Cricket match prediction discussions

[Raja_MBZ]

England just finished the 3rd match of 5-match ODI series versus Pakistan in a nice style. They completed the target of over 350 runs with the loss of just 4 wickets. However, the English conditions seem to be awfully in favor of batsmen, not the bowlers. I think that even the target of 400 runs would've been achievable for England on this wicket.

Anyways, Pakistan really needs to get back Mohammad Amir in the team. Without him, the bowling strength isn't looking good at all.

[Indymoney]

England just finished the 3rd match of 5-match ODI series versus Pakistan in a nice style. They completed the target of over 350 runs with the loss of just 4 wickets. However, the English conditions seem to be awfully in favor of batsmen, not the bowlers. I think that even the target of 400 runs would've been achievable for England on this wicket.

Anyways, Pakistan really needs to get back Mohammad Amir in the team. Without him, the bowling strength isn't looking good at all.

Very ordinary bowling from Pakistani bowlers and more poor fielding cost this match with this bowling and fielding they cannot touch top 4 they need to do some very quick and hard work in these both departments.

[bonker]

Who are expecting the next world cup and what is your favourite team in this time to win share your thoughts.

[JSRAW]

Who are expecting the next world cup and what is your favourite team in this time to win share your thoughts.

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[futureofeth]

Bangladesh won against Windies on yesterday by 5 wickets.Bangladesh have won last 5 games out of 6 Against Windies.Mashrafee, Mushfiq, Fizz all performed very good.By this win, Bangladesh have qualified to the final of tri-nation Series.So, Ireland is eliminated and will play a friendly match against Bangladesh tomorrow.Final of This tri-nation will held on Friday, I think Bangladesh will be the champions.                       

It's a total team effort, summing up the last 2 matches both department progress admirably. Yesterday Bangladesh bowled really well. Mustafizur, Mashrafe splendid bowling figure place Bangladesh in the final of Tri-nation Series! Its mean there just two matches left so lets see how it goes in the final.

I am expecting Bangladesh to lift the cup too. They have been in stunning form recently and Windies are losing consistently as expected even after certain terrific individual performances. They should be very happy with their form going into the World Cup.

If you compare with one country and it seems to be Bangladesh can easily win the world cup, look at the charts there are many other good teams whose focus is to win the World Cup, this time it is going to be a very tough job for all the team because most young people are entering into the World Cup, this time it is going to be more entertaining.

[Haunebu]

Who are expecting the next world cup and what is your favourite team in this time to win share your thoughts.

In my opinion, India is my favorite team and they will most likely lift the World Cup as long as they quickly adapt to the conditions in England. My 2nd preference would be England due to their home pitch advantage and my 3rd preference would be Australia since you can never rule them out.

[Ayiranorea]

Who are expecting the next world cup and what is your favourite team in this time to win share your thoughts.

In my opinion, India is my favorite team and they will most likely lift the World Cup as long as they quickly adapt to the conditions in England. My 2nd preference would be England due to their home pitch advantage and my 3rd preference would be Australia since you can never rule them out.

Added to the list I believe South Africa will be a hard fight to each and every team. Every time Sri Lanka makes some intermediary changes in the match making themselves strong. With this I find the world cup to be more interesting and the increased chance is always for India and Australia.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Who are expecting the next world cup and what is your favourite team in this time to win share your thoughts.

In my opinion, India is my favorite team and they will most likely lift the World Cup as long as they quickly adapt to the conditions in England. My 2nd preference would be England due to their home pitch advantage and my 3rd preference would be Australia since you can never rule them out.

Here is my ranking for the 10 teams, in the decreasing order of probability of winning CWC 2019:

1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
6. West Indies
7. Pakistan

The remaining teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh) have no chance of reaching the playoffs, so I am not including them in the ranking.

[7788bitcoin]

Here is my ranking for the 10 teams, in the decreasing order of probability of winning CWC 2019:
1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
6. West Indies
7. Pakistan
The remaining teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh) have no chance of reaching the playoffs, so I am not including them in the ranking.

