England vs Netherlands - Live in ICC Cricket world cup 2011

England play their first match of ICC Cricket world up 2011 tomorrow against Netherlands. After the impressive Ashes, England had a disappointing ODI series against Australia. But against non-test playing nation like Netherland, we can expect them to win comfortably.

Kevin Pietersen has got a new role of opening the inning and it would be interesting to see how he does the job. Graeme Swann is back in the English team. For Netherlands Ryan ten Doeschate who has been known for his all-round performance will be a player to watch out.

Pakistan Vs Netherlands in T20 World cup 2009

After a loss against England, Pakistan are in the danger of early exit from ICC World T20 2009. Now only a win by more than 25 runs or before 18 overs(if batting second) can qualify Pakistan for the second stage of the tournament. Though Netherlands are considered very weak in cricket, their recent win against England, Pakistan's poor show in England and the fact that only a win is insufficient has brought Pakistani team under a lot of pressure.

Netherlands v Pakistan at Lord's
Jun 9, 2009
Match time: 13:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 18:00 India

The system of Net Run rate has brought a lot of probabilities in the game. Here are what can happen after Pakistan Vs Netherlands?

Netherlands win - They qualify for the second stage and Pakistan are out of T20 World cup 2009
Pakistan win by less than 25 runs (batting first)- Pakistan are out and Netherlands qualify
Pakistan win after 18 overs (batting second )- Pakistan are out and Netherlands qualify
Pakistan win by more than 25 runs - Pakistan qualifies for the super 8 of T20 World cup
Pakistan win before 18 overs - Pakistan into next stage and Netherlands out
Rain and no play which is very possible - Pakistan are out and Netherlands reach another stage.

Out of 6, only 2 possibilities point towards taking Pakistan to next stage. Still I feel Pakistan has more chances. Umar Gul is in good touch from Pakistan and he will be key bowler. Sohail Tanvir is having bad time these days. On batting, I hope one of the openers deliver and Younis Khan, Misbah or Malik must lead the innings.

Watch Pakistan Vs Netherlands Live:
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