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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.

18 February, 2011

Team India arrives in Dhaka to start World Cup 2011 campaign

“Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led 15-member Team India arrived at Dhaka airport on Thursday to take part in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.”

Team India departed for Dhaka on Thursday morning from Chennai airport. Team India will attend the glittering World Cup Opening ceremony at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday evening.

India and Bangladesh will play the opening match of quadrennial extravaganza on February 19.
The confident level of the Team India is at its peak after thrashing Australia and New Zealand in the World Cup warm-up games convincingly.

On the other hand, the host Bangladesh will try to repeat the miracle of 2007 World Cup, when they ousted ‘Men in Blue’ in the league stage.

After four years, Bangladesh team has improved a lot and they recently thrashed New Zealand 4-0 in the ODI series.

Shakib-al-Hassan-led Bangladesh can not be taken lightly as they will have advantage of playing under home conditions.

However, statistics clearly says that India has clear edge over Bangladesh. Both have played 23 matches in the past, in which India won 20 occasions while Bangladesh managed to win just two ODIs. One ODI was abandoned. The winning percentage of India against Bangladesh is 90.9 percent.

No one can predict the result in an ODI game but full entertainment is guaranteed when two Asian teams clash at the World Cup on Saturday.

20 January, 2011

India World Cup 2011 squad: An Analysis


“The BCCI national selectors-led by K Srikanth has announced the final 15-member squad for the forthcoming World Cup 2011 on Monday.”

Not surprisingly, selectors have included four pacer and three spinners in the squad while the batting line-up is at par the expectations. The selection of batsmen indicates that selectors are not in mood to disturb the trusted order, which includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, Yusuf Pathan and MS Dhoni.

However, exclusion of Ishant Sharma and Rohit Sharma from the final 15, was little bit surprising. Despite of selecting three wicketkeepers in the 30-member list of World Cup probables, Srikanth & Co. have shown interest in just one stumper (Dhoni).
Ravichandran Ashwin’s great run in the cricket field continues as he managed to get the World Cup ticket along with leg spinner Piyush Chawla.


India’s strength in the World Cup 2011:

Skipper MS Dhoni-led Team India has been performing brilliantly in the ongoing South Africa tour. Dhoni is the capable captain and his past performance as a leader invites more expectations from him in the World Cup.

After early debacle in the 2007 World Cup, Dhoni and his side are favourite to win the World Cup in sub-continent.

However, Dhoni has made changes in his batting style after the captaincy and emerged as the match finisher for Team India in the past. He is the backbone of Indian middle order and his role will be crucial in India’s World Cup campaign.

The Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic cricketer in world arena, has a great world cup journey until now. He will definitely try to fulfill his world cup dream this time. The legendary batsman has almost every record in his kitty but he has always a dream to be a part of winning world cup side.

Tendulkar will equal the record of most World Cup appearance this year and will also try to guide his side towards the title. He is the key player for India in the World Cup. His presence in the final XI means the half job is already done.

Virender Sehwag, the most explosive opener of present era, is the key match winner for India. His role as a part-time bowler is also makes him crucial in the side. His devastating batting style can change the result of game anytime. The opening combination of Sehwag and Tendulkar is the most dangerous in the cricket world.

Gautam Gambhir is the next key player in the side. In the absence of Sachin Tendulkar, he opens for India. In the Sub-continent, his records are impressive. Another quality of Gambhir is his fielding.

Yuvraj Singh, a flamboyant middle order batsman, is known for his match winning innings and handy part-time bowler. However, he is going through the bad phase of his career but he scored much needed half century in the second ODI against South Africa. He will strengthen the Indian middle order if top order is collapsed. Yuvraj is also an electric-fielder.

Suresh Raina, is another attacking middle order batsman. He is capable of hitting big shots and has played several crucial innings down the order. He is an electric fielder. He has always provided breakthrough whenever asked to bowl.

Virat Kohli will play his maiden World Cup but he has cemented his place in the side through consistence performance in the last one year. He is a good striker of ball and his technique makes him suitable for the No.3 batsman. Being a good fielder, he will strengthen the Indian fielding.

Yusuf Pathan is the genuine all-rounder in the Indian side. However, inconsistency is the big problem with him. Pathan is a valuable fifth bowler for India. He is capable to change the mood of game in the lower order.

Zaheer Khan is the spearhead of Indian pace attack. He is the most experience campaigner in the World Cup Squad. He can score with the bat down the order. Zaheer Khan’s performance will set the game for India in the World Cup. He is the genuine wicket taker for the past few years.

Praveen Kumar is the genuine swinger of new ball. He is able to swing the ball both ways. He is also economical and eligible pinch-hitter. 

Munaf Patel is known for his consistent line and length. He has proved several occasion that he is capable to check the run flow. In the Second ODI against South Africa, he took 4/29 to guide India towards victory. 

Ashish Nehra is most devastating when he is in form. But lack of consistency and injuries are major problem with him. He is believed to be a poor fielder in the Indian side.

The ace offie Harbhajan Singh will lead the spin department. He has emerged as the good hitter in the past few years. But he some time becomes more expensive

Ravichandran Ashwin, a budding spinner, earned the World Cup ticket with his capacity to take the wicket early. He is more economical than Harbhajan Singh. He is also able to hit the ball down the order.

