battler
ODI Debutant
- Joined
- Dec 8, 2012
- Runs
- 10,195
I think it would go like this.
10.) Netherlands - Although their match with Afghanistan should be a good one, Afghanistan definitely have the better spinners in Asian conditions.Netherlands looking likely to finish last.
9.) Bangladesh - Even though Bangladesh is a superior odi outfit than Afghanistan, I expect Afghanistan to beat them this time. Bangladesh will most likely lose to the rest except for the Netherlands.
8.) Afghanistan - I expect them to win 2 matches at the World Cup and finish on 8th position.
7.) New Zealand - Yes this would shock many. The finalists for the last 2 times and I'm putting them at 7th. They have a decent team, without being a spectacular one.
6.) Pakistan - Too reliant on their 3 seamers. Batting lacks the explosive power required on flat decks. Most likely would lose to the top 5 in a batting shootout.
5.) Sri Lanka - They seem to be improving their cricket off late and have an army of very useful spinners. Their batting even though not great is pretty serviceable. Expect them to surprise teams at this World Cup.
4.) South Africa - I think they have a pretty solid team. Their batting is criminally under-rated and will actually win them matches more than their over-rated bowling. I expect them to make it to the semi's where they will perform their usual choke job.
3.) England - Again easy semi final contenders. Power house batting. Bowling is a bit thin and likely to be tonked on flat surfaces. I expect Australia to beat them in the Semi's.
2.) India - I think India will do one better this time and reach the final. I expect us to beat South Africa in the semi's and lose to Australia in the final. Don't see us winning 2 knockout matches on the trot. Although I hope I am wrong here.
1.) Australia - Well I really hope I am wrong. Australia have the team to win their 6th odi World Cup and they have done decently in recent odi's played in India as well. Superior mental strength than any other team.
10.) Netherlands - Although their match with Afghanistan should be a good one, Afghanistan definitely have the better spinners in Asian conditions.Netherlands looking likely to finish last.
9.) Bangladesh - Even though Bangladesh is a superior odi outfit than Afghanistan, I expect Afghanistan to beat them this time. Bangladesh will most likely lose to the rest except for the Netherlands.
8.) Afghanistan - I expect them to win 2 matches at the World Cup and finish on 8th position.
7.) New Zealand - Yes this would shock many. The finalists for the last 2 times and I'm putting them at 7th. They have a decent team, without being a spectacular one.
6.) Pakistan - Too reliant on their 3 seamers. Batting lacks the explosive power required on flat decks. Most likely would lose to the top 5 in a batting shootout.
5.) Sri Lanka - They seem to be improving their cricket off late and have an army of very useful spinners. Their batting even though not great is pretty serviceable. Expect them to surprise teams at this World Cup.
4.) South Africa - I think they have a pretty solid team. Their batting is criminally under-rated and will actually win them matches more than their over-rated bowling. I expect them to make it to the semi's where they will perform their usual choke job.
3.) England - Again easy semi final contenders. Power house batting. Bowling is a bit thin and likely to be tonked on flat surfaces. I expect Australia to beat them in the Semi's.
2.) India - I think India will do one better this time and reach the final. I expect us to beat South Africa in the semi's and lose to Australia in the final. Don't see us winning 2 knockout matches on the trot. Although I hope I am wrong here.
1.) Australia - Well I really hope I am wrong. Australia have the team to win their 6th odi World Cup and they have done decently in recent odi's played in India as well. Superior mental strength than any other team.
