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T20 World Cup: Want Hardik Pandya to come good, he has gone through a lot, says Harbhajan

T20 World Cup: Want Hardik Pandya to come good, he has gone through a lot, says Harbhajan

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Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who “hasn’t been a free man in the last two months”, will become one during next month’s T20 World Cup. Pandya endured a forgettable IPL both as captain and player with his team Mumbai Indians ending bottom of the heap in the points table. What made things worse was the incessant jeering of fans whenever he took the field, including at MI’s home turf — the Wankhede Stadium. Also read | ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: full schedule, dates and venues But Harbhajan expects the tide to turn in the Americas during the T20 showpiece. “When he wears that blue jersey, he will be a different Hardik Pandya because we know he can score those runs and take those wickets. I want Hardik to come good as he has gone through a lot and I wish him all the very best to have a very good tournament for India,” Harbhajan told PTI in an exclusive interview. “If he has a good tournament, obviously India will have a great chance to go forward,” he said. “Yes, his form is a bit of a concern…and lot of other stuff was going on around him, his shifting from Gujarat to Mumbai, was a big change and the team (MI) didn’t react too well to Hardik coming back and that too as captain,” the 43-year-old added. The reason for the fan backlash against Pandya was MI’s decision to hand him the captaincy after taking it away from the long-serving Rohit Sharma. There was speculation throughout the season that MI’s dressing room was a divided house due to the change of guard. Rohit will now captain the national side with Pandya as his deputy in the World Cup starting June 1. Harbhajan, a multi format World Cup-winner, urged the team management to bring Pandya and Rohit on “same page”. “…it looked like they (MI) were not playing together as a team. So there was a lot going on. Hardik wasn’t a free man in the last two months. I believe both of them and many others who have played in different teams will have to come together to do something special for the nation…,” he said. “Winning a World Cup is a bigger achievement than winning an IPL trophy, so I would urge the management to bring everyone together, have them on one page and make sure they play like one. “I believe it’s the responsibility of the management to come together, and win together. Even if they lose they should be losing together.” Bumrah will need support Jasprit Bumrah is the only speedster among the chosen three (the other two being Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj), who doesn’t need conditions to be successful, feels Harbhajan. “Pace attack definitely could be a concern because because Bumrah is in a different league for the kind of bowler he is. He will win you games on any kind of pitch. He doesn’t need conditions whereas other bowlers like Arshdeep and Siraj would need help from conditions. “If there’s bounce, Siraj might do well. He is tall, can also swing it both ways, hits the deck hard and has got pace. But if wickets are slow then the challenge begins for other bowlers. “There will be lot of responsibility on Bumrah’s shoulders but I hope other guys also take responsibility to be someone special.” IPL performances won’t matter Harbhajan said IPL form would make no difference to the players’ fortunes in the ICC showpiece. “No matter what you have done in your IPL career or previously, this is what counts the most…if I was in their shoes, I would be looking for this opportunity to showcase that I have been better than what I have been doing,” the ‘Turbanator’ stated. Virat is a changed T20 batter Harbhajan was mighty impressed with how Virat Kohli tweaked his T20 game during this year’s IPL by adding shots to his repertoire, which drastically improved his strike rate. “Virat has shown a lot of improvement from last year to this year and people spoke about his strike rate. It was in 130s during last year and this time it is in 160s,” he said. “Of course it’s a big big change. Virat and Rohit will have to score quickly in Powerplay but also need to respect the conditions in USA and West Indies.” If Gambhir becomes coach Harbhajan doesn’t know whether Gautam Gambhir, who is being spoken of as the favourite to take over India’s head coach position from the outgoing Rahul Dravid, will get the job but he does believe it would be a crown of thorns for whoever chooses to wear it. “If I say it properly, it is a speculation, which is doing rounds…the biggest thing a coach can do is to bring everyone together, so that team plays together. So, whether Gautam becomes coach or Ashish Nehra, or whosoever gets the opportunity, hope they do better than what others before them did.” He also ruled himself out of the race. “I don’t think I will be able to give that much time. At this stage of my life I have a young family and I need to be around them and look after them. Yes, when the right time comes, I will put my foot forward and say I am ready for it,” he concluded.

