Really a blockbuster game between two very strong team with England has the slight edge. They will score 40 plus runs in Ashwin's spell and almost same on Pandya. Their think tank is very smart ( unlike Pakistan's ) and I'm sure they have a plan against Kohli and SKY.
-
Contact the PP Team
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 | England v India | Semi-final 2 - Adelaide | 10 Nov | Pre-match Discussion
- Thread starter MenInG
- Start date
- Status
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Injury Concerns Mount On India After Rohit Sharma Hit On Forearm In Nets Ahead Of Semis
https://www.republicworld.com/sport...practice-session-in-adelaide-articleshow.html
After cruising through the Super 12 stage, Team India is set to face England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. The India vs England semi-final match is set to be played at Adelaide, Oval on Thursday, November 8. However, ahead of the all-important clash, there was a major injury scare involving none other than talismanic captain Rohit Sharma.
Will Sharma play T20 World Cup semi-final amid injury scare?
According to PTI, Rohit was taking customary throwdowns from India's throw down specialist S Raghu during net session when a short ball hit his right forearm. He then hurriedly left the nets, writhing in deep pain.
Rohit tried a short arm pull and throwdowns being hurled at 150 plus speed from 18 yards climbed on him only to miss the shot by a split second.
He left the session midway, with a big ice pack being tied to his right arm as he continued to look desolate and in considerable pain even while watching the training from a distance sitting on the ice box.
India's mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton was seen talking to him for a considerable amount of time.
While the extent of the injury remains unknown, the Men in Blue will be hoping that there is no serious damage as it could force him out of the crucial India vs England semi-final encounter.
At this juncture with no more than 48 hours left for the semi-final to begin, the Indian medical staff will most certainly put in their best efforts to get the skipper on the park unless there is a fracture which could possibly rule him out of the playing XI.
At a glance: How has India skipper fared in T20 World Cup 2022?
Speaking of form, Rohit Sharma has struggled with his form in the ongoing edition of T20 World Cup. Leaving aside the 53-run knock against the Netherlands, the 'hitman' has not had the best of the tournament and has failed to make a significant contribution with the bat so far.
In five matches, the skipper has scored a total of 89 runs with a dismal average of 17.80 along with a strike rate of 109.87. The Men in Blue will be hoping for their star opener to fire in an all-important India vs England semi-final and guide them to the Final.
https://www.republicworld.com/sport...practice-session-in-adelaide-articleshow.html
After cruising through the Super 12 stage, Team India is set to face England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. The India vs England semi-final match is set to be played at Adelaide, Oval on Thursday, November 8. However, ahead of the all-important clash, there was a major injury scare involving none other than talismanic captain Rohit Sharma.
Will Sharma play T20 World Cup semi-final amid injury scare?
According to PTI, Rohit was taking customary throwdowns from India's throw down specialist S Raghu during net session when a short ball hit his right forearm. He then hurriedly left the nets, writhing in deep pain.
Rohit tried a short arm pull and throwdowns being hurled at 150 plus speed from 18 yards climbed on him only to miss the shot by a split second.
He left the session midway, with a big ice pack being tied to his right arm as he continued to look desolate and in considerable pain even while watching the training from a distance sitting on the ice box.
India's mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton was seen talking to him for a considerable amount of time.
While the extent of the injury remains unknown, the Men in Blue will be hoping that there is no serious damage as it could force him out of the crucial India vs England semi-final encounter.
At this juncture with no more than 48 hours left for the semi-final to begin, the Indian medical staff will most certainly put in their best efforts to get the skipper on the park unless there is a fracture which could possibly rule him out of the playing XI.
At a glance: How has India skipper fared in T20 World Cup 2022?
Speaking of form, Rohit Sharma has struggled with his form in the ongoing edition of T20 World Cup. Leaving aside the 53-run knock against the Netherlands, the 'hitman' has not had the best of the tournament and has failed to make a significant contribution with the bat so far.
In five matches, the skipper has scored a total of 89 runs with a dismal average of 17.80 along with a strike rate of 109.87. The Men in Blue will be hoping for their star opener to fire in an all-important India vs England semi-final and guide them to the Final.
EmranSpeaks
Debutant
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2012
- Runs
- 19
Sam Curran in the final overs against any of SKY/Pandya/Kohli will be interesting to see.
Mark Wood could be an easy target for players like SKY since he loves to use the pace against the fast bowlers.
And if England is chasing they can always rely on Stokes to finish the innings. And with no Malan, Stokes might play the role of an anchor as well if needed.
All in all, England looks way better than India. So, expect India to win anyway because that's how this WT20 has been going so far.
Mark Wood could be an easy target for players like SKY since he loves to use the pace against the fast bowlers.
And if England is chasing they can always rely on Stokes to finish the innings. And with no Malan, Stokes might play the role of an anchor as well if needed.
All in all, England looks way better than India. So, expect India to win anyway because that's how this WT20 has been going so far.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
Rohit-led Team India has advanced to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup as group leaders following their impressive win over Zimbabwe. Upbeat about wrapping fast bowlers in cotton wool after playing their crucial encounters at the T20 World Cup in Australia, the batting duo of Rohit-Kohli along with head coach Dravid have reportedly given up their business-class seats for the Indian pacers.
After playing their final group fixture in Melbourne, the Rohit-led side touched down in Adelaide for their semi-final meeting with England at the World Cup. The Indian team is set to travel around 34,000 km during their World T20 campaign in Australia. With the Indian team travelling back and forth in Australia, the think tank wanted fast bowlers to have a comfortable journey throughout their World Cup campaign.
“Before the tournament, we decided that since the pace bowlers clock the maximum mileage on field day in, day out, they need to stretch their legs,” a support staff member of the Rohit-led side told The Indian Express after the Men In Blue arrived in Adelaide for the semi-final encounter against England. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, teams have four business-class seats which are usually allotted to the coach, captain, vice-captain and manager.
Rohit-led Team India scored 8 points from 5 games in the Super 12 phase of the T20 World Cup. Finishing ahead of South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh, India have set a date with former world champions England in the semi-finals. India will meet the Jos Buttler-led side for a place in the T20 World Cup final on Thursday.
HindustanTimes
After playing their final group fixture in Melbourne, the Rohit-led side touched down in Adelaide for their semi-final meeting with England at the World Cup. The Indian team is set to travel around 34,000 km during their World T20 campaign in Australia. With the Indian team travelling back and forth in Australia, the think tank wanted fast bowlers to have a comfortable journey throughout their World Cup campaign.
“Before the tournament, we decided that since the pace bowlers clock the maximum mileage on field day in, day out, they need to stretch their legs,” a support staff member of the Rohit-led side told The Indian Express after the Men In Blue arrived in Adelaide for the semi-final encounter against England. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, teams have four business-class seats which are usually allotted to the coach, captain, vice-captain and manager.
Rohit-led Team India scored 8 points from 5 games in the Super 12 phase of the T20 World Cup. Finishing ahead of South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh, India have set a date with former world champions England in the semi-finals. India will meet the Jos Buttler-led side for a place in the T20 World Cup final on Thursday.
HindustanTimes
As per the bookmakers, no particular favorites in semis. For NZ game, kiwis start as favorites with 52% probability against Pakistan's 48%, so nothing really there. In India-Eng match, it's almost 50-50. After a long time, have a tournament with no clear favorites in semis.
In his last 10 T20 internationals, Sam Curran has taken 22 wickets
- 0 match where he hasn't taken any wicket
- 7 out of those 10 matches he has taken 2 wickets or more
- 8 out of those 10 matches, he has conceded less than 27 runs
He's perhaps the most important English bowler atm. Our openers got to attack him else his 4 overs are going to be a bit too much for Indian team.
- 0 match where he hasn't taken any wicket
- 7 out of those 10 matches he has taken 2 wickets or more
- 8 out of those 10 matches, he has conceded less than 27 runs
He's perhaps the most important English bowler atm. Our openers got to attack him else his 4 overs are going to be a bit too much for Indian team.
Last edited:
Smbhayi
Test Debutant
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2013
- Runs
- 14,687
Big Blow for India if Malan didn't play.. he's the only slowish bat they've 
.. and Salt even more dangerous than him..
.. and Salt even more dangerous than him..
Mainul
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2014
- Runs
- 6,652
It should be the match of the tournament. Two top most team.
The biggest issue with India is lack of runs from Rohit Sharma. He is a kind of batsman who need to spend atleast 10 balls to get his eye in before start playing shots. Once set, there are hardly any better stroke player than him. But with KL Rahul being opening partner, Rohit is not getting that liberty of 10 balls and trying to slog from first ball which is not his game.
