Punjab Kings

Avesh Khan Livid As Sanju Samson Makes Fielding ‘Disaster’ To Drop Catch In PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 Match

The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 game presented some brilliant bowling moments as the Sanju Samson-led side choked the hosts for runs in Mohali. RR have been one of the most consistent sides in the IPL 2024 and they brought their form against PBKS too. The hosts were without their regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan and could not get going with the bat. Rajasthan Royals kept dismissing rival batters as PBKS could not even touch 150-mark in 20 overs. While there were moments of brilliance from Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, including the run out of Liam Livingstone, there were moments where he committed massive mess. Right at the start of the RR innings, he and Kuldip Sen almost dropped a  catch. Then, in the 19th over, he did not pay heed to Avesh Khan’s call as he charged to take a catch of Ashutosh Sharma. Though Avesh was closer, Samson went ahead  and dropped the catch. Avesh Khan was clearly frustrated with the call. Catch ke liye lagiFollow @real__memes24 #ipl #IPL2024 #sanjusamson #PBKSvRR #catch #drop #IsItAbhinandan #AshutoshSharma #real__memes24 pic.twitter.com/yIRlQNvcfM — Itsrishirich (@ItsrishiR) April 13, 2024 Disaster from Sanju Samson! He has costed Rajasthan Royals 10-15 runs here. This is the 4th time in IPL when Samson has not made a call for the catch and went running in to the fielder. Brain-fades!#PBKSvRR #SanjuSamson #LiamLivingston #RajasthanRoyals pic.twitter.com/XKTFM7zrJI — (@cric_insiderr) April 13, 2024 Rajasthan Royals bowlers under Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj exploited a sticky pitch to the hilt to restrict Punjab Kings to an underwhelming 147 for eight in their IPL match in Mohali  on Saturday. Pacer Avesh (2/34) and left-arm spinner Maharaj (2/23) did not allow any breathing space to Kings’ batters after Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson opted to field first. Ashutosh Sharma (31, 16b), Jitesh Sharma (29, 24b) and Liam Livingstone (21, 14b) tried to force the pace but Punjab needed more than those pretty little cameos. But the Kings had a rather quick start to their innings with 26 runs coming in the first three overs as Atharva Taide, who came in for injured skipper Shikhar Dhawan, hammered a couple of fours off pacer Kuldeep Sen. However, the brakes were soon applied as Taide’s mistimed pull off pacer Avesh Khan ended in the hands of Sen inside the circle. Thereafter the Punjab batters struggled to muster any sort of momentum on a pitch that gripped a bit, especially for left-arm spinner Maharaj and leg-spinner Chahal. However, a slice of credit should also go to veteran pacer Trent Boult who conceded just 15 runs in his three power play overs, a stage when the pitch was still fine for batting. The last three power play overs could only fetch 10 runs for Kings as they ended that passage with a modest 38 for one. In the next five overs, the hosts struggled to hit even one boundary as they laboured to 53 for four in 10 overs, losing Jonny Bairstow, stand-in-skipper Sam Curran and Prabhsimran Singh, all consumed by the combination of a slow deck and accurate spinners. Curran’s dismissal was the most telltale example of that. The left-hander failed to impart power or timing to his pull off Maharaj as the ball got even slower after pitching. Dhruv Jurel latched on to a tumbling catch while running in from deep mid-wicket. Their biggest hope on the day could have been the range-hitting ability of in-form Shahshank Singh but a feeble pull off Sen could not progress beyond Jurel at mid-wicket. With the cream of top-order back in the hut without any significant contribution, the PBKS required some hefty hand from Livingstone and Jitesh to get to even a par score. Sharma showed some intent too, clobbering Chahal for a gorgeously timed six over extra over, and later sent Sen for a six to the straight fence before getting out to Avesh. Livingstone, who creamed Sen for a six and four off successive balls through mid-wicket, and Ashutosh, who smoked Avesh for two sixes in the 19th over, helped PBKS add 61 runs in the last five overs, but their effort came a wee bit late. With PTI inputs Topics mentioned in this article

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Netherlands vs Nepal Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NED vs NEP, Cricket World Cup League Two match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Netherlands vs NepalDATE: Feb 25, 2024TIME:09:00 IST / 3:30 GMTVENUE: Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground – Kathmandu, Nepal TOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup League Two 2024 Netherlands vs Nepal Betting Tips Scott Edwards is the team’s best batter and a lot will rest on him how Netherlands perform in the game. Back him as top batter.Aasif Sheikh has scored fifties in the last two games and has looked in great touch. Back him as top batter for Nepal.It’s a slow wicket so run scoring won’t be easy. Back total runs in the match to be less than 420. Netherlands 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. Netherlands vs Nepal Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup League Two 2024Netherlands will take on Nepal in the sixth game of the tri-series. The match will be played at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu and will start at 9:00 AM IST on February 25th. NED vs NEP, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Pitch ReportThe surface can be tricky to bat. There is not a lot of pace in the surface so run scoring won’t be easy. Spinners will be a big threat on this surface. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Netherlands vs Nepal Match 2024

