Back in 2003 I wrote a paper analysing every ball of the Cricket World Cup. I have now taken those results and applied them to the current tournament, predicting that Bangladesh will meet India in the final.

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Posted By: Rob Brooks - Category: One Day International, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, International Teams

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Does Westindies have enought substance to beat India

December 31st 2011 12:25

The first test match between India and West indies had been won by India with a margin of 63 runs, which is quiet enough for a low scoring match.

The main question is does west indies have enough substance to beat No 1 test team in the world. The match has been completed in just three and half days. The captain of west indies Sammy has made a statement that they can beat the No 1 team in the world. Dear Sammy, Just wake up from the dreams. Being positive and confident is good for the team spirit, but my dear friend, check out the reality.

First, except Chadrapaul and Sarwan, Do you have a batsman who can last more than 2 sessions in the test match? Bravo is new and yet to prove his credentials. On the other side, Dravid and Laxman alone can bet for 2 days for India and win/ save test match.

Second, If you take away the runs scored by last 2 players in the second inning, the top 7 even couldn't make 150 runs. When you are chasing 326 against the quality bowling, your top order has to fire.

Third, don;t forget India is playing with out their 6 top choice players. If Indians would have played with their full strengths, the match would have been completed in two and half days.

Though west indies bowling shown signs of fireworks and troubled Indian batsman. Bishoo and Rampual were very impressive. They need to work on their batting and fielding. You cannot drop simple catches and give life to Dravid or Laxman.

The positive for India is the batting of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan. Bhajii has been proving that he can be considered for an all rounder spot at 7 from the last two series. Raina Justifying his tag of breakthrough bowler. Only thing he needs is to be more consistent with is batting.

From bowling point of view, Pravin Kumar And Ishan sharma both did a great job in absence of Zaheer. The remaining two test matches will be a great opportunity for youngsters like Vijay, Mukund and Virat kohli to claim their places in the strong Indian batting line up. Badrinath should be given one opportunity to showcase his domestic cricket form at an international cricket.

My prediction for the series result is clean sweep by Indians.

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Posted By: viral011 - Category: Test Match, India

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Australia Win First Test Over India

December 29th 2011 17:09

Australia's pacemen demolished India for 169 in their second innings as the home side claimed a 122-run win in the first Test at the MCG.

Australia resumed on day four at 8-179 and were dismissed for 240, setting India a target of 292 to win.

Man-of-the-match James Pattinson led Australia's bowling, taking 4-53 in India's second innings after also scoring 18 not out and 37 not out.

His fellow Victorian quick Peter Siddle also played a key role with figures of 3-63 and 3-42 in the match and contributing a vital knock of 41 in Australia's first innings of 333, helping to set up a 51-run lead on the first dig.

Ben Hilfenhaus claimed 2-39 after his career-best haul of 5-75 in India's first innings.

Sachin Tendulkar top-scored with 32 in India's second innings.

The second Test of the four-match series starts in Sydney on January 3.