Cricket match prediction discussions

[Yudhisthir]

I never considered West Indies as a team capable of winning this edition of the world cup. But I am having second thoughts after watching today's match. They dominated every single department during today's match and the Pakistanis were quite clueless against them. I am quite convinced that West Indies will at least be able to reach the semi-final stage. After that, everything will depend on luck.

West Indies has been particularly spectacular on English pitches. Of the 4 world cups hosted by England, West Indies was the winner on two while was the finalist in one. I don't think that's an important thing but surely West Indies is a probable team for the world cup trophy.
Pakistan on the other hand seems the poorest team in the tournament.

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[vella85]

I never considered West Indies as a team capable of winning this edition of the world cup. But I am having second thoughts after watching today's match. They dominated every single department during today's match and the Pakistanis were quite clueless against them. I am quite convinced that West Indies will at least be able to reach the semi-final stage. After that, everything will depend on luck.

I felt the same however I'm not getting too carried away with this win by the WI even though they played well in all aspects of the game but they were playing a team that has been in poor form for months now so it is hard to get an idea on how well the WI really are. I'll wait and see how they are when they play a better opponent before thinking that they can challenge for the World Cup.

[FIFA worldcup]

NewZealand has decided to bowl after winning the toss. This is a good decision but Tim Southee will not be playing for them today. They need to restrict SriLanka and anything under 275 will be easily chaseable. Rest depends upon the playing conditions and the pitch today.

[vella85]

Australia won their opening match as to be expected, the thing I wanted to see is how the Australian team will line up with Warner and Smith coming back. Warner batted well for his unbeaten 89 runs and man of the match while Smith only made 18. Its too early to tell how good of form these two are in until they play some top teams. New Zealand looked good in their match and will be a team to watch for.

[FIFA worldcup]

New Zealand looked good in their match and will be a team to watch for.

This year worldcup cricket favorites are Aussie, India and England. No one is talking about NewZealand. The NewZealand team is very much balanced and in form also. I have a strong feeling that they can give upset to these favorite nations and might even lift this year cup.

[Sithara007]

New Zealand looked good in their match and will be a team to watch for.

This year worldcup cricket favorites are Aussie, India and England. No one is talking about NewZealand. The NewZealand team is very much balanced and in form also. I have a strong feeling that they can give upset to these favorite nations and might even lift this year cup.

IMO, New Zealand is having the best pace-bowling attack in this tournament, along with Australia. If their batting steps up to the task, then who knows? They may be having a chance to lift the trophy for the first time in history. Matt Henry has taken 7 wickets from just two matches, while Boult has picked up 3 from his two. Lockie Ferguson has 4 wickets at an average of 15.50.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Very interesting piece of news from EspnCricinfo:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26924048/japan-qualify-2020-u-19-world-cup-papua-new-guinea-forfeiture

For the first time in history, the Japanese U-19 cricket team has qualified for the 2020 U19 World Cup. But their qualification came amid unexpected circumstances. PNG forfeited their match against Japan, after 11 players were suspended for indiscipline. This is the first time that a Japanese team of any age format qualifying for a major ICC event. Previously their most notable success was the bronze medal won by the women's team, during the 2010 Asian Games.

[vella85]

The Ashes start in 2 weeks from now, it will be interesting to see who the Australian selectors will pick to play the first test. I'm sure that Warner and Smith will slot straight back in even though I thought Smith had a poor World Cup but he's test match form has always been a lot better then ODI. Warner had a great World Cup campaign which should have him ready for the test series. Its going to be an interesting series as both teams haven't done all that well in test matches in recent times.

[Vishnu.Reang]

The Ashes start in 2 weeks from now, it will be interesting to see who the Australian selectors will pick to play the first test. I'm sure that Warner and Smith will slot straight back in even though I thought Smith had a poor World Cup but he's test match form has always been a lot better then ODI. Warner had a great World Cup campaign which should have him ready for the test series. Its going to be an interesting series as both teams haven't done all that well in test matches in recent times.

