Mr 360, AB de Villiers, is in India nowadays, and he has generated quite a lot of interest in the past few days with his visit. But nothing tops the latest announcement made by ABD on his Twitter handle. AB de Villiers hosted a Yes or No vote on his Tweet handle in which he asked the fans whether the IND vs PAK final will happen at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
Most of the fans were quick to answer, and over 70% of the cricket enthusiast replied with a Yes. AB de Villiers also commented that he believes that India vs Pakistan final is really on the cards in the final of this ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
Here’s what AB de Villiers said about IND vs PAK Final at T20 World Cup 2022
AB de Villiers Tweeted, “Fantasy final indeed! So far 70% have voted Yes, but I’m sure NZ and ENG will have something to say about that. Both teams have amazing line-ups and are in good form. Gonna be two epic semi final clashes. My vote goes for an Ind/Pak final too, would be a mouth watering encounter.”
What do you think will happen at the ICC T20 World Cup Final?
The table toppers Titans will face off against the Knights, who huffed and puffed their way to the fourth place on the points table. The Titans are coming off a mammoth win after Dewald Brevis lit up the ground with his majestic strokes and the Knights have successive losses at their back but it is the knockout stage of the tournament and the fickle nature of the format dictates a team to be present and perform. Let us now check out the TIT vs KTS Dream11 predictions for the game.
TIT vs KTS: Match Details
Match
Titans vs Knights
Date
02 November 2022
Time
2:30pm Local, 6pm IST
Venue
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Live Stream
Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
TIT vs KTS, Stadium Name Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The last few games at the Potchefstroom have produced low scores that have made for a thrilling watch. Batters have found it difficult to accelerate and change the tempo of the game but with the talented Brevis playing, conditions could be taken completely of out context.
The average temperature is expected to be around 26°C with about 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms. Lets hope the rain gods have mercy and give us a complete game.
INJURY UPDATE
No injury updates from either of the squads.
TIT vs KTS Head-to-Head record
The two teams have played each other 27 times with the Titans leading at 18-9.
Form Guide
TIT
W
W
L
W
W
KTS
NR
W
NR
L
L
Most recent result from the right.
TIT vs KTS Player Stats
Player Name
Team
Runs/Avg
Wicket/ER
Jivashan Pillay
Titans
183/30.50
–
Jacques Snyman
Knights
243/30.38
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Junior Dala
Titans
–
12/7.69
Aubrey Swanepoel
Knights
–
9/9.11
TIT vs KTS: Dream 11 Top Pick
Dewald Brewis: ‘Baby AB as he’s fondly known, showed the world exactly why he is regarded as the next dynamite of T20 cricket in his previous game, notching up a mammoth 167 that was a display of sheer power and attack. He will hold the key to Titans batting performance and will look to make most of the big occasion and guide his team to victory.
Gerald Coetzee: The Knights all rounder will be a key player in an all important clash for his team. He will need to come to the fore with the bat as well and ensure that his team finishes with a flourish at the end and not struggle.
TIT vs KTS Dream 11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Donavan Ferreira
Batters: Raynard van Tonder, Jiveshan Pillay, Dewald Brewis
All-rounders: Aubrey Swanepoel, Neil Brand, Gerald Coetzee, Jacques Snyman
Bowlers: Junior Dala, Simon Harmer, Ayabulela Ggamane
Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain choice of the day
Captain: Dewald Brewis
Vice-Captain: Neil Brand
TIT vs KTS Probable XI
Titans: Dewald Brevis, Jiveshan Pillay, Theunis de Bruyn, Sibonelo Makhanya (c), Neil Brand, Donavon Ferreira (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Ayabulela Gqamane, Simon Harmer, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso
Knights: Gihahn Cloete (wk), Jacques Snyman, Raynard van Tonder, Aubrey Swanepoel (c), Patrick Kruger, Pite van Biljon, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Gerald Coetzee, Migael Pretorius, Mbulelo Budaza, Isaac Dikgale
TIT vs KTS Dream 11 Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
The Titans look all set to cruise to victory against a lackluster Knights.
