New Zealand v Sri Lanka | 2015 World Cup | Group A | Match 1 | 14th February, 2015 | Christchurch

[Sakss]

So the World Cup kicks off....

NZ are one of the favorites this time

 

[Sam18696]

One sided match imo

 

[Anchorman]

Wouldn't write SL off but it would be a real upset if NZ don't win this.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

One sided match imo

Maybe but SL do have match winners. Wouldn't write SL off.

 

[McGarrett]

Finally..... The thread I've been waiting for.

Let the game begins !!

Of course.. ''In McCullum We Thrust''

 

[Strike Rate]

I am predicting a Sri Lankan win. I know NZ is in red hot form and on paper is a much better team but i just have a feeling they will start their worldcup campaign with a defeat.

and i have a same feeling for Australia match too

 

[Firebreaker]

I am predicting a Sri Lankan win. I know NZ is in red hot form and on paper is a much better team but i just have a feeling they will start their worldcup campaign with a defeat.

and i have a same feeling for Australia match too

You should either schange your heart or brain,Few days ago you had a feeling that YK would the highest run scorer in this WC

 

[ahanank]

Most of the teams choke against NZ just because they look so good on the paper.
But, tbh, nothing special if teams save their wickets till the last 10-15 overs.
The likes of milne, southee, and anderson get smashed around the park in death overs.
May get wickets but are expensive too.

 

[Strike Rate]

You should either schange your heart or brain,Few days ago you had a feeling that YK would the highest run scorer in this WC

if i had used only brain buddy i had stopped following cricket long time ago! i follow it by heart mostly or you say 70-30 in favor of heart. There is no fun in only going with what your brain tells you. Going by brain even a kid can you who is fav thats not even a question.

 

[Strike Rate]

You should either schange your heart or brain,Few days ago you had a feeling that YK would the highest run scorer in this WC

adding to my prevouse post i said i have a feeling younus will overachieve in this wc i didn't said he will be highest run scorer in this WC

here is that thread http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...re-going-to-give-us-a-shock-in-2015-World-Cup

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Eagerly waiting for the 2015 WC's first ball being bowled

 

[Atif]

With Malinga being fit, my money would be on Sri Lanka to beat NZ.


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[slice]

How much time for match to start ?

 

[Firebreaker]

How much time for match to start ?

45 minutes

 

[Thivagar]

SL are 5-0 vs NZ in WC matches since 2003. Here we go, lets stop this Williamson thing . Mcgarrett, NZcricetfan and Aman are all about to start cuddling with each other any time now

 

[slice]

45 mins for fist ball or the toss.
And who won the toss ?

 

[MarkCooper]

End the world cup and make a Test Championship!

 

[London_Lahori]

End the world cup and make a Test Championship!

That way England might actually win something?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

End the world cup and make a Test Championship!

Not excited about this WC?

How's the mood in England?

 

[Markhor]

FINALLY the World Cup is back after four long years - oh how I've missed you.

Sod your T20s, this has always been the most prestigious tournament in the limited overs format.

Can't wait - bring it on. NZ favourites for this, been in such good form and the confidence will be high.

 

[Mr Consistent]

Lanka are bowling first

 

[McGarrett]

The pitch

 

[Thivagar]

No Chandimal, no Perera and no Chameera

 

[OmaIR1]

Can anyone tell me which PPV channel on dishnetwork this is coming on?

 

[H2O1]

Srilanka Won Toss and they will bowl

 

[McGarrett]

Sri Lanka have won it, and they will bowl first.

 

[Asif321]

cant believe i woke up at 3am for watching this opener

 

[Dr_Bassim]

cant believe i woke up at 3am for watching this opener

Lol same here..I woke up at 5 30 am here to watch the toss, just to see the opener.

 

[TalhaSyed]

And the World Cup is back!!

Feel like a kid

Hope the competition lives up to the hype and the crowds as well as the games don't disappoint!

 

[McGarrett]

cant believe i woke up at 3am for watching this opener

That's the spirit, Pal

 

[McGarrett]

New Zealand Team
MJ Guptill, BB McCullum*, KS Williamson, LRPL Taylor, GD Elliott, CJ Anderson, L Ronchi†, DL Vettori, TG Southee, AF Milne, TA Boult

 

[Strike Rate]

Where are my NZ friends? [MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] [MENTION=68271]NZcricketfan[/MENTION] party is starting and you guys are missing

 

[McGarrett]

SL Team :

TM Dilshan, HDRL Thirimanne, KC Sangakkara†, DPMD Jayawardene, AD Mathews*, FDM Karunaratne, BMAJ Mendis , KMDN Kulasekara, RAS Lakmal, HMRKB Herath, SL Malinga

 

[McGarrett]

Here we go...

"Unfortunately folks there is a bit of a blip in proceedings as the rain is starting to come down again at the Hagley, with the main covers coming on as a precaution. "

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[Markhor]

Hope the weather improves, would be embarrassing to start the World Cup like this.

 

[H2O1]

PTV sports

Repeating Same ad over and over

 

[soso_killer]

This WC is gonna be a strugle for me. The game kicks off at 12 AM midnight here in SA, after along day at the office this is a recipe for disaster.
Hopefuly NZ bat 1st just to keep me awake

 

[soso_killer]

Lanka won the toss and are bowling

 

[H2O1]

 

[Thivagar]

My testosterone is peaking, must do 70 push ups or I'll go crazy

 

[McGarrett]

This WC is gonna be a strugle for me. The game kicks off at 12 AM midnight here in SA, after along day at the office this is a recipe for disaster.
Hopefuly NZ bat 1st just to keep me awake

During the South African warm-up choke, were you awake or asleep ??