This is where management need to be smart and break this opening partnership. Move Rahul in the middle order and let Rishab Pant open. He can take some pressure off Rohit and can take advantage of power play. The left and right combo will also help the team.
Pant
Rohit
Kohli
Rahul
Suryakumar
Pandya
Ashwin
Bhuvi
Chahal
Shami
Arshdeep
This is a terrific line up.
This is where management need to be smart and break this opening partnership. Move Rahul in the middle order and let Rishab Pant open. He can take some pressure off Rohit and can take advantage of power play. The left and right combo will also help the team.
Pant
Rohit
Kohli
Rahul
Suryakumar
Pandya
Ashwin
Bhuvi
Chahal
Shami
Arshdeep
This is a terrific line up.
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
IAJ
ODI Star
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2008
- Runs
- 33,255
- Post of the Week
- 1
Rohit's injury could be a blessing in disguise for India as he has been out of form. But he will never miss out on this one, even if he is not 100%.
You really think they will play KL at 4?
I don't 'really' think that is gonna happen but that would have been 'really' the best move to extract the best from both Rohit and Rahul. Then again, I don't expect everyone to understand cricket the way I do.
Front Foot Pull
Tape Ball Regular
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2021
- Runs
- 549
seems like rohit's injury isn't a major one. he did practice for a good 35 min after using icepack. and from some pics on social media, he is out roaming with family and has a small bandage on the forearm. so, he might most probably be okay to play the semi.
SpiritOf1903
ODI Debutant
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2009
- Runs
- 9,886
Need a Hales storm and a dollop of Salt
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"If we play anywhere near to the capability of the talent we've got in the dressing room, we're a very hard team to beat" ��<br><br>Ben Stokes shares his thoughts on England reaching the World Cup semi-final and preparing to face India ��
<a href="https://t.co/BDlDFmnPF0">pic.twitter.com/BDlDFmnPF0</a></p>— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1589902671213121537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a href="https://t.co/BDlDFmnPF0">pic.twitter.com/BDlDFmnPF0</a></p>— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1589902671213121537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
RexRex
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2009
- Runs
- 7,995
Pant is a clutch player and almost never fails in high pressure situations. We've seen that repeatedly in test cricket. I don't think he's failed in a knockout game either.
He must be a shoo-in for the semifinal but coach Dravid doesn't think that way.
He must be a shoo-in for the semifinal but coach Dravid doesn't think that way.
shaz619
Test Star
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2010
- Runs
- 39,385
- Post of the Week
- 7
Neither teams have been at their optimum but have some good wins under their belt. It will be close I reckon, who handles the pressure on the day will do it
RexRex
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2009
- Runs
- 7,995
It looks like a lot of English journalists r complaining about the used pitch to be used at Adelaide instead of fresh wicket. They remember what happened in CT 2017 semis.
shaz619
Test Star
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2010
- Runs
- 39,385
- Post of the Week
- 7
On a used wicket I favour India, if England win the toss then it will be close
RexRex
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2009
- Runs
- 7,995
I agree but Adil Rashi might be a handful on a used wicket. His bunny is Kohli.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
India play more Twenty20 cricket than any other side because of the IPL and are tremendously talented and experienced at this form of the game. They pose a huge threat to England in what will be a highly-anticipated semi-final here in Adelaide on Thursday.
However, there is no doubt that they are under more pressure than any other side in the game. They can go from hero to zero so quickly because of the fanatical support for them.
At the moment India are riding high and everyone now has them as favourites for this World Cup but if they make one slip up all the noise around them could suddenly become very loud. If you think England are under pressure, then multiply that by a million with India.
You have to say they have underperformed in world tournaments. At times they have played some timid cricket with the bat for the players they have and when working for Sky last summer their former coach Ravi Shastri said that is something they have to change.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul do play in a slightly old-fashioned way in the first few overs but that has suited India in this tournament because the ball has moved around at the start.
India need to be more dynamic if they are going to win World Cups and that is where Suryakumar Yadav — or SKY as he is known — has been so important.
India’s dynamism will come at three and four where Virat Kohli is still the master and now has a considerable apprentice in SKY. I don’t think I have ever seen a better white-ball innings than the one Kohli played against Pakistan in the group stage at Melbourne. The way he paced his innings as well as some of the shots he played at the end — like hitting Haris Rauf straight back over his head for six — were remarkable. Any professional cricketer watching that on TV would have sat up and just said ‘wow!’
Kohli always seems to get the job done. He is such a street-fighter. He loves the combat and he loves the battle. The way he works the situation, knowing when to sit in and when to go, is phenomenal and he has a love affair with the Adelaide Oval.
Then comes India’s latest superstar: SKY is a freakish talent. The term ‘a 360 degree player’ can be overused but it is true in his case. He hits balls from outside off-stump over deep square leg for six. He has wrists and levers that strike the ball in incredibly unusual areas. And he has power, bat speed and all the things a modern white-ball player needs.
Just look at some of the statistics. Suryakumar has hit 59 sixes in T20 internationals in 2022, the most of any player in a calendar year. He averages 42 against high pace with a strike-rate in excess of 150 and he is the fastest starter in the middle overs of any player who has played this form of the game, striking at 140 as soon as he walks out on to the crease.
It is hard to find any weakness but his record against slow left-arm spin is the only thing that doesn’t really stand out. In the last couple of years Sky averages 29 and strikes at 120 against slow left-armers but unless England promote travelling reserve Liam Dawson to their squad in place of the injured Dawid Malan they do not have that left-arm option.
India had been using Dinesh Karthik as their finisher but Rishabh Pant was back against Zimbabwe in their final group game on Sunday and is a freakish player in his own right. It will be interesting to see how they go with their keeper-batsman against England. I would choose Pant because of the unbelievable things he can do. Ideally India would want Hardik Pandya coming in after Pant for the last five overs because he is a serious hitter and gives them that extra bowling option.
England will try to bowl waist high to him using the information analyst Nathan Leamon provides for them.
As for India’s bowling, Arshdeep Singh has been brilliant with the new ball and gives India that left-arm variation while the clash between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jos Buttler and Alex Hales at the top will be key. They both have to be wary of the inswinger, if the ball moves.
Then there is the spin threat of Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin while India might also consider the leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal unless they fear it weakens their lower order. I don’t know yet whether the semi-final will be on another used pitch but England’s playing of spin here has not been the greatest and they will have to be better against India.
This then will be some test for England and it will feel like they are playing in India because of the huge support the opposition will have and that is where England players’ experience in the IPL and the calm head of someone like Ben Stokes is vital.
Daily Mail
However, there is no doubt that they are under more pressure than any other side in the game. They can go from hero to zero so quickly because of the fanatical support for them.
At the moment India are riding high and everyone now has them as favourites for this World Cup but if they make one slip up all the noise around them could suddenly become very loud. If you think England are under pressure, then multiply that by a million with India.
You have to say they have underperformed in world tournaments. At times they have played some timid cricket with the bat for the players they have and when working for Sky last summer their former coach Ravi Shastri said that is something they have to change.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul do play in a slightly old-fashioned way in the first few overs but that has suited India in this tournament because the ball has moved around at the start.
India need to be more dynamic if they are going to win World Cups and that is where Suryakumar Yadav — or SKY as he is known — has been so important.
India’s dynamism will come at three and four where Virat Kohli is still the master and now has a considerable apprentice in SKY. I don’t think I have ever seen a better white-ball innings than the one Kohli played against Pakistan in the group stage at Melbourne. The way he paced his innings as well as some of the shots he played at the end — like hitting Haris Rauf straight back over his head for six — were remarkable. Any professional cricketer watching that on TV would have sat up and just said ‘wow!’
Kohli always seems to get the job done. He is such a street-fighter. He loves the combat and he loves the battle. The way he works the situation, knowing when to sit in and when to go, is phenomenal and he has a love affair with the Adelaide Oval.
Then comes India’s latest superstar: SKY is a freakish talent. The term ‘a 360 degree player’ can be overused but it is true in his case. He hits balls from outside off-stump over deep square leg for six. He has wrists and levers that strike the ball in incredibly unusual areas. And he has power, bat speed and all the things a modern white-ball player needs.
Just look at some of the statistics. Suryakumar has hit 59 sixes in T20 internationals in 2022, the most of any player in a calendar year. He averages 42 against high pace with a strike-rate in excess of 150 and he is the fastest starter in the middle overs of any player who has played this form of the game, striking at 140 as soon as he walks out on to the crease.
It is hard to find any weakness but his record against slow left-arm spin is the only thing that doesn’t really stand out. In the last couple of years Sky averages 29 and strikes at 120 against slow left-armers but unless England promote travelling reserve Liam Dawson to their squad in place of the injured Dawid Malan they do not have that left-arm option.