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Scotland vs Australia, AUS vs SCOT 2024, Today Match Prediction

Scotland vs Australia, AUS vs SCOT 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Scotland vs Australia𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Sep 06, Friday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 18:30 PM IST​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Grange Cricket Ground, Edinburgh, United Kingdom𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20i 2024 Scotland are yet to beat Australia in T20Is. Scotland vs Australia 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. SCT vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis Australia absolutely annihilated Scotland in the first T20I in Edinburgh to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The home side started out with good intent, but eventually couldn’t put up a tall enough score to challenge the Aussies. They will need to play out of their skins to get past this strong Aussie outfit. Otherwise, Australia are overwhelming favorites to make it 2-0 after this game.  TEAMS PREVIEW Scotland Preview Scotland started the first T20I on a positive note. At one stage, they were 101-3 inside 12 overs. However, their middle order faltered, and they ended up with an under-par score of 156-9.  Australia Preview Australia kicked off their white-ball tour of the UK in devastating style, trouncing Scotland by seven wickets in the first of three T20Is in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Travis Head’s blistering 25-ball 80 steered Australia to a swift victory, as they easily chased down a modest 155-run target in just 9.4 overs on a flat Edinburgh wicket. Weather Conditions The wicket at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh is a batter’s paradise. The new ball bowlers will get some movement off the seam in the first couple of overs. But after that, batters can just settle in and smack the ball to all corners of the ground. Spinners will need bowl tight lines to keep the run flow in check. The pitch will slow down a little in the middle phase of the innings. Edinburgh will see sunny intervals and a moderate breeze throughout the day. We should get a full match. SCT vs AUS Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Grange Cricket Club is 175. The highest total posted at the venue is New Zealand’s mammoth 254/5 versus Scotland in 2022. If Australia bats first in this match, they might get close to that score. Scotland will need to score at least 200 runs and above to challenge this Australian batting unit.

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Tamil Nadu team to tour U.K. to play a series of matches

Tamil Nadu team to tour U.K. to play a series of matches

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Leadership grooming: Pradosh Ranjan or Jagadeesan will captain the team during the exposure tour to U.K. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN A 19-member Tamil Nadu team will be travelling to the U.K. from May 2 to 28 to play a series of matches across formats as part of the TNCA’s efforts to give exposure to the State players. The players have been selected across age categories, including under-19, under-23 and Ranji Trophy. Pradosh Ranjan Paul or N. Jagadeesan are likely to lead the side in turns. The team will play four two-day games, five one-day games, and a T20 against the U.K.-based teams, including the second XIs of counties like Notts, Northamptonshire, Hampshire, Essex and Warwickshire. The players will be accompanied by six support staff members, including Robin Singh, L. Balaji, Tanveer Jabbar, and K. Vasudevadas, as well as a physio and video analyst. Despite reaching the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy this year, TN has often struggled in seamer-friendly conditions over the last few years, and the tour has been arranged to expose players to different conditions. “We are not worried about the results. We just want our players to experience new conditions and learn. Apart from match days, we will also have nets sessions We plan to hire a batting consultant, like a former Test player, and a trainer for the duration of the tour,” said TNCA secretary R.I. Palani. Coaches training Meanwhile, former India fielding coach R. Sridhar, alongside G. Jayakumar and Dr. Kinjal Suratwala who are all part of Coaching Beyond, has been conducting workshops for TNCA coaches and those of the 37 district teams. A total of 148 coaches will attend these across four batches. The TNCA will also have four satellite centres ready this year. The centres in Trichy, Tiruppur, and Theni are already up and running, while the one in Madurai is under construction. T20 tournament The Association will also conduct a 16-team T20 tournament next month featuring winners and runners of the second and third divisions and the winners of all zones in the fourth, fifth and sixth divisions. The final will be played under lights at MAC Stadium on May 28. The TN squad: Pradosh Ranjan Paul, N. Jagadeesan, S. Lokeshwar, B. Sachin, R. Vimal Khumar, A. Badrinath, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar, Mokit Hariharan, S. Mohamed Ali, K.T.A. Madhava Prasad, P. Vidyuth, Lakshya Jain, V.S. Karthik Manikandan, R. Sonu Yadav, H. Trilok Nag, C.V. Achyuth, T.D. Lokesh Raj and V.P. Dhiran.

