IND v SRL 2011 CWC Final Preview at Mumbai - India v Sri Lanka Cricket WC 2011 Final Teams

Hosts of 2011 Cricket World Cup, India and Sri Lanka are ready for the battle of Grand Finale to lift the prestigious trophy on Saturday, 2nd April, 2011 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

India reached the final by winning two high profile against top teams under pressure, first beat defending champions in the quarter final and then biggest match of the tournament against arch rivals Pakistan in the semi final, as both the match were close. Good thing is that in both the matches India's weakest link, i.e. their bowling clicked and bowlers bowled brilliantly under pressure as Zaheer Khan is now the 2nd highest wicket taker in the tournament with 19 wickets 2 short of Shahid Afridi, while Harbhajan Singh also back in form. Sachin Tendulkar is also at the 2nd amongst highest scorer, 3 runs short of leader Dilshan. They will highly depend on their batting one last time in the tournament specially openers.

Sri Lanka's knock out journey was quite easy as they beat England and New Zealand comfortably. Their openers are in great touch specially Dilshan who is leading the highest run chart along with captain Kumara Sangakkara, but their lower middle order has not much exposed. They will be much depend on 3 M's Makinga, Mendis and Muralitharan as the later is injured but he will probably in his last ODI. It will be interesting if they will go for 3 spinners with Herath. Other advantage is that they had played and won here in Mumbai in the league match against Kiwis,

Indian Team, Squad for the Grand Finale of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin/Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for the Grand Finale of 2011 CWC:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Nuwan Kulasekara/Rangna Herath, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis

Asish Nehra is injured may miss Final on 2nd April, Muralia also unfit

India's fast bowler Ashish Nehra who played a big role in the 29 runs win against Pakistan at Mohali may miss the Final of 2011 Cricket World Cup with finger injury.

Nehra who took 2 wickets in the semi for just 33 runs was injured while attempting an unsuccessful catch of Shahid Afridi as replays confirmed the ball had bounced in front of him, was in pain and immediately had his finger taped.He however Nehra was able to get through three more overs in the match, as the injury was on his non-bowling hand.

India will take the decision only on Friday, told Ranjib Biswal, the Indian team manager.

Sri Lankan spin legend Muralitharan who is probably playing his last match is also injured even though he played semi with hamstring injury, a side strain, a troublesome knee and a groin issue, and chances are that he may play one final time.

IND v PAK 2011 CWC 2nd SF Preview at Mohali - India v Pakistan Cricket WC 2nd Semi Final Teams

Its WC Final before the Final, yes it's match between bitter neighbor arch rivals India and Pakistan, likely to be the biggest match of 2011 Cricket World Cup, when they meet in the 2nd Semi-Final on Wednesday, 30th March, 2011 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Indian batting line is supposed to be the strongest in this WC, starting from Sehwag and Sachin at the top, followed by Gambhir, Kohli, in-form Yuvraj Singh, out of form captain Dhoni and Suresh Raina. Bowling is their weaker link but bowlers done well in the last 2 matches against West Indies and Australia, specially Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin and Yuvraj Singh.

Pakistan on the other hand is exactly apposite as they are strong in bowling as captain Shahid Afridi is the leading wicket taker with 21 wickets in 7 games picking wickets at crucial time, Umar Gul taking wickets with the new ball as well old ball, also contributing Ajmal, Razzak and Hafeez. Their batting is patchy despite Hafeez and Kamran Akmal did well in 10 wicket win against West Indies. They will much depend on Younus, Misbah and Umar Akmal.

Indian Team, Squad for the 2nd SF Match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan/Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin,Munaf Patel

Pakistan Team, Squad for the 2nd SF match of 2011 CWC:

Mohammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Abdur Rehman/Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar

SRL v NZL 2011 CWC 1st SF Preview at Colombo - Sri Lanka v New Zealand Cricket WC 1st Semi Final Teams

Title favorite and co-host Sri Lanka will take upbeat New Zealand in the 1st Semi-Final of 2011 Cricket World Cup, on Tuesday, 29th March, 2011 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Sri Lanka won convincingly against England in the 4th QF by 10 wickets at the same ground and will be favorite to win this game. Tharanga, Dilshan hit unbeaten centuries in the last game and in good form along with Sangakkara and Jayawardhane. They will probably sit out Herath, who has done nothing special in the last game.

