ICF All Time ODI Cricket Draft [MATCH DAY 4 - Group A] | Match 7

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MATCH 3 : KIRA vs SOURAB10FOREVER  ( @kira vs  @sourab10forever)

 

VENUE : SSC , COLOMBO

This is the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, with the main administration offices located at the ground, but it has been superseded by the Premadasa as the premier venue in Colombo. Sri Lanka recorded their first ever ODI win, here, against a Test-playing country during the Asia Cup 1986, when they defeated Pakistan by five wickets. The ground has been a happy hunting ground for Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas (a one-day world record 8 for 19 against Zimbabwe and 14 for 191 against the West Indies in a Test). 

 

KIRA :

 

 

              Kira's Invincibles 

 

Welcome to the most balanced and the most intimidating team of the tournament. I have named this team the Invincibles because I truly believe that this is a team for all conditions, this team has all the bases covered and it would be near impossible for any team to beat it in any conditions.  This team has great fast bowlers, great spinner, great finishers, great allrounders, great openers, great middle order, last but the not the least-:>one of the greatest captain in limited overs cricket. Mediocrity has no place in this team, each and every player of this team is a world beater.

This team has 5 world champions and a 2 time world cup winning captain. 

 

Let's look at the team in detail:-

Openers

 

Dilshan and De kock form a very formidable and intimidating opening pair. Both the openers are not only averaging near or above 40 but they also have great strike rates of 86 and 95 respectively. With such high strike rates, this opening pair will ensure that power plays are utilized properly and since both the openers have a knack of making centuries, they will continue on to build a long opening stand at a very good run rate.

 

Number 3 

At no. 3 we got one of the greatest odi batsman in the world, a bonafide legend, a proven performer, a nightmare for the bowlers, the man, the myth, the legend Ricky "freaking" Ponting. Ponting is the last man the opposition wants to see walking out when they take a wicket, Ricky is no stranger to big tournaments and high pressure games, he's can easily take the game away from the opposition in a matter of minutes. The best bit about Ponting's game is his counter attacking mode against fast bowlers, you can be the fastest bowler in the world but if Ponting decides to pull you, the ball will only end up out of the ground. I don't think any team's no. 3 batsman can match my no. 3  (maybe kohli)

 

The middle order 

With Joe root and Hussey I have good a very very solid middle order, both Root and Hussey average near 50 in ODI cricket. Both these players are very good players of spin and rotate the strike with ease. The middle overs will be no problem for these too guys, they can stop a collapse, build big partnerships at a very good run rate with out taking any risks. These too are a perfect foil to my top order, they are capable of rebuilding from a collapse and also launching a attack if the platform is provided from the top.

 

The Finishers

Hussey is also one of the best finishers in the world and with raina and flintoff to back him up, you can expect a lot of fireworks in the death overs. The trio of Hussey, Raina and Flintoff will ensure that the team will always end on a high. Not to forget Mitchell Johnson's hitting ability in the lower order which adds an extra dimension to the finishing ability of this team, this team will have absolutely no problems putting huge scores on board or chasing down huge scores (Although that won't be an issue in the first place with the bowling attack I've got)

 

The Bowlers

Opening bowlers

Now coming to my favorite aspect about this team. The bowling attack of this team is its USP. I think I have got the best bowling attack out of all team. 

Starting off, we have Glenn McGrath and Mitchell Johnson opening the bowling. McGrath is arguably the greatest odi bowler, there is no pitch in this world where mcgrath can't take wickets, he has dominated some of the greatest batsmen in the world, not to forget his stellar World cup record. On the other end, mitchell johnson with his 150 k thunderbolts adds the x-factor in my team, if the pitch is fast and bouncy you can expect a few broken ribs. The opposition will have tough time getting off to a brisk start against these 2. 

 

First Change:

Morne morkel is the first change bowler, He's tall, he's accurate, he's like a mini mcgrath, once you think that mcgrath has finished his spell, in comes morkel. There is no respite for the batsmen. 

