The day we all been waiting before has arrived. I woke up at 2am I was so excited but it's raining there. Expecting to rain. And it's raining in South Africa.
My sister is in Pakistan. She say's it's just cricket fever. And the match would be on all channel. She say's its a public holiday in our province and nationally, its a half-day holiday.
Mother of all matches. The India vs. Pakistan match. This game is going to full of tension and excitement. Very exciting game enjoy it. India won the toss and choss to bat. Pakistan was under pressure with the new ball. Umar Gul the wicket taker in most match's he was struggling. Sachin was saved six times they where appeal for LBW umpire on feild was called OUT he went straigt to DRS and umpire had to reversed his decion. He was drop catch four time but finally Hafeez got his wicket and the catch was taken by Afradi. He said he won't let Sachin get his 100 and he words come true. Wahab he was enjoying this took 5 wicket's for 46 plus a run out. Ramiz Raja said by the look at things Wahab could just get a wicket and he was right there was another wicket.
Ajmal also bowled very well just took two wicket and Hafeez took one. India got 260/9
If they make a partnership in the power play the openers have a key role to play. The chase is on and can manage it some one needs to get a 50. I depend on the openers start off good and don't throw wicket's away.
Pakistan tried there best but could hold it. I don't even know what to type am not dissapointed by Pakistan lose am happy for them. They got to the Semi final and to play in India an against India it's just huge step to get there. The batting collapsed Misbah don't know why he was so slow but managed to get his 50. Shahid Afradi your mistakes through out the world cup please practice your batting. I know you still the wicket taker in this world cup 21 wicket's but you could of add two more on your tally but with those drop catch's from your fielders they where under pressure.
Shahid Afridi, the losing captain, can still manage a smile which is nice to see. "First of all I'd like to congratulate the Indian cricket team and the Indian nation for this great victory, and wish them all the best fo the final," he says, magnanimously. "Wahab really bowled well today, but we missed some opportunities. They played better than us. We didn't make partnerships, we played some irresponsible shots, and a partnership was crucial. I want to say sorry to my nation. We tried our level best, and we enjoyed ourselves at this tournament."
India was the much better team but there is still a smile on Pakistan faces.
India walks freely to the final on 2 April where they be facing Sri Lanka it's going to be a thriller of a final.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Semi final 1
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka. New Zealand in every world cup they get to a semi final and lose never been to a world final.
These two where in the same group and Sri Lanka won. New Zealand won the toss and bat first bat they made a collapse after Syris have left. Murali it's his last ODI and it was very special it was in his home ground & in front of his people. He took 2/42 sad moment for him.
I said on twitter they going to be all out before 50 overs and it was just like that. Malinga took three, Mendis took three, Murali took two, Hearth took one and Dilshan took one wicket. Ten wicket fell for 217. I thought 250 was on the cards for New Zealand but just never happen's any more. Sri Lanka is off too a victory an into the finals.
Sri Lanka they have lost it for a while and losing wicket's but then every one was on a panic mode. The batsmen that's was coming on they where slow and run rate was going high. I was praying come on they have to do it some one should try but with Sri Lanka their always be some one who would win the game for them.
New Zealand was doing well Tim Southee he was dangerous he took three wicket's. They where getting close. Matthews came in injured but has a runner. Matthews where slow at the start and giving Samaraweera. Sri Lanka has he longest national anthem and their names. He was scoring run a ball at least but then Mathews come up and hit a boundaries and even a six.
Samara hit the last ball the winning runs so they thought. It was called a dead ball from the umpire just before the bowler delivered as he was distracted by the many fireworks going off round the stadium, celebrations where going off early.
They where waiting just to get that boundary and won. Sri Lanka victory a book their tickets to Mumbai, their second final in a row, what an achievement this is.
I love Kumar Sangakkara wining captain and through to the final on the 2 April 2011.
The last game for Murali in Sri Lanka, we really wanted to give him a good send-off. Our bowling variety has been great, our fast bowlers are good, our spinners have been good. Murali is the icon of Sri Lanka, on the field, off the field, a fantastic human being and a great team man." The crowd goes absolutely wild as Sangakkara gives a message in Sinhalese to the partying fans. He says the team should realise they haven't won anything yet, we have just reached the final. Sangakkara is also the Man of the Match, receives the trophy.
These two where in the same group and Sri Lanka won. New Zealand won the toss and bat first bat they made a collapse after Syris have left. Murali it's his last ODI and it was very special it was in his home ground & in front of his people. He took 2/42 sad moment for him.
I said on twitter they going to be all out before 50 overs and it was just like that. Malinga took three, Mendis took three, Murali took two, Hearth took one and Dilshan took one wicket. Ten wicket fell for 217. I thought 250 was on the cards for New Zealand but just never happen's any more. Sri Lanka is off too a victory an into the finals.
Sri Lanka they have lost it for a while and losing wicket's but then every one was on a panic mode. The batsmen that's was coming on they where slow and run rate was going high. I was praying come on they have to do it some one should try but with Sri Lanka their always be some one who would win the game for them.
New Zealand was doing well Tim Southee he was dangerous he took three wicket's. They where getting close. Matthews came in injured but has a runner. Matthews where slow at the start and giving Samaraweera. Sri Lanka has he longest national anthem and their names. He was scoring run a ball at least but then Mathews come up and hit a boundaries and even a six.
Samara hit the last ball the winning runs so they thought. It was called a dead ball from the umpire just before the bowler delivered as he was distracted by the many fireworks going off round the stadium, celebrations where going off early.
They where waiting just to get that boundary and won. Sri Lanka victory a book their tickets to Mumbai, their second final in a row, what an achievement this is.
I love Kumar Sangakkara wining captain and through to the final on the 2 April 2011.
