WC2007: Super 8

[Ponting_14]

Let's talk about it here people.


Teams that are in:

Australia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
New Zealand
England
West Indies
Ireland


I have to ask one thing tho. Why is Australia playing the West Indies in the first game of super 8 when we both finished first in our groups? Should we not be playing Ireland first?

Schedule:


March 27, Super 8s - West Indies vs Australia
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

March 28, Super 8s - South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Providence Stadium, Guyana

March 29, Super 8s - West Indies vs New Zealand
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

March 30, Super 8s - Ireland vs England
Providence Stadium, Guyana

March 31, Super 8s - Australia vs Bangladesh
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

April 1, Super 8s - West Indies vs Sri Lanka
Providence Stadium, Guyana

April 2, Super 8s - Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

April 3, Super 8s - Ireland vs South Africa
Providence Stadium, Guyana

April 4, Super 8s - England vs Sri Lanka
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

April 7, Super 8s - Bangladesh vs South Africa
Providence Stadium, Guyana

April 8, Super 8s - Australia vs England
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua

April 9, Super 8s - Ireland vs New Zealand
Providence Stadium, Guyana

April 10, Super 8s - West Indies vs South Africa
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 11, Super 8s - England vs Bangladesh
Kensington Oval, Barbados

April 12, Super 8s - Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 13, Super 8s - Australia vs Ireland
Kensington Oval, Barbados

April 14, Super 8s - South Africa vs New Zealand
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 15, Super 8s - Bangladesh vs Ireland
Kensington Oval, Barbados

April 16, Super 8s - Australia vs Sri Lanka
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 17, Super 8s - South Africa vs England
Kensington Oval, Barbados

April 18, Super 8s - Ireland vs Sri Lanka
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 19, Super 8s - West Indies vs Bangladesh
Kensington Oval, Barbados

April 20, Super 8s - Australia vs New Zealand
National Cricket Stadium, Grenada

April 21, Super 8s - West Indies vs England
Kensington Oval, Barbados

[sohummisra]

I have to ask one thing tho. Why is Australia playing the West Indies in the first game of super 8 when we both finished first in our groups? Should we not be playing Ireland first?
I'm not sure what the schedule is like but the A1, A2, B1, B2, etc... organizations are based on pre-tournament rankings. The only reminder of the group stage is the 2 points which are carried forward. So, in a hypothetical parallel universe where India had won all their games, they would still be B2, because Sri Lanka was seeded above them.

[Griffo]

how many games will either bangladesh or ireland win?

[Ponting_14]

how many games will either bangladesh or ireland win?

Well bangladesh will get one win because they'll beat ireland and I can't see Ireland beating anyone.

I'm not sure what the schedule is like but the A1, A2, B1, B2, etc... organizations are based on pre-tournament rankings. The only reminder of the group stage is the 2 points which are carried forward. So, in a hypothetical parallel universe where India had won all their games, they would still be B2, because Sri Lanka was seeded above them.

I see, thanks.

[ZexyZahid]

I think Bangladesh will at least one. And maybe they will win again against New Zealand?

Also South Africa will be playing against Sri Lanka, which is a match to look forward too.

[Griffo]

Also South Africa will be playing against Sri Lanka, which is a match to look forward too.

why is that?

[Ponting_14]

Where can I find a good schedule for the super 8?

[andrew_nixon]

Where can I find a good schedule for the super 8?Here you go: http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/WORLDCUP/RESULTS/super8.shtml

[Kev]

Thanks Andrew, it seems my Wisden wall-chart is incorrect as it differs to that.

[Mona brothers]

I'm not sure what the schedule is like but the A1, A2, B1, B2, etc... organizations are based on pre-tournament rankings. The only reminder of the group stage is the 2 points which are carried forward. So, in a hypothetical parallel universe where India had won all their games, they would still be B2, because Sri Lanka was seeded above them.

Wat is the first super eight match
as per schedule it is AUSTRALIA vs IRELAND
but all media saying that it is AUSTRALIA vs WESTINDIES
Pl reply

[andrew_nixon]

Wat is the first super eight match
as per schedule it is AUSTRALIA vs IRELAND
but all media saying that it is AUSTRALIA vs WESTINDIES
Pl replyThe schedule does not say it is Australia v Ireland at all, it says it is Australia v West Indies.

Thanks Andrew, it seems my Wisden wall-chart is incorrect as it differs to that.I suspect it is accurate, but you've worked it out wrong. Let me guess that you have the first Super 8 match as Australia v Ireland? You have put Ireland as D2 because they finished second in the group?

[Mona brothers]

The schedule does not say it is Australia v Ireland at all, it says it is Australia v West Indies.

I suspect it is accurate, but you've worked it out wrong. Let me guess that you have the first Super 8 match as Australia v Ireland? You have put Ireland as D2 because they finished second in the group?

Hai Andrew,
as per schedule it is A1 vs D2 that means AUSTRALIA vs IRELAND right??????

[Adarsh]

No. That's not how it works. The teams were put in order of their rankings. Pakistan was above, West Indies (I think), which meant that they were D1. Since Ireland beat Pakistan, and have taken their place Ireland are D1.

Where the teams finish in their group has no influence on this.

[Kev]

Hai Andrew,
as per schedule it is A1 vs D2 that means AUSTRALIA vs IRELAND right??????I guess it doesn't ;) Although the wisden wallchart does indeed say "2nd Group D vs 1st Group A" so thats kind of misleading.

[andrew_nixon]

I guess it doesn't ;) Although the wisden wallchart does indeed say "2nd Group D vs 1st Group A" so thats kind of misleading.That's probably Wisden being idiots and assuming that everything would go by the form book!

Hai Andrew,
as per schedule it is A1 vs D2 that means AUSTRALIA vs IRELAND right??????Nope. West Indies are D2.

A1, B1, C1, etc all refer to the pre-tournament seedings. In Group D, Pakistan were seeded first, and West Indies second. So as Ireland qualified instead of Pakistan, they get D1, and the West Indies keep D2.

[Kev]

Honestly I think the way the Wisden chart (and Myself and mona brothers) thought it would go is much more logical. No wonder people don't follow cricket when the ICC seem to do their very best to make things confusing. I can't think of another sport where it is worked out like this.

[andrew_nixon]

Honestly I think the way the Wisden chart (and Myself and mona brothers) thought it would go is much more logical. No wonder people don't follow cricket when the ICC seem to do their very best to make things confusing. I can't think of another sport where it is worked out like this.The logic behind it is that fans would know where their team would be playing if they qualified.

