Group C (New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya)
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Topic: Group C (New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya)
Posted By: -JP-
Subject: Group C (New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya)
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 12:56pm
| Group C discussion in here. |
Replies:
Posted By: Monty
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 7:01pm
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Fr me ths is the group where anyone could go out, all the teams are capable of beating each other, peopkle write off kenya but when theyre in form.... ------------- Flavia et Cornelia sedebat sub arbore!!! Oh My goodness!! Sitting under a tree! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 9:51pm
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Unfortunately that's the nature of 20twenty cricket-meaningless. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 16 August 2007 at 7:00am
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Kenya's fielding is appalling compared to the other two - they will be beaten with ease by both sides.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 16 August 2007 at 7:28am
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Kenya? Are you kidding? NZ and Sri Lanka are two of the top ODI sides in the world, I'm sure they'll have no trouble in dispatching Kenya. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 5:29pm
| Sri Lanka are arguably the strongest side of the tournament on paper. On and paper being the keywords there. |
Posted By: DDRickyDD
Date Posted: 19 August 2007 at 2:29am
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Lets face it Kenya don't stand a chance of proggresing. i reckon (1) Sri Lanka (2) NZ (3) Kenya ------------- OOH Campione, The one and only, We're Australia |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 19 August 2007 at 5:42am
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NZ and Sri Lanka should be equal. They both have power hitters whom are ideal for 20/20. It'll be interesting to see how Murali and Malinga bowl. By the way, are all Sri Lanka's players involved? ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 19 August 2007 at 1:57pm
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Kenya looks like the team that will be knocked out of this group. NZ vs SL should be interesting. Both very good teams. ------------- |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 20 August 2007 at 2:31am
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Revenge day from the worldcup semifinals i will say. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 11:36am
| Victory in this format would be very hollow revenge i would say |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 25 August 2007 at 5:12am
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Yeah, very true. 20/20 just doesnt have the same status. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 25 August 2007 at 6:58pm
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I agree... ------------- |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 26 August 2007 at 1:50am
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It mightn't but the lads will be delighted! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 07 September 2007 at 2:41am
| NZ will have a totally revamped batting line up for this tournament, I just read. McCullum will not be keeping in order to focus on opening the batting with Vincent. Oram will be batting at #3. Thats a powerful to-order, I must say. |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 07 September 2007 at 9:09am
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I think its great to have Oram at 3, he is a big hitter but takes just a little bit to get going, and batting at 3 should, in theory give him an over or two, to work some 1's and 2's before really going for it. McCullum is always explosive at the top of the order, and i like what ive seen of vincent in domestic 20/20, he didn't get inventive, played good shots, just hit 5x as hard. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 07 September 2007 at 9:15am
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I don't see the need to play unorthodox shots - proper hitting ,
especially over the top will earn it's just rewards. How many times do
you see a reverse sweep that earns just a single? Yes ,
occasionally there's a boundary , but conversely there's sometimes a
wicket! Good clean hitting will win the tournament , aided by sensible bowling and topclass fielding. Tis a simple game , cricket. ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 07 September 2007 at 1:37pm
You're right there! There's potential at the top of NZ's order for once! In this form of the game McCullum and Oram are ideal. I'd like to see Vincent bat through the 20 overs also as he only really shines once he's settled in. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:45am
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Oram will be a man to watch. It wouldve been good to see Fleming bat, if he gets his eye in, then its usually good entertainment. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:50am
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My mind change me ain't missing none of New Zealand match especially when they are batting because I think there will be lots of fire, fire, fire.
Mccullum, vincent and oram at the top. Me ain't missing a ball when they play Kenya. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:53am
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Good to hear BFM. Hopefully we can win some. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:54am
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We also have Taylor and Styris to follow. Aint bad eh? ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:55am
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Oh dear, oh dear, Ross taylor too. If i was those Kenyan bowler, i was surely Ill on that match day. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:58am
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Will Bondy a.k.a the breadwinner, be watching the league, the rugby or the cricket? ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 3:23am
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My order will be as follows- rugby-league-cricket. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 7:14pm
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Shame on you guys. It should be Cricket-rugby-league. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 7:43pm
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Dead right, cricket much better than rugby anyday. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:25am
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I agree to disagree. The All Blacks won last night anyway, they thrashed Italy. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:27am
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Let me ask you a question Sammy, what's your number one sport or in other words, which sport are you really mad about the most? ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:31am
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Don't get me wrong, I love cricket and love watching it, but, I have other sports which I also like, of which are obvious to you. I'm not just a cricket fanatic like some around here, as I've said before rugby is bigger in NZ than cricket, so im more inclined to watch the all blacks over the black caps. Plus, it's NRL finals time so I'm also watching that. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:32am
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Man all black and Italy is a waste of time.
