Cricket
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.
Stormy Stoinis sinks Sri Lanka, saves Australia
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game against Sri Lanka, hosts and defending champions Australia were in a spot of bother until a blistering innings from Marcus Stoinis won the game for them. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
King Kohli gives India a diwali gift
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.
T20 World Cup 2022 – The countdown is on
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cricket analyst Rahul Patil is off to Australia as an accredited media professional to cover the Men’s T20 World Cup. With less than a week left for the main draw of the tournament to begin Patil previews all the participating teams and their chances in the tournament.
Four stitches, three wins and two trophies
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national men’s cricket team recently toured New Zealand and Vanuatu to participate in the East Asia Pacific Sub-regional qualifier in an attempt to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA. Team manager Rahul Patil gives us a first-hand report of all that happened on this historic tour.
ICC rankings for Cook Islands
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands have managed to break into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 International (T20I) rankings following a strong show at the regional tournament earlier this month.
