From the iSport Cricket Paddock: iSporter Krishnasish Dasgupta makes his debut on iSport with his post-match analysis on England's win in the World Cup T20. Read on!
Phew! Finally the Britain boys or the London lads- call them by whichever name you would like to, did the trick and did it convincingly!
England skipper- Paul Collingwood’s side simply demolished the Michael Clarke led Oz unit, in their World T20 final high-voltage clash, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. Be it the David Warner hara-kiri or Swann getting rid of Aussie skipper Clarke, everything seemed picture perfect for England, right from ball 1 itself. Having elected to field, on a seamish track, Collingwood’s men seemed to be right on top of their game, after swapping three quick wickets. The Aussies were clearly down and out. Reduced to- 8 for 3! Then entered ‘knight-rider’ David Hussey, slowly but surely settled down and did the repairing work for his side. But that was an irreparable loss! Australia seemed pretty good at the mid-way stage- 94/4 by the 15th over. Courtesy- David Hussey and Camerone White cameo. Just in the nick of time, the English bowlers came back in the match sharply and soon it was all curtains for Australia- 147/6.
Australia did come in at this match, with their morale sky high undefeated throughout and especially after the Michael Hussey miracle against Pakistan on a slowish, spin-friendly track at St. Lucia. England on the other hand seemed good throughout the tournament but not unstoppable like the Aussies. Australians are known to be great professionals and they knew that they had their tasks cut out against England, after all this was the only trophy missing from their cabinet.
Kieswetter scored a gutsy 63, while England’s backbone- K.P (Kevin Pieterson) clubbed the Aussies with a 47. Then it was up to the ‘cool captain’- Collingwood and youngster Morgan to wrap up the match. One short-arm jab from Collingwood off Shane Watson and it did set the tone. It was all over for Australia. That was indeed the final nail in the coffin!
England had previously never won a major ICC event, having lost in the 3 world cup finals- 1979, 1987 and 1992, and then there’s the- 2004 Champion’s Trophy final loosing to West Indies in their own backyard. This time around though, they did it eventually. Kevin Pieterson was rightfully declared the- Man of the tournament, as he was clearly in sublime touch all throughout the tournament. Congratulations to K.P and also to the England. As the Robert Frost poem goes- they have miles to go… and promises to keep…
England skipper- Paul Collingwood’s side simply demolished the Michael Clarke led Oz unit, in their World T20 final high-voltage clash, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. Be it the David Warner hara-kiri or Swann getting rid of Aussie skipper Clarke, everything seemed picture perfect for England, right from ball 1 itself. Having elected to field, on a seamish track, Collingwood’s men seemed to be right on top of their game, after swapping three quick wickets. The Aussies were clearly down and out. Reduced to- 8 for 3! Then entered ‘knight-rider’ David Hussey, slowly but surely settled down and did the repairing work for his side. But that was an irreparable loss! Australia seemed pretty good at the mid-way stage- 94/4 by the 15th over. Courtesy- David Hussey and Camerone White cameo. Just in the nick of time, the English bowlers came back in the match sharply and soon it was all curtains for Australia- 147/6.
Australia did come in at this match, with their morale sky high undefeated throughout and especially after the Michael Hussey miracle against Pakistan on a slowish, spin-friendly track at St. Lucia. England on the other hand seemed good throughout the tournament but not unstoppable like the Aussies. Australians are known to be great professionals and they knew that they had their tasks cut out against England, after all this was the only trophy missing from their cabinet.
Kieswetter scored a gutsy 63, while England’s backbone- K.P (Kevin Pieterson) clubbed the Aussies with a 47. Then it was up to the ‘cool captain’- Collingwood and youngster Morgan to wrap up the match. One short-arm jab from Collingwood off Shane Watson and it did set the tone. It was all over for Australia. That was indeed the final nail in the coffin!
England had previously never won a major ICC event, having lost in the 3 world cup finals- 1979, 1987 and 1992, and then there’s the- 2004 Champion’s Trophy final loosing to West Indies in their own backyard. This time around though, they did it eventually. Kevin Pieterson was rightfully declared the- Man of the tournament, as he was clearly in sublime touch all throughout the tournament. Congratulations to K.P and also to the England. As the Robert Frost poem goes- they have miles to go… and promises to keep…
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... gr8....manh.."u have miles to go....and promises to keep"...!!! a start wid the right foot..!!! |
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... a special word of thanks for that guest who commented and did comment nicely on my writing. thanks again mate... |
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