ICC World T20 Bangladesh 2014

[Addy]

Pakistan looks favourites to me. Final will be SL v Pak!

 

[icyman]

You are clearly underestimating the other nations as well. NZL can also pose a threat, especially when they have gotten hands on some real good power-hitters. Add to that Brendon McCullum is in the form of his life.
Pakistan have done well here in the Asia Cup. However, their inconsistency will be a major deterrent in them achieving their goals.

 

[Hardey]

honestly say, it's t20 format and totally unpredictable format... so any team can win the world cup.... as we have seen in previous world cups -- 2007 world cup's hot favorite was AUS but IND had won the wc,, even in 2009 wc indians were hot favouites but PAK had won the wc... and the major things were ENG and WI were won the 2010&2012 wc respectively !!! SO, We can only see the performances of any team and only enjoy the t20-WC.. but rather , here most important matter is aussies are looking most powerful on the paper..

 

[Samuels]

I reckon the teams which have allrounders in their ranks have better chance to make particularly getting a few quick runs in the late stages of the match or chipping in with a few overs when a specialist bowler has a bad day at the office. Not to forget the teams with brilliant fielders as 10-15 runs saved in the field can be result defining in the game's shortest format as we all know.

As far as the favorites according to me are concerned, I reckon three teams have real good chance and they Pakistan, England and Australia.


Australia: I have never rated the Australian team too high in the T20Is but Finch and Bailey's good run of form and the hard hitting allrounders like Faulkner and Maxwell down the order means they have that extra option in batting and bowling which can be very crucial.

England: A team I would have written off hands down if there wasn't the likes of Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan in their set up. I feel their bowling is a bit weak despite their bowlers having good numbers to show. One man that they will be missing is Swann. Yes, Tredwell is there and he has done a great job in 50 overs cricket but you would want 2 or even more spinners operating in Bangladesh. That said, I am billing Ravi Bopara, the bowler to be the surprise package for the tournament from England.

Pakistan: Hitters galore! Obviously Pakistan's batting has let them down big time in longer formats but things change drastically in T20Is. They have plenty of big hitters to choose from: From Sharjeel Khan to Shahid Afridi. They bat long and deep and their bowling is probably the best in T20Is with the likes of Gul, Ajmal, Afridi, Hafeez and Tanvir right up their on the list. Another big plus for them is they have players who can play spin better than most teams which is almost a prerequisite to play in the subcontinent.

 

[Lebanna]

I reckon the teams which have allrounders in their ranks have better chance to make particularly getting a few quick runs in the late stages of the match or chipping in with a few overs when a specialist bowler has a bad day at the office. Not to forget the teams with brilliant fielders as 10-15 runs saved in the field can be result defining in the game's shortest format as we all know.

As far as the favorites according to me are concerned, I reckon three teams have real good chance and they Pakistan, England and Australia.


Australia: I have never rated the Australian team too high in the T20Is but Finch and Bailey's good run of form and the hard hitting allrounders like Faulkner and Maxwell down the order means they have that extra option in batting and bowling which can be very crucial.

England: A team I would have written off hands down if there wasn't the likes of Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan in their set up. I feel their bowling is a bit weak despite their bowlers having good numbers to show. One man that they will be missing is Swann. Yes, Tredwell is there and he has done a great job in 50 overs cricket but you would want 2 or even more spinners operating in Bangladesh. That said, I am billing Ravi Bopara, the bowler to be the surprise package for the tournament from England.

Pakistan: Hitters galore! Obviously Pakistan's batting has let them down big time in longer formats but things change drastically in T20Is. They have plenty of big hitters to choose from: From Sharjeel Khan to Shahid Afridi. They bat long and deep and their bowling is probably the best in T20Is with the likes of Gul, Ajmal, Afridi, Hafeez and Tanvir right up their on the list. Another big plus for them is they have players who can play spin better than most teams which is almost a prerequisite to play in the subcontinent.

I like that you picked up England as a favourite, but tbh I'm not sure we are ready. It will be interesting seeing how we do in the next 3 T20s v WI, but I won't make a judgement on England until then.

My money is actually on Pakistan. Their bowling is probably going to be the best for the conditions and if (and it is a whopping if) they remember which end of the bat to hold then I think they will be able to chase any score their bowlers restrict the opposition to/set a score their bowlers can defend.

