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

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa vs Pakistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 19 ,Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 17:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd ODI 2024 Host South Africa eye a strong comeback against Pakistan at Newlands South Africa vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis South Africa will face Pakistan in the second match of the ODI series played at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday. In the opening match, South Africa suffered a close defeat at the hands of Pakistan. Skipper Aiden Markram will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance.On the other hand, Pakistan registered a three-wicket win over South Africa, courtesy splendid performances from Saim Ayub and Salman Agha. TEAMS PREVIEW South Africa Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen and captain Aiden Markram to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the series opener, wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen played well for South Africa and finished the innings with the top-score of 86 runs off 97 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes.Besides Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram and opener Tony de Zorzi produced scores of 36, 35 and 33 runs respectively. Pakistan Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of in-form opener Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, skipper Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam and Salman Agha to do the bulk of the scoring. In the 1st ODI, Saim Ayub was the star of the show with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 109 runs off 119 balls with the help of ten fours and three sixes.He was well supported by Salman Agha, who scored unbeaten 82 runs off 90 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf to make early inroads with the new-ball in the Powerplay overs.Salman Agha, Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub are three spin options for Pakistan, Weather Conditions The average first inning score at Newlands in one-day internationals is around 233 runs. The highest total was posted by South Africa, who posted a mammoth 367 for 5 against Sri Lanka in a one-day match on 7th February, 2017. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with light winds. RSA vs PAK Pitch Report Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town is going to host the second match of the ODI series played between South Africa and Pakistan. Toss: To Bowl Newlands Cricket Ground has been a great venue for sides batting second. Four matches out of the last six day-night matches played at Newlands have been won by side batting second.

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

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 19 ,Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:00 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd ODI 2024 Zimbabwe eye a comeback with the bat New Zealand Women vs Australia 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. ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis Though the 1st ODI was washed out due to rain, Afghanistan had found themselves on top of the game after they won the toss and opted to bowl first. The hosts were reduced to 5 down for 44 runs in the 10th Over. Craig Ervine will be concerned about the batting collapse in the first match and will expect a quick turnaround as they take on Afghanistan in the second game at the same venue in Harare. Afghanistan are trying out some new faces in the series. There were no Gulbadin Naib and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the bowling attack while Rahmanullah Gurbaz was also missing from the top-order. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview It is safe to say that rain saved the home team in the opening game. It could have been a humiliating defeat had the game gone on. Zimbabwe need to find answers to their batting troubles. Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza are the experienced players in the lower middle order. These 3 will be expected to deliver crucial runs and also build partnerships. However, a lot depends on the top order. A top-order collapse would affect the chances of reaching a competitive total. Ben Curran is opening the innings alongside wicket-keeper batsman Tadiwanashe Marumani. Afghanistan Preview Afghanistan will be confident after their recent outing where their bowlers put Zimbabwe on the back foot. AM Ghazanfar and Azmatullah Omarzai looked threatening with the ball. Along with Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, this bowling attack is as strong as it gets. Afghanistan bounced back after the first T20I loss and secured a 2-1 series win. The visitors haven’t had any easy outings on this wicket either and will be fully aware of the batting challenges the pitch poses. They have also got a few inexperienced players in the side like Sediquallah Atal and Abdul Malik who could be seen in the top order. The likes of Rahmat Shah and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will play a key role in the middle order. These two have played many impactful knocks against quality sides in the past including in the World Cup. Weather Conditions It will be partly cloudy with a high of 27 degrees Celsius in Harare. Though the previous match was washed out due to rain we expect to have a result in the 2nd ODI as there is no rain forecast on the match day. ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report It is a bowling-friendly wicket where the average 1st innings score in the last 10 ODIs has come down to 188 runs. We reckon anything around 250 will be a highly competitive total on this wicket. Bowlers will be key to victory at this venue and both teams have some promising pacers in the side. Toss: To Bowl Teams bowling first have won 103 of the 198 ODIs played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Afghanistan were on top of the game in the opening match after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Both teams will be eager to bowl first and get the upper hand in the contest with early wickets.