The latest news is that Cameron Bancroft and Marnus Labuschagne may get selected to the Australian team. Both of them had a good outing during the recently concluded county cricket season in England. Also, Alex Carey is almost certain to be selected, after his stellar performance during the world cup. On the other hand, Stoinis and Maxwell have been left out of the preliminary 25-member squad.

[Juggy777]

The Ashes start in 2 weeks from now, it will be interesting to see who the Australian selectors will pick to play the first test. I'm sure that Warner and Smith will slot straight back in even though I thought Smith had a poor World Cup but he's test match form has always been a lot better then ODI. Warner had a great World Cup campaign which should have him ready for the test series. Its going to be an interesting series as both teams haven't done all that well in test matches in recent times.

Warner and Smith will definitely be selected and who knows Smith may even be given the caption role, it’ll be a bold move if the Australian selectors do that. Wade has been touted as a potential backup for Paine, and it makes sense having a backup wicketkeeper. Alex Carey’s performance in the World Cup may just land him a spot in the starting line, and I think that’ll be a wise decision given his recent performances.

News Source: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/ashes-2019-the-selection-twist-boosting-matthew-wades-chances/news-story/1f89cf705051d2674cb4fca93744c07f

[onrise]

The Ashes start in 2 weeks from now, it will be interesting to see who the Australian selectors will pick to play the first test. I'm sure that Warner and Smith will slot straight back in even though I thought Smith had a poor World Cup but he's test match form has always been a lot better then ODI. Warner had a great World Cup campaign which should have him ready for the test series. Its going to be an interesting series as both teams haven't done all that well in test matches in recent times.

Both will be in and definitely OZ will come back very strongly as they  have lost to England poorly in the world cup which resulted in the out from world cup. On other hand England will be on top after winning the maiden world cup and would continue their great cricket.

[Haunebu]

Warner and Smith will definitely be selected and who knows Smith may even be given the caption role, it’ll be a bold move if the Australian selectors do that. Wade has been touted as a potential backup for Paine, and it makes sense having a backup wicketkeeper. Alex Carey’s performance in the World Cup may just land him a spot in the starting line, and I think that’ll be a wise decision given his recent performances.
News Source: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/ashes-2019-the-selection-twist-boosting-matthew-wades-chances/news-story/1f89cf705051d2674cb4fca93744c07f

I don't think they will ever make Smith the captain again, but they will definitely select him and Warner for sure due to their consistent performances in the World Cup. Australia would most probably never reach the semi-finals without those two.

Alex Carey will surely be selected due to this stand out performances and he was already promoted up the order in the semi-finals. He has a lot of potential.

[JSRAW]

Warner and Smith will definitely be selected and who knows Smith may even be given the caption role, it’ll be a bold move if the Australian selectors do that. Wade has been touted as a potential backup for Paine, and it makes sense having a backup wicketkeeper. Alex Carey’s performance in the World Cup may just land him a spot in the starting line, and I think that’ll be a wise decision given his recent performances.
News Source: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/ashes-2019-the-selection-twist-boosting-matthew-wades-chances/news-story/1f89cf705051d2674cb4fca93744c07f

I don't think they will ever make Smith the captain again, but they will definitely select him and Warner for sure due to their consistent performances in the World Cup. Australia would most probably never reach the semi-finals without those two.

Alex Carey will surely be selected due to this stand out performances and he was already promoted up the order in the semi-finals. He has a lot of potential.

Alex Carey, Tim Paine, Wade.... jeez 3 wicketkeeper batsmen in the squad, I have my doubts that they all can fit into playing XI together.

I highly doubt that Tim Paine is going to be drop because of Wade. He's doing Wicketkeeper-Captain's job fine and OZ not going to hand over the captaincy to Smith, so Captaincy and spot in the squad are already fixed for him.

I am excited for Warner-Smith duo and i am sure English crowd is waiting for them as well. They are going to welcome this Duo nicely in Edgbaston, Birmingham hope that it doesn't get ugly.

