Showing posts with label cricket world cup 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cricket world cup 2011. Show all posts

05 April, 2011

World Cup presented to Team India original, Says ICC World Cup 2011




The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday denied handing out a replica of the World Cup to Team India.

The cricket governing body was reacting to reports that it gave away a fake world cup to the winners instead of the original one.

"The trophy presented to India was the original ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 trophy. The trophy was always intended to be presented to the winner of the event. There is no question that this was a replica," the ICC said in a statement.

"The trophy seized by Mumbai customs is the promotional, perpetual trophy which remains with ICC. That trophy will be reclaimed today and will travel back to Dubai as was always intended," the statement added.

The real trophy, valued at about $130,000 in monetary terms but priceless for the cricketers and their fans across the country, was not even brought to Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during the finals as it was seized by the customs department on its arrival from Colombo after the Sri Lanka-New Zealand semi-final match on March 29. The trophy, according to customs rules, was not eligible for exemption from import duty
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03 April, 2011

Dhoni's men end 28-year wait, win World Cup




“Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni's stellar partnership paved the way for India to end its 28-year wait for a World Cup title even as Mahela Jayawardene's century and Muttiah Muralitharan's swansong ended in hurt and despair.”

Chasing a target of 275, India were pegged on the back foot as early as the second ball of their innings when Lasith Malinga trapped Virender Sehwag plumb in front, and though the Indian opener asked for a referral, it was upheld. Malinga then struck again in the seventh over when he had Mumbai's icon Sachin Tendulkar caught behind in the seventh over. But, the title was sealed when Dhoni hit the first ball of the 49th over for a massive six to put the icing on the cake and send a billion people into raptures.

And, to make things even sweeter for India, Yuvraj Singh was named Man of the Series for his 15 wickets and 362 runs. This win has also completed the career CV of Tendulkar, who didn't contribute to the final as much as he may have liked to, but his innings in the lead-up to the final, not least in the semi-finals against Pakistan, It was also the perfect send-off for coach Gary Kirsten, who has now ended his tenure with the Indian team.

Coming back to the loss of those two early wickets, Gambhir and Kohli got the run chase back on track with a 83-run partnership as the Delhi boys got India right back into the match taking minimal risks and milking the Sri Lankan bowling to the fullest. And, even after Kohli was caught off his own bowling by Dilshan, Dhoni and Gambhir took the chase forward.

Dhoni has not been in the best of forms with the bat in the World Cup, but he potentially played the knock of his career in the final as he remained unbeaten on a 79-ball 91 and shared in a 109-run partnership with Gambhir as they snuffed the fight out of the Sri Lankan attack and broke their spirit with each run they made. And, even though Gambhir was bowled going for a massive hit when on 97.

“India wasn't denied to be a win and it was fitting that Dhoni and Yuvraj, who have shared in so many monumental partnerships were in the middle, when the mission was finally achieved.”

India vs Sri Lanka World Cup final: India is World champion



“India created history at the Wankhede lifting the World Cup with a fine six wicket win over Sir Lanka in the final of the mega tournament”.

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India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team-mates had promised Sachin Tendulkar that they would get the World Cup for him and they kept their promise.

Post the fine win the players lifted the batting maestro in their arms and took a victory round of the stadium in Mumbai.

Chasing 275, India reached the target on the second ball of the 49th over with the skipper hitting the winning shot off Nuwan Kulasekara putting his ball past the boundary for a six. In the process he put an unbeaten 91 runs on board, signalling his come back to form. 

On the other end was Yuvraj Singh - the man who helped India win many a matches in the tournament. No wonder he went home with the coveted 'Player of the tournament' 

Earlier in the innings, Lasith Malinga claimed Virender Sehwag on the second ball trapping him leg-before.
Post the first wicket, Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir got busy trying to revive the innings and they were doing it at a good rate scoring in boundaries. 

But as all good things come to an end, their partnership too ended early and again the man in question was Malinga. Tendulkar went for a cut but ended up giving an edge to keeper Sangakkara with 32/2 on board. He scored 18.

