2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis

[Tipstar]

Pakistan had their first large win but they are already out of the competition, don't know about the mathematical probability but there's no way for Pakistan to reach Semis from here. Neither do South Africa. Sri Lanka with 2 abandoned games is in better position than Bangladesh and Pakistan but till the end, we'd find out who the number 5 is.

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[romero121]

This is a DO or DIE for Pakistan. If Pakistan win this match, then the hope is still alive but a lost today will end the world cup dream for Pakistan.

I wonder if they ever even dream of it  

Somehow Pakistan has won the match by 49 runs. To me South Africa is really a good team with potential batsmen and bowlers who are good enough to play at any match situation. But, somehow they loose every match and one or two match got abandoned.

In the previous World Cup too they're strong enough to defend any team but they got eliminated. This is all because of the bad luck which at present is found much over the Indian team. Let's wait and watch the points table as every team has played almost six matches out of nine.

[Little Mouse]

Somehow Pakistan has won the match by 49 runs. To me South Africa is really a good team with potential batsmen and bowlers who are good enough to play at any match situation. But, somehow they loose every match and one or two match got abandoned.

In the previous World Cup too they're strong enough to defend any team but they got eliminated. This is all because of the bad luck which at present is found much over the Indian team. Let's wait and watch the points table as every team has played almost six matches out of nine.

So, you think they lost all the match "somehow"? I see ypu are not crediting the effort from team like Bangladesh and Pakistan have put on the match. Bangladesh and Pakistan both have performed 100 times better than SA. Other than a middle class bowling side, SA has nothing. Their batting is poor.

[Raja_MBZ]

Somehow Pakistan has won the match by 49 runs. To me South Africa is really a good team with potential batsmen and bowlers who are good enough to play at any match situation. But, somehow they loose every match and one or two match got abandoned.

In the previous World Cup too they're strong enough to defend any team but they got eliminated. This is all because of the bad luck which at present is found much over the Indian team. Let's wait and watch the points table as every team has played almost six matches out of nine.

So, you think they lost all the match "somehow"? I see ypu are not crediting the effort from team like Bangladesh and Pakistan have put on the match. Bangladesh and Pakistan both have performed 100 times better than SA. Other than a middle class bowling side, SA has nothing. Their batting is poor.

Yeah, I've never seen South African team performing so bad in my life. They've got to get rid of very senior players like Hashim Amla and focus (a lot) more on batting department. Moreover, even their best performer today was 40-year-old Imran Tahir. By the next world cup, South Africa will need to get a brand new team to play with, as by then, these players (including the unselected AB de Villiers) would retire.

[TheRealAwesome31312]

PAK was always gonna win their game against SAF. The 2.38 odds on them are an example of an absolute algorithm failure.

[Sithara007]

Pakistan had their first large win but they are already out of the competition, don't know about the mathematical probability but there's no way for Pakistan to reach Semis from here. Neither do South Africa. Sri Lanka with 2 abandoned games is in better position than Bangladesh and Pakistan but till the end, we'd find out who the number 5 is.

By now, three teams have almost confirmed their semi-final berths (New Zealand, Australia and India). England has a 90% chance, and they should grab the final spot if nothing catastrophic happens. For Bangladesh, if they win today's match against Afghanistan then they'll be left with 7 points from as many matches. They need to win both the remaining matches (against India and Pakistan), to have any chance of reaching the playoffs.

[akamit]

England has a 90% chance, and they should grab the final spot if nothing catastrophic happens.

England yet to play with top 3 teams, Australia, New Zealand, and India and that's not gonna be an easy task for them imo.
Past world cup history says a different story, if England doesn't come to the ground with a strong mindset and a solid plan then the past history can be recalled.
If by any chance they get defeated by any top two teams then Pakistan, Bangladesh and Srilanka will get a chance to the last four - West Indies already confirmed their ticket back to home.

We will be seeing some good cricket from now on if rain doesn't act like a game spoiler.

