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Monty 
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 Topic: Twenty20 World Cup Final: India vs PakistanPosted: 22 September 2007 at 8:17pm |
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After great wins by India and Pakistan in their Semi Finals, we are now set for one of the greatest Ind, Pak game ever, what will the rivalry lead to? My moneys on Pakistan. But one things for sure, its going to be a fantastic game.
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Flavia et Cornelia sedebat sub arbore!!! Oh My goodness!!
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daisy77
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 8:35pm |
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Well I'll definately be supporting Pak. It's a nice match up for the finals. India's performance today was truly amazing. It was an all-round team performance. Yuvraj was great with the bat....and coming down to the end of the match Harbajan bowled a very good over, he was backed up by RP Singh and then the final over by Sharma was just out of this world! Total team performance and India really deserved that victory. The finals should be pretty even even.....these two teams are playing really good cricket at present. Hoping for Pak to outplay India in the finals though! (God willing).
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BackFoot Master
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 9:15pm |
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It should be a great final but I am throwing my money on India.
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daisy77
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 9:30pm |
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Well the match could go in any direction.......
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EnglandFan
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 10:01pm |
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Its going to be a fantastic game for sure. Im going with Pakistan simply because i believe Umar Gul will be able to limit india in the final overs, like he has done so well through out this tournament. Also i feel india rely strongly on Yuvraj and sehwag to smash the ball out of the park, however they cant always carry the team.
I believe both teams have proven a point after being knocked out early in the world cup. Both teams ahve played fantastic cricket and deserve to be in the final.
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The Tyke
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 10:03pm |
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This tournament couldn't hardly have a better finish if it had been scripted. An India vs. Pakistan final is sure to be a great game, and if it's anything like their encounter earlier in the tournament we are in for a treat.
Here's the way I see it.
India have been much improved in this tournament for their running between the wickets and their work in the field.
I think the all round attitude of the side is good. They've picked up the real love and outward passion that has been lacking in recent times, and I think that's to do more with the captain and vice captain than the new players in the side. The love for the game is coming from Dhoni and that passion is coming from the fired up Yuvraj.
I've been impressed for the first time in a while by their capabilities with the ball. Normally when we speak of India we talk about their batting prowess. They've kept quite a bit of the ability with the bat but have improved with the ball. Sreesanth is showing the right form of aggression and that has given the attack a real cutting edge.
For them to win this they need to put in a very similar performance to the one they showed tonight.
As for Pakistan, they've had a few problems with the top of the order. They can't always rely on Khan, Malik and Misbah to bail them out. If their top order fires then they can hit a great score.
Their bowling will be where they can win the match though.
Tanvir will be awkward to bat against because of the angle and the bounce he gets. India will have to cut and pull him and some of the Indian's are not as good on the backfoot. I'll think that Pakistan will hold him back until Sehwag is gone, because everyone is aware of his ability to put away the shorter balls.
Gul is looking much improved now. He's looking dangerous and can really damage any teams hopes of a run chase if he's on song.
Asif will have fond memories of the 4'fer he got earlier in the tournament and will look to repeat that again.
Their work in the field is just as good as India's and this should make sure that it comes directly down to what happens in the middle as to who wins.
I think that Afridi will be the wild card of the match. If he gets going with the bat then he'll hit it miles up in Jo'burg. With the ball he will either have a very good day, with the batsmen trying to target him, and he'll pick up a few. Or he'll have a terrible day with him disappearing to the boundary many times.
For any people who like to bet my advice to you is, Flip a coin on it because it's too close to call.
I'll put my neck on the block and go with India but my head says it will be really close.
I'm looking forward to it. Edited by The Tyke - 22 September 2007 at 10:08pm |
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Minn hugur er minn sverð (My mind is my sword)
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DRAVID FAN
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Posted: 22 September 2007 at 11:07pm |
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I'm supporting India for sure. Both teams are playing better without their senior players.
Anyways, I'm hoping for a tie again but since India already beat Pakistan, the latter might win this one. Never seen such finals in my life before. Two teams so evenly matched, its not even funny. I might be wrong but I think that India will have an edge if Yuvraj performs well. Looking forward to a great finals. Will check the scores in my lunch in school. |
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BackFoot Master
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 12:29am |
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Yeah, so how much you want to bet me
 .These two teams always play great matches. There matches are always close and excited and You can never predict the winner even when they are playing in Pakistan or India.
It can go anyway.
I just can't wait. I wish tomorrow was monday.
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cricketchampion
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 7:03am |
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Either India win it, or its a TIE and in the ball out, India win it. :p
Pakistan, you will have to wait until next time, and hope India is not in such terrific form! :D |
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 7:23am |
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I can't wait for the proposed ten10 world cup next season, it will make the competition even closer.
