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Title: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on February 13, 2007, 09:39:29 AM My tip has to be South Africa at generally 7/1 i think.
Probably the best bowling attack in the world with 3 genuine world class bowlers - Ntini,Pollock, Nel and then Langeveld,Kallis and the big hitting kemp to finish the overs off. There batting looks strong at ythe top of the order with Smith in good form. They bat all the way down to 10 which is vital in 50 over cricket, and smith is one of the best ODI captains in the world. I think 7/1 is a cracking price, as they will 100% trade lower at some point in the competition. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: CrestOfaWave on February 13, 2007, 10:26:55 AM The Aussies will be up for it after the kick in the teeth in the one day series. If NZ can get past England in the group I will back them as dark horses. SA at 7/1 is a good bet though... but black caps will be out to amend the choke against England in Australia...
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on February 13, 2007, 11:56:22 AM 2 qualify from each group i believe so that shouldnt be a problem
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: The Baron on February 13, 2007, 03:01:58 PM I fancy India to win it.
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: ThinkerJE on February 15, 2007, 08:36:17 PM My 2 agianst the field are West Indies (home advantage, under-rated one day side & genuine match winners in Gayle & Lara) & Sri Lanka (fantasic batting line up & an experienced bowling attack). This World Cup is wide open, any team can beat the other on their day (as England showed). Should be a great tournament, can't wait.
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: vegaslover on February 16, 2007, 11:47:36 PM For what it's worth I think the Aussies are still the team to beat. For more value I would go with Sri Lanka.
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: scotty2hatty on March 06, 2007, 01:30:54 PM My tip has to be South Africa at generally 7/1 i think. Probably the best bowling attack in the world with 3 genuine world class bowlers - Ntini,Pollock, Nel and then Langeveld,Kallis and the big hitting kemp to finish the overs off. There batting looks strong at ythe top of the order with Smith in good form. They bat all the way down to 10 which is vital in 50 over cricket, and smith is one of the best ODI captains in the world. I think 7/1 is a cracking price, as they will 100% trade lower at some point in the competition. Speaking to a mate who is into his cricket in a big way today and he insisted i get on South Africa. Trouble is, the best price i can find now is 9/2!!! He amazingly got 12/1 before the turn of the year. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 06, 2007, 02:29:42 PM I managed to get 9/1 and am happy with that!
I think 9/2 is a general price, but that has only came down as the aussies are playing so poorly. I wouldn't swap my 9/1 with anyone as I think it is a cracker, but will prob be able to lay off at 3.0 if they reach the semi's Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: thetank on March 13, 2007, 08:47:37 AM I usually root for England at cricket, now Scotland come along into the mix.
If we win a game, I'm not allowed to like you guys south of the border no more. :'( Hope the West Indies put on a good showing. Other than that, I'm ABA (anyone but Australia) this time around. Dreadlock holiday video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf9IUOaOHgY) Should be a great month or so of Cricket. This is why I pay my Sky Sports subscription. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 13, 2007, 11:15:02 AM My bets for the Cricket world cup are as follows
South africa - prices already mentioned on thread and this is my main bet I backed bangladesh at 600/1 as I am sure they will qualify for the 2nd stage, at which point I can green up(they are now 300/1 on betfair). Only backing them purely for trading. I have done the same for Zimbabwe and Kenya both at 1000/1. They have an outside chance of qualifying. Top Runscorer - I have backed Kevin Pieterson @ 25/1 Lou Vincent @ 70/1 - think this is a really good bet Ramnaresh Sarwan @ 75/1 Jacob Oram @ 150/1 Devon Smith @ 400/1 Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: booder on March 13, 2007, 11:29:39 AM had a little yankee on.....
India v Bangladesh India @ 1/7 group c Kenya @ 20/1 top runscorer J.Kallis @ 20/1 top wicket taker H.Singh @ 40/1 Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: Horneris on March 13, 2007, 12:36:48 PM NEW ZELAND TO WIN. 10-1 = VALUE[/ Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 13, 2007, 03:40:28 PM sarwan is 30 not out - come on!!!! lololol
Any ideas what might win the highest runs 600 maybe Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 13, 2007, 04:34:54 PM Top Runscorer - I have backed
Kevin Pieterson @ 25/1 Lou Vincent @ 70/1 - think this is a really good bet Ramnaresh Sarwan @ 75/1 49 runs - 1 innings Jacob Oram @ 150/1 Devon Smith @ 400/1 Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: CrestOfaWave on March 13, 2007, 05:14:11 PM ditto Jacob Oram - he can accumulate tons of runs when on form.
The grounds the Aussies are playing on are tiny so Andrew Symonds or Gilchrist may be worth a stab too. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: The Baron on March 13, 2007, 09:43:43 PM ditto Jacob Oram - he can accumulate tons of runs when on form. The grounds the Aussies are playing on are tiny so Andrew Symonds or Gilchrist may be worth a stab too. Thought Symonds was out now? Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: CrestOfaWave on March 13, 2007, 10:51:32 PM ditto Jacob Oram - he can accumulate tons of runs when on form. The grounds the Aussies are playing on are tiny so Andrew Symonds or Gilchrist may be worth a stab too. Thought Symonds was out now? Still touch and go I think unless you have heard definitely - sportinglife was saying he is progressing well?? (Interview with McGrath) Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: The Baron on March 13, 2007, 11:03:13 PM ditto Jacob Oram - he can accumulate tons of runs when on form. The grounds the Aussies are playing on are tiny so Andrew Symonds or Gilchrist may be worth a stab too. Thought Symonds was out now? Still touch and go I think unless you have heard definitely - sportinglife was saying he is progressing well?? (Interview with McGrath) Ok cheers. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 14, 2007, 09:46:33 AM Top Runscorer - I have backed
Kevin Pieterson @ 25/1 Lou Vincent @ 70/1 - think this is a really good bet Ramnaresh Sarwan @ 75/1 49 runs - 1 innings Jacob Oram @ 150/1 Devon Smith @ 400/1 1 innings - Did Not Play boooo Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: sweet potata! on March 21, 2007, 06:33:09 AM Lou Vincent @ 70/1 - think this is a really good bet Do You still think that ? ? ? Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: The Baron on March 22, 2007, 02:04:01 PM Sri Lanka to win it.
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: smithy69 on March 22, 2007, 06:52:48 PM he did ok today!!! its a start
Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: Graham C on March 24, 2007, 01:29:07 PM Symonds starts today.
Am I alone in thinking Freddie losing the vice captainship is a good thing? I'm quite pleased really. I don't really care what he did but I don't think that one of the best all rounders in the world should have the added responsibilty of being captain/vice captain. He has enough on his plate playing. The incident is a great excuse to remove him from the position. Bit like Henry at Arsenal, I really don't want him to be captain, he was better playing his normal game, but you can't really take it away without it looking like a demotion and I guess he's not likely to surrender it as it could look like he can't cope. Thus, the perfect scenario is for the player to come across as being a bit of a jack the lad and strip him of it as punishment. Can't see Henry doing something like that though :D Beefy was the same. Title: Re: Cricket World Cup Post by: CrestOfaWave on March 26, 2007, 10:32:34 PM Yeah Silo I think Freddie's 'demotion' will be a blessing in disguise. I wouldnt be surprised if England now go deep in the tournament and maybe even make the final. They have no real expectation - 2 weaker sides have replaced the powerhouses of Pakistan and India, NZ are getting injuries and they have the power in both bowling and batting to upset all the sides left in.
My heart says NZ, Head Australia but England are the dark horses. |