March 15, 2007
In an another one sided match, SriLanka beat Bermuda with a huge margin of 243 runs. SriLanka won the toss and elected to bat. With decent opening stand from Tharanga and Jayasuriya, the strong middle order played their part and gave support to the SriLankan batting to score a huge total of 321 runs. Jayawardene scored 85 of 90 balls and Sangakkara scored 76 of 83 balls. Silva gave momentum to the SriLankan innings by scoring 55 of just 45 balls.
Bermuda were all out for 78 in 24.4 overs. SriLankans thus demonstrated their competence in the World Cup.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
World Cup 2007 – Kenya vs Cannada
March 14, 2007
Kenya won the toss and decided to field first. The put Cannada to bat first and restricted their innings to 199.
Kenya easily won the match in just 43.2 overs with Tikolo scoring the highest runs of 72 in 76 ball with 7 fours and 1 six. He was declared the man of the match.
Kenya won the toss and decided to field first. The put Cannada to bat first and restricted their innings to 199.
Kenya easily won the match in just 43.2 overs with Tikolo scoring the highest runs of 72 in 76 ball with 7 fours and 1 six. He was declared the man of the match.
World Cup 2007 – Australia vs Scotland
March 14, 2007
The second match was between the World Cup Champions Australia and the debutant Scotland. The match was a one sided game. After losing the toss, Australia were asked to bat first. The scored heavily against this new team. The top batting order looked in great form with Gilchrist, Hayden and Ponting all scoring runs. Ponting scored the highest with 113 runs in just 93 balls hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes.
Scotland was bowled out for just 131. They faced only 40.1 overs. Ricky Ponting was declared the man of the match for his splendid batting performance.
The second match was between the World Cup Champions Australia and the debutant Scotland. The match was a one sided game. After losing the toss, Australia were asked to bat first. The scored heavily against this new team. The top batting order looked in great form with Gilchrist, Hayden and Ponting all scoring runs. Ponting scored the highest with 113 runs in just 93 balls hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes.
Scotland was bowled out for just 131. They faced only 40.1 overs. Ricky Ponting was declared the man of the match for his splendid batting performance.
World Cup 2007 – West Indies vs Pakistan
March 13, 2007
In the opening match, West Indies beat Pakistan by 54 runs. Pakistan won the toss and asked West Indies to bat. West Indies scored 241 for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Samuels made the highest of the West Indian total. He scored 63 runs in just 70 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes.
Pakistan struggled to chase the West Indian total from the start. Their first wicket fell at a mere score of 6 runs. Shoaib Malik tried to stabilize the Pakistan innings. He made 62 of 54 balls hitting 6 fours and 1 six. Pakistan were bowled out for 187 in 47.2 overs.
The host team registered their first victory and has now almost qualified for the Super Eights. Smith was declared the man of the match for his great bowling figures of 3 for 36.
In the opening match, West Indies beat Pakistan by 54 runs. Pakistan won the toss and asked West Indies to bat. West Indies scored 241 for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Samuels made the highest of the West Indian total. He scored 63 runs in just 70 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes.
Pakistan struggled to chase the West Indian total from the start. Their first wicket fell at a mere score of 6 runs. Shoaib Malik tried to stabilize the Pakistan innings. He made 62 of 54 balls hitting 6 fours and 1 six. Pakistan were bowled out for 187 in 47.2 overs.
The host team registered their first victory and has now almost qualified for the Super Eights. Smith was declared the man of the match for his great bowling figures of 3 for 36.
World Cup - 2003
Three nations – South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe hosted the 8th World Cup. Fourteen teams participated in this World Cup. They were divided into two groups. Group A – Australia, India, Zimbabwe, England, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia. Group B - Sri Lanka, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Canada, Bangladesh. The best three teams for each of the groups qualified for the Super Sixes. Among these the top four teams qualified for the semifinals.
In Group A, Australia, India and Zimbabwe while in Group B SriLanka, Kenya and New Zealand Entered the semifinals. Kenya seemed to be in very good form in this World Cup. With India, Australia and SriLanka, Kenya also entered the semifinals.
The first semifinal was played between Australia and SriLanka. Australia made 212 against SriLanka. This target was then revised to 171 (according to Duckworth-Lewis method). SriLanka was well short of this target at the end of the match. They were able to score only 123.
In the second semifinals, India easily defeated the Kenyans. India had scored 270 while Kenya was bowled out for 179 runs only.
In the finals, Australia scored heavily against India. They scored 359 with only 2 wickets down. Ricky Ponting was in full flow hammering the Indian bowling attack to all parts of the ground. India were bowled out for 234, giving Australia a huge victory in the World Cup. Ricky Ponting was named the Man of the Match.
In Group A, Australia, India and Zimbabwe while in Group B SriLanka, Kenya and New Zealand Entered the semifinals. Kenya seemed to be in very good form in this World Cup. With India, Australia and SriLanka, Kenya also entered the semifinals.
The first semifinal was played between Australia and SriLanka. Australia made 212 against SriLanka. This target was then revised to 171 (according to Duckworth-Lewis method). SriLanka was well short of this target at the end of the match. They were able to score only 123.
In the second semifinals, India easily defeated the Kenyans. India had scored 270 while Kenya was bowled out for 179 runs only.
In the finals, Australia scored heavily against India. They scored 359 with only 2 wickets down. Ricky Ponting was in full flow hammering the Indian bowling attack to all parts of the ground. India were bowled out for 234, giving Australia a huge victory in the World Cup. Ricky Ponting was named the Man of the Match.
World Cup - 1999
England hosted the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands also hosted some games. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Kenya and Scotland participated in this World Cup. The teams were divided into two groups. Each team played the other teams in the league state. The top three teams in the group entered the Super Sixes. In the super sixes each qualifier from one group played with each of the qualifier in the other group. The points from games against each qualifier were carried forward. The top four in the super sixes contested the semifinals.
Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and India qualified for the super sixes. Among them New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia and South Africa entered the semifinals. In the first semifinals New Zealand scored 241 losing 7 wickets in 50 overs. Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
In the sensational second semifinal which was a tie, Australia progressed to the final because of their net run rate.
Australia won the finals against Pakistan with 8 wickets in hand. Pakistan scored only 132. Australia reached the target in just 20.1 overs. Shane Warne was declared the man of the match.
Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and India qualified for the super sixes. Among them New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia and South Africa entered the semifinals. In the first semifinals New Zealand scored 241 losing 7 wickets in 50 overs. Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
In the sensational second semifinal which was a tie, Australia progressed to the final because of their net run rate.
Australia won the finals against Pakistan with 8 wickets in hand. Pakistan scored only 132. Australia reached the target in just 20.1 overs. Shane Warne was declared the man of the match.
Monday, March 12, 2007
World Cup - 1996
The fifth World Cup was hosted jointly by India, Pakistan and SriLanka in 1996 and was called the Wills World Cup.
Three teams made their World Cup debuts in 1996: the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kenya. So total of 12 teams – SriLanka, India, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kenya – were divided into two groups.
At the start of the tournament, Australia and West Indies refused to go to SriLanka, because of the LTTE bombings which had taken place. So SriLanka were declared winners without competing against these two teams.
The first semifinal was between India and SriLanka at the Eden Gardens. SriLanka batted first and made 251 for 8 wickets. After a good opening, Indian wickets started collapsing and were 120 for 8 in the 35th over when sections of crowd began to throw fruit and plastic bottles onto the field. The players left the field for some time but when they again returned for play, more bottles were thrown onto the field and fires were lit in the stand. Match referee Clive Lloyd awarded the match to Sri Lanka, the first default ever in a Test or One-day international.
In the second semi-final at Mohali, Australia were 15 for 4. But after good batting performance they reach 207 for 8 from their 50 overs. The West Indians too had a very good start and were 165 for 2 in the 42nd over. But after that they kept losing wickets and were all down in for about 202 runs.
