April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

[hollowman]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

fatehh!!!

[Rock_Express]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

A great win by Sri Lanka, lead by their captain Mahela Jayawardene who played a wonderful and ‘winning innings’.

[Rock_Express]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

@Man_with_a_Plan

Stephen Fleming stepped down as captain of New Zealand’s one-day side following their crushing World Cup semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka in Jamaica.

Source

Its a surprise to see Fleming stepping down, may be he wants to give responsability to some one else.

[Antumul_alona]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

@GoldenAsif

Now the three main sub-continental teams have all reached the WC Finals twice

India: 1983 (W) & 2003 (L)
Pakistan: 1992 (W) & 1999 (L) &
Sri Lanka: 1996 (W) & 2007

SLA could go one better by beating whoever they are pitted against in the Final.

Yes if they win again, then they will 1 up Pakistan by reachinf finals twice and winning both times.:halo:

[Antumul_alona]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

@the_game

Absolutely. Sri Lanka score 270 if they bat first, Sri Lanka win the World Cup. I can bet my chaddis on that, I’m that sure :o . They haven’t really chased too often in this tournament, and thus I won’t comment on their chasing abilities against a side like Australia. But one thing I know for sure is that Sri Lanka have the best bowling attack in the World Cup and can pull anything off.

I think regardless of whether they bat first or second, they have peaked at such a crucial stage of the tournament, that they won’t lose easily.
Unlike NZ who took a kick hands down in their keisters, SL won’t be bending over that much.
Win or loose, they have given the asian spirit a new meaning. They are really Sril Lankan Lions in my book. Aussies can hop as much as they want. SL will be entering this final as joint favorites! 100% :k:

[GoldenAsif]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

I was watching the highlights last night and Jayasuriya's facial expression on getting bowled was like 'I did n't sight the ball.' He flicked across the line to a ball pitching outside off & missed it completely and seemed baffled and bemused by Franklin's pace.

[mercenary2k]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

I still want South Africa to win the world cup.

But after seeing Australia, they are the more deserving champions.

Sri Lanka bowling attack may be strong, but Australia has enough deadly batsmen down to 5-6 of their line up that they pile up a huge total. It won't collapse like New Zealand did.

Although Murli and the gang may take out 3-4, Australia will prevail

[Antumul_alona]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

I was watching the highlights last night and Jayasuriya's facial expression on getting bowled was like 'I did n't sight the ball.' He flicked across the line to a ball pitching outside off & missed it completely and seemed baffled and bemused by Franklin's pace.

Yes Jayasuriyah has not been in the best of form in the Cup.

Another Candidate for retirement I would say....? :D

[mercenary2k]

Re: April 24, 1st Semi Final - New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Jamaica

^^ The old guard of the 1990's is finally departing