The first semi-final of the Commonwealth Games 2022 women’s cricket competition is set to take place between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham and this is expected to be a humdinger of a contest. England topped the points table in Group B with three wins in as many games and they will be riding high on confidence. Although the numbers are in favour of the host nation, England will expect a tough challenge against India.
In the group fixtures, Sri Lanka and New Zealand looked no match to the England Women’s side while South Africa provided a tough contest. Alice Capsey has been among the runs in all the three games for England and she will be the one to watch out for in the semi-final going by her recent form.
India’s campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2022 started off with a hiccup in the first game against Australia. However, they came up with fine displays in the the second and third games of the group stages against Pakistan and Barbados respectively. With two wins in three games and at four points, India finished second in the points table of Group A, and they will be looking to seal a spot in the gold medal match with a victory over England.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the first semi-final of the tournament.
Pitch Conditions
The Edgbaston pitch has been tough to score runs and seamers have enjoyed bowling in the conditions especially with the swing around. It will be a tough ground to chase totals above 150 and hence, wickets in hand will be a key factor.
Playing Combinations for ENG-W vs IND-W
England
England are likely to go in this match with the same playing XI that played against New Zealand in the previous match. After a dominating display against the White Ferns, England are expected to put on a similar kind of performance in the semi-final against India.
Predicted Playing XI:
Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey.
The first semi-final of the Commonwealth Games 2022 women’s cricket competition is set to take place between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham and this is expected to be a humdinger of a contest. England topped the points table in Group B with three wins in as many games and they will be riding high on confidence. Although the numbers are in favour of the host nation, England will expect a tough challenge against India.
In the group fixtures, Sri Lanka and New Zealand looked no match to the England Women’s side while South Africa provided a tough contest. Alice Capsey has been among the runs in all the three games for England and she will be the one to watch out for in the semi-final going by her recent form.
India’s campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2022 started off with a hiccup in the first game against Australia. However, they came up with fine displays in the the second and third games of the group stages against Pakistan and Barbados respectively. With two wins in three games and at four points, India finished second in the points table of Group A, and they will be looking to seal a spot in the gold medal match with a victory over England.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the first semi-final of the tournament.
Pitch Conditions
The Edgbaston pitch has been tough to score runs and seamers have enjoyed bowling in the conditions especially with the swing around. It will be a tough ground to chase totals above 150 and hence, wickets in hand will be a key factor.
Playing Combinations for ENG-W vs IND-W
England
England are likely to go in this match with the same playing XI that played against New Zealand in the previous match. After a dominating display against the White Ferns, England are expected to put on a similar kind of performance in the semi-final against India.
Predicted Playing XI:
Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey
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After suffering a disappointing defeat at the hands of team England during the rescheduled Test match, team India will now take on the Three Lions in a three-match T20I series. The three-match T20I series will kick-start on July 7 at Southampton and the final match will be played on July 10 (Sunday).
In good news for the Indian fans, permanent skipper Rohit Sharma is available for the T20I series and is likely to open the innings for the Men in Blue. Meanwhile, the home team has also announced hard-hitter Jos Buttler as their new skipper and he will be looking to lead his side well against a strong Indian team.
Match Details:
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Date & Time: July 7, 2022, at 10:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
A batting paradise is expected at the Rose Bowl, Southampton with bowlers having their task cut out. The wicket at the Rose Bowl offers true pace and bounce which can help the batters to hit through the line. Skipper winning the toss might be tempted to bowl first.
Probable playing XI
England
Jos Buttler (C and wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, Matthew Parkinson.
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan.
Probable Top Performers
Probable best batter of the match
Jos Buttler:
England’s new skipper Jos Buttler will want to perform well with the bat against India and help his side in giving a quick start during the field restrictions. The right-handed batter likes to take his time to get his eyes in, but he can be very brutal once settled.
Probable best bowler of the match
Harshal Patel:
Talented pacer Harshal Patel was excellent during the second warm-up game against Northamptons
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England suffered a narrow series defeat to India in the recently concluded ODI series as Jos Buttler’s turbulent start to full-time captaincy continued after losing the T20I series against the same opposition earlier.
But the English side won’t have much time to lick their wounds as a combative South African team visits the English shores for an ODI and T20I series followed by three Tests. The Proteas will engage in the first ODI of the three-match series on 19th July, Tuesday at the Riverside Ground.
South Africa, unlike the hosts, haven’t played any cricket since their T20I series against India last month, which finished 2-2, and will be itching to get back onto the field amidst a jampacked international calendar. They will be without their influential skipper Temba Bavuma, recovering from an elbow injury sustained against India. Keshav Maharaj will lead the side on his behalf instead.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the first game of the series.
Watch out.
Pitch and conditions
The surface at the Riverside Stadium is one of the lower scoring grounds in the country, and the team chasing has won 11 of the 20 matches played at the venue. The pacers will be a handful at the venue with early seam movement on offer and the team winning the toss would prefer to bowl first, and a first innings tally of under 240 will favour the chasing side.
