India (181/8) defeat Afghanistan (134/10) comfortably by 47 runs to claim their first victory of the Super 8 stage

[JaDed]

Sky slowing for 50

 

[Champ_Pal]

1 more wicket coming up, wow Pandya is so terrible right now, this wannabe Tupac

He thinks he is Black. Copies their mannerisms.

 

[jnaveen1980]

How did that happen doesn’t make sense, does he have attitude issues?

Rohit sharma specifically wanted an extra leg spin. So they included Chahal instead of Rinku

 

[Nikhil_cric]

How did that happen doesn’t make sense, does he have attitude issues?

His game against spin is not particularly good even on IPL wickets. Dube was selected to be the designate spin hitter

 

[JaDed]

His game against spin is not particularly good even on IPL wickets. Dube was selected to be the designate spin hitter

Yeah his spin playing isn’t giving any confidence either

 

[Vikram1989]

How did that happen doesn’t make sense, does he have attitude issues?

Who rinku ? Issue is as jaiswal is not there to hit in pp they brought dube to cover kohlis weakness against the spin for hitting

 

[Devadwal]

No boundries in this over. We are failing behind

 

[Champ_Pal]

Sky slowing for 50

He is trying to slog on leg side. Not much power in the shots when he plays lofted off side shots.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Agree there.

Would you also want to throw light on the other 'quota' players? And also exactly how much /how many players qualify for a regional quota ?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Sky with some clean striking of a cricket ball

50 off 27

 

[Croma]

That went outside the stadium. What a hit by SKY

 

[JaDed]

He is trying to slog on leg side. Not much power in the shots when he plays lofted off side shots.

Finally gets a six

 

[Mainul]

If we were mature Kohli Rohit wont be playing

Kohli had one of the best ipl season. So he came into the side on merit not by fame alone. Rohit was in electrifying form in last ODI world cup.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Yeah his spin playing isn’t giving any confidence either

I know but that was most likely the rationale for selection of Dube over Rinku.

 

[Croma]

27 ball 50 by SKY. Saved Rohit's cohones

 

[Deewana Mastana]

And he's out now

 

[MP2011]

Rohit sharma specifically wanted an extra leg spin. So they included Chahal instead of Rinku

And they're yet to play Chahal even once during this WC. Going by look of things, he may not play one going forward too.

 

[globetrotter]

SKY is unleashed……

 

[jnaveen1980]

Did his job. Others have to finish. We have one of the worst finisher in Jadeja lol

 

[Croma]

BIG WICKET!

But he has done enough damage!

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

India showing their depth in batting. 150 AFG will struggle to make anything above that

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

out!!

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Well played Surya - good innings ....the other guys have to get some big scoring overs

 

[MP2011]

Sky gone

 

[JaDed]

yay we got 150 phew and out dayum

 

[Devadwal]

Big wicket for Afghanistan.

Now India can't score 180 .

 

[oatmeal]

Sky gone

 

[Mainul]

This total is already more than enough for the Afghanistan. Anither 30 runs, India will win sleeping.

Sorry Afghans,I m not a fan of your batting.

 

[jnaveen1980]

And they're yet to play Chahal even once during this WC. Going by look of things, he may not play one going forward too.

Certainly he has no place in the side

 

[deltexas]

Sky gone now.. and now jadeja will tuk tuk

 

[Devadwal]

Did his job. Others have to finish. We have one of the worst finisher in Jadeja lol

We don't have any finishers like Pakistan

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

180 would be good,

This total is already more than enough for the Afghanistan. Anither 30 runs, India will win sleeping.

Sorry Afghans,I m not a fan of your batting.

They tied chasing 200+ against India in India in Jan this year bhai

 

[Croma]

I prefer Axar of Jadeja

 

[jnaveen1980]

Waiting for Jadeja to run out Pandya and don't sacrifice

 

[Champ_Pal]

SKY gone.

Time for Skeletor Axar to shine.

 

[Devadwal]

Naveen and farooqi are good death bowlers as they Play league all around the world

 

[JaDed]

Waiting for Jadeja to run out Pandya and don't sacrifice

Seems like we ll make 20 runs less

 

[followed]

Lol these Afghanistan versus Indian movies are getting very boring now.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Almost a run out lol

 

[MP2011]

Waiting for Jadeja to run out Pandya and don't sacrifice

Even though Gujjus are known for their bonhomie with a fellow Gujju.

 

[JaDed]

Lol these Afghanistan versus Indian movies are getting very boring now.

Dont watch it bro, go rewatch US vs Pak again

 

[Devadwal]

Axar is better bitter than Jadeja

No boundries in 18th over is a crime

 

[Mainul]

180 would be good,

They tied chasing 200+ against India in India in Jan this year bhai

Afghanistan batting is all about Gurbaz and Zadran, their 2 openers. Gets them out early,match over. As simple as it is.

 

[Champ_Pal]

And they're yet to play Chahal even once during this WC. Going by look of things, he may not play one going forward too.

