Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI 2025, Today Match Prediction

Pakistan vs West Indies, PAK vs WI 2025, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Pakistan vs West Indies 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 17 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 10:00 AM IST​​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan City, Pakistan𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​1st Test 2025 Host Pakistan eye a strong show against West Indies in Test series opener at Multan Pakistan vs West Indies 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. PAK vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis Host Pakistan will be looking to kick-start their home season on a positive note when they take on West Indies in the opening game of the Test series played at Multan Cricket Stadium, starting from Friday (17th January). Despite losing the series in South Africa, Shan Masood-led Pakistan will be start as favorites for this two-match Test series. The home side will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this series opener. On the other hand, West Indies will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Pakistan. TEAMS PREVIEW Pakistan Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Shan Masood, opener Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan to deliver the bulk of the runs. Since Jan 2024, middle-order batter Saud Shakeel has topped the batting charts for Pakistan in Test cricket. In 7 Tests played, Shakeel has accumulated 560 runs at an average of 43.07 with two centuries and two half-centuries to his name.Besides Shakeel, captain Shan Masood has shown decent form at the top of the innings and scored 522 runs at an average of 40.15. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the spin troika of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed to provide timely breakthroughs. West Indies Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Kraigg Brathwaite, opener Mikyle Louis, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty and wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva to deliver the bulk of the runs. Since Jan 2024, Kavem Hodge has topped the batting charts for West Indies in Test cricket. In nine Tests played, Hodge has accumulated 516 runs at an average of 28.66 with one century and three half-centuries to his name. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillip to provide crucial breakthroughs with the new-ball. Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie will be two frontline spinners for the visitors for this opening clash. Weather Conditions The wicket prepared for the game at Multan is expected to be on drier side and helpful for the spinners. The batters will have to show patience to score big runs on this surface. The weather forecast for the game will be sunny with light winds. PAK vs WI Pitch Report Multan Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening match of the Test series played between West Indies and Pakistan. Host Pakistan will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous match played at this venue. Toss: To Bat Multan Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for sides batting first. Three matches out of last five matches have been won by side batting first.Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post competitive total on the board.

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Australia Women vs England Women, AUS-W vs ENG-W , Today Match Prediction

Australia Women vs England Women, AUS-W vs ENG-W , Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Australia Women vs England Women 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 14 ,Tuesday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 04:35 AM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : CitiPower Centre Junction Oval, St Kilda, Australia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​2nd ODI 2025 The second game of the multi-format Women’s Ashes series sees Australia look to make it two wins from two in Tuesday’s ODI in Melbourne. Australia 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. AUSW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Analysis Although Australia won the opening game of the multi-format series with 67 balls remaining, it was far from a smooth journey over the finish line from the hosts who kept on losing wickets to give England a bit of hope before eventually sealing the win! The hosts also had the advantage of winning the toss in the series opener and that will give England plenty of hope that just calling correctly or generating a little bit extra with bat or ball could be the difference between 4-0 or 2-2 (points). TEAMS PREVIEW Australia Preview Across their dominance of women’s cricket covering the last two decades, it has been in WODIs that they have been their strongest and Australia Women will travel to Melbourne confident of adding another two points to their tally in the multi-format series. With the ball, it was Ashleigh Gardner who stood out on Sunday, taking 3/19 but there were also fine performances from Kim Garth (2/46), Annabel Sutherland (2/42) and Alana King (2/35). Darcie Brown also chipped in with a wicket but don’t be surprised if the experienced Megan Schutt strikes with the new ball this time around after taking 0/38 from seven overs in Sydney. England Preview There was plenty of bullish talk from the England Women squad ahead of the opening game of this multi-format series and although they were beaten there were plenty of positives, particularly with the ball, to take away from Sydney. Unsurprisingly, left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone returned the best figures of the side and she is likely to be their most accurate and dangerous bowler once again in Melbourne. The question is, can the likes of Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer and Nat Sciver-Brunt back her up and tie the Australia Women batters down. With the bat, captain Heather Knight hit her 4000th WODI run in England’s total of 204 all out but she will be looking at herself in the mirror, along with the likes of Danni Wyatt-Hodge and keeper-batter Amy Jones who all reached 30 but could not kick on in Sydney. Weather Conditions According to the forecast, the players may not even see a cloud in the sky in Melbourne on Tuesday. The temperature is expected to reach 28 degrees and will be above 22 from midday onwards. AUSW vs ENGW Pitch Report The Junction Oval always offers a little more for the spinners than many other Australian venues and we expect this to be the case on Tuesday. That said, whoever bats first will be looking to post a score of 260+ to be competitive. Toss: To Bowl The conditions are unlikely to change much across Tuesday’s game in Melbourne and it will be warm and sunny throughout. The pitch will remain true from start to finish so we predict that both sides will want to bowl first.

