India into the final

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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India entered the finals of the 10th Cricket World Cup with a 29 run against Pakistan, a short while ago. India will meet Sri Lanka in the finals on Saturday in Mumbai.

India scored 260 for the loss of 9 in their 50 overs with Sachin Tendulkar scoring 85 runs in 115 balls. Wahab Riaz was Pakistan’s chief destroyer taking 5 for 46 in his 10 overs.

Pakistan were restricted in the chase to 231 with Mohammed Hafeez top scoring with 43 from 59 balls. Munaf Patel was the pick of the Indian bowlers picking up 2 wickets for 40 runs in his 10 overs.

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MH-NZ Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:20 AM

Under Sanga's Captaincy SL can win

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mahindra Thursday, 31 March 2011 01:27 PM

with javelin throwers like Malinga and Murlidharan Srilanka can only win Olympic gold not Indian wickets .

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Banda Thursday, 31 March 2011 06:41 AM

I need someone like you to coach me mage Petiyo. You are so intelligent. Hope we will stick to the plan and bring the cup home.

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Slow coach Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:48 AM

Will Samaraweera do another Misbah for us?

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Sammy Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:41 AM

There maybe a probe into match fixing by Pakistani authorities, what with all those dropped catches & very poor bowling by their main bowler, Umar Gul.

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Anu Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:42 AM

Yes it was a match Pakistan could have won. Now Sri Lanka is faced with a daunting task of beating the mighty Indians in India. Not impossible but we have to be prepared and have a game plan in mind. The toss will be important cause if Lanka wins we must put up a good score and put India in pressure with some good bowling. Angelo’s injury no doubt is an issue. Thissara Perera will most likely replace Ajantha Mendis. Also we need to take the batting power play between the 35 the and 40th over if Sanga or Mahela are batting as this will force Dhoni to use up Zaheer Khan. Fielding will be the most important thing as their operners are most likely to give some catches early on. Each Indian batsman needs to be studied and we must come up with a plan to dismiss them.
A win is possible only if we play with intent and execute our game plans. Sanga you are good at what you do so we hope that you will have some good plans in mind. We are with you!!!!

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enlightened Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:21 AM

Sangakkara should play a long and calculated innings in the final. Mahela's record in Indian soil is poor. Dilshan and Shewag are same class. They can bat only on flat pitches. Dilhara should play in the final. He has played for Mumbai Indians. He has experience.

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taka Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:23 AM

india won thanks some huge mistakes made by pakistan

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Oyage sudu kella Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:23 AM

I wanna see our lions feeding Indians with saaaambaaaarrrrr. Aiyo, can't wait aney.

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MagodisThuma Thursday, 31 March 2011 01:08 AM

Allah didn't help Pakistan !

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ROSHAIA Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:18 AM

OH MY MOTHER LANKA I AM BEGGING YOU PLEASE BEAT INDIA THIS IS MY MERCY PLEAD.
EVERY CITIZEN KEEP AWAY POLITICS GIVE MORAL SUPPORT OUR PLAYERS.

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Roshan Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:17 AM

Lord Buddha helped SL.

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sam Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:14 AM

SL world cup knockout disasters

2003 tournament
mahela- Batting average was less than 18
sangakakrara- Batting average was less than 18
missed andrew symons easy stumping chance
comiited aravida to runout

mahela scored Batting average was less than 18

2007 tournament
Adam gilchrist

2011 will be disaster if these guys are included.
Chamara silva=Misba ulhaq
samarawwera= younis khan

so no need them let’s kill barath army in their own territory.
Best team for the final shoud be as below.
tharanga,dilshan,kumar,mahela,mathews,perera,nuwan,murali,malinga,herath,dilhara

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Wisdom Thursday, 31 March 2011 04:00 AM

Lets Hope for the Best and Plan for the worst!

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Wimal_Modawansa Thursday, 31 March 2011 03:23 AM

Dear Percy Uncle,
Your physical presence at the venue gave us tramendous encouragement to win against Newzealand..We request your presence at the finals in M umbai with all your contingents absorbing tax payers money.Another exceptional achievement under your guidance with the scope of "Mahinda Chinthana."
NOTE-Now please don't put Kumar Sangakara behind bars after Sri Lanka wins the finals.

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MJ Thursday, 31 March 2011 01:07 AM

Umar Gul either cracked under pressure or sold the match. WTH?

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MagodisThuma Thursday, 31 March 2011 01:09 AM

Use Mahinda Chinthanaya & win the match !.

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Godaya Thursday, 31 March 2011 01:07 AM

Clearly Pakistan's poor fielding & drop catches let them down. No doubt India is going to bite the dust on April 2nd.

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