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ICC T20 World Cup, Final, Eng Vs Aus Score

England won by 7 wickets

Final Score   Australia   147/6(20/20 over)

England 148/3 (17/20 over)

England had defeated Australia by 7 wickets to lift the ICC T20 World Cup trophy at Kensington Oval on Sunday. It was a historic moment for the England Cricket as they were not able to win any ICC world cup tournament so far. Overall, it was a deserving win for England who played superbly throughout the tournament and continued their dominating game in the Finals as well. England won the toss and chose to field first. The decision to bowl first was decisive as Aussies lost the wickets in the beginning of the innings and got reduced to 8 for 3 in 2.1 overs. Sidebottom took the prized scalps of Watson(2) and Haddin(1). Warner got run out by Lumb on 2. Aussie Skipper Clark tried to the damage control and scores 27 off 35 balls. David Hussey scored 59 off 54 balls with two sixes and two fours. He along with Cameron White (30) put up a respectable total for Aussies with 147 runs in 20 overs. It was a decent bowling performance by England bowlers Sidebottom, Broad and Swann that restricted Aussies to score freely.

England came out to bat with a target of 148 runs in 20 overs to win the world Cup. However, the start was not good as they lost the wicket of Lumb in 1.5 overs at team score of 7. At this point, Kieswetter was joined by the inform Kevin Pieterson in the middle to bail out the England. They put up a good partnership and took the score to 118 runs in 13.1 overs. This partnership ensured that England would easily reach home comfortably. Kieswetter was adjudged the player of the match as he scored a brilliant 63 runs of 49 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. Pieterson scored 47 runs off 31 balls with 4 fours and one six. Although England lost both these wickets at 121 runs in 14.1 over, they did not look into trouble with Collingwood (12) and E Morgan (15) finishes the game with in 17 overs itself. England dominated the entire game with impressive bowling and batting performance and Aussies seemed to buckle under pressure. KP was awarded the player of the tournament award.

ICC T20 World Cup, 2nd Semi Final, Aus Vs Pak Score

Australia won by 3 wickets

Final Score   Australia   197/7 (19.5/20 over)

Pakistan 191/6 (20/20 over)

Australia snatched a victory in a last over thriller from Pakistan to enter the finals of ICC T20 World Cup. It was a high scoring game played at Beausejour Stadium on Saturday with fortune fluctuating between both the teams and in the end it was Australia that kept its nerve to beat Pakistan. Earlier Australia won the toss and send Pakistan to bat first. Kamran(50) and Salman but(32) gave the dream start to Pakistan and put up 82 runs in 9.4 overs for first wicket. Kamran struck impressive 50 off 34 balls with 2 sixes and 6 fours. Umar Akmal came to bat as Pakistan lost its openers in successive overs. He ensured to build a good total on such a solid platform laid by the opening partnership and scored brilliant 56 off 35 balls with 4 sixes and 2 fours. Khalid(13) and Razzaq(12) chipped in with useful runs in the end to take Pakistan to a competitive 191 for loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. It was an average bowling performance by the Aussies who were hit by Pakistani batsman all over the ground.

Australia came out to bat in the second innings to chase a stiff total of 192 runs; however they lost the opener Warner on the second bowl of the innings on 0.  Watson (16), Haddin(25), Clarke(17) and David Hussey(13) tried to steer the Aussie innings ahead but they were not able to build a big partnership and lost their wickets after being settled in the middle.  Australia were reduced to 105 for 5 in 12.3 Overs. Then Cameron White took the charge and scored quick 43 off 31 balls with 5 sixes to keep the Aussies in the hunt for the Finals. He got out at score of 139 in 16.3 overs with target still looking far away. Smith was stumped by Kamran off Saeed delivery at the score of 144 for 7 in 17.1 overs. At that moment, Pakistan looked favourites to win this match, however Mike hussey unleashed an array of powerful shots all around the park and scored 60 runs off merely 24 balls with 6 sixes and 3 fours to take Aussies into the finals. Aussies needed 18 runs in last over and Hussey struck 2 sixes and one four to level the score, and then sent second last ball of the over for a six to register a sensational win for Australia. They will now face England in the finals at Barbados’s Kensington Oval.

ICC World Twenty20, 2^nd Semi Final

Australia v Pakistan

14^th May, 2010 (21:00 IST) at Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia

Australia is going to play against Pakistan today in the second Semi Final of T20 World Cup. The Aussies looks in great form with three successive victories that made them unbeaten in Super Eight round. Their batting has great depths with a prolific opening batting pair of Warner and Watson. Even the middle order is formidable with likes of Hussey brothers, Clarke and Cameron White. In addition to impressive batting line up, Aussies are equally potent with their bowling attack. They can boast of the best pace attack in the tournament. They will try short pitch deliveries to unsettle the Pakistan batting order. Apart from pace battery, Aussie can unleash quality spin bowling from Steven Smith. Overll, Aussie looks favourites to win the Semi final today.

