ICC World T20, 2012 SriLanka

[Lord]

In the current group format you can not have it based on group leaders as there are only 3 teams in a group.

why not?the Ind-Eng game would hv a meaning.last night it was just another warmup. why dont we get rewarded for topping the group.we would hv to plau tougher groups.even points did not carry

[SLICKR392]

:hysterical::hysterical:

[Crookbond]

why not?the Ind-Eng game would hv a meaning.last night it was just another warmup. why dont we get rewarded for topping the group.we would hv to plau tougher groups.even points did not carry

Look mate be a little bit objective don't look it at as what "India" has done. The problem is that you just get 2 games in a 3-team group. One loss and you are no longer in contention which is a bit harsh. In a 3-team group, current system of seeds make sense. However, you put that to a 4-team group and then it becomes pure rubbish. Not to forget - there is a good enough chance for all 3 teams to end up no.1 and then NRR to come into play which makes it messy in T20 and more so with just 2 games played. I would say in a 3-team group format pre-seeds and group rankings both are equally the same.

[SLICKR392]

When it comes to leg spin' date=' Amit Mishra could be a good option. I definitely rate him above Piyush and Ojha.[/quote'] Might get us a wicket and drop gazillions of catches.

[Tridibans_16]

I have been saying this all along. Play Chawla against non-subcontinent teams. Leg spinners have always troubled them. In fact, I remember how the saffers struggled against Kumbles ans Sachin's googlies all through the nineties. Against Pakistan, play only Ashwin as Bhajji has always struggled v Pak.

[SLICKR392]

No chawla plz. He is half tracker specialist. Just go with 2 seamers and 2 specialist spinners considering it is going to be premadasa. use kohli's medium pace in between if required. Irfan and zak would do.

+ This would be the best and most balanced combination.

[Lord]

Look mate be a little bit objective don't look it at as what "India" has done. The problem is that you just get 2 games in a 3-team group. One loss and you are no longer in contention which is a bit harsh. In a 3-team group' date=' current system of seeds make sense. However, you put that to a 4-team group and then it becomes pure rubbish.[/quote'] I am against 3 team group as well,but even in 3 team group,why should any game be meaningless like yesterday,SA-SL game?how does it make sense? yeah all teams can end up 2 points,where NRR is fair judge imo.say if BD beat Pak tomorrow,they still wouldnt qualify unless they get big win as they got pummelled by NZ.which is fair. pre-seeds n group standings are not the same.

[Tridibans_16]

To be the world Champ, you have to beat the best in the business. Much like what we did in 2007 T20WC and the 2011 WC. In a way, it is for certain the winner will be from group B. All the teams in this group are in red hot form (Aussies with Watto/hussey/warner are good). So to proceed further, you have to peak at the right time. And also, whoever tops this group, will easily beat the other groups' teams. I foresee the two to proceed from AUS/SAF/IND/PAK to again meet in the finals.

[Texy]

Can Bangladesh cause an upset tomorrow? Winning margin: BD has to win by a margin of 37+ runs or within 15 overs Positives for BD: - Underdogs, will get major support from the neutrals - Fool looks to be in good touch (Ashra) - Young pup Nasir batted brilliantly (continuing his good form from Asia Cup) - Razzak & Mashrafe the only bowlers in good form Negatives for BD: - Will NOT get the support of 1 billion Indians (#Sept30th-Ind v Pak) - Potent Pakistani duas all the way from Birmingham/Luton, UK - Pressure from 150 million fans back home - Batting has been a major fail - Out of form Seniors in Tamim, Shakib - Bowling gave away 190 runs

[Lord]

To be the world Champ, you have to beat the best in the business. Much like what we did in 2007 T20WC and the 2011 WC. In a way, it is for certain the winner will be from group B. All the teams in this group are in red hot form (Aussies with Watto/hussey/warner are good). So to proceed further, you have to peak at the right time. And also, whoever tops this group, will easily beat the other groups' teams. I foresee the two to proceed from AUS/SAF/IND/PAK to again meet in the finals.

but two from group B will miss out despite being better than group A teams

[Clarke]

Threads asking rhetorical questions :headshake:

[vvvslaxman]

no way. Pakistan spinners will castrate them. Probably couple of good overs with bat and ball. That will be about it.

[Lord]

we gotta play 5 bowlers

[Tridibans_16]

but two from group B will miss out despite being better than group A teams

I agree. But whats decided is decided. To be fair to ICC, this is just a coincidence because when the seeding was done, Aussies and Indians were just piss poor in this format.

[Sid]

Most probably will be another thrashing for Bangbros.

[Executioner]

not expecting big win, just hoping that we win by even a small margin for the sake of our pride!

[SLICKR392]

SA,Aus,Pak,Ind

[Lord]

I agree. But whats decided is decided. To be fair to ICC' date=' this is just a coincidence because when the seeding was done, Aussies and Indians were just piss poor in this format.[/quote'] thats exactly the reason u dont pre-decide the seedings,no?

[SLICKR392]

Chasing under 15 looks much simple than the winning by 35+ but as usual they would come up with piss poor shots and Pak chuckers can clean em up :idunno: G'luck bangbros :thumbs_up:

[Crookbond]

I am against 3 team group as well,but even in 3 team group,why should any game be meaningless like yesterday,SA-SL game?how does it make sense? yeah all teams can end up 2 points,where NRR is fair judge imo.say if BD beat Pak tomorrow,they still wouldnt qualify unless they get big win as they got pummelled by NZ.which is fair. pre-seeds n group standings are not the same.

:ohmy: How in a T20? Can you tell me another tournament where 2 games are used to judge NRR! No way dude, I understand where you come from but the problem is in typical Indian style you want jugaad solution for it. If you want the appropriate measure, ask for a 4-team group. NRR/Pre Seeds/BangBro thrashing are all on the same level.