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MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals , ILT20, Today Match Prediction

MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals , ILT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 13 ,Monday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 20:00 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​International League T20, 2025 MI Emirates’ batting challenge against Dubai Capitals 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. MIE vs DC Match Prediction & Analysis It was a thrilling start to the International League T20, 2025, where the Dubai Capitals defeated the defending champions, MI Emirates, in the 1st game by 1 run in a thrilling contest. The 4th game of the tournament would see the two sides battle again, and we expect a close contest as some of the best players take on each other.  The Dubai Capitals have enjoyed an excellent record against the MI Emirates. They have won five out of six games between the two teams in the last three seasons. Dubai Capitals have a strong batting lineup, and they will look to capitalize on that. The MI Emirates’ top order struggled in the last game, and it will be interesting to see if they can make a strong comeback.  TEAMS PREVIEW MI Emirates Preview Nicholas Pooran will be upset with the result in the last game. The defending champions made a mess of what should have been an easy run chase, failing to chase a target of 134. The top order failed and sowed seeds of defeat. Pooran, who played well in the last game, shall look to lead from the front and take his side to victory.  Kusal Perera and Muhammad Waseem failed in the last game, and the team expects a better start from the pair. The team expects a better show in the middle order from Andre Fletcher and Tom Banton, and they will look to build partnerships with Pooran. Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hossain are good hitters and will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  The bowling attack will look to draw inspiration from their performance in the last game. It was a good spell from Akeal Hosein and Fazalhaq Farooqi with the new ball in the last game, and they will look to do the same. Alzarri Joseph and AM Ghazanfar must keep the scoring under check as the Dubai Capitals have a strong batting lineup. Zahoor Khan and Waqar Salamkheil add teeth to the bowling attack. Dubai Capitals Preview Sikandar Raza would be pleased with the efforts of his bowlers in the last game. They successfully defended a small total on a good batting surface, holding their nerves in the final overs. The MI Emirates will come hard at them in this game, and Raza expects a better performance from his batters.  Shai Hope and Adam Rossington failed to reach double digits in the last game, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Brandon McMullen played a match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add runs with Sikandar Raza and Rovman Powell. Dasun Shanaka and Gulbadin Naib are good hitters and add firepower to the batting lineup.  Olly Stone and Obed McCoy bowled brilliantly in the last game, and the team expects a similar show from them with the new ball. Farhan Khan and Sikandar Raza struggled in the middle overs, and the team needs them to bowl better lines. Gulbadin Naib and Zahir Khan add depth to the attack. Weather Conditions There would be clear skies over Abu Dhabi. The fresh wicket will have something for the bowlers at the start, and batting conditions will be slightly challenging. The average first innings score at this venue is 162 runs, and the team batting first would like 180 runs on the board. MIE vs DC Pitch Report Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but the spinners have done well here as they can turn the ball. Toss: To Bat In the last five games, the side chasing the score has won only once at this venue. The pitch has been tough to bat on in the second innings when it slows down. Thus, the two skippers at the toss would not have doubts about batting first.

