World T20 Qualifiers March 2011/12

[barmyarmy]

I've met Gordon Drummond a few times. In fact last time I met him it was during the world T20 in the West Indies and I was making fun of him for being stuck in Edinburgh

 

[VC the slogger]

I didn't even know half these countries existed, let alone had a cricket team. I mean, like, Scotland? Where the hell is that?

Take a look at this:List of International Cricket Council members - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
105 countries are members of the ICC and have cricket teams

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

interesting

Reliance ICC Rankings, ICC T20 Team Rankings, ICC Rankings Predictor

looking at this, why the hell are afghanistan even having to qualify?

they're ahead of the west indies, zimbabwe and bangladesh in the t20 rankings. (on only 4 matches played admittedly, although a good showing at the actual world championship might mean these rankings have to be taken a bit more seriously)

 

[barmyarmy]

I wonder how Zimbabwe would get on in this tournament.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

yeah, I can't see them being miles ahead of the best associates.

these world championship things always keep the lower ranked teams away from each other in favour of groups where a few of the top 8 play them but really, the bottom end test nations and top associates should be playing a bit more.

 

[VC the slogger]

interesting

Reliance ICC Rankings, ICC T20 Team Rankings, ICC Rankings Predictor

looking at this, why the hell are afghanistan even having to qualify?

they're ahead of the west indies, zimbabwe and bangladesh in the t20 rankings. (on only 4 matches played admittedly, although a good showing at the actual world championship might mean these rankings have to be taken a bit more seriously)

Totally unexpected.Can't believe the West Indies are ranked even below Afghanistan.How much more down can they get?

 

[barmyarmy]

The T20 rankings don't mean much as they're based on so few games.

 

[teamindia]

Take a look at this:List of International Cricket Council members - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
105 countries are members of the ICC and have cricket teams

Wonder what would happen if they have a world cup with knock out format with all members. Wonder if any of the "permanent" countries will make it through They should give that a try once.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Hong Kong has a 16 year old playing for them.

I feel worthless now.

How does a 16 YO go about getting selected for the National side? And that too to take the new ball?

 

[VC the slogger]

Wonder what would happen if they have a world cup with knock out format with all members. Wonder if any of the "permanent" countries will make it through They should give that a try once.

I would also like that but the probability is as low as cows starting to fly

 

[ZoraxDoom]

So Hong Kong have not just one, but two 16 year olds in their squad for the WC Qualifiers...

Kinchit Shah | Hong Kong Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo
Daljeet Singh | Hong Kong Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[barmyarmy]

You're way past it now Zorax.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

The 16 YO offspinner took 4 wickets against Denmark.

Why can't I get a game against Denmark? I bowl offspin too!

 

[barmyarmy]

Huge game for us today. 64 runs required off 35 with 7 wickets in hand. R/R has gone over 10 but if Coetzer and Watts can stay in we have a chance.

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And Watts gets out - go me!

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

tomorrow's game is probably bigger for us given both ireland and scotland lost to namibia. well, if we'd beat ireland that would be great, but if we don't beat italy we're probably out, and they've been in form.

there's a little bit of schadenfreude from me, knowing ireland probably will not get automatic qualification as namibia should win their remaining games. I kinda get sick of ireland strutting about like they own the associate division. however this means we'll be in direct competition for the remaining spot and while beating them in a t20 isn't impossible it will be pretty tough.

(as I understand, the two top teams play off for one spot and the 2nd and 3rd placed teams along with the loser compete for the other one. as it is I'd fancy afghanistan to go through first)