India had been using Dinesh Karthik as their finisher but Rishabh Pant was back against Zimbabwe in their final group game on Sunday and is a freakish player in his own right. It will be interesting to see how they go with their keeper-batsman against England. I would choose Pant because of the unbelievable things he can do. Ideally India would want Hardik Pandya coming in after Pant for the last five overs because he is a serious hitter and gives them that extra bowling option.
England will try to bowl waist high to him using the information analyst Nathan Leamon provides for them.
As for India’s bowling, Arshdeep Singh has been brilliant with the new ball and gives India that left-arm variation while the clash between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jos Buttler and Alex Hales at the top will be key. They both have to be wary of the inswinger, if the ball moves.
Then there is the spin threat of Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin while India might also consider the leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal unless they fear it weakens their lower order. I don’t know yet whether the semi-final will be on another used pitch but England’s playing of spin here has not been the greatest and they will have to be better against India.
This then will be some test for England and it will feel like they are playing in India because of the huge support the opposition will have and that is where England players’ experience in the IPL and the calm head of someone like Ben Stokes is vital.
Daily Mail
sam_ahm
First Class Captain
- Joined
- Nov 11, 2012
- Runs
- 4,845
England are favourites in my view.
India have not done anything to inspire confidence. They very narrowly won against Pak and Bangladesh and lost to South Africa. Of course the wins over Netherlands and Zimbabwe were commendable but against stronger opponents, India have shown to be vulnerable.
England on the other hand have looked very good. Even the one game they lost, could well have been won had the rain not interfered because at that time Moeen Ali and Livingstone were still batting and Woakes and Curran were yet to bat. I'm not taking anything away from Ireland, they deserved the win, but just saying that England still had a chance.
England also have the luxury of batting very deep. They probably have the longest batting line up in this WC and the maximum number of all rounders. Their big hitters will enjoy thenshort side boundaries at Adelaide Oval.
India have not done anything to inspire confidence. They very narrowly won against Pak and Bangladesh and lost to South Africa. Of course the wins over Netherlands and Zimbabwe were commendable but against stronger opponents, India have shown to be vulnerable.
England on the other hand have looked very good. Even the one game they lost, could well have been won had the rain not interfered because at that time Moeen Ali and Livingstone were still batting and Woakes and Curran were yet to bat. I'm not taking anything away from Ireland, they deserved the win, but just saying that England still had a chance.
England also have the luxury of batting very deep. They probably have the longest batting line up in this WC and the maximum number of all rounders. Their big hitters will enjoy thenshort side boundaries at Adelaide Oval.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
As a fan i feel zero pressure when India plays a couple of sides. 1) Australia 2) England. Nobody is going to question you when you lose to massive teams like that. NZ gives me the most nervousness given how Kane always managed to put it across India (specifically Kohli) in all the formats. May be Kane is taking revenge on Kohli for his under-19 loss to India in 2008 
. Now it is not Kohli at the helm.
. Now it is not Kohli at the helm.Front Foot Pull
Tape Ball Regular
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2021
- Runs
- 549
adil rashid vs virat kohli
T20I
balls - 59
runs - 63
outs - 2
avg - 31.5
s/r - 107
can't be called as a bunny but definitely a good match up.
jattafridi
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2007
- Runs
- 7,924
You just can’t beat champion team like India
England will lose
England will lose
sam_ahm
First Class Captain
- Joined
- Nov 11, 2012
- Runs
- 4,845
For India to win, we would need wickets up front, I know that's quite obvious to say but still, what I mean is you cannot allow Buttler and Hales to get away to a lightning start because the damage they do is severe.
Bhuvi and Arshdeep have been brilliant up top and need to find wickets. What gives me hope is in the last two games Hales and Buttler have got off to strong starts so law of averages may catch up with them.
Bhuvi and Arshdeep have been brilliant up top and need to find wickets. What gives me hope is in the last two games Hales and Buttler have got off to strong starts so law of averages may catch up with them.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
If it is a battathon India cannot win without ROhit clicking. He is the only one who can offset Violence from England. But he is remotely close to his best although he loves Australian grounds. That is a major problem for India.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
Mark Wood has emerged as an injury concern two days out from England's T20 World Cup semi-final against India after withdrawing from training in Adelaide.
Fast bowler Wood, 32, appeared to pull up during a gentle jog on the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday and took no further part in the optional practice, seemingly a precautionary measure as England confirmed he was suffering from general body stiffness.
Wood has regularly topped 90mph since returning from an elbow injury that kept him out for most of the summer, with the paceman bagging nine wickets in four matches so far in this World Cup.
Tymal Mills would seem the most like-for-like replacement if Wood misses the game against India, with the Sussex left-armer also able to bowl at extreme pace.
The concern over Wood is another potential headache England could do without as they are yet to make a call on Dawid Malan, who tweaked his left groin while fielding in last Saturday's win over Sri Lanka.
The left-hander was said to be quietly optimistic of being involved against India but England will be reluctant to take any risks given the enormous magnitude of what is at stake.
While he walked round the outfield before briefly jogging on Tuesday, Phil Salt, who would likely come into the side if Malan was unavailable, seemed to have an extended catching session on the boundary.
India were given a scare of their own as captain Rohit Sharma was struck on the wrist while batting in the nets and required treatment, although he was soon back in training and is not thought to be a doubt.
England, meanwhile, discovered on Tuesday they will be playing on the same pitch that staged the New Zealand-Ireland and Australia-Afghanistan double-header last Friday.
A used surface has been something of an Achilles heel in the past but England have beaten New Zealand and Sri Lanka on such wickets and it is not thought to be a bone of contention.
The ICC does not have a rule about the use of fresh-only or used pitches for any match in an ICC event. Our requirement is for the best-possible playing surface for every match. It does not necessarily follow that a 'new' pitch will be better than one that may have been previously used.
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton said: "I commentated on the New Zealand vs Ireland game in Adelaide and it looked the best pitch I had seen in the tournament.
"It visually looked great and had a nice even covering of grass. That was five days ago and the groundsman will have had time to sprinkle it, roll it, so I fully expect it to be a good pitch."
Ben Stokes believes England will have to adjust to the unfamiliar ground dimensions at Adelaide, which are longer straight and shorter square.
He said: "We'll have to wait and see what the wicket does on Thursday, I guess. It's about assessing and adapting to whatever situation you have in front of you.
"But we've been playing on big, square boundaries and looking to try and get the batters to hit to them, whereas here we're probably going to have to look to change our tactics."
"The main thing is that we are here and playing in the semi-final of a World Cup.
"All the games that have gone before we can learn from and take them into this game but now we are at the crux of the tournament. It is about turning up and being better than the other team on the day.
"India are a very good team [but] we like to focus on ourselves more than on the opposition. We know if we play anywhere near to the capability we have got in the dressing room, we are a very hard team to beat."
Stokes' 42 not out off 36 balls helped England to victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday after a middle-order batting collapse.
The all-rounder added: "I would much rather be out there able to influence the game than be sat there and hoping that someone else can do it.
"I assessed pretty early that my role in that chase was to be there at the end because we all know how important it is having an in-batter in there when you are chasing down the last few overs.
"I think having been in situations like that before [helps]. If you feel like you are under pressure, you just look at the scoreboard and know it is one run a ball or a boundary away from taking it completely away from them."
SKY
Fast bowler Wood, 32, appeared to pull up during a gentle jog on the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday and took no further part in the optional practice, seemingly a precautionary measure as England confirmed he was suffering from general body stiffness.
Wood has regularly topped 90mph since returning from an elbow injury that kept him out for most of the summer, with the paceman bagging nine wickets in four matches so far in this World Cup.
Tymal Mills would seem the most like-for-like replacement if Wood misses the game against India, with the Sussex left-armer also able to bowl at extreme pace.
The concern over Wood is another potential headache England could do without as they are yet to make a call on Dawid Malan, who tweaked his left groin while fielding in last Saturday's win over Sri Lanka.
The left-hander was said to be quietly optimistic of being involved against India but England will be reluctant to take any risks given the enormous magnitude of what is at stake.
While he walked round the outfield before briefly jogging on Tuesday, Phil Salt, who would likely come into the side if Malan was unavailable, seemed to have an extended catching session on the boundary.
India were given a scare of their own as captain Rohit Sharma was struck on the wrist while batting in the nets and required treatment, although he was soon back in training and is not thought to be a doubt.
England, meanwhile, discovered on Tuesday they will be playing on the same pitch that staged the New Zealand-Ireland and Australia-Afghanistan double-header last Friday.
A used surface has been something of an Achilles heel in the past but England have beaten New Zealand and Sri Lanka on such wickets and it is not thought to be a bone of contention.
