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Jayasuriya 
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 Topic: Super EightsPosted: 26 March 2007 at 4:13am |
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Guess its time to make the topic for the super eights
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Sri Lanka to win the WORLD CUP 07
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BOBBI
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Posted: 26 March 2007 at 4:06pm |
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Bring on the business end of the cup
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daisy77
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Posted: 26 March 2007 at 8:50pm |
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The schedule for the super eights are seriously messed up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tomorrow the west indies is supposed to play the aussies but I don't think that's how it is supposed to be according to the ticket brochure......or the fixtures that was posted up in the "fixtures" thread. Since when does the winner of one group play the winner of another group?? That's really wrong....why should the winner of group D which is west indies be playing the winner of group A which is Australia???
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spin wizard
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Posted: 26 March 2007 at 9:36pm |
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Not really Daisy! Remember, the Windies have to play everyteam except the Irish so it doesn't matter in which order they play the 2nd place of this group or the 1st place!
And for some people, you might see d2 on the fixture for the windies and they are playing the Aussies. D2 doesn't mean the team that finished 2nd in group d. The ICC had already given the seeded teams a tag. Edited by spin wizard - 26 March 2007 at 9:37pm |
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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.
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-JP-
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Posted: 26 March 2007 at 11:33pm |
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Anyway, here is my preview of the Super Eight stage.
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IbiZZle
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 12:38am |
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Well done Jp. That is an exciting read.
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!~Where Ever You Go, There You Are~!
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bondy
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 6:46am |
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This is what i've been waiting for, the super eights! Bring it on! |
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Good one Graham!
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tonks007
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 7:15am |
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Hey Bondy, must thank you for breaking your team mates bones! It will just make it that little more easier for the Aussies to thump the Kiwi's!
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even the sun shines on a dogs ass some days
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bondy
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 7:39am |
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What a disaster that was!!! Vincent was in form after his hundred against Canada, and was high on confidence after his return to international cricket.
Finally we find a decent opening partnership and its broken. Let's hope Marshall can do the job he's intended to do.
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Good one Graham!
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Sledger
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:10am |
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Injuries were always going to play a part in such a long tournament ,
but the Black Caps seem to have copped a lot ! Vincent can be
very destructive , Marshall just isn't the same sort of player.
Fleming's role will take on extra significance now if they're to get
the fast starts we've seen from them in 2007.
So the tournament proper gets underway today. West Indies are up against the form side in Australia - if they were to spring a surprise it could open up the entire competition and give hope to all - even England! Not such good news for South Africa though. Apparently the ground hasn't power and the pitch is awful after heavy rain. They've also been unable to practise, so tomorrow's toughie against Sri Lanka will have them rather worried. A big game for both sides then , but that extra 2 points give some breathing space to the Lankans. |
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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Mojo
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:42am |
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SA vs SL will be a huge match for the Proteas. If they lose, then their confidence will be severely dashed, and their performance against the other Super 8 teams will certainly be affected. Sort of a make-or-break for SA, while SL haven't really come up against tough opposition as yet in the tournament. If SL lose, they can bounce back far easier than SA can. (note the disclaimer again)
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo.
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wiseguy
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:50am |
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Big match today, West indies have a good history going in their favour, they have been competitive in cruntch games against ausies, so a real exciting game at hand.
Lara's role so far has been subdued, now being a big match player it will be a match winning performance required from him. Only formula that works against ausies is attack, so we have to see how much pressure windies put on the ausies tonight! My Money for sure on ausies in this match!
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so far so good!
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tonks007
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:50am |
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Do agree with you there Mojo. Mind you, if by some miracle the Aussies lose tonight, they still have to beat NZ, SL and SA and that could prove difficult for the Aussies if they lose one or more of these matches to progress through to the finals. Boy, i dont hope any of that happens!
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even the sun shines on a dogs ass some days
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Sledger
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 9:17am |
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No tonks , Australia don't play SA in the super 8's - you've an easier passage than most matey!
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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Sledger
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:36am |
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It strikes me that some sides have been dealt a better hand than
others when you consider the venues for each fixture in the super 8's.
Just look at the number of times each side plays at a certain place and
comment on who you feel has been looked after well or not so well.
Team Antigua Guyana Grenada Barbados Australia 3 0 2 1 West Indies 2 1 1 2 South Africa 0 3 2 1 Sri Lanka 1 2 3 0 New Zealand 2 1 3 0 Ireland 0 3 1 2 England 2 1 0 3 Bangladesh 2 1 0 3 It seems to me that SA have drawn the short straw. Guyana's weather must be a major concern , a few no-results could seriously damage SA's chance of a semifinal birth. Australia , on the other hand seem to have the best of it - that win over SA might have been worth a lot more than just the two points. |
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dips_december
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:48am |
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I think Aus ,Nzl ,Srl and Win will go through .SAF are strong contenders but they lack a slow bowler and their bowlers havent been good enough at the death .
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Chin Music
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 1:02pm |
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I fancy Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Windies for the semis. They have stood out as teams on form so far, althoguh of course its hard to say at this stage where each team has had only one serious test at most. Unfortunately i can't see England finishing above any of the proper test nations, and I wouldn't be all that surprised to see them beaten by Bangladesh either.
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Sledger
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 1:42pm |
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Weather could play a significant part CM - SA playing three matches in
Guyana could cost them dearly , rain is a constant threat.
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Sledger
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 3:08pm |
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Australia 40-1 and that gentleman , Adam Gilchrist walks again.
8 overs gone and already Ponting has cleared the ropes - they look a
confident side and the hosts must put the ball in the right areas if
they're going to chase a reachable total.
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143no
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 3:40pm |
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Ponting has just run himself out, windies are looking like a confident team.
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 4:18pm |
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Was it only me that heard a little sound when the ball went past hayden's bat down the leg side??
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-JP-
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 4:22pm |
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Didn't sound like bat on ball to me, more like bat brushing pad.
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143no
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 4:24pm |
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sounded like one of those sneaky fielders clicking their fingers
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 4:31pm |
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Cant tell.....this video quality isn't great!!!
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143no
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 4:37pm |
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Playing on a full size ground is certainly making a difference to the way we are batting, there is a lot more working of the ball.
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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Clobber
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 6:06pm |
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I've been absolutely aghast at Samuel's action in his last few overs
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 6:07pm |
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well hayden's played magnificently already passed the 150 mark in just about 140 balls! He's been in fine form lately.
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What goes around comes around!
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-JP-
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:16pm |
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Boo. Rain, go away!
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:28pm |
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I thought Samuels chucked that quicker one he sent down outside off which Hayden guided to the third man boundary.
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-JP-
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 9:00pm |
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Certainly looked like a chuck to me, too.
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