We all know the Aussies are brave, confident and they have a sense of arrogance- in a good way, that is needed in sports. They have never failed to defeat Pakistan in finals/SF, QF of major world cup events going back to over 23 years now.
With Pakistan, you never know which team will show up- the meek and freakish team that surrenders quickly in the face of early adversity, or the mercurial, exciting and dashing stars who can beat anyone on their day.
My heart say Pakistan, but my brain is wary of the Aussies.
I am supporting Pakistan and hope they win.
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WHICH PAKISTAN WILL SHOW UP TODAY?
2021-11-11 11:53:41
2021-11-11 11:59:18
In reply to Emir
Hopefully Pakistan will play their best two games.
2021-11-11 12:58:13
In reply to Wally-1
And they have learned a few tricks in the trade over the years. Yesterday claiming that two of their top players were down with a slight case of the flu 
2021-11-11 13:31:56
I hope it's the one they walk with from game 1 of the tourney
But I really don't know.
Cause to be going undefeated....
2021-11-11 15:27:33
I hope that Pakistan wins this. Once Australia doesn't win the trophy, I will be satisfied.
2021-11-11 15:52:40
If I was Hindia manager ah wudda call Kohli and his failures to watch Pakistan, and learn how to play 20/20 cricket. 
2021-11-12 01:43:46
In reply to granite
Well they played very well but Babar's technical error and Hasan's drop proved the difference.
But the Australians did show why they have always been top dog without an intervening stage of any prolong slump
2021-11-12 02:25:08
In reply to Emir
Is this the same Aussie team Polly and friends rolled over in Caribbean this year?
2021-11-12 02:57:41
In reply to Raisedseam\
No, Not the same
2021-11-12 03:43:40
Lest we forget…..Australia also had crucial and easy drops. Most notably Steve Smith.
Hassan Ali’s drop took on greater significance as it came in the back end of the match with very little margin for error after that.
2021-11-12 06:41:18
In reply to Emir
But the Australians did show why they have always been top dog without an intervening stage of any prolong slump
Great prose.
What’s the secret of that though?
Culture? Infrastructure? Administration? Luck? All?
2021-11-12 11:55:46
In reply to Halliwell
I believe Euro-Aussie culture- outdoor-ism, a sports culture that starts from the cradle to the grave, sports as integral part of their educational system and public expenditure which results in top class infrastructure is the reason.
SO yes, their culture drives their success.
In Trinidad, in the early 70's, the all embracing sports culture which was rapidly developing in the young nation- which could be found in every nook and cranny in the country was killed by lack of foresight and planning.
What happened instead was a weekend bazaar culture which saw the majority of youth leave sports for drinking and partying.
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