2nd PS3 T20 Champions Trophy- Completed

[hkr4evr]

sorry i wasnt reading the forum, lone lets get it done asap...as i think im over it..more likely u'll win as im getting back to work on either monday or tuesday and my work is long hours and alot of travel...so i'll catch u on psn asap

 

[lilas11]

Semi Final 1 : New Zealand (lonewolf5646) vs England (hkr4evr)
Venue: Lords Hosted by New Zealand
Pitch: Day 5 Conditions: Overcast

New Zealand Road to Semi Final
Match 1: Group stage: vs India---------Won by 9 wickets-----IND 199/9(20) lost NZL 202/1(17.4)
Match 2: Group stage: vs Zimbabwe----Won by 7 wickets-----ZIM 123ao(18) lost NZL 124/3(9.5)
Match 3: Group stage: vs Zimbabwe----Won by 6 wickets-----ZIM 151/9(20) lost NZL 155/4(11.5)
Match 4: Group stage: vs Sril Lanka----Won by 2 wickets------SRL 137/9(20) lost NZL 138/8(19.2)
Match 5: Group stage: vs Sri Lanka-----Won by 2 wickets-----SRL 120ao(17) lost NZL 121/8(17.4)
Match 6: Group stage: vs India---------Won by 33 runs-------NZL 194/9(20) beat IND 161ao(17)
Match 7: Group stage: vs Pakistan------Won by 2 wickets-----PAK 166/6(20) lost NZL 168/8(17)
Match 8: Group stage: vs Pakistan------No result
Match 9: Group stage: vs Ireland-------Won by walkover
Match 10: Group stage: vs Ireland------Won by walkover
Match 11: Super Sixes: vs Kenya-------Won by 130 runs-------NZL 256/9(20) best KEN 120/7(20)
Match 12: Super Sixes: vs Kenya-------Won by 4 wickets------KEN 244ao(20) lost NZL 247/6(16)
Match 13: Super Sixes: vs West Indies--Won by 5 wickets------WIN 89ao(19) lost NZL 93/5(9.3)
Match 14: Super Sixes: vs West Indies--Lost by 56 runs--------WIN 171/4(20) beat NZL 115ao(16)
Match 15: Super Sixes: vs England------Won by 7 runs---------NZL 88ao(16) beat ENG 81ao(9)
Match 16: Super Sixes: vs England------Won by 6 wickets------ENG 58ao(8) lost NZL 59/4(7.1)

England road to Semi Final
Match 1: Group stage: vs Australia-------Lost by 2 wickets-------ENG 165ao(15) lost AUS 166/2(16.3)
Match 2: Group stage: vs Bangladesh-----Won by 3 wickets-------ENG 248/9(20) lost BAN 249/7(19.2)
Match 3: Group stage: vs West indies-----Lost by 70 runs--------WIN 234ao(20) beat ENG 164ao(14)
Match 4: Group stage: vs South Africa----Won by 9 wickets------SAF 134ao(14) lost ENG 136/1(7.2)
Match 5: Group stage: vs Kenya----------Lost by 3 wickets-------ENG 202ao(17) lost KEN 205/7(17.5)
Match 6: Group stage: vs Kenya----------Won by 210 runs--------ENG 234ao(18) beat KEN 24ao(8.1)
Match 7: Group stage: vs West Indies-----Won by 6 wickets-------WIN 161ao(18) lost ENG 164/4(14.0)
Match 8: Group stage: vs Australia--------Won by 2 wickets-------AUS 222/9(20) lost ENG 224/8(18.2)
Match 9: Group stage: vs South Africa-----Won by 4 wickets-------SAF 168/9(20) lost ENG 169/6(13.2)
Match 10: Group stage: vs Bangladesh-----Won by 4 wickets-------BAN 172ao(19) lost ENG 173/5(15.5)
Match 11: Super Sixes: vs India----------Lost by 3 wickets-------ENG 102ao(10) lost IND 103/7(18.2)
Match 12: Super Sixes: vs Pakistan------Won by 7 wickets-------PAK 80ao(9) lost ENG 84/3(5.4)
Match 13: Super Sixes: vs Pakistan------Won by 9 wickets-------PAK 168ao(15) lost ENG 169/1(10.4)
Match 14: Super Sixes: vs India----------Lost by 90 runs----------IND 306/8(20) beat ENG 216ao(17)
Match 15: Super Sixes: vs New Zealand--Lost by 7 runs-----------NZL 88ao(16) beat ENG 81ao(9)
Match 16: Super Sixes: vs New Zealand--Lost by 6 wickets--------ENG 58ao(8) lost NZL 59/4(7.1)