[Haunebu]

I am excited for Warner-Smith duo and i am sure English crowd is waiting for them as well. They are going to welcome this Duo nicely in Edgbaston, Birmingham hope that it doesn't get ugly.

Lol. In their eyes, they are basically tainted for life which is pathetic if you ask me. Everyone deserves a second chance in my opinion. For example, the Indian selectors should have selected Rayudu instead of Shankar.

Until now, they were never able to select the perfect person for the number 4 spot and we could all see that. It will be interesting to watch how Australia performs against the World Cup winning England side.

[JSRAW]

I am excited for Warner-Smith duo and i am sure English crowd is waiting for them as well. They are going to welcome this Duo nicely in Edgbaston, Birmingham hope that it doesn't get ugly.

Lol. In their eyes, they are basically tainted for life which is pathetic if you ask me. Everyone deserves a second chance in my opinion. For example, the Indian selectors should have selected Rayudu instead of Shankar.

Until now, they were never able to select the perfect person for the number 4 spot and we could all see that. It will be interesting to watch how Australia performs against the World Cup winning England side.

True its sad but can't blame the spectators completely, its just not about that " they cheated and crowd want to boo them" there are lot of bad blood in between spectators and cricketers, in terms of sledging, booing etc and its goes way back. English players receives same kind (may be worse) of treatment from Aussie crowd.

I am trying to stay away from any news related to Indian Cricket, don't want to start my rant on this

[AB de Royse777]

Ah! Good to be back here. I have locked the prediction pool. Thanks guys.

Back to the regular conversation, seems like we are going for Ashes talk? English team is in their pick after winning the world cup and I am sure this Ashes will be more interesting then some of the recent series. Both Australia and English team are most likely have the same strength.

By the way, I am just curious to discuss about Ben Stokes innings in the final match. He had a dashing world cup. Not many player can play an inning like that. His inning had a good combination of luck and skills. Fortune favored the brave.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Surprising that the ongoing discussion is limited to the upcoming Ashes series. No one is interested in the Indian tour of West Indies? The first T20 is scheduled in around two weeks from now and the surprise is that the venue for the first match is Lauderhill in Florida (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground). ICC want to make some revenue from the Indian diaspora in the US.

[monalia]

I have read news today ICC gave the reasons for the 6 runs decision for Ben Stokes in the final over which lead England to win the match that day fortunately.
We must know whether there is some gambling behind this or something.

[Raja_MBZ]

ICC Suspends Zimbabwe Cricket Board With Immediate Effect

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-suspends-zimbabwe-cricket-board-with-immediate-effect-2071822

The first T20 is scheduled in around two weeks from now and the surprise is that the venue for the first match is Lauderhill in Florida (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground). ICC want to make some revenue from the Indian diaspora in the US.

I wasn't aware of that match's venue. International cricket match in the USA? Sounds nice.

I have read news today ICC gave the reasons for the 6 runs decision for Ben Stokes in the final over which lead England to win the match that day fortunately.
We must know whether there is some gambling behind this or something.

Is this what you're talking about?

“The umpires take decisions on the field with their interpretation of the rules and we don’t comment on any decisions as a matter of policy,” an ICC spokesperson was quoted as saying by foxsports.com.au.

IMO, this is a ridiculous comment. However, the New Zealanders should've remained in their senses when the umpire was assigning 6 runs for the over-throw. If the players had complained on spot, the umpires would've taken back a run.

[vella85]

Surprising that the ongoing discussion is limited to the upcoming Ashes series. No one is interested in the Indian tour of West Indies? The first T20 is scheduled in around two weeks from now and the surprise is that the venue for the first match is Lauderhill in Florida (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground). ICC want to make some revenue from the Indian diaspora in the US.

Maybe because WI ain't really a competition for India so there might not be much interest in this series. The only way I can see interest in this series is if the WI can perform like they did when England toured the WI earlier this year, if they can perform well and give India a challenge then I think a lot of us here will be talking about the series. The Ashes have always been big so that gets all the attention.