Group Previews & your predictions

[Raynman]

2007 basically had 4 major upsets (BD d. IND, BD d. SA, IRE d. PAK, IRE d. BD) and one eyebrow raiser (IRE t. ZIM). All brought about by BD and IRE.

Lets take a look at what could happen this year and what to define upset as:

Group A : AUS, SL, NZ, PAK, ZIM, KEN, CAN

Obviously any wins by KEN and CAN other than the match involving themselves will be considered an upset. A win by either team against ZIM may not be a significant shocker but it will surely raise some eyebrows. ZIM, despite having an advantage in terms of matches played in the sub continent in the past few years, will probably face pitches that are not as slow and low as the Bangladesh pitches. But they do have a decent spin attack and if the batting can complement could have their day against one of the favored four in the group. They did show some promise in their batting in WI and SA last year. A win by ZIM against the strong nations will surely be an upset.

Given current form, SL is probably expected to walk away with the group with AUS likely to be the only thorn on their side. But at the same time PAK is unpredictable is always where they will look to challenge the big guns at the same time providing hope to the lesser teams of making a name at their expense. NZ after a dismal showing in all three host nations recently will look to find some consistency. They have rarely been on the wrong side of an upset in a world cup and always a potential semi final candidate. AUS, the three time defending champion and four time finalist will look to continue their world cup run and shouldn’t have any issues heading into the next stage.

Group B : IND, SA, ENG, WI, BD, IRE, NED

Without a doubt, this is the group to watch this world cup. Not only are the #8 and #9 teams almost evenly matched (within 1 point in the rankings), the two associates are also teams not to be taken lightly. IND and SA will fancy their chances sitting high in the rankings (#2 & #3 respectively) with ENG flexing their muscles as the current T20 champions. While it may seem unlikely for any of those 3 teams to experience defeats to anyone outside of them, there are bound to be a few bumps in this group. WI, although not the model of a top tier team nowadays, are very capable and may very likely take one of three big games. However, the reality is that it is very possible that such a win will be countered by a defeat from either BD or the associates.

The simple calculation is that four wins guarantees a next round ticket and three wins will most likely toss it up to net run rates. This means for BD, the expected wins vs. the associates and a minor surprise win vs. WI may not be enough if not paired with a win against the big three. BD will fancy their chances vs. ENG given the familiarity gained in the last year that came with a maiden win and another close call. At the same time BD can not simply overlook IRE and NED as both countries have the belief that they can stand toe to toe with the youngest Test nation. It was wins vs. BD that gave both these teams their official ODI status. IRE and NED will target both BD and WI to stake a claim as ‘arrivals’ to the scene and both teams seem to put in a little bit more when they take on ENG.

[Raynman]

My predictions:

Group A

SL 5-1 (loss to AUS)
NZ 5-1 (loss to SL)
AUS 4-2 (loss to NZ & PAK)
PAK 3-3 (loss to SL, NZ, ZIM)
ZIM 3-3 (loss to SL, NZ, AUS)
KEN 1-5 (only win vs. CAN)
CAN 0-6

Group B

IND 5-1 (loss to BD)
SA 5-1 (loss to IND)
BD 4-2 (loss to SA, ENG)
ENG 3-3 (loss to IND, SA, WI)
WI 2-4 (loss to IND, SA, BD, IRE)
IRE 1-5 (win vs. WI)
NED 1-5 (win vs. IRE)

[sadhat]

God bless you! My prediction BD will lose against Ireland.

Originally Posted by Raynman
My predictions:

Group A

SL 5-1 (loss to AUS)
NZ 5-1 (loss to SL)
AUS 4-2 (loss to NZ & PAK)
PAK 3-3 (loss to SL, NZ, ZIM)
ZIM 3-3 (loss to SL, NZ, AUS)
KEN 1-5 (only win vs. CAN)
CAN 0-6

Group B

IND 5-1 (loss to BD)
SA 5-1 (loss to IND)
BD 4-2 (loss to SA, ENG)
ENG 3-3 (loss to IND, SA, WI)
WI 2-4 (loss to IND, SA, BD, IRE)
IRE 1-5 (win vs. WI)
NED 1-5 (win vs. IRE)

[shakibrulz]

Lol@india losing to bd

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[Raynman]

Originally Posted by shakibrulz
Lol@india losing to bd

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I kept my prediction/wishlist from the top post on purpose. The first post is meant to be seperate of emotion and based on expectations of the cricket world,not a group of fans.

