IPL 2018 | April 17 | Day 11 | Discussion Thread

[MMHS]

I know, MI did that once, in fact they won last 5 and the last one in dramatic situation (hit a SIX to qualify). But, that makes their (any team for a 8/10 run) chance even worse - Leicester City won EPL as well, for once.

IPL is more balanced now and teams are more experienced - gradually point difference between top and bottom team should reduce. We'll come to a situation where NRR becomes key in IPL.

 

[IndianFan2018]

Time for sarfaraz to shine.

No hopes on him, looks unfit over weight. Don't know what RCB mgmt have seen in Sarfaraz Khan, to retain him

 

[WengerOut]

Thank God he is fine

 

[rhony]

He's so lucky it's not the eye.

 

[rhony]

No hopes on him, looks unfit over weight. Don't know what RCB mgmt have seen in Sarfaraz Khan, to retain him

Isn't there another Indian batsman in the team? Why is he getting picked?

 

[troodon]

RCB batting is like Indian batting. After Top 3, it’s all duds who fail to score 50 runs between them.

 

[Justcrazy]

94 . 5

13 overs

 

[Smbhayi]

What's that Sarfraz

 

[jagatk]

Sarfaraz Khan is the new unmukt Chand. Just because you are highly rated and marked as one to watch in the future doesn't mean you have made it.

 

[Smbhayi]

inside out by Kohli. lovely

 

[troodon]

Sarfaraz Khan is the new unmukt Chand. Just because you are highly rated and marked as one to watch in the future doesn't mean you have made it.

Is Unmukt playing this IPL?

 

[JattMaula]

Is Unmukt playing this IPL?

Nope. Unpicked

 

[MMHS]

We wouldnt be bottom of the table if we had Cummins instead of King of Cutters.
Anyhow, MI have done in the past and they have the potential to do it again

No, you still would have lost 3 games - Mustafz wasn't the worst bowler in those losses. In fact, with Cummins as well, I am sure he would have made the XI - they would have dropped Pollard, batting isn't MI's weak link.

 

[Smbhayi]

that's wide throw. look he made it

 

[IndianFan2018]

Sarfaraz running like Kumpu Panda, terrible technic to slide in to crease

 

[JattMaula]

I know, MI did that once, in fact they won last 5 and the last one in dramatic situation (hit a SIX to qualify). But, that makes their (any team for a 8/10 run) chance even worse - Leicester City won EPL as well, for once.

IPL is more balanced now and teams are more experienced - gradually point difference between top and bottom team should reduce. We'll come to a situation where NRR becomes key in IPL.

Please don't compare us to Leicester City. We are the most successful team in IpL history.

 

[troodon]

Kohli 123 s/r when the asking rate is over 17.

 

[Smbhayi]

gone. Stumped. stupid by Sarfraz

 

[IndianFan2018]

Gone... Good riddance this guy should never be given chance again

 

[Justcrazy]

six down

 

[babajee]

Kohli 123 s/r when the asking rate is over 17.

Imagine if this was anyone but him

 

[WengerOut]

Kohli 123 s/r when the asking rate is over 17.

It is damage limitation as far as NRR is concerned.

 

[jagatk]

Please don't compare us to Leicester City. We are the most successful team in IpL history.

We are the man utd of ipl, if comparison is to be made it would be like the season where utd won the league after being 12 points behind Newcastle at one point of the season.

 

[MMHS]

Please don't compare us to Leicester City. We are the most successful team in IpL history.

I am talking about 8 wins out of 10

But, now it's much easier, MI is winning today - 7 out of 10, with probably 6 of those 10 at home.

 

[Smbhayi]

Kohli 123 s/r when the asking rate is over 17.

what he can do. wickets are tumbling in other end. he should stay till 20 over and score as much as possible.

 

[WengerOut]

Imagine if this was anyone but him

Well you have to earn the right to exemption. And SL bashing is not the way.

 

[troodon]

It is damage limitation as far as NRR is concerned.

Sad to see him given up the chase.

Hope Kohli takes them close .

 

[IndianFan2018]

Isn't there another Indian batsman in the team? Why is he getting picked?

Safaraz played one good Innings ages back ... still living on that glory.

 

[CanadianG00se]

No, you still would have lost 3 games - Mustafz wasn't the worst bowler in those losses. In fact, with Cummins as well, I am sure he would have made the XI - they would have dropped Pollard, batting isn't MI's weak link.

There is no way MI will drop Pollard. Bruh Pollard is like Mumbai’s local hero, no way he is ever getting dropped. He is to Mumbai what ABD is to Banglore.

 

[JattMaula]

I am talking about 8 wins out of 10

But, now it's much easier, MI is winning today - 7 out of 10, with probably 6 of those 10 at home.

And sometimes 7 wins are enough to qualify.

 

[Ab Fan]

Need to get past 160.

