16th Match - Ireland v United Arab Emirates

[James]

Discussion surrounding the 16th Match of the World Cup between Ireland and United Arab Emirates (Brisbane Cricket Ground).

 

[arana]

Definitely Ireland... They have got some serious hitters

 

[anil1405]

UAE's only chance might be if they restrict Ireland to a reasonable score and take advantage of an average Irish bowling line-up.

 

[turnstyle]

With the Windies all but stitching up one of the two dicey quarter final spots, you'd think we'd need to win this by a lot, beat Zim then Pakistan to have any real chance now.

 

[Pratters]

Ireland is fully capable of a big victory in this game.

 

[Uppercut]

I think we're being a little overrated after the opening game. We're not at a level where we can go into a game with UAE thinking about net run rate.

 

[Midwinter]

UAE put up a good show in their last game.

Interesting to see if they can do it again

 

[theegyptian]

I think we're being a little overrated after the opening game. We're not at a level where we can go into a game with UAE thinking about net run rate.

Agreed. WI were woeful the first 25 overs of that first game. Far from a given Ireland beat beat UAE or Zimbabwe.

 

[turnstyle]

I think we're being a little overrated after the opening game. We're not at a level where we can go into a game with UAE thinking about net run rate.

No, I agree but thats just how unrealistic the quarters have become since the west indies found their mojo. There's one spot left and it's gonna be Pakistan's.

 

[anil1405]

They could have tried Craig Young on this pitch and against this opposition.

 

[Daemon]

Mooney sucks. Rankin should return.

 

[Dan]

I think we're being a little overrated after the opening game. We're not at a level where we can go into a game with UAE thinking about net run rate.

And the UAE underrated.

Ireland should win, but I'm not expecting a blowout.

 

[anil1405]

Ireland strike twice through Stirling.

 

[CricAddict]

Mooney sucks. Rankin should return.

Yes, Rankin is a bigger loss for Ireland than Morgan. Their bowling needs some beef.

 

[anil1405]

They just need Craig Young, not sure why he isn't being picked.

 

[Burgey]

They just need Craig Young, not sure why he isn't being picked.

Was a fine front rower and captained NSW but he retired about 25 years ago mate.

 

[anil1405]

 

[Spikey]

former cricket australia board member matthew hayden just said that the associations can "wreck the party" and it'd be "a shame" if one of them kept out Pakistan

 

[cnerd123]

Ireland comfortable here.

 

[anil1405]

Lol...this is nonsense bowling from the Irish medium pacers.