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T20 World Cup 2024 Group C preview | Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan

T20 World Cup 2024 Group C preview | Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan

In The Hindu’s countdown to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which commences in the West Indies and USA on June 2, we take a look at the teams in Group C. WEST INDIES: The co-host enters the tournament in great form, having won four of its last five T20I series. In Andre Russell (all-rounder), Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer (batters), and Romario Shepherd and Alzarri Joseph (pacers), WI is packed with match-winners. The two-time T20 World Cup champion will miss the services of experienced all-rounder Jason Holder, who is out with an injury. WI is expected to do better than its showing in the previous T20 WC, where it crashed out in the group stage. Key player: Andre Russell: An integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 title-run, the all-rounder has enjoyed a career resurrection. Russell, 36, shone bright in the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad with a crucial three-wicket haul. The squad: Rovman Powell (Capt.), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd. The West Indies have made a late change to their squad for next month’s #T20WorldCup 👀 Details 👇https://t.co/PfffyP8znd — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) May 27, 2024 NEW ZEALAND: The Kiwis rely on the old guard in their search for a first T20 World Cup trophy. Kane Williamson leads the side for a fourth time in a T20 WC, while pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult make their seventh and fifth tournament appearances respectively. The likes of Daryl Mitchell (CSK), Rachin Ravindra (CSK), and Boult (RR) hit the ground running after hectic IPL 2024 campaigns, while most other players return to familiar settings having featured in the 2023 Caribbean Premier League. From the squad announcement press conference to the departure check-in desk ✈️ Join Angus and Matilda on @T20WorldCup Departure Day 🎤 #T20WorldCup#CricketNation#Cricketpic.twitter.com/qIMjDClPfp — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 28, 2024 Fast bowler Matt Henry and Ravindra are the only players in the squad who have not played in a T20 WC. This mega event could well be the last dance for a generation of talent. Key player: Trent Boult: The left-arm pacer’s spell of 3-0-6-1 took Royal Challengers Bengaluru out of contention in the IPL Eliminator last week. Boult’s dangerous shape and curl with the new ball can swing the early momentum towards New Zealand. The squad: Kane Williamson (Capt.), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Tim Southee. AFGHANISTAN: The 2023 50-over Cricket World Cup saw Afghanistan rise from minnow to contender. A dream semifinal spot was cruelly denied by a hobbling Glenn Maxwell, who smashed an all-time great ODI knock. The T20 style is perhaps a better fit for the Afghans. Najibullah Zadran, wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, and Mohammad Nabi can hit the long ball, while Rashid Khan, Nabi, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, and Noor Ahmad form a well-rounded spin attack. Several of the Afghanistan players were involved in IPL 2024 — the machine is greased and ready. Gurbaz, in fact, came good in the final for KKR with a 32-ball 39. Key player: Naveen-ul-Haq: With 14 wickets, pacer Naveen-ul-Haq finished as LSG’s highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024. The 24-year-old’s slower-ball variations are tough to pick. The squad: Rashid Khan (Capt.), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik. UGANDA: This nation makes its debut at a World Cup, though it was part of the combined East Africa side which competed in the 1975 WC. To find a spot here is an achievement in itself, as Uganda overcame fancied Zimbabwe and Kenya in the Africa leg of the qualifiers. The celebrations led by @OgwangOyuku are everything 😁 Uganda are heading to the T20 World Cup ✈️ pic.twitter.com/yyRL6w6Px2 — Sportstar (@sportstarweb) November 30, 2023 An upset win over strong favourites West Indies, New Zealand or Afghanistan will go a long way in boosting the profile of cricket in Uganda. Key player: Frank Nsubuga: At 43, Nsubuga is be the oldest player in the tournament. The all-rounder first played international cricket 27 years ago. The squad: Brian Masaba (Capt.), Riazat Ali Shah, Kenneth Waiswa, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Nsubuga, Ronak Patel, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Bilal Hassun, Fred Achelam, Robinson Obuya, Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani, Juma Miyaji. PAPUA NEW GUINEA: The island country had a fairly easy route to the main draw, cruising past Vanuatu, Japan, and Philippines in the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier held last year. PNG appeared in the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where it lost all three of its Group B first-round matches (to Scotland, Bangladesh, and Oman). The PNG team is all geared up to leave their mark in the #T20WorldCup 🇵🇬😍 pic.twitter.com/8y9cAFu4Ae — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) May 29, 2024 Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu is the head coach of PNG. Key player: Tony Ura: With 1618 runs in 56 T20Is, Ura is the nation’s most successful batter. The squad: Assadollah Vala (Capt.), C.J. Amini, Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura.

