*Official* Match 36 - England v West Indies

[Angi]

Predicted at the start of the tournament that this match might turn out to be very significant and so it has.

England have been stepping up for the big matches so I'm thinking they'll be up for this as well.

But I root for Bangladesh so I'll be supporting the Indies. :P

 

[Challis]

After your last prediction regarding Bangladesh vs. England, surely this is an example of you not learning your lesson

WI FTW!!

I've made a "hedge bet" on England winning just in case, obviously I want them to lose but if the worst does happen and they get lucky and win, I'll do the same and bet all the winning on SA beating Bangladesh. At Least that way, worst case scenario I'll have a little cash to drown my sorrows in, although I don't it'll make a difference as I'll be absolutely gutted if Bangladesh don't qualify for the Quarters.

 

[vcs]

If England lose, the quarterfinalists from this group are confirmed, right... SA, India, WI and Bangladesh in no particular order?

 

[Jono]

Haha I do that all the time. Bet against the result I want to happen so it's win/win

 

[Rifat]

Massive game
This match should have been shifted to Bangladesh, full stadium and full home support to the West Indies You can bet millions will be watching this game

 

[Somerset Chops]

Does Tredwell gets a go purely cos its Chennai ?

 

[Prad100w]

Want a thrilling climax to this group's games. England victory and odds will turn again. Go England.

 

[grecian]

Does Tredwell gets a go purely cos its Chennai ?

Doubt it, but this really is desperation stuff, could see them opening with Swann, then wanting a better lower-order, so Jimmeh makes way for Tredwell, Yardy or Wright comes in. I list them in the order of craptitude, it's horrid stuff.

 

[Adamc]

Can't wait for this. Not exactly a must win for WI, but there'll be more support for them tomorrow than they've had in years.

 

[Maximus0723]

I will be really sad if England loses.

 

[silentstriker]

Big game for a couple of countries. If England lose, three teams are through, including India.

England can be pretty terrible, but they can be pretty good too. No idea what to expect from a team that loses to Ireland and Bangladesh but beats SA.

Will certainly be watching though.

 

[shivfan]

Windies need Gayle for this but I can see England springing a "surprise". Swann has a great record against the Windies and they have a plethora of left handers, which he loves. Interested to see if Russell gets a go here, did well in the Windies last game and offers more fire-power up top than Sammy.

Interestingly, Sammy has started to deliver with the ball, so maybe he might be useful on those Chennai pitches....

This is the team I would like to see Windies fielding:

1) Chris Gayle
2) Devon Smith
3) Darren Bravo
4) Ramnaresh Sarwan
5) Shiv Chanderpaul
6) Kieron Pollard
7) Devon Thomas
8) Darren Sammy
9) Suleimann Benn
10) Kemar Roach
11) Dev Bishoo

I feel leggie Bishoo could offer something different on that spin-friendly pitch....

 

[vcs]

I rate Sammy. He has bowled well whenever I've watched him. Good fielder too.

 

[Sanz]

Make or Break for England.

 

[ankitj]

After 4 days of unremarkable cricket, looking forward to this one. Not sure who I will root for though.

 

[IndiaLose]

What if the game ties?

 

[Furball]

What if the game ties?

Then England are ****ed.

 

[Shri]

Hope Gayle goes ballistic tomorrow.

 

[ankitj]

What if the game ties?

England will need Bangladesh to lose to SA

 

[vcs]

Then England are ****ed.

No, they will be in a good position to go through, given SA beat Bangladesh.