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Ahmed 
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All OVER. Pak win by 33 runs. Great effort by pak bowlers and good
batting by Malik and Khan. I am not impressed with Lankan batting at
all. it was a dissapointing day at work for Jaysuriya.
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bondy
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Posted: 17 September 2007 at 10:04pm |
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They can't always rely on the man- one feels they don't have the greatest depth in their batting line-up.
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Good one Graham!
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MalikBrother
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 4:01am |
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MalikBrother is back once again - so far, T20 has been exciting
- I just gave up the hope of Pakistan winning after dropping Akhtar,
Yousuf and Razzaq, but instead Pakistan is beginning to become stronger
and stronger -- it is really hard for Pakistan to WC cause Pakistan stills has to beat SA in semi final along with Australia in final which is not possible  Edited by MalikBrother - 18 September 2007 at 4:03am |
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GreenCap
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 5:40am |
Only if they are predictable enough to beat BD!!!
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 5:42am |
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A fine win by Pakistan against a very good side. Malik and Younis (why
was his name spelt so oddly on his shirt?) showed how to bat in this
format - they didn't really go for it until they were well settled.
The commentators had to eat their words after complaining about Younis' strike rate ! It goes to show that some serious hitting for just a few overs can transform a match - something that the likes of Wright and Prior would do well to heed. Jayasuriya can't do it in every match , but he'll be back. Afridi is more than useful with the ball and is well suited to this form of cricket. Fernando didn't deserve to be on the losing side , he really impressed , but Pakistan's allround efforts won through - well done to them. |
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 6:45am |
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Matt Prior took a blow on the thumb and is doubtful for this
morning's crucial match against New Zealand. There's no other
specialised keeper within the squad , although Solanki (who took the
gloves in practise yesterday), Maddy and Shah have done the job
before.
Solanki looks favourite and can open the batting as well. Maddy is likely to join him at the top of the order with Wright either moving down or being left out entirely. It's Durban today and seeing off Bond is vital to England's chances. It'll swing and maybe seam , who knows what a good score will be for a 10am start. Lose today and England's chances of progressing are practically zero - it's about time they woke up! |
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143no
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 6:53am |
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Losing prior could be a blessing, he seems to have lost the plot, he looks lost in his role at opener, he looks gone to me.
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 7:09am |
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Agreed 143 , he lacks confidence , it just isn't coming out of the middle.
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 7:50am |
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Matt Prior's thumb is fractured and he's finished for this
series. A replacement is going to be called out and surely that can
only strengthen England after Prior's dodgey form.
A personal choice would be Nic Pothas - knows SA conditions backwards , bats well and is more than decent with the gloves - what do you guys think? |
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Mojo
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 7:57am |
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Wasn't a good day for me last night. Sitting in the ground, waving a Sri Lanka flag on the one day Sri Lanka chooses to lose the match.
Was it just me or did the Lankans seem to be swinging their bats very late for every shot? They were even mis-timing the spinners. And I was hoping to scoop up a couple of sixes. Just my luck. |
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:16am |
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In this format it's unlikely that a team will fire every single time
Mojo. They're still a quality outfit , but any side at 6-2 will find it
difficult to get 180-odd.
I still expect to see SL in the semis and if they won it I wouldn't be too surprised. |
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Mojo
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:25am |
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I know they can't fire every time, but they could have chosen a better time not to fire than the day I go to the ground to watch them.
Mahela, you have failed me for the last time! |
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:32am |
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Caught on the fence mate - another meter and it was six !
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:41am |
It must surely be Mustard for however matches England have in this tournament |
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:46am |
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I hear he's exciting Clobs and he can get them off to a good
start too. Let's hope whoever flies out isn't coming for a single match
though!
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Clobber
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:48am |
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that's the thing isn't it?!
Of course Prior surely won't be fit for Sri Lanka now either - the ODI section at least which could offer Mustard a few games to show what he can do - or give a welcome return to Nixon |
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:59am |
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Yep , Nixon must be in the frame too. I'd like a look at Mustard though , new blood must be the way forward.
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:12am |
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So Anderson strikes in the 1st over , but not before the slip was taken
out! Someone must tell Collingwood that lateral movement is
commonplace in Durban and the slip cordon is always in the game..
.....put that slip back Colly !!! |
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Clobber
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:19am |
to be fair to the skipper, watching the 1st over Anderson was down the leg side until the last two balls of the over so he felt compelled to act. Going alright so far though |
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Mojo
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:22am |
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NZ are 3 down in the 4th over. This is starting to look pretty sweet for the English.
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:23am |
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26-3 and Jimmy has two of them! Might not need 20 overs to get through this mob !
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:31am |
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Another gone and NZ in trouble. England mustn't baclk off , Styris and McMillan can still create havoc.
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IbiZZle
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:32am |
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Hey, atleast you had the chance to witness a spectacle in person.  Edited by IbiZZle - 18 September 2007 at 9:35am |
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!~Where Ever You Go, There You Are~!
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:34am |
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England are making the early start worthwhile.
I think Mustard has to be the favourite as we are likely to look for a wicket-keeper who has experience of opening in ODIs. Nixon hasn't, while the likes of Mustard and Davies have. |
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:38am |
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Always does a bit early on in Durbs JP - Just hope it doesn't when that fella Bond has a go......
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bondy
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:40am |
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Flintoff's bowling excellently, he truely is a brilliant bowler! We've still got Oram and Vettori to come- i'm not too worried at this stage.
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Good one Graham!
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bondy
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:43am |
Bond's not bowling with the best rhythm lately Sledge ! He may be holding back, but we'll just have to see!
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Good one Graham!
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Sledger
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:43am |
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Havoc !!!! Get rid of Styris or come home lads!
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bondy
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:45am |
Unfortunately when Styris is in one of his moods he's very hard to dismiss. The New Zealanders' have a nack of losing their top order and recovering- anyone see the Chappell-Hadlee series earlier this year!?
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Good one Graham!
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Mojo
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:54am |
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Styris falls at 91/5... Can NZ recover and still post a defendable total?
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