Australia will be too tough for Canada – ICC World Cup 2011 Preview
Canada will be up against the mighty Australians in their next match of the ICC World Cup 2011, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Wednesday 16 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/March-c74391. The Kangaroos have been unbeaten under Captain Ricky Ponting so far in the World Cups since 2003,
and they will look to continue their dominance in the mega event.
Australia has already qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup, along with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758. However, they will look to end up at the top of their group with their victories against minnows Canada and the unpredictable
Men in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Green-c60723.
Compared to Australia, who are at number four in their group at the moment, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kenya-c752. However, there is no chance for the minnows to advance to the next round of the tournament, even if they pull off an upset in
their next game.
In order to win miraculously, Canada will have to go through one of the best playing-11 of the tournament. Star Australian all-rounder Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 and wicket-keeper batsman Brad Haddin will be ready to take on the bowling attack of the minnows.
The opening Australian pair has proved to be dominant over their opponents in the recent past, and both batsmen have the ability to take the game away from any opposition.
Ricky Ponting bats at number three for his team and the veteran batsman has proved to be a big match winner for the Kangaroos in his illustrious career. However, the stylish batsman has struggled for form in the recent past. The game against Canada can be
a good match practice for him.
Michael http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 and Cameron White have played the role of anchoring the ship for their team. However, White has not been consistent with the bat in this event, as the defending champions have some options like David Hussey and Callum Ferguson, who can replace
White if he continues the poor run of form.
The only weakness in the Australian line-up seemed to be in the lower middle-order, as they needed a batsman, who can finish the games for them. However, the late entry of star batsman Michael Hussey has put a full stop to that concern. The Kangaroos now
seem to be ready for any challenge in the tournament.
A strong batting line-up needs backing from the bowlers, and Australia have a very lethal bowling attack, which can defend any total their batsmen post. Not many teams have the luxury of three pacers, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait and Mitchell Johnson, in the same
line-up, who can bowl over 90 miles per hour regularly.
Apart from the fast bowlers, Jason Krejza and Steve Smith have provided flexibility in the bowling attack. They have chipped in with one or two wickets, and have not conceded much runs in their matches.
Considering the all-round strength of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, it will be a tough ask for Canada to post a threat to the defending champions. However, the minnows do have some players, who can help the team to win their second match of the tournament.
Players like John Davison, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rizwan-Cheema-c2328 will have to come up with a combined effort in tomorrow’s match. If these players click at the right time for their team, an upset can be possible.
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