Then Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli got on with a partnership scoring 83 runs for third wicket. But, just when their stand started to look dangerous Tillakaratne Dilshan got the vital breakthrough catching Kohli off his own bowling to send him back on 35 and India went down to 114/3.

Gautam Gambhir and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who sent himself up the order at number five, decided to carry on from where Kohli had left. The two batted on completing a 100-run partnership. They continued rotating the strike and milking the opposition bowlers. 

Unfortunately for India, Gambhir missed his ton by three runs as Sri Lanka pacer Thissara Perera clean bowled him in the 42nd over. At the stage India were 223/4.

There were a few tense moments too with the India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni surviving a run out chance in the 42nd over. Television replays showed that he just about made it to the white popping line. 

Indians took the Batting Powerplay in the 45th over and effectively utilised it with Yuvraj Singh and Dhoni chipping away at the target with urgency.

The two helped India home in the 49th over with 277/4 on board - a fine six wicket win. Skipper Dhoni walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award.

Sri Lanka innings:

Mahela Jayawardene scored a ton as Sri Lanka put 274/6 in 50 overs against India in the World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan started of cautiously as India seamers S Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan got busy trying to keep a good line after Sri Lanka won the toss.

Soon Zaheer got the man he wanted claiming opener Upul Tharanga on the first ball of the seventh over. The ball took the edge of Tharanga's bat and Virender Sehwag took a fine catch in the first slip. Sri Lanka score at the stage 17/1.

In the 17th over Harbhajan Singh accounted for the other opener Tillakaratne Dilshan with his turner. It was a soft dismissal that took away the batsman's leg stump when he was trying to sweep the ball down the leg side. He fell for 33 and Lanka fell to 60/2.

Post that wicket, captain Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene started off slowly dealing in singles but gradually upped the tempo. The duo had put 62 runs for the third wicket, when Yuvraj Singh got the man India wanted. An edge of Sangakkara's bat was lapped up by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps on 48 and Sri Lanka went down to 122/3 in the 28th over.

Yuvraj Singh could have got another wicket in the form of Thilan Samaraweera, but the replays showed that ball had not touched the batsman's gloves or the bat before landing in skipper Dhoni's gloves. 

Soon Mahela Jayawardene and left-hand batsman Tilhan Samaraweera got on with a partnership. But as has been the case in this match whenever two batsmen got going Yuvraj got the breakthrough. Here too when the duo had put 57 runs for the fourth wicket Yuvraj Singh claimed Samaraweera on 21 with an LBW written against his name.  Sri Lanka were 179/4 at the stage.

There was more to come as Zaheer Khan struck back and removed new man Chamara Kapugedera with a well disguised slower ball. Kapugedera ended up giving an easy catch to Suresh Raina at mid-wicket and Sri Lanka were reduced to 182/5. 

Jayawardene went on to complete his century and he did it in good time using just 85 ball to reach there. In the 48th over off Zaheer Khan, he hit consecutive fours to reach the milestone. But Zaheer proved to be a little lucky on the last ball of his over with Nuwan Kulasekara getting run out on 248/6.

But, the drama was far from over as new man Thissara Perera plundered him in the last over helping the team put on 274/6. He hit two consecutive fours and then a massive six off the last ball nullified Zaheer Khan's efforts that had seen him bowl three maiden overs at the start of the innings.

In fact, Sri Lanka scored 54 runs in the last five overs - their highest total in Batting Powerplay in this World Cup.

22 February, 2011

Australia vs. Zimbabwe: Australia Beats Zimbabwe – ICC World Cup 2011



 

“Australia vs. Zimbabwe: Watson and Johnson shine in 91-run victory”
 In their first match in the 2011 World Cup, defending champions Australia have defeated Zimbabwe by decisive 91 runs.

Batting first, Australia put up a total of 262/6 in 50 overs. Though, the Zimbabwean spin bowlers bowled well, the Aussie batsmen rose to the occasion riding on half centuries by Shane Watson and Michael Clarke. Watson, who scored 79 with 8 boundaries and a six, was the highest scorer of the match. Clarke (58), Ponting (28) and Haddin (29) were other notable contributors.

Chasing 262, Zimbabwe batsmen faltered mid way to the lethal bowling of Australia’s pace battery. Zimbabwe was bowled out for 171 in 46.2 overs. Graeme Cremer (37) and Sean Williams (28) were the chief scorers. Mitchell Johnson was the pick of the bowler grabbing 4 wickets for just 19 runs. Mitchell was complemented by Shaun Tait and Jason Krejza who took two wickets each. Brett Lee and David Hussey got a piece each.

Shane Watson was awarded the Man of the Match.

Zimbabwe bowled and fielded impressively but while batting, at no stage, looked to threaten the Aussie total. Australia may not have won the match with too big a margin but their sharp fielding and top-class pace bowling has proven that they would be a force to reckon with in the later stages of the tournament. The likes of India, Sri Lanka and South Africa need to watch out!
                

21 February, 2011

Fielding an area of concern: Dhoni- ICC World Cup 2011




“India may have got off to a rousing start in the World Cup, crushing Bangladesh by 87 runs at Dhaka on Saturday, but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is far from being satisfied and pointed at fielding as a "big" area of concern.”

The Indians were sloppy on the field while defending their 370 for four and Dhoni made no bones in saying that they need to save atleast 5-10 runs while competing against the top sides.

"Fielding is a big area of concern for us. We need to save 5-10 runs and contribute some more on the field. While fielding, we have to save around 10 runs. All good sides will do that," Dhoni said.

Dhoni, however, was happy the way India batted after losing two wickets in quick succession.

"When you have lost a couple of wickets, you need to stabilise, and it was nice to see Sehwag and Kohli do that. As a team we fight injuries, so it is good to have a long break before the next game."

Man of the match Virender Sehwag, who smacked a blistering 175, was happy to win the "revenge" game. India had lost to Bangladesh in the previous edition.

"It was a good start for the team, I have said this is a revenge game and we have won. I have said before Bangladesh are not good in Tests, but they can compete in ODIs, and they showed it here. Hopefully, they will be able to do better in the tournament," Sehwag said.

"I was looking to bat long, maybe get a 100 in 30 overs and then go on. Special thanks to my physio for helping me, I was carrying a couple of injuries and they got me ready for this game."

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said while they could take positives from the batting, it is the bowling that let them down.

"We bowled too many bad balls, too many boundary balls. I thought the bowlers were rusty and did not execute the plans. It cost us the game. Virender Sehwag played a great innings and took the game away from us. Hopefully the bowlers will comeback in the next match," Shakib said.

"There were many positives in the batting front. We batted sensibly and most of the top order batsman played cricketing shots. The crowd was superb."



20 February, 2011

India beat Bangladesh by 87 Runs in the World Cup Opener - Live Score World Cup 2011



India Win the Match……. Hip Hip Hurreeeyyyy!!!!!!!

Although Bangladesh batsmen made a brave show of their towering drive a total of 371 released in India, trying not enough to avoid a 87-run defeat in their opening match of the World Cup at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday. Virender Sehwag was previously released a ruthless attack on the hapless Bangladesh bowler to break the 175 India piled up 370 groups of four.

Put into bat, Sehwag played with bowling almost tasteless, not only to harvest his 14th ODI century with an incredible range of motion, but also guide India to a dominant position virat  Kohli who completed his century in the penultimate ball sleeves .

Kohli has also had his moment of glory run deluge hit his fifth ODI century, Delhi duo stitched a rollicking 203 runs third wicket with a run quieter than Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

It was a virtual carnage Sehwag, who defied cramps and hit with a runner after completing his century, and Kohli gave a superb exhibition of strokeplay to leave the hosts in a dream.

Sehwag hammered below 14 boundaries and five sixes during his 140-ball 175, while Kohli undefeated 83-100 balls contained eigtht boundaries and two sixes.