 

[Markhor]

Anthems time. It is on !

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Time for the 9 hour long Sri Lankan anthem

 

[Firebreaker]

ICC needs to do something about rain and cricket

 

[Back Foot Drive]

What are the boundary sizes?

 

[Firebreaker]

Time for the 9 hour long Sri Lankan anthem

It will last longer than Sri Lanka's inning

 

[Thivagar]

SL national anthem for 5 mins lol. is it messed up that I know Indian national anthem by hear and not know SL's national anthem ?

 

[Firebreaker]

What are the boundary sizes?

These are small boundaries

 

[godzilla]

does this comedy anthem ever end?

 

[Firebreaker]

India and Sri Lanka national anthems are similar

 

[Suleiman]

Like I said before, NZ peaked too early, let's see how they go.

Should be a good game between two equally matches sides

 

[soso_killer]

What is the variance in time zones (for PP members)?
What time does the game kick off in Australia, UK (is -2 hours from us in their winter so its probably 10 PM there), USA (they have diffrent time zones within the same country), India, Pakistan etc?

 

[Dee1990]

India and Sri Lanka national anthems are similar

Except ours doesnt last 2 years lol.

 

[Back Foot Drive]

These are small boundaries

Thanks, I am an Alia Bhatt fan too.

 

[Markhor]

What is the variance in time zones (for PP members)?
What time does the game kick off in Australia, UK (is -2 hours from us in their winter so its probably 10 PM there), USA (they have diffrent time zones within the same country), India, Pakistan etc?

Yep, its 10pm over here in the UK. Gonna be tough to catch up on all of the matches live.

 

[Thivagar]

Thanks, I am an Alia Bhatt fan too.

No, listen carefully buddy, Firebreaker is the actual boyfriend of Alia Bhatt and it is a well known fact around Pakpassion.

 

[Dee1990]

What is the variance in time zones (for PP members)?
What time does the game kick off in Australia, UK (is -2 hours from us in their winter so its probably 10 PM there), USA (they have diffrent time zones within the same country), India, Pakistan etc?

Yep 10pm here, gonna have to have some sleep during the day to watch the early morning matches.

 

[Firebreaker]

What is the variance in time zones (for PP members)?
What time does the game kick off in Australia, UK (is -2 hours from us in their winter so its probably 10 PM there), USA (they have diffrent time zones within the same country), India, Pakistan etc?

In Pakistan it Day games start on 3 am in NZ and D/N games in NZ start at 6 am and matches in Aus start at 8:00 am

 

[BlackThunder]

Eng vs Aus is the official start of WC for me. These two mid table teams playing in mini New Zealand grounds should never be the opening game of a major international tournament. And what do you say we have rain, how pathetic.

 

[Markhor]

Rain rain go away come back another day.

Christchurch looks absolutely beautiful, wish I could be there. Wish Tony Greig was commentating on this

 

[Firebreaker]

I want to stick to the topic of this thread

 

[Thivagar]

Omg 3 of our best batsmen are 37 to 38 years old, Malinga just came back from 6 month injury, Lakmal is recovering from ankle injury and this damn rain isn't gonna help.

 

[Back Foot Drive]

No, listen carefully buddy, Firebreaker is the actual boyfriend of Alia Bhatt and it is a well known fact around Pakpassion.

Thanks internet bodyguard.

 

[Thivagar]

Eng vs Aus is the official start of WC for me. These two mid table teams playing in mini New Zealand grounds should never be the opening game of a major international tournament. And what do you say we have rain, how pathetic.

#Nobodycares #bleedyourself

 

[McGarrett]

The covers are coming off

 

[Firebreaker]

Thanks, I am an Alia Bhatt fan too.

[MENTION=137677]Thivagar[/MENTION] is right

 

[Thivagar]

Thanks internet bodyguard.

Your welcome ppyCyph

 

[Back Foot Drive]

[MENTION=137677]Thivagar[/MENTION] is right

Not going to stop me from doing anything.

 

[Watsupdoc]

Lol rain arrives to kick off the tournament

 

[Dr_Bassim]

 

[Firebreaker]

Thanks internet bodyguard.

He is not joking he is right you should remove your avatar

 

[Thivagar]

The covers are coming off

Do you think Thisara Perera was excluded because SLC finally realized that his brain damage that he's been suffering since childhood was actually an issue ?

 

[Firebreaker]

Not going to stop me from doing anything.

He is just warning you things can get serious here

 

[Back Foot Drive]

He is not joking he is right you should remove your avatar

OoOoOoO, I'm so scared.

 

[Thivagar]

Not going to stop me from doing anything.

Better not do anything to alia bhatt

 

[Strike Rate]

From where Star Sports got this ranking data? they are saying Baz is ranked number 1 and Guptill number 6 in ICC rankings? last time i checked ABD was ranked number 1 and Guptill was not even in top 10?

 

[Back Foot Drive]

He is just warning you things can get serious here

Please, begin.

 

[Aman]

Good toss to win for SL.

McCullum just can't win a toss

 

[Firebreaker]

It seems like a bowling pitch

 

[Markhor]

The countdown.