2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

[Arvind Srinivasan]

The silence here is deafening. I am pretty sure the event warrants a thread and am surprised to note that there's not even one active thread on cricket leave alone the World Cup. So let me do the honours.

Here's the fixtures and the link for the squads

http://www.channelpk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ICC_cricket_world_cup_schedule_2015.png

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/squad?object=509587

[venkkiram]

Any options people in US have other than subscribing to $99 ESPN coverage?

Thanks.

[VinodKumar's]

The silence here is deafening. I am pretty sure the event warrants a thread and am surprised to note that there's not even one active thread on cricket leave alone the World Cup. So let me do the honours.


Arvind, :clap:. I thought abt opening a thread but yaarumae varaporadhillaenu thonuchu so backed out.

[JamesFague]

Due to lack of faith in cricket nobody showing any interest in World Cup. Those days are gone where players

playing for their country rather than for money.

[gane14]

Erkanavae, endha designla vandhu Dhoni pera kedukkalamnu oru gumbal kaathutu irukku, if at all India lose to Pakistan in this worldcup, Dhoni will be thrashed like anything for rest of his life. And with the kind of team he is leading now, I am seriously concerned about the outcome of IND vs PAK match

[Dilbert]

Erkanavae, endha designla vandhu Dhoni pera kedukkalamnu oru gumbal kaathutu irukku, if at all India lose to Pakistan in this worldcup, Dhoni will be thrashed like anything for rest of his life. And with the kind of team he is leading now, I am seriously concerned about the outcome of IND vs PAK match


aam present sir !! , where is rest of the gang ya ?

Dhoni has shown nothing but sheer arrogance by retiring from test format in middle of series so close to world cup. And by the way in which he is continuing to play as if he is doing country a favor by showing up on field. Hope he re focus on cricket than this new found darling shastriji, and get this match out of the way.

While we were busy twiddling our thumbs with lady looking and barely teen fast bowlers and calling them future of Indian bowling attack or should we call bowel movement attack . Pak was busy producing their version of hercules :shaking: I sincerely hope it doesn't become 1 sided contest.

[venkkiram]

Day 1

New Zealand - Srilanka

New Zealand won by 98 runs. What a way to start 2015 world cup! 100 + runs partnership from NZ openers gave a solid platform. Even the experienced ODI bowler Malinga could not set his rhythm correct. Not even a single wicket from 10 complete overs quota clearly say where Srilanka is heading in this world cup series. Other side, the high confidence NZ batsmen posted a score of 331. All 7 batsmen made double digit score. Srilankan bowlers never looked any time a threat to NZ batsmen. The skipper McCullum, middle order Williamson and all rounder Anderson collectively contributed. Especially Anderson's 75 runs in 46 balls was the key factor. While chasing, SL never showed momentum right from the beginning. Though Thirimanne was very confident in stroke making, Dilshan on the other side looked clueless. What a downfall for the once-star-batsmen Dilshan! Unbelievable. As expected, its Mathews desperately needed a partnership to put a decent total even they were losing. Hope Jayawardene shines well in coming matches. Good to see experienced Vettori ended his spell with 2 key wickets (Dilshan and Jayawardene) - 3.40 economy rate. NZ team is very composed and they arrived here with a solid purpose.

AUS - ENG

Everyone knew AUS somehow going to win this match. ENG should have opted to bat first when they won the toss. Setting the target is always a cakewalk for AUS that too in their home ground. That's a blunder from ENG. There was a momentum Anderson set at his first over. But Woakes dropped the catch from Finch. Priceless wicket! Broad though not economic took 2 important wickets in a single over and got a breakthrough. When Woakes picked Smith's wicket, everyone thought AUS not going to recover. But Finch and Bailey carried the momentum for AUS for another 150 runs. Solid partnership. When the powerful Maxwell arrived in the last 15 overs of innings, run rate increated steadily. Though Finn got his hat-trick in the last over of innings, AUS was already in a dominant position. Not even one ENG player got a economy rate lesser than 6. 342 definitely not a target to chase for ENG batsmen that too against Johnson and Team. Ali, Bell, Ballance, Root and Morgan - Their highest score is 36. Wish Taylor made century. Bad luck his partner got run-out when Taylor was 98. I should appreciate ENG for one reason. The runs went on Extras was just 5 runs. ( 2lb and 3 W). That too while conceding 342 runs. Hope ENG will come back and provide a decent performance in rest of the matches.

Both NZ and AUS crossed 300 runs. I think we are going to witness 300+ runs in most of the matches in this series. Tough time for bowlers. Let us see.

[venkkiram]

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[venkkiram]

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[Dilbert]

debate was Yuvraj singh was not needed .. what a shame...

