Sri Lankan Cricket Fans

West Indies
Played - 24, Points - 88
Remaining matches - 0
West Indies are the only side to complete their 24 fixtures of the Super League. For West Indies to make it through to the World Cup directly with 88 points, none of Ireland, Sri Lanka and South Africa should win more than two of their remaining matches. West Indies could see themselves tie on 88 points with Ireland (if they win two of their remaining three), but they will be ranked higher based on the number of wins
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Ireland
Played - 21, Points - 68
Remaining matches - 3 vs Bangladesh (H)
Ireland would need to win their remaining three matches to have any chance of direct qualification for the World Cup. That, however, won't be enough if either Sri Lanka or South Africa win all their remaining matches. Ireland's chances will improve only if both Sri Lanka and South Africa don't win more than three games from hereon.
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Sri Lanka
Played - 20, Points - 67
Remaining matches - 3 vs New Zealand (A)
Sri Lanka need to win at least three of their remaining matches to have a chance of direct qualification for the World Cup. In the scenario of three wins, they need to hope South Africa don't win more than three while Ireland don't win more than two of their remaining games. Even if Sri Lanka win their remaining four games, they still need South Africa to lose a game.
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South Africa
Played - 16, Points - 59
Remaining matches - 3 vs Australia (A), 3 vs England (H) and 2 vs Netherlands (H)

South Africa still have eight matches to be played, but three of those are against Australia, a series for which they will lose points due to forfeiture. South Africa can qualify for the World Cup irrespective of other results if they win the remaining five games. They must, however, win at least three matches to have a chance of a No.8 finish.

1 down 2 to go lads.

That analysis was done before the 3rd ODI against AFG, if I read it correct. We had to win at least 3 of the 4 remaining matches. So after yesterday's win, we have to win at least 2 of the 3 matches against NZ and also hope other results go our way which is a huge ask. That's how I read it, correct me if I am wrong.

(11-30-2022, 10:31 PM)pj57 Wrote: [ -> ]That analysis was done before the 3rd ODI against AFG, if I read it correct. We had to win at least 3 of the 4 remaining matches. So after yesterday's win, we have to win at least 2 of the 3 matches against NZ and also hope other results go our way which is a huge ask. That's how I read it, correct me if I am wrong.

You are a carrot PJ.

I guess winning all 3 remaining makes things better but yep 2/3 remaining should do the job as long as other results go our way.

Can we somehow get Randy's passport cancelled so he does not entertain thoughts of flying to NZ to watch any of these games. PJ call your people and tell them Randy has been collecting a lot of bomb-related material from various Bunnings stores around Melbourne.

If you need the full list of materials to make it seem more legit I know a guy on the forum we can ask Just lemme know.

Only if that rain affected game went our way.

Also, if we play qualifiers, wouldn't this be our first time playing a qualifier to qualify for a 50 over WC after 1979?

hahah never thought this would happen tbh.

bloody shame that the series we play against Australia at home didn't under the Super League. Would have been great if it came under the super league

What nonsense is this? We do it the hard way. Qualifiers here we come.

(11-30-2022, 11:32 PM)Randy Wrote: [ -> ]Only if that rain affected game went our way.

Also, if we play qualifiers, wouldn't this be our first time playing a qualifier to qualify for a 50 over WC after 1979?

hahah never thought this would happen tbh.

Did they have a concept of qualifiers for those editions of the WC not sure.

Either way, it is just yet another sign of how far we've fallen. I just wish we could have a sustained period of domestic comps and coaching / SLC governance for about a decade where things are just consistent and everyone understands the end goal.

The current team are showing signs of a revival but they have a long way to go.

(12-01-2022, 12:42 AM)Bada Wrote: [ -> ]What nonsense is this? We do it the hard way. Qualifiers here we come.

Yes. Qualifiers are our thing now.
No better feeling than bashing some minnows like Namibia. Bring them on! Don't take away the little joys we have.

(12-01-2022, 05:32 AM)nuffa Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-01-2022, 12:42 AM)Bada Wrote: [ -> ]What nonsense is this? We do it the hard way. Qualifiers here we come.

Yes. Qualifiers are our thing now.
No better feeling than bashing some minnows like Namibia. Bring them on! Don't take away the little joys we have.

When did we do that ?