So WC musings. This is how I assume the proceedings will play out.
Pool A
1) Aus
2) NZ
3) Eng
4) SL
Pool B
1) SA
2) Ind
3) WI
4) Pak
Q1 = Oz Vs Pak
Q2 = Ind Vs Eng
Q3 = NZ vs WI
Q4 = SA vs SL
S1 = Oz vs Eng
S2 = NZ vs SA???
Final = Oz vs NZ or SA
Winner = ????
Top of the pack
Oz is home favorites. They have a solid team. I expect them to dominate majority of the series. The Clarke issue has put a damper on their plans. Bowlers are not as zippy or lethal as in the past. The team has done very well with uncertainty, but will face tough competition from NZ and SA in later stages.
SA are everybody's favorite chokers. Solid team. AB is in lethal form. Amla is steady as ever. Steyn and Co are controlled. A steady team with no larger than life player. Well deserving of title, providing they don't choke.
NZ have been the latest Cinderella story. Once a mediocre team that never fulfilled potential, they have gotten into a habit of winning. McCullum is explosive as a batsman and great as a leader. Williamson is on top of the world. They also have the Anderson factor.
Middle of the pack
England have had woeful years as an ODI team. Alastair Cooks form and leadership slumped. There was that KP affair. Their game had no zip or edge. They were written off. But the sacking of Cook combined with Eoin Morgan as captain and Steven Finn's return to form have made them hopeful. They may go a long way, but may not be solid enough for taking on the top.
SL is a good team. Plenty of all rounders. Good steady success. They lack the X factor to make them a top of the pack team. Will reach QF stage, but may not make it too far.
The Unpredictables
India is always a hit or miss. Has a lethal batting attack, but vulnerable to get defensive and crumble. A tepid useless bowling attack, but can surprise on an on day. If the team clicks they can be formidable. They will have to get over recent demons if they want any chance
WI and Pak are both teams with plenty of talent and potential. However, board politics, player whims and rivalries keep holding them back. They will be the unpredictability factor. They may not reach the finals, but they can sure make a dent and upset the ranks.
The Underdogs
All the other teams may not be top contenders, but every WC they have been that curve ball that messes with everything that we know and expect. They always pose a risk to the Unpredictables from getting knocked out. They always can shake the middle of the pack and change the rankings.
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