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Cutter · 09-09-2007, 01:52 AM

So, how do you think that trophy is going to look with the rest of Australia's silverware? :Cheeky:

premjan · 09-09-2007, 02:19 AM

Won't add much.

David B · 09-09-2007, 02:31 AM

England might be a good bet, depending on the odds.

Team selection looking much better, confidence up, very good youngsters coming along.

I see you can get 9-1 at the moment.

That's got to be worth a fiver.

David B

harsh · 09-09-2007, 07:00 AM

Aussie bowling looks weak. Aside from Nathan Bracken, all the other bowlers leak lots of runs, based on their performances at the death in previous ODIs. Their batting lineup is extremely strong however, so they always start as favorites. I think the Proteas have a very good chance, partly due to their fielding and their power hitting. Another team with a good chance is Sri Lanka, as they will be the best all around team on display.

BigBlue2 · 09-09-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutter

So, how do you think that trophy is going to look with the rest of Australia's silverware? :Cheeky:

Rather nice, I'd say.

premjan · 09-09-2007, 11:14 PM

Aus lost to SAfrica in the most recent warmup match.

EricK · 09-10-2007, 12:11 AM

The shorter the format, the greater the element of luck. 20/20 with 6 overs of fielding restrictions practically demands that the batsmen hit out from the word go. The difference between 20 for 0 and 6 for 3 after 2 overs is massive in the context of the game but often just a matter of whether the edges and mishits find the fielders or not.

Obviously there is an enormous amount of skill too (especially in the middle overs when the spinners are on), so that in the long run the stronger teams will win more than the weaker ones. But a single tournament is not long enough to say that team A should win.

Nialler · 09-10-2007, 06:16 AM

The Aussie record to date in 20/20 isn't very good.

I'd fancy the 'Boks.

David B · 09-11-2007, 10:42 AM

So WI have made a good start against SA. Would have been better if Gayle had stayed in, but what an innings!

Pressure on SA now!

David B

David B · 09-11-2007, 12:30 PM

And the Windies throw it away with wides and bad catching

Gayle earned a win, and the blew it.

Smith injured, though, and Gibbs hobbling.

David B

09-09-2007, 01:52 AM	#1
Cutter Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,805	ICC World Twenty20 So, how do you think that trophy is going to look with the rest of Australia's silverware? :Cheeky:

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09-09-2007, 02:19 AM	#2
premjan Obsessed Contributor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 61,538	Won't add much.

09-09-2007, 02:31 AM	#3
David B Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 11,620	England might be a good bet, depending on the odds. Team selection looking much better, confidence up, very good youngsters coming along. I see you can get 9-1 at the moment. That's got to be worth a fiver. David B

09-09-2007, 07:00 AM	#4
harsh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Raleigh Posts: 934	Aussie bowling looks weak. Aside from Nathan Bracken, all the other bowlers leak lots of runs, based on their performances at the death in previous ODIs. Their batting lineup is extremely strong however, so they always start as favorites. I think the Proteas have a very good chance, partly due to their fielding and their power hitting. Another team with a good chance is Sri Lanka, as they will be the best all around team on display.

09-09-2007, 11:14 PM	#6
premjan Obsessed Contributor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 61,538	Aus lost to SAfrica in the most recent warmup match.

09-10-2007, 12:11 AM	#7
EricK Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 7,601	The shorter the format, the greater the element of luck. 20/20 with 6 overs of fielding restrictions practically demands that the batsmen hit out from the word go. The difference between 20 for 0 and 6 for 3 after 2 overs is massive in the context of the game but often just a matter of whether the edges and mishits find the fielders or not. Obviously there is an enormous amount of skill too (especially in the middle overs when the spinners are on), so that in the long run the stronger teams will win more than the weaker ones. But a single tournament is not long enough to say that team A should win.

09-10-2007, 06:16 AM	#8
Nialler Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paris Posts: 8,473	The Aussie record to date in 20/20 isn't very good. I'd fancy the 'Boks.

09-11-2007, 10:42 AM	#9
David B Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 11,620	So WI have made a good start against SA. Would have been better if Gayle had stayed in, but what an innings! Pressure on SA now! David B

09-11-2007, 12:30 PM	#10
David B Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 11,620	And the Windies throw it away with wides and bad catching Gayle earned a win, and the blew it. Smith injured, though, and Gibbs hobbling. David B

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