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Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 12 ,Sunday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League T20 2025 Struggling Renegades’ big test against the Melbourne Stars India Women vs Ireland 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. MLR vs MLS Match Prediction & Analysis Teams are fighting hard to improve their position on the points table in the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. In this context, we will have an interesting game where the Melbourne Renegades face the Melbourne Stars in the 32nd game. The Renegades defeated the Perth Scorchers in the last game and need to win here. The Melbourne Stars also won their last game against the Sydney Sixers.  It is a must-win game for both teams to keep hopes alive for the next round. The Melbourne Renegades have won only once in the last four games and lost against the Stars earlier this season. They will be under pressure to show consistency. The Stars have won the last three games and look in good form. A lot is riding on in this game for both teams, and this will make the contest interesting. TEAMS PREVIEW Melbourne Renegades Preview It was a much-needed win for Will Sutherland’s team in the last game against the Perth Scorchers. After three consecutive losses, the side got its acts together, winning by 4 wickets. They will be under pressure in this game, losing against the Melbourne Stars earlier in the season. Sutherland would like his team to deliver a strong performance in this game.  Tim Seifert has struggled with his form this season and must deliver a strong start with Marcus Harris. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, and Laurie Evans didn’t contribute to the cause in the last game, and the side expects runs from them in the middle order. Thomas Rogers and Will Sutherland add firepower to the batting in the lower middle order.  Melbourne Stars Preview Marcus Stoinis’ side is back in the reckoning for a place in the playoffs. They have made a strong comeback in the tournament with three consecutive wins. The bowlers performed clinically in the last game against the Sydney Sixers, defending a small total and winning by 16 runs. The players look confident, and Stonis expects a strong show from his key players in this game.  The batting lineup hasn’t been in the best shape this season. The team needs a good start from Ben Duckett and Sam Harper, as they have struggled with consistency. Beau Webster will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Dan Lawrence and Marcus Stoinis. Glenn Maxwell adds X-factor to this lineup and will look to add quick runs with Hilton Cartwright.  Mark Steketee bowled a match-winning spell in the last game, and he will need support with the new ball from Joel Paris, who struggled in the last game. Usama Mir and Peter Siddle look good, making the team confident. Stoinis, Maxwell, and Webster add depth to the bowling attack, making it strong. Weather Conditions We will see overcast skies over Melbourne on January 12. We expect a flat, but the weather will make it challenging for the batsmen. They must get their eyes set to score runs on this wicket. The side batting first would need 170 on this wicket to feel confident, with the average first-inning score being 156 runs. MLR vs MLS Pitch Report Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, has a flat surface, and the outfield here is fast. We have seen sides put up big scores at this venue. Fast bowlers get a hint of assistance from the track, but it is a challenging venue for the spinners as the shorter boundaries don’t leave a margin for error. Toss: To Bowl The side chasing the score has won here on most occasions. The wicket is challenging in the first innings and eases in the second half. The side that wins the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by opting to bowl first.