The ICC does not have a rule about the use of fresh-only or used pitches for any match in an ICC event. Our requirement is for the best-possible playing surface for every match. It does not necessarily follow that a 'new' pitch will be better than one that may have been previously used.
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton said: "I commentated on the New Zealand vs Ireland game in Adelaide and it looked the best pitch I had seen in the tournament.
"It visually looked great and had a nice even covering of grass. That was five days ago and the groundsman will have had time to sprinkle it, roll it, so I fully expect it to be a good pitch."
Ben Stokes believes England will have to adjust to the unfamiliar ground dimensions at Adelaide, which are longer straight and shorter square.
He said: "We'll have to wait and see what the wicket does on Thursday, I guess. It's about assessing and adapting to whatever situation you have in front of you.
"But we've been playing on big, square boundaries and looking to try and get the batters to hit to them, whereas here we're probably going to have to look to change our tactics."
"The main thing is that we are here and playing in the semi-final of a World Cup.
"All the games that have gone before we can learn from and take them into this game but now we are at the crux of the tournament. It is about turning up and being better than the other team on the day.
"India are a very good team [but] we like to focus on ourselves more than on the opposition. We know if we play anywhere near to the capability we have got in the dressing room, we are a very hard team to beat."
Stokes' 42 not out off 36 balls helped England to victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday after a middle-order batting collapse.
The all-rounder added: "I would much rather be out there able to influence the game than be sat there and hoping that someone else can do it.
"I assessed pretty early that my role in that chase was to be there at the end because we all know how important it is having an in-batter in there when you are chasing down the last few overs.
"I think having been in situations like that before [helps]. If you feel like you are under pressure, you just look at the scoreboard and know it is one run a ball or a boundary away from taking it completely away from them."
SKY
sweep_shot
World Star
- Joined
- Mar 30, 2016
- Runs
- 53,672
You just can’t beat champion team like India
England will lose
India aren't invincible in T20. South Africa beat them quite convincingly.
I think England are favorites.
India "Have Underperformed In World Tournaments": Ex England Captain Nasser Hussain Ahead Of T20 World Cup Semifinal
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has made a big statement about the Indian cricket team ahead of the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup in which Rohit Sharma's men will take on Jos Buttler's England side. Hussain claimed in his column in The Daily Mail that the Indian team has not performed to their best in ICC tournaments. Whether these are mind games ahead of the big clash is something that is open for interpretation, but India have not won an ICC event since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
The Indian team lost in the final of the 2014 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. They were ousted in the semifinals of the 2015 World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2019 World Cup. Their worst performance in an ICC event for a long time came in the 2021 T20 World Cup, when they failed to reach the knockout stage.
"You have to say they have underperformed in world tournaments. At times they have played some timid cricket with the bat for the players they have and when working for Sky last summer their former coach Ravi Shastri said that is something they have to change," Hussain wrote in his column.
Apart from praising India's in-form batting duo of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in the column, Hussain also made his pick for the wicket-keeper batter's choice, going for Rishabh Pant in place of Dinesh Karthik.
"India had been using Dinesh Karthik as their finisher but Rishabh Pant was back against Zimbabwe in their final group game on Sunday and is a freakish player in his own right. It will be interesting to see how they go with their keeper-batsman against England. I would choose Pant because of the unbelievable things he can do. Ideally India would want Hardik Pandya coming in after Pant for the last five overs because he is a serious hitter and gives them that extra bowling option," Hussain wrote.
NDTV
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has made a big statement about the Indian cricket team ahead of the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup in which Rohit Sharma's men will take on Jos Buttler's England side. Hussain claimed in his column in The Daily Mail that the Indian team has not performed to their best in ICC tournaments. Whether these are mind games ahead of the big clash is something that is open for interpretation, but India have not won an ICC event since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
The Indian team lost in the final of the 2014 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. They were ousted in the semifinals of the 2015 World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2019 World Cup. Their worst performance in an ICC event for a long time came in the 2021 T20 World Cup, when they failed to reach the knockout stage.
"You have to say they have underperformed in world tournaments. At times they have played some timid cricket with the bat for the players they have and when working for Sky last summer their former coach Ravi Shastri said that is something they have to change," Hussain wrote in his column.
Apart from praising India's in-form batting duo of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in the column, Hussain also made his pick for the wicket-keeper batter's choice, going for Rishabh Pant in place of Dinesh Karthik.
"India had been using Dinesh Karthik as their finisher but Rishabh Pant was back against Zimbabwe in their final group game on Sunday and is a freakish player in his own right. It will be interesting to see how they go with their keeper-batsman against England. I would choose Pant because of the unbelievable things he can do. Ideally India would want Hardik Pandya coming in after Pant for the last five overs because he is a serious hitter and gives them that extra bowling option," Hussain wrote.
NDTV
'They've 60-65 percent chance': Shahid Afridi makes bold prediction for bumper India vs England semifinal
The stage is all set for the T20 World Cup semifinals, where Pakistan will lock horns with previous edition's runners-up New Zealand, and it will be followed by India taking on England, which is scheduled to be played in Adelaide on Thursday
Pakistan made a dramatic entry to the final four stage, as Netherlands eked out a clinical 13-run win over South Africa, assisting Babar Azam and his boys to progress further in the tournament. New Zealand, on the other hand, finished top of the Group 1 points table, and were joined by England, who defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets to finish second in their pool.
Team India, who were placed in the same group as Pakistan, emerged as the leaders from their pool. The Rohit Sharma-led unit have so far enjoyed a superb campaign at the World Cup, winning four of the five matches they have played.
Ahead of the bumper semifinal clashes, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi made a huge prediction on India's fortune at the knockout stage. Picking his favourite for the India vs England tie, the ex-cricketer during an interaction on Pakistan's SAMAA TV noted: “Both the teams are equally balanced and performed well at the tournament. Even their past performances have been good. But in my opinion, I'll keep England 60-65 percent above India,” .
Explaining his choice, Afridi added: “I feel their combination is extremely good if we pick batting or bowling, even the spinners.”
However, highlighting the pressure in big match situation, Afridi stated that even though he picked England the outcome will completely depend on how the teams' execute their plans. “However, it's a big match and the team which will make less mistakes, and the team where are all the eleven players will put 100 percent effort will win,” he said.
KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav have been enjoying good touch and the management will hope them to continue their fine run. Kohli is currently the leading run-scorer, while Suryakumar has helped the Men In Blue pile challenging totals with his brisk scoring.
Rahul, on the other hand, struggled in the initial matches but has found his lost mojo right when it mattered the most. The star opener slammed consecutive half-centuries in the previous two outings.
The pace department comprising Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been equally potent, both with the new ball and at the death overs.
For England all eyes will be on Dawid Malan, who's availability for the semifinal clash is still uncertain. Meanwhile, pacer Mark Wood has emerged as the latest causality in the England camp. As per a report in Sky Sports, the bowler didn't take part in optional practice in Adelaide.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...dia-vs-england-semifinal-101667911079710.html
The stage is all set for the T20 World Cup semifinals, where Pakistan will lock horns with previous edition's runners-up New Zealand, and it will be followed by India taking on England, which is scheduled to be played in Adelaide on Thursday
Pakistan made a dramatic entry to the final four stage, as Netherlands eked out a clinical 13-run win over South Africa, assisting Babar Azam and his boys to progress further in the tournament. New Zealand, on the other hand, finished top of the Group 1 points table, and were joined by England, who defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets to finish second in their pool.
Team India, who were placed in the same group as Pakistan, emerged as the leaders from their pool. The Rohit Sharma-led unit have so far enjoyed a superb campaign at the World Cup, winning four of the five matches they have played.
Ahead of the bumper semifinal clashes, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi made a huge prediction on India's fortune at the knockout stage. Picking his favourite for the India vs England tie, the ex-cricketer during an interaction on Pakistan's SAMAA TV noted: “Both the teams are equally balanced and performed well at the tournament. Even their past performances have been good. But in my opinion, I'll keep England 60-65 percent above India,” .
Explaining his choice, Afridi added: “I feel their combination is extremely good if we pick batting or bowling, even the spinners.”
However, highlighting the pressure in big match situation, Afridi stated that even though he picked England the outcome will completely depend on how the teams' execute their plans. “However, it's a big match and the team which will make less mistakes, and the team where are all the eleven players will put 100 percent effort will win,” he said.
KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav have been enjoying good touch and the management will hope them to continue their fine run. Kohli is currently the leading run-scorer, while Suryakumar has helped the Men In Blue pile challenging totals with his brisk scoring.
Rahul, on the other hand, struggled in the initial matches but has found his lost mojo right when it mattered the most. The star opener slammed consecutive half-centuries in the previous two outings.
