Cricket World Cup thread

Uncle Mort · Post by **Uncle Mort** » March 21st, 2007, 4:36 pm

This has been a very disappointing World Cup - Inzy has failed in his duty to entertain by running his fellow batmen out.

Duke Raoul · Post by **Duke Raoul** » March 21st, 2007, 4:38 pm

As he [Inzy] left the pitch, every Zimbabwe player went up to the Pakistan captain to shake his hand, before the Pakistan team gave him a guard of honour. Not surprisingly, there were tears in Inzy's eyes.

Great player and a great entertainer. I'll certainly miss watching his running between wickets that's for sure. Still, at least he'll be around in test cricket for a few more years.

SCG · Post by **SCG** » March 21st, 2007, 4:45 pm

thecoolfreak wrote:
zenbren wrote:
thecoolfreak wrote:Can't see the Zimbos winning this one. Inzy WAS having one of those days!!
Fixed that!
I spoke to soon!! Lets hope Yousuf can produce something special!

Yousuf is gone. Amazingly Imran Nazir, the guy who has receved most criticism back in Pakistan, is hanging in there. Younis Khan should bring some solidity.

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » March 21st, 2007, 4:46 pm

SCG wrote:
thecoolfreak wrote:
zenbren wrote: Fixed that!
I spoke to soon!! Lets hope Yousuf can produce something special!
Yousuf is gone. Amazingly Imran Nazir, the guy who has receved most criticism back in Pakistan, is hanging in there. Younis Khan should bring some solidity.

Maybe i should say nothing!!

Grumpy Old Man · Post by **Grumpy Old Man** » March 21st, 2007, 4:47 pm

thecoolfreak wrote:
Maybe i should say nothing!!

3,243 posts and he gets it

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » March 21st, 2007, 4:49 pm

Grumpy Old Man wrote:
thecoolfreak wrote:
Maybe i should say nothing!!
3,243 posts and he gets it

I knew something like that was coming!!

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » March 21st, 2007, 5:01 pm

Imran Nazir gets his century off 95 balls

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » March 21st, 2007, 5:21 pm

251/4 off 40 overs. Looks like we're going to the Super 8's!!

SCG · Post by **SCG** » March 21st, 2007, 5:23 pm

thecoolfreak wrote:Imran Nazir gets his century off 95 balls

It's his 2nd century in 68 ODI's - couldn't have come at a better time!.

Shahidi is now in with him - watch out for fireworks

SCG · Post by **SCG** » March 21st, 2007, 6:01 pm

Fantastic innings from Imran Nazir. Pakistan finish on 349. Guyana ahead!!

Leinster Zulu · Post by **Leinster Zulu** » March 21st, 2007, 6:08 pm

Yep, Super 8's here we come!

ceemec · Post by **ceemec** » March 21st, 2007, 6:13 pm

All out in last over for 349. A foregone conclusion I would think. Pakistan just smashed everything out of there. Scored something like 60 or 70 runs off the last 7 overs.

Leinster Zulu · Post by **Leinster Zulu** » March 21st, 2007, 6:17 pm

Yep, looks like i may have to head out to the Carribean for the England match!

Slipper1 · Post by **Slipper1** » March 21st, 2007, 7:08 pm

Excuse my ignorance, but given the name "super 8's" is there only 8 teams left? - and we have made it through.

QF so to speak; is it knock out now, or do the lads now have 7 more games?

SCG · Post by **SCG** » March 21st, 2007, 7:11 pm

Slipper1 wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but given the name "super 8's" is there only 8 teams left? - and we have made it through.

QF so to speak; is it knock out now, or do the lads now have 7 more games?

Correct (including Friday's match against the WIndies) - starting with England (or possibly Kenya if they beat the Poms on Saturday) on 30th March, SA on 3rd April, NZ on 9th April, Aus on 13th April, India (or B'desh) on 15th April and Sri Lanka on 18th April. We bring our result against WI with us.

