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True. Grounds maketh the match. Aussie grounds are the best in the world. Hence the spectacle. And the fair contest between bat and ball that is so good to watch.

Love the fact that the boundaries are big. It is so refreshing and satisfying to see mishits getting caught in the deep. These very shots would have landed twenty rows back on Indian grounds, and these very commentators would have been orgasming over them. I visited the HPCA ground in Dharmsala earlier this year. It is so tiny! You have the inner circle, and just a few meters later you have the boundary ropes. The neighbourhood park we played in as kids had bigger boundaries. International cricket deserves proper sized grounds.

All 4 teams played better than others when needed we can say but Pak got lucky. They should thank SA for their eternal choke in ICC tournaments.

Semi finals will be exciting. No one can predict who will win. We may find it tougher cos England bats really deep and our batting line up relies heavily on Kohli and SKY. I will persist with Pant. He got out today to a freak catch but that was a good hit and we need that Intent against England. Plus his keeping is A class and he is a big match player who can turn things around when you least expect them. Only if DK had done anything in last 4 matches it would be easy to recommend him.

Ideally we should play Chahal against England who are quite weak against leg spin. But, he has no match practice. So, barring injury same bowling attack will play.

Hardik is a big worry. He has completely forgotten his hitting abilities. We need a finisher and we need him to strike a few.

On paper England are favorite so I am keeping expectations low but hopeful our experience may take us through.

India has the best chance to win this T20 WC and I think they will win. England has not been at their best and has been struggling lately. Suryakumar is definitely a big asset to India and he is batting at a different level. India looks to be a settled team and has the best chance of winning this WC if they just keep their cool and play to their potential.

I have a feeling that luck is favoring Indian side in this worldcup. My hunch is that, India and Pakistan will reach final, Pakistan will play hard but eventually India will win . Eagerly looking forward to another thriller of a match.

Yes, India does have a good chance but the bowling still looks susceptible. If there is no help from the surface or in the air, the attack will look toothless. As the summer starts is Australia, the pitches have started losing their zing. That is a big worry. If the pitches are benign, raw pace is the way to go. There India may be found wanting.

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I feel it will be India V/S NZ at Finals. NZ is not an easy team to beat and hence they are quite likely to reach Finals.

Lets face it, England are a much superior team on paper compared to India! Yes, they lost to Ireland which can happen but if you look at their XI they have a nice variety in their bowling & they bat really deep till no.10! Just hope India bat second, though teams batting first have won majority of the games at Adelaide in recent times. Its a knockout game & I'd prefer the better keeper (Pant) to play. The short square boundary at Adelaide Oval needs to be dealt with. Hopefully India will target the overs of Adil Rashid + Moeen Ali + Livingstone.

There was a triangular T20 tournament in NZ just before this WC, featuring NZ, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In that NZ lost 2 of their 3 matches against Pakistan (including the final).

Historically we have a much better record against Pakistan than NZ in ICC events.

No posts of today's match!

NZ have done well to end their innings at 152/4, esp when seen from the perspective that they lost some early wickets. Now, it's not a great total but still a competitive one.

Also, given that the opposite side is PAK & they are known to give inconsistent performances. IMO, 153 will not be an easy one to achieve here, given the high pressure situation and being the SF match, we have a good watch in hands. I am leaning in favor of NZ 65:35. If NZ gets those early wickets, it will be very tough for PAK as they can panic in such situation.

Initial 5-7 overs will decide the fate today. If PAK don't loose wickets early and keep the rate in check, they can pass through easily.

Which they have done.

I guess this match is in their bag now. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

They have made a mockery of this run chase. PAK are clear winners now.
So, now fancying chances of Ind vs Pak as the WC Final!
Sponser/ broadcasters are as happy as a pig in a slop!

What a twist of fate! At one point many including some of their fellow countrymen had written off this team and now they are almost at the gates to the finals!

India-Pak Final will not be good for the heart :D But if it happens, it sure would be awesome :)

Feels like NZ just gave away the match to PAK on a platter. Didn't expect this level of performance from NZ in a Semi-Final match.

NZ and SA are cursed.

Wait for their first World cup continues as usual.

Absolutely brilliant performance from Pakistan today. Clinical. From Out of World cup almost to making the finals. Enigmatic.

Come on India. Give us a India vs Pak tomorrow.