This really shows the folly of the 10 team World Cup. A year ago the windies scraped in by the skin of their teeth and the dubious decision of an umpire. Fast forward and they’ve drawn a series with the number 1 team in the format and are dismantling the champions trophy winners...This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Edit: And of course the team they scraped in past have beaten the number 1 team in the format!
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Thread: Cricket World Cup 2019!!!!!
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31-05-2019 12:44 PM #31
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31-05-2019 01:04 PM #32This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Anyway, Windies get the required runs in 13.4 overs! Bit of a hammering for Pakistan. I guess both teams are fairly volatile.
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31-05-2019 06:32 PM #33
Anyone got ticket(s) to go to any of the matches?
I’m off to Chester-le-Street (obviously nearest venue to Edinburgh) on 1st July for the Sri Lanka v West Indies game.
Most of the round robin games will be done and top 4 may well be shaping up, even decided by then but looking forward to it nevertheless.
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31-05-2019 08:50 PM #34This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteThere's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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31-05-2019 10:18 PM #35
I called it wrong with the pitch, both Campbell and especially Thomas got loads from it. I’ve talked about Oshane Thomas before on other threads and I think he is a real potential world-class talent. This could be a breakthrough tournament for him.
Windies were never troubled chasing down the total and it still looks like Gayle has his eye in. I expect big runs from him in games to come.
While Pakistan failed, there were some signs of what they are capable of. Mercurial is the word. They will get a result against a top half team I suspect.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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31-05-2019 10:30 PM #36
When Saturday comes it brings New Zealand against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan against Australia.
NZ and SRL are pretty evenly matched record-wise but I reckon NZ are the stronger team at the moment and better-suited to the pitch they will face. I’m backing NZ to win, probably comfortably.
Afghanistan, IMO, will pull off at least one victory against a top half side and this is probably their best opportunity. Nevertheless, Australia have more than enough talent and lots of experience at competitive ODI so I have to go with them.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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01-06-2019 12:35 AM #37This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteThere's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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01-06-2019 12:44 AM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I cant remember the detail and cant be arsed looking it back up but the IPL rivals the NBA and the likes for global viewing figures and I suspect it won’t be long before they reach parity or exceed football.
In terms of revenue, it is all about India but I think England would edge Pakistan in generating more commercial money for a final - it is a bit like 2005 Ashes and there is huge potential to exploit England’s success.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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01-06-2019 05:21 AM #39This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteEvery gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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01-06-2019 12:37 PM #40
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The low scores so far are intriguing, there were some murmurs that England were unhappy with the pitch for the opening game and I wonder if they may be less batsman friendly throughout this tournament than expected and if that may shake things up a bit?
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01-06-2019 09:45 PM #41
Pretty much as expected today. NZ entirely comfortable against SRL and one worries about how the Sri Lankans will hold up, I think they have Australia next.
Australia pretty comfortable too, although I was impressed by the Afghan bowlers, they will get some results IMO.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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02-06-2019 02:19 AM #42
Sunday brings South Africa against Bangladesh,
For SAF, as one of the top-four favourites, a win is critical. de Kock and du Plessis look convincing in the batting but they will need support. The bowling unit looks pretty good and given the youth of their strike bowlers it is great to think we are just at the start of watching some fantastic cricketers emerging into the game.
Bangladesh are no walkovers though and have had the beating of SAF in recent years. And like SAF and the Windies they have a clear cohort of younger players emerging. I’m looking forward to seeing them during this tournament.
That all said, I’m backing SAF for a win they need.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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02-06-2019 02:24 AM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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02-06-2019 02:51 AM #44This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I think there was an expectation that pitches might be more batting-friendly, will be interesting to see how that pans out across the tournament.
Bangladesh are no mugs and a team on the rise, SAF really need a win to move on from their opening defeat.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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02-06-2019 06:15 PM #45This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Congratulations to Bangladesh for a great performance to win the match and make a solid start to their campaign. There weren’t just good individual performances but a real sense of unity amongst the team. I am looking forward to seeing their forthcoming games.
As for SAF all of a sudden things are looking awkward. In fairness they came into the CWC with an absolutely awesome first four in bowling but Steyn wasn’t available today and Ngidi had to limp off, while Rabada had a rare bad day at the office. When that happens it leaves them exposed.
Funnily enough they remained in it for most of the game while never really looking like they were going to have that burst, over a few overs, that could see them win the match. I think they have India next which is now absolutely critical.
SAF’s misfortune will enthuse the teams who would have been aiming for the semis but as outsiders. New Zealand, Windies and Bangladesh will be stepping things up I suspect, in their next games.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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02-06-2019 09:42 PM #46This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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02-06-2019 10:46 PM #47This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It was evident today. When fully fit they have a fiercesome bowling unit for ODIs, fierce for Tests as well actually, and they have a few fine batsmen but if they lose a player or two, the cracks start to show.
They simply don't have the likes of a Kallis anymore, which feels like an unfair criticism, But most teams do have players in that position they can go to and in ODI you need players who can offer something with bat and ball in a way that isn't necessary at Test level.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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02-06-2019 10:53 PM #48
So Monday brings England against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Pakistan always bring such elan and admittedly delightful unpredictability that it is impossible to dislike them.
England will look forward to batting at Nottingham, where runs should be assured, notwithstanding the last game.
If England bat first I expect a decent victory for them. If Pakistan go first I expect England to catch them or come close.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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03-06-2019 09:57 AM #49
Fair start by Pakistan going at just over six an over after six overs.
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03-06-2019 11:21 AM #50
England have calmed things down a bit after Moeen got both of the openers. Jason Roy just dropped a bit of a dolly and judging by the size of the cheer there's either a lot visitors from Pakistan or Norman Tebbitt will be horrified.
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03-06-2019 11:55 AM #51This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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03-06-2019 11:58 AM #52
Babar Azam goes, big wicket for England. Pakistan need 350 plus on this pitch.
United we stand here....
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03-06-2019 01:22 PM #53
England will need 349 to win. Pakistan played well there, but England were a bit sloppy in the field.
United we stand here....
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03-06-2019 01:49 PM #54This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteThere's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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03-06-2019 02:45 PM #56This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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03-06-2019 05:10 PM #58
Root & Buttler got England right back into it. Root out for 107. 75 needed off 7 overs. Tense!
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03-06-2019 05:23 PM #59
Buttler out for 103.
I think Pakistan have got this now. It's sounded like a great game.
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03-06-2019 05:57 PM #60This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Really pleased for Pakistan, bouncing back from their defeat to the Windies. They needed a victory today to open up a route to the semis.
They batted very well and bowled cleverly.
England didn't disappoint - Root played a mature innings given the early England losses and Buttler was explosive, at least early on. There won't be many teams to lose an ODI whilst having two players make centuries.
If anything let England down, it was their bowling attack, Moeen excepted. It just didn't click for them.
But that shouldn't detract from a strong and solid Pakistan performance. They really showed up and did well to see it out against a decent England side.
I wouldn't normally compare cricket sides to football sides but Pakistan are Hibs to a degree - capable of exceptional performances one game and absolutely dire the next, though the green strips may be subliminally influencing meThere's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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