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Post by paulgilb on Jun 4, 2009 22:31:03 GMT 1
This is scheduled to start tomorrow. Initial stage consists of 4 groups of 3 teams, 2 from each group going through to the Super 8.
Group A: Bangladesh, India, Ireland Group B: England, Netherlands, Pakistan Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, West Indies Group D: New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa
First match is England v Netherlands tomorrow at 5:30pm BST.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 5, 2009 9:15:01 GMT 1
Thanks for starting this thread.
I've got tickets for 4 matches at Trent Bridge next Monday and Wednesday.
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Post by Elmer on Jun 5, 2009 9:45:30 GMT 1
India must be red hot favourites but never write off Australia. I just hope England show signs of improvement from their recent limited overs championships.
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Post by Panda on Jun 5, 2009 14:33:51 GMT 1
I think England could do OK now they've finally realised the Twenty20 squad and the ODI squad should be separate entities, but I think it'll be India, Australia or South Africa who win the tournament.
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 5, 2009 22:29:28 GMT 1
1st result: Netherlands (163-6) bt England (162-5) by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) (but at least it was the 'best possible' defeat in terms of run rate).
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Post by Panda on Jun 5, 2009 23:10:31 GMT 1
As ever, those in charge of the England team manage to find a way to completely f*** things up.
They bring Twenty20 specialists into the squad, who are then completely wasted. Why was Key batting down at 6? Why were Napier or Mascarenhas not even playing?
Still, well done to Holland. It'd be great if they make the next round. Twenty20 cricket has so much more potential for upsets than the other formats and it's a huge opportunity to open up the game to non-test playing nations. Hopefully there'll be more than 12 teams at the next World Twenty20.
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 6, 2009 17:30:39 GMT 1
New Zealand (90/3) beat Scotland (89/4) by 7 wickets (6 balls remaining).
Match was reduced to a Seven7 match due to rain.
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 6, 2009 17:37:18 GMT 1
West Indies (172/3) beat Australia (169/7) by 7 wickets (25 balls remaining).
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 6, 2009 22:20:58 GMT 1
India (180/5) beat Bangladesh (155/8) by 25 runs.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 7, 2009 10:47:34 GMT 1
Still, well done to Holland. It'd be great if they make the next round. Twenty20 cricket has so much more potential for upsets than the other formats and it's a huge opportunity to open up the game to non-test playing nations. Hopefully there'll be more than 12 teams at the next World Twenty20. I read that some of the Dutch team were extra motivated having been slung out of the Providents Trophy a few years ago, for not being worthy opposition. Goes to prove that cricket is STILL run by bumbling amateurs who are only interested in preserving the status quo. Twenty20 is a wonderful way to expand cricket's horizons. Well done Holland. Good luck Bangladesh.
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 20:59:48 GMT 1
England survive with a big win over Pakistan... I think that puts us through to the next round due to all the run rate gubbins...
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 7, 2009 21:15:07 GMT 1
Other result from today:
South Africa (211/5) beat Scotland (81) by 130 runs. According to Cricinfo:
This means that Scotland are most definitely out.
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 21:20:12 GMT 1
So we have...
Through to the Super 8: England New Zealand South Africa
Out: Scotland
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Post by Panda on Jun 8, 2009 19:18:51 GMT 1
Ireland go through after beating Bangladesh! India through as well with a game to spare. Sri Lanka have been set 160 to put Australia out of the tournament...
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 8, 2009 22:10:33 GMT 1
Which they have achieved!
So we have:
Group A: India & Ireland through, Bangladesh out Group B: England through, Pakistan v Netherlands tomorrow will determine who goes out Group C: West Indies & Sri Lanka through, Australia out Group D: South Africa & New Zealand through, Scotland out
Interestingly, it seems as though the Super 8 groups are determined by the pre-tournament seedings rather than finishing positions in the first group stage, which renders 3 of the next 4 matches as pointless.
Group E: India, England, WI, South Africa Group F: Ireland, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Pakistan/Netherlands
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Post by Panda on Jun 8, 2009 23:41:58 GMT 1
Interestingly, it seems as though the Super 8 groups are determined by the pre-tournament seedings rather than finishing positions in the first group stage, which renders 3 of the next 4 matches as pointless. That's right. They did the same thing in the last 50-over World Cup. It's all about advance ticket sales, and therefore, money. Understandable perhaps when a tournament is being held across several countries, like in the West Indies, as it makes it easier for travelling fans to plan ahead when following their team. Less understandable for a tournament in England...
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 9, 2009 15:07:10 GMT 1
Spent Monday at Trent Bridge. I've not been to a Twenty20 game before, although I've seen plenty of Test matches, county matches and 40- or 50-over one-dayers.
It was superb fun. The Bangladeshi supporters were great for about 7 overs of their innings, until Ireland seized the initiative. Some determined fielding from Ireland, and a great cameo with the bat by the injured wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien gave them a deserved win.
But I'm now an honorary Sri Lankan. The atmosphere for the game against Australia was more like a football cup tie than a cricket match. I was on my feet every time an Aussie wicket fell, and for all of the Sri Lankans boundaries. Brett Lee, who was fielding on the boundary in front of us, took some good natured abuse with a big grin. Sri Lanka's tactics of mixing up the bowling, and then attacking with the bat from the first ball, give them a real chance of winning this tournament.
So, Twenty20. Fabulously exciting - a sport designed for spectator interaction. Really sporting fans. I even surprised myself and enjoyed the razzamatazz (rock music, dancers).
But at heart, I'm still a purist who prefers the nuances and skills involved in 4-day and 5-day cricket.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 9, 2009 15:09:37 GMT 1
Billy Bowden - exhibitionist and ass. Discuss...
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Post by Panda on Jun 9, 2009 15:12:14 GMT 1
Good stuff! I wouldn't mind seeing Malinga's bowling action in super slow motion...
Pakistan have set Holland 176 to win their game but apparently 151 will be enough to send Holland through to the Super 8.
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Post by Panda on Jun 9, 2009 15:13:23 GMT 1
Billy Bowden - exhibitionist and ass. Discuss... He's the Graham Poll of cricket...
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