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Post by gangsta on Feb 16, 2015 10:11:04 GMT -8
Crushing loss for my team (WI) yesterday. Poor overall effort. Serves them right for leaving Dwayne Bravo out "on performance"!!! Narine and Bravo would have made a LOT of difference to the WI.
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 16, 2015 22:34:48 GMT -8
Ireland have staked claim early in the tournament. Brushing aside WestIndies with so much ease, that it will definitely cause a major concern for the other group B teams. The moment they started batting, it looked like they would pull off the chase with ease. They just seemed so confident and sure of themselves. Group B has to be the group of death. UAE is the only one that is almost certainly not going to make it to the QFs. All other Group B teams are in with an equal chance I actually think Group B is easier for India. The only reason it seems more evenly matched is cause pretty much all the main teams except South Africa haven't been in good form,. India,Pakistan, WEst Indies, they've all done badly, but that's their own fault and in fact they are lucky to be in easier group, if they were playing in opposite group that would be worse. But I mean if you had looked at the start at 4 big teams in each group (India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies) vs (Australia, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka plus Bangladesh which is barely a minnow anymore, so almost have 5 teams). Especially have Aus and NZ, both hosts and both in amazing form in one group is really bad for the other teams. You can pretty much saw, that's two spots gone already. |
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 17, 2015 7:17:12 GMT -8
Hmmm, maybe in paper. But on-paper strength hardly matters in cricket. Simply on current form, Group B has become the group of death
It was good to see a low scoring game after the run riots in the first 4 matches though
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 17, 2015 8:28:52 GMT -8
This is so adorable, haha. Scott Styris' daughter
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Post by gangsta on Feb 17, 2015 12:04:45 GMT -8
Better India than Australia, eh Scotty?
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Post by compton on Feb 18, 2015 7:48:08 GMT -8
I feel that India would definitely reach Semi Finals.......But if Kohili shines then who knows maybe we may retain the cup.....He is devastating when India are batting second and chasing targets......
I hope Indian batsmen fire (current bowling lineup is mediocre at best) and if not then Aussies will definitely win the cup.....
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Post by karan on Feb 19, 2015 22:51:01 GMT -8
England are a joke. But well played New Zealand.
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Post by gangsta on Feb 20, 2015 6:37:55 GMT -8
^ I don't think England are as bad as they were made to look yesterday. This was some brilliant captaincy from McCullum yesterday. I don't think there is another team in the world, including the mighty Aussies too, that would have had 4 slips and no third man for a bulk of the game yesterday. Just plain brilliant aggressive captaincy. Playing at home and knowing the conditions better than anyone else helped definitely. But it was still terrific to watch. I think any team would have messed up playing against that kiwi side yesterday. Black Caps looking real good for a deep run.
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 20, 2015 7:24:58 GMT -8
Southee, what a player. the best ODI fast bowler around. The way he was making the ball talk, even the greatest of the teams would succumb. And its a bit ironic that it had to be England, because the conditions are known for swing and movement. You would think their batsmen would have the presence of mind to atleast hang around when they lost the 5th-6th wicket.
Joe Root looking on from the other end with his horror-stricken face ..
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 20, 2015 17:50:53 GMT -8
That game was amazing, I wa sfollowing at work, and at one point I jokingly said to my coworker that it might be over by the time I get home, but never actually expected it to be. Saw the replay later and geez, the way southee bowled was amazing, and then Brendon just went crazy with the bat.
Awesome for an NZ fan, but feel bad for englad, it's kinda bad luck having both opening games against hosts in great form, I don't think they are that bad a team, I feel they can turn this around. I would expect them to beat Sri Lanka, Scotland,Bangladesh & Afganisthan ideally. Only thing now they be a bit demoralised so their next game against Scotland could be a bit risky.
On another note, looks like today could be first weather affected match-Aus vs Bangladesh is very likely to be washout, Bangladesh would be extremely lucky if that happened.
Hope West Indies win against Pakistan, they have scored well in their innings (310), see what Pakistan does now.
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Post by gangsta on Feb 21, 2015 10:39:25 GMT -8
Great win for the West Indies against Pakistan. They just have to hang in there and the results will improve. Hopefully Darren bravo is ok too.
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 22, 2015 10:48:48 GMT -8
Unexpectedly clinical performance from India
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 22, 2015 16:25:07 GMT -8
Unexpectedly clinical performance from India yeah really unexpected. .was sure SA would win. I think the win over Pakistan have rejuvenated India. |
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Post by gangsta on Feb 24, 2015 6:36:21 GMT -8
Long overdue knock from Gayle yesterday. Hope he can continue smashing to all parts against RSA and India - two bowling attacks he loves.
