Group B - Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka - Page 5

nightprowler10 · 14-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Anyway....

I'm glad Sri Lanka are performing well, they should really give all the teams in this group a run for their money.

Anil · 14-10-2006, 05:54 PM

this is a tough group, really difficult to gauge who is going to go through....new zealand would be the weakest side in these conditions to start with...

Perm · 14-10-2006, 06:18 PM

Big call about NZ being the weakest, our last series against Sri Lanka resulted in a 4-1 win. It's all about what team turns up on the day, with South Africa probably being the most consistent team in this group.

chaminda_00 · 14-10-2006, 08:12 PM

Sri Lanka to win this group quite easier, the only question is who is going to finish 2nd, my money is on a Bond lead NZ.

Tim · 14-10-2006, 08:26 PM

For starters, im not sure if NZ, Pakistan or South Africa will capitulate to a bowler like Maharoof like the Windies did.

chaminda_00 · 14-10-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

For starters, im not sure if NZ, Pakistan or South Africa will capitulate to a bowler like Maharoof like the Windies did.

Im sure they will and im also sure that Murali will bowl a lot better then he did in the qualifers.

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

Yesh, but it's only against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Oh, and Sri Lanka. Pssht. Lightweights.

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chaminda_00

Sri Lanka to win this group quite easier, the only question is who is going to finish 2nd, my money is on a Bond lead NZ.

I wouldn't be so confidant , given the competition goes up several notches now.

I would say Pakistan will qualify definitely and the second spot is a mud wrestle between the other three , NZ, SA, SL. If Bond bowls a dream and Vettori and Mills/Oram - and the Kiwi batting clicks , it would be NZ and Pak IMO.

SL to beat SA to punish them for running away from SL and causing us pain.

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Perm

Big call about NZ being the weakest, our last series against Sri Lanka resulted in a 4-1 win. It's all about what team turns up on the day, with South Africa probably being the most consistent team in this group.

Their form in important tournaments and big competitions is not good and the record speaks for itself , hence the tag of "Chokers" by a well known Mr.S .Waugh .

Perm · 14-10-2006, 09:12 PM

I'm sure he will bowl alot better too. New Zealand and South Africa have enough right arm fast medium bowlers playing for them to know how to play them well, not trying to detract from his performance too much but he is hardly likely to rip through sides very often. I hope he does bowl well because he looks a real talent but I think he will be played comfortably enough and won't cause too much trouble.

Last time Muralitharan played against NZ he took 3 wickets at 49 and I'm sure our batsman will be confident when playing him. Also your claim that SL will win this group easily is pretty overconfident and ****-sure, we know that Sri Lanka are a good side but so are New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan. It won't be as easy as you seem to think it will be.

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nightprowler10

Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka? Dream group to watch?

You Bet !!

And Even if SL lost to Pakistan and NZ in close matches but beat SA by a whopping big margin I will be the happiest guy on this Universe !

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Perm

I'm sure he will bowl alot better too. New Zealand and South Africa have enough right arm fast medium bowlers playing for them to know how to play them well, not trying to detract from his performance too much but he is hardly likely to rip through sides very often. I hope he does bowl well because he looks a real talent but I think he will be played comfortably enough and won't cause too much trouble.

Last time Muralitharan played against NZ he took 3 wickets at 49 and I'm sure our batsman will be confident when playing him. Also your claim that SL will win this group easily is pretty overconfident and ****-sure, we know that Sri Lanka are a good side but so are New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan. It won't be as easy as you seem to think it will be.

I agree , Murali is not such a big factor as he used to be in ODIs , and most Teams have developed good strategies to deal with him by now .

JASON · 14-10-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shortpitched713

Especially midget sex. I don't know how the heck you get off to that **** Scaly.

Chris Riddell · 14-10-2006, 10:08 PM

New Zealand will finish 2nd, behind South Africa. Pakistan will be a shambles this time around, and won't win a game. Too much off field controversy, surely they must not be fully focused on the game at the moment.

New Zealand will beat Australia in a titanic semi final, with South Africa losing to India in the other.

New Zealand will then lose the final simply based on home ground advantage..

Just stating my opinion, don't lynch me for turning against my county of birth!!!!

(P.S I hope I am wrong, and that they dominate until the World Cup Final! I'd like to see two World Cup trophies going to NZ in 2007, not just one.)

JASON · 14-10-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Riddell

(P.S I hope I am wrong, and that they dominate until the World Cup Final! I'd like to see two World Cup trophies going to NZ in 2007, not just one.)

You forgot the World SoftBall Championship Trophy and Possibly America's Cup... any others I may have missed...

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14-10-2006, 04:49 PM	#61 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	Anyway.... I'm glad Sri Lanka are performing well, they should really give all the teams in this group a run for their money.

14-10-2006, 05:54 PM	#62 (permalink)
Anil Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tattooine Posts: 9,644	this is a tough group, really difficult to gauge who is going to go through....new zealand would be the weakest side in these conditions to start with...

14-10-2006, 08:26 PM	#65 (permalink)
Tim Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Auckland Posts: 7,888	For starters, im not sure if NZ, Pakistan or South Africa will capitulate to a bowler like Maharoof like the Windies did.

14-10-2006, 09:12 PM	#70 (permalink)
Perm Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clutha Valley, New Zealand Posts: 21,817	I'm sure he will bowl alot better too. New Zealand and South Africa have enough right arm fast medium bowlers playing for them to know how to play them well, not trying to detract from his performance too much but he is hardly likely to rip through sides very often. I hope he does bowl well because he looks a real talent but I think he will be played comfortably enough and won't cause too much trouble. Last time Muralitharan played against NZ he took 3 wickets at 49 and I'm sure our batsman will be confident when playing him. Also your claim that SL will win this group easily is pretty overconfident and ****-sure, we know that Sri Lanka are a good side but so are New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan. It won't be as easy as you seem to think it will be.

14-10-2006, 10:08 PM	#74 (permalink)
Chris Riddell Cricket Spectator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia, formerly of Christchurch, NZ Posts: 15	New Zealand will finish 2nd, behind South Africa. Pakistan will be a shambles this time around, and won't win a game. Too much off field controversy, surely they must not be fully focused on the game at the moment. New Zealand will beat Australia in a titanic semi final, with South Africa losing to India in the other. New Zealand will then lose the final simply based on home ground advantage.. Just stating my opinion, don't lynch me for turning against my county of birth!!!! (P.S I hope I am wrong, and that they dominate until the World Cup Final! I'd like to see two World Cup trophies going to NZ in 2007, not just one.)

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