Group C (New Zealand, England, Kenya, Canada)
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Topic: Group C (New Zealand, England, Kenya, Canada)
Posted By: -JP-
Subject: Group C (New Zealand, England, Kenya, Canada)
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 9:50am
Group C discussion in here. |
Replies:
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 9:53am
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Well done JP! So this is where us English aggregate to
drown our sorrows. Kenya and Canada must be hoping that Mahmood and
Plunkett get to the caribbean after today's efforts!
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:40am
So you are picking Kenya and New Zealand from this group? ------------- I saw into the future - Ashes 2009 England 3 Australia 1! |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 12:54pm
| England have really been done a favour in the draw and who knows, may even gather some momentum |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 1:10pm
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The win today won't do them any harm when they line up in St Lucia Clobs. Until I see the wickets over there Titan , I'm not writing off Canada either matey! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 3:10pm
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Trust me Sledge, your boys will enjoy it in St. Lucia. Some of the best facilities and an electrifing outfield and the weather in the Windward Islands is magnificent. One of the best batting tracks in the Caribbean too. England has played there before so they will know a bit... Just pray they don't get carried away by the scenary. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: slogger72N/O
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 7:56pm
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I reckon England have to be favorites to win this group, having just beaten NZ, and the other 2 (hopefully) won't be too hard. ------------- |
Posted By: Kerm
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 8:01pm
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Well England will certainly have their tails up wether they win the CB series (unlikely) or not, I doubt they are going to suddenly turn into ODI masters but if they get a good start you never know whats going to happen. Either way they will make it stressful, England never win anything easily.
------------- Kerm |
Posted By: MalikBrother
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 8:41pm
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My vote for England cause Kevin Pierterson will be playing in the WC and let s hope Marcus Treshochick must be back before the WC -- England looks stronger and favourite one to win the WC cause of Mal Loye , Ey Joye , Kevin Pieterson and Panesar -- |
Posted By: Kerm
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 8:45pm
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I doubt Mal Loye will be playing in the WC but the rest certainly strengthen the squad.
------------- Kerm |
Posted By: abubakar52
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 9:50pm
| Canada fought well against every team in their group last WC and beat one of them too. Q: Will Ed Joyce play for Ireland in the WC? |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:12pm
| Ed Joyce won't be playing for Ireland - if he plays for anyone, it'll be England. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 5:17am
One day cricket is all about batting and if the tracks are
beauties it could be the fill up that England need. High team and
individual scores in the group stage could have all the players
bouyant going into the super 8. ....and if England win in Australia you can give us the cup now! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 10:14am
| It can get extremely humid in St Lucia which would be unpleasant for all concerned - hopefully it's not so bad this time of year |
Posted By: ANIL KUMBLE
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 12:12pm
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I know Kenya will make it through with Steve Tikolo & Tanmay Mishra holding the middle order and Thomas Odoyo giving them the big late hits at the end of the innings. While they have Peter Ongondo who has been in some electrifying form with the ball who will make a dangerous new ball partner with Odoyo and Hiren Variaya to slow things down and take a few wickets. ------------- Check out my blog http://crictopia.blogspot.com/ pretty bad though... |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 5:54pm
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JD may come in handy in St. Lucia cause the boundaries are long so with his kind of accuracy, if the kiwis try to take him on, he might bag a few!
A few matches have been played in St. Lucia already and all of them had scores of 240 up,except for the one last year between Zim and WI.
Seeing that the dry season is now in progress, I don't think that would be a problem although over night rain alone can carry it up! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 6:45pm
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I expect England to go through with New Zealand. Not too sure who will win the group. England are missing Trescothick so i am not all the confident england will win the group.
Trust guys in St. Lucia it's really terrific, fast no hell outfield and a superb batting track. On this same ground Sehwag scored the 180 against WI and i think 95 in the ODI against WI a few months ago. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: 70_degree_spin
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 9:08pm
Plunkett did reasonably well yesterday. Mahmood howver is a joke and should be nowhere near the ODI team. ------------- [ |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 11:10pm
| Well NZ always do best when their written off, so using this theory i believe they will top the group. |
Posted By: abubakar52
Date Posted: 09 February 2007 at 3:58am
I agree Spin Wiz  He made a quick 75 against them last WC.