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 24, 2015 7:02:58 GMT -8
WI have scored a 300+ total in all the three games. This will worry the rest of Group B a lot. Yet another contender for topping the group
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Post by gangsta on Feb 24, 2015 7:29:59 GMT -8
abhijacko But given how many runs they have leaked against Zim and Ireland after putting up such totals, I don't think other teams need worry much. The WI bowling lineup is worse than India's man. Atrocious bowling last night. They badly need an in-form Roach and a fully fit Benn.
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 24, 2015 8:25:46 GMT -8
Hmm I dint watch the second innings. They bowled really well against Pakistan though. Especially Taylor and Holder upfront were brilliant with the new ball. Their backup bowling is definitely weak though. Lets see
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Post by karan on Feb 24, 2015 8:51:43 GMT -8
abhijacko But given how many runs they have leaked against Zim and Ireland after putting up such totals, I don't think other teams need worry much. The WI bowling lineup is worse than India's man. Atrocious bowling last night. They badly need an in-form Roach and a fully fit Benn. India's actually bowled well in their two games so far. |
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Post by gangsta on Feb 25, 2015 6:50:44 GMT -8
^ Of course. They have definitely punched above their weight. Despite that, they are still one of the worst bowling attacks in the world.
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 26, 2015 12:30:08 GMT -8
Big match today..Aus vs NZ rivalry is very strong..like india Pakistan at least when it comes to sports (not in other ways).
I really hope we win or at least give a good fight otherwise the crowd is gonna be p***ed.
but should be a great experience. .ive never attended a match with 45,000
peiple watching.
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Post by gangsta on Feb 26, 2015 13:09:34 GMT -8
^ Today? Its RSA-WI today and the NZ-Aus game is a couple of days from now right? Hopefully, you have tickets to the right game.  |
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 26, 2015 19:55:27 GMT -8
^ Today? Its RSA-WI today and the NZ-Aus game is a couple of days from now right? Hopefully, you have tickets to the right game. lol yeah sorry its tomorrow not today(nz time). Because I was flying to Auckland today fie the match tomorrow. .I just said today by mistake. SA vs WI is also a big one though. |
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Post by riverpanthera on Feb 26, 2015 23:33:47 GMT -8
Wow SA finish with 408. That's more like it , glad theve cime back from their performance against indiA
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Post by gangsta on Feb 27, 2015 6:35:51 GMT -8
As a WI fan, I am more sick and tired of ABD than I was even when Kallis hit 7 centuries in a row against us. Actually, scratch that. ABD is one of the greatest batsmen of all time already in my books (and the best in the world currently), so it should not feel as bad as a far inferior batsman in Kallis racking up hundreds against us. But it still hurts man. What a pathetic bowling lineup for the WI. Yeah, go drop one of the best ODI players in the world in Dwayne Bravo just purely out of spite, and you have it coming. A quarterfinal berth that seemed more or less certain has now been cast wide open with Ireland and Pakistan now joining in the fun. Pathetic performance from the WI.
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Post by sikander on Feb 27, 2015 10:07:50 GMT -8
gangsta it's seem you are West Indies cricketers fans like me Who is your all time top 3 favorite batsman and bowler from windies.
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Post by gangsta on Feb 27, 2015 10:35:09 GMT -8
sikander Easiest question ever, even though they have had a plethora of true all-time greats. Batsmen: 1. Brian Lara 2. Viv Richards 3. Garry Sobers Bowlers: 1. Curtly Ambrose 2. Malcolm Marshall 3. Joel Garner Who are yours?
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Post by gangsta on Feb 27, 2015 10:38:38 GMT -8
^ Today? Its RSA-WI today and the NZ-Aus game is a couple of days from now right? Hopefully, you have tickets to the right game. lol yeah sorry its tomorrow not today(nz time). Because I was flying to Auckland today fie the match tomorrow. .I just said today by mistake. SA vs WI is also a big one though. Cool. Post some pictures after the game. Should be an absolute cracker. THE game of this world cup, in my opinion. If there is a rematch in Australia later on, that should be ever more fun. These 2 look like the only teams that can beat each other. Looking forward to cracking performances at the top of the order from McCullum and Warner. |
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Post by sikander on Feb 27, 2015 11:08:39 GMT -8
Ohhhhh!!!!! What a coincidence mine to
1. Brian lara
2. Viv Richards
3. Sobrse
But bowlers are little difference
1. Holding
2. Marshal
3. Ambrose
I also loved to watch greenidge, Fredric's, kalicharan, kanhai, Haynes, hooper, Richie Richardson Garner, Walsh
Patterson etc. and
Gangsta if you have any clip of weeks, Walcott, warell, hunte and Hadley's batting I am dying to see their batting please post it.
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 27, 2015 11:16:01 GMT -8
Aus vs NZ
All NZ need to do is prepare a slightly green wicket, and Southe-Boult will stomp all over this Australian batting lineup
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Post by abhijacko on Feb 27, 2015 18:48:14 GMT -8
Well i was wrong.
Apparently the kiwis dont even need a helpful wicket to knock over this australian batting lineup
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