makes him a key player for Ireland. In terms of bowling, Craig Young and Graham Hume are set to play pivotal roles. Young was brilliant in the previous game, picking up 4-24 in his four overs. Meanwhile, Josh Little and Benjamin White add depth to Ireland’s attack and could prove effective in taking wickets when it matters. Weather Conditions The pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball. It should provide a hard surface with even bounce, which will help the seamers throughout. Spinners might get some assistance as the game progresses into the middle overs. The outfield is fast and in excellent condition, which could lead to bigger hits and quicker runs. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions, with a couple of showers and a possible thunderstorm expected in the afternoon and later in the day. ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report The average score batting first at the Harare Sports Club is 155. The highest score posted here is India’s 234-2 against Zimbabwe in 2024, a game they won comfortably. Toss: To Bowl As the last match showed, chasing is usually the better option at Harare when conditions are cloudy and we expect both captains to field first if they win the toss in this match.

Twenty20 World Cup | I want to be at my best through IPL experience, says Travis Head

Danijones1 year ago09 mins

Travis Head raised his career graph a few notches up in 2023 but the Australian batter understands that staying at that level is a challenging task, and the first stop for him in that journey is the upcoming T20 World Cup. Head’s hundreds in two of the biggest cricketing occasions last year – the WTC final and the 50-over World Cup summit clash – were Australia’s guiding force against India. But the 30-year-old now wants to be at his best-prepared self for the World Cup through the Indian Premier League experience. “I’ve come a long way as a player. I guess owning a little bit of the style I want to play and the way I have played overseas too, I’ve been able to tick a few boxes. Now, the pressure is to continue to play the way I am playing,” Head told PTI in an interview. “I think in all formats, I need to make sure that I go back to what simplifies everything, which is my technique and my blueprint,” he added. Head showed his adaptive skills while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL. Coming in as an opener, Head made 133 runs from five matches while striking at 177, giving SRH early momentum and also underscoring his readiness for a hectic T20 role for his country. “With the World Cup coming around the corner and, hopefully, being involved in that squad and batting at the top of the order…it gives me good preparation here in the IPL to try and get some runs and have a little bit of form going into the World Cup,” noted Head. But playing a full season of IPL could lead to burnout ahead of the ICC marquee event in June. Head was aware of it. “I think it is important for me to make sure that I’m mentally fresh throughout the IPL and continuing to work on my game, and making sure that I am ready for the World Cup when that time comes. But I am feeling like I am prepared and ready at the moment,” he added. The confidence level inside Head was evident when he smashed a 24-ball 62 in his first IPL match in seven years. The South Australian said his increased game awareness helped him make an instant impact. “It was nice to get some runs in the first game, and honestly, I didn’t really have too many expectations. It’s been a long time between IPLs for me, seven years, but I’ve learned a lot over that time and am a lot more mature now. “I feel like I understand my game a lot more. So, a lot of different feelings coming back and not trying to be too nervous or worried about results. I am just making sure that the things that I’ve done over the last few years are going to work and I best prepare myself to play well for the franchise,” he said. However, Head admitted that the presence of Pat Cummins (captain) and Daniel Vettori (head coach) in the SRH dressing room eased him into the new environment. “Definitely having Pat and Dan, who I’ve worked closely with for Australia in the last few years, has helped me. It’s a very relaxed environment. “Soon as I got my contract, I knew that I had the backing from those guys and they’ve confidence in my game,” he said. A chat with Head will not be completed with his exploits against India last year with him terming the World Cup final at Ahmedabad the biggest moment in his career. The left-hander made buccaneering 120-ball 137, propelling the Aussies to a six-wicket victory and their sixth ODI World title. “I think the World Cup final was probably the biggest match of my career, regardless of whether I got runs or not. It was a huge moment. Obviously, I have not played in a World Cup before. “So, to have all the stuff that happened, making it to a final and then being able to contribute in the final makes it all so much better,” he explained. Head said the foundation for his overwhelming success against India was built during the 2023 Test tour, where he made a couple of 40s at New Delhi and Indore, besides a 90 at Ahmedabad. “The two finals come to mind. But a big Test series (2023) and some T20 games in between…I feel I drew a lot of my blueprint and confidence from that Test tour in India, which then flowed into the World Test Championship and then especially to the World Cup final. “I was able to draw back on some of the things that worked well on those wickets and it’s nice that it has come together in big games for me,” Head offered. Head felt that his confident approach found perfect resonance in the Hyderabad dressing room in the ongoing IPL. “We want to be aggressive and I think we’ve shown that in the first five games. It suited me as well. I feel, at the moment, we’re being really aggressive in the right way and the right moments. “Obviously, Power Play is very important for us and hopefully Abhi (Abhishek Sharma) and I can continue to do what we’ve been doing in the Power Play,” he signed off.

