Ireland Target Upset: The men in green will be looking to shock another Test Playing nation here as they take on the West Indies in Mohali. With 13 professionals in their squad, and a stunning win over England, things have looked up for Ireland this World Cup; one of the few minnow contingents underlining the argument... Read More; Adam Currie; Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 15:19
Sri Lanka To Cut Loose: Like all four major Test nations in Group A, Sri Lanka is on course to progress to the quarter-finals without any serious issues. The chances of Zimbabwe pulling one over the co-hosts is unlikely- however rewind a week and the same was being said of Ireland. The African side’s biggest... Read More; Adam Currie; Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 15:32
Dutch Confident Of Indian Upset: India skipper MS Dhoni is hoping for a comfortable evening when the World Cup hosts meet minnows Netherlands at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi tomorrow. India is the only unbeaten team in Group B, although it has hardly been plain sailing since kicking off their campaign. After a... Read More; Adam Currie; Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 15:21
Pakistan Look To Demoralise Black Caps: In-form Pakistan will have to ensure that they do not fall victim to complacency, and their tendency to implode, when they take on New Zealand in a World Cup Group A match in Kandy. The pressure is somewhat less intense than Group B for these two teams as unless Zimbabwe scores an unlikely upset;... Read More; Adam Currie; Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 03:28
Cricket Minnows Attempt To Underline Status: Both Canada and Kenya will enter into this game with everything to prove. The argument of whether Associate nations should be allowed to compete in the ICC World Cup has not been helped by the form of these two cricketing minnows. While Kenya have been bundled out for scores of 69, 112 and 142-... Read More; Adam Currie; Monday, March 7, 2011 - 05:38
Fighting Irish Seek To Upset Hosts: Ireland's World Cup match against India has acquired greater significance after their sensational victory over England only a few days ago. India cannot afford to take the Associate nation lightly, and will look to dominate from ball one. The fielding and bowling attack will need to lift their... Read More; Adam Currie; Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 01:59
South Africa Look To Kill Off Weakened England: England will be reeling heading into this match up, having suffered an astonishing defeat at the hands of the Irish only a few days ago. In what will go down in World Cup folklore, Kevin O Brien smashed the fastest century in World Cup history to ensure an historic win over the old foe. It's... Read More; Adam Currie; Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 01:35
Sri Lanka Look To Halt Aussie Winning Streak: Host nation Sri Lanka will have to improve their dismal World Cup record against Australia if they are to topple the defending champions in Colombo tomorrow. In a head-to-head the hosts have lost all but one of their seven meetings with the defending champions Legendary spinner Muttiah... Read More; Adam Currie; Friday, March 4, 2011 - 15:37
West Indies Look To Maintain Momentum: A resurgent West Indies will be in a stronger opposition when they take on an ambitious Bangladesh in Friday's World Cup Group B match in Dhaka. Faced with the loss of Dwayne Bravo, the twice champions have tweaked their original strategy, showing more trust in their spinners as well as... Read More; Adam Currie; Friday, March 4, 2011 - 05:04
Zim Seek Upset Over Mediocre Black Caps: The winner of New Zealand and Zimbabwe's clash in Ahmedabad on Friday will be one step closer to the quarter-finals of the tournament. With minnows Canada and Kenya bringing up the rear end of Group A, either New Zealand or Zimbabwe will be making the last eight of the tournament, and... Read More; Adam Currie; Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 15:30