In the finals, SriLanka won the toss and asked Australia to bat despite the team batting first having won all five previous World Cup finals. Australia made 241 after losing 7 wickets in their 50 overs. Sri Lanka won the match in the 47th over with Aravinda de Silva following his 3 for 42 with an unbeaten 107. He also won the Player of the Match award. It was the first time a tournament host or co-host had won the cricket World Cup.
Fifth World Cup went top the SriLankans.
Three teams made their World Cup debuts in 1996: the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kenya. So total of 12 teams – SriLanka, India, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kenya – were divided into two groups.
At the start of the tournament, Australia and West Indies refused to go to SriLanka, because of the LTTE bombings which had taken place. So SriLanka were declared winners without competing against these two teams.
The first semifinal was between India and SriLanka at the Eden Gardens. SriLanka batted first and made 251 for 8 wickets. After a good opening, Indian wickets started collapsing and were 120 for 8 in the 35th over when sections of crowd began to throw fruit and plastic bottles onto the field. The players left the field for some time but when they again returned for play, more bottles were thrown onto the field and fires were lit in the stand. Match referee Clive Lloyd awarded the match to Sri Lanka, the first default ever in a Test or One-day international.
In the second semi-final at Mohali, Australia were 15 for 4. But after good batting performance they reach 207 for 8 from their 50 overs. The West Indians too had a very good start and were 165 for 2 in the 42nd over. But after that they kept losing wickets and were all down in for about 202 runs.
In the finals, SriLanka won the toss and asked Australia to bat despite the team batting first having won all five previous World Cup finals. Australia made 241 after losing 7 wickets in their 50 overs. Sri Lanka won the match in the 47th over with Aravinda de Silva following his 3 for 42 with an unbeaten 107. He also won the Player of the Match award. It was the first time a tournament host or co-host had won the cricket World Cup.
Fifth World Cup went top the SriLankans.
World Cup - 1992
The fifth World Cup was hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand and was called the Benson and Hedges World Cup. South Africa after a long ban entered the World Cup this time. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, SriLanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe and South Africa competed for this World Cup.
This World Cup was very different from the past World Cups. It was the first World Cup which had day/night matches, white cricket balls and coloured team uniforms. It also had a controversial system of recalculating team totals for a reduced number of overs for matches affected by rain. Pinch hitters were used by teams to score fast in the initial 15 overs to take full advantage of the field restrictions. Also New Zealand introduced spin in the opening overs to confuse the opposition.
Unlike the other World Cups, the format also changed because of the inclusion of a ninth team. So the team were not divided into groups. But each team had to play against all the other teams participating in the World Cup. It was called Round Robin. In all 36 matches were required to complete the first stage of the World Cup. The top four teams qualified for the semifinals.
In one of the semifinals, South Africa lost to England in a controversial circumstances, when after a rain delay, due to calculations, they had to score 21 runs from 1 ball. In the other semifinals Pakistan beat New Zealand by chasing 262 runs to enter the finals of this World Cup. Surprisingly, Pakistan had won only one match and had qualified for the semifinals.
Pakistan played England in the Finals, in which they scored 249 in 50 overs. England were bowled out for 227 in 49.2 overs. This was possible because of the magnificent bowling performance from Wasim Akram, who took three crucial wickets towards the end of the England innings.
Fifth World Cup was then lifted by Pakistan under the captaincy of Imran Khan.
This World Cup was very different from the past World Cups. It was the first World Cup which had day/night matches, white cricket balls and coloured team uniforms. It also had a controversial system of recalculating team totals for a reduced number of overs for matches affected by rain. Pinch hitters were used by teams to score fast in the initial 15 overs to take full advantage of the field restrictions. Also New Zealand introduced spin in the opening overs to confuse the opposition.
Unlike the other World Cups, the format also changed because of the inclusion of a ninth team. So the team were not divided into groups. But each team had to play against all the other teams participating in the World Cup. It was called Round Robin. In all 36 matches were required to complete the first stage of the World Cup. The top four teams qualified for the semifinals.
