Re: Pool A discussion
broncoman said:
discussions about Pool A matches here
Pool A
1 Australia
2 England
3 Pakistan
4 India
5 Zimbabwe
6 Namibia
7 Netherlands
Australia: In tremendous form. If McGrath & Gillespie come back from injury and Warne is back to top form, will start as prohibitive favourites.
England: Can make a run for a super six spot. Difficult to see this team go beyond that. On the other hand, miracles do happen every now and then in cricket, so maybe, they can hope for one.
Pakistan: In a major slump right now. If they carry that form into the WC, they will go out in the first round. The most unpredictably dangerous team in the 'cup though.
India: Most of the good work and reputation gained during the majority of 2002 was undone during the NZ tour and shortcomings ruthlessly exposed. Remains to be seen whether the batting can pick up the pieces and perform again. Other than a resurgent Srinath and Zaheer, nothing to look forward to in bowling. Capable of a super six spot, doubtful beyond that on current form.
Zimbabwe: Capable of shock wins, but regarding the consistency required to go through to the 2nd round, highly doubtful.
Namibia and Netherlands: Can make things tight for the top teams vis-a-vis runrate if there is a close race for the three berths.