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Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:05 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Probably going to have to overcome unbeaten NL to qualify though. And possibly rely on NRR.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:20 pmby Durhamfootman
bigfluffylemon wrote:West Indies collapsing in a heap!
Fantasy picks of WI players looking like a mistake...
I was a bit surprised to see quite a few WI selections, because their's looks like much the harder group. I wasn't surprised people went for SL players because their group looked like it ought to be a procession for them.... doesn't quite look that way now. Namibia look the side most certain to qualify, given that they have by far the best NRR with the weakest team still to play. NL will have to play well, because if they lose to SL they are the side most likely to miss out despite a 100% winning start and their top of the table position. They'll either finish top of the group having won 3 out of 3 or they'll go home. Stark choice
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:27 pmby bigfluffylemon
I thought the UAE were out of it, but mathematically they can still qualify. Would need them to absolutely thrash Namibia and NL to thrash SL though, so it ain't happening.
I only picked one WI player, but I thought the upside of potentially having 3 extra games was worth the fairly low risk of them not making round 2. I still think they'll get through, but they've obviously got it all to do, and they could easily go out.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:31 pmby bigfluffylemon
Forecast looks set ok for tomorrow, but the weather could have the final say in Group B on Friday...
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:24 amby bigfluffylemon
Scotland heading for a solid total v Ireland. At least Ireland won't be chasing under lights, which can be tricky there.
Game on.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:20 amby Arthur Crabtree
Hard to see Ireland chasing these. Maybe 20 years ago.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:24 amby Durhamfootman
did it easily with an over to spare
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:47 amby Arthur Crabtree
119 for no wicket in under 10 overs. Impressive.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:39 amby mikesiva
West Indies limp to 153-7.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:48 pmby Durhamfootman
but get over the line
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:00 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Basically a knockout in that group now.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:07 pmby bigfluffylemon
Zimbabwe manage the extraordinarily impressive feat of having a zero NRR after two games.
Scotland still go through if their game with Zimbabwe is a wash-out. West Indies go through if their game with Ireland is a wash-out. Scotland and Zimbabwe both qualify if both games rained out. And straight knockout if there is a result.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:11 amby Arthur Crabtree
So SL are through. Namibia just need to beat UAE to join them.
Format works well.
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:13 amby Durhamfootman
NL will be disappointed
the group will come down to who beats UAE by the biggest margin.... although Namibia are busy doing some early stumbling atm
Re: World T20 Champs, First Round, Oct 16-21
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Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:21 amby bigfluffylemon
Not a forgone conclusion for Namibia...