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Gautam Gambhir's tweet after KKR beat MI at Wankhede is all about pain, fighting spirit and redemption

Gautam Gambhir’s tweet after KKR beat MI at Wankhede is all about pain, fighting spirit and redemption

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Mitchell Starc let out a roar after knocking down Gerarld Coetzee’s middle stump. It was his third wicket of the over and the fourth of the night overall for the Australian quick but more importantly, it was the last of the Mumbai Indians’ team. Kolkata Knight Riders had finally managed to beat MI at the Wankhede Stadium after 12 long years. No team have a better head-to-head record in the IPL than MI over KKR. You could see what it meant to KKR. Mentor Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar were embracing and shouting in each other’s ears. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan embraces the team mentor Gautam Gambhir(ANI) It was just different emotions. KKR have been one of the teams to beat in this IPL and MI have been just the opposite. But KKR vs MI is one encounter that doesn’t follow form and reputation. It’s just one-way traffic in favour of the five-time champions. That’s why this victory tasted way sweeter for the men in purple. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Starc is in his first season with KKR. Even their captain Shreyas Iyer, who was showing more emotions on the field on Friday than he usually does, has been around the team for three years. They must have heard about MI’s domination of KKR but didn’t quite experience it. For Gambhir, though, it’s different. He was the last KKR captain to beat MI at Wankhede in 2012. The only other KKR member who was part of the team in both of those wins, 12 years apart, is Sunil Narine. The West Indies all-rounder was in fact Player of the Match for his 4/15 in the 2012 match at Wanhede against MI. He once again made a useful contribution with the ball, picking up 2/22 in his four overs. He is not known to be too emotive, so judging the magnitude of KKR’s victory on Friday by looking at Narine’s expressions might not be the best of ideas, but looking at Gambhir sure is. After his emotional embrace with Nayar in the dugout, the KKR mentor was all smiles during the post-match handshakes. The former India opener did not take much longer to let his emotions flow on social media. “Turning the tide after 12 yrs at Wankhede! Beautifully done boys!” he wrote on X. If KKR batters were guilty of not working out their game plan on the go in the first half to be bowled out for just 169 with Venkatesh Iyer contributing 70, Mumbai Indians’ underperforming batters stood no chance on a tricky wicket which demanded both application and patience. They were all-out for 145 in 18.5 overs and are practically out of the competition which has been a nightmare for Hardik Pandya. Despite Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliant fifty, Mumbai Indians were shot out for 145 in 18.5 overs chasing 170, found wanting with the bat once again as Mitchell Starc (3.5-0-33-4) cleaned up the tail for KKR’s seventh win in 10 matches.

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Terror threat to T20 World Cup from Pakistan, hosts West Indies assure safety

Terror threat to T20 World Cup from Pakistan, hosts West Indies assure safety

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The West Indies, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup, have reportedly received a terror threat from North Pakistan. However, West Indies (CWI), informed the public that all safety precautions have been taken. According to a reliable source familiar with the situation, the Caribbean islands have been alerted to potential terror risks originating from North Pakistan. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the US from June 1 to 29. The West Indies will host World Cup matches in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. There are also matches in the US cities of Florida, New York, and Texas, although there is no sign of a threat to the games in the United States. The two semifinals will take place in Trinidad and Guyana, with the final scheduled for Barbados. “We are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining close communication with relevant authorities,” stated the source. “Continuous evaluation of security measures is underway to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any identified risks.” The threat has been attributed to IS Khorasan, adding to the gravity of the situation. The ‘Daily Express’ quoted Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley as saying that security services had procedures in place to deal with any threats to matches. According to the article, “the Barbados regional security officials are monitoring potential threats to the ICC event” as well as that “intelligence of a potential threat to the World Cup has been received through Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media group ‘Nashir Pakistan’.” INDIA’s CT2025 PARTICIPATION? A pivotal question looms over India’s potential involvement in the forthcoming Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan in 2025. Given the heightened security concerns stemming from the northern regions of Pakistan, there arises uncertainty regarding India’s willingness to travel to the host nation. Reports indicate that the threat extends even to the T20 World Cup. In response, the ICC is slated to convene for its Annual General Meeting in July, hosted in Sri Lanka this year. Among the agenda items, deliberations will center on the feasibility of holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan or relocating it to a neutral venue, with paramount consideration for the safety and security of players. Recently, PCB officials convened with ICC’s General Manager, Wasim Khan, to deliberate on the scheduling nuances of the Champions Trophy, particularly concerning India’s fixtures. As per the proposed itinerary drafted by PCB, all of India’s matches are slated to unfold in Lahore. The rationale behind this concentrated venue allocation is to streamline security measures and logistical arrangements, thereby mitigating potential challenges. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: May 6, 2024

