2nd ODI Prediction

[crickwizard]

Deep inside i want to believe, BD batsmen will show some guts the way they did in Chtg.. but from last few years experience frm following BD cricket, i fear the old story (batting collapse) tomorrow. Reason:

1. India now knows they could have had blush on the first ODI, they will not take any chance, a better team will play 2nd ODI.

2. Pitch will be bouncy, this will help swing bowlers like pathan more than BD bowlers.

3. Indian top order are now extra cautious, getting 5 world class batsmen getting out early does not often happen. May not happen tomorrow

However, BD gained confidence from last match and if Rafiq and Asraful clicks, it will be a good show. Toss is also vital, if BD were sent to bat and we loose few wickets earlier as usual, the whole show can turn dull

Edited on, December 25, 2004, 6:20 AM GMT, by crickwizard.

[Sami]

and lets hope for some fair umpiring decisions... maybe a few wrong ones that goes our way for a change.

I am fearing the worst really... that way beshi koshto hoi na... ar 1st ODI er moton performance dekhaile pleasent surprise.

I am hoping for a defendable total from BD if they bat first.

[cricketfan]

In the first ODI, Yuvraj was given out lbw when the ball had pithched outside the leg stump. So BD had at least one wrong decision going their way in the first ODI.

[Ahmed_B]

Hopefully... Mashrafee will be back!!
That will be a big factor.. no doubt!!

[crickwizard]

Masrafe is in for 2nd ODI, Musfiq is out. Arg, Rajin still in

[SS]

I don't want to predict at this stage ..but Shewag is back...this guy is such a batsman who comes down the track to hit even Brett Lee or Shohaib Aktar...When he hits the ball it's so acurate that it takes glimpse of seconds to go near boundary....his eye is like an eagle's eye...and the team got batsmen like Dravid, Ganguly, Kaif, Yuvraj...
I don't think 2nd ODI they will take it that lightly....if they bat first they will score 300+ loosing 5 wkts. On the other hand, if we can bat like first ODI it will be 240 runs otherwise same old story. But all what I want is a decent fight.

[obernell]

why the hell rajin still in the team???????

[Spitfire_x86]

Rajin is selector Faruk Ahmed's close pal (former clubmate)

[rassel]

Quite simple we will win today. Btw SS you want to put some money on that 300+ issue.

Edited on, December 25, 2004, 4:24 PM GMT, by rassel.

[Dhakablues]

I think India, if first bats, will be around 290 or 320 runs this time. And, offcourse, as they do it all the time, Bangladesh will falter and be restricted around 200 or less. I fervently hope that it is the other way round,,, but being a die hard bangladeshi fan,,, it always hurt when you love the team and expect so much. I think Mashrafee and Nazmul can make things interesting.

I would love to see Mashrafee bat.. he is a master blaster. Other than him, I am counting on Aftab to make his presence felt in the team. I serisoulsly dont rely on any of the top orders.

[al Furqaan]

question: when was the last time a team scored 300 against us...or even close??? that 269 by WI doesnt count.

Edited on, December 25, 2004, 10:06 PM GMT, by al Furqaan.

[DJ Sahastra]

I would've liked to see this combination play atleast one match:

Sachin
Shewag
Saurav
Dravid
Laxman
Yuvraj
Kaif
Pathan
Zaheer
Harbhajan
Kumble

[Ameer]

Originally posted by al Furqaan
question: when was the last time a team scored 300 against us...or even close??? that 269 by WI doesnt count.

Edited on, December 25, 2004, 10:06 PM GMT, by al Furqaan.

That's because when Bangladesh bats first, it usually only makes around 200-220.