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Jonah Lomu  Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India  
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Well we have had some terrific games in this world cup so far. Group B with India, England, Saffa, Irish and Bangers have all provided thrillers from time to time. Group A comparatively was tame - with the marquee clash Lanka v Aussies washed out and minnows not doing much to trouble the top teams. Top 4 from each groups? My prediction Group A 1. Lanka 2. Australia 3. NZ 4. Pakis Group B (very tight and will be a pickle if the Dutch beat the Bangers tonight LOL) 1. Sth Africa 2. India 3. West Indies 4. England Bring on the Elimination Rounds at the World Cup 2011! Can't wait!!  (Having said that there s slim chance that India might get ousted if they lose to the Windies and minnows beat SA and if England win their last game)
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Li XiaoPeng  Joined: 1/23/2009 Posts: 255
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Well, the England Cheetahs almost pulled it off. Almost.....
Jonathan C. Trott
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Barack Obama  Joined: 9/20/2005 Posts: 16,516
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I don't think the World Cup has been this open in a long time...  ICC World Cup 2011 - WinnerIt's really hard to pick the winner. My guess is that Sri Lanka will go very deep.
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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Depending on how they perform in their last games - I'll have to jump onto Indians or Pakis (sic) at tht price! Something tells me Saffas aren't gonna win it.
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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robheinen wrote:Well, the England Cheetahs almost pulled it off. Almost.....
Jonathan C. Trott
Poms shld get a replica World Cup - just for the excitement they have brought this World Cup. Every game they were involved in was a thriller!!  
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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Ok it all has been finalised now. These 2 teams need to just show up for their Semis berth I think. Saffers V Kiwis
Pakis V WindiesUnfortunately world's No1 and No 2 sides are clashing in quarters. Both have been playing rather poor quality cricket and only ONE will go through. India are a solid chance here. India V AussiesEnlgand have done it in the past are capable of doing it all again. Surprise us all!  Lanka V England
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Alex Murphy  Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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India, Lanka and Pakis to go thru! ... and Kiwis to pull off an upset. ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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Doubt tht mate. Poms are more likely to pull a rabbit outta their bums than Kiwis. South Africa will be too hot to handle for the kiwis. These days they miss the leadership qualities of Fleming nd McMillan, Astle etc. which used to help them.
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Hansie Cronje Joined: 9/11/2006 Posts: 85
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Anyone know if Channel 9 will be showing the Aust/India match live in Sydney? And at what time?
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Arnold Palmer Joined: 12/14/2006 Posts: 14,306 Location: perth
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south africa are morals  dont hate the player hate the game
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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Windies 2 down already! For me it proves again tht Gayle; despite being one of the most exciting power hitters in world cricket is too hot and cold. Lets see if my man Pollard plays a good innings tonight. Pakis look in good touch here and also seem to have done their home-work.
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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3 DOWN!! West Indies 16/3 (6.2 ov)  Why do Pakis get such an easy way to semis all the time?
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Jean Van De Velde  Joined: 12/13/2007 Posts: 77
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You're right, those three wickets have ruined this as a contest, that is unless several Pakistani player get a nice wedge to ensure a close finish??
How do the semis pan out - who would Pakistan get if they are to win today?
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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8/101 ... unlkess Pakis are on the take - its all over!  Pakis would meet India or Aus in the semis ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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If it were up to me - I'd prevent WIndies from playing any serious cricket until they sort out their contracts and player commitment issues. I mean its not a joke - world cup quarters. Sammy is no leader and Gayle needs to learn controlled aggression from ABD, Sehwag, Dilshan and the likes. Anyway - POWER PACKED Contest tonight - India v Australia. I think it'll be a real close one. Aussies are known to peak to the occasion. And the pressure will definitely be on India playing at home. Bring it on! Go the Men in Blue !!
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Jean Van De Velde Joined: 12/13/2007 Posts: 77
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Not a bad start by you Aussies, these next 20 overs are vital, gotta post something in the region of 280+ to set a serious target for India.
Plenty of wickets in hand, Ponting playing alright for a change...
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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Haddin and Punter were cruising - bad deal to get out Hadds  Punter doing ok 43no off 56 - if he mnakes a ton Aussies could get a big score!  ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Zinedine Zidane  Joined: 11/3/2009 Posts: 3,438 Location: always coasting..
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Well he made his ton...now everyone can get off his back.  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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jujuno wrote: Well he made his ton...now everyone can get off his back. yep - i was on his back - I bow to the 'punter' ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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 to the selectors - put your rep on our fast men on spinning wickets wide-man Tait and Johnno lost that match ... ... Tomorrow SA meet NZ at Mirpur and Australia meet WI at airport  ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Li XiaoPeng Joined: 1/23/2009 Posts: 255
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I think we can now safely say that we witnessed the end of an era. The end of this era of domination of world cricket by Australia. From 1993 - 2011 this period lasted and I consider myself fortunate to have lived in this age. The age of great Australian cricketers. I guess everyone knows the names and sees the faces and actions in their mind's eyes on recalling them.
Now it's time for the Australian selectors to loose the burden of persisting to be the world's best. Instead it's time to get back to the basics and become the world's best again. Find new young talent and stick with it so as to develop that talent into world class players again.
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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nivek48 wrote:India, Lanka and Pakis to go thru!
... and Kiwis to pull off an upset. Saffers lose the unloseable - chasing 222 - lose 7/52 - all out 172  ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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Nadia Comanesci  Joined: 8/4/2009 Posts: 489 Location: Swami- Town
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fuckn protea chokers. 
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Jonah Lomu Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,644 Location: Pune, India
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Great call on the Saffers V Kiwis game there Nivek! I was enjoying a nice end of season trip to Marg River and made a similar call after I saw all my aussie frnds jumping on the Saffa bandwagon (after India beat Aussie a night earlier)! 
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Alex Murphy Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 4,201 Location: Dubbo NSW
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Ganesh wrote:Great call on the Saffers V Kiwis game there Nivek! I was enjoying a nice end of season trip to Marg River and made a similar call after I saw all my aussie frnds jumping on the Saffa bandwagon (after India beat Aussie a night earlier)! cheers ... i just figured of the top 8 which team had the potential to f*^k up? ^^^^^^^**************************^^^^^^^
Kochie, KT, Ken, KO ... getting it right! #weareportadelaide
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