Top 4 teams that can be seen at end of round robin in 2019 World Cup?

Mahesh wrote:

Rain is going to play a big role in this. Sri lanka is topping the chart slowly. And it seems like even without winning they are getting closer to the top 6. I think world cup should never be played when there is a rain around. I mean it wastes money and also takes things in a pretty bad taste for sure. 

Yes more person said it that it not suitable time for this tournament. It is my opinion that 3 team for top 4 is India, Australia, England. Fourth may be New Zeland, Sri lanka or WI.

anil wrote:

Mahesh wrote:

Rain is going to play a big role in this. Sri lanka is topping the chart slowly. And it seems like even without winning they are getting closer to the top 6. I think world cup should never be played when there is a rain around. I mean it wastes money and also takes things in a pretty bad taste for sure. 

Yes more person said it that it not suitable time for this tournament. It is my opinion that 3 team for top 4 is India, Australia, England. Fourth may be New Zeland, Sri lanka or WI.

I think West Indies the way they are playing are in a better position to reach the top four in comparison to New Zealand or Sri Lanka. New Zealand's today's game against India will depict the picture of their present form. Hope the rains stay away !

You should be prepared to split the points with NZ today. I think India will have 5 points from 3 matches after today's game. The chances are the match will be a no result once again. They should have not organised this tournament in England in the first place.

suni51 wrote:

You should be prepared to split the points with NZ today. I think India will have 5 points from 3 matches after today's game. The chances are the match will be a no result once again. They should have not organised this tournament in England in the first place.

Yes you are spot on with your intuition yet again. The way rain is playing a spoil sport, this is becoming very frustrating every day. If India's next match against arch rivals Pakistan also gets washed away, then it's going to be a huge loss for the fans.

Atleast they should have had full covers for a Marquee event as World cup. Then we could have surely had a truncated game. It is a big disappointment. Hope we can see a shortened game against Pakistan as rain is the forecast on that day as well.

Awful scheduling of match.

The matches should have been scheduled from 2nd half of July where the chances of rain will be less. However since there is Ashes series on cards they put it here.

epraneeth77 wrote:

Atleast they should have had full covers for a Marquee event as World cup. Then we could have surely had a truncated game. It is a big disappointment. Hope we can see a shortened game against Pakistan as rain is the forecast on that day as well.

Awful scheduling of match.

The matches should have been scheduled from 2nd half of July where the chances of rain will be less. However since there is Ashes series on cards they put it here.

Yes you are right. On the other hand, the good news is that at least today's match between England and West Indies is underway. There's no such threat of rain as of now in this match. Few minutes back when I last saw the TV, the West Indies were 175-5 after 35 overs with big hitting Andre Russell on the crease. Initially, the West Indies lost three quick wickets.

It was interesting to see Joe Root bowling after a long time and also straight away among the wickets.

England won comfortably, but that I guess is due to the immature batting of the West Indian players. They are very well capable, but did not wanted to take time to settle which led to their downfall in batting, thereafter it was just a formality.

The interesting thing was what Jason Holder, the captain of West Indies said. He said that his players should have played much better by taking ownership, I think he has included even himself in that list as he got out on 10 by trying to take the attack to the opposition straightaway after coming to back and it backfired.

I suggest all major stadium grounds should have high roofs even if not indoor stadiums. It's not a big task providing artificial cover about 40-50 feet high that saves grounds from getting drenched and also saving spectators from sun and rain. All sides can be kept open for fresh air and this arrangement is neither costly nor technically difficult. They have to provide pillars and erect light roofs made of fiver or similar material with aerodynamic system in place so the roofs withstand air pressure. 

suni51 wrote:

I suggest all major stadium grounds should have high roofs even if not indoor stadiums. It's not a big task providing artificial cover about 40-50 feet high that saves grounds from getting drenched and also saving spectators from sun and rain. All sides can be kept open for fresh air and this arrangement is neither costly nor technically difficult. They have to provide pillars and erect light roofs made of fiver or similar material with aerodynamic system in place so the roofs withstand air pressure. 

