Monday, March 23, 2015

Predicting World Cup Semi-finals



The much anticipated and dragging ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is coming to end this week, with just three matches left to play, could we see a new winner ? Yes, there is a 50% chance, because one of the two finalist will be a sure first time finalist, either South Africa or New Zealand.

So, who is going to play a spoil sport for the new finalists, it will be either Australia, who had licked the ICC World Cup inch-by-inch or two time winner India, who is desperate to get it back again (Looks like they are screaming from the top of the high-rise #wontgiveitback).

What will happen in Eden Park ?

I assume New Zealand has the edge of South Africa. NZ like India is on a continuous winning trout and I’m sure the momentum will swing their way. I was hoping that both the team to meet in the finals, but they are now in Semis. After all the quarterfinals were one-sided, we can expect the semis to tough and close matches. 60% chance for NZ. South African pacers won't trouble NZ batsmen, but Vettori will be always a trump card for NZ bowling. Expecting some firework from ABD.

At MCG ?

This is “the final” before the final. India to take on Australia. 50-50 chances for both the teams. But considering the previous matches, I can give a +5% advantage to India. Australia Vs Pakisthan- Aussies would have lost the match, if the catches were taken. The batting is a weak card for Aussies now. Whereas for India, any weakness haven't been exposed yet. 

Nail biting matches ahead on 24th and 25th March.


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