Author: Virat Verma

Virat Kohli became the hero of India’s famous victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. He snatched the victory out of the jaws of defeat by smashing the Pakistani bowlers when everyone else in the Indian Team failed to perform. Kohli’s famous straight six over Haris Rauf’s head is probably the best shot played in the history of T20 World Cups. He has an staggering average of 308 against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup matches. Kohli strikes at around 132 and has registered four half centuries in five innings against Pakistan. He has been a single man…

South Africa vs Bangladesh is the 21st match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The game is scheduled to be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, United States. The pitch of the venue has been criticised for its sluggishness, uneven bounce and difficult shot-making. Even the outfield is below standards at the stadium. Bangladesh recently registered a win against Sri Lanka and a win against South Africa will give them a healthy chance of qualifying for the Super Eights. On the other hand, South Africa has won two on the trot and just need…

West Indies will seek their second victory of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday against Uganda at Providence Stadium, Guyana. After a challenging five-wicket win over Papua New Guinea, Rovman Powell’s team aims to improve. Uganda, initially defeated by Afghanistan by 125 runs, secured their first win by beating PNG by three wickets. Both teams are in Group C, along with Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. WI vs UGA: Providence Stadium, Guyana Pitch ReportThe pitch in Guyana has historically favored spinners and is expected to do the same for the West Indies vs Uganda game. This…

England faces early concerns in the 2024 T20 World Cup after their game against Scotland was abandoned and Scotland’s win over Namibia put them atop the group. A loss to Australia would complicate matters for the defending champions ahead of their 17th match. Australia, tested by Oman on a slow Barbados wicket, relied on David Warner and Marcus Stoinis to secure a win. Both teams must adapt to challenging pitch conditions, with England needing to recover from their disrupted start and Australia potentially reconsidering their aggressive strategy. AUS vs ENG: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Pitch Report In the four World…

The ICC’s recent statement on the inconsistent pitches at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, where India faced Ireland, highlights a serious issue. Had similar problems occurred at major venues like Lord’s or the MCG, actions would have been swift. The ICC’s concern seems amplified due to the involvement of star Indian players, which some view as preferential treatment. The ongoing pitch issues persisted in the Canada-Ireland match, raising concerns for the upcoming South Africa-Netherlands and the high-stakes India-Pakistan games. While the Netherlands’ recent victories over South Africa add intrigue to their encounter, the focus remains on the pitch’s unpredictability. NED…

USA defeated Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 in a Super Over to cause one of the biggest upsets ever in the cricket history. Babar Azam said after the loss that he is disappointed that his team is not performing the way it should in all three formats. There are bound to be several changes in Pakistan’s approach and a few in their playing XI before the do or die match against India. The top order of Pakistan completely failed against USA and Saim Ayub could make his re-entry in the team. Also, Azam Khan could miss out to…

India vs Pakistan, the 19th match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The venue was created just a few months ago for the T20 World Cup 2024. Unfortunately, for the batters, the pitch at venue has highly favoured bowlers. Pakistan recently suffered a loss against USA in Dallas and will look to win against India at any cost. On the other hand, Indian captain, Rohit Sharma has said that he does not know what to make of the New York Stadium’s pitch even after…

In Group D of the T20 World Cup, South Africa dominated their first match by bowling out Sri Lanka for just 77, significantly denting Sri Lanka’s net run rate. With Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal also in the group, Sri Lanka can’t afford another slip. While Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were expected to compete for the second Super 8 spot, Netherlands and Nepal pose serious threats. Bangladesh, yet to play, aims to capitalize on Sri Lanka’s vulnerabilities despite their own recent series loss to the USA, a team that has proven competitive. Bangladesh hopes for a challenging surface to test Sri…

New Zealand will face Afghanistan in the Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Providence Stadium, Georgetown. After a lengthy build-up, New Zealand aims for a strong start, relying on key players like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips for batting, and experienced bowlers Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi for support. Afghanistan began their campaign impressively with a 125-run victory over Uganda, thanks to explosive batting from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, who set a formidable total of 183 runs. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s exceptional five-wicket haul then dismantled Uganda for…

Canada (CAN) will face Ireland (IRE) in the 13th match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 7 (Friday). Both teams aim to secure their first win of the tournament, having lost their respective opening matches. CAN vs IRE: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report The drop-in pitch at Nassau County Stadium has proven challenging for batting in the T20 World Cup 2024. In the two matches played so far, the average first innings score has been just 87, with both games being won by the teams…