Ind's last two group games: a minnow bashing event or an upset on cards? (T20WC 2021)

[zen]

Ind's last two games are versus SCO (Nov 5th) and NAM (Nov 8th). While the chances of bashing the "minnows" are high, there could be a possibility of an upset as well as:

 

a) Both games are to be played at night at DSC, where dew plays a relatively big role 

b) SCO and NAM could be due for a fighting performance (and maybe some luck) 

c) For Ind, it could be difficult to put up big scores in 3 back to back games if batting first

d) Ind's bowling has been exposed, however, the opposition is unfancied so the pressure on the bowling would be less 

e) Ind's luck with tosses 

 

While minnow (if we can call those teams that) bashing is most likely scenario, I would not count out an upset in one of the two games

 

[cricketfan28]

easy win over scotland may be 80-90 run if we bat first.

[maniac]

If we bat first and give a middling target like 140-150, the Scotland top order and David Wiese (Namibia) will be thinking they have a shot. Scotland and Namibia more or less have relatively better batting than Afghan. It’s their bowling that is underwhelming.  If their bowling gets help and our batsmen screw up, an upset is not as unlikely as it looks.

 

Our bowling has been pathetic even against Afghanistan collectively. We should have choked them out for 100-120. 

[maniac]

^ the only way to beat associate teams is put the pedal on the gas right from ball 1 batting or bowling.

[bowl_out]

One of the few posts by zen without reference to SDP  

[Vijy]

3 hours ago, bowl_out said:

One of the few posts by zen without reference to SDP  

isn't a bit too early to be saying that? the thread is not closed by any means

[Dery]

Hope both Namibia and Scotland win 

[Majestic]

Bowl them out at 75 like how Aus and SA treated the minnowish Bangladesh.

[zen]

I won't be surprised if many fans root for NAM if Rohit and Kohli are in the 11

[SK_IH]

I hope the management & King Loli have some shame & play a different combination tomorrow. Rohit & Loli should FK off.

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