zen Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) With all teams, except Aus and BD, having played 2 games so far, below is how they rank in my book: 1. NZ Strengths: Brilliant with both strategy and its implementation Weaknesses: None so far except not everyone is batting well (but it got some tough surfaces to bat on)Comments: Appears to be just getting started so could improve as the tourney progresses 2. WIStrengths: Power batting, looks relaxed, good variety in the bowling attack Weaknesses: Could lose the plot at timesComments: Probably the most dangerous team out there esp. in KOs 3. EngStrengths: Batting depthWeaknesses: Bowling to some extentComments: Plays SL and AFG next so has a good chance of making it to the KOs 4. AusStrengths: Strong batting Weaknesses: May have to play on pitches with turn vs Asian teams (BD, Pak and Ind) in its group Comments: Had a solid first game so is likely to improve as the tourney progresses 5. IndStrengths: Kohli, home conditions Weaknesses: The 5th bowling option which could be exploited by quality teams (non-Asian which it could play in KOs). The guys who share the 5th bowler's overs have not batted well either creating a neither here nor there situation in both batting and bowling. There is no leg-spinner in the squad as well. Captaincy too has been pathetic (so far only ahead of Afridi's) Comments: It appears that the team may have already peaked so unless some of the others don't step up, along with if captaincy and selection does not improve, Ind could get KO by a quality team 6. SA Strengths: Batting has been brilliantWeaknesses: Bowling seems to be struggling but it has played at Mumbai so far Comments: Like Ind, it needs to improve to get in to the last 4 Besides the above, others teams too have a chance to make a come back as enough games are on hand so lets see if the fortunes change or the good performing teams continue to impress to secure berths for the KOs Edited March 20, 2016 by rett tweaker, sandeep and Nash 3
Adi_91 Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Nice detailed analysis. Where is Pakistan? tweaker 1
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 Nice detailed analysis. Where is Pakistan?Pak is not in the top 6 at the moment. But it has two games to change its fortunes tweaker 1
Adi_91 Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Pak is not in the top 6 at the moment. But it has two games to change its fortunes Well, they are ahead of us in the Group in terms of NRR. I think it is unfair. tweaker 1
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 Well, they are ahead of us in the Group in terms of NRR. I think it is unfair.This is not based on points table as other teams are expected to beat BD too But both Pak and BD have a chance too if they win their remaining games
Stuge Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Fletcher playing footballSent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
Ultimate_Game Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I would've SA and Pak share the 6th position.
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) I would've SA and Pak share the 6th position.BD could be a close 6th as well because it could be playing on pitches that offer turn .... Much like Aus, it has only played 1 game so far Mon Mar 21 (20 ovs)19:30 local (14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)22nd Match, Super 10 Group 2 - Australia v BangladeshM Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreLIVE D/N24 - 38° CWed Mar 23 (20 ovs)19:30 local (14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)25th Match, Super 10 Group 2 - India v BangladeshM Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreLIVE D/N24 - 36° CSat Mar 26 (20 ovs)15:00 local (09:30 GMT | 05:30 EDT | 04:30 CDT | 02:30 PDT)28th Match, Super 10 Group 2 - Bangladesh v New ZealandEden Gardens, KolkataLIVE D/NN/A Edited March 20, 2016 by rett
Adi_91 Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 This is not based on points table as other teams are expected to beat BD too But both Pak and BD have a chance too if they win their remaining games That will one heck of a turnaround.
kira Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Well, they are ahead of us in the Group in terms of NRR. I think it is unfair.Have we played Bangladesh yet? They are ahead because of minnow bashing, they are not in top 6 , it is very fair
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 That will one heck of a turnaround. Anything is possible in cricket! Adi_91 1
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Road ahead for Aus .... It plays Asian teams next possibly on tracks assisting spin to some extent: Mon Mar 21 (20 ovs)19:30 local (14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)22nd Match, Super 10 Group 2 - Australia v BangladeshM Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreLIVE D/N24 - 38° CFri Mar 25 (20 ovs)15:00 local (09:30 GMT | 05:30 EDT | 04:30 CDT | 02:30 PDT)26th Match, Super 10 Group 2 - Australia v PakistanPunjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, ChandigarhLIVE D/N20 - 34° CSun Mar 27 (20 ovs)19:30 local (14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)31st Match, Super 10 Group 2 - India v AustraliaPunjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, ChandigarhLIVE D/NN/A Edited March 20, 2016 by rett
zen Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 Points Table at this point SUPER 10 GROUP 1TEAMSMATWONLOSTTIEDN/RPTSNET RRFORAGAINSTWest Indies220004+0.893310/36.3304/40.0South Africa211002+0.816438/40.0402/39.4Sri Lanka211002-0.171277/38.5280/38.2England211002-0.408412/39.4412/38.1Afghanistan202000-1.248325/40.0364/38.5 SUPER 10 GROUP 2TEAMSMATWONLOSTTIEDN/RPTSNET RRFORAGAINSTNew Zealand220004+1.375268/40.0213/40.0Pakistan211002+0.999319/38.0265/35.5India211002-0.895198/35.5244/38.0Australia101000-0.400134/20.0142/20.0Bangladesh101000-2.750146/20.0201/20.0
Zero_Unit Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 if i had to choose from the matches that has been played, my top team atm would be WI followed by NZ
bulbul Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 Engand's next 2 matches in Delhi..not easy against spinners. if i had to choose from the matches that has been played, my top team atm would be WI followed by NZWI had advantage of batting second , not sure what target they should have set if batting first...
Lala Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 where is Pakistan? Strengths: Pace Bowling powerhouse + Boom Boom Weaknesses: Lack of Spin optionsComments: definitely in KOs Misbah 1
bulbul Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 where is Pakistan? Strengths: Pace Bowling powerhouse + Boom Boom Weaknesses: Lack of Spin optionsComments: definitely in KOs Lala is both strength & weakness.. + Pakistan only beat a minnow so far.
zen Posted March 21, 2016 Author Posted March 21, 2016 where is Pakistan? There is a whole thread on Pak - Link
Nash Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 Good analysis. But this is t20, anything can change anytime.
zen Posted March 21, 2016 Author Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Good analysis. But this is t20, anything can change anytime. Both the groups are wide open theoretically .... Theteams that start playing well from now on have good chance of making it to the KOs Edited March 21, 2016 by rett
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