New Zealand will be charged up after win over title favorite South Africa and will try to do other upset to reach their first Final of World Cup. Jesse Ryder and Taylor played well but they need special inning from Brandon McCullum tomove ahead. Jacob Oram will be crucial with the ball with Vettori.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for the 1st SF match of 2011 CWC:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Nuwan Kulasekara/Rangna Herath, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 1st SF match of 2011 CWC:

Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Scott Stryis, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Luke Woodcock, Tim Southee

SRL v ENG 2011 CWC 4th QF Preview at Colombo - Sri Lanka v England Cricket WC 4th Quarter Final Teams

Co-host and one of the title contender Sri Lanka will take injury hit England in the 4th Quarter-Final of 2011 Cricket World Cup, on Saturday, 26th March, 2011 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Sri Lanka done pretty well in the league matches, and finished 2nd in Group B. Upal Tharanga and Dilshan giving good start to them while Kumara Sangakkara and Jayawardhane strengthening the middle order. On the turning track Muraltharan and Mendis will be unplayable after opening spell of Lasith malinga.

England, without their key players Pietersen and Broad due to injury highly depend on Strauss and Trott in batting and if Graem Swann can do magic with the ball they have some chance. James Anderson may find a place in playing 11

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for the 4th QF match of 2011 CWC:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis

England Team, Squad for the 4th QF match of 2011 CWC:

Andrew Strauss (capt), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Ravi Bopara, Eoin Morgan, Matt Prior (wk), Luke Wright, Tim Bresnan, Graeme Swann, James Tredwell, James Anderson

NZL v SAF 2011 CWC 3rd QF Preview at Mirpur - South Africa v New Zealand Cricket WC 3rd Quarter Final Teams

Title favorite and chokers South Africa will take New Zealand in the 3rd Quarter-Finals of 2011 Cricket World Cup, on Friday, 25th March, 2011 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in a day-night game starting from 08:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:00 IST.

South Africa will be favorite for this game as their batsmen, Amla, Kallis, de Villiers, Duminy and du Plessis are in great form well supported by their bowling by Dale Steyn, Peterson, Morkel and Botha. But looking in their past records in the knock-out stages its difficult to predict if they move ahead.

New Zealand on the other hand performed well in patches and they will be highly depend on Brendon McCullum, Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor. It will be crucial if Daniel Vettori returns from the injury as he will be handful on the turning pitches.

South African Team, Squad for the 3rd QF match of 2011 CWC:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Johan Botha, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 3rd QF match of 2011 CWC:

Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, James Franklin, Scott Stryis, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Hamish Bennett, Tim Southee

IND v AUS 2011 CWC 2nd QF Preview at Motera - Australia v India Cricket WC 2nd Quarter Final Teams

People are saying its final before 2011 CWC Final, yes it's the match between title favorite and co-host India and defending champions Australia in the 2nd Quarter-Finals on Thursday, 24th March, 2011 at Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Indian openers giving good start but the problem is their middle and lower order collapsed not once but many times in this WC, first against England they lost 7 wickets for 33 runs, then against South Africa, lost 9 wickets for 29 runs and against West Indies 7 wickets for 51 runs. They need good show from Dhoni and Pathan in the end as Sehwag, Tendulkar and Yuvraj are in good form and good thing is that their bowling also clicked in the last match.

Australia lost their winning streak in the last match when they defeated after 34 matchessince 1999. Ricky Ponting and Cameron White are totally out of form but their bowling is their fast biggest strength but looking weak in spin department.

Indian Team, Squad for the 2nd QF Match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan/Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin,Munaf Patel

Australian Team, Squad for the 2nd QF Match of 2011 CWC:

Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Cameron White, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Krezja, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait


So hope for a exciting and thriller quarterfinal between 2 rivals...

PAK v WI 2011 CWC 1st QF Preview at Mirpur - Pakistan vs West Indies Cricket WC 1st Quarter Final Teams

2011 Cricket World Cup is all sey for the knock-out stage as the 1st quarter final will be played between now title favorite Pakistan and danger West Indies, on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2011 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in a day-night game starting from 08:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:00 IST.

Pakistan tops the Group A with 10 points and ends the defending champions Australia's 34 unbeaten record in world cup. Their bowling is top class as captain Shahid Afridi is leading wicket taker of the tournament with 17 wickets while Umar Gul, Razzak bowling superbly and with the return of Shoaib Akhtar they will be killer and if they improve their batting they will be unstoppable.

West Indies on the other hand not done well against top teams but performed well against weaker teams. Chris Gayle and Kemar Roach will return to boost their performance.

Pakistan Team, Squad for the 1st QF match of 2011 CWC:

Mohammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Abdur Rehman/Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar

West Indies Team, Squad for the 1st QF match of 2011 CWC:

Chris Gayle, Devon Smith, Darren Bravo, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kieron Pollard, Devon Thomas (wk), Darren Sammy (capt), Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller/Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach

IND v WI 2011 CWC 42nd Match Preview at Chennai - India vs West Indies Cricket WC Teams

In the 42nd and final league match of 2011 Cricket World Cup, title favorite India will take West Indies to decide the quarter-final matches on Sunday, 18th March, 2011 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

India lost last game against South Africa in the last overs and their batting collapsed from 268/1 to 296 all out which is a concern as they are highly depend on their batting.

