age_master
Hall of Fame Member
Run scorer - Gilchrist or Lara
Wickets - Lee
Result - Aus clean sweep and beat WI in the finals
Wickets - Lee
Result - Aus clean sweep and beat WI in the finals
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**Official**VB Series 2005 Australia,Pakistan,West Indies.
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Adamc
Cricketer Of The Year
I don't see any reason why the West Indies or Pakistan couldn't win the series, given the structure of the tournament and the nature of both those teams. They both run hot and cold, and on their day can beat any team in the world. Even if they lose all their matches against Australia in the group stages, it is only a matter of finding enough form to win two of three matches in the finals.
Hoping for a West Indies win, or hoping at least that they perform well enough to suggest that the Champions' Trophy win wasn't a one-off. Their batsmen are capable of chasing virtually anything, so it will really depend on their bowling - disappointing that they couldn't find room in their squad for at least one tearaway such as Best or Edwards, even if they only played a few games. As it is, the only bowlers that they can really depend on to consistently bowl well (IMO) are Bradshaw, Bravo and Gayle. It will be very interesting however to see how well Reon King plays after 3 or 4 years out of international cricket.
Hoping for a West Indies win, or hoping at least that they perform well enough to suggest that the Champions' Trophy win wasn't a one-off. Their batsmen are capable of chasing virtually anything, so it will really depend on their bowling - disappointing that they couldn't find room in their squad for at least one tearaway such as Best or Edwards, even if they only played a few games. As it is, the only bowlers that they can really depend on to consistently bowl well (IMO) are Bradshaw, Bravo and Gayle. It will be very interesting however to see how well Reon King plays after 3 or 4 years out of international cricket.
Mr Casson
Cricketer Of The Year
Dream on, Steven Tyler.Beleg said:Hoping for Pakistan to win. due to the decidedly unpredictable nature of ODI cricket Aus isn't as ahead of other teams as it is in tests, so anything can happen.
also hoping for a WI vs. Pk final.Repeat of 96/97 series.
Windies and Pakistan are shadows of their teams at that time, and Australia is far, far better.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Wasim Akram. Crushed Lara's toe once. Forced him to retire hurt.Pratyush said:
Richard Rash
U19 Cricketer
Need i remind you of the Natwest series that involved the two sides. NZ won every encounterDasa said:
cric_manic
First Class Debutant
ha ha WI would get killed aganist NZ in a odi at the momentDasa said:
cric_manic
First Class Debutant
ok in NZ they would be killed but in WI it would be closer but NZ will still win easilymarc71178 said:
Mister Wright
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I'm actually tipping a very tight series between all three teams. Bennett King will have the Windies primed and if they stay injury free they have a very experienced and talented side. Hopefully the fielders back up the tireless efforts that Merv Dillon put in.
Pakistan are just as likely to be world beaters in the VB series, or complete duds. They have the temprament perfect for One Day cricket, and if they get support from their bowlers they will be competitive.
Australia have most to lose IMO. As there ODI side & Test side have become closer they will be more tired. Clarke is struggling in the test side, and this is his first full time season in Australian colours, so it will be intersting to see how he goes. The only 'freshness' that will be brough into the side is Lee, Katich, Hogg (unfortunately) & hopefully Hopes.
Should be a good series.
Pakistan are just as likely to be world beaters in the VB series, or complete duds. They have the temprament perfect for One Day cricket, and if they get support from their bowlers they will be competitive.
Australia have most to lose IMO. As there ODI side & Test side have become closer they will be more tired. Clarke is struggling in the test side, and this is his first full time season in Australian colours, so it will be intersting to see how he goes. The only 'freshness' that will be brough into the side is Lee, Katich, Hogg (unfortunately) & hopefully Hopes.
Should be a good series.
Beleg
International Regular
Pakistan maybe a shadow of the team they once were [in the recent past], but If I am not wrong most people consider the current Windie team to be among the best they have fielded in the recent years.
This doesn't change the fact that both Pakistan and West Indies have players who have the potential of turning the match on its head. a couple of good ten over spells, some thrify bowling, a blazing knock or two and you have won your match. [without necessarily being the best/highest potential team] And I haven't seen a single Aussie bowler which stands out heads and shoulders above the others [in both team] in ODI's and who is virtually unplayable. [on a good, solid batting pitch [anything like the current run-fest in sydney] the aussie bowling is more liable to suffer due to compartive pace difference unless Lee plays]