The last game for Murali in Sri Lanka, we really wanted to give him a good send-off. Our bowling variety has been great, our fast bowlers are good, our spinners have been good. Murali is the icon of Sri Lanka, on the field, off the field, a fantastic human being and a great team man." The crowd goes absolutely wild as Sangakkara gives a message in Sinhalese to the partying fans. He says the team should realise they haven't won anything yet, we have just reached the final. Sangakkara is also the Man of the Match, receives the trophy.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Semi finals
THIS IS IT WE ARE ON THE LAST LEG OF THE JOURNEY OF CRICKET WORLD CUP 2011 THE BOTTOM FOUR OUT OF FOURTEEN COUNTRIES THAT TOOK PART IN THIS YEAR WORLD CUP.
THE WORLD CUP CHAMPS ARE OUT AUSTRALIA WAS KNOCKED OUT BY INDIA. SO WE GETTING A NEW WINNER.
THREE ASIAN TEAMS LEFT IN THIS WORLD CUP. INDIA, PAKISTAN & SRI LANKA THESE ARE THE BEST THREE CRICKET TEAMS IN THE WORLD. WITH NEW ZEALAND BEING PRESENT AT THE SEMI FINAL AGAINST SRI LANKA.
We have a two day's break before the Semi Final but every one is more excited about the second semi final
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand and would I watch it maybe I should because it's a semi final. Sri Lanka on their home ground and soil. Shall win them like dazzling stars like they won England in the quarter finals.
India and Pakistan, will come face to face again in a World Cup match. Politics has let to halt the ties between these two neighbors but through cricket the two neighbors meet again on the greatest stage.But Mohali is supposed to erase all those woos and awes of missing an Indo-Pak clash. The green track of Punjab is to host the epic semifinal clash between the two most exciting teams of world cricket. It's not a war it's just a game. Win or loose smile because anger would help just try harder next world cup.
An India-Pakistan match is not war. It’s a game which just scripts epics and thrillers. It’s a way to unite the two beloved children of world cricket, a way to unite two nations who have the history of war and much other confusion.
Let Pakistan convey the message of love in India and let India hug their brother with love and affection. Let peace prevail in India and Pakistan through cricket.
Let the fans be not intoxicated by doubts and rumors.
I always can't for the match I been waiting to watch for a long time is on our door step India vs Pakistan world cup semi final. Who shall walk to the finals??
Pakistan bowling is just the best they have a line up of bowlers than can finish India off under 100 runs. They did that before they keep there opponent low score and easy for them to chase down.
Pakistan have played India on four occasions in World Cups and have been beaten each time.
History, though, mattered little to Hafeez. "Yes, Pakistan has not defeated India in the World Cup, but in the last 12 years, Australia also had not lost a single World Cup game. But then they lost to us (by four wickets) and to India.
"There is no point thinking about the past. We think about the day; whoever the opponent is, we try to win on the day."
THE WORLD CUP CHAMPS ARE OUT AUSTRALIA WAS KNOCKED OUT BY INDIA. SO WE GETTING A NEW WINNER.
THREE ASIAN TEAMS LEFT IN THIS WORLD CUP. INDIA, PAKISTAN & SRI LANKA THESE ARE THE BEST THREE CRICKET TEAMS IN THE WORLD. WITH NEW ZEALAND BEING PRESENT AT THE SEMI FINAL AGAINST SRI LANKA.
We have a two day's break before the Semi Final but every one is more excited about the second semi final
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand and would I watch it maybe I should because it's a semi final. Sri Lanka on their home ground and soil. Shall win them like dazzling stars like they won England in the quarter finals.
India and Pakistan, will come face to face again in a World Cup match. Politics has let to halt the ties between these two neighbors but through cricket the two neighbors meet again on the greatest stage.But Mohali is supposed to erase all those woos and awes of missing an Indo-Pak clash. The green track of Punjab is to host the epic semifinal clash between the two most exciting teams of world cricket. It's not a war it's just a game. Win or loose smile because anger would help just try harder next world cup.
An India-Pakistan match is not war. It’s a game which just scripts epics and thrillers. It’s a way to unite the two beloved children of world cricket, a way to unite two nations who have the history of war and much other confusion.
Let Pakistan convey the message of love in India and let India hug their brother with love and affection. Let peace prevail in India and Pakistan through cricket.
Let the fans be not intoxicated by doubts and rumors.
I always can't for the match I been waiting to watch for a long time is on our door step India vs Pakistan world cup semi final. Who shall walk to the finals??
Pakistan bowling is just the best they have a line up of bowlers than can finish India off under 100 runs. They did that before they keep there opponent low score and easy for them to chase down.
Pakistan have played India on four occasions in World Cups and have been beaten each time.
History, though, mattered little to Hafeez. "Yes, Pakistan has not defeated India in the World Cup, but in the last 12 years, Australia also had not lost a single World Cup game. But then they lost to us (by four wickets) and to India.
"There is no point thinking about the past. We think about the day; whoever the opponent is, we try to win on the day."
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Fourth QF
The quater finals are now over and it's Sri Lanka that takes the last and fourth place in the Semi finals.
England did not do well at all. I did not watch the English innings but they where struggling also where they under pressure. But it was Sri Lanka home ground.
The openers did it took them too victory and into the Semi Final. I know they shall trash New Zealand.
New Zealand's Kyle Mills and Daniel Vettori and South African Faf du Plessis have been heavily fined for an altercation during Friday's World Cup quarterfinal in Dhaka, the ICC said on Saturday.
Just four teams left in the cricket world cup. We have a two day's break then on 29 & 30 March is the Semi Final then another two day's tell the big final. I would type another post in the morning about the Semi Final.
good night
England did not do well at all. I did not watch the English innings but they where struggling also where they under pressure. But it was Sri Lanka home ground.
The openers did it took them too victory and into the Semi Final. I know they shall trash New Zealand.
New Zealand's Kyle Mills and Daniel Vettori and South African Faf du Plessis have been heavily fined for an altercation during Friday's World Cup quarterfinal in Dhaka, the ICC said on Saturday.
Just four teams left in the cricket world cup. We have a two day's break then on 29 & 30 March is the Semi Final then another two day's tell the big final. I would type another post in the morning about the Semi Final.
good night
Friday, March 25, 2011
Third QF
South Africa vs New Zealand both of these teams have never won a world cup.