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UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Vann Hiso03 mins

Get to Know Who will win USA vs BAN 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 23, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:30 IST / 15:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Prairie View Cricket Complex – Houston, United States𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH Betting Tips Steven Taylor was the pick of the bowlers in the first T20I and he is our pick for USA’s top wicket taker in Thursday’s match.Mustafizur Rahman took two wickets on Tuesday and the experienced left-arm pace bowler is our tip for Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in this game.Towhid Hridoy is in fine form and has made the number four position his own. He is a strong choice for Bangladesh’s highest run scorer in the second T20I. UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH 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. UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting TipsUSA will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I of the series at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston. This match gets underway at 10:00 local time on Thursday 23rd May, 2024. UNITED STATES vs BANGLADESH 2nd T20, Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston Pitch ReportThis pitch will turn again for the spinners on both sides on Thursday. Pace bowlers will have to work harder for their wickets and a par batting total is likely to be around 170. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for USA vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match 2024

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - Cricket World Cup 2023

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – Cricket World Cup 2023

Vann Hiso07 mins

Get to Know Who will win PAK vs BAN World Cup 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11,K9Win , Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Pakistan vs BangladeshDATE: Oct 31, 2023TIME: 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMTVENUE: Eden Gardens – Kolkata, IndiaTOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup PAK vs BAN Betting Tips Babar Azam hit 50 runs from 65 balls against South Africa before being dismissed immediately after reaching his half-century for the second time in the tournament. The right-handed captain has not made three scores of 50+ from his last four innings in the competition and will be looking for his third successive half-century in this match. Pakistan need him to go on and make a century in this game and we are backing him to be their highest run scorer against Bangladesh. Ahead of Monday’s 2023 Cricket World Cup fixture, Shaheen Shah Afridi was in the top five wicket takers with 13 dismissals at an average of 22.76 and a strike-rate of 24.00. He already has a 5-wicket haul in this campaign and needs to take only one wicket in this match to bring up 100 ODI dismissals. The opening bowler is our tip for Pakistan’s top wicket taker this Tuesday.Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit five fours and one six in the last match but has posted some big scores over the last 12 months in this format including 100 not out against India in December 2022, 112 not out against Afghanistan during the Asia Cup last month and opened the tournament with a half-century against the same opposition. In a team of inconsistent batters we have picked him out to be Bangladesh’s highest run scorer against Pakistan. Left-arm pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has enjoyed a strong international career across all formats since making his debut for Bangladesh in 2015. He was expensive against South Africa but was the standout bowler for the Tigers against the Netherlands returning figures of 2-36 from 10 overs including bowling a maiden and dismissing the skipper Scott Edwards. Mustafizur is our tip for Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in this fixture.With 9 wickets from the last four matches in the tournament, we recommend selecting Shaheen Shah Afridi to take over 1.5 wickets in this game. Pakistan vs Bangladesh 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. PAK vs BAN ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 31 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup sees Pakistan take on Bangladesh at Eden Gardens on Tuesday afternoon. Pakistan beat the Netherlands and Sri Lanka in their opening two matches but have since been beaten by India, Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa. Bangladesh also won their opener, by 6 wickets with 92 balls remaining against Afghanistan, but have not won any of their five games since and were easily beaten by the Netherlands by 87 runs on Saturday, here at Eden Gardens in Match 28. Read on as we preview this day-night clash. This match begins in Kolkata at 14:00 local time. Pakistan pushed South Africa all the way on Friday and but for an umpire’s call decision, could easily have walked off the pitch as winners. It was their best showing from their previous three defeats and we expect them to have enough with both bat and ball to win this clash. Bangladesh have been very poor across this tournament and will come into this game in ninth place. However, they still have plenty to play for as only the top eight teams will qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy so we can expect them to be going all out for the win in this match. PAK vs BAN Match Toss PredictionSeven of the last eight ODIs at this venue have been won by the team batting first so we are predicting that both skippers will choose to bat first if they win the toss on Tuesday. PAK vs BAN Pitch ReportWe saw 20 wickets fall across the match between Bangladesh and the Netherlands at Eden Gardens on Saturday with only 371 runs scored in total. But it is a better batting surface than that would suggest and we expect a par score to be around 310-315. Kolkata Weather ReportSunny and humid throughout is the weather forecast for Kolkata on Tuesday with the temperature likely to be in the low 30s throughout. There is no chance of a rain interruption. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2023

