IPL 2017

[dan08]

i know i am biased for my FL team but RCB have to give Badree a game after this bowling performance

Only reason i can think of is they don't want to play 2 leg spinners.

yeah can understand that but they need to do something and Badree is a proven performer in the format

I don't get why they would rather play 1 leg spinner and 2 SLA than 2 leg spinners. All turn it the same way so doesn't really matter.

[rich1uk]

i know its only 2 games but quite liked this stat in the preview to todays game

Imran Tahir has taken five wickets in eight overs, with an economy of 7.12; all other Rising Pune bowlers have taken a combined six wickets in 31 overs, at an economy of 9.29

[greyblazer]

meant to be one of the next indian fast bowlers.
haven't seen much of him but is widely rated by people.
not sure he is a T20 bowler though, greyblazer should know more if he still reads this forum.

When in good rhythm, Nathu has the ability to bowl those toe-crushers at good pace. Unfortunately, his control isn't always great. There is every chance of him going for 50 in 4 overs too. Rajasthan, the state he plays for, also have a poor fielding unit. It doesn't help their bowlers.

Just that at the domestic level, good pace can make up for lack of control. Hence, perhaps he has a fine T20 record. Not sure how will he go in the IPL. The standard is slightly higher.

[Dr Cricket]

No steve smith.
drops himself out of the team.
Edit not feeling well.

[greyblazer]

He is unwell, stomach bug.

[Dr Cricket]

manoj tiwary is out as well because father passed away this morning.

[dan08]

Tempted to predict Delhi for this one.

[Dr Cricket]

lol Empty stadium for the IPL in pune.
Did say during the Test match, pune stadium is awfully placed in the middle of nowhere, in an area where loads of cricket is played in.

[Dr Cricket]

Tempted to predict Delhi for this one.

niced backed delhi earlier.
mostly because of the odds.

[dan08]

lol Empty stadium for the IPL in pune.
Did say during the Test match, pune stadium is awfully placed in the middle of nowhere, in an area where loads of cricket is played in.

I know a Pune fan and he says that some people just avoid travelling there because of the weather. Almost 40 degrees in the afternoon/evening.

[dan08]

Tempted to predict Delhi for this one.

niced backed delhi earlier.
mostly because of the odds.

Mainly because Pune look so weak without Smith (and Tiwary too). Delhi far stronger with Corey.

[Dr Cricket]

yeah pune so reliant on the Rahane and the 4 overseas players.
the indians look awful.
Even the guy coming for Tiwary hardly done anything in the domestic scene.

[Dr Cricket]

Hopefully Sam billings does something not got the greatest T20 record.
average of 20 and strike rate of 124 isn't that great personally think to be a top T20 player the guy should be averaging more than 30 with a strike rate above 130 odd.

[dan08]

Hopefully Sam billings does something not got the greatest T20 record.
average of 20 and strike rate of 124 isn't that great personally think to be a top T20 player the guy should be averaging more than 30 with a strike rate above 130 odd.

His record is improving. It was really poor due to him opening when he was younger and he used to just be a plodder. Then all of a sudden he got moved down the order and just exploded (mainly in 40/50 overs though).

[dan08]

Doesn't really matter if Tare's gone. More time for Nair, Pant and Corey to bat.