But as said further above, it is T20, and don't discount some teams like Ireland (just ask WI) from causing a few upsets and throwing spanners in the works for some teams.

 

[C Boomer]

Write of Ireland at your peril!

They could be like the new Sri lanka when they first entered the world arena, no one give them much credence or respect but they certainly bloodied a few noses on their way to super stardom and made the cricketing world look up and take notice !!

 

[basappa]

All suspicious cricketer should be out. We want clean cricket. Not a betting heaven

 

[Addy]

You are clearly underestimating the other nations as well. NZL can also pose a threat, especially when they have gotten hands on some real good power-hitters. Add to that Brendon McCullum is in the form of his life.
Pakistan have done well here in the Asia Cup. However, their inconsistency will be a major deterrent in them achieving their goals.

The thing is, in this Asia Cup Srilankan came out threatening because they were well acclimatized to the conditions and pitches than other teams, the team which looked clueless in UAE. So They & Pak have well truly understood the pitches than others. Also, Bangladesh is usually known for hunting home for Pakistan. Yes this is T20 cricket so you can not write of other nations as well. But my money on both SL -Pak.

 

[icyman]

Australia: I have never rated the Australian team too high in the T20Is but Finch and Bailey's good run of form and the hard hitting allrounders like Faulkner and Maxwell down the order means they have that extra option in batting and bowling which can be very crucial.

You are forgetting Brad Hodge and Hogg, the almost 40 guys in the squad. The Aussies look very much balanced and definitely are on top of their game.

For me, they are the favorites to lift the trophy this time round.

 

[Aalay]

Australia and WI are the favourites for me. Australia definitely has the best team on paper and you can never count out WI from T20 because even though they are missing Pollard, they still have pretty decent team.

You'll see a different me in World T20: Suresh Raina - The Times of India

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

Write of Ireland at your peril!

They could be like the new Sri lanka when they first entered the world arena, no one give them much credence or respect but they certainly bloodied a few noses on their way to super stardom and made the cricketing world look up and take notice !!

Chances of Ireland going through to the Super10 look more probable than that of Zimbabwe from Group B. Sad part is that only 1 of Afghanistan and Bangladesh can make the cut as they've been drawn in the same group. Afghanistan was the best bowling side in the Asia Cup and not seeing them compete with the best in this league will be very disappointing. Hopefully they'll make the cut!

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

I reckon the teams which have allrounders in their ranks have better chance to make particularly getting a few quick runs in the late stages of the match or chipping in with a few overs when a specialist bowler has a bad day at the office. Not to forget the teams with brilliant fielders as 10-15 runs saved in the field can be result defining in the game's shortest format as we all know.

As far as the favorites according to me are concerned, I reckon three teams have real good chance and they Pakistan, England and Australia.


Australia: I have never rated the Australian team too high in the T20Is but Finch and Bailey's good run of form and the hard hitting allrounders like Faulkner and Maxwell down the order means they have that extra option in batting and bowling which can be very crucial.

what about Watto and Warner? Warner is in the form of his life. watto, the previous MOTS showed some good hitting form in the 3rd test v SA

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Write of Ireland at your peril!

You're obviously an Irish fan, thoughts on your chances of getting past the qualifying stage?

Chances of Ireland going through to the Super10 look more probable than that of Zimbabwe from Group B.

I disagree. Zimbabwe are familiar with the Bangladeshi surroundings and conditions whereas Ireland aren't. Also most of Zimbabwe's star players play domestic cricket in Bangladesh so they have experience of playing in the country.

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

I disagree. Zimbabwe are familiar with the Bangladeshi surroundings and conditions whereas Ireland aren't. Also most of Zimbabwe's star players play domestic cricket in Bangladesh so they have experience of playing in the country.

Wasn't aware. But then Zimbabwe have lost 2-3 good players who could leave their mark on the opposition like Jarvis, Ervine(?), etc.

I'll tip the Irish over Zimbabwe.

 

[scratch978]

Pakistan looks favourites to me. Final will be SL v Pak!

Final will be between India and Australia, with India winning the world cup.
(Pakistan will not even enter semifinals )