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Which teams will do well (or not), if the World T20 in 2021 is held in UAE?

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Just curious if covid situation in india remain same it is likely to be shifted to uae .I think non sub continental team will struggle on uae pitches .
 
Quality batting lineups do not have problems with UAE pitches as we saw in the IPL.
 
Pakistan will be the biggest benefactor of the world T20 moving to UAE. Most of its players know UAE conditions like the back of their hand.

Close second are Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

I think chances of India winning a WT20 in UAE are better than that on Indian pattas.

England and New Zealand would be the teams that'd be negatively affected.

West Indies....well they're anybody's guess.
 
England , Aus and NZ would struggle in UAE, asian teams would be the biggest benefactors one of the lesser fancied teams to win it in my opinion.
 
Mesozoic said:
Pakistan will be the biggest benefactor of the world T20 moving to UAE. Most of its players know UAE conditions like the back of their hand.

Close second are Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

I think chances of India winning a WT20 in UAE are better than that on Indian pattas.

England and New Zealand would be the teams that'd be negatively affected.

West Indies....well they're anybody's guess.
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Don’t be fooled by Pakistan beating underpowered teams in T20Is in the UAE.

If there is a WT20 in UAE, we will get smashed in those conditions like we do in ODIs.
 
I think with regards to conditions the advantage or lack of it in T20s is more or less neutralized. Also with leagues around the world generally every team has players and someone in the coaching staff well aware of the conditions in different parts. Subcontinental team wont have to adapt much so there will be bit of a gain in that regard but in my opinion role of conditions increase as the length of the match, so T20 will need some adjustments but it surely wont be as much as required in 50 overs and especially in tests. The T20 WC we saw in India in 2016 had Eng as the runner up and NZ as semi finalists, so its easier to adapt in shorter format than it is in 50 overs or so.

Non subcontinental teams might have to adapt a bit but, I think lineups like Eng, Aus wont have big issue. Yes they will surely be out of comfort zone, though their top players should be able to adapt and compete well.

As a fan I would prefer Srilanka (Covid situation is comparatively pretty controlled) as an alternative venue if required.
 
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Mesozoic said:
Pakistan will be the biggest benefactor of the world T20 moving to UAE. Most of its players know UAE conditions like the back of their hand.
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I dont think so. Pak batsmen still struggle with slow nature of UAE in white ball cricket to an extent, so wont have much of an advantage if any. Also not to forget Pakistan last played in UAE almost two years ago if I am not wrong (Early 2019).
 
England will be too good no matter the conditions..likes of Buttler, Bairstow, Stokes can score anywhere. They are cruising towards the next championship wherever its held
 
Contrary to popular belief I think Pakistan would be at a disadvantage in UAE. Our record in UAE in LOIs is horrendous bar the series vs Aus and New Zealand. We won those not because of the condition but because we were in that good form. Which is why we also won t20s away. For me India would be fvaourites in UAE.
 
cricketjoshila said:
Has BCCI given such a statement or anyone in BCCI said anything like that?
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no - that's why he mentioned rumours. Also reports that PCB may ask for it to be moved to UAE - obviously whether BCCI accepts that is their choice.
 
Mamoon said:
Don’t be fooled by Pakistan beating underpowered teams in T20Is in the UAE.

If there is a WT20 in UAE, we will get smashed in those conditions like we do in ODIs.
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I'm not saying they'll win the WT20 or beat the top teams.

Indian tracks these days are absolute belters. With all due respect, Pak batters won't win a batting shoot out against most of the top 7 teams (even Sri Lanka... they've got some brilliant stroke players). Their Imad Wasims and Amirs with offcutters with the new ball won't work as well as they did in the UAE. Most probably they won't make it out of the group into the semis as a top 2 team in a group of 6.

But when it comes to the UAE, Pak has one of the best blueprints to win T20 games on those slow tacky wickets... credit where due. I've seen them beat formidable teams in the 2017/18 period (Aus, NZ , first choice SL)yes a bit understrength...but still formidable. Their chances of making it out of the group would improve drastically in those 160 vs 145 shootouts.

Rest of the teams, the change won't be as drastic. As you said, strong batting lineups will somehow come out on top.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are just not good enough to end up top 2 no matter how easy the group is.
 
MenInG said:
no - that's why he mentioned rumours. Also reports that PCB may ask for it to be moved to UAE - obviously whether BCCI accepts that is their choice.
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Actually i wanted to know where the rumours emerged from. So its PCB who want it shifted to UAE.
 