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Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - BBL 2024

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – BBL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win THU vs SCO, Big Bash League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Sydney Thunder vs Perth ScorchersDATE: Jan 08, 2024TIME: 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMTVENUE: Sydney Showground Stadium – Sydney, Australia TOURNAMENT: Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Betting Tips Cameron Bancroft top scored out of all the top five batters against Hobart Hurricanes in Match 21 and the international opener is our pick for Sydney Thunder’s highest run scorer in this game. Daniel Sams has taken the most wickets across all players so far in the tournament and he is our tip for Sydney Thunder’s top wicket taker against Perth Scorchers.With a top score of 85 not out and over 250 runs already in this year’s competition, we are backing Aaron Hardie to be Perth Scorchers’ highest run scorer against Sydney Thunder. Lance Morris has taken six wickets from his last two matches and he is a strong choice for Perth Scorchers’ top wicket taker in this match.Since being released from Australia’s Test squad, Lance Morris has been in exceptional form with the ball. We recommend selecting him to take over 1.5 wickets in this clash. Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 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. THU vs SCO T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2024 Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers face off in Match 30 of the 2023/24 Big Bash League on Monday evening at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Thunder have won one and lost four of their six matches so far in the campaign with the Scorchers winning four and losing one of their six. Read on as we preview this fixture. The match begins at 19:15 local time. With no win since Christmas, Sydney Thunder continue to struggle in this year’s BBL and they were well beaten by Hobart Hurricanes in their last game. However, with Perth Scorchers defeated by a large margin in their last match, this could be a good time to play them. Perth Scorchers do not lose many BBL fixtures and over the last few years have always bounced back with a victory. It was a very poor performance from them against Adelaide Strikers on Friday and we expect them to respond with a much better showing. THU vs SCO Match Toss PredictionIt is often tough to say what a good score is at this venue so we expect that both sides will want to see the other bat first and we predict the captains will choose to field first if they win the toss. THU vs SCO Pitch ReportThis is one of the slower wickets on offer in this year’s BBL and the batters can not expect the ball to come onto the bat with good pace. A par score is expected to be no higher than 160. Sydney Weather ReportThere could be some rain earlier in the day in Sydney but dry conditions are forecast on Monday evening. Humidity levels will be above 70% throughout Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2024

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Twenty20 World Cup Group B preview: England, Australia favourites, Scotland the dark horse

Twenty20 World Cup Group B preview: England, Australia favourites, Scotland the dark horse

