First WT20 Worl cup kicks off today with hosts SA playing WI.
The 2007 ICC Twenty20 World Championship is a Twenty20 cricket tournament scheduled to take place in South Africa from September 11 to September 24, 2007. It will be the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship. Twelve teams will take part in the thirteen-day tournament, comprising the ten Test playing nations as well as Kenya and Scotland, the latter teams having qualified by reaching the final of the 2007 WCL Division One tournament.
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About T20
Twenty20 Rules
Guide to Twenty20
Format and Schedule
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I have not put Kenya and Scotland in the poll options as there are maximum 10 options you can include in a poll in the forum and those two are non-test playing nations (doesnt mean they cant win T20).
For seeded teams from I have put their seeding against them in the poll options. E.g SA is seeded 1 in group A so its seeding is A1.
Well Aussies are strong favourites but I think SA will get the advantage of playing on home turf.
For seeded teams from I have put their seeding against them in the poll options. E.g SA is seeded 1 in group A so its seeding is A1.
Well Aussies are strong favourites but I think SA will get the advantage of playing on home turf.
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Twenty20 Rules
FIELDING
As in ODIs, during the 'Powerplay' overs (1-6 in T20) a maximum of two fielders can be outside the 30-yard ring. Also two men, besides the wicketkeeper, must be 'close fielders' ? at slip or within 15 yards of the bat.
Once Powerplay overs are completed, no close fielders are necessary and a maximum of five fielders can be outside the 30-yard ring. Finally, no more than five fielders can be on the leg-side at any time.
BOWLING
Bowlers may bowl a maximum of 4 overs per innings (in rain-affected matches, no bowler may bowl more than a fifth of the allotted overs).
In terms of wides, strict ODI interpretation will be applied and only one legal bouncer (above the upright batsman's shoulder but below his head height) per over is allowed.
Front-foot no-balls will result in 2 runs being added to the batting team's total and the next delivery being designated a 'free hit'. A batsman can only be out from a 'free hit' if he is run out, hits the ball twice, obstructs the field or handles the ball.
TIME
Umpires may award a 5-run penalty for wasting time. If the fielding team does not start to bowl their 20th over within 75 minutes, the batting side is credited an extra five runs for every whole over bowled after the 75-minute mark.
An incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to receive the next ball within 90 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket or he will be timed out.
TIED MATCHES
If the match ends with the scores tied and there must be a winner, the tie is broken with a bowl-out (similar to a penalty shoot-out in football) culminating in a sudden death.
RAIN
Each side must have a minimum of five overs' batting to constitute a match. In the event of rain affecting the game, Duckworth-Lewis rules will apply.
In rain-reduced matches, the following Powerplay overs will apply for both innings: 1 (5-6 over match), 2 (7-9), 3 (10-13), 4 (14-16), 5 (17-19).
FIELDING
As in ODIs, during the 'Powerplay' overs (1-6 in T20) a maximum of two fielders can be outside the 30-yard ring. Also two men, besides the wicketkeeper, must be 'close fielders' ? at slip or within 15 yards of the bat.
Once Powerplay overs are completed, no close fielders are necessary and a maximum of five fielders can be outside the 30-yard ring. Finally, no more than five fielders can be on the leg-side at any time.
BOWLING
Bowlers may bowl a maximum of 4 overs per innings (in rain-affected matches, no bowler may bowl more than a fifth of the allotted overs).
In terms of wides, strict ODI interpretation will be applied and only one legal bouncer (above the upright batsman's shoulder but below his head height) per over is allowed.
Front-foot no-balls will result in 2 runs being added to the batting team's total and the next delivery being designated a 'free hit'. A batsman can only be out from a 'free hit' if he is run out, hits the ball twice, obstructs the field or handles the ball.
TIME
Umpires may award a 5-run penalty for wasting time. If the fielding team does not start to bowl their 20th over within 75 minutes, the batting side is credited an extra five runs for every whole over bowled after the 75-minute mark.
An incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to receive the next ball within 90 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket or he will be timed out.
TIED MATCHES
If the match ends with the scores tied and there must be a winner, the tie is broken with a bowl-out (similar to a penalty shoot-out in football) culminating in a sudden death.
RAIN
Each side must have a minimum of five overs' batting to constitute a match. In the event of rain affecting the game, Duckworth-Lewis rules will apply.
In rain-reduced matches, the following Powerplay overs will apply for both innings: 1 (5-6 over match), 2 (7-9), 3 (10-13), 4 (14-16), 5 (17-19).
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>>>World Championship format and schedule
Twelve teams - the nine nations currently playing Test cricket and Zimbabwe, Kenya and Scotland - divided into four groups of three teams each in the preliminary league
Two teams from each group advance to the Super Eights league. The seeded teams in each group are placed 1 or 2. They will retain these places for the Super Eights stage, irrespective of whether they finish first or second in their group, unless they are knocked out by the third team in their group. In that case, team 3 replaces the position of the team they knock out.
The Super Eights league will comprise two groups of four teams each with the top two in each group advancing to the semi-finals. >>>
Twelve teams - the nine nations currently playing Test cricket and Zimbabwe, Kenya and Scotland - divided into four groups of three teams each in the preliminary league
Two teams from each group advance to the Super Eights league. The seeded teams in each group are placed 1 or 2. They will retain these places for the Super Eights stage, irrespective of whether they finish first or second in their group, unless they are knocked out by the third team in their group. In that case, team 3 replaces the position of the team they knock out.
