Karan114 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Defeated Ponting backs India to beat Pakistan (AFP) AHMEDABAD, India — Australia captain Ricky Ponting predicted India would beat Pakistan when the arch-rivals meet in the World Cup semi-finals after seeing the co-hosts end his team's 12-year run as champions. Ponting made his first international century in over a year when Australia batted but it wasn't enough as India, thanks to an unbeaten 57 from Yuvraj Singh, won by five wickets after finishing on 261 for five with 14 balls to spare. "If you look at their attacks, they're quite similar," said Ponting, who in Australia's preceding final group match saw Pakistan end the title-holders' 34-match unbeaten streak at the World Cup. "Pakistan played the quicks against us, (Abdul) Razzaq and (Umar) Gul and (Wahab) Riaz played that game as well and he's done a pretty good job for them. They used a lot of their spin. "How do I compare the bowling attacks? It's pretty hard to say, but I think India will beat Pakistan in the semi-final." Ponting added of the March 30 clash in Mohali: "We all know how fierce a rivalry it is between Pakistan and India so I'm sure that's going to be a very entertaining semi-final. "India have a got a great chance now. Their batting is very powerful and they bat quite deep." Copyright © 2011 AFP. All rights reserved http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gYFb3hle_evi6CVXIH6gNaGT1TyQ?docId=CNG.c12c42e1eb18dc96618211ff9ac66120.7f1
punjabi_khota Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 we all know that ponting is a known liar lol Suits him, being Pak's adopted son and all. :dontknow:
Clarke Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 we all know that ponting is a known liar lol Gone are the days Ponting was an adopted favorite son. We understand, SRT is a champ as ever & big beard Amla is in solid form.
ganeshran Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 pakistanis always like someone who looks like he wil challenge Sachin. Thats why Kallis and Ponting are hyped so much
Iconoclast Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Suits him' date=' being Pak's adopted son and all. :dontknow:[/quote'] Just because Indians hate him does not make him Pak's adopted son. I think he's pretty much disliked the same all over the world.
Holysmoke Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 He is just practicing being a commentator/presenter.
punjabi_khota Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Just because Indians hate him does not make him Pak's adopted son. I think he's pretty much disliked the same all over the world. Because he was the guy who came closest to challenging SRT as the top batsmen in the modern era, thats why he was Pak's adopted son. :hysterical:
Moncy Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks, Ponting :) Really sad to see you guys go back home tonite :((
Switchblade Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 @Moncy comeon mate put India first then Oz:two_thumbs_up:
flamy Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 pakistanis always like someone who looks like he wil challenge Sachin. Thats why Kallis and Ponting are hyped so much so true! :giggle:
Iconoclast Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Because he was the guy who came closest to challenging SRT as the top batsmen in the modern era' date= thats why he was Pak's adopted son. :hysterical: So ? SRT maybe a great batsmen but he isn't revered as a god outside India and no one much cares if he or Ponting or whomever else is the so called top batsmen of the modern era.
imran666 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks' date=' Ponting :) Really sad to see you guys go back home tonite :(([/quote'] actully thats not true ...i swear i was in pakistan last month and i have never seen even 1 guy who likes ponting ...but i did find many who love SRT to be honest ...i myself am a big fan of srt..how can u hate such a nice guy i cant understand ...but i hate him when hescores big vs us to be honest :haha:
cricketlover Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 All-ODI matches between Pakistan and India: * Total 119 Matches - 46 won by India, 69 won by Pakistan. No result 4 * 26 matches in India - 9 won by India, 17 won by Pakistan.
Anakin Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Just like most Paki will tell you BCL was a better batsman than SRT, then came Ponting, now it'll be Kallis soon.
satyam1729 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 All-ODI matches between Pakistan and India: * Total 119 Matches - 46 won by India, 69 won by Pakistan. No result 4 * 26 matches in India - 9 won by India, 17 won by Pakistan. You were talking about WC. So it is 6-0 India And most importantly it is 5-1 India in Asia cup.
Ranvir Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 All-ODI matches between Pakistan and India: * Total 119 Matches - 46 won by India, 69 won by Pakistan. No result 4 * 26 matches in India - 9 won by India, 17 won by Pakistan. Who cares about these pointless matches, the main matches 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 have been won by India. This will be 5 - 0.
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