Australia dealt a major blow ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 – India TV

Danijones11 months ago04 mins

Image Source : GETTY Australia team Australia have been dealt a massive blow ahead of T20 World Cup that is set to commence from June 2 (as per Indian Standard Time). Their skipper Mitchell Marsh won’t be bowling at least in their opening game against Oman scheduled on June 6 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. Marsh is yet to recover completely from his hamstring injury sustained in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year while playing for Delhi Capitals. In fact, Marsh also played as a pure batter in the two warm-up matches against Namibia and West Indies scoring 18 and 4 runs respectively. Moreover, he didn’t take the field for the full bowling innings as well in the warm-ups as Matthew Wade took over the captaincy responsibility from him. Meanwhile, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the development related to the captain’s injury recovery while confirming that Marsh will definitely play the first game but is not up to the mark when it comes to bowling. “For Mitch, (the warm-up games) was about ticking off where his body was at. He fielded more overs tonight (in the warm-up against West Indies), he was able to move more freely, so he’s building a little bit of confidence there. It looks as though he’s all set for the first game. The second part is just when the bowling comes back online. It won’t be the first game,” McDonald told cricket.com.au. Australia conceded 257 runs against the West Indies in their second warm-up game but with only nine players available, they did feel the absence of their key players who are yet to join the team having played the Indian Premier League for two months. But McDonald is not worried much about the group spending time together ahead of the mega event. “It was by design, in terms of when we were getting people back after the IPL; we were well aware we weren’t going to get the squad together until the first of next month. We’ve got some things in place where we’ll bring the group together, we’ll work through our plans leading into Oman and there’s a bit of space between that game and (playing) England,” the Aussie head coach added.

South Africa vs Pakistan, SA vs PAK 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa vs Pakistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : January 03 ,Friday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 14:00 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd Test 2024 After confirming their place in the World Test Championship final with a two wicket win in Centurion, South Africa can secure the series in Cape Town. South Africa 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. RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis All of the eyes of the cricketing world were on the Boxing Day Test in Centurion which served up a real Christmas cracker! The match went into the second session of day four with two results still possible and it was South Africa’s lower order batters who were able to hold their nerves and get over the line. That victory means that South Africa are the first team to book their place in the WTC Final at Lord’s in June with the only question mark over who they will be facing in six months time. Proteas managed to get the victory against Pakistan in Centurion in a low-scoring classic. Could the two teams deliver another close contest or will the two wicket win last week soon be a distant memory with what we have in store in Cape Town. TEAMS PREVIEW South Africa Preview On a low-scoring pitch, batting fourth can be particularly tough both from a technical and mental perspective, but South Africa showed plenty of bottle and ability to chase down their target of 148 in Centurion and sneak over the line with two wickets remaining! Aiden Markram was the standout batter across both sides, hitting 89 of South Africa’s 301 in the first innings before making 37 in their ultimately successful 150/8. The right-handed opener has long been seen as a player failing to reach his potential but he will come into this Test full of confidence after those efforts. Pakistan Preview Any preview of a Pakistan game could not fail to mention how they are the most predictably unpredictable side in international cricket and a brief glance at their recent results confirms this. After being thrashed by England in their opening Test in October, they responded with wins by 152 runs and by nine wickets, but the Boxing Day defeat in Centurion will be tough to recover from after getting so close to recording their third victory in a row. Weather Conditions Cape Town in January can be beautiful and the weather forecast is for more of the same across the five days of this Test. No rain is expected and the temperature will get into the mid-twenties with clear skies but high humidity on all five days. RSA vs PAK Pitch Report Newlands is a ground where the ball can dominate the bat and we saw this last January when the Test lasted only two days and saw scores of 55, 176, 153 and 80/3. It could be tough work on the first day for the batters and any score of 250+ in the first innings of the game will be competitive. Toss: To Bowl Three of the last four Tests in Newlands have been won by the team chasing in the fourth innings of the game so we predict that both captains will go out to the middle wanting to bowl first.