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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 ‘B’. ENGLAND: The defending champion would have hoped that the four-match T20I series against Pakistan gives them ideal preparation, but rain has played spoilsport. Nevertheless, key pieces of the puzzle have started to fall in place. Pace spearhead Jofra Archer has made a smooth comeback from injury, while captain Jos Buttler got into the groove with a 51-ball 84 against Pakistan at Birmingham last week. Liam Livingstone. | Photo Credit: Getty Images All-rounder Liam Livingstone, who played his part in the 2022 triumph, will strive to overcome a recent slump in form. T20 World Cup 2024 Group C preview | Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan  Key player: Phil Salt: The aggressive opening batter went at a strike-rate of 182 for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Salt’s PowerPlay hitting will be crucial to England’s success. The squad: Jos Buttler (Capt.), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley and Mark Wood. AUSTRALIA: As seen in the 2023 50-over Cricket World Cup, the Baggy Greens are at their best in big tournaments. This time should be no different, as the squad is packed with efficient personnel. Travis Head and David Warner will smash it at the top of the order, while left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc will swing it around corners with the new ball. T20 World Cup 2024: Final chance for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to give India an ICC Trophy after 13 years  The Aussies will be happy to see fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and skipper Mitchell Marsh recover well from injury. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa should come in fresh, having opted out of IPL 2024. Glenn Maxwell’s horror run in the IPL, however, is a cause for concern. Australia’s Travis Head. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Key player: Travis Head: Head plundered runs at an outstanding strike-rate for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, rewriting the rules on a good PowerPlay score. The squad: Mitchell Marsh (Capt.), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa. NAMIBIA: With a dominant show in the Africa Region Qualifier, Namibia claimed its third straight T20 World Cup spot. The country cannot be written off, having had some success at the highest level (wins over Sri Lanka and Netherlands in previous T20 World Cups). Twenty20 World Cup countdown: South Africa has the firepower to pass the Group D test  The side will hope that the first warm-up game, where it received a hiding from Australia, was an aberration. Gerhard Erasmas. Photo: Instagram/gerhard_erasmus Key player: Gerhard Erasmus: The captain has long been a consistent performer as a middle-order batter and off-spinner. The squad: Gerhard Erasmus (Capt.), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, J.J. Smit, Jan Frylinck, J.P. Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger and P.D. Blignaut. SCOTLAND: In 2018, Scotland made history when it upset neighbour England in an ODI. Memories from that grand occasion will no doubt resurface when the teams meet on June 4 at Barbados. Scotland is a regular participant on this grand stage, having competed in three ODI World Cups (1999, 2007 and 2015) and five T20 World Cups (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021 and 2022). The side made it to the 2024 T20 World Cup with a six-match unbeaten run in the Europe Region Qualifier. Scotland fast bowler Brad Wheal. Photo: X/@BradWheal Key player: Brad Wheal: The 27-year-old fast bowler is the pick of the bowlers, backed by good shows for English county Hampshire. The squad: Richie Berrington (Capt.), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt and Brad Wheal. OMAN: Making a third T20 World Cup appearance, the squad is primarily made up of players with roots in Pakistan and India. Oman has failed to make it past the group stage in a World Cup, though it has managed to get wins over Ireland and Papua New Guinea. There is quality in the bowling ranks, as left-arm death over specialist Bilal Khan and the strapping Kaleemullah form a good pace duo. Aqib Ilyas. Photo: X/@Aqibilyasoffic1 Key player: Aqib Ilyas: The all-rounder, who took over from Zeeshan Maqsood as the new captain, is a reliable top-order batter and handy spinner. The squad: Aqib Ilyas (Capt.), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi (wk), Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad and Khalid Kail.

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win BAN vs SL 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Bangladesh vs Sri LankaDATE: Mar 06, 2024TIME:17:30 IST / 12:00 GMTVENUE: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium – Sylhet, BangladeshTOURNAMENT:2nd T20 2024 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Betting Tips Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling game in the series opener. While Sri Lanka managed to win the match by 3 runs, the hosts will be pleased with the fight back they showed. The game looked done and dusted when Bangladesh were left reeling at 30-3 and then 68-4 in the 9th over in a daunting chase of 207, however, magnificent fifties by Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali got Bangladesh very close.They needed just 12 runs in the last over but Ali lost his wicket and Sri Lanka won the game. Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a huge score of 206-3, courtesy of 59 by Kusal Mendis, 61 by Sadeera Samarawickrama and 44 by Charith Asalanka. The first T20I is a clear indication that the series will be a close one.Sri Lanka ticked most boxes in the first game but Bangladesh will be slightly concerned about the form of their top order batters. If they can get a good start, they are very capable to post a big runs on the board. Bangladesh 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. BAN vs SL 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the three match series. The match will be played at Sylhet International Cricket Ground and will start at 5:30 PM IST on March 06. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling game in the series opener. While Sri Lanka managed to win the match by 3 runs, the hosts will be pleased with the fight back they showed. The game looked done and dusted when Bangladesh were left reeling at 30-3 and then 68-4 in the 9th over in a daunting chase of 207, however, magnificent fifties by Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali got Bangladesh very close.  They needed just 12 runs in the last over but Ali lost his wicket and Sri Lanka won the game. Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a huge score of 206-3, courtesy of 59 by Kusal Mendis, 61 by Sadeera Samarawickrama and 44 by Charith Asalanka. The first T20I is a clear indication that the series will be a close one. Sri Lanka ticked most boxes in the first game but Bangladesh will be slightly concerned about the form of their top order batters. If they can get a good start, they are very capable to post a big runs on the board. BAN vs SL Match Toss PredictionCaptain winning the toss will chase. It is a small ground and defending is not easy on a flat deck. Back captain to opt to bowl after winning the toss. BAN vs SL Pitch ReportThe pitch is flat and tailor made for batters. More than 400 runs were scored in the first game which shows that there is not much help on offer for the bowlers. Once again, a high scoring game can be expected. Sylhet Weather ReportIt will be clear and the temperature will range between 29 and 14 degrees. The humidity will be 57 percent during the day. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 2024

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