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Race to the quarter-finals: Who will it be from Pool B?

Dawn Sport Published March 12, 2015
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The World Cup quarter-finals are set to begin in a week's time and Pool B seems to have entered an interesting phase to finalise teams for the third and the fourth spots.

With India and South Africa already grabbing the first and second positions, respectively, the competition is now between the West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland to reserve a seat for the next round.

Unlike Pool A, a look at the points table in Pool B illustrates how tricky it is to pinpoint teams for the 3rd and 4th spots.

Here are different scenarios for the three teams vying for a quarter-finals spot:

Scenario 1

In case of rain washing out both Pakistan vs Ireland and West Indies vs United Arab Emirates matches, Pakistan and Ireland would qualify for the QFs with more points.

Scenario 2

In case only one of the matches (Pakistan vs Ireland or West Indies vs UAE) is washed out due to rain, Pakistan and Ireland would still win the race to qualify for the last eight.

Scenario 3

If Pakistan beat Ireland and West Indies clinch victory over UAE, Misbah-ul-Haq's side and the Windies would qualify for the next round on better run rate.

Scenario 4

Net run rate of the teams will be the decisive factor in determining the fourth spot if Ireland beat Pakistan and the West Indies beat UAE. This would mean both Pakistan and West Indies would be on 6 points.

The manner in which Ireland beat Pakistan and the West Indies defeat UAE will be, thus, an important factor in the NRR scenario.

