2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis

[UmerIdrees]

New Zealand might have won all three matches that they've played till now in the world cup, but I'd still say that they're not going to make it to the semi-finals. They actually haven't faced any good team yet; the three games that they've won were all against the weak teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. I believe that their losing streak is about to commence.

I agree with you that NZ hasn't faced any strong teams yet and the losing streak for NZ yet to come.
But also you cannot deny the fact that NZ is in good form now if we compare with their last few years performances.

Still I kept NZ in semi-finals in my prediction because I'm struggling to find another better team to replace with NZ. What's your pick?

My picks for semi-finals:

1. England
2. India
3. Australia
4. West Indies/Pakistan (this slot will probably be filled up by the team having a better run rate)

I think i would wait for few more matches before predicting who can make to the final 4.  Australia and India are confirmed for me to reach the final four.
England has lost to Pakistan and a few more big loses can make it difficult for their race to top 4.
Pak / WI / NZ can move up if they get some good wins in the future matches but nothing is certain yet.

[btcmegastar]

New Zealand might have won all three matches that they've played till now in the world cup, but I'd still say that they're not going to make it to the semi-finals. They actually haven't faced any good team yet; the three games that they've won were all against the weak teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. I believe that their losing streak is about to commence.

I agree with you that NZ hasn't faced any strong teams yet and the losing streak for NZ yet to come.
But also you cannot deny the fact that NZ is in good form now if we compare with their last few years performances.

Still I kept NZ in semi-finals in my prediction because I'm struggling to find another better team to replace with NZ. What's your pick?

My picks for semi-finals:

1. England
2. India
3. Australia
4. West Indies/Pakistan (this slot will probably be filled up by the team having a better run rate)

Yes, you are right all these teams mentioned by you are performing very well but the 4th position has a chance for Bangladesh too because they are also performing well in the matchs till now they played. We need to wait and see how far both the WI,PAK, BAN will perform in the coming matches.

[AB de Royse777]

If you have confidence on Australia, you should not change your mind on the bases on a single match. Australia is still a strong team to win the cup even if they lost today.
Now they need almost 10 runs per over if they want to win this match.

I still have confidence in Australia. One or two match is not going to be a big deal for them not to win the world cup. I think yesterday the game plan did not work. Warner wanted to fire up later at his innings but got out unfortunately. Overall Australia did decent in the match.

[RapTarX]

If you have confidence on Australia, you should not change your mind on the bases on a single match. Australia is still a strong team to win the cup even if they lost today.
Now they need almost 10 runs per over if they want to win this match.

I still have confidence in Australia. One or two match is not going to be a big deal for them not to win the world cup. I think yesterday the game plan did not work. Warner wanted to fire up later at his innings but got out unfortunately. Overall Australia did decent in the match.

Australia lost the match by 36 runs only. They played a fair but slow starting of Warnar is a root cause I think for the the lost. If he had started as normal or if he could bat at 100 strike rate, Australia would win the match.

[JSRAW]

If you have confidence on Australia, you should not change your mind on the bases on a single match. Australia is still a strong team to win the cup even if they lost today.
Now they need almost 10 runs per over if they want to win this match.

I still have confidence in Australia. One or two match is not going to be a big deal for them not to win the world cup. I think yesterday the game plan did not work. Warner wanted to fire up later at his innings but got out unfortunately. Overall Australia did decent in the match.

Yup, Even England lost the match. So nothing wrong with Oz loss here, I am not worried about this lost tbh. They lost the game against the team who played better cricket than them on a particular day. Tables can turn anytime, and it's better to fail in starting phase than Semis or Final. Same for every team including the Indian team.

On funny note : In Australia defence, India was playing with 12 players. Don't forget Sir Jadeja fielded almost 20-25 overs in the last match. The same guy who caught Maxwell-Big show.

[Vishnu.Reang]

My picks for semi-finals:

1. England
2. India
3. Australia
4. West Indies/Pakistan (this slot will probably be filled up by the team having a better run rate)

Very surprising that you have picked West Indies and Pakistan ahead of New Zealand. Just check the points table, and you'll find NZ on the top of the table with 6 points from 3 matches. I have a feeling that NZ can be the dark horses this time. Everyone has a tendency to take them lightly, probably because they don't have heavyweights such as Virat or Warner.

[Raja_MBZ]

My picks for semi-finals:

1. England
2. India
3. Australia
4. West Indies/Pakistan (this slot will probably be filled up by the team having a better run rate)

Very surprising that you have picked West Indies and Pakistan ahead of New Zealand. Just check the points table, and you'll find NZ on the top of the table with 6 points from 3 matches. I have a feeling that NZ can be the dark horses this time. Everyone has a tendency to take them lightly, probably because they don't have heavyweights such as Virat or Warner.

I know that they're currently on the top of the points table, but that'd change. Just wait and see:

New Zealand might have won all three matches that they've played till now in the world cup, but I'd still say that they're not going to make it to the semi-finals. They actually haven't faced any good team yet; the three games that they've won were all against the weak teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. I believe that their losing streak is about to commence.

[vella85]

The rain is really causing problems with another match abandoned between South Africa and the WI. I think it was luck for SA that the match was called off as the WI looked in fine form bowling taking to early wickets for 29 runs in 7 overs so for them to come out with a point gets them on the board however if they have any chance at making the semi final they will need to win the rest of their games which will be a massive challenge as they still need to play New Zealand and Australia and even Pakistan and Sri Lanka could give them some trouble so there is no easy games for SA.

