Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:49 pm  

Asim wrote:

Sehwag going early (and arrogantly wasting a review) was a massive plus for Sri Lanka, Sachin is getting going now though - a big innings from him and this will be a close one.

Two games on the trot he's done that now, unforgivable. Would serve him right if someone who's well set gets a stinker when they've got no reviews left.

My initial reaction to SL's total was that it would more than likely be enough. After 10 overs of India's reply at 41-2 I was even more sure but a good recovery now from Gambhir & Kohli leaves the prospect of a tight finish if they can keep this up. I really hope for a thriller after the farce of the last final.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:06 pm  

India 182/3 need 93 from 92 balls.

After the early wobbles its now looking like a comfatable win for the indians unless the lankan bowlers improve.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:23 pm  

Looking good for India now, a couple of quick wickets would turn it on its head though.

If Sri Lanka do pull it off we might be hearing more about the toss incident.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:19 pm  

India win by 6 wickets.

Congratulations to them on winning their 2nd World Cup and becoming the first Host Nation to win the trophy.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:21 pm  

Well that's one way to win a world cup, a six launched into the stands - it's been an infinitely better tournament than the last one that's for sure.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:22 pm  

Dita's Slot Meter wrote:

Great game today, both sides will feel they threw it away.

Will stick my head on the block though and say neither of these sides will win the competition....You need a good bowling attack to win a World Cup and neither India or England have that.

.......And that's why I play village cricket and don't make much from gambling on cricket!!

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:52 pm  

Dita's Slot Meter wrote:

:lol:.......And that's why I play village cricket and don't make much from gambling on cricket!!

I remembered this quote when India got to the final. Fair play for bringing it back up!

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:04 pm  

I enjoyed this WC much more then 2007, a lot more close games with something in the pitches for both batsmen and bowlers, roll on 2015 and a few all nighters watching England win their first World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:17 pm  

tiger2000 wrote:

I enjoyed this WC much more then 2007, a lot more close games with something in the pitches for both batsmen and bowlers, roll on 2015 and a few all nighters watching England win their first World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Thankfully the Cricket World Cup has now ended.

Lock/move/delete this thread quickly before anybody else posts anything as laughable as this.

Re: Cricket World Cup : Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:19 pm