cochise Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Go KIWIS! Or White Ferns are some are wont to prefer... Link to comment
Shane Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Go Pommies, Go Isa Guha :icflove: Link to comment
Feed Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Australia collapse to India in play-off India secured third place at the women’s World Cup after defeating reigning champions Australia by three wickets at the Bankstown Oval. More... Australia collapse to India in play-off 21 March 2009 India skipper Jhulan Goswami was there at the end to seal a surprise win over Australia India secured third place at the women’s World Cup after defeating reigning champions Australia by three wickets at the Bankstown Oval. Having shot out Australia for 142 in 44.4 overs, India achieved their victory target with 13 balls to spare in a match shortened to 46 overs a side due to heavy rain. Australia were in trouble on 63 for five in the 27th over before captain Karen Rolton and Lisa Sthalekar put on 60 for the sixth wicket to give the hosts something to defend. Rolton top-scored for the home side with 52 while the wickets were evenly shared out between the India bowlers with Jhulan Goswami (2-21), Priyanka Roy (2-21), Rumeli Dhar (2-24) and Gouher Sultana (2-27) picking up two wickets each. India were unspectacular in their run chase but Sulakshana Naik’s 28 and Rumeli Dhar's unbeaten 24 ensured that they reached their target in the 44th over. West Indies finished fifth after beating Pakistan by three wickets in the fifth-sixth play-off at the Drummoyne Oval. Shanel Daley claimed a career-best 4-29 as the Windies dismissed Pakistan for 131 in 46.3 overs. The Jamaican then contributed 24 with the bat to seal victory with 3.3 overs to spare. England face New Zealand in the final at North Sydney Oval tomorrow. Link to comment
Feed Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Taylor pinpoints White Ferns core England batting star Claire Taylor says the key to lifting the women’s World Cup in Sydney lies in combating New Zealand’s dangerous batsmen. More... Taylor pinpoints White Ferns core 21 March 2009 | By Russell Staves England batting star Claire Taylor says the key to winning the women’s World Cup lies in combating New Zealand’s dangerous batsmen. England lock horns with the 2000 World Cup winners in the richly-anticipated final at the North Sydney Oval tomorrow. The White Ferns racked up a mammoth 373 for seven in the Super Six match against Pakistan, and also easily chased down India’s 207. Taylor should know. The world's top-ranked batsman has a record eight centuries to her name in one-day cricket, and leads the scoring charts in the current World Cup with 303 runs so far. “We’re pretty confident,” Taylor told ECBtv. “A little tired from all the cricket we’ve had, but excited about getting to a World Cup final. “But New Zealand have some big hitters of the ball. They’ve just scored 373 against Pakistan. Their strength is in their batting - they bat all the way down. “We need to be technically better than them and really challenge their batting.” Haidee Tiffen and Suzie Bates may have compiled that second-wicket record stand of 262 against Pakistan, but England’s current form against the White Ferns is encouraging. Charlotte Edwards’ side prevailed 3-1 in their ODI series last March. More importantly, England managed to combat the Kiwis’ dangerous hitters in the Super Sixes. They sealed a 31-run win at the Bankstown Oval by bowling New Zealand out for just 170. That match was a rare failure for Taylor, who scored just 19. “We beat them in the group game and in a series last winter,” she added. “But come Sunday it doesn’t mean anything. “Whether we’d bat first or bowl first. It’s just another game.” But England will not go into the final unbeaten. They suffered an eight-wicket trouncing at the hands of Australia in their final Super Six match at the North Sydney Oval. Fortunately it was a dead rubber. Taylor believes it might actually work to England’s advantage: “That defeat has concentrated us a little bit on what we need to do. "It’s difficult when you’re already in the final - almost impossible not to have one eye on it. “I’m not getting ahead of myself though. This is the game we’ve been looking forward to it. “I’ve gone home sad from a couple of tours by not getting into the final.” Link to comment
nikred Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 lot lot better perf than WC 2007 by the bais.:(( Link to comment
Rajan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I am so happy for the Indian women's team. the facilities in Australia, England, NZ are far better. Financial support and specialist support staff are better there. Our society structure some how does not support women playing cricket! at least women are accepted as athletes but look down the cricketers. any way well done Indian women team! Link to comment
Kohum Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I am so happy for the Indian women's team. the facilities in Australia, England, NZ are far better. Financial support and specialist support staff are better there. Our society structure some how does not support women playing cricket! at least women are accepted as athletes but look down the cricketers. any way well done Indian women team! They are on BCCI Payroll now, so I think conditions and support *should* improve. Link to comment
ludhianvi Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 In the final of the women's world cup , NewZealand are 101/6 after 28 overs. England looking good here for victory. New Zealand need to bat out the full 50 overs here if they are to have a chance of winning. Link to comment
Feed Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Cricket: White Ferns set total of 166 in World Cup final A hard-hit 48 from allrounder Lucy Doolan saved New Zealand fromwomen's cricket World Cup final embarrassment as they limped to 166all out against England on Sunday. More... White Ferns set meagre total Published: 3:03PM Sunday March 22, 2009 Source: NZPA A hard-hit 48 from allrounder Lucy Doolan saved New Zealand from women's cricket World Cup final embarrassment as they limped to 166 all out against England on Sunday. After captain Haidee Tiffen won the toss and chose to bat, New Zealand slumped to 74 for five in the 19th over as their powerful top order failed to fire at North Sydney Oval. It was left to Doolan, batting at No 9, and fellow allrounder Nicola Browne to try and set a semi-respectable target. The pair added 63 for the eighth wicket before Doolan was stumped off a leg-side wide by spinner Laura Marsh in the 46th over. Doolan faced 57 balls and hit eight fours, while Browne was last out for 25 as New Zealand were dismissed in the 48th over. England seamer Nicky Shaw destroyed New Zealand's innings with figures of four for 34, after being a late callup when Jenny Gunn was ruled out due to a calf muscle injury. Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 C'mon England ! Just 23 needed in 10 ovs. with 5 wickets in hand Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 damn Crazy running ! England loose their 6th wicket Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have 500k bet riding on their victory :( Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 dropped ! Jeez that would have changed the whole equation :( Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Another cracking shot! slapped through covers with extreme power...4444 Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 All over. England - Champions of 2009 Women's world cup ! Link to comment
SachDan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 These gals can't stop crying :( Link to comment
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