Samhache this is the best advice i can give you in your life, choose cricket instead of Rugby. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:36am
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Lets talk cricket fellas. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:39am
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No Samhache, I'm just asking you if you're a bigger cricket or ruby fan. There's not wrong with watching Rugby, i'm just curious. All of those talks with me telling you forget about the rugby is just jokes. Everyone has their own likes. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:42am
yeah true, but considering its a cricket forum I'm assuming thats what should be discussed!!  ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:44am
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Aw, ok but I think I get the answer.
Anyways, Kenya didn't do to bad against the Windies in a warm up match. They posted a goodish total of 150 odd but couldn't defend it. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:46am
Kenya only they in the tournament to give New Zealand and Sri Lanka free points.
------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 4:45am
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NZ are bringing three spinners! Vettori, Patel and Nathan McCullum (brendons brother). All three are offies, strange decision that. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 5:20am
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Would you rate Vettori ahead of Panesar sam? ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 6:52am
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Umm yeah i would. he has more experience and has proved to the cricketing world that he is indeed a world class spinner. Panesar ain't far behind though. Vettori is the best in the world at controlling the flight of the ball. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 11:28am
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He has good variation within flight, yes. Though I'd argue Murali has even greater control than Vettori. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 12:09pm
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Vettori is a long way ahead of panesar, as for murali, try throwing a ball down at the stumps, then bowl it properly, you will see which easier to control. ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 12:19pm
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We all know your views on Murali 143.no, so there's no need to preach everytime is name his brought into conversation. His action is accepted by world cricket in the most part so leave it at that. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 12:31pm
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I wasn't preaching, I was explaining why it is easier to control a ball, accepted or not. ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 12:34pm
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Close game between Australia and New Zealand in the warm-ups today. McMillan batted superbly but as per usual with the New Zealand outfit they fail to capitalise on any advantage whatsoever. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 6:32am
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Kenya beat a poor Bangladeshi outfit yesterday. Solid performance from
the Kenyan attack , but woeful batting by the Asians. Nice boost
for the Kenyans - maybe they'll make NZ and SL work a little for
victory.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 9:56pm
Mmmm..doubt it, Sledge. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 10:08am
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We'll see about that sam-aik! New Zealand haven't looked too flash in the warm-ups! ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 10:14am
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The soundbites coming from the players seem guarded. There's
aren't any fanciful predictions , they all seem to agree that this
event is wide open. ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:26am
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At 17/4 after 5.3 overs, Kenya seems to be in all sorts of trouble. This should be a simple task for the Kiwis.
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Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:28am
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Remarkably , the top four Kenyan batsmen got ducks !! That
reminds me of the famous test match in the 50's when England had India
0-4 with Fred Trueman going ballistic. Gillespie and Bond (surprise there - not!) have two apiece. Looks like a seamers paradise in Durban fellas ! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:37am
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Ball was swinging late, kenyans seemed to be very slow on it too, I thought their skipper should have gotten a 1st baller to. ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:40am
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Yep , swing is always a factor in Durban 143. Locals swear that it depends on the tide !
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:41am
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Poor Odoyo was just getting settled in. 18 off 26 is by no means a brilliant T20 score, but it's the best that Kenya have had today. It's all up to Obuya now.
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Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 10:00am
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Kenya 47-8 ! Blimey , Durbanites could nip out of work during their tea break and watch the entire match!
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 10:23am
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Kenya's 73 all out sets NZ up to chase the lowest total set in T20 cricket thus far. At a rate of just over 3.5 runs per over, this should be a cruise for the kiwis.