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KHAN
Mar 12, 2015 06:20pm
Pak team will go through to QF INSHAH ALLAH....!!!!!
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butt366@yahoo.com
Mar 12, 2015 06:21pm
I believe Pakistan could thrashed any team by now except the one last clinch they have to fulfill is to improve their middle order bating> If Pakistan succeeded to fix this problem they will be absolutely favorite to fetch the world cup home. Pakistan paendabad !
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Acp Rathod
Mar 12, 2015 06:25pm
Here is an eye opener statistics friends At present Pakistan has 6 points. West Indies 4 pts. Ireland 6 pts If Pakistan wins ireland match then they enter straight in quarters. But if Pakistan looses to ireland and if west indies wins against Uae then at that stage Pakistan will have 6points West indies also 6 points and Ireland 8 points. That means between west indies and Pakistan net run rate will come into play Now just assume these scenarios If Pakistan bats first against ireland and scores 250 and ireland chases that in 49 overs then Pakistan net run rate will be -0.162 If Pakistan bowls first and ireland scores 200 and Pakistan fails to chase and get all out for example at 190 in 49 overs then NRR will be -0.018 If west indies bat first against Uae and score 300 runs and Uae is all out for 150 then NRR of west indies will be 0.103 If west Indies bowl first and Uae scores 200 and west indies chases in 49 overs then west Indies NRR will be 0.409
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Harmony
Mar 12, 2015 06:36pm
@Acp Rathod - lost in numbers...but thank you for worrying so much.
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Khizr
Mar 12, 2015 06:44pm
@Acp Rathod : Which means Pakistan has to win the match against Ireland. Can't rely on UAE or West indies.
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responsible
Mar 12, 2015 06:47pm
I think no worries to Pakistan, they just play there natural game (tension free), they will not only success but take third position.
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king joy
Mar 12, 2015 06:50pm
Scenario 4 >_< if PAK is beaten by Ireland, which you never mentioned
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A Pakistani
Mar 12, 2015 06:55pm
The big question is not mentioned in this article. What margin of runs required for a loosing team in PAK/Ireland match to qualify for the quarters?????
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butt366@yahoo.com
Mar 12, 2015 06:55pm
@Acp Rathod Please also take in to account if Pakistan by now has an ability to beat South Africa we can expect they will also beat Ireland at their best ! Never under estimate Pakistani Josh !
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Calcutta Man
Mar 12, 2015 07:00pm
Scenario 4 is a strong possibility
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a Pakistani
Mar 12, 2015 07:00pm
@Acp Rathod .. FYI India scored 134 runs after playing all 60 overs in its first ever world cup match...Just concentrate and leave thinking about Pakistan OR become Pakistani. :)
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usman777
Mar 12, 2015 07:01pm
@harmony, come on man @rathod comment was one of the few indian comments that didn't reek of schadenfrade, avoided chest-thumping, discussed the article, contributed and advanced the topic somewhat... I don't approve of the spirit of most of their comments but this one was harmless and we are a hospitality culture.
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Skull
Mar 12, 2015 07:07pm
@KHAN They won't go further than QF, as in QF they would either play NZ or Aus
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SS
Mar 12, 2015 07:12pm
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Asif
Mar 12, 2015 07:15pm
Following players must show progress: Ahmed Shehzad, Shahid Afridi, Umer Akmal and Younus Khan must perform in the upcoming matches in the Worldcup. Please show some progress and be a match winning player.
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ZULFIQAR CHOUDHRI
Mar 12, 2015 07:31pm
Just win against Ireland and move to the next round already! I wonder which team we ended up playing in next round? I hope it is India - Payback time! !
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Harsh
Mar 12, 2015 07:34pm
The key is to relax and play the match as a normal match and not knockout one. Everyone likes to see Pakistan in quaterfinals.
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ismail
Mar 12, 2015 07:42pm
Besides balling and bating, I would suggest that our fielding is very very poor. Specially Ahmad Shehzad. Must take care of fielding. Our players do not run after the ball and give way and ask other player to run. This not normal with other European teams although I notice some flow in Indian fielding also in their last match.
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Siddharth
Mar 12, 2015 07:50pm
All the very best Pakistan. I wish my brothers best of luck.
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Anwar
Mar 12, 2015 07:50pm
Pakistan is the greatest, so it must be Pakistan.
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Siraj Khan
Mar 12, 2015 07:57pm
Basically, things hinge on Scenario 4. Although, PK and WI would be favorites, its a key match for all 4 teams. Ireland has been playing extremely well and I hate to say this but one cannot forget what what happened in the PK-IR match in March 2007. It was a similar situation and PK had to pack up and coach Bob Woolmer lost his life in Jamaica. UAE may be a junior team but they have surprised everyone. It was a sight to see their players loft sixes to world class bowlers of opposing teams. WI can buckle easily if Gayle gets out early. So both matches have to be watched closely. The heat is on for sure. The only thing which has raised my hope in the entire tournament is how PK beat SA. Otherwise, I would be discussing other worldly things, not cricket. People in Bangladesh are hoping their team to walk away with the Cup. Josh can easily overwhelm the hosh!