Playing Combinations for ENG vs SA
England
Buttler will be concerned with the recurrent failure of his top-order batters in the ODI series against India but will back them to come good in the upcoming white-ball series against the Proteas. Matthew Potts, who has been impressive in red-ball cricket for the hosts, has made it to the ODI squad and will be eager to make his impression in white-ball cricket as well. Adil Rashid also returns to the squad after his return from Pilgrimage duties.
Predicted Playing
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After the ODI series ended in a draw, two strong-looking teams in the form of England and South Africa will take on each other in a T20I series with the first encounter to be played at the County Ground, Bristol on July 27 (Wednesday). Meanwhile, the Proteas have given strong competition to the home team during the 50-over matches and will back themselves to win the T20I series.
Talking about the England team, experienced all-rounder Moeen Ali has been England’s top run-getter in the T20I format this year. Batters Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone have also looked in good touch and they will want to give their best in the upcoming series.
Meanwhile, South Africa are also looking strong on paper with their senior batters including Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, and Aiden Markram performing extremely well with the bat. Pacers Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Lungi Ngidi will look to provide early wickets to their side and help their team to get in a strong position.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the first game of the series.
Pitch Conditions
The wicket at County Ground, Bristol is expected to be good for batting with a high-scoring encounter looking on the cards. The wicket has generally offered help to the seamers in the past. The skipper winning the toss might be tempted to have a bowl first and chase the total later on.
Playing Combinations for ENG vs SA
England
Team England has announced a solid squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Skipper Jos Buttler will have the responsibility to provide an excellent finish for his team with the bat.
Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler (c), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley,
South Africa
Under the leadership of their power-packed batter David Miller,
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The Indian women’s team is just at the doorstep of rewriting history having successfully qualified for the finals of the T20 cricket competition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022. They overcame a strong England side in the first semifinal by four runs to deservingly earn a place in the Gold Medal match.
Standing in their way are world-beaters Australia who have been unconquerable in the knockout games in the last few years. They are currently the T20 as well as the ODI World Cup holders and have a tactical captain in Meg Lanning who knows how to marshal her troops in big matches. Moreover, the Australians have been unbeaten in this competition so far and had also handed India a three-wicket defeat in the group stages.
India’s temperament will be tested against the mighty Aussies and they would be expected to sustain pressure in order to finish on top of the podium with a gold medal. At the same time, it is to be noted that the Indian eves had suffered an 85-run defeat in the final of the WT20 2020 at the iconic MCG.
Australia qualified for the Gold Medal match after a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second semifinal on August 6 to set up a high-octane clash against a spirited Indian team at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday, August 7. Their batting might have been tested by the Kiwi bowlers chasing a manageable 145, but still, the Aussies held their nerves and made easy work of yet another knockout fixture.
Here’s all you need to know about the IND-W vs AUS-W CWG 2022 Final squads
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Taniya Bhatia(w), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh
Australia Women:
Alyssa Healy(w), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning(c), Tahlia McGrath, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
IND-W vs AUS-W Final Date, Time, and Venue<
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A spirited India will be facing England in the second T20I at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday, July 9. India will be pumped up heading into this contest, having registered an emphatic 50-run victory in the opening game courtesy of brilliant all-round efforts from Hardik Pandya, who first scored an impactful half-century and followed it up with a match-winning four-wicket haul.
England, on the other hand, have a lot of work to do, especially in their batting which was a total failure in the series opener, with skipper Jos Buttler and power-hitter Liam Livingstone failing to trouble the scorers and the explosive batter Dawid Malan’s inability to convert his good start into a good knock.
As far as things in the Indian camp are concerned, it remains to be seen whether there will be any changes in the contest with a few key players including the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant available. The trio was rested as they were a part of the rescheduled fifth Test match that had concluded just two days before the first T20I.
ENG vs IND Match Details:
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: July 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
ENG vs IND Pitch Report:
The rescheduled fifth Test match witnessed a run-fest that saw England chased down a stiff target of 378. Things will not be any different in the second T20I either with a perfect batting paradise on offer that will see runs being scored with ease. The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.
ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs
England:
Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, Matthew Parkinson
India:
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
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India will commence the West Indies tour with a three-match ODI series followed by as many T20Is. The Indian team will be missing the services of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant as the captaincy role has been handed to Shikhar Dhawan. After a 2-1 victory over England, the Men in Blue will look to continue their winning momentum.
On the other hand, West Indies are coming off a 3-0 defeat against Bangladesh at home. They dominated the Test and T20Is against the opponents by winning both the series by 2-0 but failed to put up a good show in the ODIs. The West Indies have struggled to establish the correct tempo in ODI cricket for a while now.
