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Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

  • 01-03-2018 12:57pm
    #1
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭


    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.


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  • #2
    riffmongous
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭riffmongous


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


  • #3
    ArmaniJeanss
    Registered Users Posts: 13,285 ✭✭✭✭ArmaniJeanss


    riffmongous wrote: »
    The weather could really mess everything up, are there any reserve days?

    It's taking place in Zimbabwe.


  • #4
    riffmongous
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭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

    2018030200H066_AF00_SFC.jpg


  • #5
    HonalD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭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.


  • #6
    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,282 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


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


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  • #7
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,972 ✭✭✭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.


  • #8
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Ireland 48/0 after 10


  • #9
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    60/1 stirling out for 20. 14 overs


  • #10
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #11
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    228/4 after 44


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  • #12
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    KOB out 229/5


  • #13
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Wilson out 229/6


  • #14
    pajor
    Registered Users Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭pajor


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


  • #15
    Joe_ Public
    Registered Users Posts: 13,023 ✭✭✭✭Joe_ Public


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


  • #16
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


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

    243/7 after 47


  • #17
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


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


  • #18
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #19
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Rain delay before start of dutch innings


  • #20
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Revised target. 243 from 41 overs.

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


  • #21
    Mysterypunter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,806 ✭✭✭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?


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  • #22
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    18/1 after 4 overs.


  • #23
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


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


  • #24
    Joe_ Public
    Registered Users Posts: 13,023 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #25
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #26
    highgiant1985
    Registered Users Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭highgiant1985


    KevIRL wrote: »
    He's out
    nice :D


  • #27
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


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


  • #28
    Collie D
    Registered Users Posts: 11,295 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


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


  • #29
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #30
    Skid X
    Registered Users Posts: 21,444 ✭✭✭✭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)


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  • #31
    Mysterypunter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,806 ✭✭✭Mysterypunter


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


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