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Milind Dave
Mar 12, 2015 08:02pm
Be ready and keep your mind in cool otherwise you will again broke your tv set with out any fault
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pran
Mar 12, 2015 08:02pm
3rd position is very tricky for pakistan ....its australia which i think more dangerous than NZ
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Rajni
Mar 12, 2015 08:07pm
I think Pakistan will qualify but will lose in quaterfinal to australia.
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Farhan
Mar 12, 2015 08:15pm
There are strong chances for Pakistan and Ireland. Ireland batting is strong ,for that reason they will maintain their net run rate on last match which is with Pakistan. There are very poor chances for west indies to qualify for quarter final.
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sri
Mar 12, 2015 08:15pm
Pak 100% will go to QF only worry is they have to face Australia which is tough and no chance further. Pak should win toss and bat first.
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Sid
Mar 12, 2015 08:16pm
@Anwar wonderful logic buddy! In India we say "100 me se 99 beimaan phir bhi mera bharat mahaan". Jai ho!
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Mustafa US
Mar 12, 2015 08:19pm
@king joy PAK has to win for Woolmer; it was a big shock to him loosing against IRE
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jay
Mar 12, 2015 08:21pm
If pak bats first thinking that they can't chase the target, then they definitely will goanna loose as Irish is best while chasing.
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readet
Mar 12, 2015 08:30pm
@king joy ,, read news article properly, its there in last part.
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Humor.as.Armor
Mar 12, 2015 08:39pm
@ZULFIQAR CHOUDHRI : Keep dreaming until you realise it is one more play back time! And for the gentleman who advised another commenter from India to keep off , wonder what your craving PCB chairman dying to have a series with India have to say.
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Mohammad
Mar 12, 2015 08:49pm
Do your best Pakistani team, the rest is in God's hand...take care.
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a Pakistani
Mar 12, 2015 08:51pm
@Humor.as.Armor " what your craving PCB chairman dying to have a series with India have to say." Keep an eye on your own craving / corrupt SriNavasan...who was removed by your own court .... and now represented India in ICC.... Is India being represented by a corrupt person in ICC????????
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Kumar
Mar 12, 2015 09:00pm
Stop worrying. Pakistan will beat Ireland. No need to worry about run rate or West Indies game.
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Black Sabbath
Mar 12, 2015 09:01pm
Most probably Pakistan & West Indies will finish the group as #3 & #4 respectively which means Pakistan will play Australia in the QF. Pakistan will be a huge underdog vs Australia but I hope they beat the Aussies & play India in the SF.
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Khurram Jamali
Mar 12, 2015 09:03pm
Next time would love to see some actual Net Run Rate analysis, e.g., if Pakistan score 250, Ireland need to score it in how many overs and if Ireland score 250, what is the maximum they would have to get Pakistan out for in order to overtake Pakistan's Net Run Rate.
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Khurram Jamali
Mar 12, 2015 09:04pm
SCratch that - totally unecessary as we are competing with West Indies for NRR if Ireland beat us!
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nawab
Mar 12, 2015 09:16pm
@Anwar Why greatest?
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Duke
Mar 12, 2015 09:26pm
If Pakistan qualify they have shown they can handle Starc and Johnson atleast on Uae pitches. It will be a tough decision on Yasir Shah who had bothered Australians else it will be a battle of left arm pacers. But gotta beat Ireland first.
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Bipul
Mar 12, 2015 09:33pm
There is a Scenario 5 which is missed in the article. Pakistan lose to Ireland and West Indies lose to UAE. It's likely because Pakistan will be under pressure and West Indies my try to force run rate and lose quick wickets in the absence of Gayle. In this case also Pakistan go through but in 4th place meeting NZ.
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Shivan
Mar 12, 2015 09:35pm
@butt366@yahoo.com Thrash any team? Just a couple of games back you were wondering if Pakistan would make the QFs!
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zain
Mar 12, 2015 09:39pm
@a Pakistani FYI, Ireland knocked out Pak in 2007 world cup.
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GLASSYMAN
Mar 12, 2015 09:40pm
@a Pakistani history is your subject buddy........... still in in near past your team lost by 76 runs to the indian team...... and now your team is reliant on other teams performance........... past is over talk about NOW
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Mubbashir ALi
Mar 12, 2015 09:46pm
its the matter of GRASS on the pitch the more the grass, the more difficulties for Pakistan team... bitter truth
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jay
Mar 12, 2015 09:51pm
Waqar beware .. Last time woolmer
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Vairamuthu - Coimbatore
Mar 12, 2015 09:59pm
@ZULFIQAR CHOUDHRI Hi Zulfiqar, I think Pakistan might face Australia in the quarterfinals as I am sure that Pak will beat Ireland, which places them at 3rd spot who will meet second placed Aussies.
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a Pakistani
Mar 12, 2015 10:04pm
@zain ... FYI, Bangladesh knocked out India in 2007 world cup. :)
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Khan