[Arvind Srinivasan]

For all the talk before the start of the World Cup about how both the aspects of the game (i.e the batting and bowling) will be on an even keel with the larger grounds, pacier wickets and conditions, all four games have had a 300+ total in the first innings...Also well done Virat..:clap: Special player

I hope India can defend the total. Bowling will be under the scanner. I personally feel India's got to pass the litmus test here. A loss for India will have a more denting effect on the team confidence than for Pakistan.

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Arvind, :clap:. I thought abt opening a thread but yaarumae varaporadhillaenu thonuchu so backed out.

I started it alright...waited for a few hours for at least some activity and then just gave up. Happy to see a few of our folks taking interest rather than leaving the thread to gather dust.

[VinodKumar's]

Roger Bleeding blue :)

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[Arvind Srinivasan]

^Ya...just saw it...Very funny...Would want to see whom he would support when India faces South Africa

[gane14]

Well done boys :-D

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Zomies terror kaamichutaanga SA kitta :omg:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Ireland :shock:

[VinodKumar's]

Expecting an upset from India/Pakistan. West Indies thokkuradhulam upset kedayaadhu.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Aussies have a good chance .. India has the batting line up, but conditions will not suit any sub continent teams, look at the Lankans being thrashed by kiwis in the previous series :lol2:
Pakistan will be unpredictable as ever, chokers will choke, but hey at least it wont be yet another boring India Vs SL finals :lol2:

[Russellmvr]

Paariya Manitha Urimai meeral by Baz today against Englishmen..!!

[ajaybaskar]

Baz rocked it big time. His form augurs well for CSK. England has a decent bowling lineup and they got this treatment. India coming behind with jackfruit.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Anglo Saxons thrashed by their cousins! :lol2:

[Russellmvr]

Anglo Saxons thrashed by their cousins! :lol2:

Enna oru Peranandam..!!

[Russellmvr]

Baz rocked it big time. His form augurs well for CSK. England has a decent bowling lineup and they got this treatment. India coming behind with jackfruit.

WI-kuda Indiava aavala ethirpaarthudu irupaanga..!!

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Afghanistan ! :notworthy:

[Russellmvr]

Why this thread is Dead Slow..??

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kiwis and India have won all the matches so far, India is in the weakest pool, apart from SA, this world cup is set for an "interesting" finish ! Kiwis and Aussies have the home advantage, or would this be yet another India Vs SL Final ? :fatigue: :lol2:

[ajaybaskar]

Not the weakest group. Ind,SA,WI,Pak. All test playing nations and can trump any opposition on their given day. Ireland and Zimbabwe are reasonably good teams too and play better than England from the other group

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Not the weakest group. Ind,SA,WI,Pak. All test playing nations and can trump any opposition on their given day. Ireland and Zimbabwe are reasonably good teams too and play better than England from the other group

WI performs like minnows in big tournaments(except 20/20) Pakistan are always "unpredictable" agree about SA but the "Choking symptoms" would show up! but look at IngEr Land :lol2:

[venkkiram]

At the stage where 60-80% of group matches are complete, out of 49 players from most runs list, only Dhawan (13th) and Kohli (17th) have made it.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6537;type=tournament

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Evlo run adicha enna ? Matches won or lost.... That matters more !

[ajaybaskar]

At the stage where 60-80% of group matches are complete, out of 49 players from most runs list, only Dhawan (13th) and Kohli (17th) have made it.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6537;type=tournament
That says much about our bowling. In spite of our much talked about batting not firing, we have won 4/4 because of the bowling and how well we have performed as a team rather than relying on individuals. Out of the 40 wickets taken by India, our pacers have accounted for 21 wickets and Ashwin has picked up 9 wickets. We have dismissed all the sides we've played against.

Our bowlers have the best economy among all teams. The highest economy rate in our team this WC is Jadeja's (4.51) which is equal to Morne Morkel's and better than the likes of Mitchell Johnson or Mohd Irfan.

[Russellmvr]

Ajay what is your prediction on QFs?

[ajaybaskar]

SL will win against SA, Ind will have a tough match against BD, Aus will sail through, NZ will win too

[Russellmvr]

This is the most unique Prediction I had this WC...
SA. NZ are sooo aggressive this time (Baring India) to raise the Cup...!!

[rajeshkrv]

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[Arvind Srinivasan]

A cricket fan from the 90s would definitely say " The World order's been restored". The Australians have gotten back to winning the World Cups. Congratulations to them. Commiserations to New Zealand. They were on a great run. Probably the Finals got to them. And let's not forget the time we, The Indians had in this world cup. I am proud of the way they performed. They were not a great team, but performed way above expectations. Hold your chin up, brothers.

[venkkiram]

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[venkkiram]

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[venkkiram]

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[venkkiram]

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[venkkiram]

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