But as far as BD beating IND, I'm standing by it.

For the predictions, have fun with it. I forgot who first called the Kiwi whitewash but stranger things can happen.

[Banglaguy]

Bangladesh beat Ned, Ire and WI we get through (as long as WI wins two, Ireland 1, Ned 0), face New Zealand/Pakistan, inshallah win the match... And then give it our all in the semi's. If we give it our all, there is nothing stopping us from winning. I'm not happy seeing pessimist saying we are gonna lose to india etc... We can finish top of our group, but we have to beleive. Bangladesh now is ready to show we are not push overs anymore!

[Haru-party]

Originally Posted by Raynman
I kept my prediction/wishlist from the top post on purpose. The first post is meant to be seperate of emotion and based on expectations of the cricket world,not a group of fans.

But as far as BD beating IND, I'm standing by it.

For the predictions, have fun with it. I forgot who first called the Kiwi whitewash but stranger things can happen.

how dare uoy?!!!! go to the prediction thread and you will get it.

[Nafi]

Bangladesh beat South Africa, England, West Indies, Ireland, Netherlands.

India vs bangladesh match, Bangladesh can only win with key performances from key players.

[al Furqaan]

don't see NZ doing so well. don't see ZIM beating any higher ranked team either, except maybe NZ, NZ seems to be geting in the groove somewhat.

[cluster11]

My predictions:

Group A

SL 5-1 (loss to AUS)
AUS 5-1 (loss to PAK)
PAK 4-2 (loss to SL & NZ)
NZ 4-2 (loss to SL & AUS)
ZIM 2-4 (loss to SL, NZ, AUS, PAK)
KEN 1-5 (only win vs. CAN)
CAN 0-6

Group B

IND 5-1 (loss to SA)
SA 5-1 (loss to ENG)
ENG 4-2 (loss to IND,WI)
BD 3-3 (loss to IND, SA, ENG)
WI 2-4 (loss to IND, SA, BD, IRE)
IRE 2-4 (loss to IND, SA, BD, ENG)
NED 0-6 (win vs. IRE)

[munnabhai]

India 5-1 (loss to WI)
Ban 3-3 (loss to Ind, Ire and Saf)
Eng 3-3 (loss to Ind, Ban and Saf)
Saf 5-1(loss to Ind)
WI 3-3 (loss to Saf, Eng, Bd)
Ire 2-5 (win vs Ned and Ban)
Ned 6-0

[Naimul_Hd]

Astrologer Predicts India Vs Sri Lanka in World Cup 2011 Semi Final

According to a local astrologer (Jyotish) in Mawanella, central Sri Lanka; we are most likely to witness a repeat version of the first semi-final of 1996 Wills World Cup, and only the results this time seems to be different. The astrologer predicts a strong star for Sri Lanka in the 2011 cricket world cup, only second to India's stronger star.


A Sri Lankan local daily (in Sinhala language) published this story on Tuesday. According to the article, Mr. Bandara; a popular astrologer in central Sri Lanka made this prediction reading what it is called as the “Sri Lanka Kendra” (Horoscope of Sri Lanka), and individual horoscopes of Kumar Sangakkara and few other key players in the team. He has taken into account the exact times, each match in the world cup is scheduled to start at. The time at which, a match is scheduled to start can be either ‘lucky’ or ‘unlucky’ for each team. Depending on various other astrological factors, he then predicts the outcomes of each match in the group stage.

Most of the predictions are not surprising but according to Mr.Bandara, there can be some surprises particularly in the group B. South Africa is predicted as one of the most unlucky teams in group B, and according to Mr. Bandara’s prediction there is a chance that they suffer a loss in the hands of either Bangladesh or Ireland in the group stage.

The article reads, Sri Lanka is having a strong star in the run-up for the World Cup, as in general this is one of the strongest and luckiest periods in Sri Lanka’s horoscope. Only India is having better luck in the start timing of their group stage matches. Mr. Bandara assumes, Indian cricket authorities have consulted astrologers when deciding India’s match schedule in the World Cup.

