India [224/8] defeat Afghanistan [213] by 11 runs in the 28th match of World Cup 2019

[aman keeper]

Rashid khan pathetic cricketer )

? that run out miss wasn't his mistake

 

[Hasan123]

Quick 30 is enough here.

 

[Hasan2K8]

Rashid khan pathetic cricketer )

He threw it to the man backing up who fell up trying to get to the stumps. Not rashids fault

 

[Zeshan547]

Just goes to show how much Pak sucks, when they were not even in the contest vs this crappy Indian team. Even Afghans are way ahead of us, kya din aa gaey

 

[Green Patriot]

Good for Indians that Dhoni got out when he did.Its time to accelerate.

 

[big_gamer007]

I would say flat bat shootouts we are fine, both or atleast 1 of the kohli or rohit will fire and pandya, jaduav even rahul will be fine on those pitches. It's the 275-300 pitch where the problem will be. Rahul goes too slow to make up for it one those pitches

In shootouts we will lose to England and Australia. New Zealand and us are similar position we being slightly ahead

 

[Hasan2K8]

Dhoni getting out might be blessing in disguise for India. Now their Ben Stokes Hardik might get them to 260

 

[bluevision]

This is what happens if one loses the art of strike rotation. Doesn't make any sense to take the game deep. Don't think it's lack of intent, lack of skill rather.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

? that run out miss wasn't his mistake

afg have bowled weellll....cmon hardik....start toweling them

 

[jagatk]

Just goes to show how much Pak sucks, when they were not even in the contest vs this crappy Indian team. Even Afghans are way ahead of us, kya din aa gaey

The crappy Indian team has already beaten Aussies too. This is a tough pitch, wait until you see KulCha bowling on this

 

[MRSN]

Just goes to show how much Pak sucks, when they were not even in the contest vs this crappy Indian team. Even Afghans are way ahead of us, kya din aa gaey

Bhai taange kanpne lag jati hai in ki. Lagta hai senior nahi under 19 team khel rahi hai

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Rashid Khan is such a suck up.

 

[Hasan123]

Hardik should try to ensure he bats the last 5 overs. I'm sure he can get a few away against this attack.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Dhoni getting out might be blessing in disguise for India. Now their Ben Stokes Hardik might get them to 260

ghee shakkar....260...geez... looks far away

 

[jagatk]

In shootouts we will lose to England and Australia. New Zealand and us are similar position we being slightly ahead

Nah, we have better bowlers than either, we will be fine on 350+ pitches.

 

[AdamM97]

28 (52)

Almost felt like Riyad was batting

Choosing Dhoni over Rishab Pant is the dumbest thing India has done in a while.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This match is so much better than watching our trundlers getting smashed

 

[Arcturus]

All you need to know about Dhonis impact:
ESPNcricinfo's Forecaster revised its prediction up by 3 runs after Dhoni's wicket, by the way

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Choosing Dhoni over Rishab Pant is the dumbest thing India has done in a while.

India should have picked Jadeja here over Vijay Shankar

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Looks like Afg is gonna pull off an upset

Let's c how many does Ind get. Dhoni played such a poor knock. Except Kohli everyone else struggled on this pitch.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

at least get to 250 boys

 

[jagatk]

India should have picked Jadeja here over Vijay Shankar

You clearly haven't seen jaddu bat in Odi's

 

[Hasan123]

4 for Jahdav. Not the most talented but knows how to use the ability he does have.

 

[AdamM97]

Looks like Afg is gonna pull off an upset

Let's c how many does Ind get. Dhoni played such a poor knock. Except Kohli everyone else struggled on this pitch.

Nah, they couldn’t chase 180 odd against Sri Lanka let alone chase this against the likes of Bumrah, Kuldeep and Chahal.

 

[Mueez]

I still think India won’t lose.

 

[topspin]

Looking forward to a decent blitz from Hardik

 

[Hasan2K8]

Why did they bring Aftab Alam back in! Should’ve bowled Nabbis last even brought back Rahmat. Spin is the way to go for them

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

You clearly haven't seen jaddu bat in Odi's

I'd go for jaddu over vs or kj...lh option, give u 10 overs, gun fielder....better than both those over hyped sobers...

 

[Arcturus]

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

finally please 3 more sixes

 

[Hasan123]

Excellent innings by Jahdav.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

jadhav

 

[AdamM97]

India going for senior experience instead of young talents like Pant. Pakistan-India bhai bhai.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Shankar and Jadhav )

Thank god this horror show has come against Afg. We need Pant and Jaddu if pitches are going to be like this in the tourney.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I respect Dhoni but this knock was very poor folks

 

[jagatk]

I'd go for jaddu over vs or kj...lh option, give u 10 overs, gun fielder....better than both those over hyped sobers...

Jadhav is 10 times the batsman jaddu is, same goes for Shankar. We don't need a no 7 or 8, but a no 4 or 5.

 

[ind_win]

Looks like dhoni's wicket was like a spell broken. Jadhav atleast going for shots now. Come on hardik and shami too...throw your shoulders.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

I still think India won’t lose.

this is more than enough

 

[praveen]

what is the par score? Cannot believe this shocker of a batting performance

 

[AdamM97]

I respect Dhoni but this knock was very poor folks

He should have been dropped long time ago. Especially after that horrible series he had against England back in August.