 

[Smbhayi]

50 for kohli. well played

 

[troodon]

RCB should play Parthiv Patel ahead of Sarfraz Khan.

In fact, Parthiv should open with QDK and given the full license to go after every ball. Parthiv is a decent striker of the ball and can score briskly.

 

[IndianFan2018]

Guys don't divert cricket topic to football topics please....

 

[IndianFan2018]

RCB should play Parthiv Patel ahead of Sarfraz Khan.

In fact, Parthiv should open with QDK and given the full license to go after every ball. Parthiv is a decent striker of the ball and can score briskly.

PP is far better player than SK

 

[IndianFan2018]

2

 

[IndianFan2018]

Woakes

 

[Smbhayi]

six woakes

 

[IndianFan2018]

Fizz is not so effective, no longer same player after injury break !

 

[jagatk]

Fizz very poor today.

 

[Smbhayi]

another expensive over by Fizz

 

[jagatk]

Where is the guy who was telling us win the toss and you win the game.

 

[IndianFan2018]

2

 

[Smbhayi]

shot 6 by kohli

 

[WengerOut]

Drop Anderson and bring in Moeen Ali. Way better batsman and bowler.

 

[JattMaula]

We are wasting good opportunity of collecting some valuable nrr.

 

[IndianFan2018]

We are wasting good opportunity of collecting some valuable nrr.

Be happy on first WIN bro after hatrick of loses !

 

[Smbhayi]

Woakes out

 

[JattMaula]

Be happy on first WIN bro after hatrick of loses !

We like to think about end game cause we know we will be in position to qualify. Minnows like rcb are the one who are happy when they some how win a game.

 

[jagatk]

Be happy on first WIN bro after hatrick of loses !

We aren't Rcb or DD mate, we have to think a bit long term we have a title to defend afterall not the wooden spoon.

 

[Smbhayi]

Umesh Yadav also gone. 2nd wicket for Bumrah

 

[Smbhayi]

shot 6 by Kohli. fizz poor day continues

 

[jagatk]

Fizz has been dreadful

 

[Justcrazy]

147 . 8

18. 3

 

[JattMaula]

Fizz has been dreadful

Yup. He needs rest IMO. We can draft in Milne next match hopefully.

 

[jagatk]

How do you get smacked by the worst bowler to play for india.

 

[Smbhayi]

wow siraaaaaj siiiixxx

 

[IndianFan2018]

Of all the guys ... Siraj deposits six in stands of Fizz

 

[Smbhayi]

and I guess that's fifty for fizz

 

[Justcrazy]

155 / 8

19 overs

 

[jagatk]

Cmon jasprit stop the chump from getting his century

 

[babajee]

Kohliiiii... nahi hota tujhse chase

 

[Smbhayi]

can kohli scores a century

 

[Justcrazy]

will miss hundred.

 

[IndianFan2018]

We aren't Rcb or DD mate, we have to think a bit long term we have a title to defend afterall not the wooden spoon.

We like to think about end game cause we know we will be in position to qualify. Minnows like rcb are the one who are happy when they some how win a game.

Let's see where MI end-up this season

by King Kohli 2

 

[Smbhayi]

3 ball 14 needed

 

[jagatk]

Mumbai crowd has been disappointing we are normally very partisan, what's with the stupid Kohli chants.

 

[rhony]

Useless Innings from Kohli today. I know he was looking for NRR but don't like batsmen not playing for victory

 

[Ab Fan]

I think RCB should abandon playing IPL.

 

[Smbhayi]

Mi win by 47 runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Mum Indians won by 46 runs

 

[IndianFan2018]

Kohliiiii... nahi hota tujhse chase

Ha ha.. you were waiting to post this comment... IPL Fan of the Day

 

[rhony]

I think RCB should abandon playing IPL.

Why isn't Grandhomme playing? Some of the selections are baffling

 

[IndianFan2018]

I think RCB should abandon playing IPL.

Never say that bro.... Win or Lose we always support our team RCB

 

[WengerOut]

Ha ha.. you were waiting to post this comment... IPL Fan of the Day

He has been unanimously selected as official IPL Mascot

 

[babajee]

Ha ha.. you were waiting to post this comment... IPL Fan of the Day

He has been unanimously selected as official IPL Mascot

Thank you.

 

[JattMaula]

I think RCB should abandon playing IPL.

They should quit in shame. Worst ever team to play IPL. Even pune teams were better.

 

[IndianFan2018]

Mumbai crowd has been disappointing we are normally very partisan, what's with the stupid Kohli chants.

King Kohli is India Captain first ... What are you on about ?

 

[rhony]

He has been unanimously selected as official IPL Mascot

LOL. He watches every game and apparently tweets short summaries of Kohli's innings to Babur

 

[IndianFan2018]

They should quit in shame. Worst ever team to play IPL. Even pune teams were better.

Quitters are losers... Not RCB