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Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 08 ,Wednesday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 Two teams in the hunt for pole position in the 2024/25 BBL meet at the Sydney Showground on Wednesday evening. Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes 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. SYT vs HBH Match Prediction & Analysis The 2024/25 edition of the Big Bash League continues to deliver plenty of entertainment and excitement, and ahead of this game, all eight teams are separated in the table by only five points. The congested nature of the table owes something to the weather which prevented tournament pace-setters Sydney Sixers taking the field in their last match but also to the resurgence of Melbourne Stars who had looked down and out but have now won two in a row. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder have impressed so far in this campaign and although they lost their last game, against Brisbane Heat, they did well to even fulfil the fixture such was the length of their injury list! The on-field collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams has already cost the team the services of the former for the rest of this BBL and this game is likely to come too soon for Sams who is recovering from concussion. There is good news on the availability front ahead of this match though with Australia’s latest golden-boy, opener Sam Konstas who made a name for himself with his confidence and brashness against India’s much proclaimed opening bowler Jasprit Bumrah, returning to the squad. He will open alongside the in-form captain David Warner. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson has been the standout performer this campaign although the 41 year old Dan Christian, who has come out of retirement due to the injury crisis, bowled with excellent control and variations in the last match. Hobart Hurricanes Preview Hobart Hurricanes made it four wins in a row when they beat Adelaide Strikers by five wickets with eight balls remaining on Sunday with the victory mainly thanks to the supreme lower-order hitting from Tim David who rightly took the Player of the Match award after hitting 62 not out from 28 balls. Earlier in the game, Afghan left-arm wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil took 2/22 for the second game in a row and he will be hoping to find plenty of turn once more at the Sydney Showground. One thing the Hurricanes do have is plenty of match winners with the bat and opener Mitchell Owen has stood out thanks to his aggressive approach. With the ball, Chris Jordan continues to deliver wickets in spite of being in his 37th year. Weather Conditions According to the forecast there will be rain around Sydney for most of the day on Wednesday but it could all miss the Sydney Showground! If it does or if it doesn’t, the temperature will be no higher than 20 degrees, although the humidity levels will be touching 75% by the close. SYT vs HBH Pitch Report The Showground Stadium in Sydney is one of those venues where the batters never feel completely in and the bowlers always have a little encouragement. We predict a par score will be no higher than 175 and there will be assistance for the quicks as well as the spinners. Toss: To Bowl Although the last game at this venue was won by the team batting first, there had been a long advantage for the teams fielding first in previous fixtures. Therefore, we predict both sides will choose to bowl first if they win the toss.

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Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 12:35 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Sydney Sixers emerged victorious over Brisbane Heat in their previous meeting this season. Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SYS vs BH Match Prediction & Analysis Brisbane Heat meet Sydney Sixers this Friday evening at Coffs Harbour in the 21st BBL 2024-25 match. The Sixers currently sit at the top of the table with 8 points from five games. The Heat are struggling in sixth place, managing just two wins from their five games. The Sixers already beat the Heat in their previous encounter this season and will be confident of repeating the feat against their struggling opponents.  TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview After winning their first four matches, Sydney Sixers suffered their first defeat this season at the hands of Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing a target of 162 at Hobart, the Sixers fell way short as they were bundled out for just 111. Despite the loss, the Sixers wouldn’t be too perturbed as they have had a near-flawless campaign so far.  Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat have had a mixed campaign so far. They started the season with a bang, winning two games in a row. However, they have stumbled post that with three consecutive defeats, the last of which was against Melbourne Stars. The team will be counting on Nathan McSweeney to deliver another standout performance. McSweeney, who is the team’s second-highest run-getter with 129 runs in 5 innings, has the ability to anchor the innings and play the big knock when needed.  Weather Conditions The International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour presents a well-maintained, fast pitch ideal for T20 cricket. Expect good bounce and carry for the pacers, while spinners will find some turn and grip. The outfield is fast, promising high scores. Batters who can time the ball well will thrive, making for an exciting contest. The weather will be partly cloudy with chances of a passing shower or two in the afternoon. However, we should still get a full game. SYS vs BH Pitch Report The average first innings score at the International Sports Stadium is 168. The highest total posted here is Sydney Sixers’ 203/5 versus Adelaide Strikers in 2023. This is the only game at the venue that has been won by the team batting first.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2024, Today Match Prediction