Piyush Chawla is the only leg spinner in the side. However, he lacks confidence of skipper Dhoni. However, he is able to bat down the order.

Over all the Indian side is looking very much strong on the paper. But winning a match is totally different phenomenon. Cricket is a team game and all players will have to fire with full cylinders to win a match.

World Cup 2011 fixture and schedule


“Countdown begins for the ICC World Cup 2010 on Wednesday.”

ICC president Sharad Pawar rang the bell on Wednesday during the promotional event for the World Cup 2011 to be held in sub-continent, featuring India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from February 19, 2011.

On this occasion,
Pawar, who is also Chief of Mumbai Cricket Association, voiced confidence that venues will be completed before the mega cricketing event.

Pawar said that delay in work at two world Cup venue, including Wankhede Stadium where final match to be played, will be ready before the showpiece event starts. Eden Gardens in Kolkata is the other ground whish is yet to be preapared.

India will play Bangladesh in the opening match of World Cup 2011 on February 19 at Mirpur.

Here is the complete World Cup 2011 Fixture and schedule.


Date and TimeMatchWeather
Sat Feb 19
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
1st Match, Group B - India v Bangladesh
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/ALive
Sun Feb 20
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
2nd Match, Group A - Kenya v New Zealand
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
N/A
Live
Sun Feb 20
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
3rd Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Canada
Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota
N/A
Live
Mon Feb 21
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
4th Match, Group A - Australia v Zimbabwe
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
N/A
Live
Tue Feb 22
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
5th Match, Group B - England v Netherlands
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
N/A
Live
Wed Feb 23
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
6th Match, Group A - Kenya v Pakistan
Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota
N/A
Live
Thu Feb 24
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
7th Match, Group B - South Africa v West Indies
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
N/A
Live
Fri Feb 25 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
8th Match, Group A - Australia v New Zealand
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
N/A
Live
Fri Feb 25
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
9th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v Ireland
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/A
Live
Sat Feb 26
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
10th Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Pakistan
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Sun Feb 27
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
11th Match, Group B - India v England
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
N/A
Live
Mon Feb 28
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
12th Match, Group A - Canada v Zimbabwe
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
N/A
Live
Mon Feb 28
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
13th Match, Group B - Netherlands v West Indies
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
N/A
Live
Tue Mar 1
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
14th Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Kenya
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Wed Mar 2
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
15th Match, Group B - England v Ireland
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
N/A
Live
Thu Mar 3
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
16th Match, Group B - Netherlands v South Africa
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
N/A
Live
Thu Mar 3
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
17th Match, Group A - Canada v Pakistan
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 4
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
18th Match, Group A - New Zealand v Zimbabwe
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 4 
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
19th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v West Indies
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/A
Live
Sat Mar 5
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
20th Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Australia
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 6 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
21st Match, Group B - England v South Africa
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 6 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
22nd Match, Group B - India v Ireland
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
N/A
Live
Mon Mar 7 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
23rd Match, Group A - Canada v Kenya
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
N/A
Live
Tue Mar 8 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
24th Match, Group A - New Zealand v Pakistan
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
N/A
Live
Wed Mar 9 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
25th Match, Group B - India v Netherlands
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
N/A
Live
Thu Mar 10 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
26th Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 11 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
27th Match, Group B - Ireland v West Indies
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 11 
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
28th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v England
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
N/A
Live
Sat Mar 12 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
29th Match, Group B - India v South Africa
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 13 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
30th Match, Group A - Canada v New Zealand
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 13 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
31st Match, Group A - Australia v Kenya
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
N/A
Live
Mon Mar 14 
03:30 GMT | 09:30 local
09:00 IST
32nd Match, Group B - Bangladesh v Netherlands
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
N/A
Live
Mon Mar 14 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
33rd Match, Group A - Pakistan v Zimbabwe
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
N/A
Live
Tue Mar 15 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
34th Match, Group B - Ireland v South Africa
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
N/A
Live
Wed Mar 16 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
35th Match, Group A - Australia v Canada
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
N/A
Live
Thu Mar 17 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
36th Match, Group B - England v West Indies
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 18 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
37th Match, Group B - Ireland v Netherlands
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 18 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
38th Match, Group A - New Zealand v Sri Lanka
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
N/A
Live
Sat Mar 19 
03:30 GMT | 09:30 local
09:00 IST
39th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v South Africa
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/A
Live
Sat Mar 19 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
40th Match, Group A - Australia v Pakistan
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 20 
04:00 GMT | 09:30 local
41st Match, Group A - Kenya v Zimbabwe
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
N/A
Live
Sun Mar 20 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
42nd Match, Group B - India v West Indies
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
N/A
Live
Wed Mar 23 
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
Quarter Final - TBC v TBC (A1 v B4)
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/A
Live
Thu Mar 24 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
Quarter Final - TBC v TBC (A2 v B3)
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
N/A
Live
Fri Mar 25 
08:30 GMT | 14:30 local
14:00 IST
Quarter Final - TBC v TBC (A3 v B2)
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
N/A
Live
Sat Mar 26 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
Quarter Final - TBC v TBC (A4 v B1)
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Tue Mar 29 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
14:30 IST
Semi Final - TBC v TBC
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
N/A
Live
Wed Mar 30 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
Semi Final - TBC v TBC
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
N/A
Live
Sat Apr 2 
09:00 GMT | 14:30 local
Final - TBC v TBC
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
N/A
Live

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