Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

KevIRL

Thought it would be worth having a separate thread for the WC Qualifiers which start this Sunday. Only 2 teams qualify so a tough task for Ireland

Group A
West Indies
Ireland
Netherlands
PNG
UAE

Group B
Zimbabwe
Afghanistan
Scotland
Hong Kong
Nepal

Ireland Fixtures
March 4th v Netherlands
March 6th v PNG
March 10th v West Indies
March 12th v UAE

Irelands game with the West Indies is live on Sky Sports and they also will show Super Six matches. I imagine they may have more games but not sure which. Not sure what other streaming arrangements are in place but will update this thread in due course

Top 3 from each group qualify for super six and will play 3 further games v top 3 from the other group. Results against the other two teams that qualify from the group will carry forward to the Super Six stage

Top 2 in the Super Six qualify for the final and more importantly the World Cup next year in England.

PP Odds to qualify
West Indies 8/13
Afghanistan 4/6
Zimbabwe 7/4
Ireland 15/8
Scotland 10/1
Netherlands 10/1


Important for Ireland to win all its group games with the exception of West Indies (although would be great to win that too) and then have to beat both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in the Super Six.

riffmongous

The weather could really mess everything up, are there any reserve days?

ArmaniJeanss

riffmongous wrote: »

The weather could really mess everything up, are there any reserve days?

It's taking place in Zimbabwe.

riffmongous

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

It's taking place in Zimbabwe.

Yes I know, and the weather has been poor there lately and the forecast is not good. Here's the rain forecast for the afternoon of the 4th when we play the Netherlands

HonalD

A fantastic run of results leading into the tournament is a positive. But it’s a tough competition and whoever qualifies will need to play exceptionally well and be lucky with matches that may not be played.

salmocab

As a at best casual liker of cricket could someone explain how the WIndies are in qualifiers?

Royale with Cheese

I would guess windies were ranked outside the top 8 whenever this qualification tournament was decided on. There was outcry when they decided to go back to a closed shop 10 team tournament if I remember correctly, the qualification was added to give those outside the traditional 10 a chance of playing at it.

KevIRL

Ireland 48/0 after 10

KevIRL

60/1 stirling out for 20. 14 overs

KevIRL

112/2 (27.1). Porterfield was out lbw for 47. Run rate seems low but no idea what is good on these pitches as yet

KevIRL

228/4 after 44

KevIRL

KOB out 229/5

KevIRL

Wilson out 229/6

pajor

Once again, thank you cricket forum. Otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue about this. And I live in NL. :pac:

Joe_ Public

Could get to 280 maybe? Would seem a very competitive total, would be strong favorites at least.

KevIRL

Uh oh balbirnie out for 67 we wanted him there till the end.

243/7 after 47

KevIRL

11 off the last over and Ireland finish on 268/7

KevIRL

By way of a comparison. Afghanistan made 255 all out in 49.4 v Scotland. Zimbabwe a massive 380/6 against Nepal. UAE on 221/9 after 49 v PNG.

I reckon it's round about a par score. Gonna be v tight.

KevIRL

Rain delay before start of dutch innings

KevIRL

Revised target. 243 from 41 overs.

Great start, wicket 3rd ball. Netherlands 3/1 after 1

Mysterypunter

That chap they got out scored well in the warm up matches, anyone know how many overs need to be bowled to get a result?

KevIRL

18/1 after 4 overs.

KevIRL

Could be an upset on the cards in the other group. Scotland 139/2 after 27 chasing 256 to beat Afghanistan

Joe_ Public

I see this guy Baresi has an ODI strike rate of over 75. Imperative to get him out before too much damage done.

KevIRL

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I see this guy Baresi has an ODI strike rate of over 75. Imperative to get him out before too much damage done.

He's out

highgiant1985

KevIRL wrote: »

He's out

nice

KevIRL

30/2 after 7. Ryan ten Doeschate in and is dangerous

Collie D

Completely forgot about this. Which Sky station is showing it? Or any other English language channel will do

KevIRL

Collie D wrote: »

Completely forgot about this. Which Sky station is showing it? Or any other English language channel will do

Not on anywhere afaik. Sky showing the windies game next Saturday alright and the super 6 stage onwards

Skid X

KevIRL wrote: »

Not on anywhere afaik. Sky showing the windies game next Saturday alright and the super 6 stage onwards

I see the West Indies game on Saturday is also being shown on Sky Sports Mix

(The 'free' channel which can be viewed on Sky and Virgin Media without a Sky Sports Sub)

Mysterypunter

Scotland 185-2 off 35, would love to see them beat the cheating afghans

Joe_ Public

KevIRL wrote: »

He's out

Good stuff. Actually don’t think there is anything fearsome about a 75 s/r anyway!

This is obviously the danger man in now.

KevIRL

35/2 after 9. Limiting the run rate well so far anyway

KevIRL

Mysterypunter wrote: »

Scotland 185-2 off 35, would love to see them beat the cheating afghans

Looks like they are going to get there at a canter

Mysterypunter

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Good stuff. Actually don’t think there is anything fearsome about a 75 s/r anyway!

This is obviously the danger man in now.

In fairness Baresi is a useful opener, keeper/ batsman, and to get ten Doscate in early is beneficial, as he will have to bat longer.

HonalD

Required run rate, over 6.5.

KevIRL

Cooper out. 50/3.

Joe_ Public

Going well. Wonder if there’s more rain on the horizon. We’re surely in a good position either way I would think.

KevIRL

Borren out. 59/4 after 15

RRR gone over 7

KevIRL

RtD out. KOB got him

63/5 and Ireland should win handily from here.

Joe_ Public

I’d call GSM but I still remember Bangalore!

Mysterypunter

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I’d call GSM but I still remember Bangalore!

Reolof van der merwe has form 165* for Somerset last year to win a game from nowhere

Mysterypunter

Good on the Scots

KevIRL

80/5 after 21.


Well done scotland

KevIRL

Some innings from MacLeod 157no

KevIRL

Van der Merwe out 82/6 after 22

KevIRL

Seelaar out 102/7

KevIRL

Edwards out 108/8

KevIRL

van Meekeren out. 132/9 after 30 overs

KevIRL

This van der gugten guy is swinging. 33 off 23 balls.

KevIRL

149 all out