Who Will Win This World Cup?
With Cricket Fever catching up this country and every TV channel , news paper , radio channels, doing analysis of world cup. I am also blogging my thoughts on this. After this I leave all the cricket teams alone to play the world cup. I don't think I could watch any match live. (I cannot simply control my sleep for that longer may be 30 overs maximum)
Who Will Win This 2007 edition of Cricket World cup? Unlike previous world cups, this question is difficult to answer this time. Most of the teams are either in good form by winning or have good star players, who can win matches on their own.
The term "favourites" and "host nation" are not so favourites with the world cup. The team which is termed as favourites have won the cup only thrice (1975,1979 and 2003) and the host nation have won only once (1996 - Sri Lanka was also a host nation, they hosted a few league matches)
Australia : The current world champions, recently lost the No:1 ranking to South Africa. Of late lost six out of seven matches. Still a good team. But for Brett lee and Andrew Symonds injuries, I would have termed Australia as favourites. This time not so balanced side. Bowling looks weak with McGrath the only experienced bowler.Batting still looks solid.Good, but not very good side.
England : Have a few exciting players in their one day team like Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood.But still I don't think they can beat other teams easily.
India : Everything looks fine on paper. Batsman coming to form, bowlers (fast men and spinners) looking good. Only weak link could be fielding. Otherwise they have got a balanced side. India is my favourite to win the team. (both from personal and analysis point of view)
New Zealand : For the first time after 1992 world cup, New Zealand team looks like a balanced side with good batsman, fast bowlers , spinners and fielding. They are of my favourites (analysis point of view) to win the world cup. Shane Bond spell will be their key strength at crucial time.
Pakistan : Like Australia, Injuries to Akthar,Asif and Razzak, is a big blow to the team. I think they may not come to Semi-Finals. But they are always unpredictable.
South Africa : The Number one team at present and running on very good form. Batting, fielding and fast bowling looks exceptionally well. But I think their attack is one-dimensional with no good spinners. They are also world famous chokers. If the tracks are fast and bouncy they might win otherwise, I don't think any chance to win the world cup.
Sri Lanka : Batting and Bowling revolves around few superstars. If the pitches are on the slower side, they have an outside chance to win this world cup.
WestIndies : Batting mainly depends on Top Four, middle order is like a cycle stand, bowling not so great. But knowing local pitches and crowd will be in their favour. They are the dark horse in my analysis.
Sentimental Touch : If Australia lose the match to Zimbabwe, India will win this world cup. (Going by 1983 World Cup).
All the Best to Indian Cricket Team and a Sleep less nights to Indian Cricket Fans.
Who Will Win This 2007 edition of Cricket World cup? Unlike previous world cups, this question is difficult to answer this time. Most of the teams are either in good form by winning or have good star players, who can win matches on their own.
The term "favourites" and "host nation" are not so favourites with the world cup. The team which is termed as favourites have won the cup only thrice (1975,1979 and 2003) and the host nation have won only once (1996 - Sri Lanka was also a host nation, they hosted a few league matches)
Australia : The current world champions, recently lost the No:1 ranking to South Africa. Of late lost six out of seven matches. Still a good team. But for Brett lee and Andrew Symonds injuries, I would have termed Australia as favourites. This time not so balanced side. Bowling looks weak with McGrath the only experienced bowler.Batting still looks solid.Good, but not very good side.
England : Have a few exciting players in their one day team like Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood.But still I don't think they can beat other teams easily.
India : Everything looks fine on paper. Batsman coming to form, bowlers (fast men and spinners) looking good. Only weak link could be fielding. Otherwise they have got a balanced side. India is my favourite to win the team. (both from personal and analysis point of view)
New Zealand : For the first time after 1992 world cup, New Zealand team looks like a balanced side with good batsman, fast bowlers , spinners and fielding. They are of my favourites (analysis point of view) to win the world cup. Shane Bond spell will be their key strength at crucial time.
Pakistan : Like Australia, Injuries to Akthar,Asif and Razzak, is a big blow to the team. I think they may not come to Semi-Finals. But they are always unpredictable.
South Africa : The Number one team at present and running on very good form. Batting, fielding and fast bowling looks exceptionally well. But I think their attack is one-dimensional with no good spinners. They are also world famous chokers. If the tracks are fast and bouncy they might win otherwise, I don't think any chance to win the world cup.
Sri Lanka : Batting and Bowling revolves around few superstars. If the pitches are on the slower side, they have an outside chance to win this world cup.
WestIndies : Batting mainly depends on Top Four, middle order is like a cycle stand, bowling not so great. But knowing local pitches and crowd will be in their favour. They are the dark horse in my analysis.
Sentimental Touch : If Australia lose the match to Zimbabwe, India will win this world cup. (Going by 1983 World Cup).
All the Best to Indian Cricket Team and a Sleep less nights to Indian Cricket Fans.
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