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Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 10:31am
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What d'you reckon Clobs are NZ struggling without their talisman of a skipper ? Big ask 74 against that attack huh.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 11:07am
| I am putting it all down to genius leadership from afar - he's that damn good! |
Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 11:22am
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About as sound as a thrashing gets. But it wouldn't surprise me if we see a lower total in this series. Is there a record for most records set/broken in a series?  ------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 11:23am
| Interesting to see oram not come in at 3 as it was said he would. Fulton came in. |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:37am
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I was surprised at that too actually. Personally I think 3 is a little high for Oram, even in this form of the game. Looks as if Vincent and McCullum are going to hit out anyway which will give Oram an opporuntity to bat with at least 10 overs left. We bowled well! Begs the question why we left the gifted Chris Martin out of the world cup squad! Good effort boys! ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 4:32am
| Where is Ross Taylor likely to bat, I wonder? #4? |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 7:28am
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Yep he'll bat at three or four. Doesn't really matter too much. Dominating performance by NZ, fulton was really going for it at the end. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:13am
He's more likely to come in at 5 given that they're going to use Fulton at three and shove Oram up the order. I'd like to see Taylor bat in this form of the game though, he's got a fantastic eye and is a treat to watch once settled. He played some fabulous innings in the ODI series in Australia at the beginning of the year- let's hope he can repeat it. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Dizzy
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:34am
SL have a good chance of winning.. so long as Australia don't hit their full stride
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Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 8:51pm
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I agree Dizz, SL have some real firepower with Jayasuriya and Sangakkara. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: The Tyke
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 9:31pm
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They also have Jayawardene, Dilshan and Vaas who can strike a ball well. ------------- Minn hugur er minn sverš (My mind is my sword) |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 10:49pm
Does he agree with your actions though Sam? ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 11:00pm
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Kenya just giving away free point so saturday match will decide the group winner. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: ponting111
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 12:06am
| Once again bondy butting in where hes not wanted |
Posted By: The Tyke
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 1:32am
Pot and Kettle spring to mind mate. ------------- Minn hugur er minn sverš (My mind is my sword) |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 2:44am
Who the hell are you? How about earning some respect around here before you make a fool of yourself? ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Rifat
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 9:09am
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Sri Lanka's T20 uniform looks exactly like India's. When I first looked at the game I thought it was India playing Kenya. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 10:00am
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Anyone here thinks that Jayasuriya might pass Gayle's score?
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Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 10:05am
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Sri Lanka's on their way to a new highest team total here. I don't see Kenya stopping them with their bowlers conceding 20+ runs an over.
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Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 10:32am
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260 runs in 20 overs!!! That is crazy!
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Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 10:33am
| Mubarak blazes 46* off 13 balls as Sri Lanka set an immense 260 for 6, but missed the last ball ruining his shot at immortality! |
Posted By: Rifat
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 10:37am
| Wow, insane score. Many teams struggle to reach 260 in ODIs never mind T20s. |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 12:42pm
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46* off 13. That really takes some going. Have to feel sorry for Kenya though, they will have been looking to be quite competitive in this tournament, their lack of experience of 20/20 has really showed. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 12:56pm
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The NZ - SL game is looking to be a real cracker...
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Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 9:49pm
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Highest total so far. Super knock from Sanath. This is the kind of match where i will pretent i am Ill as a bowler when Sanath is around.
------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 11:27pm
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SL looked to be very strong. NZ will have to have their wits about them if they want to win this one. Should be a very close match between the two teams. Jayasuriya is the one to look out for!! ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 14 September 2007 at 11:48pm
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Unless he does a Chris Gayle Sam! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 1:02am
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New Zealand is very strong too but didn't get much runs in the first match because of Kenya rubbish batting. Sri Lanka will have to come the same hard way as New Zealand will to Sri lanka. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 2:32am
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You're right there mate. This isn't an ODI game where the likes of Murali can turn the match in the middle overs. It will be an intense game and is likely to give a indication of at least one of the finalists. ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Dan Can
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 1:21pm
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New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. New Zealand 3/0 after 1st Over. ------------- "Catches win Matches" |
Posted By: Dan Can
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 1:35pm
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New Zealand: 59/2 (8.0 Ovs) P Fulton 20(11) R Taylor 13(9) Fernando sends back the Kiwi openers ------------- "Catches win Matches" |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 1:48pm
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NZ 97/4 from 11.3 overs.
Taylor 36 not out and S.Styris just got lbw playing a reserve sweep. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 16 September 2007 at 2:10am
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Nice win for SL....they beat a really good team so they should be very happy with themselves. Very good batting from Sanath J. I had a feeling though that spectators were not the only people enjoying his batting...Shane Bond was probably enjoying the innings too because he dropped a catch he should have DEFINATELY taken! OH well you can't blame the man cause Sanath was providing entertainment! ------------- |
Posted By: NZ_Fast
Date Posted: 16 September 2007 at 6:17am
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Disappointed with NZ, though not an entirely surprising win from the Sl team. NZ now has a game against india? I dont get how this tournament works at all. |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 16 September 2007 at 10:39am
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if none of you have seen Jacob Oram bat then tonight was a good opportunity. When he gets going he's a treat to watch- really clears that front hip and hits straight!
------------- Good one Graham! |