The pace department comprising Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been equally potent, both with the new ball and at the death overs.
For England all eyes will be on Dawid Malan, who's availability for the semifinal clash is still uncertain. Meanwhile, pacer Mark Wood has emerged as the latest causality in the England camp. As per a report in Sky Sports, the bowler didn't take part in optional practice in Adelaide.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...dia-vs-england-semifinal-101667911079710.html
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
What convincingly. They lost their openers in no time. They scored 43 runs from Ashwin. India just did not have a legit spin option. Otherwise they weren't winning. Also Rohit gambled Ashwin's bowling in 16th over.
Justcrazy
ATG
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2010
- Runs
- 110,044
First six overs will deciede the match .
Bilal7
T20I Star
- Joined
- Feb 17, 2012
- Runs
- 31,707
- Post of the Week
- 1
The match will be played on a used pitch which helps India. If they are smart, they would get Chahal in place of one of their quicks.
If India bat first and get to 160, it will be a tough night for England.
If India bat first and get to 160, it will be a tough night for England.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
England's run rate against spin in this tournament ist he worst by some distance. Just 6.00. India doesn't have useful spinners to exploit that.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
Ben Stokes says England will be bold in attack when they face India in their T20 World Cup semi-final, with the allrounder insisting that no one will take a backward step in what is set to be a full-throttle, high scoring encounter.
Though Adelaide sits mid-table when the grounds in this tournament are ranked by scoring rate, two aggressive sides will look to take advantage of its short square boundaries and multitude of scoring options. Stokes suggested that while teams were more likely to be cautious in the group stages, England are determined to be nothing of the sort with a place in the final on the line.
“We had a few up and down moments in the group stages, but we can forget about those now. We know if we execute anywhere near where we want to be then we will be a very hard team to beat,” he said. “We’re in a position now that it’s do or die. What I don’t think anyone will do is take a backward step. We talk a lot about how we want to play when it comes to the pressure moments, and what we’ll see here is us trying to deliver on what we talk about, not taking the cautious option.”
Stokes was in the England team that beat India on their way to winning the 2019 50-over World Cup, which, while in the group stage, was another game they could not afford to lose, and believes they will need to bring a similar energy to this occasion. “It’s the way we went out and played that game,” he said. “Rather than look at the result just look at the mindset and mentality. We didn’t take a backward step, so I think we can take a lot of confidence, knowing that if we go in with a similar mindset then hopefully we’ll do alright.”
England trained at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, having a first look at a pitch that was used for two matches last Friday. Dawid Malan, who continues his recuperation from the groin strain he suffered against Sri Lanka on Saturday, missed the session but has not yet been officially ruled out of Thursday’s game – though Stokes backed his likely replacement, Phil Salt, to “take that opportunity with both hands and not let [the pressure] phase him”. Mark Wood also sat it out having complained of stiffness but is not considered a serious doubt. India meanwhile had a scare when their captain, Rohit Sharma, took a blow on the arm in nets, though he did not appear to be seriously injured.
Guardian
Though Adelaide sits mid-table when the grounds in this tournament are ranked by scoring rate, two aggressive sides will look to take advantage of its short square boundaries and multitude of scoring options. Stokes suggested that while teams were more likely to be cautious in the group stages, England are determined to be nothing of the sort with a place in the final on the line.
“We had a few up and down moments in the group stages, but we can forget about those now. We know if we execute anywhere near where we want to be then we will be a very hard team to beat,” he said. “We’re in a position now that it’s do or die. What I don’t think anyone will do is take a backward step. We talk a lot about how we want to play when it comes to the pressure moments, and what we’ll see here is us trying to deliver on what we talk about, not taking the cautious option.”
Stokes was in the England team that beat India on their way to winning the 2019 50-over World Cup, which, while in the group stage, was another game they could not afford to lose, and believes they will need to bring a similar energy to this occasion. “It’s the way we went out and played that game,” he said. “Rather than look at the result just look at the mindset and mentality. We didn’t take a backward step, so I think we can take a lot of confidence, knowing that if we go in with a similar mindset then hopefully we’ll do alright.”
England trained at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, having a first look at a pitch that was used for two matches last Friday. Dawid Malan, who continues his recuperation from the groin strain he suffered against Sri Lanka on Saturday, missed the session but has not yet been officially ruled out of Thursday’s game – though Stokes backed his likely replacement, Phil Salt, to “take that opportunity with both hands and not let [the pressure] phase him”. Mark Wood also sat it out having complained of stiffness but is not considered a serious doubt. India meanwhile had a scare when their captain, Rohit Sharma, took a blow on the arm in nets, though he did not appear to be seriously injured.
Guardian
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Two decent batting sides. THey are going to use an used pitch? ICC has gone completely bonkers. I don't mind getting outbatted by England. But provide a fresh pitch.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
In this world cup 40th over decided a lot of matches. It is a crazy world cup where anything goes.
India vs England: Full List Of Knockout Matches Between The Cricket Powerhouses In ICC Events
Though cricket is one of the most popular sports in both England and India, with both the teams regularly doing well in major events, it might come as a big surprise that the two powerhouses have faced each other only thrice in the knockouts of the ICC events. The 2022 T20 World Cup 2022 will be only the fourth time that India and England will square off in a knockout match of an ICC event. Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler will lead their sides at the Adelaide Oval in the second semi-final of the ongoing tournament on Thursday.
Heading into the semi-final, it is important to mention that India have an advantage over England when it comes to head-to-head record in knockout matches at ICC events. India defeated England in the 1983 World Cup semi-final and the 2013 Champions Trophy final.
On the other hand, England defeated India in the semi-final of the 1987 World Cup.
When it comes to all T20Is between India and England, the former has an upper hand there as well as they have won 12 games out of 22. England have won 10. These two teams have faced each other thrice in T20 World Cups (2007, 2009, and 2012). There also India have the upper hand, winning two and losing one.
Here is how the three knockout matches at ICC events unfolded between India and England:
1983 World Cup semi-final
In this match, the Bob Willis-led England won the toss and opted to bat first. Graeme Fowler top-scored with a knock of 33 while his opening partner Chris Tavare scored 32. England managed to post just 213 runs. For India, skipper Kapil Dev returned with three wickets while Roger Binny and Mohinder Amarnath scalped two wickets each.
Chasing 214, Team India did not break a sweat as they chased down the target within 55 overs. Yashpal Sharma top-scored with a knock of 61 while Mohinder Amarnath played a knock of 46. Sandeep Patil also registered a half-century and he remained unbeaten to take India over the line. For his all-round performance, Amarnath was adjudged as Player Of The Match. India then went on to lift the World Cup for the very first time.
1987 World Cup semi-final
England avenged the defeat of the 1983 World Cup semi-final and they outclassed India by 35 runs. Batting first, the Mike Gatting-led England posted 254/6 in 50 overs. Graham Gooch played a match-winning knock of 115 runs off 136 balls with the help of 11 fours. For India, Maninder Singh returned with three wickets.
Chasing 255, India fell 35 runs short as they were bundled out for 219. Mohammad Azharuddin scored 64 but it did not prove to be enough to take Team India over the line. Eddie Hemmings returned with four wickets while Neil Foster took three to bundle out India inside 46 overs. However, England failed to lift the title as they suffered a defeat against Australia in the summit clash.
2013 Champions Trophy final
Rain played spoilsport in the summit clash and hence the match had to be curtailed to 20 overs per side. Team India batted first and they found the going tough, as runs were not easy to come by. Virat Kohli scored 43 off 34 balls to help the side post 129/7 in 20 overs. For England, Ravi Bopara returned with three wickets.
Chasing 130, England were cruising in the chase but Ishant Sharma's 18th over changed the course of the game as he dismissed Eoin Morgan and Bopara in the same over. In the end, India went on to lift the title as they won the summit clash by five runs.
Now, it needs to be seen who manages to get over the line in the all-important semi-final of the T20 World Cup, slated to be played at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, November 10.
NDTV
Though cricket is one of the most popular sports in both England and India, with both the teams regularly doing well in major events, it might come as a big surprise that the two powerhouses have faced each other only thrice in the knockouts of the ICC events. The 2022 T20 World Cup 2022 will be only the fourth time that India and England will square off in a knockout match of an ICC event. Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler will lead their sides at the Adelaide Oval in the second semi-final of the ongoing tournament on Thursday.
Heading into the semi-final, it is important to mention that India have an advantage over England when it comes to head-to-head record in knockout matches at ICC events. India defeated England in the 1983 World Cup semi-final and the 2013 Champions Trophy final.
On the other hand, England defeated India in the semi-final of the 1987 World Cup.