West Indies though qualified for the QF but to avoid tough opponent they will try hard to win this game. Chris Gayle and Pollard played well in the last game but they need to spend more time in the midddle.

Indian Team, Squad for the 42nd match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra/Piyush Chawla/R Ashwin,Munaf Patel

West Indies Team, Squad for the 42nd match of 2011 CWC:

Chris Gayle, Devon Smith, Darren Bravo, Ramnaresh Sarwan/Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy (capt.), Devon Thomas (wk), Andre Russell, Sulieman Benn, Kemar Roach, Devendra Bishoo

IND v SAF 2011 CWC 29th Match Review at Nagpur - India vs South Africa Ceicket WC Teams

The biggest match of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup league game is finally here, two title favorites India and South Africa will in the 29th match n Group B on Saturday, 12th March, 2011 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST

Sachin Tendulkar and Sehwag hit a century each in this cup and India need a good start from them once again and then rely on middle order and lower order. Their main problem is bowling as only Zaheer is doing well nd part timer Yuvraj taking wicket, while it is still doubt if Dhoni will replace Chawla with Ashwin.

South Africa lost their last close game against England and if de Villiers won't fully fit van Wyk will do keeping while mystery spinner Imran Tahir is also not fully fit and may replace by Botha.

Indian Team, Squad for the 29th match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra/Piyush Chawla/R Ashwin,Munaf Patel

South African Team, Squad for the 29th match of 2011 CWC:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Morne van Wyk/ Johan Botha, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe

IND v NED 2011 Cricket World Cup 25th Match Preview - India v Netherlands WC 2011 Teams

India has a good chance to increase their lead and retain their tops spot in Group B points table when they meet minnows Netherlands in the 25th match of 2011 CWC on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

India struggled hard to overcome gusty Ireland in their last game and lost 5 wickets and 46 overs to chase 207 runs and now has a good chance to improve their run rate which will be crucial to lead the group by a big win. Piyush Chawla has to be replaced by R Ashwin or Ojha.

Netherlands started the tournament well by giving tough fight to England but after that they lost their momentum but they have good players to come back.

Indian Team, Squad for 25th Match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Piyush Chawla/R Ashwin/Pragyan Ojha, Munaf Patel

Netherlands Team, Squad for 25th Match of 2011 CWC:

Alexei Kervezee, Wesley Barresi (wk), Tom Cooper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Bas Zuiderent, Tom de Grooth, Peter Borren (capt), Mudassar Bukhari, Pieter Seelaar, Bernard Loots, Berend Westdijk

IND v IRE 2011 CWC 22nd Match Preview at Bangalore - India v Ireland World Cup Teams

India will play 3rd match of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, against dangerous Ireland, who already chased 327 runs against England in the 22nd of Group B game on Sunday, 6th March, 2011 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

India is playing after 7 days and stunned by England with a tie after scoring 338 runs at the same ground. Their main problem is their bowling as none of the bowlers is doing well except Zaheer. All the batsmen are in great form and they need to score big score at the flat wicket.

Ireland created history with the highest chase in world cup against England here and now they are ready for another upset. Kevin O'Brien who hit 50 balls century will be the key again.

Indian Team, Squad for 22nd Match of 2011 CWC:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk/capt), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Piyush Chawla, Munaf Patel

Ireland Team, Squad for 22nd Match of 2011 CWC:

William Porterfield (capt), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Niall O'Brien (wk), Kevin O'Brien, Alex Cusack, Andre Botha/Gary Wilson, John Mooney, Trent Johnston, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin

Ind vs Eng 2011 WC 11th Match Preview - India v England CWC Teams

Title favorite and co-host India will play their second game against strong England in the 11th match of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in Group B on Sunday, 27th February, 2011 at Chinnaswami Stadium, Bangalore in a day-night game. Match was originally schedule at Eden Gardens Kolkata but lack of preparation cause shifting.

India after strong show in the opening game put them as favortie as Sehwag and Kohli hit centuries in the last game while others are also ready to go. Sreesanth bowled horribly against Bangladesh and may be replaced by extra spinner likely to be Piyush Chawla as Nehra is still not fit.

England was tested hard by minnows Holland in their first match and they have to improve their game against tough opponents. Michael Yardy may be recalled as extra spinner while they will highly depend on Swann.

India Playing 11 at Bangalore:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Sreesanth/Piyush Chawla, Munaf Patel.

England Playing 11 at Bangalore:

ndrew Strauss (capt), Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Ravi Bopara, Matt Prior (wk), Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson