Author: Virat Verma

Despite a tie and a wash-out in Group B, Namibia and Scotland face a crucial match at Bridgetown with more than just pride on the line. Scotland, having seen a strong start against England cut short by rain, will hope the point gained keeps them in contention for the Super 8s, potentially leading to a net run rate battle for qualification. Namibia, with two points from a super-over win over Oman, also eye a spot in the Super 8s. Both teams, unbeaten through regional qualifiers and never having beaten Namibia in T20s, recognize the stakes: a win at Kensington Oval…

Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his hand in the match against Ireland on 5th June 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. He was retired hurt after scoring 52 not out. Sharma’s inning ensured that India won the match with ease. With Virat Kohli departing for his lowest ever T20 World Cup total of 1 run, it was important for Rohit Sharma to carry on. Sharma was aided in his pursuit of the Ireland’s target by Rishabh Pant, who made an emphatic comeback by scoring an unbeaten match winning knock. Unfortunately Suryakumar Yadav could not do well at…

Former champions Pakistan will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against hosts USA on Thursday, June 6, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The USA, buoyed by their seven-wicket win over Canada, will face a formidable Pakistan team that has reached the semi-finals and finals in the last two World Cups. The Dallas pitch, which favored batters in the USA’s high-scoring chase against Canada, also offers some movement for fast bowlers. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, aim to end their title drought since 2009, while the USA hopes to put up a strong fight, drawing confidence from…

Travis Head candidly admitted knowing little about Oman ahead of Australia’s first-ever match against them, acknowledging the novelty and challenge of facing an unfamiliar team. This match, held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, is Oman’s biggest international fixture, providing them a rare opportunity to make a mark against high-profile opponents. Australia, aiming to continue their winning momentum from the 50-over World Cup, will rely on their seasoned players despite a disrupted lead-up and minimal practice. Oman, eager to redeem themselves after a narrow loss to Namibia, views this historic game as a chance to shine. With England and Scotland…

Both Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Uganda, underdogs coming off opening defeats, will vie for their historic first World Cup win tonight at Guyana’s National Stadium. This marks only their second T20I encounter, with PNG having won their previous match in the 2022 Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Historically, PNG has dominated Uganda in 50-over matches, winning four of their five encounters, although the matches have often been closely contested. Recently, PNG’s relegation and Uganda’s rise in African regional ranks have brought them to a similar competitive level. Notably, Uganda’s victory over Zimbabwe, a full member, highlights their growing prowess. Both teams…

Who will open with Rohit Sharma- Virat Kohli or Yashasvi Jaiswal? This is the million dollars question that every Indian fan want answers to. Whether Shivam Dube will play today is also one of the interesting things to discuss. Will India go with three spinners or will they opt for three frontline pacers. There are a lot of ifs and buts regarding the playing XI of India. On the other hand, Ireland looks more settled and is expected to play a predictable XI. IND vs IRE: Probable Playing XI Today Match IND: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar…

The Indian cricket team faces uncertainty as they play Ireland at Nassau County Cricket Stadium, following pitch issues in previous matches. Despite Ireland’s underdog status and lack of wins against India, the unpredictable pitch nullifies India’s experience advantage. India’s lineup is likely to feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma opening, with potential changes in bowling strategy after recent games. Meanwhile, Ireland, unfamiliar with the ground and practicing elsewhere, hopes the pitch will disrupt India’s plans. A competitive game is expected, with 170-180 runs possibly being a winning total. IND vs IRE: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today Match…

Netherlands vs Nepal is the 7th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. This will be the first match for both the Netherlands and Nepal in the ongoing World Cup. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top. NED vs NEP: Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report Today Match The surface here looks decent to bat on, but it’s a day game, so the spinners may get some aid with the sun blazing down. With the new ball swinging around a little,…

England vs Scotland, the 6th match of T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be played at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados in the Carribbean on 4th June 2024. The match will show us the prowess of defending champions. On the other hand, it would be foolish to dismiss Scotland as a potential threat. With only five matches in, the T20 World Cup 2024 has shown that any team can beat any other team in the tournament. ENG vs SCO: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown Pitch Report Today Spinners are getting more aid in the second innings, and teams prefer to bat…

Afghanistan and Uganda from Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 are going to face each other at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, West Indies on 3 June 2024. This is the first match for both Afghanistan and Uganda in this World Cup. Uganda defeated Zimbabwe to ultimately qualify for the tournament, while Afghanistan is quickly becoming one of the teams to watch out for in the cricketing world. Afghanistan defeated England and Pakistan in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. The Afghani team will look to replicate that same kind of success in the T20 World…