When it comes to all T20Is between India and England, the former has an upper hand there as well as they have won 12 games out of 22. England have won 10. These two teams have faced each other thrice in T20 World Cups (2007, 2009, and 2012). There also India have the upper hand, winning two and losing one.
Here is how the three knockout matches at ICC events unfolded between India and England:
1983 World Cup semi-final
In this match, the Bob Willis-led England won the toss and opted to bat first. Graeme Fowler top-scored with a knock of 33 while his opening partner Chris Tavare scored 32. England managed to post just 213 runs. For India, skipper Kapil Dev returned with three wickets while Roger Binny and Mohinder Amarnath scalped two wickets each.
Chasing 214, Team India did not break a sweat as they chased down the target within 55 overs. Yashpal Sharma top-scored with a knock of 61 while Mohinder Amarnath played a knock of 46. Sandeep Patil also registered a half-century and he remained unbeaten to take India over the line. For his all-round performance, Amarnath was adjudged as Player Of The Match. India then went on to lift the World Cup for the very first time.
1987 World Cup semi-final
England avenged the defeat of the 1983 World Cup semi-final and they outclassed India by 35 runs. Batting first, the Mike Gatting-led England posted 254/6 in 50 overs. Graham Gooch played a match-winning knock of 115 runs off 136 balls with the help of 11 fours. For India, Maninder Singh returned with three wickets.
Chasing 255, India fell 35 runs short as they were bundled out for 219. Mohammad Azharuddin scored 64 but it did not prove to be enough to take Team India over the line. Eddie Hemmings returned with four wickets while Neil Foster took three to bundle out India inside 46 overs. However, England failed to lift the title as they suffered a defeat against Australia in the summit clash.
2013 Champions Trophy final
Rain played spoilsport in the summit clash and hence the match had to be curtailed to 20 overs per side. Team India batted first and they found the going tough, as runs were not easy to come by. Virat Kohli scored 43 off 34 balls to help the side post 129/7 in 20 overs. For England, Ravi Bopara returned with three wickets.
Chasing 130, England were cruising in the chase but Ishant Sharma's 18th over changed the course of the game as he dismissed Eoin Morgan and Bopara in the same over. In the end, India went on to lift the title as they won the summit clash by five runs.
Now, it needs to be seen who manages to get over the line in the all-important semi-final of the T20 World Cup, slated to be played at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, November 10.
NDTV
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
1987 India was on track to win it. Then Kapil lost his mind playing an aggressive shot.
“Let’s not worry about what’s happened in the group stage,” Pietersen said. “Let’s celebrate the fact that England are now in the semi-finals with the potential to make the final and win another World Cup. That’s the focus and the drive.
“The pressure was on against Sri Lanka, they delivered, and now it’s time to go and win the semi-final.”
Pietersen feels England have the upper hand over India in their Adelaide fixture on Thursday. A day before their clash though, Pakistan and New Zealand face each other in the first semi-final on Wednesday, and Pietersen expects Babar Azam & Co. to come up trumps.
“I think the world of cricket wants to see Pakistan take on India in the final, but there’s a very good chance it’s going to be England v Pakistan,” he wrote.
For England, one of the biggest challenges will be tackling an in-form Virat Kohli. Calling him the “greatest current player” in world cricket, Pietersen said it was good to see him back in runs, both from an India point of view, and for cricket in general.
But while he’s happy for his “close friend”, Pietersen “would like him to have a little bit of a break on Thursday!”
“At the Adelaide Oval, I think England beat India. With the quality running through the England side, I really do. But I just need Virat to have a day off.”
With 10 wickets at 9.40, Sam Curran has been England’s standout bowler in the tournament. Comparing him to another left-arm quick, Ryan Sidebottom, who had a major role to play in England’s 2010 World Cup triumph, Pietersen stated that the angle and shape that left-armers generate is very important in a T20 side, and Curran is “fulfilling that role beautifully for England”.
The 2022 edition is widely being considered the best T20 World Cup ever, given the high percentage of close games, the lack of runaway favourite, and the healthy contest between bat and ball. Pietersen said that the biggest takeaway from the event has been that, irrespective of the team’s stature and roster, “on any given day, in the shortest form of the game, one or two players have a really good game and anyone can beat you”.
“Just because you’ve got some of the best players in the world and you’re playing against a smaller team, it’s no longer a foregone conclusion,” he wrote. “That’s what is making T20 cricket so watchable and so entertaining, but also so serious. It’s serious business now.”
“The pressure was on against Sri Lanka, they delivered, and now it’s time to go and win the semi-final.”
Pietersen feels England have the upper hand over India in their Adelaide fixture on Thursday. A day before their clash though, Pakistan and New Zealand face each other in the first semi-final on Wednesday, and Pietersen expects Babar Azam & Co. to come up trumps.
“I think the world of cricket wants to see Pakistan take on India in the final, but there’s a very good chance it’s going to be England v Pakistan,” he wrote.
For England, one of the biggest challenges will be tackling an in-form Virat Kohli. Calling him the “greatest current player” in world cricket, Pietersen said it was good to see him back in runs, both from an India point of view, and for cricket in general.
But while he’s happy for his “close friend”, Pietersen “would like him to have a little bit of a break on Thursday!”
“At the Adelaide Oval, I think England beat India. With the quality running through the England side, I really do. But I just need Virat to have a day off.”
With 10 wickets at 9.40, Sam Curran has been England’s standout bowler in the tournament. Comparing him to another left-arm quick, Ryan Sidebottom, who had a major role to play in England’s 2010 World Cup triumph, Pietersen stated that the angle and shape that left-armers generate is very important in a T20 side, and Curran is “fulfilling that role beautifully for England”.
The 2022 edition is widely being considered the best T20 World Cup ever, given the high percentage of close games, the lack of runaway favourite, and the healthy contest between bat and ball. Pietersen said that the biggest takeaway from the event has been that, irrespective of the team’s stature and roster, “on any given day, in the shortest form of the game, one or two players have a really good game and anyone can beat you”.
“Just because you’ve got some of the best players in the world and you’re playing against a smaller team, it’s no longer a foregone conclusion,” he wrote. “That’s what is making T20 cricket so watchable and so entertaining, but also so serious. It’s serious business now.”
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Athers/Nasser discussing about England's chances
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Good analysis.
India have the best ER in the powerplay overs (5.70), while England have the second-worst (7.83) in the #T20WorldCup
England have the second-best batting SR in the PP overs (124.31), while India's strike rate of 95 is only better than Namibia, Zimbabwe and the UAE.
England have the second-best batting SR in the PP overs (124.31), while India's strike rate of 95 is only better than Namibia, Zimbabwe and the UAE.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
Rohit Sharma-led Team India will square off against England in the second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Team India entered the semi-final after topping Group 2 with 8 points from 10 games and all eyes would be on what team combination Rohit and co go in with for an all-important match against the Three Lions. Ahead of the game, skipper Rohit Sharma addressed a press conference, where he spoke about the team's preparations and what sort of combination the side might go in with.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was given a chance in playing XI in India's last Super 12 game against Zimbabwe, and he had come into the lineup in place of Dinesh Karthik. However, Pant disappointed as he scored just 3 runs.
"Between DK and Pant, I had just during the last game as well, Pant was the only guy who did not get to play on this tour at all except the two games we played at Perth. They were unofficial practice games but since then he has not had a hit. He was missing game-time, so we wanted to give him time and have some options as well if we want to make changes in the semi-final or final," said Rohit during a pre-match press conference.
"It will be unfair to bring a guy out of nowhere and make him play the game, so that was the thought. But again, we have told the guys that everyone needs to be ready for whichever game they play, whether it is the semis or league games. It was a little tactical as well considering we did not know which team we would play in semi-final before that Zimbabwe game. We wanted to make sure to give the left-hander an opportunity to counter those spinners who bowl in the middle. But again, what is going to happen tomorrow, I cannot tell you know but both of those keepers will be in play for selection," he added.
Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as India's 'MVP' in the ongoing tournament as he has registered three half-centuries at a blistering strike-rate.
"That's probably his (Suryakumar) nature and that's where his fearlessness comes from. He is a sort of guy who does not carry any baggages with him. Not his suitcases, he has a lot of suitcases. He loves his shopping (laughs). When it comes to carry that extra pressure, I do not think he has it in him and you can see it in how he plays. He has been playing like that or a year now," said Rohit.
"You can judge the kind of character he is. I do not know if you have heard him in interviews, he likes to play in the same fashion, whether we are 10 for 2 or 100 for 2. He likes to go out and express himself. That is probably the reason he was in the team in the last World Cup. We did not have a great World Cup, but looking at what he has done since the last World Cup, as you say, SKY is the limit for him. He has shown great maturity, he has taken pressure off a lot of the guys and it rubs off when they bat around him. We do understand his game very well," he added.