New Zealand won the toss and bat first. New Zealand lost two early wicket's but they look steady at the moment. South Africa can get quick wickets at the beginning near to the end they get the rest of the wicket's I think it would happen today.
South Africa was outstanding with the bowling but could get Jesse Ryder out so he was New Zealand highest score. Tahir took two wickets. Morkel very classic bowling by him took two wicket's in one over plus another one before that so he took three wicket's.
New Zealand 221/8 in 50 overs.For the first time in cricket world cup South Africa havent been able to bowl out their opponent. This is a easy total too defend shall SA chase it down or would they collapse as usually
This was a very low total to defend and it's easy to chase down. But for South Africa they made it so difficult. This how it goes down for SA. Hashim Amla gone for 6 runs he did not score a lot in the world cup. Kallis comes in he scores hit around plays the ball and Smith just stands and watch. Then his wicket falls of Smith for 28 runs a very use less captain but it was his last as being captain in ODI. Kallis goes he hit hard thought he got a boundary but Jacob Oram just stretch up his arms and what a catch that was. Kallis got 47 runs next in was AB but things got intense also. When the wicket fell of Duminy then Faf come in. AB was run out for 35 runs but there where exchange of words and that's not allowed. Faf he tried but wicket's where falling Botha he could not hold it for more than 2 runs then he got bowled. Petersen that won the game against India could be trust he was gone for no runs. Next in was Steyn he was a goner by 8 runs gave away his wicket what to hit a six that's not even needed. Morkel 3 runs off seventeen balls but FAF was doing all the work. But then he lost his wicket then the last man for SA was Tahir what can't bat. It was Morkel that ended and he lost it for SA.
It could of been a terrific win for SA if they did collapse like that well as every one is saying they would always be chokers. And would they ever win a knock out in a world cup. Congrats NZ for reaching into the semi final.
Imran Tahir coming into a country & too play your first time in International cricket and starting off by playing in a world cup. You where awesome I enjoyed watching you bowl and taking your wicket's if only you knew what kind of team you coming into that is called chokers but you are on the list of wicket takers.Hope you enjoyed your world cup experience hope too see you playing in the next world cup to come in the future.
New Zealand won the toss and bat first. New Zealand lost two early wicket's but they look steady at the moment. South Africa can get quick wickets at the beginning near to the end they get the rest of the wicket's I think it would happen today.
South Africa was outstanding with the bowling but could get Jesse Ryder out so he was New Zealand highest score. Tahir took two wickets. Morkel very classic bowling by him took two wicket's in one over plus another one before that so he took three wicket's.
New Zealand 221/8 in 50 overs.For the first time in cricket world cup South Africa havent been able to bowl out their opponent. This is a easy total too defend shall SA chase it down or would they collapse as usually
This was a very low total to defend and it's easy to chase down. But for South Africa they made it so difficult. This how it goes down for SA. Hashim Amla gone for 6 runs he did not score a lot in the world cup. Kallis comes in he scores hit around plays the ball and Smith just stands and watch. Then his wicket falls of Smith for 28 runs a very use less captain but it was his last as being captain in ODI. Kallis goes he hit hard thought he got a boundary but Jacob Oram just stretch up his arms and what a catch that was. Kallis got 47 runs next in was AB but things got intense also. When the wicket fell of Duminy then Faf come in. AB was run out for 35 runs but there where exchange of words and that's not allowed. Faf he tried but wicket's where falling Botha he could not hold it for more than 2 runs then he got bowled. Petersen that won the game against India could be trust he was gone for no runs. Next in was Steyn he was a goner by 8 runs gave away his wicket what to hit a six that's not even needed. Morkel 3 runs off seventeen balls but FAF was doing all the work. But then he lost his wicket then the last man for SA was Tahir what can't bat. It was Morkel that ended and he lost it for SA.
It could of been a terrific win for SA if they did collapse like that well as every one is saying they would always be chokers. And would they ever win a knock out in a world cup. Congrats NZ for reaching into the semi final.
Imran Tahir coming into a country & too play your first time in International cricket and starting off by playing in a world cup. You where awesome I enjoyed watching you bowl and taking your wicket's if only you knew what kind of team you coming into that is called chokers but you are on the list of wicket takers.Hope you enjoyed your world cup experience hope too see you playing in the next world cup to come in the future.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
QF second
India vs Australia this is a big match it sort of the like a mini final. They are meeting too soon.
India has only won Australia in 1987. India lost against Australia in the final of world cup 2003. In 2007 world cup they did not meet in the final. This year in 2011 they meeting in Quarter finals knock outs who is going to win this. India has not won any of there match's played at this stadium.
India just could not get wicket's. Pointing got his 100 runs by India. He got Australia too a total of 260 I think this the high score at this ground.
Target for India 261 can they do would Sachin get a 100 or would he walk when it's a review. We well have to wait and see what happens in the chase.
This was it for Australia there quarter final was the end of the road for them as India steered themselves too victory. It took eleven year's to win Australia and in the year 2011 they did and they sent them home. Australia did not play there normal game they lost it maybe when they lost Pakistan. But Pointing got his century on his last game of the world cup. Australia was not fielding so well and they just gave up then and there. Sachin, Gambir & Yuvi made half century. Sachin got to his 18000 runs. Yuvi was the match winner and the man of the match he took two wickets & he was 57 runs not out. Yuvi said in the presentation it was pressure but he really kept himself cool and calm and won it for his country
I am so happy we getting a new CRICKET WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS.
India has only won Australia in 1987. India lost against Australia in the final of world cup 2003. In 2007 world cup they did not meet in the final. This year in 2011 they meeting in Quarter finals knock outs who is going to win this. India has not won any of there match's played at this stadium.
India just could not get wicket's. Pointing got his 100 runs by India. He got Australia too a total of 260 I think this the high score at this ground.
Target for India 261 can they do would Sachin get a 100 or would he walk when it's a review. We well have to wait and see what happens in the chase.
