WC2007: Super 8

[Dare]

Ponting's taken a crack at Brian Lara by predicting that Lara will bat down the order so he doesn't have to face Tait.

lol yet another stupid comment by Ponting, he says that even tho Lara batted down the order every match so far. and hes talking about Lara whos bowling partners in the nets were some of the best fast bowlers in the world.

 

[angryangy]

If the super8 is based on pre tournament rankings.. then SA is first not AUS right??
Then A1 vs D2 will be SA vs Windies right???

No, the seedings were pre-pre-pre tournament, well before South Africa took the lead.

Mind you, even if they were done just prior to the cup, I think the defending champions would be given first seeding. That's just the standard for tournaments.

 

[andrew_nixon]

If the super8 is based on pre tournament rankings.. then SA is first not AUS right??
Then A1 vs D2 will be SA vs Windies right???

Nope, as I said it's done on the pre-tournament seedings, which were based on the rankings way, way back in May 2005.

 

[Skater]

Here are teams and their codes:

A1 (Australia)
A2 (South Africa)
B1 (Sri Lanka)
B2 (Bangladesh)
C1 (New Zealand)
C2 (England)
D1 (Ireland)
D2 (West Indies)

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Here are teams and their codes:

A1 (Australia)
A2 (South Africa)
B1 (Sri Lanka)
B2 (Bangladesh)
C1 (New Zealand)
C2 (England)
D1 (Ireland)
D2 (West Indies)

West Indies in second position

 

[Skater]

West Indies in second position

You don't seem to understand the seedings.

West Indies were ranked D2 way back in 2005, as Andrew said. No matter where they qualified in their group they would be D2. D1 was ranked as Pakistan... they're out, so the other qualifier takes that spot.

 

[Sureshot]

Nope, as I said it's done on the pre-tournament seedings, which were based on the rankings way, way back in May 2005.

Why do seedings all but 2 years before the tournament?

 

[evertonfan]

I stand by my pre-tournament prediction of Australia winning the World Cup.

Hopefully England can at least beat Ireland...

Having said that though, it sure does feel nice having the best ODI batsman in the world.

 

[Skater]

I stand by my pre-tournament prediction of Australia winning the World Cup.

Don't say that! If they do I have to put Ponting in my avatar!

 

[Griffo]

lol england might stand a good chance if he came in earlier

 

[Adarsh]

Having said that though, it sure does feel nice having the best ODI batsman in the world.

Hey, Panesar's improving, but he's not that good .
I predict an Australia v Srilanka final if they don't meet each other in the semis. They are in great form at the moment and seem to have good allround teams, though Australia's bowling might be a bit shakey.

 

[andrew_nixon]

Why do seedings all but 2 years before the tournament?

Because this is the ICC!

If you search around a bit, you'll find a post I made showing what the first round groups would be if based on the pre-tournament rankings, and they make for much more balanced groups.

 

[Arunava]

Why you guys are so worried about the Seedings, it is so Simple and has been discussed so many times in this topic already. .why can't guys just read that instead of repeating it again and again and messing the Cool topic.

I am not coming here to see people filling up 4 pages by just asking same question again and again. Please put an end to it.

Well I am Indian but Big South African Fan since I was 8 (Now 21). And their 1st Match here is with Sri Lanka. .What you guys think about that game, coz that Murli guy is on a Rampage, and South Africa can't deal with Good Spin (Like Murli) well I know.
What do you think how will South Africa fare in that Game, it will be pretty close contest.

Also was pretty disappointed when they lost to Australia (Again Unlucky).

Also what do you guys think of tomorrows Match.. Australia v/s W.I. , do you guys think W.I. have anything to deal with Australian Manhandling. What will be key for W.I.

Cheers, hope guys stick to the Topic

 

[Ireland_Rule]

I hope we can at least win 1 match in the Super 8's, hopefully against England.

I think Australia will win it beating Sri Lanka in the final by 1 run.

 

[leeroycal]

I think the Windies will struggle tomorrow, simply because Hayden and gilchrist are hitting the ball very very well. Then the middle order are not exactly bad either and Michael Hussey is due a big total soon..

The Aussies bowling could be better, but with their batting line-up it hardly matters

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I hope we can at least win 1 match in the Super 8's, hopefully against England.

I think Australia will win it beating Sri Lanka in the final by 1 run.

Let's be honest, Ireland have already won their World Cup, and from here on in they are going to be everyone's whipping boys. I will be genuinely happy if they prove me wrong, but I cannot see it I'm afraid

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