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Norwood's on Fire
If only someone had constantly been saying to everyone that we should only worry about games being dead when they actually areSeems like it won’t be all dead rubbers like some had feared
If only someone had constantly been saying to everyone that we should only worry about games being dead when they actually areSeems like it won’t be all dead rubbers like some had feared
Thinking about these NRR scenarios and how much you should lose by is such a dumb mentality, just beat Pakistan.So gap between NZ and Pak in terms of NRR was 360-370 runs, now it is down to 168 runs.
If Pakistan wins by even 50 runs/8 overs, gap will decrease by 100 runs, leaving just 68 run buffer.
So NZ will have to beat SL by some margin to push it up and hope that Pak isn't able to make it up in their last game v Eng.
In fact, even Afghanistan can come right into contention based on NRR with a big win over Netherlands tomorrow. NZ have really made it hard for themselves through sheer stupidity.
Why?Well as an India fan I’d sure rather play NZ thank Pak so this is not good
If SA beat India and win their other games the Saffas will finish top.This was a well strategized loss by NZ. I think they are best suited to upset the Indian juggernaut in the semis. And Australia are probably best suited to make South Africa fear the choke in the semis. That said, South Africa really have been something else this world cup.
NZ might not even be favs going into the Pakistan game so have to also consider other possibility of qualifying thru NRR in case things go pear shaped.Thinking about these NRR scenarios and how much you should lose by is such a dumb mentality, just beat Pakistan.
It's interesting though. Hypothetically imagine a scenario where it was the last game that would decide the finals placings, NZ v Pakistan and Pakistan bat first and make 350. Now say if NZ win they make it, but Pakistan have to win by a certain margin to make it. Potentially you could have a situation where NZ need 351 to win the match but only need, say 260, to lose but still make the finals on NRR.Thinking about these NRR scenarios and how much you should lose by is such a dumb mentality, just beat Pakistan.
Incorrect - now that NZ have failed at the respectable and competitive approach to qualifying for the semi-finals, I hope we lose to Pakistan, lose to Sri Lanka, Pakistan choke in their other match and we make the semi-finals by 0.01 NRR differential. Then we pull a performance absolutely out of our arses to beat India and mankad 8 Australian batsmen to win the final.Thinking about these NRR scenarios and how much you should lose by is such a dumb mentality, just beat Pakistan.
Incorrect - now that NZ have failed at the respectable and competitive approach to qualifying for the semi-finals, I hope we lose to Pakistan, lose to Sri Lanka, Pakistan choke in their other match and we make the semi-finals by 0.01 NRR differential. Then we pull a performance absolutely out of our arses to beat India and mankad 8 Australian batsmen to win the final.
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Hey man! Don't **** up my India fear.If SA beat India and win their other games the Saffas will finish top.
Remember South Africa trying to do something similar in the 2007 T20 WC and end up getting knocked outIt's interesting though. Hypothetically imagine a scenario where it was the last game that would decide the finals placings, NZ v Pakistan and Pakistan bat first and make 350. Now say if NZ win they make it, but Pakistan have to win by a certain margin to make it. Potentially you could have a situation where NZ need 351 to win the match but only need, say 260, to lose but still make the finals on NRR.
Is the right call to go for the 351 and potentially get bowled out for 180 or play it safer and chase the 260, which should give you the best chance of making it.
Always go for the win.It's interesting though. Hypothetically imagine a scenario where it was the last game that would decide the finals placings, NZ v Pakistan and Pakistan bat first and make 350. Now say if NZ win they make it, but Pakistan have to win by a certain margin to make it. Potentially you could have a situation where NZ need 351 to win the match but only need, say 260, to lose but still make the finals on NRR.
Is the right call to go for the 351 and potentially get bowled out for 180 or play it safer and chase the 260, which should give you the best chance of making it.
Anything except for making sure you get 260 is idiotic and should result in sackings if they don’t go for that over a win. Assuming it’s a mathematical certainty and not relying on other factors or things, in which case if there is the slightest doubt, you should go for the win.It's interesting though. Hypothetically imagine a scenario where it was the last game that would decide the finals placings, NZ v Pakistan and Pakistan bat first and make 350. Now say if NZ win they make it, but Pakistan have to win by a certain margin to make it. Potentially you could have a situation where NZ need 351 to win the match but only need, say 260, to lose but still make the finals on NRR.
Is the right call to go for the 351 and potentially get bowled out for 180 or play it safer and chase the 260, which should give you the best chance of making it.
We have to assume the it's a certainty and we don't have South African team management doing the calculationsAnything except for making sure you get 260 is idiotic and should result in sackings if they don’t go for that over a win. Assuming it’s a mathematical certainty and not relying on other factors or things, in which case if there is the slightest doubt, you should go for the win.
I mean the team mgmt should. Fans can think whatever they want no?Nah, you should try and think about how to win the game first. It hasn't even started yet.
fewer weapons. India almost never loses to NZ in India. The record is near impeccable:Why?
They have only had one proper thrashing.NZ have really made it hard for themselves through sheer stupidity.