Who will win the cricket?

AstralTraveller (David) · #1 21-03-2011, 10:22 PM

OK, we're finally getting to the pointy end of the tournament. It's time for the amateur pundits to stick their necks out. From the bits I've seen here's my prediction for the quarter finals.

Pakistan v West Indies

It seems that the real Pakistan has arrived and except for a top order collapse against NZ have looked good. Alone amongst the quarter finalists, the Windies haven't defeated a quarter finalist and I expect that to continue.

India v Australia

I'm only saying that because I have to.

I think Australia's got problems but India have some weaknesses. They can certainly post big totals but they also concede a lot of runs. They also rely a lot on the top order and seem a bit fragile later on. Australia's weaknesses are more evenly spread. Australia has the firepower to beat India but they have to get all the pieces to fall together. Up to now they've run like a five-legged goat.

New Zealand v South Africa

As much as my heart would love the Kiwis to get up my head says 'Nop'.

Sri Lanka v England

On this forum I'm sure we would all agree that Sri Lanka are a useless no-good team.

None-the-less they are preferable to the Poms.

While England have been up and down like a lift attendant Sri Lanka have been consistently pretty good. I think they have enough to get past England.

So there are my thoughts. Call me stupid - you won't be the first. Tell me where I've gone wrong. I won't believe you but tell me anyway. And remember, I take silence as agreement.

supernova1965 (Warren) · #2 21-03-2011, 10:26 PM

Suzy I have to say that Australia will win this one your team doesn't have a hope

madwayne (Wayne) · #3 22-03-2011, 07:24 AM

David

Australia to beat India? Our side is completely imbalanced and lacking a quality spin bowler. We have three pacemen that can leak runs at the drop of a hat and a batting order that once you get through Watson and Haddin you really only have Mike Hussey to prop things up. I'd take a close loss but the reality will be a belting from India. Could we even be forced to follow on????

I agree with your other tips, but if there is to be an upset I think it will come in the NZ vs SA game. The Kiwis can score heavily and their bowling attack, assuming fitness doesn't interefere with Vettori or Mills looks well balanced and quite capable.

Now I have said that watch Australia pound India to a pulp and SA score 400 plus against the Kiwis.

Wayne

Barrykgerdes · #4 22-03-2011, 08:02 AM

There is only one sure winner. The Bookies or Betting agencies. The series is designed for gambling addicts.

Barry

Kal (Andrew) · #5 22-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Bookies will cash in on anything they think they can make money on Barry. The royal wedding is planned for gambling addicts.

gbeal · #6 22-03-2011, 09:19 AM

You can bet on the cricket? Crikey, I don't really even bet on the horse, well a very small flutter very occasionally.
Don't think we have the ability to win against the Yarpies, so it will be Oz in the final, not sure who against though.
Gary

gbeal · #7 25-03-2011, 05:28 AM

So David, both of us are wrong it seems.
Gary

DeanoNZL (Adrian) · #8 26-03-2011, 12:36 PM

I can't believe NZ made it into the semi's.

Considering we have lost to almost everyone in the last two seasons.

AstralTraveller (David) · #9 26-03-2011, 01:01 PM

Was that the sound of distant choking I heard last night.

gbeal · #10 26-03-2011, 01:21 PM

Certainly you would have heard me choking on my weeties this morning, when I found we had beaten Sth Africa, heck.
Gary

Lester · #11 26-03-2011, 03:43 PM

Good luck to the Kiwis. I think they play Sri Lanka next, with nothing to loose.

Ric · #12 27-03-2011, 08:58 AM

It would be good to see New Zealand make it through.

It's going to be a tough game against Sri Lanka but not impossible.

blindman · #13 27-03-2011, 09:34 AM

3 countries in the world play this game.
Does it really matter?
Cheers

AstralTraveller (David) · #14 27-03-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindman

3 countries in the world play this game.
Does it really matter?
Cheers

There were 14 countries at the tournament. It matters if you care, otherwise ignore it.

Kal (Andrew) · #15 27-03-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindman

3 countries in the world play this game.
Does it really matter?
Cheers

Why do alot of sports threads on IIS seem to attract the trolls?

Really, if you have no interest in the sport, just don't click on the thread. Clicking and posting pointless crap is just poor form.

Suzy · #16 31-03-2011, 02:44 AM

: D

I'M BAAAAACK..!

So who is going to pull an all nighter with me on Saturday for the big final???
No one in my family will be sleeping that night I can tell you.

And I betcha didn't think the Sri-Lankans would make it to the finals now did ya!

Where's the cartwheel emoticon when you need one

Let's get the beer and snacks ready .... and bring on Saturday!!
I really won't mind if it's cloudy that night Mr Rainmaker.

David, Les D, etc.. I am going to have to rely on you'll for strengths and weaknesses of players. As I don't passionately follow cricket like I used to, it does get frustrating when I watch a match and I don't know a whole lot about the players, unlike the days gone by when I was a madly passionate statistician and lived and breathed cricket.

Suzy · #17 31-03-2011, 02:46 AM

I'LL TRY NOT TO JINX THE MATCH THIS TIME

astroron (Ron) · #18 31-03-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzy

: D

I'M BAAAAACK..!

So who is going to pull an all nighter with me on Saturday for the big final???
No one in my family will be sleeping that night I can tell you.

And I betcha didn't think the Sri-Lankans would make it to the finals now did ya!

Where's the cartwheel emoticon when you need one

Let's get the beer and snacks ready .... and bring on Saturday!!
I really won't mind if it's cloudy that night Mr Rainmaker.

David, Les D, etc.. I am going to have to rely on you'll for strengths and weaknesses of players. As I don't passionately follow cricket like I used to, it does get frustrating when I watch a match and I don't know a whole lot about the players, unlike the days gone by when I was a madly passionate statistician and lived and breathed cricket.

Sri lanka will win

But what about my star night

I don't want rain

Suzy · #19 31-03-2011, 02:55 AM

Oh I forgot to add:

Bye bye poms

Bye bye Aussies

And bye bye everyone else that thought they knew how to play cricket. Oooh, just getting a tad cheeky there again aren't I.

Ric · #20 31-03-2011, 12:59 PM

I think it going to be a very entertaining match.

Both sides are very even when you look at their stats.