[Kev]

I never considered it like that, I guess with the round-robin setup you need that.

[masterkhan]

austraila or south Africa is going to win the world cup

[sohummisra]

I'm not sure what the schedule is like but the A1, A2, B1, B2, etc... organizations are based on pre-tournament rankings. The only reminder of the group stage is the 2 points which are carried forward. So, in a hypothetical parallel universe where India had won all their games, they would still be B2, because Sri Lanka was seeded above them.
A1, B1, C1, etc all refer to the pre-tournament seedings. In Group D, Pakistan were seeded first, and West Indies second. So as Ireland qualified instead of Pakistan, they get D1, and the West Indies keep D2.
Surely someone would have read my post in the group? It seems everyone just nodded it off. :p

[Sureshot]

So...

A1 = Australia
A2= South Africa
B1 = Sri Lanka
B2 = Bangladesh/India
C1 = New Zealand
C2 = England
D1 = Ireland
D2 = WIndies

?

I'm doing a CWC predictions league on another forum and it's quite confusing atm.

[sohummisra]

So...

A1 = Australia
A2= South Africa
B1 = Sri Lanka
B2 = Bangladesh/India
C1 = New Zealand
C2 = England
D1 = Ireland
D2 = WIndies

?

I'm doing a CWC predictions league on another forum and it's quite confusing atm.
You should go to the link Andrew posted as it has a pretty complete schedule and will probably be updated with Bangladesh = B2 when they win today. :)

[Sureshot]

Didn't see that, as CricInfo and the World Cup site weren't updated I assumed no one else would be (not that they are always reliable...)

Thanks :thumbs

[Will_NA]

So...

A1 = Australia
A2= South Africa
B1 = Sri Lanka
B2 = Bangladesh/India
C1 = New Zealand
C2 = England
D1 = Ireland
D2 = WIndies

?

I'm doing a CWC predictions league on another forum and it's quite confusing atm.

Shouldn't the West Indies be D1 and Ireland D2?

[cricket doctor]

Shouldn't the West Indies be D1 and Ireland D2?
Pak were ranked higher than WI but as they are out now, Ireland take their place.

[wolf]

Shouldn't the West Indies be D1 and Ireland D2?

No, I assume that Pakistan were ranked higher than West Indies before the tournament, therefore Pakistan were D1 and West Indies D2. So when Ireland got in ahead of Pakistan they took the D2 slot.

[Will_NA]

Oh, I thought it was based on final group rankings

[masterkhan]

look like banglasdash is going to be in it

[Blaster]

I'm not sure what the schedule is like but the A1, A2, B1, B2, etc... organizations are based on pre-tournament rankings. The only reminder of the group stage is the 2 points which are carried forward. So, in a hypothetical parallel universe where India had won all their games, they would still be B2, because Sri Lanka was seeded above them.

didn't sri lanka need india to be there in super 8's to carry that 2 points??

[andrew_nixon]

didn't sri lanka need india to be there in super 8's to carry that 2 points??No, because they beat Bangladesh and carry through two points from that game.

[saisrini80]

Now with India out of it, I am rooting for Sri Lanka to win the World Cup! I like Jayawardena's captaincy and the way they have played. Also want a sub-continent nation to win the cup.

Had Pakistan got through, would have rooted for them. But this time, it will be for Sri Lanka. But not watching the games from now on (obviously being a die hard Indian fan). Other games dont excite me at all!

[barmyarmy]

Just want to make some semifinal predictions.
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Sri Lanka or England

That's based on how many points they have already and who they have to play. ;)

[saisrini80]

Just want to make some semifinal predictions.
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Sri Lanka or England

That's based on how many points they have already and who they have to play. ;)

Here is my prediction for semifinals

Australia
West Indies
South Africa
Sri Lanka

I predict a South Africa vs Sri Lanka final!

[irottev]

Stick the draw in the first post.

New Zealand have taken a big blow. Lou Vincent is out of the World Cup after a Shane Bond delivery fractured his wrist in the nets. :( Huge blow. He's been one of the best opening batsmen so far this year. Was definatly starting to become a settle top order for us. Even worse news is that Hamish Marshall is his replacement.

Now this annoys me. Anyone remember when I was going on about Papps not being in our 30 man squad. We'll now we're paying for it. He just bought up 1000 runs in our domestic 4 day final hitting a century and 96 in the 2 innings. He's in amazing form, averaging over 100 I think this season. He's a decent one day player as well. He would be the best option to replace Vincent, now we're sending over Marshall to presumably open the innings? If not him it has to be Fulton or Taylor. McCullum didn't work out, he's a lower order player so I hope not him either. Vincent is also a loss in the field, his energy level is great. Marshall is at least a great fielder and is in decent form, but i'm not sure he's an opening batsman.

Man we get our fair share of injuries at the worst possible times. Our best chance at winning the cup and we have a player being sent home every week.

And as for Shane Bond injuring another player, he needs a ban from bowling in the nets at our batsmen. :(

[ZexyZahid]

I predict these teams in the semi-finals:

Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Possibly West Indies could be in for New Zealand.

[irottev]

Marshall is apparantly batting at 3 and will almost certainly play in the West Indies match. Maybe this means Fulton is opening instead of comming in at 3 (Fulton may be a good opener in ODI cricket, but he's untried so it's a big risk) or else McCullum, which I think is a definate NO because we need to start watchfully and we need him down the order.

[aussie1st]

That's a huge blow for the Kiwis as without Vincent their batting looked very shakey. He also added that extra fire power to the top of the inns. Fulton does look like he can accelerate when needed so should be interesting seeing how he goes.

[nightprowler10]

Schedule added to the first post. :)

[ZexyZahid]

why is that?

Because I reckon one of these two teams will be in the final. :)

[cricket doctor]

Vincent's injury is a huge blow for NZL in my opinion. He's a potential match winner for them. Anyways, what kind of form Hamish is in at the moment in the domestic season?

[Ponting_14]

Here you go: http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/WORLDCUP/RESULTS/super8.shtml

Thanks and oh, thanks to nightprowler10 for doing up my first post ;)

[aussie1st]

Don't know about Marshall domestic form but wasn't much form from him in his last few games for the Black Caps. On his day he can cause real problems for the opposition with his quick running.