Experts Opinion:
NZ (Lonewolf), we've got the most improved team since the last tourney. Having lost only a single game in the entire tourney, their performance has been nothing short of sensationally clinical. Sporting the tightest bowling outfit in the tourney and clearly deserving of the "favorites" tag, NZ would do well though to watch replay after replay of their ill-fated 1992 world cup semi finals. They only need to guard against two things. One is totally in their hands - how well they deal with the pressure of a knock-out game. The other, is something they will only hope they can do something about - a phenomenon called HKR.

Eng (HKR) in this tourney have been an enigma - the volatile swings in their form and fortune carrying more of an anything-can-happen aura of a Pakistan unit rather than the predictability of a typical English team. At the halfway mark in the Group Stages their tally read 1 win against 4 losses, including a shocking defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. They then turned it around with 5 straight and fairly comprehensive wins to breeze into the Semis. Though they've lost 4 of 6 games in the Super-6 stages, the script couldn't have been set up better for another turnaround. They've sized up the opposition, they've got them where they want them - basking in a sense of false security - and they are ready for the kill. Its just a matter of which HKR shows up.

Head to Head: New Zealnd lead 2-0

 

[lilas11]

Semi Final 2 : India (lilas11) vs West Indies (Rizzyx)
Venue: Lords Hosted by India
Pitch: Day 5 Conditions: Overcast

India Road to Semi Final
Match 1: Group stage: vs New Zealand-----Lost by 9 wickets----------IND 199/9(20) lost NZL 202/1(17.4)
Match 2: Group stage: vs Sri Lanka----------Lost by 13 runs-------------SRL 189/7(20) beat IND 176ao(20)
Match 3: Group stage: vs Zimbabwe--------Won by 8 wickets---------ZIM 85ao(11) lost IND 86/2(4.1)
Match 4: Group stage: vs Pakistan----------Won by 9 wickets----------PAK 100ao(16) lost IND 101/1(10.4)
Match 5: Group stage: vs Ireland-----------Won by 6 wickets----------IRE 103ao(13) lost IND 106/4(6)
Match 6: Group stage: vs Zimbabwe-------Won by 5 wickets---------ZIM 88ao(10) lost IND 92/5(7)
Match 7: Group stage: vs Sri Lanka----------Won by 5 wickets---------SRL 157/9(20) lost IND 158/5(17)
Match 8: Group stage: vs Pakistan----------Won by 60 runs------------IND 210ao(20) beat PAK 150ao(17)
Match 9: Group stage: vs New Zealand----Lost by 33 runs-------------NZL 194/9(20) beat IND 161ao(17)
Match 10: Group stage: vs Ireland----------Won by Walkover
Match 11: Super Sixes: vs England----------Won by 104 runs-----------IND 233/9(20) beat KEN 129ao(14.2)
Match 12: Super Sixes: vs England----------Won by 3 wickets----------ENG 102ao(10) lost IND 103/7(18.2)
Match 13: Super Sixes: vs Kenya------------Won by 63 runs------------IND 268/9(20) beat KEN 205ao(20)
Match 14: Super Sixes: vs West Indies-----Won by 16 runs------------IND 232ao(20) beat WIN 216ao(20)
Match 15: Super Sixes: vs England----------Won by 90 runs------------IND 306/8(20) beat ENG 216ao(17)
Match 16: Super Sixes: vs West Indies-----No result

