2007 ICC World Cup Cricket

The Cricket World Cup is a prime one-day International (ODI) cricket tournament, which is organized by cricket's governing body - the International Cricket Council (ICC). This tournament is held once in every four years and the ICC decides the venue for the tournament. ICC Cricket World Cup is the most sought after World Cricket Cup tournament and it is an event watched by millions of viewers across the globe

The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup is taking place in the West Indies. This is the first time in the history of the Cricket World Cup, that the tournament is being held in the West Indies. The choice to conduct the World Cup in the West Indies was the outcome of the International Cricket Council's rotational policy.

A total of sixteen nations are vying with one another for the World Cup this year. All contesting cricket teams from around the world were divided into four groups - Group A ( Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, Scotland), Group B (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Bermuda), Group C ( New Zealand, Kenya, England, Canada) Group D (West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan, Zimbabwe). In total, there will be 51 matches played them before they reach the final world cup match.

As of now the teams which have entered into the Super 8 stage include Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, England, Ireland and Bangladesh.

There have been some interesting highlights in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Ireland's cricket team is in the highlight, first for its tie with Zimbabwe (this is the third time a tie has happened in Cricket World Cup) and second, for it's defeat of Pakistan, the result of made the team to qualify to the Super 8 stage. Australian Batsmen Mathew Hayden scored the fastest World Cup hundred from a total of 66 balls in the match between Australia and New Zealand. For the first time in World Cricket Cup, Bangladesh made it into the Super 8 stage, by defeating the Indian and Bermuda cricket teams.

Looking into each of the team making up the Super 8, we find all of them showing a lot of promise, which means exciting matches.

o Australia - This team is the World Cricket Cup's defending champions. They have undergone a few setbacks with key players Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden facing injury problems and fast bowler Brett Lee out of the game because of injuries. However, their strong victory over opponents Scotland, Netherlands and South Africa, indicate that they are not about to let go their grip over cup victory.

o Bangladesh - This is a team that's came up to the Super 8 stage much to everyone's surprise. Their coach Dav Whatmore (he was the one who led Sri Lanka to a astounding victory in 1996), has brought out the best in the team members. Lot's expected from their matches in the tournament.

o England - Their strong points are their key players Kevin Pietersen (world' number one-ranked batsman) and Flintoff (all-rounder).

o However, in the world cup, the team faced defeat against New Zealand and they had to fight off Canada. Andrew Flintoff faced disciplinary action on account of late night drinking. They have to show all their capabilities to win over the team in the Super 8.

o Ireland - They are showing great strength and have much going their way, after the astounding defeat of Pakistan. Their plus points include strong team players and excellent strategy from coat Adrian Birrell.

o New Zealand - This is a team's that's much expected to get into the semi-finals stage with strong players, Daniel Vettori's left-arm spin, and good batting.

o South Africa - They have simply won over teams in Group A and have sent out one clear message - they are clearly strong contenders of the cup. Good batting is their strong-hold; however, they still need a good spinner in their team.

o Sri Lanka - They were World Cricket Cup champions in 1996 and are putting up a strong fight in every match and winning. They have a skilled team with batsmen Kumar Sangakkara, skipper Mahela Jayawardene, openers Upul Tharanga and Sanath Jayasuriya, bowler Muttiah Muralitharan

o West Indies - Their opening wins against Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland have put them in lead position. As hosts they are doing a lot to ensure that the tournament goes well and they have a host of match-winning players like Chris Gayle, Lara, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Dwayne Bravo. In this form they seem very likely to head for the semi-finals.

The Super 8 stage of the World Cup, will begin on Tuesday night between Australia and West Indies in Antigua and its results will decide on the four teams who will play the semi-finals.

However, despite all the fun and excitement on the cricket ground, the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup is overshadowed by the death of the Pakistan Cricket team's coach Bob Woolmer. He was found dead in his hotel room, the next day after the team lost out to Ireland and there is some investigation going into this matter.

At the end of the entire showdown, there will be only one winner! With the players of the Super 8 stage, all geared up to fight till the finish, the world audience waits with baited breath to find the winner of the World Cricket Cup match.

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