[Brian Lara_06]

i predict that WI,England,Austrlia & South Africa will make it into the semi finals

[aussie_ben91]

Ponting's taken a crack at Brian Lara by predicting that Lara will bat down the order so he doesn't have to face Tait.

[Mona brothers]

That's probably Wisden being idiots and assuming that everything would go by the form book!

Nope. West Indies are D2.

A1, B1, C1, etc all refer to the pre-tournament seedings. In Group D, Pakistan were seeded first, and West Indies second. So as Ireland qualified instead of Pakistan, they get D1, and the West Indies keep D2.


If the super8 is based on pre tournament rankings.. then SA is first not AUS right??
Then A1 vs D2 will be SA vs Windies right???

[Dare]

Ponting's taken a crack at Brian Lara by predicting that Lara will bat down the order so he doesn't have to face Tait.


lol yet another stupid comment by Ponting, he says that even tho Lara batted down the order every match so far. and hes talking about Lara whos bowling partners in the nets were some of the best fast bowlers in the world.

[angryangy]

If the super8 is based on pre tournament rankings.. then SA is first not AUS right??
Then A1 vs D2 will be SA vs Windies right???No, the seedings were pre-pre-pre tournament, well before South Africa took the lead.

Mind you, even if they were done just prior to the cup, I think the defending champions would be given first seeding. That's just the standard for tournaments.

[andrew_nixon]

If the super8 is based on pre tournament rankings.. then SA is first not AUS right??
Then A1 vs D2 will be SA vs Windies right???Nope, as I said it's done on the pre-tournament seedings, which were based on the rankings way, way back in May 2005.

[skater]

Here are teams and their codes:

A1 (Australia)
A2 (South Africa)
B1 (Sri Lanka)
B2 (Bangladesh)
C1 (New Zealand)
C2 (England)
D1 (Ireland)
D2 (West Indies)

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Here are teams and their codes:

A1 (Australia)
A2 (South Africa)
B1 (Sri Lanka)
B2 (Bangladesh)
C1 (New Zealand)
C2 (England)
D1 (Ireland)
D2 (West Indies)



West Indies in second position :eek:

[skater]

West Indies in second position :eek:
You don't seem to understand the seedings.

West Indies were ranked D2 way back in 2005, as Andrew said. No matter where they qualified in their group they would be D2. D1 was ranked as Pakistan... they're out, so the other qualifier takes that spot.

[Sureshot]

Nope, as I said it's done on the pre-tournament seedings, which were based on the rankings way, way back in May 2005.


:noway

Why do seedings all but 2 years before the tournament?

[evertonfan]

I stand by my pre-tournament prediction of Australia winning the World Cup.

Hopefully England can at least beat Ireland...

Having said that though, it sure does feel nice having the best ODI batsman in the world. ;)

[skater]

I stand by my pre-tournament prediction of Australia winning the World Cup.

Don't say that! If they do I have to put Ponting in my avatar! :eek:

[Griffo]

lol england might stand a good chance if he came in earlier

[Adarsh]

Having said that though, it sure does feel nice having the best ODI batsman in the world.
Hey, Panesar's improving, but he's not that good :p.
I predict an Australia v Srilanka final if they don't meet each other in the semis. They are in great form at the moment and seem to have good allround teams, though Australia's bowling might be a bit shakey.

[andrew_nixon]

:noway

Why do seedings all but 2 years before the tournament?Because this is the ICC!

If you search around a bit, you'll find a post I made showing what the first round groups would be if based on the pre-tournament rankings, and they make for much more balanced groups.

[Arunava]

Why you guys are so worried about the Seedings, it is so Simple and has been discussed so many times in this topic already. .why can't guys just read that instead of repeating it again and again and messing the Cool topic.

I am not coming here to see people filling up 4 pages by just asking same question again and again. Please put an end to it.

Well I am Indian but Big South African Fan since I was 8 (Now 21). And their 1st Match here is with Sri Lanka. .What you guys think about that game, coz that Murli guy is on a Rampage, and South Africa can't deal with Good Spin (Like Murli) well I know.
What do you think how will South Africa fare in that Game, it will be pretty close contest.

Also was pretty disappointed when they lost to Australia (Again Unlucky).

Also what do you guys think of tomorrows Match.. Australia v/s W.I. , do you guys think W.I. have anything to deal with Australian Manhandling. What will be key for W.I.

Cheers, hope guys stick to the Topic :)

[Ireland_Rule]

I hope we can at least win 1 match in the Super 8's, hopefully against England.

I think Australia will win it beating Sri Lanka in the final by 1 run.

[leeroycal]

I think the Windies will struggle tomorrow, simply because Hayden and gilchrist are hitting the ball very very well. Then the middle order are not exactly bad either and Michael Hussey is due a big total soon..

The Aussies bowling could be better, but with their batting line-up it hardly matters

http://www.thegoogly.com

I hope we can at least win 1 match in the Super 8's, hopefully against England.

I think Australia will win it beating Sri Lanka in the final by 1 run.

Let's be honest, Ireland have already won their World Cup, and from here on in they are going to be everyone's whipping boys. I will be genuinely happy if they prove me wrong, but I cannot see it I'm afraid

http://www.thegoogly.com

[cricket doctor]

I hope we can at least win 1 match in the Super 8's, hopefully against England.

You don't fancy your chances against Bangladesh ?

[rocklara]

No windies are gonna put up a fight tomorrow...

[genghis_khan]

They need to get Hussey some time in the middle...he may play a vital role from here on in and he hasnt had a decent hit since the NZ tour.

[Mona brothers]

No, the seedings were pre-pre-pre tournament, well before South Africa took the lead.

Mind you, even if they were done just prior to the cup, I think the defending champions would be given first seeding. That's just the standard for tournaments.


Nice reply Angry angy Thanx

No windies are gonna put up a fight tomorrow...

We too accept this Windies Rocks CHEERS!!! Rocklara

[aussie_ben91]

This WC for Hussey is like a story gone wrong where he finally fails at International Cricket. :(
I don't see Hussey hitting a big score until he gets moved up the order either. We should be batting our best 4 batsman (Gilchrist, Hayden, Ponting & Hussey) in the top 4 and then have the class of Clarke & Symonds down at 5 and 6.
TBH, I don't think Gilchrist is hitting the ball as well as we come to expect either.

[aussie1st]

Hussey should have been 4 from the start after his performance in NZ. I never liked the idea before then but after seeing him at 4, I was really impressed.