This was it for Australia there quarter final was the end of the road for them as India steered themselves too victory. It took eleven year's to win Australia and in the year 2011 they did and they sent them home. Australia did not play there normal game they lost it maybe when they lost Pakistan. But Pointing got his century on his last game of the world cup. Australia was not fielding so well and they just gave up then and there. Sachin, Gambir & Yuvi made half century. Sachin got to his 18000 runs. Yuvi was the match winner and the man of the match he took two wickets & he was 57 runs not out. Yuvi said in the presentation it was pressure but he really kept himself cool and calm and won it for his country
I am so happy we getting a new CRICKET WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
First QF
Pakistan vs West Indians
What a way to start off the first match of the cricket world cup Quarter finals. Darren Sammy for the first time in this year cwc he has won the toss. Chose to bat first but did not do well at all. It was Pakistan show down from the begging of West Indians innings. We thought the the opener shall use the power play but three wickets fell in the Power play. End of ten over WI did not even reach thirty.
Umar took the wicket of Gayle and the only wicket. Hafeez followed with two wicket's in one over Afradi took four wicket's and he has taken twenty one wicket's in this cwc. Ajmal that come back he took two. Razzaq did not get much bowling in today he took one
West Indians all out for 112. Easy chase for Pakistan there is no rush as they are in charge of this match.
This was just simply the best performance by Pakistan not really the best but they have won Australia. As if they can do this too Australia & West Indians they would do this with any other team and shall win the world cup Inshallah.
Hafeez & Kamran Akmal bat it through Hafeez was just out standing he took too wicket's and 61 runs not out he was man of the match. Pakistan won by 10 wicket's
Through too the semifinal that would be facing Australia or would we get a big clash India vs Pakistan.
What a way to start off the first match of the cricket world cup Quarter finals. Darren Sammy for the first time in this year cwc he has won the toss. Chose to bat first but did not do well at all. It was Pakistan show down from the begging of West Indians innings. We thought the the opener shall use the power play but three wickets fell in the Power play. End of ten over WI did not even reach thirty.
Umar took the wicket of Gayle and the only wicket. Hafeez followed with two wicket's in one over Afradi took four wicket's and he has taken twenty one wicket's in this cwc. Ajmal that come back he took two. Razzaq did not get much bowling in today he took one
West Indians all out for 112. Easy chase for Pakistan there is no rush as they are in charge of this match.
This was just simply the best performance by Pakistan not really the best but they have won Australia. As if they can do this too Australia & West Indians they would do this with any other team and shall win the world cup Inshallah.
Hafeez & Kamran Akmal bat it through Hafeez was just out standing he took too wicket's and 61 runs not out he was man of the match. Pakistan won by 10 wicket's
Through too the semifinal that would be facing Australia or would we get a big clash India vs Pakistan.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The groups ENDED!!
It's time for Quarters finals.
Pakistan vs West Indians - 23 March 2011
Australia vs India - 24 March 2011
New Zealand vs SA - 25 March 2011
Sri Lanka vs Eng - 26 March 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Last group match's
So this is all the last group match's being played. South Africa vs Bangladesh. Bangladesh needs to win to get in too the quarter finals. SA played a well innings and again there low order got to there this score of 284. I make dua that Bangladesh chase this score down.
South Africa won it was such a easy game for them bowled Bangladesh on for 78 runs.
Next match is Australia vs Pakistan. Pakistan is the only team to win Australia can they do this again. Australia & Pakistan what a first innings we saw by the bowlers in green Australia won the toss and chose to bat. An they where struggling with the bat. Pakistan bowlers where on there toes and got them all out for 176 runs
Pakistan have won Australia they are the only team to beat to win Australia since 1999. they have not lost since that time in a world cup match. Pakistan really played well
Friday, March 18, 2011
Nearly there!!
It has been long the group matches plays six each oh, an then comes the IPL that's also long.
The group match's are ending off this weekend and the start of the quarter finals would start on Tuesday 23 March 2011. Anyway it's back today match's number 37 & 38
Ireland vs Netherlands. They got a good score 306 but the last over they got four wickets of just run outs. Hat trick of run out's. Let's wait and see if Ireland can win there second match of the tournament with Netherlands not winning any thing so there a chance for them.
Ireland won there last match of the tournament and Netherlands go home with no wins so sad for them. They played well also even with England.
Second match is Final group match Sri Lanka & New Zealand. Sri Lanka has lost one against Pakistan and New Zealand a lost against Australia. The due fact is that Sri Lanka is a really heated team and can blow any team away. As they where in the finals with Australia in 2007 world cup. So hope a big score for them today.
Sri Lanka won by 118 runs I knew that they would win because and one that makes a big score in Mumbai would not be able to chase it down.
The group match's are ending off this weekend and the start of the quarter finals would start on Tuesday 23 March 2011. Anyway it's back today match's number 37 & 38
Ireland vs Netherlands. They got a good score 306 but the last over they got four wickets of just run outs. Hat trick of run out's. Let's wait and see if Ireland can win there second match of the tournament with Netherlands not winning any thing so there a chance for them.
Ireland won there last match of the tournament and Netherlands go home with no wins so sad for them. They played well also even with England.
Second match is Final group match Sri Lanka & New Zealand. Sri Lanka has lost one against Pakistan and New Zealand a lost against Australia. The due fact is that Sri Lanka is a really heated team and can blow any team away. As they where in the finals with Australia in 2007 world cup. So hope a big score for them today.
Sri Lanka won by 118 runs I knew that they would win because and one that makes a big score in Mumbai would not be able to chase it down.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Match 36 - England :-(
This is a big match it's like a final for England. West Indians vs England, West Indians with one lost too the name. England has two loses one win & win tied. The are fifth on the point's table.
England would want to win West Indians.But I don't think they stand a chance if they where trashed with Bangladesh. Most of my twitter buddies want's West Indians to win let's wait and see what happens.
England won the toss but West Indians would restrict them to a low score. And they doing so well the new guy Bishoo a great start to your career a debut and you get 3 wickets for 34 runs. Man of the moment was AD Russel he come in just in the previous match and he was the wicket taker 4 wickets for 49 runs & roach took two wicket's they retricted England to geting to 300 but they could not even reach 250. They got 243 all out. This going to be a easy chase and WI wins send the English home.
