The Cricket Thread

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Why? West Indies are a mediocre side. Hardly surprising India thumped them. England have won 6 of the last 9 ODI's against India. A couple of poor results doesn't change the fact that England are a very good one day side.
One word: confidence. India are unbeaten and all their players are in the form of their lives. Plus it will be like a home game for them at Edgbaston. England are struggling with both form and injuries.

Don’t get me wrong, I still have hopes of qualifying, but don’t underestimate India!
 
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Never seen that before! A swarm of bees has halted the SA v SL game at Chester-Le-Street! All the players and both umpires were lying face down on the ground for nearly a minute.
 
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In todays cricket, NZ v Australia is of little interest from England's POV, but sadly Pakistan will probably beat Afghanistan. Still in our own hands (just got to win a couple of games o_O) and the Sri Lanka result helped us....so we are still alive (although this may be just a ruse to extend the torture....luckily we are used to this as Saints fans :)).
 
In todays cricket, NZ v Australia is of little interest from England's POV, but sadly Pakistan will probably beat Afghanistan. Still in our own hands (just got to win a couple of games o_O) and the Sri Lanka result helped us....so we are still alive (although this may be just a ruse to extend the torture....luckily we are used to this as Saints fans :)).

Don't forget Afghanistan only lost to INDIA by 11 runs …...
 
Somewhat strange to think that the focus of the WC today won't be on Aus v NZ at Lords.

Oh if only NZ hadn't got the fortunate washed-out point v India, things would be oh so different for them and us.

I'm expecting a Pakistan win today, but if any side can mess it up, it's Pakistan. Just don't expect Afghanistan to score anything in excess of 230.