[Griffo]

You cant put Hussey at 4 with Clarkes form as it is he has played really well i know you will say against minnows but against south africa he probably player better yet

[Ponting_14]

Btw I have a reason why tonights game is even bigger. The West Indies are the only country to have a winning record against Australia in one-dayers. They are 5 ahead right now. This can not stand http://www.redcafe.net/images/smilies/nono.gif

Oh btw we own them in test's :) :p

[aus5892]

Btw I have a reason why tonights game is even bigger. The West Indies are the only country to have a winning record against Australia in one-dayers. They are 5 ahead right now. This can not stand http://www.redcafe.net/images/smilies/nono.gif

Oh btw we own them in test's :) :p
We own all. Let's see if Australia can dominate in this Super 8, knocked off the toughest one first up, although I don't see South Africa winning. They might make the final, but not win, they just don't seem to win crunch games. I reckon that Sri Lanka will do well here in the Super 8s, Australia v Sri Lanka the pick of the Super 8s imo.

[aussie1st]

Well most people seem to be picking a Aus v SL final so definitely going to be the pick of this round.

[Ponting_14]

I still think South Africa is the #1 team that can stop Australia. I don't know, it's just something about them.

[Ireland_Rule]

You don't fancy your chances against Bangladesh ?

I meant that i hope we beat England as most of my friends are English but i can't see us beating England.

If i'm honest i can't see us winning any Super 8 games but i don't care as we've already proved everyone wrong.

[leeroycal]

I still think South Africa is the #1 team that can stop Australia. I don't know, it's just something about them.


I can't see it myself. I think SA will struggle again SL and WI. Their lack of a slow bowler is a real problem. Once the powerplays are over, they don't really have anyone to tie the batsmen down, so they are totally reliant on out-hitting everyone they play - which as Australia proved emphatically the other day, it not always possible

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Hayden is back again with his usual form :p Gilly is really out of form , i hope we could see few tons from Gilly :rolleyes: cmon Gilly what happened to your killing instinct :mad:

[Ponting_14]

Anyway, what's with the Australian running today ;)

Hayden is back again with his usual form :p Gilly is really out of form , i hope we could see few tons from Gilly :rolleyes: cmon Gilly what happened to your killing instinct :mad:

Be nice on Gilly :p

If we get to the SF's or the fianl, I can see him going off for one last time :)http://www.redcafe.net/images/smilies/eek.gif

Clarke's out for 41

No not a again, Symonds's coming in, should let Hussey move up today

West Indies back is this one, we have a game now :)

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Clarke given out :eek: , though it was hitting the leg stump , but it cant be given out as it was pitchig outside the line :mad:

[MUFC1987]

It pitched outside off stump, it can only not be given out if it pitches outside leg stump.

[Punk Sk8r!]

Hold on you know if Windies or Australia lose does that mean their out?

[Drewska]

No...it's a group system so the winner gets points and the loser doesn't lol. Both teams carried points through though so a defeat wouldn't be extremely bad.

Well that ends the arguement of dropping Hayden I guess...

[Ponting_14]

Symonds out!!! Hussey in!!!

Go Hussey! :cheers This is your time now

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Magnificent Hundred again by Hayden :clap

[evertonfan]

Clarke given out :eek: , though it was hitting the leg stump , but it cant be given out as it was pitchig outside the line :mad:

You need some revision of the rules mate...

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Symonds out!!! Hussey in!!!

Go Hussey! :cheers This is your time now



Hussey is out :( 9 runs from 18 balls , what happened to him :eek: really out of form ,enough chances , Hodge will now get the place

[masterkhan]

Hayden is really playing Good I just love to watch him play

[puddleduck]

Hussey is out :( 9 runs from 18 balls , what happened to him :eek: really out of form ,enough chances , Hodge will now get the place

It was bound to happen eventually, teams have started to suss him out a little in ODI cricket (only a little) and circumstances haven't been quite as favourable as they were when he first started to come onto the scene. Back then he had a lot of chances for not outs, and the odd chance for a big innings, at the moment he is just getting last 5 overs to slog.

[shery_rsa]

its raining there,icc have to solve this problem why they organise such a big tournament in rainy season.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Rain is gone :happy play has been resume :)

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Great innings from hayden comes to an end :hpraise

[Adarsh]

I think the late hitting by Australia has taken the Windies out of the game. I can't see them winning it from here.

[Ireland_Rule]

I can't see Windies winning now but they have the players to do it so they have a chance.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Pretty huge score to chase :) not easy but not impossible too ;)

[Punk Sk8r!]

Lol. All these threads with matches going on are like commentory.......Hayden 100. Hussey batting. Rain has come lol.......

[angryangy]

Rain filled fun facts!

Hayden added a run (0.97) to his average with his 158.

Watson also added a run (1.18) to his average with 33 not out.

[MUFC1987]

I feel sorry for Brad Hodge, he gets in the side and scores a century and yet he has to sit back and watch Hussey performing poorly.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

I feel sorry for Brad Hodge, he gets in the side and scores a century and yet he has to sit back and watch Hussey performing poorly.


Yeah , i also feel sorry for Hodge :p but Australia can't take risk putting out a player like Hussey , he is a great fielder and can also bowl when needed ;)

[MUFC1987]

Fielding maybe, but his bowling is being optimistic. A tail starting at number 6 is surely a worry?

[shery_rsa]

any body notice that last 7 games aussies score more than 300+ can its some kind of record

[aussie1st]

Well Hayden has completely proved me wrong, hes in the form of his life now. Hope he keeps it going to the WC final.
Shane Watson seems to be working at 7 now, Hussey still not back but still made 300+.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

any body notice that last 7 games aussies score more than 300+ can its some kind of record



I noticed that Aussie score 4th consecutive 300 in World Cup , that can be a record :)

[aussie1st]

Hope this rain goes away, the Windies will really give this total a push especially if their openers fire. So we need to see if we can defend another 300+ total this tournament.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Hope this rain goes away, the Windies will really give this total a push especially if their openers fire. So we need to see if we can defend another 300+ total this tournament.


I just heard that if this match soon continues there can be 50 overs :) , Please God take this rain away , if we won today we will gain our No 1 spot back :happy

[aussie1st]

We still have to beat Bangladesh and SA would have to lose to SL to lose the rating by April 1st. If SA win and we win both our games SA will be 0.2 or something like that ahead of us.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

We still have to beat Bangladesh and SA would have to lose to SL to lose the rating by April 1st. If SA win and we win both our games SA will be 0.2 or something like that ahead of us.