Texas Chargers vs Morrisville Unity Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Eliminator US Masters T10 League 2023

Vann Hiso2 years ago03 mins

Get to Know Who will win TXC vs MRV, Eliminator US Masters T10 League 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, pitch report, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Texas Chargers vs Morrisville UnityDATE: Aug 26, 2023TIME: 21:15 IST / 15:45 GMTVENUE: Central Broward Stadium – Lauderhill, United States TOURNAMENT: US Masters T10 League TEC vs MU Betting Tips Ben Dunk scored 53 in the last game. He has momentum with him and can be backed Texas Chargers’ top batters.Shehan Jayasuriya has been consistent, scoring 160 runs in the tournament. Back him as Morrisville Unity’s top batter.Both teams have strong batting so the total runs in the match can be over 220 runs. Texas Chargers vs Morrisville Unity TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. Texas Chargers vs Morrisville Unity Match Prediction & Betting Tips, US Masters T10 League 2023Texas Chargers will take on Morrisville Unity in Eliminator of the US Masters T10 League. The match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium and will start at 9:10 PM IST. TXC vs MRV Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida Pitch ReportThe pitch is tailor-made for batters. Bowlers need to stick to tight lines to get the better of the batter. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Texas Chargers vs Morrisville Unity, Eliminator US Masters T10 League 2023

IPL 2024 | Rahul, Langer’s backing motivated me: LSG batter Badoni

Danijones1 year ago07 mins

Ayush Badoni of Lucknow Super Giants drives Mukesh Kumar of Delhi Capitals in the IPL match at Ekana stadium in Lucknow on April 12, 2024. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Young Lucknow Super Giants batter Ayush Badoni credited skipper KL Rahul and coach Justin Langer for keeping faith in him despite his disappointing run early in the ongoing IPL season, saying their support helped him perform against the Delhi Capitals, albeit in a losing cause. The 24-year-old Badoni struck an unbeaten 55 off 35 balls to help resurrect LSG’s innings and post a competitive 167 for 7, a target which the Delhi Capitals achieved in 18.1 overs here on Friday. “The start of the season was not good but I was doing well at the nets. So I am thankful to KL Rahul and Justin Langer for backing me and giving me chance,” Badoni said at the post-match press conference. “While I was batting I was just thinking of taking the game deep and then attack because if we bat till 20 overs we can score 150 plus. I think we were 20 runs short. “I was quite motivated because I was batting well at the nets so I was just backing myself, I was just waiting for the knock which came today.” Badoni said he shares a good bonding with both the skipper and coach and that has helped him in improving his game. “I spoke a lot to KL Rahul and he backs me everytime. He tells me you are best player and you can finish well. I also share a good bonding with Justin. I went to Australia last year and there also he made learn a few things and improved my game,” he said. “I went to Australia in September last which was facilitated by LSG where we had a training camp with Justin for 10 days and that helped me a lot.” Badoni said DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav (3/20) turned out to be match-winner. “Kuldeep was bowling well. He broke our momentum,” he said. DC assistant coach Pravin Amre believes Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock in his debut IPL appearance helped the team to chase down the target easily as he grabbed his opportunity with both hands. The 22-year-old Australian struck a belligerent 55 off 35 deliveries which included five massive sixes. “It was tremendous innings by Jack because he was batting very well at the nets. We have got that he has that X-factor, the ability to strike the sixes and he also got five sixes. That’s was this format is all about and we were doing well in the last 2 games but we were not crossing the line. “So we wanted some impact on the game. We have talent but it’s important to deliver and I think Jack has got that talent and he can be dangerous in this format,” he said. “Jack got the opportunity today and he grabbed it with both hands. It is important for a good talent to perform on the ground because there is vast difference is performing at the nets and in a match.” Amre also credited Prithvi Shaw (32 off 22) for giving them a good start. “As an opener he (Shaw) has got a role to play, winning the powerplay is also critical. As a a coaching staff we want him to play at least 30 balls because if he plays 30 balls we have more chance to win. “In 22 balls he got 32 and that was also important because we were chasing and his experienced partner (David) Warner got out and that also allowed Jack to settle down. But he being more consistent is good for him as well for the team also.” Amre also lauded spinners Kuldeep and Axar Patel, who dominated in the crucial middle overs. “We are forgetting Kuldeep’s contribution. He bowled a dream ball to dismiss Nicholas Pooran. Axar also bowled well in the middle overs giving away just 25 runs off his 4 overs. We took the control of the game after powerplay and all credit goes to our spin department.”

