KFC Big Bash - Aussie T20 League

[urbestfriend]

He is a very effective Bowler in 20-20 and 50-50!! His batting is as usual Tukka!!! Luking forward to see him at :kkr:

oh..Has he shifted to :kkr: from :dc: ?

[Andy]

oh..Has he shifted to :kkr: from :dc: ?

No they are all set to be Re -actioned!! So i hope KKR buys them!!

[Pak_Forever]

hahahaha Afridi is the best T20 player in the entire world! BoomBoom Dynamite player :two_thumbs_up:

[Pak_Forever]

Haha Afridi bowled a ball at 130 km in that match!!

sheer power! 160kmh is not far either :--D

[Andy]

hahahaha Afridi is the best T20 player in the entire world! BoomBoom Dynamite player :two_thumbs_up:

:hmmmm:

[S.Bond]

:hmmmm:

any doubt???

[Andy]

any doubt???

I dont Think he is the best bowler!! When u are talking abt the best 20-20 bowler there are many names Like Gul, Malinga and Afridi!! Best batsman?? :hysterical: So my doubt is justified!!

[S.Bond]

I dont Think he is the best bowler!! When u are talking abt the best 20-20 bowler there are many names Like Gul, Malinga and Afridi!! Best batsman?? :hysterical: So my doubt is justified!!

i didn't said bet bowler, nor best batsmen, best player....

[DragonPunk]

Tonight has New South Wales v Tasmania, with Rava Naveed playing for Tasmania. It should be a good match with the young talent, the blues have.

[Andy]

i didn't said bet bowler' date=' nor best batsmen, best player....[/quote'] How can anybody be a best player if he isnt one of the best batsman and one of the best bowlers??:cantstop:

[ESPN]

Afridi steals the show for Redbacks Afridi steals the show for Redbacks Shahid Afridi and Kieron Pollard came to party for the Southern Redbacks, leading them to a 29-run victory over the Western Warriors at the WACA on Tuesday. Fans in Perth got their money’s worth with some scintillating knocks from Pollard, Mark Cosgrove, Chris Gayle and Adam Voges. However, the show-stopper was Afridi who stole the match for the Redbacks with his four-wicket haul. The Pakistani all-rounder gave away only 19 runs off his four overs. Chasing 197 to win, Gayle set the tone for the Warriors with his 44 off 24 balls alongwith Shaun Marsh. The opening pair built was off to a flier, putting on a brisk 60 runs before the aggressive Gayle retired hurt in the fifth over after straining a muscle. It's all about numbers Marsh was joined by Luke Ronchi but did precious little before succumbing to Afridi’s guile. Warriors skipper Voges steadied the innings and kept the target in sight, scoring a well-paced 45. He was involved in six partnerships; the most significant of which came with Theo Doropoulos. Gayle returned to the middle after Ashley Noffke became Afridi’s second victim in the 16th over. The Warriors were still 47 runs short of the target, at 150 for six. The West Indies skipper could add only four to his tally before he threw his wicket away in a bid to up the ante against Tait, who picked up Voges three balls earlier. The Warriors never looked in contention from thereon, with Afridi polishing the tail without much fuss. Earlier in their innings, the Redbacks lost captain Graham Manou and Tom Cooper after they were put in to bat by the Warriors. At 29 for two, the Redbacks’ innings was held together by opener Daniel Harris and middle order ace, Mark Cosgrove. Top Performer: Shahid Afridi Sailing at 77 for two, Redbacks looked comfortable before Aaron Heal got the crucial wicket of Harris and Afridi, who lasted for only one delivery. Some sloppy fielding by the Warriors – Cosgrove was dropped twice before he reached he reached five– cost them dearly. Getting two breathers, Cosgrove hit the Warriors all over the WACA for 42 off 29 balls. However, his blitzkrieg came to end when he was caught by Doropoulos off Gayle. Trindad and Tobago batting sensation Pollard then came to his own with a 31 ball 45, studded with four boundaries and three sixes. Cameron Borgas chipped in with a valuable 34 as he helped the Redbacks set up a challenging score.

