vvvslaxman Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/international/we-expect-high-scoring-games-at-world-cup-says-virat-kohli-23679621 MUMBAI – Cricket fans should expect a run bonanza at the ICC World Cup in England and Wales starting this month, India captain Virat Kohli said on Tuesday. Ahead of India’s departure for the tournament, Kohli said local seaming conditions would likely favour batsmen. “In ICC tournaments, the pitches are going to be very good, and it’s summer in the UK. We expect high-scoring games,” Kohli told a press conference in Mumbai. England beat Pakistan 4-0 in a five-match warm-up series, with nearly every game seeing innings of 350-plus on grounds that will be used for the World Cup. Kohli insisted, however, that World Cup pressure will bring down the totals. “A bilateral series compared to a World Cup is very different, so you might see lot of 260-270 kind of games and teams successfully defending it because of the pressure factor,” said the skipper of India – one of the favourites alongside England and Australia. Two-time winners India, who start against South Africa in Southampton on June 5, feel they have a strong chance with a potent pace-bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah. “We go into the World Cup feeling very balanced and a strong side. You saw in the IPL (T20 series), all the players that are in the squad are in great form and playing really well,” said Kohli. India have some worries over their spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who were less impressive in the IPL. Chahal claimed 18 wickets for Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore, but Yadav struggled with his left-arm wrist spin for Kolkata Knight Riders. “In hindsight if you look at it, like Kuldeep, who has had so much success, it’s important to see a period where things don’t go your way. And I am glad it happened during the IPL, rather than the World Cup,” said Kohli. “He has time to reflect and correct things, and come into the World Cup even stronger. We know the skill set he possesses, along with Chahal. They are two pillars of our bowling line-up.” The 10-team World Cup returns to a round-robin format, and Kohli said consistency was the only way to make the semi-finals. “Everyone has to be at their best game intensity from the first match onwards, and you don’t have any room for complacency. “That’s why it’s the World Cup, the most important tournament in the world,” said Kohli, who compared the “intensity” to competing in football’s English Premier League or Spain’s La Liga. England launch the tournament against South Africa at The Oval in London on May 30. Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 So Rat has settled for 260/270 total :) Link to comment
putrevus Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 ^^ He knows his middle order and tail is useless. Link to comment
SK_IH Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On one hand he says there ll be high scoring games and then he says teams will get 260/270 Laaloo, Stan AF, Nikola and 1 other 4 Link to comment
Gollum Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 260-270 Mosher and Unstable Joe 2 Link to comment
Gollum Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, SK_IH said: On one hand he says there ll be high scoring games and then he says teams will get 260/270 Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Clear lack of motivation. May be she has to renew the offer made in 2011 world cup :) Edited May 21, 2019 by vvvslaxman Link to comment
Nikola Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Lol first thought he meant to say 360 - 370 scores but then saw he actually said 260 - 270 but yeah i am used to this from kohli now. Link to comment
mishra Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Gollum said: 260-270 Only matches which England will play, will be on doctored pitches. Rest all will be played on typical English wickets Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, mishra said: Only matches which England will play, will be on doctored pitches. Rest all will be played on typical English wickets If they notice that pattern Australia will not let them get away as pitches are prepared under the supervision of ICC not ECB. Link to comment
mishra Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said: If they notice that pattern Australia will not let them get away as pitches are prepared under the supervision of ICC not ECB. You mean to say ICC is creating phattaa? What can ICC do if England creates such oitches. Iirc similar stuff happened in Champions trophy too Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, mishra said: You mean to say ICC is creating phattaa? What can ICC do if England creates such oitches. Iirc similar stuff happened in Champions trophy too I do not think they will completely allow them to remove all the grass and give a bone dry pitch Link to comment
test fan Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 But still not select pant ..to fast khelega Kon Grandpa Link to comment
nitinbwj Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 250-270 ...what is this ? 1983 ? WTF ! Dude !!! 320 is the bare minimum you fool. Link to comment
Mosher Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 260-270 Good luck defending those scores on these flat pitches. Link to comment
Zero_Unit Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Everyone seems to be going there early and playing some games to get used to the condition. Couldn't we have played a match or two vs Ire/Sco to get the players used to the condition? Would have helped somewhat. Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 41 minutes ago, Mosher said: 260-270 Good luck defending those scores on these flat pitches. Srilanka chased 300 plus effortlessly in the CT. Link to comment
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