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The BCCI will introduce a rematch clause the team that finished top of the group stages.
Certified Legendary Thread 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Game 48 The Final India v Australia 19/11 1900hrs @ Narendra Modi Stadium
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Was about to edit my post to say that - I still think their bowlers are that bit better than ours.
It does expose how much of an advantage the toss is, which is a shame really.
It is, I actually think the Aussies will win if it's a good batting pitch and they bat first, the damage Warner and Head do as openers is insane. If playing the games earlier is the answer to this problem then that's what they should do next time, but it looks like they won't.
A shame. Imagine a proper day game on a good batting pitch between some of these teams.
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Australia is the least team id want to face if i were india
Crazy you have to go back to 1979/1983 as first and only time australia missed final in consecutive world cups, this is probably one of our least likely appearances in final as well i think pre wc most had england/india/SA as clearly above us and nz/pakistan ahead as well but not by as much as those first 3.
I've loved the daily format of games. Basically filled the void over the past month and a half.
It's surprising how many don't get this about sport.
Would have been perfect if they all finished at midnight
Maybe I move to Perth
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Really?
Of course the flat-cranium population will think this is borne out of some inherent anti Australian agenda but I assure you it isn’t.
I think the most guaranteed way that India would get a competitive match in the semis and finals, is against Australia and NZ, headed by Australia. They’re the most dependably good ‘other’ team in the comp.
The most likely team to actually beat India, is SA winning the toss and batting imo because they have the most tools that can actually blow a game apart with the most regularity at the same time.
You are replying to someone who said Australia is the team India would least want to face. It doesn't matter whether South Africa is a better chance or not. For Indians, Australia is the only team they would be worried about.
And I say that firstly based on the 3 Indian people I work with, who were not happy yesterday as South Africa were collapsing. They did not want to play Australia in the final and were genuinely worried. Mentioned the test championship.
Secondly, I've been to Mumbai for work and talked cricket with the locals. Even if India are now the best, the aura of Australia remains. They couldn't give two shits about South Africa.
The Indian team itself seems pretty switched on. Hard to see them crumbling. But if we get a couple of early wickets or Warner/Head smash the powerplay ...
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Debate erupts over World Cup coin toss conspiracy after India vs New Zealand semi final
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are we on coin shenanigans watch too?
Aus batters have failed against Afghanistan & South Africa, relying on a maxwell miracle & the tail enders to bat aus to a win. They're coming up against the most formidable bowling line up in the comp with 4-5 genuine wicket takers. Goodluck.
Aus were rolled for under 200 against India earlier in the tournament while India chased it down pretty comfortably. It will have a psychological impact on the team. Aus batters under pressure knowing early wickets exposes their slower batters in smith & labs with their hope placed on the lower order once again. Smith & Labs (if both selected) are under pressure to score at a faster rate knowing the mammoth totals India has scored.
While Aus have won 8 in a row, they haven't put in a complete performance against a reputable side. Through a combination of injuries, form & calibre of players. It's unlikely to change based on recent matches. Good luck to Australia but I wouldn't be surprised if they lose by 50+ runs or 5+ wickets.
While Aus have won 8 in a row, they haven't put in a complete performance against a reputable side. Through a combination of injuries, form & calibre of players. It's unlikely to change based on recent matches. Good luck to Australia but I wouldn't be surprised if they lose by 50+ runs or 5+ wickets.
India: heads I win, tails you lose!
Debate erupts over World Cup coin toss conspiracy after India vs New Zealand semi final
Debate erupts over World Cup coin toss conspiracy
are we on coin shenanigans watch too?
You could sense that last night with the way the crowd reacted
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Go to work so you can buy a lovely big TV to watch these events on
Can't watch it because you got work next day
Can't watch it because you got work next day
What that tells me is that we don't have to be perfect to win games.
We can get results without needing everyone to play outstanding, we've got enough world class talent for a few to make impact.
Shades of 1999. Pakistan were the better team throughout the tournament, Australia has moments, but saved their best for the final
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Yeah, but there will be a subclause that only India has a right to a rematch.
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This is at least the third consecutive World Cup Final on a Sunday cause I've taken the Monday off work for the last two and again have the morning off this time.
Not saying it's right. I, like most I reckon, would prefer it to be a Saturday. But it's not a new thing.
Not saying it's right. I, like most I reckon, would prefer it to be a Saturday. But it's not a new thing.
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Shami is having a ridiculous tournament. Pick of the bowlers across the all sides for mine.
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Well they're out now and got 212
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