So Srilanka have to do the first task for us tomorrow ;)

[Jaztheman]

Bring Brad Hodge back in he is a great player and will field if he lets down in batitng which i am sure he wont

[skater]

Play has been abandoned for today and it will continue tomorrow. I like the idea of rest days, it's so much better than abandoning matches.

[saisrini80]

I think if West Indies play out 20 overs tomorrow, we have a result right?

Hope West Indies defeat Australia!

[genghis_khan]

Hussey is out :( 9 runs from 18 balls , what happened to him :eek: really out of form ,enough chances , Hodge will now get the place

Get stuffed....he hasnt been 'worked' out...whats there to work out? he'll be back he just needs a bit of luck and more time.

[John Adams]

Can't believe there've been so many rain effected matchs!

[aussie1st]

I think if West Indies play out 20 overs tomorrow, we have a result right?

Hope West Indies defeat Australia!

Yep although would much rather see a 50 over match.

[aussie_ben91]

Hayden's done quite well, shades of his Test resurrection back in late of 05/06. In his last 3 innings against the proper playing nations he scored 3 centuries. 181*, 101 (off 68 balls) & 158. I can see him getting atleast one more ton before the WC finishes & retiring from OD cricket on a high. It's done his average the world of good. It's even now better then the great Ricky Ponting's. Would've been nice if he finished on another not out against though. :(
Shame on you all who wanted him dropped even when he was performing (despite not being as well as we came to expect).

Gilchrist failing again is a worry, Watson looks a form batsman as he regulary getting not outs when he comes in late in the innings. I think putting Gilchrist down the order and him coming in late to slog a few would do him the world of good & perhaps open with Watson & Hayden?
I like Watson, how he looked so smug & arrogant as he watched the minnow batsman from the slips cordon looking absolutely unimpressed.

[surendar]

Hayden is having an awesome time.. I watched only few overs though in the start where Hayden was going steadily! The way Windies started was great, but Aussies did well in the end.

Its upto three main hitters now... Gayle,Lara and Samuels! If they explode with solid support from Sarwan & Chanderpaul, then Windies are still the favourites.

[John Adams]

Yea well done Hayden. I said he must impress me concerning one day matchs and he has! Maybe he reads these forums? haha :D

[Brian Lara_06]

Well Played Hayden great 100 still want the Wi to chase the 300 and odd

[Roofrom50]

A great knock by Hayden, really set the Aussies up. He really looks in form

[Dare]

Windies victory depends on Gayle and Lara, if Gayle can snap out of his slump and score a good 50+ than the windies might have a chance.

some dude just got owned on cric info lol

"Wht happend to mi massage, " says Gullo. "Knot posted yet." I wndr why that may b? Pls snd us prper cnstrctd emils.

[MUFC1987]

Michael Hussey - liability.

[surendar]

Windies are recovering well from early three wickets but nowhere near the victory path with around 10 runs needed per over.

In SA match, its being a brilliant display from SA so far especially the last wicket with the run out was amazing. It reminded me Rhodes :)

[Leicester Fox]

Hogg keeps getting wickets. If he continues his top world cup form he will have to be a consideration for the test team. Australia and South Africa can peak now as far as i care,we'll scrape through the super 8's and do it when it matters :p

[Sagacious]

Hogg.., wait for some treatment from King Lara :)

[Brian Lara_06]

:( WI going to lose Damn u Matt :(

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Grteat vitory for Us :) now i hope Srilanka win the match against Saffers :D and we get our No 1 spot back :happy

[angryangy]

Hogg.., wait for some treatment from King Lara :)I think Hogg won out there.

You really have to wonder whether Hayden would quit at the end of this tournament, having found the best form of his career.

[masterkhan]

Grteat vitory for Us :) now i hope Srilanka win the match against Saffers :D and we get our No 1 spot back :happy
Well Sri Lanka are not playing well they are on 209 for 9 and they score is not good agaist a team like South Arica

[Adarsh]

Ridiculous collapse by Srilanka. They've been playing too much of Battrick!!Nevertheless 210 is a tricky total for SA, though I reckon they'll get it.

[surendar]

SA have done well in bowling but they cud have done much better though as in one stage they had Lankans, 99/5. Anyways, now, SA just need to be careful against Murali & Vaas.

The game, no1 spot & money is in their bag now.. Hope they make it ;)

[masterkhan]

if sri lanka win this match then It would be good

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

if sri lanka win this match then It would be good

Absolutely no doubt about that :)

[surendar]

if sri lanka win this match then It would be good

Just off the topic, why you always prefer writing in bold letters. I think normal thing without bold wud do good too :)

Absolutely no doubt about that :)


We have to wait and see for first 15 overs. If SA get off to a flyer, thats it, match wud be safe with SA :)

[Dare]

and the veteran Vaas bowls de Villiers, great start for Sri Lanka.

[masterkhan]

smith is going well for south africa

[aussie1st]

All flowing like clockwork for the Aussie bowlers now, McGrath and Bracken keeping it tight while Tait and Hogg go for the wickets.

SA have this one in the bag after that start.

[masterkhan]

man G.smith is a great player to watch

[Leicester Fox]

Malinga hat-trick, make that 4 in 4!!!!!! what a fight back,what a bowler! South Africa have thrown it away!

[Bilal91]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGG...4 wickets in 4 deliveries...unbelievable stuff...1 wicket left...a tense finish this will be...

[Dare]

holly jebus, come one Sri lanka, boy do they wish that they had Murali still in. 1 wickets come on.

[Bilal91]

2 to win...1 wicket left...srilanka are throwin everything at SA...getting really close to a GREAT GREAT win...who will hold their nerve???

[Dare]

damn it how the hell did they let him get a 4.

[Drewska]

What a game...South Africa looked dead certs until that Malinga burst of brilliant yorkers. :clap

[Dare]

it goes down to the litle things like the lower order of sri lanka not getting any runs towards the end. but a posible boring game turns into one of the best ones.

[Afridi no 1]

great come back by Sri Lanka... it was the most interesting match....but luck goes SA's way...

[Bilal91]

yeah it wasn't really a controlled shot that got the final runs...was edged for 4...but what bowling from Malinga in the end...Superb...Cracking match...possibly one of the best this WC...

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Fantastic cricket from Srilanka :hpraise anyway SA won , so Arthur and Donald has been talking about this kind of strong batting line ups :rtfl

[irottev]

LOL When I left home I thought SA had it easy. 2 down with 60 odd to get.