According to his prediction, it is highly likely Sri Lanka will encounter India in the semi-final, in which India will have a better advantage astrologically. If the match gets delayed by at least 45 minutes, the luck will turn into Sri Lanka’s hand according to the predictions.

The newspaper says, the astrologist have accurately predicted the 2004 Tsunami and the end of civil war in Sri Lanka in the past.

Astrology play a major role in day to day life in sub-continent. The accuracy and truth of these predictions can only be verified once the world cup is over.

[Naimul_Hd]

Mixed predictions about India

Chances of India making it to the finals is pretty less because the ground realities aren’t in favor of this country.

Australia is also not fit for world cup 2011 because the team lacks consistency. Their recent performances are no where parallel with what they have performed earlier. On the other hand some believe that Bangladesh will defeat India by seven runs. However, this prediction may turn out to be a source of disappointment for the Indian cricket fans. According to the prediction, Mahendra Singh Dhoni after winning the toss will choose to bat first. However, the opening batsmen for India will fail to make an outstanding score and the final score will come up to 183/8 (50 overs). Bangladesh in spite of losing their first three wickets soon will win the match and the Bangladeshi captain will be declared the man of the match. So, let’s wait and watch whether the cricket world cup 2011 prediction turns out to be the truth or not.

May Allah fulfill these predictions...Ameen !

[Raynman]

How come you never hear of a jotishi/astrologer/fortune teller win the lotto?

[shuziburo]

I think we have a very good chance against SA, because of their weakness against spin. Some of that advantage will be negated by our weakness against genuine pace, despite the slow wickets.

I think we'll be 2-2 against the non-associates. It is critical that we win against both associates.

[Rizvi]

Originally Posted by Raynman
How come you never hear of a jotishi/astrologer/fortune teller win the lotto?

ditto.

[Dhakablues]

Because according to the rules, Jyotish cannot enter into transactions that benefits them...

Nevertheless, I predict that we will make it to the quarter finals by beating SA or England and the other two associates but it wont be nice and easy route. Bangladesh will show ruthless form against the associates and go to the quarters by net run rates. There will be some luck involved and it will be unlikely heroes who will win us the matches..Perhaps it will be Shahrier Nafees or Mahmudullah Riad who will 'Rescue' us. We will be crying over Mashrafee because the pacers will leak runs and make the net run rate equation a nail biting one but we will make it...we will go far and rejoice downing few big guns..

[Rifat]

Originally Posted by Raynman
How come you never hear of a jotishi/astrologer/fortune teller win the lotto?

got 'em

[zainab]

Group A : AUS, SL, NZ, PAK, ZIM, KEN, CAN

My predictions are that SL, Aus, NZ and Pak will progress to the next round

Group B : IND, SA, ENG, WI, BD, IRE, NED

Predictions here are not so simple as to which teams will progress
SA, India and England I think may progress, the other 3 including BD will have to fight for the 4th place. If Ireland and Ned can be beaten by all the other teams, and BD beat the WI, they have a chance, also i am sure WI will be beaten by india, SA and England.

[nahaz]

Originally Posted by zainab
Group A : AUS, SL, NZ, PAK, ZIM, KEN, CAN

My predictions are that SL, Aus, NZ and Pak will progress to the next round

Group B : IND, SA, ENG, WI, BD, IRE, NED

Predictions here are not so simple as to which teams will progress
SA, India and England I think may progress, the other 3 including BD will have to fight for the 4th place. If Ireland and Ned can be beaten by all the other teams, and BD beat the WI, they have a chance, also i am sure WI will be beaten by india, SA and England.

Zainab, in Group B, you can pencil in India and South Africa to go through, but do not pencil in any two of England, West Indies and Bangladesh. All 3 can go through, and all can miss out.

I am predicting England to lose to Bangladesh. West Indies might scrape through against all odds against Bangladesh but will lose to England. England though can beat South Africa and go through. The run rate will come into play between West Indies and Bangladesh and it will come down to how well we each beat the associates, and how close we come to beating South Africa. Amla shall be a menace against us.

I can provide logic as to why England may lose to us. West Indies winning may be more out of fear. If we beat West Indies, we're halfway to the Quarter finals.

Sorry to disappoint everyone, but Bangldesh will lose to India in the opening game. If we ended up meeting again, different story.

