ICC Under-19 World Cup, Aug 2012

[Sir john]

B->

[Crookbond]

Anyone watched Chand play? Does he look technically sound?

No one is technically "sound" at this level. Such cricketers like Tendulkar come once in a generation. Everyone is more or less a work in progress.

[Analyst Maaz]

Pakistan vs India U19 CWC 2012 Quarter Final Preview Pakistan under-19s will lock horns with India earlier than both teams would have expected and hoped for at the quarter final stage on Monday at the Tony Ireland stadium. It will be televised. India failed to win their group whereas Pakistan won all 3 matches with comfortable ease. The most awaited game of the tournament should be a cracking contest. Both of these two teams were strong contenders for the title and they would have wanted to avoid each other before the semis, but the sad reality is that one of them will be knocked out and fail to reach the semis on Monday. Between them they have featured in 5 finals at the U19 CWC since 2004, winning 3 of them. Both teams come with a strong history and reputation at this level and they will want to protect and strengthen that here. The last 3 times they have met Pakistan havenÃÕ lost a single encounter, but all encounters have gone down to the wire and been close fought games. The margins of victory are as follows:- - 2 wicket win in a rain reduced game with 3 balls to spare at 2010 U19 CWC QF - 1 run win in U-19 Asia Cup on 24th June - Last ball tie in U-19 Asia Cup Final on 1st July Just like in 2010 they will be meeting at the quarter final stage at the Under 19 World Cup. Will India be knocked out again or will they get their revenge? IndiaÃÔ Strengths Exposure of playing on television in front of the cameras Exposure of playing at the wicket here at the Tony Ireland Stadium The önmukt Chand factor Defensive play of their batsmen who all have sound techniques Playing Spin IndiaÃÔ Weaknesses Attacking the short ball, a clear area of vulnerability Lack of depth and explosiveness in the batting Hesitancy in the running between the wickets Heavy over reliance on Chand PakistanÃÔ Strengths Opening combination Finishers Late order hitting Spinners PakistanÃÔ Weaknesses Seam attack Conditions/venue Lack of television exposure Lack of a 6th bowling option One dimensional spin attack Potential MOMs Chand big match player, in form captain, most prized Indian wicket Baba made a significant score with the bat against Pakistan in the last match and bowls off spinners which will be useful against the many Pakistani left handed batsmen and all-rounders Sharma experienced customer with ball in hand Babar Azam already has 2 MOMs in the tournament, in form captain Sami Aslam player of the tournament in SA triangular series and U19 Asia Cup 2012 Ehsan Adil bowled heroically in the tied encounter, taking 3 wickets and holding his nerve in the final over Prediction As Pakistan topped their group and have the winning momentum behind them, they will be bitterly disappointed to lose, perhaps even more so than India. They have the edge over India at this level in recent times. I am backing them to win, but theyÃÃl have to play well and it wonÃÕ come easily. Runs on the board will be important; the pressure of chasing in a knockout game can easily get to the chasing side and it will be no different here. How well Pakistan adapts to the conditions at this particular stadium and the pressures of playing under the cameras which will be a new experience for several of these players will be a decisive factor. Both teams have a consistent and established opening pair. Whoever puts on a higher opening stand and goes on to make a bigger score will probably determine the outcome of the game. ItÃÔ the As (Aslam, Azam) vs. the Cs (Chand, Chopra). Both have scored 3 50+ scores between them for both sides in the pool matches. Both have put on a stand of over 100 for the 1st wicket during the pool matches. Both bat well in partnership and a have a sound understanding of each otherÃÔ games. Key Battles Sharma vs. Azam Sharma nips the ball about both ways with not a great amount of pace. He has been likened to Praveen Kumar. With 2 new balls, mirroring international cricket, he could cause the right hander a few problems. Azam has been dismissed by Sharma in the previous U19 CWC quarter final in New Zealand when he was bowled through the gate by an inswing delivery. Azam will need to be cautious and try to see him off. Adil vs. Chopra Another opening bowler vs. opening batsmen battle where games are decided so often, but particularly relevant here with two gifted opening combinations for both sides. Chopra looks extremely susceptible to the short pitched delivery from the 2 games we have seen India play live in this tournament. With AdilÃÔ height one would think heÃÃl bowl back of a length and try to bounce him out. Pakistan spinners vs. Indian batsmen Pakistan play 3 front line spinners, 2 left arm spinners and one right arm leg spinner. They are a spin dominated attack, bowling around 30 overs in the innings combined more often than not. India will need to play them well to get a decent total. ItÃÔ a big part of the game.

[SLICKR392]

PakistanÃÔ Weaknesses Seam attack Conditions/venue Lack of television exposure Lack of a 6th bowling option One dimensional spin attack

I hope the lack of TVision exposure doesn't cost them the game :giggle:

[GautiMaan]

why do i feel like i've seen this thread somewhere else:hmmm:

[Lord]

why do i feel like i've seen this thread somewhere else:hmmm:

yeah.copy pasted from green forum

[Clarke]

I haven't seen their team, do they suck as much against bounce as we do ?

[Analyst Maaz]

why do i feel like i've seen this thread somewhere else:hmmm:

I've posted it in many different areas It was written by me

[Serani]

India have one decent swing bowler and thats about it. Dont know anything about Pak but they should fancy their chances.

[rkt.india]

India have one decent swing bowler and thats about it. Dont know anything about Pak but they should fancy their chances.

