Cricket World Cup

gibbelinho · 04-03-2007, 07:47 PM

Sri Lanka, South Africa or even England on a good day could beat Oz on a bad day i think.

joe coops · 04-03-2007, 10:31 PM

seen New Zealand in action a few days ago and they played brilliant i have a feeling that they'll win

Matt the Thrasher · 04-03-2007, 10:56 PM

Another battling display from the Irish reaching 152 for 8 in a rain effected match but South Africa eased to a 7 wicket victory with 4 overs to spare.

Matt the Thrasher · 04-04-2007, 09:36 AM

England v Sri Lanka today

Important game this , it's the first proper team England have played since they lost to New Zealand , I think if they lose this they can forget the semis

gibbelinho · 04-04-2007, 03:20 PM

Prob have to agree, if we did lose this then we would have to win every remaining game...Bangladesh, W.Indies, S.Africa and Australia!

Pretty tough ask that.

SL46-1. We've bowled pretty well although they are still scoring around 4.5 an over which is pretty ominous unless we can be very disciplined and pick up regular wickets. The last thing we need is a long partnership and then SL to spank us around the park in the last 10-15 overs with wickets in hand.

On comes Freddie!

goldenHuddlestone · 04-04-2007, 10:20 PM

Its a close one you know I know what my heart wants but its nit what my head says

Matt the Thrasher · 04-04-2007, 10:36 PM

England lost by 2 runs , a fantastic effort by Nixon & Bopara to almost rescue a hopeless situation , Bopara was bowled off the last ball with 3 needed to win , not enough runs from the top order was England's downfall.

toonmagic9 · 04-05-2007, 10:36 AM

i agree especially after england demise to sri lanka yesterday, when will flintoff start to get runs and when will they change the batting order

goldenHuddlestone · 04-05-2007, 11:04 AM

Such a close game though

gibbelinho · 04-05-2007, 11:16 AM

It was a good bowling/fielding effort but a pretty boor batting display.

The only exceptions in the batting were the Bell-Pietersen and Bopara-Nixon partnerships.

I was thinking at the time, and even more so now that Mahmood's shoddy last over during the SL may cost us when we bat and it proved to do so although that should not take the blame from a poor batting display.

Would have been interesting to see what have happened if Bell had not been run out with him and KP taking things a little further.

I've not done any of the maths yet, but can we still qualify if we lose to Oz and beat RZA, W.Indies and Bangladesh?

goldenHuddlestone · 04-05-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibbelinho

I've not done any of the maths yet, but can we still qualify if we lose to Oz and beat RZA, W.Indies and Bangladesh?

Huge ask

gibbelinho · 04-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Sure is but then so was winning the triangular tournament against NZ and OZ a couple of months back.

At least it will give us some hope to cling on to.

toonmagic9 · 04-05-2007, 07:24 PM

maybe if we attacked teams during the first powerplays with pieterson as an opener we might stand more of a chance against the opposition when we chase down a total. maybe we need to drop joyce and bring back strauss

Matt the Thrasher · 04-07-2007, 10:34 AM

Back today after a few days break

Bangladesh take on South Africa

A Bangladeshi victory would help England , can't see it though.

goldenHuddlestone · 04-07-2007, 12:21 PM

An English victory would help England too

cardhino · 04-07-2007, 04:17 PM

in my opinion, watching the England Vs Sri Lanka game that is my game of the tourament. Just the atmosphere and attitude was great and the action was electric, after those late 4's at the end anything could of happened, unfortunatley we lost though, its going to be tight now!

toonmagic9 · 04-07-2007, 07:07 PM

bangledeash have done ok that is a good total for them especially against a good top four side in the competition

Matt the Thrasher · 04-08-2007, 12:27 AM

Great win for Bangladesh they scored 251 for 8, their best ever world cup score then bowled South Africa out for 184 to win by 87 runs.

England v Australia tomorrow

Matt the Thrasher · 04-08-2007, 02:27 PM

Strauss in for Joyce

England won the toss and are batting first

Matt the Thrasher · 04-08-2007, 03:47 PM

Vaughan and Strauss both gone cheaply , once again it's left to Bell & Peiterson.

Matt the Thrasher · 04-09-2007, 09:32 AM

England made 247 all out ,not bad for a team with only 2 batsmen, Aussies cruised to 7 wicket victory, England must now win all their remaining games to qualify for the semis

Ireland v New Zealand today

gibbelinho · 04-09-2007, 10:48 AM

164-2, scoring at a run a ball with 20 overs left....to then get 247 was criminal.

What a confidence boost that must have given to the Aussies when they should have been chasing 330-350.

I only saw the Aussie reply up to 89-2 when I had to go to the pub but the Aussies seemed comfortable with chasing 5 runs per over and we never looked like taking 10 wickets at that stage.

