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Final: Australia v New Zealand at Melbourne

 
Narper 2015-03-28 22:15:22 

Australia Team
AJ Finch, DA Warner, SPD Smith, MJ Clarke*, SR Watson, GJ Maxwell, JP Faulkner, BJ Haddin†, MG Johnson, MA Starc, JR Hazlewood

New Zealand Team
MJ Guptill, BB McCullum*, KS Williamson, LRPL Taylor, GD Elliott, CJ Anderson, L Ronchi†, DL Vettori, MJ Henry, TG Southee, TA Boult

 
Narper 2015-03-28 22:21:58 

Umpires - HDPK Dharmasena and RA Kettleborough

TV umpire - M Erasmus
Match referee - RS Madugalle
Reserve umpire - IJ Gould

 
Narper 2015-03-28 22:30:56 

Weather update: No rain is predicted for today. It is a warm and sunny day and it will stay that way. So a perfect day and a perfect forecast for the World Cup final.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:01:53 

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat

 
LBW375 2015-03-28 23:11:01 

Michael Clarke will retire from ODIs after this match

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:19:14 

Pitch report by Shane Warne: Average score here is 290. Whoever wins the toss will definitely bat first. At night the grass stands up and the quick bowlers get it to zip through. It is absolutely rock-hard. Someone like a Dan Vettori may get a bit of spin.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:27:54 

Oops! Just as the teams were getting ready for the anthems, a streaker ran onto the field. The security guards get rid of him

 
hubert 2015-03-28 23:30:03 

In reply to Narper

If they provide a game as Notre Dame against Kentucky in NCAA Marach madeness then
that would be more than nice

smile
Let's go Kiwis.

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:31:17 

In reply to Narper

I am backing NZ today. Let us g.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:33:47 

Guptill and Brendon McCullum are at the crease.

Guptill is on strike.

Starc will open the attack

 
Curtis 2015-03-28 23:33:54 

Kiwis off the mark to victory

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:35:11 

0.3 Starc to Brendon McCullum, no run, ohhh! That was so close to the off stump. Look at the cheek of Brendon McCullum, he has a wry smile at Starc who has his hands on his head

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:35:50 

In reply to Narper

Big Mac attacking already. He better watch it.

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:36:13 

Gone............

 
StumpCam 2015-03-28 23:36:37 

In reply to Narper

Starched by Starc! razz

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:36:44 

Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0.5 Starc to Brendon McCullum, out Bowled!! Gone! Got 'im! Starc has the early wicket and that too of Brendon McCullum.

Brendon McCullum b Starc 0(3)

 
powen001 2015-03-28 23:36:49 

In reply to Narper

grooan sad

 
hubert 2015-03-28 23:36:53 

Gone....MCallum castked by Starc for ZERO. Great blow for OZ.

 
cherri 2015-03-28 23:36:56 

In reply to anandgb


He would watch it from the pavilion.......

 
Curtis 2015-03-28 23:37:06 

what an over by Starc. ..

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:37:25 

In reply to anandgb

Nerves....could be an early night

wink

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:37:49 

In reply to powen001

Careless approach to such a good fast bowler.

 
CowLasher 2015-03-28 23:37:55 

Looks like New Zealand drafted in DR Smith to open the batting.

 
powen001 2015-03-28 23:38:13 

In reply to anandgb

So was that the same as getting Gayle cheaply? big grin

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:38:18 

NZ 1/1 (1.0 Ovs)

Martin Guptill* 1 (2)

Kane Williamson 0 (1)

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:38:36 

In reply to Narper

Yes. Williamson has to stay with Guptill

 
GCCBourda 2015-03-28 23:39:35 

In reply to Narper

Stupid, stupid, stupid! Too much pace to be cowlashing before you get your timing in.

 
Nemesis 2015-03-28 23:40:35 

I agree pace did him in.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:41:03 

1.4 Hazlewood to Williamson, leg byes, FOUR

 
Nemesis 2015-03-28 23:41:57 

In reply to GCCBourda

sorry that was super delivery can't blame the batsman for that.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:42:41 

NZ 6/1 (2.0 Ovs)

Mitchell Starc* 1-0-1-1

Josh Hazlewood 1-0-1-0

 
powen001 2015-03-28 23:42:53 

In reply to Nemesis

coming from a tall left hander who swung the first two...that one was even faster and on target.