A perfect team cannot be called complete without a significant finisher. Yes, if the openers are the team’s heart, then the finishers should be termed as the team’s brain. Look at the history and you will find the most successful team have found the success due to the presence of the best finisher. It requires special skills to time the ball from the first ball and these players mastered this skill.
Here are 8 Best Finishers in International Cricket (ODI)
8) Lance Klusener
An unknown Proteas name to many due to the less credit he got in South Africa’s success in the winning moment. Lance Klusener was a South African all-rounder, who used to bat at number 7 in the batting order. He can be regarded as among the best finishers of ODI cricket.
His memorable knock came against New Zealand in 2000 when South Africa was chasing a 257 run total but a mini-collapse happened in between. South Africa was 65/4 and Lance Klusener went on to score 59 runs to take his team over the line and get the player of the match award for himself.
7) Shahid Afridi
One of the best all-rounders from Pakistan to ever play the sport and certainly the best finisher too. Afridi was better known by the name “Boom Boom Afridi” for his explosive approach in every format of the game. He could turn the game in his team’s favor on his day as per his wish. Shahid Afridi had a remarkable strike rate of 117 in his ODI career. He also scored the fastest century in ODI cricket in 37 balls which was later broken by AB de Villiers (31 Balls).
6) Ben Stokes
Another all-rounder on the list who is a prominent part of his team as a finisher. The English player is regarded as the best finisher among the present players to feature in international cricket.
No one can forget his magnificent knock in the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand when England was chasing 241 runs. England was setback by early breakthroughs (81/4), but Ben Stokes played a fighting undefeated knock of 84 runs in 98 balls to take England into the super over and then lift their maiden World Cup trophy.
5) Sir Viv Richards
Sir Viv Richards can be described as a person who created the flow of aggressive batting or batting with a higher strike rate, that too, during the 1980s. Sir Viv Richard used to bat higher up the order but-” Who said finishers need to bat down the order?” Whenever Viv Richards used to step on the ground, he made sure West Indies won the match under uncountable circumstances. Sir Viv Richards had a 90 strike rate in ODIs with an average of 47.
4) AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers- “The Superman from South Africa”. If you think you can play all the shots in cricket, you should definitely try the ones played by this man (Mr. 360). What role does a finisher have? To score the runs at a quick pace and take the team out of the crucial moments. Undoubtedly, he has mastered that on numerous occasions.
AB de Villiers unforgettable ODI innings came against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup, where he came to bat in the 31st over of the match and scored the fastest ODI century in 31 balls. He scored 149 runs in this inning. It’s next to impossible to witness another batter with his kind of shots to play this game.
3) Virat Kohli
Who is called a finisher of the match? A player who takes their team to the winning platform. Undoubtedly, Virat Kohli or better known as Chase master has done the job of chasing the mammoth totals for India single-handedly.
Virat Kohli bats at the no.3 position for India. He is someone who balances the role of an anchor and a finisher near to perfection. His astonishing knocks could be taken from his initial days in 2013 when he scored 2 centuries in less than 60 balls against Aussies to chase 350+ total twice.
2) Michael Bevan
Australian legend Michael Bevan was the first to be termed as the best finisher in the world. Not for smashing bowlers all around the park but for his calculative approach and calm nature even in high tensed run chases. Back then, every team dreamt of having a finisher like him on their team. His calculative mind helped Australia to win numerous unthinkable chases. He averages more than 50 in ODI and remained not out on 67 outings.
1) MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has to be on top of this list of best finishers in international cricket. Wicket-keeper batsmen and the captain of the Indian team from 2007 to 2017. He held the capability of turning the match in his favor whether from his super-quick wicket-keeping skills or pin-perfect field placement or his calculative run chases.
After Sachin, Dhoni was the one who created a sense of confidence and hope among Indian fans. No matter how critical the situation stands. If Dhoni is on the crease then there was always hope. Dhoni is the guy who will take the game as deep as possible. He will keep rotating the strike with 1s & 2s to keep up with the required run rate and fluently switches his gear from 1 to 5 for those huge muscular fours & sixes.