[ESPN]

Tasmanian Tigers rope in Rana Tasmanian Tigers rope in Rana Tasmanian Tigers have roped in Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan after Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga pulled out. Malinga opted out due to national commitments, while, England allrounder Dimitri Mascarenhas was sidelined after he suffered from a knee injury. Rana is Tasmania's last minute signing as their third overseas player just three days ahead of their first KFC Twenty20 Big Bash encounter. Tasmanian Tigers will take on New South Wales Blues at Bellerive Oval on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Rana has played in nine Tests, 69 ODIs and three Twenty20s. His best figure of 3 for 19 came in against Sri Lanka in August this year.

[ESPN]

Warner's power to match Rana's guile Warner's power to match Rana's guile Defending champions New South Wales Blues take on the lesser fancied Tasmanian Tigers in the third match on Wednesday. The Tigers, who finished seventh in the last edition will have their task cut out against the star studded Blues when the two sides face up at the Bellerive Oval. The Blues went on to win the inaugural Airtel Champions League Twenty20 in October in India and the success at a big global stage will be a huge motivation to improve their current domestic form. The Blues will miss the services of skipper Simon Katich, who is on national duty for the Australian team and of speed merchant Brett Lee and Stuart Clark, who are injured. Off-spinner Nathan Hauritz and left arm seamer Doug Bollinger, who are also engaged in the Test series against Pakistan, will leave a gaping hole for the Blues as they prepare to defend their KFC Twenty20 BigBash title. However, a talented, young crop of Philip Hughes, David Warner, Steve Smith, Moises Henriques, David Smith and Ben Rohrer can be more than handful. Aaron Bird, last year’s leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash, will lead the Blues’ bowling attack. The Tigers are hungry to make amends for last year’s mistakes and start the new season on a good note. To enhance their chances in the Twenty20 domestic competition, the Tigers roped in England all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas and Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga earlier. However, both of them have been rendered unavailable with Mascarenhas out due to knee injury and Malinga on national duty. The Tigers signed up Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan as replacement in the eleventh hour. The Tasmanian outfit have high hopes from wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine who returned after healing an injured finger earlier this month. Captain George Bailey, Brett Geeves and Jason Krejza will be crucial for the Tigers. Geeves and Krejza shared 20 wickets between them in the last Big Bash season and will look to make a dent in the NSW Blues impressive batting line-up. The Blues will also avail services of West Indian allrounder Dwayne Smith. Even though Smith has not played a Twenty20 match for the West Indies since September 2007, he is confident that he will make up for the missing players. On paper, the Blues look a more balanced side than the Tigers but only Wednesday’s encounter will decide which one is stronger.

[Sachinism]

NSW 116/2 in 9.2 overs

[Shane]

Warner went bonkers 67 of 24! Navel Ul Hasan :hehe:

[DragonPunk]

NSW ended up getting 194, Tassie in trouble chasing atm, 7/129

[Zelig]

This NSW team looks a very good T20 team:yikes: I predict a NSW v. South Australia final:eyedance:

[Pak_Fan_4_Eva]

So commanding is Afridi and so crucial he is to our success. Love his performances against the kachis especially:--D

[DragonPunk]

This is a youngsters NSW team too, with people on international duty and injured. Steve Smith, the standout bowler 4/12 off his 4 overs. Game over, Tasmania all out for 163. Goo NSW!!

[Zelig]

Steven Smith is already turning a lot of heads around. Before the start of the Pak test he was seen in conversation with Warnie and the legend had some nice things to say about the kid. There is another guy who has had a great Sheffield Shield so far - Usman Khawaja, born as a poyy raised as a Blue, could be a future Baggy Greenie if we are to believe the hype.