So who is the strongest of them all ?
If you just look at the records of the semifinalists against each other here is how they stand:
Rajasthan 4-2
Punjab 3-3
Chennai 3-3
Delhi 2-4
Which is the exact order in which they line up.
However that does not tell the whole story. For a lot of the teams have evolved since when they played each other.
So who are the favorites ?
I know that in a lot of forums I visit Chennai is described as the weakest of the semifinalists and Punjab is expected to run over them. I do not subscribe to this view however; for the simple fact that Chennai have beaten Punjab twice.
Indeed given a choice between facing Punjab and Rajasthan in the semis I would prefer to face Punjab any day.
Also for some reason people are beginning to look upon Delhi as very strong contenders. I wonder why. I believe luck (and some self-destruction on the part of Mumbai) played a huge role in Delhi getting to this stage. If they continue to rely on luck they might be in for a huge shock.
All in all I still believe Rajasthan is by far the strongest team and the one to beat.
And you ?
If you just look at the records of the semifinalists against each other here is how they stand:
Rajasthan 4-2
Punjab 3-3
Chennai 3-3
Delhi 2-4
Which is the exact order in which they line up.
However that does not tell the whole story. For a lot of the teams have evolved since when they played each other.
So who are the favorites ?
I know that in a lot of forums I visit Chennai is described as the weakest of the semifinalists and Punjab is expected to run over them. I do not subscribe to this view however; for the simple fact that Chennai have beaten Punjab twice.
Indeed given a choice between facing Punjab and Rajasthan in the semis I would prefer to face Punjab any day.
Also for some reason people are beginning to look upon Delhi as very strong contenders. I wonder why. I believe luck (and some self-destruction on the part of Mumbai) played a huge role in Delhi getting to this stage. If they continue to rely on luck they might be in for a huge shock.
All in all I still believe Rajasthan is by far the strongest team and the one to beat.
And you ?
1 comment:
Semis are a different ball game,its hard to predict but I do agree with you nobody should discount Chennai against Punjab.
They have beaten them twice once with all their stars, and once without them, but the momentum is with PUnjab and a lot will depend on how Punjab bowls.
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