Looks to be another goodun....lots of runs being scored (even the lower ranked countries are scoring a lot).
Hopefully, all the regulars will step up and give us fans a good show (closer games). Sad to see the English side already knocked out of the series so early......
I'm hoping my home country (Sri Lanka) will step up in this World Cup and represent us well.....Scotland's next.
 
http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/standings
 
http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/fixtures

 
Too soon .........................
 
 

 

Bloody filters at work are blocking me from seeing  that pic.....

SteveStrummerUK
 
Too soon .........................
 
 

 

There seems to be a common theme among their various sports... 

Although not many in here are much interested in cricket, it's a big deal for those of us that grew up eating, breathing, living, playing the game.....also, we're a very patriotic bunch.
 
Anyway, Sri Lanka easily beat Scotland today to move on to the quarter finals.
 
Sri Lanka were 363 for 9
Scotland were all out for 215
 
Also, cricket history was made during this game by one of our key players (K. Sangakkara): "......he became the first man in ODI history to score centuries in four consecutive innings, and the first to make four hundreds in one World Cup......"  

Interestingly, we're always watching International Football (i.e., Soccer) in this house and I've been playing darts competitively for over 35 years (including victories over three World Champions), but I've yet to even see cricket being played!
 
I've watched Australian Rules Football, the Rugby World Cup, played lacrosse, two-man beach volleyball and hockey (among many other more recognized American sports).  Heck, I even find Curling interesting.  I bet I would enjoy watching a good cricket match.

If you're not very familiar with the game, it takes a bit of patience in watching and learning. Most popular games in America are generally fast paced with quick results (except for baseball) and possibly people get impatient & bored at a cricket match.
 
Once you understand the intricacies of the game, there's a lot of tactics, planning, and mental toughness you learn about that's generally not seen on initial face value. When I was younger and learning the game, I just played it as I was in good shape, enjoyed the batting, and was simply happy to play with my friends on the team. Only after about 5-10 years of playing did my eyes open to the tactical side of the game. That's when I learned how to do things to take the opposing side out of their usual comfort zone.....where we controlled the direction of the game.....as the game heavily relies on technique and talent.
 
Here's a highlight video of SL vs. Eng. 2015 for your viewing enjoyment.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg41XrAdNk4 

It's good to see Ireland doing so well. And the UAE and Afganistan have shown a bit more fight than England given the level of investment in the sport in those countries.

I still much prefer test cricket with all its strategy, twists and turns. As for "Pajama" cricket the 50 over game is still interesting but I can't be having 20/20. It cricket for people who don't like cricket.

I don't like 20/20 either.
 
This tournament is a bit late thru summer and it's probably going to hose down in NZ for the rest of it. I just don't get why they couldn't pack it into 3-4 weeks instead of 6.
 
Ireland have been great and to see Afghanistan win against Scotland was a highlight too. Please, please , please let the ICC let these countries get another chance next time too.
 
 

Glyn Barnes
It's good to see Ireland doing so well. And the UAE and Afganistan have shown a bit more fight than England given the level of investment in the sport in those countries.

I still much prefer test cricket with all its strategy, twists and turns. As for "Pajama" cricket the 50 over game is still interesting but I can't be having 20/20. It cricket for people who don't like cricket.

+1
I also don't like them playing in "pajama's"........the whole day/night thing brought this out with using the white ball/flood lights. I do like the 50 over game though, but I wish they played it in the traditional whites (used to be the only uniform color). The T/20's are just a slog-fest and doesn't do service to the game whatsoever........ MONEY/filling stadiums changed the game.
 
I've been enjoying some of the test matches recently played and it's actually a LOT faster paced than it used be......at least the batting seems to be more agressive. In the older days, it could be a bit painful to watch batsmen like Boycott and the lot as he just protected/blocked all day long.
 
I've also noticed that the wicket preparation for the ODI's is much different than the Test matches. In the ODI wickets, they're much much harder (in order to produce more runs......better fan interaction etc.) than the softer Test match wickets. The harder wicket is definitely a disadvantage to the spin bowlers and even the pacies.......the batsmen can be confident that the ball will bounce evenly and not turn much (if at all).......while making it easy to hit the ball.
The Australian wickets are always hard and fast (like the Windies), but the Asian wickets are softer and more suitable for spinners. Depending on where the game is played, each country prepares it to suit it for their benefit........of course, the better balanced side that performs well usually wins. 
(see how easily I can get carried away with cricket rambling...... )