So every went the opposite direction and do I need to type more and say that what I did not want to happen just did. ENGLAND is still in this world cup. How can West Indians loose they where a head all the time. Credit goes out too Russel you did well with the bat& ball. But that review I just love that catch Trott took on the boundary his elbow touch the rope then he rolled but that was not out. And the lbw review England did not get. But they won after all West Indians still has a game to be played with India.
England would want to win West Indians.But I don't think they stand a chance if they where trashed with Bangladesh. Most of my twitter buddies want's West Indians to win let's wait and see what happens.
England won the toss but West Indians would restrict them to a low score. And they doing so well the new guy Bishoo a great start to your career a debut and you get 3 wickets for 34 runs. Man of the moment was AD Russel he come in just in the previous match and he was the wicket taker 4 wickets for 49 runs & roach took two wicket's they retricted England to geting to 300 but they could not even reach 250. They got 243 all out. This going to be a easy chase and WI wins send the English home.
So every went the opposite direction and do I need to type more and say that what I did not want to happen just did. ENGLAND is still in this world cup. How can West Indians loose they where a head all the time. Credit goes out too Russel you did well with the bat& ball. But that review I just love that catch Trott took on the boundary his elbow touch the rope then he rolled but that was not out. And the lbw review England did not get. But they won after all West Indians still has a game to be played with India.
Match 35 - Australia
Would this be an upset match. This guy Patal he just come in today he smashing every ball the run rate is ten runs an over. Canada batting was much better than there previous matches after this Patal got out. Zubain & Captain they got to a good score but then they just collapse. Canada got 211 runs all out. Ricky Pointing is just so annoying I wish I don't have to see him play for Australia any more.
Easy chase for Australia the openers did it they got close but got OUT near the end and they got Pointing also OUT and he never like's to get out for some reason.
They won they are on top and through to the quarter finals.
Easy chase for Australia the openers did it they got close but got OUT near the end and they got Pointing also OUT and he never like's to get out for some reason.
They won they are on top and through to the quarter finals.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Match 34 - South Africa
South Africa second last match they won India so they only have one lost playing Ireland that only won England and lost their others. Would lose to South Africa. But let's see what Smith Changes he made and If Tahir would be playing or not. AB got hip injury so I don't know if they well let him not play let's wait and see.
Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl first. In previous match's low teams wins the toss and feild then they loose at the end. But the Irish has been doing well so far took four wickets. Missed or drops of Van Wyk he scored 42 runs for the very first time in 5 match's he has played. Colin Ingram replaces AB he would come in now if FAF or DUpi is out. Ingram plays his first world cup.
So it was Ingram that saved SA Butt. If was for him SA innings would of been long over by now. JP batted well surprise but he got 99 runs he just need one run he goes and blow that ball and he get's caught on 99 shame poor him. Botha also played his share 21 runs off 28 balls.
South AFrica 272 is a good score would Ireland chase it down how well they chased it when they won England can they repeat the day. Let's wait and see.
Ireland innings oh I fell asleep because I knew they going to get wicket's that's what they just did. South Africa bowled Ireland out for 141 they won by 131 runs. The toss Ireland won to bowl first was a bad mistake.South Africa are through to the quater finals just last match to be played against Bangladesh on the 19th March hope Bangladesh wins then they also through to quarter finals.
Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl first. In previous match's low teams wins the toss and feild then they loose at the end. But the Irish has been doing well so far took four wickets. Missed or drops of Van Wyk he scored 42 runs for the very first time in 5 match's he has played. Colin Ingram replaces AB he would come in now if FAF or DUpi is out. Ingram plays his first world cup.
So it was Ingram that saved SA Butt. If was for him SA innings would of been long over by now. JP batted well surprise but he got 99 runs he just need one run he goes and blow that ball and he get's caught on 99 shame poor him. Botha also played his share 21 runs off 28 balls.
South AFrica 272 is a good score would Ireland chase it down how well they chased it when they won England can they repeat the day. Let's wait and see.
Ireland innings oh I fell asleep because I knew they going to get wicket's that's what they just did. South Africa bowled Ireland out for 141 they won by 131 runs. The toss Ireland won to bowl first was a bad mistake.South Africa are through to the quater finals just last match to be played against Bangladesh on the 19th March hope Bangladesh wins then they also through to quarter finals.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Match 32 & 33
The first time in the tournament there are two games playing a day after each other.
Pakistan there lost against New Zealand would make them play even much better than they did before. Every one was saying they must drop Kamran Akmal because he missed critical catches in the match against New Zealand. But I say we can learn by mistakes every one makes mistakes and am sure he would do much better than he did. Kamran is a good keeper and he quick the stumping when he in the mood maybe. His brother Umar Akmal got a finger injury not too bad so he would be playing. A change for Ajmal would come in I don't know who he would replace well have to wait for the toss and Afradi would say want change's he has made.
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first. Afradi made two changes Kamran Akmal is in he is the wicket keep. Brother Umar Akmal is out and Shoib Aktar they are resting him. Wahab Raiz & ASad Shafiq is playing. Pakistan made a good start Umar Gul getting a wicket in in first over he took 2 wicket's Razzaq took one Afradi and Wahab took wicket's Zimbabwe are on 96/6 when rain come down.
Well the rain come out twice. Pakistan won by 6 wicket's with d/l method they are through to the quarter finals. They have there last group match against Australia on Saturday. Asad Shafiq the one that come in for the injured Umar Akmal. For his very first time scored 78 runs not out but he was not man of the match. Umar Gul was man of the match taking his wickets 3 for 36 runs.
Zimbabwe bowlers did well but not good enough the world cup is over for them.
Bangladesh is on fire now that they blew England and am sure Netherlands would be easy to win. Netherlands have won the toss and bat first. Bangladesh responds to them was 160 all out with four overs to spare. Easy score for Bangladesh to chase down they can't lose. Bangladesh won they are on 6 point's if they win South Africa in there next game they would go through to quarter finals.
