Ok, so seriously, how was this WC overall?

[OverratedSanity]

Personal opinion. Decent, but slightly disappointing overall.

 

[artvandalay]

Ok, could have been better, associates were the highlight. Not enough close games.

 

[Debris]

It will be better than the next one.

 

[cnerd123]

Lots of great moments, but the WC had the potential to be so much more.

I suppose it's disappointing because there were a lot of potential great moments that never materialised. Ireland making the QFs. Afghanistan/UAE/Scotland upsetting a Test nation. India making the finals. NZ winning the cup. There was a lot of build up without a satisfying climax.

So many games billed to be great contests on paper also failed to deliver. And the semi-finalists were more or less who every pegged before the WC.

There were good games and good cricket, but overall...yea, disappointing.

 

[_Ed_]

Ok, could have been better, associates were the highlight. Not enough close games.

Yeah, agreed. Proud of NZ, but overall I'd say I enjoyed 1999, 1996, 2003 and 2011 more.

 

[Primrose_D12]

Neutral fan here. Was a lot of fun to watch. New Zealand were a great feel good story, it's a shame they fell at the last hurdle, but they can be proud of themselves. Had me rooting for them in the final and I was really sad when they lost (still am since it's so soon after the match).

Of course, personally, I only have 2011 to compare it to. I haven't been watching cricket long. I thoroughly enjoyed the tournament and it only reinforces how much I like this sport and how glad I am that I discovered it.

 

[morgieb]

6/10. Better than 2007, probably worse than 1999 and 2011. Apart from the two Eden Park matches and the Pakistan/South Africa I found most of the "Big 8" matches rather underwhelming, particularly in the knockouts. Associates were fun and it's a utter shame that they'll be gone, but there were a few games that the new rules really exposed them. **** format doesn't help either.

 

[ankitj]

Boring. Too many 300+ scores which made toss very important. And Australia won again

 

[ankitj]

But still a bowler was the player of the tournament, which is great

 

[Athlai]

This is the highest standard of cricket we've had in a World Cup. 5 genuine contenders. Strongest minnows ever, and a decent Bangladesh.

Despite the high amount of tons, quality bowlers were able to dominate. If the ICC has their way, we will never see a WC like it again.

 

[Antihippy]

It was not the best, but still good.

Too ****ing long really. Schedule is insane.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

I hope the graphics at the bottom of the screen will be discontinued. I can watch Fox News any time.

 

[Athlai]

In terms of presentation it was rubbish ftr. ESPN/Star Sports were horrid. But what can you do?

 

[OverratedSanity]

The acoustics were despicable.

 

[Furball]

Definitely better than the last 2 World Cups.

 

[Swingpanzee]

I enjoyed 2011 a bit more overall, but this one had some of the best individual ODI games ever. Overall an okay WC, slightly underwhelming I'd say

 

[Zinzan]

This is the highest standard of cricket we've had in a World Cup. 5 genuine contenders. Strongest minnows ever, and a decent Bangladesh.

Despite the high amount of tons, quality bowlers were able to dominate. If the ICC has their way, we will never see a WC like it again.

It's main detractor was the one-sided nature of the quarters, the Aust vs India semi & the Final.

Highest standard? Yes, but you'd expect progressively higher standards at every WC,

 

[Prince EWS]

It was excellent. Loved it.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

It was OK but yeah better than the last 2.

 

[GIMH]

It ended 20 days ago and I hated it