Nikhil_cric Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The first day night game of the tournament pits underdog Afghanistan against an Australian side that has won all of its last 8 ODIs against India and Pakistan and , in preparation for the World Cup, beaten all of Windies, England and Sri Lanka as well. The cavalier batting of Mohammad Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai and the wiles of the spin troika of Nabi, mujeeb and Rashid have caused upsets against test playing nations as varied as Lanka, BD, Windies and ,most recently, Pakistan. However, against a resurgent Australian side ,Afghanistan are clear underdogs and an upset is very unlikely. Link to comment
I6MTW Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Highly unlikely of an upset. Though AFG batting has improved since the last WC, they're still inconsistent. Plus, their pace attack is nowhere near as good as when it first started entering the Intl scene. I can see an upset in the next WC if they meet, if AFG continue to improve. But, not this time. Link to comment
philcric Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The only realistic way AFG can create an upset and win against Aus is if Rashid-Nabi have a great 8-10 overs in tandem and pick 4 wickets in that period. Link to comment
maniac Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I don’t see them consistently smacking the likes of Starc and Cummins. Their best bet is to chase a total in the 200-230 range if they have a great time bowling first. The new rules makes it easy for chasing so don’t see them defending any score they make which will not be more than 250-260 at best even on the flattest surface. Link to comment
rageaddict Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Afghans should use this game as a learning experience. Should look to Bat full 50 Overs . Link to comment
Franco Vazquez Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Another one sided game and boring game on cards. Australia bowl first Link to comment
nitinbwj Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Another Minnow Bashing !! Afg batting first Link to comment
Franco Vazquez Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Two Tullas pehelwaans opening for Afghanistan Link to comment
I6MTW Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Why would Afghanistan opt to bat? They literally have no batting fire power apart from the openers(who either hit out or get out.) They had a much better chance(albeit very negligible) while chasing. Link to comment
Forward Defence Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 English crowd really getting behind the Afghans Link to comment
Franco Vazquez Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Forward Defence said: English crowd really getting behind the Afghans It’s Afghans. They are all around the world just like Indians Link to comment
putrevus Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Suddenly Aussie team looks so strong.They have all bases covered, guy Shaun Marsh would walk into every team other than England is sitting on bench. Link to comment
Stan AF Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Watching Cummins bowl is a thing of beauty. Such rhythm, grace and tranquility. Link to comment
Forward Defence Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Franco Vazquez said: It’s Afghans. They are all around the world just like Indians Several white people are cheering for them as well. Link to comment
Forward Defence Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Rahmat playing some sweet shots Link to comment
Franco Vazquez Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Coulter Nile looks average Link to comment
Franco Vazquez Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Forward Defence said: Several white people are cheering for them as well. It was same yesterday as well for WI. A lot of Indians and whites supporting WI Link to comment
putrevus Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Who is best third seamer for Aussies.The drop off in quality is so evident. They will miss that guy Richardson who got hurt. Link to comment
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