Without a doubt, Dhoni can be termed as the best finisher in ODI cricket history.
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Cricket is a game of gentleman, but the needless aggression and sledging on the field have downgraded the essence of the game. Almost every other cricketer in today’s generation is filled with rage that’s got nothing to do with the game. Patience and tolerance are quickly vanishing from the game. However, a few cricketers have upheld the gentlemanship of cricket with their fair plays and an amiable attitude in the middle. These nice guys of cricket have shouldered the responsibility of maintaining the high standards of the game. Without them, the cricketing world might not have witnessed the scenes of pure kindness and self-sacrifice.
Here are the 10 nice guys of cricket:
1- Sachin Tendulkar
The legend of the game is remembered for his on-field etiquette along with his grandeur record. He was loved by fans and cricketers alike. Sachin had created a reputation that exceeded any other cricketer during his generation. Tendulkar’s selfless decision of walking back to the dugout when he was out without waiting for the umpire’s decision has inspired the cricketer to play like gentlemen.
2- Rahul Dravid
Another Indian legend has an aura that is revered by all his teammates, followers and opponents. There were only one or two instances on the cricketing field when Rahul Dravid showed his anger. He is remembered as a professional who minded his business and helped whoever asked for it. Many young cricketers who developed under his wing at NCA have called him their role model.
3- Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins, the current Australian captain of the Test team, completely differs from his predecessor skippers of the Kangaroos. Cummins is a lively character who refrains from sledging and anything underhanded. His stint in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders has brought out his kind and funny nature. He contributed a hefty sum to India’s covid relief fund during the pandemic.
4- AB De Villiers
Ask any of the youngsters who is their favourite cricketer? They will most likely reply with AB De Villiers. The South-African legend let his bat do the talking throughout his career. He became a phenomenon in India for his kind personality and 360-degree strokeplay. He is perhaps the most-loved cricketer worldwide of this generation.
5- Kane Williamson
The Kiwi skipper is the epitome of calmness in world cricket. Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says that he has never seen a cooler cricketer than Kane Williamson in his career. Williamson has never been involved in any controversy throughout his elusive career.
6- Adam Gilchrist
Perhaps the only player from the ruthless Australian team that showed compassion and empathy. His on-field nature was highly contagious, and the opponents found him the only likeable cricketer in the Australian squad. During that era, he stayed away from sledging and taunting adopted by the Kangaroos.
7- Mohammed Rizwan
The current opener for Pakistan in shorter formats of the game, Mohammed Rizwan is a quiet cricketer who does not interfere with anyone and believes in doing his job for the team. he has a likeable personality that is adored by the Pakistani fans.
8- Jos Buttler
The wicketkeeper-batsman from England is a true gentleman of the game. His recent gesture of removing his orange cap in an IPL game when Hardik Pandya surpassed him as the leading run-getter won the hearts of the cricketing fraternity. He is a gem of world cricket.
9- Jonty Rhodes
The fierce point guard from South Africa has a mellow personality that wins everyone over. Rhodes has gained a lot of popularity through his stint as a fielding coach in IPL. He is a legend of the game whom the opponents admired.
10- Brendon McCullum
Last but not least on the list of nice guys in cricket is the current head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Brendon McCullum. The former Kiwi skipper has played cricket worldwide, and no matter where he went, he was praised for his dedication and determination for the game of cricket.
South African cricket is filled with a rich history of cricketing passion, battles and achievements. In their illustrious history, South Africa has accomplished number 1 rankings in all three formats of the game. The ICC imposed a ban on the South African team in the 1960s due to global outrage against apartheid. However, Proteas cricketers never let the love for the game diminish in their country and made a massive comeback in 1991 when ICC lifted the ban on Cricket South Africa. To celebrate the undaunting spirit of South African players, Cricreads have created a list of some great moments in Proteas cricket history.
