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LLC 2023: WOG vs INM, Match 2 | Fantasy Tips, Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Fantasy Teams

Pawan ∙ 11 Mar 2023

LLC 2023: WOG vs INM, Match 2 | Fantasy Tips, Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Fantasy Teams

The fantasy tips and teams for the 2nd match of LLC 2023.

T20 World Cup 2022: Top 5 catches from previous editions

Vishal Mehra ∙ 7 Oct 2022

T20 World Cup 2022: Top 5 catches from previous editions

With the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 nearing soon, let’s have a look into some of the best catching efforts witnessed by fans over the years.

GG vs BK Match Preview, Key Players, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Shivani Shukla ∙ 29 Sep 2022

GG vs BK Match Preview, Key Players, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

The last time both teams met in the tournament, it was Irfan Pathan's Bhilwara Kings which emerged victorious by 57 runs.

Legends League Cricket 2022, Match 03 Review: Parthiv's cameo guides Gujarat Giants to a 2-wicket win over Manipal Tigers

Yash Mittal ∙ 20 Sep 2022

Legends League Cricket 2022, Match 03 Review: Parthiv's cameo guides Gujarat Giants to a 2-wicket win over Manipal Tigers

Gujarat Giants beat Manipal Tigers by 2 wickets in a low-scoring encounter in the Legends League Cricket 2022, in Lucknow on Monday, September 19.

Virender Sehwag keen to entertain fans with his destructive batting skills

Shivani Shukla ∙ 19 Sep 2022

Virender Sehwag keen to entertain fans with his destructive batting skills

Virender Sehwag couldn't score big in the tournament opener against India Capitals.

Legends League T20 2022, IC vs GJG: Kevin O'Brien guides Giants to a victory

Tejas Rathi ∙ 17 Sep 2022

Legends League T20 2022, IC vs GJG: Kevin O'Brien guides Giants to a victory

IC vs GJG: Kevin O'Brien overshadows Ashley Nurse to help Giants secure a victory

The trailblazer of Ireland opts for retirement when he could've gone on: Kevin O’Brien

Dev Tyagi ∙ 17 Aug 2022

The trailblazer of Ireland opts for retirement when he could've gone on: Kevin O’Brien

He’s been the pathfinder and the pathbreaker. The one whose career paved a mighty fine way for Ireland all these years given his excellence with both bat and ball. There’ll never be another like Kevin O’Brien.

Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket

Gargi Raut ∙ 16 Aug 2022

Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket

He last represented Ireland in the ICC Women's World Cup 2021.

S Sreesanth, Misbah-ul-Haq confirm participation in Legends League Cricket Season 2

Shivani Shukla ∙ 8 July 2022

S Sreesanth, Misbah-ul-Haq confirm participation in Legends League Cricket Season 2

The second edition of Legends League Cricket is going to be a star-studded event with the likes of retired legends Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, and Muttiah Muralitharan already confirming their participation in the T20 tournament.

Inter-Provincial Cup 2022 | Underdogs Munster Reds go clear at the top of the table despite sensational Adair century

Cricket Ireland ∙ 24 May 2022

Inter-Provincial Cup 2022 | Underdogs Munster Reds go clear at the top of the table despite sensational Adair century

After a pulsating match that saw Mark Adair strike his first List A century, the Munster Reds moved four points clear of second-place Leinster Lightning with a 19-run (DLS) win over Northern Knights at The Mardyke today – the Reds’ first win at their home ground since joining the 50-over Inter-Provincial Cup competition in 2021.

World T20 2021 | Creating genuine chances, Namibia, Ireland seek another step towards Super 12s

Somya Kapoor ∙ 20 Oct 2021

World T20 2021 | Creating genuine chances, Namibia, Ireland seek another step towards Super 12s

With a win and a defeat under their belt, it’s the NRR which is presently keeping Ireland a place above Namibia in Group A. But the two sides will now have a genuine opportunity to take another step towards the Super 12 stage. Well, Namibia would be riding high on confidence at the moment, courtesy David Wiese who played a blinder against Netherlands and helped his side etch their first World Cup win. Wiese along with captain Gerhard Erasmus helped Namibia come out of a tricky situation and eventually led them over the line. Ireland on the other side, just lost their way in the middle against Sri Lanka despite picking up early wickets. After reducing the Asian side to 8/3, the Irish bowlers were hammered around the park as Sri Lanka posted 171/7 in 20 overs. The misery just didn’t end here for Ireland as they never really got into the groove and were bundled out for 101 in the 19th over losing the match by a huge 70-run margin. So, now the equation is such that Namibia will be coming into this game on the back of a scintillating win while Ireland will be under some pressure not because they suffered a defeat against Sri Lanka but the way they lost it. The beginning of the clash was pretty fascinating for the Irish fans but as the game progressed, the graph just went down. Nevertheless, as mentioned above, both the sides have a genuine chance of giving themselves an opportunity and eye a Super 12 berth. Match Details Match: NAM vs IRE, 11th Match, Group A, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2021 Date: Friday, October 22, 2021 Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Telecast: Star Sports Network Pitch Report The pitch in Sharjah might have some aid for the batsmen and with the kind of batting line ups that the two sides possess, high-voltage drama can be expected. So, if you win the toss, elect to bat first and try to post a big total on the board. Davie Wiese- An asset David Wiese probably put in all his experience at a time when it was most needed for Namibia. The right-hander just played a blinder of an innings and anchored the side to what wasn’t just their first World Cup win but probably the most important one till date. The team management would just want Wiese to continue what he did against Netherlands on Wednesday. But there are certain areas that the team needs to focus on. For starters, the bowling unit needs to pick wickets at regular intervals and prevent the opposition from cutting loose. Second, Namibia can’t just back upon Wiese or for that matter Erasmus with the bat. The other batters too need to chip in with some more runs and build partnerships so that the opposition isn’t able to dominate them at any given stage of the match. Ireland’s inconsistency with the bat There have already been two occasions when the Irish batting unit showed signs of concern. During the chase against Netherlands, they started off in a decent manner but lost a couple of wickets in quick succession only to get much-needed resistance from Paul Stirling and Gareth Delany who eventually helped the side chase down a target of 107 runs. But the issues were soon exposed when Ireland were once again chasing a target. This time they were up against a relatively better bowling attack and were after a much bigger target as well and as a result the batting order just witnessed a huge collapse. The Irish team never really made a return after losing early wickets and were comprehensively defeated in the end. The amount of cricket that some of the Ireland players have played, they now need to take the onus on themselves and hold the fort. Another important aspect is taking advantage of scalping early wickets. The Ireland bowlers did pick up wickets quite early in the innings but let the match slip away from their hands. Probable XI Namibia: Stephan Baard, Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz Ireland: Paul Stirling, Kevin O Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Neil Rock (wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young CE Fantasy XI Neil Rock, Kevin O Brien (VC), Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Striling, Gareth Delany, Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese (C), JJ Smit, Joshua Little, Mark Adair, Bernard Scholtz