Topic: 2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis - page 6. (Read 8146 times)
Marcus Stoinis looks doubtful for the semi finals, due to the strain on left side. In case he is unable to play, then Mitchell Marsh will take his place. I think Stoinis will be undergoing fitness test today and in case he fails, then he'll be flying back to Australia. So even before a single ball has been bowled, it is advantage for England. After Khawaja, now Stoinis is going to miss the crucial match.
This will be bad:
It would be a disaster for cricket fans if it happens, even we miss single over due to rain and the last thing I want to see DLS in last 3 fixtures.
I'm interested to see if Steve Smith can get some runs as he has been poor so far in this tournament so maybe that will all change in the semi-final and he goes on to make a century and help Australia to victory. Warner has been in top form and is the best Australian batsman of the tournament so far, he hasn't missed a trick since coming back into the team. He looks set to have a good Ashes series coming up soon.
I think, its because management was playing ping-pong with his number. Sometimes at 4, and a couple of times at number 3. I know he's not performing according to his reputation, but 3rd spot belongs to him. Usman Khwaja exclusion could turn into a blessing in disguise.
Still, have some doubt on Stonis's injury. And I am sure Alex Carey is very much capable of batting at number 5. Good news is wade can join the squad, who is in excellent form right now, not sure about Junior Marsh.
I'm interested to see if Steve Smith can get some runs as he has been poor so far in this tournament so maybe that will all change in the semi-final and he goes on to make a century and help Australia to victory. Warner has been in top form and is the best Australian batsman of the tournament so far, he hasn't missed a trick since coming back into the team. He looks set to have a good Ashes series coming up soon.
India vs New Zealand Manchester Weather Forecast, World Cup 2019 Semi-Final: What happens if India vs New Zealand semi-final clash gets washed out?
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/india-vs-new-zealand-semi-final-rain-weather-5820238/
This will be bad:
But, ICC don't fancy big money anymore, so they fixed that particular match and India lost to English team intentionally, just to keep Pakistan out.
.............sarcasm and not rubbing it
#CaughtOffGuard
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/india-vs-new-zealand-semi-final-rain-weather-5820238/
This will be bad:
It'd have been a big success for ICC!
But, ICC don't fancy big money anymore, so they fixed that particular match and India lost to English team intentionally, just to keep Pakistan out.
.............sarcasm and not rubbing it #CaughtOffGuard
Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
In this world cup I have seen so much rise and fall we know India is good team to play, Zealand will also play good so we can say India will play well, so let’s see what happen, according me match wittedness and England will also show good performance, this world cup went interesting but I felt bad when Pakistan did not reach semi final.Pakistan did not reached in semi final just because of 1 match against West Indies, they all out 105 against West Indies, and after that they were never recovered from that negative net run rates.
Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
In this world cup I have seen so much rise and fall we know India is good team to play, Zealand will also play good so we can say India will play well, so let’s see what happen, according me match wittedness and England will also show good performance, this world cup went interesting but I felt bad when Pakistan did not reach semi final. Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
India has been playing much better than New Zealand but still we can't predict about the result as New Zealand always is an unpredictable team. The world cup stats are slightly in favor for New Zealand. Indian team also has not been invincible in this tournament. They lose to England before wining over a weak team of Sri Lanka.
That may be true. But there is no denying that the team batting first so far had a big advantage in this tournament. If India bats first, then they'll be able to score more than 300-320 and restrict NZ to less than 250. However, things may get unpredictable in case NZ wins the toss and elects to bat first. They can put India under a lot of pressure in case they manage to score above 300.
Don't forget that Australia lost to South Africa and NZ win all the matches with great luck. Everything is possible. I too agree that it would be better to see an India vs Australia semi final, any of the giant will go.
League matches were different and moment you enter the Semi finals the ball game changes as you are now under pressure to enter the finals as expectations rises and pressure form the country too rises. And if you make a single mistake here it becomes more blame game and things may turn against you.
India has been playing much better than New Zealand but still we can't predict about the result as New Zealand always is an unpredictable team. The world cup stats are slightly in favor for New Zealand. Indian team also has not been invincible in this tournament. They lose to England before wining over a weak team of Sri Lanka.
New Zealand has good new ball bowlers especially Trent Boult who could swing the ball and could trouble the Indian openers and then Lockie Ferguson who could trouble the batsmen with pace and then Matt Henry, if the Indian openers loose their wickets cheaply then it will be a hard task and their batting revolves around the top three and if the New Zealand bowlers could put pressure and pick wicket then i see New Zealand in the final as the India middle order is pretty weak. It'd have been a big success for ICC!
But, ICC don't fancy big money anymore, so they fixed that particular match and India lost to English team intentionally, just to keep Pakistan out.
.............sarcasm and not rubbing it I remember a couple of posters were saying with conviction that it's Aus vs Eng final in the end. guess it was @vella? Facepalm!
Regarding Semis, it's no cakewalk for any team, I am hoping for a competitive clash between all of them. English and Kiwis have a habit of choking in big tournaments, let's see if they manage to cross the line this time. kiwis wining the world cup is upset IMHO.
