Today India played their 2nd ODI of the tri-series against Srilanka at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo. Indians after their unbelievable defeat against the Zimbabwe in their 1st ODI, they are playing against Srilanka who are their past rival. At the super eight match in World Twenty20, Srilankan's stunned India by winning the match & putting India out of the series. Now its time for India to pay them.
India won the toss & let the Srilankan's to bat first. Upul Tharanga & Tillakaratne Dilshan opened the batting innings for Srilanka. Upul Tharanga did not survive for longer period. Dilshan played beautifully & scored 61 runs before his run out which was hit by Rohit Sharma. Later, Angelo Mathews took the responsibility & contributed 75 runs to the team which helped Srilanka to put up a decent total of 242 runs. Srilanka lost all 10 wickets in 49.5 overs scoring 242 runs at a run rate of 4.86 runs per over.
This total is not a huge one for India, but looks pretty decent until they loose some quick wickets. Indians need 243 runs in 50 overs to win the match against Srilanka.
Dinesh Karthik & Murali Vijay started the chase for India, but they both were unsuccessful as they got out & walked back to pavillion. This seems to be a bad sign for India as it has lost its openers. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli played a decent innings & contributed a good partnership. Both played well & scored half centuries individually. This helped India a lot to go into positive track.
May 30, 2010
May 25, 2010
South Africa won the match against West Indies in the 2nd ODI
Hi friends, good morning to all of you. Yesterday night i had posted only the first innings of South Africa. South Africa had scored 300 runs loosing 5 wickets. West Indies went down to chase the score with openers Chris Gayle & Dale Richards opening the batting innings for their side.
West Indies gave a slow start where their asking rate was above the current run rate. Chris Gayle got out when he had scored only 26 runs & Ramnaresh Sarwan went back to pavillion as he had got retired out. Their was one good partnership which was between Kieron Pollard & Dwayne Bravo. After this they were loosing wickets in a very regular fashion. Ramnaresh Sarwan was back when West Indies lost their 7th wicket & hopes were almost gone. But he played just one delivery & got out. There a quick fire from Darren Sammy who scored 58 runs from just 24 deliveries which included 2 fours & 6 sixes. Again West Indies hopes were high , but this did not happen as they lost their last 3 wickets in run outs only. This was unwanted loss for West Indies, in 48.1 overs they scored 283 runs & lost all 10 wickets. Darren Sammy was not out scoring 58 runs.
Hence, South Africa won the 2nd ODI match by 17 runs. 3rd ODI will be played on 28th of May.
West Indies gave a slow start where their asking rate was above the current run rate. Chris Gayle got out when he had scored only 26 runs & Ramnaresh Sarwan went back to pavillion as he had got retired out. Their was one good partnership which was between Kieron Pollard & Dwayne Bravo. After this they were loosing wickets in a very regular fashion. Ramnaresh Sarwan was back when West Indies lost their 7th wicket & hopes were almost gone. But he played just one delivery & got out. There a quick fire from Darren Sammy who scored 58 runs from just 24 deliveries which included 2 fours & 6 sixes. Again West Indies hopes were high , but this did not happen as they lost their last 3 wickets in run outs only. This was unwanted loss for West Indies, in 48.1 overs they scored 283 runs & lost all 10 wickets. Darren Sammy was not out scoring 58 runs.
Hence, South Africa won the 2nd ODI match by 17 runs. 3rd ODI will be played on 28th of May.
May 24, 2010
South Africa vs West Indies : 2nd ODI
South Africa played West Indies their 2nd ODI of the tour to WI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St Peter's, Antigua. South Africa won the toss & elected to bat first.