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 30 ,Monday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 11:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 2nd T20 2024 After New Zealand fought back to win the opening T20I on Saturday, the Black Caps can secure the series on Monday 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 The first T20I of this series was a fascinating one with Sri Lanka seemingly cruising to their target of 173 when they were in control on 121 without loss, halfway through the 14th over. However, Jacob Duffy had other ideas as he dismissed Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis in the space of four deliveries to turn the momentum New Zealand’s way. Ultimately, Sri Lanka were unable to turn the tide after that triple-strike and the game in Mount Maunganui was ultimately won by the hosts by eight runs. The question ahead of this clash is can Sri Lanka wrestle back the momentum, or will New Zealand now cruise through the rest of the series with ease? All will be revealed as we return to Mount Maunganui on Monday! TEAMS PREVIEW New Zealand Preview Although New Zealand won the opening game of the series in Mount Maunganui, there is plenty of room for improvement for Mitchell Santner’s side ahead of this match. Firstly, the top four batters in the order contributed scores of between eight and 15 before Daryl Mitchell hit 62 runs from 42 balls at number five and Michael Bracewell made 59 runs from 33 balls at number seven. Sri Lanka Preview Across the 40 overs of the opening game of the series, according to the win predictor, Sri Lanka were on track to go 1-0 up in the series for all but five of the overs.  Therefore, it is maybe only tweaks to the performance which is required from Charith Asalanka’s side, rather than wholesale changes, and they need to be able to stand up and be counted in the big moments. With the ball, Nuwan Thushara was the only member of the bowling attack to go wicketless but Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga all picked up two dismissals each. Weather Conditions It’s going to be a fine and warm day in Mount Maunganui on Monday with the temperature up at 26 degrees during the early afternoon. This is an evening game with the temperature likely to drop down to 19 degrees but there will be no rain interruptions. NZ vs SL Pitch Report As we saw on Saturday, there is something for the bowlers in Mount Maunganui but when the batters get in they can also have success. We expect a par total of 180 with consistent bounce and some turn for the spinners. Toss: To Bowl It was Sri Lanka who won the toss on Saturday and chose to field first. Although they ultimately lost the game, they had the better of the conditions for batting so we predict that both captains will want to bowl first again.

