T20 WC: Analysis Thread

[Nafi]

Originally Posted by offstump
i think indians will be on form after most of there players had an outing in the IPL.ost

morever they have a settled squad where aus and Sa are in a rebuilding process.

correction: all

[bujhee kom]

Go Bangladesh!!!!!
Go Tigers!!!!!
Arrey bhais, this thread shoud be in the BD Cricket section! This is a sacred thread!!!!
Go BD!!!!! LOng LIve Ash, MAsh, TAm, Shak, Mush And Guru Siddons!!!!

[Equinox]

This will be a very interesting and exciting tournament no doubt. Obviously the eyes are drawn towards group C which includes the Aussies, the Lankans and Windies. I have a gut feeling that the Windies will surprise either of the two teams and advance onto the second round. For some strange reason I believe that the Windies will knock the Aussies out, they historically have struggle early on in English conditions which us Tiger fans know very well.

Possible upsets? Netherlands may surprise England. The Dutch have Dirk Nannes within their ranks this time. The dude is a genuine fast bowler plus very clever in the shortest format of the beautiful game, skills which he displayed in the IPL for his team Delhi. Other than him the Dutch also have Ryan ton Doeschate who has startling ODI stats albeit he has mostly played against associates.

Winner? Too hard to predict. Like most I will agree that India and South Africa are the favourites on paper. New Zealand have a very adept T20 squad and are my team to watch for the Tournament. Heart says Bangladesh will qualify for the semis but logic defies that. Windies are another team who are capable of going all the way but motivation and temperament lets them down.

I expect this Tournament to be nothing less than thrilling. Hopefully we will have some cracking matches and see our team do well.

[One World]

Originally Posted by Equinox
This will be a very interesting and exciting tournament no doubt. Obviously the eyes are drawn towards group C which includes the Aussies, the Lankans and Windies. I have a gut feeling that the Windies will surprise either of the two teams and advance onto the second round. For some strange reason I believe that the Windies will knock the Aussies out, they historically have struggle early on in English conditions which us Tiger fans know very well.

Possible upsets? Netherlands may surprise England. The Dutch have Dirk Nannes within their ranks this time. The dude is a genuine fast bowler plus very clever in the shortest format of the beautiful game, skills which he displayed in the IPL for his team Delhi. Other than him the Dutch also have Ryan ton Doeschate who has startling ODI stats albeit he has mostly played against associates.

Winner? Too hard to predict. Like most I will agree that India and South Africa are the favourites on paper. New Zealand have a very adept T20 squad and are my team to watch for the Tournament. Heart says Bangladesh will qualify for the semis but logic defies that. Windies are another team who are capable of going all the way but motivation and temperament lets them down.

I expect this Tournament to be nothing less than thrilling. Hopefully we will have some cracking matches and see our team do well.

That's the only thing came out right from this whole thread. Congratz Equinox.

[Rifat]

not only that, he was also spot on when he said Aussies will get Bamboclauded by the Windies

[Zeeshan]

Originally Posted by al Furqaan
at this eary stage, form doesn't mean much. at the same time, "form" is a grossly exagerated concept to begin with.

i was about to go on an 8-page rant on disagreement till i realized you mean a different "form." in terms of _any_ physical activity Form is everything. if i may humbly suggest Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee.

Australian batsmen, South African batsmen and players like Sachin....what differentiates these players then our players are the perfect balance, line of strengths, fluid form... In our team, Sakib is blessed with the most beautiful form. And any newbie can tell the worst one is Mashrafe's bekayda shot which eventhough results in many fluky 6s, got no form whatsoever.

but i am ranting for no reason...cuz we are obviously talking about different meanings.

[Imteaz]

All favorite (predetermined) has gone. Pakistan & Srilanka, the two semi favorite are playing Final. Good Luck to both of them.