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Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 09 February 2007 at 1:48pm
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. It's funny you know, I meant Dalrymple Abu but now I realise that Davision has the same initials and bowl too. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 09 February 2007 at 8:14pm
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I think New Zealand are the favourites for this group. Kenya should be an okish team as well. They'll probably give Canada some competition. I just hope they don't give Eng any! ------------- |
Posted By: minimurali
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 2:36pm
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Should England win the best of three final against Australia in the current tri-series I can easily see them topping the group with three relatively simple victories. However should England pull off a typically awful ODI performance in the following two matches against Australia, New Zealand will be very confident of their chances of topping the group. Also, if the second (more likely scenario) does happen, Kenya and Canada may be looking to cause an upset. It's far too difficult to call at this moment at this moment in time, but I certainly wouldn't bet against any team progressing seeing the recent one day form of all four teams. ------------- County Sim on extended break until I've got less work and more free time. When I have a specific date, I'll post it in the thread. |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 5:25pm
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Form is temporary, class is permanent! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: minimurali
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 11:42pm
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So you're sayin England will finish bottom then?
------------- County Sim on extended break until I've got less work and more free time. When I have a specific date, I'll post it in the thread. |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 11:51pm
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------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 12 February 2007 at 7:47pm
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Oh come on...I don't think it's that bad.......They are so unpredictable.....one minute they can't seem to win a match and next thing you know they are beating the full powered aussies! It's truly amazing. I won't make any predictions on how eng will play in the world cup because we just never know and I may have to eat my words in the end. ------------- |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:08pm
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No problem with eating your words! If we didn't talk our minds, the forum would be useless. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:41pm
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You have a point there Spin! ------------- |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 5:51am
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In Flintoff and Pietersen England have two players , that if they
come off in the same game , can destroy an attack. Pietersen must
play in all the warm ups and all the 1st round games , he needs
gametime. If England beat NZ then I'd give Fred a rest against one of
the other two sides Ten days ago I couldn't possibly post exactly what I thought of the English side - now everything's hunky dory!! I mustn't get too excited though , they're capable of performing abysmally , but the win in Oz must be good for them. Having said that how about a super 8 match with this result..... Pakistan win the toss and bat first.........49 all out England in reply battle hard but.............48 all out !! A match that lasts barely an hour - exciting stuff huh!! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 4:55pm
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. That will be histerical! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 7:49pm
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Hopefully that does not happen..... ------------- |
Posted By: joelza1990
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 5:00am
| I think this is the most even group in the cup. England in fine form, New Zealand dissapointing at times, but competitive in the CB Series, Kenya have some fine players for a minnow team and Canada are certainly not push overs. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 6:59pm
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Well NZ's performance against the Aussies today was great so hopefully for they can carry that over to the world cup except for when they are playing against West Indies...LOL ------------- |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 19 February 2007 at 5:55am
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Bad luck for Jacob Oram and NZ , injuries could well have a
significant impact on the tournament. With England playing NZ in
the 1st match it's highly unlikely that Oram will be fit to
start. The game looks like being a close one and it's importance can't be overstated. ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Superbokkie
Date Posted: 20 February 2007 at 2:49pm
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I pick New Zealand to win this pool. Shane Bond is going to be the leading wicket-taker of the tournament and with Taylor, McMillan, Fulton and Oram in top batting form, not to mention the all-round skills of Vettori and the captaincy of Fleming, should give them the edge over England. England may have beaten Australia 3 times (out of 13 matches) this summer, but that is not enough to make them world-beaters. They do not have what it takes to go far in this world cup. I pick NZ for the semi-finals (and possibly even the final), and England an outside shot to make the semis (and a very 'outside' shot at that. ------------- JH Kallis is the only player in history to have 8000 runs, 200 wickets and 100 catches in BOTH forms of the game. Only Sobers (tests) and Jayasuriya (one dayers) have achieved half that feat. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 20 February 2007 at 6:47pm
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I won't underestimate England.....I think they are still one of the top teams and after beating the aussies they will definately think they have it in them to win the world cup. I think they can beat NZ as well. It's even with the both teams.......either of the two teams can win....... ------------- |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 21 February 2007 at 10:17pm
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NZ have the capability of hitting boundaries, their entire batting line up is in form bar Styris, who we all know is an excellent player. England's batting line up is in poor form. The only man to really perform was Collingwood in those matches England won. Sure KP will be back but he hasn't batted in a match situation for a while so it might take him a game or two to find his feet. Don't expect him to hit a century the first match he is back.