In one of the semifinals, South Africa lost to England in a controversial circumstances, when after a rain delay, due to calculations, they had to score 21 runs from 1 ball. In the other semifinals Pakistan beat New Zealand by chasing 262 runs to enter the finals of this World Cup. Surprisingly, Pakistan had won only one match and had qualified for the semifinals.
Pakistan played England in the Finals, in which they scored 249 in 50 overs. England were bowled out for 227 in 49.2 overs. This was possible because of the magnificent bowling performance from Wasim Akram, who took three crucial wickets towards the end of the England innings.
Fifth World Cup was then lifted by Pakistan under the captaincy of Imran Khan.
World Cup - 1987
India and Pakistan hosted the fourth World Cup in 1987 and was called the Reliance World Cup. Again eight teams participated – Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, SriLanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe. The format was the same as the 1983 World Cup except for the number of overs which were now reduced to 50.
In group A, India and Australia and in Group B Pakistan and England entered the semifinals. Both the host teams topped the scoring charts in their respective group. Both India and Pakistan failed to enter the finals and could not bring about an eagerly waited India-Pakistan finals.
In the finals against England, Australia won by 7 runs. Australia under the captaincy of Allan Border lifted the World Cup. David Boon was declared the man of the match.
Australia lifted the fourth World Cup – Reliance World Cup.
In group A, India and Australia and in Group B Pakistan and England entered the semifinals. Both the host teams topped the scoring charts in their respective group. Both India and Pakistan failed to enter the finals and could not bring about an eagerly waited India-Pakistan finals.
In the finals against England, Australia won by 7 runs. Australia under the captaincy of Allan Border lifted the World Cup. David Boon was declared the man of the match.
Australia lifted the fourth World Cup – Reliance World Cup.
World Cup - 1983
In 1983 again England hosted the World Cup and was again called the Prudential World Cup. This time also eight teams participated – Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, SriLanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe (new team).
Here again, the teams were divided into two groups of 4 teams each. In the preliminary matches, unlike the previous World Cups, each team in a group played twice with the other teams in the same group.
This World Cup was full of surprises, with the then underdogs, India and Zimbabwe beating West Indies and Australia respectively in their preliminary matches. So from group A England and Pakistan while in group B West Indies and India qualified for the semifinals.
In semifinals against England, Mohinder Amarnath, with his allround performance helped the Indian team in defeating England at their home ground. He was awarded the man of the match of his allround performance in this semifinal.
In the other semifinals between West Indies and Pakistan, West Indies defeated Pakistan and entered the finals.
So India again had to face the mighty West Indies, who had a strong fast bowling attack. India were bowled out for a mere score of 183 in just 54.4 overs. Srikant was the highest run getter in the Indian side with 38 runs. Amarnath stayed for long and tried to give stability to the team.
After such a poor batting performance, the hopes of the Indian team were almost non-existent. Viv Richards was then playing at his best hammering the Indian pace attack to all parts of the ground. But then a miss hit by Richards went high up in the air and Kapil Dev (Captain) ran a distance almost upto the boundary to take a stunning catch. Then on, the Indian bowlers consistently took wickets and led India to a victory. India beat West Indies by 43 runs. Amarnath again was declared the man of the match of his economical bowling and 3 wickets.
India beat the mighty West Indies to bring home the third World Cup – Prudential Cup
Here again, the teams were divided into two groups of 4 teams each. In the preliminary matches, unlike the previous World Cups, each team in a group played twice with the other teams in the same group.
This World Cup was full of surprises, with the then underdogs, India and Zimbabwe beating West Indies and Australia respectively in their preliminary matches. So from group A England and Pakistan while in group B West Indies and India qualified for the semifinals.
In semifinals against England, Mohinder Amarnath, with his allround performance helped the Indian team in defeating England at their home ground. He was awarded the man of the match of his allround performance in this semifinal.
In the other semifinals between West Indies and Pakistan, West Indies defeated Pakistan and entered the finals.