Mar 12, 2015 10:12pm
Let SA or NZ lift the cup this time.
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aziz
Mar 12, 2015 10:13pm
@A Pakistani That depends on West Indies vs UAE result so you won't know until the Pakistan and Ireland game is already an hour into play
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KK
Mar 12, 2015 10:16pm
@ZULFIQAR CHOUDHRI : :) may the best team win.
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MUDASSIR KHAN
Mar 12, 2015 10:44pm
Its time for us...you are alone In the background there is the growing struggle between the two great powers. even the world cup song says that the final will be played between INDIA-PAKISTAN.
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pakka muslim
Mar 12, 2015 11:01pm
@Acp Rathod why don't we have such technical person like you Rathod sahib in Pakistan I believe you are from India I can make out with such clear understanding of scenario , Oh god what's wrong with this nation, what are we up to.
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Faiz
Mar 12, 2015 11:11pm
@zain Bangladesh knocked out India in 2007 WC
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cricketlover
Mar 12, 2015 11:12pm
With every possible scenario in focus, let's hope for the best for Pakistan as they have a different composition in WC2015 as compared to WC2007 in the caribbean. So, it's a fresh start for most of the boys. Ireland has nothing to lose from this match while Pakistan's future is hanging by the nail. They have to pull up their socks, like for any other match. Never underestimate the power of a 'minnow' team! Good Luck!
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apoorva
Mar 12, 2015 11:26pm
Pakistan will qualify but they will loose badly to Australians!!!
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ak
Mar 12, 2015 11:26pm
Go on Pakistan & West indies and best of luck.
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Sridhar
Mar 12, 2015 11:32pm
I love cricket like the guy next to me. Just take it easy and enjoy the game. Take a warm bath and go to bed. It is not worth getting ulcers over a mere game.
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Muanwar
Mar 12, 2015 11:39pm
Don't expect more. I know the majic of my team. Some time they loose 4 wickets at 1 score. Keep your fingers cross. Touchwood.
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Manoj
Mar 12, 2015 11:45pm
Wish U all the best my dear Pakistani friends........ We want U to qualify for the QF
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Ram
Mar 12, 2015 11:47pm
@a Pakistani : Ha ha! True. However, Pakistan never beat India in the World cup. Did you forget what happened on Sunday, February 15th?? India did beat your team by 76 runs. I want Pakistan to make it the next round and eventually loose to India :). That will be sweet.
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dinesh
Mar 13, 2015 12:12am
All the best to the Green Gang of Pakistan
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pinaki
Mar 13, 2015 12:14am
@a Pakistani - honey only a looney wants to be a pakistani
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Begum Mumtaz
Mar 13, 2015 12:36am
The scenario 4 looks to be an ideal scenario and if WI manage to beat UAE by say 200 runs then it will curtains for Pakistan. That will make majority of the Cricket fans happy.
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Lyra
Mar 13, 2015 12:56am
A Pakistani needs to pray for 3 things: 1. Pak beat Ireland 2. Bangladesh beat NZ 3. Australia lose to Scotland If these 3 things happen then Pak will play Bdesh in QF and Ind will play Aussies!!!
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Anwar
Mar 13, 2015 01:01am
@butt366@yahoo.com will you qualify for quarters
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INDIA is Great
Mar 13, 2015 01:11am
Calls for a shirt change once more!
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saif
Mar 13, 2015 01:43am
if pakistan lose to ireland then they dont deserve to play another world cup match. simple as that
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Yusuf Khan
Mar 13, 2015 02:04am
@KHAN Cross your finger hard.
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Yusuf Khan
Mar 13, 2015 02:07am
@a Pakistani He has already done thinking about Pakistan. It is just that there is too many permutation and combination for Pakistan to be in the quarter.
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LS
Mar 13, 2015 02:19am
Pakistan will Qualify for QF. May not be convincingly but they will do it.
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LS
Mar 13, 2015 02:22am
@Begum Mumtaz -- Yeh kya! Pehle se hi hathiyaar daal diye? Jara dhiraj rakhein. Apki team hi jitegi....
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kabob_roy
Mar 13, 2015 02:26am
Goodluck v/s the Australians, very tough game, Pak has been always a capable side High chance of a Ind v/s Aus SF rather than a Pak v/s Ind SF if Pak wants another "mauka" to beat India..beat the Aus :)
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Manoj
Mar 13, 2015 04:25am
Irrespective of permutations combinations, WI does not deserve to be in quarter finals. They played pathetic cricket. Starting from team selection to shot selection and running between wickets, nothing looks good. I will be rooting for Ireland and Pakistan.
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Rahul
Mar 13, 2015 04:26am
@a Pakistani Have you ever read the extensive analysis about India given i your newspaper. An Indian crunched a few numbers for a sport everyone loves does not mean anything, except for people like you who bring hatred in almost evrything.
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Pardesi
Mar 13, 2015 04:30am
Though an Indian supporter, second team in Pakistan, go Pakistan!!
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sri1
Mar 13, 2015 04:49am