 

[topspin]

Seems like they're playing on an Abu Dhabi surface

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

You clearly haven't seen jaddu bat in Odi's

He improved his batting a lot

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Except Kohli this team is poor in strike rotation

 

[Ab Fan]

India don't need to have 7 bowling options. 6 should do it. Dhawan has to be replaced by a specialist batsmen. Else batting looks weak.

Rohit
Rahul
Kohli
Pant
Dhoni
Shankar/Jadhav
Pandya

8-11 :- Bowlers

 

[Hasan123]

Lol Afghanistan have no chance on this pitch. Look at the spin now. Imagine what will happen after 20 overs when India are bowling.

 

[jagatk]

He improved his batting a lot

No he hasn't, he's gotten worse.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

End of the day...Rashid and mujeeb are awesome spinners...amongst the best....the bonus today was the pitch, bowling of rahmat shah and nabi..else we'd have monstered 300....but hey...we have Cha-ku and also ky....we're gonna own them when we bowl...

 

[Hasan123]

India should open with 1 of the spinners. There is turn on offer now.

 

[jagatk]

Lol Afghanistan have no chance on this pitch. Look at the spin now. Imagine what will happen after 20 overs when India are bowling.

Exactly. there's a genius out here telling us this a 300 wicket.

 

[Mueez]

this is more than enough

Yeah KulCha will eat them alive.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Get to 230 at least boys

Kohli must be super angry

 

[Hasan123]

Exactly. there's a genius out here telling us this a 300 wicket.

This was never a 300 wicket. Same pitch SA played India. Pitch is going to get even harder to bat on.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Even Pandya is not connecting

 

[Hasan2K8]

Afghanistan batting needs to be at their best ever today. Indias spinners will be tricky but if they can get few solid partnerships going on then you never know.

 

[Hasan123]

Hardik cant even time the ball right now.

 

[AdamM97]

Watching India’s middle order bat is like watching cricket in the 90’s.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

cmon hardik....start swingin

 

[Green Patriot]

Indian spinners will not be easy to negotiate.
Not to mention Bumrah and even Shami is a wicket taker.
I will be surprised if they dont win it.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Get to 230 at least boys

Kohli must be super angry

Looking tough bhai

We needed at least 240

 

[Thunderstorm]

Sensing underperformance deliberately to help Afghanistan if not fixing.

 

[jagatk]

cmon hardik....start swingin

How? This pitch is crazy slow, plus big boundaries.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Dhoni should’ve retired after the 2015 World Cup. He’s one of the few weaknesses in an otherwise impeccable Indian team

 

[Sunzi]

Wow this is a pretty amazing to see.

Is this a really poor Indian display, guys? Or amazing bowling + dodgy wicket combo?

Even if its the latter, surely a poor batting display given the Indian batting strength.

Not watching, just flitting on and off PP at work.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Watching India’s middle order bat is like watching cricket in the 90’s.

Still batted better than England

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dhoni should’ve retired after the 2015 World Cup. He’s one of the few weaknesses in an otherwise impeccable Indian team

Not sure why are you going after Dhoni when the real culprit is KL Rahul?

 

[AdamM97]

Will be an interesting 2nd innings to watch. 230 odd looks like an easy target to chase on paper but let’s see how Afg fares against Bumrah and KulCha.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This is the best I have seen Afghanistan fielding, they were terrible against England

 

[Mr Crickekter]

Aakash Chopra boring commentator was saying that in this match Rohit will hit double century....... Buhhhhaaaaaaahahahaha
Aakash tuje ho sharm to jake Pani mei doob marr

 

[jagatk]

Stupid pandya, that's a wide if you don't connect

 

[Mueez]

Aakash Chopra boring commentator was saying that in this match Rohit will hit double century....... Buhhhhaaaaaaahahahaha
Aakash tuje ho sharm to jake Pani mei doob marr

Sikandar Bhakht be like:

‘Chulu barr pani mey doob jao!’

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[MenInG]

217/6 - India batting disintegrating

 

[Hasan2K8]

During Innings break the heavy roller will be used, which could flatten the wicket but Afghanistan will need a good start to get ahead because once the ball gets old it will be hard against the spin

 

[ind_win]

Come on shami...good 10-15 runs.

 

[jagatk]

Will be an interesting 2nd innings to watch. 230 odd looks like an easy target to chase on paper but let’s see how Afg fares against Bumrah and KulCha.

Unless rain helps them quicken this pitch up a bit, they aren't going to cross 150 here.

 

[Green Patriot]

Lol Pandya the hitter.

 

[Sunzi]

Insane... another wicket!

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Afghanistan will get about 120-150 I reckon. Need Zazai to play a blinder to give them hope.

 

[shailee]

Yeah Dhoni played a masterclasses innings but it's K L Rahul's fault.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Looking tough bhai

We needed at least 240

Be positive brother, Afghans got all out for 150 chasing 190 against Srilanka, they are all sloggers, Afghanistan all out for 120

 

[RainStopsPlay]

Not sure why are you going after Dhoni when the real culprit is KL Rahul?

KL Rahul will continue to play this kind of pathetic nervous innings through out the tournament. There's no replacement either. He's not a big match player and his 50 SR soft 30s will not help India anymore. Lol at all the people chanting Pant's name as if he's a savior. He's a worse hack than KL and Pandyas.