Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Underrated teams seek to take one more step forward

               The world T20 gears up for the semi finals, as one of the two going to be  played at the capital with England and Kiwis face an Knockout on Wednesday. Both the sides were underrated before the start of the  event about their chances making it to top 4, especially due to their lack of IPL experience.
               Things are not as been the same so far, captaincy as been the taking point with Baz retirement. But  Williamson already beginning an new era and also one can say he is carrying out Baz legacy forward with selflessness and in taking bold decisions. They laid easy roads in to the semi's with taking minimal risks.
                 England team were quite under pressure with losing their opening match to Windes, after the scenario changed for them where every game was almost like a virtual Knockout. They held their nerves in followed 3 matches and so far it's wasn't that easy for them to make it over the line. It was tough and at the same time testing their credentials which came good for their side at the end.
               Accessing the conditions and picking the team accordingly as been the blueprint of Kiwis so far, their performance as been good in all departments. Spinners led the attack from the front in these conditions  and they hadn't played two matches at the same Venue, so as with the semifinal.
             While England struggled coping with conditions and played two matches at Delhi so far in the group stage which will be handy in accessing the conditions in the semifinal. Although the pitch will be in focus, as it turned to be a Turner and also in to a batting pitch in the matches played.
             Kiwis showed great credentials with the spin and England lied heavily on their batting depth. At crucial times both the sides done well with the bat and  ball, so now it may turn in to an even contest, with already played venue for England and Kiwis who are doing well in spining conditions.
            Kiwis like to go with 3 spin attack if the pitch turns dry once again and England seek to go with the settled combination at the Venue. Meanwhile the contest much lies on how England batsmen deal with flourishing Kiwis spin attack.
           

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