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RedCafe Cricket Draft QF- Aldo vs Interval
- Thread starter KM
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Please vote on basis of performances post 1990
Aldoraine
v/s
Interval's 11
Saeed Anwar
Tilakratne Dilshan
Brian Lara
Mahela Jayawardene
Arjuna Ranatunga ©
Alec Stewart (WK)
Abdul Razzaq
Irfan Pathan
Damien Fleming
Saeed Ajmal
Glenn McGrath
12th man: Brad Hogg
Explanation
Aldoraine
AldoRaine18 said:My team :
Two openers who compliment each other and are a proven pair that led Australia throughout it's glory years. With Gilchrist smashing balls to every part of the ground on one side and Mark Waugh playing his elegant game and splitting the gaps with ease on the other. I expect them to give me a strong start in every game, without holding up the run rate, which is a must for every ODI innings. To follow them I have a set of graceful and determined middle order. All 3 players have captained their countries and have all it takes to build an innings and carry forward the cracking start given by the openers. And to finish the innings, I have the best in the game. Michael Bevan who would put the maximum price on his wicket and would be extremely valuable in a case where the team has suffered a rare collapse and needs an anchor to see it through. Cairns and Azhar are capable of hitting the big shots. Umar Gul is no mug with the bat either. The whole batting order played in the 90s against the best bowling attacks of all time.
Bowling has an excellent balance of strike rate and economy to it. Walsh and De Villiers are two of the most economical bowlers in the draft, and would build immense pressure and strangle the opposition. With Gul and Mendis at the other end being great wicket takes and providing the deliveries to exploit the pressure created by Walsh and De Villiers. Cairns would be the fifth bowler, who has over 200 wickets to his name, and Mark Waugh with another 100 odd comes in to provide the variety with his off spin.
The wicket keeper is also the best in the game, with multiple records to his name. With accurate bowlers such as Walsh and De Villiers, there are bound to be edges flying.
My team is a great fielding unit, starting with Gilly himself who was as athletic as they come. Mark Waugh is one of the finest slip fielders of all time. And in Azhar I have a mercurial fielder in the outfield. The rest of the team is in general very fit and would save loads of runs.
Player Profiles :
Adam Gilchrist : He is considered to be one of the greatest wicket-keeper-batsmen in the history of the game. He holds the world record for the most dismissals by a wicket keeper in One Day International cricket. His 16 ODI centuries are the most by a wicket-keeper. He holds the unique record of scoring at least 50 runs in successive World Cup finals (in 1999, 2003 and 2007) and is one of only three players to have won three titles. Won the game in the 2007 final with a lightening quick century.
Mark Waugh : Waugh is regarded as one of the most elegant and gifted stroke makers to ever play the game. His three centuries at the 1996 Cricket World Cup made him the only batsman to ever achieve this feat, and a fourth century in the 1999 tournament made him the only Australian to score more than 1000 runs in World Cup competition and to score four centuries. He became the leading Australian run-scorer and century maker in ODIs during the 1999 tournament. Best slip fielder of his generation.
Richie Richardson : Captained West Indies, with 44 half centuries to his name and 5 tons. Flaboyant player who never cared to wear a helmet against the fastest of bowlers. A real livewire.
Javed Miandad : Greatest batsman Pakistan has ever produced. Adept to all styles of play, determined to win which was proven by his immense contribution in the 1992 Cricket World Cup with half centuries in most games including the semi final and final. He will bring great experience and quality to the team.
Mohammed Azharuddin : In his prime, he had a graceful, fluid batting style, comparable to that of his English contemporary, David Gower and Australian batsman Greg Chappell. Add to that, he was capable of accelerating when required, and had the fastest ODI century record at one time. The most succesful Indian captain in ODIs and a lightening quick fielder. At his very best he was as good as Sachin.
Michael Bevan : The best finisher the game has seen, who saw Australia through to most of their wins. Excellent in batting with the tail, extremely difficult when it comes to giving away his wicket, and has a wide variety of shots.
Chris Cairns : At his best the best all rounder in the world, as described by Warne. A great number 7 to have, with a history of being able to clear the boundary with ease. Also a fine bowler with over 200 wickets to his name.
Umar Gul : After the two Ws, the best Pakistani quickie in ODIs without the bad temperament of Akhtar. A wicked yorker and the ability to swing the ball both ways, Gul established himself is the spearhead of Pakistan and consistently took wickets on flat subcontinent tracks.
Courtney Walsh : One of the many great Windie quickies, Walsh was a tireless worker not afraid of running uphill and bowling with ferocious pace and accuracy. Very very hard to score against.
Fanie De Villers : Another miserly bowler who produced crucial wickets when needed. One of the few who troubled Sachin at his prime.
Ajantha Mendis : Still holds an average of 20 and an equally impressive strike rate. Had the perfect start to his career, and demolished all batsmen in sight. Can bowl 6 different balls in an over.
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Interval's 11
Saeed Anwar
Tilakratne Dilshan
Brian Lara
Mahela Jayawardene
Arjuna Ranatunga ©
Alec Stewart (WK)
Abdul Razzaq
Irfan Pathan
Damien Fleming
Saeed Ajmal
Glenn McGrath
12th man: Brad Hogg
Explanation
Saeed Anwar: 8824 runs in 247 matches at 39.2 and 20 hundreds. Long standing record for highest score of 194 against India
Tilakratne Dilshan: 6715 runs at 35 with 13 hundreds. Averages 43ish as opener. Picked up 60+ wickets
Brian Lara: 10,405 runs at 40 with 19 hundreds.