This is no doubt a good solution you have suggested. In Wimbledon to counter the rain problem, they have successfully created indoor roofs which can be brought into play whenever there's weather disturbance. Although some tennis players like Djokovic complains about it, others like Federer are pretty happy with this arrangement. In cricket as far as I know there are indoor roofs in some of the big venues in Australia. However, in England although they have the money and the resources, they are very traditional in their approach when it comes to the game of cricket. So, they take a long time to implement new changes. For example, even the introduction of flood lights for international day and night matches was delayed for a long time in England in comparison to some other cricketing nations.

India, Australia & England look good to be in Top 4.

New Zealand may take the 4th spot. Everything looks straightforward as of now, unless Bangladesh sparks a good turnaround.

New Zealand also has played with minnows till now, so it will be interesting to see their progress from its next match.

Yes absolutely right. Personally, however, I wish that the West Indies somehow find a place in the top four. I know they have made it pretty difficult for them. But technically there's still a slender of a chance. On their day the West Indies can be such an exciting team and it's always great to watch them !

Only if the West Indies abort from their regular Short pitch stuff!

They have become so monotonous in their approach, both in batting and bowling. Russell and some other batsman like Braithwaite, etc are still in T20 mode. Though they scored a good 320 odd, they could have scored more had they played sensibly.

If they change their strategy in bowling and play according to situation, they are a very good force. Their matches are one of the most awaited only if they change their approach.

It was very disappointing to see them losing against Bangladesh yesterday.

Russell should be removed from the team as he has to recover from his knee stress, apart from his first match, he hardly played anything good. Batting wise also he has fallen down, all because of his knee issue must be. Hope he recovers well and focus only on Batting, so that his issue does not aggravate so fast and he can manage it somehow.

One team that has really surprised in this tournament is Bangladesh. Though not much was expected from them, they have really played well so far.

@epraneeth77 - Yes the West Indies have only themselves to blame ! I felt they had a great chance of winning against Australia. But they ruined it. Had they won against Australia on that day their confidence level would have increased by leaps and bounds. As of now they will need to win all of the remaining matches as well as maintain a good run rate at the same time.

Saurav Banerjee wrote:

Yes absolutely right. Personally, however, I wish that the West Indies somehow find a place in the top four. I know they have made it pretty difficult for them. But technically there's still a slender of a chance. On their day the West Indies can be such an exciting team and it's always great to watch them !

I absolutely agree with you! Though they are going through a tough patch in this tournament and have made it tough for themselves. But for sure they are so much capable of giving a good entertaining and thrilling show. 

Arunima Singh wrote:

Saurav Banerjee wrote:

Yes absolutely right. Personally, however, I wish that the West Indies somehow find a place in the top four. I know they have made it pretty difficult for them. But technically there's still a slender of a chance. On their day the West Indies can be such an exciting team and it's always great to watch them !

I absolutely agree with you! Though they are going through a tough patch in this tournament and have made it tough for themselves. But for sure they are so much capable of giving a good entertaining and thrilling show. 

Most of us are of opinion from beginning of tournament that WI will be qualified for semifinal. Yesterday night I watched some over of match between Bangladesh and WI. They were playing well. Today I read in news paper that Bangla Desh won the match. After it it is looking that WI may be not find place in top four. 

West Indies have become like Pakistan of late, especially in the world cup. They are sticking to the tried and tested failure formula of short balls and including a half fit Russell. Also they are being in T20 mode, not everybody, some people like Russell and Braithwaite.

Yes,  West Indies might miss the final Four spot in the tournament.  We can see India and England going quite strong so far.  Australia and New Zealand are also in the race.  I can also keep hope for Bangladesh as they are doing pretty good. 

Arunima Singh wrote:

Yes,  West Indies might miss the final Four spot in the tournament.  We can see India and England going quite strong so far.  Australia and New Zealand are also in the race.  I can also keep hope for Bangladesh as they are doing pretty good. 

Yesterday England played well against Afganistan. Afganistan is not a strong team. One batsman completed his century with sixes. India will play with Afganistan on Sunday. I am hoping that it also play with Afganistan like England. India have some big hitters. Bangladesh doing good but I think it have not chance to reach in first four. 

Afghanistan is out of contention as it has already lost 5 games on the trot and even last 4 matches wins will not give semi final place. On the other hand, I feel that Australia & England have played really well. Even India.

Today's match against New Zealand may not give a true picture of New Zealand strength as it is playing against an out of form South Africa. However if New Zealand loses, it would be kind of upset given the trend of both teams.