Pak Semi Final: Pre-Match Discussion (Stick to Cricket only)

[Ranjha]

Ball expected to seam at Mohali track under lights Ball expected to seam at Mohali track under lights 2011-03-26 14:33:37 Mohali stadium Mohali: The pitch at the PCA Stadium, which will host the eagerly-anticipated World Cup semifinal between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, would assist seam bowlers under the floodlights. "The ball will seam a bit under the lights," Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) curator Daljeet Singh said. Fans scramble for tickets for 'mother of all battles' He said it will be a typical Mohali wicket, with generally good pace and bounce, which is its basic nature. Singh said the strip to be used in the game will be the same which was used for Ireland-West Indies game of the World Cup on March 11. India may have been undefeated against Pakistan in World Cup history, but they have been beaten by the arch foes at this venue on two previous occasions. Singh said as dew could be a factor they would stop watering the ground three days before the match. "We have just started to observe how much dew falls during these days," he said. "We have also cut the grass blades low so that minimum dew sticks to them. If need arises, we may use vetting agent APSA-80, which helps to minimize dew though it does not entirely eliminate it," he added. Asked if there were any instructions to have a particular type of wicket, he said, "We adhere to the general ICC guidelines that the pitch should generally be batsman-friendly." He also said ICC's pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was expected to arrive here within a day or two. "I have also ensured not to over prepare the wicket as it is the end of season. I have had light rollers used for the wicket," he said. Singh, a former player, said he was excited though not nervous before the mega match. "I am not anxious or nervous, but I am really excited. It is those few overs that you tend to watch keenly how the wicket is behaving. I am confident that we should have a good game," he hoped. http://www.sify.com/sports/ball-expected-to-seam-at-mohali-track-under-lights-news-cricket-ld0o7Bafgih.html

[Switchblade]

As i said that we should bat first but it also depends on who wins the toss

[zen]

How come cricinfo doesn't post these updates .... I guess, it is righly referred to as crapinfo :P

[desi pride 1234]

india will beat pakistan because ..... * our batting is stronger than pakis * Mohali pitch will be slower and it will not help pakistani fast bowlers. * pakistani batting looks fragile and remember they got all out for 180+ against canada. * unpredictable pakistan side * india's recent form. *indians play spin better than any country. So pakistan's afridi and hafeez won't be potent against india .

[cowboysfan]

This is a minor problem for us.We could have used a 3rd seamer but i just cannot imagine bhajji or ashwin getting dropped to accommodate him.

[rajmarie]

previous WC games at the same venue didnt show any extra seam movement....although the dew was there.

[pensionplan]

Ball expected to seam at Mohali track under lights

Seam? Which means YS will struggle? What say Ranjha? :-)

[Andy]

* our batting is stronger than pakis * Mohali pitch will be slower and it will not help pakistani fast bowlers. * pakistani batting looks fragile and remember they got all out for 180+ against canada. * unpredictable pakistan side * india's recent form. *indians play spin better than any country. So pakistan's afridi and hafeez won't be potent against india .

Any report on the Pitch? Never heard Mohali Pitch of being slow.

[asterix]

After having thought about Munna and Nehra, I think Munna should play ahead of Nehra only because the right hand variation. Pakistan has the advantage of having a 3rd seamer in Razzaq, While all of our allrounders are spinners. I would've loved to have Irfan Pathan in the team for this match.. The pitch will also suit Retard..Their bowling line up is very balanced as they have 3 seamers (Gul, Riaz/Akhter, Razzaq) and 3 spinners (Ajmal, Hafiz & Retard). On top of that Bhajji is no more a strike bowlers but an economical bowler, now a days. So we have to depend on Zak, Ashwin & UV to take wickets..Our other bowlers are mere passengers and any wickets taken by them will only be a bonus but there's no guarantee..

[zen]

Anyways looking at the report, the impression I get is that this should be a high scoring game .... Irrespective of how good the bowling attack a team has, it will have to put 280 on board The way I see it: 1-15 overs: 80-100 16-35 overs: 100-120 36-50 overs: 100 Range: 280-320

[kabira]

more reason to have Sreesanth in the team.

[Clarke]

No more 'mark my words' ?

[pensionplan]

I would've loved to have Irfan Pathan in the team for this match..

She is still recovering.

[jhakati]

another good reason to bat first id stay with the same bowling line up and use kohli for his seamers if at all needed

[Andy]

What an Unknown Fact. :sherlock:

[Andy]

more reason to have Sreesanth in the team.

Definitely, we lack a swing bowler.

[Laaloo]

Doesn't the ball always move under lights everywhere?

[Show_stopper]

Asterix...Hafeez would love to read your post! Counting him as a spinner is an insult to spinners.

[Little_Master]

its gonna be a close game.

[WC2011INDIA]

Guys I just found out that this world cup is behaving like the 1996 world cup. India beat the defending champions i.e. Pakistan in quarter finals, but went on to lose the semi-finals against Sri Lanka. India has beaten Australia in quarter finals and now will face Pakistan in semi-finals. Also, someone told me that India doesn't has a good track record against Pakistan in Mohali. We have lost twice against them. One was a high scoring game. India scored 321 when they opted to bat first and Pakistan chased it successfully. :(( But past statistics and stuff doesn't mean anything. Whichever team gives their best will win that match. I hope India will win.