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, NZ-W vs AUS-W 2024, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : New Zealand Women vs Australia Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 19 ,Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 03:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st ODI 2024 New Zealand Women vs Australia 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. NZW vs AUSW Match Prediction & Analysis The trans-Tasman rivalry is about to kick off in New Zealand. The stats have been on the side of the Australian women but it will be interesting to see how the struggling New Zealand women side will cope up with the fierce Aussie attack. The first ODI of the series will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington on 19th December from 3:30 am onwards. New Zealand Women are currently struggling with the limited format. They have won just one of the last five ODIs. In their last game, they played against India Women. Batting first, New Zealand scored 232 runs after Brroke Halliday scored 86 runs off 96 deliveries. India Women chased the target in 44 overs with six wickets in hand. Hannah Rowe picked up 2 wickets for New Zealand. TEAMS PREVIEW New Zealand Preview Suzie Bates will open the innings for New Zealand. Bates has played 32 ODIs against Australia Women scoring 1116 runs with three centuries and six half-centuries. This year she is struggling with the form. Bates has played 9 ODIs this year in which she has scored 92 runs at an average of 21.33. New Zealand will miss Georgia Plimmer who scored 105 runs in the three ODIs against India. Bella James has been added to take her spot. Lauren Down will come at number three. Her form is a big concern for the Kiwis. In the last five ODIs, she has averaged at 8.80. Australia Preview The world champions have no issues facing their rivals. They are on the top of the game with just one loss in the last eleven ODIs. Phoebe Litchfield will open the innings with Georgia Voll. Litchfield has 287 runs in the last 10 ODIs. While Voll scored 173 runs in the three-ODI series against India Women earlier. Ellyse Perry will come at number three. Against New Zealand Women, Perry has 829 runs at an average of 43. This includes a century and seven half-centuries. Beth Mooney will come in the middle with Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner. Mooney has 258 runs in the last 8 ODIs. Sutherland will be the batter to watch out for after clinching the Player of the Series trophy against India Women. She scored 125 runs with the bat and took six wickets with the ball. Gardner will be the bowler to watch out for. She has 19 wickets in the last 10 ODIs. Against New Zealand, her batting strike rate is above 135. She will be the complete package for Australian women in this series. Weather Conditions The weather at Basin Reserve, Wellington is expected to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging between 27 and 32 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 6-11 km/h. it is known for producing belters, where batsmen can play through the line on even-paced wickets. However, in recent times, spinners have made their mark. NZW vs AUSW Pitch Report The game will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington on 19th December from 3:30 am onwards.. The stadium has a capacity of 12000 spectators. The stadium has hosted 57 ODIs and 6 T20s. Toss: To Bat In 57 ODIs played here, the results have favored both teams chasing or defending the target on 26 occasions.. The average first-innings score is 200 with the highest total of 318. The team winning the toss should bat first.

Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 18 ,Wednesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Big Bash League, 2024-25 Melbourne Stars’ quest to put the campaign back on track Melbourne Stars 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. MLS vs BH Match Prediction & Analysis It is early days in the Big Bash League 2024-25, and we will have the Melbourne Stars face the Brisbane Heat in the 4th game of the season. The Melbourne Stars will be under pressure after losing against the Perth Scorchers in the season opener. Brisbane Heat will look to make a strong start in the tournament. They are the defending champions and shall look to start from where they left off last season. The Brisbane Heat have a strong batting lineup, which will make the side confident. The players will take inspiration from their past good performances against the Melbourne Stars. It is a must-win game for the Melbourne Stars to put their campaign back on track. It will be a big challenge for the team after the demoralizing loss in the last game. They play at home and seeing if they can take advantage of the conditions will be interesting. TEAMS PREVIEW Melbourne Stars Preview Marcus Stoinis’ team didn’t have a great outing in their opening game. It was a poor batting effort by the team against the Perth Scorchers that saw them go down by 6 wickets. They have a poor record against the Brisbane Heat, and Stoinis would like his team to make a quick comeback and not repeat their history of denting hopes in the first half. Brisbane Heat Preview Colin Munro’s team will begin its campaign in this game. They won the title convincingly in the last edition and shall look to draw inspiration from their performance. The side was consistent last season, and Munro would like a repeat of this. They have a good record against the Melbourne Stars, and the Brisbane Heat skipper would like to add to this record. Jimmy Peirson will look to deliver a good start in this game with Tom Alsop, as Melbourne Stars’ struggled in the last game. The middle order is strong, and they want partnerships between Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, and Colin Munro. Jack Wildermuth and Xavier Bartlett add firepower to the batting. Weather Conditions There would be overcast skies over Melbourne on December 18. The wicket shall be slow, and batsmen would have to play to the merit of the ball. Bowlers will get assistance from the surface. The average first innings score is 141 runs, and the team batting first would be happy to score more than 160 on this track. MLS vs BH Pitch Report Melbourne Cricket Ground has a good surface for batting. However, we have seen slowness in recent games. Batsmen who spend time at the crease do well at this venue. Fast bowlers get assistance from the wicket with the new ball. Spinners enjoy bowling here as the large ground doesn’t allow batsmen to play big shots. Toss: To Bowl It has been a happy hunting ground for sides that have cased scores. We have seen low scores, and the side batting first has struggled in recent games at this venue. Hence, we expect to see the side winning the toss have no hesitation in bowling first.

West Indies vs Bangladesh, WI vs BAN 2024, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs Bangladesh𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 18 ,Wednesday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 05:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 Host West Indies eye a strong show against Bangladesh at St.Vincent West Indies 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. WI vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis Host West Indies will be looking to make a strong comeback when they take on Bangladesh in the second match of the T20I series played at Arnos Vale Ground, Saint Vincent.In the series opener, West Indies suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. Captain Rovman Powell will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in a bid to level the T20I series.On the other hand, Bangladesh will be keen to maintain their winning ways against West Indies. TEAMS PREVIEW West Indies Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, captain Rovman Powell and Roston Chase to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the series opener, captain Rovman Powell produced a valiant innings for West Indies and scored 60 runs off 35 balls with the help of five fours and four sixes.Besides Powell, Romario Shepherd scored 22 runs off 17 balls with the help of two fours and one six, whereas Johnson Charles scored 20 runs off 12 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and left-arm pacer Obed McCoy bowled well for West Indies and claimed two wickets apiece. Bangladesh Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Soumya Sarkar, Jaker Ali, Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, and Shamim Hossain to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous match, Soumya Sarkar played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 43 runs off 32 balls with the help of two boundaries and three sixes.Besides Sarkar, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain and Mahedi Hasan produced scores of 27, 27 and 26 runs respectively. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan to provide timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, off-spinner Mahedi Hasan was the standout bowler on display for Bangladesh and finished with figures of 4 for 13 in his four overs.Besides Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece. Weather Conditions The first innings score at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingston over ten completed T20s is around 125 runs. The highest total posted at this venue was Bangladesh, who scored 159 runs against Netherlands in a group game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 played earlier this year. The weather forecast for Tuesday is going to be partly cloudy with gentle breeze. WI vs BAN Pitch Report Arnos Vale Ground, Kingston in Saint Vincent is going to host the second T20I of the series played between Bangladesh and West Indies. Toss: To Bat Arnos Vale Ground, Kingston in Saint Vincent has been a great venue for sides batting first. Six matches out of nine played at St. Vincent have won by sides batting first.