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

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

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : United States of America vs Nepal𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 18, Friday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 05:00 AM IST​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas,United States 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Nepal tour of USA 2024 United States, Nepal lock horns in T20 series opener 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-W Match Prediction & Analysis Host USA will be looking to continue their decent form when they face Nepal in the opening match of the T20I series played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Friday. The home side will be coming into this series high-on confidence after performing well in the Namibia Tri-series featuring teams likes Namibia and United Arab Emirates. Captain Monank Patel will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this opening fixture.On the other hand, Nepal will need to adjust to the conditions and will be hoping to put on a decent show against USA. TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andries Gous, Monank Patel, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Nitish Kumar and Harmeet Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs. Since October 2023, opener Andries Gous has topped the batting charts for USA in the 20-over format. In 20 matches, Gous has accumulated 598 runs at a strike rate of 148.01. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Abhishek Paradkar, Juanoy Drysdale and Harmeet Singh to deliver timely breakthroughs. Nepal Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rohit Paudel, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha and Kushal Malla to deliver timely breakthroughs. Since October 2023, captain Rohit Paudel has topped the batting charts for USA in the 20-over format. In 38 matches, Paudel has accumulated 1,049 runs at a strike rate of 127.92. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee to deliver timely breakthroughs. Weather Conditions The wicket prepared for the game will have something for the bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the game is going to be clear skies in the evening. USA vs NEP-W Pitch Report Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between USA and Nepal. Toss: To Bowl Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas has been great venue chasing with all the previous T20s won by side batting second. Both the teams will be keen to win the toss and field first.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NZ vs PAK 5th T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Zealand vs PakistanDATE: Jan 21, 2024TIME: 05:30 IST / 0:00 GMTVENUE: Hagley Oval – Christchurch, New Zealand TOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20 2024 New Zealand vs Pakistan Betting Tips Finn Allen has hit over 253 runs in the series and he is well worth backing as New Zealand’s highest run scorer against Pakistan. Adam Milne has taken seven wickets from three matches in the series and the 31 year old is our pick for New Zealand’s top wicket taker on Sunday.Mohammad Rizwan has an excellent T20I record at Hagley Oval and the keeper-batter is our tip for Pakistan’s highest run scorer in the fifth game of the series. Shaheen Shah Afridi took all three wickets for his side on Friday and the skipper is a strong choice for his team’s top wicket taker in this game.When Finn Allen gets going he is very hard to stop. We recommend selecting him to hit over 31.5 runs in this fixture. 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. NZ vs PAK 5th T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips After four games in the series so far, New Zealand have outplayed and lead Pakistan 4-0 ahead of the fifth and final T20I on Sunday at Hagley Oval. The Black Caps won by 7 wickets with 11 balls remaining on Friday and they are now targeting a 5-0 whitewash in this fixture. Read on as we preview the final match of the series. This game begins at 13:00 local time in Christchurch. New Zealand have been able to ring the changes during this series with two captains used and their bowling attack rested and rotated at times. Their batting line up has also adjusted across the four games and they will be very confident of making it 5-0. Pakistan have been disappointing across the previous four games as they have not been able to produce enough competitive individual performances in each match to give New Zealand problems. They need all of their big name players to put in a top level showing on Sunday to be competitive. NZ vs PAK Match Toss PredictionSix of the last seven T20Is have been won when batting second at Hagley Oval and we are backing both skippers to select to field first if they win the toss on Sunday. NZ vs PAK Pitch ReportPakistan’s score of 158/5 was under par on Friday and we think a competitive total will be over 170 in this match. Once a batter gets used to the pace of the wicket, there are runs to be had. Christchurch Weather ReportThe forecast is for mostly sunny conditions at the start of the game before the clouds disappear in the second innings. The temperature will be in the mid-twenties.. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20 2024

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'Difficult' for Mayank Yadav to play remainder of IPL 2024, confirms LSG coach Justin Langer – India TV

‘Difficult’ for Mayank Yadav to play remainder of IPL 2024, confirms LSG coach Justin Langer – India TV