Pakistan entered into the Semi final by defeating South Africa and on the mercy of net run rate factor. They were on the brink of elimination of the tournament, however the team’s form has improved in previous game and best part is that they are looking determined and committed now. Pakistan bowling attack will rely on the spin attack of Saeed Ajmal and Shahid Afridi. They can make life difficult for the Aussies while chasing the competitive target. The key player for the Pakistan is the opener Salman Butt who has performed well so far into the tournament and he can turn the tables for the Pakistan against Aussies today.

Weather info :

Heavy rain expected that may lead to less overs game and D/L rules coming to play

Australia squad

Shane Watson, David Warner, Brad Haddin (wk), Michael Clarke (capt), David Hussey, Cameron White, Michael Hussey, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Dirk Nannes and Shaun Tait

Pakistan squad

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Khalid Latif, Hammad Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Umar Akmal,  Misbah-ul-Haq,  Shahid Afridi,  Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Mohammad Aamer  and  Saeed Ajmal

ICC T20 World Cup, 1^st Semi Final, SL Vs ENG Score

England won by 7 wickets

Final Score   England   132/3 (16/20 over)

Sri Lanka 128/6  (20/20 over)

England had registered a comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka in the first Semi Final Played at Beausejour Stadium on thrusday.  England has stormed into the Finals of ICC T20 World Cup by continuing their good form in both bowling and batting departments. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first. Sri Lanka innings got off to a bad start as they lost the wicket out of form Jayasurya in 1.1 overs at team score of 7 runs. England bowlers bowled an impressive line and length to reduce the Lankans to 47 for loss of 4 wickets in 8.6 overs. Jayawardene(10), Dilshan(9), Sangakara(16) and Kapugedera(16) failed to perform well in such a crucial match. Angelo Mathews(58) fought alone to take the Lankans score to a respectable score to 128 runs in scheduled 20 overs. S broad picked up 2 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs. He was awarded player of the match for such exemplary bowling performance. He was ably supported by Swann(1 for 20), Sidebottom(1 for 24) and Yardy(21 runs in 4 overs).

Sri Lanka had a tough task in hand to defend such a modest target and they were not allowed many opportunities by the England openers Kieswetter(39) and MJ Lumb(33) who put together a solid opening partnership of 68 runs in 8.1 overs. Then Pieterson came out in the middle and scored a masterful 42 runs off 26 balls with 2 sixes and 3 fours to deny any chance of win for the Lankans.  Collingwood got out cheaply on 10, however Eoin Morgan along with Pieterson took England home without any further loss. They finished the innings with 132 for 3 in 16 overs. England dominated the match from the beginning and outclassed Sri Lanka in all departments of the game. Now they will play the final against the winner of second Semi final between Australia and Pakistan on Sunday at Kensington Oval.

ICC T20 World Cup, 24th Match, WI Vs AUS Score

Australia won by 6 wickets

Final Score   West Indies  105/10 (19/20 over)

Australia     109/4     (16.2/20 over)

Australia had defeated West Indies in a ruthless fashion to remain unbeaten in the Group E and stayed at the top of the table with 6 points.  West Indies needed to win this game to go into the Semi final of ICC T20 World Cup, however they were completely outplayed by the mighty Australians. West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first. The start was poor as they lost the wicket of in- form Gayle in very first over at team score of 5. Chanderpaul(24) and Sarwan(26) tried to do damage control by placing their innings well, however it didn’t last long and  they continued to lose wickets like a peck of cards. At the end of 12.4 overs, the score is 77 for loss of 7 wickets and eventually  the entire team got out at 105 runs in 19 overs. It was a pathetic show by the Caribbean team in such an important game and they surrendered meekly without much resistance.

Australia displayed the exemplary bowling performance by restricting the Sri Lanka to such a low total of 105 runs. Smith was the most successful bowler who took 3 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. He was awarded the player of the match award. He was able supported by Johnson(2 for 22) , Watson(13 for 1) and Nannes(19 for 1). In the second innings when Aussies came to bat, the target seemed to be a piece of cake considering the depth their batting. Aussies lost both their openers Warner(25) and Watson(5) at team score of 31 runs in 3.1 overs.  However, M Clark(16) and B Haddin(42) showed patience and moved the score ahead steadily. Australia’s score was 104 for 4 in 16.2 overs when Haddin got out. D Hussey took the Aussie home comfortable without further loss. Now, Australia will play against Pakistan in Semi final on Friday.