So India again had to face the mighty West Indies, who had a strong fast bowling attack. India were bowled out for a mere score of 183 in just 54.4 overs. Srikant was the highest run getter in the Indian side with 38 runs. Amarnath stayed for long and tried to give stability to the team.
After such a poor batting performance, the hopes of the Indian team were almost non-existent. Viv Richards was then playing at his best hammering the Indian pace attack to all parts of the ground. But then a miss hit by Richards went high up in the air and Kapil Dev (Captain) ran a distance almost upto the boundary to take a stunning catch. Then on, the Indian bowlers consistently took wickets and led India to a victory. India beat West Indies by 43 runs. Amarnath again was declared the man of the match of his economical bowling and 3 wickets.
India beat the mighty West Indies to bring home the third World Cup – Prudential Cup
World Cup - 1979
The second World Cup was in England in the year 1979. It was sponsored by Prudential Insurance Company and hence was called the Prudential World Cup. This year also, eight teams participated – Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, SriLanka, West Indies and Canada which replaced East Africa.
In this World Cup, the teams were divided into two groups. The two best teams among the group qualified for the semifinals. In group A England and Pakistan qualified for the semifinals while in group B, West Indies and New Zealand were in semifinals. India was as the last position in group B.
The finals was played between England and West Indies. West Indies batted first and score 286 for 9 in 60 overs. They defeated England by 92 runs.
So the second World Cup was also lifted by West Indies.
In this World Cup, the teams were divided into two groups. The two best teams among the group qualified for the semifinals. In group A England and Pakistan qualified for the semifinals while in group B, West Indies and New Zealand were in semifinals. India was as the last position in group B.
The finals was played between England and West Indies. West Indies batted first and score 286 for 9 in 60 overs. They defeated England by 92 runs.
So the second World Cup was also lifted by West Indies.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
World Cup - 1975
The first ICC World Cup was organised by England in 1975. Eight countries participated in this World Cup – Australia, East Africa, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies. Out of these eight countries England, Australia, New Zealand and West Indies were in the semifinals.
In the first semi-final, which was held on June 18, 1975, Australia batted second and won by 4 wickets. England batted first and were all out for 93 in just 36.2 overs. Australia made 94 and won by 4 wickets and in 28.4 overs only.
In the second semi-final at the Oval, also on June 18, 1975, West Indies beat New Zealand. New Zealand made 158 in 52.2 overs while West Indies met the target in just 40.1 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
So now the final was between Australia and West Indies at Lord's on June 21, 1975. West Indies batted first and made a huge total of 291 in 60 overs. Australia made 274 and were all out.
West Indies were the World Cup Champions in the 1975 ICC tournament.
In the first semi-final, which was held on June 18, 1975, Australia batted second and won by 4 wickets. England batted first and were all out for 93 in just 36.2 overs. Australia made 94 and won by 4 wickets and in 28.4 overs only.
In the second semi-final at the Oval, also on June 18, 1975, West Indies beat New Zealand. New Zealand made 158 in 52.2 overs while West Indies met the target in just 40.1 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
So now the final was between Australia and West Indies at Lord's on June 21, 1975. West Indies batted first and made a huge total of 291 in 60 overs. Australia made 274 and were all out.
West Indies were the World Cup Champions in the 1975 ICC tournament.
Brian Lara Unhappy!
On the one side the Indian Captain is feeling happy about his teams performance in the warm up match, Lara the West Indian captain is not very happy. The loose shots played by their batsman is making Lara worried. If West Indies have to win the World Cup then it is their batsman who have to perform consistently. Their sad form against the Indian team has made Lara very unhappy.
Dravid Happy!
The win against the West Indies in the last warmup match has made the Indian Captain Rahul Dravid Happy. This is because, Indian team players have regain their lost form.
Bowling out the West Indies for a mere total of 85 has proved that our bowlers are working hard and are in great form. This shows very positive sign of the Indian team working towards their goal of bringing the World Cup to India.
Bowling out the West Indies for a mere total of 85 has proved that our bowlers are working hard and are in great form. This shows very positive sign of the Indian team working towards their goal of bringing the World Cup to India.
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