England have a realistic chance to win the World cup along with India, i do not think that Australia have a chance with the team they have right now, they won more times than any other country but during those domination they had the best players in their playing eleven but that cannot be said now, South Africa had better players earlier but they never play according to their strength in world tournaments, the chance of India winning the world cup depends on two players Kohli and Dhoni as they are the best players in world cricket and no one will argue against it.

[vella85]

Here is my ranking for the 10 teams, in the decreasing order of probability of winning CWC 2019:
1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
6. West Indies
7. Pakistan
The remaining teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh) have no chance of reaching the playoffs, so I am not including them in the ranking.

England have a realistic chance to win the World cup along with India, i do not think that Australia have a chance with the team they have right now, they won more times than any other country but during those domination they had the best players in their playing eleven but that cannot be said now, South Africa had better players earlier but they never play according to their strength in world tournaments, the chance of India winning the world cup depends on two players Kohli and Dhoni as they are the best players in world cricket and no one will argue against it.

I'm still not sure why people keep saying this about the Australian team. They almost have the same team as the last World Cup except for a few players so in my opinion they have a big chance at winning as they play good on English pitches compared to other teams. They just need to get the opening batsman sorted and the middle order and they will be a big contender. The bowling attack is in the top 3 and with Smith and Warner coming back it will be a tough team to beat. In the list above, the team I think shouldn't be there is the WI and be replaced with Bangladesh as they could be the dark horse that might surprise us all.

[Little Mouse]

Here is my ranking for the 10 teams, in the decreasing order of probability of winning CWC 2019:
1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
6. West Indies
7. Pakistan
The remaining teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh) have no chance of reaching the playoffs, so I am not including them in the ranking.

England have a realistic chance to win the World cup along with India, i do not think that Australia have a chance with the team they have right now, they won more times than any other country but during those domination they had the best players in their playing eleven but that cannot be said now, South Africa had better players earlier but they never play according to their strength in world tournaments, the chance of India winning the world cup depends on two players Kohli and Dhoni as they are the best players in world cricket and no one will argue against it.

Australia has more chance than any other team, if you think no, I would say you didn't watch cricket within last 5-6 months. They have one of the best team for this world cup along with some experoenced players. Their batsman are having runs regularly, I think they have the most chance to win it.

[Haunebu]

Here is my ranking for the 10 teams, in the decreasing order of probability of winning CWC 2019:
1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
6. West Indies
7. Pakistan
The remaining teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh) have no chance of reaching the playoffs, so I am not including them in the ranking.

England have a realistic chance to win the World cup along with India, i do not think that Australia have a chance with the team they have right now, they won more times than any other country but during those domination they had the best players in their playing eleven but that cannot be said now, South Africa had better players earlier but they never play according to their strength in world tournaments, the chance of India winning the world cup depends on two players Kohli and Dhoni as they are the best players in world cricket and no one will argue against it.

Australia has more chance than any other team, if you think no, I would say you didn't watch cricket within last 5-6 months. They have one of the best team for this world cup along with some experoenced players. Their batsman are having runs regularly, I think they have the most chance to win it.

I agree that Australia will always be a tough team to beat, but their current team is great though not as powerful as previous lineups. They have been beaten many times in the past 5-6 months which is why you need to do your research before making such wild statements.

England and India are in a much better position and have better chances in comparison.

[AB de Royse777]

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England and India are in a much better position and have better chances in comparison.

England has their best team in this world cup.
If they can not win this one then I doubt they will ever win any.

The history is not with them to win this world cup by the way. The only achievement England has is to win T20 world cup. So, considering the history I will not give England any chance to win this time too.

Australia
England

- I will need to see some of the matches of South Africa to talk anything about them.

[JSRAW]

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- I will need to see some of the matches of South Africa to talk anything about them.

99% chances are they are not going to win this world cup. 1% is in their favour if luck clicks on right moment. there bowling department is very good if not the best but Batting squad is not up to the mark except couple of batsmen.

Arguably its one of the weakest batting line up in their cricketing history. I would be very surprise if they win this world cup.



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[AB de Royse777]

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99% chances are they are not going to win this world cup. 1% is in their favour if luck clicks on right moment. there bowling department is very good if not the best but Batting squad is not up to the mark except couple of batsmen.