ICC T20 World Cup, 23nd Match, IND Vs SL Score

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets

Final Score   India 163/5(20/20 over)

Sri Lanka 167/5 (20/20 over)

Sri Lanka stormed its way into the Semi final by beating India in a thriller at Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia on Tuesday. With that Win, Sri Lanka had knocked India out of the World Cup. It was a humiliating loss for India as Last ball Six by Chamara Kapugedera ensured the third successive defeat for the nation and it remained at the bottom of the group E. India came into the tournament after successful IPL season with most of the players already got experience of T20 cricket, however this early exit from the T20 well did not go well with the Team and the fans as well. India won the toss and chose to bat first. They started steadily and scored 30 in 4.2 over before Karthik(13) got out. Gambhir(41) and Raina(63) controlled the innings well and take team total to 96 runs in 11.1 overs. Raina played some brilliant shots and scored 63 runs off 47 balls with 7 fours and one six. However, the momentum generated by the Raina and Gambhir didn’t continued into the last overs due to some splendid bowling by Sri Lankans that restricted the India total to 163 runs in scheduled 20 overs. Malinga and Thusara picked 2 wickets each while Perera finished with best economy rate with 15 runs in 3 overs.

Sri Lanka came out to bat in the second innings with do or die situation. However, they started badly by losing the wicket of in form Jayawardene(4) and  Jayasurya(0) in 1.5 overs with team score of six runs with loss of 2 wickets. However, Dilshan(33), Sangakara(46) and A Mathews(46) played steadily and bailed out Sri Lanka from crisis situation. Sri Lanka scored 109 runs in last 10 overs. India still looked in control of the game till last few overs when some lusty hitting by Kapugedera(37) off 16 balls with 3 sixes and 2 fours, snatch the victory out of India’s hands. Sri Lanka required 3 off the last ball and Kapugedera hit six to ensure place in Semis. A Mathews was declared Player of the Match as he scored crucial 46 runs off 37 balls with 2 sixes and 3 fours. Vinay kumar was the most successful Indian bowler with 2 wickets for 30 runs.

ICC T20 World Cup, 22nd Match, Eng Vs NZ Score

England won by 3 wickets

Final Score   England 153/7(19.1/20 over)

New Zealand 149/6 (20/20 over)

England had continued their dream run in the tournament so far and won their last Super eight game by defeating Kiwis by 3 wickets. New Zealand got eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup after this loss. England scored six points in team E by winning all three Super Eight game while New Zealand scored only 2 points with one win and two losses. Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa have equal points but Pakistan entered the Semi finals on the basis of better run rate. Kiwis won the toss and chose to bat first. They lost the opener Ryder (9) cheaply at a score of 30 in 4.4 overs. After that BB McCullum(33) AJ Redmond(16), and LRPL Taylor(44) made some useful contributions to pace the innings well. Styris scored 31 off 19 balls with 1 Six and three fours to accelerate the scoring. England bowlers did not allow the Kiwis to score freely and eventually they were able to restrict them to 149 for loss of 7 wickets. Bresnan came out with the best economic figures of 20 runs in four overs with one wicket. Swann and Broad picked up 2 wickets each.

England came out to bat in the second innings and lost the wicket of Kieswetter (15) at the score of 24 in 2.3 overs. L Lumb holds the innings well with 32 runs off 21 balls with one Six and one four. England lost the three wickets in quick succession including Lumb, Bopara(9) & Collingwood(3) and reduced to 66 for 4 in 8.6 overs. At this stage, Kiwis looked in the control of the game, however E Morgan (40) and  L Wright (24) build up 52 runs partnership to take team total to 118 for 5 in 15.2 overs. Bresnan who shone with the bowl earlier, did good job with the bat by scoring 23 off 11 balls with 3 fours to crush the Kiwis hope for making it to the Semis. TT Bresnan was declared player of the match for his al rounder performance.

ICC T20 World Cup, 21st Match, Pak Vs SA Score

Pakistan won by 11 runs

Final Score   Pakistan 148/7(20/20 over)

South Africa 137/7 (20/20 over)

Pakistan had knocked out South Africa out of the ICC T20 World Cup after winning this match by 11 runs. Both the teams had equal points in the Group F after playing three games each, but Pakistan got into Semi finals on the basis of better run rate. It was a surprising win for the Pakistan who was considered to be on the brink of elimination.  The entry of Pakistan in Semis is helped by the England win over the Kiwis. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. However, the start was not good as they lost the wickets of Salman Butt(2), Khalid Latif(7), and Mohammad Hafeez(1) cheaply at a score of 18 runs in 4.6 overs. Then Umar Akmal(51) and Kamran Akma(37) tried to bail out the Pakistan by forging a 47 runs partnership and take team total to 69 runs in 10.6 overs. Umar was awarded player of the match award as he scored a brilliant half century off 43 balls with 4 sixes and 2 fours. Shahid Afridi also made quickfire 30 off 18 balls with one six and 4 fours. In the end the team scored 148 for loss of 7 wickets in 20 scheduled overs.