Graeme Smith & Hashim Amla both played well & built up their 1st wicket partnership of 89 runs which helped South Africa to go on the positive track. 2nd Wicket partnership between Hashim Amla & Jacques Kallis was also too good. Hashim Amla got out scoring 92 runs in 95 deliveries, SA at this point of time lost their 2nd wicket. Further Kallis partnered with AB de Villiers to build another useful partnership. After the fall of Villiers & Kallis, there were no big partnerships as the overs were very less. South Africa had scored 300 runs in 50 overs loosing 5 wickets. Jacques Kallis was the 2nd top scorer for the team scoring 85 runs from 89 deliveries. Kieron Pollard was an impressive bowler from WI, as his economy rate was just 4.87 runs per over & had took 2 dangerous wickets. They were Jacques Kallis & AB de Villiers, both were well set in batting as they had scored 85 & 41 runs respectively.
Now the pressure is on West Indies side, they have to hunt down the target of 301 set by RSA. Chris Gayle & Dale Richards opened the batting for WI.
These were the updates from my side. Now i am feeling sleepy, so ill post the remaining match summary in the morning. see you friends, good night :-)
Graeme Smith & Hashim Amla both played well & built up their 1st wicket partnership of 89 runs which helped South Africa to go on the positive track. 2nd Wicket partnership between Hashim Amla & Jacques Kallis was also too good. Hashim Amla got out scoring 92 runs in 95 deliveries, SA at this point of time lost their 2nd wicket. Further Kallis partnered with AB de Villiers to build another useful partnership. After the fall of Villiers & Kallis, there were no big partnerships as the overs were very less. South Africa had scored 300 runs in 50 overs loosing 5 wickets. Jacques Kallis was the 2nd top scorer for the team scoring 85 runs from 89 deliveries. Kieron Pollard was an impressive bowler from WI, as his economy rate was just 4.87 runs per over & had took 2 dangerous wickets. They were Jacques Kallis & AB de Villiers, both were well set in batting as they had scored 85 & 41 runs respectively.
Now the pressure is on West Indies side, they have to hunt down the target of 301 set by RSA. Chris Gayle & Dale Richards opened the batting for WI.
These were the updates from my side. Now i am feeling sleepy, so ill post the remaining match summary in the morning. see you friends, good night :-)
May 20, 2010
Ajmal wants to take revenge on Michael Hussey
Michael Hussey who was the player of the match helped Aussies to win the match. Aussies wanted 18 runs in the last over, which was almost impossible. Saeed Ajmal had bowled the last over, First delivery resulted in just 1 run. This was a great start for Pakistan as Aussies wanted 17 runs in 5 delivers. But Michael Hussey did not let the Australian team down, he fought too well till the end, in the next 4 deliveries he scored 22 runs. The over score display was like this 1 6 6 4 6, Aussies had more 1 delivery in spare. It was supposed to be the worst-est day for Saeed Ajmal & a very lucky day for Aussies.
Now, Saeed Ajmal is pretty confident that he will have his revenge by taking the wicket of Michael Hussey in the forth coming matches.
May 17, 2010
England clinch ICC World Twenty20 Cup 2010
But Australians could not stand before England. They outplayed Australia right from the start of the match. Loss of earlier wicket on Australians side was the key to success for the England. They restricted Australia to just 147 runs in 20 overs. Though England lost Michael Lumb in the early stage, Craig Kieswetter and Kevin Pietersen hit a magnificent 63 & 47 runs respectively. England chased down the target successfully in just 17 overs with 18 balls in spare. Now England's dream has come true, as they have won their first ICC trophy & have created an history.
I am an die hard fan of India, but India didn't even enter semis. Australia has already won 4 world cups & look very strong at the moment.
But England had never won any kind of World Cup so i supported England. Now i am happy for England winning the world cup :)
May 16, 2010
ICC World Twenty20 Cup Finals today
Australians after an unbelievable last moment victory against the Pakistan in the 2nd Semi-finals, will be playing ICC World Twenty Cup finals today. They will be facing England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown - Barbados.
