How The T-20 World Cup Went On... ! What Next ?

Now, the very first Twenty20 cricket world cup is over giving some unexpected entertainment with comparing others. When I was thinking about that, I wanted to know how the matches went on and find out what is Shah Rukh Khan's factor as a behind scene. Then, this is what I'm doing now to share the the information with you.I know many of you'll copy this to PCs.

Groups,
Group A: Bangladesh, South Africa, West Indies
Group B: England, Australia, Zimbabwe
Group C: New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya
Group D: India, Pakistan, Scotland



* September 11 South Africa vs West Indies,
(Johannesburg)
South Africa won by eight wickets


* September 12 New Zealand vs Kenya,
(Durban)
New Zealand won by nine wickets


* September 12 Pakistan vs Scotland,
(Durban)
Pakistan beat Scotland by 51 runs


* September 12 Australia vs Zimbabwe,
(Cape Town)
Zimbabwe won by five wickets



* September 13 West Indies vs Bangladesh,
(Johannesburg)
Bangladesh won by six wickets


* September 13 England vs Zimbabwe,
( Cape Town)
England won by 50 runs


* September 13 India vs Scotland,
(Durban)
Match abandoned, rain

* September 14 Sri Lanka vs Kenya ,
(Johannesburg)
Sri Lanka won by 172 runs


* September 14 Australia vs England,
(Cape Town)
Australia won by eight wickets


* September 14 India v Pakistan,
(Durban)
India win bowl-out 3-0 after tie


* September 15 Sri Lanka vs New Zealand,
( Johannesburg)
Sri Lanka won by seven wickets


* September 15 South Africa vs Bangladesh,
( Cape Town)
South Africa won by seven wickets

*********** Super 8 ***********

* September 16 New Zealand vs India,
(Johannesburg)
New Zealand won by 10 runs


* September 16 Australia vs Bangladesh,
(Cape Town)
Australia won by nine wickets


* September 16 South Africa vs England,
(Cape Town)
South Africa won by 19 runs


* September 17 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka,
(Johannesburg)
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 33 runs


* September 18 New Zealand vs England,
(Durban)
New Zealand bt England by five runs

* September 18 Australia vs Pakistan,
( Johannesburg)
Pakistan bt Australia by six wickets


* September 18 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka,
(Johannesburg)
Sri Lanka bt Bangladesh by 64 runs


* September 19 South Africa vs New Zealand,
(Durban)
South Africa won by six wickets


* September 19 England vs India,
(Durban)
India won by 18 runs


* September 20 Australia vs Sri Lanka,
(Cape Town)
Australia won by 10 wickets


* September 20 Bangladesh vs Pakistan,
(Cape Town)
Pakistan won by four wickets


* September 20 South Africa vs India,
(Durban)
India won by 37 runs


*********** Semi Finals ***********
* September 22 1st semi-final: New Zealand vs Pakistan,
(Cape Town)
Pakistan won by six wickets


* September 22 2nd semi-final: India vs Australia,
(Durban)
India won by 15 runs

*********** The Grand Finale ***********
* September 24 Final: Pakistan vs India,
(Johannesburg)
India won by five runs


What Next ?

The Champions Trophy, will be held next year (2008)in the month of September in Pakistan. It'll be over in two weeks.After that in 2010.The only problem is to fix dates to Twenty20 world cup with international calendar scheduled to be held around the world. There will be another ICC World Twenty20 in England in 2009 according to the ICC.their first priority is for the Test, after that for 50 over matches.

Shah Rukh Khan factor :
When I read today's international news papers , I've seen something interested article but on the first page of one of the news papers in India.That tells

"Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif had mentioned earlier that it was SRK’s presence that inspired Dhoni and his men to victory." Because "Chak De! India" film had inspired all of India.

Shah Rukh was there because The BCCI and Sharad Pawar had invited him in last 2 hours.His sun wanted to see the match then.

Rashid Latif also explained "He was the ‘X’ factor that lent that extra edge to the Indian team"


Shah Rukh Khan has said,
"I am glad to be able to contribute through them. But, in this case, I was another Indian among the spectators cheering the boys with my mind, body, heart and soul. Yeah, I was praying fervently as well, but then so was everyone else."

Unexpected expectation, Sri Lanka has been eliminated from 20-20 Cup, AND Australia ! Are they cheaters ?

Unexpected expectation, Sri Lanka has been eliminated



The 1st Twenty20 world cup dream for the Sri Lankan is shattered. That dream never comes true in any case. The runner up for the World Cup was unable goes through
In to the top four countries. Are you going to blame on Jayasuriya ? No, Sanath is not the team. He is in the team. Then, Murali ?We must not mentally ill when Sanath and Murali the both are not there. But, There’s a team. The best eleven players of the country are there. They must play and show the best! The burden mustn’t target only the top players but the whole team.