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green plane
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 8:31am |
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Both team deserve to play final. After world cup debacle I give credit to pakistani team more because after the incident of woolmer it is not easy for anyone to come up from that shock and play brilliantly.
Indian team is looking extremely dangerous but i feel that there is so much pressure on yuvraj.
India is looking little bit better than pakistan. Pakistan never beat India in world cup.so I wish that this time Pakistan win this match Edited by green plane - 23 September 2007 at 8:32am |
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 9:12am |
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If Yuvraj continues his form then India will take it home.
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 9:23am |
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I just hope it's not a green top, we wouldn't want both teams disadvantaged.
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cricketchampion
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 10:16am |
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And there is going to be a new form with only six overs, I heard. Non sense! Why not make it a five ball game.
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 10:47am |
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i just hope india win this match! I read in the papers
that yuvraj's dad said that he thinks yuvraj badly wanted the captaincy which he didn't get so probably he is showing his anger through his performances. All i can say is that i won't mind a bit if he gets mad as he seems to get excellent performances whenevr he is charged up! Go india! |
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bondy
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 10:53am |
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i sense someone's a little bitter because he's not used to his team not making the final. I give this tournament the thumbs up. The shorter version of the game is there for entertainment primarily and thats certainly what it has delivered. Edited by bondy - 23 September 2007 at 11:04am |
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Good one Graham!
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gambler
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 10:53am |
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Well my dark horse for the tournament (Pakistan) haven't disappointed me. Unlike the other team that I backed with my hard-earned money (those chokers from South Africa.... The Pakis were great value at 20.00 before the tournament starting and I stand to win a small fortune if they take out the trophy...but I think I will have to put an "insurance" bet on India for the final....because (as their previous match in this tournament has shown) there is absolute nothing between these 2 teams.
By the way, the huge popularity of this cricket format was proved to me last nite, as I sat with a few friends at the Sydney casino sports bar. In what was an absolute sports-fest of a nite, with the NRL+AFL finals, the Rugby World Cup + numerous soccer matches, by far the most interest + atmosphere was generated by the 2 Twenty/20 matches (especially the Indian/Aussie match naturally).
Anyway, go Pakistan in the final! As I suspected at the start of the tournament, this form of cricket is tailor-made for them...and I think (hope) that they will be hard to beat.
P.S. I just regret not taking the 30.00 odds available on India only a few days ago...damn!...
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 11:01am |
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No worries about any bitterness with you then bondy.
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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bondy
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 11:05am |
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Good one Graham!
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 3:10pm |
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Yes, India looked really disadvantaged against South Africa on a green top the other night.
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cricketchampion
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 3:22pm |
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Probably thats why India won?  |
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 4:29pm |
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Not the sharpest tool in the shed are you champ. Edited by 143no - 23 September 2007 at 4:31pm |
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cricketchampion
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I meant no offense to you mate.
Just wanted to point out that India have got three brilliant Fast-Medium Pacers(FM). They have right arm-left arm combination with their opening bowlers. RP Singh has been terrific, and has played a major role in defending those totals for India in the previous games. The wicket of Shaun Pollock was beautiful! Sreesanth has bowled really well and is in sensational form. He has performed well against the top teams in this world. Granted that he has been a bit wayward in his behavior. Then India have another good bowler, namely Irfan Pathan. Although he has lost his 'sting' which he had early in his career, but he is still a very good bowler. Irfan was very economical in the match against SA on the green wicket (Four overs for 16). Joginder Sharma too was economical (as far as T20 is concerned) giving away a reasonable 24 runs in his 4 overs against SA. Can't be too sure if he will be picked up for the finals because of the hammering he received in his first 3 overs yesterday. Indian bowlers have performed well when it matters, and I wouldn't consider them any weaker if it is a green wicket. |
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 5:24pm |
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Can't wait for Monday.
First time India - Pakistan final in any form of cricket WC. History is in India's favor, Pakistan has to produce magic to deny history. |
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 5:26pm |
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Yes I imagine their bowlers would enjoy it, it's generally the asian batsmen that don't.
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 5:28pm |
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how is history on india's side if this is the 1st time they have met in a final?
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BackFoot Master
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 5:46pm |
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Base on matches between the two team he means 143.
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143no
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 5:51pm |
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how many 20-20 games have they played against each other?
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One more thing I have to add, Pathan seems like he is working back up some pace. I saw him bowl one 87mph yesterday and was hitting 83 more than once. Good signs for India but I haven't seen that magnificent swing from him that I'm accustomed too!
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Posted: 23 September 2007 at 6:37pm |
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I read an article on cricinfo:
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/twenty20wc/content/story/312217.html Recently there was an Indian movie about an Indian hockey team winning a world cup when they were the worst. Both teams probably got inspired by the movie. 
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