Pakistan there lost against New Zealand would make them play even much better than they did before. Every one was saying they must drop Kamran Akmal because he missed critical catches in the match against New Zealand. But I say we can learn by mistakes every one makes mistakes and am sure he would do much better than he did. Kamran is a good keeper and he quick the stumping when he in the mood maybe. His brother Umar Akmal got a finger injury not too bad so he would be playing. A change for Ajmal would come in I don't know who he would replace well have to wait for the toss and Afradi would say want change's he has made.
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first. Afradi made two changes Kamran Akmal is in he is the wicket keep. Brother Umar Akmal is out and Shoib Aktar they are resting him. Wahab Raiz & ASad Shafiq is playing. Pakistan made a good start Umar Gul getting a wicket in in first over he took 2 wicket's Razzaq took one Afradi and Wahab took wicket's Zimbabwe are on 96/6 when rain come down.
Well the rain come out twice. Pakistan won by 6 wicket's with d/l method they are through to the quarter finals. They have there last group match against Australia on Saturday. Asad Shafiq the one that come in for the injured Umar Akmal. For his very first time scored 78 runs not out but he was not man of the match. Umar Gul was man of the match taking his wickets 3 for 36 runs.
Zimbabwe bowlers did well but not good enough the world cup is over for them.
Bangladesh is on fire now that they blew England and am sure Netherlands would be easy to win. Netherlands have won the toss and bat first. Bangladesh responds to them was 160 all out with four overs to spare. Easy score for Bangladesh to chase down they can't lose. Bangladesh won they are on 6 point's if they win South Africa in there next game they would go through to quarter finals.
match 30 & 31- NZ & Aus
This is a day I don't want to watch cricket two teams of the group that has not won a single game. Kenya & Canada. Canada vs New Zealand.
New Zealand bat first and made 367 against Canada and they already lost two wickets.
This match would be over soon.
New Zealand won
Next match is Australia that never lost a single match and they be playing against a lower team than them. They going to get beaten big time. Australia won the toss and would bat first. But why want to make your batsmen bat for every long time maybe they stand for 50 overs. Where they could of feild first they could of bowl them all out for less than 100. Make the match quicker. Let's just see what can be done if Kenya can get the wickets.
I did not watch this game but Australia got too 326/6. Kenya took six Australia wickets. Kenya did very well with the bat against Australia made their highest score and played for 50 overs. Kenya was just 60 runs short of winning Australia. Batsmen Obya he made 98 runs it's very rare batsmen make a big score against Australia it was nice than they gave the man of the match to him.
New Zealand bat first and made 367 against Canada and they already lost two wickets.
This match would be over soon.
New Zealand won
Next match is Australia that never lost a single match and they be playing against a lower team than them. They going to get beaten big time. Australia won the toss and would bat first. But why want to make your batsmen bat for every long time maybe they stand for 50 overs. Where they could of feild first they could of bowl them all out for less than 100. Make the match quicker. Let's just see what can be done if Kenya can get the wickets.
I did not watch this game but Australia got too 326/6. Kenya took six Australia wickets. Kenya did very well with the bat against Australia made their highest score and played for 50 overs. Kenya was just 60 runs short of winning Australia. Batsmen Obya he made 98 runs it's very rare batsmen make a big score against Australia it was nice than they gave the man of the match to him.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Match 29 - South Africa wins.
This is like a final for South Africa it's must win game. South Africa taking on the favourites in the world cup India. South Africa if they did not collapse with England they would of been on 6 points with SA with one lost and India had no lose's just a tie with England.
Win or loose South Africa just play your best cricket and be calm and don't go under pressure so soon. Don't give away wicket's that's a dumbest thing to do. Imran Tahir has a fracture finger so he won't be playing another chance lost with India. He could of played when India had that tour to SA. Selectors are really so unpredictable like some teams.Let's just enjoy the match.
This was a frustrating start from Sachin & Sehwag they where just blasting every ball and they could not get any wicket in the power play. I thought India would get 350 but that was wrong. South Africa is the tail enders with Steyn did not make a good start but come back in the end. India was 267/2 they have collapsed for 29 runs and took 9 wicket. Incredible stuff in Incredible India. Just hope they can keep there ground and they would go for a win. India needs to loose and let get the Indians fans disappointed.
India were 87-0 after the first 10 overs. And they were 267 for 1, with Tendulkar batting like a dream, after which the World cup's most formidable batting line-up crashed and burned. And how. South Africa will go into the break on a real high. They were facing the prospect of 350 and more for most of the innings. And now they have to chase only 297. I'm tipping South Africa for this one. They have all the momentum. India will have to wake up from their slumber.
South Africa well played innings they kept their nerve today.Amla,Kallis & AB scored half century. They kept the ground like I said that should be done it went that way for South Africa it was nerve wreaking a little because run rate was raising and more runs where needed than balls. Botha was good he scored runs when it was needed but they could not score just going for single's but he got the 4's but got out. Robin Petersen got the winning runs. Dhoni made a mistake he had to let bajhi to bowl his 10th over & last over for India. But it was just SA time to win and am glad they won. They are with 6 points with West Indians and India still on top.
Two Match's!! WI & Bangla won!!
Match 27 & 28 This is knock out's now. West Indians won all their games just lost one against South Africa. They are looking for another victory over the Irish.
Ireland won the toss and chose to feild. Who does that another mistake. Banagladesh & Zimbabwe lost the game when they won the toss same thing would happen with Ireland. West Indians got 275 runs. They started off very slow but a early match I went to sleep again.
West Indians won by 44 runs.
The next match is Banaglesh they did the same thing won the toss and chose to feild first very dumb thing to do did Shakib learn from the mistake he made in the opening game. Against England that is going to make a good score and it's going to be a big one.
Bangladesh bowled England out for 231. Just hope Bangladesh innings would not be a collapse how they where with West Indians. Bangladesh played there game and there best it was nail biting & so nerve wrecking the lost wickets but calm there nerves to the end.Bangladesh won England. Another blow for them. This world cup is really cracking this up in the cricket world. Bangladesh won by 2 wickets with 6 balls remaining.