Then again, I feel for their tail, they were up against Malinga. He's a dangerous bowler because of how hard it is to pick the ball up. Pretty poor batting none the less. They really did choke and play some stupid shots. 4 in a row aye.

To be honest, it's a shame either team had to win. SA are STILL CHOKERS!! HAHA.

Sounded like an exciting game.


And as for Hayden, another brilliant hundred. Haha to all his critics who wanted him dropped. Lucky you arn't selectors. ;)

[puddleduck]

Where on earth was the second slip?? Especially since every ball for the last over and a half had gone past the outside edge, and that if they did edge it there it was game over. So it would have been an attacking and defensive move. Ah well, yet again though Sri Lanka showing their fighting qualities, and the Saffers showing their clockwork like ability to choke in World Cups. Perhaps making it over the finish line here will finally put it to rest?

[Leicester Fox]

that game was a good result for everyone else because it really had no major effect on the net run rate,but the Saffas will definately be pleased to have the points.

[Dare]

Where on earth was the second slip?? Especially since every ball for the last over and a half had gone past the outside edge, and that if they did edge it there it was game over. So it would have been an attacking and defensive move. Ah well, yet again though Sri Lanka showing their fighting qualities, and the Saffers showing their clockwork like ability to choke in World Cups. Perhaps making it over the finish line here will finally put it to rest?


you kno Mahela deserves one of those in your avatar for not having 2 slips or atleast someone covering close to third man boundary.

[puddleduck]

that game was a good result for everyone else because it really had no major effect on the net run rate,but the Saffas will definately be pleased to have the points.

Except it keeps Sri Lanka in and amongst the pack, and their net-run rate is so far ahead of everyones that it's almost like an extra point at the moment.

@ Dare - Indeed, whilst watching it I was completely flummoxed as to why he didn't have one, or as you say at the least a fine third man.

[Dare]

hes been a good captain since he took over for Sri lanka but today his decision making wasn't the best, i felt that he waited too long to get Murali in. when he finally brought him in the field wasnt attacking enough, Dilshan had more fielders inside the cricle than Murali.

[siddharth2002]

That was a close one indeed, 4 wickets in 4 balls, never seen that one before. I only remember Pollock once taking 4 wickets in an over in a state match.

[surendar]

Malinga didn't take in a over though :p Except those 4 balls, SA were very much comfortable to win this with well settled Kallis. Murali also bowled well. A good thrilling win for SA :clap

[rocklara]

Guys what are your predictions for the Windies v New Zealand game tomorrow?

[irottev]

Well I for one really don't know. Our batting order has had a major inconvieniance. Gillespie still won't be playing. I'd say it's a pretty even contest.

My XI:

Fulton
Fleming
Marshall
Styris
McMillan
Oram
McCullum
Vettori
Franklin
Bond
Martin

Then again, I can see us using Mason. I think i'd rather have Martin though. More attacking, in good form, faster, more movement.

[kodos]

Guys what are your predictions for the Windies v New Zealand game tomorrow?

New Zealand to win comfortably after the way the Windies batted. They were shocking bar Lara and Ramdin. Yes Chanderpaul may have got a bad decision but Gayle's and Samuels wickets were really just gifts and they never looked to attack. On paper I would say Windies win in the batting department and NZ win in bowling department but NZ string better performances as a team despite them not having any real world class players other than Bond and Vetorri.

[siddharth2002]

I have got a funny feeling that WI are gonna win this one, NZ is not a very consistent team and with Vincent not playing, this could be the game where everything comes apart, not to mention Gayle is due for a big one.

[genghis_khan]

What kind of a shot was that by de Villiers?...hasnt the kid ever seen an inswinger before?

[angryangy]

New Zealand to win comfortably after the way the Windies batted. They were shocking bar Lara and Ramdin. Yes Chanderpaul may have got a bad decision but Gayle's and Samuels wickets were really just gifts and they never looked to attack. On paper I would say Windies win in the batting department and NZ win in bowling department but NZ string better performances as a team despite them not having any real world class players other than Bond and Vetorri.Chanderpaul's wicket was still a gift to the bowler, it was a undisciplined hack across the line which was always going to make an lbw appeal look much better than it should be. I still think the bright side for the Windies is that the top four all made the decisions which got them out. The bowlers didn't sneak through their defences. They can improve from that, if they can play with better mindfulness and greater patience then the runs will come to them because they are great batsmen.

[Arunava]

Phew. .Lucky win for Proteas, they really needed that. However to answer your question,

@ genghis_khan
I guess AB already played 3 balls inswinging and was perhaps expecting this one to go away but till he realizes that it will come back again. . it was too late.

Guys here are saying how poor is Proteas Batting Line-up, I don't completely agree with that. The only wrong move yesterday taken was to replace Prince with Peterson and sending Boucher Up the Order.

It was expected that Proteas will struggle against the Murli's Spinning ball. .and also he did ball really well and got the crucial wickets which exposed the Tail to Malinga - who is extremely Deadly at death for the Tail with his Fast reversing Yorkers. .trust me not many can play those, neither Indians, Pak, WI or NZ (they struggled when SL toured them recently.)

The Batting is still good and any batting would struggle on that Pitch which perfectly suited SL attack, I would hope that same kinda wicket SL gets while Playing Aussies. .trust me they will also struggle on similar Pitch.

[aussie1st]

What a finish by SL almost pulled or a miracle win but just too little to late.

[AndyRAC]

yeah it wasn't really a controlled shot that got the final runs...was edged for 4...but what bowling from Malinga in the end...Superb...Cracking match...possibly one of the best this WC...

I wouldn't describe it as bowling, but that's another discussion...

[angryangy]

pfft. Malinga's action isn't automatically wrong because he slings with a low arm.

Defensive tactics for West Indies, dropping Taylor for the all rounder Lendl Simmons (son of the all rounder Phil Simmons). Mind you, Taylor was actually one of their more responsible batsmen yesterday.

[Dare]

is Bradshaw still injured i kno he played against one of the minnows in the group stages and than got droped for the match against the aussies, he was one of the top ODI bowlers last year and ceirtanly the best windies ODI bowler.

[angryangy]

In the few times I've seen him, I've learned one thing; Denesh Ramdin can really bat. He has the makings of a superb strokemaker.

Don't know what's happened to Bradshaw, or Reon King, for that matter. Corey Collymore isn't an ideal ODI bowler.