Will see how this young England team go on the big stage, their bowling line up looks a little fickle bar Flintoff and Panesar, so too does the NZ lineup bar Bond and Vettori.
However NZ will have the belief they can chase down any total and that will be the key to the match. In all three games against Australia we chased, how confident are we of batting first?
If NZ chase they will win. If not, it will be a close game. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: wiseguy
Date Posted: 22 February 2007 at 5:16am
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Conditions would definately have a great impact on the outcome of the match, both teams have come out of pitches assisting pace and bounce, will find pitches not conducive to their pacers.
Kiwis have advantage in spin & slow bowlers, styris and vetorri , and probably jetan patel add a better slow bowling option compared to monty and derylrample. ITs still to be seen how bond bowls on decent batting pitches, he is overdue to perform consistantly specially on pitches which have very low margin for error.
Both teams will lack no shortage of spirit for sure and the batting will be solid too, fielding has been almost neck to neck , with monty being the weak link, so its the bowling that would eventually make the diffrence. ------------- so far so good! |
Posted By: Kerm
Date Posted: 22 February 2007 at 12:06pm
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NZ have more players capable of hitting boundaries, however with the short boundaries there we arguably have the better players for it, (KP and Freddie) which is another reason Loye should be in the squad, however it means other players that occasionally go for 6's when they are in (bell, Collingwood, Vaughan) will be more likely to hit them, so it will be an interesting match. The standard of bowling will definatly come into it, anyone able to restrict the other team while taking wickets will win, its as simple as that.
------------- Kerm |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 23 February 2007 at 7:43pm
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yeah it should be an interesting match...no predictions for me as to who would win... ------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 23 February 2007 at 9:57pm
| Hayden starting the mind games, saying the kiwi outfit is better than that england outfit, and nz were unlucky not to be in the CB finals......or maybe im just reading into this way to much? |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 23 February 2007 at 10:29pm
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I don't think it will be the bowling that will make the difference. NZ were unluckly not to beat England every time. They thrashed them twice and then lost two games they should have won.
England are batting poorly at the moment! The only man who performed was Collingwood, unlike NZ who have a few players in good form.
A confident NZ team will beat a confident England team anyday. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 23 February 2007 at 11:07pm
What in the world does an outfit has to do with anything?????  What is wrong with Hayden????????------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 12:10am
| By outfit he means team/squad |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 3:17am
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Mental disintegration is a part of Aussie cricket and as the opposition, you should know that it is imminent. I liked it when Gayle and Samuels sledged them in the CT! They really got into their skin! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 2:35pm
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What will he say when they lose the worldcup. Just the aussie players doesn't go down and cry like babies after the worldcup. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 9:21pm
OHHHH thanks for telling me... ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 9:24pm
Yeah it really is nasty cricket that the aussies play.  I don't remember though the incident that you were talking about Spin when you said that in the CT Gayle and Samuels sledged them....What happened??? I think I would have really liked that incident...LOL.------------- |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 24 February 2007 at 10:02pm
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I'd prefer it if you wouldn't discuss Australia in their WC thread. This is pool C discussion only, okay.
------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 25 February 2007 at 3:33am
| This is such a stupid question but i couldn't quickly find it. When does the world cup start? I know its only a matter of a a few weeks-ish but i need the date. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 25 February 2007 at 6:26pm
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March 13th.....first match is between Pakistan and the West Indies at Sabina Park in Jamaica. ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 25 February 2007 at 6:27pm
I think you mean if you WOULD disscuss Australia in THEIR wc thread... ------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 27 February 2007 at 5:52am
| Oh, that close is it, better sort out with my mates to get together to watch some games. |
Posted By: slogger72N/O
Date Posted: 27 February 2007 at 8:34pm
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I reckon someone should post up a fixtures sheet so that everyone can see when all the game are
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Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 27 February 2007 at 10:24pm
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Check bbc.com for fixtures or the worldcup webpage. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 28 February 2007 at 12:10am
Yeah time flys...it will be here before we know it. ------------- |
Posted By: slogger72N/O
Date Posted: 28 February 2007 at 7:22am
Too late, already posted up the fixtures list, first sticky thread I've ever posted as well. ------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 01 March 2007 at 8:40am
| Oram stating that if his finger does not heal sufficiently quickly he's quite prepared to have it amputated, and it didn't seem like he was joking, how ever he surly must be as losing a finger would take weeks of practise to get used to e.g working out a way to catch. And the weeks of rehibilitation would be ironic as he cut it off to play sooner at the WC |
Posted By: Kerm
Date Posted: 01 March 2007 at 8:49am
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Its only his ring finger, its probably not too much of a loss overall,
however personally i'd investigate some sort of flexiable splint.
