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Articles by Rahul Patil
Death, taxes and Suryakumar Yadav
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
After all the rain in Wellington and Tauranga, the series finally got underway in Mount Maunganui and thanks to an unbelievable innings by Suryakumar Yadav, it was India who reigned supreme in the second T20 international of the series.
Black Caps host India in T20 and ODI series
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
It’s been less than a week since the T20 World Cup final in Melbourne but the cricketing juggernaut rolls on and New Zealand take on India in a three match T20I series followed by a three match ODI series. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reports from Wellington.
England thunder down under!
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In front of 80,462 fans England performed like a well-oiled machine to end Pakistan’s dreams of repeating the heroics of 1992. They also became the first nation to hold both white ball world cups at the same time. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 from Australia.
Cricket showdown
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
What - The final: England vs Pakistan. Where - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. When – Saturday, November 12 at 10pm (Cook Islands time). By Rahul Patil in Melbourne.
England annihilate India in T20 semis
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a near perfect performance England ended India’s T20 World Cup campaign to set up a date with Pakistan in the showdown at the MCG in Melbourne. India were left to pick up the pieces after yet another failed world cup campaign. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action of the second semi final from Adelaide, Australia.
Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 final
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reports from Sydney, Australia.
Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 World Cup final
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity.
India vs England preview: My money stays in my pocket
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
A mouth-watering contest between two evenly matched sides is brewing in Adelaide What - Semi Final 2. India vs England Where - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide - Australia When - Wednesday 9 November 2022 @ 10pm (Cook Islands time)
Black Caps favourite against Pakistan
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the opening T20 World Cup semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground Tuesday night at 10pm (Cook Islands Time). Cricket analyst Rahul Patil previews the match from Australia.
South Africa choked, Pakistan stoked
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Serial chokers South Africa once again crumbled in a must win game. Pakistan gleefully accepted the opportunity presented to them and sealed a spot for themselves in the T20 World Cup semi finals along with India. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Black Caps into World Cup semis
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
India wins in dramatic fashion
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The rain has definitely played its part in making the 2022 T20 World Cup an interesting one and its presence once again in the India versus Bangladesh game produced a nail biter. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from the double header in Adelaide.
England survive Black Caps test
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a double header at the Gabba, Sri Lanka ended Afghanistan's campaign, whereas in a must win game, England handed New Zealand their first defeat to enhance their chances of making it through to the semi-finals. Rahul Patil analyses all the action live from Australia.
Aussies keep their hopes alive
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game for both sides it was Australia who triumphed. Although there were moments of brilliance from Ireland, they were not enough to influence the end result. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Australia.
Bangladesh, South Africa win thrillers
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Three games on Sunday produced two thrillers and a one-sided contest. While Bangladesh and South Africa managed to keep their nerves and win nail biters, Pakistan finally picked up their first points of the World Cup. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Glenn Phillips 104, Sri Lanka 102
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
Rain rain, please go to Spain
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
There have been two constants in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Underdogs beating favourites and matches being abandoned due to rain. Both games at the MCG in Melbourne on Friday were abandoned without a ball being bowled. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks at what this means for the tournament moving forward. Ireland vs Afghanistan - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled Australia vs England - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled
Zimbabwe produce stunning upset
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The upsets keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup in Australia with Zimbabwe winning a nail biter against Pakistan in Perth. In Sydney though it was business as usual with South Africa crushing Bangladesh and India cruising past Netherlands. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
The Irish make their own luck
Wednesday 26 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day five of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw the biggest upset of the tournament so far with Ireland beating tournament favourites England by 5 runs in a rain affected match. The game between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to some wet and miserable Melbourne weather. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
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