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With the way the format works where after the group stage it is a straight knock out competition, the winner is going to need A LOT OF ROSTOS (aka LUCK). Unlike the past where you had the super 8 stage where you could have a bad game and get away with it, it is not going to be the case this time around.
So rule a line on teams like New Zealand and West Indies. They can produce on their day but simply lack the quality to win 3 consecutive knock out games. Pakistan are mercurial but again it comes to consistency, they blow hot and cold so I am going to say they won't win either.
England's ODI performance have improved over the past couple of years but they simply have too many injuries at the moment. Now I read their best ODI batsman Morgan is out.
Bangaldesh are an interesting team. They won't win but their outright price provides decent leverage for trading IMO should they reach the QF stage which is very possible. For arguments sake lets say the top 3 teams in Group B will be India, Sth Africa and England. 4th spot will come down to the Bangers and Windies where I will be on the Bangers big time to turn them over. Bangladesh to at least make the QF's is my call
The world cup will come down to 4 teams IMO - India, Australia, Sth Africa and Sri Lanka. I've already stated why I like the Lankans, they have one of the balanced bowling lineups in the world in the Indian conditions and their batting is quality especially the top order. Bit of a question mark around their middle/lower order because they are going to stack them with all-rounders but at their current price worth a ping.
Sri Lanka to win @ 6.00 (2)
Bangladesh to win @ 41 (0.25)
Sri Lanka to make the final @ 3.00 (3)
Bangladesh to be eliminated at QF stage @ 3.50 (2)
More futures to come later.
So rule a line on teams like New Zealand and West Indies. They can produce on their day but simply lack the quality to win 3 consecutive knock out games. Pakistan are mercurial but again it comes to consistency, they blow hot and cold so I am going to say they won't win either.
England's ODI performance have improved over the past couple of years but they simply have too many injuries at the moment. Now I read their best ODI batsman Morgan is out.
Bangaldesh are an interesting team. They won't win but their outright price provides decent leverage for trading IMO should they reach the QF stage which is very possible. For arguments sake lets say the top 3 teams in Group B will be India, Sth Africa and England. 4th spot will come down to the Bangers and Windies where I will be on the Bangers big time to turn them over. Bangladesh to at least make the QF's is my call
The world cup will come down to 4 teams IMO - India, Australia, Sth Africa and Sri Lanka. I've already stated why I like the Lankans, they have one of the balanced bowling lineups in the world in the Indian conditions and their batting is quality especially the top order. Bit of a question mark around their middle/lower order because they are going to stack them with all-rounders but at their current price worth a ping.
Sri Lanka to win @ 6.00 (2)
Bangladesh to win @ 41 (0.25)
Sri Lanka to make the final @ 3.00 (3)
Bangladesh to be eliminated at QF stage @ 3.50 (2)
More futures to come later.
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