Sachin Tendulkar (28) and Gautam Gambhir (39) is started but could not exploit it, even if Tendulkar was unlucky to get distrinctly short.

Bangladesh has become a challenge to score on a rigid application at 7.40 runs an over to snatch a surprise victory, as if they had done in the 2007 series in the Caribbean.

Sehwag set the pace by spanking the first ball paceman Shafiul Islam through the cover boundary to start the sleeves on a high note. It has also undermined the last ball of the border as the first of more than 12 times.
In his opening partner Tendulkar also had to act quickly by hitting another ball pen Rubel Hossain, and a delightful touch of a limit of square meters.

The two new players Bangladesh lost ball on line and length and were punished for both Tendulkar and Sehwag gave India a good start.

When races come quickly, Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh captain presented a left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak the fifth inning to give an advantage and control the flow of execution.

Razzak has failed to stop the flow of unease that runs as a clean line and length before Sehwag and Tendulkar initially used their feet to attack.

As the two openers seemed to be cruising along comfort, Tendulkar (28) was executed after a terrible mess with Sehwag. He pushed the ball across the middle and a drummer known only Sehwag, but New Delhi has not responded.

Both batsmen ended up in a bowler Shakib ends Bangladesh skipper stopped the ball very well and threw to the wicketkeeper, who ousted the bails, sparking celebrations in the stands.

Gautam Gambhir was his usual confident self, and was based on individual and groups of two to accumulate innings with Sehwag, and soon brought his 50-run partnership.

Chakib tried all their players slow, but nothing could stop the duo from India. The ploy worked well to introduce Mahmudullah while cleaning Gambhir (39) with a faster delivery.

Another Indian does not make a good start, but had no effect on Sehwag, who held the other end of players take to the task.

Virat Kohli, who has been in good form in recent times, has joined Sehwag in the middle and the duo Delhi must strengthen India's position.
Sehwag had a window Mahmuddullah notching his 14th ODI century and his second in the World Cup, receiving a standing ovation from his teammates and support staff in the dressing room. The 100 came out 94 balls.

After Sehwag century ended, the two drummers chosen the power play at bat and nearly plundered runs at will, picking Shafiul Islam for special treatment by the demolition for 18 points in a more.
Abdur Razzak was also in the fight against Sehwag smashed him for two boundaries and six in a course to accelerate the pace of scoring.

Although Sehwag fired their shots, Kohli played orthodox plans at the other end and completed his half century taking 13 ODI singled Rubel Hossain.

Sehwag set of records during his brilliant career batting. It was the best result by a drummer for India against Bangladesh, Sourav Ganguly's 135 in 2000 and also topped 141 so far Tendulkar was the highest individual score in ODIs in Bangladesh.

Sehwag fell to the same score as the legendary Kapil Dev had made 28 years ago. Chakib fishing played a ball in fullish Sehwag has a bottom edge of his stumps.

Kohli was able to reach his century, the penultimate ball innings when the ball last seen Yusuf Pathan caught by wicket keeper off Shafiul Islam.

19 February, 2011

India vs Bangladesh live: India is batting against Bangladesh


India are batting on 151/1 in 23 overs with Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir  the crease against Bangladesh in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday. Live Score
Earlier, A mix-up saw Sachin Tendulkar run out on 28 as the India score read 69/1 in 10.5 overs. 

The last time India met Bangladesh in the World Cup in 2007, India were bowled out for 191, and Bangladesh chased it down pretty easily. 

It was regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of World Cups. As tournament hosts clashing in the opening match of the World Cup 2011, the question on everyone's lips is: Will India take their revenge in Bangladesh's own backyard? 

Teams :

Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes, Tamim Iqbal, Junaid Siddique, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan(c), Raqibul Hasan, Mahmudullah, Naeem Islam, Abdur Razzak, Rubel Hossain, Shafiul 
Islam
India: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(w/c), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, S. Sreesant


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