CRICKET WORLD CUP 2011

[Pillshark]

So who's following this tournament?
14 country's in this years finals.
Being played in India this year.
Great start for the home nation,winning the opening match with a massive score of 370/4 off 50 overs.

 

[sheesho]

As an Indian, as long as pakistan doesn't win i'm happy. (jk but India ftw)

 

[Exit141RTe1]

Yawn, cricket really. Does paint dry quicker?

 

[Pillshark]

Yawn, cricket really. Does paint dry quicker?

I asked who's following the Cricket World Cup?
Not, who wants to come on here and act like a big mouthed *****!
If you don't like Cricket,then just don't read anything about it,or keep your mouth shut.
Seeemples!!!

 

[beardyian]

Yawn, cricket really. Does paint dry quicker?

Sometimes the game is longer

South Africa have the best pace attack but the wickets out there will be more suited to India (obv), Sri Lanka could be well worth a look at and hopefully England will do well :top:

Batting wise - the same four teams for me and no doubt Australia will be in there somewhere.

Ireland & Netherlands are the best of the minor countries.


*its also being played in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

 

[liamkg]

Cmon the Ireland

Sehwag just being Sehwag 175 as you do

Kenya just embarrassing takes the Kiwis only 8 overs to chase down the total

 

[Pillshark]

It seems England have a knack of making an easy job,hard work.
The ball must have been very slippery today.

 

[Swear Engine]

Today's game between India and England was one of the most incredible matches i've ever had the pleasure to watch. I think it will kickstart this tournament even though it has a terrible drawn-out structure. Superb centuries from Sachin and Strauss, a fantastic bowling performance from Bresnan. A last hour which saw the game swing one way then the other culminating in the dramatic last couple of overs. Anyone who says cricket is boring has no clue. arty:

 

[Pillshark]

Today's game between India and England was one of the most incredible matches i've ever had the pleasure to watch. I think it will kickstart this tournament even though it has a terrible drawn-out structure. Superb centuries from Sachin and Strauss, a fantastic bowling performance from Bresnan. A last hour which saw the game swing one way then the other culminating in the dramatic last couple of overs. Anyone who says cricket is boring has no clue. arty:

Well said Swear Engine!!:icon_thum
Just watched the re-play on TV.
Absolute edge of the seat stuff.
Don't see many ties in one day cricket.
This has to be one of the best games I have ever seen.
A great advert for Cricket.

 

[liamkg]

Great game but vintage England game there for the winning and they bottled it you can say ah got a draw but the two points there could have been vital and broke India who would have struggled to recover from that and now will be buoyed by the game

 

[liamkg]

And Kemar Roach take a bow son great bowling today

 

[Swear Engine]

Great game but vintage England game there for the winning and they bottled it you can say ah got a draw but the two points there could have been vital and broke India who would have struggled to recover from that and now will be buoyed by the game

You honestly think India will struggle? I can't see it. It was typical England though. Get into a position to chase the third highest total in a ODI ever and then almost blow it. Don't reckon it was bottle, just pure buffoonery. And i think if you'd offered England a draw against the World's best team i think they'd have taken it.

 

[Marginal]

One game on the board. Just need to beat Bangladash and Ireland to go through to the Quarter Finals.

 

[liamkg]

Not now but if they had not been able to defend 338 the whole country would have been on their backs but now they'll be grand. But with 67 needed of the last ten overs and a powerplay left would you be happy with a draw sure even if i was a mickey mouse team with 8 wickets in hand its unforgivable really

 

[Swear Engine]

One game on the board. Just need to beat Bangladash and Ireland to go through to the Quarter Finals.

Should be okay if getting past Bangladesh...not a gimme. Once in the Quarters anyone can win.

Not now but if they had not been able to defend 338 the whole country would have been on their backs but now they'll be grand. But with 67 needed of the last ten overs and a powerplay left would you be happy with a draw sure even if i was a mickey mouse team with 8 wickets in hand its unforgivable really

True they were cruising but i was screaming at the tv NOT to take that flipping powerplay. Didn't need to change a thing. A wicket was always gonna get the crowd up again and create pressure. Favourite moment was Ajmal bladdering his first ball straight back over the bowler's head for six.

 

[liamkg]

It was a great shot I really dont know why they didn't just wait till the 46 over either they would have had 8 wickets left and needed less then 40 but we'll just have to see what happens when we get to the final 8

 

[liamkg]

It's great how our English friends are very quiet today

Maybe because they got owned by the Irish

Kevin O'Brian Fastest 100 in world cup history 50 balls

Highest score ever I said EVER chased down in world cup history what can I say

Associate nations might not be great but I don't consider that an associate nation performance

 

[Pillshark]

I doff my cap to the Irish cricket team.
A superb display of how, never to give up.
Another brilliant game of cricket to watch as well.

 

[Marginal]

Best game ever.

 

[beardyian]

Big congrats to Ireland for another great performance in the World Cup (following on from the last one).

Why England insist on the short ball i have no idea, flat wickets with no pace and no movement we got what we deserved.

Struggled against the Netherlands, threw it away v India and now losing to Ireland - oh dear

 

[liamkg]

im just disgusted that we didn't beat Bangladesh we'd be sitting pretty now

 

[eaglezoners]

In cricket pick'em on espn, only 5.19% of entrants picked Ireland to beat England in today's match. Great upset for Ireland.

 

[beardyian]

Umpire Daryl Harper - blind fool or stupid idiot?

 

[spiderman637]

After yesterdays performance, India have to take Ireland more seriously now on sunday !!!

 

[liamkg]

Umpire Daryl Harper - blind fool or stupid idiot?

Some shocking lbws today thank good for the review system