West Indies road to Semi Final
Match 1: Group stage: vs Australia---------Won by 107 runs-----------WIN 206ao(19) beat AUS 97ao(12)
Match 2: Group stage: vs Bangladesh------Won by 5 wickets---------BAN 162ao(19) lost WIN 164/5(14.2)
Match 3: Group stage: vs Australia---------Lost by 48 runs------------AUS 209/8(20) beat WIN 161ao(19)
Match 4: Group stage: vs Kenya------------Lost by 8 wickets----------WIN 108ao(12) lost KEN 110/2(10.4)
Match 5: Group stage: vs Bangladesh-----Won by 10 wickets--------BAN 181/9(20) lost WIN 182/0(11.2)
Match 6: Group stage: vs Kenya-----------Won by 165 runs----------WIN 278/9(20) beat KEN 113 ao(16.5)
Match 7: Group stage: vs England---------Won by 70 runs-----------WIN 234ao(20) beat ENG 164ao(14)
Match 8: Group stage: vs England---------Lost by 6 wickets---------WIN 161ao(18) lost ENG 164/4(14.0)
Match 9: Group stage: vs South Africa----Won by 137 runs---------WIN 233/6(20) beat SAF 96ao(12)
Match 10: Group stage: vs South Africa---No result
Match 11: Super Sixes: vs Pakistan--------Won by 110 runs---------WIN 270/7(20) beat PAK 160ao(20)
Match 12: Super Sixes: vs New Zealand--Lost by 5 wickets---------WIN 89ao(19) lost NZL 93/5(9.3)
Match 13: Super Sixes: vs India------------Lost by 16 runs-----------IND 232ao(20) beat WIN 216ao(20)
Match 14: Super Sixes: vs New Zealand--Won by 56 runs----------WIN 171/4(20) beat NZL 115ao(16)
Match 15: Super Sixes: vs Pakistan--------Lost by 69 runs-----------PAK 234/9(20) beat WIN 165ao(19)
Match 16: Super Sixes: vs India------------No result

Experts Opinion:
India (Lilas11) started off their journey on the wrong foot, possibly still basking in the glory of their previous tourney win. They were off color, suddenly out of form and not half the team that lifted the trophy only a few weeks back. Champions though, revel in the face of adversity and that's exactly what the Indians did. They knuckled down, got their act together and win by win threaded together a formidable Group Stages campaign. The Champions have really hit their stride in the Super 6s, and have peaked at just the right time. Unlike NZ, who can choke opponents with their precise lines, India don't rely on any one aspect of their game to succeed. Unlike Eng or the Windies, they also may not turn a match on its head in a 5 over period through a flash of brilliance. They have however the most solid all-round game among the semi-finalists and that's a good place to be. Till another team stakes a valid claim to that title, there is only one Champion.

The Windies (Rizzy) have cruised through to the Semis, some would say unnoticed. There were reports in the media of their captain's waning interest in a tiring, long tourney away from home; however they've managed to be relevant and play the brand of entertaining cricket they are known for throughout the duration of the tourney. The only team to have beaten NZ this tourney, the Windies are perhaps more comfortable setting a target given the unbashed exuberance with which their top order smacks the ball around. Conversely, if they can keep wickets in hand, no total is big enough for them to chase. One thing is certain in their match against the Indians - it will be a close, keenly contested affair, as have been all their games in this tourney and beyond.

Head to Head: India lead 1-0

 

[hkr4evr]

first semi finals done...
was a cracker as expected....so was it lonewolf who thrashed me to reach finals or was it its only second defeat in the entire tournament and take exit ticket!
vote the weakest link out...scores result coming after a short break!

 

[lilas11]

first semi finals done...
was a cracker as expected....so was it lonewolf who thrashed me to reach finals or was it its only second defeat in the entire tournament and take exit ticket!
vote the weakest link out...scores result coming after a short break!

I was backing u going into the game....but I think lonewolf won it...who won????? :confused:

 

[hkr4evr]

Scores updated 12GMT...

