Warm-up matches

[Helpman]

Haha, South Africa almost managed to lose. I wish they had of. I don't think they will suit the WI conditions so I don't think they'll make it to the semi's. I hope i'm right. Unfortonatly they collapsed at the tail

Yip, its tough being the best team in the world, everyone wants to see us lose. Now I know what Australians feel like.

 

[crazycricket]

Irish soldiers threatened South Africa

 

[BigCrickNan]

Kenya gave West Indies a run for their money by only losing by 21 runs in Jamaica. Kenya look pretty good now after they were in big problems near the end of 2004.

 

[aussie_ben91]

Ha! South Africa almost got knocked off by the Irish and people were saying we we're in trouble after losing to NZ.

 

[surendar]

Tomorrow's match for India would be exciting for Indian fans. According to me, India has 4 warm up matches in the Carribean. Two official ones, two unofficial ones (vs Netherlands and Bangladesh). They would have warmed up very well by the time they face Sri Lanka at Trinidad. I think thats dangerous when a team like India gets to acclimatise for 4 matches. You have the best chance of attacking India when they are new to the conditions. But by the time they are against Lanka, they would be 4 matches and many days old.

Provided that Indian players take these matches seriously.... They shd play with full team spirit! :cool:

So I think India is going to be a major threat in this World Cup. At least I predict them to reach the final this time round too!

At least I predict to lift the trophy this time

 

[Sureshot]

England batting was shakey until Dalrymple came in and saved them with a 60 odd. But Bermuda never had a chance with their batting especially chasing 286.

Oh so close for Ireland, if their players had more experience against the big teams they probably would have got home.

Would they have had a chance had our lower order not performed?

 

[woodywiss sa sa]

Ireland are the serious dark horses.
They're a well put together side. Fairly talented and work well.
I'm not saying they'll win or anything. Merely pointing out, depending on their grouping, which I cannot remember I'd say super Sixes.

 

[symonds_sixes]

lol @ south africa and pietersen

 

[surendar]

India got to a nice start especially Sehwag has given the needed start.. He shd convert it to big one though!

 

[SaiSrini]

Ganguly GONE for 19! What the heck man??? Bad shot played by Saurav!

he was getting settled. Why shd he do this now?

 

[CricketFan999]

I know it was a soft dismissal but Doeschate gets Ganguly with his first ball. I've never know why but ever since Doeschate joined Essex he's been my favourite none main nation player and perhaps even my favourite player overall

 

[Helpman]

His my favourite aswell, reminds me of a dutch Kevin Pietersen (still havnt seen him bat though) plus he can bowl! Man, the standard of world cricket must have increased I guess this is going to be an awesome world cup.

 

[prarara]

Sehwag and Ganguly gone. New opening partnership (well both are openers) out now, Sachin and Uthappa!


http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/netherlands/content/current/player/47660.html

This guy looks to be a good bowler, his figures aren't that bad, especially in List A.

 

[viral1991]

Sehwag gone too! Set Max is providing good coverage so far!

Provided that Indian players take these matches seriously.... They shd play with full team spirit! :cool:




At least I predict to lift the trophy this time

I predict to lift the trophy & take it home!

Anyway, I think India has a very strong chance to win the Cup!

 

[Leicester Fox]

The underdogs are having a good day today! Pakistan are not going to well against Canada. Bangladesh are all over New Zealand and India are going ok but it's not been a bad performance from the Dutch. Showing why this could be a very open world cup!