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:44:09 

In reply to GCCBourda

Yep...the ball did nothing...Mac played outside the line...must be nerves....he missed all before that one

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:44:52 

2.4 Starc to Guptill, FOUR, to sweeper cover

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:45:12 

In reply to Narper

This is Guptill's WC, he will not disappoint. OZ got a cheap wicket cuz of McCullum's silly approach

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:46:32 

NZ 11/1 (3.0 Ovs)

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:47:00 

In reply to anandgb

Our Amazon Warrior

wink

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:47:38 

In reply to Narper

Yes. I am backing him to score here

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:49:09 

In reply to anandgb

3.4 Hazlewood to Guptill, SIX, very fine

 
StumpCam 2015-03-28 23:49:10 

In reply to Nemesis

Exactly! That was the perfect first over from Starc! Most batsmen would find it difficult to survive that!

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:50:21 

NZ 17/1 (4.0 Ovs)

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:51:34 

In reply to Narper

How many peeps in the ground?

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:52:58 

In reply to anandgb

They expected 92,000....a record....looks like they got that

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:54:08 

NZ 18/1 (5.0 Ovs)

 
anandgb 2015-03-28 23:55:35 

In reply to Narper

Amazing, does anyone else has a ground with that capacity?

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:58:22 

NZ 22/1 (6.0 Ovs)

Mitchell Starc* 3-0-8-1

Josh Hazlewood 3-0-11-0

 
Narper 2015-03-28 23:59:43 

In reply to anandgb

I believe this MCG is the biggest cricket ground in de world

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:02:47 

NZ 23/1 (7.0 Ovs)

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 00:05:14 

In reply to Narper
more people at the game than population of Dominica

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:06:34 

NZ 23/1 (8.0 Ovs)

Maiden to Hazelwood

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:08:31 

In reply to Curtis


lol lol

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:13:04 

9.2 Hazlewood to Williamson, FOUR, lovely off-drive from Williamson.

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 00:13:15 

thinking of our boys handling Thompson & Lillee. ..how that would play out tonight. ..Rohan, Garry, Viv, Kalli, Fredo etc

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:13:24 

9.3 Hazlewood to Williamson, 2 runs, to backward square leg

 
LBW375 2015-03-29 00:13:46 

Williamson 8* (24)

If it was Samuels, Narper would be cussing him ...............
rolleyes

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:15:54 

In reply to LBW375

Situational.........If Samuels was batting here we would all be happy.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:19:41 

NZ 33/1 (11.0 Ovs)

 
Acid 2015-03-29 00:20:12 

Australia in total control

No momentum going Kiwi's way

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:20:55 

In reply to LBW375

Naah....I doan cuss Hele for slow batting...I may cuss him for getting a stupid out

Remember I have defended Shiv for years...how could I cuss others

 
powen001 2015-03-29 00:21:50 

In reply to Narper

steupse...brain fart shot against a dibbly dobbly spinner...Gone...

oh well..

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:22:01 

11.2 Maxwell to Guptill, out Bowled!! How has Guptill missed that? Haddin gives him a send-off. Clapping right in front of the batsman.

Guptill b Maxwell 15(34) [4s-1 6s-1]


NZ 33/2 (11.2 Ovs)

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:22:35 

In reply to powen001

Kiwis choking to rass

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:22:42 

In reply to Narper


Seems he should have been on the front foot to that one.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:22:48 

In reply to powen001

Still SMH

 
StumpCam 2015-03-29 00:23:04 

Mad Max strikes! twisted

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:24:15 

11.3 Maxwell to Ross Taylor, FOUR, 'that is very friendly from the Australians to start Ross Taylor's innings off' says AB on air.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:26:29 

NZ 38/2 (12.0 Ovs)

Ross Taylor* 5 (3)

Kane Williamson 12 (32)

 
Acid 2015-03-29 00:27:18 

Haddin was real happy

 
LBW375 2015-03-29 00:27:18 

and another goes..........


Mitchie gets Williamson


Dis dun

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:27:39 

In reply to Narper

Kiwis choking to rass


VOR put a curse on them lol lol

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:28:05 

In reply to LBW375


looks like he was deceived by slower one ? phew..
Waan'r slower according to coms..134k..rathwer he changed his shot.. can't do that with much success against such pace

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:28:09 

12.2 Johnson to Williamson, out Caught&Bowled!! Now Williamson chips one back to Johnson. Johnson points at someone in the dressing room and pumps his fist. The Aussies surround the bowler.

Williamson c and b Johnson 12(33) [4s-1]

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:28:34 

In reply to LBW375

Williamson has been disappointing this WC.