[masterkhan]

look like west indies are losing this they didn't score alot of runs

[nightprowler10]

I think almost even at this point. Kiwis have the edge but a couple of wickets here and they'll be under tremendous pressure.

[masterkhan]

NZ are playing slow but all they need is about 100 runs from 30 overs I think its simple for them

[MUFC1987]

Heh, just as the West Indies look out of it, Styris puts them back in it.

[aussie1st]

Nice bowling performance by the Kiwis apart from Franklin. Oram more than filled that breach and Mason bowled really economically. The Kiwis will get home from here with 3 big hitters to come.

[Punk Sk8r!]

Does this mean WI are out of the World Cup if they lose today?

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Does this mean WI are out of the World Cup if they lose today?


Dont think so , still they have 4 matches :)

[Punk Sk8r!]

Dont think so , still they have 4 matches :)

4!!! :eek:

I thought it was groups?

So all the teams that passed the group stage are all in like a league table?

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

4!!! :eek:

I thought it was groups?

So all the teams that passed the group stage are all in like a league table?


No groups , it will be like a league table ;) top 4 will be in semis :p

[Bilal91]

well Newzelands progress is stopped by the rain but they look to be at home already (unless something like yesterday happens here again)...

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

well Newzelands progress is stopped by the rain but they look to be at home already (unless something like yesterday happens here again)...


I dont see any kind of miracle for West Indies :( poor cricket from them :mad:

[Will_NA]

Not much the bowlers can do with only 177 to defend

[dhoni dhamaka]

i feel sorry for brian lara, he batted well in the last two matches yet they still lost....:(

[Sureshot]

I wish the commentators would stop mentioning that it's a disadvantage that the West Indies don't play Ireland in the Super 8s.

They have already haven't they? (Effectively anyway).

West Indies made some weird decisions today.

[siddharth2002]

And I thought WI were gonna win, maybe they have gotten a bit emotional over lack of crowd support.

[rocklara]

Oh man we're staring down the barrel here...

[Will_NA]

I wish the commentators would stop mentioning that it's a disadvantage that the West Indies don't play Ireland in the Super 8s.

They have already haven't they? (Effectively anyway).

West Indies made some weird decisions today.

Don't they already have 2 points from the group stage fixture?

[irottev]

Easy win really. I can't understand why Jerome Taylor missed out. The West Indies batsmen collapsed badly after doing the hard work early and the extra batsman didn't really help much. Shane Bond was absolutly fantastic. Was a shame he wasn't bowling to right handers in those first 4 odd overs. He was swinging it beautifully, at least it didn't go un-rewarded. Great control with the swing also, bowled some real beauties. Was just too good for the batters to get anywhere near hitting the ball. Good back up fom Mason and Oram's wickets were very handy. Vettori finished things off nicely.

Batting-wise I didn't expect much from Marshall and knew Fulton was probably going to go cheap. Was a good ball, but probably not the best shot to play 2nd ball.

Bring on Bangladesh and Ireland. If we can win those 2 games, our unbeaten streak will continue and we'll have 8 points, just like that!

I think we've won 7 in a row now. :)

[surendar]

Kiwis can easily go pass to semis i guess with Bangla & Ireland matches coming up. Aus/SA are also in similar situation.

I really pity Windies team.. Lara has been only the consistent so far. Gayle is so inconsistent in this WC. But they are playing cricket for three continuous days which Lara was not happy at the start itself. Next game for Windies is against Lankans which shd be a must win game. If they do so, Lankan's next game wud be a must win game. So this is going to be interesting.

I expect Aus,SA,Kiwis and (x) to be in semis. That x might be anyone even ireland/Bangla :p

Edit : I expect Kiwis Vs SA in finals too ;)

[aussie1st]

Can't really see the x being Irelamd or Bangladesh if the Kiwis are there as they have to play both of them.

[angryangy]

Don't they already have 2 points from the group stage fixture?So do Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, who didn't play Ireland in the group stage and thus will have a chance to gun them down in the 8s.

[Sagacious]

I am expecting following teams to reach semi-finals

Aus,SAF,SL & NZL

I don't see any chance for England

[m_vaughan]

England are the outsiders but still have a decent side and a decent chance. Fred is yet to fire all cylinders, and if he does that then not even God can save the other teams.

[Sagacious]

^ Only person that excites me in the England squad is Mr.KP, he is definitely not Englishman like.

[John Adams]

Maybe coz KP is a South African lol

[Sureshot]

Don't they already have 2 points from the group stage fixture?


The point I was making ;)

[aussie1st]

Looks like Mr Cricket might get a promotion up the order against Bangladesh.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21475702-5012554,00.html

[m_vaughan]

I wouldnt say I'm suprised by that but am curious to see how this works out.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

England are the outsiders but still have a decent side and a decent chance. Fred is yet to fire all cylinders, and if he does that then not even God can save the other teams.


We have every kind of extinguishers , so Freddie or KP who ever fire :rolleyes: we just dont care :p , we know how to take them ;)


Till so far , England has not played any kind of good cricket in this world cup

[Feelin Blue?]

England are the outsiders but still have a decent side and a decent chance. Fred is yet to fire all cylinders, and if he does that then not even God can save the other teams.
Thats a far out statement. i mean we've got mini god on our team and im sure he can look up to the holy father and pray for somthing. C'arn Hayden. Show em what you can do.

[Dare]

boy has anyone else been disapointed by the fan turnout, there is nobody in the freakin stands. this is definately not good for cricket in the Caribbean, and i would expect some serious changes in the west indies squad.

[Feelin Blue?]

Yea its kinda dissapointing. Would have got more supporters in ireland.

[evertonfan]

I can't help but feel uneasy ahead of this Ireland game. I would like to score a lot of runs at a quick rate to improve our NRR but at the same time i'd take any victory margin as long as we win.

[Feelin Blue?]

I reckon Ireland will put up a good fight. But 280 is on the cards for england. And i reckon ireland will come back with 230 is you bat first.

[dhoni dhamaka]

ive got this feeling ireland will win....

[evertonfan]

It's because the ticket prices are ridiculously expensive. How can one afford a Carribean holiday when the prices are so high for the games?

[Feelin Blue?]

i want ireland to win, but i got a feeling they wont :( actually i dont have a feeling about this game...

[evertonfan]

I don't have a feeling on the game but I'm English so I know the outcome already. We'll either make hard work out of an easy game or we will get beat.

[Feelin Blue?]