------------- Kerm |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 01 March 2007 at 10:57am
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Let's assume he can bow. Though he is batting better at the moment, what's more important for the NZ side? Our bowling is currently weaker so you'd argue bowling, however his own form with the ball is questionable after his injury come back.
Only time will tell. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 01 March 2007 at 12:18pm
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Oram will be quite an idiot to amputate his finger!!! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 03 March 2007 at 9:40pm
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The reason for amputating his finger would be because he wants to play in the world cup and it won't heal in time....is that why he is amputating his finger?? Or is it because it NEEDS to be amputated.....when I say NEEDS I mean if the doctor perscribed that he amputated his finger because there is nothing else they could do to save him finger from being cut off???? I don't understand this thing too well. I was reading a bit about it on the newspaper though... ------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 08 March 2007 at 9:06am
| Mark gillespie has an injury that has all but ruled him out of the second warm up game.... so do new zealand risk playing him against eng (assuming he recovers) when he'll be underdone or play the warmed up Mason |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 08 March 2007 at 9:23am
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Don't play either. Use Patal instead and Oram as the third seamer. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 09 March 2007 at 6:25am
Big blow to England , Gillespie being injured !! Let's hope he
does recover in time , he's my banker for 10-0-65-0 !!! 
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: bang
Date Posted: 09 March 2007 at 6:40am
| Thanks sleedg, for all the hummer, you are good at it. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 10 March 2007 at 1:03am
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Even though England lost today I am still glad that Vaughan got in on the runs. This is a good thing going into the world cup for him! ------------- |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 10 March 2007 at 3:59am
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Definitely, though England look shaky. These no consistency with that outfit what so ever. Neither with the NZ side, this WC is going to be close! ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: wiseguy
Date Posted: 10 March 2007 at 7:26am
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Newzealand were clinical in their second outing. Made a decent score and defended it well definately, and certainly this will give them a lot more confidence against english team, still not able to bat consistantly! ------------- so far so good! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 March 2007 at 5:47am
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Friday's match will go to the side with bottle - it's a massive game for both sides.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: wiseguy
Date Posted: 12 March 2007 at 6:01am
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I believe odds are in favour of Kiwis, but certainly I see monty can be the big factor in the match, and if Kiwis dont loose many wickets to him they will win this one. English batting too inconsistant , KP had to find a footing pretty soon as he is too short of match practice so far! ------------- so far so good! |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 12 March 2007 at 6:02am
| Of course im biased being a kiwi and all, but to me its a game NZ can lose...not england win (i hope you people understand what im trying to say) |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 March 2007 at 6:17am
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I hear you mate , NZ have performed much better at the one day format
over England for a long time. Still , the results in Australia between
the two sides (2-2) suggest it'll be a close affair - and KP is back
which must be a big lift to the English.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 13 March 2007 at 8:19pm
| Close to call this one. I am going to go with Englang topping the group though. Just watch out for that Bond chap!! |
Posted By: wiseguy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 4:52am
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Big match today, it will definately tell us how thw things will shape up eventually in this group, and all eyes will be glued to this match, so muvh so that the stands in australia scotland match will witness empty seats. So get ready for Kenya Vs Canada a cracker of a match! ------------- so far so good! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 6:46am
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The two big guns will watch with interest , Kenya are a
potential banana skin. I expect them to beat Canada quite easily.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 8:20am
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I'm backing NZ purely because they have been one of the most consistent ODI sides of previous years represented by their ranking of third in the world.
On the other hand England CAN beat NZ, therefore my predication isn't said with haste but with hope. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 8:27am
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On the day Bondy , on the day........
