#CWC19: Match Preview - South Africa v India
Team India will begin their 2019 World Cup campaign on June 5, 2019 against South Africa at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
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| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: #SAvIND match preview |
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Team India will begin their 2019 World Cup campaign on June 5, 2019 against South Africa at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
#CWC19: Meet the Captains
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the international championship of ODI cricket. It is organised by cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council, every four years.
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| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Meet the Captains of the participating teams |
ICC World T20: Good days are coming back for Team India
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| Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli celebrate India’s win against Pakistan at Mirpur |
Talk about the problems India have had during those dubious results: resilience of batting harmed more rather than our ‘famous’ bowling. On the contrary, almost on all those occasions – including the away series in England and Australia – it was more of an individual opponent who paved the way for the respective team performances that ensued. Rewind back and ponder thoughts over Ian Bell, Michael Clarke, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Brendon McCullum.
On the other hand, the ones who gritted for India amidst those not-so-familiar circumstances were not supported by any of the other team members. Remember the heroics of Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma. Apparently, all those four away tours reflect the same verdict, but when you have a closer look, slight improvements can be observed.
And it was not just the case of Test matches alone. Be it T20s or the One-dayers, India found it hard to settle the dirt on most away tours. Though, amidst all these, came the Champions Trophy moments, much to the relief of desolated Indian fans. Of course, the conditions weren’t typical English conditions, yet it was a complete performance where every department complemented each other to perfection. That’s how we fans tasted the luxury of an away-made pie, true delicacy to a sour mouth!
It seems that the Indian team, through to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, is all set to do an encore of the Champions Trophy triumph last year in England. There have been lots of similarities to consider between these tour tournaments: while Ravindra Jadeja was instrumental in England, here, at Bangladesh, Amit Mishra has been producing the same magic.
At times, nowhere-to-be-seen, Mishra set the tone during the Zimbabwe tour last year. Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, he made history by picking up 18 wickets: equaling the world record for most wickets in a bilateral ODI series, previously made by Javagal Srinath in 2002-03 vs. New Zealand.
More than the quality that Mishra brings to the table, it has been his selection that has kept him in the headlines. Though it’s evident that he has delivered whenever he has been given the opportunity.
Suresh Raina’s second coming has added to the team’s strength, as well. Adding to that the strike-bowling pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shami have not let the team down, too. Bhuvneshwar has rediscovered his ability to swing the new ball, which was feared to be long gone after an extended stretch of poor results following his sensational first few months. It has made it even more easy for the spinners to keep the run-rate under check and stifle the opposition, restricting oppositions to scores of under 140 in all their four matches, so far.
Regardless of three successful run-chases, Shikhar Dhawan’s form continues to remain an area of concern. With respect to death bowling, Dhoni’s experiments with Jadeja turned out to be a disaster against the West Indies, where Lendl Simmons carted him all around the park. So the Indian captain might go according to the demands of the situation and form of the bowlers on that particular day.
With Yuvraj coming good against Australia, it will ease the pressure on Kohli. So, all and all, India, with their mind-blowing performances, have made sure fans remain unfazed; specifically when a lot has been happening around the BCCI in relation to IPL spot-fixing allegations.
Hopefully, Indian team would be able to keep the good run intact, and fans will once again be on roads to celebrate like we did on April 2, 2011.
IPL 5 : In name of Luck – Faf’s Art and Dhoni’s Craft
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| MS Dhoni with Faf du Plessis, IPL 2012 |
The hot and humid weather of Chennai didn’t shatter focus of their captain cool and his army. Clash of two wicketkeeper captain’s clinched by MS Dhoni. Super Kings, who must need a win to rose-up in the points-tally, beat Royals in an easy chase at home.
In the hunt of 3rd consecutive win on cards, Dravid won the toss and decided to bat first. Kevon Cooper who has become a trump card for Royals replaces Johan Botha in playing XI. Instead of Local stars, Royals showed faith in outsiders. Pankaj Singh and Dishant Yagnik failed to mark a place in team and replaced by Stuart Binny and Shreevats Goswami.
Rajasthan Royals, under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid, surprising every IPL team with their performances and commitment towards win. The hunger for win earlier taught by former skipper Shane Warne, reflecting in similar way with Dravid. Of course, team composition too has changed in this season of IPL but their approach reminds seasonal memories of IPL-1.
On the other hand, Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are shuffling with consistency in performance. Out of their last six matches, they won in just three matches. Playing in home conditions, in front of local crowd could work as winning-mantra and so as it did when Chennai registered 7-wickets win over Rajasthan Royals.