T-20, Is Sri Lanka ready to play?

Twenty-20 is a new game to the world of cricket. If we say Sri Lanka has lack of experience, for the most of the countries same. With Australia , Sri Lanka lost the 7th wicket before 50 on the score card. That seems lack of knowledge on T-20. There wasn’t a plan to fulfill the dream to reach another round. With Jayasuriya to the duck, other end Upul Tharanga for 4 runs ,created the links for the rest of the team to go out. They haven’t a good plan or they didn’t use the plan. They thought big ones will bring more marks forgetting to be in the ground without giving any more wickets. If any one did that, the result won’t be the same!

England tour!

T-20 is gone. With learning from the past, prepare for the future. England tour will begin from next month. Lot of hard work to do escape from the poor situation now in. In these days England team is not much better as out of the torment so early. Sri Lanka has the chance to get profit from the situation.

If you want to see the England – Sri Lanka matches schedule in October,Or more information regarding cricket or sports,
http://cricketschedule.blogspot.com

Is Australia good enough to be in the TOP of the world.




If we use something unusual to win a game , others tell we are cheaters. So Adam Gilchrist used to have a Golf ball (broken) in his glove, when the last World Cup went on. Is he using it right now again? He has said that ball have given some more power to hit. If it’s real, Some fours come down to 2 or 3 runs. Sixes must be less than six likes four or less than four….
Another thing is some people who head some important positions feel “Open batmen’s of the Australia team are using some drugs, if not so , why anyone else can’t bats like them.”

Then, there are some rumors , Australia isn't good enough to play a genuine game. We can't come to conclusion that is same. Some times excellent people have been blamed by jealous ones, if so, Australia well be get rid of the rumors.

What do you think,
Is Australia team genuine ?

Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Match Schedule

All set for the first ever Twenty Twenty Cricket World Cup. The draw for Septembers inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa has been made and sees a number of intriguing clashes which include England facing the Aussies and India taking on Pakistan.

Sri Lanka will play New Zealand and Kenya in Group C of the tournament.

Cricket South Africa have confirmed the groups for the tournament, which will be held over two weeks in the Republic where Twenty20 cricket is hugely popular.


The opening match will be played on Tuesday, September 11th and the final on Monday, September 24th 2007.

Groups

Group A - South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh
Group B - England, Australia and Zimbabwe
Group C - New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Kenya
Group D - Pakistan, India and Scotland

The top two teams in each group go through to the Super Eight and matches will be played at Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban and the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Venues
Johannesburg - Wanderers
Durban - Kingsmead
Cape Town - Newlands

Match Schedule

Tuesday, September 11th 2007
South Africa v West Indies 1800 - Johannesburg


Wednesday, September 12th 2007
New Zealand v Kenya 1000 - Durban
Pakistan v Scotland 1400 - Durban
Australia v Zimbabwe 1800 - Cape Town


Thursday, September 13th 2007
West Indies v Bangladesh 1000 - Johannesburg
Zimbabwe v England 1400- Cape Town
India v Scotland 1800 - Durban


Friday, September 14th 2007
Sri Lanka v Kenya 1000 - Johannesburg
Australia v England 1400 - Cape Town
India v Pakistan 1800 - Durban


Saturday, September 15th 2007
Sri Lanka v New Zealand 1400 - Johannesburg
South Africa v Bangladesh 1800- Cape Town


Sunday, September 16th 2007
Winner Group C v Runner Up Group D 1000- Johannesburg
Winner Group B v Runner Up Group A 1400- Cape Town
Winner Group A v Runner Up Group B 1800- Cape Town


Monday, September 17th 2007
Winner Group D v Runner Up Group C 1800- Johannesburg


Tuesday, September 18th 2007
Winner Group C v Runner Up Group B
1000 - Durban
Winner Group B v Winner Group D 1400- Johannesburg
Runner Up Group A v Runner Up Group C 1800 -Johannesburg


Wednesday, September 19th 2007
Winner Group A v Winner Group C 1400 -Durban
Runner Up Group B v Runner Up Group D 1800 -Durban


Thursday, September 20th 2007
Winner Group B v Runner Up Group C
- 1000 Cape Town
Runner Up Group A v Winner Group D 1400 - Cape Town
Winner Group A v Runner Up Group D 1800- Durban


Saturday, September 22nd 2007
E2 v F1 1400 - Cape Town
E1 v F2 1800 - Durban


Monday, September 24th 2007
Final TBA Johannesburg