India enter the final of T-20 World cup
Pavan, New Delhi
India entered into the final of the T-20 world cup 2014 by beating south Africa in Dhaka today by 6 wickets in a convincing manner. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The innings began on bad note losing Quinton De Kock for 6 runs. After that Amla and the captian of South African team stitched a partnership of 33. At the end of 10 overs the South Africans were 66 for 2, du plesis played a captians innings of 58 and along with duminy they attacked the most successful spinner of India Amit Mishra. Ashwin was most successful bowler with 3 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs and Duminy 45 helped the South Africans to reach a competitive score of 172.
The Indian innings got off to quick start with Rohit Sharma and Rahane playing aggressive strokes. Both of them added 39 runs of 3.5 overs, he was out for 24 off 13 balls. After losing Rohit, Kohli and Rahane played some beautiful strokes. Kohli was the calm head taking singles, doubles. Rahane got out at 32. Kohli was excellent against pace and also spin. It was classic chase for the Indians. Yuvraj contributed with 18 and Raina 21 off 15 that made the work of the Indians easy and they won the match with 5 balls.
The bowling of the South Africans was not up to the mark as they conceded to many extras in the form of 9 wides. Now India will meet Sri Lankans in the final. It will be an interesting battle as Dhoni men will be looking for their 2nd world T-20 tittle and on the other side Sri Lanka would love to give jaywarnde and Sangarka a big farewell and break the final jinx.
India entered into the final of the T-20 world cup 2014 by beating south Africa in Dhaka today by 6 wickets in a convincing manner. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The innings began on bad note losing Quinton De Kock for 6 runs. After that Amla and the captian of South African team stitched a partnership of 33. At the end of 10 overs the South Africans were 66 for 2, du plesis played a captians innings of 58 and along with duminy they attacked the most successful spinner of India Amit Mishra. Ashwin was most successful bowler with 3 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs and Duminy 45 helped the South Africans to reach a competitive score of 172.
The Indian innings got off to quick start with Rohit Sharma and Rahane playing aggressive strokes. Both of them added 39 runs of 3.5 overs, he was out for 24 off 13 balls. After losing Rohit, Kohli and Rahane played some beautiful strokes. Kohli was the calm head taking singles, doubles. Rahane got out at 32. Kohli was excellent against pace and also spin. It was classic chase for the Indians. Yuvraj contributed with 18 and Raina 21 off 15 that made the work of the Indians easy and they won the match with 5 balls.
The bowling of the South Africans was not up to the mark as they conceded to many extras in the form of 9 wides. Now India will meet Sri Lankans in the final. It will be an interesting battle as Dhoni men will be looking for their 2nd world T-20 tittle and on the other side Sri Lanka would love to give jaywarnde and Sangarka a big farewell and break the final jinx.
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