Ireland won the toss and chose to feild. Who does that another mistake. Banagladesh & Zimbabwe lost the game when they won the toss same thing would happen with Ireland. West Indians got 275 runs. They started off very slow but a early match I went to sleep again.
West Indians won by 44 runs.
The next match is Banaglesh they did the same thing won the toss and chose to feild first very dumb thing to do did Shakib learn from the mistake he made in the opening game. Against England that is going to make a good score and it's going to be a big one.
Bangladesh bowled England out for 231. Just hope Bangladesh innings would not be a collapse how they where with West Indians. Bangladesh played there game and there best it was nail biting & so nerve wrecking the lost wickets but calm there nerves to the end.Bangladesh won England. Another blow for them. This world cup is really cracking this up in the cricket world. Bangladesh won by 2 wickets with 6 balls remaining.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Match 26
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe. I can't even keep count of how many games they played already but it's not six I know.
Zimbabwe is a good team but not good for Sri Lank. Zimbabwe wins the toss and chose to feild first. Who does that against a strong team.
The openers for Sri Lanka survived very long. In the previous match's they got out quickly. The openers made 133 & 144 runs. The most runs made by an opening batsmen. But when they both got OUT the wicket's just fell. I thought they would get 350 because it looked easy but the wickets just fell. But they reached 327 runs. Tough run chase for batting under lights.
Tough like I said Zimbabwe gave their game away at the toss. Sri Lanka won by 139 runs. Dishan was man the match scored 144 runs and took 4 wicket's they are through to the quarter finals in their group
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
match 25
This is the half way to the final of the cricket world cup.
India is winning every game just that tie with England. But they are favourites to win the world cup and it would not be Australia winning it again.
Netherlands could of win a match but they lost all their match's.
Not much to right about this match because I was not watching was busy. Netherlands made their lowest score out all the previous match's they where played in their previous match's. Netherlands won the the toss bat first.
It was so easy for India hitting the score but they won at the end India are on 7 points. Their next match is with South Africa.
India is winning every game just that tie with England. But they are favourites to win the world cup and it would not be Australia winning it again.
Netherlands could of win a match but they lost all their match's.
Not much to right about this match because I was not watching was busy. Netherlands made their lowest score out all the previous match's they where played in their previous match's. Netherlands won the the toss bat first.
It was so easy for India hitting the score but they won at the end India are on 7 points. Their next match is with South Africa.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Match 24
Pakistan would be playing their fourth match. They won all three match's and they would win again. New Zealand have lost too Pakistan in many occasions so they know already want is expected and what Afradi has up his sleeve. As you all know Afradi is on his bowling attack than his batting in this world cup. Let's wait and see what he does tomorrow.
New Zealand won the toss for the very first time in the world cup. Afradi lost the toss and Pakistan can't chase down score they are just bad at that.
But there fielding was terrible. Kamran Akmal is too blame he drop two slip catch's behind the wicket.
New Zealand got to high score. Ross Taylor for the first time he was not out and it was his birthday and he was hitting big six's he was man of the match. New Zealand was better than Pakistan in this match there fielding was superb. Daniel Victori is injured so he went off so Ross Taylor is vice captain.
New Zealand moves right on top of the points. New Zealand, Pakistan are on 6 points. Australia & Srilanka on 5 points.
New Zealand won the toss for the very first time in the world cup. Afradi lost the toss and Pakistan can't chase down score they are just bad at that.
But there fielding was terrible. Kamran Akmal is too blame he drop two slip catch's behind the wicket.
New Zealand got to high score. Ross Taylor for the first time he was not out and it was his birthday and he was hitting big six's he was man of the match. New Zealand was better than Pakistan in this match there fielding was superb. Daniel Victori is injured so he went off so Ross Taylor is vice captain.
New Zealand moves right on top of the points. New Zealand, Pakistan are on 6 points. Australia & Srilanka on 5 points.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
match 23- Canada
Canada & Kenya would be playing against each other. They are the only teams with no win's. But today some one has to win. Kenya for the first time bated their 50 overs reaching 198 runs. there highest total in the world cup. Canada could chase down the score just lost of 3 wicket's. Canada has points on the board.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
big match's
So the big match of Australia & Sri Lanka got washed away. Australia is very lucky so is Sri Lanka they would of lost again. In the final I think in 2007 Australia won by duck worth lewis method. But this time they could not continue at all.
Anyway get back to the two big match's South Africa if they win they are through too the super eight. England tied with India so they are on three points. If England win then they are on five points. SA next match is with India can they win them as India did trash in SA in there own home ground.
India also in the same position as England stuck on three points. India has not played another match after England thriller tied.England still played against the Irish but gave them a run for their money trash them so hard they don't know what hit them. India would be playing against Ireland would we see another big smashing hitting from Kevin O'Brein or India is going to win in great fashion.
England won the toss and chose to bat. England is still heart broken of their lost against Ireland they where all out for 171run in 45.4 overs. What happen there I don't know it makes it easy for SA. So South Africa got England to a very low score. That they could not chase down their wicket where flying like fire balls. They lost a low scoring match because they are under pressure. England won by 6 runs. England won two & lost two this was there fourth game. this was South africa third game won two lost one. England on 5 point's because of the tie with India. South Africa remains on 4 points.
India won the toss and chose to bowl. Would this also be a low scoring first innings like England. Well, with South Africa lost I did not want to watch any cricket so I went out rather don't have to think that we lost so hard.India won by 6 wicket's now they are on top of the table in Group B. It was SA on top a few day's ago.But with there lost they went down the order. India on top, followed by England, West Indians then SA.Because of the tie India & England had and the win's they are on the same amount of points but India beat them in Net Run Rate.
Anyway get back to the two big match's South Africa if they win they are through too the super eight. England tied with India so they are on three points. If England win then they are on five points. SA next match is with India can they win them as India did trash in SA in there own home ground.