 
StumpCam 2015-03-29 00:29:13 

NZ cannot handle the big stage and the presshah! twisted

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:29:50 

NZ 39/3 (12.2 Ovs)

Mitchell Johnson* 2.3-0-5-1

Glenn Maxwell 1-0-5-1

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:29:52 

In reply to Narper


The trip across the Tasman looking slippery ,,but it is early times yet.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:30:15 

In reply to anandgb

Hmmm looks like an early night

wink

Ah hope mih next horsey Anderson launch an onslaught

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:31:44 

In reply to Narper

My 2 are back in the hutch lol

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:31:58 

NZ 41/3 (13.0 Ovs)

Ross Taylor* 7 (6)

Grant Elliott 1 (2)

 
DonD 2015-03-29 00:34:10 

Not gonna stay up for this final. Oz's attack is a little too potent for NZ.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:36:09 

In reply to DonD

But de Kiwis can return the favour

Could be a low scoring...but exciting end

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:36:28 

NZ 41/3 (14.0 Ovs)

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:37:03 

In reply to DonD

That's some excellent quick bowling on there. It's still early and Boult and Southee could be testing too in their turn. smile
Stick around DonD. The next one is 4 yrs away. smile

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 00:38:36 

not a man go to sleep now....Aight?

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2015-03-29 00:38:38 

In reply to Narper

NZ is behind the post on the back foot

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:38:47 

14.4 Johnson to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, to deep extra cover

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:41:04 

NZ 47/3 (15.0 Ovs)

 
Narper 2015-03-29 00:42:44 

15.3 Hazlewood to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, to deep mid wicket

New Zealand 50/3 (15.3 ov)

 
hubert 2015-03-29 00:44:59 

In reply to Narper



200 is defendale at the vast MCG..NZ need to get that target at least.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 00:48:20 

In reply to hubert

They just need to apply themselves till the 40th over.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:00:53 

Gawn??????????

review time

Elliott has reviewed that. He has been given out lbw by Dharmasena;

Elliott survives!

 
hubert 2015-03-29 01:01:29 

In reply to Narper

Good review,,not out. Credit the Non striker,Taylor who told him to review it.

 
Trex 2015-03-29 01:02:10 

Going down the leg side.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 01:02:14 

Facting umpire.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:02:38 

New Zealand 66/3 (20.0 ov)

 
StumpCam 2015-03-29 01:02:53 

In reply to Narper
Not sure the ball is doing that much as indicated by DRS! wink

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 01:02:56 

In reply to anandgb

umpire is a skunt

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:07:39 

21.1 Maxwell to Elliott, FOUR, shortish outside off, very short and Elliott rocks back to cut to deep backward point, beats the cover-point fielder and races away

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:11:58 

22.4 Starc to Elliott, SIX, second top edge that has gone for a six today

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:15:58 

23.4 Faulkner to Elliott, FOUR, Elliott is a confident man. Picks the slower delivery and goes over mid-off. Lofted cleanly and beats the man inside the ring. The width was there and he used it beautifully

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:16:54 

NZ 89/3 (24.0 Ovs)

Current partnership 51 runs, 11.4 overs, RR: 4.37 (Elliott 35, Taylor 15)

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:23:11 

25.3 Faulkner to Elliott, FOUR,

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:26:44 

26.3 Watson to Ross Taylor, FOUR

 
Trojan 2015-03-29 01:31:47 

In reply to Narper

Score prediction?

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 01:32:06 

50 to Ellie

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:32:15 

NZ 115/3 (28.0 Ovs)

Current partnership 76 runs, 15.4 overs, RR: 4.85 (Elliott 50, Taylor 23)

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:33:35 

In reply to Trojan

NZ will make 240-250

 
black 2015-03-29 01:35:43 

In reply to Narper

280-290

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:41:39 

Prediction: NZ 257-7. To win by 30 runs.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:43:41 

Haddin not the tidiest of keepers.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 01:44:24 

Definitely more than 270. Remember Corey Anderson still to come.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:45:57 

Elliot going aerial over the off side quite often.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 01:47:06 

In reply to Norm

Deliberate shots.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:48:55 

In reply to anandgb
And effective. Aus fielding well up till now.

The crowd and general momentum definitely with Aus at the moment.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 01:50:35 

In reply to Norm

NZ needs these 2 to bat trough to the 45th over at least

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:52:06 

NZ 134/3 (33.0 Ovs)

Grant Elliott* 62 (64)

Ross Taylor 35 (64

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:52:18 

In reply to anandgb
To the 40th, so that C Anderson could accelerate in the last 10.