Chahal was a waste selection. He is not needed. But all commies in IPL were going gaga over Chahal and how his name should be one of the first on the list of the squad for T20 WC. BCCI and selectors fell for that malnourished man's tricks once again.

 

[JaDed]

No rational behind sending jadeja at all, other day they send Axar up and today not even in the 18th over

 

[mominsaigol]

Oh god, Australia will crush this team and fold them into 2

 

[jnaveen1980]

Even though Gujjus are known for their bonhomie with a fellow Gujju.

Jadeja shows no distinction when it comes to running out set batsmen without sacrificing his wicket. He did that in Tests at the MCG when Rahane was 100 plus

 

[Croma]

ANother 6 out of the ground!

Is Pandya coming back to form?

 

[Mainul]

Afghanistan batting is all about Gurbaz and Zadran, their 2 openers. Gets them out early,match over. As simple as it is.

I want to be proved wrong

 

[Devadwal]

Lol these Afghanistan versus Indian movies are getting very boring now.

Go and watch how USA smashed Pakistan twice in a match.

 

[MP2011]

Axar is better bitter than Jadeja

No boundries in 18th over is a crime

Even Kuldeep is a better bat than that overrated Jadeja.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Afghanistan batting is all about Gurbaz and Zadran, their 2 openers. Gets them out early,match over. As simple as it is.

Their batting is still their weak point. But they did improve and cannot be taken lightly.

 

[RahulBose]

Dont watch it bro, go rewatch US vs Pak again

Yeah, lets watch Pak struggle against Ireland. Blockbuster match

 

[JaDed]

Didi Patel still has power though, 98 m that

 

[Local.Dada]

Pandya’s personality might be a turnoff for most but he is one heck of a limited overs cricketer.

 

[Devadwal]

Hardik gone. Too much time after six cost his wickets.

 

[MP2011]

Chahal was a waste selection. He is not needed. But all commies in IPL were going gaga over Chahal and how his name should be one of the first on the list of the squad for T20 WC. BCCI and selectors fell for that malnourished man's tricks once again.

Ideally, Chahal should have been told that his cricket career is over. And here the 'learned' men at BCCI resurrected his career.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Oh god, Australia will crush this team and fold them into 2

Finals should be between England vs Australia. The 2 teams that play T20 like a T20.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pandya’s personality might be a turnoff for most but he is one heck of a limited overs cricketer.

In ICC games he is not that bad. Even in the 2022 sem final he was brutal against England 63 in 36 balls

 

[Rana]

One thing is certain in life - Afghanistan bending over to India. That will never change.

And KaRaChI KiNgS iSnT tOxIc AnYmOrE

 

[Mainul]

Their batting is still their weak point. But they did improve and cannot be taken lightly.

Their middle order should take responsibility. How long they will thrive on their openers? If the middle order can get going consistently they will be a tough side to beat i can guarantee.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Finals should be between England vs Australia. The 2 teams that play T20 like a T20.

That is inevitable

 

[Croma]

How was that missing... Wow! oh ok the angle

 

[Champ_Pal]

Looks out on Umpires call.

 

[Human786]

Pandu gone - not .... now YES

 

[Vikram1989]

Kohli had one of the best ipl season. So he came into the side on merit not by fame alone. Rohit was in electrifying form in last ODI world cup.

Rohit never played any good innings in t20 wc as far as I remember.In ipl to he has avg 25 and sr 125.both openers should not be there on merit basis

 

[Human786]

Pandu gone - not .... now YES

159/6 - 12 balls 2 go

 

[jnaveen1980]

What a waste of a wicket by Pandya after getting a reprieve.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Darn it. Missing leg.

Tupac stays alive.

 

[JaDed]

Pandya Calypso is out

 

[Croma]

Hardik out...

Now 170 looks tough

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

tupac ded

 

[Devadwal]

Pandya . What have you done

 

[Mainul]

India should back Pandya , nurture him properly. He is a terrific all-rounder

 

[jnaveen1980]

SKY is teaching batting technique to DUbe lol Why is he defending a ball. He is not exactly a defensive batsman. He looked like a clown anytime he tries to defend the ball.

 

[Human786]

159/6 - 12 balls 2 go

if somehow target is around 175 , could be some chance for excitement

 

[Local.Dada]

@Rana just reminds me of a discussion we had in the past, I think Rizwan is the equivalent for Hardik in Pak team for me. Both for different reasons have quirks that can be annoying but clutch cricketers. Everyone has failures and foolish shots. All
Round Utility cricketers. Full disclaimer: no trolling intent.genuine assessment.

 

[deltexas]

Swag king pandya gone.. jadeja will run hard quick singles now lol!

 

[Vikram1989]

Chahal was a waste selection. He is not needed. But all commies in IPL were going gaga over Chahal and how his name should be one of the first on the list of the squad for T20 WC. BCCI and selectors fell for that malnourished man's tricks once again.

Rohit defended that selection saying match will start at early time.but fact was that he will be never in the team surpassing kd.Its a complete shambolic decision

 

[Devadwal]

Nedd atleast 20 runs . but who will score those runs . no one