So, we are two days (and almost four games) into the tournament. Was very impressed with NZ start. McCallum & Guptill's opening partnership of 111 (in 16 overs) would have settled the nerves. Williamson wasn't at his best, and still made 50 odd, Daniel Vettori was impressive with the ball and Anderson didn't let the momentum change when he came out to bat. Important to mention that in the game Sangakkara became the second highest scorer in ODI Cricket, moving past Ricky Ponting.
The BlackCaps play Scotland on Tuesday.
Australia started really well too. I felt for Taylor, given the circumstance of the ending of the game (He handled himself really well).
South Africa highlighted why they are among the favourites, with a brilliant partnership of 256 between Duminy and Miller guiding them from 4/83 to over 300. The South African's scored 146 off the last 10 overs,
And in the game that just finished, India had too much for Pakistan. With Kohli making another hundred.
Tomorrow sees Ireland and the West Indies play, should be an interesting contest.
And while we are talking about Cricket, the White Ferns (the Women's team) had a 9 wicket win against England, taking a 2-1 series lead
Some reflections on the Path to Life. "You have made known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence" (Psalm 16:11)
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Cricket World Cup...
Tomorrow the World Cup One Day Cricket tournament starts with the hosts, New Zealand and Australia taking on Sri Lanka and England respectively.
I'm strangely excited about the tournament this time around. I suspect the fact its being held in Australia and New Zealand helps along with the form of New Zealand. The BlackCaps form gives me hope they will be there at the pointy end of the tournament.
What I'm looking forward to...
:: Seeing Afghanistan play
:: One of the 'associate members' knocking off an established country (and if any of them do it will most likely be Ireland).
:: In the group stage there are a few mouth-watering clashes - Aus v Eng, India v Pakistan, NZ v Aus, Sth Africa v India.
:: Hoping there's a surprise in the final eight
:: Will be interesting to see how NZ goes, because this time around they are not really dark-horses but a real chance for the tournament.
Down to predictions, going with my heart New Zealand will win the final, but my head says Australia will win. South Africa would be third on my list.
I'll pick Kane Williamson to be the top run-scorer and Mitchell Starc to be the top wicket taker. I think there's no question this world cup will see the highest average run-rate, and few totals over 400.
Here's some more predictions (from The Guardian's panel).
I'm strangely excited about the tournament this time around. I suspect the fact its being held in Australia and New Zealand helps along with the form of New Zealand. The BlackCaps form gives me hope they will be there at the pointy end of the tournament.
What I'm looking forward to...
:: Seeing Afghanistan play
:: One of the 'associate members' knocking off an established country (and if any of them do it will most likely be Ireland).
:: In the group stage there are a few mouth-watering clashes - Aus v Eng, India v Pakistan, NZ v Aus, Sth Africa v India.
:: Hoping there's a surprise in the final eight
:: Will be interesting to see how NZ goes, because this time around they are not really dark-horses but a real chance for the tournament.
Down to predictions, going with my heart New Zealand will win the final, but my head says Australia will win. South Africa would be third on my list.
I'll pick Kane Williamson to be the top run-scorer and Mitchell Starc to be the top wicket taker. I think there's no question this world cup will see the highest average run-rate, and few totals over 400.
Here's some more predictions (from The Guardian's panel).
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