Leinster Zulu · Post by **Leinster Zulu** » March 21st, 2007, 7:29 pm

SCG wrote:
Slipper1 wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but given the name "super 8's" is there only 8 teams left? - and we have made it through.

QF so to speak; is it knock out now, or do the lads now have 7 more games?
Correct (including Friday's match against the WIndies) - starting with England (or possibly Kenya if they beat the Poms on Saturday) on 30th March, SA on 3rd April, NZ on 9th April, Aus on 13th April, India (or B'desh) on 15th April and Sri Lanka on 18th April. We bring our result against WI with us.

Wrong...

Saturday 21 April 2007

Ireland vs. England Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

The last match of the Super 8s...

(Ireland and England will both finish 2nd in there respective groups...so that is the date to mark in your calender (same day as a possible Biarrtiz match too))!

chillers · Post by **chillers** » March 21st, 2007, 7:54 pm

Leinster Zulu wrote:
SCG wrote:
Slipper1 wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but given the name "super 8's" is there only 8 teams left? - and we have made it through.

QF so to speak; is it knock out now, or do the lads now have 7 more games?
Correct (including Friday's match against the WIndies) - starting with England (or possibly Kenya if they beat the Poms on Saturday) on 30th March, SA on 3rd April, NZ on 9th April, Aus on 13th April, India (or B'desh) on 15th April and Sri Lanka on 18th April. We bring our result against WI with us.
Wrong...

Saturday 21 April 2007

Ireland vs. England Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

The last match of the Super 8s...

(Ireland and England will both finish 2nd in there respective groups...so that is the date to mark in your calender (same day as a possible Biarrtiz match too))!

LZ, it doesn't matter if the teams finish first or second in their groups, the pre-tournament seedings are carried through to the Super8. Pakistan were 1st seed in D group and Windies were second seed. Windies are still D2, but Ireland will now take Pakistan's position as D1. England would have been C2 even if they had beaten NZ.

But if you want to book a flight to Barbados, go ahead. I'm sure the England-Windies match will be a cracker.

Leinster Zulu · Post by **Leinster Zulu** » March 21st, 2007, 7:57 pm

chillers wrote:
Leinster Zulu wrote:
SCG wrote:Correct (including Friday's match against the WIndies) - starting with England (or possibly Kenya if they beat the Poms on Saturday) on 30th March, SA on 3rd April, NZ on 9th April, Aus on 13th April, India (or B'desh) on 15th April and Sri Lanka on 18th April. We bring our result against WI with us.
Wrong...

Saturday 21 April 2007

Ireland vs. England Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

The last match of the Super 8s...

(Ireland and England will both finish 2nd in there respective groups...so that is the date to mark in your calender (same day as a possible Biarrtiz match too))!
LZ, it doesn't matter if the teams finish first or second in their groups, the pre-tournament seedings are carried through to the Super8. Pakistan were 1st seed in D group and Windies were second seed. Windies are still D2, but Ireland will now take Pakistan's position as D1. England would have been C2 even if they had beaten NZ.

But if you want to book a flight to Barbados, go ahead. I'm sure the England-Windies match will be a cracker.

Oh, ok, i need your help then, when will the Ireland-England match be?

Slipper1 · Post by **Slipper1** » March 21st, 2007, 8:00 pm

Ok - whats the jackanory on tickets for these games then? easy to get in, or sold out and pay a tout Bags O'Cash for a restricted view?

Leinster Zulu · Post by **Leinster Zulu** » March 21st, 2007, 8:02 pm

Slipper1 wrote:Ok - whats the jackanory on tickets for these games then? easy to get in, or sold out and pay a tout Bags O'Cash for a restricted view?

Just turn on to Sky Sports 1, and take a look at the crowd...

Tickets will be easy to get...

I'll probably book my flights on Sunday, by then i'd know all the fixtures!