Arguably its one of the weakest batting line up in their cricketing history. I would be very surprise if they win this world cup.

Then I have failed to pick my third choice for WC winner LOL. I won't go with Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand may have chance but again not very much in their favor. Who else?

Bangladesh? LOL

[JSRAW]

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Then I have failed to pick my third choice for WC winner LOL. I won't go with Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand may have chance but again not very much in their favor. Who else?

Bangladesh? LOL

Kiwis can surprise any team, Pakistan, Windies and Bangladesh have 0 chance IMHO.

But hey its Cricket and its a very funny game, who knows all top teams getting kick out by lower ranking team lol. its interesting scenario hehehe.

[AB de Royse777]

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Kiwis can surprise any team, Pakistan, Windies and Bangladesh have 0 chance IMHO.

But hey its Cricket and its a very funny game, who knows all top teams getting kick out by lower ranking team lol. its interesting scenario hehehe.

Are you following this tri nation series between West Indies, Ireland and Bangladesh. Seems like WI is a very average team in front of Bangladesh. Ireland is not even making any fight against any of them.

So, I will keep Bangladesh ahead then West Indies. I don't think the other added players will make any difference from Indies team. You need to remember that these players are very good T20 players but not in up to the mark for ODI.

Kiwis can be a good contestants but not enough I think. South Africa will be better than them.

[JSRAW]

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Kiwis can surprise any team, Pakistan, Windies and Bangladesh have 0 chance IMHO.

But hey its Cricket and its a very funny game, who knows all top teams getting kick out by lower ranking team lol. its interesting scenario hehehe.

Are you following this tri nation series between West Indies, Ireland and Bangladesh. Seems like WI is a very average team in front of Bangladesh. Ireland is not even making any fight against any of them.

So, I will keep Bangladesh ahead then West Indies. I don't think the other added players will make any difference from Indies team. You need to remember that these players are very good T20 players but not in up to the mark for ODI.

Kiwis can be a good contestants but not enough I think. South Africa will be better than them.

Yes, I am following all games these days, be it tri-series or bilateral series between Eng vs Pak ( closely) but no one talking here about them except few

To sum up all matches: Bowlers taking hits in every match, Batsmen keep hitting bowlers all around the ground for fun. Thanks to flat-dead pitches.

Yeah, Bangladesh is ahead of Windies in the longer format. Windies can win a couple of matches with power hitting but its not a long term solution if you are competing with top teams in World Cup. Let's see what happens during Warm-up matches.

Ireland will take some time, but they will get there if they can hold up on their domestic talent.

Kiwis and Proteas are more or less same in terms of overall strength. They both are a very competitor in any format. so for me its tie between them.

[AB de Royse777]

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Kiwis and Proteas are more or less same in terms of overall strength. They both are a very competitor in any format. so for me its tie between them.

I see it's gonna take time for me to find the third choice LOL
Why Pakistan is so unpredictable? :-P

[Vishnu.Reang]

Yes, I am following all games these days, be it tri-series or bilateral series between Eng vs Pak ( closely) but no one talking here about them except few

To sum up all matches: Bowlers taking hits in every match, Batsmen keep hitting bowlers all around the ground for fun. Thanks to flat-dead pitches.

Yeah, Bangladesh is ahead of Windies in the longer format. Windies can win a couple of matches with power hitting but its not a long term solution if you are competing with top teams in World Cup. Let's see what happens during Warm-up matches.

Ireland will take some time, but they will get there if they can hold up on their domestic talent.

Kiwis and Proteas are more or less same in terms of overall strength. They both are a very competitor in any format. so for me its tie between them.

If the Windies side is in full strength, then they can easily beat Bangladesh. Despite being a test nation for almost two decades, BAN is just not up there. Their domestic structure is not very organized and even now they depend too much on the Dhaka club sides, rather than diversifying out of the capital city.

And Ireland is a gone case. Irish players are eligible to represent England, and therefore if a player is at international standard, then he'll just dump his motherland and adorn the colors of England (the same with the case of Scotland and Wales). Without their best players, they can get nowhere. Imagine an Irish side with Eoin Morgan and Ed Joyce. They'll be able to give tough competition to anyone. But we'll never get to see such a team.