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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 26 ,Thursday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 12:35 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League 2024-2025 Melbourne Stars’ challenge to win after three consecutive losses Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 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. SYS vs MLS Match Prediction & Analysis It is the Boxing Day clash in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The Sydney Sixers will look to build on the momentum as they take on the Melbourne Stars in the 11th game. The Sixers have made a strong start in the season and defeated the Sydney Thunder in their last game. The Melbourne Stars have struggled, going down against the Adelaide Strikers in their previous game.  The Melbourne Stars are searching for their first win in this game. They will be under pressure after three consecutive losses, and the players seem low on confidence. The Sydney Sixers have won both their games and have lost only once in the last five seasons against the Melbourne Stars. The Stars must take the challenge head-on to win this game, and it will be interesting to see if they are up for the task.  TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview Moises Henriques and his team have made a strong start in the tournament. They started as one of the favourites and have lived up to with strong performances in both games. They defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game by 5 wickets. They have a good record against the Melbourne Stars, and Henriques would like to win this game and retain the top spot on the points table.  Josh Phillippe and James Vince are a strong opening pair, and the team expects them to deliver an electrifying start. Henriques has a lot of experience and shall look to guide the middle order and add runs with Jack Edwards and Jordan Silk. Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, and Joel Davies add depth to the line-up and will look to add quick runs.  The bowling attack has delivered strong performances. Ben Dwarshuis and Akeal Hosein have used the new ball well, and the team expects early breakthroughs from the pair. Sean Abbott will aim to use his experience and bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Joel Davies and Jack Edwards. Todd Murphy adds depth to the bowling attack.  Melbourne Stars Preview It will be a massive test for Marcus Stoinis’ team in their 4th game. The team has looked rusty in the tournament and went down against the Adelaide Strikers in the last game by 15 runs. The batting lineup is inconsistent, and the bowling attack lacks teeth. It is a must-win game for the team, and it will be interesting to see if they are up for the challenge.  Sam Harper has been the only consistent batsman on the team, and he must deliver a strong start with Ben Duckett. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell are the most experienced players in this team, and they will look to add runs in the middle order with Thomas Rogers. Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, and Tom Curran are powerful strikers and must do well.  The bowling attack hasn’t troubled the opponents so far in the tournament. Adam Milne and Peter Siddle must strike early, as the Sixers have their batters in good form. Middle overs will be important, and the team expects Maxwell and Tom Curran to do well. Doug Warren and Stoinis must do well in the supporting role. Weather Conditions The weather forecaster predicts clear skies over Sydney on December 26. The wicket has been a tough one to bat on this season, as the two-paced nature of the surface has created doubts in the batsmen’s minds. The average first innings score is 160 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 180 on the board.  SYS vs MLS Pitch Report Sydney Cricket Ground is not the easiest surface to bat on, and the batsmen must get their eyes in before playing their strokes. Fast bowlers get bounce and carry from the surface. It is also the best wicket for the spinners in Australia, as the ball turns sharply on this track. Toss: To Bowl The wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground has been on the slower side this season. It won’t be an easy surface to set up a total with the bowlers finding assistance from the surface in the early overs. We expect the side winning the toss to invite the opposition to bat first on this wicket.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, AFG vs ZIM 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, AFG vs ZIM 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 26 ,Thursday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 1st Test 2024 Host Zimbabwe seek redemption against Afghanistan in series opener at Bulawayo Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 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 AFG Match Prediction & Analysis Zimbabwe will face Afghanistan in the opening match of the Test series played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting from 26th December. After losing the T20I and ODI series against Afghanistan, Host Zimbabwe will be looking to turn things around in red-ball cricket.  Skipper Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this fixture.On the other hand, Afghanistan will be keen to continue their winning momentum after comfortably brushing aside Zimbabwe in the T20I and ODI series. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Joyland Gumbie, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza and Tadiwanashe Marumani to do the bulk of the scoring. In bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Brandon Mavuta and Trevor Gwandu to deliver timely breakthroughs. Afghanistan Preview Sediqullah Atal, Bahir Shah, Riaz Hussain and Zahir Shahzad are four uncapped players picked by Afghanistan for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rahmat Shah, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, and Azmatullah Omarzai to do the bulk of the scoring. Since 2021, Rahmat Shah has topped the batting charts for Afghanistan in Test format. In three matches, Rahmat Shah has accumulated 193 runs at an average of 32.16 with two half-centuries to his name. Weather Conditions The average first inning score at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo in Test matches played is around 300 runs. The weather forecast for the game is far from ideal as thundery showers are expected on all five days of the match. ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is going to host the 1st Test of the series played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. Toss: To Bowl Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo has been great venue for sides bowling first. 12 matches out of 25 played so far have been won by side bowling first.Keeping that record in mind, both the skippers will be keen to win the toss, and bowl first in the series opener.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan,1st ODI 2024, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan,1st ODI 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 17 ,​Tuesday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:00 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 1st ODI 2024 Host Zimbabwe seek change of fortune against Afghanistan in ODI series opener Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 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 AFG Match Prediction & Analysis Host Zimbabwe will be looking to put on a strong show when they take on Afghanistan in the opening match of the ODI series played at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. After losing the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Host Zimbabwe will be keen to turn things around in this ODI series. Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show with bat and ball in this series opener. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, and Dion Myers to deliver the bulk of the runs. Since Jan 2024, Craig Ervine has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe in limited-overs format. In six matches played, Ervine has accumulated 157 runs in six outings with two half-centuries to his name. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Sikandar Raza and Wellington Masakadza to deliver timely breakthroughs. Afghanistan Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sadiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, and Mohammad Nabi to deliver timely breakthroughs. Since January 2024, swashbuckling opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe in the limited-overs cricket. In 11 innings, Gurbaz has accumulated 531 runs at an average of 48.27 with three centuries and two half-centuries to his name. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Karote, AM Ghanzafar, and Gulbadin Naib to deliver timely breakthroughs. With 12 wickets in six innings, off-spinner AM Ghanzafar is the leading wicket-taker for Afghanistan in limited-overs cricket this season. Weather Conditions The average first inning score at Harare in ODIs is around 230 runs. The highest total posted was by Zimbabwe who scored a mammoth 408 runs against USA in the ICC World Cup Qualifier match played in 2023. The weather forecast for the game will be light rain showers in the first half of the match. ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the opening match of the ODI series played between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Toss: To Bowl Harare Sports Club has been a great venue for chasing sides. 11 matches out of 19 played at this venue have been won by side batting first.Both the captains will be keen to win the toss and field first in this series opener.

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