[Nalbo]

UK is always a put off when it comes to holding a cricket world cup. Rain is an important factor in cricket as it stops the play and UK can have a rain anytime and anywhere.
The day, time and duration, everything are highly unpredictable. This could led to more trouble on knockouts but also they could led a team in or out in league as well. Teams would be getting lower games to play due to cancellation and that could hurt their points table.

[romero121]

My picks for semi-finals:

1. England
2. India
3. Australia
4. West Indies/Pakistan (this slot will probably be filled up by the team having a better run rate)

Very surprising that you have picked West Indies and Pakistan ahead of New Zealand. Just check the points table, and you'll find NZ on the top of the table with 6 points from 3 matches. I have a feeling that NZ can be the dark horses this time. Everyone has a tendency to take them lightly, probably because they don't have heavyweights such as Virat or Warner.

New Zealand is strong and has gained lead in the points table. In most of the series the strength they possess at the beginning matches won't end by the later days of the tournament. With West Indies they've a varied form, in unexpected time every player will be strong and makes unexpected victory. In this regard I expect the fourth position for semi finals to be grabbed by West Indies, not Pakistan/New Zealand.

[onrise]

The rain is really causing problems with another match abandoned between South Africa and the WI. I think it was luck for SA that the match was called off as the WI looked in fine form bowling taking to early wickets for 29 runs in 7 overs so for them to come out with a point gets them on the board however if they have any chance at making the semi final they will need to win the rest of their games which will be a massive challenge as they still need to play New Zealand and Australia and even Pakistan and Sri Lanka could give them some trouble so there is no easy games for SA.

With the match being cancelled and 1-1 points allocated to both the teams with this SA is getting away from the top 4 position now as they would now have to win all the matches and depend upon others in terms of NRR or points now. But SA will want to think how did they lost those 3 matches and due to this they might even be out of the WC now.

[futureofeth]

If you have confidence on Australia, you should not change your mind on the bases on a single match. Australia is still a strong team to win the cup even if they lost today.
Now they need almost 10 runs per over if they want to win this match.

I still have confidence in Australia. One or two match is not going to be a big deal for them not to win the world cup. I think yesterday the game plan did not work. Warner wanted to fire up later at his innings but got out unfortunately. Overall Australia did decent in the match.

Yes, you are right if they manage to bat from the beginning, it might be a different scenario. Even the teammates try to chase the runs but at last, they lost the wickets in quick session and this makes them lose the match and even 350 runs chasing is not an easy task on the England pitches.

[AB de Royse777]

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With the match being cancelled and 1-1 points allocated to both the teams with this SA is getting away from the top 4 position now as they would now have to win all the matches and depend upon others in terms of NRR or points now. But SA will want to think how did they lost those 3 matches and due to this they might even be out of the WC now.

I do not think South Africa has any hope left. They have a match left against Australia and team like Australia is not going to let them win.

It's petty that they came to this world cup with an impression that they are one of the strong competent to lift the cup but seems like they can not even pass the group stage.

[Sithara007]

I do not think South Africa has any hope left. They have a match left against Australia and team like Australia is not going to let them win.

It's petty that they came to this world cup with an impression that they are one of the strong competent to lift the cup but seems like they can not even pass the group stage.

South Africa is on their way home. Not surprising, considering that their performance is showing a continuous decline for the past one decade or so. I won't be really surprised if teams such as Afghanistan manage to defeat South Africa. Not many young players in the South African squad and most of their players are in their 30s. On the other hand, Afghanistan team is full of youngsters.

[erikalui]

SL is getting free points now

All the matches being abandoned due to rains is a pain as the teams are not even competing. I still trust that SL would win this match but the weather there is too bad for WC matches.

I am now having doubts on tomorrow's match but if everything is OK, Aus should win the match against Pak.

[Raja_MBZ]

LOL:

[vella85]

This rain is really starting to frustrate me as that makes it three matches now where the rain has either stopped play and eventually abandoned or the match hasn't even had a single ball bowled. I just hope the Australia v Pakistan match has a nice sunny day as I'm interested to see how Pakistan goes against a top team.

[onrise]

This rain is really starting to frustrate me as that makes it three matches now where the rain has either stopped play and eventually abandoned or the match hasn't even had a single ball bowled. I just hope the Australia v Pakistan match has a nice sunny day as I'm interested to see how Pakistan goes against a top team.

Pakistan bowling first have not got anu success still now. Its 11 over already bowled and OZ is cruising at 58 runs without a wicket. If this continue for another 5 - 10 overs OZ can make a 350+ score on this pitch and will  make thing difficult for Pakistan when they come to bat second. Pakistan requires 2 quick wickets at this time to make things under the control

[erikalui]

Looks like we may again get to see 400+ runs being chased now and looks like the loss would be 100+. Warner is in full form and getting 4s almost every over. Reminds me of IPL now.

[Bdstar]

Australia scored 307 runs against Pakistan today. They all out within 49overs, shame. Pakistan is looking decent until now, 124-2. Pakistan needs a solid partnership to make this match interesting. If Pakistan wins today, they will be one step ahead of qualifying Semi finale.