Australia’s first game will be at the SCG on Saturday 22 October, followed by England against Afghanistan in Perth on the same day. Then, all eyes will be on MCG for the all-sold-out confrontation that attracts more eyeballs than any other clash, India vs Pakistan, on Sunday, October 23.
MCG will also host the final, while the semi-finals for SCG and Adelaide Oval have been decided; The latter was the scene of a classic quarter-final match between Australian Shane Watson and Pakistan speedster Wahab Riaz during the 2015 World Cup over 50 years ago. Other potential highlights include Australia’s clash with England at the MCG on Friday, October 28. You can watch the full match here.
How do I watch?
You can watch for free on Nine Network, where all the Australian games, semi-finals, finals, and other big selections are spread across the main Nine channel and GEM. For pay-TV subscribers, matches are on Fox Sports, or you can stream the tournament on Fox’s live streaming service, Kayo. For qualifying matches and Super 12 matches, kids can get $5 (subject to availability). For adults, ticket prices range from $20 to $110 for Super 12 matches depending on the category. Click here to buy tickets.
La Nina is back. How will the weather affect the event and what happens if a drift occurs?
The third year of La Nina in a row has certainly had an impact on the pitches at the start of the Australian season so far, with less green and softer underfoot than is ideal for most Twenty20 surfaces. This could lead to some interesting competitions between bats and ball, especially in the southern states. The other concern, of course, is the heavy rain in the matches – as happened on the day of the SCG semi-finals at the 2020 women’s event. As a result of the semi-finals, which cost England a chance to reach the final, both the semi-finals and the final had spare days in case of no result. Scattered rain is expected throughout the three days he spent at the inaugural tournament in Geelong.
Who is the favourite? Can Australia turn back?
Last year, Australia won a tournament very few expected – as did the young Alan Border’s team in an ODI match in 1987. This time, home conditions should suit Australians still better than the flat surfaces of the UAE, where they must Playground First Under the Lights was highly favored due to the evening dew and Finch won a large number of coins. The ICC’s rankings are notoriously rubbery, which explains Australia’s modest No. 6 rankings.
India, Pakistan, England and New Zealand can all be expected to emerge, while South Africa’s impressive record of success in Australia shouldn’t be ruled out by all means. The Black Caps, in particular, will be looking to shake off the bridesmaid tag at ICC events, having finished second to Australia last year, and at the Over-50 World Cup to England (in dramatic fashion at Lord’s) in 2019 and Australia at the MCG In 2015. As always, Captain Ken Williamson will be the key to their success.
But will the Australia captain keep his place in the team?
Finch’s performance in Twenty20 cricket has been respectable of late, if not the storm performances that first brought him to international attention. What’s most interesting about the home team’s warm-up is that he was willing to drop to fourth – replacing Steve Smith in particular – should someone like Cameron Green be considered in a better position to open it. So don’t expect Finch to drop out of the team during the tournament, only to drop the rankings if the team’s balance dictates.
Is there a fairy tale waiting to happen?
Afghanistan has already reached the Super 12 stage and they are always able to get upset. Veteran deer Rashid Khan is known to the Australian public through his exploits with the Adelaide Strikers at BBL, and will have the support of Mujibur Rahman and Qais Ahmed.
The West Indies are among the biggest mysteries. They have won the Twenty20 World Cup twice, but it remains to be seen if their young team can emerge from the shadows of giants such as Chris Gale, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo to reach the main draw. .
T20 is about sixes, right? Who are the big hitters?
England captain Gus Butler combines rare strength with advanced skill so much that he was able to hit his left hand against Ben Stokes in the net this week, while Liam Livingston is back in the middle standings from an ankle injury.
Joss Butler in play for England. attributed to him:Getty Images
India’s multi-skilled Hardik Pandya showed his ability to strike against Australia on these shores in late 2020. The hosts have, of course, developed a solid group of powerful attackers, none more so than Tim David, who has earned his stature through global success in the leagues The franchise has already played some of the most memorable shots for his country. Also pay attention to Glenn Maxwell’s substitution and the 360-degree hit of Indian racket guard Rishabh Pant.
Virat Kohli is here, but why not captain India?
Since leaving early for the 2020-21 India Tour in Australia to be home to the birth of his first child, Kohli has gradually given up on leading roles in all forms. Having already announced that he would be giving up his Twenty20 job ahead of last year’s World Cup, Kohli explained himself as follows: “This was the time for me to manage my workload. It’s been six to seven years of intense cricket every time we take the pitch and take a lot from you.” In Kohli’s place, long-time contemporary Rohit Sharma has taken the helm of India in all forms of the game. India would also be without the uncontrollable quick Jaspreet Bumrah due to a back injury, which is a huge loss for them and the tournament.
Virat Kohli has a proven track record in Australia. attributed to him:AP
What about England? Can they win something in Australia?
Given the miserable performances in both the Ashes Series (2013-14, 2017-18 and 2021-22) and the World Cups (2015) on Australian soil over the past decade, the English efforts to improve this part of the world are underlined by those who are now coaching them, Not only was the white ball team led by former Australia women’s coach Matthew Mott, but he also chose another pair of Australians, Mike Hussey and David Saker, to help him through the tournament. Despite the retirement of Owen Morgan, the architect of the 2019 World Cup victory at home, England have a strong and diverse squad with an aggressive and agile mindset. All the traits they didn’t have in 2015.
Can Pakistan replicate the success of the mighty Imran Khan team in Australia 30 years ago?
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Powered by her performance until she was knocked out of Australia’s epic chase in the semi-finals, Pakistan looked like the most likely winners of the 2021 event. In Australia, the team’s best qualities should serve them well once again. In the editorials, Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam Pakistan probably have two of the top 20 hitters in the world at the moment. At the same time, the varied and fast bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi, has the potential to change the course of matches. The first meeting with India at the MCG on October 23 may tell a lot.
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Originally published at Melbourne News Vine
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