Group D (Pakistan, India, Scotland)

Match tied, and we have a bowl out

That was an experience to say the least!

OMG! What a match!! What a match!!

I ran from one end of my room to another when that last ball was a run out!

Pak bowlers were stupid in the bowl out! Even Indian part time bowlers were better than them as far as hitting the stumps is concerned. They should have opted to take the full run up.

But take nothing away from the Pakistanis! They deserve equal appreciation, even though the lost it in the bowl out due to their own stupidity!

Great entertainment! Just loved it! A match to savor!

Twenty20 comment

hello

Dont you think its unfair for india, that they had to play their cricket in Durbin where the weather is known to be bad. The rain stopped them playing against Scotland, and as a result they lost out on 2 points for the next round. Surely the match should have been re-scheduled because of the importance of the 2 point for the next round. And then it was not fair that they didn't even get 2 points for beating Pakistan in a bowl out. Whats the point of having the bowl out. There was no purpose for. India finished top of the table, hence playing better then Pakistan, yet Pakistan go through with 2 point. This is a bit of a farce and common sense should be used.

Thanks

Kamlesh Mistry

We didn't think it carried.

Well done to both sets of players, officials, and if I'm told correctly, some media outlets around the world, who were convinced the game was ended with the scores level.

It seems no-one can be bothered to read the rules these days.

yeah why didn't the umpires call for the third umpire, as Dhoni catch seem to be above board. And why dont they ever call for third umpire decision when a ball has edged a bat or not, as the umpire can not always be sure. Like tendulkars dismissal against england in the last one dayer which was crucial. Put replays show he did not hit it.

a catch is important, especially if he caught it, which i think he did. and after kevin peterson in the tests, where he saw it on the screen and walked back to the crease after being given out. lbw are not conclusive, so u cant refer to third umpire, but a catch is either out or not out and is conclusive and therefore if an umpire is unsure, he should call for the third umpire.

Originally posted by kamleshmistry Twenty20 comment hello Dont you think its unfair for india, that they had to play their cricket in Durbin where the weather is known to be bad. The rain stopped them playing against Scotland, and as a result they lost out on 2 points for the next round. Surely the match should have been re-scheduled because of the importance of the 2 point for the next round. And then it was not fair that they didn't even get 2 points for beating Pakistan in a bowl out. Whats the point of having the bowl out. There was no purpose for. India finished top of the table, hence playing better then Pakistan, yet Pakistan go through with 2 point. This is a bit of a farce and common sense should be used. Thanks Kamlesh Mistry

As we have already said in the thread, the competition lasts 2 weeks, when exactly do you think they can reschedule matches for? Also, if you are tempted to start any conspiracy theory crap about being sent to Durban my best advice is this - don't.

Originally posted by spin wizard Yes, about Tanvir, he will deceive man a bit with reaction time as he releases before most bowlers would and he looks pretty sharp off the wicket. Weird action but he will surprise man like Malinga!

Originally posted by JP We didn't think it carried.

Edited by BackFoot Master - 15 September 2007 at 1:13am

yeah, i agree with that, but 3rd umpire should only be used on extreme important occasions. especially on boundary decisions. think players need to be more honest....

Originally posted by kamleshmistry and its still not fair that they didn't play there match and didn't get a chance to pickup 2 points like the rest of them. All of India matches are in Durban, hence they are more likely to hit rain hit matches and less likely to win the tournament. I'm not saying its a conspiracy, but its unfair to play all the matches on the same ground.

So instead they can finish a match at 9pm then go for a 4 hour flight to another ground ready to play their next match the following morning? Players will be thrilled you aren't an administrator.

Originally posted by BackFoot Master Originally posted by JP We didn't think it carried. Hey, JP me and you are cool guys and no Offence but i seen Dhoni taken the catch of Butt on 2 runs very very cleanly, I don't think my tv shows any clearer than any of you guys but Butt was 100% out and i blame the umpire.

Originally posted by kamleshmistry Dont you think its unfair for india, that they had to play their cricket in Durbin where the weather is known to be bad...

  You are obviously ignorant in matters South African.  Firstly , India have a huge advantage from playing all their matches in Durban for the simple reason that practically all Indians living in SA live in that region.
    The support they receive is terrific and even when they play South Africa they can guarantee at least half of the crowd will be supporting them.  If anything , Pakistan could complain of India's partisan followers and ask for a neutral venue !

    Secondly the weather in Durban is not known to be bad!  Fact is , this early in the season , Durban generally has superb weather with little rain. Weatherwise, Cape Town is undoubtably the worst off of all provinces within the republic at this time of year.

 Yep , Cape Town.