The two classy players – one named as The Wall whereas another expected to be the next of his style, Dravid and Rahane gave steady start to Royals before Ashwin strikes an opening wicket for Chennai. Owais Shah, who came as one down settled Rajasthan’s inning first with Dravid and later with Menaria, concluded by a catch of keeper Dhoni after a sparkling half century.
Good bowling in death overs from Kulasekara and Bollinger saved Super Kings from a big chasing target. Courtesy Bravo and Jadeja who prompted Shah and Menaria for more runs, otherwise Royals would have restricted to 120 runs. The batting cameo of Shah helped Royals to post a total of 146 runs on board.
In reply, Chennai begin their show with likes of Badrinath and their own rising star du Plessis. Though, Menaria came with new ball and justified well. And then Faf, too, showed respect towards Binny and sent him thrice across the boundary line for 4s. du Plessis found the start he needed to click through, so as got Chennai.
The half-century stand between Badri and Faf at last broken by Hogg in 8th over. Raina walked in for extending Badri’s contribution and yes, the charming Sanu scripted the wining note for team. Rotating strikes and giving more chances to in-form batsman, Raina didn’t commit any mistake except for his own.
Just when he had chance to look for more hits and seal the game for team, he got out after 2nd bowl of Faf’s wicket – courtesy Kevin Cooper. It was the 17th over, when Copper turns the game for Royals. Yet, it wasn’t enough because the finisher was still there in the middle – Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Raina’s dismissal left 21-balls game asking 30 more runs to secure a home win.
Another close match for Super Kings and then the same way it was concluded. Bravo and Dhoni played accordingly their name and fame. Clever runs between wickets and some calculated boundaries. Climax turned into extreme pressure when Dhoni converted last ball into a winning chase. An easy single transformed into double. By giving marks to his luck, a late throw took place into the scenario and when, Lions roared with pride at their own den.
Thoughts with Royals to whom a moment has been provided by Cooper but then, luck is also a part of game. Chennai has become a king for their own crowd, once again!
Summarised Scores:
Chennai Super Kings 147/3 (du Plessis 73, Raina 26; Cooper 2/23) beat Rajasthan Royals 146/4 (Owais Shah 52, Menaria 36; Kulasekara 1/17) by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match: du Plessis (Chennai Super Kings)
IPL 2012 – Ryder, Smith reverted unit fielding into team win
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| Rejoiced Jesse Ryder and Steve Smith celebrating their team' win against #CSK. |
After winning toss, Chennai invited Warriors for fielding. Proving on captain’s faith, Murali Karthik justified with his selection. Some tight bowling along with well-supported fielding efforts increases woes for Super Kings. Thanks to Ashish Nehra who came in as 2nd seamer and provided room of runs by disturbing the disciplined efforts of his colleagues. Super Kings didn’t committed any mistake and hit him over the roof for boundaries and sixes.
Soon then, the arrival of Warriors’ invention – Rahul Sharma did the damage in form of grabbing du Plessis and Suresh Raina just when they were looking for big scores. Although, Jadeja and skipper Dhoni contributed score-board with their efforts but the anticipation of Warriors’ fielding left a remark between both sides. As a result, Chennai posted a total of 155 runs in their allotted 20 overs quota. Though, at a stage they were 100/3 after 13 overs and were supposed to end on a sum of 170-175.
In reply, Warriors got the handsome start. Couple of good hits and lavishing boundaries boosted the entire stadium. After electrifying fielding, none of any Warriors' seemed tired. Even the eagerness to score more runs lead a run out in form of Uthappa. Ryder, a hard hitter of ball, built a platform for Pune win along with aggression of Ganguly.
Two wickets fall within 4 overs and Warriors were 90/3 after 13 — just 10-runs short from Super Kings comparatively. But it wasn’t enough for Dhoni to be concerned about as Smith joined Ryder for more fire-works at home ground. Both hit Super Kings’ for stylish boundaries and huge sixes.
And then match went into last over thrill. Yo Mahesh who replaced Jakati in today’s match was failed to be a hero for his side. Might be, Chennai fans were considering him as Joginder Sharma who became hero after the final over against Pakistan in 2007 T20 World Cup.
But the beauty of IPL is totally different. Ryder hit young led for marvelous boundary and sealed the win with a six. The reward of quality fielding turned into win by good batting.
Summarised Scores:
Pune Warriors India 156/3 (Ryder 73*, Smith 44*; Yo Mahesh 1/22) beat Chennai Super Kings 155/5 (du Plessis 43, Jadeja 44; Rahul Sharma 2/16) by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match: Ryder (Pune Warriors India)
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