Further talking about Suryakumar, Rohit said: "We do understand what the bowler is trying to do when he is batting. It is a collective of everything. He likes to play on big grounds, he once told me that he does not like to play on smaller grounds where he cannot see the gaps. He likes to see the gaps and play accordingly."
Rohit Sharma had received a blow on his forearm on Tuesday. Talking about the same, the Indian captain said: "I was hit yesterday, but it seems to be fine now. There was a little bruising, but it is absolutely fine now."
India last won the T20 World Cup in 2007, and it has been nine years since the country last won an ICC event. It was under MS Dhoni's leadership that India won the Champions Trophy in 2013 and ever since then, an ICC title has eluded Team India.
NDTV
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was given a chance in playing XI in India's last Super 12 game against Zimbabwe, and he had come into the lineup in place of Dinesh Karthik. However, Pant disappointed as he scored just 3 runs.
"Between DK and Pant, I had just during the last game as well, Pant was the only guy who did not get to play on this tour at all except the two games we played at Perth. They were unofficial practice games but since then he has not had a hit. He was missing game-time, so we wanted to give him time and have some options as well if we want to make changes in the semi-final or final," said Rohit during a pre-match press conference.
"It will be unfair to bring a guy out of nowhere and make him play the game, so that was the thought. But again, we have told the guys that everyone needs to be ready for whichever game they play, whether it is the semis or league games. It was a little tactical as well considering we did not know which team we would play in semi-final before that Zimbabwe game. We wanted to make sure to give the left-hander an opportunity to counter those spinners who bowl in the middle. But again, what is going to happen tomorrow, I cannot tell you know but both of those keepers will be in play for selection," he added.
Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as India's 'MVP' in the ongoing tournament as he has registered three half-centuries at a blistering strike-rate.
"That's probably his (Suryakumar) nature and that's where his fearlessness comes from. He is a sort of guy who does not carry any baggages with him. Not his suitcases, he has a lot of suitcases. He loves his shopping (laughs). When it comes to carry that extra pressure, I do not think he has it in him and you can see it in how he plays. He has been playing like that or a year now," said Rohit.
"You can judge the kind of character he is. I do not know if you have heard him in interviews, he likes to play in the same fashion, whether we are 10 for 2 or 100 for 2. He likes to go out and express himself. That is probably the reason he was in the team in the last World Cup. We did not have a great World Cup, but looking at what he has done since the last World Cup, as you say, SKY is the limit for him. He has shown great maturity, he has taken pressure off a lot of the guys and it rubs off when they bat around him. We do understand his game very well," he added.
Further talking about Suryakumar, Rohit said: "We do understand what the bowler is trying to do when he is batting. It is a collective of everything. He likes to play on big grounds, he once told me that he does not like to play on smaller grounds where he cannot see the gaps. He likes to see the gaps and play accordingly."
Rohit Sharma had received a blow on his forearm on Tuesday. Talking about the same, the Indian captain said: "I was hit yesterday, but it seems to be fine now. There was a little bruising, but it is absolutely fine now."
India last won the T20 World Cup in 2007, and it has been nine years since the country last won an ICC event. It was under MS Dhoni's leadership that India won the Champions Trophy in 2013 and ever since then, an ICC title has eluded Team India.
NDTV
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
Jos Buttler-led England will take on Team India in the second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval. The winner of this game will take on the winner of the 1st semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand. Ahead of the match against India, England captain Jos Buttler spoke to media about his side's preparations, the injury scare to Dawid Malan and Mark Wood and how highly he rates Suryakumar Yadav.
Buttler also said that he will try his best to spoil the party so that there is no T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan.
"Look, we certainly don't want to see an India and Pakistan final. So we will try and do everything we can to make sure that doesn't happen," said Buttler in a pre-match press conference.
"India are a very very strong team. Indian teams have been consistent for a very long time. Naturally so, with the amount of depth and talent they have. There are fantastic players in their lineup," added Buttler.
Suryakumar Yadav has been in fine form in the ongoing tournament, as he has registered three half-centuries at a great strike-rate.
Talking about the right-handed batter, Buttler said: "He has been great to watch. He is someone who has been the batter of the tournament so far. His biggest strength looks to be the amount of freedom he plays his cricket with. He has obviously got all the shots, he allows himself to play those shots. As for any batter in the world, it takes just one chance to create the wicket. We desperately need to find a way to do that."
When asked whether he is surprised that Yuzvendra Chahal has not featured in any game in the World Cup, Buttler said: ""Yuzi is a great bowler, I have really enjoyed playing with him in the IPL. He is a great bowler, he is very keen to take wickets. I am sure if he is called in to play, he is a great bowler."
Speaking about the injuries to Malan and Wood, Buttler said: "We will see how they pull up. We will try and give them as long as possible. Dawid left the field the other day with a niggle and Mark Wood had some stiffness so yeah, we trust the medical team and we trust those two guys as well so we will give them as long as possible.
Talking about his preparation to face Bhuveshwar Kumar, Buttler said: "I am always confident on my own game. There would be bowlers who you will find a little harder to face than others. You will have good and bad times against them. I do not fear anyone, I always prepare well and I look to play the ball in front of me, not the bowler."
Buttler also said that he will try his best to spoil the party so that there is no T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan.
"Look, we certainly don't want to see an India and Pakistan final. So we will try and do everything we can to make sure that doesn't happen," said Buttler in a pre-match press conference.
"India are a very very strong team. Indian teams have been consistent for a very long time. Naturally so, with the amount of depth and talent they have. There are fantastic players in their lineup," added Buttler.
Suryakumar Yadav has been in fine form in the ongoing tournament, as he has registered three half-centuries at a great strike-rate.
Talking about the right-handed batter, Buttler said: "He has been great to watch. He is someone who has been the batter of the tournament so far. His biggest strength looks to be the amount of freedom he plays his cricket with. He has obviously got all the shots, he allows himself to play those shots. As for any batter in the world, it takes just one chance to create the wicket. We desperately need to find a way to do that."
When asked whether he is surprised that Yuzvendra Chahal has not featured in any game in the World Cup, Buttler said: ""Yuzi is a great bowler, I have really enjoyed playing with him in the IPL. He is a great bowler, he is very keen to take wickets. I am sure if he is called in to play, he is a great bowler."
Speaking about the injuries to Malan and Wood, Buttler said: "We will see how they pull up. We will try and give them as long as possible. Dawid left the field the other day with a niggle and Mark Wood had some stiffness so yeah, we trust the medical team and we trust those two guys as well so we will give them as long as possible.
Talking about his preparation to face Bhuveshwar Kumar, Buttler said: "I am always confident on my own game. There would be bowlers who you will find a little harder to face than others. You will have good and bad times against them. I do not fear anyone, I always prepare well and I look to play the ball in front of me, not the bowler."
Why quicks? Chahal should be in place of Axar Patel. Pant should play ahead of DK. That way India will have a leftie batsman to exploit Rasheed and also a better spinner in Chahal.
Depends on the pitch. Perth was the fastest pitch in this WC where funny things happened. If it's a used pitch in Adelaide as they claim, Indian batsmen are well equipped compared to English sloggers. On flat roads, one can't match English fire power
SpiritOf1903
ODI Debutant
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2009
- Runs
- 9,886
Oh dear!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63556539
Why?!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y2wjhFUWhjM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63556539
Why?!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y2wjhFUWhjM
Last edited:
SpiritOf1903
ODI Debutant
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2009
- Runs
- 9,886
<iframe width="944" height="531" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y2wjhFUWhjM" title="Ben Stokes pushes Mark Wood off his chair 
" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2015
- Runs
- 15,743
"Country Is Praying": Harbhajan Singh Ahead Of India's T20 World Cup Semifinal vs England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that everyone is praying for India's win in the semi-finals against England on Thursday and added he hopes the 'Men in Blue' will lift the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. India will be locking horns with a formidable England line-up in their semi-final clash at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
"We have our match tomorrow (Semi Final against England), let's see what happens. The country is praying for India's victory and we hope we win the Final match," Harbhajan Singh told ANI.
Talking about India's semi-final clash against England, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have been in fine form in the tournament as they have smashed bowlers all around the ground to help their team secure a place in the semi-finals.
England also have top-class performers including Buttler, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran and Mark Wood.
The star batter loves to swing his willow at Adelaide. In his 10 matches at the venue, Virat has scored 907 runs at an average of 75.58. He has scored five centuries and three fifties at this venue, with his best individual score being 141. He is India's highest run-scorer at the venue.