My fav teams are still same for the World Cup winner.
Hey Guys,
My favorite team for World cup is England because this team looks very balanced to me. they bat deep, got a couple of good allrounders and playing in their backyard. those days are gone when the host team used to lose in every world cup.
Other than the Eng team, India is doing pretty good if they manage to get their combination right for playing X1 they no one can stop this team.
I would not be very surprised if India and England playing finals against each other.
Australia is the underdog in this World cup or to some extent Afganistan too. this team can surprise any team in their day, they showed the determination in Asia cup.
Newzealand and Proteas are good teams too but they don't give much confidence as a team.
Personally, I would like to see Ind vs Pak in the world cup final. if it happens then everyone can imagine the excitement in the cricketing World and for sure lockdown in both countries during the match.
My favorite team for World cup is England because this team looks very balanced to me. they bat deep, got a couple of good allrounders and playing in their backyard. those days are gone when the host team used to lose in every world cup.
Other than the Eng team, India is doing pretty good if they manage to get their combination right for playing X1 they no one can stop this team.
I would not be very surprised if India and England playing finals against each other.
Australia is the underdog in this World cup or to some extent Afganistan too. this team can surprise any team in their day, they showed the determination in Asia cup.
Newzealand and Proteas are good teams too but they don't give much confidence as a team.
Personally, I would like to see Ind vs Pak in the world cup final. if it happens then everyone can imagine the excitement in the cricketing World and for sure lockdown in both countries during the match.
PS : Australia was underdog because they were in very rough patch during that time.
I think England lifts the cup for the first time
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Well, it'd have been a perfect semi-final combination if only India was up against Pakistan, instead of New Zealand. Imagine two Ashes rivals facing each other off in the semi-finals in the first match along with India and Pakistan in the second match. It'd have been a big success for ICC!
It would be very profitable for ICC but you know it would be nothing.much of excitement because Pakistan always lose to India in world cup, even they can't create opportunity. And, I don't think a one sided match is a good one.
Well, it'd have been a perfect semi-final combination if only India was up against Pakistan, instead of New Zealand. Imagine two Ashes rivals facing each other off in the semi-finals in the first match along with India and Pakistan in the second match. It'd have been a big success for ICC!
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Don't forget that Australia lost to South Africa and NZ win all the matches with great luck. Everything is possible. I too agree that it would be better to see an India vs Australia semi final, any of the giant will go.
If the matches in Semis were like Aus vs Ind and Eng vs NZ than it would have been better imo.
However, the luck took England's and New Zealand's fate in the hardest way.
The match results can be predicted now, India wins (IND vs NZ) and Australia wins (AUS vs ENG) in semis.
Final INDIA vs AUSTRALIA - Champion INDIA!
Just hope ENG and NZ will do some magic play.
However, the luck took England's and New Zealand's fate in the hardest way.
The match results can be predicted now, India wins (IND vs NZ) and Australia wins (AUS vs ENG) in semis.
Final INDIA vs AUSTRALIA - Champion INDIA!
Just hope ENG and NZ will do some magic play.
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Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
India has been playing much better than New Zealand but still we can't predict about the result as New Zealand always is an unpredictable team. The world cup stats are slightly in favor for New Zealand. Indian team also has not been invincible in this tournament. They lose to England before wining over a weak team of Sri Lanka.
Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
India has been playing much better than New Zealand but still we can't predict about the result as New Zealand always is an unpredictable team. The world cup stats are slightly in favor for New Zealand. Indian team also has not been invincible in this tournament. They lose to England before wining over a weak team of Sri Lanka.
Looks like the New Zealand vs India semi-final is going to be an one sided affair. The former have been playing horribly for the past 3-4 matches and I don't think that they have much of a chance against a strong Indian lineup. On the other hand, the other semi-final will be a closely fought one. Both Australia and England have almost equal chances of winning.
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NZ seems to be the weakest team who have managed to make it to the semi as compared to other three team. But India cannot take them for granted as they have all good players in their team and if they clicked together, they might be able to upset India who looks like to be the hot favorites to win this cup.
We now know who will play who in the knockout stage, India v New Zealand and Australia v England. India got the match they wanted as I don't think they wanted to play England again even though that match looked shady to me. Both semi-finals are going to be great to see, will we see the two teams that have never won a World Cup make the final in England and New Zealand? That is a possibility and would be nice to see a different team win for once.
How d you know as India do not wanted to play against England just because they have lost it to them. Also understand that in group stage the India vs NZ did not happened which means that India still have to be vary of this team as they have never met and not playing against them directly in semi final is never going to be easy.
What I know is the ground where England is playing their semi-final is their favourite game and they didn't lose many matches they played recently over there. That may be the reason India or any other team want to avoid playing against the home team to reduce their risks. But it all depends on how many points they get but luckily India has finished on top of the points table so they just avoided the home team but that doesn't mean the NZ is easy to go.
NZ seems to be the weakest team who have managed to make it to the semi as compared to other three team. But India cannot take them for granted as they have all good players in their team and if they clicked together, they might be able to upset India who looks like to be the hot favorites to win this cup.
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