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 8:40am
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Can that be a legitimate excuse at this WC? The tournament is thorough to the point or boredom (though i won't get bored), therefore how can someone argue a fluke? They can't. In my opinion the best time will win the WC. by the way I know where your coming from sledge, just extending the conversation. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 8:55am
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Kenya have slumped since 2003, therefore Canada can maybe cause a upset. John Davidson is their trump card, another 100 from 50 balls could make things interesting. I don't think this game realy matters, as both England and New Zealand will destroy these two minnows. ------------- I saw into the future - Ashes 2009 England 3 Australia 1! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 9:00am
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NZ NZ NZ NZ NZ NZ NZ, go the black caps!!! ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 9:07am
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I hear you Bondy , the best side will win the cup. Still , the tournament is far too long - 51 bloody games!! The team that triumphs will have played TEN matches - they'll be some tired bodies by the end. Injuries are going to spoil some sides plans and ladyluck will still show herself too - just hope she's got an England shirt on this time around! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 10:10am
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Like any tournament of this nature luck play's its part. However I like the intentions of the ICC, trying to filter out the inconsistent teams before the semi finals. In saying that it seems they have gone too far to one end of the spectrum and have forgotten about pure sanity.
On that English note...hold on. Let's make a deal here Sledge. If England win the tournament I vow never to post on this forum again. I am so confident that they will NOT triumph. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Chin Music
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 10:17am
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England-NZ is too close to call for me (or maybe I just don't want to commit myself...), if both teams play at the top of their game the Kiwis will win, but from what weve seen recently from these two and how all the top sides have performed in the warm-up games that's no guarantee. If pushed I'd have to go for NZ, although it's tough to admit to myself. On another issue, who would you all pick as bowlers for England? I think I'd go for both Monty and Dalrymple on these tracks, along with Anderson and Plunkett as the seamers. Lewis is a steady bowler, good on ENglish pitches but maybe not so much over here, and Mahmoud is not a one-day bowler, certainly at the moment. ------------- Turnham Green CC Fast bowler & middle/lower-order bat |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 10:18am
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Doesen't matter who you pick, Taylor is going to hit them out of the ground mate ;) ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Chin Music
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 11:37am
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Yes, it's nice to see the systematic farming of the South Sea Islands for sporting talent to represent "New Zealand" isn't restricted to rugby ------------- Turnham Green CC Fast bowler & middle/lower-order bat |
Posted By: gambler
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 11:56am
I hope you are wrong Sledge, since I just put a few bucks on Canada to beat Kenya today...
. The 4.80 odds were just a bit too generous to pass up I thought. In a way I hope I'm wrong (since I like Kenya) but I dont think that the Maple Leafs will be a push-over here. They got a couple of players in the squad who didn't play in the recent series in Kenya because they were playing 1st class cricket in New Zealand.
Just couple of weeks ago Canada pushed Bangladesh to the wire in a high scoring match, before losing by just 13 runs. If they can repeat that performance, Kenya might have a fight on their hands.
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Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 12:19pm
| I think Canada might just cause an upset. I agree that Kenya have dropped their game since 2003 but they still have more experience than Canada at this level in recent years. |
Posted By: BOBBI
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 12:24pm
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I hope Davison goes ballistic and becomes the first male to score 200 ------------- Judge the player not by their stats, but by their opposition. |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 1:21pm
| I can see it now.....Canada break world record at Cricket World Cup.......in a 2 inch x 2 inch column in the corner of the sports page of the Globe and Mail. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 1:36pm
I'll miss you mate!!! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Kerm
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 1:45pm
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Seems people havent learnt from Kridsy's vow.
------------- Kerm |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 2:45pm
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which was??........ Canada looking good so far. 76/2 off 15
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Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 4:55pm
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Canada 199 off 50.....not bad. I expected a larger total after their start though, especially with Davison still to come. |
Posted By: tanvip
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 6:18pm
all the very  best to the new zealand team. I am sure they'll beat 'em all. i simply love shane bond. he's the best.
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Posted By: tanvip
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 6:22pm
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i feel new zealand are the favs in this group. i'm sure they'll be victorious. it's an amazing team.
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Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 14 March 2007 at 6:31pm
| 50-50 between eng and nz for me. im going with england cos i think they are stronger on paper and have quite a few players that are performing well at the moment. |
Posted By: abubakar52
Date Posted: 15 March 2007 at 12:31am
| Kenya played very well, I have no clue why Davison didn't come in the 2nd power play and Billclif was sent instead which really slowed them down. |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 15 March 2007 at 12:38am
| Not sure why he did not open!!! |