Mahela Jayawardene: 10,772 runs at 33 with 15 hundreds.
Arjuna Ranatunga: 7.5 thousand runs at 36 with 4 hundreds. Captain inspirational.
Alec Stewart: 4.6 thousand runs at 32 with 4 hundreds. 174 dismissals in 170 matches
Abdul Razzaq: 5000 runs at 30 with 3 hundreds. 269 wickets at an economy of 4.7. Played 265 matches.
Irfan Pathan: 1500 runs at 24 with 5 half centuries. 173 wickets in 120 matches at an average of 30.
Damien Fleming: 134 wickets in 88 matches at 23 average. Economy of 4.4.
Saeed Ajmal: 109 wickets in 71 matches at 23 and economy of 4.1.
Glenn McGrath: 381 wickets in 250 matches at 22 with an economy of 3.9 and 7 times 5wicket hauls. Probably one of the best fast bowlers in the draft.
Explanation:
Batting: All established stars with the middle order comprising of 2 10,000+ run getters. Openers contain a balance of aggression in Dilshan and elegant stroke making of who I consider one of the best opening bats of the 90s, Anwar. Arjuna and Stewart to back up the rear guard in case of loss of early wickets. Razzaq and Pathan can be sent early as pinch hitters in case we’re in the last 10 overs. Last 3 are bunnies but I bat till 8.
Bowling: Probably the best quickie in the draft with McGrath. Fleming to join him in opening having carried the aussie attack in the mid 90s. Razzaq and Ajmal to take over the bowling from them. With Pathan to be the 5th supplemented by Dilshan and Ranatunga who can both bowl a bit.
Overall: I have a team of match winners. With almost all established players all well known for their mental strength. This team can never be beaten until the final ball is bowled.
Brad Hogg (156 wickets in 123 @ 26.8 and economy of 4.5, batting average of 20 with 2 50s) can come in instead of Pathan in case an additional bowler is needed.
Tilakratne Dilshan: 6715 runs at 35 with 13 hundreds. Averages 43ish as opener. Picked up 60+ wickets
Brian Lara: 10,405 runs at 40 with 19 hundreds.
Mahela Jayawardene: 10,772 runs at 33 with 15 hundreds.
Arjuna Ranatunga: 7.5 thousand runs at 36 with 4 hundreds. Captain inspirational.
Alec Stewart: 4.6 thousand runs at 32 with 4 hundreds. 174 dismissals in 170 matches
Abdul Razzaq: 5000 runs at 30 with 3 hundreds. 269 wickets at an economy of 4.7. Played 265 matches.
Irfan Pathan: 1500 runs at 24 with 5 half centuries. 173 wickets in 120 matches at an average of 30.
Damien Fleming: 134 wickets in 88 matches at 23 average. Economy of 4.4.
Saeed Ajmal: 109 wickets in 71 matches at 23 and economy of 4.1.
Glenn McGrath: 381 wickets in 250 matches at 22 with an economy of 3.9 and 7 times 5wicket hauls. Probably one of the best fast bowlers in the draft.
Explanation:
Batting: All established stars with the middle order comprising of 2 10,000+ run getters. Openers contain a balance of aggression in Dilshan and elegant stroke making of who I consider one of the best opening bats of the 90s, Anwar. Arjuna and Stewart to back up the rear guard in case of loss of early wickets. Razzaq and Pathan can be sent early as pinch hitters in case we’re in the last 10 overs. Last 3 are bunnies but I bat till 8.
Bowling: Probably the best quickie in the draft with McGrath. Fleming to join him in opening having carried the aussie attack in the mid 90s. Razzaq and Ajmal to take over the bowling from them. With Pathan to be the 5th supplemented by Dilshan and Ranatunga who can both bowl a bit.
Overall: I have a team of match winners. With almost all established players all well known for their mental strength. This team can never be beaten until the final ball is bowled.
Brad Hogg (156 wickets in 123 @ 26.8 and economy of 4.5, batting average of 20 with 2 50s) can come in instead of Pathan in case an additional bowler is needed.
Fanie lulz
EDIT: IL's batting line-up is much more diverse and can be found competitive across both formats of the game. Swings it in his favor, that, imo.
EDIT: IL's batting line-up is much more diverse and can be found competitive across both formats of the game. Swings it in his favor, that, imo.
IL's batting lineup seems a lot more hit and miss. Having said that, he does have the better bowling unit.
IL benefits immensely from having two match winners in Ajmal and McGrath. That swung it for me.
Quater Final??? I thought we will have semi's straight
It shouldn't. This is ODI only. Vote on that basis.
Oh, alright. Mea culpa. Still going for IL's lineup.
Thanks for the votes, people
I think contrary, Traub. His batting is way more whimsical than mine. Richardson, Azhar were very hit and miss. Admittedly his batting is strong, but I don't think mine is any less. My top 4 are better than his. His lower order shades mine. Ranatunga and Stewart backed up by quick runs from Razzaq and Pathan is very solid.
I think contrary, Traub. His batting is way more whimsical than mine. Richardson, Azhar were very hit and miss. Admittedly his batting is strong, but I don't think mine is any less. My top 4 are better than his. His lower order shades mine. Ranatunga and Stewart backed up by quick runs from Razzaq and Pathan is very solid.
I meant to vote for Aldo. Messed up, but on second thoughts IL's team is better. Poor Aldo can't even defend himself!!