Australians had won all the matches in the Twenty20 2010 till date, on the other side even England are in the same position. Both are looking forward to win the cup this time. Neither Australia nor England have entered the World Twenty20 Cup till last year. Australia have won 4 ICC world cups till now, but have not lifted any World Twenty20 Cup. On the other hand, England till now have entered only 2 ICC final events. They have to yet open an account in ICC history & this match be a real challenge for them as they will be facing the toughest team in the world.
Australians have good bowlers like Dirk Nannes, Shaun Tait and Mitchell Johnson who can restrict the Englands batting attack. Similarly, even England has Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom and Tim Bresnan who can give equal fight as of Australians.
If Michael Hussey is the Ace card for Australia then Kevin Pietersen is for England. David Warner and Shane Watson are dangerous openers for Australia, similarly Craig Kieswetter and Michael Lumb are good openers & both are in good form on England side.
So this shows, Both the teams are well balanced & are neck to neck. If personally prefer that this will be an very interesting match as the top 2 teams in this World Twenty20 Cup 2010 will be facing each other.
Australians had won all the matches in the Twenty20 2010 till date, on the other side even England are in the same position. Both are looking forward to win the cup this time. Neither Australia nor England have entered the World Twenty20 Cup till last year. Australia have won 4 ICC world cups till now, but have not lifted any World Twenty20 Cup. On the other hand, England till now have entered only 2 ICC final events. They have to yet open an account in ICC history & this match be a real challenge for them as they will be facing the toughest team in the world.
Australians have good bowlers like Dirk Nannes, Shaun Tait and Mitchell Johnson who can restrict the Englands batting attack. Similarly, even England has Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom and Tim Bresnan who can give equal fight as of Australians.
If Michael Hussey is the Ace card for Australia then Kevin Pietersen is for England. David Warner and Shane Watson are dangerous openers for Australia, similarly Craig Kieswetter and Michael Lumb are good openers & both are in good form on England side.
So this shows, Both the teams are well balanced & are neck to neck. If personally prefer that this will be an very interesting match as the top 2 teams in this World Twenty20 Cup 2010 will be facing each other.
May 13, 2010
ICC World Twenty20 cup 1st semi-finals
England played Srilankans in the 1st ICC World Twenty20 cup semi-finals at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet - St Lucia. Srilanka won the toss & elected to bat first.
Mahela Jayawardena & Sanath Jayasuriya opened the batting innings for the Srilanka. After giving a grand start in the first over, in the very next delivery they lost their first wicket. In 25 deliveries they lost 3 important wickets which were Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardena & Tillakaratne Dilshan. This was a big blow for them, their run rate was very low which was less than 6.0 runs per over. Angelo Mathews was the only player who lasted for longer period & helped Srilanka to recover from the big blow. He scored 58 runs from 45 deliveries which in turn helped Srilanka to put up a decent total.
After 20 overs, Srilanka had put up a total of 128 runs loosing 6 wickets.Graeme Swann was the most economical bowler for England whose economy rate was 5 rpo & also took Sangakkara's wicket, other economical bowlers were Stuart Broad, Michael Yardy whose economy rates were 5.25 rpo.
This was an easy target for the England team, Craig Kieswetter & Michael Lumb were the openers. Both played a good knock of 39 runs from 29 deliveries & 33 runs from 26 deliveries respectively. After loosing 3 wickets, Kevin Pietersen & Eoin Morgan partnered up nicely & led the team to reach the target. Kevin Pietersen finished the match in a grand style by hitting a six & a four. He was unbeaten scoring 42 runs from 26 deliveries which included 3 fours & 2 sixes. In 16 overs, England scored 132 runs, thereby winning the match by 7 wickets.
Now England are into Finals. This is their 2nd Entry to ICC finals after the 2004 ICC champions trophy.
