Round 3 Predictions

Predictions for round 3 of the ACL are -

1) Everyish's Blackbucks v/s Psychat's Merchants
On their day, the Merchants are unstoppable - even when their batting and bowling falters, their home umpires can be counted on to step in and do the "right" thing. Add that to the fact that the Blackbucks are one of the few teams that play in the true spirit of the game, and this game should be easy going for the Merchants.
I, however, am predicting a close contest, with the Blackbucks winning this one, led from the front by B-Shoe and RRC. Whoever wins is pretty much assured of a semi-final spot.

2) Humpty Dumpty's Anda-Bondas v/s Osama's Taliban
Both teams will be smarting from their contrasting losses last week, and will want to get back to winning ways. Like the first game, the winners of this one are also pretty much through to the semis.
I pick the Anda-Bondas to win, with Supari Gupta turning in another decent performance. The Taliban will do a better job than last week (can they even get any worse?), but will be out-classed.

3) Craydit's Crayditors v/s Big Vindaloo's Vindaloos
Easiest call of the day. When the top-ranked team meets the bottom-ranked team, the result only ever goes one way. The Crayditors might as well be playing Australia.
For the Vindaloos, AnotherBun and Daffy will turn in solid performances once again, with Big V continuing to lead from the back. For the Crayditors, Zen will turn in another good performance, but will struggle to find support.