Adelaide Is Where The Nightmare Will Finally Come To An End For Indian Fans!

Asian teams playing cricket overseas have always struggled to win matches. If they ever win a series then it’s like creating history.

Here’s a small comparison between two credible Asian teams performances both playing overseas. Both have lost the series. One was playing a 5 match ODI series against mighty South Africa and the other is playing a 4 match test series against Australia.

The significant difference is although the team playing against South Africa lost the series; they fought back and fought hard. They won hearts and for sure least salvaged some pride.

A New Diamond Emerges From Cricket Stadium At Kimberly – Perera!

South Africa Vs Sri Lanka 4^th ODI

Perera who? That would have been my reaction if I had not watched the match between Sri Lanka and South Africa last night. However I did watch it and it was all worthy of my lost sleep.  As I saw spectacular batting by little know Sri Lankan called Thisara Perera who seemed to be on a rampage against South Africa. He ensured Sri Lanka had something to rejoice about the tour despite having already lost the series. This victory in the 4^th ODI restored some of the lost pride.

England Lose and They Lose it Big!

England Vs Pakistan 1^st  Test

The current number one ranked team in test cricket, England lost by 10 wickets against Pakistan. Pakistan is now leading the 3 test match series in Dubai handing 1-0. It is a fantastic victory for Pakistan coming right at the beginning of the year.

English team failed miserably as they failed to score runs by getting out for less than 200 run(s) in both the innings. Pakistan on the other hand played incredible cricket. They fared well in both batting and bowling department. They were successful in winning the match with two days to spare.

The English Fight Back - In Dubai!

England Vs Pakistan 1^st  Test

After a disastrous batting collapse in their 1^st innings, England seem to have made a good back. At the end of Play on Day 2 they had succeeded in getting 7 wickets. Pakistan team had made 288 run(s) in 104.3 over(s) having lost 7 wickets. The match is now more evenly placed than what was thought earlier. Pakistan still has an upper hand with 96 run(s) lead and 3 wickets in hand.

The key highlight of the days play was the 114 run(s) partnership of M. Hafeez and T. Umar for the first wicket. Mohammad Hafeez with 88 run(s) of 164 ball(s) was the top scorer, which included 11 boundaries and a sixer. Taufeeq Umar ( 58 off 113) and Misbah-ul-Haq (52 off 154 balls) also contributed with valuable half centuries.

The Turning Point Of The Day