Virat is in the top nick in T20 World Cup. In his five appearances, he has scored 246 runs at an average of 123.00 and three half-centuries. This includes his classic knock of 82* against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which even he has termed as his "best T20I knock".
Despite having a good run in T20 WC, England face a selection dilemma ahead of the semi-final against India in Adelaide on Thursday.
Pacer Mark Wood has emerged as the latest injury concern for England two days ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup semifinal against India, with the bowler opting out of training in Adelaide.
If the bowler does not feature in the second semifinal against India on Thursday, it will be a huge blow to England. The bowler has consistently topped 90 kmph since his return from elbow injury, which kept him inactive for most of the summer.
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the bowler has performed brilliantly for his side. In four matches, the bowler has bagged nine wickets at an average of 12.00 and an economy rate of 7.71. His best bowling figures in the tournament so far are 3/26.
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
Dawid Malan is expected to be unavailable for the semi-finals after being forced off the field with an injury in the first innings of England's win over Sri Lanka to secure qualification from Group 1.
The left-handed number three has been a mainstay of the English T20I side in recent years, scoring 1748 runs at an average of 38.84 in an anchor role near the top of the order.
https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-c...ngh-ahead-of-sf-clash-against-england-3503441
Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that everyone is praying for India's win in the semi-finals against England on Thursday and added he hopes the 'Men in Blue' will lift the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. India will be locking horns with a formidable England line-up in their semi-final clash at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
"We have our match tomorrow (Semi Final against England), let's see what happens. The country is praying for India's victory and we hope we win the Final match," Harbhajan Singh told ANI.
Talking about India's semi-final clash against England, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have been in fine form in the tournament as they have smashed bowlers all around the ground to help their team secure a place in the semi-finals.
England also have top-class performers including Buttler, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran and Mark Wood.
The star batter loves to swing his willow at Adelaide. In his 10 matches at the venue, Virat has scored 907 runs at an average of 75.58. He has scored five centuries and three fifties at this venue, with his best individual score being 141. He is India's highest run-scorer at the venue.
Virat is in the top nick in T20 World Cup. In his five appearances, he has scored 246 runs at an average of 123.00 and three half-centuries. This includes his classic knock of 82* against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which even he has termed as his "best T20I knock".
Despite having a good run in T20 WC, England face a selection dilemma ahead of the semi-final against India in Adelaide on Thursday.
Pacer Mark Wood has emerged as the latest injury concern for England two days ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup semifinal against India, with the bowler opting out of training in Adelaide.
If the bowler does not feature in the second semifinal against India on Thursday, it will be a huge blow to England. The bowler has consistently topped 90 kmph since his return from elbow injury, which kept him inactive for most of the summer.
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the bowler has performed brilliantly for his side. In four matches, the bowler has bagged nine wickets at an average of 12.00 and an economy rate of 7.71. His best bowling figures in the tournament so far are 3/26.
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
Dawid Malan is expected to be unavailable for the semi-finals after being forced off the field with an injury in the first innings of England's win over Sri Lanka to secure qualification from Group 1.
The left-handed number three has been a mainstay of the English T20I side in recent years, scoring 1748 runs at an average of 38.84 in an anchor role near the top of the order.
https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-c...ngh-ahead-of-sf-clash-against-england-3503441
IAJ
ODI Star
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2008
- Runs
- 33,255
- Post of the Week
- 1
Pakistan had done the 50 % over the job, now it's upto England to do the rest.
Btw Indian media is saying Wood might not play tomorrow. Nothing on main cricket sides on this issue, is he injured again?
Btw Indian media is saying Wood might not play tomorrow. Nothing on main cricket sides on this issue, is he injured again?
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
Hopefully our openers will also click like Pakistani openers did in the semi final.
Syed1
ODI Captain
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2015
- Runs
- 46,041
- Post of the Week
- 3
Now that Pak has won their semi, if India lose their public will roast them into a nice tikka lol
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
I said this 2 years ago, Rohit can bring this cup back home under his captaincy. It is time for him to come back into beast mode for these 2 games, win the trophy and retire from this format on high. He was there when we won the 2007 WC also.
Swashbuckler
First Class Captain
- Joined
- May 19, 2017
- Runs
- 4,672
- Post of the Week
- 3
Think this English T20 team is hyped somewhat, their bowling also is weaker than India's. Unless the pitch is completely flat, I don't think they have an edge against other top teams. Back India to win this maybe in a narrow contest, this WC deserves an Indo-Pak final.
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 218,126
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Star alignment tells we are going to lose. If it is meant to be England vs Pakistan final , 1992 final it will be that !
Mas-LFC
Local Club Captain
- Joined
- Oct 27, 2021
- Runs
- 2,513
England need to spoil the party. Icc wants indo pak final as it’s a greedy corrupt organisation. England must not let it happen.
Need to win the toss, bat first and get a big score. Let the pressure get to them!
I get good vibes… England will win.
Need to win the toss, bat first and get a big score. Let the pressure get to them!
I get good vibes… England will win.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
India has so far only 2 bastmen clicking, 0 spinner clicking. surprisingly two swing bowler clicking in Aussie conditions. Lack of batting depth is a serious flaw in T20 like we saw today with NZ. They were only 4 down. Still only managed 152
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
Any neutral would want India/pakistan final because of the atmosphere it brings not just ICC.
Ab Fan
Senior Test Player
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2015
- Runs
- 28,528
Hopefully our openers will also click like Pakistani openers did in the semi final.
Inshallah the great Rishabh Pant will come to the party tomorrow and win us the semi final as well as final and seal the trophy for us.
#Gabba Repeat
SpiritOf1903
ODI Debutant
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2009
- Runs
- 9,886
England is win-win!
With pakistan winning today there will be added pressure from Indian fans to win and reach the finals. Its to be seen how the team will cope with it. The pitch in Adelaide may suit India as it will be a used pitch but the short side boundaries will be mouth watery for the English power hitters.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
They will sweep their way into final. I analyzed at few scenarios. In most scenarios India comes up short.
Cover Drive Six
First Class Captain
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2021
- Runs
- 4,440
No need to play with please two spinners.
Please play with one extra batsman instead of second spinner.
Please play with one extra batsman instead of second spinner.
Can you share those scenarios?
But before this tournaments even I believed in favourites but the number of upsets which make no cricketing sense make favourite prediction irrelevant. t20 is a format where anyone can win against anyone no matter what scenario we apply. England bowling is not as lethal as Pakistan or SA and if Wood doesn't play it will further weaken it. It will be a tight match and not a cake walk for England.
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
Inshallah the great Rishabh Pant will come to the party tomorrow and win us the semi final as well as final and seal the trophy for us.
#Gabba Repeat
Is Pant even playing tomorrow?
Bhaag Viru Bhaag
T20I Star
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Runs
- 30,735
Our fans were asking Pakistani team to pack their bags and go back home not too long ago and they have reached the final before us. This is why fans shouldn't get carried away and stay grounded. 
IAJ
ODI Star
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2008
- Runs
- 33,255
- Post of the Week
- 1
Mark Wood will probably not play tomorrow. A big blow for England. Jordan gives them more batting strength but those 4 overs from Wood would be missed.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...-semi-final-with-mark-wood-struggling-1344168
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...-semi-final-with-mark-wood-struggling-1344168
Smbhayi
Test Debutant
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2013
- Runs
- 14,687
Play both DK & Pant then.. No Hooda pls, it'll be unfair to him if he failed there..
Cover Drive Six
First Class Captain
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2021
- Runs
- 4,440
Big blow for India.
He is pretty average against Indian batsmen particularly against Kohli, thrashed him left, right and center.
Is Pant even playing tomorrow?
Wouldn't be surprised if both Pant and DK play with Axar dropped. Axar has been expensive and hardly used off late.
jnaveen1980
Test Captain
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2016
- Runs
- 49,696
India putting up a total of 170. Indian bowlers on conditions where there is no swing against guys like Phil Salt and most toothless spinners against the guys like Moeen Ali. We will have no answer. England has incredible batting depth.
India chasing a total of 175. On a pitch like Adelaide oval where batting will get harder and harder as the innings goes you need about 60 in first 6 overs. Turns out India is the worst in power play batting. By the time they settle down (without losing wickets ) for 35/0 in 6 Pitch will be humongously difficult to bat on against change up bowlers liek Curran with asking rate of 10. Kohli did struggle against Zimbabwe.
India's best case scenario is getting assistance with ball inside power play. I doubt you will get any at the Adelaide oval. This could be a massacre for all we know. India's only chance is England choking somehow. With such depth you don't expect all 11 players to choke.
Cover Drive Six
First Class Captain
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2021
- Runs
- 4,440
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
- Locked
- Locked
- Locked