South Africa came to bat in the second innings and lost the wicket of H Gibbs (3) and Smith (13) in 4.4 Overs at team score of 24.  Kallis(22) and AB de Villiers(53) played sensibly and tried to build a partnership, however South Africa lost the wickets at regular intervals and got reduced to 113 for the loss of six wickets in 17.4 overs. The asking run rate had shoot up and the Boucher (12), Morkel (7) and Botha (19) were not able to take charge and score quickly by playing big shots in the slog overs. Pakistani bowlers did good job in the last few overs and restrict the South Africa to 137 runs in 20 overs. Saeed Ajmal remained the most successful Pakistani bowlers who took 4 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs. South Africa would be disappointed to lose this crucial game and got out of world cup despite performing well in previous matches.

ICC T20 World Cup, 20^th Match, AUS Vs SL Score

Australia won by 81 runs

Final Score   Australia 168/5(20/20 over)

Sri Lanka 87/10 (16.2/20 over)

Australia had defeated Sri Lanka by 81 runs and stamped its authority as the favourites for winning the tournament. It was predicted to be a tough fight between the two teams who were looking in good form after winning their previous game. However, it turned out to be one sided affair where Australia dominated in all departments of the game. Earlier in the day, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at Kensington Oval on Sunday. However, this decision does not augur well for Aussies as they lost couple of wickets early and reduced to mere 67 for 5 at the end of 10.6 overs. Sri Lanka looked set to take the advantage but it did not last for long as the CL White and MEK Hussey came to the rescue the Australia this time and piled up more than 100 runs in last 9 Overs to post a competitive score of 168 runs in 20 overs. Cameron white played brilliant innings of 85 off 49 balls and struck 6 sixes and 6 fours. He was awarded the player of the match award.

Sri Lanka did not start well in the second innings and lost the crucial wickets of Jayawardene(9), Jayasuriya(5) and Sangakkara(2) at the end of 4.5 overs.  This collapse of the batting order affected Sri Lanka run chase as Jayawardene and Sangakara have been instrumental in Sri Lanka’s success in this tournament. Aussie pace bowlers including DP Nannes, Tait, Watson and Johnson bowled nagging line and length to restrict Lankans and didn’t allow them to score freely. Wickets kept falling at the regular intervals and Dilshan(20), Chandimal(19) and Kapugedera(12) tried in vain to do the damage control. The entire team bundled out at 87 runs in 16.2 overs. Now Sri Lanka needs to beat India in their last game and hope that Australia beat WI to keep their Semi final hopes alive.

ICC T20 World Cup, 19^th Match, WI Vs IND Score

West Indies won by 14 runs

Final Score   West Indies 169/6(20/20 over)

India 155/9 (20/20 over)

West Indies had won the crucial Super Eight match against India by 14 runs at the Kensington Oval on Sunday. It was a do or die match for India to remain in the contention for the semi final berth and with that loss, India are on verge of elimination from the T20 World Cup.  Indian Skipper Dhoni won the toss and sent the West Indies to bat first. Gayle and Chanderpaul gave the best opening partnership to the team so far in this tournament with 80 runs at the end of 11.5 overs.  Gayle showed ruthless batting performance and hit the Indian bowlers all over the ground. He made 66-ball 98 with 7 sixes and 5 fours. Chandepaul(23), Sammy(19) and Pollard(17) also pitched in with useful runs to take the West Indies total to competitive score of 169 runs in 20 overs. Bhajji remained the best economical bowler with 16 runs off 4 overs.

India came to bat in the second innings and lost opener M Vijay in 3.1 over at team score of 12 runs. Indian top and middle order were tested by the pace and bounce of West Indies pacers. Raina made 32 runs off 25 balls with 1 six and 4 fours. India kept losing wickets at regular interval and they reduced to 81 for five in 12.4 overs. Ms Dhoni (29) and Y Pathan(17) try to steer the innings ahead but they were outdone by some brilliant fielding and bowling by West Indies.  Eventually the team scored only 155 runs in 20 overs at loss of 9 wickets. If only the Indian middle order had shown some resilience and patience to play fast bowlers on bouncy track, story would have different in this crucial game.