Here are the 10 great moments in South African Cricket:
1- Highest ODI Chase
South Africa scripted history in ODI cricket when they chased the highest total ever in 2006 versus Australia at Johannesburg. The Kangaroos posted the highest score in the first innings of the match in ODIs at that point in time, and every cricket enthusiast and critic gave Proteas no chance of winning the game. However, South Africans, led by Graeme Smith, showed a memorable fighting spirit that helped win the game by one wicket. In perhaps the greatest ODI of all time, Graeme Smith blasted 90 off 55 while Herschelle Gibbs played an explosive inning of 175 off 111 deliveries.
2- Historical First Test after Ban
South Africa played its first-ever Test on South African soil after the ban in 1992 against India. The Test was historic as it marked the debut of the first-ever black person to play for Proteas in Test cricket. Omar Henry, the debutant for South Africa at the age of 40 years, became the oldest player to debut for Proteas in Tests. However, he was heavily boycotted by the fans and Wisden registers that only 30,000 people attended the historic Test that marked the beginning of a new South African cricket side free from any racial discrimination.
3- Herschelle Gibbs Six Sixes
Before Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard, Herschelle Gibbs did the unthinkable in the 2007 World Cup against the Netherlands. He blasted Daan Van Bunge for six consecutive sixes to become the first player in international cricket to hit six sixes in an over. No player has replicated Gibbs’ herculean effort in One-Day Internationals.
4- Fastest International Century
Ab de Villiers, the superhuman, aka Mr. 369 degree of cricket, scored the fastest ever century in international cricket in just 31 balls. He achieved this feat against West Indies in ODIs in 2015 at Johannesburg. He remained unbeaten on 149* off 44, including 16 massive sixes and 4 classy fours to give South African fans a memory to cherish forever in their history.
5- Graeme Smith’s Grim One-handed Effort
Graeme Smith, the bravest man in South African cricket, came out to bat on the last day of the Test to secure a draw against Australia in 2009 in Sydney with a broken hand and elbow. Smith did not intend to bat in the Test. However, Australia ran through the South African batters on the last day to force Smith to come out to bat or lose the Test. Graeme Smith displayed utmost audacity by coming out to bat against an Australian attack consisting of Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle and Doug Bollinger. Smith failed to save the Test, but his fearless endeavour created history.
6- 2nd Highest Chase in Tests:
In 2008 at Perth against Australia, South Africa successfully chased 414 runs to register a memorable win. Proteas breached the Australian fortress at WACA on the back of extraordinary performances from AB de Villiers, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis. Smith and de Villiers both scored hundreds, while Amla and Kallis notched up half-centuries to add pages in the history books of cricket.
7- Dale Steyn’s 400th Test Wicket
The South African Speedster achieved the historic mark of 400 wickets in Test by dismissing Tamim Iqbal in the 2nd Test of 2015’s tour of South Africa to Bangladesh. He only needed 80 matches to reach the landmark with the best strike rate for any bowler with 400 wickets at 41.6. A phenomenal swing bowler, Steyn has contributed to many South African victories and provided countless memorable moments.
8- Faf’s Epic Test Saving Knock
Faf du Plessis earned player of the match in his debut match for exhibiting extraordinary resilience. Faf played like a veteran familiar with heavily pressurised dire situations in the game. Chasing Australia’s 430 runs, Faf realised that the Proteas had no chance of winning, and the best possible outcome for them would be to secure a draw. Du Plessis remained not out on 110* off 376 balls in a marathon Test inning that shattered Australia’s hopes.
9- Philander’s Fifer on Debut
In the third innings, Vernon Philander took 5 wickets for 15 runs of probably the craziest Test ever in history played at Capetown in 2011. Michael Clarke’s 151 in the first innings propelled Australia to 284 that seemed like a match-defining knock when South Africa managed only 96 in reply. However, in his debut match, Vernon Philander took a sensational fifer to reduce Australia to 21/9 at one point in the game that the Proteas ultimately triumphed.
10- Amla’s unbeaten 311*
Hashim Amla is the only South African cricketer to cross the elusive 300 run mark in the Test. In the first Test between South Africa and England in 2012 at The Oval, Amla scored the highest ever test score in South African cricket history. He batted for 529 balls in his marathon knock of unbeaten 311*, including 35 boundaries. Amla smashed James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann in their prime to create a record worth remembering.