 
Trojan 2015-03-29 01:52:45 

In reply to anandgb

think nz missing someone like JRyder

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:53:55 

Internet access via the net for the final not a problem - unlike matches involving India.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:55:27 

33.1 Hazlewood to Elliott, FOUR, well played

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:56:13 

In reply to Trojan
Ryder boxing now, I think.

Elliot cutting deliberately over slips for a rare boundary.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 01:57:43 

100 partnership up. Hazlewood bowling. He keeps it tidy but does nothing special, IMO.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 01:58:08 

NZ 143/3 (34.0 Ovs)

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:01:01 

In reply to Trojan

Troubled New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, once touted as the Black Caps' likely World Cup match-winner, is once again in hot water.The talented but polarising 30-year-old has been suspended from the final round of New Zealand's domestic competition after admitting a charge of serious dissent while playing for Otago against Northern Districts last weekend.

Media reports said Ryder unleashed a torrent of abuse after being caught behind and it was believed there was damage to a changing room following his tirade."Ryder did not dispute a charge of serious dissent, including the use of offensive language," New Zealand cricket said in a statement following a disciplinary hearing on Thursday."He was subsequently suspended, subject to appeal, from playing in the 10th round of the Plunket Shield."

March 25, 2015

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:01:37 

Watson, OTOH, is a very useful reserve pacer - one capable of good swing and dismissing any batsman.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:02:00 

In reply to Trojan

think nz missing someone like JRyder


Would have been nice.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:02:42 

NZ 150/3 (35.0 Ovs)

Current partnership 111 runs, 22.4 overs, RR: 4.89 (Elliott 72, Taylor 34)

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:03:41 

In reply to Narper

Faulkner back on

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:03:48 

Haddin and Faulkner are going up for a caught behind appeal. Dharma and Kettleborough are conferring. They go upstairs.

35.1


Faulkner to Taylor, OUT

LRPL Taylor c †Haddin b Faulkner 40 (72b 2x4 0x6) SR: 55.55

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:04:40 

bump bal catch

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:05:18 

Faulkner back. Aus second line bowlers doing a good job.

Appeal for caught behind being reviewed. Looks like out.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:06:01 

clean catch

 
Trojan 2015-03-29 02:06:03 

In reply to Narper

yikes. such good beater of the ball

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:06:18 

Out! Taylor. Lucky for NZ, IMO.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:06:30 

NZ 150/4 (35.1 Ovs)

 
Trojan 2015-03-29 02:06:58 

In reply to anandgb

damn, that ross taylor, never like him - nz still in an ok position to make a good total

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:07:49 

In reply to Trojan
Yes. I was looking at a total over 280 from here on if he had stayed

And Corey gone now

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:08:25 

In reply to anandgb

My other horse is out


35.3 Faulkner to Corey Anderson, out Bowled!! Look at that roar from Faulkner

Corey Anderson b Faulkner 0(2)

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:08:33 

Anderson bowled!

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:08:58 

In reply to Narper

Damn under performers.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 02:09:41 

New Zealand 150/5 (35.3 ov)

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:10:25 

Keeper Ronchi in.

 
hubert 2015-03-29 02:11:33 

In reply to Norm



Good double blow that with PP on. Oz in control.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:13:03 

Faulkner, bowling at about 130k, is far more effective than any WI medium pacer.

Starc back.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:14:19 

In reply to hubert
Aus in control, but NZ has runs on the board.

Caught at slip! Ronchi 0.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:14:25 

Gone , Ronchi out for duck.

 
hubert 2015-03-29 02:15:57 

In reply to Norm


Just turned my back ,missed it lol
That one really hurt NZ as he is useful in lower order. Pp turning out to be a disaster for Kiwis

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:16:35 

Vettori in. Watch the veteran do it for NZ now!

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:18:32 

In reply to hubert
You can't blink in the slips when guys like Starc are bowling.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:19:47 

Faulkner again. Doing a good job.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:22:32 

Beautiful view of Melbourne. Obviously a very modern and developed city. Carl Hooper lives in the suburbs out there.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:22:50 

In reply to Norm

nice 4 from Dan

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:23:34 

Vettori drives Faulkner straight for 4!