India Masters vs West Indies Masters, IMLT,Final, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India Masters vs West Indies Masters𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : March 16, Sunday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, Raipur, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : International Masters League T20, 2025 Can the India Masters trump the West Indies once again? New Zealand 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. INDM vs WIM Match Prediction & Analysis India Masters settled scores with the Aussies as they beat them by a huge margin in the semi-final. Now they will be up against the West Indies Masters in the Final of the International Masters League T20. The Final will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur where India have won both their matches while West Indies have won 2 of their 3 games. WI Masters bounced back after their loss against India on this ground and won back-to-back matches here. They successfully defended 179 runs against Sri Lanka Masters in the semi-final at this venue. TEAMS PREVIEW India Masters Preview After being quite expensive with the ball for two consecutive games, India Masters bounced back brilliantly with Shahbaz Nadeem leading the bowling effort in the semi-final. The left-arm orthodox bowler picked up 4 for 15 and a maiden over in his 4-over spell to turn the game on its head. Earlier in the match, Yuvraj Singh, Stuart Binny, and Yusuf Pathan made significant contributions with the bat to lead India Masters to a 220-run total while batting first. Sachin Tendulkar is back in the side and will open the innings with Ambati Rayudu. Tendulkar looks in fine touch at the top and with Rayudu also a very promising and attacking batsman, India Masters can be expected to get off to a flying start. They will be facing a tough bowling attack, nonetheless. Sulieman Benn and Ashley Nurse are the two key spin bowlers in the opposition’s squad who will pose a tough challenge to India. Yuvraj Singh is the in-form batsman in the middle-order to watch out for. Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan also look promising with their current form and can deliver quick runs at the death. In addition to Nadeem, Pawan Negi, and Stuart Binny will also play a key role in the bowling attack and will be the ones to watch out for. West Indies Masters Preview West Indies are on a roll with back-to-back wins. However, the should be wary of the opposition’s batting strength and current form. There is great variety in the West Indies Masters’ bowling attack. And the skipper will expect the best out of them against a batting lineup like India. Ravi Rampaul is a key wicket-taker who needs to bring his A-game in this match. Jerome Taylor and Tino Best are other key pacers to watch out for in this bowling attack. Skipper Brian Lara is a crucial figure in the middle order. He’s played some handy knocks at number 4 in recent outings but his strike rates aren’t as dangerous as other big-hitting players. Lendl Simmons scored a hundred against South Africa Masters at this same venue in Raipur and needs to be on his best day in this game. He wasn’t in great touch in the semi-final and scored 17 off 12 balls at number 3. Weather Conditions It would be clear skies in Raipur with periodic clouds and a high of 34 degrees Celsius. There should be no rain interruptions going by the weather forecast for the match day. INDM vs WIM Pitch Report It is a balanced wicket where both batters and bowlers have been quite successful in recent matches. We can expect an even contest between bat and ball on this pitch. The average 1st innings score in the last 5 T20s here is 191 runs. We reckon the team batting first would need something over 200-210 runs to be in a competitive position. Toss: To Bat Teams batting first have won 4 of the 6 matches played at this venue in the International Masters League T20 this season. India are in great touch with the bat and should be able to post a competitive total while West Indies Masters will back their in-form bowlers to defend a score.

Preview, streaming details and predicted XIs – India TV

Danijones12 months ago04 mins

Image Source : BCCI/IPL Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya during the MI vs CSK IPL 2024 game in Mumbai on April 14, 2024 MI vs KKR Preview: Mumbai Indians target two survival points when they host impressive Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League on Friday. Hardik Pandya’s side needs to produce their best performance as they face early elimination from the playoff race going into the upcoming fixture at Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai suffered their seventh defeat of the season when they failed to defend 144 against Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. The five-time champions have struggled for consistency under Hardik’s leadership and currently find themselves in the ninth position in the points table. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders registered an impressive win against Delhi Capitals in their last game to further cement their standings in the points table. Kolkata have recorded six wins in nine matches this season but hold a concerning head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians. Match Details: Match: IPL 2024, 51st T20 match Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Date & Time: Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM) Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema Website and App MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record: Mumbai Indians dominate a head-to-head record against Kolkata Knight Riders with notably 23 wins in 32 matches so far. Mumbai managed to beat Kolkata when both teams last played against each other. Kolkata have won three of their last five games against Mumbai but have registered just two wins in their 11 encounters at Wankhede Stadium. Matches MI Won KKR Won No Result 32 23 9 0 At Wankhede Stadium MI Won KKR Won No Result 11 9 2 0 MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs: Geral Coetzee replaced Luke Wood in the playing XI for Mumbai Indians in the last game and is expected to keep his place in the upcoming game. Kolkata pacer Harshit Rana is suspended for the upcoming game and is expected to be replaced by spinner Suyansh Sharma in the starting eleven. Mumbai Indians predicted playing XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah. Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.