ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 24

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That was some effort against Australia. Well played Scotland, took them down to the last over.

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Pushed Pakistan all the way. When the wicket is tricky it evens things out, which is good. None of these flat IPL tracks. Low scoring games can be just as exciting.

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thegreenhell said:

For the Super 8s we're in a group with SA, WI and USA. I'm finding this group hard to call as I think anyone could go through on current form. We're good enough to beat all of them if we play properly, but our frustrating inconsistency is a worry. A probable beating in the semi from India or Australia awaits us if we get that far.

I think SA are more than capable as I believe we are to go through. Not so much doom and gloom here. We are capable but SA have a powerful line up too so I believe it will be one of those two. Once you get through to the semis, they are one off games which can go either way. The wickets and the weather will also be a factor. There are more twists and turns to come yet.

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They could definitely win a few as tbh could Aus, India, SA and ourselves. USA v SA next, let’s see how USA get on.

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I thought that USA bowled exceptionally well at the back end of that SA innings. Yorkers, pace off, mixed up length and line. They kept them below 200. Impressive.

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USA giving it a real go.

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SA will win but Shamzi was expensive. 50 off 4. 27 off the last. USA have put up a great fight.

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Great knock from Gous.

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type-r said:

Salt really is mustard. He was peppering it everywhere, Windies just couldn't ketch up!

Very good He is quality and the power of the whole batting line up shouldn’t be underestimated. That’s a confidence boosting win against a strong WI.

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They were. They are a dangerous big hitting side. Thought our death bowling was better in this match.

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They are a tough team. Should be a good match.

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Suryakumar is a lovely batter too. Elegant, but wristy on the leg side. Only a lad.

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Rashid is quality

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outnumbered said:

I think they needed to be more around 160 to have a decent chance, given the Indian bowling. But agreed they're certainly not out of it.

Agree with all of that. Kohli and Rohit not firing. The middle order are doing the work for them. India are favourites but never count these boys out.

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Not a good start from the Afghans. Bumrah is giving them nothing.

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Tough game today. SA haven’t really got going yet, but they look a nicely balanced side. Should be a good game.

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Yep. 64 out of 87. When he is on song he is very difficult to bowl to. Archer got him going. 50% between mid wicket and fine leg are where his runs come.

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I just knew that would be umpires call….

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Jos you beauty

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Just a bit. Rashid is useful too