ICC World Cup 2015 - Pool A

[from_the_stands]

Pool A;

England
Australia
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
New Zealand
Afghanistan
Scotland

[from_the_stands]

Australia name their 15 man squad later today. I'm expecting to see the following;

Michael Clarke (c)
George Bailey (vc)
Dave Warner
Aaron Finch
Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell
Shane Watson
Mitchell Marsh
James Faulkner
Brad Haddin
Mitchell Johnson
Josh Hazlewood
Pat Cummins
Mitchell Starc

Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins should consider themselves lucky, with Cameron White and Nathan Coulter-Nile unlucky. I couldn't see the selectors going for someone who hasn't played any ODI's, so Jason Behrendorff & Ben Dunk miss out, but keep an eye out for both of them in future ODIs. There was talk of Ryan Harris getting a gig, but I reckon he's knackered.


Xavier Doherty

[Aidan11]

We wont even get out of this group the way we've been playing recently.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Sort of a mini group between Afghanistan, England and Scotland?

[Durhamfootman]

what's the format?

[Arthur Crabtree]

A league and then quarters. First in one group plays fourth in the other.

[Gingerfinch]

what's the format?

We play six games, then go home.

Nah, I think we'll do ok. Not bothered where we finish, as long as it's top four, of course. Once in the QF's, you'll have to play well from then on.

[Durhamfootman]

England have to make sure that they don't do something stupid like lose to Bang, or find themselves needing to beat Scotland only to have the match rained off.

England should progress, but I would not be shocked or even surprised if they didn't.

the 2 group initial phase helps them greatly. having 4 small groups like in the WT20 in 2010 can cause DL problems (Having already had DL gift WI the win, If England hadn't managed to get back on the field after a rain delay in the Ireland game they would have gone home early, instead of winning the whole damn thing in 2010)

[Aidan11]

I suppose it's too late to bring Andy Flower back in the main coaching role.

[from_the_stands]

The Oz squad has been announced. No surprises. The selectors have given Clarke until Feb 21 to prove his fitness, otherwise he's out. I have a hnch that Mitchell Marsh might also struggle to prove his fitness, but I hope I'm wrong. If Clakre needs to be replaced, it will be with either Adam Voges or Cameron White.

[Aidan11]

I still think NZ can win this tournament.

[mikesiva]

Sat Feb 14 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
1st Match, Pool A - New Zealand v Sri Lanka
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
LIVE

Sat Feb 14 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
2nd Match, Pool A - Australia v England
Melbourne Cricket Ground
LIVE D/N

Tue Feb 17 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
6th Match, Pool A - New Zealand v Scotland
University Oval, Dunedin
LIVE

Wed Feb 18 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
7th Match, Pool A - Afghanistan v Bangladesh
Manuka Oval, Canberra
LIVE D/N

Fri Feb 20 (50 ovs) 01:00 GMT | 14:00 local 01:00 GMT
9th Match, Pool A - New Zealand v England
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
LIVE D/N

Sat Feb 21 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 13:30 local 03:30 GMT
11th Match, Pool A - Australia v Bangladesh
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
LIVE D/N

Sun Feb 22 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
12th Match, Pool A - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka
University Oval, Dunedin
LIVE

Mon Feb 23 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
14th Match, Pool A - England v Scotland
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
LIVE

Thu Feb 26 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
17th Match, Pool A - Afghanistan v Scotland
University Oval, Dunedin
LIVE

Thu Feb 26 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
18th Match, Pool A - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
Melbourne Cricket Ground
LIVE D/N

Sat Feb 28 (50 ovs) 01:00 GMT | 14:00 local 01:00 GMT
20th Match, Pool A - New Zealand v Australia
Eden Park, Auckland
LIVE D/N

Sun Mar 1 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
22nd Match, Pool A - England v Sri Lanka
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
LIVE

Wed Mar 4 (50 ovs) 06:30 GMT | 14:30 local 06:30 GMT
26th Match, Pool A - Australia v Afghanistan
Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
LIVE D/N

Thu Mar 5 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
27th Match, Pool A - Bangladesh v Scotland
Saxton Oval, Nelson
LIVE

Sun Mar 8 (50 ovs) 22:00 GMT
(prev day) | 11:00 local 22:00 GMT -1d
31st Match, Pool A - New Zealand v Afghanistan
McLean Park, Napier
LIVE

Sun Mar 8 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
32nd Match, Pool A - Australia v Sri Lanka
Sydney Cricket Ground
LIVE D/N

Mon Mar 9 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:00 local 03:30 GMT
33rd Match, Pool A - England v Bangladesh
Adelaide Oval
LIVE D/N

Wed Mar 11 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
35th Match, Pool A - Scotland v Sri Lanka
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
LIVE D/N

Fri Mar 13 (50 ovs) 01:00 GMT | 14:00 local 01:00 GMT
37th Match, Pool A - New Zealand v Bangladesh
Seddon Park, Hamilton
LIVE D/N

Fri Mar 13 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
38th Match, Pool A - Afghanistan v England
Sydney Cricket Ground
LIVE D/N

Sat Mar 14 (50 ovs) 03:30 GMT | 14:30 local 03:30 GMT
40th Match, Pool A - Australia v Scotland
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
LIVE D/N

[yuppie]

The Oz squad has been announced. No surprises. The selectors have given Clarke until Feb 21 to prove his fitness, otherwise he's out. I have a hnch that Mitchell Marsh might also struggle to prove his fitness, but I hope I'm wrong. If Clakre needs to be replaced, it will be with either Adam Voges or Cameron White.

I would think Cameron White would come into the team. Good season so far, and would offer good support to smith if Clarke is not playing.

[Durhamfootman]

I still think NZ can win this tournament.

they always look like contenders, but never seem to make the final.

[yuppie]

I still think NZ can win this tournament.

they always look like contenders, but never seem to make the final.

Good for a semi final place maybe.