I can't see NZ slipping up today. I think they are only too aware of the potential banana skin so will be properly focused and get the job done.

lb7 · 04-09-2007, 11:32 AM

I say Ireland v Australia final and ireland to win the world cup

goldenHuddlestone · 04-09-2007, 11:06 PM

Are you high

Matt the Thrasher · 04-10-2007, 09:00 AM

NZ thrashed Ireland by 129 runs , they are looking good

West Indies v South Africa today, should be interesting , SA are the number 1 ranked team in ODI's but have under performed here, Windies have also disappointed and need to win if they are to have any chance of making the semis

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04-03-2007, 10:56 PM	#53 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	Another battling display from the Irish reaching 152 for 8 in a rain effected match but South Africa eased to a 7 wicket victory with 4 overs to spare. The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-04-2007, 09:36 AM	#54 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	England v Sri Lanka today Important game this , it's the first proper team England have played since they lost to New Zealand , I think if they lose this they can forget the semis The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-04-2007, 10:36 PM	#57 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	England lost by 2 runs , a fantastic effort by Nixon & Bopara to almost rescue a hopeless situation , Bopara was bowled off the last ball with 3 needed to win , not enough runs from the top order was England's downfall. The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-07-2007, 10:34 AM	#64 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	Back today after a few days break Bangladesh take on South Africa A Bangladeshi victory would help England , can't see it though. The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

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04-03-2007, 07:47 PM	#51 (permalink)
gibbelinho Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 136 vCash: 500	Sri Lanka, South Africa or even England on a good day could beat Oz on a bad day i think.

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04-03-2007, 10:31 PM	#52 (permalink)
joe coops the coopertron! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wallasey Posts: 207 vCash: 500	seen New Zealand in action a few days ago and they played brilliant i have a feeling that they'll win

04-04-2007, 03:20 PM	#55 (permalink)
gibbelinho Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 136 vCash: 500	Prob have to agree, if we did lose this then we would have to win every remaining game...Bangladesh, W.Indies, S.Africa and Australia! Pretty tough ask that. SL46-1. We've bowled pretty well although they are still scoring around 4.5 an over which is pretty ominous unless we can be very disciplined and pick up regular wickets. The last thing we need is a long partnership and then SL to spank us around the park in the last 10-15 overs with wickets in hand. On comes Freddie!

04-04-2007, 10:20 PM	#56 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Its a close one you know I know what my heart wants but its nit what my head says

04-05-2007, 10:36 AM	#58 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	i agree especially after england demise to sri lanka yesterday, when will flintoff start to get runs and when will they change the batting order

04-05-2007, 11:04 AM	#59 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Such a close game though

04-05-2007, 11:16 AM	#60 (permalink)
gibbelinho Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 136 vCash: 500	It was a good bowling/fielding effort but a pretty boor batting display. The only exceptions in the batting were the Bell-Pietersen and Bopara-Nixon partnerships. I was thinking at the time, and even more so now that Mahmood's shoddy last over during the SL may cost us when we bat and it proved to do so although that should not take the blame from a poor batting display. Would have been interesting to see what have happened if Bell had not been run out with him and KP taking things a little further. I've not done any of the maths yet, but can we still qualify if we lose to Oz and beat RZA, W.Indies and Bangladesh?

04-05-2007, 03:28 PM	#62 (permalink)
gibbelinho Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 136 vCash: 500	Sure is but then so was winning the triangular tournament against NZ and OZ a couple of months back. At least it will give us some hope to cling on to.

04-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#63 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	maybe if we attacked teams during the first powerplays with pieterson as an opener we might stand more of a chance against the opposition when we chase down a total. maybe we need to drop joyce and bring back strauss

04-07-2007, 12:21 PM	#65 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	An English victory would help England too

04-07-2007, 04:17 PM	#66 (permalink)
cardhino New Signing Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 vCash: 500	in my opinion, watching the England Vs Sri Lanka game that is my game of the tourament. Just the atmosphere and attitude was great and the action was electric, after those late 4's at the end anything could of happened, unfortunatley we lost though, its going to be tight now!

04-07-2007, 07:07 PM	#67 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	bangledeash have done ok that is a good total for them especially against a good top four side in the competition

04-08-2007, 12:27 AM	#68 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	Great win for Bangladesh they scored 251 for 8, their best ever world cup score then bowled South Africa out for 184 to win by 87 runs. England v Australia tomorrow The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-08-2007, 02:27 PM	#69 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	Strauss in for Joyce England won the toss and are batting first The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-08-2007, 03:47 PM	#70 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	Vaughan and Strauss both gone cheaply , once again it's left to Bell & Peiterson. The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-09-2007, 09:32 AM	#71 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	England made 247 all out ,not bad for a team with only 2 batsmen, Aussies cruised to 7 wicket victory, England must now win all their remaining games to qualify for the semis Ireland v New Zealand today The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

04-09-2007, 10:48 AM	#72 (permalink)
gibbelinho Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 136 vCash: 500	164-2, scoring at a run a ball with 20 overs left....to then get 247 was criminal. What a confidence boost that must have given to the Aussies when they should have been chasing 330-350. I only saw the Aussie reply up to 89-2 when I had to go to the pub but the Aussies seemed comfortable with chasing 5 runs per over and we never looked like taking 10 wickets at that stage. I can't see NZ slipping up today. I think they are only too aware of the potential banana skin so will be properly focused and get the job done.

04-09-2007, 11:32 AM	#73 (permalink)
lb7 First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 79 vCash: 400	I say Ireland v Australia final and ireland to win the world cup

04-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#74 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Are you high

04-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#75 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,255 vCash: 379	NZ thrashed Ireland by 129 runs , they are looking good West Indies v South Africa today, should be interesting , SA are the number 1 ranked team in ODI's but have under performed here, Windies have also disappointed and need to win if they are to have any chance of making the semis The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.