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[Abe]

NZ about to be on the end of a hiding. 99 all out. Pakistan already have 40/1 off 5 overs
Umar Gul 5/6 off 3

But now things get interesting:

The confounding Mr Gul

Umar Gul became the first bowler to claim five-wickets in a 20-over international and, in so doing, sparked the greatest mystery of these World Twenty20 championships. The Pakistan fast bowler's ability to reverse-swing the ball after just 12 overs of the match prompted an awe-struck response from Daniel Vettori and a bizarre explanation from Younis Khan - both of which left observers as confused as New Zealand's batsmen.

Younis provided further intrigue when, in attempting to explain Gul's mastery of reverse swing in Twenty20 match conditions, he told reporters "the ball goes into the crowd and hits the walls and when it is back it is rough." Scott Styris hit Saeed Ajmal for the only six of the New Zealand innings over the Gul's head at long-on.

 

[krycor]

Talking about ball handling, ever noticed that in a SL games, the stri lankans are quick to have the ball disappear into their pockets particularly malinga i noticed.. hopefully its just to keep the ball warm. I always watch the eastern teams[India, SL, Pakistan] and what they do with the balls as a few yrs ago they were infamous for scuffing it up purposely

 

[lilggg]

All i can say is LOL,sri lanka 0 - 1 , dilshan gone.GO IRELAND

 

[chiskop]

14/2 - Sangakara also gone.

 

[DJ...]

Talking about ball handling, ever noticed that in a SL games, the stri lankans are quick to have the ball disappear into their pockets

AFAIK players are not allowed to put the (cricket) balls in their pockets for ball tampering reasons...

 

[killadoob]

I think with all the technology these days ball tampering is near impossible.

 

[DJ...]

I think with all the technology these days ball tampering is near impossible.

What technology are you referring to?

 

[krycor]

AFAIK players are not allowed to put the (cricket) balls in their pockets for ball tampering reasons...

Watch Malinga today, i have no doubt he will do it again.:erm:

SL 76/2 11th over.

 

[Sting]

Technology = TV and still cameras

 

[lilggg]

Any1 think ireland have a chance here?

 

[lilggg]

If they can pick the singles of the spinners without losing too many wickets.And somehow keep malinga out.

 

[krycor]

Cool the Irish are holding their nerve. 128/6 18ov

 

[krycor]

Any1 think ireland have a chance here?

Will only know after the 1st 6 overs.

 

[chiskop]

And another!

 

[lilggg]

Pppl r worried bout us playing sri lanka.If they bat like this against us they dnt stand a chance.

 

[DJ...]

And another!

And another...

 

[chiskop]

And another...

And another!

 

[lilggg]

And another...

and another...

 

[lilggg]

and ALMOST another.

 

[chiskop]

Any1 think ireland have a chance here?

I think Mendis, Murali, Malinga and Mathews will be too much for them. But SL were unimpressive with the bat.