Mahela Jayawardena & Sanath Jayasuriya opened the batting innings for the Srilanka. After giving a grand start in the first over, in the very next delivery they lost their first wicket. In 25 deliveries they lost 3 important wickets which were Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardena & Tillakaratne Dilshan. This was a big blow for them, their run rate was very low which was less than 6.0 runs per over. Angelo Mathews was the only player who lasted for longer period & helped Srilanka to recover from the big blow. He scored 58 runs from 45 deliveries which in turn helped Srilanka to put up a decent total.
After 20 overs, Srilanka had put up a total of 128 runs loosing 6 wickets.Graeme Swann was the most economical bowler for England whose economy rate was 5 rpo & also took Sangakkara's wicket, other economical bowlers were Stuart Broad, Michael Yardy whose economy rates were 5.25 rpo.
This was an easy target for the England team, Craig Kieswetter & Michael Lumb were the openers. Both played a good knock of 39 runs from 29 deliveries & 33 runs from 26 deliveries respectively. After loosing 3 wickets, Kevin Pietersen & Eoin Morgan partnered up nicely & led the team to reach the target. Kevin Pietersen finished the match in a grand style by hitting a six & a four. He was unbeaten scoring 42 runs from 26 deliveries which included 3 fours & 2 sixes. In 16 overs, England scored 132 runs, thereby winning the match by 7 wickets.
Now England are into Finals. This is their 2nd Entry to ICC finals after the 2004 ICC champions trophy.
May 12, 2010
ICC World Twenty20 cup : West Indies out of semi-finals
West Indies played Australia yesterday at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet - St Lucia. This was a must win match for West Indies in order to get into semi-finals. West Indies won the toss & elected to bat to first.
Right from the start of the innings, West Indies were loosing wickets. Till Chanderpaul got out, West Indies looked to be in a very good position as their asking rate was around 8 runs per over. Things were getting worser & worser as they kept on loosing wickets in regular fashion. They could not stay till 20th over as all the 10 wickets fell in 19 overs. They scored only 105 runs where the run rate was just 5.53 runs per over. Almost all the bowlers were very economical on the Australian side. Steven Smith took 3 important wickets in which Kieron Pollard was the one among them.
Aussies gave a grand start with the openers David Warner & Shane Watson. Both played well but didn't last long, as they both got out in 3 & 3.1 over respectively. Australians lost only 4 wickets & chased the target successfully in 16.2 over. Sulieman Benn was the most economical bowler for West Indies whose economy was 3 rpo & took a wicket & also did a maiden over. Australians won the match by 6 wickets & they look very confident in lifting up this year's ICC World Twenty20 cup. Its time to say bye bye to the hosts who are out of the semi-finals.
Right from the start of the innings, West Indies were loosing wickets. Till Chanderpaul got out, West Indies looked to be in a very good position as their asking rate was around 8 runs per over. Things were getting worser & worser as they kept on loosing wickets in regular fashion. They could not stay till 20th over as all the 10 wickets fell in 19 overs. They scored only 105 runs where the run rate was just 5.53 runs per over. Almost all the bowlers were very economical on the Australian side. Steven Smith took 3 important wickets in which Kieron Pollard was the one among them.
Aussies gave a grand start with the openers David Warner & Shane Watson. Both played well but didn't last long, as they both got out in 3 & 3.1 over respectively. Australians lost only 4 wickets & chased the target successfully in 16.2 over. Sulieman Benn was the most economical bowler for West Indies whose economy was 3 rpo & took a wicket & also did a maiden over. Australians won the match by 6 wickets & they look very confident in lifting up this year's ICC World Twenty20 cup. Its time to say bye bye to the hosts who are out of the semi-finals.
May 11, 2010
India fight for pride in their 3rd super eight match
Today, India played Srilanka in their 3rd super eight match. This was supposed to be a must win match for the Srilankans in order to get into ICC World Twenty20 Cup semi-final. Indians have to win the match with a huge margin & West Indies who will be playing Aussies should loose. Only by this way India can enter the semi-finals.
India won the toss & elected to bat first. Gautam Gambhir & Dinesh Karthik opened the innings for India. Dinesh Karthik started with a magnificent four but he did not survive for a longer period as he got out in the 4.2 over. Suresh Raina & Gautam Gambhir made a good partnership of 66 runs which helped India to be in a strong position. Suresh Raina was the top scorer for India who scored 63 runs from 47 deliveries which included 7 fours & a six. After 20 overs, India had put up a total score of 163 runs on board. This was a good come back by the Srilankan team as they had restricted India to score just 73 runs in last 10 overs.
Mahela Jayawardene opened the batting innings for Srilanka by hitting a four in a grand style. They have to score 164 runs in order to get into the semi-finals. Mahela Jayawardene & Sanath Jayasuriya did not play for longer duration as they both were out in the 1st & 2nd over respectively. Dilshan, Sangakkara, Mathews & Kapugedara contibuted some good knocks which helped Srilanka to enter the semi-finals. In last 4 overs, Srilanka scored 55 runs which helped them to win the match by 5 wickets. Kapugedara hit a six in the last delivery of the innings when Srilanka needed 3 runs in 1 ball. India & West Indies are out of ICC World Twenty20 cup.
India did not win even a single match in the super eight matches. According to me they showed poor performance because of the poor captaincy.
India won the toss & elected to bat first. Gautam Gambhir & Dinesh Karthik opened the innings for India. Dinesh Karthik started with a magnificent four but he did not survive for a longer period as he got out in the 4.2 over. Suresh Raina & Gautam Gambhir made a good partnership of 66 runs which helped India to be in a strong position. Suresh Raina was the top scorer for India who scored 63 runs from 47 deliveries which included 7 fours & a six. After 20 overs, India had put up a total score of 163 runs on board. This was a good come back by the Srilankan team as they had restricted India to score just 73 runs in last 10 overs.
Mahela Jayawardene opened the batting innings for Srilanka by hitting a four in a grand style. They have to score 164 runs in order to get into the semi-finals. Mahela Jayawardene & Sanath Jayasuriya did not play for longer duration as they both were out in the 1st & 2nd over respectively. Dilshan, Sangakkara, Mathews & Kapugedara contibuted some good knocks which helped Srilanka to enter the semi-finals. In last 4 overs, Srilanka scored 55 runs which helped them to win the match by 5 wickets. Kapugedara hit a six in the last delivery of the innings when Srilanka needed 3 runs in 1 ball. India & West Indies are out of ICC World Twenty20 cup.
India did not win even a single match in the super eight matches. According to me they showed poor performance because of the poor captaincy.
May 10, 2010
Pakistan won the match by 11 runs
Pakistan are out of semi-finals as they had lost 2 super eight matches previously, they had to face South Africa for pride. This was an must win match for South Africa in order to make it to semi-finals. Both clashed today at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet - St Lucia. Pakistan won the toss & elected to bat first.
Kamran Akmal & Salman Butt opened the innings for Pakistan, but this partnership did not last long as Salman Butt got out in 1.4 over. Pakistan soon lost 2 more wickets & were struggling. Partnerships between Kamran Akmal & Umar Akmal and between Umar Akmal & Shahid Afridi helped Pakistan to put up a total score of 148 runs. Completing 20 overs, Pakistan scored 148 runs loosing 7 wickets at an average run rate of 7.4 rpo. Umar Akmal was the highest scorer from Pakistan side who scored a magnificent knock of 51 runs from 33 deliveries which included 2 fours & 4 sixes.
Chasing the score of 149 runs, South Africa opened their chase with Herschelle Gibbs & Graeme Smith. South Africans were loosing wickets in regular intervals & the required run rate was always less than the asking rate. AB de Villiers played a lonely battle for South Africa, but it did not work well as he got out giving an easy catch to the wicket keeper. He scored 53 runs from 41 deliveries. South Africa completing 20 overs scored 137 runs loosing 7 wickets. Pakistan won the match by 11 runs. After this match, now its time to say bye bye for the South Africa as well along with Pakistan, India.