 

The spinners:- 

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In saqlain mushtaq, I have arguably the best spinner of odis in the history of cricket. An average of 21 is unheard of for a spinner, the great mushtaq has even trouble the greatest players of spin bowling, a feat which even greats like murali and warne couldn't achieve. Mushtaq's accuracy and wicket taking ability makes him the perfect bowler for the middle overs. He's not only stop the run flow but also take wickets, thus giving the team the best chance to bowl out the opposition before 50 overs.

To aid Mushtaq I've also got part timers like dilshan and raina who are more than capable of providing crucial breakthroughs and breaking partnerships.

 

The fifth bowler:-

With an average less than 25, I don't think many fifth bowlers in the world can compete with flintoff. Flintoff with his medium pace and swing has troubled a lot of batsman during his playing days. In swinging conditions flintoff can run through the side single handedly. 

 

A bowling attack of McGrath, Morkel, Johnson , Saqlian, Flintoff, Dilshan/Raina will be a night mare for any team, I don't see us chasing more than 250 in any match with such a strong bowling attack, expect a lot 100 all outs for the opposition. 

 

All in all, I think this team will win the match on every ground in the world, because this team has players for all conditions:-

 

If the pitch is fast and bouncy-> De kock, Ponting, hussey,Johnson, morkel, mcgrath will lead the team to victory

If the pitch is flat:-> De kock, Ponting, Dilshan,Raina, Hussey, Root, McGrath, Flintoff will lead the team to victory

If the conditions aid swing:-> De kock Ponting, Root, McGrath, Flintoff, Morkel will lead the team to victory

If the pitch is a turner:-> Saqlain, Dilshan, Raina, Root, Hussey will ensure a victory for us.

 

No matter what conditions you throw at us, the invincibles will conquer you.

 

 

                                                                 VS

 

 

S10F's ULTRALEGENDS

 

 

  

 

THE BIFF-GRAEME SMITH

"Leading from the front"

Meaty, muscular and mighty, that’s Graeme Smith, who loomed even larger than all that as South Africa’s colossus of a captain. Smith was awarded the South African Cricketer of the Year award for his performances in the 2001–02 South African cricket season.Smith played 197 ODIs for his country scoring 6989 runs at an average of 37.98 with a career best of 141. He made 10 tons and 47 fifties.

 

 

THE UNIVERSAL BOSS-CHRISTOPHER HENRY GAYLE

"Don't blush Baby"

The 6 feet 4 inch tall West Indian southpaw can destroy any bowling attack on his day and when he gets into his demolishing flow of hitting then he becomes unstoppable. Gayle is a player who follows only one mantra and that is to enjoy every bit of the game.

 

  

THE RUN MACHINE-VIRAT KING KOHLI

"Centuries for breakfasts.

Run Chases for Dinner"

 

What do I even Say. Just Let it be.

 

 

THE SILENT ASSASSIN-KUMARA SANGAKARA (Wk)

"Numbers Don't lie"

Voted as the GOAT ODI player in the poll conducted on the cricket.com.au website. One of the most influential Sri-lankan cricketers of all time.He is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka with 28,016 runs in international cricket while his overall stats are second only to Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 34,357 runs in the list of most runs in international career. ICC ODI Player of the Year 2011.Wisden Cricketer of the year in 2012 and 2015. Sangakkara is the only batter in ODI history to score 4 consecutive centuries. Kumar Sangakkara is second in terms of most ODI runs (14,234) and half-centuries (93).Sangakkara holds the record for affecting most number of dismissals (482) in ODI cricket as a wicket-keeper while he also has most stumpings (99) as a glove-man in ODIs .

 

 

THE ROYAL BENGAL TIGER-PRINCE SOURAV GANGULY (C)

"GOD OF THE OFF-SIDE"

There has been no one in the history of Indian cricket who was as authoritative, influential, and audacious as the ‘Prince of Calcutta’ Sourav Ganguly. He changed the way the cricketing world perceived India.The perfect man to lead this team of legends.His batting combined aggression with grace and was ranked as one of the most destructive batsmen in limited overs cricket during his days.

 

WHITE SHARK-SHANE WATSON

"MVP"

One of the best LOI fast bowling all rounders in recent years.Watson has the best all round figures among Australian men who have scored excess of 2000 runs and took at least 100 wickets.two-time Allan Border Medal winner. His 185 against Bangladesh is considered one of his finest knocks despite it coming against a minnow.