@butt366@yahoo.com "if Pakistan by now has an ability to beat South Africa we can expect they will also beat Ireland" This is ODI. RSA is known to choke while chasing, which Pakistan and India both exploited with rain also being a factor for the former. Even the Windies gave India a fright while chasing till Dhoni the finisher calmly showed everyone how its done. It remains to be seen how Pak would fare if Ireland bats first, manages to make some 270 odd (like it did against India) and then pulls out a few key wickets. Misbah is solid, but the likes of Afridi do not inspire any confidence now in a crunch win situation while batting second, does it?
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Waseem
Mar 13, 2015 05:09am
We are unpredictable, that's my only worry. On our day we will beat no.1. But then we were beaten by small teams in the past. Can't relax till the match gets over. We must not take them lightly. They have already defeated West Indies. Till now out strategy has been to bat first. But Ireland is good at chasing. And our batsmen like playing against fast bowling. Irish bowlers will offer hardly any pace. The last thing we want to see is our batsmen playing rash shots. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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TooTrue
Mar 13, 2015 05:20am
It's bowling not balling. Two entirely different sports. The English spoken in South Asia is unique to say the least.
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AIR
Mar 13, 2015 05:48am
@GLASSYMAN not rellying on others, #win match earn spot
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Ahmer
Mar 13, 2015 06:05am
A rain washout is our best bet. Winning the toss and batting first is next.
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Ram
Mar 13, 2015 07:20am
Pakistan has found the mojo with its win over South Africa and I'm betting that it will beat Ireland easily. My opinion is that, against Australia - particularly in SCG - it must play Yasir Shah. I think it's a shame that Shah has been dropped after just one bad game. (He's also blamed for a missed catch but that was a very tough opportunity, one that he created by moving into position quickly). I personally think Pakistan selection policy is as much to blame as anything else. Sarfraz's exclusion in just one example. Anyway, play the best quicks + Yasir Shah + BooomBoom's leg spin too
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India Changing
Mar 13, 2015 07:25am
I think, Pakistan and WI will go through...although match between Pak vs ireland will be crucial..Ireland as of now seems to be a good team as well but I feel Pak can win that one. WI will easily defeat UAE..
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khan
Mar 13, 2015 08:00am
Why put this 18 year old's picture in the article?
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khan
Mar 13, 2015 08:02am
There is no chance of Ireland beating Pakistan. The Irish bowling is very weak. We have the best batting line up against weak bowling.
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Aqil Siddiqi
Mar 13, 2015 08:20am
@jay Lollllllll l Better resign now.
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Aqil Siddiqi
Mar 13, 2015 08:24am
I don't know as when this animosity will be over between India and Pakistan. All u read is just bad blood between the two neighbors. Come on guys , time is changing so you should too. Enough damage has been done. Be friends now. I say good luck to both Pakistan and India. Aqil Siddiqi ( Canada ).
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BEGUM MUMTAZ
Mar 13, 2015 08:34am
Soon it will be curtains for India when they have to finally play a strong team, New Zealand! Up till now the Indian biased ICC gave Indians "especial" matches and now Indians will have to put up or shut up : ) Long live PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!!!! Boo to my mao-di team .. hope they get clobbered big time by Sri Lanka or NZ!
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byju
Mar 13, 2015 09:53am
@a Pakistani what has that got to do with rathod's comment. he is just informing others of the various possible scenarios. and for your information pakistan was 1 for 4 in this very world cup.
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Stranger
Mar 13, 2015 09:54am
pak will qualify INSHA ALLAH Dont worry guye
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dragonwoood
Mar 13, 2015 10:14am
Ireland is a charged up team. They will get QF berth and lift the world cup.
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zak
Mar 13, 2015 11:04am
Hope Ireland wins...
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zak
Mar 13, 2015 11:05am
@kabob_roy Brother first qualify for QF before dreaming of beating India
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Kobe
Mar 13, 2015 11:21am
@Harsh "Everyone likes to see Pakistan in quaterfinals." Who is "everyone"? While the Pakistani team has a 7 foot player, the team has a 1 foot self confidence. The got past SA in an aberration (and I am sure will be thrashed next time they meet Proteas, if at all). This team thins there is a turnaround because on one day Proteas permitted these midgets to get past them. The turnaround that has to happen is for the Pakistani team to buy a ticket back to Lahore/Karachi/Wherever and leave playing cricket to capable teams. If Pakistanis manage to enter quarter finals, I hope Aussies or Black caps thrash them to such a pulp, they dare not lift a cricket bat again. /Kobe
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SAR
Mar 13, 2015 11:59am
If three teams will finish on same points then the run rate count and if two teams then the result of group match will count.
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channa
Mar 13, 2015 12:11pm
Batting of Irish side is better than pak and bowling of pak is better so pak can control bating pressure of Irish side easily up to 200.pak can chase that easily
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channa
Mar 13, 2015 12:12pm
Pak will won
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ajad sajid