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:25:09 

In reply to Norm

Dan looking to push on

 
tops 2015-03-29 02:25:41 

In reply to Norm
Them NZlanders r a bunch a waste, is only the South African
Grant putting up a fight. big grin razz

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:26:12 

In reply to anandgb
Vettori doesn't waste time out there. A very capable batsman.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:27:31 

In reply to tops
NZ pulling an Ali rope-a-dope on Aus! smile

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:28:43 

Review! Looks high.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:30:04 

Not out!

Elliott survives and cuts the next nicely thru slips for 4!

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:33:04 

Faulkner is right on the stumps. Miss him and you are either bowled or lbw.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:33:32 

Johnson back.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:36:57 

In reply to Norm

Bowled. Dan gone

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:37:57 

Vettori bowled off the pads by an inswinging yorker from Johnson.

NZ body language not good.

 
tops 2015-03-29 02:39:32 

In reply to anandgb
Bhai u wake up late. big grin lol

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:39:39 

Southee in. Looking like he means business.

Elliott soldiers on. 4 more!

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:41:33 

Gone! Elliot c behind. Isn't that a no ball?

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:41:46 

171/8 now

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:43:06 

Young Henry in. Looking nervous.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:43:52 

Johnson back, to Southee.

SIX!!!

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:44:24 

In reply to Norm

lol

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:45:47 

In reply to anandgb
Southee not afraid to give the strike to Henry. He seems at sea against Johnson.

200 seems unlikely now. Aussies smiling, Kiwis are worried.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:48:18 

In reply to Norm

They will be lucky to get 200

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:52:58 

Henry seems to a strong contender for the No 11 spot. He might want to watch some Courtney Walsh batting videos.

Caught now off Johnson.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 02:55:51 

Boult in. He has a lot of work to do - now and later. Gets a bouncer from Johnson first ball.

Run out!

NZ all out for 183.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:57:33 

Maxwell again
All over

 
hubert 2015-03-29 02:59:08 

In reply to anandgb

The only thing is that those runs are on the board already. 183 ?? sounds familiar.
lol

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 02:59:49 

In reply to hubert

That 183 showing up again & again lol lol

 
Norm 2015-03-29 03:02:33 

The MCG is full - almost entirely with Aus supporters.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 03:04:43 

VVS Laxman in the interval program. Seems a pleasant guy. Kallis is all business as usual.

 
Norm 2015-03-29 03:05:57 

The ball is swinging a bit at the MCG. This isn't over yet.

 
hubert 2015-03-29 03:30:18 

In reply to anandgb


Can it happen again ??? Vould be' I doubt it tho. BUT cricket is .... smile

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 03:31:47 

As Ramdin would say "Faulk Nah"

 
hubert 2015-03-29 03:38:10 

In reply to Curtis


lol lol

 
Norm 2015-03-29 03:40:23 

Southee with the ball.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 03:49:04 

In reply to Curtis

lol lol lol razz

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 03:49:17 

Goneeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 
Curtis 2015-03-29 03:49:53 

Finch gone to Boult

 
GCCBourda 2015-03-29 03:50:10 

In reply to anandgb

Re the 183 in 1983, nice to hear the commentators recounting the plays and names from then...Kapil catching Viv, game was over when Bacchus got out...

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 03:51:41 

In reply to hubert

Can it happen again ??? Vould be' I doubt it tho. BUT cricket is ....


McCullum is an aggressive cappo

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 03:52:00 

In reply to GCCBourda

Yep.

 
hubert 2015-03-29 03:57:13 

In reply to anandgb


Has been the best captain in WC. I like his style and approach.

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 04:00:55 

In reply to hubert

That is true. I did not like his approach at the top of teh NZ inning against this Ozzie attack. He should have settled first

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 04:07:59 

37/1 from 6

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 04:12:45 

41/1 from 7

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 04:22:47 

54/1 from 9.4

 
hubert 2015-03-29 04:29:02 

In reply to anandgb



OZ coasting now..

 
anandgb 2015-03-29 04:34:49 

63/2

 
hubert 2015-03-29 05:49:37 

In reply to anandgb


Pup wants to leave the stage in style with WC Trophy..
157/2
Better luck next time Kiwis.

 
Narper 2015-03-29 06:13:06 

33.1


Henry to Smith, FOUR, short and pulled away with a whirl of those rubber wrists! There she blows, the winning runs fittingly from Smith's bat - Australia win the World Cup final by seven wickets, New Zealand were just swept aside in the end. Smith has been one of Australia's leading lights and he had guided them home at the G



New Zealand 183 (45.0 ov)

Australia 186/3 (33.1 ov)

Australia won by 7 wickets (with 101 balls remaining)