The Super Eights league will comprise two groups of four teams each with the top two in each group advancing to the semi-finals. >>>
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SA starts slow 8-0 after 2 overs but are now looking to be in better control 32 for loss of no wicket after 4.1 overs. Gibbs in great form and Smith has picked up one gear too.
Before that it was fantastic innings by Chris Gayle - first century in this form of international match.
Before that it was fantastic innings by Chris Gayle - first century in this form of international match.
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Is there any website which streams the tournament freely:emwink: as I dont want to pay $99 to watch at willow.tv?
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It is a completely different feeling watching this T20 cricket...
- the atmosphere at the ground is a lot different with cheerleaders, music etc.
- grounds are full - ticket prices are low and it is so small a version that people can go to ground as if to watch a Hindi movie - 3 hours
- rest of the team seating in dugouts and not in the dressing room. You can clearly see what's going on there
About the game itself -
- improvisations / innovations of the shots has become the norm
- field restrictions have made bowling pretty predictable
- it was never a bowlers' game but T20 completely kills the bowlers
- proportion of extras has increased due to stricter wide rules and pressure on bowlers. WI jus broke their own T20 record of giving away highest extra runs - 27 extras conceded so far (includes 22 wides - that means they bowled almost 4 extra hours)
Good article on Cricinfo by Sambit Bal Sambit Bal - Bring it on
Overall Gibbs played superb innings ... acnhored SA innings. Well supported by Kemp. A comfy win for SA (by 8 wickets and with 14 balls remaining)- a good start to the tourney for them. WI dropped too many catches at crucial moment and overall fielding was not upto the mark. They have taken far too more time to bowl their quota of overs partly because of the extras given. Good to see the celebrations at the ground - music, cheerleaders and the firework.
I am not sure how Indians will fair in this game. On one hand it will suit them as they have people who can hit the ball around the park but cant hold or shape 50 overs innings. Also it will suit them from bowling angle. It does not matter how good bowler you are anyway. But India can play with 4 specialist bowlers. On the other hand this game means pressure from the word go and Indians are not known to keep their nerves when needed.
India's first match is with Scotland on 13th and second with Pak on 14th. If we reach Super 8 then we'll be in Group E along side SA, England and NZ. (Super 8 stage will have two groups - E and F with 4 teams each. In group E there will be A1, B2, C1, D2 and in Group B there will be A2, B1, C2, D1. India is seeded D2 so it will be in Group E if it qualifies for super 8. Each team will play remaining 3 teams once and top 2 will go to semis - both semis will be played on 22nd Sept - 10 days from now )
- the atmosphere at the ground is a lot different with cheerleaders, music etc.
- grounds are full - ticket prices are low and it is so small a version that people can go to ground as if to watch a Hindi movie - 3 hours
- rest of the team seating in dugouts and not in the dressing room. You can clearly see what's going on there
About the game itself -
- improvisations / innovations of the shots has become the norm
- field restrictions have made bowling pretty predictable
- it was never a bowlers' game but T20 completely kills the bowlers
- proportion of extras has increased due to stricter wide rules and pressure on bowlers. WI jus broke their own T20 record of giving away highest extra runs - 27 extras conceded so far (includes 22 wides - that means they bowled almost 4 extra hours)
Good article on Cricinfo by Sambit Bal Sambit Bal - Bring it on
Overall Gibbs played superb innings ... acnhored SA innings. Well supported by Kemp. A comfy win for SA (by 8 wickets and with 14 balls remaining)- a good start to the tourney for them. WI dropped too many catches at crucial moment and overall fielding was not upto the mark. They have taken far too more time to bowl their quota of overs partly because of the extras given. Good to see the celebrations at the ground - music, cheerleaders and the firework.
I am not sure how Indians will fair in this game. On one hand it will suit them as they have people who can hit the ball around the park but cant hold or shape 50 overs innings. Also it will suit them from bowling angle. It does not matter how good bowler you are anyway. But India can play with 4 specialist bowlers. On the other hand this game means pressure from the word go and Indians are not known to keep their nerves when needed.
India's first match is with Scotland on 13th and second with Pak on 14th. If we reach Super 8 then we'll be in Group E along side SA, England and NZ. (Super 8 stage will have two groups - E and F with 4 teams each. In group E there will be A1, B2, C1, D2 and in Group B there will be A2, B1, C2, D1. India is seeded D2 so it will be in Group E if it qualifies for super 8. Each team will play remaining 3 teams once and top 2 will go to semis - both semis will be played on 22nd Sept - 10 days from now )
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LoveIndia;44551Is there any website which streams the tournament freely:emwink: as I dont want to pay $99 to watch at willow.tv?[/quote]
Sorry Loveindia. I dont know about any streams. If and when I know I'll let you know. For the moment I am in India and am able to enjoy the live cricket on not one but three channels (including the one with Hindi commentary on Star Sports and ESPN with Harsha Bhogle et al) :emteeth:
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b2b - I am jealous on you as you are watching in 3 channels...can you reroute any channel in a website for free streaming:emteeth:
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If there is a poll for who will lose, I want to vote for India..
I watched the first match live.. Very gripping from the first ball..
I think T20 will be a great hit amoung cricket fans.
Indians are not fit to play this.
We should look for 7 days match, so we can play all strokes by book.
I watched the first match live.. Very gripping from the first ball..
I think T20 will be a great hit amoung cricket fans.
Indians are not fit to play this.
We should look for 7 days match, so we can play all strokes by book.