Road to Finals (WC19)

[zen]

Practically, we have our 4 SFs. Aus, Ind, and Eng have qualified. NZ is on 11 but has a safe NRR so is likely to go to the next stage even if Pak beats BD. To move ahead, Pak may need to have an NRR of 6+ vs. BD. 

 

Below are my impressions of the teams: 

• Aus: Overall has the most balanced side. Both batting and bowling appear to have some depth. Concerns are the form of Maxwell and 5th bowling option
• Eng: Bulldog appears to be peaking at the right time and the team to beat
• Ind: Another nicely balanced side. Bowling is its strength, while the inclusion of Pant has added another X-factor besides Pandya. As for concerns, there are multiple threads on this already 
• NZ: More than a team, it is playing like a bunch of individuals performing. Lost 3 games in a row so confidence level could be relatively low. However, if players gain form somehow could posses challenges 

 

 

SF line up. Eng and NZ (or Pak) will be #3 and #4 respectively. #1 and #2 would be decided on Saturday. Please refer to the thread below:

 

 

 

At this point, who do you think is the favorite to win the WC? Vote. Poll closes on July 7th. 

 

 

[Vijy]

4 minutes ago, zen said:

Practically, we have our 4 SFs. Aus, Ind, and Eng have qualified. NZ is on 11 but has a safe NRR so is likely to go to the next stage even if Pak beats BD. To move ahead, Pak may need to have an NRR of 6+ vs. BD. 

 

Below are my impressions of the teams: 

• Aus: Overall has the most balanced side. Both batting and bowling appear to have some depth. Concerns are the form of Maxwell and 5th bowling option
• Eng: Bulldog appears to be peaking at the right time and the team to beat
• Ind: Another nicely balanced side. Bowling is its strength, while the inclusion of Pant has added another X-factor besides Pandya. As for concerns, there are multiple threads on this already 
• NZ: More than a team, it is playing like a bunch of individuals performing. Lost 3 games in a row so confidence level could be relatively low. However, if players gain form somehow could posses challenges 

 

 

SF line up. Eng and NZ (or Pak) will be #3 and #4 respectively. #1 and #2 would be decided on Saturday. Please refer to the thread below:

 

 

 

At this point, who do you think is the favorite to win the WC? Vote. Poll closes on July 7th. 

 

 

Aus, Eng, Ind, NZ in that order. if we had dhawan, I'd move us to 2 or 1 since the margins between teams are very small.

Edited July 3, 2019 by Vijy

[zen]

2 minutes ago, Vijy said:

Aus, Eng, Ind, NZ in that order.

what is the order for? Favorites to win the WC? 

 

PS on points table, Eng will be at #3, while NZ (or Pak) at #4

Edited July 3, 2019 by zen

[Vijy]

2 minutes ago, zen said:

what is the order for? Favorites to win the WC? 

 

PS on points table, Eng will be at #3, while NZ (or Pak) at #4

yes, from decreasing to increasing. aus is my 1st, and so on.

[Real McCoy]

ICF has been right all along as to who the front runners are. Somebody Basit Ali