ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019

naveenroy · 26th April 2019, 22:42

I was surprised that no thread exists for the Cricket World Cup! So, though I am not a big fan, thought I'd start off this thread. Has a poll too. Someone tells me that India will win the WC based on the poll results LOL.

EDIT - Poll closes in 40 days, vote fast.

Eddy · 26th April 2019, 23:55

Difficult to predict a winner upfront, but I think Australia start as favorites yet again, followed by England. Pakistan will also qualify for the semis and the fourth spot will be a toss up between India and New Zealand.

Somehow, I don't see India winning the world cup with the middle order that we have.

PPS · 27th April 2019, 00:14

India, England & Australia start as favorites for the World Cup 2019. New Zealand also should do well, they are always the underdogs in such tournaments.

Not expecting seaming pitches in England. As it is white kookaburra doesn't swing much. Not sure how the weather is going to be in England, was dry last year. As the tournament progresses, pitches will slow down & that in turn should aid our spinners. Our top 3 batsman have to get the bulk of the runs!

HKap · 27th April 2019, 00:16

I think we have a great chance. We're going to see the top 3 smash record number of runs..If we can keep our top bowlers fit and in form, then we are guaranteed a semi final spot.

My semi finalists are

1) England
2) India
3) Australia
4) West Indies/NZ

Eddy · 27th April 2019, 00:21

The domestic competition underway in England is seeing unprecedented scoring. The wickets are going to be FLAT. And yes, they will aid the spinners. The home team has selected a spin bowling all rounder (Denly) to support the duo of Moeen Ali & Adil Rashid - a clear indicator of expected pitch behavior.

landcruiser123 · 27th April 2019, 01:59

England, Australia, and India (in the order) are the strongest teams. But don't count out WI and South Africa based on current form and lack of quotas to fill respectively.

England are the strong on paper- but the law of averages will catch up to them. And when it does, that's the day England get cheaply bowled out for 120. They'll pray that it doesn't catch up to them in the playoffs.

GutsyGibbon · 27th April 2019, 03:44

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

I was surprised that no thread exists for the Cricket World Cup! So, though I am not a big fan, thought I'd start off this thread. Has a poll too. Someone tells me that India will win the WC based on the poll results LOL.
EDIT - Poll closes in 40 days, vote fast.

Thanks for starting a thread on the WC. Any other T-bhpians going to UK to watch the world cup? I will be there for 3 games in the end of June. Looking forward to some fine cricket.

naveenroy · 29th April 2019, 19:37

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Originally Posted by GutsyGibbon

Thanks for starting a thread on the WC. Any other T-bhpians going to UK to watch the world cup? I will be there for 3 games in the end of June. Looking forward to some fine cricket.

Btw, how are you watching the rest of the matches? Willow? Any other options. I was checking to see if I can use Hotstar.

hemanth.anand · 29th April 2019, 20:24

My predictions.

Semi Finals
England
Australia
India
WestIndies

Finals
England
WestIndies

Winners
England

Sunil2307 · 30th April 2019, 13:24

My picks -

Semis -
India
England
Australia
Pakistan

Finals
England
Australia

ghodlur · 30th April 2019, 14:41

Let me a bit more patriotic.

Semis:
India
England
West Indies
Australia

Finals:
India
West Indies

Winner: India

NPV · 30th April 2019, 16:42

I think the top 4 teams will be from the set of 7 teams - Australia, England, India, West Indies, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand.

Since the format of this edition is different (without separate groups of 5 teams), it gives all teams a fair and even platform, so it is difficult to predict the correct 4 that will make it to the semis, but I'm also expecting it will be India, Australia, England, West Indies and India will win the cup

The other 3 teams seem like the dark horses who can spring some surprises.

***If the tracks are flat and aid spin, definitely India has an edge - think Rohit, Dhawan, Chahal, Kuldeep on song (Kohli's batting and Bumrah's bowling are consistent and good on most tracks).

ValarMorghulis · 30th April 2019, 18:40

I think the semi finalists will be India, England, Australia, West Indies.

Winner: England (mind says this)

Winner: India (heart shouts this)

naveenroy · 30th April 2019, 19:47

Wow, TBH guys, I have not followed cricket for many years now. I am surprised that many of you think WI will make it to semis. Are they that good a team now?

And England also seems to be quite a bit of a favourite. Interesting.

BikerSuz · 30th April 2019, 19:56

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Wow, TBH guys, I have not followed cricket for many years now. I am surprised that many of you think WI will make it to semis. Are they that good a team now?