Mar 13, 2015 12:44pm
pakistan will win the world cup
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Imran Khan Niazi
Mar 13, 2015 01:45pm
Yeah. Pakistan and South Africa are not strong.....
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nitish
Mar 13, 2015 02:25pm
I have a great respect for the Pakistan cricket. Wish em luck. Nitish Tripathi U.P. India
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a Pakistani
Mar 13, 2015 02:35pm
@Rahul --"Have you ever read the extensive analysis about India given i your newspaper. ".... Ask first our newspaper who never published my extensive analysis because of their friendly nature with india. :)
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a Pakistani
Mar 13, 2015 02:37pm
@byju ... FYI India just lost in last Asia cup with Pakistan...
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GKI
Mar 13, 2015 07:08pm
Pakistan will bite dust!!!!
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ch
Mar 13, 2015 08:12pm
If pak win the toss and score 400+ and bowled out ireland under 150 pak will be on 2nd spot.this is the scenario No5 and this is gonna happen qf pak vs srl
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a Pakistani
Mar 13, 2015 08:56pm
@ch ...Get well soon.. :)
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faizan
Mar 13, 2015 09:51pm
Pakistan would take on Ireland in the 42nd ODI match of the Cricket World Cup 2015. The match will be hosted at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Schedule time for ODI match is 14:00 local | 03:30 GMT | 08:30 am of Pakistan time. The match of PAK vs IRE is schedule to be played on 15 March 2015. The match between PAK vs IRE live would be played in day time at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Watch live here Pakistan vs Ireland, Live Cricket Streaming
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faizan
Mar 13, 2015 09:53pm
pakistan will beat ireland by 100 runz i bating first. and if bowl first then pakistan win by 5 wickets
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Irshad Khoja
Mar 13, 2015 11:35pm
@Acp Rathod ... Means Pak has to win it at any cost.
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naeem khan
Mar 13, 2015 11:48pm
@Acp Rathod ...I dont think so..
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India wale
Mar 14, 2015 12:57am
Dekho toh zara... quarter final main jane ke liye bhi kya kuch karna pad raha hain Pakistan ko. champion(India) ki entry shan se hoti hain... shame
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Asad
Mar 14, 2015 02:03am
Us and Bangladesh final. At least I can say the brothers wont that way.!!!!
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Malik
Mar 14, 2015 07:43am
InshaAllah Pak will win over Ire and qualify QFs...
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koushik
Mar 14, 2015 08:35am
@Anwar. I am from India. We want pak to qualify and finish 4th, win quarterfinals. In funals India Vs Pakistan. Anything can happen. But the whole world will watch us play.
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fred
Mar 14, 2015 08:17pm
@Acp Rathod Yes, it could be very close. Can you explain the current NRR for WI ? I do not see their figures of 1309/248. Why is it only 248 overs ? And comparing WI and Ireland, it is basically impossible for WI to win and Ireland lose and WI not have the better run rate ?
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N. Rajasekhar
Mar 14, 2015 09:37pm
@SAR You have got it wrong. If two teams are even on points, then the team with most wins would qualify. Even in that case also it is equal, then only the Net Run Rate comes to play. Rajasekhar Malabari
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Last Word
Mar 14, 2015 09:57pm
Come on Pakistanis don't lose heart, you can easily win against Ireland. In case you lose, please don't break your TV sets as it is just a game in which one side has to lose. However, best of luck.
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Rameez
Mar 15, 2015 12:28am
I also feel Pakistan will beat Ireland In sha Allah and will also beat Australia if they meet in the quarters. It will also be good to see the West Indies beat UAE and move on as they are a entertaining team which will of course give some stiff competition if Chris and Simmons explore Rameez
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Rameez
Mar 15, 2015 12:32am
I am not from Pakistan but I am with you as players like Wasim, Waquar, Saqlain and now Mis bah and Yonus have made Pakistan a great team
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Aman
Mar 15, 2015 01:18am
@KHAN Ya hope so we want another India vs pak match to make it 7-0
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meersohail
Mar 15, 2015 02:12am
Its time for us you are alone :):):)) in the background there is the growing struggle between the two great powers:):):):) even the world cup song says that the final will be played between:):):):) INDIA PAKISTAN:)
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shah
Mar 15, 2015 07:13am
@Calcutta Man its your mind theory man..... Pak win and beat india in semis....
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shah
Mar 15, 2015 07:14am
Dear its your mind theory .... Pak win and beat india in semis....
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ashif
Mar 15, 2015 01:30pm
i think pak and windies going to enter quarter final b'cose pakistan playing on top right now..
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hhh
Mar 15, 2015 04:37pm
@ashif crct
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zeeshan
Mar 19, 2015 09:12pm
yeah pakistan zindabad pakistan will definetly win this world cup 2015 inshallah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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THE KP budget does not read like a document of a province getting its fiscal house in order. Revenue is projected at...
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