India also in the same position as England stuck on three points. India has not played another match after England thriller tied.England still played against the Irish but gave them a run for their money trash them so hard they don't know what hit them. India would be playing against Ireland would we see another big smashing hitting from Kevin O'Brein or India is going to win in great fashion.
England won the toss and chose to bat. England is still heart broken of their lost against Ireland they where all out for 171run in 45.4 overs. What happen there I don't know it makes it easy for SA. So South Africa got England to a very low score. That they could not chase down their wicket where flying like fire balls. They lost a low scoring match because they are under pressure. England won by 6 runs. England won two & lost two this was there fourth game. this was South africa third game won two lost one. England on 5 point's because of the tie with India. South Africa remains on 4 points.
India won the toss and chose to bowl. Would this also be a low scoring first innings like England. Well, with South Africa lost I did not want to watch any cricket so I went out rather don't have to think that we lost so hard.India won by 6 wicket's now they are on top of the table in Group B. It was SA on top a few day's ago.But with there lost they went down the order. India on top, followed by England, West Indians then SA.Because of the tie India & England had and the win's they are on the same amount of points but India beat them in Net Run Rate.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Match 20
Australia & Sri Lanka are on 4 points. Australia won all their match's so they are on 4 points. They just played two this would be their fourth match. Sri Lanka fourth match they won two lost one. This going to be exciting match.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat. Some drama when Tait bowled his first ball Dishan hit for a four then some words got exchanged. Second ball he stop him third he got out. Sri Lanka got to a good start with Sanakara still in but rain delayed stop the play.
some one put this on twitter rain go away, come again later today. little ponty wants to play. lets just give the bastard a game!
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat. Some drama when Tait bowled his first ball Dishan hit for a four then some words got exchanged. Second ball he stop him third he got out. Sri Lanka got to a good start with Sanakara still in but rain delayed stop the play.
some one put this on twitter rain go away, come again later today. little ponty wants to play. lets just give the bastard a game!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Match 18 & 19 -NZ & WI
There two games on again. They are getting the group stages done and move on too the quater finals.
New Zealand it's there second match they have lost too Australia. Well be playing against Zimbabwe. It's Zimbawe third game they lost too Australia and won against Canada. Zimbabwe plays really well but they have collapse with New Zealand. They made a low score 162 all out.New Zealand won by 10 wickets.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat but they have lost there early wicket's. West Indians are coming back in form from there lost against South Africa. West Indians lost Dywane Bravo due too knee injury. They are really playing well this is how I use to know how they play. I think Bangladesh is going to be bowled out for less than 100. In these last two day's where been having low scoring match's. And it was much less than a 100 very disappointing for Bangladesh to score 58 runs all out on their home ground the second lowest total in cwc2011.
West Indians won by 9 wicket's finishing the game off in 12 overs. They are second from the top of the group with 4 points. West Indians next game is with Ireland.
Attack on West Indians bus angry Bangladesh supporters where throwing. Chris Gayle this is madness these people are crazy. Bangladesh is not going through to the super eight they don't deserve it.
New Zealand it's there second match they have lost too Australia. Well be playing against Zimbabwe. It's Zimbawe third game they lost too Australia and won against Canada. Zimbabwe plays really well but they have collapse with New Zealand. They made a low score 162 all out.New Zealand won by 10 wickets.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat but they have lost there early wicket's. West Indians are coming back in form from there lost against South Africa. West Indians lost Dywane Bravo due too knee injury. They are really playing well this is how I use to know how they play. I think Bangladesh is going to be bowled out for less than 100. In these last two day's where been having low scoring match's. And it was much less than a 100 very disappointing for Bangladesh to score 58 runs all out on their home ground the second lowest total in cwc2011.
West Indians won by 9 wicket's finishing the game off in 12 overs. They are second from the top of the group with 4 points. West Indians next game is with Ireland.
Attack on West Indians bus angry Bangladesh supporters where throwing. Chris Gayle this is madness these people are crazy. Bangladesh is not going through to the super eight they don't deserve it.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Match 16 & 17 - SA & PAK
This is another day where it's two games on. South Africa playing their second game won their first with West Indians. There second match is against Netherlands. This is Netherlands third match. They have lost too England & West Indians.
Netherlands won the toss and chose to feild but that was a mistake you only do that if you know you can chase down a high score. Playing against one of top form teams they would put up a high score.
I did not watch the start of the innings because it was a early start but I watch a little of the power play of the 40th over. SA got to a very good score at mohali stadium that max score was 251. SA made it it a 100 more and there final score was 351 runs. Can Netherlands chase it down as well as Ireland did. Let's wait for the chase it be exciting.
There is another match on coming on Pakistan this is there third match and won both already. It's Canada third match also but lost both there games and would loose against Pakistan also. Pakistan has lost four wicket's already but I think they would still make a big score and that Canada can't chase.
Netherlands did a stupid decided won the toss and filed first they got bowled out for 120 runs. SA wins there second match by 231runs. They lead the points they are top of India with four points.
The batting of Pakistan they just collapse they where bowled out for 184 that's low for them. Pakistan needs to win so they qualify for the super eight.
Canada chase looked easy. They build up pressure with Pakistan. But Afradi is the man of the moment with that ball. It looked like it was going to be another upset Canada could have won. They had less runs and balls. It only came close when they where getting the wicket's if Pakistan did not get wicket's they would of still been playing.
They lost wicket's quickly Afradi took 23/5 he is the leading wicket taker in the world cup he took 14 wickets he is again man of the match. Pakistan is the first time through to the quarter finals. Pakistan batting collapse but they can attack with their bowling that's great. Canada all out for 138 runs from 43 overs.
Match 15th - Ireland
I did not watch this match I was busy all day. My sister left for Pakistan but watched the end and it was a fantastic win by the Irish it's the first time in world history in cricket that they won England. The guy O'brein he scored 100 runs off 50 balls. they where just hitting like any thing they want to win England that was there main aim to win them and they did that in Style.
So England played three won, tie and lost. Still on three points if they had to win they would of been on five points. Ireland only played two they lost & won. They are on the board with two points.
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