Image Source : PTI Morne Morkel and Mayank Yadav. Teraway pacer, Mayank Yadav, is highly likely to miss the remainder of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 season as Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach, Justin Langer, feels that it will be “difficult for him to get up for the back-end of the tournament”. The LSG pacer is nursing abdominal soreness and though Langer and the entire team management are “praying that he can play”, it looks unlikely to happen. “No, we’ll be praying that he can play, hopefully, in the playoffs, but I’m a realist as well. It’ll be probably difficult for him to get up for the back end of the tournament,” Langer was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. The LSG head coach revealed that the 21-year-old quick has got a “small tear in a similar area to where his last one was” and therefore the rehab might not get him game-ready in time even if the side makes it to the playoffs. “He’s had a scan. He’s got a small tear in a similar area to where his last one was. So it’s very unfortunate. We saw the impact he had when he came back into the game. But we can all sleep. “There will always be a lot of discussion about fast bowlers, and I know he spoke to (Jasprit) Bumrah after the game and he reassured him that if he’s going to be a fast bowler, part of his journey as a young fast bowler, he’s going to get injuries. “So in my experience, every young fast bowler, probably until they get to 25 or 26, is going to experience different injuries. And it’s the most unfortunate. He’s got huge potential. But his rehabilitation was excellent. He went into the game (against Mumbai Indians), had a couple of bowls before the game. He was completely pain-free. So it’s very sad for him and it’s disappointing for LSG as well that he might (not) play the rest of the tournament,” he added.

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South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips

South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Get to Know Who will win SA vs AUS 5th ODI match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, K9Win , Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: South Africa vs Australia DATE: Sep 17, 2023TIME: 13:30 IST / 8:00 GMTVENUE: Wanderers Stadium – Johannesburg, South Africa TOURNAMENT: SA vs USA RSA vs AUS Betting Tips David Warner was out cheaply in the fourth ODI but he has been in good form in the series, scoring a century and a fifty. Back Warner to top score for Australia if they are batting first. In the case of chasing, Marnus Labuschagne is a good pick to top score for the team.Quinton De Kock has been good in the ODI series but a big innings is still pending from the veteran. We feel that De Kock will be at his brutal best in the final. Back him as South Africa’s top batter.The series has seen both teams hitting a lot of sixes. Once again, the total sixes in the match should be over 12.5. South Africa vs Australia 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. SA vs AUS 5th ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips South Africa will play Australia in the final of the ODI series on Sunday, September 17 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The match is set to get underway at 1:30 PM IST. South Africa have made a good comeback into the series after losing the first two games. The hosts have managed to win the previous two games and now have a realistic chance of winning the series. South Africa defeated Australia by a whopping margin of 164 runs in the fourth ODI, having scored a mammoth 416-6 in 50 overs before bowling out Australia for 252. They had won the third ODI by 111 runs as well after scoring 338 while batting first. With batters returning to form, South Africa will back themselves to win the series.  For Australia, they will not be too disappointed as they are seeing this series as a platform to fix their jigsaw before the World Cup.  The team, however, will be keen to play better cricket in the final game and head to India with a series win under their belt. SA vs AUS Match Toss PredictionThe toss will be crucial as teams batting first have won three out of the four games of the series. The captain winning the toss would be keen to bat well and post a big score on the board. SA vs AUS Pitch ReportThe pitch will once again be a batting-friendly surface. The ball will come on nicely onto the bat and we should be in for another high-scoring game. Johannesburg Weather ReportThe weather will be perfect for cricket, with temperature ranging between 27 and 8 degrees. There is no threat of rain during the game. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI 2023

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South Africa Women vs England Women, ENG-W vs SA-W 2024, Today Match Prediction

South Africa Women vs England Women, ENG-W vs SA-W 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa Women vs England Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : November 27,​Wednesday​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 21:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium, Benoni, South Africa 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 2nd T20I 2024 South Africa Women’s test to crack the English code South Africa Women vs England Women 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. RSAW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Analysis It is the second game of the three-match series, and South African women will look to level the series against England Women. We witnessed a close contest in the first game, where England Women won by 4 wickets. The visitors want to build on the momentum and register another series as the South Africans look to claw back.  England Women have been in good form in this format. The team has lost only twice in the last 15 games and won most by comfortable margins. They have a good record against South Africa Women, which will add to their confidence. South Africans play at home, and they will look to mount a strong challenge on the English team.  TEAMS PREVIEW South Africa Preview Laura Wolvaardt’s team had their chances in the last game but failed to grab them. The batters struggled with the scoring rate, while the bowler didn’t deliver the killer punch when needed. They haven’t enjoyed a great record against England in the past, and Wolvaardt must inspire confidence in the team to level the series.  England Preview Heather Knight will be happy with her team’s performance in the last game. They had a few nervous moments in the run chase but got over the finishing line comfortably at the end. Knight would like to keep their foot on the accelerator and win the series with a win in the second game.  Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Maia Bouchier started well in the last game, and the team expects them to deliver a similar show. Nat Sciver-Brunt will be confident after her crucial knock in the last game. She will aim to build partnerships with Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight. Amy Jones and Freya Kemp add firepower in the lower middle order.  Weather Conditions There are predictions for clear skies and rain in Benoni. The wicket won’t be easy to bat on, and batters must be cautious. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track. The average first-innings score here is 132 runs, and the team batting first will aim to have 150 on the board. RSAW vs ENGW Pitch Report Willowmoore Park, Benoni balances it out between the batters and the bowlers. With shorter square boundaries, it is a good ground for batters who play the cut and pull well. Fast bowlers also do well on this track with the grass cover we have seen over the years at this ground. Toss: To Bat The last three games at this venue have gone in favor of the team batting first. This wicket slows down in the second innings, making run chases difficult. The team winning the toss would look to bat first. 

