Final.

[Turbinator]

 

[nightprowler10]

jeez, young Inzi is killing them.

Haha, we were 2/53 after 21 overs?

 

[Matt79]

Wasim Akram was a god really...

 

[Beleg]

I don't want the game to be reduced. Seriously, they can run into the second day for a freaking final.

 

[Laurrz]

Update 8:05 PM IST, 2:35 PM GMT, 10:35 AM Local Well, the rain has relented and the covers are coming off. However, it looks like there is no chance of the match starting before 11:15 local time, which would mean we might lose about 75 minutes of playing time or 15 overs. If play starts at 11:15 local time, we would have a 42-43 over a side match. Ponting will definitely not be smiling! We are however not sure of the delay as the ground has a fantastic drainage system, stay tuned for further updates

 

[Beleg]

**** a 42-43 over final. **** it in the ass.

 

[Laurrz]

Update 8:10 PM IST, 2:40 PM GMT, 10:40 AM Local Oh boy, this is boring. It has started drizzling again and the covers are back.

 

[nightprowler10]

Wasim Akram was a god really...

Imran and Miandad. Two rivals putting on such a great partnership that probably won the game for us.

 

[stumpski]

Sky showing highlights of the semi-finals. Better than chat but not very interesting unless you missed them the first time around. I hope it keeps raining now so they get a full match in tomorrow.

 

[Trigger_Tiger]

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I think the pitch might get slower as the game progresses but the first 5 or 6 overs would be dicey for the Aussies.

Good for Hogg and the Lankan Spinners actually. Good for those who like playing on subcontinental pitches as well !

 

[stumpski]

Gotta love that dismissal of Kallis though.

 

[Johnners]

****ing hell just call play off today and comeback tomorrow so we get a full 50 overs

 

[Beleg]

^

One innings today, the second tommorow.

 

[Prince EWS]

Or just extend play today...

 

[Alysum]

so what does the law state officially ? shortened game or 50 overs each on 2 days ?

 

[The_Bunny]

Or just extend play today...

Should have the option of day/night game as backup

 

[pup11]

I think this 42-43 over game is not fair on Australia as they elected to bat thinking they were gonna be playing a 50 over game.



So there should be a rule that gives the team that won the toss a chance to change their decision in such circumstances.

 

[Beleg]

Night sets in pretty early at that latitude, PEWS. I don't think they can play beyond 6:30 P.M

i think officially its a shortened game.

but **** a shortened final. I might even not watch if the game is significantly shortened.

 

[cover drive man]

Can't bielieve the rain.

 

[Trigger_Tiger]

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I think this 42-43 over game is not fair on Australia as they elected to bat thinking they were gonna be playing a 50 over game.



So there should be a rule that gives the team that won the toss a chance to change their decision in such circumstances.

That however would not be fair to the opponents!