*Official* Group A Discussion - Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, India

James · 21-08-2009, 10:27 PM

Wed Sep 23
Pakistan v West Indies
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Sat Sep 26
Australia v West Indies
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Sat Sep 26
India v Pakistan
SuperSport Park, Centurion

Mon Sep 28
Group A - Australia v India
SuperSport Park, Centurion

Wed Sep 30
Australia v Pakistan
SuperSport Park, Centurion

India v West Indies
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

pup11 · 22-08-2009, 12:14 AM

Not an easy group this for us, every team in the group should beat West Indies easy, but for us Pakistan and India would be tough competition, btw how many teams progress from the group stage, two or three..?

EDIT: Never mind.

Pigeon · 22-08-2009, 12:25 AM

Superb group indeed. I reckon India and Australia to make it to the SFs.

inbox24 · 22-08-2009, 01:02 AM

Disagree, don't think Australia can beat India. Probably favourites to beat the Windies, but against Pakistan I think Pakistan will pip them.

Xuhaib · 22-08-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inbox24

Disagree, don't think Australia can beat India. Probably favourites to beat the Windies, but against Pakistan I think Pakistan will pip them.

its lottery odi's. Pak-Aus, Ind-Aus, Pak-Ind all these matches can go either way

Naumaan · 22-08-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xuhaib

its lottery odi's. Pak-Aus, Ind-Aus, Pak-Ind all these matches can go either way

Yeah agreed
don't know how pitches will be in South Africa
India Vs Australia & India vs westindies will be turning tracks
Pakistan Vs India, Batsmen friendly
Pak Vs Aus, Pak Vs Westindies & Aus V Westindies will be boucy tracks
that's what i think

Beamer · 22-08-2009, 10:42 AM

If this was the West Indies senior team I would be getting very excited as we have been fabulous in the last two ICCCT events with the likes of Gayle, Sarwan and Taylor on top of their game (winners and finalists in the last two tournaments).

But as it is our D team we are the minnow in the group and the other teams objectives should be to beat us as quickly as possible to increase their net run-rates.

If the pitches are fast and bouncy the opposition will have to watch out for Kemar Roach. If they survive or score freely off him that will pretty much be that tbh. It is not going to be pretty that's for sure.

.matt · 22-08-2009, 12:40 PM

If we play upto a high standard and show up we should be able to make it. Beating India will be a challenge and a half though. I'm hoping we should beat West Indies and Pakistan but both have players which could easily turn the tide of the match and make it difficult for us. If we struggle to unite as a team, or are lack in the field the likes of Gayle and Afridi can rip us to pieces. If our batting doesn't turn up, once more Afridi can destroy us and West Indies have enough quality in there attack to strike when the opposition is down.

Shri · 22-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Looking forward to the Ind - Pak ODI obviously. The Indian team should fancy their chances against this AUS ODI team without Gilly, Hayden and Symonds. Gambhir and Tendulkar opening in games should be good to watch.

Beamer · 22-08-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by .matt

I'm hoping we should beat West Indies and Pakistan but both have players which could easily turn the tide of the match and make it difficult for us. If we struggle to unite as a team, or are lack in the field the likes of Gayle and Afridi can rip us to pieces. West Indies have enough quality in there attack to strike when the opposition is down.

If our senior team was playing I would agree. In fact given our ICCCT record we would probably top the group. Unfortunately you won't be facing a top order assault from Gayle but from Dale Richards. Instead of Sarwan and Chanderpaul keeping it ticking in the middle overs we will have Floyd Reifer and Travis Dowlin. Instead of Bravo giving it some lash at the end we will have David Bernard jr.

As for the attack, Roach is the only one who could take wickets. No Jerome Taylor, no Fidel Edwards, no Dwayne Bravo and his slower deliveries.

Cruxdude · 23-08-2009, 04:48 PM

This is going to be a lottery between Ind, Aus and Pak.

I will put my neck out and say it is going to be India and Pakistan through with India beating Pakistan in their group match.

Athlai · 23-08-2009, 05:18 PM

Australia should be in considering how well they do in South Africa.

roseboy64 · 23-08-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .matt

If we play upto a high standard and show up we should be able to make it. Beating India will be a challenge and a half though. I'm hoping we should beat West Indies and Pakistan but both have players which could easily turn the tide of the match and make it difficult for us. If we struggle to unite as a team, or are lack in the field the likes of Gayle and Afridi can rip us to pieces. If our batting doesn't turn up, once more Afridi can destroy us and West Indies have enough quality in there attack to strike when the opposition is down.

Sorry to disappoint you but you won't be seeing Gayle.

AaronK · 23-08-2009, 07:26 PM

India and Aus

Naumaan · 25-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Pakista & Australia will be through

21-08-2009, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	Not an easy group this for us, every team in the group should beat West Indies easy, but for us Pakistan and India would be tough competition, btw how many teams progress from the group stage, two or three..? EDIT: Never mind. Last edited by pup11; 22-08-2009 at 12:21 AM.

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Beamer U19 Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 614	If this was the West Indies senior team I would be getting very excited as we have been fabulous in the last two ICCCT events with the likes of Gayle, Sarwan and Taylor on top of their game (winners and finalists in the last two tournaments). But as it is our D team we are the minnow in the group and the other teams objectives should be to beat us as quickly as possible to increase their net run-rates. If the pitches are fast and bouncy the opposition will have to watch out for Kemar Roach. If they survive or score freely off him that will pretty much be that tbh. It is not going to be pretty that's for sure.

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.matt School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 154	If we play upto a high standard and show up we should be able to make it. Beating India will be a challenge and a half though. I'm hoping we should beat West Indies and Pakistan but both have players which could easily turn the tide of the match and make it difficult for us. If we struggle to unite as a team, or are lack in the field the likes of Gayle and Afridi can rip us to pieces. If our batting doesn't turn up, once more Afridi can destroy us and West Indies have enough quality in there attack to strike when the opposition is down.

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Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	Looking forward to the Ind - Pak ODI obviously. The Indian team should fancy their chances against this AUS ODI team without Gilly, Hayden and Symonds. Gambhir and Tendulkar opening in games should be good to watch.

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Cruxdude International Debutant Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,214	This is going to be a lottery between Ind, Aus and Pak. I will put my neck out and say it is going to be India and Pakistan through with India beating Pakistan in their group match.

23-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
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