I just want to finish first so if it rains we win. Will have to beat two sides to win it. Doesn’t matter who, you have to do it. Would prefer it to be India in the final and a pizzling a la 03, rather than England and a closer win a la 87. Then again it could be Pakistan sneaking in and end up like the ‘99 final drubbing, or SL and a replay of 07 which would also be one sided. I think NZ are sort of fading, so we won’t get to repeat the 2015 paddling.
With Kohli around, there's always a chance. He's done well this tournament so far without really going big/huge (i.e. he hasn't dominated) so interesting to see what happens from here.
Two of his dismal dismissals at least I'm putting down to Dhoni going at a 50 S/R.
In 1979 WC, defeat against Pak knocked Aus out of the tournament. In 1992, defeats against NZ and Eng played a big part in them getting eliminated. In 1996 SL defeated them in finals where as India knocked them out in quarters in 2011. So yes, it is BD's turn to come to the party, possibly in the semis.
Not really, if NZ were to be bowled out for 100 and england chase it down in 10 overs, and if Pakistan were to do the same to Bangladesh, NZ would still qualify on NRR.An India win over England tonight locks Aus, Ind and NZ as 3 of the top 4.
An England win makes NZ vs Eng game and Pak vs BD games epic deciders, almost like the quarter finals