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Wolvaardt to lead SA in Test, ODIs during India tour

Wolvaardt to lead SA in Test, ODIs during India tour

South African batswoman Laura Wolvaardt is clean bowled by Deepti Sharma in the first women’s one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara on October 09, 2019. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Top-order batter Laura Wolvaardt was on Friday named as captain of South Africa’s Test and ODI teams for the tour of India, beginning from June 16. The tour will start with three ODIs in Bengaluru before the visitors to move to Chennai for one-off Test and T20Is, for which the squad will be announced later. South Africa will be without the services of experienced Lara Goodall (hamstring injury), Chloe Tryon (back) and Ayanda Hlubi (groin), as they are currently under recuperation. However, they might be included in the T20I side later. Interim coach Dillon du Preez said negating Indian spinners has been an important part of their preparation for the tour. “We had big focus on options against spin and it was good to see the buy-in from the team. We also have new management involved. “So, this would be a great opportunity for them to find their feet before we come back and start our preparation for the (women’s T20) World Cup (in September in Bangladesh,” said Du Preez in a release. The former South African all-rounder urged the team to remain calm under pressure. “The key for us would be to assess the conditions as soon as possible, be calm under pressure and try and play key moments in the game better than the opposition. “We all know a series against India in India will always be tough,” he added. South Africa Test/ODI squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.

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United States of America vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

United States of America vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : United States of America vs Scotland𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 31, Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 21:00 PM IST​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston`𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 A chance of revenge for the USA against Scotland. United States of America vs Scotland 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 SCT Match Prediction & Analysis The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 is in its final stage of group games. The USA, Scotland, and Nepal are currently playing a tri-series in Houston. With just two games left for the qualification, the chase to the top is on fire. The USA will play the 40th game of the series against Nepal at Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston on 31st October at 9 pm. TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview The USA team must have finally caught some breath after some back-to-back setbacks. Andries Gous will open the innings with Shayan Jahangir. Though Gous failed to score in the last two games, he has 150 runs in 5 innings with two half-centuries. Jahangir scored a ton in the last game. He has 244 runs in the tournament with an average of 48.80. Skipper Monark Patel will come at number three. Scotland Preview Scotland has to win all their remaining games to top the group. They might need to bring a few players back into the team to make it happen. Charlie Tear will open the innings with Andrew Umeed. The duo scored an unbeaten opening partnership of 145 runs against the USA. Tear has 186 runs in 8 games while Ummed now has 120 in three. They should include Micheal English in the squad over Tear. English had scored a century on his debut against Namibia – the only game he played so far. Brandon McMullen will come at number three. He averages 28.14 in 9 games. Weather Conditions The weather will be sunny. The temperature will range between 25 and 30. The wind will be flowing from the west at 10-15 kmh.  The stadium has been known for its batting-friendly pitches. Batsmen often enjoy good pace and bounce, making it conducive for stroke play. The ball tends to come onto the bat nicely, allowing for aggressive shots and high-scoring matches.  As the game progresses and the pitch begins to wear, spinners can come into play. Mumbai’s hot and humid conditions can cause the pitch to deteriorate, leading to assistance for spinners, particularly in the latter stages  USA vs SCT Pitch Report The 40th ODI of the series will be played at Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston on 31st October at 9 pm. The venue has a capacity of 10,000 spectators and has hosted 7 ODIs, & 7 T20Is. The USA has recorded the highest total on the ground (328) against Oman. Toss: To Bat In 7 ODIs, the results have identically favored the teams chasing or defending the target on 3 occasions. The average first innings score is 238. The team winning the toss should bat first. 

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