The non-India fixtures you are looking forward to the most now ?

[cricketfan28]

Afg pak is the game to watch ...that is the wc for afg team if they win.

[Gollum]

4 minutes ago, Frustrated said:

Nz beat Pak in T20 WC 2016.  (Different format though)  so there is a glimmer of hope.    

Also in 2011 WC. But still the way they lost in 2019 WC, 2021 and 2022 T20 WCs......

[Frustrated]

13 minutes ago, Number said:

 

Only one ball that got Rohit was a wicket taker. Both Iyer and Kishan played horrendous shots to gift their wickets. Kohli got beaten in channel a few times but that's usual. Pakistani openers don't go for outrageous shots, I see them surviving on that track. 

Yes.  But kohli's catch was dropped by Marsh when we were 20/3.  That was the simplest of catches.   Having said that, I still feel Pak vs SA is 50:50.  This SA unit looks like a different beast and hv the hunger to win, Unlike the previous sides. Not scared to lose kinda attitude.  Anyways, we shall find out soon.  

Edited October 15, 2023 by Frustrated

[cricspirit]

AUS- PAK

ENG - SA

PAK - SA

AUS - NZ

AUS - ENG

 

 

These are the games that will matter for the final 4 Semi Final spots. For sure another upset like AFG-ENG can happen but I am not really looking forward to it as I cant figure out which game that will be.

 

[the don]

Srl can beat Australia too.

[the don]

Just now, the don said:

Srl can beat Australia too.

If the ball turns

[Norman]

Any game that doesn't feature Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. 

 

This Afghan win today was a once in a tournament event..normal service will resume now with these 4 teams handing their rear ends to the top 6 sides on a platter every game. 

[kubrickian]

Chennai wicket is not always spin friendly. The pitch for the NZ Vs BD match had lot of pace, bounce and carry. Ferguson pretty much bowled only short deliveries throughout his spell. A little bit of grass on the wicket can make any pitch conducive to pace.

[Number]

5 hours ago, Frustrated said:

Yes.  But kohli's catch was dropped by Marsh when we were 20/3.  That was the simplest of catches.   Having said that, I still feel Pak vs SA is 50:50.  This SA unit looks like a different beast and hv the hunger to win, Unlike the previous sides. Not scared to lose kinda attitude.  Anyways, we shall find out soon.  

One thing is, Kohli is struggling with pull shot for some reason. Dropped by Marsh, got hit on his head by Starc, then got out playing one against Aus and couldn't even put Trundler Hasan Ali away and got out. Even against Naveen ul Haq he skied one which fell in no man's area. Hoping it is nothing serious.

 

[Number]

NZ vs Afghanistan is also in Chennai.

In fact NZ's next 3 games

Afghanistan(Chennai)-India-Australia

 

If they lose all 3, it will put them in tight spot.

[First class]

8 hours ago, Lord said:

Aus- Eng

Aus-NZ

Eng-SA

Afg-Pak

Why Afg-Pak game ?  I think it will be a dull one sided game , like the one we had India-Pak game . India has been too good for Pak and Pak is way ahead of Afghanistan. 

Edited October 16, 2023 by First class

[First class]

7 hours ago, Laaloo said:

The real biggest cricket rivalry at the moment 

 

 

 

There is no rivalry between 2nd ranked team and 10 ranked team. When was the last time Afghanistan beat Pakistan in ODI ? 

[bsriharsha]

With Afghanistan proving capable of rolling England over , other teams will take them more seriously and hence will be difficult for Afghans to repeat the feat. 

 

 

[singhvivek141]

2 hours ago, First class said:

There is no rivalry between 2nd ranked team and 10 ranked team. When was the last time Afghanistan beat Pakistan in ODI ? 

 

Lot of things happen for the first time.

Bangladesh beating Pakistan

Ireland beating Pakistan

 

Who knows Afghans might spin a web against Pak batters courtesy of their superior spin bowling attack, match is in Chennai mind you, which is one of the most spin friendly pitches in India.

[rollingstoned]

3 hours ago, First class said:

There is no rivalry between 2nd ranked team and 10 ranked team. When was the last time Afghanistan beat Pakistan in ODI ? 

Maybe not beating them but they seem to match up well enough and care enough yo run you close very often, something they don't manage against other teams. 

[Number]

Friday - Aus vs Pak at Chinnaswamy

Saturday - SA vs Eng at Wankhede

Sunday - India vs NZ at Dharamshala

 

Peak world cup weekend loading.

[rageaddict]

SA England - Going to the stadium to watch it. 

 

Australia Pakistan 

 

Pakistan Afghanistan

 

Pakistan England

 

England Australia 

 

Edited October 16, 2023 by rageaddict

[R!TTER]

17 hours ago, Number said:

One thing is, Kohli is struggling with pull shot for some reason.

Age, quite obvious with him/Smit/Kw & probably in a year or two Root as well.

[Nikhil_cric]

Remaining matches between Top 6 sides.

 

Also, PAK vs AFG and PAK vs BD

[Mariyam]

I would like an India vs Afghanistan or India vs NZ final.

 

With India winning it all.