Looking at the ongoing IPL, one would probably say that Windies in the strongest. Almost all of their players are in prime form.
That said, ODI is a different ball game.

View Poll Results: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 winners
Afghanistan	1	0.38%
Australia	20	7.63%
Bangladesh	0	0%
India	136	51.91%
New Zealand	7	2.67%
Pakistan	3	1.15%
South Africa	4	1.53%
Sri Lanka	0	0%
England	74	28.24%
West Indies	17	6.49%
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26th April 2019, 22:42	#1
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 1,253 Times	ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 I was surprised that no thread exists for the Cricket World Cup! So, though I am not a big fan, thought I'd start off this thread. Has a poll too. Someone tells me that India will win the WC based on the poll results LOL. EDIT - Poll closes in 40 days, vote fast. Last edited by naveenroy : 26th April 2019 at 22:46.
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26th April 2019, 23:55	#2
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 Difficult to predict a winner upfront, but I think Australia start as favorites yet again, followed by England. Pakistan will also qualify for the semis and the fourth spot will be a toss up between India and New Zealand. Somehow, I don't see India winning the world cup with the middle order that we have.
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27th April 2019, 00:14	#3
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,468 Thanked: 3,719 Times	re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 India, England & Australia start as favorites for the World Cup 2019. New Zealand also should do well, they are always the underdogs in such tournaments. Not expecting seaming pitches in England. As it is white kookaburra doesn't swing much. Not sure how the weather is going to be in England, was dry last year. As the tournament progresses, pitches will slow down & that in turn should aid our spinners. Our top 3 batsman have to get the bulk of the runs!
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27th April 2019, 00:16	#4
HKap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 364 Thanked: 422 Times	re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 I think we have a great chance. We're going to see the top 3 smash record number of runs..If we can keep our top bowlers fit and in form, then we are guaranteed a semi final spot. My semi finalists are 1) England 2) India 3) Australia 4) West Indies/NZ
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27th April 2019, 00:21	#5
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 The domestic competition underway in England is seeing unprecedented scoring. The wickets are going to be FLAT. And yes, they will aid the spinners. The home team has selected a spin bowling all rounder (Denly) to support the duo of Moeen Ali & Adil Rashid - a clear indicator of expected pitch behavior.
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27th April 2019, 01:59	#6
landcruiser123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,986 Thanked: 6,859 Times	re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 England, Australia, and India (in the order) are the strongest teams. But don't count out WI and South Africa based on current form and lack of quotas to fill respectively. England are the strong on paper- but the law of averages will catch up to them. And when it does, that's the day England get cheaply bowled out for 120. They'll pray that it doesn't catch up to them in the playoffs.
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29th April 2019, 20:24	#9
hemanth.anand Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,275 Thanked: 14,706 Times View My Garage	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 My predictions. Semi Finals England Australia India WestIndies Finals England WestIndies Winners England
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30th April 2019, 13:24	#10
Sunil2307 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 My picks - Semis - India England Australia Pakistan Finals England Australia
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30th April 2019, 14:41	#11
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,010 Thanked: 4,199 Times View My Garage	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 Let me a bit more patriotic. Semis: India England West Indies Australia Finals: India West Indies Winner: India
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30th April 2019, 16:42	#12
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,262 Times	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 I think the top 4 teams will be from the set of 7 teams - Australia, England, India, West Indies, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand. Since the format of this edition is different (without separate groups of 5 teams), it gives all teams a fair and even platform, so it is difficult to predict the correct 4 that will make it to the semis, but I'm also expecting it will be India, Australia, England, West Indies and India will win the cup The other 3 teams seem like the dark horses who can spring some surprises. **If the tracks are flat and aid spin, definitely India has an edge - think Rohit, Dhawan, Chahal, Kuldeep on song (Kohli's batting and Bumrah's bowling are consistent and good on most tracks). Last edited by NPV : 30th April 2019 at 16:51.*
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30th April 2019, 18:40	#13
ValarMorghulis BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 371 Thanked: 3,084 Times	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 I think the semi finalists will be India, England, Australia, West Indies. Winner: England (mind says this) Winner: India (heart shouts this)
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30th April 2019, 19:47	#14
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 1,253 Times	Re: ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 Wow, TBH guys, I have not followed cricket for many years now. I am surprised that many of you think WI will make it to semis. Are they that good a team now? And England also seems to be quite a bit of a favourite. Interesting.
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