India Women vs West Indies Women, IND-W vs WI-W 2024, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India Women vs West Indies Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 17 ,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:00 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 Host India women eye T20I series win against West Indies women India Women vs West Indies 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. IND-W vs WIW Match Prediction & Analysis Host India women will be looking to clinch the T20I series when they face West Indies women in the second match played at Dr.DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. In the series opener, India women registered a 49-run win over West Indies women, courtesy excellent contributions from Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana and Titas Sadhu. With this result, India women have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. On the other hand, West Indies women will be keen to make a strong comeback in a bid to level the three-match T20I series. TEAMS PREVIEW India Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, wicket-keeper Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma to do the bulk of the runs. In the series opener, Jemimah Rodrigues played exceedingly well for India women and finished the innings with the top-score of 73 runs off 35 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes.Besides Rodrigues, opener Smriti Mandhana played well and scored 53 runs off 33 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes. She was well supported by Uma Chetry, who scored 24 runs off 26 balls with the help of four fours. West Indies Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Qiana Joseph and Chinelle Henry to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous match, Deandra Dottin showcased excellent form with the bat for West Indies women and produced a brisk half-century off 28 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. Besides Dottin, opener Qiana Joseph was impressive at the top of the innings and scored 49 runs off 33 balls with the help of five fours and three sixes. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin and Afy Fletcher to deliver timely breakthroughs. Weather Conditions The wicket prepared at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai will favor the batting units. The spinners will definitely have a big role to play in the outcome of the match. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s match is clear skies with light winds. IND-W vs WIW Pitch Report Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai is going to host the second match of the T20I series played between India women and West Indies women. Toss: To Bat The average first inning score at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai is around 160 runs. The previous match was won by side batting first.Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total in excess of 179 runs.

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

Vann Hiso7 days ago7 days ago06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa vs Pakistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 17 ,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 17:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl, South Africa𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st ODI 2024 Host South Africa aim to continue their winning momentum against Pakistan at Paarl South Africa vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis Host South Africa will face Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday. The home team will be coming in this fixture high on-confidence after beating Pakistan in the recently concluded three-match T20I series. The team management will be hoping that the players can maintain their standards with bat and ball. On the other hand, the visitors will be coming in with low confidence, after losing the recently concluded three-match T20I series. The team management will be hoping that side can make amends for their mistakes and deliver a strong show in this opening contest. TEAMS PREVIEW South Africa Preview After winning the recently concluded series in the 20-over format against Pakistan, the ODI series will see the return of Temba Bavuma, who will lead for the ODI series. Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada are named in the ODI squad for this three-match series. In the batting department, the onus will be on the in-form opening batsman Aiden Markram, Skipper Temba Bavuma, the middle-order of Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs to score the bulk of the runs in this opening encounter. Pakistan Preview After losing the T20 series, the visitors will have to come up better plans for South African team in ODI series. In the batting department, the Men-in-Blue will be relying on the likes of Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan to deliver the bulk of the runs. On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of pacer trio of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi along with the spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Muqeem to produce timely breakthroughs. Weather Conditions The average first inning score at Boland Park in one-day internationals is around 237 runs. The highest total at Boland Park was made by South Africa, who made a mammoth 353 runs against Bangladesh in one-day game played in 2017. The weather forecast for the game is going to be clear skies in the evening. RSA vs PAK Pitch Report Boland Park, Paarl is going to host the opening match of the ODI series played between South Africa and Pakistan. In 2023, South Africa suffered 78-run defeat at the hands of India in a ODI played at Paarl. Toss: To Bat Boland Park, Paarl has been an excellent venue for sides batting First. Since October 2021. Eight matches out of ten played have been side batting first.Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 290 runs.