India had hosted West Indies in February, and clean swept both the ODI and T20I series by 3-0. India had last toured the West Indies in 2019, where the first game was washed out due to rain, but the Men in Blue managed to win the second and third ODI. That was the series where Kohli hit an ODI ton and bagged the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Notably, he hasn’t managed to hit an ODI century ever since.
West Indies, however, haven’t been able to strike the correct balance in the 50-over format, when it is necessary to control the hitting and shift the strike in the middle overs regularly. Either they have shut down or have tried to be overly aggressive. As a result, the squad has struggled to bat through the complete 50 overs. Before announcing his retirement, even Kieron Pollard stressed the need for West Indies to bat for the entire 50 overs in the format.
The in-form India has defeated West Indies in the two teams’ last 11 ODI encounters, thus remaining unbeaten in the 50-over format. In terms of the bilateral series, India haven’t lost against the Windies since May 2006. The Indian batters have found a good rhythm, and as for the bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja will be the one to look out for as he has the most number of wick
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After an entertaining ODI series, the focus now shifts towards the T20Is as India and the West Indies would be locking horns in the first game at the Brian Lara Stadium Tarouba in Trinidad on Friday, July 29. The hosts were blanked in the three One Day Internationals and would now be hoping for a revival in their fortunes in the shortest format.
India, on the other hand, were outstanding in the 50-over format and would now be looking forward to maintaining the same level of consistency in the 20-over format as well. Rohit Sharma who was rested for the first leg of this bilateral white-ball series will now be back in action to lead the Men in Blue from the front. The ‘Hitman’ would be hoping to make the most of his opportunities in the upcoming five T20Is as the Men in Blue start their preparations for the Asia Cup in the UAE and the T20 World Cup in October.
Just like the ODI series, the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah would be a great opportunity for the emerging players as well as the bench strength to prove their point and put the national selectors on notice.
WI vs IND Match Details
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium Tarouba, Trinidad
Date and Time: July 29, 8:00 PM
Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode
WI vs IND Pitch Report
The surface at the Brian Lara Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly and a run fest will surely be on the cards. The batters of both sides would be eager to make merry on this wicket and the bowlers would need to toil hard for getting breakthroughs. Therefore, the captain winning the toss would be bowling first.
West Indies vs India, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs
West Indies:
Rovman Powell, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pand
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India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series, and the first game is set to be played in Harare on August 18, Thursday. Zimbabwe will come into the series on the back of a 2-1 series win over Bangladesh. India, on the other hand, will come in with a four-match winning streak.
India have sent out a second-string squad that will be led by KL Rahul. And they have a stiff task ahead, facing a Zimbabwean side that has won their last two series across formats against Bangladesh. It is set up to be a mouth-watering contest, given that India won their previous two series without some of their senior players. This will also be the Men in Blue’s last series before the Asia Cup 2022.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the first game of the series.
Pitch and Conditions
The Harare Sports Club generally offers an even contest between bat and ball. All three matches in the previous series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh were played at this venue, and the average total was 266. Over the last four years, teams batting first have won five times in the ODIs, while teams batting second have won the games eight times.
Playing Combinations for ZIM vs IND
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, after losing their previous match against Bangladesh, might switch back to the winning combination that they fielded in the second ODI of the series. Skipper Chakabva might take the wicketkeeping gloves again and send in the familiar opening pair of Tadiwanashe Marumani and Takudzwanashe Kaitano.
Predicted Playing XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (c) (wk), Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Tanaka Chivanga
India
India have sent out a young and inexperienced squad for the tour, and the first game would be about experimentation and finding the right combination. Shubman Gill, although he fared well
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England’s turbulent start under newly appointed white-ball skipper Jos Buttler continued as they lost the series opener against visitors South Africa after a disappointing outing in Durham on the 19th of July, Tuesday in Ben Stokes’s farewell game in ODI cricket.
South Africa were superior in all departments of the game and performed diligently under stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj. Rassie van der Dussen continued his phenomenal run in ODI cricket and registered a magnificent ton in front of Stokes’ home crowd that had gathered to commemorate his final hoorah in the format.
The hosts will be hoping to end the sequence of disappointing performances in white-ball cricket, in the do-or-die second match in Manchester on Friday, the 22nd of July. The good news for Buttler is that the opening batters, who struggled for runs in the previous series against India, showed signs of a return to form in the first ODI, while Joe Root also looked at his fluent best in the series opener.
Here are all the stats & approaching milestones you need to know ahead of the second game of the series.
Pitch and conditions
The previous encounter at Old Trafford showed that batting in the second innings gets much easier in comparison to the first innings. The dimensions of the field will favour the batters more, unlike in Durham. The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first as the new ball will move a bit in the early part of the match.
Playing Combinations for ENG vs SA
England
For the first time in almost a decade, England won’t be able to call up Ben Stokes to bail them out in tough situations. Buttler’s men will walk out at Old Trafford determined to end their agony in white-ball cricket. Philip Salt is most likely to come into the team to replace the retired Stokes.
Predicted Playing XI: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Philip Salt, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, B
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