 

[hkr4evr]

DATE: April the third two thousand and ten
VENUE: LORDS
WEATHER REPORT: Overcast day 5
MATCH: 1st semi final (NewZealand v England) WORLD 20/20

Yes its been raining overnight, a really cold day out here on a big day eagerly awaited semi finals, between two very strong line-up!

NewZealand:

B.McCullum
I.Mcintyre
M.Guptill
P.Fulton
R.Taylor
k.Mills
I.Butler
J.Oram
D.Vetori
I.O Brian


ENGLAND:

A.Strauss
O.Shaw
K.Pietersen
I.Bell
A.Flintoff
P.Collingwood
M.Vaughn
G.Swann
R.Sidebottom
S.Broad
J.Anderson

Toss been very crucial at this stage of the game where our expert thandamilk has provided depth knowledge of the teams strong links and weaknesses

England won the toss and elected to field

New Zealand batting first could'nt really keep up with the hard work of early fall, it was rather damp pitch and kept loosing wickets at regular interval although they put up a fight at the middle end of the inning and put up a decent score of 173/9 with some good hitting from J Oram and P Fulton.
England has not been able to chase lately specially against the kiwi's with hands on lonewolf classified as a master of cricket in this particular tournament.

England started off with a flyer without loosing any wicket for first 5 overs and score of 50+, lead by O shah and A Strauss seems to be going at a steady pace and keeping up the run rate required and wickets in hand. Kiwi's turned the game around with couple of wickets straight up K Mills strikes twice in an over!
English kept loosing wickets at regular intervals and nearly collapsed with the tight bowling line of kiwi but I Bell stood up there with solid 53 not out to take england home.

It was a fine contest thaught kiwi will be bowled out again at a low score under 100 then they fired 173, english not been good with batting against kiwis could'nt chase 83 last time around did it this time with some class and patience, which gave kiwi's ticket back home!
England been clasified underdogs and they adopt more pakistani trend of winning loosing streaks, do the job when its least expected!
Farewell to kiwis who been solid all the way just loosing one game in the entire tournament and second one cost them out of the world 20/20 finals!

RESULT: ENGLAND WON BY 2 WICKETS
Its HkR calling it a day, thanks for reading!

 

[hkr4evr]

when u guys playing 2nd semi!?

 

[ThandaMilk]

RESULT: ENGLAND WON BY 2 WICKETS
Its HkR calling it a day, thanks for reading!

Congrats HKR. Was kinda evident from your earlier posts who had won The finals await! Tough luck Lonewolf - you played well throughout the tourney.

 

[krish1712]

Gr8 win hkr! I had my money on u! Go group b! Tough luck lone! Flashback 1992!

 

[lonewolf5646]

yes guys was good game tried my best to defend small total wp hkr n sorry to ppl who had put money on me

 

[gougie]

Well played hkr great win there mate, now go win me some vcash, i had money on you both so its now down to you mate, good luck

 

[hkr4evr]

hey gougie where have you been? havent seen you around! neway i still dont see myself near no one, or isit just krishh who always thrash me so badly that i feel i should quit cricket? arghh krishh i'll come back though i dont want to win all the game just the ones i have to haha jokes!
It was my day with lone he just batted badly, in a hurry i suppose or else he's been best around.
Sorry lilas i know you had your money on me, but i know if you in the finals its kinda impossible for me to win , so i want rizzy...which im sure rizzy is aware he has to fight big time to overcome you! plus head to head stats..but motivation for rizzy that underdogs can prevail in exciting encounters! and lilas im sure you must be extra carefull after seeing lone out of finals, i feel i dont deserve as many good players around but its also a matter of luck, i was destined to be in the finals and even after loosing so many game all friendlies against krishh, i will go into finals and try to win and crowned champion, who dont want to be a champion its just matter of one good or bad game! so bring it ONN!

 

[RIZZYX]

Bravo Bravo

Well done Hkr, your in the finals

@ Lilas...8pm UK time tonight? I think thats 1230am IST?

 

[krish1712]

Whats happening with the other Semis????