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso7 days ago7 days ago06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 17 ,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Manuka Oval, Griffith, Australia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd T20 2024 Adelaide Strikers have outplayed Sydney Thunder consistently in recent seasons, securing five straight victories against them. Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers 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 ADS Match Prediction & Analysis Adelaide Strikers are set to face Sydney Thunder in the third game of the 2024-25 Big Bash League at Canberra. While both teams will be looking to kick things off with a win, the Strikers will feel confident of their chances as they have dominated Thunder comprehensively over the past few seasons, having beaten them in five straight games. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Last season, the Thunder endured a dismal campaign, scraping together just a single victory from their eight complete games, propelling them to the bottom of the league. However, this season, they have the unique advantage of a stable squad, as none of their players are part of the Australian Test team. David Warner, with his leadership ban lifted, will captain the side in his first uninterrupted BBL season. Despite coming into the tournament out of form, Warner has plenty to prove after being overlooked in the IPL auction. Expect him to make a statement on the excellent batting pitches at home. Adelaide Strikers Preview Adelaide Strikers may have struggled with consistency last season, but their upset win over the Perth Scorchers in the knockout final at Optus Stadium has shown they are not far off the mark. Matthew Short will remain a fixture at the top of the order for the Strikers. The leading run-scorer in BBL 13, Short piled up 541 runs last season and can deliver big performances throughout the league stage. However, this season the spotlight might shift to Chris Lynn when it comes to their batting. Known for his six-hitting ability, Lynn has rediscovered form with Adelaide after a stellar career with Brisbane Heat and can be counted on to clear the ropes in multiple innings. With Travis Head and Alex Carey unavailable until the new year, Lynn and D’Arcy Short will hold greater responsibility in carrying the batting lineup. Weather Conditions Known for its flat and slow pitch, the Manuka Oval typically favors batting, with scores often exceeding 160. The short boundaries allow for ample opportunities of boundaries, especially on the leg-side. The ground’s dry nature can assist spin bowlers as the game progresses, with the odd ball gripping and catching the batters off guard. The weather in Canberra will be breezy and warm. There is no forecast of rain so we should get a full game. SYT vs ADS Pitch Report The average score batting first at the Manuka Oval is 164. The highest total posted at the venue is Sydney Thunder’s 219/7 versus Melbourne Stars in 2020. They won that game by 75 runs. The team batting first in this match will look to set a score of around 170-180 runs. Toss: To Bowl 15 of the 23 T20s played at the Manuka Oval have been won by the team chasing. This suggests that batting second is the better option at the venue.

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

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 17 ,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:00 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : 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.

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 16 ,Monday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 The seemingly annual challengers for the BBL title, Sydney Sixers, get their campaign underway against serial losers Melbourne Renegades! Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 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 MLR Match Prediction & Analysis Will this be the year when Melbourne Renegades finally start producing the goods in the Big Bash League and get involved at the top of the division instead of playing out their usual fun at the bottom of the pile? If it is to be a season when things are turned on their head, then that may mean Sydney Sixers will have to get used to a few more defeats than usualk after they have been well in the mix at the ‘business end’ of the BBL more often than not of late. The BBL gets underway in Perth as the Scorchers take on Melbourne Stars on Sunday but this match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades will be an excellent marker of what both sides are capable of and what we can expect at the SCG. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview Sydney Sixers’ success over recent seasons has been built on the strength of their top order batting and with a top three of James Vince, Daniel Hughes and Josh Philippe, that could well be an area where they are too hot to handle once again this season. That’s not to say that they don’t have additional batting depth with Moises Henriques, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk and Hayden Kerr all capable of making match-winning innings. Melbourne Renegades Preview If Jake Fraser-McGurk finds the middle of the bat early in this tournament then Melbourne Renegades could be in for a treat of a season but if he doesn’t then there are serious questions about their batting ability for this year’s competition. With the exception of the Australian international, and with Jacob Bethell on international duty with England, Melbourne Renegades will be looking to the likes of Laurie Evans to turn up and make a match winning innings in this game. Bowling wise, Melbourne Renegades look a lot stronger. Adam Zampa remains one of the best T20 spin bowlers in the world and Tom Rogers has bowled plenty of special spells across his BBL career! Weather Conditions Humidity levels will be high before this game begins but they are forecast to climb across the match as well. No rain is forecast with clear skies expected throughout. SYS vs MLR Pitch Report The SCG remains a true batting surface with plenty of pace and bounce in the pitch at this stage of the tournament. Whoever bats first will be looking to post a total of 170+. Toss: To Bowl The SCG often offers something for the pace bowlers early on before flattening out and allowing the stroke makers to show off their skills. We predict the captains will want to bowl first.