Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | 1st Semi-Final | WC'11 | Colombo | 29/03/11

[saajidrox]

this what i want
really didnot like the mindset of the SL FANS after winning against england they were quick to talk about which team would be easier to play in the final is it india or pakistan . with any telling pakistan should be easy. idiotic thinking they took NZ as crap and acted as if the semi final didnot exist

 

[Deewana Mastana]

1 to Brendon

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

why no malinga.

 

[Zippy]

three commentators stumbling over each other...

 

[cricwiz]

Mods, shouldn't this all important match be a STICKY????

I reckon that even special threads should be created for NZ innings & SL Innings (just like we have to do for Pak matches)... Its afterall the WorldCup Semi-final... ain't it???

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

nz are no pushovers.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

It'll be good to see a good match here

 

[saajidrox]

if new zealand get 280 then we can see a fun game

 

[Looney]

I want to see Malinga . Where is Malinga ?

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

3 of.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

murli will be fun.

 

[Blitz]

Poor shot

 

[Looney]

Bowled him

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Brendon bowled

 

[adnan yasin]

Muccullum completely missed the length of the ball ...
bowled by herath

 

[saajidrox]

gone

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

we will se how nz play murli 2day.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

gone.

 

[sada90]

herath strikes

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

dangeraman gone

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What a poor shot also the ball stayed a bit low

 

[Noman]

Brendon is quite a same like Pakistani batsman.. so talented but never scored big runs for the team...

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Ryder in at 3

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

was at quicker bowl.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

ryder will be key for nz.

 

[Noman]

Ryder in..... In form batsman..

 

[saajidrox]

wanted mcullum to stay atleast till the 15 over for some entertainment stupid shot

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

spin will be crucial.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

@sajid ryder will provide fun.

 

[saajidrox]

if NZ can tackle spin then nz can get a high score they usually play the pacers well

 

[saajidrox]

@sajid ryder will provide fun.

yaa i know but against spin? will have to see how he plays spin
will be interesting:ahmed

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

when will malinga come on? when the bowl goes old. Thats when malinga is most effective.

 

[Amjid Javed]

I think if Kiwis can get 250 here then they may cause yet another shock. The sri lankans are dependant on their top 4 scoring most of their runs!

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

looks like a slow pitch

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

NZ will score 300 today

 

[saajidrox]

250 will be okay but 275 will put real pressure to the top order . NZ can swing the ball under lights i would expect a wicket in the first 6 overs

 

[adnan yasin]

37/1 in 9 overs

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

hmmm... mendis on

 

[adnan yasin]

43 dot balls so far

 

[cricwiz]

Common Mods, make this a STICKY... Its WC Semifinal...

 

[saajidrox]

i think mendis has to be targeted by NZ he is no more mystery after Pakistan exposed him badly long time ago infact he does not spin much its just variation

 

[Deewana Mastana]

42/1 after 11 overs

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Ryder

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good shot

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

what a shot by Ryder, pure class

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Single taken

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good one

 

[Deewana Mastana]

2 runs

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

whatever happened to Jesse Ryder, the guy used to be like sehwag now he is like dravid

 

[adnan yasin]

8 runs of the over

 

[Deewana Mastana]

50/1 after 12 overs

 

[Amjid Javed]

50/1 after 12 overs

Kiwis will be happy with start they have here!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

1 run

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Kiwis will be happy with start they have here!

Absolutely!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good shot for 1

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What colourful studs lol

 

[Lara400]

Vettori might come in next

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What a banner!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

:4

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Ryder looking good

 

[Deewana Mastana]

57/1 after 13 overs

 

[adnan yasin]

57/2 in 13 overs ...

rotate the strike now on regular basis ... PP2 about to get over

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Mendis continues

 

[Deewana Mastana]

3 dots

 

[SameerP]

whatever happened to Jesse Ryder, the guy used to be like sehwag now he is like dravid

 

[adnan yasin]

Murli on

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Smart batting by these 2, keep it going boys

 

[SameerP]

Why are they showing so much respect to Murali? It's gonna lower their run rate if they don't score runs off him, Murali isn't all that great anymore and you can hit him for boundaries

 

[Hassan0987]

Nice going this from NZ, if they keep wickets in hand, they have a good chance of another upset

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Why are they showing so much respect to Murali? It's gonna lower their run rate if they don't score runs off him, Murali isn't all that great anymore and you can hit him for boundaries

They lost 4 wickets to Murali in their last encounter, should play him cautiously. They are doing the right thing.

 

[adnan yasin]

Can NZ score 100 runs before playing 100 dot balls ??

 

[SameerP]

Can NZ score 100 runs before playing 100 dot balls ??

no

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

good bowling by sl.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

3 runs

 

[adnan yasin]

They lost 4 wickets to Murali in their last encounter, should play him cautiously. They are doing the right thing.

CAutously doesnt mean you dont hit him for singles.... they have one thing in mind that is to defend... they are playing spin uncomfortably .. they just cant keep the balance of the body while playing shot .. tentativeness is there as well .. easily seen

 

[SameerP]

They lost 4 wickets to Murali in their last encounter, should play him cautiously. They are doing the right thing.

I forgot this was New Zealand, they are not that good against spin so should play it safely. If it was then murali is done

 

[adnan yasin]

no

I think so too

 

[Hassan0987]

Hm, run rate going down..

 

[adnan yasin]

thats a good shot by ryder .inside out .. but nicely fielded as well

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

nz being cautious.