Did you know that India will play semi final in Mumbai irrespective of their position in points table? Kolkata only if match is against Pakistan

[Trichromatic]

I knew about Pakistan part, but didn't know that Mumbai is fixed in any other scenario. I found out this today itself.

[rageaddict]

Know about it before the start of the tournament when the venues were announced.

[Frustrated]

I think most posters were aware of this.  It has been discussed in multiple threads.   

[dilliboy]

This was known well before.. that's why everyone has been discussing about a semi final on Wankhede for ages

[nitinbwj]

It's a flat fukking patta in Wankhede suiting the Tullas which India dont have. 

[Number]

Yes I knew.

[spiritb2]

Unpredictable Venue

[srgadjon]

Chasing at this venue under lights against a good seam bowling attack will be a challenge as there will be extra zip, seam and swing under lights.

 

If the batting side sees off the new ball, it will settle down as a good surface for batting.

 

Edited November 2, 2023 by srgadjon

[cricspirit]

This is a bad decision for India. Not sure why Mumbai is fixed for India. There should be nothing of this kind. 

 

Feels like taking home advantage by fixing a pitch and venue where in reality we get no advantage.

 

Venues should be irrespective of which team gets the play there after group stage. 

[MediumPacer]

I don't know what you are implying.Once pak demanded kolkata, they couldn't then leave the sf unplanned.

 

It's like arguing over whether the glass is half full or empty.

 

 

[velu]

damn..

if this is possible , bcci should have scheduled both semis and finals which suits our strength

[velu]

anywya i like the audacity of bcci to fix a stadium like this

back to srini mama days .. boss move 

[wanted_desi]

If there is a place in India where we don't have an advantage: It would be this ground. 

 

Who remembers WI chasing 192 runs without losing much wickets. 

[srgadjon]

3 hours ago, cricspirit said:

This is a bad decision for India. Not sure why Mumbai is fixed for India. There should be nothing of this kind. 

 

Feels like taking home advantage by fixing a pitch and venue where in reality we get no advantage.

 

Venues should be irrespective of which team gets the play there after group stage. 

Actually India is playing a league game at Kolkata against South Africa. So I don't see the problem in playing Semi final there as well. I don't think Mumbai offers any significant advantage over Kolkata asa a venue for India.

[cricspirit]

1 minute ago, srgadjon said:

Actually India is playing a league game at Kolkata against South Africa. So I don't see the problem in playing Semi final there as well. I don't think Mumbai offers any significant advantage over Kolkata asa a venue for India.

 

India has better bowling and Kolkata offers more for bowlers. Kolkata is also a bigger ground which helps us against AUS/SA.

 

Not sure if there is any commercial or political reasons for playing in MUMBAI. If we can play PAK in Kolkata why not anyone else. 

 

 

[straighttalk]

3 hours ago, cricspirit said:

This is a bad decision for India. Not sure why Mumbai is fixed for India. There should be nothing of this kind. 

 

Feels like taking home advantage by fixing a pitch and venue where in reality we get no advantage.

 

Venues should be irrespective of which team gets the play there after group stage. 

This is not a cricketing decision .this is a political decision..why else do you think Ahmedabad is getting all the important.matches

[straighttalk]

But relax..the way nz is playing..pak will be fourth.we have to do everything to be first..then we play the Poyzz at Kolkata

[User30786]

Yeh toh latest news hai 

[Gollum]

Iirc it was fixed for Eng last time as well, and Aus/NZ before that, and Ind/SL in 2011. Home team advantage, and probably ticket sales 

[cricspirit]

37 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Iirc it was fixed for Eng last time as well, and Aus/NZ before that, and Ind/SL in 2011. Home team advantage, and probably ticket sales 

 

If India in Semi Finals then Tickets will sell out anywhere in India. Plus Eden has more seats.

 

Mumbai has clear disadvantages for batting second. Not fair place for a semi final game.