Kamran Akmal & Salman Butt opened the innings for Pakistan, but this partnership did not last long as Salman Butt got out in 1.4 over. Pakistan soon lost 2 more wickets & were struggling. Partnerships between Kamran Akmal & Umar Akmal and between Umar Akmal & Shahid Afridi helped Pakistan to put up a total score of 148 runs. Completing 20 overs, Pakistan scored 148 runs loosing 7 wickets at an average run rate of 7.4 rpo. Umar Akmal was the highest scorer from Pakistan side who scored a magnificent knock of 51 runs from 33 deliveries which included 2 fours & 4 sixes.
Chasing the score of 149 runs, South Africa opened their chase with Herschelle Gibbs & Graeme Smith. South Africans were loosing wickets in regular intervals & the required run rate was always less than the asking rate. AB de Villiers played a lonely battle for South Africa, but it did not work well as he got out giving an easy catch to the wicket keeper. He scored 53 runs from 41 deliveries. South Africa completing 20 overs scored 137 runs loosing 7 wickets. Pakistan won the match by 11 runs. After this match, now its time to say bye bye for the South Africa as well along with Pakistan, India.
May 9, 2010
ICC World Twenty20 cup : Ind vs West Indies
India played their second super eight match against the hosts West Indies today at Barbados. India wont the toss & elected to field first.
Chris Gayle & Chanderpaul opened the batting innings for West Indies. Both started well & played at an average pace. First wicket fell in the 11.5 over, it was Shivnarine Chanderpaul he had scored 23 runs from 29 deliveries. West Indies were loosing wickets in long intervals. There was a very good partnership between Kieron Pollard & Chris Gayle, where both played very aggressively. This partnership helped West Indies to put up a total score of 169 runs loosing 6 wickets in 20 overs. Chris Gayle could not make his century as he was run out. He score a magnificent score of 98 runs from 66 deliveries. Harbhajan Singh was the most economical bowler in Indian side whose economy rate was 4 runs per over. Now pressure is on Indian team who have to score the target of 170 runs set by West Indies.
Even Indians gave a very slow start. Murali Vijay got out in the first delivery of the 4th over by giving a simple catch to Kieron Pollard. He scored just 7 runs consuming 14 deliveries, this was a very bad sign for Indians. Later on, they started to loose wickets in regular intervals. Suresh Raina & M S Dhoni tried their level best, but could not succeed. After 20 overs, India scored just 155 runs loosing 9 wickets thereby loosing the match by 14 runs. Now, Indian team are out of ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals. West Indies have a good chance of getting into semis if they win against Australia.
Chris Gayle & Chanderpaul opened the batting innings for West Indies. Both started well & played at an average pace. First wicket fell in the 11.5 over, it was Shivnarine Chanderpaul he had scored 23 runs from 29 deliveries. West Indies were loosing wickets in long intervals. There was a very good partnership between Kieron Pollard & Chris Gayle, where both played very aggressively. This partnership helped West Indies to put up a total score of 169 runs loosing 6 wickets in 20 overs. Chris Gayle could not make his century as he was run out. He score a magnificent score of 98 runs from 66 deliveries. Harbhajan Singh was the most economical bowler in Indian side whose economy rate was 4 runs per over. Now pressure is on Indian team who have to score the target of 170 runs set by West Indies.
Even Indians gave a very slow start. Murali Vijay got out in the first delivery of the 4th over by giving a simple catch to Kieron Pollard. He scored just 7 runs consuming 14 deliveries, this was a very bad sign for Indians. Later on, they started to loose wickets in regular intervals. Suresh Raina & M S Dhoni tried their level best, but could not succeed. After 20 overs, India scored just 155 runs loosing 9 wickets thereby loosing the match by 14 runs. Now, Indian team are out of ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals. West Indies have a good chance of getting into semis if they win against Australia.
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