 

THE CAPTAINS MAN : JEAN PAUL DUMINY

"Finisher "

Be it batting,bowling or fielding-Duminy provides the perfect balance to any team that he walks into. 4 Centuries.23 half centuries.61 Wickets.67 catches.

Dawns the role of a finisher in my 11.

 

THE JUMBO MAGICIAN - ANIL KUMBLE 

"Dedication? Kumble is the answer"

India's best spinner by far.Known for his fierce aggression with the ball, Kumble produced a spark of individual brilliance which has been one of the major aspects of his career. Chasing 226, West Indies were bundled out for just 123, with Kumble having jaw-dropping figures of 6/12. This remained the best figures by an Indian bowler till Stuart Binny broke the record after two decades.

 

THE SPEED GUN - DALE STEYN

"Like a Tracer Bullet..."

Scary eyes, throbbing veins and a chainsaw celebration has all made him South Africa’s most feared fast bowler. Extreme pace, the ability to swing the ball both ways, and accuracy have perhaps made him the country’s best ever.

 

  

MR.YORKER-SLINGER LASITH MALLINGA

"Knows only spot on the pitch : Block-hole"   

ONE OF THE GREATEST FAST  BOWLER TO HAVE PLAYED THE GAME.

ONLY PERSON TO TAKE 3 HAT-TRICKS IN ODIs. DON'T FORGET HIS 4 IN 4 vs SA IN WC2007.

291-wickets in 191 ODI matches with 7 five-wicket hauls at a good economy rate of around 5-runs per over.

 

   

THE MYSORE EXPRESS -JAVAGAL SRINATH

"A guy who was from India but could still bowl fast"

INDIA'S FIRST GENUINE PACER.ONLY INDIAN FAST BOWLER TO HAVE TAKEN 300+ ODI WICKETS. INDIAN CRICKETER OF THE YEAR 93'.

 

  TEAM ULTRA LEGENDS-KEY NOTES

 

• Balance : 6 Specialist Batsmen.3 outright fast bowlers.4 Part-Timers.2 Finishers.
• A Lethal pace attack : Steyn,Mallinga,Javagal Srinath (Supported by Watson and Ganguly) 
• Spin : Anil Kumble (Leg-spinner) and JP Duminy (Off-Spin). Gayle can contribute as well.   
• Opening : The combination of a reliable Smith and an explosive Gayle. Other options for opening include Watson and Ganguly.
• Middle Order : The perfect Top-Middle order in Kohli Sanga and Ganguly
• Finishers : Watson and Duminy
• Keeping : Statistically the most successful keeper in the history of ODI cricket-Sanga.
• Fielding : No Oldies(pre 2000) in the team,which helps in having an overall good fielding unit.A reliable keeper in Sanga. Good Slip Fielder in Smith . Only leaks being Gayle and Srinath.
• Left-Right : A good Balance of both Left Handed and Right Handed batsmen.
• Captaincy : A lot of experienced captains in the team to the aid of the main captain : Kohli,Smith,Sanga,Mallinga,Kumble,Gayle and Watson-All have captained their respective national sides.

 

 

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As part of the ICF ODI Cricket draft, this is the voting for Match 7.Vote for the team you consider the best equipped to win a face off at SSC  .

The voting will close on Thursday.

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[sscomp32]

The first even match . And since its odi you cant go past Kohli.  

[Sooda]

Tough and close one but Gone for Kiras team -  as an ODI attack his teams bowling is a  bit better, and batting is probably got better balance too, with genuine middle order finishers coming in at 5 /6... whilst Ganguly and Watson are probably better top order bats. Both teams could do with better (or more)  spin options

[Kerberos]

The first team would've been perfect. One of Flintoff or Morne Morkel should be dropped and spinner all rounder like ShakibUl be drafted and would make this team perfect.

[Gambit]

McGrath and Saqlain (best ODI fast bowler and best spinner) will give you 20 overs for 70 runs with 3-6 wickets. Match done there.

[Sooda]

3 hours ago, Gambit said:

McGrath and Saqlain (best ODI fast bowler and best spinner) will give you 20 overs for 70 runs with 3-6 wickets. Match done there.

GAMBO :D !