Here we are at the SCG for the first final of the CB series – which seems to be longer than the world cup. So far, India has done pretty well with Dhoni making all the right moves. Bhajji bowled magnificently to trap Symonds and Hayden. With all the drama surrounding the trio, Bhajji will be a happy man.
As of now, the Aussies have managed 173/6.
Adding to all the fun has been the commentary. I’ve been alternating between star sports and sky sports, and it’s like watching two different games. The Aussie media is like an extension of the Aussie team. They are part of the support staff. It’s stupid to expect fair commentary; in fact I am sure pretty soon, the commentators will start sledging the opponents.
Let’s hope we can keep the Aussies down to 225 and more importantly, chase it down successfully. Squeeze in a Tendulkar century and it will round off a perfect Satuday.
As of now, the Aussies have managed 173/6.
Adding to all the fun has been the commentary. I’ve been alternating between star sports and sky sports, and it’s like watching two different games. The Aussie media is like an extension of the Aussie team. They are part of the support staff. It’s stupid to expect fair commentary; in fact I am sure pretty soon, the commentators will start sledging the opponents.
Let’s hope we can keep the Aussies down to 225 and more importantly, chase it down successfully. Squeeze in a Tendulkar century and it will round off a perfect Satuday.
Update 1: Aus 239/8 in 50 overs thanks mainly to Irfan Pathan who probably forgot to put his bowling shoes on (How irritating is that? Kinda like "Forgot to put your thinking cap on?" I hear that at work and feel like smacking them in the face and saying "At least I have my boxing gloves on."). India need 240 to win and someone at the top (read SRT) needs to play a big innings.
Update 2: It's past 3 am and SRT just completed his half century. He looks set for a big one. There is nothing I like better than watching SRT bat like this. And now that Yuvraj has proved again that he can't play spin to save his life, lets hope Rohit Sharma plays a little sensibly. Very impressive - Rohit Sharma, he is definitely a future superstar.
Update 3: This was a day for predictions. SRT scored a brilliant, unbeaten century (117* in about as many balls) taking India to victory. Rohit Sharma played an awesome knock of 66 and earned praise from the little master himself. Dhoni smiled. Ponting scowled. I stayed up all night to watch this match and for once it was justified. Now that I have watched the presentation ceremony, seen every interview and all the post match shows on every channel , and read every match report on the www, I can finally go to sleep.
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