Author: Virat Verma

The T20 World Cup 2024, currently being hosted by the USA and the West Indies, is now advancing towards the Super-8 stage. The 38 matches of the group stage have been played. Today, the 39th match will be played between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, while on June 18, the West Indies will face Afghanistan. However, these two matches will not have any impact. The eight teams for the Super-8 have already been determined. The Super-8 round will start on June 19. Twenty teams participated in this World Cup, divided into four groups of five each. The top two…

In the final Group-C clash at Daren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, unbeaten West Indies will take on Afghanistan before heading into the Super Eights. Both teams have secured three clinical wins, with Afghanistan leading the group and West Indies following closely due to their lower net run rate. With both teams in excellent form, an intense showdown is anticipated on Monday evening. The pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium is expected to offer an exciting contest for bat and ball throughout the game. WI vs AFG: Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia Pitch Report The pitch at…

New Zealand finally found their stride in the T20 World Cup with a commanding win against Uganda, but it came too late to salvage their tournament hopes after earlier losses to Afghanistan and West Indies. Despite notable failures from key players like Kane Williamson and Devon Conway in the initial matches, New Zealand’s bowlers ensured a stress-free chase against Uganda. With Trent Boult bidding farewell to T20 World Cup cricket, the Blackcaps aim to end on a high against Papua New Guinea. Meanwhile, PNG, eager to finish positively, showed glimpses of competitiveness but fell short against stronger opponents. It remains…

Despite being inconsequential, Pakistan’s fixture against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida, holds some significance for both teams as they seek to salvage pride. Ireland, after surprising Pakistan in a recent series, now faces the prospect of a winless World Cup campaign following defeats to Canada and the USA. Pakistan, having faced a shock defeat to the USA and a loss to India from a winning position, saw their hopes of progressing dashed further by rain. Sunday’s clash offers Ireland a chance to avoid a winless exit and Pakistan an opportunity to avoid deeper scrutiny from the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, upon…

The journey of the Pakistan Team in the T20 World Cup 2024 has come to an end. Actually, the match between USA and Ireland got cancelled due to rain, resulting in USA getting a point, and with 5 points, the American team successfully qualified for the Super 8. Meanwhile, former great Wasim Akram’s first reaction after Pakistan’s exit from the Super 8 has gone viral. Although Wasim didn’t criticize the team much in his first reaction, he straight away said to catch the flight from the UK to Dubai as soon as possible. In a video that surfaced on social…

England’s record win against Oman significantly boosted their NRR from -1.8 to +3.08, putting their Super 8 qualification back in their hands. As long as Australia remains unbeaten, England only needs to defeat the already-eliminated Namibia to advance. After a shaky start with a rain-affected opener against Scotland and a heavy loss to Australia, England delivered a dominant performance against Oman, bowling them out for 47 and chasing it in under 20 balls. Despite Namibia’s earlier Super Over win against Oman, England won’t underestimate Gerhard Erasmus’s side. With a current NRR above Scotland’s 2.16, a win will secure their progress…

The Florida Panthers, delayed by severe rains and flash floods, eventually made it to Edmonton and won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team arrived in Miami without incident, despite the weather, and is set to face Canada in Fort Lauderdale. The forecast for Saturday’s match is grim with scattered thunderstorms, potentially disrupting play. India, already through to the Super 8 stage, has canceled their practice session but plans to use the match to fine-tune their strategy against spin, emphasizing their left-right batting combinations. Virat Kohli, despite recent low scores, remains a key player, while…

New Zealand and Uganda have been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams will fight for their pride in the match scheduled to be played today at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. NZ vs UGA: Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report The Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago is one of the best venues for a T20I game, offering a balanced pitch that supports both bowlers and batsmen. Unlike most T20I pitches, it is neutral, with an average first innings score of around 145 runs. The stadium has hosted four T20I matches, with the team…

In the Caribbean, casual yet informative conversations are common, like when South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad learned from their bus driver at 3am about how sea conditions affect pitch behavior. Coach Rob Walter emphasized the importance of adapting to conditions, a strategy that has seen South Africa secure wins against Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh despite Nassau County’s challenging pitch and outfield. A victory over Nepal, who now have their star player Sandeep Lamichhane back after visa issues, will ensure South Africa enters the Super Eights with a perfect record, although anything less may signal unpreparedness for the…

Ireland and the USA are set to clash in a crucial Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, June 14, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. A win for the USA would secure their spot in the Super 8 and eliminate Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland from contention. The USA has performed well so far, defeating Canada by 7 wickets and edging past Pakistan in a Super Over, though they fell to India by 7 wickets despite a strong start. Ireland, struggling at the bottom with a net run rate of…