The Cricket Thread

Surprise · 3rd February 2009, 17:55

Jayasuriya needs to be removed early not to give any initiative for SL. Else I don't think they will take this game away from India

Will Sachin get into the record books for getting out for three continuous dubious decisions by umpires?

harry10 · 3rd February 2009, 18:10

Good total. However disappointed by Dhoni's batting. He is no longer the fearful striker he was.

wanderlustindia · 3rd February 2009, 18:10

There you go. India finish with 363/5 with a major contribution towards the end by Yusuf Pathan (59 off 38 balls) along with a calm 35 from Dhoni.

I think SriLanka are doomed. India 3-0 up surely now!

Fountainheader · 3rd February 2009, 18:14

Am I actually dreaming.. watching the way India's playing of late ? I've spent my entire school and college days watching India getting whipped in every match by SL. So much that I hate the Lankans more than I hate the Paks!

But its an awesome feeling to watch these hi-flying Indians play nowadays! Dhoni for PM anyone ?

abhijitaparadh · 3rd February 2009, 18:14

363/5 Final score

I feel we scored about 20 runs less, from about 200 in 27 overs.

wanderlustindia · 3rd February 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

363/5 Final score

I feel we scored about 20 runs less, from about 200 in 27 overs.

Probably 20 runs less, but thats to do with the fact that three wickets fell quickly. Dhoni and Pathan took some time to settle. 363 is an awful lot to get anyway.

3rd February 2009, 18:56

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

363/5 Final score

I feel we scored about 20 runs less, from about 200 in 27 overs.

20 runs less in a score of 363?

Man sometimes the expectations of our countrymen from our team.

Think about it like this they from the last match they scored 107 runs more

BenjiRoss · 3rd February 2009, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Surprise

Jayasuriya needs to be removed early not to give any initiative for SL. Else I don't think they will take this game away from India

Praveen Kumar just heard what you said buddy!

deky · 3rd February 2009, 20:01

lol, seems like a runfest today. Poor bowlers. I predict India will win by 53runs.

karanraheja · 3rd February 2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

286/5 and 9 more overs left. Unless Dhoni / Yusuf start attacking 350+ also looks distant now.

Got to take back my words.

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Originally Posted by harry10

Good total. However disappointed by Dhoni's batting. He is no longer the fearful striker he was.

Well even i was surprised with Dhoni not attacking till the end. Looks like Yusuf was given that role.

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

I've spent my entire school and college days watching India getting whipped in every match by SL. So much that I hate the Lankans more than I hate the Paks!

That feeling when SL or Aussie lose is something special

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rjvora_2000 · 4th February 2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by harry10

Good total. However disappointed by Dhoni's batting. He is no longer the fearful striker he was.

I don't think this was disappointing but he was supporting Pathan and it was important because after him there was no one to support him.

esteem_lover · 4th February 2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

363/5 Final score

I feel we scored about 20 runs less, from about 200 in 27 overs.

Contrast this with a match in chennai against WI, India were 200 for 3 in 28 overs & slumped to 268 all out in 48 overs and went on to lose that match to the magic of Lara. Here

sam_boy · 5th February 2009, 11:51

3 more hours to go for the next match .. Seems after the 3-Nill show the interest and enthu levels have gone down. Come on guys India is on the verge of a new record of 9 consecutive ODI wins.

I think Balaji and Pathan will surely play. Jadeja has an outside chance as Ojha bowled really well last match. Rohit Sharma might replace Raina.

Eddy whats ur forecast today ? Any guesses on Sachin's score ? I am not telling anything today as I have already lost a beer. :(

suman · 5th February 2009, 12:18

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Originally Posted by sam_boy

Come on guys India is on the verge of a new record of 9 consecutive ODI wins.

And this is exactly the reason why I feel they should not make any changes or try any experiments today..........

Eddy · 5th February 2009, 12:21

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Eddy whats ur forecast today ? Any guesses on Sachin's score ? I am not telling anything today as I have already lost a beer. :(

I say that he will edge a catch behind when he is about 23 or so.

And I hate to say it, but I think we will lose today. Hope I am wrong.

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Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Jayasuriya needs to be removed early not to give any initiative for SL. Else I don't think they will take this game away from India Will Sachin get into the record books for getting out for three continuous dubious decisions by umpires?
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,627 Times View My Garage	Good total. However disappointed by Dhoni's batting. He is no longer the fearful striker he was.
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wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	There you go. India finish with 363/5 with a major contribution towards the end by Yusuf Pathan (59 off 38 balls) along with a calm 35 from Dhoni. I think SriLanka are doomed. India 3-0 up surely now!
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Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Am I actually dreaming.. watching the way India's playing of late ? I've spent my entire school and college days watching India getting whipped in every match by SL. So much that I hate the Lankans more than I hate the Paks! But its an awesome feeling to watch these hi-flying Indians play nowadays! Dhoni for PM anyone ?
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abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	363/5 Final score I feel we scored about 20 runs less, from about 200 in 27 overs.
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deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	lol, seems like a runfest today. Poor bowlers. I predict India will win by 53runs.
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sam_boy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OD10 -> KA-01 Posts: 225 Thanked: 147 Times View My Garage	3 more hours to go for the next match .. Seems after the 3-Nill show the interest and enthu levels have gone down. Come on guys India is on the verge of a new record of 9 consecutive ODI wins. I think Balaji and Pathan will surely play. Jadeja has an outside chance as Ojha bowled really well last match. Rohit Sharma might replace Raina. Eddy whats ur forecast today ? Any guesses on Sachin's score ? I am not telling anything today as I have already lost a beer. :(
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