I think that UAE conditions have something in it for everyone, but what most teams like Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa lack are good spinners. Spin can win almost all games in the UAE.

That being said, if the T20 WC is to be held next year around the same time that IPL was held, then we can see that there is a swing on offer in the first two overs. The best fast bowlers must be used early on.

Later on in the tournament, we will see the ball sticking into the surface, and targets will go from 190+ to around 150-160. As dew will be a major factor, a lot of teams might be banking on batting second, which changes the dynamic a bit as well.

In my opinion, I think that the three teams who stand the best chance are:

Australia - have a very powerful squad at the moment, with some decent spin options and world-class fast bowlers.

England - have shown their depth in batting and bowling departments, and have a good, powerful middle order. Might have to see if Adil Rashid can carry the spin department alone.

India - have a very formidable top 3 with some explosive hitting down the order with the Hardik-Jadeja combination. Middle-order, depending on who plays, will be a key factor for them.

Some of you may be wondering why I have not included Pakistan on this list. Despite being a hard-core supporter, I think that looking at our current squad, we do not have the depth and power in all the batting positions as we would like. Our team is very young at the moment, and we need to find a batting combination that works as soon as possible. The bowling looks good in my opinion, an economical spinner Imad, Shaheen is exceptional, Rauf needs more consistency in the bowling, Wahab off late has been good for Pakistan. The only thing I'd want to see is if we can accommodate a spinner like Usman Qadir along with Shadab Khan into the playing XI. Also, our second opener slot is worrying, so is our wicket-keeper option. Rizwan hasn't produced anything spectacular in the T20s yet, and Fakhar is clearly not the ideal opener.

Assuming that the youngsters can settle into their positions in the next year, I think this would be the best possible XI:

Babar Azam(c)
Abdullah Shafiq
Sarfaraz Ahmed (better SR in T20I)
Haider Ali
Mohammad Hafeez
(OPEN SLOT)
Shadab Khan (pinch hitter)
Khushdil Shah (aggressive)
Imad Wasim (capable of finishing)
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Haris Rauf
Wahab Riaz

We need one good batsman who can bridge the gap with a high strike rate (130+) and good average (32-ish), which is why I put the open slot. THis player will have to replace one of the other ones in the team already.
 
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Mesozoic said:
I'm not saying they'll win the WT20 or beat the top teams.

Indian tracks these days are absolute belters. With all due respect, Pak batters won't win a batting shoot out against most of the top 7 teams (even Sri Lanka... they've got some brilliant stroke players). Their Imad Wasims and Amirs with offcutters with the new ball won't work as well as they did in the UAE. Most probably they won't make it out of the group into the semis as a top 2 team in a group of 6.

But when it comes to the UAE, Pak has one of the best blueprints to win T20 games on those slow tacky wickets... credit where due. I've seen them beat formidable teams in the 2017/18 period (Aus, NZ , first choice SL)yes a bit understrength...but still formidable. Their chances of making it out of the group would improve drastically in those 160 vs 145 shootouts.

Rest of the teams, the change won't be as drastic. As you said, strong batting lineups will somehow come out on top.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are just not good enough to end up top 2 no matter how easy the group is.
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I agree with this. Pakistan are consistentky brilliant on such tacky tracks where around 150 is par. Above that , it is a bit of a lottery and they blow hot and cold.
 
UzmanBeast said:
I think that UAE conditions have something in it for everyone, but what most teams like Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa lack are good spinners. Spin can win almost all games in the UAE.

That being said, if the T20 WC is to be held next year around the same time that IPL was held, then we can see that there is a swing on offer in the first two overs. The best fast bowlers must be used early on.

Later on in the tournament, we will see the ball sticking into the surface, and targets will go from 190+ to around 150-160. As dew will be a major factor, a lot of teams might be banking on batting second, which changes the dynamic a bit as well.

In my opinion, I think that the three teams who stand the best chance are:

Australia - have a very powerful squad at the moment, with some decent spin options and world-class fast bowlers.

England - have shown their depth in batting and bowling departments, and have a good, powerful middle order. Might have to see if Adil Rashid can carry the spin department alone.

India - have a very formidable top 3 with some explosive hitting down the order with the Hardik-Jadeja combination. Middle-order, depending on who plays, will be a key factor for them.