All three fast bowlers have done well, 2nd and third pacers had 6 and 5 wicket hauls in match 2 and 3. First bowler Sandeep did well in first match. Bowler 2 and 3 did not play first match.

[Ultimate_Game]

India have one decent swing bowler and thats about it. Dont know anything about Pak but they should fancy their chances.

Looks like you only watched game 1

[jind]

Will India be tempted to go with 4 pacers by dropping either a batsman or a spinner for this game? Probably not, but it is an interesting tactic.

[Sarkar]

Pakistan under-19s will lock horns with India earlier than both teams would have expected and hoped for at the quarter final stage on Monday at the Tony Ireland stadium. It will be televised. India failed to win their group whereas Pakistan won all 3 matches with comfortable ease. The most awaited game of the tournament should be a cracking contest. Both of these two teams were strong contenders for the title and they would have wanted to avoid each other before the semis, but the sad reality is that one of them will be knocked out and fail to reach the semis on Monday. Between them they have featured in 5 finals at the U19 CWC since 2004, winning 3 of them. Both teams come with a strong history and reputation at this level and they will want to protect and strengthen that here. The last 3 times they have met Pakistan havenÃÕ lost a single encounter, but all encounters have gone down to the wire and been close fought games. The margins of victory are as follows:- - 2 wicket win in a rain reduced game with 3 balls to spare at 2010 U19 CWC QF - 1 run win in U-19 Asia Cup on 24th June - Last ball tie in U-19 Asia Cup Final on 1st July Just like in 2010 they will be meeting at the quarter final stage at the Under 19 World Cup. Will India be knocked out again or will they get their revenge? IndiaÃÔ Strengths Exposure of playing on television in front of the cameras Exposure of playing at the wicket here at the Tony Ireland Stadium The önmukt Chand factor Defensive play of their batsmen who all have sound techniques Playing Spin IndiaÃÔ Weaknesses Attacking the short ball, a clear area of vulnerability Lack of depth and explosiveness in the batting Hesitancy in the running between the wickets Heavy over reliance on Chand PakistanÃÔ Strengths Opening combination Finishers Late order hitting Spinners PakistanÃÔ Weaknesses Seam attack Conditions/venue Lack of television exposure Lack of a 6th bowling option One dimensional spin attack Potential MOMs Chand big match player, in form captain, most prized Indian wicket Baba made a significant score with the bat against Pakistan in the last match and bowls off spinners which will be useful against the many Pakistani left handed batsmen and all-rounders Sharma experienced customer with ball in hand Babar Azam already has 2 MOMs in the tournament, in form captain Sami Aslam player of the tournament in SA triangular series and U19 Asia Cup 2012 Ehsan Adil bowled heroically in the tied encounter, taking 3 wickets and holding his nerve in the final over Prediction As Pakistan topped their group and have the winning momentum behind them, they will be bitterly disappointed to lose, perhaps even more so than India. They have the edge over India at this level in recent times. I am backing them to win, but theyÃÃl have to play well and it wonÃÕ come easily. Runs on the board will be important; the pressure of chasing in a knockout game can easily get to the chasing side and it will be no different here. How well Pakistan adapts to the conditions at this particular stadium and the pressures of playing under the cameras which will be a new experience for several of these players will be a decisive factor. Both teams have a consistent and established opening pair. Whoever puts on a higher opening stand and goes on to make a bigger score will probably determine the outcome of the game. ItÃÔ the As (Aslam, Azam) vs. the Cs (Chand, Chopra). Both have scored 3 50+ scores between them for both sides in the pool matches. Both have put on a stand of over 100 for the 1st wicket during the pool matches. Both bat well in partnership and a have a sound understanding of each otherÃÔ games. Key Battles Sharma vs. Azam Sharma nips the ball about both ways with not a great amount of pace. He has been likened to Praveen Kumar. With 2 new balls, mirroring international cricket, he could cause the right hander a few problems. Azam has been dismissed by Sharma in the previous U19 CWC quarter final in New Zealand when he was bowled through the gate by an inswing delivery. Azam will need to be cautious and try to see him off. Adil vs. Chopra Another opening bowler vs. opening batsmen battle where games are decided so often, but particularly relevant here with two gifted opening combinations for both sides. Chopra looks extremely susceptible to the short pitched delivery from the 2 games we have seen India play live in this tournament. With AdilÃÔ height one would think heÃÃl bowl back of a length and try to bounce him out. Pakistan spinners vs. Indian batsmen Pakistan play 3 front line spinners, 2 left arm spinners and one right arm leg spinner. They are a spin dominated attack, bowling around 30 overs in the innings combined more often than not. India will need to play them well to get a decent total. ItÃÔ a big part of the game.

Couldnt beat us in proper world cup games you have to rely on under 19s :hysterical:

[Bdeshpatriot]

Hoping for us to beat the aussies on their home turf itself...we've always underachieved at this level, time to play to our potential

[IKnowU]

:mad: All the good games are being played in townsville, cant wait till they come back to Brisbane so I can watch the finals

[cricinfoworld]

i got one website that contains up dated info about cricket matches cricresults(dot)com

[Sir john]

Zim :wall: hope windies win this time.

[Sidhoni]

India v/s Pak :woot:

[Analyst Maaz]

England vs SA will be live tonight. Not the Australia/Bangladesh game. My mistake.

[virufan]

Hoping for us to beat the aussies on their home turf itself...we've always underachieved at this level' date=' time to play to our potential[/quote'] It would be difficult for us to beat Pak itself leave alone Aus the way we have played the tournament.