Not a bad prediction. I haven't seen much of the WC but lately i haven't been feeling good about england. So c'arn Ireland, but like i said. You English might come away with this.

[kodos]

It's because the ticket prices are ridiculously expensive. How can one afford a Carribean holiday when the prices are so high for the games?

I agree, the interest is there but ticket prices are ridiculously high, they are as much as here for an international match and security is a shambles. The ICC really have destroyed the Caribbean atmosphere that we have been so accustomed to before.

[Ben77mc]

Don't believe it

[Sagacious]

England batting, already 1 wicket down! What a start for Ireland

[AndyRAC]

Now 23-2 Vaughan gone, oh dear, I can smell an upset.

[ZexyZahid]

At the moment I am happy I didn't vote for the England vs Ireland match. Bell was almost gone by an inside edge!

[m_vaughan]

I dont see Ireland scoring too many runs on this wicket either.

[Cricketman]

I dont see Ireland scoring too many runs on this wicket either.
Yeah
Although the Irish bowling IMO is quite good, i really don't see them chasing anything 200 plus as they struggled for 133 and such.
Too bad this ruins my dream of an Ireland V Bangla final... :p

[Ireland_Rule]

Bell gone, 92-3.

[evertonfan]

111/3. Well this insanely high run rate is good by England's standards. :rolleyes:

Pietersen goes now. When is he going to stop getting himself out cheaply for these pretty 40's and 50's? Flintoff is in dire form so I can see another wicket falling soon.

[Leicester Fox]

England must have been odds on fo this kind of performance. We should have bowled first. Let Jimmy destroy the Irish and knock off the runs comfortably, i feel comfortable when we bowl first for some reason.

[masterkhan]

well england are going well but I am not sure if ireland can score past 200

[evertonfan]

If England didn't have Collingwood then I don't know how we'd ever win an ODI.

Nixon is proving himself to be quite the lower order batsmen too.

Typical, I go and jinx someone else!

[Will_NA]

KP is really p-ing me off. If he really applied himself, he could have at least 7 hundreds by now. Colly to the rescue again. England batsmen getting starts and getting out to silly shots. Where have I seen this before?

[masterkhan]

266 is a great score

[Sagacious]

England 266-7 in 50 overs

Well played Colly...

[Afridi no 1]

Paul Collingwood played really well... all the credit goes to him....

[angryangy]

If England didn't have Collingwood then I don't know how we'd ever win an ODI.

Nixon is proving himself to be quite the lower order batsmen too.

Typical, I go and jinx someone else!I think they finally got the idea that none of their prefered keepers should be batting in the top 7. The question is, when do they realise that the top order doesn't know how to play one day cricket?

[Ireland_Rule]

I wouldn't say 266 is a great score but it should be enough, although if we start well, who knows?

[Leicester Fox]

actually i'd bat vaughan at 8 and Nixon at 1 :p fred still isn't his old self with the bat,Collers was class and I'm sure KP will make runs whe he can be arsed

[Sagacious]

No.3 is a key position for any team, unfortunately for England Bell isn't ringing

[Will_NA]

No.3 is a key position for any team, unfortunately for England Bell isn't ringing

I would rather see KP bat at 3 and Bell at 4

[Cricketman]

How about we get Strauss in, drop Joyce, bell opens, KP at 3, Vaughn at 4, Colly, Flintoff, and then the lower order?

[Leicester Fox]

great start from Anderson,our bowlings fine so i wasn't particularly worried although Mahmoods capable of getting hit for 100 but not off Ireland :p bring on Monty with the new ball!

[evertonfan]

If Mahmood can take a few wickets here it will do his confidence no harm at all. We need to get them in a position of hopelessness before we can start taking liberties though. Ireland are a good side and aren't to be taken for granted.

[King Pietersen]

Definetly, Saj is looking quick today, which can only be a good thing, i reckon he could go on to be a VERY quick bowler, definetly upto Harmisons standard, he just needs to lower his economy rate abit, although a maiden first over isnt bad :D

[masterkhan]

Come on england

[Damo01]

mmmm....not bad Ireland...not bad. They're putting on a good fight against England. They still need to pick up their run rate a little. They're falling a behind a bit. Ireland has still got a chance.

[masterkhan]

Yep ireland are going well at the moment

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Good cricket from Irish cricketers :clap i hope they continue like this and they can easily achieve the target .

[masterkhan]

Required RR is over 6.00

[aussie1st]

As long as O'Brien stays in Ireland will have a very good chance.

[Drewska]

Nah I think it's beyond them now, 3 wickets down with the RR getting higher.

[Damo01]

Right....My predictions is starting to go England way, unless of course Ireland starts to hit out for boundaries to meet the required run rate.


England are in a good chance of winning this. Ireland....if they don't increase their run rate...then they stand no chance of winning.

[masterkhan]

if Ireland beat england then that would be amazing

[Punk Sk8r!]

No it wouldn't I want England to pwn the World Cup :p

[aussie1st]

Nothing is beyond this Irish side, if they can pull of an upset win against Pakistan and almost beat SA then I'm sure they will be able to lift their run rate to 7 an over if needed.

[masterkhan]

Ireland are a good team you know

[Damo01]

The required run rate is getting higher and higher..... just over 7 runs an over is needed now...


Ireland is getting to a stage where they need to start taking risk for 6s or 4s.

[PhilD123]

The Botha wicket basically finishes the game to be honest. The required rate is way too high and they're 4 down with still a lot more to get.

[aussie1st]

Botha was just too slow in his knock, now it's put major pressure on the O'Brien.

[masterkhan]

Ireland are losing it

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Ireland are losing it


Indeed. without a doubt :(

[Bilal91]

looks like England are gonna stroll home...just too much for the Irish...

[aussie1st]

Surprised they haven't tried launching already as no way they can do this now.

[Damo01]

arghhh....I can't believe they haven't tried launching either.

[wolf]

Vaughan got a wicket! :)

151-6 after 40.

I would put Strauss in for Bell, and put Vikram Solanki in the team after the World Cup.

[Punk Sk8r!]

Har har, told you England will pwn the World Cup.

[aussie1st]

Not very convincing against an inexerpienced Irish team. If that was SA or NZ that RRR wouldn't have been a problem.

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Vaughan got a wicket! :)

151-6 after 40.

I would put Strauss in for Bell, and put Vikram Solanki in the team after the World Cup.


Vaughn is not getting runs , but he is getting wicket