Some of you may be wondering why I have not included Pakistan on this list. Despite being a hard-core supporter, I think that looking at our current squad, we do not have the depth and power in all the batting positions as we would like. Our team is very young at the moment, and we need to find a batting combination that works as soon as possible. The bowling looks good in my opinion, an economical spinner Imad, Shaheen is exceptional, Rauf needs more consistency in the bowling, Wahab off late has been good for Pakistan. The only thing I'd want to see is if we can accommodate a spinner like Usman Qadir along with Shadab Khan into the playing XI. Also, our second opener slot is worrying, so is our wicket-keeper option. Rizwan hasn't produced anything spectacular in the T20s yet, and Fakhar is clearly not the ideal opener.

Assuming that the youngsters can settle into their positions in the next year, I think this would be the best possible XI:

Babar Azam(c)
Abdullah Shafiq
Sarfaraz Ahmed (better SR in T20I)
Haider Ali
Mohammad Hafeez
(OPEN SLOT)
Shadab Khan (pinch hitter)
Khushdil Shah (aggressive)
Imad Wasim (capable of finishing)
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Haris Rauf
Wahab Riaz

We need one good batsman who can bridge the gap with a high strike rate (130+) and good average (32-ish), which is why I put the open slot. THis player will have to replace one of the other ones in the team already.
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I would make use off the powerplay and use haider at the top if the score is big i would also include azam khan my line up would be

Haider ali
Babar
Abdullah
Hafeez
Khushdil
Azam khan
Danish aziz/imad wasim
Shadab
Wahab/husnain
Shaheen
Haris
 
shamaan said:
I would make use off the powerplay and use haider at the top if the score is big i would also include azam khan my line up would be

Haider ali
Babar
Abdullah
Hafeez
Khushdil
Azam khan
Danish aziz/imad wasim
Shadab
Wahab/husnain
Shaheen
Haris
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Good choices, but the team then has only 16 overs of bowling, you'd have to force a part-timer to bowl, which is a bad idea in T20I. Azam Khan is too inexperienced at the moment, he is yet to make a convincing case for selection. Danish Aziz has some good numbers and is exactly the type of player we need.

Azam Khan has to get good fitness, because scoring boundaries is not always important in T20I. Dot ball percentages are also important, and that is why I would not keep him on the team at the moment.
 
UzmanBeast said:
Good choices, but the team then has only 16 overs of bowling, you'd have to force a part-timer to bowl, which is a bad idea in T20I. Azam Khan is too inexperienced at the moment, he is yet to make a convincing case for selection. Danish Aziz has some good numbers and is exactly the type of player we need.

Azam Khan has to get good fitness, because scoring boundaries is not always important in T20I. Dot ball percentages are also important, and that is why I would not keep him on the team at the moment.
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Yeah i have included imad wasim if they wanted to go with 5 bowlers or if they wanted extra batter then Danish aziz.also danish khushdil and hafeez can chip in with 5 overs if hafeez is working on his bowling he can easily bowl 2-3 overs hes done it before.as for azam khan he needs to improve his fitness he looks like he has lost weight from the last year but he needs to loose more weight and work on his keeping but if he can improve these 2 aspects id have him bat down the order were he needss to attack straight away he has the power game for t20.danish needs to back up the performance in national cup with a good psl season to put his name right at the top.with the domestic system now we will see much more quality coming out
 
shamaan said:
Yeah i have included imad wasim if they wanted to go with 5 bowlers or if they wanted extra batter then Danish aziz.also danish khushdil and hafeez can chip in with 5 overs if hafeez is working on his bowling he can easily bowl 2-3 overs hes done it before.as for azam khan he needs to improve his fitness he looks like he has lost weight from the last year but he needs to loose more weight and work on his keeping but if he can improve these 2 aspects id have him bat down the order were he needss to attack straight away he has the power game for t20.danish needs to back up the performance in national cup with a good psl season to put his name right at the top.with the domestic system now we will see much more quality coming out
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Agree with what you've said. Azam Khan has immense power-hitting potential, it's just his fitness which prevents him from being better. He needs to avoid the path of Sharjeel Khan.
 
UzmanBeast said:
Agree with what you've said. Azam Khan has immense power-hitting potential, it's just his fitness which prevents him from being better. He needs to avoid the path of Sharjeel Khan.
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Sharjeeel is double the size or azam i think snd hasnt done anything to improve his fitness atleast azan khan is trying i hope azam scores big in psl did you wstch the innings he playrd in sri Lanka premier league brutual power hitting his wrists must be msde of flexiable rock.azam is 6 levels obove rizwan in batting t20s
 
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