Who is going to win the World Cup in the Windies? And potential dark horses? (e.g. Sri Lanka or England?)?

Question

I think the World Cup is now wide open, especially after Australia's dip in form, meaning they go in as one of the worst form teams. To be honest, I'm not sure who is going to win, although, obviously my heart says England, for some reason my head says New Zealand or Pakistan.
Also, potential man of the tournament? I think KP!

Answer 1

until recently it would have been hard to look past austraila but now theyve hit abit of a slump might make it an intresting tournement were 1 of many teams could win even England, stop laughing you never know

Answer 2

..I N D I A...
The Chances Of India Is 70%........

The Current Form Is At There Top Most Level.
Every Player Makes Equal Contributions
India's Fielding Is Improved A Lot
India's Batting Is No.1 In The World.
India's Bowlers Are In Top Form.
So India's Chances Are Very High to win WC

This Is All Due To The Following Factors
And Indian Team Is Doing Well In All The Aspects

<> Every Indian Player Has To Think About The Country Not Individual.
<> Play Like A Team
<> Making of Master Game plan before every match
<> Team Has To Play Mind game With Every Team
<> Team Has To Make Good Net Practice Before Every Match
<> Has To Do Some Relaxation Techniques After Every Matches
<> Concentrating On Good Fielding
<> Players Should Be 100% Fit Before Every Match

And India Is Is Doing This Pretty Well On All Above Mentioned Points
So India Is Going To Win WC 2007

Dark Horse Is West Indies

Answer 3

Since cricket is a game of uncertainties as has been proved on many occasions, nothing can be predicted for sure about the outcomke of a tournament in advance.

While South Africa and Australia are hot favourites top win the world cup, even their victory cannot be guaranteed as the present form does not matter and what matters is the form during the world cup. Whichever country play to their potential consistently stand a chance to win the world cup. As it stands all the top 8 teams sgtand a chance to win the world cup[.

Answer 4

Australia have to be favourites but the loss of Andrew Symonds and Brett Lee will hit them big time.

South Africa have got a good chance but they lack any really unorthodox players who can completely turn a game on its head, like murali.

England have a good chance i think but collingwood and pietersen must perform well, and they need more consistency in their bowling.

India have an incredible batting line-up, but they lack depth in their bowling. The small grounds should benefit India so it could be their year.

Pakistan have a chance, but they will suffer without Akhtar and Asif. Imran Nazir and Afridi will be exciting to watch and could reach collosal scores, especially against Zimbabwe and Ireland.

Sri Lanka, unlike some of their rivals, have no serious injury worries and malinga and muralitharan can tear through batting lineups like paper when they are on form.

West Indies have a strong batting order and their bowling attack is good, but lacking in depth. Despite being hosts, it will be a challenge for Windies to get to the knockouts.

New Zealand are on top of the world after whitewashing Australia but if Fleming, McMillan, Oram and Bond don't perform at their absolute best, New Zealand will struggle in the super 8s.

Overall, i think that there are 5 teams with a chance:

Australia, India, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa.

If i had to pick one i would say India.

As for player of the tournament, I would say Chris Gayle will perform well, in his home country.

Matthew Hayden could make some serious scores on the flat pitches and Afridi and Nazir of Pakistan will both be looking to smash every bowler to every corner of the Carribean.

As for bowlers, Malinga could be dangerous, and if Plunkett can improve his consistency, he could be one of the stars of the tournament. Glenn McGrath will play his last games for Australia and will try to be at his best to retire from cricket as world champion.

Answer 5

HI
Here's Your Answer

My One Of The Best Contender For Winning The World Cup Is....
.........I N D I A.........
The Chances Of India To win World Cup Is 60%........
I M crossing My fingers for India

The Current Form Of Every Indian Player Is At There Top Most Level.
Indian Team Is Now Really Playing Like A 'TEAM'
Every Player Makes Equal Contributions
India's Fielding Is Improved A Lot
India's Batting Is No.1 In The World.
India's Bowlers Are In Top Form.
So India's Chances Are Very High to win WC

This Is All Due To The Following Factors
And Indian Team Is Doing Well In All The Aspects

**This are the ways that should be come all together

*>Every Indian Player Has To Think About The Country Not Individual.
*> Play Like A Team
*> Making of Master Game plan before every match
*> Team Has To Play Mind game With Every Team
*> Team Has To Make Good Net Practice Before Every Match
*> Has To Do Some Relaxation Techniques After Every Matches
*> Concentrating On Good Fielding
*> Players Should Be 100% Fit Before Every Match

This is enough for any team to win WC -> And India Is Is Doing This Pretty Good
So India Is Going To Win WC 2007

And The Dark Horse Is WestINDIES.........
THEY ARE PLAYING AT THEIR home :
At Home Any Team Beacame Unbeatanable..

Answer 6

India have everything and more
The team of 2007 is very steady.
Factors helping India -
The best indian team going for the World Cup after the 1983 Presidential Cup. India has found good openers in Ganguly and Uthappa, with Sehwag in there too. Yuvraj, Dravid, Dhoni and Tendulkar steady the middle order to form one of the best middle order batting. Lower middle order of Kumble, Harbhajan, Zaheer can hit a few runs too.
As on bowling - Zaheer and Sreesanth/Munaf Patel will be opening and are not as bad. Kumble, Harbhajan and Sachin - Sehwag can bowl many spin overs between them. That leaves one guy extra. He can be employed as a strike bowler - Irfan/Sreesanth or Dinesh Kaarthick as the 11th guy. Irfan can bat as well.

It is a very powerful batting line-up, and make take a beating on their bowling lineup.
Quality Fielders are in plenty - Yuvraj, Uthappa, Sachin, Kaarthick. Fielders like Munaf Patel will have to be hided on the field.
There are all winning chances for India. India will reach the semi-finals for sure.

India have enjoyed a great run in previous world cups as well.
In 1979 we were almost through to semis. In 1983 we won the cup. In 1987 we were in the semis. In 1996 we were in semis (because of indian crowd, match given to Sri Lankans). In 1999 we beat Pakistan (who earlier beat Australia). Then in 2003 we reached the finals.

Somethings which India need to work on to improve for the World Cup 2007 in the Caribbean -
Every Indian Player Has To Think About The Country Not Individual.
Play As A Team
Making of Master Game plan before every match
Play Mind games With Every Team
Good Net Practice Before Every Match
Relaxation Techniques
Good Fielding
Players Should Be Absolutely Fit Before Every Match

Answer 7

I've got to say that it'll be Sri Lanka from the outset!!! I mean, they are the number one all round side in the world, they've got both the spinners and fast bowlers in the top 10 rankings, including an assortment of batsmen who can annihilate any bowling attack!!! So keep your eyes on that small emerald isle far far away... If I were a Bermudian or Bangladeshi , I'd not waste my money going for the 1st and 2nd matches... Oh and India will definitely have to watch their backs this time, it's going to be a feast of Indian chapati and poori for the Lankan Lions!!! Long Live SRI LANKA!!!

Answer 8

Sri Lanka. 1) Malinga, Vaas and Murali are top class bowlers;
2) Sangakkara- world class wicketkeeper
3) Jayasuriya, Jayawardene and Sangakkara (again)- top class batsmen.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

any of the test playing country have chance to win the world cup now, even bangladesh. i think pakistan is the potential dark horse now.