[Roni_uk]

I used this to predict...
http://banglacricket.com/alochona/sh...ad.php?t=35243

Group A Pld W T L NRR Pts
Sri Lanka 6 6 0 0 5.90 12
Australia 6 5 0 1 5.75 10
Pakistan 6 4 0 2 1.80 8
New Zeal 6 3 0 3 1.39 6
Zimbabwe 6 2 0 4 -1.04 4
Canada 6 1 0 5 -6.58 2
Kenya 6 0 0 6 -7.23 0


Group B Pld W T L NRR Pts
India 6 6 0 0 4.64 12
South Afr 6 5 0 1 2.15 10
England 6 4 0 2 -0.20 8
West Indi 6 3 0 3 0.50 6
Banglade 6 2 0 4 0.00 4
Ireland 6 1 0 5 -3.08 2
Netherlan 6 0 0 6 -4.00 0

[Banglaguy]

Heres an article I found.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp...bd68885cd31.01
NEW DELHI — Familiar home conditions, fanatical crowd support and a young energetic side give Bangladesh a chance to emerge from the shadows when the World Cup is played in their backyard.

The 'Tigers' have had a miserable time at the Test level, losing 59 of their 68 matches and winning just three against lowly Zimbabwe and an under-strength West Indies.

But limited-overs cricket is their forte as was evident in the previous World Cup in the Caribbean in 2007 when they knocked out India in the first round and stunned South Africa in the Super Eights.

Now co-hosting the showpiece event with India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh could not have asked for a better setting to prove they are worthy of a place among the top cricketing nations.

A quarter-final berth is the least millions of fans in the cricket-crazy South Asian nation will expect Shakib Al Hasan's men to achieve, if not an unprecedented place in the semi-finals.

Bangladesh are drawn with India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Ireland and the Netherlands in the round-robin Group B from which four teams will qualify for the quarter-finals.

They must defeat one of the established Test nations and ensure they do not slip-up against Ireland and the Netherlands to advance to the knock-out rounds.

The advantage Bangladesh enjoy is they play all their six league matches at home in Dhaka and Chittagong, where they have won seven of their last 10 one-dayers and lost just once.

The victories include a superb 4-0 rout of New Zealand last October, indicating Bangladesh will be a force to reckon with on their own spin-friendly wickets.

The team suffered a blow when former captain and pace spearhead Mashrafe Mortaza was not included in the squad due to a recurring knee injury.

Mortaza, 27, has been the pivot of the Bangladesh attack with 146 one-day wickets, including a match-winning 4-38 against India in the last World Cup.

The team's Australian coach Jamie Siddons admitted Mortaza's absence was a major setback.

"A fit and firing 'Mash' was obviously our first preference, and this is a huge disappointment for him and the team as well," said Siddons.

"The loss of 'Mash' will be seen in his leadership and experience. We cannot cover this aspect of his loss."

The latest injury follows six knee reconstructions in the space of eight years, but Bangladesh are hoping Mortaza may still play if he recovers fully before the tournament starts.

The 'Tigers' will bank on skipper Shakib, the leading all-rounder in the official one-day rankings, veteran batsman Mohammad Ashraful and star spinner Abdur Razzak to lift the side.

Left-hander Shakib is a reluctant captain, but has led from the front with 787 runs in 27 one-dayers last year and picked up 46 wickets with his left-arm spin.

The openers have also been in dominating form with Imrul Kayes the nation's top-scorer in 2010 with 867 runs from 27 games and the swashbuckling Tamim Iqbal with 776 from 23.

A key moment for Bangladesh will be the tournament opener against power-packed India at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on February 19.

A victory -- or even a close loss -- will set the 'Tigers' up for the ride of their lives.

[BANFAN]

Group A : AUS, SL, NZ, PAK, ZIM, KEN, CAN

Group B : IND, SA, ENG, WI, BD, IRE, NED

Group B is hard to predict, who will be out? is a question for the Astros may be.

[shakibrulz]

Originally Posted by Raynman
I kept my prediction/wishlist from the top post on purpose. The first post is meant to be seperate of emotion and based on expectations of the cricket world,not a group of fans.

But as far as BD beating IND, I'm standing by it.

For the predictions, have fun with it. I forgot who first called the Kiwi whitewash but stranger things can happen.

K, have fun.

[magic boy]

and don't forget Shakibrulz, in world cup matches: Bangladesh 1 : 0 India :p