ICC T20 World Cup
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mokey" data-cid="567638" data-time="1459067039"><p>
Chick Ferns demolished the Saffas in their game, so they are unbeaten and through to the semi finals as well.<br><br>
NZ has an opportunity to do a big double here.</p></blockquote>
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The chickens aren't hatched yet. Best not to be counting them
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Aus get 15 runs off the last four balls and finish on 160.<br><br>
Betfair is India 1.68 and Aus 2.47 at the innings break.<br><br>
To win the tournament currently is<br><br>
India 3.95<br>
NZ 4.4<br>
West Indies 5.85<br>
Aus 6.5<br>
England 5.15<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="infidel" data-cid="567689" data-time="1459099681"><p>India win easily and now paying 2.33 to win the tournament, 2.33 price is too short</p></blockquote>Despite the home town advantage I think I'd rather we face India in the final than Australia because we have such a poor record against them. Of course the windies might have something to say about that
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India's form hasn't exactly been compelling. It's been:<br><br>
- embarrassed by us in game 1<br>
- Kohli single handedly beating Pakistan<br>
- embarrassed by the Bangles in game 3, only the biggest choke in the history of T20 cricket kept them in the comp<br>
- Kohli single handedly beating Aussie<br><br>
So if you get Kohli early they are fucked. Plus they have never beaten the Black Caps in a T20 before ;)<br><br>
But, Kohli just has to come off for 2 games in a row which is just as likely given how fucking good he is.<br><br>
Let's hope we get a Gayle special in the semi
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I'm worried about England in the semi though. They have some pretty serious hitting power if they get going, and Root is all class. We will need Guppy fit and firing to get us a decent total, assuming Kane continues to win the toss
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<p>I've just watched the 30 min highlights of the India-Aust game. Kohli is definitely the key and seems to be able to score effortlessly in all parts of the ground - he's that good. The Indian bowlers aren't great though. That's for the Windies to worry about.</p>
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<p>I can't see too many changes in the NZ team even if the pitch in Delhi isn't a slow turner. Milne back in for McCullum (maybe) and hopefully Guptill is good to go.</p> -
<p>That was a masterclass from Kohli. A truly remarkable innings on a slow deck. His manipulation of the ball to gaps with timing more than power is an ideal blueprint for Kane to follow.</p>
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<p>He literally won the game and it was a massive game.</p>
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<p>Aussies will consider played 4 won 2 lost 2 to be a failure and while that team has raw talent, it's noticable that they lack a bit of composure that's been the hallmark of Aussie teams before. Watson stood up and his experience will be missed. Smith needs to stop being petulant. Swearing and shaking your head is not the way a captain should carry on. Similarly just before Kohli got going and turned it into a 19 over run chase there were a lot of startled fielders and bowlers on screen. They didn't cope too well witht he 2's being run and that's a mental work on. They'll get better with experience but composure and assured calmness will be a work on for Boof.</p>
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<p>India, well stop Kohli and you're half way there</p>
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<p>Good game though all said and done</p>
What a great game.</p>