[Ayiranorea]

Pakistan had their first large win but they are already out of the competition, don't know about the mathematical probability but there's no way for Pakistan to reach Semis from here. Neither do South Africa. Sri Lanka with 2 abandoned games is in better position than Bangladesh and Pakistan but till the end, we'd find out who the number 5 is.

By now, three teams have almost confirmed their semi-final berths (New Zealand, Australia and India). England has a 90% chance, and they should grab the final spot if nothing catastrophic happens. For Bangladesh, if they win today's match against Afghanistan then they'll be left with 7 points from as many matches. They need to win both the remaining matches (against India and Pakistan), to have any chance of reaching the playoffs.

Quite hard for Bangladesh to fight back against both the teams, still the play from Bangladesh team is much appreciable than other countries that are much expected to grab their place on the top of the table. I see good consistence with the team which isn't found much with the teams like Pakistan and West Indies for some reason.

[Sithara007]

Pakistan had their first large win but they are already out of the competition, don't know about the mathematical probability but there's no way for Pakistan to reach Semis from here. Neither do South Africa. Sri Lanka with 2 abandoned games is in better position than Bangladesh and Pakistan but till the end, we'd find out who the number 5 is.

By now, three teams have almost confirmed their semi-final berths (New Zealand, Australia and India). England has a 90% chance, and they should grab the final spot if nothing catastrophic happens. For Bangladesh, if they win today's match against Afghanistan then they'll be left with 7 points from as many matches. They need to win both the remaining matches (against India and Pakistan), to have any chance of reaching the playoffs.

Quite hard for Bangladesh to fight back against both the teams, still the play from Bangladesh team is much appreciable than other countries that are much expected to grab their place on the top of the table. I see good consistence with the team which isn't found much with the teams like Pakistan and West Indies for some reason.

I would admit that Bangladesh had done much better than what was expected from them. And don't lose hope yet. IMO, they are the favorites in the match against Pakistan. Beating India is going to be extremely difficult, but not impossible. They need to win both the matches, because ENG are having 3 matches remaining and can get to SF if they win any two of them.

[BitSat19]

Today England done very reasonable job and restrict Australia 285 which is not good enough for Australia to defend even Finch and warner play very good and give very good opening stand more then 120+ runs lets see what is response from English battling line up as now they are very hot favorite for winning this match.

Edit: look like its going to be very interesting as Australia have first wicket just on second ball of English inning.

Edit: Root gone and England 15/2 look like its Aussies day as they have very strong start of second session.

[UmerIdrees]

This is a DO or DIE for Pakistan. If Pakistan win this match, then the hope is still alive but a lost today will end the world cup dream for Pakistan.

I wonder if they ever even dream of it  

I think Pakistan will win this match easily. South Africa's recent performance is worse, Pakistan is well ahead of them. But they will not be able to qualify for Semi maybe, because almost 4 teams are showing their strength.

2 teams playing today for the pride and SA would just be unhappy the way they have played cricket this time in the WC and as a result are out of the WC. Pakistan is batting at 171/3 in 34 overs and should target to reach 320+ so that they can put pressure on SA.

Pakistani batting line done good job even they are short of 20 to 25 runs but bowlers give them some good start as Aamir sent Amla back in his first over lets see what is response from others in remaining match.

Yes, the batsmen of Pakistani team played nicely today. However, a very big question arises, why didn't PCB selection select Haris Sohail (in place of Shoaib Malik) in previous matches of the world cup? He nearly scored a century today, with a very good run-rate. After such an awesome performance by Haris Sohail, I think Shoaib Malik's career has come to an end.

Shoaib Malik has already announced his retirement from ODI after the world so it does not matter much to him how he play. He is not sincere to the team and did not deserve to be included in the World cup squad.
I think his inclusion in the team has something to do with Sania Mirza.

[Raja_MBZ]

Today England done very reasonable job and restrict Australia 285 which is not good enough for Australia to defend even Finch and warner play very good and give very good opening stand more then 120+ runs lets see what is response from English battling line up as now they are very hot favorite for winning this match.

Edit: look like its going to be very interesting as Australia have first wicket just on second ball of English inning.

