Posted by: gyanguru November 20, 2008
Win after win : Is India replacing Australia?
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Cant say much either Australia was bowled out coz of Kiwis brilliance or their own weakness. I think its more the brilliance of Kiwi rather than Aussie weakness. They still have a decent and similar batting line up, as they had couple of years ago. Their bowling is definately going through a big change.
NZ got a decent pace attack backed up by a quality spinner in Vittori. Southee, is definately the next big thing, He is just playing his third test, but can go a long road. Lets see how will Kiwis deal with the relatively weaker bowling Australian side.

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It was nice to see Bopara opening along side Bell. I still think Bell should be at no. 4 and Owash Shah should open the inning. Nice to see, Flintoff back with some decent spell, and some run from top order batsman.

However India win the match, they employed a bit of negative technique. Dhoni is thinking of winning the match at any cost, the technique Australia have employed previously. I think he is doing his job, he is there to make India win matches, and he is doing it brilliantly.

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Bangladesh is fighting hard on day 2 to come back after the disastrous day 1. Sakib-al-Hasan seems to be a boon for struggling tigers. He had a good day out there in middle picking  5 wickets. Its now upto the batsman to chase and make is effort countable.
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Zimbawe had a disastrous collaspe of 7 wicket for 3 runs. Thanks to Murli and Mendis.


 

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