Edit: Root gone and England 15/2 look like its Aussies day as they have very strong start of second session.

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

[onrise]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

England have lost the way and probably the match also as they have lost top 5 batsman on a score of just 127 runs . England would be unhappy the way things are turning in WC now as the way they started and now they aRe on losing trend .

[sujonali1819]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

Another wicket gone just now ant the score is now 128/5 in 29.1 overs. And now Ben stokes and chris woakes are batting. Stokes are playing good in this word cup. But need more positive play by most of the player for wining the match. Only Stokes can not win the match alone. SO I want to say England will loss their all wicket before reaching the target,

[tsaroz]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

Another wicket gone just now ant the score is now 128/5 in 29.1 overs. And now Ben stokes and chris woakes are batting. Stokes are playing good in this word cup. But need more positive play by most of the player for wining the match. Only Stokes can not win the match alone. SO I want to say England will loss their all wicket before reaching the target,

That's so unfortunate for the English team, they are losing this game. I really wished they'd have won this word cup but with current performance I have little hope.
India and New Zealand are the only with no loses, but with last close win of New Zealand and even though their run rate are better, India clearly looks as the most strong team here.

[BitSat19]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

Another wicket gone just now ant the score is now 128/5 in 29.1 overs. And now Ben stokes and chris woakes are batting. Stokes are playing good in this word cup. But need more positive play by most of the player for wining the match. Only Stokes can not win the match alone. SO I want to say England will loss their all wicket before reaching the target,

That's so unfortunate for the English team, they are losing this game. I really wished they'd have won this word cup but with current performance I have little hope.
India and New Zealand are the only with no loses, but with last close win of New Zealand and even though their run rate are better, India clearly looks as the most strong team here.

India could be on top and Aussies second now we have to wait for for last two spots because after this defeat English team struggling for spot in last four and New Zealand is also in good form so its very interesting to watch what happening now in last few days.

[Raja_MBZ]

Wow, the English team seems to be in real trouble. 4 wickets down on just 96, and they still need about 190 runs to win this one. Let's see if Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are able to continue playing with the momentum they've gained till now. Currently, they've succeeded in getting a partnership of 44 runs.

Keep an eye on the required run rate, as it has edged past 7.00. I know that Stokes is a big hitter, but they need to score at least one run per ball if they are going to have any chance of winning this match. If they are unable to score at that rate against Stoinis and Lyon (RR for last 5 overs at 4.80), then how can you expect them to score 7 runs per over against Starc and Cummins?

England have lost the way and probably the match also as they have lost top 5 batsman on a score of just 127 runs . England would be unhappy the way things are turning in WC now as the way they started and now they aRe on losing trend .

Tomorrow is going to be a big match for the Pakistani team; if they're able to win tomorrow's match against New Zealand, their probability of entering the semi-finals will increase by a big factor. OTOH, today was a bad day for the English team; they'll love to see Pakistan losing tomorrow's match against the Kiwis, but I think that Pakistan will succeed in the upcoming match, if they're able to get rid of Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, within his first few overs.

[eaLiTy]

Shoaib Malik has already announced his retirement from ODI after the world so it does not matter much to him how he play. He is not sincere to the team and did not deserve to be included in the World cup squad.
I think his inclusion in the team has something to do with Sania Mirza.

Not sure what kind of conspiracy theory is that, what does Sania Mirza has to do with the Pakistan cricket team selection, a player can be out of form and that does not mean that he is not sincere in playing the game, i have seen many tabloids making stories after the loss of Pakistan against India and then linking the dedication of Shoaib Malik to the team as he went out with his wife Sania Mirza to have food the day of the match and so on  .

[vella85]

Warner is starting to become the game changer for Australia as since he has been back he hasn't missed a beat. Australia are now in a strong position to retain the World Cup if they continue to play this way. England on the other hand are in danger of missing out on the finals losing two matches in a row and have two tough games coming up against India and New Zealand, if they lose both matches they will open up the door for teams Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the team I said that can make the finals Bangladesh.